Prince of the Tang Dynasty: Signing in began with harming Li Shimin

Chapter 360 Fishing Bait

The next day.

The decree is still on the way.

The aristocratic families were also arguing endlessly over Su Jing's big cake.

However, the surviving merchants in Yangzhou City were fortunate enough to go to the palace to have a banquet under the leadership of Ji Ming.

This is the first time since the scholars, farmers, industry and commerce came to a conclusion.

Counting down the past dynasties, there have never been dozens of merchants invited to the palace for gatherings.

Even though the Yangzhou Palace is not an imperial palace, it still makes the invited merchants very excited.

What Su Jing did was clearly intended to enhance the status of the merchant.

Otherwise, in the huge city of Yangzhou, how can there be no restaurant that can accommodate dozens of people.

So when the sky was bright and the scorching sun was high, hundreds of people had already gathered at the head of the palace gate.

And farther away, there are more than a hundred curious people and dozens of spies from aristocratic families.

Everyone chose to come on foot because they were grateful for Su Jing's grace.

And because he was worried that the journey would be too long and his clothes would be dirty, he set off when the sky was bright.

And this strange scene immediately shook the entire city of Yangzhou.

People didn't know until now.

It turned out that the merchants in Yangzhou who valued profits over righteousness were also grateful.

The perception of merchants in the past is indeed a bit one-sided.

Time passed little by little.

The scorching heat forced the people to gradually disperse.

The Yangzhou merchants who gathered hundreds of feet away from the palace gate also stopped talking in low voice, lest too many movements would cause sweat drops.

If you are rude when entering the palace for the first time, everyone will probably regret it for the rest of their lives.

"Squeak..."

It wasn't until the scorching sun set that the tightly closed palace gate was slowly opened.

The merchants in Yangzhou, who had been waiting for a long time, hurriedly straightened their robes and stared expectantly.

I saw a group of guards riding tall horses, holding lances lined up on both sides.

The dignified expression made the surrounding air stagnate in an instant.

Wait for them to settle down.

Just now, Xiao Guizi held the whisk given by Su Jing, and walked out with small steps.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been waiting in the flower garden in the front yard for a long time, all Patriarchs, hurry up and come with your servants."

"Thank you, Mr. Internal Officer!"

Everyone was excited when they heard the words, and hurriedly bowed to Xiao Guizi, and then quickly left behind him.

Up to now, everyone's mood has gradually calmed down.

In addition to being excited and grateful, I also faintly felt a little more apprehensive.

After all, no one knows whether Su Jing's call today is a blessing or a curse.

With his greedy temperament in the past, he might have to pay a big price.

But anyway.

In the early Tang Dynasty when the status of merchants was low, everyone had no choice but to promise.

I can only pray silently in my heart that Su Jing's appetite will not be too big, at least to leave a way for everyone to survive.

……

Speechless all the way.

After walking only a few hundred feet, everyone came to the "rough" flower garden on the right side of the palace.

This place was originally a resting place for maids and servants, and Yang Guangzhi also used it for burying corpses.

But since Su Jing arrived, he ordered people to take out the corpses and find a proper place for burial.

Therefore, today's maids and servants all have a little more inexplicable affection and trust for him.

Even though he brought his young mother here to play, the rest of the palace maids never took the initiative to retreat.

"Grassmen Ji Ming, Xiang Feng, Wang Zhen...

Greetings to His Royal Highness the Prince! "

Ji Ming and others prostrated.

Su Jing turned his head with a smile, raised his hand and called out, "There's no need to be polite, everyone get up."

"Thank you, His Royal Highness."

Everyone got up when they heard the words.

Under the guidance of Xiao Guizi, they sat down one by one.

Su Jing rubbed the head of the little young lady, and said bluntly: "You must all be aware of the changes in Yangzhou City in recent days.

Yangzhou officials, descendants of aristocratic families, illegal traders, and anyone who is an enemy of this palace have all been detained by this palace pending trial.

But you don't have to worry, I am not an arrogant and domineering person who makes trouble out of nothing.

As long as you keep yourself safe and never oppress the common people, this palace will never confront each other with swords.

of course.

