Queen Xu spoke in a calm and calm tone, not perfunctory or comforting, but coming from strong self-confidence. Not to mention that Zhu Laosi became the emperor, even if he went to heaven and became the Jade Emperor, he could not ignore Queen Xu's opinion
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These days Xu Jingchang has also begun to feel the taste. Whether it is Qiu Fu or Zhu Neng, these people were selected by Xu Da for his son-in-law. Their roots are in the Xu family.
Even Xu Jingchang was wondering why some people wanted to encourage Zhu Gaoxu to kill Xu Huizu. Most likely it was a case of gratitude that turned into a grudge. He wanted to get rid of the Xu family as soon as possible and end this matter.
All in all, Queen Xu is in a similar situation to Queen Ma. She is an original shareholder and cannot be shaken by anyone.
When he realized this, Xu Jingchang's mind came alive.
"Aunt, actually I came to see you this time, not only because I am worried about the civil and military affairs of the court, but also because I want my eldest cousin and the others to be safe and sound in the future, and for the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty. It is really not easy for my nephew.
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Queen Xu smiled and said, "You are not a big person, but you think long-term. Then tell me, how do you think about the country and the country?"
"Auntie, tell me, how do ordinary people live? Have you ever calculated how much money it will cost before going to work in the market?"
Queen Xu frowned slightly, "It seems not, right?"
Xu Jingchang nodded, "Yes, we are all looking for ways to make more money, earn more, spend more, and enjoy more. Who doesn't want a better life? Unless there is no other way, no suitable way, just
If you can tighten your belt and make ends meet, this is the so-called living within your means."
Xu Jingchang was speechless for a moment. Daqing was a mixed doubles match between husband and wife. The so-called male and female teaming, beating people is not tiring. Zhu Gaoxu is still alive, and he can be regarded as a man of copper skin and iron bones.
Empress Xu hummed: "You don't have to worry about this. I'm still here. Even if you give him great courage, he wouldn't dare. So, if you do something about taxation now, the world will be angry and people will complain. I will send the King of Han to protect you. He is here."
, no one dares to attack you. As for whether you two can reconcile, and whether he will give up the idea of taking over the throne, let's take our time, don't be in a hurry. It's settled, you step back, I still want to talk to Your Majesty
Let’s talk about collecting business taxes.”
Xu Jingchang scratched his head, "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to help, but I don't know how to persuade the King of Han, and what's more terrible is that he may not listen to me. We hate each other, and I'm really afraid that he will give me some trouble.
One knife."
"Twenty boards? No way. I think my second cousin is quite strong."
Xu Jingchang said honestly: "If I were an ordinary person, I wouldn't talk nonsense. But after all, my second cousin is His Royal Highness and has a distinguished status. I don't want him to always hate me. If my aunt can help resolve it, my nephew
I can’t thank you enough.”
"Yes!" Zhu Yong immediately replied: "But there is a condition."
"By the way, can you defeat Zhu Gaoxu, King of Han?" Xu Jingchang asked casually.
Empress Xu sighed heavily, "It's not because of your good deeds. Because of the mistake in the year number, Your Majesty slapped him twenty times and almost killed him."
Xu Jingchang felt that Zhu Gaoxu wanted to kill him all morning.
Zhu Di took Wang Qin's life and asked Qiu Fu to spit out the embezzled treasury silver, and then closed his door at home to think about his mistakes.
"Auntie, where is the King of Han? How is he?" Xu Jingchang said casually.
"No!" Xu Jingchang was so frightened that his face changed, "Auntie, you can't harm anyone. With my current relationship with the King of Han, he became anxious and chopped me off with a knife, so you won't have a nephew anymore."
"Aunt, it's not appropriate for me to say this, but I also dare to say that my second cousin is also your biological son. The Tian family leads the people by example and should be kind and kind. Besides, I think my second cousin is just a
Zheng Rong is a little better, and his nature is not bad. Just don’t let some cowards take advantage of his arrogance.”
Empress Xu's eyes were filled with tears, "As a parent, you should always have a bowl of water balanced. The eldest son should be kind and respectful, and can inherit the throne. The second son is brave and good at fighting, and is also a good child, but he should not be born in an emperor's family... My
Nephew, if you can make him give up the idea of taking over his legitimate son and live a good life, my aunt will be grateful to you."
Xu Jingchang was shocked. The only person who could afford to spend so much money to buy Wang Qin's life was Qiu Fu.
Xu Jingchang couldn't comment on the right or wrong of this matter, but he seemed to understand why Zhu Neng showed favor to him... The situation in this court was a bit deep.
"The general will finally meet the general envoy."
Fortunately, in the afternoon, Zheng He came and told Xu Jingchang that officials were impeaching him for violating the ancestral precepts and wanted to execute him prematurely for treason.
Queen Xu frowned, "It's not like...your uncle still has his son Xu Qin!"
