Among the noble class, it is actually no secret for a long time.
All you need to do is reveal your identity, and someone will naturally come to you to give you shares.
You don't need anything else, you just need to settle things when something goes wrong.
The circle in the capital is neither big nor small.
There are not that many special people who can reach the level above.
If the people at the bottom place usury money and have some connection with the people at the top, then they are being unscrupulous.
These things are no longer secrets, and most people know them very well.
Those who engage in usury trading know the rules, and naturally they will not easily provoke anyone who cannot be provoked.
Only those who can grasp it will be forced to do so.
Among them, the main victims are actually businessmen.
The capital is so big, and ordinary people can get rich overnight or suddenly make a fortune if they have a lot of money. This is the goal of these people.
There are also those who bet on top, stay in the casino and don't want to move, and just take money as they please.
Of course, if you really offend someone you shouldn't offend, it's normal to apologize or cancel the offence.
It is so easy and convenient to get money, which makes many dignitaries have this idea.
What does the life and death of ordinary people and humble businessmen have to do with them?
When one person makes money, the second person he meets will naturally want to make money too.
As a result, a huge network of relationships was created inexplicably.
"Jiang Wei, tell me, are there any people in our court who are not involved in the usury business?"
Zhu Ying looked at the lists of the two eunuchs and suddenly smiled.
Eunuchs themselves prefer money. This is natural.
Of all the eunuchs throughout the ages, there is no one who is not greedy for money.
They have no other desires, even power must be ranked behind money.
This has a lot to do with the fact that they grew up in a poor family. Their family conditions were good, so they didn't need to be sent to the palace to be eunuchs.
When I was a child, I was afraid of poverty and had no desire between men and women, so naturally everything was focused on money.
Loyalty is loyalty, but does it conflict with greed for money? It seems that there is no conflict.
In this circle of eunuchs, if you want to climb up, but you don't have any money to show your respect, why should you climb up?
To put it another way, the two biggest eunuchs in the palace have also joined in the usury business.
What about Jin Yiwei?
When Jiang Wei heard this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead instantly, and hesitation and struggle flashed in his eyes.
He didn't know whether he should tell the truth or choose to hide it.
In just half a breath, Jiang Yu knelt down on the ground: "Your Highness, I am also involved."
Zhu Ying put down the file in her hand, looked at Jiang Yu who was kneeling on the ground, and asked, "Has it been dealt with?"
Jiang Wei nodded: "I have already dealt with them all."
Zhu Ying said with a smile: "It's quite quick to start. I am worthy of being able to reach the position of the leader of the Jinyi Guards."
"I thought you would deceive me, but I didn't expect you to be more honest."
Jiang Wei broke into a cold sweat.
In fact, he did have the idea of hiding it just now.
He has already taken care of everything here very cleanly.
Those who came into contact with him and made usury business for him were all killed in prison immediately.
From an ordinary person's point of view, it seems that so many people are involved, and there is a feeling that the law does not punish everyone.
But who is in power now? It is Emperor Hongwu.
How can Jiang Yu not know what His Majesty is best at?
That's killing!
If one kills one, one hundred kills one hundred.
It doesn't matter if it's a thousand people or ten thousand people.
All are killed!
No matter what your identity or status is, as long as it touches the interests of the royal family, you will be killed.
The previous three major cases include the assassination case of His Highness Taisun.
Which one killed less?
Everyone involved must die.
No one knows how many people were involved.
Some of them didn't even understand the matter, so they were still implicated.
It was precisely because he knew that Jiang Yu could not risk his own life, so he had to kill all the people first.
But when His Highness the Grand Sun asked the question just now, he knew that he couldn't hide it.
So in the end I chose the honest answer.
"The guilty minister dare not."
Jiang Wei's head hit the cold floor, making a thumping sound.
No matter how great his status is, he is just an ant in front of His Highness Taisun.
Just one sentence can send him to death right now.
"Get up, I didn't say what I would do to you."
"But regarding this matter, you should tell me who the mastermind behind this is. They are so brave and courageous, and dare to be so arrogant."
Zhu Ying asked curiously.
Logically speaking, the Ming Dynasty's military attachés and nobles should all know the old man's temper. Who can get even half of the benefits from the old man when he commits crimes?
Not to mention the most low-end method of causing trouble. When he heard the news, even Zhu Ying felt puzzled.
Theoretically speaking, under such circumstances, anyone with a smarter mind would give up on the usury business.
After all, for the noble military attachés, although the usury business was good, it was not all good. No one was willing to go against the imperial court for the sake of usury.
Now that the Ming Dynasty's economy is rising rapidly, there are actually many ways to make a fortune. With the reform of salaries and wages, life is no longer as hard as before.
Who is responsible for this?
When Jiang Wei listened to these words, his face couldn't help but look a bit green, and also had a bit of a bitter taste.
"Reporting to Your Highness, there is actually no mastermind behind this matter. It was entirely done by the businessmen who engaged in loan sharking."
"They thought they had made the matter too big, and those of us who were involved would think of ways to protect them, so after doing some planning in private, they did something like this."
"When the criminals first heard about this, they didn't expect that they would be so bold."
"For example, people like Sin Chen, although they are also involved in loan sharking, they actually don't ask about what's going on here. Usually when the time comes, they will send the money themselves."
"Although most of the honorable nobles are their successors and take the profits here, they usually don't have the trouble to deal with them. They are all low-level people. Even saying a few words is considered a loss of dignity."
"In some noble mansions, just looking at the accounts, it's basically the butlers and their servants who are doing the dealings."
"When this matter started to make a fuss, everyone was in a panic. Many people also found the guilty party, hoping to have their hands clean."
Jiang Wei confessed all the situation in one go.
His Highness Taisun is very understanding and can detect even the slightest lie.
