Despite the smiles on their faces, both of them knew in their hearts how much resistance there would be to the imposition of business tax.
This is no longer a purely economic issue, nor is it the original power struggle between Huai and Zhejiang people, but has risen to the perspective of imperial power and gentry power.
The emperor is the master of the world, but it does not mean that he can do whatever he wants. The emperor began to collect taxes as he pleased, which was a challenge to the entire class of officials and gentry. If the officials and gentry were unable to stop it, there would be a next time.
Throughout the ages, there have been few emperors who dared and had the ability to challenge the gentry class, and even fewer have succeeded.
This is also the reason why the old man does not want Zhu Yunxi to take the lead in this matter. It is too easy to be scolded by the people below, too easy to get a reputation, and too easy to be disliked.
At this time, Zhu Yunxi was like a young eagle that had just spread its wings. His wings had not yet fully hardened. The old man did not want his grandson to have other things on his feathers before his wings were fully fledged.
He is old, he is used to seeing everything in the world, and he has spent his whole life wandering in invisible blood struggles. Therefore, he has to do these things.
Unlike what Zhu Yunxi does, what Zhu Yunxi wants to do is to start right away. But the old man hides it in his heart and slowly plans and exerts his efforts.
After meeting Zhang Shan, the old man met privately with several hard-nosed veterans from the north who were neither Huai people nor officials from the Jiangnan faction. He also ordered thousands of households in the south of the Yangtze River to be guarded by royal guards, and the inspectors from all over the country to patrol the imperial court.
The history secretly tells the story of the people's livelihood and sentiments in the south of the Yangtze River.
However, even so, some officials in Beijing are keenly aware that the trend in the past few days is not right.
When the emperor's grandson began to take charge of government affairs, the emperor hid behind the scenes. But in the past few days, the emperor returned to his usual hands-on style, while the emperor's grandson stayed deep in the palace and was reluctant to summon ministers.
It's dusk again, and the lanterns are starting to turn on.
In the bustling secular world, the Ming Dynasty Palace City is particularly deep.
Zhu Yunxi and the old man were face to face, sitting in the flower hall of the Imperial Garden, each holding a bowl of wide noodles mixed with toppings, eating deliciously.
Click, the old man threw a clove of garlic into his mouth, chewed it, and took another mouthful of noodles. At the meeting tomorrow, I ordered you to go out and hide... to patrol the place!
Where is the grandson going? Seeing the old man eating garlic like beans, Zhu Yunxi peeled the garlic for the old man and said, south or north?
The old man didn't say anything. He lowered his head and scratched fiercely. Then he took Zhu Yunxi's chopped garlic, threw several pieces of it into his mouth, and said, Nanbang, didn't you say you wanted to see Haiphong years ago? We have already sent a letter to Tang He.
That's it, go take a walk!
Once the old man starts to work hard to collect taxes, there will be an uproar in both the government and the public.
Grandpa Emperor! Zhu Yunxi said, in fact, my grandson doesn’t think it’s like this. The six ministers are all hard-working officials. Even if the scholars below yell a few times, it won’t be a big deal. My grandson thinks it’s better to stay in the capital to share the worries of your elders.
Better.
You'd better go out of Beijing, otherwise those scholars will be noisy in your ears. When the old man was full, he put down the bowl and picked up the tea. Besides, when your father was your age, he had already started patrolling all over the world. Since you
It's not a bad thing to act in government affairs and go out for a look.
Zhu Yunxi thought for a while and said, Grandpa Huang, who are you going to let take the lead in tax collection?
Ling Han, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, let’s talk to him! The old man said, using Zhang Shan’s excerpt as a guide, he asked Ling Han to submit a letter, and then Zhao Mian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, asked him to write a petition to implement commercial tax!
Zhao Mian?
Can that stupid porcelain person do this well?
But then, Zhu Yunxi realized something. Although Zhao Mian was not good at doing things, his status was extraordinary. He was the son-in-law of Liu Sanwu, a member of Zhongshushe, and a member of the Qingliu in the court.
The old man’s hands are so high, so high!
Then the grandson will go directly to Fujian? Zhu Yunxi asked again tentatively.
After all, it is better to go to the south, not to the north where the war is going on. However, it is not bad to go to the south. It is better to travel thousands of miles to see the coastal defenses and customs than to read thousands of books, so that you can grasp first-hand information.
