The court quickly spread the five ways out of the people who were removed from the bannermen quickly, and immediately attracted a lot of discussion among the bannermen. Shengjing, Tianjin, Mantaga, Australia, and Acapulco Port. Except for Shengjing, no one inquired about the other four places, the bannermen were all interested in the other four places.

Although the capital is prosperous, it has no money in its pocket. No matter how prosperous it is, it can only be feasted on the eyes. They have had enough of the days when they go out to pretend to be a man and go home to eat steamed buns. Besides, the imperial court has extremely strict control over the Beijing banner. It is not allowed to leave the banner camp station without begging for filing, which is a huge depression for young bannermen. Going out to explore is the dream of most young bannermen, not to mention going to Southeast Asia, Australia, America and other places to open their eyes and have the opportunity to make achievements. Who doesn’t yearn for it?

As soon as the news spread, not only were the Eight Banners soldiers who were retired and were happy, but some young bannermen who were bored at home were also encouraged and rushed to their respective subordinates' homes to grab the registration quota. As for which place is better, no one cared about it at all. Nanyang, Australia, and America are all high and far away emperors, and they are always better than the capital. Even many people compete for the quota of Tianjin military workshops. Not only are they rich, but their families also have discounts for recruiting soldiers, which is also a good thing that is difficult to watch with lanterns.

This made the princes and princes of each banner so happy that they could choose candidates to go to America. Anyway, Zhenwu had not set a quota, so the quota of the place was set, and the best ones were selected, the previous unhappiness and worries had long been thrown into Java.

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Zhengyangmen, Xijiang Mixiang, Beijing Newspaper.

After more than two years of expansion and renovation, the Beijing Newspaper Museum is almost the same as the nearby Dali Temple Yamen. Although it is not a formal Yamen, the access control is far more strict than ordinary Yamen. Since tomorrow is the publication date of the Beijing News, the Beijing Newspaper Museum is busy.

When Yinzhen returned to the newspaper office, he summoned a group of major personnel from the newspaper office to inform the situation that the Beijing newspaper was changed to a three-day magazine. He pointed out that this period was an extraordinary period and required all officials and craftsmen to be on guard.

After leaving the signing room, Zheng Shichang was about to go to the printing workshop to report on the changes in the publication. Before he left the corner, someone heard someone shouting behind, "Please stay, Lord Zheng."

Zheng Shichang is not only the chief shopkeeper of the "Four Great Evergreens", but he is also responsible for the printing of the Beijing News. Last year, after Zhenwu ascended the throne, he was awarded the title of fifth-rank doctor. Although this official title is not worth mentioning in the capital, his status in the Beijing Newspaper was of great importance. Everyone in the Beijing Newspaper respected him three points.

After hearing the call, Zheng Shichang hurriedly stopped and turned around, and saw a small official trotting. After bowing respectfully, he said, "Sir Zheng, a eunuch in the palace has come to pass the imperial edict. Please ask Master Zheng to receive the imperial edict quickly. The eunuch is in the fifteenth master's signing room."

Although Zheng Shichang was old, he was always very strong. When he heard the order, he quickly turned back to the signing room. After entering the house, he saw Gao Jinxi, the young eunuch of the Prince of Heng's mansion, looking at him with a smile. The two had had a few times. Zheng Shichang also knew that the eunuch could not offend him, so he always acted generously against them and had money to open the way. This relationship was naturally very different. When he saw that an acquaintance came to pass the order, he knew that it would not be a bad thing, so he couldn't help but relax slightly.

Gao Jinxi did not exchange greetings. When he saw him coming in and kneel down, he said, "According to the emperor's oral order, Xuan Zheng Shichang will meet him immediately."

"I am honored by the minister." Zheng Shichang kowtowed and stood up, glanced at the two little eunuchs behind Gao Jinxi. He handed a silver note calmly and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, I will invite a few more people to have tea another day." As he said that, he lowered his voice and asked, "What is the matter of the emperor in a hurry to summon him?"

The eunuchs in the palace are all exquisite people, so they naturally have to inquire about it when they come out to pass the imperial edict, otherwise how can they collect money? As for what they say and what they say, they are even more clear. Gao Jinxi clamped the silver notes with his sleeves while smiling: "Good thing."

Hearing that it was a good thing, Zheng Shichang was relieved. After pondering for a moment, he said, "A few father-in-laws waited for a while and there was something that happened to be presented to the emperor and the officials would come."

Gao Jinxicai checked the cashier, feeling happy, and said immediately: "Since it is a matter of the emperor, then I will wait for Lord Zheng here."

Zheng Shichang went to get a new version of the silver notes. He was originally prepared for the Zhenwu era change, but because of some flaws, he dragged it on again and again. During this interview, he happened to bring it with him.

