Chapter 927 How to Accept Bribery
To give gifts and bribes to Yan Shifan, it is definitely not necessary for Prince Yu to go there in person, it is enough for the subordinate officials of Prince Yu's palace to go. However, in order to show that Prince Yu attaches great importance to Yan Shifan, the subordinate officials who go to give gifts are not required. The status cannot be lowered. Based on this, the range of subordinate officials suitable for the task of giving gifts and bribes was fixed on Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, Yin Shidan, and Zhu Ping'an.
So who should we let go?
When King Yu glanced at everyone, he finally looked at Zhu Pingan.
Since this idea was proposed by Zhu Pingan, no one is more suitable to carry out this task than Zhu Pingan.
Seeing this, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help coughing, and said with a wry smile: "Ahem... Your Highness, last month I inspected Taicang and uncovered the Taicang bank theft case, and Yan Shifan who was implicated was also fined 12,000 silver. Now, Yan Shifan doesn’t know how much he hates me. It's better not to go..."
Actually, Zhu Ping'an is partly motivated by such concerns. Of course, the most important thing is out of human considerations. You can't be too greedy as a person. If you have the merit of making suggestions, you should do it. Okay, let’s give the credit for the specific implementation to others.
After Zhu Ping'an finished speaking, King Yu thought for a moment, nodded slowly, then turned his attention to Chen Yiqin, cupped his hands and said, "Master Chen, please take a trip this time."< br>
“I am willing to serve as the palace "I'll help you." Chen Yiqin stood up happily, "But for safety reasons, it's better for Zihou to accompany me."
Uh, Master Chen, didn't I just say that Zhu Ping'an got up and was about to go. Say what you just said again.
"Zihou, I understand your concerns, but don't you think that having you accompany me to give gifts and bribes to Yan Shifan will make Yan Shifan feel more conquered?" Chen Yiqin looked at Zhu Ping'an with a smile, and used a move to Zi's spear attacked Zi's shield, blocking all Zhu Pingan's excuses.
"Well, Zihou, just take the trouble to accompany Master Chen." King Yu nodded slightly when he heard this.
Uh, okay, King Yu has spoken, so Zhu Pingan had no choice but to comply.
Because Prince Yu's palace couldn't reveal the truth, bribes and gifts were urgently needed. The troops were divided into two groups, asking about the market situation and raising money...
About ten o'clock in the morning, Zhu Ping'an went with him. Chen Yiqin rushed from Prince Yu's Mansion to Yan Mansion together.
The two of them carried 1,500 taels of silver notes with them, which was money given to Yan Shifan. It's easy to find out the price of Yan Shifan's gifts. In the circle, the price is almost "clearly stated". According to the price, about 1,300 taels is enough, but for the sake of insurance, he still rounded up the round number of 1,500 taels.
Of these 1,500 taels of silver notes, 1,000 taels were obtained by King Yu from Concubine Du Kang in the harem, 150 taels of silver were lent to King Yu by Feng Bao after hearing about it, and the remaining 350 taels were The money was collected by Gao Gong, Chen Yiqin, Yin Shidan and Zhu Ping'an.
Chen Yiqin, Gao Gong and Yin Shidan all collected 100 taels of silver each, and Zhu Pingan collected 50 taels of silver.
Although Zhu Pingan raised the least, King Yu was most moved because King Yu knew that Zhu Pingan had just been fined 160 taels of silver by his father not long ago, and further back, Zhu Pingan was also fined A year's salary...Zhu Ping'an was so poor that he had to open Zhu Ji's fast food restaurant and sell pigs to the water. Of these 50 taels of silver, Zhu Ping'an was afraid that he would have already taken all the money Zhu Ji earned and all his family's belongings. came out.
Prince Yu’s Mansion is not close to Yan’s Mansion. Walking or riding in a sedan is too time-consuming. Zhu Pingan and Chen Yiqin rode directly to Yan’s Mansion.
Chen Yiqin was concerned about the gift given by King Yu, so he rode at high speed on the way to Yan's Mansion.
