Chapter 52 Start with the Ministry of Household Affairs
After Zhu Di finished speaking, he announced his resignation from the court and ended the imperial meeting.
Xu Jingchang obtained the power and also took over the Marquis of Jingnan. It can be said that he had a small test of his skills and got off to a good start.
Regardless of what happened to Qiu Fu, Zhu Di took back the official silver and beat him severely, but after all, it was done in private and could not be put on the table.
Zhu Di did not dare to take lightly the hero who conquered the world for himself.
And in the final analysis, the prestige of Zhu Di, who relied on Jingnan to rise to power, was far inferior to that of his father.
So relatively speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang was more willing to rectify the internal affairs, while Zhu Di was more inclined to use troops externally.
Wang Zhong was imprisoned this time. Although it was only for three months, it set a precedent. The heroes of Jingnan were not so unshakable, and the one who succeeded in accomplishing this feat was someone who was not yet sixteen years old.
Xu Jingchang.
Above the court, all the civil and noble officials were shocked.
The look he looked at was unusual.
Xu Jingchang looked at Zhu Gaochi who seemed to have made a big mistake and couldn't help laughing.
Just asking if you dare to take action?
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "Has your highness seen it?"
It's Xia Yuanji's turn to ask for help from us. Please handle that fox well and don't let him go.
Xia Yuanji sang three times in one breath before he felt triumphant, feeling quite happy that a great revenge had been avenged.
The ministers looked at each other, is he threatening us?
How dare this guy threaten us!
Zhu Gaochi knew this very well and was even more grateful to his cousin.
"This old Xia is really scheming. He actually exposed his family scandal. He is asking me to help him eradicate his dissidents!"
"Then let me see how many secrets Xia Yuanji has mastered."
Xu Jingchang didn't have any trouble. Unlike others who worried about things being too small, he wanted to be as big as possible, preferably one that could break the sky. Otherwise, wouldn't it be too boring to make a small fuss!
We can't say who is higher or lower between the two, they just have different ideas.
Zhu Gaochi nodded quickly, "My cousin is absolutely right. I will arrange a famous teacher for that boy later, teach him well, and never let him slack off at all."
"This is what Xia Shangshu gave me. Let me forward it to you. My cousin can decide for himself who to attack."
Zhu Gaochi was startled and said hurriedly: "My dear brother, please give me orders."
If there is a problem, solve it.
In order to take revenge, Xia Yuanji will definitely use hard materials.
So Xu Jingchang sensed the problem immediately and decisively attacked Xia Yuanji.
The combination of these several authorities means that in terms of threat level, it is definitely higher than that of the Hu Department. You have dug a grave for yourselves. It all depends on how you are buried.
He unfolded it casually and read a few pages. Xu Jingchang's brows suddenly furrowed. After a moment, he couldn't help but laugh.
"No!" Zhu Gaochi said decisively: "Xia Shangshu asked me to read it, but I didn't agree. My father just asked me to observe the government. I really shouldn't be meddlesome. I made a mistake once, and I can't make a mistake a second time."
Fatty Zhu's face turned slightly red, looking a little embarrassed and ashamed.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Go to the Ministry of Household Affairs now, see Xia Yuanji, and tell the General Affairs Department to collect commercial taxes. If he has any suggestions and requirements, we will obey them honestly. If there are any cases that are too late to handle, we are also willing to take them on.
, finish it for the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Everyone dispersed, and Xu Jingchang also returned to the General Affairs Office, where he was waiting alone.
How about we unite and bring him down and let him know how powerful we are!
You guys, look at me, I'll look at you. Before he could say anything, Xia Yuanji suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed, singing at the top of his voice, "There are birds in the south mountains, and they are spread out in the north mountains. When birds fly high, what can they do if they fly high?"
Xu Jingchang couldn't help but laugh, "Your Highness is really cautious, but it's just such a good opportunity to establish his authority that His Highness just missed it?"
The nobles returned home one after another, and many of them actually followed Xu Jingchang's warning, asking their relatives and servants at home to be honest and not to get into trouble or fall into Xu Jingchang's hands.
During Zhu Di's four-year campaign, Zhu Gaochi was responsible for looking after the house. In addition to guarding Peiping, he also had to prepare food and supplies and solve logistical problems. Zhu Gaochi, who was not very young, was already considered a master of internal affairs and had skilled experience.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "That's right. The former Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Yu Xin, once suggested that the products of different places are different, and rice is generally collected for autumn grain. He suggested that two stones of millet, millet, and buckwheat can be broken into one stone of rice, and the court can collect it normally.
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You are a bunch of blind fools, you think I, Lao Xia, is your rival, but you don’t know that little brat Xu Jingchang is your nemesis. Now it’s better, the General Secretary has obtained the military power and can collect taxes, and you may have forgotten that Xu Jingchang
Still holding the power of Di Bao in his hands, he could also use the General Affairs Department to supervise the administrative progress of various yamen.
