It took half a month for a snowfall in the twelfth lunar month, and the area to the north was hit by snow disasters. The people's houses were crushed by heavy snow, and countless casualties were killed and injured. Many people had to leave their hometowns and go to the capital or to the south in order to survive. However, the weather was extremely cold, and some people were hungry and cold before they left their hometowns and died halfway.

The number of casualties caused by snow disasters has been increasing. At the same time, the prices of grain, cloth, and other items for heating are also rising. Bad news has been spreading to the capital one after another, and there is a trace of disharmonious voice among the people. Because the saints are unkind and believe in the demonic way, they can lead to the punishment of heaven and the emperor's crimes.

The news reached the saint's ears, and he was so angry that he smashed a white jade paperweight for mutton fat, constantly putting pressure on the Ministry of Revenue and others to provide disaster relief as soon as possible in order to save respect.

The Ministry of Revenue does not want to provide disaster relief, but the national treasury is empty. Before, the saints borrowed a lot of silver from the national treasury to build the Immortal Palace of Eternal Life. The account has not yet settled, so where did the silver come from?

Now, the princes who have always been able to make a name for disaster relief will be terrible. But this year they are pretending to be quails and will not be able to stand out. Those who are unwilling to fight for the throne will directly sue for "frost disease", for fear of being forced to make progress by the emperor's father.

After all, there is no money, so how can disaster relief be played? Especially now, the victims have grudges against the saints and the royal family, believing that only if the saints believe in the demonic way can they be punished by heaven. This complaint is full of rumors, and if one is not done well, he is afraid that there will be no return.

In addition, this year it’s really cold. If you don’t have a good winter, you have to go out to get cold?

So it’s better to do less thankless things.

Therefore, how to provide relief to this disaster and who to send to the imperial envoy, there were all kinds of disputes at the court meeting.

But before the disaster relief officer was selected, bad news came again. Because the weather was too cold on the border, countless cattle, sheep and even people in the tribes outside the pass were frozen to death. In order to survive, they formed a group to grab food, winter clothes and quilts.

In the border battle, I won because I won, but I killed 1,000 enemies and injured myself for 800. Why? Because it was too cold and the soldiers were so cold that they were powerless. After this investigation, it turned out that the military pay and military supplies did not follow suit and were greedy. I was not happy at all after the victory, and almost triggered a mutiny.

Now the military camps in the border are about to be ignorant of the money, otherwise it will definitely be a disaster if the mutiny occurs.

He asked for money everywhere, but the officials of the Ministry of Revenue were bald, so he almost begged the national teacher to turn stones into gold. There was no way, he was poor!

This year is destined to be a hard time!

Now in order to raise money and save money in the palace, the concubines in the harem started to donate some private money by the queen, and the officials in the court had to donate some silver, but that was also a drop in the bucket. Some people set their minds on the wealthy businessmen.

After all, when it comes to wealth, you still have to be the richest businessman.

But if a businessman is pursuing profits and there is no benefit, how can he be willing to pay money? When it comes to the old fox who is floating in the business world, can the abacus beads ring overseas?

The court was still arguing about the candidates for disaster relief, while the Ministry of Revenue was working hard to get the money as soon as possible. The new Left Minister Cui Shixue couldn't help but come to Qin Liuxi.

He is dedicated to serving the people and wants to achieve success. He is a new official. If he wants to burn this fire and sit firmly in this position, he needs to show the ability to match this position. Therefore, he cannot miss the contribution of disaster relief at the moment.

As for why he was looking for Qin Liuxi, he naturally wanted to ask for advice from her, so his general direction would be simple and clear.

In the eyes of others, this may be a shortcut using the wrong path, which is not advisable, but since there are shortcuts, why do you have to waste time and detours? If you have that time, you can do a lot of practical things.

As for whether this reputation sounds good, Cui Shixue doesn't care. He just needs to see the results. This result can not only bring political achievements but also help the people, that is a good reputation.

Besides, he just came to ask his friend for advice. Is it a nonsense to be a crooked person?

Qin Liuxi saw Cui Shixue coming up, and his smile was a little inexplicable, with a look of catching you.

Cui Shixue felt so tired that he subconsciously looked at the door. Shouldn't he come today?

Many years later, he recalled today and was so lucky that he walked into this gate by himself, even if the thorns were everywhere.

After celebrating each other and sitting down, Cui Shixue asked straight to the point: "The master's smile, but I'll come if I'm sure I'll come?"

