Invincible son

This answer did not cause an uproar.

Although most people think that what Pei Yue planned today is not up to standard, they still firmly believe that Pei Yue will not even know the details of the other party.If Zhong Chengxiang categorically denies it, maybe Ouyang Jing will be able to produce evidence to expose his lies in public, and then he will undoubtedly fall into a more dangerous situation.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Ouyang Jing let go of Zhong Chengxiang who was starting to tremble, and then asked Jin San: "Master Jin, according to what this shopkeeper Zhong said, the purchase of related industries this time cost more than 190 million taels of silver. In fact, it was taken out by the bamboo building, right?"

After all, Jin San has seen the big world, and he can barely maintain his composure. Facing this young censor with a calm tone but sharp eyes, he said cautiously: "Master, it is true."

Ouyang Jing turned around calmly and saluted Emperor Kaiping: "Your Majesty, I'm done asking."

There was silence in the hall.

Emperor Kaiping remained expressionless, and said indifferently: "More than 190 million taels of silver... I am suddenly curious about something, Lu Zhitao."

Lu Zhitao, the Secretary of the Household Department with slightly white hair on his temples, immediately came out of the class and responded, "The minister is here."

Emperor Kaiping asked: "Last year, how much tax was paid to the treasury in Qinzhou, Lingzhou and Huazhou?"

Lu Zhitao recalled a little and replied: "Your Majesty, last year Qinzhou paid more than 3705 million taels of tax in silver, and Lingzhou paid more than 3104 million taels. I need to explain one thing to your majesty. Lingzhou suffered a war the year before last and has not fully recovered last year. Vitality. Qinzhou suffered a severe drought last year. Although commercial tax is the most important tax in the country, it still has a very big impact. As for Huazhou, the tax paid last year was more than 3 million taels."

hiss!
Some people couldn't help but gasp, could it be that the money from Zhulou was really embezzled from the Ministry of Industry?

After all, after the initial stage of the dispute between the crown princes, the second prince and Pei Yue had already completely opposed each other, plus Liu Fei suffered a big loss some time ago, the second prince would definitely not easily fall into such a crude trap.

Liu Yun saw the situation developing in the best direction with his own eyes, and his hands in his sleeves couldn't help trembling slightly. He remembered the secret conversation with Empress Chen that day, and his heart was already agitated, and at the same time, he felt grateful to Wang Pingzhang.

Liu Yun said in a trembling voice: "Father, my son has always been cautious and never dared to make mistakes. If people know that the bamboo building under my son's name can give out 200 million taels of silver at a time, there will be heated discussions between the government and the public. My son was so careful, and repeatedly told Jin San not to show off, but he was still found out. My son really didn't want to cause such a thing, and make my father worry about it, but in the end, it backfired."

Pei Yue was in the midst of the noise, and suddenly wanted Tao Hua to experience what it means to be truly humiliated, and stop uttering those naive and ignorant words.

Emperor Kaiping said softly: "And then?"

After the news that Pei Yue was about to sell his property came out, Wang Pingzhang concluded that this was a seductive situation and planned a counterattack strategy for him.

I don't know how many times I have rehearsed these words. At this moment, it seems that the true feelings are impeccable. In Pei Yue's perception of the second prince, it should belong to his best performance.

Emperor Kaiping ordered the officials to get up, and then looked at Jin San indifferently. The latter was still kneeling on the ground, as if sensing the emperor's gaze, he kowtowed continuously and said, "Your Majesty, the grassroots are guilty of death, then...the silver is actually not a bamboo building. I took it out by myself."

Many resounding voices echoed in Chengtian Hall, and more than thirty ministers who had expressed their support for the Second Prince fell to their knees, forming a huge wave and formally sounding the horn of counterattack.

Emperor Kaiping glanced at Liu Xian at this time, and seeing that the eldest son was not at all restless, he couldn't help feeling relieved, and then said to Liu Yun: "I know, this bamboo building is actually your property."

The waves that had just formed momentum returned to calm in an instant.

He didn't dare to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes. He raised his head to meet Emperor Kaiping's unusual gaze, and continued, "It just so happens that the Marquis of Zhongshan is going to sell some property this time. I know that he has the ability to turn stones into gold. Xiangyun and Qinyuan They are all excellent businesses. Although Erchen didn't know why he did this, he finally thought of what he could do. So Erchen mortgaged the bamboo building and all valuable things, including the farm of the palace, to the Taiping Bank , borrowed 200 million taels of silver from there, and bought as many properties as possible from the Marquis of Zhongshan.”

As for what Jin San said, it is very simple to verify and verify.

The last sentence speaks volumes.

Jin San trembled and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, this money was borrowed from the Taiping Bank for the bamboo houses and other properties of the Caomin. This matter is absolutely true, and the Caomin dare not lie."

He looked at Emperor Kaiping and said with sincerity: "Father, although my son is dull and clumsy, he also knows the court's laws and rules. How dare he embezzle the silver saved by the Ministry of Industry. My son has been watching political work since last year. Since the Ministry, it has been following the rules, not to mention misappropriating the court silver, even the detailed affairs of the Ministry have to be carefully considered. Today Ouyang Yushi impeached his ministers, he certainly did not do it out of selfishness, but why did such remarks spread in the market? Why did Ouyang happen to be impeached? The censor knows such details? Why can he get all the secrets so easily?"

