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In fact, when all dynasties conquered the world, they accepted political donations.
Not to mention, when Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, was building Jinling City, Shen Wansan, a wealthy businessman from Wucheng, helped build one-third of the capital. Zhu Yuanzhang rewarded his two sons with official posts;
It's just that Shen Wansan was a little carried away. After building the city, he didn't know how to cry for poverty. He also built "1,654 verandahs and four restaurants..." in Nanjing to create luxurious and comfortable residences;
It happened that the emperor he met pursued the principle of "either don't do it or do it absolutely." He also had a strong hatred for the rich. In the end, Shen Wansan was sent to the army and spent the rest of his life in Yunnan.
This time Xu Yingjie took the initiative to donate and learned from Shen Wansan's lesson. He did not come forward and used other people's names. He wanted to win Qin Mu's favor through this move and at the same time reduce others' "copper smell" to the Xu family. "Disgusted, completely completing the transformation from "businessman" to "scholar".
But the development of the matter soon exceeded his expectations. It was enough for the former Ming Dynasty survivors, old and young, to follow suit and send political donations. Just like this, Qin Mu must be very happy.
But now things have become a big deal, and the whole of Jiangxi and Huguang has been alarmed. Even the lower class people have taken the initiative to donate a few small coins out of gratitude to Qin Mu. If you don't accept it, the people won't let you go.
When things developed to this point, Xu Yingjie panicked. Based on his understanding of Qin Mu, Qin Mu must not be willing to accept donations from poor people.
The problem is that if you don’t want those who donate less, but only those who donate more, this picky attitude will inevitably make people make irresponsible remarks.
what to do? Xu Yingjie didn't sleep well all night. The next day with red eyes, he came to the Ministry of Household Affairs. When he saw more and more people gathered outside, he, who was always shrewd, had no choice but to feel more and more uneasy.
Officials from the Ministry of Revenue are busy sorting out documents and account books. As we prepare to move to Jinling, the government office seems a little busy.
Xu Yingjie found an opportunity to pull Yun Duan to a quiet place, and told him the outline of the matter, asking for his help.
There is no way. If it were any other time, Xu Yingjie would have asked his wife to beg Li Xiangjun or Yang Zhi. But now the only one with Qin Mu is Yun Qiaoer. If he had to wait until Yang Zhi and Li Xiangjun arrived in Jinling before begging for mercy, I'm afraid the day lilies are getting cold.
Yun Duan gave Xu Yingjie a strange look, and then he realized that he was the initiator of this matter. I couldn't help but laugh and said: "Master Xu is really generous. He donated two million taels at a time. I really admire him. I admire him..."
"Daozheng, this is urgent. Stop making fun of me. Daozheng, you brought back 69 million taels to Da Qin at one time. Compared with you, what am I? Daozheng, just be honest. Let's talk. Will you help me with this?" Xu Yingjie often invites Yun Duan to drink. The relationship between the two is very warm, and they are not very polite when talking.
"Well, the little girl is just the maid next to King Qin. I'm afraid it won't be good for her to tell King Qin about this matter."
"Little maid? Daozheng, please stop making excuses like this. Forget it, you don't want to help. Xu has to find another way."
"No, no, no, no, Master Xu, don't be angry. Master Xu is sincere in this matter. It's not what you wanted for things to happen like this. I will send someone to deliver a letter to my daughter, asking her to tell Master Xu if she has a chance. A good word, as for whether it can be resolved, Yun can't guarantee it. In my opinion, Mr. Xu doesn't need to find more people to intercede. He should find someone to send a sealed letter to the King of Qin to explain himself. This will make him appear magnanimous. Some."
Xu Yingjie couldn't help but stamp his feet after hearing this. This time, it really had nothing to do with him, and it would be chaos if it concerned him. He was thinking about how to find connections to intercede, but he didn't expect to explain it frankly to Qin Mu in person.
"Tao Zheng Jin Yu's kind words are like enlightenment. I have written down this sentiment, and I will be rewarded in the future." After Xu Yingjie finished speaking, he hurried back to the Yamen to write a letter. The reason why he wrote a letter instead of submitting a memorial was because It is because this matter should not be made public. If a memorial is filed, everyone will know that he is the instigator.
The matter was so big that Yang Zhi, Li Xiangjun, and Dong Xiaowan in the palace sat together and embroidered winter clothes for Qin Mu. When chatting, they couldn't help but mention this matter.