Qin Liuxi pushed the tea over and smiled faintly: "Mr. Cui is here, I smile."

"Is this Zen word?"

Qin Liuxi smiled but said nothing: It’s not that you took the initiative to get on the thief... The big ship that caused trouble is so happy!

Cui Shixue took a sip of tea and said, "I don't turn around the world with the power of the master of the temple. This time I came here, I actually wanted to ask the master of the temple to give you some advice, how to enrich the national treasury?"

Qin Liuxi raised his eyebrows and said, "Mr. Cui wants me to give guidance to the Ministry of Revenue how to compete with the people for profit?"

If this is the case, she dare not give advice. The Ministry of Revenue is still competing for profit with the people, so the people have no way out.

"I dare not." Cui Shixue said: "You know what the imperial court wants to provide disaster relief now, and I don't hide it from you. The money that the national treasury can use now is only a million yuan. Even if you are willing to provide disaster relief, it is difficult for a good wife to suffer a disaster without any rice. So you can only come with shamelessness and ask the master to give some advice on how to make money."

God is sorry to see that he had taken office after the New Year, but as soon as he entered Beijing to report, he encountered such a thing and immediately took office. It was nothing, but when he saw the almost deficit account book of the Ministry of Revenue, his eyes turned black.

Too poor!

Especially now that the saints have repeatedly put pressure on them to allocate funds for disaster relief. Which of their officials from the Ministry of Revenue has lost several beards?

"If I just raise funds for disaster relief, then I don't have any way. Is this point..." Qin Liuxi knocked on the table.

Cui Shixue was very good at it, and quickly took out a small stack of silver notes from his sleeve, put them on the table, and said, "This is the hexagram gold."

Qin Liuxi looked at the stack of silver notes with a denomination of 100 taels and asked with a smile: "Did Lord Cui use public funds, or should he pay out of his own pocket?"

"This is what I personally want, so I naturally pay out of my own pocket." Is it because I used public funds to ask for divination because the people in the Censorate were so idle that they gave up the handle if they had nothing to write about?

Qin Liuxi only drew one silver note and said, "That's enough, just remember the love."

Cui Shixue was stunned. Is this his favor?

What does she want to do?

Want to rebel!

Qin Liuxi then said, "I heard that since the late emperor, many old ministers owed a lot of silver to the court, but they have not paid it for so many years. Even if the people left, the debt will still be there."

Cui Shixue smiled bitterly: "You are thinking of the same place as me. When I saw the account book deficit, I also made the idea of ​​this debt. I have read the past files. I am not afraid that you will owe the general account of the debt. The total number of companies is as much as 2 million taels. If you say you can recover it, it will be so relaxed. But it is so easy to collect debts, so there will be no backlog. In addition, the debt is too high. Don't look at the old guys, they are not inferior to those sluts. When it comes to debt, they are not better than those gangsters."

In fact, this account is also the heart of the Ministry of Revenue. Which Minister of Revenue does not want to settle the account? But those old ministers are not so easy to take it out. They are not just unable to afford it. They just rely on it. If you go to collect debts, they will be scoundrels. You can make a fuss, but you can ask for money!

You have to be tough, and people can kneel in front of the saint and cry in front of the emperor. Who can play with them?

Qin Liuxi held the tea and said, "That's the right medicine. As long as you see the right symptoms, it's not difficult to collect debts. Which one does not have any weaknesses? You have to take the pulse accurately."

Cui Shixue's heart moved: "If you ask the master to take action, I guess everything will be accurate in this pulse."

Seeing his eager eyes, Qin Liuxi was a little funny.

"Mr. Cui, I am just a person outside the world. If you do everything you should do, you should be ashamed to meet others." She can only collect debts, but why did she do it? She did not receive the salary from the court.

Cui Shixue said formally: "As long as I can get it back, I will not be ashamed at all, I will be so shameless!"

What is shame? Can it cure poverty? The Ministry of Revenue is already terminally ill, and only money can cure it.

Qin Liuxi: “…”

I didn't expect you to be shameless!

She ignored the other party's passionate and expectant eyes and said, "Mr. Cui is an incredible person. Since he is so thick-skinned, he will definitely be able to take the pulse accurately. However, even if he gets back these debts, it will be a drop in the bucket. If he wants to raise a large sum of good silver, he has to plan from the outside."

