In the residences of nobles and nobles and nobles, all the princes and uncles were also discussing secretly, thinking about how to deal with the government debts of the court. With the experience four years ago, the nobles and nobles were relatively calm this time, because they had seen through Emperor Chongzhen's hands and feet last time. Even if they didn't donate the money, Emperor Chongzhen would have no choice but to deal with them. Since that's the case, why should they worry?

But there are also some people who are worried.

"This time the prince is leading the way. Do you think the prince will have any means of coercion?"

The prince pacified the army in the capital camp and cleared the children of the nobles, and took away Zhu Chunchen and Xu Yunzhen. During the Xishan coal case, a large number of nobles were implicated, which made a lot of trouble. The nobles had already become quite alert and afraid of the prince. If the Chinese ministers led the court, they would not even be able to birds, but the prince led the prince made many of them feel uneasy.

"What are his methods? Anyway, I don't have money. At worst, I can take out a hundred taels of meaning. If I have more, I won't have a penny!"

"Our prince has a very big appetite. Since he dared to propose this policy in the court and took the lead in handling it himself, he was afraid that he had already had a firm opinion. He was afraid that he would not be able to explain it to the British Duke and Xiangcheng Bo. "

"No! Since the court issued an order to ask us and other nobles to take the lead in purchasing national debts, the Jinyiwei of the East Factory must be watching us. At this time, wouldn't we cause trouble for the Duke of England and Xiangcheng Bo?"

"What should I do? If there are so many nobles, if someone doesn't have any eyes and wants to flatter the prince, wouldn't it be bad?"

"Don't worry, no one dares to show off. Who doesn't know the entire capital? If the richest relatives of the nobles and foreigners are, the Jiading uncle Zhou Kui can definitely be ranked in the top three. Zhou Kui is the father-in-law of the current dynasty and the prince's grandfather. As long as Zhou Kui doesn't have more, who dares to surpass him?"

"That's right, with Zhou Kui's stingy temper, he will definitely not be able to get too much."

"So, let's watch the fun first, see how the prince deals with his grandfather? As long as Zhou Kui doesn't fall, what are we afraid of?"

...

Soon, the three-day publicity period ended, and the Ministry of Revenue and the Inner Court Baochao Bureau also took advantage of these three days to print out the first batch of national bonds and sent them to the Qianqing Palace, the cabinet and the prince's mansion. Please ask Your Majesty, the Chief Auxiliary and the Prince's Painter to read it.

If we talk about printing paper banknotes, the Nei Ting Baochao Bureau is still very experienced. The printed government bonds are exquisite enough and the anti-counterfeiting is done very well. Zhu Cilang visually predicts that it should be difficult for people to forge them. Ten taels, fifty taels, one hundred taels, a total of three denominations, unlicensed, not reported, and allowed to be circulated. It can almost be equivalent to later banknotes.

"Tang Liang, at noon tomorrow, I'm going to see my grandfather, you can arrange it."

"yes."

On the third day, the court officially opened the day of selling government bonds. Early in the morning, the temporary yamen office located outside Zhengyang Gate of the Ministry of Revenue opened the door. The soldiers of the five cities of the military officers maintained order. Low-level officials wearing blue or even green official uniforms had already taken their seats in the government office. There was a red carpet in front of the yamen, and a doorman was responsible for leading the way, ready to welcome every noble official and businessman who subscribed to government bonds.

In addition, there was a large notice in front of the yamen, which once again reiterated the court's commitment to the exchange of national bonds after maturity. The bright red seals of the Ministry of Revenue and the Inner Court's Baochao Bureau are clearly visible.

Zhengyangmen Street, which is Qianmen Street in later generations, is one of the two streets that are prosperous for the capital. The Ministry of Revenue will set up the yamen office for issuing treasury bonds here, rather than the location of the Ministry of Revenue, and the Six Ministry of Revenue Square outside the imperial city to facilitate the people and merchants.

As soon as the Ministry of Revenue opened, it immediately attracted countless people watching the fun. People wanted to know who would subscribe to the government bonds issued by the court?

While watching and discussing, the streets on both sides of the government office were crowded.

"Here's here, someone's here."

The people were crowded.

But the first person to come to the front of the yamen was two young book boys. They were holding a small bag in their arms, probably money. Then, under the guidance of the yamen, they entered the yamen, and when they came out, the bag was gone, but there was a one-foot-long and half-foot-wide bond in their hands. They stood in front of the steps, showed it to everyone, and then went.

"It is the book boy from the houses of the young secretary Huang Daozhou and the left concubine Ma Shiqi."

"The government bonds they have in their hands are exactly fifty taels!"

"I am worthy of being the teacher of His Highness the Crown Prince. I will respond to the call of the Crown Prince first."

Someone recognized it and whispered in the crowd.

