"Your Majesty's words are wrong!"

Before Cui Geng could speak, Yuan Shuji had already spoken first, and said: "Cui Fengchen is a high-ranking official of the imperial court of Zhengsipin~, and he should not be allowed to run any industrial and commercial affairs, how can he say that Ju Fenglong is his?" ”

While speaking, he looked at Cui Geng again and said, "Cui Fengchen, you say, is there any truth to what the prime minister said?" ”

As soon as Cui Geng heard this, he knew that this old man Yuan was not holding back any good fart, and sneered: "Of course Ju Fenglong is not the official's. However, Cao Tianjiao, the proprietor of Jufenglong, is a close friend of his late father, and it is not too much for the official to call him "uncle". ”

"Oh, dare to love Cui Fengchen and call Cao Tianjiao an uncle, then you shouldn't even ask about it!"

"Why?"

Yuan Shuji said confidently: "Cui Fengchen is known as Cui Qingtian, don't you know that there are provisions in my Great Zhou regulations," all the prison officials who have relatives and enemies with the people who have been sentenced to prison will listen to it. ”

I~Day! Quoting the letter of the law for me to recuse myself from?

Okay, you Yuan Shuji, you killed Xu Yuanqing, I haven't troubled you yet, you did it to me first.

Cui Geng took a deep breath and said, "Yuan Xiang, you also understand, it's the "Ju Prison Officer" who listens to it!" This official does not want to preside over the case, but just wants Cao Tianjiao to speak. Whether it is allowed or not, it is all up to His Majesty's decision, what's wrong? ”

Yuan Shuji Zhenzhen said: "Aren't you Cui Fengchen called Cui Qingtian?" We should be strict with ourselves and lenient with others. This strictness can be touched to the edge of my Great Zhou Law. If you ask Your Majesty for your own interests, won't it damage your Cui Qingtian's reputation? It's not right, it's really inappropriate! ”

As he spoke, Old Man Yuan shook his head again and again, making a heartbroken gesture, and almost wrote on his face: "I'm all for your good, why don't you appreciate it"?

Cui Gengzhi was so angry that his liver trembled, and said, "How can you see that this official wants His Majesty's favor for personal gain?" I just want Your Majesty to decide the case according to law. ”

"Hmph, decide the case according to law?" Yuan Shuji said disapprerovingly: "If the law can be all-encompassing, what else does Your Majesty want to do?" What else do you want us prime ministers to do? What else do you want the court officials to do? Wouldn't it be okay to just let the officials who know the law govern the world? ”

"Aren't you arguing?"

"It's not a strong argument, but a judgment based on reason." Yuan Shuji softened his tone and said, "Cui Fengchen, do you know how many taels of gold there are in my Great Zhou treasury?" ”

"How do I know that?"

"Tell you, it's 100,000 taels. Let me ask you again, how many taels of gold can be raised in total by His Majesty's inner treasury and the utensils in the palace? ”

Cui Geng vaguely seemed to realize something, and said, "This official doesn't know." ”

"I'll tell you again, it's about 50,000 taels. You touch your conscience and say, if it is time, such as three months, can Jufenglong make up 160,000 taels of gold? ”

"It should ...... Yes. ”

"Ah, what the imperial court can't do, Jufenglong can do, is this a good thing? Therefore, splitting up Jufenglong is not only a blessing for the court and the world, but also a blessing for Jufenglong and Cao Tianjiao! In addition, since you Cui Fengchen have to be called Cao Tianjiao's uncle, this matter is also a great blessing for you! ”

After speaking, Yuan Shuji once again put on that "I am for your good" expression.

Cui Geng's straight liver trembled, and said: "Ju Fenglong is just rich, no soldiers and no bravery, is it possible to rebel?" What Yuan Xiang said is too nonsense. ”

Yuan Shuji raised his eyebrows and said, "Yes, it is impossible for Jufenglong to rebel." But who called you Cui Fengchen to be called Cao Tianjiao's uncle? ”

"What's the matter with me?"

Yuan Shuji was unhurried and said confidently: "Cui Fengchen said so, but he asked knowingly. Everyone knows that you and the prince are good friends, and with the wealth of Fenglong and the power of the prince, there are too many things that can be done. Could it be that the imperial court shouldn't take precautions? ”

Wu Sansi interjected: "Not long ago, His Majesty was preparing to appoint Yao Yuanchong, the servant of the Tianguan (Ministry of Officials), as the secretary of the Qiuguan (Ministry of War). Yao Yuanchong thought that he had served as a subordinate official of the Prime Minister, and he was in charge of the army, and he was afraid that it would be unfavorable to the Prime Minister, so he insisted on resigning. Cui Fengchen, you have to see the wise and think together, don't let the world down! ”

"This ......"

