My Brother-in-law is the Prince - Chapter 380

Chapter 380 The method of cutting weeds and eradicating roots

Zhang Anshi knew that Zhu Di still had something to say, so he didn’t make a sound, just waited quietly.

Zhu Di pointed at Chen Jinye, but felt even more heartbroken.

“This person is actually a good official, this county magistrate, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the local Qingtian.”

These words are really heartbreaking.

When there was a flood, he was able to do it himself. During his tenure as the county magistrate, he was not greedy or took possession. Even the small officials in the county admired him and were willing to use his life as a guarantee to intercede for the county magistrate Chen.

Just such a person, even if Emperor Taizu Gao is present, not only will he not be punished, but he may even be commended.

Zhu Di continued: “But even such a good official will still cause huge losses to me and the court, and the harm to the soldiers and civilians is not small. But what about those corrupt officials?”

Chen Jinye just kowtowed to the ground and remained silent.

He couldn’t tell what he felt, and everyone looked at the problem from different angles.

Zhu Di has his own heartache.

But in Chen Jinye’s view, the root of this matter lies in the wanton construction of railways, which has caused a burden on the people. The construction of the railway is really a disaster for the country and the people. If it is not built, there will be no such thing.

Is he right?

To some extent, it is actually correct.

As an upright official, in this era, the land is a sacred and inviolable right. The so-called agricultural society naturally derived a group of gentry from the land, and the group of gentry would naturally form a kind of their moral concept.

In this moral concept, the land is sacred and inviolable, and even the imperial power cannot easily deprive people of their land, especially when people are innocent.

As the official of the parents, how can he take it by force?

The only way is to buy it, but how can it be so easy to buy it? How can these people who hold the land easily give up the profits?

Even in the eyes of those aristocratic families, it’s not like this. They also think that they are inherently righteous. This is the land passed down from their ancestors. Why do you want to take it away at a low price if you want to build a railway? I won’t sell it back. Can’t you?

As a result, the so-called railway construction in Jiangxi immediately fell into a dead end, and it became an absurd joke.

But if it is absurd, if you carefully observe everyone’s position, it seems that no one is wrong, everyone is right, the family is the world, and the family is in front of the country. Interests can be underestimated. If such a large piece of fat is not eaten, the interests of the clan and close relatives can be sold, so how can such a person gain a foothold?

Zhu Di frowned deeply, and said: “I was wrong, I was really confused.”

Zhu Di’s sudden words startled Chen Jinye.

Also startled Zhang Anshi and others, Zhang Anshi said: “Your Majesty…”

Zhu Di waved his hand and said, “I am eager for success, and I think… what Taiping Prefecture can do, all the prefectures and counties in the world can also do it naturally. Now I know that what the prefectures and prefectures lack in the world is not railways, nor competent officials. …”

“Speaking of capable officials…” Zhu Di pointed at Chen Jinye, and continued: “Isn’t this person a capable official? He is willing to share the joys and sorrows of the people, is honest and upright, and can manage the officials in the county government in an orderly manner. Everyone respects him Respect and awe, such a person, an official of the Taiping Mansion, if it is about virtue and integrity, even if it is ability, is he not as good as an official of the Taiping Mansion?”

Zhang Anshi was silent for a while, he wanted to defend the people below, but after thinking about it carefully, although the officials in the Taiping Mansion have their own strengths, they may not be as good as the county magistrate in front of him.

Zhu Di sighed: “What they lack is actually the New Deal. Without the New Deal, these gentry tyrants can’t be restrained, and they will give up their land. The so-called construction of the railway is like the construction of the Grand Canal by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. The burden of the common people is not beneficial to the imperial court except for people to make great profits from it. The root of the prosperity of all industries is not brought about by this railway. I am only eager for success, and I hope that the great order of the world will Isn’t the so-called external force ridiculous?”

Zhu Di’s face trembled, his face was gloomy, and he sat down on the chair, his eyes wandering, as if he was thinking about something.

Zhang Anshi then said: “Your Majesty, this side…”

Zhu Di waved his hand to interrupt him and said: “Don’t move yet, what’s the use of killing so few disobedient ministers?”

Zhang Anshi couldn’t understand Zhu Di’s plan for a while, so he said: “Then what does His Majesty mean…”

Zhu Di didn’t speak.

