"Empress, it is certainly true that there is a certain amount of the quota, but when there are natural disasters and man-made disasters, local officials should promptly inform the court and request that the tax be exempted from rent."

Although Shen Shixing's tone was calm, the implicit sound in his words was clearly criticizing local officials and facing the refugee beggars.

Empress Dowager Li nodded and murmured: "Well, in the past two years, it seems that there has been no memorials from local officials to report the disaster."

"Empress, I personally think that this may be the crux of the problem. Officials collect taxes and treat the people below like wolves and tigers. The people still think that this is the court's proposition. Many resentment cannot be expelled, so they will naturally take their anger on the court."

"Yes." Empress Dowager Li agreed.

"The ancients said that officials forced the people to rebel. I think this is the reason. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it. I hope the Empress thinks twice."

"Gemaster Shen, I understand." Empress Dowager Li was obviously more moved than happy.

It seemed that he realized the reason why Shen Shixing asked to see her early in the morning and his good intentions.

But some places seemed to be unable to understand for a moment, and couldn't help asking: "But Mr. Shen, since such a big disaster has occurred, why have local officials kept hiding it and not reporting it?"

Shen Shixing hesitated because this involves another policy that advocates justice.

He was not afraid to say it, but he was just considering how to use the words more appropriately.

At this time, Zhu Yiliu seemed careless but actually reminded him very keenly: "Mom, I guess it's because of the success of the exam."

Shen Shixing's eyes lit up suddenly, and he couldn't help but look at Zhu Yiliu in surprise.

Zhu Yili pretended not to see it.

The method of examination was a major pioneering move by Zhang Juzheng, aiming to "set limits on examinations" and "responsible people based on their work".

I have to say that this is a very effective assessment and supervision system.

But because of the lack of tension, the lack of attention to things and the lack of people are completely equal, and it seems too strict, it has been opposed by colleagues.

Once reminded, Empress Dowager Li immediately woke up and said, "Oh, local officials concealed it and did not report it because they were afraid of losing their political achievements."

Shen Shixing then said: "Prince Lu and Empress are right! There are clear regulations on the examination and completion law. If local officials fail to collect taxes effectively, they will be impeached by the officials. Therefore, in order to cope with the examination and maintenance law and protect their future, local officials completely ignore the lives and deaths of the people."

"Well," Empress Dowager Li nodded slightly and said, "The reason for the love in this is that it is difficult to tolerate the law. Then Master Shen, what should I do about this matter?"

No matter how Shen Shixing did nothing, he also understood that this was the first major event he encountered as a temporary acting chief assistant and required attention.

Empress Dowager Li is taking the exam.

He needs to hand over an exam paper to Empress Dowager Li.

Shen Shixing rationalized his thoughts and quickly organized what he had already thought about.

"Empress, yesterday, the situation was controlled because of the two thousand soldiers from the Beijing camp dispatching to suppress and mediate. But now, there are at least tens of thousands of refugees and beggars who stay in the capital."

"So much?" Empress Dowager Li was surprised.

"Yes, Empress, but these people are not intentionally making trouble. In fact, it is not scary. They just want to have some food, but if they use force on them and expel them all from Beijing, it will eventually be a loss of power, which may lead to a mutiny."

"What about that?"

"I suggest not forcibly drive them away. First open a few more porridge factories in the capital to stabilize their mood. In addition, an emergency decree was issued to the Ministry of Revenue to transport the grain stored in Tongzhou warehouses and transport them to the provincial governments with disaster relief and pensions. If, if..."

Shen Shixing hesitated again.

Zhu Yili understood clearly that Shen Shixing's temperament was just like his appearance, and he was more elegant.

To put it bluntly, it is a lack of decisiveness.

Perhaps because he just took over as the temporary acting chief assistant, he always gives people a feeling of being cautious.

It seems that later generations evaluated him as "equivalent" and "everything in everything". He was a person with no opinion and was not completely slandering him.

