The Kings Fight for the Throne] Chapter 7 Private Property

Zhuang Tingzhen brought Zhu Ci into the living room, ordered people to serve tea, serve pastries, and sent out all the servants. Liu Xi was the only one standing behind Zhu Ci in the living room.

Zhuang Tingzhen knew Zhu Ci clearly? Why did he come from him? But he didn't say the main topic, "Oh! Let's say, the villain hasn't been to the capital for ten years. I heard that the capital has been very glorious since it was repaired. I must go to the emperor's feet to see it when I have time. Although the villain served him wholeheartedly when he returned to his hometown three years ago, he finally went to the capital to be filial to show his filial piety. In fact, I don't like the funniest thing. If I go to the capital, it will inevitably take a delay. I won't talk about filial piety to Concubine Chen. There are many acquaintances in the capital, and some old friends are not good to go for dinner. Although those masters are busy with their business affairs...!"

Zhu Ci? When he heard Zhuang Tingzhen's words, he was clearly boasting about his power. He was using Concubine Chen to suppress him. Zhu Ci interrupted Zhuang Tingzhen with a cough, "Mr. Zhuang, do you know if Mr. Zhuang knows the notice posted on the street?"

Zhuang Tingzhen was prepared for this matter and said calmly: "I heard from the people below that Fujian and Guangdong suffered such natural disasters. The villain was also unbearable. After the disaster, he sent two thousand kilograms of rice to the porridge farm opened by the Governor's Office. Then again, this natural disaster hit suddenly. This time of year is the time to store grain. As a result, the grain warehouse was damaged by heavy rain, and a lot of grain became moldy. Besides, more than 200 people in this mansion had to eat! It's not that the villain did not respond to the call of the court, but he was really willing but not able to do it!"

Zhu Ci? Seeing Zhuang Tingzhen's face was crying and poor, the boss was unhappy. He knew that Zhuang Tingzhen had sent two thousand kilograms of rice to Wu Dayou, but it was all old rice. Wu Dayou said that there was a lot of rat shit alone and he couldn't eat it at all.

Zhu Ci? He suppressed his heart and felt unhappy, "Mr. Zhuang, I was appointed by the emperor to assist in disaster relief matters. Now I have encountered great difficulties. The funds for disaster relief from the Ministry of Revenue will not arrive after more than half a month. This period is the most difficult time for the victims. As the leader of the business community in Fuzhou, I hope that Mr. can think about the people of Fuzhou and donate some money and grain. I believe that as long as the gentleman brings this good start, those rich families who are waiting and watching will definitely provide assistance to the king here to serve the people of Fujian. Thank you, Mr.."

Zhuang Tingzhen had a bitter face, "Prince, it's a villain who doesn't help! I can't stop eating or drinking! If there was surplus grain, I wouldn't be talking to the prince. The villain would have sent it to Lord Wu long ago."

Zhu Ci couldn't help but clenched his fists, thinking that Zhuang Tingzhen was really stubborn. He turned to look at the magnificent living room, "Mr. Zhuang, since Mr. Zhuang's family does not have any surplus grain, I can't force it. Let's do this! I hope Mr. can raise 200,000 yuan. I think the food is destroyed by water, and the silver dollar will not be done by the wind and rain! I am not making things difficult for you. I have to call you uncle. The king has also inquired about the origin of the house of Mr. Zhuang. The decoration of this mansion is far inferior to Xiao Wang's mansion!"

When Zhuang Tingzhen saw Zhu Ci, he said this, and knew that the King of Chu had tried to make him bleed. "The prince said that his uncle is not a villain. The living room in this mansion is quite reasonable. This is also the villain's business face! He has to be more beautiful...!" No matter Zhu Ci, Zhuang Tingzhen made up his mind and refused to give up.

Zhu Ci also saw what Zhuang Tingzhen meant. Before Zhuang Tingzhen finished speaking, he stood up and said goodbye. Zhuang Tingzhen ran to see the guests and cried poorly. "Prince, 200,000 yuan. Even if I lose everything, I can't get it..." Seeing Zhu Ci riding a horse with an inappropriate expression, Zhuang Tingzhen smiled.

The housekeeper Zhuang Bi followed him out and looked at the King of Chu who was leaving. He looked worried, "Master, this King of Chu is not such a easy person to send! Don't really force him into anger. No matter how we say we are the people, since ancient times, the people have not fought against officials. Although the master has a relationship with the Queen of Chen, it is not good to have a relationship with the King of Chu. It is better to do this. We are more likely to express it."

Zhuang Tingzhen sneered, "No need, master, I'm afraid that he, a young prince, won't be able to do it. I just want to ask him a problem so that the fourth prince can compare him. Even if he is determined to do anything to me, he doesn't have the ability to do anything to me. Besides, he comes and goes, there are only a few people, so he doesn't have to worry about him."

Zhuang Bi doesn't think so. As Zhuang Tingzhen's confidant, he went to Suzhou with Zhuang Tingzhen many times to visit other people of the Zhuang maker. From this, he learned that the emperor is more likely to be better than the other princes of Chu. This time the fourth prince can definitely compare the King of Chu. If you continue to care, it may be bad for Zhuang Tingzhen. "Master, why are you confused after your life? Why did the King of Chu come directly to the Master? It is obvious that someone handed in front of the King of Chu. Otherwise, there were so many wealthy families in Fuzhou, how could the King of Chu be so good about Fuzhou.

