Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

This world is not black and white as the sages said, but more gray. The same thing will have different characterizations from different standpoints. Hundreds of people have hundreds of words, thousands of people have thousands of thoughts, it is terrible It’s not about things, it’s about human nature!

Juxian Pavilion.

In the private room on the second floor, Zhang Weixian, Zhang Qingzhen, Wei Shitai and other nobles were sitting in various places. However, compared with the lively atmosphere on the first floor, this place seemed very quiet.

Zhang Weixian and the others sat quietly, no one spoke, but the expressions on everyone's faces reflected their inner unrest.

The Zhili Department of National Taxation headed by Han Yiliang arrested a group of businessmen in the capital today. This incident not only caused a great sensation in the capital, but also caused an even greater shock in some circles!

There are no secrets in the capital!

Maybe others don't know, but Zhang Weixian and Zhang Qingzhen know very well that many of the Rong Shunchang, Heng Shuntong, etc. that were seized today were involved in the run on Tongbao Bank.

In Jingxungui's circle, some things are unwritten.

For example, no matter what kind of fights there are among the people under the sect, especially if it involves business, they must follow the rules of business.

It was exactly like this that when the Tongbao Bank was being run, Zhang Weixian and others knew who was behind it, but they could not hold those who were in front to blame.

Without him.

There can't be a square circle without rules!

Even among nobles and nobles, some rules must be followed, otherwise once the rules are gone, variables will appear.

And once there are too many variables, no one knows what will happen.

But the arrest by the National Tax Administration made a difficult matter solved in a blink of an eye. After all, those who were arrested were all involved in smuggling without exception!

"I didn't go to the wrong place, right?"

Under this situation, a voice sounded, causing everyone who was sitting to stand up immediately.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"Meet King Xin!"

Zhang Weixian, Zhang Qingzhen and other nobles all raised their hands in salute when they saw the emperor and King Xin walking in. There were many people standing outside the private room.

"All the big rules are waived."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, waved to Zhang Weixian and the others and said: "This is not in the palace. I am holding a banquet here. It seems that I am borrowing the help of Uncle Zhangwu. This Juxian Pavilion is good."

With that said, Zhu Youxiao looked at Yang Chongyou.

"I am terrified."

Yang Chongyou hurriedly bowed.

It is normal for nobles in Beijing or other circles to buy some properties. They rely on the official salary from the court, let alone support their families. They can barely afford to buy a set of ceremonial guards. After all, for people in Beijing Officials are different from locals. You must have what you should have. If others have it but you don't, you will lose face.

And the most important thing in officialdom is face!

Regarding these phenomena, Zhu Youxiao cannot be one-size-fits-all. If he really wants to be picky, then there will be no officials in the Ming Dynasty. Will the Ming Dynasty still exist?

However, Zhu Youxiao's knowledge of these situations does not mean acquiescence and indulgence. Everything must be done within a certain limit. If it exceeds this limit, then pray not to be caught. As long as you are caught, if you don't say it, you will follow the Ming Dynasty. The law will handle it, and it must be strictly enforced! !

World unity is a beautiful vision, but the reality is often cruel.

Zhu Youxiao does not deny this idea, and it may be realized one day. However, in the current Ming Dynasty, instead of thinking about these unrealistic things, it is better to think about how to rectify the long-standing shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty.

"Stop standing, sit down."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up his robe and sat down, stretched out his hand and smiled at Zhang Weixian and the others: "I know that in the past few days, some of you have been dissatisfied with me. Tonight I will hold a banquet in Juxian Pavilion and talk about everything that needs to be said. through."

When Zhang Weixian and Zhang Qingzhen heard this, many people felt panic in their hearts, especially Yang Chongyou.

Speaking of Yang Chongyou, his ancestor Yang Xin was a famous general who was famous for his courage and strategy and was good at riding and shooting. Participated in the battle to defend the capital and resisted the attack by Taishi Wala. He followed his uncle Yang Hong in the war and guarded the border for decades. He was so famous that the imperial court relied on it as the Northwest Great Wall.

As for Yang Chongyou, there are not many records in historical materials. During the national crisis in Jiashen, Yang Chongyou hanged himself, which can be regarded as an interpretation of living with the country with his actions!

All nobles who can serve in the Royal Guards Mansion are like this without exception. For Zhu Youxiao, ability and other things are put aside for the time being. If there is no loyalty, then don't mention it.

Perhaps among them, some may have many shortcomings, but it is precisely this loyalty that makes Zhu Youxiao willing to accept them.

"Your Majesty~"

"Everyone, please sit down first."

Seeing Zhang Weixian step forward to bow and want to say something, Zhu Youxiao smiled and extended his hand to signal, "I told you, this is a private banquet, don't be formal."

When everyone saw this, they looked at each other and sat down.

But they were all on pins and needles.

Zhu Youjian, who was sitting next to him, suppressed the urge to laugh when he saw the scene in front of him.

"I have always been aware of the Tongbao Bank issue."