"What if?" Empress Dowager Li had to urge.

"Empress, if you post a notice, you will reduce the taxes, money, and grain that have been taxed in the Gyeonggi and the nearby disaster-stricken governments in the past two years will be refunded. I think it will play a good role."

"Okay!" Empress Dowager Li immediately made the decision, "I will ask the emperor to immediately issue an order to have his own yamen, and then do what Mr. Shen said."

First of all, what Shen Shixing said was indeed quite consistent with Empress Dowager Li's wishes;

Secondly, this is the first major event that Shen Shixing decided to serve as the temporary chief minister, and he must be given confidence and encouragement.

Shen Shixing was very pleased and said with great emotion: "Empress, if the victims knew that you understand the public opinion so well, they would definitely go around and tell me. Thank you for your goodness!"

"But, Master Shen Ge, it is better to teach people how to fish than to teach people." Zhu Yiliu interrupted again, "How should those refugees be resettled after the relief? Have you ever thought about it?"

"This..." Shen Shixing was stunned and couldn't answer for a while.

Indeed, he only thought about how to comfort him, but after comforting, it is a big question to where the refugees and beggars should go.

Because they were asked to go back, they had no land, so how could they survive? Otherwise, they would not have been at the end of the journey to the capital and cause trouble!

But if you stay in the capital, how can you absorb and digest so many refugees and beggars?

Tens of thousands of people are not a small number.

Shen Shixing looked at Zhu Yiliu, then looked at Empress Dowager Li, with a embarrassed look.

Empress Dowager Li said: "In this way, in order to reflect the emperor's love for the people, I will ask the emperor to allocate 100,000 taels of silver from the inner court's treasury for relief and pension."

This was the generous move of Empress Dowager Li.

At this moment, Shen Shixing should immediately thank the Lord for his kindness.

But unexpectedly, he had a sad face and really had a look of a dead mother.

"Empress, I asked for a meeting early this morning. One is to report the trouble of the vagrant beggar yesterday, and the other is to make two other things, one of which is related to money."

"What's up?"

"Your Majesty sent an oral order yesterday, saying that the New Year is coming soon, and there are many favors in the palace to do. The deposit of the inner court's supply treasury has been used up. I ask the Ministry of Revenue to temporarily allocate 200,000 taels of silver from Taicang to the palace for emergency needs."

After Shen Shixing said this, he was sweating profusely, which showed that he was unable to make a decision and was also worried and scared.

After all, Emperor Wanli asked for money, and he ran to Empress Dowager Li to "report" him.

"Empress, you also know that the imperial court has very strict regulations on the use of Taicang silver. There are rules to follow whenever it can be adjusted."

"I know." Empress Dowager Li nodded.

"If Mr. Yuanfu decides, he will definitely not agree. His Majesty can only withdraw from the inner court's treasury, while Taicang silver can only be used for the country."

Oh, no wonder Shen Shixing was so sad that he looked like a dead mother. It turned out that it was because Emperor Wanli asked him for money.

However, Empress Dowager Li also asked Emperor Wanli to allocate 100,000 taels from the inner court's supply treasury to provide relief!

This matter is done...

However, the old man from Emperor Wanli was really the case. He had just issued an order to serve as the temporary acting chief assistant, so he immediately asked him to instruct the Ministry of Revenue to transfer money.

Zhang Juzheng didn't dare to ask for it when he was in charge of the matter, so Shen Shixing spoke as soon as he came.

Isn’t this an obvious bullying of honest people?

People who don’t understand the truth think this is a transaction: I will let you serve as the temporary chief assistant, give me some money!

From Shen Shixing's perspective, it would be strange if he didn't make any trouble. He knew that Zhang Juzheng would never let go of this matter. But would he be willing to disobey the emperor as soon as he came up?

Empress Dowager Li could only curse her eldest son in her heart and said, "Gei Shen, I will communicate with the emperor later. You just said there are two things, and there is one?"
Chapter completed!