Nine hundred and twentieth chapters the way to accept bribes
To give gifts and bribes to Yan Shifan, it is certainly not necessary for Prince Yu to go there in person. It is enough for the subordinate officials of Prince Yu's palace to go. However, in order to show that Prince Yu attaches great importance to Yan Shifan, the status of the subordinate officials who go to give gifts cannot be lowered. Taken together, he is suitable for the position.
The official scope of the task of giving gifts and bribes was fixed to Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, Yin Shidan, and Zhu Ping'an.
So who should we let go?
When King Yu glanced at everyone, he finally looked at Zhu Pingan.
Since this idea was proposed by Zhu Pingan, no one is more suitable to carry out this task than Zhu Pingan.
Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help coughing, and said with a wry smile: "Ahem... Your Highness, last month I inspected Taicang and uncovered the Taicang bank theft case, and Yan Shifan who was implicated was also fined 12,000 silver.
Now, Yan Shifan hates me so much in his heart, I'd better not go..."
In fact, Zhu Ping'an is partly motivated by such concerns. Of course, the most important thing is out of consideration as a human being. He should not be too greedy as a person. It is enough that he has the credit for making suggestions. The credit for the specific implementation should be given to others.
After Zhu Ping'an finished speaking, Prince Yu thought for a moment, nodded slowly, then turned his attention to Chen Yiqin, cupped his hands and said, "Master Chen, please take a trip this time."
"I am willing to serve Your Highness." Chen Yiqin stood up happily, "But for the sake of safety, it is better for Zihou to accompany me."
Uh, Master Chen, didn't I just say that? Zhu Pingan stood up and was about to say what he just said again.
"Zihou, I understand your concerns, but don't you think that having you accompany me to give gifts and bribes to Yan Shifan will make Yan Shifan feel more conquered?" Chen Yiqin looked at Zhu Ping'an with a smile, and used a move to
Zi's spear attacked Zi's shield, blocking all Zhu Pingan's excuses.
"Well, Zihou, just take the trouble to accompany Master Chen." King Yu nodded slightly when he heard this.
Well, okay, King Yu has spoken, so Zhu Pingan had no choice but to comply.
Since Prince Yu's palace couldn't reveal the truth, it was urgent to pay bribes and gifts. The troops were divided into two groups, inquiring about the market situation and raising money...
Around ten o'clock in the morning, Zhu Ping'an and Chen Yiqin rushed from Prince Yu's Mansion to Yan's Mansion.
The two of them carried 1,500 taels of silver notes with them, which was the money given to Yan Shifan. It was easy to find out the price of Yan Shifan's gifts. In the circle, it was almost "clearly priced". According to the market price, it was about 1,300 taels.
It was enough, but for the sake of insurance, I still collected an integer of 1,500 taels of silver.
Among the 1,500 taels of silver notes, 1,000 taels were obtained by King Yu from Concubine Du Kang in the harem, 150 taels of silver were lent to King Yu by Feng Bao after hearing about it, and the remaining 350 taels were from Gao Gong and Chen Yiqin.
, four people, Yin Shidan and Zhu Pingan, came together.
Chen Yiqin, Gao Gong and Yin Shidan each chipped in 100 taels, and Zhu Pingan chipped in 50 taels.
Although Zhu Pingan had the least amount of money, King Yu was most moved because King Yu knew that Zhu Pingan had just been fined 160 taels of silver by his father not long ago, and further back, Zhu Pingan was also fined a year's salary...
...Zhu Ping'an was so poor that he had to open Zhu Ji's fast food restaurant and sell pigs into the water. With these 50 taels of silver, Zhu Ping'an was afraid that he had already used all the money Zhu Ji earned and everything he had in his family.
Prince Yu's Mansion is not close to Yan's Mansion, and walking or riding in a sedan is too time-consuming. Zhu Ping'an and Chen Yiqin rode directly to Yan's Mansion.
Chen Yiqin was concerned about the gift given by King Yu, so he rode at high speed on the way to Yan's Mansion.