In the East Warm Pavilion of the Ganqing Palace, Zhenwu was having a headache in condemning people to go to sacrifices everywhere. This was the second time Kangxi reminded him that he had to pay more attention to the sacrifices. However, after reading the relevant classic "Li Lu", he was speechless. The "Li Lu" actually has as many as twelve volumes, no wonder it is known as the country of etiquette.

In general, rituals are divided into five categories: Sacrifices are auspicious rituals, marriages are auspicious rituals, guest rituals, military rituals are military rituals, funerals are auspicious rituals. The auspicious rituals presided over by the court include sacrifices to heaven, sacrifices to earth, sacrifices to ancestral temples, offering sacrifices to ancestors, drinking rituals to respect teachers and hometowns, and military rituals.

In Shunzhi, Kangxi always respected heaven, ruled ancestors, worked diligently, loved the people, and passed on the family law with the heart of governing the country and pacifying the world. He repeatedly emphasized that "the sage emperor was filial to the world and valued the mountain tombs first." He also added sacrifices to the mountain tombs, which were included in the auspicious rituals, and was collectively called the "Five Rites" with sacrifices to the heaven, earth, Taimiao, and the country.

After reading for a while, Zhenwu sighed and put down the "Listen Notes". The ritual of sacrifice was enough for him to be busy all year round. Fortunately, other sacrifices besides offering sacrifices, they could ask someone to do anything, otherwise they would not have to do anything. Just sacrifices would be exhausted. However, he could not recite the mountains, rivers and tombs like Kangxi, and he had to write them down one by one. As the saying goes, the major affairs of the country are only sacrifices and military affairs. These things are not easy for ministers to draft, and they must do them yourself.

After a while of busyness, Bao Fuquan came in and bowed to report: "Your Majesty, Zheng Shichang is here."

"Xuan." Zhenwu ordered casually, then got up and moved a little. When Zheng Shichang entered the hall, he walked back to the kang and sat cross-legged. After Zheng Shichang respectfully asked the Holy An, he said, "Don't give him a gift, give him a seat, and give him a tea."

As soon as Zheng Shichang sat down, he said: "The drought in several northern provinces was severe in spring. I have made the decision to let the 'Four Great Heng' lose one million taels of silver to help the victims."

After hearing this, Zheng Shichang immediately reacted and summoned him today to lend money for disaster relief and low interest rate. The loss of one million taels of silver in the "Four Great Heng" was a minor matter. Zhenwu itself is the largest shareholder of the "Four Great Heng", and the profits deducted by the "Four Great Heng" in recent years have been as many as million taels. Donating one million is a minor matter, just for this matter. Zhenwu does not need to summon him to explain deliberately.

He hurriedly bowed and said, "I respect the orders of the minister." He raised his body and said, "I would like to tell you clearly that this silver will be deducted from the profits of previous years or from the profits of this year?"

"Just deduct this year's profits to prevent someone from taking the opportunity to slander them." Zhenwu said without hesitation. After a slight slap, he continued: "'Four Great Evergreens' are the royal background, which is well known to everyone. This relief must serve as an example. Low-interest loans are aimed at the daily inconvenience of people's turnover. Relief loans cannot be collected, otherwise it will hinder the reputation of the court.

This time, the abundance relief loan is a test of the efficiency of the "Four Great Hengs". The opportunity is rare. You can draw effective personnel from various local sub-colons to rush to various prefectures and counties in the north, which not only strengthens the staff of each sub-colon, but also enhances their experience in providing relief loan loans.

I would like to pay attention to this time of relief and loan relief. First, we must do a good job of publicity and encouragement. The background of interest-free lending and the "Four Great Evergreens" can be widely promoted to let the people borrow with confidence. Second, each loan must be implemented. Interest-free lending is aimed at the affected people. It must not only be implemented in persons, but also be recorded in their family situations, not only for repaying the loan. The court must also understand the livelihood of the people in various places through the repayment of the "Four Great Evergreens".

The third is to eliminate officials. Merchants are taking out interest-free loans in disguise. Each semicolon should go to the following to learn more about the situation and tell the shopkeepers of the semicolons of each prefecture. I intend to reward them with seventh to fifth ranks of officials. There is a great obstacle to this matter, so they should perform well in this disaster relief."

Zheng Shichang was burying his head and forced himself to remember. When he heard the last sentence, he was shocked and rewarded the shopkeepers of various prefectures and counties with official positions. Or from the seventh to fifth grade. Wouldn't the shopkeepers of this general account also rise? This news was a huge good news for the shopkeepers of the "Four Great Evergreens". He hurriedly knelt down and said, "The 'Four Great Evergreens' must do their best to repay the emperor's great kindness."

"Get up and sit back and reply." Zhenwu said with a slight hint: "Give the 'Four Everbs' shopkeepers the official body to prevent them from being restricted and coerced by local officials. For the shopkeepers of each section, you have to formulate a system, rotate frequently, and the clerks should also give them the opportunity to make progress. The 'Four Everbs' will sooner or later be included in the court system. You should pay more attention to the talents."

