Although the movable type workshop and the leasing of carriages and horses gave these wealthy businessmen great surprises, this huge debt still made them feel some pressure.
But they even regretted it. If they had known this, they would have donated money instead of land. Isn't this unnecessary?
But then I thought about it, there is no need to pay taxes on the copper coins at home, but there is a tax on the land!
However, the annual interest of 4,000 guan is not a small sum for each of them, and even most donors cannot afford it.
Tangled!
Although the surprise is not small, the burden is also heavy!
But then again, is a loan of 100,000 yuan a lot?
Is four thousand dollars a lot in interest?
This is a businessman who has never seen the world.
It is a coincidence that just when the Song Dynasty Charity Fund was borrowing money from the Ma family, the Ordinance Department of the Second Government was also borrowing money from the imperial court.
Wang Anshi's method of equalizing losses has two meanings. First, it saves money for the country, abandoning the distance for the near, and transporting tribute reasonably. This can of course save a lot of money. Second, it makes money for the country, which is the so-called buying cheap and selling dear.
, but you have to pay for it!
Otherwise, no matter how cheap the goods are, you won’t be able to afford them, and if you can’t even buy them, there’s no point in talking about selling them.
The core of Wang Anshi's reform is financial management, but if you don't provide capital, how can you manage finances?
Is it a waste of money?
How is that different from robbery?
Wang Anshi really couldn't do such a thing.
This is the difference between him and those treacherous ministers. Many treacherous ministers use reforms as a cover. The so-called means are just doing unprofitable business, robbing people's money and businessmen's money to enrich the national treasury.
No matter how treacherous and despicable those wealthy businessmen are, the government cannot rob them, because as long as the government takes the lead in robbing them, this situation will only get worse and the country will be over.
But this Wang Anshi is also a ruthless person, or in other words, a skilled man is bold.
He opened his mouth to borrow 10 million yuan from the imperial court.
This can only be said that among the strong, there is a strong one, and every mountain is as high as the other!
But it also attracted opposition from many courtiers, including most of the political advisors in the political hall.
This fiscal year is already in deficit. Shouldn't saving come first? If an additional 10 million yuan is allocated to the Shipping Department, then don't do anything next year and just take annual leave.
However, Wang Anshi and Zhao Xu really never thought about asking the treasury to allocate funds.
Because they all know that this is impossible.
There are rules and regulations for the money in the treasury, but it doesn't mean that the emperor can touch it if he wants.
If Zhongshu's disciples did not approve, the emperor would have no choice at all.
But the emperor is not stupid. Imperial power is closely related to money. If the emperor has no money in his hands, the dragon chair may not be stable!
Emperors of all dynasties had private money.
That is, the built-in library.
Zhao Xu decided to allocate 5 million guan from the internal treasury to supply rice and 3 million shi. He also cut out 2 million guan from the money and miscellaneous items provided every year and lent them to the shipping department.
The ministers still fiercely opposed it. The Nei Zang Treasury said it was the emperor's private money, but in the Northern Song Dynasty, this money was not all the emperor's private money. It also had a public nature. In short, it was for emergency purposes.
The main ones are military pay and disaster relief.
If there is a war and the national treasury has no money, the internal treasury will have to allocate money. If there is a famine and the national treasury has no money, the internal treasury will also have to allocate money.
But in the end, the emperor's will is the main factor in the internal storage library. The ministers can only persuade the emperor, but cannot use administrative orders to stop the emperor.
This morning in Chui Gong Hall, everyone was quarreling again.
But Zhao Xu still firmly supported Wang Anshi.
"well!"
After leaving the imperial city, Wen Yanbo sighed: "It seems that the officials are determined to support Wang Jiefu."
Sima Guang said: "It's as expected."
You don't need to think about it to know that this must have been discussed by them long ago.
"But I never thought that Wang Jiefu would be so ruthless and wanted to borrow 10 million yuan."
Wen Yanbo said: "This is a loan, not an allocation. If you borrow, you have to repay it, and if you repay it, it will definitely include interest. Needless to say, Wang Jiefu will definitely guarantee to the officials that they will be able to make money."
These tens of millions have been invested in the market, and the proprietors behind this are government officials. This is a business that cannot afford to lose money. It won't take long for them to rob the merchants of their profits."
Sima Guang asked: "Jun Shi would venture to ask, is Mr. Wen opposed to allocating 10 million yuan to the shipping department, or is he opposed to official business?"
Wen Yanbo said: "I am opposed to everything."
Sima Guang asked again: "What does Duke Wen think is more important?"
Wen Yanbo pondered for a while and said: "It's natural that the front and back are important. If it's just a businessman who spends 10 million yuan to do business, it's not that terrible. If he raises prices, the government can still control it, even if it's the Central Government.
