Chapter 361 – Overnight Riches

Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi.

Seeing Zhang Anshi’s joyful appearance, his heart could not help but be suspicious.

When he settled down, he looked at the crowd of Xia Xuan.

This Xia Xuan, he has an impression, this person …… seems to be the son of Xia Yuanji.

Zhu’s eyes then inadvertently swept over in Xia Yuanji’s direction.

Immediately, Natsubara Yoshi looked as if it was none of his business, and his eyes fell elsewhere, as if to say, This has nothing to do with me.

And watch as many of the young army’s military ministers call out their grievances.

The crowd’s reaction was mixed.

There are those like Zhang Anshi who are inexplicably happy.

There were also a few like Yang Rong who had such a meaningful face.

Zhu Zhanji, on the other hand, looked as if he had nothing to do with it, which was the work of Yang Bachelor, and thus remained intimately snuggled up to Zhu, with his face restored to subdued.

As for the one who was pushed out, Maester Yang ……

Yang Pu, as the young magistrate in charge of the Railway Department, was actually calm.

He knew very well that it was impossible for these to bring about any killings, and that this matter was, from beginning to end, the decision of the Imperial Grandson and the Duke of Wei.

Even if he were to be this scapegoat now, it would not do any harm except to add heavier weight to him in the minds of the Crown Prince, the Imperial Grandson, and the Duke of Wei.

Even, if His Majesty is furious because of this and directly decrees that he be dismissed from his official position, there will not be any harm done, the big deal is to go back to his hometown to study for a few years, and then re-enlist in the future.

Zhu Di pacing, mouth said: “Qing and other trading fields, a willingness to fight a willing, now can not go back on their word and fat? Both are buying and selling, can there be a deed?”

Xia Xuan and the others heard this and their hearts went cold, so you can also talk to us about the law?

Just now, they have no possibility to retreat, Xia Xuan and the others had to say coyly, “Although the deed is concluded, just …… just ……”

“Just what?” Zhu Di stared at them, slightly angry: “Just feel at a disadvantage, want to break the contract, is to make a fuss in front of the king! All of you are Shade ministers, receiving the state’s favor, how can you be like this?”

“Ten Thousand Deaths ……”

Xia Xuan and the others were then busy bowing.

Zhu Di angrily said: “benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and faith, the ancients said that people without faith can not stand, I ordered the Secretary and so on to serve the grandson, is already on the Secretary and so on the high hopes, but the Secretary and so on, what do you want to do? The national program discipline or not, personal faith and righteousness is also gone?”

“You guys are talking about coercion, but this Yang is a bachelor of the Zhanzhi government, and your fathers and brothers are also in the imperial court, so how can he coerce you? Really nonsense, wanton!”

Zhu Di burst into some anger.

Although Xia Xuan and the others had planned for this, they did not expect this outcome.

After all, they were young and had little experience, and now that His Majesty had been rebuked, they were already scared out of their wits.

And when Natsubara Yoshi and Jin Chun and the others heard it, their hearts went cold.

They didn’t expect Zhu to go rogue like this.

Originally, when Yang Pu was taken out, he wanted to try his best to save the face of the Eastern Palace and try not to provoke Zhang Anshi.

But where did you think that His Majesty actually came to a fake show and directly made an article on this Yang Pu.

How did Yang Pu force you? Why did he force you?

That’s playing dumb!

But it’s just that, at this point, there’s nothing you can do about him.

Because His Majesty began to hold up the banner of faithfulness and righteousness, as if he were standing on the moral high ground, biting the bullet and saying that you had bought and sold yourselves fairly and had the deed as a guarantee, and that refunding the money was out of the question.

Xia Yuanji and the others were then a bit taut, and seeing Xia Xuan and the others, each one of them responding with a scared soul, he shook his head in his heart.

Zhu Di, however, said at this moment, “Xia Qingjia ……”

Natsubara Yoshi busily stepped forward, “Your Majesty, I’m here.”

Zhu pointed his finger at Xia Xuan and said, “Is this your son?”

Natsuhara Yoshi said, “It is none other than Inuyasha.”

Zhu Di said, “He mouthed off, saying that someone forced him and took his family’s wealth, this matter you as a father would not know?”

Natsubara Ji had to say stiffly, “Slightly ……… slightly.”

Zhu Di said: “At the foot of the emperor, there are people so extortion, really appalling, not to mention extortion is even er household minister, you are a minister of state, both know, why not play?”

