The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Emperor Hongzhi frowned even deeper.

News of the defeat in the southwest spread back to the capital, and Pang Wei was beheaded.

It won't take long for it to spread to the public.

After hearing the news, will the gentry provide money to the court to attack Annan?

Isn't this a fool?

Yan Chengjin continued: "Twenty-seven lands collapsed, with Jiangnan bearing the brunt. If the imperial court wanted to provide relief, it could only issue war bonds. Moreover, the original intention of repairing the Grand Canal was to deepen the water storage to support merchant ships and agricultural irrigation.

Coinciding with the landslide, Jiangnan's situation may be even worse. "

There is a lack of rain and snow in the south of the Yangtze River every winter. If the canal water is used for irrigation, there will not be enough water for sailing.

Nowadays, there is another land collapse in the south of the Yangtze River.

If the Grand Canal is not repaired, the lives of the gentry and the common people will be even more difficult. Farmers will have no water to irrigate their fertile fields, and the gentry's boats will not be able to transport water.

Emperor Hongzhi felt deeply responsible for the heavy responsibility and looked helpless.

Chai Sheng looked at Yan Chengjin with a serious look on his face: "The silk and tea business is a guaranteed profit, with more than three times the profit. Why are the gentry willing to take risks and buy national debt?

I, Lord Guanyan, am not a dull person, I should be able to figure this out. "

Call me stupid?

Liu Jian and others nodded in agreement.

Yan Chengjin raised his head slightly and looked at Chai Sheng: "To send troops to the southwest, I wanted to recommend Han Wen. Master Chai insisted on recommending Pang Wei. Now that Pang Wei has been killed and the Southwest Army was defeated, what crime should Master Chai be responsible for?"

Chai Sheng's face suddenly turned pale.

If the general is unfavorable, at least one oversight must be punished.

Moreover, as the new Minister of the Ministry of War, he was in charge of the world's war affairs, and he was even more incompetent and unqualified for this position.

"I know the crime! Please punish me!" Knowing that he could not escape, Chai Sheng bowed slightly and did not dare to argue.

Emperor Hongzhi's face became more and more serious, and there seemed to be four words hanging on his face: incompetent person.

"Chai Sheng neglected his employment, which caused the imperial court to send troops to the southwest at a disadvantage. He lost all face and was fined a year's salary!"

Chai Sheng lowered his head slightly: "I thank your Majesty."

Even before he was demoted to Nanjing, he was already extremely merciful. His annual salary was only more than 1,300 taels of silver.

What is hateful is that Yan Chengjin, a dog official, actually asked His Majesty to punish him when His Majesty was upset.

Liu Jian stroked his beard: "What Chai Sheng said is true. There are silk and tea leaves. Why would the gentry buy national bonds?"

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes focused on Yan Chengjin.

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly and said: "Who doesn't want to have both? The tsunami caused the merchant ship to sink, and the gentry suffered heavy losses. The national debt is lower risk than the silk business."

The court pays interest on a monthly basis, and the advantage of national debt is that it basically does not lose money.

Unless the country is destroyed.

Wang Shouren thought carefully for a long time, then bowed and said: "What Master Yan said is reasonable. The southwest cannot be without food for too long. If Han Wen has outstanding generals, he will definitely win a great victory."

Just like ice floes on the water, what Brother Gao advises in the hall is just the tip of the iceberg.

He believed that Brother Gao must have other plans.

Emperor Hongzhi pondered for a moment. Yan Chengjin's advice so far has never been wrong: "According to what Yan Qing's family said, the imperial court will issue war treasury bonds, and the Ministry of Household Affairs will coordinate the issue. The General Affairs Department will tell the world that the money will be collected within ten days."

The eyes of Liu Jian and the others moved slightly but did not stop him.

"I obey the decree!"

"I obey the decree!"

Wang Qiong looked troubled. The national debt was just a free offer. If he lost, would the gentry dare to ask the court for money?

If you want to understand this, anyone with a bright mind will not buy it.

The yellow list was posted on the palace wall and the Shuntian Mansion Yamen. The imperial newspaper came out from the palace and was printed by major booksellers.

In just half a day, everyone in the capital knew that the imperial court was going to issue national bonds and prepare silver.

"National debt? To put it nicely, the court just wants to borrow money from the gentry."

"I heard that the heads of the general soldiers in the southwest were chopped off by Annan people. The court was furious and wanted to send troops but had no money."

