"There is something not too big or too small!" Li Ruolian said to Gu Yanwu and everyone behind him.
"Commander Li, please speak!" said Gu Yanwu.
"While you were observing the government, the Royal Guards took the opportunity to inquire about your family situations. Some of you are from wealthy families, owning tens of thousands of fertile fields and hundreds of shops, and living a life of luxury! Some of you are from poor families, with only two thatched houses to live in!"
"I am about to leave Beijing for my new post. Although there are post stations along the way to eat and rest, there will still be many places where I will need to spend money after I arrive!"
"As the saying goes, even a penny can make a hero fail. In order to prevent you from being troubled by money problems, Your Majesty has taken out some money from the treasury and ordered me to distribute it to you!"
“Although the money is not much, it is enough for daily use!”
Gu Yanwu and the new scholars behind him were stunned.
The emperor gave them money before they even took office.
Is there any trick in it?
Suddenly, everyone felt a chill on their backs at the same time.
They come from all over the country and have different family situations.
Although identity records will record some information, they will not record property status.
It takes a lot of manpower and resources to investigate the family property.
The Jinyiwei not only did it, but also did it very accurately.
It really lives up to its reputation!
Gu Yanwu's family was fairly well-off and he had no need for this money.
But in order to help others figure out what was going on, he simply asked, "Commander Li, can everyone receive this money?"
"Yes, everyone can receive it! If you want to receive it, you can receive it. If you don't want to receive it, you don't have to receive it. We won't force you!" Li Ruolian replied.
"Then... under what name is this money given to us? Is it a gift or a loan?"
Li Ruo Lian said frankly: "Your Majesty does not want you to have any burden in your hearts! So... whatever name you think it is, it is whatever name it is."
"It's considered a loan, no name will be registered, no IOU will be written, and there's no time limit for repayment! When you have money, just return it to Your Majesty. There's no problem if you don't pay it back!"
“Think of it as a gift, and be prudent after receiving the money, and don’t be extravagant!
"So that's how it is!" Gu Yanwu couldn't help but feel admiration for Chongzhen.
Many scholars, regardless of whether they are rich or poor, have a sense of pride in their hearts.
Arrogance can be understood as backbone, or it can be understood as the desire to save face.
Therefore, when faced with gifts from others, these scholars often directly refuse them, believing that this is an insult.
But it’s different if you change giving to borrowing.
In their view, the other party's willingness to lend him money means that they respect him.
It is recognition and attention!
Gu Yanwu asked again: "Then...how much money can we borrow from His Majesty?"
"At most thirty Ming Dynasty round treasures!" Li Ruolian replied.
Thirty Ming Yuanbao coins were equivalent to thirty taels of silver, enough for officials to settle down.
"I'll borrow thirty!" Gu Yanwu took the lead in borrowing money.
He was not short of money. This move was to allow those from poor families to put aside their shame and borrow money happily.
"I'll borrow thirty too!"
"I'll borrow twenty!"
Under the leadership of Gu Yanwu, the new scholars present began to borrow money.
Li Ruolian accepted everyone who came and took out money from the wooden box next to him.
After everyone collected the silver coins, Li Ruolian said to everyone: "Everyone, your majesty knows that being a local official is difficult! You have to find ways to ensure that the court's orders are issued smoothly, while also taking into account the actual situation and handling the complicated local relations!"
“It’s really not easy!”
"Your Majesty does not want you to be burdened by money, and at the same time, he also hopes that you can be a good official!"
"If this amount is still not enough, you can go to the local Jinyiwei, Daming Money House or Land Office to borrow money."
"Your Majesty did this to tell you that you are officials of the Ming Dynasty, and the court and Your Majesty are your strong backers!"
"We thank Your Majesty!" Led by Gu Yanwu, the new scholars knelt down to express their gratitude.
After everyone stood up, Li Ruo Lian clasped his hands together and said to everyone: "This journey is long and arduous, I hope you will go with the wind and return with honor!"
Everyone was somewhat moved, and with red eyes they clasped their fists in return to Li Ruolian: "Thank you, Commander Li, see you later!"
"See you later!"
Looking at the backs of everyone leaving, Li Ruolian sighed quietly.
He understood Chongzhen's intention in doing so.
Many new officials are forced into corruption due to lack of money.
There are also some new officials who are short of money and fall for the sugar-coated bullets of local gentry after taking office. By the time they react, they have been dragged into the water and forced to become their pawns.
With this money, officials' careers will be much smoother.
However, Li Ruo Lian knew very well that this was only temporary.
People's hearts will change over time.
The same is true of human nature.
The firmness and persistence of the past will slowly waver under the erosion of time.
The kindness and innocence in one's heart will also be worn away by life.
Only a few people can stick to their original intentions.
And these people are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty!
What the Jinyiwei can do is to find these people and protect them, and contribute to the future of the Ming Dynasty.
Li Ruo Lian withdrew his gaze and returned to his senses.
He looked around and asked, "How many round treasures are left?"
"Your Excellency, there are about five or six hundred left."
"Your Majesty has ordered that everyone who sees it gets a share! We can't just sit there and watch the officials eat the meat. Take the remaining money and share it with the brothers nearby!"
"Long live the emperor!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The nearby Jinyiwei and soldiers on duty rushed forward with a smile and divided up the money in the box.
They held the silver coin in their hands, looked at it carefully for a while, and then put it carefully into their arms.
"Fuck you!" Li Ruolian cursed with a smile, "You are such a loser!"
"Hehe!" A happy smile appeared on the face of the person being scolded.
Silence soon returned to the area around the Meridian Gate.
The situation in the court at this time was completely opposite to that in the Meridian Gate.
Under the instruction of Gao Shiming, the seal holder of Silijian, members of the eunuch party are launching attacks on Fang Yue Gong.
"Ahem." Zeng Yinglin, the Censor of the Ministry of Personnel, coughed lightly and stood up.
He bowed to Chongzhen and said, "Your Majesty!"
"The currency reform in several provinces in the south of the Yangtze River has been slow, which not only affects the implementation of national policies, but also delays the taxation of the imperial court! This currency reform is led by the Ministry of Revenue. The Minister of Revenue Fang Yuegong has an unshirkable responsibility for this. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"
"I second the motion!"
Five or six eunuch party repeaters stood up one after another and started the attack.
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