Zhu Qizhen is very busy now. For three days in a row, people have come to intercede for the man named Fu Boqiang.
He didn't pay much attention to it at first. These people were driving up stock prices and disrupting the market. If you catch anyone, you won't be wrong. What do you want me to ask for?
However, when Chen Rong, the heavenly official of the Ministry of Personnel, came over, he realized that something was wrong.
These people feel like they have been stepped on, and they are eager to get an explanation.
In desperation, Zhu Qizhen had to summon Yuan Bin, otherwise these people would not leave.
Yuan Bin came upon the call and saw that all the ministers were here, so he bowed first.
Zhu Qizhen smiled and said: "I heard that Jin Yiwei caught a smuggler who went to sea, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Yuan Bin hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, the trial has just begun. The matter has not been thoroughly investigated. I dare not report it rashly for fear of making a joke."
"What, the evidence is not complete?"
Zhu Qizhen frowned, showing a bit of regret.
Yuan Bin continued: "What this person is involved in is a smuggling case in Jiangnan that caused a lot of fuss last year. According to the clues in my hands, this stolen money may be related to Caijiagou Mining. Therefore, before the facts are found out,
, it is inconvenient to announce the details of the situation, please forgive me!"
Zhu Qizhen nodded: "If this is the case, then you should be cautious about this."
Yuan Bin saluted: "I understand!"
Zhu Qizhen thought for a while and asked: "When will the results be available?"
"This..."
Yuan Bin paused, seemed a little embarrassed, and said: "If we want to conduct a thorough investigation, there seems to be some trouble."
"What's the trouble?"
"When I went to search for evidence, I found that this person traveled extensively, and some of them were..."
At this point, Yuan Bin fell silent and just glanced at the ministers present with his peripheral vision.
Zhu Qizhen frowned and said: "You can check as you should, there is nothing to worry about!"
Yuan Bin understood in his mind, nodded and said: "I obey your order."
"Your Majesty!"
Suddenly, someone finally couldn't sit still.
Obviously, some people have begun to notice the intentions of the monarch and his ministers.
This makes it clear that we need to follow the clues!
The first person to stand up was Li Gongming, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, who said: "I reported to the emperor that this matter is inappropriate. If there is real evidence, it would make sense. But there is no real evidence, and it is implicated everywhere. I am only afraid of this.
As an example..."
Emperor Tianqi glanced at this person and said: "The Jin Yiwei is catching wind and shadow, not to mention the smuggling of large eucalyptus involved, how can we not investigate?"
In desperation, Chen Rong, the Minister of Civil Affairs, stood up at this time: "The emperor said that of course this matter must be investigated, but I am also worried..."
Zhu Qizhen looked at Chen Rong and said indifferently: "What are the Qing family worried about?"
Chen Rong felt quite heavy, hesitated for a moment, and finally said: "I heard some remarks, which seem to be related to love affairs."
"Oh? Tell me!"
"In the past two days, some rumors have been heard in the capital. It is said that the imperial court saw the common people and merchants making money, so it sent the royal guards to intervene. Rumors are spreading that the emperor, the emperor... is competing with the people for profit..." p>
Chen Rong suddenly had the courage to say these words. He lowered his head and his voice became lower and lower.
Zhu Qizhen smiled disapprovingly and said: "No problem, keep talking!"
Chen Rong swallowed and continued: "Of course, I dare not think like this. Everyone in the world knows that the emperor always distinguishes between public and private affairs, and will never harm the people for personal gain. However, those ignorant people, but
This matter is widely rumored. The old minister can't help but be a little worried. Now the whole world knows that the Caijiagou mining industry has a bright future, and the more the mine is dug, the more profitable it will be. Therefore, when it comes to Caijiagou's stocks, it is still cautious.
It’s better to deal with it, after all, there are too many people involved.”
Li Gongming, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, then said: "Caijiagou Mining is really selling well now. I don't know how many people in the capital have bought their shares. If it is not handled properly and causes people's concerns about Caijiagou Mining, things will become worse."
It’s out of control.”
Zhu Qizhen said with a cold face: "Jin Yiwei is investigating, do you still have to worry about this?"
"That's not what I meant!"
Chen Rong hurriedly said: "What I mean is that Fu Boqiang is involved in smuggling eucalyptus in the south of the Yangtze River. Of course, Ren Jinyiwei can investigate it thoroughly, but the unprovoked involvement will inevitably make people suspicious."
"Exactly what I mean!"
Li Gongming also said: "Actually, I mean the same thing. Once worries are caused, things will be difficult to deal with. Furthermore, since everyone has been arrested, why can't the evidence be found? If I were an ordinary citizen,
I’m afraid they will also think that the imperial court is targeting Caijiagou Mining? If the soldiers and civilians all over the world think so, I’m afraid people will be greatly disappointed with the New Deal.”
Immediately afterwards, someone else stood up and said: "The New Deal has reached its most critical moment, but now we must not make any mistakes!"
All of a sudden, all the ministers were talking.
In fact, there is nothing we can do about it. The only way to restore the situation is to launch a moral attack. What we mean implicitly or explicitly is that the emperor cannot compete with the people for profit!
Even if you don’t mean it, it’s easy to be misunderstood, so you should act with caution.
Zhu Qizhen muttered: "Yuan Bin, why don't you tell me what to do?"
Yuan Bin said with a dark face: "Your Majesty, although the person involved is related to Caijiagou Mining, what I am investigating is that he is related to smuggling, which is not the same thing at all."
Chen Rong said with a smile: "I also know that Commander Yuan will enforce the law impartially, but what will those ignorant people think?"
After saying that, he actually took out a newspaper from his arms.
"This is the most popular "Stock Theory" recently. I think Commander Yuan has heard about it. See for yourself. Although what this newspaper says may not be credible, it is not groundless. What's more, the stock price of Caijiagou Mining has continued to rise.
Growth, profits continue to rise, and the scale is expanding like a snowball. This is a well-known fact. This is due to their good management. At this time, if they are involved in a big way, Caijiagou Mining will definitely suffer turmoil.
, the common people will definitely think that the imperial decree is changed overnight, which is not conducive to the implementation of the New Deal!"
Zhu Qizhen suddenly became interested in that newspaper. Since the New Deal, all walks of life have flourished, and newspapers have also emerged.
"Stock Theory" is the product of the birth of the stock industry, and there are many more.
"Chen Qing, please don't worry. Get the newspaper and let me read it first."
Chen Rong handed it over, and behind him, Li Gongming also took out a copy and said: "Your Majesty, I also have a newspaper here, which also reports on Fu Boqiang."
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"I also have a copy here..."
All of a sudden, there were several newspapers on the imperial eucalyptus in front of Zhu Qizhen. They all seemed to be worried. With a tone of concern for the country and the people, they talked about the arrest of Fu Boqiang by the Jin Yiwei, and most of them were directed in the direction of the New Deal.