But I saw someone shouting outside: “Who is it?”

Someone said: “The villain wants to see the county magistrate, why are you?”

Zhu Di heard the movement, and said: “Call people in.”

Immediately, a servant was invited in.

When he saw the posture here, he was startled at first, but when he saw Chen Jingye prostrate on the ground, he couldn’t help but kneel down.

Zhu Di glanced at the officer, and said lightly: “What’s the matter?”

The officer stammered and said: “There…there is an official document from the chief envoy…”

Zhu Di said: “Bring it.”

The guard glanced at Chen Jinye, and saw that Chen Jinye was still kowtowing on the ground, without saying a word.

He obediently presented the official document.

Zhu Di waved his hand: “Temporarily detain this person.”

“Here.”

The guard just wanted to call for help, but someone covered his mouth and dragged him out.

Zhu Di immediately opened the official document, glanced at it, and asked someone to hand it to Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi opened the official document and looked down. There were only a few things mentioned in the official document.

One thing is to urge to continue to build the railway. It’s funny to say, although all fools know that the railway will not be completed, but the official document is full of seriousness, as if teaching you how to repair it and what to pay attention to. The Chief Minister Xu Qi is also considered a talent, regardless of whether the railway can be built or not, but this theory is one set.

Even how to lay the sleepers, the distance between the rails, what material to use for the steel, and how many craftsmen to recruit are all extremely detailed.

Damn it, this railway can be regarded as understood by Xu Qi.

But the next step is to urge the county to continue issuing bonds.

I issued a large amount of debt before, but raised a lot at first.

But as the debt increased, a terrible thing happened, that is, people dared not buy it.

But it doesn’t matter if you don’t dare to buy it, as long as the interest rate is high enough, it will always attract people to buy it.

So at the beginning, the government bonds issued here followed the example of the Taiping government, using a few percent interest.

Now, I have started to say that the railway is the foundation of the country. Your Majesty attaches great importance to it. We wait for the gods to build this road, so that we can be worthy of your father’s grace. Otherwise, you will be a minister in vain and deserve death.

Since this is the case, we should continue to issue bonds. In order to encourage the military and civilians to buy bonds enthusiastically, it is advisable to increase the interest on government bonds in all prefectures and counties by another 20%, preferably 7% and 9% per year.

Zhang Anshi was taken aback when he saw this, and even his mind was buzzing.

Seven minutes and nine cents…

What is this concept?

This is more terrifying than usury. It is equivalent to borrowing 10,000 taels of silver from the government, and the interest repaid by the government every year will be 8,000 to 9,000 taels.

This is not borrowing money…

Zhang Anshi felt his heart beating faster, looked at Zhu Di dumbly and said, “Your Majesty…”

Zhu Di’s face was as dark as ink, and he said coldly: “They are raising money, and they have reached the point of madness.”

Zhang Anshi finally said the words in his heart: “This is about to happen.”

Zhu Di also thought of this, nodded his head and said: “Of course I know, what’s ridiculous is that they still use my name, saying that they want to share the worries of my father, in order to make this railway impossible.”

Zhu Di smiled coldly, like an ice blade in the cold winter.

This operation can be regarded as a miracle.

Borrowing money recklessly, and using the borrowed money to buy land at a high price, but all of this is in the name of Zhu Di, to fulfill the loyalty and filial piety of the minister, and to go through fire and water for the father.

Zhang Anshi was in a hurry at this time, the interest rate of 70% and 90% was too scary. To be honest, if this interest…if it was given to a commercial bank to issue such public bonds, within a few years, the commercial bank would go bankrupt under the rolling interest rate.

At this time, Zhang Anshi saw that Zhu Di could still sit still, but felt that Zhu Di was too calm, but he couldn’t help but angrily said to Chen Jinye first: “Your county also issued a debt?”

Chen Jinye said: “It hasn’t been issued yet. Before that, it was issued by the chief envoy, and later it became Jiujiang Prefecture.”

“How much is the interest on the recently issued debt?”

“In the last half month, I sent a sum, which was four cents and nine cents… two months ago, it was three cents.”

Even a three-pointer is scary enough.