The main course is here.

Cui Shi Xue hurriedly asked: "For example?"

"In this world, the richest people are just wealthy businessmen. They almost grabbed 70% of Dafeng's money, but no one's money was blown by the strong wind. They had to work hard to make them donate small amounts of money. If there is no benefit, they wouldn't even think about it."

Cui Shixue nodded: "So it's also a problem to pay money from them."

"This problem is easy to solve. Wealthy and wealthy, but not expensive. That is just a treasure but no name. It is the last business. If they want to be expensive and famous, you can prepare from this aspect." Qin Liuxi said: "In the name of the official, hold a charity auction."

Cui Shixue was stunned: "What is this?"

"A charity auction is called charity, so the money obtained from the auction is naturally used for disaster relief, so the reputation will be obtained. As I said just now, wealth but not expensive is the pain of businessmen. They do not lack money, but lack reputation and expensive, so they like art and try their best to change the family."

Qin Liuxi held the teacup and said, "It is difficult for business to take the imperial examination. If you have this opportunity to refer to it, you will be happy to pay for it."

Cui Shixue frowned: "If you take the imperial examination with a business background, once you pass the exam and have a wealthy person, it will probably be detrimental to the people."

"This can be a condition. Those who pass the exam will have to abandon their business and business. How can they take all the benefits in their hands?" Qin Liuxi said: "And this reference opportunity is not to let you send a street. What is an auction? Naturally, those with higher prices will get it. Set five places to take them out for auction. How much money do you think they are willing to exchange for it?"

"In addition to such reference quotas, there are other treasures and charity. Those who donate items are good, and those who win the items are good. If you are willing to pay for auction, then you must also have things, such as the saint's calligraphy or some rare calligraphy and paintings donated by great scholars. Donations are voluntarily, and all the proceeds are used for disaster relief. Wouldn't everyone get a name for it? By the way, prepare a few more vouchers. Once the amount of the auction paid by the individual reaches, you can issue official vouchers. Even if you make a small bronze medal, it is best to come from the saint's calligraphy and certify a title of accumulation of good deeds. Who wouldn't want to pay the money if you want to make this reputation?"

Cui Shixue's heart was pounding, it was so great.

"In fact, this is also a deal. It's just a charity skin, and its reputation is better. Once such an auction is opened, the number of places to enter will already be a good reputation."

Just think about it, can ordinary people enter such an auction? This is not possible. Those who participate in the auction do not have a certain capital or status. Who will let you join in the fun?

And those who can come are not rich, but noble. At that time, the famous brand entering the market will be a famous brand.

Cui Shixue seemed to have seen such a feast, picked up the tea and took a sip, and asked, "How come you, a person outside the world, understand these things?" Isn't it that chanting scriptures every day to catch ghosts?

Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "I'm just picking up people's wisdom, not what I think."

Gong Bo’s name on this little bit of Golden Saint Hand is not fake.

Cui Shixue said: "This idea is really good. But now disaster relief is imminent, so it is not possible to organize such an auction in a day or two."

"The Jiuxuan Auction Hall can set up the table in two days, but if you want to make it beautiful and grand, and have more time, you can prepare it for the kind people who come to participate. After all, donations must be prepared, right? No one who wants to make a name for a reputation must also prepare Chinese clothing jewelry."

"It's time-consuming, so it won't save the near fire."

Qin Liuxi smiled and said, "Jiuxuan Auction Hall is the number one auction hall in Beijing. It has little money, but it is not impossible to pay a million yuan in advance."

Cui Shixue: Is there such a good thing?

"So, in addition to the official quota, the rest of the place for Jiuxuanfa is worth selling, right? The commission must also be drawn 10%."

Chui Shixue: “…”

Are you trying to get some advice? Why are you still talking about business?

"Don't worry. At this auction, Jiuxuan donated a bottle of Angong Dan from the Changsheng Palace, two bottles of top-level ginseng Yangrong Pills, and three bottles of Jade Xueji, to contribute to this disaster relief."

Cui Shixue stood up and said, "Then I'll go back to discuss with the monk, then this auction..."

"You just want to let someone come to communicate with Jiuxuan's Manager Liu."

"Okay." Cui Shixue responded and left without any time to greet her.

Qin Liuxi thought about the scope of this snow disaster, and his smile stopped. The natural disaster was irresistible, so he could only do his best to do his best to do good.
Chapter completed!