The Beijing-Hangzhou Canal has always been very busy, with countless ships and merchants and officials. // Visit to download the txt novel //.. Although I had been prepared for it, seeing so many people blatantly evading taxes, Apocalypse

The emperor's mood suddenly became very bad.

He spent the whole day in the palace thinking about how to make money. There were obvious ways, but he couldn't do it. This feeling of powerlessness made Emperor Tianqi very tired. The officials in the court were vested interests. If they levied these taxes,

He stood on the opposite side of all the officials.

The gentry, and even the landlords and businessmen who were implicated by the officials. If this was really the case, Emperor Tianqi felt that he might have come to an end as emperor. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty looked majestic, with institutions like Dongchang and Jinyiwei, seemingly

They can do whatever they want. But this is not the case in reality. The civil servant group is huge and powerful. Even if one of them is killed, those who come up will still insist on this policy.

The interests of the civil servants are the same, and it is very difficult for them to show their vested interests, because Emperor Tianqi needs the support of this group. This is not the case in other dynasties. The status of civil servants and military attachés is equal.

The result of checks and balances. Although the Ming Dynasty also had Dongchang and Jinyiwei to check and balance civil servants, Jinyiwei and Dongchang were far from enough for reforms that really required strenuous efforts.

Emperor Tianqi knew in his heart that he needed to cultivate an interest group, an interest group that stood with him. Even if one day, he really carried out traumatic reforms, he would not be alone.

Everything is easy to say but too difficult to do. Maybe I am a little impatient.

Emperor Tianqi frowned in thought, and a girl came in with a tea bowl, placed the tea bowl on the table, and gave Emperor Tianqi a gentle flick.

"Are you also from Jinyiwei?" Emperor Tianqi looked at the masked girl curiously, and asked softly while picking up the tea bowl.

"Back to the young master, yes! My slave and sister are both members of Jinyiwei. Our adoptive father is old and can no longer do his best for the court. There are some things that Mr. Luo will ask our Jin sisters to handle!" The girl was slightly startled, but still

He replied respectfully. This is the emperor, and Luo Sigong gave him many instructions before leaving.

Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with interest: "Then why do you always wear a mask? Is there any tradition in this?"

"Slave and sister have been wearing the veil since they were very young. Our adoptive father said that we can't take off the veil until we get married!" The girl stood aside and said respectfully.

After drinking the tea in his mouth, Emperor Tianqi almost didn't choke. He looked at the girl and nodded with a smile. After hearing that they were twins, Emperor Tianqi wanted to see what they looked like. Now it seems like nothing

I hope, Emperor Tianqi doesn't want to get two women first without doing anything serious.

"Sir, we're going to Jining just ahead, and it's getting late. Are we staying in Jining?" Chen Lin bowed and stood outside, saying in a respectful tone.

"Okay! Let's go here!" He opened the door and walked out, and Emperor Tianqi slowly walked onto the deck.

The docks on the shore are very lively, and many places are already lit with lights, which are red and green, and look extremely beautiful. Because it faces the canal, Jining has always been very prosperous, full of people, and it looks quite prosperous.

"I can't see any difference anymore. Sun Yuanhua, the governor of Shandong, did a good job!" Emperor Tianqi looked at the shore with a smile, and his mood seemed to be better.

In the afternoon, Emperor Tianqi said he was unhappy. Although Emperor Tianqi said those words of respect, Yuan Keli still felt that something was wrong. Seeing Emperor Tianqi say this, Yuan Keli quickly smiled and said: "Yes! Xu Hongru of Shandong rebelled, and the storm has passed.

It’s all thanks to the Emperor’s blessing that we can have this prosperous age!”

Glancing at Yuan Keli, Emperor Tianqi frowned and said: "Yuan Aiqing, I said it during the day, you don't know how to flatter me, so don't say such things in the future. You are a capable minister, help me well, this is the best horse."

Already."

"Please remember this!" Yuan Keli was stunned for a while, with a hint of embarrassment on his face, and nodded.

"Okay, call a few people, and let's go shopping in Jining to see if there's anything delicious!" Emperor Tianqi said with a smile when he saw the boat parked at the visitor's pier.

The group brought ten guards, and the Jinyi Guard Qianhu Danghan naturally followed. Together with Yuan Keli and Chen Lin, the group abandoned the boat and landed on the shore, heading towards the city of Jining.

Jining City seems to be particularly lively at night, with merchants and merchants going on and on, and the streets are full of shouts and shouts. Most of the people on the street are wandering around, looking at this and that from time to time, and it is a prosperous scene.

Everyone is well dressed, most of them are silk gowns, and it can be seen that they are living a good life. However, this is just after landing, and most of the people here are merchants who come and go on the canal, so naturally they are rich people.

