The smile on Wu Zheng's face gradually condensed, "Why... the two wise men are so unfaithful, not optimistic about the orphans, not optimistic about the general's mansion?"

Xi Benzhen sighed and said, "No... it's just that the prince missed the best opportunity. If the court moved north, the world would be swaying left and right, and the people who were undecided would all go north... and these people are far more people than those who are interested in the prince or the new king!"

This is reasonable. At any time, in any dynasty, there are actually not many people who have a clear position. The most common people in the world are always those who eat melons and watch operas.

Although they cannot obtain the merit of following the dragon, they will never be guilty of following the evil.

It is just in one sentence: not seeking merit, but seeking nothing wrong. The doctrine of the mean for thousands of years is fully reflected here!

Wu Zheng stood up with a cold face, "It's not sweet to twist melon... Since the two wise men have no intention of helping me, then... I think I haven't been here today!"

After saying that, he lifted his robe and walked out.

Huang Zongxi was shocked now, and Xi Benzhen was also anxious.

Who is Wu Zheng? The Lord of Jiangnan.

At least so far, the court still has to look at the color of the King of Wu.

Okay, today the King of Wu was condescending, and the wise and polite people came, and he pricked the person back. What is this called?

It's called ignorant!

What can I do this?

Absolutely not!

If you do this, it means that the future of the two will be gone!

How many people dare to do this?

Of course, there are people who have done this, such as Mao Xiang.

This is a master who is not afraid of death. In the late Chongzhen period, he refused to be an official several times. After the Qing army entered the pass, he refused to seek enthronement several times. Therefore, when he was in his forties, he was still staying at home to leverage the old capital left by his parents. If Wu Zheng had not used him seriously, he would still be in vain.

But how many crazy men like Mao Xiang are in the world?

Obviously, Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen are not such people.

The two rushed forward, bent down and stopped Wu Zheng's footsteps, "Don't calm down... Please stay. We don't mean that... We are anxious for the King of Wu and the General's Mansion!"

Can Wu Zheng leave?

cannot!

I really leave, my reputation is bad!

Those who are the best should be humble and follow good deeds. Well, once you climb the door, you will be beaten and slapped. What is this?

I remember that Liu Bei visited the cottage three times back then!

Besides, when is this time? It is the time to use people.

Looking at the entire Jiangnan, who else can be more suitable than the two people in front of you to take over Mo Zhinian's position?

Wu Zheng was doing a show and wanted to leave, it was fake.

Don’t you know Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen?

Of course not, they know very well!

But why are you still so nervous?

rule!

This is like when the emperor is angry, and the ministers have to lie on the ground without even knowing why the emperor is angry, shouting, "I should die" and "I should die if I wait for thousands of people to die."

This is the rule!

Naturally, the emperor would not really ask them to die, just like Wu Zheng would not really leave.

"Those two of you are talking to the Imperial College... How to break the current dilemma?"

Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen looked at each other in four eyes. Xi Benzhen pondered: "The current plan... we must immediately inject a silver liang into the Finance Department... and the amount must be more than five million taels. How can we calm people's hearts!"

This is exactly the same as what Huang Zongxi said before and Wu Zheng.

Wu Zheng nodded slightly, "Where does that silver come from?"

Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen looked at each other and smiled bitterly.

Xi Benzhen said: "Originally, when Mr. Mo was there, he had been mortgaged to the major shareholders of the Chamber of Commerce, but now..."

Wu Zheng raised his eyebrows, "Gou also has the shares of the Chamber of Commerce... it should be half of it?"

Xi Benzhen shook his head and said, "The King of Wu does have 1.5% of the shares of the Chamber of Commerce... But today is different. The stock price of the Chamber of Commerce was not yet at about twenty taels, but now, it is only two or three taels, which is because of the slight increase recently!"

"If the prince sells or mortgages his shares at a low price at this time, not only will he lose all his money, but he will also completely knock down the stock price that has just stabilized to the bottom. Then the public is afraid that there will be another chaos!"

Wu Zheng naturally understood this truth, and he was deliberately forcing these two people.

"So, this dilemma is unsolvable?" Wu Zheng snorted coldly.

Huang Zongxi bit his teeth and stomped his feet, "Huang was favored by the prince and entrusted him with an important task... He was willing to destroy the family's fortune and donate one million taels to help the Finance Department alleviate the temporary dilemma!"

Wu Zheng smiled but did not answer and looked at Xi Benzhen.

Xi Benzhen didn't know what he meant. After glaring at Huang Zongxi, he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Xi also wants to... donate 800,000 taels."

Where is the money?

Wu Zheng sighed in his heart, looking at these two people, they donated 1.8 million taels at the moment of opening their mouths, tsk... Who said there is no silver among the people? He is the king of political affairs, the king of Wu, and the general, and his pockets are as if they have been washed.

Wu Zheng suddenly realized the pain and helplessness of Zhu Youjian at that time.

Yes, if you want to be a wise king, you have to follow the rules. You can induce or even force it, but you can't rob it!

This is the rule!

Even the emperor is no exception.

Wu Zheng's goal was achieved, of course, the number was far from enough.

"But the two of you are loyal and generous... are still a lot less than what you have just said!"

The two looked at each other, "Then... Then let's propose that the major shareholders of the Chamber of Commerce... work together and overcome Shi Jian!"

Wu Zheng was satisfied, and nodded and said, "The two are loyal and righteous people... and I will not take advantage of all the wise men... In this way, I have an idea. All the silver you donated will be included in the expansion of the commerce stock capital..."

As soon as these words came out, the two were shocked, "Prince... this matter must not be done!"

Wu Zheng was really puzzled, "Why?"

"At this time, the stock price of the Chamber of Commerce is sluggish... At this time, the expansion of shares will not only damage the interests of shareholders, but will also cause the stock price to collapse again... The prince thinks twice!"

Only then did Wu Zheng understand their concerns. The reason is correct. At this time, the stock expansion will naturally not be able to absorb funds at a high price. In other words, the original shareholders' interests will inevitably be diluted, which will naturally arouse dissatisfaction and even protests from the original shareholders.

Wu Zheng smiled and said, "Gou did not say that he would expand his capital at this time... The two should understand that the financial department's dilemma is only temporary. It will be as fast as three or two months, and it will pass by a year or two... At that time, when the stock price rises back to the high point, it will be the same as expanding the stock!"

Huang Zongxi and Xi Benzhen breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"The prince is wise!" Huang Zongxi said, "After the silver is injected into the Finance Department and calm people's hearts... then the next step is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure!"

"Um!"

"Let's not talk about opening up the source for the time being, it's just charging various taxes." Huang Zongxi looked at Wu Zheng's face carefully, "What Huang wants to say is... to reduce expenses!"

"Just say it boldly."

"Huang dared to... ask the prince to order the daily supply allocated to Jiangnan Academy and the Military Academy for the time being!"

Wu Zheng frowned, "Is the best strategy you can think of is to seize food from the students?"
Chapter completed!