The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Han Wen walked to the main hall and saw Wang Qiong and knew what was going on.

"Brother Dehua is also interested in the Grand Bachelor?"

Wang Qiong stood up with a smile and said: "What a joke, Brother Yu is done talking, it's Brother Guandao's turn." As soon as he finished speaking, he walked towards the door of the mansion.

Han Wen's sharp eyes saw a pile of brocade boxes and bacon on the ground, "My dear nephew, you will go to jail for accepting these bribes."

He kindly gave me a few words, even though it wasn't worth much money.

But Yan Guan could use this as an excuse to write a long essay of 10,000 words.

"Master Han also wants to be nominated by me?"

How could Han Wen see Han Wen's empty hands and his disgust? "Young Master, there are Master Zhang and Master Mao outside, and they both brought brocade boxes."

Hearing the word "Jin Box", Han Wen's expression became a little stiff, "Shibo went out and was in a bit of a hurry."

"This slave can't spit out ivory. Master Han, don't pay attention to him. I'll wait until the study to talk."

…

Fengtian Temple,

After reading the memorial, Emperor Hongzhi picked up a bowl of yellow croaker soup and praised it: "This yellow croaker is really delicious. What's the price in the market?"

Xiao Jing hugged Fuchen and whispered: "One coin per pound, very popular among the gentry."

There is a new group of fish merchants in the West Market, specializing in selling yellow croaker.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi nodded, with a faint light in his eyes, "Yan Chengjin lets merchants fish, which is good governance."

Xiao Jing nodded awkwardly and hesitated: "Commander Mou came to report just now, but I don't know..."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi turned his head and glanced at him gently.

Xiao Jing's heart trembled, and he immediately said: "Master Han, Master Wang and Master Zhang are all guests at the Yan Mansion."

This time the selection of Grand Bachelor is different from last time, it is the selection of the new emperor.

Zhu Houzhao, the person elected by Liu Jian and others, could not be used. People with discerning eyes came to Yan Chengjin. This guy had the best relationship with the new emperor.

Wang Hao had a strong character and did not come after having a bad relationship with Yan Chengjin.

The remaining ministers of the Six Ministries, whose relationship with Yan Chengjin was not good, but not bad either, all left.

After all, joining the cabinet is a major event that brings glory to one's family.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi showed some doubts.

At this time, the young eunuch came in and reported: "Wang Qiong, the Minister of Household Affairs, wants to see you."

After the salute, Wang Qiong bowed while holding the fluorene tablet: "Yan Chengjin discussed with me to borrow more than two million taels of silver from the Liangxiang Yamen treasury."

"What does he need so much money for?"

Ordinary household expenses can't be spent on so much money even if it's just food.

Could it be that he was going to rebel?

Wang Qiong raised her eyes slightly and looked at the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi intently, "Yan Chengjin didn't say anything, the new emperor should know."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi was extremely interested in the whereabouts of the silver.

"Where's Hou Zhao?"

"Leaving the palace."

…

Fangshan, homeless huts.

The air was filled with the smell of cow urine, and even though it wasn't raining, the wet soil was enough to cover the soap shoes.

After Liangxiang prospered, the number of refugees increased.

"Father, what are we doing here?"

Zhu Zaikun raised his little head and looked at Zhu Houzhao with his big eyes. His shoes were full of mud.

Behind him was Zhu Houcong who looked confused. He pursed his lips tightly and seemed a little scared when he saw the strange-looking people around him.

"Father wants to teach you to be a wise king." Zhu Houzhao walked ahead with his hands behind his back and said seriously.

"What is a wise king?"

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and said as he walked: "Have the masters ever taught you how to be a king?"

"The way to be a king is to save the people first. If you harm the people in order to sacrifice yourself, it would be better to cut off your body and eat it..."

"Do you know what it means?"

Zhu Zaikun and Zhu Houcong were a little confused and shook their heads.

Zhu Houzhao seemed to have expected it.

When he first heard these principles, he didn't know what they meant. Later, in Liangxiang, Lao Gao asked him why he didn't eat minced meat, and he finally understood the principles of the king's way.

If the people don't have enough to eat, they will find ways to rebel.