When ministers do business in private, at least there are officials who can control it, and you and I can supervise it. But if the officials use ten million yuan to do business, who can control it?"
Sima Guang replied: "The judiciary can control it. If Wang Jiefu takes the money and purchases it normally, then that's fine. But if they dare to use this public power to engage in malpractice for personal gain, the judiciary will not let it go. Our government will deal with buying and selling.
But there are clear regulations and they are not allowed to act recklessly."
Wen Yanbo asked in a low voice: "Can the judiciary control the official family?"
Sima Guang was silent for a while, and then slowly replied: "The officials just borrowed money to reduce the loss of the treasury. If there is any illegal behavior, it is not what the officials want, and it must be done by others."
Wen Yanbo stroked his beard and said, "Are you sure you can control it?"
Sima Bald raised his head.
Wen Yanbo looked up and saw that there were only four or five laborers repairing the road in front of him. He couldn't help but wonder: "What is there to see?"
Sima Guang asked with a smile: "Didn't Duke Wen notice that the road conditions in Bianliang City have been much better in recent days than before?"
Wen Yanbo said: "I have noticed this a long time ago. There is a lot less dust and feces, which also makes the complaints from officials in the DPRK and China about the license plate fees much quieter."
"Not only that."
Sima Guang chuckled and said, "Mr. Wen, please come this way."
Sima Guang led Wen Yanbo to the intersection of Bianhe Street and Zhouqiao.
Wen Yanbo said in surprise: "The flow of people here seems to have decreased a lot."
"It's not that there are fewer, but everyone abides by the rules, and there are special patrols here to direct at fixed times, so there are few congestions. Did Mr. Wen see that pavilion?"
"It seems that the police station has a police box, and each police box has two patrol officers standing guard."
"Take a closer look."
Sima Guangdao.
Wen Yanbo glanced for a while, but didn't see the mystery, and then looked at Sima Guang doubtfully.
Sima Guang smiled and said: "Didn't Mr. Wen ever drink at Shangqiao Inn?"
Wen Yanbo suddenly realized, "I know what you are talking about. The place where the police box is located also belongs to Qiaodian."
Sima Guang nodded and asked: "Does Mr. Wen know who is the proprietor behind this bridge shop?"
"It seems to be from the Gao family."
"Exactly."
Sima Guang smiled and said: "But now this circle has been demolished. It is said that they wanted to pay the street tax at that time, but the police station did not agree. Why? Because this is not only the bridge entrance, but also the main road leading to the market.
The intersection is very prone to congestion. Also, there were many vendors doing business on the bridge, but now one person can be seen?"
Wen Yanbo nodded and said: "As for the street invasion, the police station did a good job."
Sima Guang said: "But before that, many ministers wanted to deal with these street intrusions, but no one was able to succeed. This shows that many things are not as difficult as we imagined!"
Wen Yanbo said: "But Zhang San must have contributed a lot to the success of this matter!"
Sima Guang said: "This is also the reason why I fight for Zhang San."
Wen Yanbo asked: "Are you sure?"
Sima Guang nodded.
Wen Yanbo asked again: "Then what are you going to do?"
Sima Guang said: "Zhang San promised me before that he would go to the Imperial College to teach litigation studies, but many things happened in the middle, so the matter was delayed. I plan to use the teaching experience at the Imperial College to lead him to my judicial department step by step.
reform."
Wen Yanbo chuckled and said, "You really worked hard for that kid!"
Sima Guang suddenly turned his head to look somewhere and said with a smile: "This boy has talents that neither Wen Gong nor I have."
Wen Yanbo tilted his head and followed Sima Guang's gaze, but saw three or five teenagers in a corner, fighting for a small ball. They were playing football, not Cuju.
The reason why Cuju is more popular in the palace than among the people is because the threshold is relatively high, and entry to football is relatively low.
Football quickly became popular among the people.
Teaching?
Zhang Fei really didn't have the time at this time. He was about to be pissed off by Ma Shuai Wang Chao's IQ. At this time, he and Fan Zheng were rushing to Guard Ma's headquarters.
As soon as I entered the door, I heard a burst of shouting.
"This way! This way! Pass it over here!"
"Who are you planning to pass it on to?"
"Sorry, the kick was a bit harsh!"
Looking up, I saw that the original playground had been transformed into a simple football field, and more than twenty Forbidden Army soldiers were running on the field.
Fan Zheng smiled and said: "Sanlang, your football charm is not small!"
Is it too charming, or is it too much publicity? Zhang Fei smiled bitterly: "But football can't protect our country!"
Fan Zheng smiled and said suddenly: "Huh? Aren't those Yanei and Xiao Ma?"
Zhang Fei took a closer look and said, "It's really these two guys."