As a Jin Yiwei, especially as a Jin Yiwei commander, what is the most important thing?
It's not that I'm afraid of making mistakes, but that my loyalty is questioned.
Once there is a problem with loyalty, it means that you will not be able to work for a long time.
He is His Majesty's personal bodyguard, and he does most of the dirty things, big and small, with his own hands.
Even if one's official position is not guaranteed, one's life must be spared.
Which emperor would let someone who knows his stains survive after leaving him?
The current situation does not seem serious, but as long as there is the slightest crisis of trust in His Highness, it means a death crisis.
At this time, Jiang Wei could not be more nervous.
Zhu Ying glanced at the list on the desk, did not reach out to take it, and asked again, "Your name is definitely not on it. I don't think you are that stupid."
"But why did you include Liu and Guo Zhong's names? Aren't you afraid that they will be exposed and implicated in you?"
Jiang Wei smiled bitterly and replied: "Your Highness, in this matter of loan sharking, almost all officials in the palace who have some connections are involved outside."
"If the guilty minister doesn't write about the two father-in-laws, then no one else can. The whole palace will have no choice but not to write."
"But this series of events will involve too many areas. If other departments of public security or the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities interrogate casually, they will be exposed."
"The guilty minister has to write."
Having said this, Jiang Wei paused slightly, kowtowed and said, "In fact, at the end of this file, my name is also on it."
Jiang Wei is a smart man.
He knew that for such a big thing, it was impossible to take out the Jin Yiwei.
Jinyiwei can't take it out, and he can't say that his butt is clean. If it's a surrender, it's better than committing the crime of deceiving the emperor.
If His Majesty really blamed him and wanted to kill him, his wife, children and family would not all be implicated.
In the position of commander of the Jinyiwei, it is impossible to say that he will live long. He can see clearly how the previous commander of the Jinyiwei died.
In some respects, there are many things he did not do as well as his predecessor, and he was more satisfied with His Majesty.
But this position is just a knife, a knife used to kill people for His Majesty.
When more people are killed and the impact becomes bigger, they will naturally have to be replaced.
At least he now knows very well that although the former commander of the Jinyi Guards, Mao Xiang, was executed by His Majesty to appease the public anger, his wife and children are still living a relatively good life, and their hereditary titles are still retained.
Mao Xiang's son is still a member of Qianhu in Jinyiwei, so I treat him relatively well.
This is a legacy and an example.
One day, if he is pushed out and loses his head due to certain things, his wife and children will also be taken care of by the next Commander of the Imperial Guard.
From a certain perspective, this can be regarded as a potential rule.
Zhu Ying turned around, picked up the file, and turned to the back.
Sure enough, Jiang Wei's name was clearly on the list.
Good guy, you really wrote yourself in. No wonder you can become the commander of the Royal Guards. With this level of loyalty, you really deserve to be trusted.
"Get up, you really surprised me in this regard."
If he could put himself in the crime even though he knew he was guilty, and he had said it so openly just now, Zhu Ying would certainly not say that he would go out of his way to punish him again.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Jiang Wei straightened his official hat, bowed and stood up.
Zhu Ying said: "I believe you and what you said about the situation."
"Anyway, things have already happened. Since it doesn't have much to do with you, there's no need to say that it's been a storm."
"Let's just burn this file later. I'll naturally be the one to tell Grandpa."
"You should explain it to those nobles who are involved and wipe their butts clean. There are many ways to make money by following the right path. There is no need to say that you will leave any trouble for yourself. If you really want to, one day
If we trace him, who can still escape?"
"As for these troublemakers, no matter where they come from, those who deserve to be killed will be killed, and those who deserve will have their homes confiscated."
"After so many years of borrowing money, I guess I have a relatively rich net worth. Doing these unscrupulous businesses really damages my moral character."
"The whereabouts of the money have been traced carefully. Don't let anything be missed. I also ask your brothers below to keep your hands from itching and don't touch things that shouldn't be touched."
"When all the money is in place, I will use it to do some practical work for the people, which can be regarded as repaying the Ming Dynasty."
Jiang Wei quickly bowed and said, "I, the sinner, respectfully obey the order of Your Majesty Taisun."
This storm in the capital is really a farce.
Zhu Ying thought someone was causing trouble inside, but unexpectedly it turned out to be the problem down here.
He's also very courageous.
In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that not everyone can see the situation clearly.
They may have thought that they could pull many officials into trouble, including the eunuchs, concubines, princes, grandsons, and even princes in the palace.
At first glance, this network of connections is really huge.
Strictly speaking, the emperor Zhu Yuanzhang was involved.
Regarding the internal funds, Jiang Gu didn't mention it, and Zhu Ying didn't ask about it, but it was clear that it was definitely a big deal.
The internal funds are the emperor's private treasury, and eunuchs are usually in charge of it.
Zhu Yuanzhang usually calculated accounts every day, and he didn't care whether there was a lot of money in the fund, but whenever he wanted to spend money, he would take it from here.
The eunuchs who are in charge of the internal funds are also trying to find ways to make money everywhere.
Of course, there is no way to avoid usury.
The situation is different now. The Ming Dynasty Royal Bank has taken over all the usury business and created a monopoly business.
It also ruins the way for others to make money.
It's just that as an emperor, as long as there is something, no one can follow and snatch it away.
What I want is the money you robbed, but my life.
No matter how much money you have, if your life is gone, what will you spend it on?
After receiving the instructions from His Highness Taisun, Jiang Wei became cruel.
First, I made an explanation to the nobles involved, and then the sword fell.
All the nobles clapped their hands and applauded.
Those who are constantly being arrested and put in jails to borrow money are still arrogant enough to think that someone outside will come to take advantage of them.
Little do they know that people outside are trying their best to kill them first so that they can silence them.