Listening to the master's lectures in the palace, after all, they talk in general terms. After staying in Liangxiang for a few days, you will know everything.

This is the unity of knowledge and action.

Not far away, an old woman saw a strong man coming with two children. The children's clothes were in tatters, but their faces were clean.

Yesterday, someone told her that she could take in the two children for a few days.

Gu Dayong almost knelt down in front of Zhu Houzhao, and said with a bitter face: "Master, how about we come here? The Emperor and the Queen Mother know..."

Although he had investigated the woman's background, Gu Dayong was still uneasy.

Zhu Houzhao didn't care at all, but said happily: "The method I teach is much more useful than "Zhenguan Zhengyao"."

He also gained insights from Yan Chengjin.

The royal children in the palace are no different from the feudal kings.

"Wei Wu, from today onwards, you and Houcong will live here."

Zhu Zaikun took a look at the house and saw that everything was unfamiliar to him. There was no bed or teapot.

"Father, can you also take Yan Fanglai over?"

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while and shook his head: "Old Gao Ding is reluctant to part with it."

Zhu Zaikun suddenly envied Yan Fanglai for having a good father.

Zhu Houcong watched Zhu Houzhao and Gu Dayong leave dimly, and couldn't help crying.

Zhu Zaikun was much stronger, covering his face with his hands, as if trying to turn Zhu Houcong's head away.

…

Beijing,

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang each nominated one person and handed it over to the Supreme Emperor and the new Emperor.

When the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi saw Yan Chengjin's booklet, his expression was stiff. Xiao Jing glanced at it and saw the word Wang Qiong written on it.

"Tell me about Yan Qing's family. Why do you mention Wang Qing's family?"

Yan Chengjin thought for a moment and was not in a hurry to respond.

Han Wen and Wang Ao are more capable than Wang Qiong. Wang Qiong is not as comprehensive as them except for the abacus.

But Wang Qiong is a man who can adapt to the situation and do great things.

The names of Han Wen and Wang Ao are probably on the list of the gentlemen.

"I have some friendship with Lord Wang."

Even if I don't say this, the emperor knows it, and the gentlemen know it too, so it's better to speak openly.

"I heard that you and Wang Qing's family want a sum of money, what for?"

Liu Jian and others turned their heads, and they also heard a little about this.

"Can I tell only the emperor?"

Zhang Sheng and Jiang Mian wanted to know, "Lord Yan, why don't you say it here? We also want to hear it."

"Buy a lot of land in Hangzhou Prefecture and Da Maoshan, build new houses, and build houses and shops next to the market. When the fishing market is prosperous in the future, the price of houses and land will definitely increase."

The gentlemen were stunned when they heard it, and after thinking about it carefully, what this boy said made some sense.

It is still cheap to buy land now, but when it becomes prosperous in the future, it will cost several times more money, like a good place.

Everyone's eyes flickered, and their minds began to become active. Yan Chengjin's idea was good.

According to the new official report, more than 100,000 people have gathered in Hangzhou Prefecture.

The retired emperor Hongzhi frowned and handed him the memorial on the imperial desk, "The court is repairing the north-south official road and has mobilized 35,000 laborers. Now it is going to repair the port market. Take a look for yourself?"

Wang Qiong glanced at Yan Chengjin. The retired emperor's meaning was very clear. He had no money and didn't want to pay it back.

Yan Chengjin was not surprised, "I don't want it."

Hmm?

The retired emperor Hongzhi put the memorial on the imperial desk with a puzzled look on his face.

"Is the Yan family angry with me?"

"No, I have thought of a way to raise money. I will lend it to the people in the form of shares, just like national debt. I will raise money from the market. It is not called national debt, but stocks.

The 1.5 million silver is not mine, but the gentry of the Liangxiang Chamber of Commerce. I am afraid that they will not lend it to the court again in the future."

The officials were shocked.

The retired emperor Hongzhi's face became ugly. This stingy guy.

"I just want you to see the memorial. It's not that I won't pay it back. The Ministry of Revenue will pay 500,000 taels first, and the rest will be paid when the autumn harvest comes."

Yan Chengjin felt happy and relieved.