In other words, in order to borrow more money and issue bonds crazily, there are fewer and fewer people who can buy them. In order to attract more people to buy, the interest offered is getting higher and higher. Even Zhang Anshi feels scared the point.

Zhang Anshi gritted his teeth and said: “Do you know what the consequences will be if these debts are issued?”

Chen Jinye said: “That’s why the lower officials say that the railway is harming the country and the people, and it is actually the way to destroy the country.”

Zhang Anshi was so angry that he wished he could stab Chen Jinye cleanly.

Zhu Di was surprisingly calm at this time, Zhu Di smiled and said: “Very good, let them post.”

“What?” Zhang Anshi was taken aback, he was a little confused.

Zhu Di said: “Issuing debts, why not? Just let them issue them. This county will also issue bonds.”

Zhang Anshi looked at Zhu Di, and then seemed to understand something.

“Your Majesty…you must be cautious about this matter.”

Zhu Di waved his hand, but looked at Chen Jinye and said, “Your family, do you still want to live?”

Chen Jinye hurriedly kowtowed and said: “Minister…Minister…Naturally…Naturally hope…”

“Then let’s pay off the merits.” Zhu Di said lightly: “You are still a ‘good official’ after all.”

The word “good official” only makes Zhu Di feel ironic.

Zhu Di continued: “You have to find a way to cover up the whereabouts of me and others. If you leak even a little bit, I can’t guarantee anything else, but I guarantee that you will be able to wipe out all three clans.”

Chen Jinye shivered, and then hurriedly said: “Yes.”

Zhu Di went on to say: “As for what the chief envoy taught you to do, you should do it well for me. As for me and others, you can tell the outside world that some of your distant relatives have come here to seek refuge. How can these people be placed here in your place?” The county, you are in charge of the arrangements.”

Chen Jinye’s face was pale: “Your Majesty… it is inappropriate to go out in modest clothes. If you continue to stay here… I am worried… worried…”

Zhu Di looked at him coldly and said: “This is not something you consider, I just wait for two days.”

Chen Jinye had no choice but to say: “The guilty minister…obey the order.”

Zhu Di immediately glanced at Zhang Anshi.

Turning to Zhang Anshi, he said: “Give me a note, and I will give it to you. Let the supervisor of ceremonies send it to Wenyuan Pavilion, and teach them to draw up a decree, saying that the railway is of great importance. Jiangxi builds a railway. Dare to be the first in the world. Send me a letter to Xu Qi, the governor of Jiangxi Province, and teach them to raise money as soon as possible, and try to complete the construction of this railway within the year, so it will be a miracle.”

Zhang Anshi rushed forward, lowered his voice and said: “Your Majesty, take a step to speak.”

Zhu Di shook his head: “Do as I want, don’t be wordy.”

Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: “Yes.”

…

Wenyuan Pavilion.

A note from the Supervisor of Rituals came out.

After reading this article, Hu Guang became a little anxious, so he went to discuss with Yang Rong and Jin Youzi.

Hu Guang looked very anxious, and said anxiously: “Your Majesty has not been able to hide these days, but suddenly brought this piece of paper. What does this mean? Now this railway has consumed so much money and food… Yang Gong…”

Hu Guang glanced at Jin Youzi, but still said: “I heard…there is a lot of debts in Jiangxi, and there are many people in my country…”

He muttered, his voice getting lower and lower.

Jin Youzi is also from Jiangxi, so he knew some things, so he said, “Mr. Hu, there are many people in your family who have revised your books?”

Hu Guang’s face was blue and white. Although he and Jin Youzi are from the same village, he has a closer relationship with Yang Rong. At this time, Jin Youzi asked, which made it difficult for him to answer for a while.

Yang Rong on the side turned gloomy, and said: “If this goes on, I have a vague feeling that something bad might happen.”

Hu Guang was puzzled and said, “What?”

Yang Rong took a deep look at Hu Guang and Jin Youzi, and then said: “You are all ministers, and you are in charge of important military affairs. If you have the heart, you should persuade your own clansmen not to get involved. This railway matter… Now, it is becoming more and more annoying. Can’t see through.”

Hu Guang resentfully said: “This…this…”

At last he just sighed.

