The Head of the Ming Dynasty Spared His Life

Chapter 49 Zhou Yongchun's imitation [3]

Zhou Yongchun has not been feeling very well recently, and when he thinks that he has rejected Jiajing's proposal to hold a birthday banquet, he becomes more and more uneasy.

In the past few days, he once asked a few people from the Qi Party to discuss whether the shareholders of the Qi Party could collect some money to hold a birthday banquet for Jiajing. Although it does not need to be too extravagant, it would be nice to be decent, but this proposal was met with The following shareholders refused. They felt that Jiajing was a bottomless pit. After asking for it once, they would think about more.

However, Zhou Yongchun also knew that this was just because the shareholders below did not want to pay for it.

The greed of businessmen is never-ending. Now the Qi Party Chamber of Commerce is growing, many businessmen are becoming more and more independent, and he, the leader of the Qi Party, has gradually become ineffective, and has lost his right to the shareholders of the business below. Their control, the desire of these shareholders is growing.

Although he hated these 'ungrateful' shareholders in his heart, Zhou Yongchun knew that he could not restrain them.

Rejected by the shareholders, he had already given up on the idea, but today he received definite news that Yan Song had taken over the task.

"Master, I've made it clear, that thief had already entered the palace half an hour ago."

Zhou Yongchun's face became even heavier when he heard the words.

"Prepare the sedan chair, I want to see the emperor."

Soon, Zhou Yongchun came to the palace and went to the imperial study under the guidance of the eunuch.

Zhou Yongchun directly took out a 500 taels bank note and secretly stuffed it into the hands of the little eunuch.

"This father-in-law, I wonder if there are ministers with your majesty now?"

When the little eunuch saw 500 taels, he was not satisfied immediately, but he heard that the old man Yan Ge made a lot of money, and it was 5000 taels. In comparison, this Zhou Shangshu was too stingy.

The little eunuch said with a bit of yin and yang: "Is Zhou Shangshu bribing the young? But Zhou Shangshu bribed the wrong person. The young is loyal to the emperor and will never leak any news of the emperor."

Zhou Yongchun was stunned, what?I have 500 taels of silver, but I can't open your mouth?

Zhou Yongchun's face froze immediately, and he didn't dare to scold.He used to hate these eunuchs very much, and now he hates it even more.

With a dark face all the way, Zhou Yongchun came to the outside of the imperial study and let the eunuch go in and tell the emperor.

As a result, the emperor came out soon.

Zhou Yongchun thought that the emperor was in a hurry to see him, so he came out and took the next sentence, which made Zhou Yongchun like a blow to the head.

"Zhou Shangshu, isn't it the court time today? What's the matter with me?" Jiajing's face was rather cold.

The title changed from 'Zhou Aiqing' to 'Zhou Shangshu', which was unprecedented. In the past, even if the relationship was not good, the necessary decency was maintained, but now this decency is no longer needed, and it is directly torn apart.

Zhou Yongchun was horrified and quickly knelt down: "This minister is guilty, please punish your majesty!"

Jiajing sneered: "Zhou Shangshu is loyal to the country and dedicated to his efforts, how can he be guilty? Are you kidding?"

Jiajing felt a surge of anger when he thought that these people were so rich, but they did not let themselves drink some soup, and they proudly said that they were loyal to the emperor and patriotic.Originally, he thought it would be useful to keep these people, but today Yan Song's performance made him realize that he actually has many loyal and capable ministers, such as Yan Song, who not only know his intentions, but can also help him make money, and also occupy Make money righteously.

Therefore, people like Yang Tinghe, Zhou Yongchun, Guan Yingzhen, and Shen Yiguan who can only stop themselves can completely dismiss a few.

Zhou Yongchun naturally didn't know what Jiajing was thinking, but he also felt that things were not good. Jiajing's attitude made his hair stand upright.

He bowed directly and said loudly: "Your Majesty, last time you explained about the Wanshou Banquet, Wei Chen felt that Wei Chen was not thinking well at that time and did not understand His Majesty's holy intention to spread the emperor's majesty. Wei Chen went back and thought about it for a few days. , I deeply feel that Your Majesty has thoughtful and thoughtful, this longevity banquet will inevitably make the world feel awe and admiration for the court, and thus stabilize the country and improve the morale of the people!"

Zhou Yongchun gave up his insistence without hesitation and accepted Jiajing's proposal.

As for the shareholders of the Chu Party firms, he went back and persuaded them, even if they were forced to come up with money.

Sure enough, when he said this, Jiajing said: "Zhou Aiqing still knows what I want, then Zhou Aiqing will hurry up and go back to handle it."

Zhou Yongchun was overjoyed and bowed again and again: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

At this time, Huang Jin walked out from inside.

Jiajing asked in surprise, "Yan Aiqing woke up?"

Huang Jin shook his head: "Go back to Your Majesty, Mr. Yan Ge hasn't woken up yet, he's sleeping very deeply."

"It seems that Yan Aiqing is really exhausted." Jiajing was disappointed and waved his hand: "Ginseng soup, porridge, etc. are always ready, you know? There must be no mistake."

Next to Zhou Yongchun, seeing the whole process, the whole person was shocked and turned into an idiot.

"What's going on? That traitor Yan Song is actually sleeping in the imperial study? And the emperor even prepared ginseng soup for him? And porridge? My God, what kind of grace is this!"

Zhou Yongchun walked out of the palace a little lost, constantly recalling the surprise and concern on Jiajing's face.

"This Yan Song must have done something incredible."

Zhou Yongchun suddenly felt that this was an opportunity. If he knew what Yan Song did and said, he might also be rewarded by Jiajing.He is already the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and the next step is the cabinet. If he can get the kind of favor and honor that Jiajing gave to Yan Song just now, wouldn't he be the senior cabinet leader?

Thinking of this, Zhou Yongchun's heart beat faster.

He seemed to have become young, walking fast, out of the Meridian Gate, and into the sedan chair.

"Quick, go back as fast as you can!"

Under his urging, the bearer returned to Zhou Mansion in half the usual time.

Zhou Yongchun called the housekeeper and said, "Check it out for me right away. Find out what Yan Song has done four days ago!"

With an order, all the forces belonging to the Qi Party in the capital were directly mobilized. It only took half an hour for Zhou Yongchun to get the information.

"Four days ago, Yan Song only went out of Yan's Mansion once. He didn't stay anywhere in the inner city. Instead, he rode a horse to the outer city and walked around the outer city."

Zhou Yongchun was confused.

He knew that Yan Song's method was definitely in the outer city, but he couldn't understand the specific outer city for a while.