Mixed with salted fish in Hongwudang

Chapter 349 This bastard is so ignorant!

When Gao Ming explained the history of the Yuan Dynasty to Zhu Yunxie before, he focused on this tax package system, and Zhu Yunxie knew about it.

He thought that the Ming Dynasty's tax system was very chaotic, but he did not expect that the Yuan Dynasty was even more chaotic than the Ming Dynasty.

"Master Gao, do you know these things?"

Gao Ming had already listened to the conversation with his ears pricked up, and when he saw the emperor's grandson asking a question, he quickly stood up and said.

"The grandson of the emperor, although the Weichen family does not engage in maritime trade, they have heard of it."

"Therefore, when I explained the tax system of the Yuan Dynasty to you, I introduced this tax package system."

"For the court, the tax package system saves manpower expenses and increases the court's tax revenue. It is a simple and effective method. But for the local government, it is tantamount to completely decentralizing power and laying the groundwork for turmoil."

"The reason why the Yuan Dynasty perished has something to do with this."

"Because in the last years of the Yuan Dynasty, the areas along the south coast of the Yangtze River had become independent to a certain extent."

"Under such loose conditions, maritime merchants wantonly smuggle and support anti-Yuan forces..."

"Chen Youliang, Zhang Shicheng and others almost all have the shadow of maritime merchants behind them. Even our Ming Dynasty also borrowed the power of maritime merchants in the early stage..."

Hearing this, Zhu Yunxi immediately thought of a legendary figure in his mind.

"You mean Shen Wansan?"

Gao Ming categorically said.

"Correct!"

"Your Majesty treated Shen Wansan too unfairly, which caused the world's richest businessmen to separate themselves from Daming."

"Otherwise, they just put on a show, and they won't let Daming only charge 10,000+ taels of sea trade tax every year."

Zhu Yunxi had another doubt in his heart when he heard the words.

"Didn't anyone tell Grandpa Huang about such a big matter?"

Gao Ming rolled his eyes helplessly when he heard the words, Yang Xinlu coughed in embarrassment, only Qin Hengbo was quite kind, came over with a purple clay pot in his hand and said.

"Emperor Grandson, Your Majesty is used to making decisions arbitrarily, even if someone tells him, he won't believe it."

"Plus, the civil and military officials of the Manchu dynasty are more or less resentful towards His Majesty. Who is so full that they can't make themselves happy?"

Hearing this, Gao Ming hurriedly added.

"One more thing, His Majesty killed the four heroes of Wuzhong, which caused a shock in the world. He enslaved the officials like cattle and horses, and aroused complaints from the people of insight in the court. He imposed the imperial staff on the censor and officials, and once ordered people to throw the censor to death. history……"

After Gao Ming said these words, he sighed a long time, his heart was ashamed, and all thoughts were ashamed.

After hearing this, Zhu Yunxie's face was full of embarrassment. The emperor's grandfather who dared to be kind to him turned out to be such a bad old man!

No wonder Daming couldn't collect taxes, was short of money every year, and had no money every year.

It turned out that the officials from all over the Ming Dynasty collectively fooled him, bullying the emperor's grandpa and not being able to understand the finances!

"solitary……"

"I'm here alone to replace Grandpa Huang?"

Zhu Yunxi originally wanted to say that he was apologizing for the emperor's grandfather, but then he thought that he was just a grandson of the emperor, and it seemed that he was not qualified enough.

Seeing the emperor's grandson's attitude, Gao Ming knew what the emperor's grandson wanted to say, shook his head and said.

"The grandson of the emperor does not need to blame himself!"

"Whoever is at fault will be responsible, and you don't need to make amends for what happened to your predecessors."

"Actually, if you hadn't rescued a hundred officials under His Majesty's staff, we would never have said these words today, let alone remind you of the real reason for maritime trade."

"Because in you, we see hope and the possibility that Daming can prosper!"

Zhu Yunxi said coyly when he heard the words.

"Gu... Gu didn't think so well as you guys. When Gu saved them, he just thought that people should have a chance to speak. You can't just..."

When Yang Xinlu and the others heard this, their expressions immediately changed, and then they all bowed to Zhu Yunxi in unison.

"Your Highness is wise!"

"If you can open up your voice, you are already stronger than the emperors of all dynasties!"

Zhu Yunxi felt sweaty when he heard the words, so the emperor's moral level is so low?
After the three flattered Zhu Yunxi, they explained to him the current situation of Daming Maritime Trade.

"Emperor Grandson, have you ever wondered why Jiangnan is so rich?"