The old man glanced at him, and what was he thinking? I tell you, stay away from dancing with swords and guns! We have already issued an order to Tang He. It is okay to provide for you, but fighting is not allowed!
Zhu Yunxi was annoyed and said, Grandpa Emperor, you just said what your father did when your grandson was so old. Why can't you let go of your grandson when he is here?
When your father was this old, he already had two sons. The old man put the tea bowl on the table. What about you? As he said that, the old man frowned and said, when you come back, I will find you a few more wives and wait for your son.
We have given birth to several children and we don’t care!
Whose daughter do you like? Zhu Yunxi asked with a smile, is she pretty?
How could you be wrong about the person your grandpa fell in love with? The old man laughed and scolded him, and ate quickly. After eating, go and talk to your wife. Tomorrow, you will leave the capital after the decree is issued!
That night, Zhu Yunxi stayed at Kunning Palace.
A little farewell is better than a wedding, and it was very troublesome before the breakup. Zhao Ning'er was naturally reluctant to see Zhu Yunxi leave the capital. In this deep palace, it seemed noble but unhappy. Now that her husband is leaving, she feels a lot of things in her heart.
Reluctant to give up.
Although she was pregnant, she still served her tenderly and affectionately, and the two of them rubbed their ears together.
The next day, the old man issued an order at the court meeting. The emperor's grandson left the capital and went to the southeast coast to inspect the defense. In addition to the emperor's own East Palace guards, the founding father Chang Sheng led a thousand palace troops to accompany him to protect him.
The emperor's grandson left the capital with great fanfare, with civil and military officials kneeling at the pier to see him off, and tens of thousands of guards standing along the way, creating a splendid atmosphere in Tianjia.
While the ministers were kneeling and worshiping, Zhu Yunxi slowly boarded the boat. At this time, all the official and civilian boats on the river were far apart, except for the fleet of the emperor's grandson.
Your Highness, come into the cabin, it's windy outside!
When Zhu Yunxi stood on the bow of the boat, the bastard said in a low voice.
Where is the wind? Zhu Yunxi laughed and scolded. Under the clear sky, the sea and sky were the same color. Even if there was wind, it was a slight refreshing breeze. Send an order, let all the courtiers who saw off come back! Let's sail!
Yes! The bastard responded in a low voice.
Wait a minute! Zhu Yunxi suddenly stopped him, remember, Zhang Shan is also leaving Beijing today! Where are the others?
Presumably, they are waiting for the official ship on the shore! The bastard said shamefully.
Go find him and let him go with you alone!
On the shore, Zhang Shanzheng and Cai Ying, the prime minister of Yingtian Mansion in the same year, gathered together to talk.
Speaking of which, Cai Ying didn't take this classmate very seriously in the past. He was an official in the capital, and Zhang Shan was just the local magistrate. His status was very different. But now, things are different. Zhang Shan has become the emperor's wife.
Sun's discernment saw a bright future.
Brother Nian, why would you go back so early? My younger brother has not yet fulfilled his duty as a landlord! Cai Ying said with a smile, I thought that after your visit, my younger brother would hold a banquet at home, but who knew you were so anxious?
I'm on official business! Zhang Shan smiled and said, Hangzhou really can't afford to delay.
The governor of Hangzhou is one of the most fertile vacancies in the world, which makes Cai Ying jealous.
The last time I corresponded with Brother Nian, what happened to our children?
Zhang Shan gets a headache when he mentions this. He is very responsible for this marriage, but what about the emperor's grandson?
Thinking of this, I got even more headache.
It was obviously our own business, but why did we care so much about the emperor's grandson's tone that day? Our daughter couldn't make the decision herself, so she still had to listen to him?
He hadn't thought about whether the emperor's grandson had some plans for his daughter. That day in Fuzhou, he felt that the emperor's grandson looked at his daughter in the wrong way.
But it was useless for him to just think about it, and he didn't dare to think too much about it.
Thinking of this, I felt even more angry. It was as if my daughter was being missed by a prostitute.
Is Zhang Shan of Hangzhou Prefecture here?
At this time, several guards suddenly walked into the crowd of officials. Everyone looked over in surprise.
That's it! Zhang Shan said, I don't know...
The person who came was none other than Zhu Yunxi's bodyguard commander Fu Rang. He had seen Zhang Shan. He smiled gently and said, "His Royal Highness's decree is that you get on the royal boat and accompany him." He smiled again and took his family and servants with him!