Chapter 768 770. Bold

Gu Wenheng didn't expect to see results so soon.

He handed the letter in his hand to Jin Qianqian, "Brother Zhou has only been in Beijing for a short time, and he has become more and more smooth."

Jin Qianqian, "...There are so many old foxes in Beijing, even if he wants to hide his incompetence, it's impossible.

Bai Jinglie is quite bold. Does he think that even if we know that he is doing something behind our back, we will just keep silent?

Look at what happened. For such a small amount of silver, even the emperor's trust was lost.

I don’t know if he regrets it now.”

Bai Jinglie, who was far away in Shangjing, "..." regretted so much that his intestines turned green...

"He just didn't expect the changes to come so quickly." Gu Wenheng pointed to the contents of the letter and said, "He thought that we are far away from here, and even if we ask about it, he will say that he made a mistake or that his subordinates did not do their job well, and the matter will be over.

He has been working for the emperor for many years and has become a little proud.

He thought that he was indispensable to the emperor's affairs, and his mind wandered, and he began to think about making profits for himself.

However, he did not expect that Lord Bai would pass away at this moment, and he had to stay in the capital to mourn.

The emperor has many capable people under his command, and most of them want to replace Bai Jinglie.

He has cut off his own path and left no chance for others."

Jin Qianqian, "Emperors have always been suspicious. Brother Zhou said in his letter that the emperor sent people to check the accounts. I didn't expect Bai Jinglie to be so bold. He kept the accounts perfectly. He didn't make any mistakes in the division of profits for us, but he was indeed short of more than 200,000 taels of silver.

If we hadn’t asked immediately and checked the accounts later, we would have suffered a loss.”

Jin Qianqian felt a little annoyed when she thought of this kind of calculation.

We have been friends for many years, but I didn't expect to be treated as a soft persimmon.

The Emperor and General Zhou got a lot of shares, but his family was the only one missing. It was such a waste that Gu Wenheng had given him the glass recipe and helped him make so much money.

"He didn't get away with it this time either. After this, the emperor won't trust him anymore.

After he is promoted to the rank of Dingyou, it will be difficult for him to be reinstated. "Gu Wenheng still felt a little sorry. Bai Jinglie was quite capable, but he was still greedy.

"But this is only part of the reason. Have you forgotten whose girl he married?"

Jin Qianqian, "So, in the end, is the emperor taking his anger out on others? Or is he giving General Deng a warning?"

Now everyone knows that General Deng on the southwestern border has an army of 300,000 under his command. The emperor summoned him several times, but he always found excuses to refuse.

"Everyone is waiting to see who will take over the military power in the southwest. In fact, there is basically no suspense about this matter. The weather has been good in recent years, and the treasury is full. The military power in other places is now controlled by the emperor."

Gu Wenheng was in this position and had to make more analysis on all aspects. "General Deng was able to send his wife and daughter to the capital, which actually showed his attitude. It's a pity that the emperor was unwilling to wait."

Jin Qianqian, "Is there something wrong in the southwest?"

Gu Wenheng, “There are several tribes and small countries that are constantly in conflict. If it weren’t for General Deng Shiyi guarding there, there would be no peace there.

Because of this, even though the emperor was anxious, he had to endure it. "

Jin Qianqian pouted, "The emperor always has more thoughts than ordinary people. Do you think he would tolerate us if we hadn't transferred the sea trade to him before?"

Gu Wenheng: "..." Of course not. People in high positions don't like to be checked by others, no matter whether it's power or money.

When Jin Qianqian saw that he didn't answer, she knew that was the best answer, so she also remained silent.

"We have enough money on hand now," Jin Qianqian sighed and said, "Let's not make any more trouble in the future. Whether it's for ourselves or for the people, it's not as important as protecting ourselves first."

Gu Wenheng knew that Jin Qianqian was frightened. In this era of imperial power, they were still too humble.

"No need to bother. We are already busy enough with the things at hand. We should stop and take a break."

Jin Qianqian rolled her eyes at him and said, "I can slow down and take a break, but it may be difficult for you.

The emperor is planning to squeeze you completely. It’s only the first year, and I’m already thinking about moving.”

Jin Qianqian just felt a headache. Although the people below helped, there were still a lot of trivial things to do after moving.

“…”

Jin Qianqian knew that Gu Wenheng was busy all day and his work was very hard, but she did not try to persuade him to give up.

The people here live in such a backward and poor way that if we don't help them find a way out, who knows how long this kind of life will last.

The longer time went by, the more she vaguely realized that it seemed destined that she and Gu Wenheng would come to this dynasty.

If they accumulate more virtue, do more good deeds, and do more for the people here, their life here will not be in vain!

"Then shall we transfer the sea trade?"

Seeing that she remembered this, Gu Wenheng spoke with some reluctance in his tone, and said with a smile, "You are reluctant to part with it. Didn't you say it with great righteousness before?"

“I was also angry at the time. After all, we built this place, and it was frustrating enough to give it up.

This is hundreds of thousands of taels of silver in dividends a year. Even if I save it for our two sons, it will be a huge family fortune in a few years.

Of course it would be best if it could not be transferred out now.

I'm not stupid, so how can I go against money? "

Gu Wenheng, "Then keep it. It seems that Bai Jinglie's trouble is actually good for us.

Your Majesty has made his attitude clear this time. No matter who takes over Bai Jinglie's affairs in the future, at least they won't dare to attack us."

Moreover, it would be impossible for others to find fault with such a large amount of money that has been clearly stated.

Jin Qianqian, "Hearing you say that, I feel much better.

So, we still have to thank Prince Bai?"

"That's what you say, but if it's not him, it will be someone else." Gu Wenheng felt that people's hearts were the most difficult to guess. "Anyway, we are benefiting now, which is also a great joy."

Jin Qianqian, "I'll have someone go to the restaurant and get a few tables of food and wine so that we can celebrate today."

I laughed at myself and thought that it was just the way it was to be able to find joy in difficult situations.

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The atmosphere in Liang Mansion was not so good.

Liangshi sighed that Gu Wenheng was deeply favored by the emperor, and even such huge profits as maritime trade were tacitly approved.

Liang Heshi, "Master, how could Gu Wenheng bypass you and send the memorial directly to the capital?

This is really too much, as they don't take you, the Governor, seriously at all."

Liang Shi, "What do you, a woman, know?

Even if one does not write a memorial, it can still be heard by the emperor.

I didn't expect that he had found such a good backer. I didn't realize that he was so good at scheming."

In Liangshi's opinion, Gu Wenheng should have chosen Queen Zhou long ago, but he had just sent a letter to Marquis Zhou, and even the emperor was alarmed. It seemed that he had to re-evaluate this person.

(End of this chapter)