Xu Jingchang was speechless, "It's hard to say whether I can live to five years."
By the way, he went to deal with the affairs of the Duoyan Three Guards later on, and it seemed that it didn't take more than a few days. He was truly a warrior who charged into battle. If it were him, he would have gone to the underworld to queue up for reincarnation.
Xu Jingchang returned to the General Affairs Department with an uneasy heart.
Xu Jingchang's eyes immediately widened, this aunt is unreliable!
Looking at it this way, anyone who offends himself will not end well.
Empress Xu also smiled and said: "I'm not kidding you anymore. In fact, I have thought about what you said, but the King of Han grew up in the army. After four years of peace, these are the people who followed him through life and death. Now gather together
Everyone around him wants to take advantage of him and earn some merit from him. To be honest, as a mother, I feel sorry for that kid, he doesn’t even have a real friend."
Zhu Yong said simply: "I am only thirteen now. In five years, I may be able to defeat the King of Han."
Zhu Yong saw a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. Although he was much younger than Zhu Gaoxu, he still stood resolutely on the other side of Xu Jingchang.
"Great, finally someone has impeached me, hurry up and enter the palace!"
Xu Jingchang entered the palace in a hurry, and Zhu Gaoxu followed him closely. Zhu Yong also followed, but when he arrived at the Zuoshun Gate, he was only a member of a thousand households and was not qualified to enter. He was so angry that he jumped on the spot and cursed, and then let everyone in the palace
The eunuch guard took him aside and taught him etiquette.
These days, Qiu Fu has closed the door to thank guests and has not come out. Although Xu Jingchang had some suspicions, it was confirmed by his aunt.
Queen Xu said with a sullen face: "I also played twenty boards."
"With a pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes like you, not only can I sit back and relax, but I can also say that I have trouble sleeping and eating."
When Queen Xu heard this, she couldn't help but nodded vigorously and agreed, "You are right. In fact, His Majesty is far inferior to Emperor Taizu. Last time he got Wang Qin from you, and later sold this man to eighteen
Ten thousand taels of silver, he will do anything for a little money now."
"What conditions?"
Queen Xu smiled and said, "You really value family ties, why don't you act with me?"
"That means waiting another five years."
"When it comes to the country, it is not a matter of living within one's means, but a problem of not being able to collect money, depleting finances and taxes, and making the country unable to sustain itself. Many times in history books, it is attributed to the king being extravagant and the treacherous ministers being greedy. But in fact, the emperor is a man who can spend a lot of money.
How much? Can it really bring the country to its knees? Except for a prodigal like Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, no one can do it! In fact, the real problem is that from top to bottom, it is becoming more and more powerless. The most important thing is the ability to collect taxes.
No, we can’t collect what’s due.”
Empress Xu didn't give Xu Jingchang any time to talk nonsense and just sent him away.
"I don't want to talk about the benefits of commercial taxation. Just adding another way to make money is already very good. After all, walking on two legs is more stable than one leg. Emperor Taizu's wisdom and martial arts can only rely on land tax.
The salt tax can be maintained, and when you reach your majesty, you will be brave and invincible, and you can work hard to govern and create a prosperous age. But if it is passed down to the emperor later, it may not be possible. Leaving an extra path for future generations is not just for the long-term consideration of the Ming Dynasty!"
Empress Xu thought for a moment and suddenly smiled and said: "My dear nephew, what do you think of this? I'll tell the King of Han and let him take some people to protect you personally. How about that?"
Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu entered the hall one after the other, and there were already many officials there.
Hearing this, Xu Jingchang actually danced with excitement.
My own record is still terrible.
To his surprise, Zhu Yong was waiting here. This kid got a shiny armor from nowhere, and also got a Yanling sword. He stood there, quite majestic.
"Five years?" Xu Jingchang's eyes widened.
Suddenly, the King of Han, Zhu Gaoxu, arrived at the Department of General Affairs with a few guards in a swagger. He did not say a word and stood directly behind Xu Jingchang.
The voice is also very loud, and apart from being a bit small, there are no other flaws.
Emperor Taizu allowed officials to bring local products without taxation, but now the Jubaomen tax card is required to be levied. What is the reason?
"Your Majesty is extremely filial, but there is a treacherous minister who openly violates the precepts of our ancestors. How can we keep him?"
Facing a pair of vicious eyes, Xu Jingchang shouted that he was wronged.
"Your Majesty, I don't dare to violate the ancestral precepts. I have carefully considered the wishes of Emperor Taizu. He allowed all officials to bring local products. This was because in the early days of the country, all industries were in decline. Bringing local products to Beijing enriches the market and provides some income for officials. This is
It was good governance that benefited both the government and the people, and the officials all admired Emperor Taizu for his wisdom."
Xu Jingchang sighed: "Now, part of the money collected from the Jubaomen tax card must be given to officials in Beijing to supplement their living expenses. How can this be said to violate the ancestral precepts of Emperor Taizu!"
