Dongchang quickly sent someone to look for Yu Dayou. Zhang Jing sent his confidant to handle this matter. Zhu Yijun was very concerned about this matter. Zhang Jing naturally did not dare to make any mistakes, so he was very attentive.
"Imperial Majesty, Xu Guangqi has been found, and the hundred orphans have been collected!"
Yu Dayou's matter had not been settled yet, but the matter here had been settled.
"Tell me about it!" Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Jing and asked faintly.
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!
Xu Guangqi's family was originally quite good. Xu Guangqi's grandfather became rich because of business, and his family was rich. When his father Xu Sicheng's family declined, he began to farm for a living. "
Zhu Yijun nodded. He roughly knew about Xu Guangqi's experience, and he also knew that his family was poor.
From the first time he took the imperial examination, Xu Guangqi wanted to change his family environment and realize his ambition.
However, Xu Guangqi's road to the imperial examination was not smooth. It could be said that there was a barrier at every step.
From the Xiucai, Juren, to the Jinshi, Xu Guangqi did not pass even once.
It was not until he was in his forties that Xu Guangqi passed the Jinshi. Of course, after he passed the Juren, Xu Guangqi was not poor anymore.
The so-called poor Xiucai, rich Juren, few people had heard of poor Juren.
After Xu Guangqi passed the Xiucai, he relied on being a teacher everywhere to make a living. During this period, he met Western missionaries and Matteo Ricci. Then, Xu Guangqi became interested in Western theory and joined Christianity.
In terms of science, Xu Guangqi was very talented. If he did not put most of his energy into the imperial examination and becoming an official, Xu Guangqi would definitely have achieved amazing achievements in science.
Zhu Yijun was very optimistic about Xu Guangqi's future, especially after he trained him.
"When the Old Slave found Xu Guangqi, he could barely afford to study!"
Zhang Jing said, "At that time, the Old Slave met his parents and told them what the Imperial Majesty wanted, and they agreed."
"Well done!" Zhu Yijun nodded with a smile. "What about the other orphans?"
"Imperial Majesty, they are all seven or eight years old orphans, a hundred of them, and all of them are literate!"
Zhang Jing quickly said, "Imperial Majesty, rest assured, these children are all decent. Some were found in Dongchang, and some were rescued."
Zhu Yijun was stunned. Saved? What did that mean?
So, he looked at Zhang Jing.
"A lot of children were sold to brothels and casinos. They learned how to read and write there. After our East Faction Guards found them, we rescued them and punished those who forced them into prostitution."
Although Zhang Jing said it openly, Zhu Yijun knew that Zhang Jing must have gotten some benefits from it.
Those children must have been found in the brothel, or bought from the brothel. They were taught to read and write, trained from an early age, and used to make money in the future.
How did those top actresses and talented women come about? Wasn't that how they came about?
Zhu Yijun didn't expect Zhang Jing to target these people. He could imagine what Zhang Jing had done.
Not only would he get the people out, but he would also extort a lot of money from them. The crime was forcing them to be prostitutes.
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but sigh. Eunuchs really loved money.
"Find an Imperial Plantation and settle them down!"
Zhu Yijun didn't continue to talk about this matter, nor did he expose Zhang Jing. He just gave an order lightly.
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!" Zhang Jing said quickly. He was relieved in his heart. He passed the test.
Looking at Zhang Jing's back, Zhu Yijun turned to look at Zhang Cheng and ordered, "Go get San De Zi, Chen De, for me!"
Originally, Zhu Yijun named him San De Zi. After he left, San De Zi became responsible for the inner factory, so Zhu Yijun let him return to his original name, Chen De.
Zhang Jing started to reach out. This was a signal to Zhu Yijun.
Chen De was very busy during this period. He was responsible for the construction of the inner factory. It could be said that there were a lot of things to do.
Pear Garden in the capital was doing well. They had made a lot of money in the past six months. Zhu Yijun didn't want to take the money from Pear Garden. Instead, he occasionally subsidized them.
Now, Pear Garden opened two branches in the capital, one in the inner city and one in the outer city.
In addition to opera, Pear Garden also had more storytellers and crosstalks. There were many more types of storytellers.
As Pear Garden developed well, the inner factory that was attached to Pear Garden naturally developed well. The disciples of Pear Garden had already received half a year of training. They had also begun to investigate and obtain information.
Chen De's younger brother, Chen Lian, was very attentive to these matters. At the same time, he did a very good job.
Without letting Zhu Yijun wait for too long, Chen De walked in from the outside.
Glancing at Chen De, Zhu Yijun furrowed his brows and said, "How did it end up like this?
How long has it been?
If you continue like this, I'm afraid you will pass away in a few days. When that time comes, how are you going to serve me? "
At this moment, Chen De looked very tired. He was thin and had big dark circles under his eyes. One look and anyone could tell that he was very tired.
"Go find Imperial Physician Li yourself. Let him take a look at you. If you collapse, it will be troublesome!"
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!"
Chen De quickly said, "Now that the inner factory is on the right track, this servant will not be so busy for a period of time."
Zhu Yijun nodded, "Your health is your capital!"
After giving a few more instructions to Chen De, Zhu Yijun said, "Regarding the matter of Zhang Jing looking for orphans in the capital, how much do you know?" After saying that, Zhu Yijun stared at Chen De.
"Replying to Your Majesty, this servant only heard some rumors!" Chen De didn't know why the Imperial Majesty asked this question, so he could only answer carefully.
Nodding his head, Zhu Yijun said indifferently, "Tell me then!"
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!"
Chen De quickly said, "Now many people in the capital know about it. It seems that Eunuch Chang is searching for orphans. He wants both boys and girls, but he wants them to be literate.
The brothel has been targeted by Eunuch Chang. This servant heard that Eunuch Chang has received a lot of money. "
"If they don't have money, they will be taken away. If they have money, they will not be taken away. However, for those who are too outstanding, Eunuch Chang does not accept money, he only wants people."
"It is said that the censor already knows about this matter. I am afraid that the censor will come in in two days."
Zhu Yijun nodded, this is nothing. Getting benefits from the brothel, Zhu Yijun can't say anything about Zhang Jing.
After all, there are so many people in Dongchang. If they don't have money, who will work for you? Anyway, the money from the brothel is not clean.
As for the censor's impeachment, Zhu Yijun doesn't care about it. This matter can be settled by Zhang Jing himself.
The brothel casino in the capital, if there is no Honours supporting it, it would be strange if it can be opened.
Zhang Jing extorted money from them, but also covered up the matter of taking in orphans. Everyone will think that Zhang Jing is so poor that he wants money.