Lu Hui was speechless when asked. Their family was indeed a family of officials. They have been an official since the Five Dynasties and have been passed down to Lu Duan and reached its peak. Although they have declined a lot later, their foundation still exists, and there are still many officials in the clan.

It’s just that the family is big and the business is big, and the expenses are also big.

How much is the salary of the court?

Take Bao Zheng as an example. When he was in Kaifeng Prefecture, he calculated that he only had 3,000 guan a year, and half of them accounted for.

Bao Zheng was still worried with the money. He spent most of his annual income to support poor students in his hometown.

I lived in the capital tightly, and I couldn't bear to use candles. I lit rapeseed oil lamps at night, which made me smell like vegetable oil, and was ridiculed by my colleagues.

Now he has been on the throne of prime minister and his salary has reached 5,000 guan. However, as prime minister, he welcomes and sends him to his home to discuss and visit him. He always has to prepare some tea and snacks. The prices in the capital are high, and he also spends a lot of money on hiring servants and maids. There is not much left throughout the year.

Any official knows in his heart that few people really rely on their salary to live.

What's more, if you take out hundreds of thousands of trump cards at once, can you do this by those who earn a salary?

Although Lu Hui argued that this was accumulated over generations, he could only deceive the children. The problem is that Zhao Shu is not a child anymore.

"Mr. Lu, I don't want to frame you. Otherwise, please let the Audit Department enter your home. If you are not at ease, let the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate send someone to investigate carefully. If it is really the income from the salary and is open and upright, I am willing to apologize to you, but if it is not... I found out that any money is unknown, or is greedy for bribery, or avoid taxes, or is fishing and meat to the people... I also ask Lord Lu to know what to advance and retreat!"

After Zhao Shu finished speaking, he turned his gaze to the others.

"The same is true for you!"

Zhao Shu sneered: "Didn't you say that the money earned by the orphans is unreasonable and illegal? Then your money must be open and upright? Who can withstand a thorough investigation and return it immediately. If not! Your money is also ill-gotten! Even if the orphans are asked to return it, it should be returned to the Ministry of Revenue. Do you think?"

What else are you talking about?

These people regretted it.

I shouldn't have been in a flash of mind just now, and just thinking about returning wealth, I just wrote my name on it.

This time, the amount of money is your own recognition, which is equivalent to stuffing the evidence of the crime to the prince and sending the knife to someone else's hands. If you want to deny it, you can't deny it.

Lu Hui is still good. He doesn't have the most money. He has been an official in his family for more than a hundred years. The trees are big and deep, and the branches are lush and leaves are lush. He can barely argue.

Let me ask, where do you get your money for those who are from humble backgrounds and have only been officials for more than ten years?

It’s not enough to save ten lifetimes with salary?

As long as you can't explain clearly, what to do if you want to!

They looked at each other, their bodies trembled, and their faces turned green.

This is the loss that no seniors are in charge!

If Jia Chang was there, he would never have asked everyone to sign and give someone a handle... It is too late to say anything now. If the king and his subjects are fighting, and the ministers are unreasonable at all, the king can kill his subjects.

What's more, if there is real evidence and strong evidence, it will be a life-threatening!

Everyone looked at each other and suddenly fell to kneel down together, crying at Zhao Zhen.

"Your Majesty! Saint! I am confused, I am obsessed with the desire to gain mercy. I would like to ask the saint to be kind to you!"

"I am loyal and loyal. This time I am not for the sake of just wealth, but for the sake of military and national affairs."

"Yes, it's someone who spreads rumors and causes trouble, which shakes the morale of the army. Only the ministers and others speak up for justice and write a letter to request a thorough investigation?"

...

The speed of these guys changing their faces is really fast.

But it’s too late to say anything now. I think Jia Changchao told everyone that he would just be obsessed with money and must occupy the moral commanding heights.

But what is the result?

Just because of a moment of greed, Zhao Zhen randomly threw out a bait, and they took the bait, and they were so cruel that they could not survive!

Seeing the officials crying bitterly, the people in the Political Affairs Hall were in a different mind.

Of course, Wang Anshi was very relieved. Usually, these guys stopped the Qingmiao Law and the Fangtianjun Tax Law, and kept silent and did not compete with the people for profit! They should rest and take care of the people's strength!

How nice it sounds!

The imperial court borrowed money from Qingmiao to exploit the money and was a heinous crime. So let me ask you all!

On the list, more than 7 million coins came from?

Which article is not a folk paste? Which article can be worthy of conscience?

Moreover, Wang Anshi knew very well that for officials and gentry, the liquid currency would always be a small leader, and might only account for one or two percent of the wealth of a family, and at most it would not exceed 30% of the family's wealth.

In other words, if he can produce 100,000 guan, his land house is worth 1 million guan!

Was the Song Dynasty poor?

Not poor at all!

Almost all officials in the world are full of energy and rich.

It was precisely because the reforms fell on them, cutting their flesh and robbing their interests that so many people opposed him. Wang Anshi became more and more motivated. He wanted Zhao Zhen to issue an imperial edict, immediately confiscate the family and confiscate the property of these people, and the Ministry of Revenue of the Song Dynasty was enriched.

He was determined to stand up and speak, but then he thought that this time the Political Affairs Hall was the head of Bao Zheng, and the dialogue between Bao Zheng and Zhao Zhen had already revealed a lot of information.

