prosperous age

Chapter 197 Chapter 196 Does Your Highness Know?
After the discussion that night, early the next morning, Yin Shizhen went to the Hanlin Academy for duty for the first time.

In fact, he would come to the Hanlin Academy twice a month, and his sudden arrival did not seem abrupt, but he went to Wei Guangde's office not long after he went to see the errands he was in charge of.

"Guangde, I'm reading a book."

After the announcement, Yin Shizhen walked into the public room, and saw Wei Guangde get up and turn out from behind the desk, where there was still an open book.

"Master Yin, please come inside."

Seeing Yin Shixuan coming in, Wei Guangde hastily invited him to sit down and asked Lu Bu to make tea.

Wei Guangde was very curious when he heard Lu Bu say that Master Yin was here. Although he had a hunch that it might be related to what he said before, he was not sure, after all, more than half a month had passed.

Half a month ago, Wei Guangde and Yin Shizhen had been waiting for Yin Shizhen's visit for a few days after eating, but there was nothing.

The household department still did not reissue King Yu's salary and rewards, which made Wei Guangde think that his proposal was rejected by King Yu's mansion.

In fact, on that day, after he said the method, Yin Shizhen's face was not very good-looking, but fortunately he changed the subject in time so that there was no awkward situation.

After half a month, Yin Shizhen's sudden visit naturally made Wei Guangde very surprised, and he didn't know what he was doing here.

After asking Yin Shizhen to sit down, Lu Bu brought tea and stepped back before asking: "Master Yin, try this tea. It is a new tea from the south from my hometown. It tastes very good."

"Okay, I'll try it."

Yin Shizhen took a sip from his teacup, and then his eyes lit up, "That's right, Mingqian tea."

For scholars, it is natural to drink tea, and for officials, it is natural to drink good tea.

The two sat there chatting for a long time, and they didn't talk about anything serious, they were talking about it, but as time passed, Wei Guangde's curiosity gradually disappeared, and he was [-]% sure that Yin Shizhen's visit was probably the same as the last restaurant talk. It's time to talk.

Since Yin Shizhen didn't take the initiative to speak up, Wei Guangde naturally didn't bother to ask any more questions, since he wasn't the one bothering him anyway.

It is true that he is optimistic about King Yu, but Wei Guangde will not take the initiative to curry favor, even if he wants to curry favor, now seems to be the wrong time.

Sitting and talking for a long time, Yin Shizhen also felt that he couldn't go on like this, and seeing that there was no one outside the door, he took the initiative to bring up the topic.

"Guangde, I'm here this time, to be honest, it's mainly because of the idea you suggested last time in the restaurant. I want to ask, do you think Yan Donglou will accept this money?"

After Yin Shizhen finished speaking, he stared at Wei Guangde, expecting his answer.

"this."

Wei Guangde was not surprised that Yin Shixuan asked this question, this is also the key to this matter, if people don't accept it, everything will be for nothing.

After a little hesitation, Wei Guangde said: "I'm not sure, I can only say try, I'm sure it won't last long if I'm so frozen."

When Wei Guangde said something that would not last long, Yin Shizhen knew that Wei Guangde must have guessed something.

Although the three of them had a secret talk for a long time after they left Prince Yu's Mansion last night, they still couldn't figure out who Wei Guangde was from, so far they can only say that Wei Guangde's [-]% may not be arranged by the Yan family and King Jing.

"Guangde's words are all about this, and I won't hide it from you."

Having said that, Yin Shixuan got up and walked a few steps in the room, walked to the door seemingly inadvertently, looked outside to confirm that there was no one there, then turned around and walked quickly to Wei Guangde and whispered: "The one before Yuwang's mansion The accumulation of the past two years has also consumed a lot of money, and it won't last long.

I discussed it with Bachelor Gao Gonggao, and Mr. Chen Yiqin, and we have to try your method. We really can't think of any other way. "

Wei Guangde blinked and said puzzledly: "Master Yin, since you and Mr. Gao have discussed it, then you should go to the pawn shop outside the back door of Yan's house."

Yan Shifan did not collect money directly from someone to send the money to his home, but a pawn shop opened not far from the back door as a transfer. How could a scholar be contaminated by the smell of copper? Although he has never been on the second list, he still values ​​it. These.

Well, the role of this pawnshop is well known in Beijing.

A trace of struggle appeared on Yin Shizhen's face at this time, well, he was still a little embarrassed, but in the end he gritted his teeth and said, "Guangde, it's like this."

