I want to ruin the country

Wang Jindou admired the emperor's decision from the bottom of his heart. The world was in chaos and needed to be cleaned up with the same determination as Lei Liting. However, he felt that the time was not right and said,

"Your Majesty, once this news gets out, I'm afraid other temples will be prepared!"

Yining was stunned, and instantly understood what Wang Jindou meant. If the news spread, these bald donkeys would transfer the treasure, and he would get nothing. He smiled and said,

"Haha, you old fox, you're right!

There should be many temples like Longyan Temple, so it's better not to alert the enemy first. So don't make a big fuss about it yet, and wait until the time is right to act!"

Wang Jindou replied with a smile,

"The minister obeys the order!"

Just transporting all this silver back was a huge problem. The 56 million taels of silver from Longyan Temple alone would be more than 1,700 tons in later generations.

Even if you use ox carts to pull it, it will take three or four hundred!

Yining ordered that the army be used for protection and that the silver not be brought into the palace but directly deposited into several of the largest silver banks, where it would be put into circulation and stimulate economic growth.

The largest bank in the capital now is Rishengchang owned by Qiao Sanxing, and Yining has deposited 25 million taels of silver into it.

Among them, five million taels were the capital for the two companies to cooperate in opening a bank in the West.

The others, Rixinzhong, Weifenghou, Weitaihou, Xintaihou, Tianchengheng, Juxinghe, and Zhiyitang, each had a deposit of 10 million taels.

The rest was escorted into the imperial treasury.

These banknotes were extremely happy. The emperor deposited money with them, which was a living advertisement. If we didn't have the strength, how could the emperor trust us?

In fact, Yining really doesn't trust them, otherwise why would they exist separately?

The reason is that you can't put all your eggs in one basket, otherwise if he goes bankrupt, your money will be wasted!

Now that the money is gone, what’s the point of killing all eighteen of their clans!

Although it exists there, Yining has already planned to establish a national bank, which is the long-term way.

Yining also issued imperial edicts to Shuntian Prefecture, the Infantry Commander's Office, Fengtai Camp, Xishan Ruijian Camp, the Eight Banners Army, and the Green Camp Army.

Have them separate their jurisdictions and deploy patrols 24 hours a day. Any suspicious individuals found must be thoroughly investigated, especially those in gangs. They must not be let off!"

Because such a large amount of silver has been flowing in the capital recently, it will definitely attract the covetousness of criminals, and we must not let them take advantage of the opportunity.

Ruijin didn't even ask a single question about the huge sum of money he received this time.

He knew it was useless to ask, as the emperor would not give him anything for free.

He also understood the emperor's thoughts. All this money should be spent on the people, but he just didn't want the ministers to tell him how to spend the money.

He already has enough things to do, and just finding a way to check the granary is enough to give him a headache!

His right assistant minister Pan Youjun had already left the capital with a group of elite troops, half of whom were from the third and fourth ranks, and the rest of the officials, except for those who could not leave, had basically all left.

Ruijin told them that if this matter was not handled well, it would not be as simple as dismissal from office, but the head would be lost!

Now that we have money and can buy grain in large quantities, who should we entrust this task to?

After much thought, I decided to leave it to Chen Fuen!

Chen Fuen, he is 49 years old this year, from Jiangxi.

His father was the famous scholar Chen Xizeng, and his calligraphy was as famous as that of Dong Qichang, Qi Junzao, Zhao Guang, and Xu Naipu.

In 1825, he was selected as a tribute student and scored first in the imperial examination, becoming a seventh-rank official in Beijing. Because of his talent, he was appreciated by Mu Zhang'a, and then he rose to prominence.

Later, he served as the Minister of Dali Temple, Left Vice-Censor-in-Chief, Vice Minister of Works, and Vice Minister of Granaries.

In May 1847, he was transferred to the post of Vice Minister of the Ministry of War and participated in the meetings of the Grand Council.

In November, he went to Shandong for inspection and impeached Governor Chong En for the crimes of "lack of treasury funds and neglect of police duties", and temporarily served as the Governor of Shandong.

Later, he served as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and later served in the Ministry of Rites, Ministry of War, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Revenue, and Ministry of Personnel.

Historically, when Sushun's house was searched by "Empress Dowager Cixi" and "Guiziliu", he found a private letter from Chen Fuen with "obscure and unclear words". He was arrested and his house was searched. Even the plaque given by Emperor Xuanzong was taken back. Later, he was exiled to Xinjiang to guard the border.

While in Xinjiang, a Hui Muslim rebel army led by Jin Xiangyin captured Yili, and Chen Fuen and his family died for their country.

Yining has great respect for such people!

It's just that he rose to prominence because he was appreciated by Mu Zhang'a. Yining recently planned to take action against Mu Zhang'a, and he didn't want Chen Fuen to be implicated, so he decided to let him leave the capital.

Another reason for letting him buy grain was that Chen Fuen was a very good person, not greedy or possessive. Yining felt more at ease when a large amount of silver was handed over to him!

The last reason that cannot be said is that he is gone, and there is one less minister to check and balance the situation.

In fact, Chen Fuen was also observing the new emperor. In recent days, the new emperor had done a lot of things that were out of line in the eyes of the elders, causing a lot of uproar and discussion.

However, he felt that although the new king seemed absurd, everything he did was on point.

Yining summoned Chen Fuen alone.

"Master Chen, there's been a lot of discussion about my actions lately. What are your thoughts?"

The emperor came up and threw out a fatal question, which surprised Chen Fuen deeply!

According to the generally rigid thinking of ministers, they must have something against the emperor!

You left the cabinet aside and issued orders yourself, bypassing the regents and the grand councilors. This was something that rarely happened to emperors in the past!

But Chen Fuen was not a person with rigid thinking. He answered without thinking.

"There's nothing wrong with doing extraordinary things in extraordinary times. If we cling to our ancestors' established laws and rigidly refuse to change, how can society progress? Your Majesty, I think there's nothing wrong with this!"

His answer was beyond Yining's expectation. Someone actually agreed with him. His curiosity was aroused.

"Master Chen, please tell me in detail!"

"The West is developing rapidly, while China has been complacent for hundreds of years, refusing to make progress and still considering itself the center of the universe. If this continues, the elephant, no matter how big it is, will be no more than a group of ants. Sooner or later, it will be devoured!"

Haha, there really is a kindred spirit. It seems that Lin Zexu is not the only knowledgeable person in the world!

Yining was very happy.

"Master Chen, please continue!"

"My Great Qing is like a patient who has been ill for a long time, physically weak and in need of comprehensive care to recover. Once my Great China recovers the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties, other small countries will have nothing to fear!"

"Master Chen, what do you think of the religious beliefs of people in various places?"

"Forgive me for speaking frankly, but the people are just trying to get three meals a day and a place to sleep. If Your Majesty can do that, how could they become traitors?"

"Haha, well said! I'd like to ask Master Chen to help feed the people. Is Master Chen willing?"

"Your Majesty, please explain!"

"I would like to ask Lord Chen to go out of the capital to purchase grain!"

"How much grain should I buy?"

"As many as you can get, as long as it doesn't cause prices to skyrocket!"

"Can I ask you a question?"

"can!"

"Your Majesty, why do you need so much food?"