Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

Don't think about healing the thick sore until it is squeezed out. The current turmoil in the capital and Gyeonggi Province is stirring up changes in the situation, but in Zhu Youxiao's view, everything has not reached the highest point yet. The more he waits here, The situation actually tests a person more.

If you get into chaos when something happens and rush to play your trump card, that will play into the hands of some people.

As a person in power, the most taboo thing is to be led around by others!

At night, the Qianqing Palace is not as hot as during the day, but the wind blowing still carries a bit of heat.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, has summoned us to see you. Is it because of matters concerning the capital and the capital?"

"Mr. British, you need to say something."

"Yes, the capital and the capital are really in chaos right now. Even when Xu Ni caused chaos in Shandong, forcing water transportation to stop, and the remnants of White Lotus running rampant, things have never been like this."

"You are looking for death, can you bring this up?"

On the way to the Qianqing Palace, the serving dignitaries of the Royal Imperial Army, headed by Zhang Weixian, gathered in groups and walked towards the Dongnuang Pavilion.

As dignitaries in the capital, they are aware of the recent situation in the capital and Gyeonggi. However, they are aware of these situations and do not dare to act rashly.

Ever since they were specially selected by the emperor to serve in the Royal Imperial Guards House, Zhang Weixian's group of nobles have had rifts with other nobles in the capital, not to mention some exchanges of interests, which made them finally choose to give up some vested interests. This is something that some people There is undoubtedly a kind of betrayal in his eyes!

But reality is often so cruel.

Either advance or retreat, no matter what the situation, being a fence-sitter will not end well.

"We're in front of the emperor, don't say anything anymore."

Zhang Weixian, who had been silent all this time, glanced at the many eunuchs and eunuchs waiting outside Dongnuan Pavilion, frowned and whispered. When Zhang Weixian said this, Zhang Qingzhen and everyone else shut their mouths in awe.

"British Lord, your Majesty invites you to come in."

Seeing Zhang Weixian and others coming over, Liu Ruoyu, who was waiting outside the hall, flicked the fly whisk he was holding and said calmly.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Weixian, Zhang Qingzhen and others walked into Dongnuan Pavilion with various thoughts in their hearts, led by Liu Ruoyu.

Dongnuan Pavilion is brightly lit.

Zhu You was sitting on the Arhat bed next to the window. On the small table in front of him was a bowl of bland white porridge. His deep eyes were staring at the bowl of porridge in front of him.

"I will pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

The group of people who walked into Dongnuan Pavilion saw the emperor sitting like this, with different expressions on their faces. After looking around, they hurriedly bowed to the emperor.

"You must all be aware of what happened in the capital and the capital recently, right?" Zhu Youxiao did not raise his head, but reached out to pick up the bowl of white porridge and said calmly.

"Your Majesty, everyone knows this."

After a brief moment of silence, Zhang Weixian looked around, bowed and said to Zhu Youxiao.

"What this man does is just three meals a day."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, took a sip of the white porridge from the bowl, and said with a slightly sad expression: "Three meals and four seasons, a harmonious family, a prosperous population, and a bright future... These are normal thoughts, but we are still alive. The more you want, the more thoughts you have, the world becomes more complicated. It’s good to be able to control your original mind, at least you can control your greed, but more often than not, you can’t control your original mind, which makes greed become a problem. It’s rampant.”

This……

Seeing the emperor say these words, Zhang Weixian, Zhang Qingzhen and others all had different thoughts. Many of them were wondering why the emperor said these things.

"Your Majesty, the current situation is confusing, and I would like to do my best."

Under this situation, Zhang Weixian hesitated for a moment, bowed and said: "I still have some surplus grain in my family, and I am willing to use it all to stabilize the price of grain!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

Zhang Qingzhen and other nobles expressed their opinions one after another when they saw what Zhang Weixian said.

"It's enough to have this heart."

Zhu Youxiao drank up the white porridge in the bowl, put it down with a smile, and then looked at Zhang Weixian and the others, "I haven't asked you for anything yet. I called you here today because I have something to talk about. I wanted to form a group earlier. I think the bank account can be opened in every bank in the capital in advance, and every bank must establish a branch!"

