The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

Most of those who traveled from later generations have heard such a saying - if you want to get rich, build roads first.Only when roads are built and transportation is facilitated can people come to invest, business can prosper, and living standards can be improved.

Even in the current dynasty, which is based on farming and emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce, the role and pockets of merchants cannot be ignored.Otherwise, the prince's subordinates would not keep merchants in captivity, and the court would not find the merchants' heads immediately when they discovered the national debt.

There is no other, only because of its fatness.

But even if it is a fat sheep, if it can reach the point where its hands and eyes can reach the sky as a businessman, it is still a smart fat sheep with a big backing.He is not credulous in others, even if he seems docile, it may not be easy to handle.What's more, the imperial court still has to consider the issue of reputation and credit, so if you want to maintain the issuance of national debt for a long time, you must come up with a win-win solution.Make money make money, make money benefit the country, not this kind of tax replacement for silver.

Third Sister You was also out of such considerations, and just now, after investigating various aspects, she proposed the method of asking the court to call for bids and order merchants, rich and wealthy to bid for road construction.

And the advantage of this method is that the imperial court can do nothing, just approve some hand-held files, but merchants and rich people can use this to invest and make money, and the official road that is finally repaired is naturally charged.As for how to distribute the profits, it will naturally be decided by the officials of the imperial court according to the situation in the later period.

After the road is repaired, there will naturally be merchants looking forward to it, and the transactions generated at that time will also be taxed.Even if there are a lot of merchants coming and going, the imperial court can come forward and set up an "exposition" to develop trade with overseas Fanyi...

Coming from later generations, Miss You San, who has seen various business forms, always feels that as long as she has the power, it is not difficult to make money.What's more, the power of the court is used to promote the interests of the people.As long as the person in power really has a heart to plead for the people, and the administration of officials is not corrupted to a certain extent, why worry about big things not being done?

The third sister You narrated what was in her heart.Even though Chen Gui had gotten used to Third Sister You's astonishing words, she didn't realize that she was astonished again at this moment.He read over and over again the report written by You Sanjieer after months of investigations, and couldn't help but be overwhelmed.Immediately afterwards, he looked at Miss You San with regret, and said with regret how many times: "It's really a pity. Why do you say that you are a girl, if you are a man, you will be admitted to the imperial examination in the future and serve as an official?" Zai, I don't know!"

Third Sister You smiled slightly.Although people at the time were quite demanding on women, Third Sister You felt that she was lucky enough to be born in Chen's family and have family members to take care of her, which is already an excellent thing.What's more, no matter whether she is a man or a daughter, as long as she has a strong heart, she can always live her life well.

Don't you see that the long river of history is rolling and rolling. Although patriarchy is supremacy, there are still countless daughters whose names will go down in history and last forever.It can be seen that no matter whether you have a boy or a girl, you have to be strong yourself, otherwise you will just be mediocre and end up doing nothing.

The third sister You didn't like her uncle's idea very much, so she said with a smile: "Uncle, stop sighing like a cart wheel. Otherwise, I will really complain, what should I do? What's more, even if I am a daughter, What can I do? Could it be that my uncle and the Chen family can't protect me well?"

Chen Gui was taken aback when he heard the words, and then laughed loudly: "Of course not. People in my Chen family, regardless of gender, should live their lives as they please. Whoever dares to be angry with us should pay back ten times and a hundred times. Where do you manage those sour and stinky rules."

After all, throughout his life, he really never mentioned the matter of the third sister regretting being a daughter.This is a later story, so I won't mention it for the time being.

Now it is only said that Chen Gui has obtained the third sister's report, which is like a treasure.And ordered the staff and confidants in the government to discuss important matters through the government.After checking for gaps and making up for omissions, he rushed to build the East Palace with the newly written articles.

At that time, it was the end of the year, but the imperial court did not close the pen because of the earthquake in Shuzhou and the rampant bandits along the West Sea.His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the subordinates of the Eastern Palace are also busy with the government affairs of the court.