Killing the dark horse, seeing the treatment of the horse in front, he was probably afraid of being whipped. Today, he was particularly good at it. He didn’t even use Zhu Ping’an to raise his whip, and the guy ran wildly, surpassing the horse in front of him in just a few breaths. , ran to the front.
In about two quarters, Zhu Ping'an and the others arrived at a street in front of Yan's mansion. Going all the way along this street is Yan's Mansion.
After arriving at this street, Zhu Pingan slowed down his horse and did not go forward along this street. Instead, he turned his horse's head and headed towards another alley.
“Hey, Zihou, you went to the wrong place. Yan’s Mansion is in front, not over there.”
When Chen Yiqin saw this, he couldn't help but stopped Zhu Ping'an.
"Haha, you can't be wrong, Master Chen, just follow me."
Zhu Ping'an reined in the dark horse, turned around and waved to Chen Yiqin, and said with a mysterious smile. .
"Zihou, I have been to Yan Mansion several times. Just go along this street. You are going in the wrong direction." Chen Yiqin shook his head, looked at Zhu Ping'an and said seriously: "We should still go in this direction. First things first, it's not too late to do other things after finishing the important things."
"Master Chen, are you prepared to hand over the money directly to Yan Shifan like this?"
Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but smile when he heard this, turned his horse's head, rode up to Chen Yiqin, and asked with a smile.
"Well, isn't that what bribery is all about?"
Chen Yiqin nodded and looked at Zhu Pingan with a strange look on his face.
Seeing Chen Yiqin's reaction, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but think of the time when he paid homage to Yan Song and was laughed at and reminded by the fat man behind him.
"Master Chen, if you give a gift like this, Yan Shifan will not accept it." Zhu Pingan smiled slightly and shook his head.
"Huh?" Chen Yiqin didn't know why.
"This way of giving gifts can easily leave clues and hidden dangers. A smart person like Yan Shifan will not accept it." Zhu Ping'an looked around and then explained to Chen Yiqin in a low voice, "Go forward Let's go, there's one ahead of us There is a study in the alley, called "He Nian Study". It was opened by Yan Nian, the chief steward of the Yan Mansion. Yan Nian's character is "He Nian". He Nian Study specializes in selling fans, and each fan is not marked with a price. , you can spend as much bribe as you want When you buy a fan, the clerk in the study will write down the price you paid on your name card and transfer it to the Yan Mansion through the back door. At that time, the fan will be the pass of the Yan Mansion, and the disciples of the Yan Mansion will give it priority. People who use fans to worship in the study room in the Year of the Crane See."
"Well, this Yan Shifan is really a genius, he can actually think of using this method to collect bribes." Chen Yiqin quickly figured out the meaning and the meaning, and couldn't help but be taken in by Yan Shifan. Impressed by the bribery method.
What is unique about Yan Shifan's bribery is that in Henian Study Hall, bribery and bribery were legalized and normalized through the sale of fans.
As for the price of the fan? !
This is a matter of mutual consent, and besides, there are calligraphy and paintings on the fan. In a sense, calligraphy and painting are priceless. As long as you like it, no amount of money is too much.
To take a step back, even if there is any problem, this Henian study was opened by Yannian. What does it have to do with me, Yan Shifan? !
“Yan Shifan, this little thief, is truly worthy of the title of ‘the best genius in Jiajing’. Fortunately, I have Zihou with me today, otherwise I’m afraid I wouldn’t even be able to get in through the door of Yan’s Mansion. It’s not a good job.” Chen Yiqin couldn’t help but sigh.
"Mr. Chen's words are serious. These are nothing. If I don't say it, someone will tell Mr. Chen in front of the Yan Mansion."
Zhu Ping'an shook his head modestly.
"Zihou, don't be humble."
Chen Yiqin smiled slightly, and then said, "Then let's go and see Henian's study."
After speaking, the two of them He turned his horse's head and headed towards Henian's study. (End of this chapter)