Zhu Youxiao picked up the wine cup, but he was not in a hurry to drink it. Instead, he played with it in his hands. Seeing this, everyone held it up with both hands and listened to the emperor's speech, "My previous promise has not changed from beginning to end. If it is the Tongbao Silver Account, If there is a real run on the bank and we face a critical situation where we cannot turn over money, I will definitely allocate money from internal funds."

"but…"

When talking about this, Zhu Youxiao paused deliberately, his eyes scanning the people at the table, while Zhang Weixian and Zhang Qingzhen had different expressions, but they were all listening to what the emperor was saying.

"I just want to know who is targeting Tongbao Yinhao, and what are their intentions behind doing this!" Zhu Youxiao said after a moment of pause, his sword eyebrows widened.

"It doesn't matter, but Han Yiliang and the others discovered smuggling. I have only one attitude towards these traitors who flout the laws of the Ming Dynasty, and that is to severely punish them without mercy!!"

Everyone who heard this said had different emotions in their hearts.

They all knew the hidden meaning behind what the emperor said.

There are some bottom lines that no one can touch!

"But in this way, Tongbao Silver Account can be considered an unexpected blessing."

Zhu Youxiao changed the topic and looked at Zhang Weixian and the others, "Even when the run was at its worst, Tongbao Bank did not give up its work. This established its credibility."

"Reputation, this is much more valuable than gold and silver."

"After this incident, Tongbao Bank's reputation in Beijing has been established. I believe that there will be many people coming to Tongbao Bank in the near future."

Zhang Weixian and Zhang Qingzhen nodded in approval.

indeed.

The Zhili Department of National Taxation headed by Han Yiliang made such a fuss and arrested all merchants such as Rong Shunchang and Hengshuntong, and the run on them was self-defeating.

Even the people standing behind these people should take action.

After all, smuggling is no small matter!

The Zhili Department of National Taxation was specially established by the emperor. In such an atmosphere, the Zhili Department of National Taxation behaved like this. What is the hidden meaning behind it?

Some things cannot withstand scrutiny!

"With this glass of wine, I will celebrate the Tongbao Silver Number in advance."

Seeing the different expressions of Zhang Weixian and others, Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly and raised his glass: "I hope Tongbao Bank will do better and better in the future."

"I will keep this in mind!"

Zhang Weixian and the others stood up and raised their glasses to Zhu Youxiao without thinking.

"Everyone, take a seat."

After Zhu Youxiao drank the fine wine in his glass, he smiled and said to Zhang Weixian and the others, "Do you have anything else you want to say to me?"

"I have something to say."

"speak."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhang Qingzhen with a smile.

"Your Majesty, after this incident, the reputation of Tongbao Bank has spread. I believe it will not be long before it can be opened all over the capital." Zhang Qingzhen looked around, and then said what he was thinking.

"I am fortunate to have your Majesty's trust, and I am temporarily in charge of the Tongbao Bank. I would like to ask Your Majesty, if this semicolon is to be opened, when is the best time to open the remote exchange?"

Everyone who heard this looked at each other.

Before this incident, among the many nobles present, some were indeed dissatisfied with the Emperor. After all, they had poured in so much money and took out everything at the bottom of the box, but the Emperor did not act as he had originally said. If Tongbao Yinhao was squeezed out, they would lose all their money.

But now my thoughts have changed one by one.

Even deep down in his heart, he felt in awe of the Emperor.

The reason is very simple.

A matter that was extremely difficult for them was solved by the emperor in a conversation and laughter. The emperor even knew their family background very well. How could this not arouse awe?

"Why wait?"

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhang Qingzhen, then smiled and looked around at everyone in front of him, "Since the name of Tongbao Bank has spread, let's announce it to the outside world. There are not many such good opportunities. Long-distance exchange is still very attractive to the public. , don’t forget, there is no peace in all parts of Beizhili right now!”

Suppress bandits!

At this moment, Zhang Weixian and the others remembered something.

"I understand!"

On the other hand, Zhang Qingzhen bowed and said, "I will start to do it tomorrow."

"Ah."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, "Hui Anbo always does things safely, I can rest assured."

Hearing the emperor praising himself so much, Zhang Qingzhen couldn't help but look happy, and even when he looked at other people, his expression became arrogant.

He had eaten a lot of melons before!

When Zhu Youxiao saw this, he didn't say much else.

If there are too many people, there will inevitably be disagreements.

It's okay to have differences, but internal friction is not okay!

Zhu Youxiao handed over his most important bank account to Zhang Weixian and the others. Firstly, he wanted them to be tied to the carriage of imperial power, but more importantly, he wanted to use Zhang Weixian and the others to run the bank account well. After all, many things you will do in the future cannot be separated from money!

The current court is too corrupt, and the key is that the relationship is too intricate. It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to hand over the bank account to the court for official management, at least it is inappropriate for now.

As for when to take back the state-owned enterprises, it depends on when Zhu Youxiao can completely eradicate some of the long-standing abuses and cancers of the Ming Dynasty and find a new one to replace them. After all, there are too many things, and it is not up to him to do whatever he wants. !