Natsuhara Yoshi’s heart went cold again.

How dare you hold me responsible? What happened, Your Majesty? Don’t you know what happened?

But it’s just that there are some things that can’t be said on the table.

This thing, standing here, every person’s heart like a mirror, everyone knows what happened. But on the contrary, just can not say, otherwise you this is to lift the table.

Natsubara Yoshi hesitantly said, “My …… minister …… minister ……”

Zhu Di said angrily, ”Could it be that there is a hidden agenda? If so, someone dared to bully to the head of the Xiaqing? This must be a shocking case, even the Minister of the Household also to dodge, flicker, visible bad to what point.”

Natsubara Yoshi froze, “Ah …… this ……”

Zhu Di said, “Xia Qing but say no harm, rest assured, I do not add to the crime.”

Xia Yuanji smiled bitterly and said, “The matter …… I am still not quite clear, it is the cause of the courtiers and people fooling around.”

“fooling around?” Zhu Di said, “Previously with people fooling around is just, now even fooling around to the imperial court, how …… your son has not been weaned?”

Startled, Xia Yuanji hastily bowed down and said dejectedly, “I will die by all means.”

Zhu Di this is satisfied, said …… take out the money, where is the reason to return to you?

Do you really think you can hold me with this?

At that moment, he took Zhu Zhanji’s hand and said, “Imperial grandson.”

“Grandson is.” Zhu Zhanji had an innocent look on his face.

“What do you think of such a thing? If you were me, what should you do with it?” Zhu Di said.

Zhu Zhanji said with a sincere face, “Imperial Grandfather, Duke Xia is a pillar of the country, and he has always done things properly. Today is just his son making a mistake, how can Imperial Grandfather incriminate him?”

“As for his son, Xia Xuan, who was a subordinate of Sun’s, he made a mistake because of Sun’s laxity and improper discipline. Therefore, if he has committed a crime, then Sun’er is also to blame. Imperial Grandfather can punish Sun’er if he wants to, and as for Xia Xuan and the others, Sun’er will go back to strict discipline after being punished at that time.”

This is a very appropriate comment.

Zhu Di was very happy to hear this and stroked his beard and laughed, “My grandson has the most benevolence and has the style of Lord Meng Chang. Since this is the case, then do as you say!”

“Xia Qingjia, and you …… so rushed the imperial chariot, the crime is unpardonable, I would have to be properly punished, if not for my grandson’s bitter advice, I will never spare you. Today read in the face of the imperial grandson, but also read Qing and other first offenses, will not be taken into account.”

Yoshi Natsubara: “……”

Zhu Zhanji said from the sidelines, “Still not quick to thank you for your grace.”

The corners of Natsuhara Yoshi’s lips darted, but he had no choice but to say, “Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace.”

Xia Xuan and the others also drooped their heads one by one and said, “Thank you for Your Majesty’s grace.”

Xia Yuanji again bitter face, struggling to squeeze out a few smiles: “Also thank you for the beautiful words of the Emperor Sun, great kindness, no repayment, only the liver and brain, reimbursement of the country, and die before I die.”

Xia Xuan and the others could only continue to thank Zhu Zhanji for his grace in great numbers.

Zhu Zhanji Le.

Zhang Anshi stood on the sidelines, looking straight ahead.

Although as an accomplice, Zhang Anshi couldn’t help but be shocked by this shameless master and grandson duo.

After all, he, Zhang Anshi, only scraped other people’s money.

But this nephew of his, has been so shameless that he has scraped people’s money and wants them to thank him.

It’s scary as hell!

That Yang Rong also glanced at Zhu Zhanji strangely, he was quite shocked by Zhu Zhanji’s performance today.

This Imperial Grandson’s Highness, at such a young age, is so deeply hidden, but I don’t know who he learned it from.

Yang Rong stole a glance at Zhu Di and then at Zhang Anshi.

Jin Zhong s heart was tight, and then he was long relieved, fortunately …… my old Jin is poor and has no money!

As you can see, there are advantages to being poor, at least there are no such worries.

This little episode is considered to be completely resolved, Zhu Di then whisked his sleeve, pulling Zhu Zhanji, then Xu step into the station.

In the midst of this station is a steam train waiting to depart.

Then, it was the people from the Railway Department who came forward to report.

Zhu Di nodded one by one, this kind of ceremony, in fact, for Zhu Di, but just go through the motions, are flowery, nothing practical content.