"The tax in the south of the Yangtze River is worth half of that of Ming Dynasty. What's the reason for that?"

Zhu Yunxi said subconsciously.

"Is it because of the sea trade?"

"Correct!"

Gao Ming wanted to explain the situation in the south of the Yangtze River to Zhu Yunxie, but when he saw Yang Xinlu closing his eyes and resting his mind, old man Gao felt a little unhappy and pushed him out.

"Let him speak!"

"His family is a big family in Songjiang Prefecture, and all the silk produced in the family is woven into silk and sold overseas!"

Yang Xinlu blushed in embarrassment, and gave Gao Ming a displeased look.

"His Royal Highness, don't listen to his nonsense, the humble minister's family is just a poor property, just to make ends meet."

"However, the reason why Jiangnan is rich is indeed related to maritime trade."

"It can be said that every household in Jiangnan is related to maritime trade, even if it is not related, it is indirectly related."

"The Ming Dynasty forbade merchants and ordinary people to wear silk, but how much can officials wear?"

"However, the price of silk in the Ming Dynasty is still not cheap. The root cause is that most of it is sold to overseas fan merchants."

"Although the old man's family did not directly participate in the maritime trade, they also benefited from the convenience of the maritime trade, which is why they have this property."

Under the explanations of Yang Xinlu, Gao Ming and others, Zhu Yunxi finally had a certain understanding of the situation in Jiangnan, and knew the root cause of the Shibo Department's indifference.

Smuggling has become a common practice, and it has been repeatedly banned.The relationship is so important that it affects the whole body.

Once the imperial court bans smuggling on a large scale, it will cause unrest among the people in the south of the Yangtze River, and even affect the existing tax revenue of the imperial court.

If it is not done well, it will stir up civil uprisings and worry about the country's subjugation.

Coupled with the fact that the top and bottom are united and collectively defend the maritime smuggling business, even if the emperor wants to rectify it, it will be difficult to start.

In a word, the nine big merchants in the south of the Yangtze River have long used the rope of sea trade to bind all the people and officials in the south of the Yangtze River together!
After hearing their analysis, Zhu Yunxi also felt dizzy.

Even though he claims to be full of wit and tricks, he is a little helpless in the face of such a complicated situation.

"Dare to ask the three masters, how should Gu break the situation?"

Yang Xinlu said "difficult" and hid aside to watch the scenery.Qin Hengbo, like Yang Xinlu, is also a vested interest, so it is not convenient to talk more about this issue.

The two of them were able to tell Zhu Yunxi the truth because of the master-student relationship, so they made an exception and told him about the Nine Great Merchant Family.

Otherwise, even if the old emperor put a knife on their necks, they would not confide a word.

Of course, the reason why the two of them said this was because they were afraid that the emperor's grandson would be impulsive and do something outrageous.

If the emperor's grandson is eager to open a port in Songjiang Prefecture and force merchants to trade in Shibo, it is very likely to cause turmoil in the Jiangnan area, and it is not impossible to stir up civil uprisings.

Once the emperor's grandson makes things big, not only will it not help the matter, but he may have to involve himself in it.

Therefore, the two used this method to tactfully advise the emperor to be cautious about maritime trade.

Seeing that Yang Xinlu and Qin Hengbo were unwilling to speak, Zhu Yunxi could only look at Gao Ming as if asking for help.

In fact, Gao Ming didn't want to say it. In his opinion, the emperor's grandson shouldn't care about this matter.Even if he wants to take care of it, he has to wait until he becomes the emperor and has the title of righteousness in the court.

"The grandson of the emperor, I do not recommend that you open a shipping company now."

"Your first task now is to study and study, and try not to get involved in government affairs."

The reason why Gao Ming said this was entirely out of good intentions.

Because once Zhu Yunxi wants to do this, he must change the rules set by the old emperor.

For example, the ban on merchants not being able to take imperial examinations was lifted.Allow merchants to wear silk, improve merchant status, and more.

These are all things that are against the old emperor's policies. Once the old emperor is dissatisfied, it is very likely to affect his crown prince position.

The more Zhu Yunxi listened, the more irritable he became. He wanted to do a lot of things, so he needed a lot of money.

If he can't engage in maritime trade, where can he make money?
"Master Gao, what if you have to do it alone?"

Gao Ming was also unceremonious, and said with a cold smile.

"Then you have to take the risk of being abolished and persuade His Majesty the Emperor to change the household registration system of Ming Dynasty, abolish the policy of suppressing merchants, improve the social status of merchants, and allow merchants' children to participate in the imperial examination."