You are all rich people, and it is okay to show off your wealth a little bit.

However, there are laws and regulations for everything, and you must remember that you must never break the law or disturb the court. "

When everyone heard the words, they all stood up and said: "I will follow the instruction of His Highness the Crown Prince."

Su Jingwen smiled lightly, but didn't take the merchant's guarantee to heart.

After all, throughout the ages, collusion between officials and businessmen is the only way to get rich.

The policy business is also the safest way to make a living.

"Get up.

I called you here today because I have something to discuss. "

Su Jing said.

Glancing at a group of merchants whose expressions suddenly changed, he continued, "In the past three days, you have raised tens of thousands of shi of grain to help no less than [-] victims of disasters in the south of the Yangtze River.

It shows the ability of Yangzhou merchants, and also shows your benevolence and righteousness.

In the past, I promised Patriarch Ji that as long as you help the imperial court in disaster relief.

This palace will try to get rid of your low status for you and others, and will also allow the children of your clan to study in Chongxian Hall.

Now that the Patriarchs have done it, I will naturally not lose my word. "

"Thank you, Your Highness!

Thank you, Your Highness the Prince! "

Ji Ming and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly got up and sincerely prayed.

The uneasiness of the past few days also disappeared at this moment.

Seeing this, Su Jing smiled with satisfaction, and said seriously: "But you should also know that it is really not easy to accomplish these two major events.

Whether it is common people, or aristocratic families, or court officials, they will not allow you to restore their good status and sit on an equal footing with them. "

When everyone heard the words, the hearts that had just fallen were brought up again.

Ji Ming thought for a moment, then smiled wryly and cupped his hands and said, "Caomin also knows that this is not easy.

If His Highness needs gold, silver and money to clear the joints, Cao Min and others will not let His Highness down even if they go bankrupt. "

"exactly!

If His Highness needs it, just order it, and Cao Min and others will definitely serve it with both hands! "

Everyone came to their senses and responded in unison.

Seeing this, Su Jing smiled knowingly, waved and said, "Okay!

Since the Patriarchs are so generous, I will naturally not let you down.

Anyone who has contributed to the disaster relief this time can choose one of them to study in the Chongxian Hall today.

If he is really talented, I will not be stingy with the court position.

However, it is really difficult to help Er et al. to get out of citizenship.

I still need to report to my father after returning to Beijing, and then make further calculations. "

Ji Ming was in a hurry when he heard the words.

It's not that he doesn't believe in Su Jing.

It's just that it's inconvenient to exchange letters at this time.

Once Su Jing returns to the capital, I really don't know when and what month will be the result of this matter.

"Dare to ask His Royal Highness, do you need my help in this matter?"

Jiming summoned up his courage and asked.

Su Jing suddenly changed his face when he heard the words, and asked extremely dissatisfied: "What does Patriarch Ji mean by this?

Could it be that Patriarch Ji can still control the government affairs of the court? "

"Don't dare!

dare not!

His Highness the Crown Prince misunderstood! "

Ji Ming got up hurriedly, cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness doesn't know.

Although we are lowly merchants, we also have some old friends who met in our infancy.

If Your Highness has orders, I can send a letter later..."

"It doesn't have to be such a hassle.

Ben Gong already thought of a way last night. "

Su Jing waved his hands impatiently, stood up and said with his hands behind his back: "This time, my palace is going south to the south of the Yangtze River. In addition to preparing for the establishment of the Shibo Department, it is also for the establishment of the Royal Bank.

This matter requires the concerted efforts of merchants and the imperial court to ensure nothing goes wrong.

As long as all the patriarchs deposit their wealth into my royal bank, I guarantee that you will be expelled within three months. "

"Dare to ask Your Highness.

What is the royal bank? "

Jiming asked puzzledly.

Su Jing smiled slightly, and said, "Do all the heads of the family know the cabinet workshop?"

"Know a thing or two."

Ji Ming and the others looked at each other, and asked vigilantly, "Your Highness wants us to store our family's belongings in the cabinet...the royal bank, to pay the court fees every month?"

"No!

Not also!

I only want money, not goods.

And the imperial court will not collect money from merchants, and of course, it will not pay you and other interest. "