Lending money is a favor, not lending is your duty.

Paying back the money is a matter of course, not paying back the money is hooliganism.

Chongzhen had already acted like a hooligan when he borrowed money, so he didn't care about acting like a hooligan again.

Looking at the mountains of official documents from the court officials who moved south, Chongzhen frowned and came up with a plan.

He asked Wang Chengen who was standing next to him: "Is the new eunuch in charge of the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau your man?"

Wang Chengen lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty, it's my servant's man."

"The nobles and court officials who moved south have made great contributions to assisting the prince. Let him pay a visit to them." Chongzhen began to make arrangements without making a sound.

Wang Chengen understood immediately that they were visiting officials in name only to solicit bribes.

But why should we ask for bribes from those people? How much money should we ask for?

Wang Chengen was puzzled and could only ask in a different way: "Your Majesty, do I need to bring a gift when I visit you?"

"Bring it, you must bring it!" Chongzhen's eyes were filled with greed: "The more expensive the gift, the better, because they are about to be promoted."

Wang Chengen suppressed the joy in his heart and said, "I will arrange it right away."

Chongzhen asked again with some concern: "Do you still remember my rules?"

Wang Chengen could no longer suppress his excitement and said with a grin, "Hey, remember, 100% to 90%."

"That's good, I'll arrange it right away." Chongzhen breathed a sigh of relief. "By the way, who will be on duty in the cabinet today?"

Wang Chengen thought for a moment and replied, "In reply to the emperor, Fan Jingwen is on leave, Fang Yuegong is out inspecting the Ministry of Revenue's treasury, and the person on duty today is the Minister of Personnel Qiu Yu."

Just right!

A sinister smile flashed across Chongzhen's face: "Ask Qiu Yu to come here, and be careful not to reveal your whereabouts."

Wang Chengen hesitated for a moment, picked up a few official documents approved by Chongzhen, turned around and ran out.

Wang Chengen soon arrived at Wenyuan Pavilion. There was not only Qiu Yu in Wenyuan Pavilion, but also some low-ranking officials who helped handle official business and organize official documents.

The officials looked solemn and walked in a hurry.

They are too busy.

Chongzhen only needed one word to mobilize troops, but when it came to the cabinet, it became a series of complicated tasks.

In addition to the purpose of mobilizing troops, they also had to deal with various customs clearance documents and logistical and military supply issues.

In addition, there are various tedious and complicated official documents that need to be dealt with, such as the war in the southwest, disaster relief in the south, and the collection of unpaid taxes.

Wang Chengen looked up and found Qiu Yu in the crowd.

He stepped forward and handed the document to Qiu Yu: "Minister Qiu, this is the memorial that His Majesty has reviewed. Please keep it for your cabinet."

While Qiu Yu was taking the document, Wang Chengen quietly handed him a note and turned away.

Not long.

Qiu Yu walked out of Wenyuan Pavilion with a swagger, and when no one was paying attention, his figure flashed and slipped into the gap of the palace gate next to him.

Looking at Wang Chengen who had been waiting here for a long time, Qiu Yu asked in a low voice: "Is there anything wrong, Eunuch Wang?"

Wang Chengen nodded: "Follow me."

Under the leadership of Wang Chengen, Qiu Yu soon arrived at the Palace of Heavenly Purity.

Looking at the high and mighty Chongzhen, Qiu Yu had a bad feeling in his heart.

The Ming Emperor summoned him privately, which must be due to some shameful matter.

"Qiu Yu, have you read all the official documents of the noble officials who moved south and wanted to return to Beijing?" Chongzhen asked directly.

"I have seen it."

"What do you think? What does the cabinet mean?" Chongzhen continued to ask.

Qiu Yu replied cautiously: "I will obey your majesty, and the cabinet also agrees."

"Oh," Chongzhen sneered, "You mean I am ruling alone?"

"I dare not," Qiu Yu began to sweat, "I mean that these people have little influence on the court, so I can reply or not."

"Who said it won't have a big impact on the current situation? What will happen to the prince if they leave?"

"But...it seems a bit unreasonable not to let them return to Beijing..." Qiu Yu was a little worried.

"Are all the people in the Ministry of Personnel's Selection Office yours?" Chongzhen suddenly asked.

The Wenxuansi was in charge of the promotion and transfer of officials to assist the Shangshu. It had one Langzhong, one Yuanwailang, and two Zhushi.

"Your Majesty, I did recommend the Langzhong of the Ministry of Literature."

Chongzhen nodded and said, "That's easy. Let the Ministry of Literature recommend merits to the noble ministers who moved south. I will promote them according to their merits."

"But..." Chongzhen paused for a moment, "We need to arrange positions for them in the Nanjing court or in the local area."

After hearing this, Qiu Yu trembled all over and left.

Looking at Qiu Yu's leaving back, Chongzhen sneered in his heart.

Some people in Nanjing refused to give up and tried to go back to Beijing to ask him to pay back the money.

It is impossible to pay back the money, not in this lifetime.

but...

He is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he still has to do the face-saving projects.

Don’t you want to go back to Beijing?

Can!

Although I agree that you can return to Beijing, I have a way to prevent you from returning.

In fact, the method is very simple. Just arrange positions for them in the Nanjing court or local areas.

You have to stay wherever you are an official!

What is this called?

Overt conspiracy!

Not only will we not let you return to Beijing, we will also make you bleed!

Yes, he asked the eunuch from the Weaving Bureau to leak the news during his visit.

Officials will certainly pay bribes out of gratitude.

This way he can make some money again!

There is one last point.

If the officials insisted on asking him to pay back the money, Chongzhen could act like a hooligan again.

The money "robbed" on the night of the time travel was loaded into a carriage, and there is no specific amount.

When it comes to the real issue, the officials cannot produce any evidence or specific details.

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