In the imperial study, several other wise rulers and ministers were stunned at the same time.

Chongzhen was a little surprised: "Yan'er, do you really have a way?"

When Chongzhen first came to Zhu Cilang, he was actually a temporary cram with no choice. He didn't mean that Zhu Cilang would definitely come up with some ideas. If he could give some new ideas, it would be a breakthrough.

But now, when Zhu Ciyang heard this, he had an idea?

Chongzhen couldn't help but feel a little suspicious. After all, this was something he could not solve before.

Just about half a month ago, Chongzhen was very panicked when he saw Li Zicheng's army advancement and wanted to recruit troops to resist.

However, recruiting soldiers and horses requires money, and the Ming Dynasty treasury did not have a penny, so they could only ask the ministers for donation.

Then there was the previous operation of Zhou Kui, the father-in-law, who took 5,000 taels from the queen and donated only 3,000 taels to Chongzhen with his backhand. In the end, he barely collected more than 200,000 taels, which increased the scale of the Jing camp to more than 10,000 people, and then he lost money again.

Now that Beijing City is completely surrounded by Li Zicheng, it is impossible to get money from outside. Where can Zhu Cixuan get money?

Not only Chongzhen, Duke of Britain, Li Guozhen and others looked at Zhu Cilang, but their faces were full of doubts.

Zhu Cilang smiled slightly and said confidently: "Father, my son, let me tell the truth. If you want to make money, you must do it from the rich."

Chongzhen nodded and said, "This is natural, but who can have money in Beijing now?"

Zhu Cilang laughed and said, "Of course it is those ministers, nobles and eunuchs."

After hearing this, Chongzhen was not only not happy, but was a little disappointed.

After a few seconds, Chongzhen said lightly: "Yan'er, where are these people rich? I've already found them."

Zhu Cilang's smile became stronger and stronger: "Father, you don't really think that all the noble ministers and eunuchs in our entire capital are really worth only more than 200,000 taels? According to the sons, just Cao Huachun, the governor of the East Factory, had at least 200,000 taels of cash at home and many rare treasures!"

Why Zhu Cilang is so confident in speaking? Of course, it is because of the sign-in task that just appeared and the topographic map marked with the treasure secret room.

When Chongzhen heard this, he was shocked: "This matter is serious?"

Zhu Cilang was determined: "Father, this matter is absolutely true!"

Chongzhen was a little suspicious: "Where did you know about this?"

Zhu Cilang smiled slightly and said, "Father, there are still some patriotic people in this Ming Dynasty. The father does not need to care about where the sons learned the news. Instead, he should have someone to copy Cao Huachun's mansion and take all the money out to recruit soldiers and fight against the rebels outside the city. The right way is to do it!"

Chongzhen's eyes flashed, and after a moment, he spoke: "Come here, call Cao Huachun to me!"

Although Cao Huachun had been revoked his military power before, he was the governor of the East Factory and also worked in the Sili Supervisor. After losing the military power, he would just return to the palace and his status was still more respectful.

Therefore, Chongzhen did not intend to directly copy Cao Huachun's home, but instead asked Cao Huachun for questions first.

A moment later, Cao Huachun came to the imperial study: "Cao Huachun has met Your Majesty."

Chongzhen nodded and went straight to the point: "Cao Huachun, now the Ming Dynasty is in crisis and needs money to recruit soldiers, do you know?"

Cao Huachun was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly said, "Of course I know this. Did Your Majesty forget that I donated 40,000 taels of silver to Your Majesty last time and donated all my wealth, hoping that the Ming Dynasty could stop Li Zicheng's rebel."

After hearing this, Chongzhen's face also improved a little.

Yes, in the last donation, Cao Huachun donated 40,000 yuan alone, which is nearly one-fifth of the total.

This is also one of the reasons why Chongzhen chose to hand over military power to Cao Huachun at such a critical moment in history. Those who donate more money are always loyal than those who donate less money?