Dong Xiaowan has always loved peace and quiet, and is an extremely elegant person. She speaks softly and softly: "Sister, now the Ministry of Household Affairs is unsure and dare not accept donations from the people without permission. The people gather together and never disperse. If the matter drags on for a long time, we will not get anything." I'm afraid the people will come to the palace to find my sister."
If this is really possible, Yang Zhi can't help but feel a little worried. She has done a lot of things in Wuchang, but they are all small things within her ability and do not involve the country's military and political affairs. Her father had also sternly warned her many times not to get involved in politics.
This matter obviously involves government affairs, and it would be difficult for her to come forward.
It's just that the people are sincere, especially the old lady, whose family is in a poor situation, and she donated three copper coins. If she really found the palace and ignored her, it would be a bit unkind.
"You two sisters, do you have any ideas?" Yang Zhi stopped the needlework in her hand and asked with a gaze.
Li Xiangjun thought for a while and replied: "In all the past dynasties, when the country was founded and the country was in difficulty, some people accepted donations from the people. Taizu of the Ming Dynasty built the capital of Jinling, and most of the money for building the city was donated by the people. Our country, the Qin Dynasty, is now expelling the Tartars. The military, food and salary expenditures are huge. To build the capital, it is not too much to accept donations from the people. However, the matter is so big that even the Minister of Household Affairs does not dare to make the decision without permission. If my sister comes forward, people will inevitably gossip in the future, saying that I am the royal family. Asking for people's property, so in my opinion, it's better for my sister not to come forward. "
After hearing this, Yang Zhi couldn't help but said angrily: "You, you talked a lot, but you didn't say anything at all."
Dong Xiaowan couldn't help laughing, glanced at Li Xiangjun, and said to Yang Zhi: "If the people really come to the palace, my sister still has to go out and meet them to comfort the people's sincerity. However, my sister is not direct about the donation. Just express your position and say that the King of Qin has discussed and decided with the ministers. If you tell me sincerely, I believe the people will understand my sister. "
"Well, what Xiaowan said is more or less the same. Xiangjun, you are a ghost, as slippery as a loach. If you come to me in the future, don't blame me for not helping you."
"Oh, sister, I... I know I'm wrong, isn't it okay? You, sir, have a lot, please forgive my sister this time..."
Li Xiangjun put on a pitiful look and begged for mercy. Dong Xiaowan couldn't help but laugh again. Yang Zhi stretched out her hand and touched her forehead and said: "If you continue to do mischief, I will ignore you."
"Thank you sister, I know that sister is the best."
"Don't be such a mouthful, has Sister Bian packed up? If she has packed up, we can ask her to join us on the same boat to Jinling in two days."
"Hehe... Sister, you are too impatient. After all, Sister Bian is the daughter of Mr. Bian's family. It is not appropriate for her to go to Jinling with us on the same ship."
"There's nothing inappropriate. I have the final say on this matter."
Oh, not to mention, Yang Zhi acted like a queen, and she was quite majestic.
In doing so, she actually wanted to convey an attitude to the ministers.
The ministers didn't know, but she knew that it was only a matter of time before Bian Yujing entered the palace. Instead of letting the ministers talk about the heirs, it is better to take the initiative to show an attitude, lest the ministers say that you are jealous.
Besides, Bian Yujing's identity is unknown to others, but she knows it. In other words, even if Bian Yujing gives birth to a dragon, it is unlikely to threaten her and Qin Ye's status, especially Li Xiangjun and Dong Xiaowan. Needless to say.
Therefore, she didn't have much grudge against these three people, and even intentionally or unintentionally attracted them to deal with possible threats in the future.
Women in this world are not simple. Yang Zhi's mother often whispers in her ears. In addition, there have been unpleasant things between the Yang family and Qin Mu. She has always had a strong sense of crisis in her heart. In order to protect herself, she should save some Being petty is always inevitable.
Since Yang Zhi insists, Li Xiangjun is also happy. She has the best relationship with Bian Yujing. Yang Zhi is the queen. It is certainly a good thing for her to take the initiative to invite Bian Yujing to join the ship. No matter what the ministers think, it at least shows that Yang Zhi is no longer repelled by Bian Yujing. .
"Now that my sister has decided, I'll just send someone to Bian Mansion later to tell her."
The three of them were talking when someone came in from outside and reported. Sure enough, the people gathered in front of the palace gate and asked the queen for her decision.
Yang Zhi was confident, so she went out to appease the people generously, and tactfully explained her reasons for not interfering in political affairs.
The common people understood that after praising the queen for her virtuousness, she went to the Ministry of Household Affairs.
When it comes to solving a problem, honesty is often more useful than opportunism.
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