As a king, Shang Junlin certainly knew the difference between the front and back.
"I originally thought that you arranged this play just to make the people more accepting of donations. I didn't expect that there is a deeper meaning. You said you asked me to delay the time for a while, so you were waiting for this opportunity."
Nodding gloomyly: "I always feel that those people still have back-hands. They snatched a batch of supplies. They will definitely not watch us raise enough supplies and send them to Subei again."
Shang Junlin: "What I am most worried about is that people from Beimo have infiltrated the officials of Subei. According to the news from Yinlongwei, they haven't found any traces of people from Beimo yet."
Shen Yu: "If you want to say who benefits most from Subei's serious disaster, it is undoubtedly Beimo. Without the threat of Subei Army, Subei is undoubtedly in the pocket of Beimo. His Majesty thinks that there are people from Beimo in it." It's not surprising, but I'm more inclined to believe that some people in Dahuan did this, Your Majesty, don't forget that King Yue is still in a dark prison."
Shang Junlin: "Ayu suspects that he is the person behind King Yue?"
Sullen: "If the King of Yue wants that position, food, gold and silver must all be indispensable. Has His Majesty sent someone to the King Yue's fiefdom?"
King Yue has been detained in the capital for so long, and there is no movement in his fief, which is an abnormal thing.
"Your Majesty can just use the donation as an excuse to get a good look into the bottom of King Yue's fiefdom."
After a cup of tea, the second half continued. The discussion below gradually disappeared, and everyone's attention returned to listening to the play.
In the private room on the other side.
Noticing that Imperial Physician Gu was clearly out of state, Imperial Physician Qian poured him a cup of tea: "What are you thinking?"
"I seem to have seen someone I know just now." Grand Physician Gu took the tea cup in a daze, "I don't know if it's because I'm watching."
"Is it your friend? You might as well invite him over for a chat."
Imperial Physician Gu shook his head: "No need, they don't want to be disturbed even if they think about it."
Seeing this, Imperial Physician Qian didn't say any more.
After the end, there was thunderous applause from the audience.
"This ending is really satisfying. Corrupt officials should be beheaded for public display!"
"Li Niang finally reunited with her lover after a lot of hard work. I am satisfied with the lover who finally gets married."
"Li Niang's efforts were finally not in vain. The wicked were punished, and the good were rewarded. The disaster was solved in time, and the enemies who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to invade were also defeated. It's very satisfying!"
There were men and women who came to see the show, and both sides had different concerns, but no matter which side, they were very satisfied with the ending.
Shen Yu and Shang Junlin walked out of the theater building, and they could hear the discussions of people around them along the way.
Apart from the story itself, the most talked about is Li Niang's actions in the play.
Li Niang is the embodiment of all the beauty of women in the world. She not only has the tenderness and delicateness of a woman, but also has the courage and courage not to lose to a man. Her daring to speak and do, and not afraid of difficulties have moved countless people.
"Since Li Niang in the play is successful, does it mean that this method is feasible?"
"I'm also thinking about this question. You and I are both merchants. We know that Dahuan treats merchants much better than other imperial courts. Li Niang was in such a difficult situation in the play, but she still succeeded in the end. It was also because of their actions that changed the situation. The situation of merchants at that time, if we can do our part for Subei, will it also change the world's perception of merchants?"
Scholars, farmers, businessmen, and the concepts handed down from generation to generation cannot be easily changed. Even though Dahuan is not harsh on merchants, the status of merchants is not high because of various inherent concepts.
No matter how much money they have in their hands, what can they do? If they don’t spend a lot of gold and silver to manage it, if someone with a heart does something, they can easily lose a large amount of property. Even if they spend money to buy peace of mind and security, they are willing.
However, in most cases, the money is spent and the relationship is well managed, and the other party can still temporarily regret it.
The sponsorship and donation proposed by Shen Yu can prevent this from happening.
Shen Yu's rehearsal has been performed in the capital for several days, and local theater troupes have started rehearsing this play one after another. For each troupe, as long as there are people watching, it doesn't matter what play they rehearse.
There are also storytellers who see business opportunities and tell stories about Li Niang in restaurants and teahouses. The guests love to listen, and they are happy to tell more.
After several days of fermentation, the government received a petition from the people.
More than one government office, Dali Temple, the Ministry of Households and other places have received petitions.
In the early morning, the Secretary of the Household Department directly took out the petition: "His Majesty, I have received some letters from the people."
Several other ministers also stood up: "Report to Your Majesty, and the minister has also received it."
"Submit it up for me to have a look."
Outside the palace, Yingxing Building.
Yan Zheng sat in the private room with a dozen businessmen, big and small, led by an elegant man in his thirties. They just wrote a joint letter and handed it to the government.
Sitting on the other side were a few ordinary people, all of whom were well-known in the neighborhood. They gathered here for the purpose of jointly signing a letter.
"Don't worry, everyone. I have some friendship with an adult from the Hubu. He said that the Minister of the Hubu will inform His Majesty of our request today." The elegant man said.
"We naturally believe what Young Master Jin said."
Others also opened their mouths.
Mr. Jin is very good at talking among the merchants in the capital. He handles things safely, and everyone trusts him. Everyone recommended him to be responsible for this matter.