I heard that Xiaohuangmen had passed the news that Chen Gui came to see him.His Royal Highness hastened to call.

For a while, Chen Gui rushed in.After meeting with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we exchanged some pleasantries, and then straight to the point, stated the purpose of our visit.Then he took out the long-prepared paper from his sleeve and presented it.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince always knew that Chen Gui had the talent to manage the economy, but he did not expect that Chen Gui would be able to make up for the follow-up matters after he had just done away with the national debt.Now that the treasury of the imperial court is empty and unsustainable, and the monarchs and ministers of the entire court are already devastated, it is really a great achievement for Chen Gui to present this statement at this stall, if it is implemented properly.

Thinking of this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince couldn't help but smiled and praised Chen Gui: "Chen Qing is a great talent, she is indeed my son-in-law!"

When one word falls, everything is quiet.The officials and subordinates in the study all looked at each other in silence, their eyes flickering.It's just because His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has shown filial piety and strictness since the Jiangnan ink corruption case broke out last year, and it is rare for him to be so frivolous and straightforward.

Seeing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince couldn't help feeling ashamed.When he was pondering in embarrassment and didn't know how to turn around, I saw Chen Gui bowed unhurriedly, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness is absurd, the humble minister is just a trivial plan, how dare you be the son of His Royal Highness, my court?" reputation."

As soon as this remark came out, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Why don't you dare to be? Why don't you dare to be? Zizhang can think about what the court thinks, is anxious about the court's needs, and seeks the needs of the court. Govern the world and fill the national treasury. Even the ovary of the Han Dynasty is nothing more than that."

After the words of the Crown Prince finished, the officials of the East Palace in the study and the disciples of the Prince also joined in their praise, and said with a smile: "That's right. The Zifang of Han seeks the merits of the troubled times, and Mr. Chen seeks the merits of ruling the world. They are both great talents. They are all great talents..."

After a lot of compliments, all the ministers tacitly forgot the mistake of His Highness the Crown Prince.Naturally, His Royal Highness will not mention this matter.Seeing that it was getting late, he ordered all the ministers to retreat, and he himself brought Chen Gui into the Palace of Qinzheng to see His Majesty.

At that time, Emperor Yongjia was summoning the sixth prince in the Hall of Qinzheng, and the discussion was about urging the payment of the arrears.Hearing that His Royal Highness and Chen Gui from the Ministry of Household Affairs asked to see him, he felt a little suspicious, looked up at the time, and subconsciously said: "It's already this time, what is the crown prince doing here?"

After all, let's order Xiaohuangmen to call.

For a while, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Chen Gui got a communication and entered one after another.Had a great gift.Emperor Yongjia then ordered the prince to come forward, with a gentle face and gentle words, but what he asked was "You come over at this hour, can you have lunch?"

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been discussing matters with his subjects since the morning, and then Feng Chengui came to see him, so there is no time for lunch.Hearing the sage's questions, he will naturally answer truthfully.

When Emperor Yongjia saw this, he threw the memorial in his hand on the imperial case, and passed on the meal immediately.He smiled again and said to His Royal Highness, the Sixth Prince and Chen Gui: "It happens that I didn't eat it either, so let's eat it together."

When everyone heard the words, they naturally agreed.Emperor Yongjia pointed to Chen Gui and asked, "I remember that you took a rest today, why did you enter the palace?"

Chen Gui never thought that Emperor Yongjia, who was busy with everything, could still remember such trivial matters.I was a little flattered immediately.He hurriedly bowed and told the whole story of how he entered the palace.

After hearing this, Emperor Yongjia couldn't help becoming interested in Chen Gui's statement.He looked at the prince and motioned him to present the statement.Unexpectedly, the prince pondered for a moment, but he said with a smile: "Let's eat first. After the meal, we will discuss important matters. The emperor has so many affairs to deal with, and he has no free time. Nowadays, even when eating, he has to think about political affairs. good."

Seeing this, Emperor Yongjia had no choice but to shake his head helplessly.He reached out and nodded the prince.There was a smile on his face that he couldn't hide.