Seeing the treatment of the horse in front of him, the black horse was probably afraid of being whipped. Today he was particularly good at it. He didn't even use Zhu Ping'an to raise his whip, but he ran wildly. He overtook the horse in front of him in a few breaths and ran to the front.
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In about two quarters, Zhu Ping'an and the others came to a street in front of Yan's Mansion. Walking along this street, you will reach Yan's Mansion.
After arriving at this street, Zhu Pingan slowed down his horse and did not go forward along the street. Instead, he turned the horse's head and headed towards another alley.
"Hey, Zihou, you went to the wrong place. Yan's Mansion is in front, not over there."
When Chen Yiqin saw this, he couldn't help but stopped Zhu Ping'an.
"Haha, you can't be wrong, Mr. Chen, just follow me."
Zhu Pingan reined in the dark horse, turned around, waved to Chen Yiqin, and said with a mysterious smile.
"Zihou, I've been to Yan's Mansion several times. Just go forward along this street. You're going in the wrong direction." Chen Yiqin shook his head, looked at Zhu Pingan and said seriously: "We still focus on important matters and wait for them to be dealt with.
After finishing the important things, it’s not too late to do other things.”
"Master Chen, are you prepared to hand over the money directly to Yan Shifan like this?"
Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but smile when he heard this, turned his horse's head, rode up to Chen Yiqin, and asked with a smile.
"Well, isn't that what bribery is all about?"
Chen Yiqin nodded and looked at Zhu Pingan with a strange expression.
Seeing Chen Yiqin's reaction, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but think of the time when he paid homage to Yan Song and was laughed at and reminded by the fat man behind him.
"Master Chen, if you give a gift like this, Yan Shifan will not accept it." Zhu Pingan smiled slightly and shook his head.
"Huh?" Chen Yiqin didn't know why.
"This way of giving gifts can easily leave clues and hidden dangers. A smart person like Yan Shifan will not accept it." Zhu Ping'an looked around and then explained to Chen Yiqin in a low voice, "Go forward, there is an alley ahead.
, there is a study in the alley, called 'He Nian Study'. It was opened by Yan Nian, the chief steward of the Yan Mansion. Yan Nian's character is 'He Nian'. He Nian Study specializes in selling fans, and each fan is not marked with a price.
You can pay as much bribe as you want and spend as much as you want to buy a fan. The clerk in the study will write down the price you paid after your name card and transfer it to the Yan Mansion through the back door. At that time, this fan will be the pass of the Yan Mansion.
, the disciples of the Yan Mansion will give priority to those who hold the He Nian study fan to come in and pay their respects."
"Well, this Yan Shifan is really a genius. He actually figured out how to collect bribes in this way." After hearing this, Chen Yiqin quickly figured out the secrets and implications, and couldn't help but be impressed by Yan Shifan's method of collecting bribes.
What is unique about Yan Shifan's bribery is that in Henian Study Hall, bribery and bribery were seemingly legal and normalized through the sale of fans.
As for the fan price?!
This is a matter of mutual consent, and besides, there are calligraphy and paintings on the fan. In a sense, calligraphy and painting are priceless. As long as you like it, no amount of money is too much.
To take a step back, even if there is any problem, this Henian study was opened by Yannian. What does it have to do with me, Yan Shifan?!
"This little thief Yan Shifan is truly worthy of his reputation as the 'Number One Genius in Jiajing'. Fortunately, Zihou is with us today. Otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to get in through the door of Yan's Mansion. Even if I get in, I won't be able to do this job."
Chen Yiqin couldn't help but sigh.
"Mr. Chen's words are serious. These are nothing. If I didn't say it, someone would have told Mr. Chen in front of the Yan Mansion."
Zhu Pingan shook his head modestly.
"Zi Hou, please stop being humble."
Chen Yiqin smiled slightly, and then said, "Then let's go and see Henian's study."
After speaking, the two of them turned their horses and headed towards Henian's study.