"Your Highness, since you are here, I would like to ask you to help me run an errand."
Zhu Gaochi was puzzled, "Cousin, what is going on?"
Let's ride on the donkey and read the songbook, and we'll see what happens.
Xu Jingchang chuckled, "Your Highness, I do want to help Xia Yuanji, but it's different from what he thought. Will Your Highness come with me to see the excitement?"
First, the distinguished officials left one after another, full of resentment. It was these civil servants who were causing trouble. If you had not impeached Wang Zhong, His Majesty would not have listened to Xu Jingchang.
Zhu Gaochi was startled, "Brother Xian, aren't you a comrade with Xia Shangshu? This time you want to help him vent his anger."
But for Xu Jingchang, it is just a small test of his skills. What does it matter? I have something more powerful behind me!
"Gentlemen, I would like to give you a word of advice. If you want to spend this new year in peace, you should restrain your family members and take care of them. Otherwise, if something happens, no one will look good. If you are unfortunately sent away
If there are more people in the prison than outside, that would be bad."
Even if there are no difficulties, difficulties must be created.
Even if you are lucky enough to survive and have New Year's Eve dinner in prison, you will be shameless for the rest of your life.
Xu Jingchang always keeps his word, especially when dealing with children, and he cannot break his promise.
He hurried to the household department. About an hour later, Zhu Gaochi returned with joy on his face. He sat down opposite Xu Jingchang and took out a pamphlet from his sleeve.
But the gameplay in the court is different. It is too difficult to solve the problem. It is more convenient to solve the person who raised the problem first.
Zhu Gaochi was talking, but his eyes were fixed on the pamphlet. Xu Jingchang saw it and knew it well. Although the fat man could not bear to read it, everyone has curiosity.
Zhu Gaochi thought for a moment and then understood, but he couldn't help but sigh, "These people are working hard for the benefit of wealth. If they could put half their efforts into national affairs, the Ming Dynasty would have been in great trouble long ago."
Xu Jingchang also stood up, "Send the order to Zhu Yong, call up 800 people, and follow me directly to the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"I've been here, but by chance you weren't here. Only Master Yao said a few words to me, asking me to wait and see what happens."
The ministers looked at each other in confusion. Everyone also felt that something was wrong, but unfortunately, it was already too late.
After Xu Jingchang finished speaking, he walked away.
Letting Zhu Gaochi go over at this time is to let the big fat man feel what is strong and weak positioning, and what is the advantage of me!
Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Yes, but it has changed since the introduction of commercial tax. There is no need to pay taxes when delivering grain to the court. If two stones of grains are replaced by two stones of rice, transported to the capital, and given to Taicang for one stone, the remaining
You can sell it on the market for just one stone. Although the tax rate on grain is only 1/20, it’s worth saving a little. And with such a large amount of grain, it’s not a small sum of money.”
"Then Your Highness must teach your grandson well, and your son Jackie Chan will be able to take a breather as a father, don't you think so?"
Zhu Gaochi nodded subconsciously, "This is a good way to benefit the country and the people. Yu Xin is very careful in arranging it like this."
Well, the black boy's nightmare has begun.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said, "If I take down Yu Xin, wouldn't I be fulfilling Xia Yuanji's wish?"
After sighing, Fatty Zhu said: "Brother Xian, what are you going to do? Do you want to capture Yu Xin?"
In fact, the reason why he was called by Xia Yuanji was not because the fat man was not smart enough, but in the past few years, he had honed his thinking as a problem solver.
Zhu Gaochi hurriedly said: "I don't need any prestige. To tell the truth, I have figured it out. The government is too complicated. I also want to go fishing and listen to music. I can take my time."
Zhu Gaochi pondered silently. After a moment, he seemed to have some understanding and nodded.
This time even Zhu Gaochi was confused. Why did he go to the Ministry of Household Affairs?
Why is Xu Jingchang a dog? Xia Yuanji has helped you so much, why are you still attacking the household department?
Xu Jingchang didn't care about this. He led his men with murderous intent and went straight to the household department. When they got outside, he ordered a blockade. Then he led the people in and "seized all the accounts, including the account books of farmland in Lianghuai, Shandong, Huguang, Jiangxi, and four provinces."
, seal everything without any mistakes.”
Xia Yuanji was stunned when he heard the news. Everyone knew that Xu Jingchang couldn't make common sense guesses, but you can't be so unreasonable either!
"Comrade, comrade, are you treating comrades like this?" Xia Yuanji was furious.
Xu Jingchang waved his hands repeatedly, "Don't worry, Mr. Xia, you have to be strong when making iron. I'm here to help you clean up the moths." Xu Jingchang lowered his voice and leaned close to Xia Yuanji's ear, "Who are Yu Xin's old subordinates? Tell me quickly.
