"Science and education are science and education, and exemption from service is exemption from service. Don't get mixed up here!" Zhu Yuanzhang scolded.
"Don't you scholars all have a high-pitched tone? What do you mean by 'establishing a heart for the heaven and earth, establishing a destiny for the livelihood of the people, carrying on the unique knowledge for the saints, and creating peace for all generations'."
"After these four sentences, there is no more than 'seeking land for the family'?"
"We are confused. Are you scholars studying just to take advantage of Ming Dynasty?"
These words were too serious. Wang Guangyang opened his mouth to argue, but Lao Zhu waved his sleeves directly: "Okay! No need to say more! Just stand down!"
"If it is really difficult for an official to serve, they can be converted into money and food."
"As for the specific method of folding, in the past few days, the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China has come up with practical steps for this matter!"
This was great, Lao Zhu immediately silenced him. Wang Guangyang had no choice but to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and retreat slowly.
But I thought in my heart that in the name of the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, I would put this imperial edict on hold for the time being, and then incite science and education to give advice to His Majesty.
We must ask His Majesty to take back his orders and make this matter invisible.
"First put a band on these officials and gentry, and then slowly tighten it, narrowing the scope smaller and smaller. Seeing that we gave in, they naturally had nothing to say."
Lao Zhu now dislikes all civil and military officials no matter how he looks at them.
"By the way. Where is Lao Wu today?" As he was thinking about it in his mind, Lao Zhu suddenly changed the subject on his own.
Everyone is a traitor!
"It's better to resolve this matter early..." Lao Zhu touched the short beard under his chin.
"It was supposed to be that in a few days, the Ministry of Public Affairs should hand over the document requesting the suspension of the construction of Fengyang Imperial City and the misappropriation of funds to support military expenditures."
"Now we still have to give priority to stability. However, Wang Guangyang and Haiyuan can't stay... They both belong to Qingliu. It's hard to say whether they will stumble the Huaixi generals on the matter of Jianzhou Jurchen!" Lao Zhu
Leng snorted. These Qingliu people all thought that he didn't know about the factional disputes in the court, but in fact, he knew them all!
"This matter doesn't need to be mentioned in court. Today, we have to say it ourselves. This is deliberately to make us unhappy."
How could he not have guessed that these civil servants were posing difficult problems for him to express their dissatisfaction with the withdrawal of preferential and exemption policies in a subtle way.
"Is there anything else? Report it quickly." Lao Zhu said impatiently. We just want these officials to pay their dues and serve together, so they were whispering below.
The officials bowed and retreated, and Zhu Yuanzhang, accompanied by Erhu, left the Fengtian Hall. He had not gone far when Zhu Biao chased after him.
"So that we can have some peace of mind and know that they, the officials, are dissatisfied with our order this time."
If this is the case, then the gain outweighs the loss.
"We can't say it bluntly. I will be in trouble tomorrow. Otherwise, it will definitely cause waves, and I'm afraid there are ambitious people plotting secretly..."
"Yes. Your Majesty is wise." Haiyuan cupped his hands and said. "In this case, I will be fine."
"It's Biao'er." Lao Zhu stopped and came down. "What, is something wrong?"
"Your Majesty." Haiyuan, the Minister of Household Affairs, came out and said: "The day before yesterday, Your Majesty ordered the generals to lead the troops to Beiping Prefecture, and together with Wei Guogong, annihilate the Jurchens in Jianzhou."
Haiyuan Road.
"Hey, they are a group of intellectuals who can huddle together to keep warm."
"Hey, do we still know what these civil servants are like!" Lao Zhu snorted. "We have already predicted their reaction. We didn't think about canceling all the exemptions and exemptions from the beginning. Let Zhongshu Sheng
Let’s discuss it first, and when they start pushing back and forth, we will pretend to give in and set a category for the quota of preferential and exempted services.”
"What do you call me, Father? Call me Daddy!" Lao Zhu glared at his eldest son pretending to be reproachful. Then he waved his hand, and the guards and eunuchs bowed in understanding and deliberately slowed down their pace, leaving the father and son to walk side by side in front.
"But..." Zhu Biao asked doubtfully. "Isn't what Mr. Hai said about military expenditures?"
