There are endless guests in Wu Mansion.

Although Wu Shan cannot be compared with Xu Jie, he was the Minister of Revenue and was a genuine poet. He also had an unparalleled reputation in the officialdom, and was already the object that many officials wanted to curry favor with.

In particular, after visiting the Xu Mansion, some officials wanted to meet Wu Shan, whether to curry favor or to go on a trip, or to come to the Wu Mansion to hand over the gifts and pay homage.

Of course, Wu Shan would not meet everyone. After seeing off Zhang Yongming, the Minister of Justice, he welcomed several guests with great weight, and then he held a reception and had a cordial conversation.

After all, Lin Qingran was half a guest, and was only responsible for helping him to greet his group of people of the same year. At most, he was called over to show his face, so he looked very relaxed today.

Wu Shan was really busy today, so he took the time to show off his face in front of these disciples, and then hurried back to greet other guests.

However, the Ming Dynasty's officialdom has always been respectful to morning and always visited in the morning, so by noon, no one came to visit again.

It was only at 2 pm that the Wu family's social engagement ended.

Lin Weiran sent Yang Futian and others away, so he naturally would not rush to leave the Wu Mansion. Usually he would accompany his father-in-law and mother-in-law to finish dinner, and then he would take Wu Qiuyu back to the north of the city.

When he learned that Wu Shan was in the pavilion in the back flower courtyard, he also walked over there, and passed through the moon and the Kongmen, he really looked at Wu Shan sitting alone in the pavilion and drinking tea.

Wu Shan is a person who likes quietness. In fact, he doesn't like the lively atmosphere today, but these social engagements cannot be avoided. After a morning social engagement, there was obviously a bit of fatigue between his eyebrows.

The sky is blue and free from dust.

The flowers and plants in the back garden of Wu Mansion are full of greenery, and a few colorful butterflies are dancing among the flowers. The lotus flowers in the pond are in full bloom, and a carp jumps out of the water, presenting a vivid ink painting.

The housekeeper brought tea to Lin Weiran and quietly retreated.

Lin Qingran sat with Wu Shan at the stone table in the pavilion, but he was influenced by Wu Shan, or he was a person who liked quietness at heart, and he already liked this quiet atmosphere of drinking tea and enjoying the scenery.

"The emperor just issued an order to ask the Ministry of Revenue to summon the nine ministers to discuss financial management!" After drinking tea, Wu Shan's tiredness had disappeared, so he took the initiative to break the silence.

Summer grain was transported to the capital one after another, and the Ming Dynasty's finance was undoubtedly effectively supplied with blood, which was also the largest income of the Ming Dynasty's finance.

Jiajing's intention to build the Qingxin Palace was revived, so he found the chief assistant Xu Jie and directly expressed his thoughts. Xu Jie changed his previous supportive attitude and directly said that the Ministry of Revenue had no silver and could no longer squeeze out this.

Pens of silver.

It was not that Xu Jie deliberately wanted to mix with Wushan, but it was a fact. "Eating grain from Yin and Mao" had long become the norm of the Ming Dynasty's finances. Before the summer grain was fully transported to the capital, it had already given advance expenditures to the Ministry of Revenue.

In particular, the military expenditure of the Nine Borders has always been owed by the court, and the first batch of summer grains must be immediately paid to Xuanfu for reissue military salaries.

Jiajing only looks at the results and never listens to any reason. Naturally, he will not be satisfied with this answer.

Xu Jie, who followed his promise when he took office to "return the government affairs to the various departments", kicked the ball directly to the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue submitted the account book, but Jiajing was still not satisfied and immediately issued an order to ask Wu Shan to summon Jiuqing to find a solution.

Wu Shan is a principled person, and few people can compare with his knowledge. Principles can help him manage the personnel affairs of the Ministry of Revenue. Knowledge will help him handle matters of the Ministry of Revenue well. This undoubtedly proves that he is competent for the position of Minister of Revenue.

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If Wu Shan had served as Minister of Revenue in the past, there would be no problem with Wu Shan being appointed as Minister of Revenue, but now the Ming Dynasty's finances were already in short supply. Not only did he need the Minister of Revenue who could manage financial affairs, but he also needed this Minister of Revenue to have the art of "turning stones into gold"

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However, Wu Shan not only did not show the ability to "turn stones into gold", but also acted as a "spending".

He realized that the imperial government's finances cut water conservancy projects too seriously. In order to prevent the disaster of flooding the seven southeastern prefectures from happening again last year, he also squeezed out the money to allocate it to the water conservancy projects.

It was this kind of good deed that made the Ming Dynasty's finance worse. Now it was unable to satisfy Jiajing's long-cherished wish to build the Qingxin Palace, which caused the emperor's dissatisfaction.

Now he is ordered to discuss financial management with the Nine Ministers. If he cannot come up with a feasible plan, his position as the Minister of Revenue will probably be out of stock.

Lin Qingran frowned tightly, took a sip of tea slowly, then raised his head and asked seriously: "My father-in-law, will Mr. Xu and Mr. Yuan be present?"

"No!" Wu Shan looked at Lin Yanran vigilantly, shook his head honestly and replied.

Lin Qingran immediately moved his heart and asked again: "Will the plan you nine ministers drafted to the cabinet or submit it directly to the emperor?"

"This time is the emperor's will. I can submit it to the cabinet, or I can personally meet the emperor for a reply!" Wu Shan hesitated for a moment and answered honestly.

Lin Weiran's eyes lit up slightly, and he immediately said to Wu Shan seriously: "My father-in-law, this seems not entirely a bad thing! This is actually an excellent opportunity for you to propose your own financial management strategy or even political policies!

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Why was Yan Song hated by all officials because he firmly controlled the way of speech, and it was difficult for even the six ministers to see the emperor. No matter what kind of political proposition, it must be submitted through Yan Song, so it blocked him.

Many officials have the opportunity to make their own political claims directly.

Although Xu Jie claimed to let go of his own way of speaking, Jiajing was still focused on Xiu Xuan. It was still difficult for the six ministers to meet the emperor directly, let alone openly put forward his own personal political propositions.

"Tell me your financial advice!" Wu Shan looked at Lin Weiran deeply, knowing that this was undoubtedly to drop a bombshell in the peaceful court, so he asked without comment.

Lin Weiran's mouth raised slightly and immediately said seriously: "Finance is mainly about revenue and expenditure, so this expense naturally still needs to deduct Zongfa's wealth and rice. As for the income items, this time it is the best way to sell the opening of Jiangsu and Zhejiang seas and rectify the salt administration.

opportunity!"

Kaihai, this essence has always been Lin Yanran's political proposition, and it is the best way to save this dynasty. Thanks to his good eloquence and Guangdong's outstanding achievements, he has already pulled Wu Shan into Kaihai's camp.

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As for rectifying the salt administration, this move is indeed the most effective way to improve the Ming Dynasty's finances. The strict party's past path was not wrong.

"Do you know why Yan Maoqing's various bad behaviors in the local area have spread to the capital in the near future, and it has caused a lot of controversy in the capital? Mr. Xu has already intentionally abolished Yan Maoqing's previous bad behaviors, and the old rules will be restored next year!"
Chapter completed!