Emperor Kaiping nodded in satisfaction, and then said in an erratic tone: "I've heard of this bamboo building, it's a well-known restaurant in the city, not to mention that compared with a big shop like Xiangyun, it's even worse in front of Qinyuan." Quite a lot. Who would have thought that a mere wine shop could easily spend nearly 200 million silver, which is already comparable to the tax revenue of the entire Yunzhou under my rule."

Emperor Kaiping's slender eyes flashed with complicated light, and he said slowly: "I have never prohibited you from getting involved in these things, why don't you dare to buy Pei Yue's property openly, but want to fake it?"

However, in the eyes of Emperor Kaiping and other ministers, this is no longer necessary, so the emperor said indifferently: "Liu Yun."

Liu Yun's eyes were flushed, and his condition was getting better. He said with deep sorrow and guilt: "Father is diligent in government and loves the people. He is extremely frugal in the palace. He has never built large-scale construction projects, and even saves on food and clothing. My son sees it in pain. In my heart, I only regret that I don't have much to do, and I can't do something for my father, queen and queen, even if it is to build a summer garden! Bamboo House has been doing business in a regular manner for many years, and the business tax is a lot. In fact, it’s just an empty shelf, just—”

He raised his head slightly, with faint tears in his eyes, he choked with sobs and said: "My son is unfilial, I implore my father to come down!"

Qinzhou is the core of the five states in the southern region, and Lingzhou has developed extremely fast in the past ten years. The two are running side by side, and both are leaders among the thirteen states in Daliang.Taking the second year of Kaiping as an example, the national tax revenue was converted to more than 200 million taels of silver, of which Qinzhou and Lingzhou jointly contributed more than a quarter of the share, and they were the most important silver warehouses in Daliang outside of Kyoto.

Emperor Kaiping was slightly moved, and the important officials in front of the palace also looked solemn.

After hearing Emperor Kaiping's shout, he immediately left the class and saluted excitedly: "My son is here."

Many ministers nodded frequently, especially those noble civil servants and Wu Xun relatives who supported the second prince.

The officials were terrified, and fell down in an instant like a wheat field after autumn, shouting Your Majesty, young officials like Ouyang Jing turned red and were ashamed, and some even cried bitterly in the hall.

Jin San is not Zhong Chengxiang's kind of businessman who has never seen the world. As the uncle of King Qi's side concubine, he is also considered a number one figure in the capital. He knows what to say and what not to say. As long as he is not crazy He will talk nonsense in Chengtian Hall.

Liu Yun seemed to be greatly encouraged, and his tone gradually became high: "Jin San and Zhong Chengxiang are handing over to the Zhongshan Hou Mansion these days, and I will send the shares of the ten branches and Qinyuan to the palace after the completion of the process. Among them, it is a little bit of filial piety from my sons and servants to give to my father and mother!"

it's time.

That's normal.

Emperor Kaiping asked blankly, "Why?"

In today's era, pure filial piety always wins praise, and the eldest prince Liu Xian gradually reversed his reputation by virtue of this.

Emperor Kaiping sighed softly in his heart, and asked again: "Since you know that things are difficult, why do you have to do it?"

Emperor Kaiping said: "Speak."

He paused, looked at the princes of the Manchu Dynasty and said quietly: "It can be seen from this that the emperor is very incompetent."

"Father, this minister is by no means suspicious of Ouyang Yushi, but there must be someone planning behind this incident, who wants to completely destroy the reputation of this minister, and even want to discredit the prestige of the Tian family. The minister's own safety is a minor matter, so he can't sit idly by." Some people have ulterior motives, therefore, I beg my father to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

"My minister seconded the proposal, and I implore His Majesty to order a thorough investigation!"

It's just that he is consistent, while the second prince seems to have suddenly enlightened.

If this is the case, should it be said that Pei Yue was lucky, or that the second prince and Minister of Industry Xue Ji were too stupid?
Emperor Kaiping slowly asked, "Where does the silver come from?"

Liu Yun said obediently: "I dare not lie to my father, the bamboo building is indeed my property."

No one knows how much effort the second prince spent today to suppress the impulse in his heart. In fact, when Emperor Kaiping asked about the origin of the silver, he really wanted to stand up and tell the truth. It made him a little fuzzy.

Liu Yun showed hesitation.

Seeing that the second prince said quite aggrieved: "Father, I just don't want this kind of scene to appear, so that the father has worked hard, so I asked Jin San not to show up directly."

The eldest prince looked calm, and the sixth prince lowered his eyes.

Among the ministers who were still standing, some were puzzled, and some showed apprehension.

There were also people who shook their heads slightly, like Chao Zheng, since you took the initiative to make a foolish move, the other party will definitely not miss the opportunity.

Looking at such a grand formation, Pei Yue sincerely sighed in his heart: "Good acting, what a pity."

He flicked his sleeves gently, as if he wanted to brush off a few strands of dust in the world.