A few old gentlemen in rich clothes chatted.

Forbidden City, Dong Nuan Pavilion.

In the main hall, Emperor Hongzhi was pacing back and forth. In the center of the hall, stood the three cabinet ministers and nine ministers.

The issuance of national debt is such a big deal, and there must be no slacking off in the slightest.

After the morning court, none of the nine ministers could retreat, and they were all left in the palace.

Not long after, a young eunuch walked in: "Your Majesty, there is no one in the Hubu Yamen who can buy national debt."

Emperor Hongzhi was slightly startled and looked up at Xiao Jing: "Go and see for yourself."

Chai Sheng's face was cold, and he turned to look at Yan Chengjin. He was still pretending to be calm, but he was definitely in a panic, right?

About half an hour later, Xiao Jing came back and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, someone bought it."

Liu Jian's body trembled slightly, he didn't expect that someone would actually buy it.

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes shone, a little excited: "How much did you buy?"

"Fifty thousand taels."

In the main hall, everyone's pupils shrank suddenly and they were shocked.

Yan Chengjin felt something was wrong: "Who bought it?"

"Xiao Zhu Xiucai..."

Emperor Hongzhi's face twitched violently.

This traitor, what's the point of putting this and the silver on the left into the right pocket? Aren't they all mine?

Liu Jian and the others sighed.

However, Yan Chengjin secretly said that Zhu Houzhao was smart. After Pang Wei was beheaded, the army was led by Han Wen.

Han Wen was taught by Wang Shouren and Wang Yue for a year, and his military skills were unparalleled.

"Let's retreat first."

Yan Chengjin stayed.

Back in the mansion, Chai Sheng changed into Confucian clothes and was about to open the book The Art of War.

But they saw Chen Huai, a doctor in the Ministry of War, rushing in in a panic: "Sir, stop reading and follow the official to buy national bonds. If you are late, they will be gone!"

Chai Sheng was stunned, and in the blink of an eye he became furious: "I have only been out of the palace for half an hour, how could anyone buy national debt? Don't lie to me!"

Chen Huai stamped his feet and said anxiously: "Your Majesty has just issued an imperial edict to send 200,000 troops from Beijing to conquer the southwest, as well as 100,000 Li people from Hainan, a total of 300,000 troops, with Wang Shouren in command!"

If you win, you can divide the Annan royal family's property according to shares! "

Three, three hundred thousand troops! Is it enough to push Ping Annan?

Chai Sheng even felt that something was wrong: "How could His Majesty mobilize the capital camp? Two hundred thousand, you bastard! You still lied to me!"

Chen Huai was so aggrieved that he wanted to die. He came to report it with good intentions, but he was scolded like this: "The yellow list is posted in front of the Meridian Gate. Mr. Chai, please go and see it yourself!"

At this time, the Hubu Yamen.

Wang Qiong was dumbfounded. There was no one there just now, and he was about to give in.

But now, the gentry from Wuyang Wuyang, Hubu Yamen, held up the banknotes in their hands and rushed forward with all their strength.

At this time, Zheng Qian came over with Wang Busui: "Sir Wang, Your Majesty has a decree. The Wang family will handle it on the first day."

Wang Busui found a stool, stood up, cleared his throat, and shouted: "Treasury bonds are not available to everyone. They must be of good character, have never been to a government office, and have a household wealth of less than 30,000 taels." Don’t think that anyone can buy the above!”

The gentry became even more crazy with excitement, and they all moved forward to hold up their banknotes, for fear of being overtaken first.

Wang Qiong stood there like a log.

Chai Sheng hurried to the Hubu Yamen.

I saw gentry in gorgeous clothes rushing forward desperately, crowded together, many shoes were trampled off on the ground, and the competition was quite fierce.

On the second floor of the inn, Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian stood in front of the window, so shocked that they could not speak for a long time.

"Why do Yan Qing's family want to impose conditions?"

"I did it on purpose. Everyone can buy it, so national debt is no longer rare."

Two hundred thousand soldiers from the capital went out to fight, and even if they won, they would still be losing money.

But, this is false news.

The imperial court announced to the world that Annan would be conquered after four months of camp in Beijing.

Today, Wang Shouren has rushed to Annan. With the addition of Hainan's 100,000 Li people, the battle will have been won in four months.

The imperial court took back Annan, and the gentry could divide the Annan royal family's property according to shares.

That's why they're crazy.

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