Chapter 11: Anti-debt repayment rumors are flying all over the sky, and the stench is overflowing
Twenty days later, thirty-two military attachés from other provinces who owed more than one hundred thousand taels of silver came to Beijing one after another. These Qiu Ba men had mansions in Beijing. Those who arrived first went their own way, worshiped their elder brothers, and joined Yin; those who arrived later waited and inquired about the situation.
The news; everyone was pregnant with evil intentions; they said "fools look next door during the New Year". They made up their minds: look at the three major households - Wei Dongting, Mu Zixu, and Wu Dan. Until April 23, Yinxiang received
The report from the Nanjing governor's office said that Wei Dongting was suffering from malaria, was seriously ill, and was in critical condition, and that he really could not be summoned to Beijing. Officials in the six ministries spread rumors that Wei Dongting fell ill because of the government's debt extortion and worries. Then the second
On the same day, we received an urgent report from the governor of Jiangnan, saying that Mu Zixu died of a sudden illness the day before his departure!
When the news came, the officials in the capital immediately went into an uproar. Wang Hongxu, Aling'a, and Kuixu took the lead and impeached Shi Shilun in a series of articles. Some said that Shi Shilun had an evil intention to disrupt the government; some said that Shi Shilun forced good people into prostitution - forcing subordinate officials to commit corruption and accept bribes.
, Scraping the ground. Then Dali Temple and Honglu Courtyard were swarmed, and snowflakes of memorials seemed to fly into the temple. The atmosphere in the officialdom of the capital was tense immediately. Although they did not dare to explicitly point out the imperial envoy Yinxiang; in fact, everyone knew that Shi Shilun and Yinxiang were knocked down.
, the two temple owners, Yinzhen, lost their incense.
After receiving the news of Mu Zixu's death, Yinxiang couldn't help but panic, but he made up his mind to burn the boat and told Shi Shilun to stay calm and prepare for the governor's meeting. He rushed to Xihua Gate to see Yinreng inside the palace.
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"What! Are you causing trouble?" Yin Reng was playing chess with his master Wang Tong. When they met, he complained, "What I fear most is life, and now Mu Zixu is dead! Long live the person who went to the study just now,
There is also the Minister of Rites, who is drafting a posthumous title for Mu Zixu in the Yangxin Hall. What a headache! Let’s go back to the Hubu first to gather people, and I will go to the Hubu after noon.”
When Yinxiang left Yuqing Palace, he felt that his legs were weak. When he met Yinzhen walking out of Yongxiang on Tianjie of Qianqingmen, he stopped.
"I just came out of the Yangxin Hall." Seeing that his expression was not good, Yinzhen said, "Just hold on tight, it's not a big deal. Birth, old age, illness and death are all natural things. If things go wrong, it's all my fault. If you don't do it, the Emperor
It's about the prince and you. Are you going to see the emperor? Wu Dan is inside, and he has promised to pay off the debt!" After hearing this, Yinxiang felt a stone in his heart fall. Just as he was about to go in, Yinzhen stopped him:
"Old Thirteen, here you go." He said and pulled out a piece of paper from the boot page.
When Yinxiang took it and looked at it, it was a blank sheet signed by the owner of the Zhenghuang Banner, with the Ministry of Internal Affairs seal stamped underneath. He was a little at a loss and asked: "What is this for me?"
Yinzhen chuckled. Only then did Yinxiang remember what happened to Alan. He blushed, folded it and stuffed it into his sleeves. He wanted to say a word of gratitude, but found it useless, so he just bowed deeply and walked away proudly.
Yinxiang came to Yangxin Hall, and Kangxi was talking to Wu Dan.
"You are here, please stand aside." Kangxi ordered.
"I don't know what's wrong with Wei Dongting?" Kangxi blew his nose and said, "You should go see him when you pass by Nanjing. If it hadn't been for Mu Zixu, I wouldn't have been worried, but now I'm really a little scared...
..." Wu Dan was so moved that his whole body trembled. He straightened his pale braid and said tremblingly: "This is the slave's negligence. The feudal government office urged the slave to go north without paying any attention to it." After hearing this, Kangxi was stunned for a moment.
Zhenzi Shen turned around and smiled, asking Yinxiang: "General manager of cleaning up the deficit, what do you think we should do about this!"
Yinxiang lowered his head and thought for a while, then smiled and said: "I'm afraid the debt should be repaid. I also know that Wei, Mu, and Wu are three veteran ministers who have achieved great success and high prestige, and are deeply favored by the saints. Only for this reason, they should be paid.
The official sets an example and fulfills the Lord's supreme and noble aspirations. If it is beyond the power, it seems that a date should be set for the repayment of the money, so as to stop the scoundrels from talking about it, so that the debt settlement can be completed satisfactorily. In the future, the emperor will show kindness, and the kindness will come from
It won't affect the current overall situation - this is just a little bit of insight from my son, please ask the Holy Father for your judgment!"