"As long as you can take out the bait of the imperial examination, I will guarantee that businessmen from all over the world will flock to it and serve the court willingly!"

"I understand!"

After Zhu Yunxi asked the answer he wanted, he turned and left. After he left Wenhua Palace, Yang Xinlu and Qin Hengbo criticized Gao Ming fiercely.

"Gao Ming, why did you tell the emperor grandson about this?"

"The emperor's grandson is still a child, he is still young, there will be opportunities in the future, don't rush this moment!"

"As long as the grandson of the emperor becomes the emperor, we will have plenty of time to correct his gains and losses, and assist him to become a sage king far away from Han Wu Tang Zong!"

Gao Ming also regretted a little in his heart, regretting that he was too impatient just now, and even talked to the emperor's grandson like that.

"The emperor's grandson is smart and wise, so he should be able to distinguish priorities, right?"

"Furthermore, His Majesty the Emperor loves the Empress Dowager, even if the Empress Dowager did something wrong, His Majesty the Emperor can forgive the Empress Dowager..."

Qin Hengbo snorted coldly when he heard the words.

"hope so!"

"Since ancient times, the most ruthless emperor's family, many things are hard to say..."

Zhu Yunxi left Wenhua Palace and subconsciously came to the gate of Qianqing Palace.He stood outside the door, looked at the lights in Qianqing Palace, and hesitated for a while.

Do you want to advise Grandpa Huang?
Grandpa Huang has a very bad temper. Once he knows that he wants to overthrow the national policy he made, he must hang himself up and beat him, right?
But if you don't do this, you will have to wait for a few more years.

Time waits for no one!

The eunuch at the gate of Qianqing Palace saw the emperor's grandson coming, and hurried over to greet him.

"The grandson of the emperor wants to pay his respects to the emperor?"

"Slave servant will go pass it on for you!"

Zhu Yunxi hadn't decided whether to see the emperor's grandfather, but the little eunuch enthusiastically made a decision for him, and rushed in to pass the news on his behalf.

Not long after, the little eunuch happily ran out and told Zhu Yunxi that the emperor let him in.

Zhu Yunxi had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk into the Qianqing Palace after hearing the words, and bowed respectfully to Old Zhu.

"Grandson pays respects to Grandpa Huang!"

Old Zhu hummed without raising his head, his eyes were fixed on the memorial, as if he was looking at a very important document.

Seeing that the emperor's grandfather ignored him, Zhu Yunxi found a small bench and sat down, leaning on the pillar and thinking about what the masters just said.

For the first time, he felt that he had encountered a problem, and for the first time he felt that it was so difficult to do something.

Lao Zhu approved three memorials one after another, but he didn't hear Dasun's voice for a long time, so he thought that Nisun had left.

However, when he looked up and saw the grandson leaning on the pillar, his heart tightened for no reason.

This grandson is in trouble!

As the saying goes, master Mo Ruo knows his grandson, even though old Zhu is very strict with Zhu Yunxi on weekdays, punishing him with whips and boards, he is the one who knows his grandson best.

Because he knows the nature of this grandson so well, he has 1 minds when he rolls his eyes, and he is bold and has no scruples in doing things.

If he was more relaxed, this grandson would dare to tear down the Qianqing Palace!
Now seeing the grandson frowning and sitting aside with a sad face, Lao Zhu felt a little distressed, and was even more curious in his heart, what could be difficult for this grandson?

Lao Zhu got up from the dragon chair, walked gently to Dasun's side, patted Dasun's shoulder and asked.

"What's wrong?"

"But have you encountered a crisis?"

"what?"

Zhu Yunxi was shocked by Lao Zhu's "slapping", then shook his head and said.

"fine!"

"The grandson is just a little tired, and wants to rest on the pillar for a while."

"Grandpa Huang, you are busy. My grandson will leave after sitting down for a while."

Seeing Dasun say this, Lao Zhu felt even more distressed.

He was indeed a bit indifferent to his grandson today, first he ignored his request in the court, and later he punished all the princes and companions of the grandson without explanation.

But this is all for the good of Dasun, and I hope he can develop an independent character.

However, seeing Dasun in such a state now, Lao Zhu is full of self-blame.

"Da Sun, we are not angry with you, but just want you to try to solve the problem independently."

"The impeachment of your subordinates and several masters by the Censor Yanguan is a trivial matter. You only need to bring the memorial back, and they will know how to deal with it after seeing the impeachment memorial."

"Sometimes to control the courtiers is to let them fight back and forth, so that you, the emperor, can sit firmly on the dragon chair..."