Chongzhen slowed down and said, "Of course I saw what you did last time. But today the prince said that there is actually a large amount of cash in your mansion that has not been donated, at least tens of thousands or two hundred thousand, but is there such a thing?"

Cao Huachun's body was shocked and he denied it flatly: "Your Majesty, I'm wronged! I've taken out all the money for Your Majesty. I'm definitely not having any money at all. How can I get more than 100,000 yuan in cash?"

Cao Huachun directly shouted injustice and betrayed him. Zhu Cilang watched coldly, and couldn't help but feel funny.

Cao Huachun is indeed very skilled, with all kinds of expressions, gestures and tone so sincere, and can be called a movie emperor-level performance. If Zhu Cixuan had not had a systematic prompt, he would have really not be able to find out even a little problem.

Chongzhen was obviously also moved by Cao Huachun's words and looked up at Zhu Ciyang: "Yan'er, what did you say?"

Zhu Ciyang smiled slightly and said to Chongzhen: "Father, it is actually very simple to solve this problem. You only need to transfer a team of people to your son and minister and walk through Cao Huachun's mansion outside the palace. Wouldn't everything be revealed?"

Chongzhen was hesitating, but Cao Huachun suddenly said, "Your Majesty, I think this is feasible. I have worked hard for the Ming Dynasty all my life. Even if I have suffered some injustice, as long as the prince can relieve the misunderstanding of the old slave, I will have no regrets to die."

While speaking, Cao Huachun began to wipe away tears.

Zhu Cilang knew that this old guy was selling miserable.

Sure enough, Chongzhen became more moved after seeing this scene, and his voice to Cao Huachun became much gentler: "Forget it, I'll go there in person, so as not to mess around. Okay, prepare for it, and then leave the palace with me!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Huachun hurriedly said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

As he said that, Cao Huachun was also proud.

You know, Cao Huachun's mansion does have money, but the money is hidden in a place that ordinary people cannot see or find.

Zhu Cixuan wants to find it? That's impossible!

Thinking of this, Cao Huachun's mouth twitched slightly, but immediately covered it up and thought: "This prince always targeted me. Could it be that he discovered something? But it doesn't matter. As long as this time passes, your Majesty's trust in the prince will inevitably be greatly reduced, and then it will be the time for me to fight back!"

Cao Huachun has made up his mind to make Zhu Cilang suffer a big loss!

Half an hour later, Chongzhen, Zhu Cilang, and Cao Huachun had just arrived in the imperial study, surrounded by a team of palace guards and arrived at a mansion outside the palace.

After all, Cao Huachun was the governor of the East Factory and also served as the chief pen of the Sili Supervisor, so it is not surprising that he has a mansion outside.

The mansion is not large in size, and the decoration outside can only be considered a normal one. When you walk into the mansion, you will see that the furnishings in the lobby are relatively simple and even a little old.

Seeing this, Chongzhen couldn't help but believe Cao Huachun's words a little more, so he turned his head and said to Zhu Ciyang: "Yan'er, do you say Cao Huachun is rich, where is the money?"

Cao Huachun hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, this is the warehouse in my old mine's house. Please come with me."

A moment later, the door of the warehouse was opened, and a stream of smoke and dust rushed towards everyone, frowning.

Chongzhen focused his mind and looked into the warehouse, but found that the warehouse was empty, except for a stone Buddha statue that was as tall as a man in the deepest place, it was empty.

Chongzhen became more and more unhappy now, feeling that he must have wronged Cao Huachun. He immediately looked at Zhu Ciyang, with a clear tone of blame: "Yan'er, what's going on?"

Before Zhu Cilang could speak, Cao Huachun spoke very earnestly: "Your Majesty, I really have no money in my family. If there is any, I am willing to confiscate all the cash and use it to support the Ming Dynasty to guard the capital!"
Chapter completed!