To appease the good man, Young Master Jin walked up to Yan Zheng and said in a low voice, "If you hadn't told me this, I wouldn't have dared to accept this matter. Here's a toast to you."
"Brother Jin is serious. When I first came to the capital, I got your help, and I couldn't thank you enough. This time, I just told you some news that I know, which is nothing." Yan Zheng retorted.
When Shen Yu deliberately declined the plan, he asked Shang Junlin to hide the news again. Unlike officials, businessmen and ordinary people would not be able to know the court news if they had no connections. There was another reason that had been leaked to him in time.
Yan Zheng was waiting for an order from the imperial court, and then donated a sum of money. He didn't expect that this matter would be proposed by them in the end, but this is also good, and it will be more beneficial to the imperial court and them.
When he watched "Return to Spring" for the first time, Yan Zheng had some suspicions in his heart. Later, when the matter was discussed in the streets and alleys, his thoughts became clearer. Later, he discussed cooperation with shopkeeper Xu. At that time, the other party seemed to mention it unintentionally, and he knew that this was an excellent opportunity for him to break into the merchants in the capital.
Small groups of businessmen in every place are xenophobic, especially in places like the capital. He has been here for a while, but he still hasn't been able to really integrate into it until now.
He knew who Shopkeeper Xu belonged to. The information that could be revealed from Shopkeeper Xu must have been told by the people behind Shopkeeper Xu through Shopkeeper Xu. With an accurate answer, Yan Zheng went to find Mr. Jin in private. .
After the two talked in detail, he met the most core figures in the capital's business circle for the first time. If the matter goes well, he can use this matter to slowly gain a foothold.
The waiting time always seemed extremely long, and the sun gradually rose. Finally, a servant ran in with a happy face: "The lord has replied, and His Majesty has agreed!"
There was joy on everyone's face.
"Great, after this time, our merchants should be able to reduce a lot of constraints."
After sitting down and discussing the specific donation matters, the group went back to make arrangements, Young Master Jin walked last, with a relaxed smile on his face.
He is a born businessman and has always been sensitive to the direction of the court, but this time, if Yan Zheng hadn't reassured him, he would not have dared to take such a big risk.
Rescuing Yan Zheng that day was just a matter of convenience, I didn't expect to leave such a great good fortune for myself.
Sullen is taking care of the flowers in Yuzhang Palace.
Except for one pot that was sent by Imperial Physician Gu, the rest were sent by Shang Junlin's people. There were rare varieties, and some were sent simply because of their good growth.
Sullen is not like Shang Junlin, he has a lot of free time every day, and every few days he will take care of these flowers and plants himself.
Watering, loosening the soil, cutting branches and so on.
Mu Xi stood aside with a clean handkerchief: "My lord, shopkeeper Xu sent news that he has initially negotiated a cooperation with Mr. Yan, and he also disclosed the news to Mr. Yan according to your instructions. I heard that this For two days, the merchants and common people in the capital have written to the government together."
"Today we should be able to reach a conclusion. This play has been sung for so long, and it should come to an end."
Mr. Li from the household department only knew what the imperial court was planning today. Except for a few ministers such as the minister of the household department and the prime minister, he did not disclose the news to the outside world. Even what Shen Yu told Yan Zheng was only one of them. part.
After the court, Mr. Li walked back and forth anxiously in the study room. Finally, he made up his mind, picked up a pen and wrote something in a hurry, put it in his arms and walked out without waiting for the ink to dry.
The study door was opened, and Master Li suddenly opened his eyes wide.
"you… "
"Where does Master Li want to go?" The visitor raised his lips coldly, "Or, who does Master Li want to inform?"
"I... I don't know what you're talking about."
"You don't need to know, come and take it away."
Master Li was quietly taken away.
After the early court, Shang Junlin left the prime minister and the Minister of the Household Department to discuss the specific matters of the donation for a while. Eunuch Meng walked in from the outside and said in a low voice:
"Your Majesty, the dark thread buried in Hubu has been caught."
"Leave it to the people of Dali Temple to investigate. I want to see who is planning Dahuan's idea."
When Shang Junlin returned to Yuzhang Palace, Shen Yu was still tending flowers and plants.
"Yinlongwei caught a spy who was buried in the household department. I handed him over to Dali Temple. I hope they can ask something." Shang Junlin walked over.
"I don't think it's normal to be so peaceful now. Every time there is something going on in the court, there will always be someone secretly spreading rumors that are not good for His Majesty. Has Your Majesty checked who did it?" Shen Yu put down the small shovel in his hand.
"researched."
"It's nothing." Shen Yu smiled, "If they want to do anything this time, they will only lose more than they gain."
What those people would say, they don't need to think about depression, they know that it is nothing more than putting all natural disasters and man-made disasters on Shang Junlin. They may be waiting for the best time to make a move, but they don't know that depression is also waiting for them to make a move.
Not only will he make these people unable to get what they want, but he will also return the dirty water they poured on Shang Junlin before.
"Ayu raised these flowers really well." Shang Junlin picked up the small shovel on the stone table and loosened the soil for the flowers that had not been loosened.
"The flowers sent by His Majesty, I will naturally take good care of them."