Although Zheng Shichang has experienced many strong storms, he was still excited after hearing Zhenwu's words. What does it mean to include the "Four Great Everlastings" in the court system? Zheng Shichang is destined to be famous for his generation. He hurriedly knelt down again and kowtowed, "The emperor's kindness is so kind to the poor ministers, and I am willing to donate 10% of the shares of the "Four Great Everlastings" to the court."

Zhenwu was stunned when he heard this. How could he have afforded to donate shares? The old man's reaction was really extraordinary. He pondered slightly and then smiled and said with a smile: "It's still early. When it comes to the court, I will acquire the shares in your hands and do a good job of nourishing your body. I hope you can see that day with your own eyes."

After hearing this, Zheng Shichang couldn't help but burst into tears, kowtowed and choked, "I respect the order." After getting up, he hurriedly presented the newly made silver bill sample with both hands and said, "This is the new silver bill sample that has just been made. I respectfully ask the emperor to take a look."

When he heard that it was a new silver note, Zhenwu reached out to take it directly and rubbed it gently. He felt a little delighted. The paper has been greatly improved. The paper is delicate and shaved, with strong concave sense. Moreover, the surroundings are four-color overprinted. The colors and patterns are quite clear, and the watermark cannot be seen on the flat surface. After looking at the light, the watermark has also changed greatly, with a strong three-dimensional sense and rich layers. After folding it several times, there is no burrs.

Seeing Zhenwu's expression was quite satisfied, Zheng Shichang hurriedly explained: "This kind of paper was made repeatedly with cotton velvet as raw material according to the emperor's instructions. It not only has a strong feel but also has a wear and tear. This kind of paper is currently impossible to imitate."

Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "Don't be satisfied. Continue to improve paper, printing, carving and other aspects, try more and be brave to try. The paper manufacturing process must be strictly confidential. The deposits in various places have begun to concentrate in small batches with the provincial government." He pondered slightly, and then said, "The craftsmen who highly value papermaking must not only strictly control them, but also have high salaries and courtesy, and move their families into the inner city to scatter and place them."

Zheng Shichang knew that Zhenwu was beginning to prepare for issuing paper money. As for the control and prevention of craftsmen, he was even more concerned. He began to carefully prevent it as early as the research was conducted. However, he did not dare to show his merits in front of Zhenwu. He bowed and said, "I respect the orders of the minister."

Zhenwu pondered for a moment before asking: "How many interest-free loans are there for the 'Four Great Hengs' for disaster relief?"

Zheng Shichang paused slightly and replied: "The amount of interest-free loans used for disaster relief is 6 million taels, and about 800,000 taels are released sporadically, and there are still 5.2 million taels."

Only more than five million? Zhenwu couldn't help but frowned slightly. Although the population in the north is not as good as in the south, there are 40 to 50 million. According to the sixth household, there are more than seven million households. The area of ​​the disaster this time is large, so this amount of money is probably not enough. After pondering for a moment, he asked: "How much profit has been accumulated over the years?"

"There are more than 4.7 million left." Zheng Shichang replied quickly.

Zhenwu pondered for a moment and said, "Get out three million to make up for disaster relief loans, and I allocate another 300,000 taels of gold. The headquarters of the 'Four Great Heng's' adds 4 million taels of silver to the northern sub-colonies so that officials from all over the country can borrow money for purchase of grain." After a slight meal, he continued, "The news of lending interest-free to the victims will be published in the Beijing newspaper tomorrow to stabilize people's hearts."

"I respect the orders of the empress." Zheng Shichang hurriedly bowed.

*

The next morning, with the release of the Beijing News, the entire capital caused a sensation. The front page of the Beijing News was to severely punish officials who invaded disaster relief money and grain. Following the year-on-year tax exemption of the northern provinces. Next, the "Four Great Hengs" implemented disaster relief loans for all the people who were affected by the disaster - two years of interest-free loans. Further down is the Tianjin work-for-relief project - the Haihe diversion project has broken ground, and the capital's work-for-relief project is under urgent preparation.

What is most interesting is the huge donation donated by four businesses for disaster relief, the "Four Great Hengs" donated one million taels, the Qing Dynasty Ocean Trade Fleet lost 600,000 taels, the Shanghai Sand Ship Association lost 200,000 taels, and the Guangzhou Wanlilong Tea House lost 200,000 taels.

What the common people are concerned about is the huge amount of money lost by these four businesses. Just four businesses lost 2 million taels of silver in one fell swoop, which is an unheard of feat since the founding of the Qing Dynasty. However, a group of merchants are more concerned about the latter sentence: Any business that lost 20,000 taels will be published in a conspicuous position in the Beijing News supplement for several days, one month or even several months. {Piaotian Wenxue www.piaotian.net Thank you for your support, your support is our greatest motivation}
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