I understand, the King of Chu may not necessarily come to see the master! Xiaodi always feels that someone took this opportunity to let the King of Chu come to find the master. The master offended many people in the mall! If the King of Chu finds a handle, it will be too unfavorable to the master. The King of Chu has no power in the local area, but Wu Da has soldiers and generals. Besides, the Fujian Governor's garrison is also directly obeying the emperor. I believe the King of Chu can also command it. Anyway, the master does not lack money, and 200,000 is a small amount. It is not good to lose money to avoid disasters. It is not good to be safe!"

Zhuang Tingzhen felt that someone was stumbling on him. He had indeed offended several wealthy families in Fuzhou for business over the years. But if Zhuang Bi said, he would give the money to the King of Chu in the future, then wouldn’t he lose his brand in Fuzhou and even Fujian? He wanted to see which thing that didn’t have eyes dare to deal with him at this time, “Don’t say it, let me tell you, if anyone dares to pay for food and money at this time, don’t say that I will wear his shoes in the future. In addition, say hello to the merchants who are in good relationships, we united and refused to donate to see who can do what we can do. Even the emperor has promulgated laws to protect private property. I don’t believe that the King of Chu really dares to rob him.”

Wang Yuanwu heard that King Zhu Ci of Chu had hit hard in several wealthy families in Fuzhou, and now he was as anxious as an ants on a hot pan.

Emperor Hongguang promulgated the law to protect merchants because a large part of the country's tax revenue now comes from trade, and the main body of trade is merchants. Since Hongguang, merchants have escaped from their previous despised position. I heard that most of the tax revenues in the imperial court were trade contributions, and the promulgated laws actively stimulated merchants to expand and reinvest. This is a very important link to strengthen the germination of capitalism. Otherwise, even if the capital idea is germinated, it will be difficult for the economy to develop out of concern for the world and the idea of ​​being at peace with a small fortune. Therefore, the law formulated and promulgated by Emperor Hongguang has very obvious and long-lasting stimulation of the economy.

Wang Yuanwu knew that it was impossible for Zhu Ci to force the wealthy family to send food. He was also a little depressed. He could not provoke a melee between the King of Chu and the Fourth Prince's forces, and he had no benefit to take it! After thinking for a day, Wang Yuanwu finally thought of a clever plan and immediately asked someone to prepare a sedan chair to go to the inn to meet the King of Chu.

"Prince, the wealthy families in Fuzhou City are really rich. I wonder how much money and grain they are willing to donate." Wang Yuanwu tried his best to make him happy.

Wang Yuanwu's words touched Zhu Ci's worries. He slapped the table hard, "Often people don't mention it anymore. As a royal relative, Zhuang Tingzhen not only did not take the initiative to share the worries of the court, but also instigated other merchants to find excuses not to donate money and grain. It's really outrageous."

When he heard that Zhuang Tingzhen cried poorly and did not donate money and food, Wang Yuanwu was also very angry. "Prince, Zhuang Tingzhen is really ungrateful. Who doesn't know that Zhuang Tingzhen's family is rich. Even if the servants of the merchants go out, they ride horses and sit in sedan chairs. It's so majestic. It seems that Fuzhou City is all their merchants. The servants are domineering and rush around the city. The servants are in charge of public order. Those perpetrators who cannot dodge as much as being hit by horses are mostly from the merchants. Once, the servants were very arrogant and insisted that the person who was hit compensate for the injured horses. The servants are helpless!"

Zhu Ci? He had a very bad impression of Zhuang Tingzhen and the wealthy families in Fuzhou. He believed Wang Yuanwu's words. He had a good impression of Wang Yuanwu and thought this official was good, so he poured out the bitterness in his heart.

Seeing that the fire was almost done, "Prince, the prince said a few days ago that he would pick the bones in the eggs when necessary and kill one to warn him. Since Zhuang Tingzhen did not give the prince face and did not contribute to the court, the prince did not have to be polite to him and just confiscate his house."

Zhu Ci shook his head and sighed, "I have thought about it, but not long after the Emperor promulgated the Law on the Protection of Private Property, how can I take the lead in destroying the law and discipline!"

Wang Yuanwu laughed in his heart and sighed repeatedly. Suddenly he yelled, "Prince, if Zhuang Tingzhen really did something shameful and criminal, wouldn't the prince be able to do him in a legitimate way!"

"It is said that businessmen are cunning. I believe that businessmen may have negligence and illegal business matters in business, but I can't tell Zhuang Tingzhen's fault in a short period of time. Time is tight now, so it seems that it is certain that he was scolded by his father this time." Zhu Ci? He was angry and knew that this time he had done the job. He had no place to use his strength.

Wang Yuanwu coughed, "Your Majesty, I have seen it in the past few days. The prince is really considering the people of Fujian. As a court official, the locals in Fujian are deeply moved by the prince's running for the victims. Today, he said that he could not tell the prince a shocking case, and he had to bring Zhuang Tingzhen and others down."

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