Return to the Qing Dynasty(36)

When Lin Yutong and Fourth Master went to Cining Palace today to pay their respects, they found that this boy Hong Zhou was already there.

"Why are you staying in the palace today?" Lin Yutong bowed to the Queen Mother, then pulled the boy's pigtails and called him to his side, "Your mother is already worried, and I haven't seen her either. First I want to ask you about your wife.

What kind of thing are you looking for?"

Ouch! Why ask this?

Her little face turned so red that even the Queen Mother couldn't help but laugh. A naughty little brat, if you see this shy person occasionally, you are really funny. She then said: "Our fifth elder brother has made a fortune. Now,

Just talking to me..."

"Royal Grandmother!" Hong Zhou became anxious and winked at the Queen Mother.

This can't be said.

The Fourth Master glared at him, "What are you doing again?" The Zongxue classes had started, so the Fourth Master asked Hongli and Hong Zhou to attend half-day classes in the study room, and then go to the Zongxue School for another half-day class. So the little brats started to have fun in the second half of the day. The fifth child didn't stop.

One time, he came over and made a covert complaint, saying that Hong Zhou was not following the rules in Zongxue, etc. If he doesn't follow the rules, you can handle it! Tell me, the parent, what to do? Our family also paid for Zongxue's tuition.

Such a shirking of responsibility.

So when I saw Hong Zhou's virtues that he didn't dare to let others know about, he thought it was because Zongxue couldn't control this kid.

Hong Zhou can die unjustly! What have I done? "I haven't done anything." I just asked for leave yesterday, and then I don't know where the master came from and refused to approve the leave. People said that if you want to approve the leave, you have to go to Prince Heng to approve the leave.

Just fine.

Prince Heng? Fifth uncle!

Among these uncles, only the Fifth Uncle and the Seventh Uncle are easy to fool. Of course, no one dares to use the Seventh Uncle now, and no one knows that the Seventh Uncle is doing things secretly. There is no telling when the Seventh Uncle will be sued, and it is impossible to guard against it.

So I told my husband that I would go to Uncle Wu personally to ask for leave.

As a result, when I went out, I ran into Hong Zhu who was skipping class. The two of them rushed out.

The matter of asking for leave...

"...How do you say that?" Fourth Master asked, because Lao Wu complained again this morning.

"Son..." Hong Zhou blinked, "My son was going to the Fifth Uncle's house to ask for leave. Didn't he meet the Sixteenth Uncle on the way? If his son is not good, just leave. I said a few words to the Sixteenth Uncle,

It was too late when we arrived at the fifth uncle's house. I couldn't complete the work and disturbed the fifth uncle, so my son didn't go in..."

Haha! I made up a set of them.

Hong Zhou took a look and saw that Huang Ama's expression was wrong. He quickly looked at the Queen Mother and said, "Grandma Huang..." You should say something.

The Queen Mother chuckled, "This child really didn't go out to cause trouble..."

Hong Zhou breathed a sigh of relief.

Then the Queen Mother continued to say: "You are sensible enough to share the worries for the imperial court and for you as my grandma..." After saying that, she took out the golden plaque in her hand and said, "Look at this, this is called

Merit coupons..."

The expression on Hong Zhou's face was slightly distorted. Grandma, who taught you to say this?

The Fourth Master glanced at Hong Zhou before taking the so-called Merit Voucher. It was made of gold, a thin piece, and had three big characters on the front - Merit Voucher. There was also a line of small words on the side. The Fourth Master came closer and took a look, ha.

!The name is not small, it is: Qing National Bank.

Turn it over again and see the words "One hundred thousand taels of silver" engraved on the back.

Lin Yutong glanced at the fourth master, and a glimmer of light flashed in their eyes at the same time. This seemed to mean that the country was issuing bonds.

Of course, this kind of bond is still very rudimentary, and is limited to people like the Queen Mother who have status and don't care about profits. This kind of gold medal is still safe. But if it is faced with the public, it is too simple.