"Your Majesty, is this too early?"

Zhang Qingzhen glanced at Zhang Weixian, stepped forward and bowed: "I am specifically responsible for this matter. The bank account is still under preparation, and the people transferred from various governments are still familiar with the rules of the bank account. If the bank account is opened rashly, it will be immediately Considering the current situation, it may not be a good thing.”

"Of course I know that the more preparations we make, the better for the bank's future development."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, looked at Zhang Qingzhen and said: "However, some people did not give me this time. They took advantage of the current chaos and began to usury money in the capital and the capital. Many people are burdened with huge debts."

"I know that if I want to crack down on this kind of behavior, it is far from being able to be stopped by the imperial court issuing decrees alone, so I will go their way and leave them with no way to go!!"

Everything in the world has its own rules. Without rules, nothing can be achieved. Blindly using force to suppress something will inevitably lead to greater backlash.

This is especially true when the situation is turbulent.

The nobles gathered in Dongnuan Pavilion all expressed worry when they heard what the emperor said. Is the emperor planning to use their money to stabilize food prices and stabilize the situation?

You must know that this group of people took out a full 800 million taels of silver, which together accounted for % of the silver shares of the bank. Some nobles took out all the money at the bottom of the bank!

Although they were absolutely loyal to the emperor and the Ming Dynasty, their own actual interests were involved, and the current situation was so complicated and confusing, which could not guarantee that they would feel worried in their hearts.

If this is really done and there is no reward in the end, then their loss will be too great.

Living in the capital is not easy.

If you don’t become a householder, you don’t know how expensive firewood and rice are!

"You sir, don't have anything to worry about. I know what I am doing."

Seeing some people's concerns, Zhu Youxiao lifted his robe and stood up from the Arhat bed, saying calmly: "But in this battle, the Tongbao Bank established must be fought. After all, it has no reputation. Why should people come to you to store money? Don’t forget, you all set up this bank account with me, but can these be announced?”

No!

Some people answered naturally in their minds.

The Tongbao Bank established in name has nothing to do with them. After all, the Ming Dynasty focused on agriculture and suppressed business, not to mention their special status. The civil servants from the outer court were all staring at them.

If this matter were to spread, it would be difficult to handle.

But everyone is very low-key. Even if some people know this, they will not break up easily.

The reason is very simple.

Things like this are common.

"So in the battle to gain a foothold on Tongbao Bank, I will use this farce to severely attack those greedy people in the capital who are lending money!"

Zhu Youxiao shook his sleeves and said: "Anyone who borrows money from our Tongbao Bank, as long as they have a corresponding property in their name, can borrow money at low interest rates. Especially those small businessmen and hawkers, we must take special care of them, even if This will lead to some bad debts, but if we can establish a foothold this time, do you think that if the reputation of Tongbao Bank spreads from the capital to other places, others will be reluctant to cooperate with Tongbao Bank after they know about it?"

This group of serving nobles in the Royal Guards Mansion are a group of supporters designated by Zhu Youxiao. Relying on them is one thing, and having their interests closely tied to his is another.

Zhu Youxiao knows the potential of Tongbao Bank better than anyone else. Even under this turmoil, Tongbao Bank will suffer losses due to some bad debts, but as long as this battle can be started and the reputation is completely destroyed, then the next step is An opportunity for the rapid development of Tongbao Bank!

In the same way, if Zhu Youxiao's expectation is not achieved, and the Tongbao Silver Bank is seriously damaged and the nobles involved suffer losses, then a rift will appear between them, and once the rift appears, it represents a lack of loyalty. No matter how absolute it is, after all, resentment will turn into resentment!

Therefore, deep in Zhu Youxiao's heart, he still wanted to use this matter as a test.

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

Under such circumstances, Zhang Weixian was the first to express his position: "I feel that it is better to open Tongbao Bank in advance than to open it later. After all, the chaos in the capital and Gyeonggi cannot continue like this!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

Zhang Qingzhen and others, although some were hesitant in their hearts, they all expressed their stance in the end.

"Go ahead and do it without any scruples."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly, looked around at the people in front of him and said: "As long as I am here, nothing will happen to Tongbao Bank. I want to see who is involved in this farce!!"