All the villains can hear my voice

The emperor was already thinking in his mind that it would not be feasible to confiscate the Zhou family on the charge of bewitching the emperor with evil words.

Seeing that the emperor was silent, Cheng Gonghuan took a sneak peek. Seeing the emperor's expression, he knew that things seemed to be out of control. Although he didn't know what the emperor was thinking specifically, the emperor had this expression when he copied those corrupt officials before.

Cheng Gonghuan wanted to remonstrate, that, Your Majesty! No need! We really don’t have to!

The imperial court is very short of money, but it can't just ransack someone's house. Maybe the construction of the Jin Dynasty can keep up, but if people get panic, it won't be worth the gain!

Fortunately, the emperor also thought of this, and regretfully gave up the idea before Cheng Gonghuan persuaded him.

"Let that Zhou Jing come in first."

Although the emperor gave up the idea of ​​confiscating his house, he would not eat the fat meat that was brought to his door in vain!

Zhou Jing was waiting at the gate of the palace, a little excited and a little nervous. However, he didn't know that his family had just been on the verge of bankruptcy. When he saw his father-in-law coming to take him in, he became even more excited. He rubbed his hands and followed his father-in-law to peek. The red walls and black tiles on both sides.

All the way to the Manlu Hall, Zhou Jingxian carefully and respectfully knelt down to worship the emperor without daring to raise his head. He was so excited that he thought about the various rewards the emperor might give him.

"Is this the one who found this white silk when your family was killing fish?"

The emperor threw the white silk to the ground in front of Zhou Jingxian. Zhou Jingxian was stunned for a moment, and the excitement in his heart and the trembling muscles on his face stopped.

The emperor's tone was obviously not good, and why did his posture feel like he was inciting an army to punish someone? !

Zhou Jingxian replied blankly, "Yes, yes."

After answering, a cold snort came from above his head, "Then do you know that someone made this white silk intentionally, and that all the content mentioned above are false?"

Fake, fake? !

Zhou Jing didn't dare to move at first, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his head. He quickly kowtowed and apologized, "The common people don't know, this has nothing to do with the common people. Please let the emperor know clearly, the common people and the common people are also being used..." ..."

Zhou Jingxian's eyes were rolling, and he mobilized all his energy to excuse himself. In his high concentration, he forgot to think about how the emperor knew that what Bai Silk said was false.

Zhou Jingxian explained nervously, but the emperor was unmoved, "There was a rumor that the stars were shifting some time ago, and now there is a fish belly biography. Is it just pretending to be the emperor's heir or is there some other conspiracy? I have sent people to investigate the matter, and we will make a decision at that time whether you are innocent or not."

conspiracy?

Zhou Jingxian almost rolled his eyes when he heard these two words. This might be the crime of destroying the nine tribes! What the hell is he doing with this white silk?

At this moment, Zhou Jingxian wanted to chop off his own hands, as well as the hands of the fish-killing boy!

Seeing that he was shaking like chaff from fear, the emperor also softened his tone. His purpose was not to scare people to death, so he asked about some customs of Jiangnan and what kind of business the Zhou family was doing.

Zhou Jingxian answered them all honestly, as if he knew everything and said everything.

The emperor was very satisfied and kept talking about the construction of the Jin Dynasty. Before the emperor could express his worries about money, Zhou Jingxian said that he could donate half of his family property to support the imperial court's construction.

Cheng Gonghuan next to him felt a toothache when he heard this. His Majesty's move was too sinister.

The emperor suppressed the corners of his lips that were about to raise, "I am very touched that you have such intention! However, the court cannot take advantage of you."

The emperor asked people to go to the railway to inspect the contract signed by the Lei family before.

Zhou Jingxian's eyes were full of moisture. He was not scared, but this time he was moved. Originally, he felt sorry for half of the family property, but the emperor didn't want it for nothing. He was really a good emperor who cared about the people!

However, Cheng Gonghuan next to him once again sighed in his heart, Zhou Jingxian, you are still too naive. Didn't the emperor take advantage of you? He felt that he didn't take advantage of you enough!

Not only does he want half of your family property, but he also wants you to become a wage earner for the court like Lei Nianren, working hard to make money for the court!

Soon, an official from the Railway Supervision came with the contract. When he saw Zhou Jingxian, a smile broke out on his face.

Zhou Jing shivered first. Although the other party had a big smile on his face, he felt so scary.

When he read the contract, he realized why the official was so happy.

The contract asked him to invest not in trains, but in telegraphs, and he would do so regardless of the consequences, until he got this crappy telegraph out!

Isn't this just giving the court an excuse?

Zhou Jingxian wanted to scold the emperor in his heart, but he didn't dare, woo woo woo! Fortunately, he thought the emperor was really thinking about him just now, so he was so moved for nothing!

The emperor pretended not to notice his green face, smiled gently, and asked: "What, is there a problem?"

Zhou Jing trembled for a moment and said hurriedly, "No problem! No problem! I'll sign it right now!"

Whether he works for the imperial court to make money or is accused of exterminating nine tribes, he still knows how to choose!

There were two copies of the contract, and Zhou Jing signed it first. When he walked out of the palace with his copy, his legs were so weak that he no longer had the strength to get on the carriage.

Cheng Gonghuan looked quite sympathetic and walked over to comfort him, "You have also seen the railway. Although the process is difficult, you have also seen the rewards of the Lei family. Are you the first choice for foreigners to do business with you?" Lei family. Don’t worry, your Zhou family won’t suffer any loss when this telegraph that can communicate over thousands of miles is released.”

Zhou Jing nodded in agreement, but he had a bitter look on his face. Although high risks are often accompanied by high returns, he didn't want to take risks.

I originally thought that the train had already been researched and it would not cost much to build another one. However, the Zhou family was able to gain popularity and was able to connect with the court, which was a multi-purpose achievement. I didn’t expect things to develop like this!

Zhou Jing returned to his residence first, and the train happened to be arriving at the station, and the melodious whistle made him feel heartbroken.

Zhou Shuqin came out happily, but what she saw was her father's dark face.

"Father, what's wrong? Is it not going well?"

When Zhou Shuqin asked, she also saw the contract in his hand. Zhou Jing handed it to her to see. Not only did it not go well, it was simply a scam!

When he was in the palace, he was so oppressed by the emperor's majesty that he couldn't think clearly. However, he had been doing business for so many years and he was not a fool. On the way back, he figured it out clearly. The emperor was trying to trick him. First, he accused him of a crime. Scare him and make him sign this contract willingly in order to survive!

insidious! It's so insidious!

Although he thought so, Zhou Jing didn't dare to scold him because he wasn't tired of living yet!

"Father, how could you sign such a contract?"

At this time, Zhou Shuqin also read the contract at a glance, and her jaw almost dropped in shock. If she didn’t get any benefits, she would have to put money into it, and she might not be able to get it!

When Zhou Shuqin said this, Zhou Jingxian also became angry, "What can I do if I don't sign! I almost couldn't get out of the palace!"