What Zhao Zhen really trusts are these old ministers, so let’s see what Lord Bao’s attitude is!

Lao Bao is in a dilemma at this moment.

To be honest, he felt that Zhao Zhen and Zhao Shu did this a bit unauthorized, and it was obvious that they were asking you to fall into the trap and lure all officials into being deceived. As the prime minister, it was his talk. All officials were willing to sign on the list, which was for his sake. I believe that the old husband can uphold justice for everyone.

What's the result!

But he was put on a whisper, and Bao Zheng's old face was also so hot that he felt uncomfortable.

If it were Wen Yanbo or Jia Changchao, even those of Song Xiang would not be like this. However, Bao Zheng is a gentleman who is cautious in his own self and will not deceive the dark room.

It is certainly wrong for all officials to plunder the people's wealth and ointment, but they must also be clear about the canon and upright... By fraudulent means, they deceived the evidence, which is not very glorious for an emperor...

Bao Zheng pondered for a long time before coughing twice.

"Reporting to the saint, the old minister thinks that this time Your Highness bought stocks was a way to protect the market. In order to prevent the stock market from collapsing, there was no fault... and making profits by buying stocks is also legal income, which only means that Your Highness has a good investment vision and does not have to return the income."

Zhao Zhen smiled, "Bao Qing, what about the officials?"

"When you go back to your Majesty, although our dynasty does not allow all officials to do business directly, it does not restrict relatives, friends, children and nephews. Some families have managed their business properly and accumulated huge amounts of wealth. It is also possible... If it is really illegal, it will naturally need to be severely punished."

Zhao Shu could understand that Lao Bao wanted to let go!

He immediately said: "Mr. Bao, you said that officials are not allowed to do business directly. So what is this for them to buy stocks and bonds?"

"Your Highness, what the old minister wants to say is exactly this. Over the years, bonds and stocks have been traded frequently, with huge amounts, and are often hundreds of millions of coins, which involve all aspects, and are related to national economy and people's livelihood, military and national affairs... As a result, the stock market and bond market are dominated by the people. It is difficult to say whether it is considered business or not, and it is probably unreasonable!"

Han Jiang also stood up, and he actually agreed with Bao Zheng's opinion.

"Sage, Your Highness, this incident has taught a lot of lessons! I heard that the stock market and bond market are located in White Horse Temple and Daxiangguo Temple. A place outside of monks is actually welcomed and sent to you every day. Merchants gather and trade money and goods. The amount is amazing, which is not appropriate! And if you put the trading market among the people, you will be able to listen to the wind and rain. Just a few rumors can shake people's hearts and disrupt the world... I have been in the Audit Department for a long time. According to my experience, the stock market and bond market should be collected, and the presidency of the court is the right way."

Zhao Shu was very unhappy, ah, and finally grabbed the evidence and happened to deal with these scholars, at least he had to send them to the Western Regions to eat sand.

Why are there no sins, but instead you have to collect the stock market and bond market? What is the reason?

He wanted to speak, but suddenly, Zhao Zhen waved his hand and Zhao Shu was so scared that he didn't dare to say more.

"Bao Aiqing, Han Aiqing, what you said makes sense. After all, this time, the lack of laws in finance. Sima Aiqing, you must immediately instruct the Ministry of Revenue to take out the trading regulations. At the same time, you must select special places and set up stock markets and bond markets. You cannot leave them to the public, and you cannot let rumors affect the court. The Political Affairs Hall and six departments should be implemented as soon as possible. Within ten days, I will see the results."

After Zhao Zhen finished speaking, he waved his hand, "I am tired, you all retreat!"

"Abide by the order!"

Bao Zheng took his head and retreated from the bedroom. Lu Hui and others had long become eggplants made of frost, and their whole body was soaked with cold sweat, as if they were crawling out of the water.

They are still confused and at a loss.

Just now, Zhao Shu held the evidence of guilt and was about to kill him. Everyone could not escape the fate of raiding the house and exile. But in a blink of an eye, Zhao Zhen actually raised his head high and let it go gently, and promised to take over the stock market and bond market to the court... As long as he returned to the court, all officials could intervene and would not suffer a big loss in the future.

So, Your Majesty is still aiming at us?

The officials were mixed with each other and thought about it, but there was no accurate idea. What did the emperor want to do? They got together with the people outside and discussed with each other for a long time. Someone suggested, "What's the point of doing?"

Hurry up and ask for advice from the senior!

At this time, we have to rely on Mr. Jia to give everyone some advice!

...

"The Lord is so smart. I still remember that many years ago, a copper price crisis completely created the Royal Bank. From then on, the financial power was divided, and the power of the priest was greatly weakened. This time, your Majesty was using the same trick again!"

Jia Changchao looked at the trembling people in front of him, "Okay, you all have fun secretly! Go back and have some wine, relax and just take it as nothing! Lose some money, you won't be scouted, and you won't be exiled. If you are unwilling to give up, look back and study the finance carefully, and you might be able to make up for the losses soon. Remember, don't be stupid in the future."

Jia Changchao was so angry that he gave a lesson and sent these people away. Zhao Zhen also asked in his ears, "Son, if the father abolished all these people, I am afraid that the stock market and bond market will become taboos, and no one will dare to invest anymore. Without financial security, the development of the Western Regions will be severely frustrated. This is also what your master means..."
Chapter completed!