After the Huang Dao Zhou and Ma Shiqi, another official appeared, but Zhang Jinyan, the military officer.

Unlike Huang Dao Zhou and Ma Shiqi's book boy, Zhang Jinyan came in person, and stood in front of the government office, reported to his home, and whispered: "Zhang Jinyan of the Military Department, subscribed thirty taels of national debt!"

A seventh-grade student who subscribes to thirty taels is a lot.

Soon, news that Zhou and Ma Shiqi were the first and second, Zhang Jinyan was the third, spread in the capital.

After Zhang Jinyan, several servants of small officials came to the government office and subscribed for ten or twenty taels of national debt, but they were well-known and had no official above the fifth rank in Beijing. As for the nobles and relatives who were looking forward to everyone, they were even missing.

Everyone knows that officials and nobles are waiting for the five auxiliary officials of the cabinet, while nobles are waiting for the Jiading Bo Zhou Kui.

Officials respect the five auxiliary officials, and no official dared to surpass them. Although the nobles were not the most respected by Zhou Kui, Zhou Kui was the father-in-law of the current dynasty, and the people in the capital knew that the father-in-law had good business and was doing a very prosperous business. The court issued national debts and the prince led the lead. As a grandfather, Jiading Bo, was an important indicator. Before Jiading Bo took action, the nobles would never appear rashly.

...

At the same time, Jiading Bo Mansion.

Jiading Bo was not far from Xuanwu Gate, only six or seven hundred steps away from Caishikou. Standing on the steps in front of the mansion, I faintly heard cheers on the streets of Caishikou. However, at this moment, from top to bottom, no one was interested in the excitement of Caishikou. The heads of Zhou Kui and his son, Zhou Kui and his son, were standing respectfully in front of the mansion to welcome the arrival of a big man.

A quarter of an hour ago, Tang Liang, the Crown Prince's Mansion, came to inform him that the Crown Prince missed his grandfather and would arrive in a while. Your Jiading Mansion was ready for you.

After hearing what Tang Liang said, Zhou Kui knew that his expectations were indeed correct. The prince did not let his grandfather go, and he was indeed coming to collect debts.

Tang Liang's next question was also what he expected.

"Old uncle, the imperial court issues national debts, and His Highness the Crown Prince leads the disposal. Everyone is looking at you. I wonder how many national debts are you planning to subscribe to?" Tang Liang smiled and asked very respectfully.

Zhou Kui looked sad: "The court has orders, and I should comply with them. It's just that the mansion is in trouble and I really can't afford much money."

"How much is the old man planning to get?"

"Five hundred taels." Zhou Kui gritted his teeth.

The smile on Tang Liang's face suddenly turned into a bitter smile: "Uncle, isn't this a little too little? The court needs a total of one million taels. If you only get five hundred taels, other nobles will definitely not exceed it. If His Royal Highness wants to complete the national debt of one million taels, it will be difficult..."

"I am just a uncle and can't control others." Zhou Kui was cold and cold.

"My uncle think about it, five hundred taels are too little. It will be difficult for Your Highness to do this..." Tang Liang sighed.

"What do you mean by father-in-law? I have money, how can I not take it out?" Zhou Kui was dissatisfied.

Seeing this, Tang Liang stopped talking and shook his head and left in disappointment.

But the several Jinyiwei who followed Tang Liang did not leave. They guarded the front and back doors of the Bo Mansion and began to prohibit idle people from entering and leaving.

Zhou Kui was nervous. He knew clearly that the little eunuch Tang Liang was just a front post. The real test was his grandson. So he ordered his servants to clean the house and prepare for the welcome. While calling his two sons, Zhou Jing and Zhou Xun aside, muttered for a long time, he confirmed that there was no problem. The father and son came to the front door to greet him.

As soon as he returned to the front of the mansion, the Prince's Guard and the Etiquette Guard appeared in front of the mansion street.

The father and son hurried forward to greet him.

"My minister, Zhou Kui, Zhou Jing, Zhou Xun, see His Highness the Crown Prince~~"

...

Qianqing Palace.

Wang Dehua walked lightly to see the warm pavilion and reported to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the prince has gone to Jiading Bo Mansion."

Emperor Chongzhen held the red pen's hand and paused for a moment, then said lightly: "It's not bad to ask for money from his grandfather. But his grandfather's money is not that easy to ask for."

...

Jiading Bo Mansion.

Wuxiang left guards dodged, surrounded by Jinyiwei and several eunuchs, rode on horseback, wearing big red dragon pattern casual clothes, wearing a young prince wearing a winged crown turned over and got off the horse, came to Zhou Kui, helped Zhou Kui up with both hands, and smiled: "Grandpa, get up quickly," and helped Zhou Jing and Zhou Xun up again: "Brother, get up quickly,"

The prince was in a happy mood, and Tang Liang, who was following the prince, also looked calm, as if he was not affected by the past.

