Chapter 284 Secret Talk
Different approaches to the same issue can lead to vastly different results.
Jiang Yu didn't know what kind of person Bao Xingxuan was, but judging from the way he was handling Hengxin Bank, he was a smart man.
Bao Tianheng is dead, though assassinated, but the charge of causing a disturbance by committing suicide at the government office gate still exists. The case has been transferred to the Dali Temple. How will the Dali Temple rule?
It's highly likely that even if Bao Tianheng dies, his family will still be punished. The emperor values the reform of the money shops so much; why wouldn't the Dali Temple use the Bao family as a warning to others, while simultaneously showcasing itself to the emperor?
The Earl of Qingshan, who instigated Bao Tianheng to cause trouble, was also punished by the emperor. How could he have time to care about the Bao family's affairs? So what they could do now was to cut their losses and survive. They gave up Hengxin Bank and lost the family's biggest business, but as long as they could preserve the family, they would still have a chance to turn things around in the future.
If the entire family is implicated, then there will be nothing left.
Jiang Yu was not one to drive people to the brink of destruction. Even if she wanted to make an example of someone, she couldn't let the others feel too disheartened. So, she looked at Bao Xingxuan kneeling on the ground and said, "I understand your request. I will report it to the Emperor as soon as possible and try my best to protect your family."
Upon hearing this, Bao Xingxuan felt a lump in his throat and almost burst into tears. He kowtowed to Jiang Yu again, his voice trembling as he said, "Thank you, Duke of Chu, thank you, Duke of Chu."
Jiang Yu nodded and told him to get up. "I'll have someone go back with you. You can hand over the accounts and banknote templates of Hengxin Bank."
Bao Xingxuan quickly agreed. Jiang Yu sent Li Zhengze and Kou Bin to accompany him to Hengxin Bank. Li Zhengze and Kou Bin were already very familiar with this business. They followed Bao Xingxuan to Hengxin Bank, first affixing a seal to the main gate, and then going to the accounting office and warehouse to complete the handover.
Hengxin Bank had five branches in other counties, and the two men had to go to those five branches to receive accounts and silver. Of course, this was another tedious matter, since things were different in the local areas compared to the capital, with many intricate relationships involved.
Since the two of them were going to the provinces, Jiang Yu's side was short-handed and needed to hire more people. Jiang Yu finished writing the memorial, thought for a moment, and then told Xia He to make a trip to the Marquis of Anyuan's residence.
I saw my aunt a while ago, and she subtly mentioned finding Lu Xiaowu a job. Actually, with the strength of the Marquis of Anyuan's mansion, arranging a job for Lu Xiaowu would naturally not be a problem. However, my aunt saw the change in Li Zhengze, that playboy, after he worked for her, and wanted Lu Xiaowu to follow her as well.
There wasn't a suitable position available then, but now she could arrange one for Lu Xiaowu. As for whether people would accuse her of nepotism, she didn't care. First, the position she was giving Lu Xiaowu wasn't very important, and his rank wasn't high. Second, if she were too "incorruptible," it would seem hypocritical.
She felt that opening a passage for her family members was not unreasonable, provided it was neither illegal nor criminal.
Having received the instructions, Xia He immediately went to the Marquis of Anyuan's residence and conveyed Jiang Yu's message to the Marquis. The Marquis of Anyuan naturally knew how to proceed with this matter.
When the wife of the Marquis of Anyuan learned of this, she laughed heartily, then went to the storeroom to select a gift before heading to the Duke of Chu's residence. Even with the closest relatives, gratitude should be shown when appropriate.
Jiang Yu took the memorial into the imperial study. After presenting it to the emperor, the emperor carefully examined it, while Jiang Yu sat to the side drinking tea and waiting.
After a quarter of an hour, the emperor put down the memorial in his hand, turned to Zhao Fuquan and said, "Close the door."
This was a private meeting, so Zhao Fuquan hurriedly went to close the door and chased away the eunuchs and maids guarding outside. He stood guard at the door.
Inside the imperial study, the emperor looked at Jiang Yu and said, "Tell me your plan in detail."
Jiang Yu got up, moved a chair, placed it in front of the emperor's desk, and then sat down. The emperor was taken aback by his action but said nothing.
P.S.: I didn't explain why I stopped updating for so long before. My father was sick, had surgery, and stayed in the hospital for a while. During that time, I had to go to the hospital frequently and didn't feel like writing. I have to go to the hospital for a check-up today, so there will be fewer updates.
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