In earlier years, the national treasury was quite full.
To prove that he was a loving and good emperor, Emperor Kangxi formulated a policy.
That is, it allows ministers or princes to borrow money from the Ministry of Revenue when they urgently need it, and repay it when they have the money.
However, several years after the policy was implemented, it was discovered that those who had borrowed money never repaid it. Not only did they not repay, but seeing that no one from the court was pressing them for repayment, they borrowed again and again.
It wasn't until this time, when Emperor Kangxi wanted to use silver to renovate the courtyard, that he discovered the national treasury was already running a deficit.
The old man then became anxious.
But money is something that's easy to lend out, but hard to get back.
So, after considering who to ask for money, the old man turned his attention to the upright and honest Yinzhen.
It must be said that Kangxi was truly willing to go all out for Yinzhen.
This was clearly a task that would offend people. He couldn't bear to see the Crown Prince get scolded, and he also felt that the others were too useless and cowardly, so in a moment of impulsiveness, he assigned the task to Yinzhen.
When Yinzhen officially received the imperial edict, his health had almost fully recovered, and he was already able to get out of bed and walk around.
So, the day after receiving the imperial edict, he packed his bags and returned to the capital.
Yinzhen was indeed an upright and incorruptible man. The first family he urged to pay taxes after returning to the capital was the Eighth Prince's residence.
Even when Suo'etu took the initiative to come to pay the loan, he did not see Yinzhen himself. Upon inquiry, he learned that Yinzhen had just returned to the capital and had not yet returned to his residence to rest for a moment before heading straight to the Eighth Prince's residence with people from the Ministry of Revenue.
For a moment, Suo'etu's mood was a mixture of joy and sorrow.
It's good that the Crown Prince has such followers, but it's worrying that his unlikable personality will offend so many people.
It's not like His Highness the Crown Prince has to clean up his messes.
That's true.
When Guo Luoluo Minglu heard that Yinzhen had personally led a group to urge payment, she was completely stunned.
She led a group of servants and rushed to the front yard. From a distance, she saw Yinzhen, who looked travel-worn, under a tree. She immediately shouted, "Are you even brothers? The Eighth Prince is imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, and you come here to bully us women? Yinzhen, have you lost your heart?"
"How dare you!" Yinzhen was not a good-tempered man, and he usually had a sour face, so his sudden shout startled Guo Luoluo Minglu.
"You know very well how much your Eighth Prince's family values ​​brotherhood. There's no point in saying more. The debts your Eighth Brother owes must be repaid. Father Emperor only imprisoned him in the Imperial Clan Court, he didn't kill him. Why shouldn't he pay back the money?"
Guo Luoluo Minglu still wanted to throw a tantrum, but Cuilan, who was accompanying her, hurriedly grabbed her sleeve and whispered, "Prince Yong is our Eighth Prince's brother. If the Princess continues to make a scene, she will definitely be impeached in a memorial to the emperor."
Guo Luolu Minglu instantly regained consciousness.
Yes, it was the elder brother who came, not the younger brother. If she, the Eighth Prince's wife, continues to cause trouble, she will be accused by the imperial clan of disrespecting her elder brother.
Guo Luoluo Minglu realized that her actions might worsen her master's crime, so she immediately put on a different face.
"Fourth Brother, my sister-in-law was confused just now. I hope you will forgive her." Guo Luoluo Minglu suppressed her anger and bowed to Yinzhen to apologize, but Yinzhen turned his body slightly away, not wanting to accept her apology at all.
Guo Luolu suppressed her anger and said softly, "Now that Eighth Master is imprisoned, the family's finances have suddenly become tight. I hope Fourth Brother will be understanding. Could we postpone repaying our debts?"
Yinzhen sneered, "Eighth Brother was only imprisoned in the Imperial Clan Court, but his title was not demoted. He will receive the same allowance as usual. Why are you in financial straits? Moreover, Eighth Brother has very few women in his harem, and no illegitimate sons or daughters. Where has Eighth Prince's money gone?"
Guo Luoluo Minglu's face turned pale with anger.
In the past, Yinzhi used the silver offered by the Ninth Prince to make friends with ministers, so the Eighth Prince's mansion was naturally not short of silver.
But now that Lao Jiu is also locked up, where is she, a woman, supposed to get money?
We can't exactly go to her parents' house to ask for money, can we?
"Fourth Brother..."
Yinzhen waved his hand to interrupt Guo Luoluo Minglu, "I won't force you."
He showed the IOU to Guo Luoluo Minglu, saying, "It says 200,000 taels of silver. If you can't pay it all at once, you can pay it in installments. You can pay 10,000 taels per month for 20 months, or 100,000 taels at the end of each year for 2 years. The choice is yours."
Guo Luolu Minglu did a careful calculation and realized that the Eighth Master's current situation was still unclear. Even if he had money, it would be safer to keep it in his own hands.
Moreover, the Ninth Prince is only confined to his quarters for three months. Once he is released, he will naturally be able to help the family pay off the 200,000 yuan debt.
With that in mind, Guo Luoluo Minglu directly chose to pay back 100,000 yuan by the end of the year.
Without further ado, Yinzhen and Guo Luoluo Minglu made a written agreement and then left with their men.
Cuilan helped Guo Luoluo Minglu back to the backyard and asked worriedly, "Madam, where are we going to get 100,000 taels of silver by the end of the year?"
Guo Luoluo sneered, "In another three months, Lao Jiu will be released. At that time, it will be easy to come up with 200,000 taels."
Cuilan suddenly realized.
Yes, Ninth Prince has always been the wealthiest man in the household. He is not only the richest of all the princes, but also the hidden wealthiest man in the Eighth Prince's household.
If they can endure three months, what do they have to fear?
Meanwhile, at this time, because Yinzhi was under house arrest, although he could hear various news from the outside world, he was unable to have much contact with people.
He was particularly upset when he overheard that it was Yinzhen, not Yinsi, who had saved him when he was drowning.
In the study, Yinzhen paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, while Sixi, standing to the side, felt a wave of dizziness.
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