In the end, the emperor still couldn't resist Ming Yu's stalking. Taking out part of the private treasury silver is regarded as supporting Ming Yu's cause. He didn't think about interest or anything like that, he just hoped that this silly son would not let him down and that would be good enough.
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115. Chapter 115
The news from the court that day soon spread through gossip that Prince Duan created the Xiqi Corridor by himself in order not to be restricted by the Suixi Kingdom. It will allow Dayan's goods to go abroad, and more goods from the Western Regions will enter Dayan.
It is a very good thing that Dayan can communicate with other countries in the Western Regions. Have you seen that the goods from the Western Regions brought back by King Duan are favored by dignitaries? Let alone them, even the emperor used these things.
It is said that King Duan presented a glass mirror as tall as a person, and it was placed in the emperor's bedroom. The emperor would adjust his clothes to the mirror every day. There is also such a saying: use glass as a mirror, you can straighten your clothes; use ancient times as a mirror, you can see success and failure; use people as a mirror, you can know gains and losses. Note ①The emperor is a good emperor, and what Duan Wang did can also benefit the public. Think about it, if the Xiqi Corridor is opened and trade can come and go freely, then more and more goods from the Western Regions will come to Dayan. By that time, maybe even ordinary people will be able to use it.
The people in the capital are very concerned about this. They can only watch helplessly now, and they can't join in the excitement at all. This can be regarded as a relatively rare major event in recent years. The common people love to talk about it, and it is still a good topic for discussion in their spare time.
In a small wine shop, someone was having a lively conversation about this matter.
"Do you think Duan Wang's matter can be accomplished? Why do I think it's unreliable? Let's not talk about other things, I heard that the treasury can't get any money." The wine was hot, and naturally chatted about the rumors that have been raging recently. Come.
"If you want you to eat radishes and not worry about it, since King Duan dared to raise it in the court, it means that he is sure, otherwise how could the emperor and all the ministers unanimously approve it?"
"That's true. If this can be done and Dayan's goods can be shipped out, they will definitely sell for a good price."
"Isn't that right? I heard that King Duan's caravan went out and made a lot of money. Those people from the Western Regions have never seen Dayan's tea and silk. In their eyes, these things that are extremely common here are nothing. The golden bumps are no less than the sensation caused by goods from the Western Regions in Dayan."
"Tsk tsk! So, if the goods in my shop can be shipped over there for sale, then I can make a lot of money, isn't it better than sticking here and getting moldy?"
He opened a small shop in the capital, selling some cloth, satin and ready-made clothes. Because his shop is small, he can barely support his family. In recent years, Dayan's treasury has been strained, and there have been natural and man-made disasters. This business has become more and more difficult to do.
If you are poor, you want to change. No one can hang himself on a tree, right. This news today has made many people with active minds think differently. Although they don't have a lot of capital, if they think of a way, they might be able to take advantage of this opportunity to make a living.
Even small businesses and hawkers can think about change, and those big merchants who control the lifeline of the economy should not be underestimated. What happened in the court hall that day was quickly found out by interested people, and even the brochures that Ming Yu sent to the ministers had already been obtained by those who had channels.
Ma Siyong carefully read the contents of the booklet several times before covering himself in thought. As businessmen, they are a little more sensitive to this matter than those ministers in the court. The planning description in Duan Wang's brochure made them, who have experienced in the market, feel ashamed.
This just shows that Duan Wang is not as stupid and incompetent as in the legend. Then again, if it is true as the rumors, how could he think of bringing the goods from the Western Regions back to Dayan? Even the top merchants like them are envious of the profits they have earned.
Now the development of the Xiqi Corridor proposed by King Duan is even more impressive. If Duan Wang is really sure, this is a major event that can change the lifeline of the entire Dayan. And why not a huge opportunity for businessmen in the world? All he has to do now is to seize this opportunity.
"Father!" Ma Jinyu looked at Ma Siyong cautiously. After getting the brochure for so long, his father never said a word, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
Ma Siyong came back to his senses, handed the brochure to his son, and signaled him to read it before speaking.
Ma Jinyu didn't dare to disobey, looked at it carefully, and then said: "King Duan is indeed very knowledgeable. When I chatted with him that day, I already revealed some words. I didn't expect that I would get it so soon." It is unimaginable that all the ministers can agree to this matter after going to the court to discuss it."