"Oh?" Kangxi stared at Yin Xiangyi and laughed suddenly, "I'm afraid this is the fourth brother's knowledge, right? Zhang Tingyu, Ma Qi, did Yinzhen mean the same thing just now?" Ma Qi said: "The fourth elder brother and
What the Thirteenth Brother said is correct. However, there are a lot of people talking about the impeachment of Shi Shilun. Shi Shilun's life is very difficult. I heard that he has sent his family back to his hometown and is preparing to be exiled. Although he is talking about impeaching Shi Shilun
, In fact, even with the prince, fourth elder brother and thirteenth elder brother, this situation is worrying. I think it should be handled slowly and done calmly after a while, which can avoid a lot of trouble. "
Yinxiang raised his thick eyebrows and said: "Huang Ama, you can't retreat even one step at this time. If you retreat, all your efforts will be wasted - this is my own idea. Everyone in Wei Dongting is loyal and good, and I know it very well, but everyone
They are all looking at them. If they are not cleaned up, the whole situation will turn upside down! There are many people who are eager to use their flesh and skin to eat their flesh and sleep on their skin, and they cannot care about them." Kangxi squinted his eyes and looked at Yin Xiang appreciatively, and suddenly thought of the prince.
A few days ago, I was hesitating and wanted to give up, but I felt unhappy for a while, so I smiled and said: "There is a desperate Sanlang in "Water Margin". I think my old thirteen can be regarded as a 'Desperate Thirteenth Prince'! Since you are
Don't worry about sacrificing your life for righteousness, just do it according to your heart. The prince is a little worried, it doesn't matter, I will see tomorrow that he has his own reasons. As for the debts of Wei Dongting and several people, just press them, I don't think they will scream
You are in trouble." After Yinxiang heard this, he really wanted to help Wei, Mu and others from within. He couldn't help but secretly rejoiced, so he kowtowed and said goodbye. Kangxi smiled and said: "I am asking you for a favor on behalf of Wu Dan.
Fake, he doesn’t have to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to listen to your lesson today. I want to go out of the palace and walk around - these few guards now, only Liu Tiecheng and De Lengtai are pretty decent - one is rude and the other is stupid, like Erundai
That bastard only knows how to fake the power of a tiger, which is annoying. It is not easy for Wu Dan to enter the capital. Let us, master and servant, talk freely together, so go ahead!"
Yinxiang came to the Ministry of Revenue excitedly. It was less than a quarter before noon, and he ordered all the officials to gather in the lobby. Dozens of officials kowtowed and shouted in unison: "I respectfully invite the Thirteenth Lord Jin'an!"
"Hello, everyone!" Yinxiang agreed with a smile, and ordered everyone to sit on both sides, while he sat in the middle. He elaborated on what he just said in the Yangxin Hall, and encouraged: "Everyone
The Duke is leading troops outside. He is a pillar of the country and an outstanding person. He does not need a heavy hammer to play the drum. Just now, in front of Long Live, the old general Wu Dan promised that all the silver owed will be paid in full this autumn. He also gave Wei Dongting a guarantee, and
It will be returned this autumn. What will you do? Let’s talk about it.”
He told himself that his mouth was dry, but these people knew the family background of Wei, Wu and others and did not believe it at all. Yinxiang asked twice more, and Fujian Admiral Zuo Zhenbang coughed dryly and said: "Of course the debt is
I have to pay it back. The Thirteenth Master clearly knows that the annual salary of a lower official is only one hundred and sixty taels of silver, and it is not as good as that of a civil servant, who can spend money from taxes. I don’t dare to drink the blood of soldiers, and I won’t hide it from the Thirteenth Master.
If we don't take a few vacancies, we won't even be able to afford the services of a master or a clerk. How about a longer period of time for repaying the money—for example, five years?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, everyone started talking. Some said: "Who is willing to take on debt? Who is the son of a turtle? What can I do?" Some said: "I am going to Beijing this time to make money.
I borrowed it from others." Some even said: "To be honest, Thirteenth Master, I don't have a mansion in Beijing, so I came to the Ministry of Finance hungry!" Those who had a mansion in Beijing immediately retorted: "So what if I have a mansion? Me too.
I came here hungry, and all my family members were driven away by me. One less mouth means one less expense..." This brilliant general also bullied young Yinxiang. He didn't dare to do anything to him, so he became more and more angry.
Sai Yu described himself as a group of beggars.
"Have you really come to this?" Yinxiang had an idea and called Shi Shilun over and gave him a few instructions quietly.
Shi Shilun's face changed suddenly, and he asked softly: "Is this the case?"
Yinxiang said solemnly: "Anything that happened is my fault." Shi Shilun left. Yinxiang turned to everyone again, with no expression on his face, and said coldly: "Let's have tea and talk. If there is anything that can't be opened, we will move it today."
Come live in my house, and I will raise you first! Come and offer tea."
No one answered.
The Yamen servant brought the tea. Everyone sighed and sipped the tea, listening to Yinxiang's words with great interest. "How did it get to this situation?" Yinxiang said, "Although I am young, I still know a little about what is going on next.