So he immediately shouted: "Ya Nei, Xiaoma!"
"Third brother?"
The two men ran over immediately.
"Zhang San, Dalang, why are you here?"
Cao Dongdong asked Zhang Fei while wiping his sweat.
Fan Zheng replied: "Oh, let's talk to Ma Shuai about something."
Zhang Fei asked: "Why are you two here?"
Ma Xiaoyi immediately complained: "Third brother, you don't know something. Those policemen are very busy on weekdays, and they don't have any time. Woo woo woo."
They were talking normally, but Cao Dongdong suddenly covered their mouths with one hand, and complained to Zhang Fei: "Zhang San, it's all your fault."
Zhang Fei wondered: "Blame me?"
"yes!"
Cao Dongdong said with a serious face: "It's all your fault for organizing a football league and offering such a high bonus. Everyone wanted to compete for the bonus, so they asked me and Xiao Ma to teach them about our friendship with many generals in Sanya.
It’s all good, but it’s hard to refuse such hospitality.”
Ma Xiaoyi also reacted and nodded.
"Really?" Zhang Fei said with a smile: "But as the two ace players of the police station, you actually cultivate the strength of your opponent. Isn't it a bit unreasonable?"
Ace player?
Cao Dongdong couldn't help but his eyes flashed sharply, this is a good title, I like it.
Ma Xiaoyi took away Cao Dongdong's hand and said depressedly: "We also want to teach, but the police station is very busy now, and everyone doesn't have much time to play football."
"pony?"
Cao Dongdong wanted to cover it up, but it was too late.
Zhang Fei asked with a smile: "Don't you two want to change your career?"
Ma Xiaoyi said hurriedly: "That's not true, but I still prefer to be a policeman. I can help the strong and help the weak, and I don't have to worry about being beaten by my father. I am here with my brother to play football today because of the holiday."
Since he became a policeman, he seems to have found a goal in life. He usually likes to fight against injustice, but in the eyes of many people, this is just meddling in other people's business and asking for trouble. As a policeman, he can justifiably fight against injustice.
It's not even, it's just a matter of following a few rules.
But Cao Dongdong looked confused.
He really stepped into it by accident, but he never thought about being a policeman for the rest of his life. Currently, his focus is on football.
Zhang Fei saw it, but didn't say anything. His status was not only economic freedom, but also employment freedom. He nodded and said, "Okay, you can continue playing. I'll talk to Ma Shuai first."
Okay, let’s have dinner together later?”
Cao Dongdong said hurriedly: "No, I have to explain this football formation to them later."
Has the value of life been realized? Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Okay! Let's change it another day."
When I just arrived outside the hall, I saw Wang Chao leading two generals to welcome him out. The treatment was quite good.
"My nephew is here!"
"Good nephew?"
Zhang Fei couldn't help but be stunned.
When did our relationship become so close?
Wang Chao immediately said: "Your father-in-law and I are considered acquaintances. Can't we call you my nephew?"
"Okay! Of course! It's the junior who is flattered."
Zhang Fei nodded politely.
After entering the hall, Zhang Fei handed a list to Wang Chao, "Ma Shuai, is this the list you asked someone to send?"
Wang Chao took it and took a look, "Yes! Is there any problem?"
Zhang Fei said: "Ma Shuai, don't you think there is a problem with this?"
Wang Chao shook his head.
Zhang Fei said: "There are thirty-six teams of guards participating in the competition. Isn't there a problem?"
When he saw this list, he laughed angrily. It was a good football league, but Wang Chao turned into a guard horse for an internal friendly match.
The terrible thing is that this is just a guard horse, and there are still guards and guards over there. After all, there are more than a hundred teams in the three yamen alone, so why don't others play!
The key is that Zhang Fei can't organize so many games!
Wang Chao hummed: "I have more than 100,000 bodyguards, and only a few people in the police station. In comparison, we have formed thirty-six teams, which is not a lot. And we are so flattering to you, but you are still not satisfied."
?”
If calculated in proportion, this is indeed not much. Anyone who dares to compare the number of people with Sanya is not crazy.
I am satisfied with your sister, are you flattering her? You are obviously flattering her! Zhang Fei smiled inconsistently: "Of course I am very grateful that Marshal Ma came to compliment me, but if I let the guard Ma Sanshi
If six teams participate, then my football league may be gone."
Wang Chao asked in confusion: "Why?"
Zhang Fei said: "Has Ma Shuai heard that there are many rumors circulating in the city recently that I want to replace Cuju with football?"
Wang Chao nodded and said, "I've heard about this, but what does it have to do with this matter?"
