Ming Dynasty: Abandoned baby at the beginning, Zhu let me be the emperor

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After coming out of Wang Ganju's house, Si Jin put on a look of disgust and couldn't help but turn back and curse in a low voice.

As one of the disaster victims, she naturally understood these people's plans. She already hated these unkind wealthy businessmen, and she found it hard to accept that they had to put on such a fawning expression just now.

"Let's go back."

Zhu Ming just smiled at Si Jin's rare display of obvious emotion and waved at her.

"I told you I could help you."

Seeing Zhu Ming, Si Jin's disgust dissipated a lot.

"Thanks."

Zhu Ming responded casually.

The next day, in order to bribe Zhu Ming, those wealthy businessmen began to send various treasures to Zhu Ming's house one after another.

Even Zhu Ming, who had seen many valuable things in the palace, was stunned when he saw the boxes of treasures sent there.

"These disaster victims are really rich."

Zhu Ming opened a box at random and was dazzled by the jewels inside.

They gave so much just to get them to agree to let them exchange food for the people's land.

It is conceivable how much these lands are worth in the eyes of wealthy businessmen.

But if Zhu Ming nodded, the people who had finally owned their own land would once again become servants in the eyes of these wealthy businessmen.

In this agricultural society where everyone cultivates the land, land is the most important resource.

In order to thank Wang Ganju for matchmaking their business, these wealthy businessmen naturally had to repay Wang Ganju.

"Congratulations, Lord Wang."

Zhang Xing looked at Wang Ganju who had made a fortune, clasped his hands together, and smiled respectfully.

"How can that be true? There are dozens of people in the Shanxi government office. How much of the money can I actually get?"

Wang Ganju said this, but the corner of his mouth that was raised was harder than a red cannon.

After receiving the money, in order to maintain the relationship between superiors and subordinates, it is natural to use it to make arrangements.

"Don't worry, Master Zhang. You have a share in this, too."

Wang Ganju naturally would not forget Zhang Xing who came up with this idea. He walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder.

As he said this, he took out a handful of silver bills from his bosom and stuffed them into his arms.

The purpose of giving this silver to Zhang Xing was not only to reward him for his advice, but more importantly, if Zhang Xing did not take it, as an insider, he would have the evidence against him.

"I was just giving you a reminder. How dare you accept such a valuable item?"

Zhang Xing took a step back and returned the silver note that Wang Ganju had handed over to him.

With the methods of the Jinyiwei, my words and actions now should also be under the surveillance of His Highness.

Even if he wanted it much, he could only restrain his greed.

He can still tell the difference between one meal being full and another.

"Hey, Master Zhang, what are you talking about?"

Seeing Zhang Xing refuse, Wang Ganju looked even more dissatisfied.

At this point, you still want to pretend to be a gentleman?

"If you don't take it, how can I take it? If I don't take it, how can the court take it? If the court doesn't take it, how can we make progress?"

We are all smart people. Wang Ganju looked at Zhang Xing who was still a little confused and spoke straight to the point.

"This, okay."

Zhang Xing looked at the banknote in Wang Ganju's hand, hesitated for a while, and then reluctantly reached out to take it.

Only after the banknote was taken away by Zhang Xing did Wang Ganju smile with relief.

Once this money is involved, everyone is on the same boat and can only advance and retreat together.

"I have something to do at home, so I will go back first."

Seeing that Wang Ganju basically believed him, Zhang Xing bowed to him with a forced smile.

"Please take care, my lord. I'm sorry I can't see you off."

Wang Ganju's eyes were filled with the money that the wealthy businessmen brought to him. He did not notice the change in Zhang Xing's expression and waved his hand to let him leave.

Anyway, Zhang Xing has also taken the money, so there is no need to sacrifice himself to scheme against him.

Zhang Xing sneered, went back home, took out the silver note that Wang Ganju had given him, and put it away in a special box.

Your Highness may take action to deal with Wang Ganju at any time, and these banknotes can also serve as evidence.

A few days later, Wang Ganju was in trouble again.

There is an endless stream of things delivered to His Highness's residence every day, and he receives them all, but His Highness has yet to nod his head.

No matter how wealthy these businessmen are, they can't go on like this forever, not to mention that His Highness's mansion is like a bottomless pit, and there is no response.

The dissatisfied wealthy businessmen soon began to impatiently approach Wang Ganju to ask him for an explanation.

If His Highness does not agree, they will not be able to get a single cent of the money they promised to give to Wang Ganju.

Of course, Wang Ganju would not just watch the money being taken away.

But every time I wanted to go to His Highness's residence to inquire about it, Zhu Ming always evaded me by saying it was inconvenient.

This was originally an excuse he used to appease Zhu Ming, but now it was used against him.

"Sir Wang, when will His Highness agree to lift the restrictions?"

"Soon, soon."

"Tomorrow, I will go to His Highness's residence to ask him what he thinks."

"That's what you said last time."

Wang Ganju was troubled by the rich businessmen's questioning. Seeing that these people's attitudes were becoming more and more impatient, he also became anxious.

“I didn’t expect this reason to be so useful.”

Zhu Ming placed his hands comfortably on his chest, lay on the bed, looked at the ceiling, and chuckled.

In the past, Wang Ganju had always used this kind of excuse to fool Zhu Ming. This time, it was his turn to watch Wang Ganju running around anxiously outside the mansion.

Although everyone knows that the word "something" is a lie, who can just force their way in when someone needs help?

As for the things given by these wealthy businessmen, he naturally had other uses for them.

"County Magistrate Wang replied, everything has been settled."

Chen Ling stood respectfully in front of Zhu Ming, looking at him with confusion.

"Here is the flag for you. Send some soldiers to move the food tomorrow."

Zhu Ming nodded with satisfaction and handed the flag for mobilizing troops from his arms to Chen Ling.

Tomorrow's task is physical work, which is not something that the dozen Jinyiwei under Chen Ling can do.

There will be a good show to watch tomorrow.

The next morning, Zhu Ming walked out of his house and went out of the city with Liu Jin and Si Jin.

"My lord, His Highness has gone out!"

At the same time when Zhu Ming went out, a man in plain clothes turned around and ran towards the government office.

"Quick, take me to see it."

Wang Ganju, who had been forced by the wealthy businessman to close his door to visitors, immediately became excited after listening to the report from his spy.

Even if His Highness has something else to do and he personally blocks his way, he will have no reason to refuse.

As he said that, he changed into court robes and followed the spy in the direction Zhu Ming went.

Walking out of the city wall and looking at the refugees who were surrounded in three layers outside the city wall, Wang Ganju couldn't help but be stunned.