"I am just a talented person, but I still have some extravagant hopes. Maybe if our household department saves a little, we can save this money and food."
"It's only now that I can figure out that this gap cannot be saved. To be honest with you, Your Majesty, even now, my mind is still full of abacus!"
"Dad?" Zhu Biao was surprised. Doesn't his father want to depose him?
This is a big move! Abandoning the phase for no reason will bring great turmoil to the country!
"Boss, why are you so surprised? We haven't told you what to do yet."
"What else?" Lao Zhu replied. "We have no intention of fighting with these officials on such a trivial matter! This method cannot cure the root cause after all. The Jianzhou Jurchens are a bigger problem. At this time, we still need them to work hard.
, only when the country is stabilized."
"The position of left prime minister should be given to Hu Weiyong first, or Mr. Li should be appointed again..."
It’s really the most ridiculous thing in the world.
"In the future, if there is really a way to cure the root cause, then it's time for us two to make great efforts!"
"Let Haiyuan go to be the governor of Fujian first. As for Wang Guangyang... this old scholar, if he doesn't study hard, he will have to break up with the Huaixi Gang."
"Father, is it possible to cancel the exemptions and exemptions?" Zhu Biao's words showed concern. Just now, he also participated in the court meeting, and he took into account the resistance of the officials to the cancellation of exemptions and exemptions.
"Since there is nothing to do, let's retreat from the court." Lao Zhu waved his hand impatiently.
"Cancellation of preferential exemptions is of course impossible. Didn't you see that Wang Guangyang and Haiyuan went out of work to give us eye drops as soon as we waved them away?"
"Can't supply?" Lao Zhu stared at him.
"Your Majesty, please tell me where to cut expenditures."
"In the future, the left and right prime ministers of Zhongshu Province will probably be the vanguard of those literati who bully our descendants."
"We don't have to build the house in our hometown for now, but Jurchens in Jianzhou must die!"
"Father!"
Scholars are so valuable, how can they receive the same taxes and servitude as those mud-legged people?
This is a matter of course, but you still have to sacrifice money and food?
"In the previous dynasties, there were many cases of treacherous prime ministers who disrupted the government. After our Ming Dynasty, there were so many unfaithful and unfilial officials. I am afraid that it was the powerful Zhongshu Province that acted as a protective umbrella for them.
"
"This..." Zhu Biao was still young after all, and he didn't understand how these two unrelated things were connected.
Although this matter was decided by his father himself, it might be difficult to implement it if hundreds of officials resist it. If it is enforced forcefully, it might cause big troubles.
"Haiyuan didn't dare to speak out, so he found an opening to find fault with us."
"But we can see it at this court meeting." Lao Zhu continued. "This Zhongshu Province is too powerful after all. It dares to show off against me at the court meeting..."
After saying that, he bowed down, and the expression on his face could not be seen.
"Humph, you have fulfilled your duties faithfully. Even when you arrived at the court meeting, you were still full of calculations!" Zhu Yuanzhang mocked.
"However, in order to supply the Northern Expedition army a year ago, the household department no longer has much surplus food. Now that we have to go on another expedition, I am afraid that the military supplies and food supplies cannot support it."
However, he was still worried: "In this case, what if all the ministers and workers oppose it?"
"Why didn't you say anything just now?"
"Notice it, suspend the construction of the Imperial City of Zhongdu, and divert the construction funds to support military expenditures!"
"It turns out that from the very beginning, my father had the idea of limiting the amount of discounts and exemptions! Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach!" Zhu Biao suddenly realized.
"Fifth brother? I think he is in the main hall."
"Yes. My child understands." Zhu Biao nodded.
"Is this enough?" He looked down at the abyss.
"You are still young and don't understand the twists and turns in the bellies of their scholars!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted disdainfully. "We won't let Wang Guangyang speak. Wang Guangyang can't object. He uses his eyes to tell Haiyuan to go out and persuade us."
Zhu Biao replied, "Today is the day for gentlemen to test their studies against the kings."
"A few days ago, when my son went to visit Mr. Song, he learned that Mr. Song attached great importance to this mid-month exam. He had prepared different questions for the kings. He even wanted to bring some of his most proud young disciples with him.
Set an example to other kings."
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