Of course, it is certainly flowery, but this is like a sacrifice, Zhu Di if he is there, the significance is significant.

This was no less than a great encouragement to those involved in the construction of this railroad, and a windfall to the subjects of the world.

His Majesty is so supportive, then …… this railroad should be reliable.

More than an hour later, Zhu Di arrived at the waiting room, which was empty, while the ministers were obediently waiting outside.

Zhu Di hugged Zhu Zhanji affectionately, but he called Zhang Anshi to him.

In front of outsiders, he was smiling at Zhang Anshi, but in private, he was pulling down his face.

He tensed his face and scolded, ”In the future, don’t ever cheat people out of their money again! You two, at least, are also the royal grandson and the Duke of State, even if you want to earn money, it is not to the point of squeezing people like Xia Yuanji clean. In the long run, he has no money, and in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, there is no reason not to be greedy? What is the difference between this and the selling of officials and titles during the time of the Han Ling Emperor?”

Zhang Anshi only said, “Yes, yes, yes ……”

Zhu Di, however, stared at him and said, “How much silver do you owe now?”

Zhang Anshi said, “The public debt issued out has been six million taels ……”

Zhu immediately raised his eyebrows and said, “Just for this one railroad?”

Zhang Anshi hastily corrected, “Your Majesty, it is many railroads, three under construction today and two planned.”

“It costs too much.” Zhu said with a meaty face, “This thing is good, but ……”

He shook his head, that the latter words, after all did not say out, but touched the head of Zhu Zhanji said, “Tomorrow, the East Palace to Xia Xuan people, etc., to reward some property it, each person to give a hundred taels ……”

Zhu Zhanji said, “I understand what Imperial Grandpa means, Imperial Grandpa is afraid that they won’t be able to eat.”

Zhu guffawed and then said, “I heard that they are now in debt as well, is that right?”

Zhu Zhanji said in a serious manner, “Already give them a very low interest rate, and only pay back a hundred taels of silver per month, that Xia Xuan, loaned more than 10,000 taels, a hundred taels per month, and only pay back ten years.”

Chu: “……”

To be honest, this was too much for Zhu to say for a moment.

Zhang Anshi, however, said at the side: “Your Majesty ……… I don’t think …… there is a need to reward. If it is rewarded, it will be like the Eastern Palace has done something wrong.”

Zhu’s eyes glared, “Isn’t it?”

Zhang Anshi had to admire Xia Yuanji at this time.

If Xia Xuan and the others dared to make trouble, there must have been authorization from Xia Yuanji and the others, and perhaps the people made trouble not for the silver at all.

I guess he knows that he can’t get the silver back, and he wants to give it back after it has passed through the hands of the Zhu family.

However, Xia Yuanji has found out Zhu Di’s temperament. His Majesty is now feeling guilty, as long as you hold this psychological, do not look at today’s Xia Xuan made a mess, but there will be arrangements in the future.

Zhang Anshi laughed bitterly, “Your Majesty, in my opinion, they didn’t lose out by buying our land.”

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi and said, “In private, don’t say such words. Five hundred taels of silver, do you really think I don’t know the price of land?”

Zhang Anshi said, “I am in Taiping Province, there are more than 10,000 acres of land, and now …… only sold more than three thousand acres of it ……”

As he was speaking, Yiluoha came hurriedly and said, “Your Majesty, the hour has come.”

Zhu Di nodded, looked deeply at Zhang Anshi, shook his head and sighed: “Use your life well, put your mind on making money and less on spending money.”

…………

After the ceremonies that needed to be gone, Zhu didn’t linger much.

Leading all the ministers, they set off on their return journey with great vigor.

All at once, Sushumi was back to his old self.

With Zhu Di’s grand chariot arriving at the Daming Gate, the ministers naturally dispersed and went back to their offices.

The military ministers of the young army, on the other hand, were all drooping their heads like frosted eggplants.

The silver was not returned, and he was reprimanded.

But His Majesty’s word is final, and there is nothing the people can do.

When Xia Xuan was off duty, he came out of the East Palace together with Jin Dazhou.

The two are difficult, since all the way to complain that if I had known, or not to report in the Royal Court, and now steal the chicken not to etch the rice.

Jin Dazhou’s family has a lot of money and a lot of land to buy.

More land bought means more loans.