Jin Youzi raised his eyebrows, looked at Yang Rong with a bit of worry, and said, “Mr. Yang, to tell you the truth, I am an official in the court, and my family is far away in the village. In our name, I’m afraid…”

Yang Rong said solemnly: “If this is the case, you will lose your reputation at that time, but you can’t blame others, but you can only blame yourself for not being able to manage your family.”

Yang Rong is surprisingly strict at the moment. He is usually mild-tempered and sometimes humorous, but today he is stern: “These days, I have consulted a lot of official documents between Jiangxi and various ministries, and I feel more and more strange about them. I would like to tell you Er Gong, don’t make mistakes, if not…there is no place to bury you if you die.”

As he spoke, he said calmly: “I don’t have the time to draft this decree. Mr. Hu is very talented in writing, so please ask Mr. Hu to draft it.”

Hu Guang was taken aback by Yang Rong’s attitude, and was so dumbfounded that he couldn’t speak for a moment.

After a while, he seemed to have just come back to his senses, and hurriedly said: “Yes, yes.”

After he finished drafting the memorandum, seeing Jin Youzi returned to his room, he quietly came to see Yang Rong again, and said in a low voice, “Mr. Yang, why did you suddenly lose your temper like this?”

Yang Rong said with a cold face: “This decree is sent out, it is simply adding fuel to the fire. Now there is something wrong with the railway in Jiangxi, but His Majesty is so eager for success, it is really distressing.”

“Furthermore, the situation in Jiangxi is probably not the result of one or two sinners. No one is so bold as to dare to act so boldly in front of a matter so important to His Majesty. After much deliberation, there are only two possibilities.”

Hu Guang said in a daze: “What’s possible?”

“One is that the railway is really difficult to repair and the cost is huge. Although we have tried our best, we are still full of mistakes and omissions.”

Hu Guang said: “What about the other possibility?”

Yang Rong looked at Hu Guang with special meaning at this time: “The second possibility is that Jiangxi’s culture is too strong.”

Hu Guang asked in surprise: “What does this have to do with asking questions?”

Yang Rong said: “Are you really confused or fake confused?”

Hu Guang couldn’t answer for a while. He couldn’t say that he was confused, but he couldn’t turn the corner for a while. He didn’t know what Yang Rong meant.

These two can be regarded as making up for their temperament. Yang Rong is extremely smart. If anyone is as smart as Yang Rong, I am afraid that two smart people may not be able to get along well.

And Hu Guang is very popular, no matter how angry Yang Rong is in front of him or his words are thorny, he doesn’t care.

But after hearing Yang Rong’s words, Hu Guang began to recall a little bit, so he said: “You mean…no way, when I was in the village, all I saw were Gaoshi.”

“Gaoshi?” Yang Rong sneered with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, “All you see are Gaoshi, that’s because you are the same as them, and they treat each other with courtesy. If you are a trafficker, you See if they treat you, Hu, as a human being.”

“Don’t scold people, why is there such a fire today.” Hu Guang looked aggrieved.

Yang Rong still had a sullen face, and said with a flick of his sleeves: “In short, if you have enough good words, you can do it yourself.”

…

Chen Jinye has been tossing and turning for the past two days, and when he thinks of such a big Buddha living next door to him, he panics.

He has tried every means to hide the whereabouts of Zhu Di and others.

After all, he prides himself on being loyal and filial, and he dare not disobey Zhu Di.

Besides, this is related to the lives of the whole family.

But what happened next made his anxiety gradually worsen.

Within two days, the government bonds in the county were released, and a lot of them were sold.

When the county magistrate found him, he was shocked when he saw the number, and said, “There are so many, why are you so enthusiastic?”

The county magistrate then said: “The interest rate is so high…why aren’t you enthusiastic? The county lord, the lower officials…the lower officials are afraid of selling…”

Chen Jinye didn’t see any joy on his face, he just murmured: “I’m scared too, scared to death. But these people who bought it…are not afraid…”

“Why are they afraid? Anyone can not repay the debts of the county, but can the government not repay their debts?” The county magistrate continued with a wry smile: “The county magistrate looks at who are the people who bought the public bonds. Then I knew it in my heart.”

………

After finally finishing writing, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief and ask for some monthly tickets along the way.

(end of this chapter)