The struggle for the throne among nine princes—I really don't want to be the crown prince.

Chapter 153 Installment Payment Plan, Welcome to Apply

With just a few words, the Crown Prince sent the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel who had raised objections home. At this moment, the Crown Prince's power was immense!
At this time, when people oppose the crown prince, many people's first thought is that this person's head is really made of iron!

So at this moment, almost everyone's eyes were on this person.

Shen Ye was no exception; he also wanted to see who this stubborn person was.

As Shen Ye expected, the speaker was a young man.

Judging from his attire, this person should be a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of Revenue, but his demeanor is excessively humble.

He was not tall, had a mischievous face, and his eyes darted around. At first glance, he looked a bit like a thief.

He stepped forward and stammered, "Your subject... Your subject, Sun Jiacheng, the principal of the Ministry of Revenue, believes that the Crown Prince's proposal has flaws."

"If this proposal is implemented, although most of the debts can be recovered, I believe that it will force those debtors who are truly unable to repay their debts to the point of ruin and death."

"For example, the three major textile factories cannot repay this money for the time being."

Emperor Qianxi initially viewed all of this with a detached attitude, after all, it was now a confrontation between the indebted ministers and the crown prince.

He only needs to watch from the sidelines and sit back and relax.

But now, Sun Jiacheng has not only stood up without any hesitation, but has also bluntly mentioned the three major textile manufacturers.

The three major textile manufacturing positions were highly lucrative!

This is common knowledge, but now, the three major textile manufacturers are going to be ruined and die because they can't repay the debts owed to the Ministry of Revenue. Why is that?
Anyone with a brain knows that this was because Emperor Qianxi went on a trip to the south of the Yangtze River.

If Emperor Qianxi wanted to travel to the south of the Yangtze River but also wanted to save face, how did the three major textile factories in the south of the Yangtze River end up in their current predicament?

Therefore, Sun Jiacheng's words were tantamount to tearing away Emperor Qianxi's fig leaf.

Emperor Qianxi's face immediately turned cold. He looked at Sun Jiacheng coldly and said, "Then tell me what to do?"

Sun Jiacheng was unaware at this time that he had offended the Qianxi Emperor.

Moreover, it was the loss of face that infuriated Emperor Qianxi the most.

Faced with Emperor Qianxi's question, he was not afraid, but said hesitantly, "I have no good solution either. I just think that such situations should be treated differently."

"Otherwise, something really bad could happen."

Looking at Sun Jiacheng's solemn expression, Shen Ye felt a smile rise in her heart.

In any case, Sun Jiacheng did manage to vent his anger.

In this situation, I should also save his life.

Thinking this to himself, he stepped forward and said, "Father, I have already made preparations for the situation that Lord Sun mentioned."

"This is my second memorial, which allows ministers who cannot repay their debts in a short period of time to pay in installments."

"However, this kind of installment payment requires interest payments."

As they spoke, Shen Ye explained the installment payment method.

After he finished speaking, Sun Jiacheng, who had stepped forward, pondered for a moment, and then solemnly said to Emperor Qianxi, "Your Majesty, I...I was presumptuous just now!"

"Your Highness's thinking is more comprehensive than mine."

As he spoke, Sun Jiacheng was about to leave, but Emperor Qianxi was seething with anger.

You know you were being presumptuous! Were those words you just said even human language?
What you just said was just to let people know that the debts of the three major textile factories in Jiangnan were all caused by me, wasn't it?

However, although Emperor Qianxi was furious, he couldn't vent his anger at the moment.

After all, if he wanted to be a benevolent ruler, it wouldn't do him any good to make a rash decision to kill a minister without a proper reason. He waved his hand and said, "Step down. In the future, if you want to discuss something, make sure you understand the situation first."

At this point, Emperor Qianxi glanced around and asked, "My dear ministers, what do you think of the Crown Prince's proposal?"

A moment of silence fell over the court. With the example of Feng Gubei before them, many people did not want to risk offending him.

Amid this hesitation, many eyes turned to Prince Yu!

Prince Yu holds the highest position, and he had previously told the Crown Prince that he would not press for payment.

It can be said that many nobles now regard him as their leader.

Prince Yu's mood was like riding a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, it was so exciting!
He was angry, he was annoyed, but a sense of fear was also mixed in with his feelings.

If the Crown Prince pushes this matter forward and it is actually carried out, then he himself...

Although Feng Gubei could not compare to himself, he was still a high-ranking and powerful official, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who was dismissed without a second thought.

If I were to step forward, what would the emperor do?

Although Emperor Qianxi had treated him very well over the years, Fuquan had a vague feeling that Emperor Qianxi did not like him.

He treats himself so well because he has no choice but to.

At this critical moment, if I were to stand up and oppose the Crown Prince, what would Emperor Qianxi do?
Moreover, wouldn't the crown prince also hold a grudge against him?

If he dies and the crown prince ascends the throne, and his children and grandchildren fall into the crown prince's hands, what will the crown prince do? Will he allow his children and grandchildren to obediently inherit the title?
Prince Yu thought about many things in an instant, and the more he thought about it, the more wary he became.

Money is good, but compared to one's own life, it doesn't seem that important.

So he stood to one side, silent.

Prince Gong stood beside Prince Yu, watching his brother's every move. If he could, he really wanted to help his brother.

But Prince Yu didn't move, so he didn't move either.

His survival rule has always been to follow his elder brother, Prince Yu, doing whatever his brother does, mainly by copying and imitating.

Seeing that no one moved or objected, Emperor Qianxi turned to Tong Guowei and asked, "Tong Guowei, what do you think of the Crown Prince's suggestion?"

Tong Guowei was the chief Grand Secretary and also Emperor Qianxi's maternal uncle.

He was well aware of the Ministry of Revenue's silver reserves. Now, with everyone watching, Emperor Qianxi and his son were acting in concert, and he knew that the father and son must have discussed it beforehand.

Emperor Qianxi needed silver, and Taicang needed silver. If he objected, Emperor Qianxi might ask him to find a way to get silver.

He did not borrow money in Taicang, so he said frankly, "Your Majesty, I think the Crown Prince's proposal is very comprehensive, and I think it should be implemented."

"After all, failing to repay debts is a despicable thing, no matter when it is done."

"Those who fail to repay their debts should be severely punished."

Emperor Qianxi was very pleased with Tong Guowei's words. He then looked at the other Grand Secretaries and asked, "What do you think?"

Zhang Ying and the others exchanged glances and said one by one, "Your Majesty, we fully agree with this proposal."

Although Ma Qi, as the Minister of Revenue, was not questioned at this time, he felt relieved and relaxed.

He felt that with this method, the Ministry of Revenue's debts should be able to be mostly recovered quickly.

But this time, the Crown Prince has completely offended people!

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