But Zhou Kui knew that with the prince's temper, he would never give up easily. So he quietly winked at his two sons, giving me some energy and never going wrong, otherwise our Jiading Bo Mansion would be in trouble. The second son Zhou Xun nodded repeatedly, but the eldest son Zhou Jing looked worried.

The Zhou family and his son met the prince into the main hall of Bo Mansion. The eunuchs and guards who accompanied him carried some gifts into Bo Mansion. The Wuxiang left guard guarded the front and back doors of Bo Mansion. For the sake of the prince's safety, no one could enter and exit at will.

Seeing that the prince actually brought a gift, Zhou Jing and Zhou Xun were flattered, but Zhou Kui was even more uneasy. The feeling of asking for debt in his heart was even stronger.

After entering the main hall and sitting down, the prince did not mention the money, but just chatted about some family matters.

Zhou Kui answered carefully, fearing that one sentence would be wrong, and the prince would catch him and miss him.

"Grandpa, why do I feel that the hall is empty and there are much less decorations?" The prince glanced at the hall and asked suddenly.

Zhou Kui was waiting for this sentence and immediately replied with a frown: "Reply to Your Highness, the salary of the court has not been paid for half a year. Zhou Jing and Zhou Xun's errands money for the Jinyiwei side was also a monday of silver. Alas, the New Year is about to be celebrated, and the New Year goods are to be purchased. Dozens of people in the mansion have to open their mouths to eat. As a last resort, I have to sell some furniture..."

The more Zhou Kui said, the more he was, the more he was about to cry. His intention was very simple. Your grandfather was so hard that he even sold the furniture. You are always embarrassed and forced his grandfather to buy the "lucky" national debt?

"I didn't expect my grandfather to be so miserable," the prince sighed softly: "It's the court that I'm sorry to you."

Zhou Kui was startled and hurriedly knelt down: "I've broken Zhou Kui, I don't mean that..."

Zhou Jing and Zhou Xun knelt down quickly.

The prince said, "Grandpa, get up quickly, and my uncles, too, why are you polite to me?"

Tang Liang stepped forward and helped the Zhou family and his son up.

Zhou Kui took this opportunity to wipe his tears, saying how hard he was. Two years ago, the expenses in the mansion could barely be used, but last year to this year would not work. It means that if you, the prince, had you taken over my shops, how could my mansion become what it is now? I am like this, you can't force me anymore, right?

The prince finished listening silently, and then sighed: "I am so sad when I hear it. No wonder my uncle drove the carriage in and out these two days, and it turned out that he was selling furniture."

Hearing this, Zhou Kui and his son were all shocked. Unexpectedly, the prince knew the movements of the Bo’s Mansion. Was he sent someone to stare at the Bo’s Mansion?

Especially Zhou Jing, his face changed suddenly.

It turned out that when Zhou Kui heard about the prince leading the national debt, he knew that things were not good. In order to avoid the remaining shops being "calculated" by the prince, Zhou Kui first asked Zhou Jing to bring back all the valuable items and deposits from the shops to the Bo Mansion. At the same time, he secretly contacted the merchants in the city and tried to sell the shop, but in a hurry, how could he sell them? The price was reduced and the seller was sold at a low price. Zhou Kui was unwilling, so he had no choice but to find a way to discuss with the few merchants in the capital, temporarily transfer the shop to their names, and wait until the news passed before turning it back. Anyway, he was the uncle of the current dynasty, and he was not afraid that the merchants would dare to embezzle his shop.

For this matter, Zhou Jing was so busy that he didn't touch the ground, and he went in and out every day, but he didn't expect that the prince would know about it.

"I wonder how much money my uncle has sold in the past two days?" Zhu Cilang looked at Zhou Jing with a smile.

Zhou Jing's face turned red all of a sudden.

Unlike his father's stinginess and his younger brother's incompetence, Zhou Jing was still a little ashamed. The court was in financial difficulties. In order to deal with internal and external difficulties and provide relief to more than 100,000 victims, he had to issue national debts, especially the prince. As grandfather and uncle, they were not in the scope of their ability to do their best to share their worries for the court, grandchildren and nephew. Instead, they racked their brains to hide their property everywhere, secretly like a thief, and were extremely cautious about the arrival of the prince. It was really a joke to tell them out.

As an uncle, Zhou Jing felt ashamed of his nephew's sincere eyes.

However, Zhou Jing couldn't be the master of his father. Although he was unwilling to do so, he had to obey his father's orders and secretly deal with the property. Now when he heard the prince's question, his face immediately turned red, and he was so embarrassed that he didn't know how to answer?

Lie is to deceive the monarch. Although the prince is not the emperor, the crime of lying to the country is not much different. What's more, the prince is afraid that he has already known the truth. In this case, wouldn't he touch his head on the nail?
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