Cui Geng never expected that Yuan Shuji and Wu Sansi sang and harmonized, linking the split of Jufenglong with the attribution of the throne. Everything related to the battle for the throne, since ancient times, there has been a mistake in killing, and this time it is a big trouble.

Cui Geng thought for a while, changed the topic, and said: "Your Majesty, whether to split Jufenglong, Weichen is suspected of melon fields and plums, and he doesn't dare to put his beak." However, if Jufenglongnei really raised sixteen taels of gold to give to the imperial court in three days, would it still have to be divided? ”

Wu Zetian said: "If Ju Fenglong really gives the court 160,000 taels of gold within three days, it means that Ju Fenglong is loyal to the court, and it is not impossible not to split it." However, the imperial court must take a share in Jufenglong's internal staff and supervise the movement of large sums of money in Jufenglong. ”

Cui Geng has no opinion on this. After all, even in the modern society of later generations, the state has to strictly supervise behemoths like Jufenglong, which is the proper meaning of the question.

In addition, when he is in power, he can also keep Jufenglong from other forces. But how can life be smooth sailing? Wu Zetian has also experienced several worries about the abolition.

If you are unlucky, such a big deal as Jufenglong must not be eaten up by other forces? There are shares in the imperial court, at least it is a big buffer. After all, this is an official matter, and the appearance of the imperial court will not be too ugly.

Cui Geng's eyes rolled and said: "Regarding the matter of the imperial court's participation in Fenglong, Weichen has a few superficial opinions, I don't know if Your Majesty wants to hear it." ”

"Cui Aiqing, please speak."

"First, it is inevitable that the officials will be full of their own pockets, and Weichen suggests that the officials sent by the imperial court to Jufenglong should be changed every three years."

"Accurate!"

"Second, all officials only have the right to supervise. Do not interfere in the internal affairs of Jufenglong. ”

This is a bit excessive, but Wu Zetian still nodded in Cui Geng's face and said, "Accurate!" ”

Cui Geng continued: "Third, the imperial court does not have to actually put money into it, it only needs to deposit one-third of the treasury in Jufenglong's turnover, and you can get 30% of Jufenglong's shares for nothing." ”

"What a system this is!"

"Never!"

"Cui Fengchen, you are so ignorant of the sky!"

……

As soon as Cui Geng's words came out, the whole audience blew up the temple, except for Wu Zetian, everyone applauded, including Princess Taiping, Shangguan Wan'er and even Zhang Cambodia.

However, in the face of this dilemma, Cui Geng was calm as usual and did not panic.

When people's voices gradually lowered, he smiled slightly and said, "What's wrong?" Do you think this official's suggestion is inappropriate? Well, let me guess why you're against it. First, Jufenglong is just a silver number among the people, how dare he hit the idea of the treasury, it is really insulting to the national body! ”

After a pause, Cui Geng explained: "Actually, this is not a problem at all. Now the imperial court has invested in Jufenglong and sent officials to supervise it, which is a joint operation between the government and the people. With the huge amount of money involved in gathering Fenglong, it is not too much to send a household servant to supervise it, right? In this case, Jufenglong is equivalent to a four-grade yamen about the imperial court, how can it damage the majesty of the imperial court? ”

Yuan Shuji said disappreciatively: "Even if the imperial court does not agree to this matter, will Ju Fenglong dare to refuse the imperial court to take shares?" This matter is not half beneficial to the imperial court, and it is not for your own selfish interests? ”

"That's not the case." Cui Geng said: "There are at least four benefits of putting money into Jufenglong. First of all, the salaries of hundreds of officials of the imperial court and even the soldiers stationed in Beijing can be issued by Jufenglong, which can prevent the small officials from filling their pockets and getting their hands up. Second, the imperial court could lay off some of its officials to save the treasury. Thirdly, Jufenglong has the treasury income as a guarantee, which can spread throughout the country faster, and the imperial court can also obtain higher returns. Finally, and most importantly...... Jufenglong silver can solve the problem of money shortage for the imperial court. ”

In fact, Wu Zetian really doesn't care about the first three benefits. However, this last one is too powerful.

In fact, China was not only short of gold, but also not rich in copper coins, and in many cases, it had to use easily damaged cloth as a general equivalent.

Even so, it's easy to stretch thin. For example, in order to solve the problem of "money shortage", Li Zhaode issued an order to "prohibit the accumulation of brocade by the people", and he complained.

If he can solve the problem of "money shortage" in one fell swoop, Wu Zetian has no doubt that in the history books of later generations, this is definitely one of his great achievements. 、

She couldn't help but pat the case and said: "How can you solve the money shortage of the imperial court?" ”