Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

Chapter 396: Once the jewelry industry control policy was introduced, all parties complained
An elderly jeweler with half white hair and wrinkles on his face seemed to tell of the hardships he had gone through over the years.

With a trembling voice, he said loudly in the silent guild hall: "We have worked hard in this jewelry business for so many years.

Get up early and go to bed late, travel all over the country.

The purpose is to earn a fortune and let the whole family live a good life.

But now, because of this policy, all our hard work over the years is about to be destroyed!

How can this be possible?"

After saying this, the older jeweler clenched his calloused hands tightly, his eyes full of reluctance and helplessness.

A round-faced young jeweler nearby also had a sad face and quickly echoed, "Yes, uncle, you are absolutely right!
It's really not easy for us to do this job.

On weekdays, I have to worry about the supply of goods and think about how to sell the jewelry.

The business had finally started to pick up, but now it's all gone.

Look at how unreasonable this policy is!
Isn't this pushing us into a dead end? "

There was also a thin jeweler with a tightly furrowed brow.

He continued, "We can't just accept this. We have to find a way to let His Majesty know the irrationality of this policy!
If we just watch our business collapse, all our efforts over the years will be wasted!"

After hearing this, everyone nodded and started talking to each other, becoming more and more excited.

Finally, after discussing it together, they decided to write a joint letter to Zhu Yuanzhang to appeal.

I must ask Your Majesty to reconsider this policy, otherwise I will never give up.

In the mansions of the nobles in Yingtian Prefecture, the situation was also extremely lively.

However, this bustle is not a good thing, but a lot of complaints.

These nobles usually rely on jewelry to show off their noble status.

In the past, when I went out, I always wore all kinds of extremely luxurious jewelry.

They walk down the street shining brightly, wishing to let everyone know how extraordinary they are.

But now, restricted by this policy, these nobles can no longer buy and wear those luxurious jewels at will.

In the hall of a magnificent mansion, the lights are on and the decorations are so gorgeous that they are simply astonishing.

The calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall and the treasures placed on the table all show off the luxury of the past.

But at this time, all the nobles had unhappy looks on their faces as they sat on the exquisitely carved chairs.

Everyone had a frown on their face, and their faces looked so gloomy that water could drip out of them.

A nobleman with a fierce look slapped the armrest with a "bang".

He said loudly with an unhappy look on his face: "Humph, Your Majesty is going to control us?

We have fought for the Ming Dynasty and made great contributions!
Now even this little enjoyment has been taken away from us. What’s going on?

We have to let His Majesty know that this policy cannot be implemented this way, otherwise who would be willing to serve the Ming Dynasty?"

A slightly more refined nobleman beside him, gently waving his fan, also joined in the fun: "That's right, brother, you are right.

We fought hard on the battlefield, but now that peace has come, we are not even allowed to enjoy this little bit of comfort.

It’s so unfair!”

Another nobleman, who looked very heroic, frowned and said, "But we can't just sit there and wait. We have to think of a way."

At this time, someone asked: "What should we do then?"

The nobleman with a fierce look stood up and paced back and forth, saying: "Let's take this opportunity to go to the palace to put pressure on His Majesty to relax the restrictions on jewelry consumption.

If His Majesty does not agree, then we will make some noise in the court. Let His Majesty know that we are not just playing around."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Everyone is rubbing their hands, as if they are ready for a big fight.

Furthermore, in the court, sunlight shone through the tall windows onto the ground, forming bright spots of light.

Officials' attitudes towards this policy are very complicated.

On the one hand, some officials were well aware of Zhu Yuanzhang's determination to curb the extravagance.

They knew in their hearts that if the Ming Dynasty wanted to maintain long-term stability, this extravagant lifestyle must not continue.

So these officials are firmly in support of this policy and they are standing on one side at this time.

He faced the sun with a firm face, as if demonstrating his justice and determination.

One of the officials stood tall and straight, with bright eyes, and said loudly: "My colleagues, your majesty's move is for the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty.

If the trend of extravagance is not curbed, it will cause endless harm. I hope you can understand your Majesty's painstaking efforts."

On the other hand, there are some officials who have vested interests in jewellery merchants and are in a difficult situation.

These officials knew that once this policy was implemented, it would have a huge impact on jewelry merchants.

Your own interests might even be damaged.

But although they were dissatisfied, they did not dare to stand up and oppose it openly.

Now these officials are just whispering to each other, exchanging ideas with each other through eye contact from time to time.

One of them whispered back, "That's easy for you to say! But this policy has a huge impact on those jewelers. We can't ignore their interests."

The two sides were in a stalemate, and the atmosphere in the court became somewhat subtle.

At this moment, Lord Wang, Deputy Left Censor-in-Chief of the Inspectorate, walked forward with steady steps.

His eyes were serious, and he said loudly: "What Lord Li said just now is very true. Your Majesty is implementing this policy for the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty.

We should give our full support and never lose sight of the big picture!"

Those officials who had vested interests in the jewelers looked gloomy upon hearing this, with worry and unwillingness in their eyes.

They retorted: “But you have to look at the miserable state of the jewelry industry now and how many merchants are going bankrupt.

How many craftsmen will be unemployed? This will also have an impact on the Ming Dynasty's economy!"

The two sides insisted on their own words and refused to give in to each other.

There was a sudden uproar in the court and the atmosphere became extremely tense.

Sunshine and shadow intertwined in the court, as if reflecting the inner contradictions and differences of the officials.

at the same time.

In the East Palace, Zhu Gang was sitting there happily eating snacks.

Zhu Gang usually pays close attention to the court's policies. After the release of the "Tax Adjustment and Consumption Control Plan for the Jewelry Industry", he has been paying attention to the reactions of all parties.

Zhu Gang knew very well that this matter not only involved the interests of jewelry merchants, but also involved the livelihoods of many craftsmen and the lifestyles of nobles.

Zhu Gang ate some snacks while thinking: "This is a big deal. I need to have a good chat with my elder brother and hear his opinion."

Thinking of this, he put down the snack in his hand and said sincerely: “Brother, take advantage of the time today.

Let's talk about the impact of the "Jewelry Industry Tax Adjustment and Consumption Control Plan"? "

(End of this chapter)