Zhou Kui raised another question that can be thought-provoking.
Although Lin Xu has never been in the capital, he is still very clear about the basic situation.
The Jiangnan Weaving Bureau is not a department of the court, but a department of the palace. In other words, it is a business opened by the emperor's own family, so Wang Hai always regards himself as a royal master!
In this way, the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau directly engaged in this business with Nanyang merchants. Then the money earned should be replenished into the Office of the Internal Affairs, that is, the emperor's private small treasury, rather than the Ministry of Revenue, and then used as
Coordinated use of fiscal funds!
In other words, the court vigorously promoted the policy of changing rice into mulberry, which was not to make money for the country, but to make money for the emperor’s personal gain!
“Is it…”
As soon as Lin Xu opened his mouth, Zhou Kui reached out to stop him: "What do you think in your heart, just know what you are, and you don't have to say it out."
Lin Xu nodded.
Zhou Kui continued: "The emperor has not yet appointed a crown prince. Is it true that sir, must he know about this?"
"Naturally know."
The establishment of a crown prince is related to the fundamentals of the country and is one of the biggest things for the country. From the officials of the court to the people, everyone is very concerned about this matter.
Zhou Kui took a sip of tea and talked: "The current emperor believed in Taoism. After listening to the memorial of Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain, he believed that 't two dragons are not allowed in one day', so he has been slow to establish the crown prince. Now, among the emperor's seven sons
There are two people who are most likely to inherit the throne, namely the eldest prince, King Qi and the third prince, King Wu!”
"The eldest prince is older, but he is a concubine. Although the third prince is younger, he is a legitimate son! According to the ancestral system, the third prince should be appointed as the crown prince!"
"But there are precedents for establishing a chief! For example, our current priest is the eldest son, not the legitimate son!"
"In addition, some ministers led by Ge Lao Yan also support the eldest prince!"
"So, the call for the eldest prince as crown prince is the highest!"
"However, the third prince is the legitimate son after all, and there are also some ministers around him, including Zhao Fenji, a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!"
"This is what is called the 'Qi Wang Party' and the 'Wu Wang Party'!"
"Although the third prince did not have a vassal, his fief is in Jiangsu! This time, the King of Qi chose to implement the policy of changing rice into mulberry in Jiangsu. Once it succeeds, it will inevitably please the emperor! If it fails, it will even be
It aroused civil unrest, so this place is the fief of King Wu after all, and the King of Wu cannot escape!”
"Of course, the King of Wu is not a vegetarian, and he will never sit idly by! As for how the King of Wu should fight back, it is unknown!"
After saying this in one breath, Zhou Kui picked up the teacup and drank it all, then laughed and said, "Mr. Zhou, I said it just now. This is just a word of hearing. Just take it as a story, and don't take it as real.
Ah! Haha..."
"Haha, Brother Zhou said it, I just listened to it as a story. However, I have to say that the person who arranged this story is very talented. If you become a storyteller, you will definitely win a lot of luck! People,
I love to listen to this!"
Lin Xu quipped.
"Haha, sir is right, the people do like to listen to this! Look at those who are telling the story of the teahouse, who will talk about the court struggles of the previous dynasty and the secret history of the palace, then this teahouse will definitely be full of things.
What kind of story about a talented man and a beautiful woman is more popular!”
Zhou Kui laughed loudly and picked up the teapot and gave Lin Xu water: "Come on, Mr. Lin, drink tea! Drink tea!"
"Thank you! Thank you!"
Lin Xu quickly reached out to hold the tea bowl, but his heart was full of doubts. Zhou Kui looked like he was secretive at first, as if he was not willing to say more. However, he then said so much to himself, even ignoring it.
When it comes to the emperor, why is this? This chapter has been completed!