Zhu Yunxi was both moved and a little ashamed when he heard that the emperor's grandfather still didn't forget to teach him some tricks for governing the country.

"Thank you, Grandpa Huang, my grandson understands..."

Lao Zhu looked at Da Sun lovingly and smiled.

"Go back and have a good sleep. You haven't been in power yet, so I worry about you like this. When you become emperor in the future, why don't you get tired?"

"The grandson went back to rest, and Grandpa Huang also rested earlier..."

"Go!"

Zhu Yunxi got up and left the Qianqing Palace. Lao Zhu looked at the back of his grandson, but there was a trace of suspicion in his eyes.

"Bring us today's record!"

"promise!"

Lao Zhu had already placed a lot of eyeliner around Zhu Yunxi, watching the grandson's every move.

Not to monitor Dasun, but just afraid that villains will appear around Dasun and teach his Dasun badly.

"My lord, this is from the Wenhua Palace, and this is from the Dahon Hall..."

"There is no one from us in the cabinet of the Wenhua Palace, and even Wang De is not allowed in, so I don't know what the masters said, but according to the eunuch guarding the door, the emperor's grandson is fine in the afternoon, and he will be with a few in the evening. After the master chatted, there was no smile on his face."

Lao Zhu secretly sighed while flipping through various records of words and deeds.

"It's probably because of those three masters!"

"Yang Xinlu and Qin Hengbo are alright. These two are people who are well-versed in human feelings. Even if they are full of strategies for governing the country, they will not show it now."

"The two of them just hope that we will die soon so that their good apprentice can become the emperor."

"As long as our eldest grandson becomes emperor, Yang Xinlu and Qin Hengbo will be able to flex their muscles!"

Although what Lao Zhu said was very apt, it was too mean, so mean that Qin Deshun was too embarrassed to take it up.

"The emperor is overthinking. Master Yang and Master Qin are both kind people, and they will never think so."

Old Zhu snorted coldly and said nonchalantly.

"Don't cover up for those two people, we are just talking about it, we don't want to clean up those two people!"

"Comparatively speaking, that guy Gao Ming is a bit behind. This guy has been suffocating in his heart, wanting to rehabilitate his brother while we are alive, and when teaching our eldest grandson, he also sometimes speaks outrageously. "

"Maybe, he is the one who made our eldest grandson unhappy today!"

"Send someone to investigate Gao Ming, and keep an eye on him with extra care in the future. If he dares to divorce our grandson and grandson, then no wonder we are so cruel!"

Qin Deshun hurriedly lowered his eyebrows and responded meekly when he heard the words.

"Then you will send eunuchs to the cabinet tomorrow?"

Lao Zhu tapped his fingers lightly on the table, thought for a while and shook his head.

"The eunuch can't do it!"

"It's better to transfer a few students from the Imperial College, or find some stable people from the Dahontang."

"One reason is that they are young, so they can get closer to our grandson. The second reason is that they are inconspicuous and not easy to arouse suspicion."

When Qin Deshun heard this, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind.

"My lord, when you say this, this servant really thinks of someone."

"During the Chinese New Year earlier, the emperor once said, let the slaves remember to remind you to find an errand for the grandson of Yan Shenggong in the future."

"Today, everyone in the Daben Hall was punished. Only the grandson of Yan Shenggong stood up to speak for the emperor, saying that the emperor was right to punish him, and expressed that he was willing to accept the punishment."

As Qin Deshun said, he turned to the records of the Dahon Hall, pointed to a paragraph of text and said.

"It's here!"

"The emperor can see what the child said!"

Lao Zhu looked down and was very pleased to see that Kong Yanjin could understand his painstaking efforts.

"Not bad!"

"Unexpectedly, there are dozens of people in the main hall. Only this son saw through our intentions and knew that we were trying to unite them, so he punished everyone together!"

"Tomorrow we will pass on our decree, and order Kong Yanjin and Chang Jizu to serve as companions in the East Palace."

After Lao Zhu said this, he turned a few pages forward, seeing that the rebellious son of Lan Yu's family dared to complain, Lao Zhu's narrow-mindedness suddenly violated.

"This bastard is so ignorant!"

"At first glance, he is not material for studying, let him go and be a guard for our grandson!"

When Qin Deshun heard the words, he hurriedly flattered him.

"The emperor really knows people well, but I heard that this Lan Chun has amazing physical strength and is skilled in bow and horse, but I don't like reading."

"Your handling is right in line with Lan Chun's wish, hehehe!"

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