Yin Shixuan paused for a moment before continuing: "We made this decision behind the lord's back, so the money can only be shared by me, Gao Xueshi, and Master Chen. It's just that although we have been in Beijing for many years, the income of Beijing officials is meager. Guangde has already experienced it.

Especially those of us who belong to the royal family, we can still get rewards from the royal family on New Year's Day in previous years, but you know that we don't have much money in the past two years. After the completion, the household department will make up the money, and we will return it immediately, and we will never forget Guangde's helping hand. "

Well, after hearing what Yin Shizhen said, Wei Guangde only had one word to describe it, and that was "Qi".

"Who the hell wants you to remember this love? If you want to give this love to labor and capital, it is also to King Yu. What are you? You are all officials, but you are just a few years older than me, and you entered the officialdom a few years earlier."

Wei Guangde was very upset about this matter in his heart. It should be said that Wei Guangde really believed what Yin Shizhen said. He thought that King Yu really didn't know about this matter, otherwise it would be impossible for him to come to find him without money. Borrow money yourself.

At this moment, Wei Guangde was unwilling to borrow money, but he was also worried that the relationship with his colleagues would become stagnant.

In any case, Yin Shizhen was still an editor of the Imperial Academy, and Gao Gong was still a bachelor.

What about yourself?
It's a good man.

Wei Guangde was caught in a difficult situation. He didn't really think highly of Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, and Yin Shizhen. If he had the ability to make Yu Wang have such a situation, he could only say that his ability was very limited.

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"I don't know Lord Yin, how much money do you want to borrow?"

Well, Wei Guangde still didn't want to freeze the relationship, so he asked how much money they wanted to borrow.

It could be seen that Wei Guangde was a little conflicted, Yin Shizhen didn't know that Wei Guangde was actually dissatisfied with their actions, and thought it was purely a matter of borrowing money.

At this moment, Yin Shizhen could only whisper, "I wonder how much money Guangde can borrow?"

Hearing Yin Shizhen's words, Wei Guangde's eyes widened instantly.

What does this mean?
Could it be that he still wants to fight the landlord and borrow all his money?

"I still have 300 to 400 taels of silver in my hand."

Wei Guangde reckoned the money around him, and after buying the house, there was not much left. As for the pen, ink, lamp oil subsidy he received from the Imperial Academy before, it doesn't matter.

Of course, there is still a lot of money, and he hasn't figured out how to use it yet.

Even because Emperor Jiajing canceled the holidays for officials, he still hasn't been able to spare time to go to the temple to calculate the time to move into the new house.

After the house was bought, it was vacant all the time, and Li San and Zhang Ji were just asked to go and have a look at it when Wei Guangde went to the office during the day.

The old man who used to guard the house has been employed all the time, so there is always a need for someone to guard the gate of such a large yard, after all, there are a lot of things in the house.

Wei Guangde's answer fell into the ears of Yin Shizhen, no doubt a bit bad, three, 400 taels, this little money is not enough.

Sitting down a little frustrated, it took a while for Yin Shizhen to say: "Guangde, we have considered this matter together, and it is estimated that there is not a thousand taels of silver, so I am afraid that it will not be possible. I wonder if you can help raise money from your friends. First, help raise 2000 taels of silver as a spare."

At this moment, there was a hint of pleading in Yin Shizhen's voice, obviously a little anxious.

"Master Yin, you have been in the capital for a long time, so there should be more channels like this."

Wei Guangde asked curiously, there are quite a few people doing money business in the capital, many people came to the Jiujiang Guild Hall after the examination, and asked them if the tributes would like to borrow money, the interest is negotiable, Wei Guangde did not believe that the Yins were delusional People like Gao Gong and Gao Gong will not be able to raise money in the capital.

Hearing Wei Guangde's words, Yin Shizhen had a sad look on his face, and he said after a while: "It's not easy for us to show this face.

Guangde, you don't know, we are officials of the palace, every word, deed, and every action represents the face of Prince Yu's Palace. If it is rumored that we are raising money, it will damage the reputation of Prince Yu's Palace, especially at this time , Absolutely no such rumors can appear. "

Wei Guangde nodded half-understood, and then realized the meaning of his words, and then said: "Then you can discuss this matter with the ambassador of the palace, or the steward of the palace, and it should not be difficult to move 2000 taels of silver."

"This"

Seeing Yin Shizhen's faltering look again, Wei Guangde frowned, a bit confused about what it meant.

Is it okay to borrow some money from the palace to do business for King Yu?
As far as the matter of 2000 taels of silver is concerned, it should be easily done even if the prince is behind his back.

"Guangde, just ask if you can help us to be a middleman and borrow this money for us."