Several people carefully accompanied Emperor Tianqi, but they didn't know what to say. In the end, they all looked at Chen Lin. After all, this was the father-in-law of the palace, so he naturally had more experience in serving the emperor.

Some of Emperor Tianqi's people were very eye-catching walking on the street. There were ten neatly dressed guards with knives in their hands, and they were being waited on. They looked like they were not ordinary people. The rogues didn't dare to come up to make trouble, and the common people also stayed around.

Walk.

"Sir, after a long day on the boat, let's find a place to eat!" Chen Lin bowed respectfully to Emperor Tianqi and said with a flattering smile on his face.

Yuan Keli frowned slightly, and said with a bit of worry on his face: "Master, the things outside may not be clean. Master is a body of ten thousand gold, and there cannot be any mistakes. In the humble opinion, we should go back to

Get on the boat!"

Smiling and shaking his head, Emperor Tianqi glanced at Chen Lin on the side and said in a brisk tone: "Since Chen Lin said it, there is a safe place. Yuan Aiqing is worrying too much."

Seeing Chen Lin smiling at him, Yuan Keli was slightly startled, took a step back and said nothing.

"Lead the way!" Emperor Tianqi glared at Chen Lin angrily and ordered with a smile.

"Yes, sir!" Chen Lin suddenly smiled and hurriedly walked to the front to lead the way, as if that was the most glorious thing.

The group of people walked far and came to the door of a restaurant. The three-story restaurant looked magnificent. However, Emperor Tianqi was not surprised by this. In their opinion, it was very ordinary!

With a wink at a guard, Chen Lin whispered: "Ask their shopkeeper to come out to receive the distinguished guests, and say that we will take care of the Yingchun Building!"

Seeing Emperor Tianqi nod, the imperial guard strode forward, his face still expressionless. Not long after, the shopkeeper of Yingchun Tower came out to greet him. He was a middle-aged man in his forties.

He has a mustache and looks like a businessman.

"Everyone, welcome to Yingchun Tower. Li Fang, the shopkeeper of Yingchun Tower, please come in!" The shopkeeper bowed respectfully and led the way in front.

Emperor Tianqi and his party were taken to a single room on the third floor. When the window was opened, one could see the scenery on the canal. It was obviously a very good place. In another single room next to the single room, there were only two people here, one of whom was from Yingchun Building.

The other shopkeeper is Chen Lin.

Li Fang, the shopkeeper of Yingchun Tower, knelt on the ground. His face no longer had the flattery but was now serious. There was no playfulness in his tone, but he said in a serious voice: "I have met Eunuch Chen in my humble position!"

Gently waving his hand, Chen Lin said with a smile on his face: "Shopkeeper Chen, please get up! The news from Dongchang has been transmitted?"

Li Fang, the shopkeeper of Yingchun Tower, had a smile on his face. After getting up from the ground, he said with a smile: "Eunuch Chen went south to the south of the Yangtze River. I have been waiting here for a long time. I don't know what my father-in-law has told me, but I am following all my orders."

Yingchun Building was originally a stronghold of Dongchang. Chen Lin came here because he wanted to try out his own Kanhe. Secondly, it was much safer to eat here.

"The young man next door is a very capable person. He prepares special dishes. The most important thing is to keep it clean. We will send someone to your kitchen!" He walked out of the single room and faced the two forbidden people.

Wei ordered: "Go and have a look!"

Emperor Tianqi was sitting bored in a single room at this time. The soundproofing measures here were not good. Emperor Tianqi heard Chen Lin's voice just now. However, Emperor Tianqi was not focused on this, but was listening to the conversation next door.

Voice.

"Brother Zhou, how many days will you stay in Jining this time?" A middle-aged man said with a smile on his face.

"We may have to wait a few more days this time. The salt this time is not very good, and the price may not be so easy to negotiate." The voice of another person on the side was very low, but Emperor Tianqi still heard it.

Emperor Apocalypse didn't pay much attention. If he dared to talk about it in public, it must be official salt. I'm afraid private salt would not have the courage. Emperor Apocalypse would like to find someone who sells private salt.

Suddenly, there was a lot of noise and excitement outside. Emperor Tianqi frowned and walked out of the single room, only to see officers and soldiers when he came out. They quickly ran upstairs and started searching the single rooms one by one. No matter what Li Fang said on the side, it didn't work.

.

It didn't take long, and a civil servant slowly walked up the mountain. He was wearing a fifth-grade official uniform. He looked like the magistrate of Jining. It seemed that the magistrate was already over fifty years old, with three strands of beard floating in the air.

There is a bit of righteousness on his chest and between his brows, and he can see a bit of official power.

I just don’t know what he is doing here? After the door next to Emperor Tianqi was pushed open, Emperor Tianqi frowned. There was only one person left in the room, and he had fallen on the table, with blood flowing from the corners of his mouth and eyes.

Open wide.
Chapter completed!