2. Although the annual salary is not much, who can count on the annual salary to live? First, local officials have regular money, which is available throughout the spring, summer, autumn and winter; second, there is a gap in military pay; third, in the event of robbery, the court has additional subsidies
, there are not a few officers below who show filial piety..." He kept repeating this as if he was talking about family matters. Everyone was dumbfounded after hearing this.
As they listened, everyone couldn't sit still. Everyone felt nauseous - but they didn't know it was because of the medicine in the tea - they had been holding it in until they turned blue.
Zuo Zhenbang vomited out with a loud "Wow...". The braised duck and pigeon eggs stewed with goat's milk that he had eaten at Liuheju in the morning... he vomited them all in one go, with alcohol and sour liquid still in them.
"Wow……"
"Wow……"
When Zuo Zhenbang started, how could everyone bear it? Everyone was hunched over and vomiting. The whole hall of the household department was filled with stench. The household officials and government servants standing aside all covered their noses.
Everyone raised their eyebrows.
"Hmph!" Yinxiang stood up quickly, walked around the room, looked at everyone with eager eyes, and asked: "Which of the adults vomited carrots and cabbages? Come out and speak! I, Yinxiang, will immediately tell the Holy One to exempt you from paying the national debt!"
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Everyone came back to their senses at this time, knowing that they had fallen into this kid's trick, and they were all furious. It happened that at this moment, Yin Reng came up the stairs with the corners of his robe in hand. As soon as he entered the door, he was startled by the smoke, covering his nose and asked
: "What's going on? Where does this strong smell come from?"
"Prince!" Zuo Zhenbang thought that this drama was arranged by the prince. Seeing him pretending, he couldn't help but get angry. He stepped away from the table and knelt down, saying viciously: "Zuo is a soldier who leads Qiu Ba. He doesn't know any etiquette. What if?
Seeing that we are not honest, just kill them with one knife, there is no need to harm people like this!"
Yin Reng looked at everyone in astonishment and said: "I really don't know what's going on. You are all people who serve the country through life and death. Who would harm you?"
"Ask the Thirteenth Master!" Zuo Zhenbang said, "Ask the people here, what evil have we done? Why are we forced to be so desperate... We are trained and endured hardship here..." After saying this, he burst into tears! All the officials
Only then did he come back to his senses, and he knelt on the ground surrounded by black crows. Listening to Zuo Zhenbang howling wildly, he cried with great sadness, and the rest of the people lowered their heads and sobbed in silence.
Yinxiang sat down with a smile and said: "Prince, I put some medicine in the tea. Everyone pretends to be poor, but in fact it makes them fat and relieves fire-"
"Faint!" Yinreng glared and stopped Yinxiang. He came here today to help Yinxiang out of trouble and implement his purpose of "delaying debt collection". After a long pause, he said: "Everyone, get up! Thirteen
I have offended you because I am young and energetic. He has his own difficulties. - This matter has been done a little too much. Look at my face and don't worry about it." Only then did everyone know that he had made a fool of himself today and had nothing to do with the prince's business.
, it was all a trick played by the ridiculous Thirteenth Master, and he was speechless for a moment. Yinreng said again: "You must pay back the debts you owe. This is the oracle. I make an appointment with you for ten years.
How about paying off this national debt?"
"The prince is a thousand years old and wise!"
"The prince is so considerate, and the servants are willing to work hard and bleed outside, even if their livers and brains are smashed to pieces!" Everyone looked happy and praised the saint. In the end, only Yinxiang became the number one villain. He couldn't sit down or stand up, his face was green and one red, and his head was buzzing.
Yelling indiscriminately. After everyone resigned and left, Yinxiang stamped his feet and left.
"return!"
Yinreng stopped Yinxiang. He was about to have an attack, but when he saw Yinxiang was trembling with anger, he was stunned for a while and then said warmly: "Look at what you have done, just wait and see, there will be a sensation before tomorrow
Jinghua! The imperial censors are so picky! Isn’t this just giving someone a handle?”
"I'm not afraid!" The veins in Yinxiang's neck were pulsing. "It's a pity that I failed to live up to the emperor's wishes and messed up this mission! Prince, you can also watch. In less than half a year, the treasury will be greatly emptied.
Then let’s see how to fill this famine!”
Yinreng knew Yinxiang's temper, but he didn't care that he was straightforward and rude. What made him most unhappy was that when the fourth child said something and Yinxiang did something, he took a step forward and comforted: "Is this all because the fourth child has indulged you?"
"I don't care whether I am old or not!" Yinxiang replied with a frown on his neck, "What he said is that the words of Robber Zhi cannot be wrong; what he said is wrong, the words of Yao and Shun cannot be right!" Yinreng sneered: "I
I don’t want to be angry with you. Let me tell you that running a country is like cooking fresh, tender fish. If you throw them into the pot and stir them up, there will be no bad consequences. My father is already very old, and there are some things that he is mentally weak. We need to think more about them.
! Sooner or later, this court and this country will be under my control. If my son messes up now, how will he clean it up in the future? Confucius regarded benevolence as the basis for governing a country. If you forget this foundation, you will do bad things."
After Yinreng finished speaking, he glanced at Yinxiang who had an unhappy face, said nothing and went straight away. (To be continued)