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

Chapter 430: As the Minister of Revenue, wouldn’t it be a betrayal of the Emperor’s grace if I just blindly maintained the status quo?
At this moment, the court was as quiet as a bottomless lake, without the slightest ripple.

The slightly heavy breathing sounds of the civil and military officials came one after another.

Just like the faint ripples that occasionally appear beneath the silent lake, they are the only rhythm in this silent atmosphere.

The occasional rustling sound of clothes rubbing against each other was amplified several times in the silence.

Each sound was like the dry sound of autumn wind sweeping through dead branches.

It gently struck at everyone's tense heartstrings, making the already tense atmosphere even more intense.

It seemed as if the court was covered with a thick, impenetrable layer of dark clouds, and heavy rain could fall at any time.

Zhu Yuanzhang sat high on the dragon throne, which symbolized supreme authority, and glanced majestically at the ministers in the court.

Seeing this solemn situation, he couldn't help but frowned slightly.

A hint of barely perceptible worry instantly flashed across that already dignified face, like an undercurrent lurking beneath the calm surface of a lake.

After a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang spoke slowly.

His voice was low and steady, like the sound of a huge bell echoing in the court.

The silent court seemed to tremble slightly.

"The method that King Jin just proposed does seem to make some sense at first glance.

However, as with everything in this world, it is easier said than done.

It may not be easy to implement it in practice.

But now that it has been proposed, we might as well give it a try.

You can try it out on a small scale first and see what the results are.”

When Zhu Gang heard this, he was overjoyed and bowed quickly.

His attitude was extremely respectful, and he said hurriedly: "Thank you for your trust, father. I will do my best.

We must ensure that this trial goes smoothly and live up to the trust of our father."

So, with Zhu Yuanzhang's approval, the new financial method proposed by Zhu Gang was quietly piloted in some areas of Yingtian Prefecture.

However, things don't always go as we wish, it seems that fate always likes to go against us.

Before long, all kinds of problems came rushing in like a flood that broke through the dam, catching everyone off guard.

The flood carried mud, sand and rocks, leaving a mess wherever it went.

Just like the many chaos caused by the trial of this new method, the seemingly calm situation has been turned into chaos.

The next day, the court was still solemn and dignified.

But today's atmosphere seems to be a little more solemn than usual.

Just like the sea before a storm, it appears calm, but in fact there are undercurrents surging.

The new chief eunuch, Wu Cheng, stepped forward cautiously, as if he was afraid of accidentally angering the emperor.

When he reached the right position, he bowed deeply and then spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty, I would like to make a few remarks.

Recently, when trying out the method of raising military funds proposed by His Royal Highness Prince Jin, a lot of problems have occurred. This old servant is really worried. "

Zhu Yuanzhang's originally calm expression suddenly frowned slightly.

There was a flash of displeasure in his eyes, like a flash of lightning that suddenly flashed across the calm sky.

Although it was fleeting, it still made people feel a chill in their hearts.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were as sharp as lightning, and he looked at Wu Cheng coldly.

However, he still raised his hand slightly, signaling the other party to continue speaking.

Wu Cheng bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, Wang Danian will be in charge of negotiating with some wealthy families to raise funds.

But who would have thought that when the wealthy families heard that it was for military expenses, they were all terrified, and thought that the court was going to levy more taxes!

At that moment, they all closed the door tightly, and no matter how Wang Danian tried to persuade them outside, they just refused to see anyone.

Wang Danian had to persuade them in every possible way and finally he managed to get them into a few houses.

But when people heard that they were going to invest money in this new method, they felt it was unreliable and were afraid of losing all their money.

There was a wealthy family named Zhang who was even more powerful and even spread the word.

He said that if the court dared to force him to pay, he would move his family. The people in that area are in a state of panic, Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression suddenly turned gloomy. His face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and there was a flash of deep disappointment in his eyes.

It is like the gloomy sky in winter, filled with endless coldness and gloom.

That gaze was like a biting cold wind in winter, piercing straight at Zhu Gang, carrying with it a chill and reproach.

He said coldly: "Old Three, what's going on?"

Zhu Gang was suddenly struck by lightning. He stood there in a daze, not knowing what to do for a moment.

His face turned pale and bloodless in an instant.

At this moment, Zhu Gang's lips couldn't help but tremble slightly, as if all the blood was drawn out of his body at this moment.

Just like a leaf hit by frost in late autumn, it instantly loses its vitality and vigor.

I saw that his eyes were wide open, full of panic and helplessness.

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Just like a little deer lost in the vast forest, panicking and unable to find the direction.

After a long while, Zhu Gang came back to his senses and explained anxiously: "Father, this is just an example!

Those wealthy families don't understand the benefits of this. If the imperial court could come forward to guarantee and give them peace of mind, this would definitely not happen!

I, your son, proposed this idea after careful consideration.

I really want to find a way out of the financial difficulties of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly with a gloomy face, "Humph, third brother, listen to this!

This hasn't even been officially implemented yet, but there's already such a commotion.

If it is really implemented vigorously, who knows how many troubles it will cause!
Are the major events in this world as simple as you think? "

Su Shu, who was standing by, quickly agreed, "Your Majesty is right. Financial matters always affect the whole body.

If you are not careful, it will cause a lot of trouble.

This trial has already been so successful, which shows that the method proposed by His Royal Highness Prince Jin is difficult to implement."

When Zhu Gang heard Su Shu's words, he felt a surge of blood rushing to his head and his whole body trembled with anger.

His eyes were wide open, and there seemed to be burning anger in them.

The flames almost burst out and burned the people in front of it to ashes.

It was like a volcano about to erupt, suppressing endless rage.

At this time, Zhu Gang stared at Su Shu closely, his teeth clenched, and the muscles on his cheeks bulged.

It was obvious that he was trying his best to control his emotions so as not to lose his composure on the spot.

After a moment's silence, Zhu Gang responded earnestly and forcefully, "Minister Su, this is wrong!

Financial affairs are complicated and difficult, how could I not know that?
However, precisely because I know how important it is, I dare not slack off in the slightest.

It is definitely not the case as you said, that we act rashly out of passion.

As a vassal king of the Ming Dynasty, I receive the grace of my father and the support of the people.

We should care about our country and the world, and do our best for the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty.

This new financial measure has taken me a lot of time.

After conducting in-depth investigations among the people and carefully studying the pros and cons of all parties, the proposal was put forward carefully.

The world is changing rapidly nowadays.

Although the old financial system can be maintained, it may be difficult to meet the growing needs of our Ming Dynasty in the long run.

If the national treasury is not filled, how can the military be strengthened? How can people's livelihood be improved?
How can we advance the various construction projects that the Ming Dynasty is about to implement?
As the Minister of Revenue, you have not made the slightest attempt to understand my thoughts.

It is not wise to make unwarranted accusations with such contempt and conservative views.

Moreover, as a high-ranking official in charge of the Ministry of Revenue, you should have adopted good advice and increased revenue and reduced expenditure for the national treasury.

Now, if we just keep the status quo, wouldn't that be a betrayal of the emperor's grace and hinder the development of the Ming Dynasty?"

(End of this chapter)