After following Yinzuo's idea, things became much easier. While Yinreng was checking the borrowing officials one by one, the others were not idle either. Yinzhi, Yinzhen, Yinzhi, Yinlu, and Yinzhen, as princes, naturally had to set an example and take the lead. The next day after the plan was finalized, Yinzuo got up early and personally went to the Ministry of Revenue, escorting Yinlu and Yinlu, and carrying the silver all the way in a high-profile manner. Then, while everyone was on duty, he went to find Yinzhen to return the silver.
"As the saying goes, admitting one's mistakes is the best way to improve oneself. An empty treasury is shaking the very foundation of our Great Qing. Little Nine, Little Ten, as princes and officials appointed by the Qing court, how could you not know this truth? But considering that this is your first offense, Khan Ama is merciful and has said that as long as you pay off your debts, he will forgive you. Sixth Brother, I know you've long repented, but are simply short of money. So, I went to Khan Ama this morning to ask for mercy. Your debt can be repaid over three months, six months, one year, or two years, depending on your circumstances. You can choose the length of time freely..."
If there were a hot search list for current affairs in the capital, the four words "national treasury debt" would definitely be at the top of the list. Yinzuo had been suppressing the two princes Yin'er and Yin? all the way, and they were carrying silver to the Ministry of Revenue with great fanfare. How could so many pairs of eyes that had been staring at the Ministry of Revenue not see it? Yinzuo's words were ostensibly addressed to Yin'er and Yin?, but everyone knew who he was actually talking to. Yinzuo believed that as soon as he said this, it would spread throughout the capital before noon.
As Yinzuo expected, people began to come to the Ministry of Revenue to repay their loans the day after his words were spread. Yinzhen led the people in the Ministry of Revenue to work day and night on abacus beads until sparks were almost coming out, but they were still too busy. He had no choice but to ask Kangxi for help.
Kangxi doesn't have any available people at his disposal now. Yinreng needs a group of people to investigate officials, and Yinsi needs a group of people to try and detain officials. Not to mention his own side. Such a big country is like a giant robot with one part connected to another. It won't turn even if you take away any parts. So Yinzhen is destined to return in failure this time.
No matter what, Yinzhen was still Kangxi's biological son. Seeing his old father working so hard made him feel a little distressed. Although it was a bit ironic for him to say that the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh, at least now, when Kangxi saw Yinzhen exhausted and slumped in the chair and fell asleep, he felt sorry for the flesh on the back of his hand.
"Liang Jiugong, go to Shufengxuan and call that kid Yinzuo over to me. Also, send someone over to ask the Ninth, Thirteenth, and Fourteenth to come to Qingxi Book House..."
As soon as Yinzuo saw Liang Jiugong coming, he knew that something bad was going to happen. But the same thing still applies: do you dare to openly disobey the order? If not, then you have to follow him honestly. Yinzuo was the closest, but he was also the most slow to dawdle. Before he arrived, Yinlu, Thirteen, and Fourteen were already sitting in the hall drinking tea and chatting with their father.
"Father, you called your son over here in this cold weather, is there something you want to tell me? But we have to make it clear in advance. I won't take the job at the Ministry of Revenue. Father, you don't know, the situation there is very serious. Once they catch someone, they will really torture them to death. Yesterday, I went there to deliver a change of clothes to my fourth brother, and they made me a strong laborer. I kept the guy as a slave until midnight before he escaped. If you want your son to go to the Ministry of Revenue to help, then I advise you not to ask, because your son will not agree to any of your requests."
Kangxi and Yinzuo had been together for so many years, how could he not know what kind of temper he had? Although this guy never forgave others with his words, he was the softest person in his heart. No matter whether he treated his brothers or his father, he always had a sincere heart. He knew that if he wanted to persuade Yinzuo to help, it would be a bad idea to confront him head-on. As the saying goes, the best strategy is to attack the enemy's strategy. If he wanted Yinzuo to compromise, he had to give him some strategies.
"How could Father not know what Yinzuo said? But Mother really has no other choice now. There are only so many people she can use. Your second brother will take some, and the eighth brother will take a few. I have to keep a few old ministers to keep things under control. Your fourth brother has the heaviest burden. Not only is he responsible for counting the debts, but he also has to confiscate the property and arrest people. Look how tired he is. He fell asleep while sitting there before we could even say a few words. You brothers have always been very affectionate. Can you bear to see him so tired..."
If Kangxi had ordered Yinzuo to go to the Ministry of Revenue to help, he would have had a quarrel with his father. But Kangxi did not play by the rules this time. He played two threes, and his father directly gave him a bomb. Not only did it explode, but judging from Yinzuo's reaction, it was still a king bomb.
Who was Yinzhen? He was Yinzuo's biological brother. When he first arrived in the Qing Dynasty, he was determined to get his hands on the golden thigh. Although his motives for approaching Yinzhen were impure at the beginning, there is a saying that people are all made of flesh and blood. Yinzuo has always liked a sentence he saw in a novel in his previous life: he thought his heart was as hard as stone, but after all, people are not plants. Looking at Yinzhen who was exhausted and fell asleep in the chair, Yinzuo really couldn't say any words of refusal.
"Yes, you are truly my dear father. You know your son's weak spot. Okay, I can agree to go to the Ministry of Revenue to help Fourth Brother temporarily, but we have to make it clear that I will only work regular shifts and not compulsory overtime. I will go to work on time and leave on time. No one can forget to urge me or stop me, otherwise don't blame your son for abandoning your responsibilities..."
After Yinzuo's side was dealt with, it became easier to deal with Yin'er, Thirteenth and Fourteenth. They were not as brave as Yinzuo who dared to negotiate with his father. Basically, they surrendered obediently after receiving an order from Kangxi. Yinzuo looked at Yin'er and Fourteenth, the two former little bullies of the palace who now looked like quails in front of Kangxi, and couldn't help but curl his lips and smile.
"Hey, look who's here! Isn't this our former Palace Overlord Ninth Master and Iron Broom King Fourteenth Master? Did your tongues get cut? Aren't you usually very talkative? Why aren't you talking today? Come on, come on, you two, play a game with me. You all know how to play rock, paper, scissors, right? It's best of three. The loser has to go to the Ministry of Revenue with me to help..."
That was absolutely right. If you want to beat your younger brother, you have to start early. Yinzhen, Yinyi, Thirteen, and Fourteen have been taken care of by Yinzuo since they were young. Even though they are now taller and stronger than their sixth brother, they dare not act rashly in front of Yinzuo. Yinzuo said he wanted to play a game, and Yinzhen and Fourteen had to play along even if they thought it was childish. After a few rounds, Yinzhen was defeated miserably. Looking at Fourteen who was already cheering, what could Yinzhen do? Not to mention that his sixth brother's bloodline suppression was still there, even with Kangxi here, he didn't dare to deny it on the spot, right?
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