Chapter 253: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand

Hongyu went to invite Chu Lingchuan in person.

Fucang made tea and brought it over. He picked up a tea cup with his long fingers and poured the tea with his sleeves. His movements looked like flowing clouds and flowing water, which was smooth and pleasing to the eye.

Chu Qinghuang's eyes paused on his hand for a moment, then slowly said: "Fu Cang."

Fucang put down the teapot, bowed and said, "My subordinate is here."

"Do you know why King Xuan wants to bribe students?"

Fucang's attitude was serious: "Please master, please teach me."

"Officials all over the world are educated." Chu Qinghuang said in a leisurely voice, "Although not all scholars can pass the scientific examination and become officials, but looking at the world, the number of scholars is very impressive. Their pens can lift a person to heaven, and they can also It brings ruin to one’s reputation.”

Fu Cang lowered his eyes: "Master is not afraid of rumors."

"Yeah." Chu Qinghuang nodded, "But if you have a choice, do you think it's better to be praised or reviled?"

Fucang said: "Praise."

"If I am just an ordinary person, it doesn't matter whether I am praised or reviled by others." Chu Qinghuang chuckled, "But I am the one who wants to be the queen, so there are many things to consider, not to mention offending them. It is not necessary, but simply impossible. Because all the civil and military officials in the dynasty are the best among scholars, I want them to be willing to be driven by me. This willingness is not fear of power or violence, but a sincere awe, do you understand? "

Fucang lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, and his tone was extremely respectful: "Master, can you explain it in more detail?"

Chu Qinghuang glanced at him: "You really don't understand?"

Fucang's attitude was meek: "This subordinate is stupid."

He likes to listen to his master talk. Unlike his indifference in front of others, his extremely patient look will make him feel that he is cared about.

Especially this kind of pointing and chatting method will make him find it extremely useful.

"Only those who are truly loyal to the king will do their best, instead of cheating and using their power to enrich their own pockets." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "All those who are afraid of means or driven by profit will rise step by step. As the power in your hands grows larger and larger, your greed will grow bigger and bigger. Only those who sincerely surrender will keep their original intentions unchanged. "

"My subordinate understands." Fucang nodded and expressed his loyalty, "This subordinate is truly surrendering to his master. No matter what happens in the future, he will never change his mind. I have no greed and will not swell.”

Chu Qinghuang's expression paused slightly, making no comment.

"Therefore, tough tactics are only suitable for corrupt officials and traitorous officials. Those who serve the people loyally and wholeheartedly must be subdued with all their heart." Fucang quickly understood the essence, "The master is wise."

Chu Qinghuang lowered her eyebrows and drank tea.

"Your Highness." Chu Lingchuan walked in and bowed to Chu Qinghuang, "Your Highness, do you want me to do something?"

Chu Qinghuang raised her eyes: "Do you know about Uncle Qin's wife, the Zhou family?"

Chu Lingchuan thought for a while: "I have heard about it."

He is responsible for the big business of Jiuxiao Pavilion, which involves the imperial military supplies of war horses, armor, and weapons. The customers he talks about business with are also the imperial courts of various countries. At other times, he travels around the world, checking accounts, supervising the management of various places, and understanding the major businesses in the mall. The family's sphere of influence, and collect information by the way.

The Zhou family's business is not small, but it is not enough to impress him.

"The Zhou family was protected by Uncle Qin in the court, and naturally they were successful in the business, so they accumulated a lot of wealth over the years. Uncle Qin was also the elder brother of the Queen and the uncle of King Xuan, so the Zhou family was the strongest and most powerful of King Xuan. Strong financial backing." Chu Qinghuang said in a calm voice, "Autumn Festival is coming soon, and the students who won the exam after the Autumn Festival will go to Beijing in the spring of next year to participate in the Spring Festival held by the Ministry of Rites."

Hearing this, Chu Lingchuan nodded slowly: "Your Highness plans to win over people's hearts?"

"Yes." Chu Qinghuang nodded, "I should thank Chu Tiankuo for reminding me. Since he wants to attack the students, I will attack first."

Chu Lingchuan said: "Whatever you need me to do, please give me your instructions."

"After the results were released in Qiuwei, you asked people to find out the list of successful students from all over the country in the shortest possible time. All students from poor families were given a sufficient travel allowance of silver, so that they could go to Beijing to take the exam without any worries." Chu. Qinghuang ordered, "If there are elderly parents or women and children at home, some living expenses will be subsidized so that orphans and widows can be properly accommodated."

Chu Lingchuan responded: "Yes."

"The Zhou family will be investigated by the way." Chu Qinghuang's voice was as cold as snow, "It's fine if they behave according to the rules, but if there are any evil deeds of collusion between officials and businessmen to squeeze the people, let them investigate them all. I want to All evidence of corrupt officials and evil businessmen.”

"Yes." Chu Lingchuan responded respectfully, "My subordinates will arrange everything, please rest assured, Your Highness."