Yin Shizhen also felt that it was very difficult to speak, but he had already talked about this point, and there was absolutely no possibility of turning back, so he chose to ask Wei Guangde directly if he could help.

Wei Guangde was in a bit of a dilemma. Although 2000 taels of silver was a small amount of money to him, it was actually a huge sum of money.

"It's not that I don't want to help you. The 2000 taels of silver is not a small number. According to what you said before, it may increase. It's easy for me to borrow this money, but I have to give people a guarantee."

Wei Guangde said hesitantly, "Actually, I think it's more appropriate to discuss with the person in charge of the palace and Ambassador Ku. There is no need to raise money from outside."

"Oh, there is not so much money in the palace now."

Finally, Yin Shizhen still sighed and said.

No money?
Hearing the words that came out of Yin Shizhen's mouth, Wei Guangde was also slightly surprised, he didn't quite understand the meaning of Yin Shizhen's words, there were many things contained in it, and it was very vague, he would not be able to understand it for a while.

At this time, Yin Shizhen also realized that he had slipped his mouth, but the words had already been spoken, and naturally he could not take them back, so he said with a heartbroken heart: "Guangde, to tell you the truth, I only hope that these words will come out of my mouth and enter you." ears, no third person will know about this.”

Seeing Yin Shixuan suddenly become serious, Wei Guangde felt that he was going to say something important in a while, so he nodded solemnly in response.

Immediately, Yin Shixuan didn't speak, but went to the public room door to look outside again, and when he didn't see anyone, he returned to Wei Guangde and whispered: "This matter must not be spread to the outside world."

Just when Wei Guangde felt a little impatient in his heart, he heard Yin Shixuan say: "There is no money in the palace, and some family assets accumulated before have been consumed in the past two years, otherwise Those of us royal officials will not be so anxious.

If the things that should belong to the Wangfu cannot be obtained from the Ministry of Households as soon as possible, the Wangfu may not be able to survive.

We have been at a loss as to how to deal with the household department before. We have discussed the idea you gave me, and now it is the only way. "

After hearing Yin Shizhen's words, Wei Guangde opened his mouth in a daze.

He really didn't expect that the answer would be this, that Prince Yu's Mansion was forced to such a predicament, and it almost couldn't hold on any longer.

"Does the lord know?"

Wei Guangde came back to his senses and asked back, and then saw Yin Shizhen nodded slightly, although he didn't admit it personally, but gave Wei Guangde an accurate answer.

At this time, although Wei Guangde still had a serious expression on his face, in his heart he was actually very happy.

Since the prince knew, he didn't believe that King Yu would not know that he had proposed this idea, and that he would be credited for helping to raise money when the time came.

But what if Gao Gong and the three of them hid it from King Yu?
Immediately after he was happy, Wei Guangde thought of another possibility, that is, when Yin Shizhen went back to talk, he didn't tell himself.

Wei Guangde pretended to be irritated and rubbed his hands together, and suddenly said, "Did the prince ask you to come?"

"My lord knows about this, and it was our idea to find you here."

At this time, Yin Shizhen was still worried that Wei Guangde would not agree to help them raise money, so he always answered every question he said to Wei Guangde. What he said was the truth, but Wei Guangde did not dare to believe it all at the moment.

However, Wei Guangde couldn't think of any way to prove it. He couldn't let Yin Shizhen take him to see King Yu, so he could ask him face to face.

Before, he kept saying that King Yu didn't know about it.

What's more, even if Yin Shizhen dared to take him there, Wei Guangde would not dare to meet King Yu.

"Ten taels?"

"Yes, prepare 2000 taels first, and it's best to get 1000 taels of silver in these two days. We plan to send 1000 taels to try Yan Shifan's appetite first."

Yin Shizhen said.

"How can I give you money? Give it to you or send it to the palace?"

Wei Guangde continued to ask.

He wanted to go to the palace to seek evidence, but Wei Guangde didn't dare to go. As far as the current situation in the capital is concerned, Prince Yu's residence and Prince Jing's residence are probably sending people to spy on each other. As long as he goes there, the other side will definitely know.

Wei Guangde is soft-spoken, and he doesn't want to be involved.

"Guangde agreed?"

Yin Shizhen said in surprise at this moment.

"I know a few Jiujiang businessmen, and Huitong Commercial Bank has some connections with my family. I can come forward to ask them to raise money. If it's 1000 taels, I'll ask my servants to go over and talk about it. I should be able to see the money in the afternoon."

Wei Guangde understood, they planned to send 1000 taels of silver to throw stones to ask for directions at first, but they can give it a try.
(End of this chapter)