At this time, he said with a bitter face and a depressed expression, “No matter how, your family only pays back one hundred taels of silver a month, my family is miserable, one hundred and eighty taels a month, the family has run out of cash silver, relying on my father’s and my salary, as well as some of the family’s proceeds to hold on, if there is any good or bad thing in the middle of the day, it’s the end of the line.”

Xia Xuan listlessly said: “You have me miserable? My father said home difficulties, teach me to find ways to go to my mother-in-law’s home to get some silver it, just I can’t open the mouth, my father is at least the Ministry of household secretary, how can he be so unintelligent …… he can’t be from ……”

The two of them spoke with a look of frustration.

But at this moment, someone suddenly greeted them, “Two military masters ……”

But by the side of the road, a man in cloth greeted with a smile.

Xia Xuan looked up and saw that this person was obviously a merchant.

Merchants are very distinguishable, they are limited to wear only a few colors of clothing, and can not wear silk, but they also have silver, although they can not wear silk, but often choose the texture of the fabric is very good.

Xia Xuan was too lazy to pay attention to it, and the Hall Xia family was determined not to deal with merchants.

But this man arrived in front of the two of them with great gusto, bowed and said, “Two military masters, are they not serving in the young army? Haha …… little one has a salute.”

The two of them, Xia Xuan and Jin Dazhou, looked at each other in dismay, but they were quite vigilant.

This merchant heaped a smile and said, “My humble self is a merchant of Qixia …… surnamed Chen, first name Rong ……”

As soon as he heard the word Qixia, Xia Xuan suddenly burst into a rage and coldly spat out two words, “Get lost.”

“Master don’t angry well ……” this merchant but did not immediately retreat, smilingly said: “small heard, young army this side, there are a lot of people …… Purchased a lot of Qixia and other stations of the land, haha …… small information is closed, some rumors, may not be very accurate, if there is a mistake, but also ask the military master …… to forgive then a.”

Xia Xuan’s eyes spewed fire, in their opinion, if this Qixia is coupled with merchants and traders, then nine times out of ten, they are Zhang Anshi’s lackeys.

Although everyone scolded Yang Pu, but all fools know that behind the royal grandson is the famous Duke of Wei. That guy, he made everyone suffer.

Xia Xuan wore a furious look on his face, Jin Dazhou was the son of Jin Chun, the Minister of Justice, and was a bit more awe-inspiring than the civilized Xia Xuan, who bellowed, “What land, what perch, I don’t hear about these things, don’t get in the way.”

This is called Chen Rong merchants, but it seems to be like cowhide general, not the slightest refused to back down, adhering to the principle of reaching out not to hit the smiling man, but smiling up.

Because he knew, in front of him, these two people must be the young army people undoubtedly, and look at their posture, in the young army in the status of the fear is not low.

Otherwise, on this ground in the capital, there really wasn’t any martial artist who dared to be this arrogant on the streets.

After all, the water in the capital can be very deep.

Looks like the right guy.

So he continued to smile and said, “Actually, I am here to ask for …… some land.”

Jin Dazhou said with a cold face, “Seeking to purchase land, what kind of land to purchase?”

“Of course it’s the land near that station ……”

This time, both Xia Xuan and Jin Dazhou were a bit confused.

The two looked at each other.

Xia Xuan then said, “You want to beg for it?”

The merchant was busy saying, “Yes, yes, if the two military masters have, we might as well talk about it.”

Xia Xuan said, “There are some.”

“How many?” The merchant was instantly energized.

Xia Xuan said, “Not much, just dozens of acres, I dozens of acres, he also has dozens of acres …… But …… the price of this land is low, we can’t sell it, no…thirty taels of silver …”

Thirty taels of silver ……

The merchant shuddered.

Merchant Chen Rong began to get excited, with a red face, and then …… the whole person s blood boiled: “Thirty taels an acre?”

Thirty taels of silver, for Xia Xuan, was already considered the high point of the land price.

You know, the unusual land is just ten taels or eight taels.

Chen Rong only felt dizzy, but soon, he violently calmed down, he knew very well that there were bargains that could not be taken advantage of, no one who could hold a military position among the young army was a savior, and the families behind them were all in high positions of power.

You take thirty taels of silver an acre today to take advantage of the cheap, tomorrow he back to taste, not to get you killed is strange.

So he took a deep breath and tried to calmly say, “Thirty taels, the two military masters do not want to laugh, I simply open a price, six hundred taels an acre, this price …… can be considered fair?”

Winston Xia: “……”

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There’s more later.