Chapter 81 Master, I have encountered a hurdle this time. I will die for you! (Please subscribe!!) Under Zhu Yuanzhang's expectant gaze, Ouyang Lun shook his head, "Of course not, this is the welfare of Yong'an officials. These money are the dividends from the investment of government funds."
"Last month, the Royal Grilled Fish was launched, and only 40 yuan was distributed. In order to stimulate consumption, I rewarded them to go to the Heaven and Earth and Lucky Casino to spend money. I paid for the whole place. Of course, it was not just consumption, but it was letting them take it with them. Businessmen from all over the world come to Yongan Mansion to invest or inspect, and there are also some foreign businessmen.”
"Lao Zhu, as a businessman, you must also know that when discussing business with businessmen, sometimes you should not be too formal. It is easy to get the business done in a relaxed situation. You don't know that those businessmen were a little resistant at first, thinking that we They are lying to them, but after enjoying the treatment in the Heaven and Earth and Lucky Casino, they have to be more proactive than the officials, and many businessmen have taken the initiative to set the location for business discussions in the Heaven and Earth!"
"Nowadays, if you want to do business in Yong'an Mansion, as long as you have funds, the process is as follows. Officials of different levels will accompany you throughout the process. First, you will stay in the presidential suite of a local hotel, and then arrange for drinks and food in heaven and earth. If the business Once the deal is settled, let’s go to Lucky Casino for another night! As long as we get through this, there’s no business that can’t be done.”
"It's weird, why am I telling you this?" Ouyang Lun sighed, "I don't know that guy brought this matter to Emperor Zhu, but he didn't explain it clearly, which made Lao Zhu send troops to arrest me. .”
Ouyang Lun glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and said quickly: "I'm not talking about you, Old Zhu, but Emperor Zhu."
"Hey, Emperor Zhu has such a bad temper. If he knew I acted like this, he would definitely not give me a chance to explain. I'm afraid I'm going to be in trouble this time."
After hearing Ouyang Lun's words, Zhu Yuanzhang was also stunned. These officials frequently visited the heaven and earth and the Lucky Gambling House to attract businessmen to invest in Yong'an Mansion! ? ? ! "Ouyang Lun, according to you, these officials in Yong'an Mansion are not corrupt, perverting the law, or colluding?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked uncertainly.
"Of course, if you want money from being an official in Yong'an Mansion, who will embezzle it? Emperor Zhu doesn't need to do anything about that kind of fool, I will fire him. He is too stupid to be an official in Yong'an Mansion." Ouyang Lun muttered road.
"In other words, they go to brothels and gambling houses for work?!" Zhu Yuanzhang said in disbelief.
"Yes, but I don't really like the terms brothel and gambling house. I prefer to call it a high-end club or entertainment city. As soon as the name was changed, it immediately became upscale! Otherwise, how could Yong'an Mansion develop in such a short time? It's like this." Ouyang Lun said with emotion: "Old Zhu, I wish you were Emperor Zhu and could listen to my explanation carefully."
"Don't worry too much. His Majesty the Emperor arrested you last time and let you go in the end. Maybe it will be the same this time?" Although Zhu Yuanzhang was very depressed, he still opened his mouth to comfort Ouyang Lun.
"Last time? Last time, I was lucky. A drought broke out in Suzhou, which made 200 million shi of grain extremely important. In addition, my wife, Princess Anqing, begged for mercy, so I clung to this life. The capital is really terrible." Ouyang Lun said with lingering fear.
If you are so scared, then you still do these bastard things!
"Lao Zhu, you and your aunt should leave quickly. Soon the Funing Guard army will surround the entire government office, and you won't be able to leave if you want to." Ouyang Lun urged.
"What about you? Are you really planning to surrender without mercy?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked in confusion.
"Captured without mercy?" Ouyang Lun sneered, "Humph, you can't escape death if you are caught by Emperor Zhu anyway. Today I will fight against Funing's army!"
"Zhou Bao!"
"Young man is here." "Please let me know, sir, I'm in trouble this time. Those who want to survive should go directly to the accounting office to collect travel expenses. Those who are willing to stay will be my life and death brothers from now on, Ouyang Lun!"
"Yes!" Zhou Bao responded and quickly went down to inform.
Every so often, hundreds of burly government officials rushed up to the city wall and shouted loudly: "Death for the master!"
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw this situation, he was absolutely furious, but now was not the time to be angry. After all, he had listened to Ouyang Lun's explanation. It must be said that although Ouyang Lun and the officials of Yong'an Mansion did not comply with the rules, But the effect was good. He, Zhu Yuanzhang, saw the development of Yong'an Mansion, so the crime was not punishable by death. He could just reprimand him, and there was no need to use weapons.
Looking at Ouyang Lun's serious face, it didn't look like he was joking at all.
When the Funing Guards arrive, there will definitely be a big battle between the two sides.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang had several options in front of him. The best option was for Zhu Yuanzhang to directly reveal his identity and appease Ouyang Lun as the emperor and father-in-law. When the time comes, he would wait for Funing Guards to arrive and let Funing Guards release his captors. A group of officials explained clearly and admitted that it was Zhu Yuanzhang who gave the order without knowing it clearly, so that they could avoid a battle.
But Zhu Yuanzhang is the emperor, and if he reveals his identity, it will be impossible for him to do business with Ouyang Lun in the future. Besides, if the emperor admits his mistake in front of all the officials, then where does he put his emperor's face? What will the people think?What do the officials think? Ever since, Zhu Yuanzhang decided to appease Ouyang Lun without being exposed.
"Ouyang Lun, I know that the Funing Guards are the elite border guards of the Ming Dynasty. They have three thousand households under their jurisdiction, all of which are fully staffed. Their combat power is astonishing. They came out in full force this time. Even though the walls of your government office are thick, You only have a few hundred government officials, so you can't stop them at all. I advise you to give up the idea of resisting to the death, maybe there will be a turn for the better!"
Zhu Yuanzhang advised.
"Lao Zhu, it's already this time. I'm not afraid to tell you. When I was the prefect, I had a premonition that this day would come. It might be my fate to be killed by Lao Zhu, but it's not that I was unprepared."
"My government office is five stories high, which is taller and thicker than the city wall. My government officials are all equipped with improved fire guns, and there are twelve red cannons in the government office. As long as If the Funing Guards dare to attack the city, their guns and oars will be wiped out in a matter of minutes!"
After Ouyang Lun finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang saw the government officials pushing out cannons one after another! The moment he saw the "Red Cannon", Zhu Yuanzhang was so frightened that his legs went weak.
so big!so hard!The cannon!
Although the Ming Dynasty already had cannons, the average cannon weighed more than 100 kilograms. In addition, the cannon body was too short and the opening was very wide. Its shooting accuracy was not very high. The effective range was probably within 100 meters. It was only suitable for use. In close combat.
But this red cannon is about 3 meters long, has a caliber of 110-130 mm, and weighs more than 1 ton. In Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, it is a roaring beast! !
(End of this chapter)