Chapter 99 Little Saint
The emperor looked at him for a while and said in confusion: "Would you be so kind? What's your purpose? Explain it to me quickly!"
Fang Zheng laughed and said, "Your Majesty, I am your future son-in-law. If your father-in-law is in trouble, who will wipe his neck if he doesn't wipe his son-in-law? Is that true?"
The emperor frowned and said, "Are you talking about human words? Who asked you to wipe your neck? Tell me, how much property do you plan to offer to the national treasury?"
Fang Zheng calculated in his mind that the one million taels the prince gave me would definitely not be so stupid. I would give it all to the court. Of course, I have to leave the big head for myself. So how much should I give it to me?
After thinking for a while, Fang Zheng hesitated and said, "I plan to offer... 100,000 taels, no, 200,000 taels of silver, what about it? The emperor feels that he is still satisfied?"
The emperor stared at Fang Zheng with a smile and said, "It's so generous. There is a saying among the people, "It's just a matter of mercy or a thief." This is probably not your own property, right? You have to tell me honestly, where does this money come from? The treasury will not collect things of unknown origin."
Fang Zheng worshipped, "The emperor's eyes are indeed like a torch. In fact, this silver was given to the Wei minister by someone else. Maybe he wanted to bribe the Wei minister. But Wei minister has always been famous in the court and officialdom for his 'righteousness and integrity'. How could he accept these yellow and white objects that ruined Wei minister's reputation for his lifetime? So Wei minister planned to send them all to the treasury to relieve the emperor's urgent needs and to demonstrate the innocent of the Wei minister."
Before she knew the emperor's attitude, Fang Zheng did not want to tell the prince for the time being, so as not to cause trouble for himself.
These words were very righteous. The emperor stared at him in a daze when he heard this, without saying a word for a long time, as if he was deeply shocked by Fang Zheng's shamelessness.
Seeing that the emperor had not responded for a long time, Fang Zheng was also worried. Did this young master give too much? What if the emperor was very happy and got used to the cash collection, he ordered me to give him 200,000 taels a month, how could this be done? This young master is not his ATM. I just said 50,000 taels. My buddy is still too young and impulsive...
The king and his minister in the imperial study were silent.
After a long time, the emperor spoke, and said in a deep tone: "Fang Zheng,... I have always been very surprised. What kind of education have children from a wealthy family like you received in the past eighteen years? Your father Fang Cunyi, I have inquired about it. In general, he is an honest businessman, and your mother Luo is also a well-behaved woman. What I wonder is how could they teach you to this kind of character now?"
Fang Zheng was stunned when he heard this. Is this praising me or harming me?
The emperor continued, "...I'm so clever and weird, slick, greedy and lustful villain, I'm telling the truth, I haven't seen it for decades, you've opened my eyes!"
Fang Zheng understood now that the emperor was scolding me.
Fang Zheng said aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, I didn't ask you to provoke you. I kindly gave you money to the treasury. Why did you scold me instead?"
The emperor sneered, "Good intentions? I'm afraid it may not be? Have you forgotten that I told you? As long as I want to see and hear anything, I don't want to get through it! Humph! Take this 200,000 taels home and spend it slowly. I want to see if you have any life to spend it!"
Fang Zheng felt guilty when he heard this. Did the old man know something? No! The gift the prince gave me is still warm now, how could he let the emperor know so quickly?
Just as he was about to defend himself, the emperor said coldly: "Also, let's not play with me the trick of saving eight or two in the future! If you accept a bribe of one million taels, do you think you will be innocent when you send 200,000 taels? Humph! Childish!"
Like a thunder thunder slashing the sky spirit cover, Fang Zheng's whole body suddenly became cold, his forehead, hands and feet were sweating in his heart, and he was shocked: This... is this still a human being? How could he know? Could it be that he had a spy in my house?
As if seeing through Fang Zheng’s thoughts, the emperor said coldly: “Don’t guess. I am not interested in inquiring about your family’s affairs, but the prince’s actions cannot escape my control. The prince looks down on you quite well. One million taels, are you worth this number?”
It turned out that the prince had been targeted by the emperor. Strangely, the prince is the crown prince of a country. Why is the emperor staring at him for nothing? If he doesn't trust him, why should he be named the prince? The royal family is too complicated, and there are too many bullshits, so it's better for the people.
Fang Zheng wiped the cold sweat and smiled, "Of course I am not worth the number. The prince is so polite, and I am ashamed. Maybe the prince gave the wrong person, right?"
The emperor stared at him for a while and said, "In terms of shamelessness, no one in this world can compare to you. I ask you, what do you plan to deal with this million tael of silver?"
Fang Zheng said without hesitation: "Thank you for the Duke! All of them are paid! I don't want a tael of silver!" His tone was extremely firm and he was extremely righteous.
