The Beijing-Hangzhou Canal is an artificial canal dug by the previous dynasty.
It connects Suzhou, Hangzhou and Beijing, and is the most important artificial waterway running through the north and south.
Countless materials and items almost all rely on this artificial canal for transportation.
Such a unique and important position is destined to generate a lot of benefits at all times.
As long as there are interests, there will be struggles.
Nowadays, most of the water transportation of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal is in the hands of Cao Kun, so Cao Kun knows very well that there is no way to expose the daily struggles caused by the water transportation business.
Because human lives happen every day, even vendettas.
The heroes of Jianghu sects also need money to go out, and it also costs money to train disciples of the sect.
If no one cares about these things, if someone is beaten to death, he will die.
But if they are investigated, every case is a murder case. Since it is a murder case, one life must be worth one life.
So after hearing Su Jinpa's words, Cao Kun's face turned pale on the spot.
He looked around in despair, but saw that everyone had their necks stiffened and did not dare to look at him, as if they were deeply afraid of being involved with him.
At this moment, Cao Kun seemed to see the executioner's guillotine striking his head.
He regretted a little, regretting why he had to be such a prominent person.
Just when Cao Kun didn't know what to say, Su Jinpa's eyes had already fallen on Nangong Shouzhong.
Su Jinpa, who had learned about this group of people, knew that from the beginning, Nangong Shouzhong was the only one who really needed to be solved, and others like Cao Kun could not make any waves at all.
As if feeling Su Jinpa's gaze, Nangong Shouzhong finally stood up.
Since you can't hide, then don't hide.
"Your Majesty, I wonder how much national debt the imperial court needs the common people to buy?"
Nangong Shouzhong felt that if Dong Gong's appetite was not too big, then he would just bite the bullet and endure it.
But then, Su Jinpa's answer made his scalp numb.
"The imperial court plans to issue 20 million yuan in debt between the two countries this time, and you all need to digest at least half of it. Only in this way can the world be convinced."
Ten million taels of silver!
Everyone found it difficult to accept.
Nangong Shouzhong felt that Dong Gong was too greedy.
He said in a deep voice: "Although the empress, Cao Min and others have a small amount of money, they also support the wealth and lives of a large family, and there are countless shopkeepers, brothers, and helpers who need me to pay to support the family. The things on hand are
Businesses also need working capital to turn over, so it is really impossible to handle such a large amount."
Having reached this point, it was pointless to be secretive, so Nangong Shouzhong refused straight to the point without beating around the bush.
Su Jinpa's expression did not change. She said: "When you expressed your patriotism just now, you didn't act like this."
Nangong Shouzhong added: "Although we are ordinary people, our patriotism has absolutely no impurities. However, to love the country, we need to eat enough for ourselves first. I dare to ask the empress, is this the truth?"
Nangong Shouzhong's words almost caused Cao Kun and others to burst into applause.
This statement is reasonable and well-founded, and no one can find fault with it.
Just when everyone thought that Su Jinpa would not come to power, they saw that instead of being angry, she asked Nangong Shouzhong with a half-smile: "Okay, the imperial court wants your help, and it will definitely not let you risk your life and property."
They are all piled up. In this case, it is better for the imperial court to immediately send Dongchang to your house to search your house. If ten million taels of silver are not found, then everything is easy to say. But if it is found, what will you say?"
