Chapter 903 906. Another move
Although all the court officials were full of complaints, none of them dared to make trouble in front of the Hua father and son.
But every time I saw the long line outside the palace, I still felt dissatisfied.
Gu Wenheng caused such a big fuss, so even if they didn't know the exact amount of income, they had a rough idea in their minds.
No one would be happy to see such a large sum of money flying away from their hands.
If this money was distributed among the various departments, they wouldn't have to look at the Ministry of Revenue's face for a long time.
The thought of this made everyone even more upset. After Gu Wenheng took over the Ministry of Revenue, it would be even more difficult to deal with him in the future. The thought of this made everyone even more depressed.
"I heard that treasures are selling very fast these days. Some merchants from other places have already come here," Yu Ligao, who had to go in every day to take a look and feast his eyes, said to the adults with a double meaning.
"It is said that the emperor sent someone to rush over and spread the news."
"So what? This place is only this big at most, and it can only accommodate so many people every day," Li Lai Fu didn't care. Even if there were more people, it could only accommodate so many people every day. It really didn't matter.
Yu Ligao smiled and shook his head, "So, the position of Minister of Revenue is not something that just anyone can do.
Haven't you noticed that Shangjing is particularly lively during this period? I heard that the inns are full every day, and even many houses are rented out. This scene is even more lively than the annual Enke."
Not only did the imperial court benefit, but even the common people who came to the capital had much more income.
Gu Wenheng's move was truly a win-win situation. However, these people were so focused on the silver that they didn't notice that construction had begun on the other side of the palace gate.
Although he didn't know what was going to happen this time, Yu Ligao felt that life was becoming more and more interesting.
Gu Wenheng had only been the Minister of Revenue for a short time, but he had already put pressure on everyone.
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Gu Wenheng did not expect that the Hua father and son trusted him so much. He had just proposed the idea, and the emperor and the retired emperor immediately agreed.
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"Just go ahead and do it, my dear minister. I will have my officials fully cooperate with you."
Hua Zhang could tell from the treasure exhibition that Gu Wenheng was really good at making money. It seemed that his attempt to please his father by arranging him to the Ministry of Revenue was a blessing in disguise.
This time, Gu Wenheng wanted to set up an auction to sell some carefully selected treasures to the highest bidder.
It’s quite interesting just thinking about it. If it is as successful as the treasure exhibition, the money earned may double.
When he thought about it, Hua Zhang's mouth corners curled up, and he even felt that he might be the luckiest new emperor in history.
With the emperor emeritus supporting them from behind, all the old ministers and brothers who were ready to make moves had to stay put and give themselves enough transition period.
There was also the capable minister Gu Aiqing in the court, who brought him good news one after another in a short period of time.
As long as an imperial decree of amnesty is issued, his throne will be more stable.
Hua Shunming coughed twice to remind the emperor not to get carried away, but the corners of his mouth kept rising.
Although he was already terminally ill, the series of good news during this period made Hua Shunming feel that he could still hold on for a while.
I eat well, sleep well, feel good, and my body doesn’t feel as heavy as before.
Well, it looks like I can live a little longer.
"What the emperor said is also what I mean. Just let it go. If there are those who disobey or make trouble, just tie them up and send them to the prison." Hua Shunming stroked his beard and said, "Even the prince will be guilty of the same crime."
He knew that his sons had always been dishonest, but the emperor still had a lot to deal with, so it was a good opportunity for him to let those brothers keep a tight rein on him.
Hua Zhang, "..." As expected, I am the emperor in my father's heart. Suddenly, I feel a little sympathetic to my brothers...
Hua Shunming, who knew nothing about this, (~_~;)
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Immediately following the treasure exhibition, another whirlwind blew up in Shangjing.
"Have you heard? The emperor is planning to auction off a batch of his treasures at the palace gate. Not only the royal family and nobles, but even ordinary people like us can go."
"When did this news come out? Isn't it true that anyone can go to the treasure exhibition?"
"The difference here is huge. The prices at the Treasure Exhibition are clearly marked, but I heard that the items at this auction are more valuable than those at the Treasure Exhibition. Many of them are the favorites of the retired emperor, so the highest bidder wins."
Those who had already been arranged to go to the streets and alleys were now trying their best to be messengers.
"Think about it, that's something that even the Emperor Emeritus likes, how can it not be precious?
We have lived in Shangjing for several generations. When has such a good thing ever happened to us?
We brothers discussed and decided to pool our spare money to see if we could bring back a family heirloom."
"Then the auction house will also require money to enter like the treasure exhibition, right?"
Although one or two taels of silver was their household expenses for most of a month, it was not impossible for them to grit their teeth and see the world.
"What? Do you think it's like the treasure exhibition, where you can get in with one tael of silver?" The man stared at the other man with wide eyes, "If you don't have a thousand taels of silver, you can't even enter that door."
Others took a deep breath after hearing this. "It costs thousands of taels to get in. Who would be willing to spend that? Is he lying?"
"There is no benefit in lying to you, and I will waste the waiter's cup of tea.
They don't charge money, but if you want to enter the auction, you must at least have some assets.
Think about the items in the treasure exhibition, which one of them is not worth hundreds or thousands of taels of silver?
Even if you prepare a thousand taels of silver, you may not be able to win the bid."
When everyone heard this, it seemed to be the case.
"That's such a pity. My whole family has emptied out their pockets and can't even come up with a thousand taels of silver. I can only wait for you brothers to come out and tell me what you have seen and heard." When they heard about a thousand taels of silver, many people backed out.
The person who brought up this topic didn't take it seriously. The threshold of this auction always stops a large number of people.
They are now spreading the news in teahouses and restaurants, and their main target is also the foreign businessmen.
"Don't wait here for our news. Maybe even if we have enough money, we may not be able to get in."
"Brother, what do you mean by that?"
“The auction house is not like a treasure show where people can come and go as they please. It is only open for one hour a day, so the number of people it can accommodate is naturally limited, only a hundred people at a time.
Think about it, how many people want to go and broaden their horizons? How can we be among them? "
"Now that you say that, no one should go." Someone nearby started to make a fuss. He didn't have the money to get in anyway, so no one should go.
The man glared angrily, took out a card from his pocket, and showed it off in front of everyone, "That depends on one's ability. I went to the Ministry of Households early to get a number, so I can enter as part of the first batch."
(End of this chapter)
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