The sixth prince was beside him, silently watching the daily interaction between Emperor Yongjia and the prince and his son.Even though he was used to it, he still couldn't help sighing with regret.

The emperor really poured all his father's efforts into the prince.As for these princes, although they are also the sons of the father, but the emperor, the minister, the father, the son and the son, I am afraid that only the former is left!

After a moment of silence, the meal is over.His Highness the Crown Prince just presented Chen Gui's dedication.Emperor Yongjia looked through it once, and was astonished as usual, full of praise.Immediately afterwards, he ordered the ministers of the court to come to the palace to have an audience to discuss how the court should operate the matter.

After the courtiers entered the palace, seeing Chen Gui's work and Chen Zuoshu, they knew that this matter would not only fill the national treasury, but also be a fat job that could make people "like the light and the dust", which was quite in line with Chen Gui's writing.I can't help but feel a little more admiration and appreciation in addition to being happy.But after admiring it, how to fight for their own rights is another matter.

Emperor Yongjia was well aware of the official rules, and he was noncommittal about the secret calculations of the Manchu officials.However, those who are capable will be rewarded. Since Chen Gui was able to meet the needs of the court, and was ordered to raise money when everyone was at a loss, it was a great achievement.Emperor Yongjia naturally wanted to reward.

It just so happened that a servant of the household department was old and incompetent, and had some unclear ties to the Jiangnan ink corruption case. Even though there was no real evidence, the sage had already expressed his dissatisfaction with him.Seeing this, the old minister had no choice but to hand over the old booklet.According to the usual practice, the sage rejected it twice.This time, when he told Lao Zhezi to beg for the bones, the sage agreed with his personal approval.

The sage was still holding on to the vacant position of servant, but now seeing Chen Gui's outstanding achievements, and his ability to govern the world and economy, he simply promoted Chen Gui to the position.

The old fritters who have been in the officialdom for a long time know that the bigger the official, the harder it is to get promoted.After all, it is a radish and a pit to pull out the radish and bring out the mud, so not only the ability, virtue, heart, means, background and background of the promoted official are required, but also timing.

Now Chen Gui has been directly promoted from the fourth-rank official of the household department to the second-rank household servant, which is a good thing for the official to be promoted to the third rank.It can also be seen from this that Chen Zizhang's mind and means are simple in the emperor's heart.

All the ministers looked at each other, and it was inevitable that after three dynasties, they would bow their hands to congratulate Chen Gui and ask for a wedding wine.

Chen Gui was naturally overjoyed.He returned the gifts one by one in a hurry, and promised to invite the banquet to serve wine.

He came out of the palace on a whim and told his family about the great event.Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Chen was overjoyed, she hurriedly opened the ancestral hall to worship the ancestors.Immediately, they discussed how to reward the great hero this time—Sister You.

After discussing for a while, everyone just felt that there was nothing to thank.Chen Gui took out 20 taels of silver from the public, and invested it in the sea-going fleet of Yutai Trading Company in the name of the third sister.Later, he bought a five-entry house and two shops for the third sister in the prosperous area of ​​central Beijing, and bought [-] mu of fertile land near the Red Sandalwood Castle outside the city as a dowry for the third sister.The piles of piles cost more than [-]% of the Chen family's assets.

However, Chen Gui still felt that it was not enough, so he had to hold the third sister's hand to express his thanks in every possible way.Everyone in the Chen family thought back to those years, and they all knew that Chen Gui was able to climb from the official position of the mustard to the second-rank official position. Even though his ability and means were met by chance, the third sister You also contributed a lot.Therefore, everyone was deeply impressed by Chen Gui's actions.

Everyone was so grateful that they made Third Sister You tied up and didn't know what to do.In her opinion, the reason why Chen Gui's promotion was so smooth, even if he had his own credit, was because of Chen Gui's ability to execute.Otherwise, if another person holds those little-knowledgeable things on paper, he may not be able to take care of the court's personnel and expand his own network and influence like Chen Gui.

But it's pretty good that I can save some money through this matter!