Zhang Fei said: "And among them are many ministers of the DPRK and China. They are looking for trouble with me. If thirty-six teams of Guards and Horses are allowed to participate, you don't have to think about it. They will definitely use the topic again and say that my football disturbs the morale of the army and makes the soldiers feel uncomfortable."
The soldiers of the Forbidden Army are bored with playing with things. What is a bodyguard horse, it is enough to change it to a bodyguard. Marshal Ma, this Forbidden Army has the responsibilities of the Forbidden Army, and it is not dedicated to playing football. It is okay to just form a team and make some money to supplement military expenses.
, but if so many teams are formed, it will definitely be confusing."
As soon as he finished speaking, a general said: "Ma Shuai, I think Zhang Sanyan is right. If this leads to impeachment by the civil officials, it will only cause a lot of trouble!"
These generals are also very afraid of this, and Zhang Fei is by no means alarmist.
Wang Chao pondered for a moment and then asked Zhang Fei: "What do you suggest?"
Zhang Fei said: "At most, there will be one team for each of the palace commanders, horse guards, and foot guards. There can be no more."
Wang Chao was a little hesitant about this. There were many numbers in the guard horse, and they were not so harmonious with each other. This bowl of water must be balanced!
Zhang Fei further explained: "Ma Shuai, everyone respects the strong. The thirty-six underdogs are far less popular than a strong team. The more popular the team is, the more money it can make, so from a profit perspective
, one team is better than thirty-six teams.
From the perspective of the competitive relationship between the three yamen, if the Dianqiansi and the guards put all the powerful players in one team, then Ma Shuai and your thirty-six teams will only be stepped on by them.
"
Wang Chao was slightly startled and said hurriedly: "What you say makes sense, what you say makes sense, okay! Then it will be as you say."
Earning less money is only secondary. If you are stepped on by the front minister and guards, that is absolutely not allowed.
After talking about this matter, Zhang Fei and Fan Zheng left.
"Sanlang, what you said is really impeccable. To tell you the truth, if it were me, I wouldn't know what to do."
When the guard horse came out, Fan Zheng said with admiration.
When he got this list before, this one was all big, because there were no restrictions in the rules, and the opponent was the Sanyamen. Although the Song Dynasty valued literature over military affairs, the commander of the Sanyamen was not something that ordinary people could offend.
Then he hurried to find Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Okay, I'll let you do it next time."
"ah?"
Fan Zheng hurriedly waved his hands and said, "I can't do that."
Zhang Fei glanced at Fan Zheng, his smile faded, and he said sternly: "Dalang, your Baifan Building is only that big at the moment, and the business is relatively simple, and the experience you can get is limited. In comparison, this charity
Foundations can better train people. This is actually a very rare opportunity for you. After all, the power behind our charity foundation is not weak. If you miss this opportunity, you may not get it again."
After listening to this, Fan Zheng pondered for a while, then suddenly raised his hands and said: "Thank you Sanlang for your advice, I will do my best."
His ambitions are actually not small. He has always wanted to build Baifan Building into a complex, but he doesn't have a specific plan on how to implement it. For now, if there is an opportunity, he will get involved.
For example, for charity foundations, he requested that they be placed in the Alum Tower.
However, a charitable foundation is a hodgepodge, all-encompassing, involving many transactions. To manage a foundation, you must be proficient in the art of vertical and horizontal manipulation. This is indeed a very good opportunity for experience.
Zhang Fei nodded and said: "Mr. Chen and others will definitely let their sons or grandsons join the charity foundation as soon as possible. You will lead this team. If there is any problem, I will come to you."
"yes."
Fan Zheng nodded.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I believe that your ability is a perfect match for our charity foundation."
Fan Zheng's face turned red, "Sanlang praised me so much that I am too embarrassed to deserve it."
But as he said that, he was a little confused again, "I wonder what Saburo is responsible for?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "I am responsible for spending money, oh no, I am responsible for donating money."
"ah?"
Fan Zheng was stunned.
Zhang Fei said seriously: "Don't underestimate this donation. This is the most difficult task of a charity foundation. The court can tolerate the establishment of charity foundations because of the word charity. If the donation is not good,
That's going to be a big problem."
Fan Zheng thought about it, it was really like that. The court didn't care how much money you made, they only looked at how much you donated.
In fact, it is impossible for Zhang Fei to focus on charitable foundations. After all, this is not an era of capital, but a feudal era, and it is facing a political storm. His focus is still on the DPRK.
The key point is that he is not a professional. He can lay out some plans with his knowledge that transcends the times, but if he is asked to implement each task in detail, he may not be as good as Fan Zheng.
This really requires experience.
This year’s Chinese New Year is busier than usual. I have to go to the elders’ homes and meet up with friends. But I will try my best to keep updating. Please forgive me.
In addition, some readers said that the chapter was kneeling