But thinking of this, this is already developing on a benign track. Fourth Master lowered his eyelids, maybe too much intervention is not a good thing. Once there are seeds, if someone sees the benefits, they will always put them into practice.

to perfect it. What you really have to do is to fertilize it appropriately, then prune the branches and leaves, and give it enough space to develop, that's all.

Hong Zhou was very good at observing people's words. When he saw that there was a door, he handed over two cards directly, "Son, there are merit coupons of various denominations here, but with the status of Huang Ama and Huang Aniang, the small denominations cannot be justified. The Queen Mother

She only has one hundred thousand taels, but you two can only get ninety-nine thousand taels..."

Then Lin Yutong looked at the sign in his hand and saw that it was really ninety-nine thousand taels.

Hong Zhou chuckled: "It doesn't matter if you don't have money, you can still get the things." If you have the things, you can go to any pawn shop to pledge them for cash.

Who is said to have no money?

The fourth master glared at Hong Zhou again and handed the small sign in his hand to Lin Yutong, "Follow me."

Then he leaned over and said to the Queen Mother: "Mother, please rest."

Seeing that there was something serious, the Queen Mother waved her hand and let him go. After the two men left, she worriedly asked Lin Yutong, "Xiao Wu got into trouble again."

Since the old brothers were all here, they were always called "Lao Si Lao Wu". It was the turn of the new generation of princes to become the junior ones. Hongshi was called Xiaosan, Hongli was called Xiaosi, and Hongzhou was called Xiaowu. The Queen Mother raised her in front of her.

This one is Xiaoliu. In the beginning, Grandma Ping called Hong Sheng. Hong Sheng was the sixth elder brother, but in front of the Queen Mother, Grandma Ping refused to be called this. Why? Afraid of causing sadness to the Queen Mother,

The Queen Mother gave birth to a sixth elder brother, named Yinzuo. He was already six years old, but he died due to lack of upbringing. Aunt Ping was a delicate person, so she refused to call Hongsheng the sixth elder brother anymore, so she was just Xiao Liuer.

She was used to Liu'er's call, so the Queen Mother also gave her other elder brothers her own calligraphy.

Lin Yutong adapted very quickly, and then called Hong Zhou Xiaowu, "...This guy is very clever." She fiddled with the merit coupons in her hand, "How did you trick you into paying for it?"

In fact, it didn’t take the Queen Mother to ask Lin Yutong to figure out that it was useless to ask men outside to find money. It doesn’t mean that they don’t have money, they definitely have money, and it’s huge! But I want them to be willing to do so.

It’s not easy to take it out. These people all have ways to make money. Maybe if they invest in a share, they will get higher than the so-called interest. No matter how high the interest you offer, they may not be able to accept it.

But some people can earn more money. Whose money is it? The money of women, the elderly and children.

Is it easy to deceive someone like the Queen Mother? Of course it is not easy to deceive. But for these old ladies who want status and money but have no use for it, the money they keep is not for their children and grandchildren. But whoever has more and who has less,

Then it depends on who likes it. Hong Zhou is shameless and doesn’t have enough money. He often asks his grandmother for money, but this is also a sign that his grandson is willing to get close. As for the Queen Mother, why should she ask for money? Subsidy for the Fourteenth

? It's outrageous, isn't it? So if Sun Tzu wants to use money, then give it to him. Besides, didn't you think of it as a merit coupon? Why do you use it? It's just to reward those soldiers who won the battle. There is no need to talk about interest.

, and it doesn’t matter whether you will pay it back or when. It doesn’t matter. As long as you take out the money and make use of it, that’s fine.

"Xiao Wu said that merit coupons are designed to reward meritorious deeds, but everyone who purchases meritorious service to contribute to the court has meritorious service." The Queen Mother asked Lin Yutong, "This is not considered interfering in politics."