If you don’t know the truth at this time, your head will be a bit dangerous, and Changping can’t protect him.
The emperor smiled and said, "Are you willing to give up?"
Fang Zheng said seriously: "A gentleman loves money and takes it well. It is not something that is a minister. If he takes it as his own, it means that there is a problem with his moral character. The emperor, the minister dare not praise himself for his sages, but the minister should at least be considered a little saint. Such an ill-righteous fortune will never dare to have any covetousness, and it will definitely be handed over to the treasury."
The emperor closed his eyes and sighed: "The national treasury is extremely difficult now. Even the military pay of 200,000 taels of silver has to be put together, but he can do one million taels at one time, and he doesn't say he has to worry about me, alas..." His tone shows a loneliness and bleakness.
Then the emperor opened his eyes and smiled at the other party and said, "Since he gave it to you, you should take it away. I am the king of a country. How can I do the thing of taking away money from ministers? It's just a matter of being a cannibalistic person and a loyal person. If you accept this silver, you have to be careful and don't do anything that I don't want to see..." The emperor's last sentence seemed to have a deep meaning.
Fang Zheng felt a stern in his heart. He couldn't give out this silver and didn't dare to spend the flowers. It was very hot. The prince is really a fucking thing. Look at how he made me embarrassed.
Fang Zheng quickly said, "Your Majesty, I am sincerely willing to send these money to the treasury. I am almost your son-in-law. Why are you polite to my family? At worst, if you have any difficulties in the future, please lend me some turnaround. If you have come and go, it will make the whole family look close..."
The emperor frowned when he heard this. This boy spoke too presumptuously. He could not tell the difference between the family, country and the world. He was simply nonsense.
The emperor said in a deep voice: "No need to mention this matter, please do it yourself. The most important thing at the moment is negotiations with the Turks. You must do this matter well, otherwise I will not spare you!"
Fang Zheng said respectfully: "I am here and I am just about to ask the emperor for specific matters. Let's talk about what kind of advantage we have taken, and please let the emperor make it clear."
When the emperor heard this, he frowned again. The negotiations between countries have become a advantage in this way. I really don’t know whether it is right or wrong to send him to the right.
"This time, the two Turkic Khans sent envoys at the same time to form an alliance with our dynasty. You can make a big fuss about the two sides to mediate. As for our conditions, it is roughly divided into three points: one, compensation. Over the years, the Turks launched countless wars against our dynasty, plundering countless populations and gold and silver. They have to pay back all of them to me! As for how much they pay, it all depends on your performance. Second, cede land. One hundred miles north of Xingqing Prefecture, including the main peak of Helan Mountain,
It must be in the control of our Hua Dynasty. Third, I will be the surrender. Our Hua Dynasty is a great country in the heavenly dynasty. The barbarian country of foreign countries must be surrendered to our Hua Dynasty, and regard the Hua Dynasty as the orthodox. These three points are my bottom line. I know that the Turks are cruel and greedy for war and are used to being arrogant. These three things are not easy to deal with. You do your best. I almost blame you. However, in front of the Turks, don’t weaken the prestige of our Hua Dynasty, otherwise I will really cut off your head. Do you understand?"
Fang Zheng said that he was just talking, and his mind kept running. Among these three points, the first two points were quite easy, and the last point might be a little troublesome. The Turks would not agree to surrender easily. This... they can only take one step at a time.
"The emperor is wise and far-sighted. I admire and admire the emperor and admire him. The emperor's glory shines like the sun and is as bright as the moon..." Let's not talk about it before, it is serious to flatter the emperor first.
"Okay, okay, I can't stand your flattery." The emperor laughed.
Fang Zheng looked at the emperor's face and said carefully: "Emperor, if the empress dowager has negotiated a million taels of silver, then the 19th cent account..."
When the emperor heard this, his smile suddenly collapsed, his face turned gloomy, and gritted his teeth and said, "I keep my word. If you talk about one million taels, of which one hundred thousand taels will be yours."
"If the empress can let them cede more land..." Although the emperor's expression was not good, Fang Zheng had to ask. Master Fang is a cross-century talent who pursues "more work and more rewards". No matter what orders a salesperson in the company in his previous life would give a commission, the boss would give him a commission. Ancient people should also understand this principle, right?
However, Master Fang's words stabbed the hornet's nest. The emperor once again "longyan was furious" and said evilly: "Fang Zheng! You are too presumptuous! Do you really think I dare not kill you?"
Fang Zheng was so scared that he shook his hand and said, "Your Majesty, calm down! I just asked casually, just pretend I didn't say anything, right? I'm going to surrender, long live my emperor..."
"Get out! Get out of here!" The emperor's voice was filled with irresistible anger.
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