When the court discussed this matter before, most of the people in the court were against it. The most important thing was to spend money. If the court has no money, don't waste your efforts. But now that King Duan has taken over this matter with all his strength in the court, no one can match his courage.
"Where do you think King Duan will get the money? The matter of the Xiqi Corridor is not a child's play. Except for the imperial court, there is no one who can afford so much money." Ma Siyong stared at his son asked.
Ma Jinyu frowned and thought for a long time, finally shook his head, how could he know Duan Wang's plan. "Father, do you think this Prince Duan is just joking around?"
Ma Siyong chuckled lightly and said, "Just kidding? Who can make it to the court? Are you afraid of losing your head?"
Ma Jinyu said awkwardly, "Didn't the emperor love him the most? So..." It was impossible to think about it, and he swallowed the second half of the words. No matter how much he loves his son, it is impossible to play tricks on state affairs. The current emperor is not a fool. Since he can agree to let Prince Duan do it, it means that the emperor believes that King Duan can do this well. "But my son really can't think of a way for Prince Duan to get money."
Ma Siyong smiled slightly, and said firmly: "Wait, other people can't see through Duan Wang's actions, but one day we will understand his actions."
Ma Jinyu nodded, but heard him say: "Look for an opportunity to get in touch with King Duan, and you must get first-hand information."
"Yes, my son understands."
Not only the merchants are staring at Ming Yu, but also the common people in the capital, the court ministers, countless pairs of eyes are staring at him. They all want to see how he can get so much money. Of course, more people are holding the mentality of watching jokes. Let's see, I'm so hot-headed and boasted about Haikou, now it's all right? Things can't be done in vain to make people laugh.
Ming Yu didn't take these gossips to heart at all, she should eat and drink every day. From time to time, I ran to the ministers' mansions for alms, uh! It's sponsorship and borrowing money. Of course, the courtiers are not stupid, how could their own money bring disaster to a stupid prince, so whenever they saw Ming Yu's figure, they would run faster than that rabbit.
In the prime minister's mansion, Ming Yu ate dim sum and drank tea, and wiped his mouth when he was almost done eating, "The dim sum here is the most appetizing, the prime minister's, which is comparable to the ones in the palace."
Prime Minister Wen sat on the low couch, holding a book in his hand, glanced at Ming Yu, and smiled helplessly: "The old minister has been so quiet these years, and the only little property I have is lent to you, the prince. Why do you return it to the old minister?" Are you running?"
Ming Yu ran past almost all the courtiers' homes, only the prime minister's mansion came most frequently.
Ming Yu felt wronged in his heart, "I have no place to go, do I? Other ministers don't welcome me, but the tea here is delicious, Mr. Prime Minister."
Wen Qing laughed, "My lord, just say that you are greedy for the snacks here." He also knew that in Ming Yu's circle in Beijing these days, the royal relatives, relatives and officials of the court all saw how far he could hide, I was afraid that Ming Yu would open his mouth to borrow money.
Ming Yu didn't think that Chu chuckled, and then sighed pretendingly: "This king has worked so hard to give them opportunities one by one, but they don't appreciate it one by one. It will be enough for them to regret it in the future."
Wen Qing shook his head, but didn't know how to respond, so he could only say: "You ask others for money one by one, and you blame them for being ungrateful, and they are not fools, so let others fool you? But, my lord, you can't go on like this, right? Even if they can contribute some money, it’s just a drop in the bucket!” Besides, how would these people want their money to go to waste, he didn’t say this in person, it was to save some face for Ming Yu.
At present, Ming Yu's achievements are only supported by Dingyuan Hou Xue Lun and himself, and Dingyuan Hou was fooled by him for some reason. And I am only because Ming Yu is that person's most beloved son, the so-called love of the house and the black, that's all I always think about in my heart.
Now he and Xue Hou would be looked at with sympathetic eyes by all civil and military officials, probably because they heard that they borrowed money to go out, so they would be regarded as fools like Ming Yu, right? But he didn't care about these looks at all, if he was stupid, didn't the emperor support Ming Yu without hesitation, and let Ming Yu wipe out his private treasury
Thinking of the emperor looking for him to complain, he couldn't help laughing. This child Ming Yu, when getting along with him, always makes people have a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, very comfortable, no wonder the emperor loves him.