Of course not! This can only be regarded as your personal economic behavior.

Lin Yutong said in his heart that Hong Zhou was indeed a talent. This had risen to the level of honor.

Don't underestimate the scattered money in the hands of these women in the back house, it's not a small amount when put together.

The Queen Mother was still a little worried and whispered to Lin Yutong: "I was afraid at first that others would know that I gave money. It would be bad if they didn't give it. Xiao Wu said that this is all ** and I will never let others know."

Then these clan members, including those from the side, can rest assured. They are not afraid to let the men in the family know how much private money they have, and whether there is anything they dare not save.

However, it is probably not the profit that is being charged, but the saying, 'Those who purchase merit coupons are also meritorious'.

Who says women have no patriotism, no ambition for fame and fortune? Isn’t it true that even if you haven’t seen the Queen Mother, you can’t avoid it?

Over there, Hong Zhou was made to shrink his head by the fourth master's question, "...We took one percent interest, but Uncle Sixteen didn't lose anything. He directly reversed the situation with the depositors and gave them 100 percent.

One, the bank accounts for 3%. This is not a small amount." After saying that, he winked at his Ama again, "There are many smart people. For example, Aunt Ninth, she can understand the meaning at a glance.

She said, she has to get a layer of interest from the depositors she found. We plan to give 3%, and Aunt Ninth wants 5%, or else we won’t do it!” He clicked his tongue, “Either we say this is Aunt Ninth.

Well, he looks just like Uncle Jiu."

The aunt and nephew are arguing over trivial matters. How is he better than his ninth uncle and ninth aunt? He still has the nerve to say it.

However, Hong Zhou didn't feel ashamed. He was very handsome at the moment. "But when he thought about dealing with women, he still needed Aunt Jiu to do it conveniently, so his son agreed." What's more, Hong Zhu was involved. If it really happened,

Break up, I'm afraid Aunt Jiu will control Hong Zhu, which will be troublesome.

The fourth master did not express his position, neither support nor objection. After asking, he dismissed Hong Zhou, "...are you still waiting for dinner or something?"

Haven't you given the ninety-nine thousand taels of silver yet?

I've given you all the cards. I don't want to cheat.

The fourth master got tired of looking at him, so he flirted directly, "Go to your empress."

Hong Zhou sneaked out and walked out of the door in a few steps. Just as the fourth master breathed a sigh of relief, Hong Zhou stuck his head in again, "Then what... Huang Ama, this silver has been paid at interest, you...

Is one sent to you or kept by the Queen?"

I just checked and didn’t say it clearly. Isn’t your private money appropriate?

The fourth master was bluffed, "What are you doing sneakily? Leave it all to your empress."

Hong Zhou clicked his tongue, or said he was not in a hurry to marry a wife. Look, how pitiful a man without private money must be. He reached out and took out the purse from his waist. There was a lot of golden beans in it. He came in and walked towards the fourth master.

He said, "My son is now earning his own money. This is my son's honor to you. From now on, every month..." Then he ran away.

The fourth master stared at the bag of golden beans in a daze. Finally, he reached out and took two from the bag and handed them to Su Peisheng, "Return your money..."

Su Peisheng's expression while holding these two golden beans is really hard to describe.

After exiting from inside, he looked for Hong Zhou, "...I wonder who can buy these merit coupons?"

Hong Zhou immediately smiled and narrowed his eyes. These eunuchs in the palace, Gong'e, are very proud in front of their master, and the money in their hands is no less than the master's. These people are all the kind of people who can only get in and out. They have a lot of money in their hands.

He has gained some wealth. He said it very grandly: "All my subjects of the Qing Dynasty are qualified. Why does Shuida ask about this?"

Su Peisheng's principle is to follow the fourth master closely, and the fourth master has bought everything, so he must be cool. Isn't this because the court is short of money? When Hong Zhou asked, he didn't hide it, "...I can't even say those words about serving the country with loyalty.
To be continued...