Daming daddy

Chapter 204 Symposium on Salary
The atmosphere was a bit awkward, in order to alleviate the awkward atmosphere, Zhang Yan poured a glass of wine for everyone, and said: "Come on, today is a good day, why are you talking about these things, come on, eat, why are you standing there! " After giving Zhu Youjian a wink, Zhu Youjian woke up from the shock, and began to persuade him to drink, and to add vegetables.Zhu Huiyan didn't know what happened at all.What's wrong with having a salary?
"Wei Ming, I didn't wear a dragon robe today, so we can sit at the same table to eat now, and we are still brothers. Since we are brothers, then let's explain clearly, and don't hide it. Even if What you said is unreasonable, even nonsense, and no one will mention it if you go out of this door." Although Zhu Youxiao said so, anyone with a discerning eye knew that he was a little angry.This is depriving the interests of his lord the emperor. He doesn't want a good treasury, but he wants to pay himself a salary. What is this for?Could it be that the emperor is the same as his courtiers?Whose world is that?If this issue is not clarified, even if Wei Ming will not be held accountable in the future, Wei Ming's life will not be easy in the future.

"Your Majesty, I have made a slip of the tongue. Since your Majesty thinks it is inappropriate, let's let this matter go, okay?" Wei Ming said.I also felt that I had two glasses of wine, and my words were a little too much.Nothing to do against the emperor?Think you've lived too long?

"No, I have to say!" Zhu Youxiao put the chopsticks on the table and said with a frown.The current Zhu Youxiao is no longer the Zhu Youxiao of two years ago, and Wei Ming can scare him with a few words.Now that I have been an emperor for two years, I have thought about what I should think about, and I have done what I should do. With my own thoughts, I have seen many things.After staying in Chaotang for a long time, no matter who it is, they will involuntarily think twice about other people's words, thinking about what the other person said.What is the superficial meaning and what is the deep meaning.

"Then I'll tell you, Your Majesty!" Wei Ming also put down his chopsticks.It is said that a companion is like a tiger, and Wei Ming can feel it now.When the emperor got angry, he laid down millions of corpses and blood flowed for thousands of miles. I'm afraid it was not a bluff.All in all, Zhu Youxiao has grown up, and he is not the kid he was back then.

"Say." Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly.Others also put down their chopsticks, seeing that they can't do anything, so let's wait and see what happens.No matter who you talk to now, the consequences will not be very good.Zhu Youjian was anxious, and Zhang Yan was also anxious. Only Zhu Huiyan should eat and drink, and she was completely shielded from the outside world.This child doesn't have much resistance in front of delicious food.In Wei Ming's words, this is a standard snack.

"May I ask Your Majesty, it is approaching the end of the new year. And during this year, what is the income of the Inner Palace?" Wei Ming said.It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to manage the assets in his hands.Ever since he got mixed up with Wei Ming, Zhu Youxiao's life has indeed become much easier.Especially after the bank, the gold-swallowing beast, started to operate, it was full of money.And these commercial activities are all managed by the inner government.Hearing Wei Ming's words, Zhu Youxiao's face also looked better.Said: "You are indeed unique in making money. Those are all book matters, and it should have been clear when the dividends were distributed. It is similar to yours, and it is almost the same without 200 million taels."

"Then may I ask Your Majesty, what was the revenue of the treasury in the past year?" Wei Ming said.

"The accounts of the Ministry of Household Affairs have been prepared. Due to the standardization of commercial taxes, the tax revenue has increased to 700 million taels last year. Why are you asking this?" Zhu Youxiao asked strangely.But some blush.The money I earn a year is equivalent to two-sevenths of the national treasury, which seems a bit excessive.But after thinking about it, I was relieved.The whole country is mine, so what if I earn more money?
Wei Ming nodded.In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was a workaholic. He worked and did not let others rest, so officials had very few holidays.However, after Zhu Yuanzhang died, the holidays were gradually relaxed. After that, everyone has a one-month holiday during the Chinese New Year, from the [-]th of the twelfth lunar month to the [-]th of the first lunar month, which is still very humane.It is not surprising that the Ministry of Accounts can make accounts before the holiday.Thinking about the previous life, Wei Ming really felt that the people in the previous life were really tired!There is no rest on New Year's Eve.

"Then what does your majesty think, is the money of the inner government your personal money or the state's money? Or can the accounts of the inner government be merged into the accounts of the Ministry of Households?" Wei Ming asked.When he said this, Wei Ming stared at Zhu Youxiao's eyes firmly. He had already prepared that if Zhu Youxiao behaved abnormally, he would immediately kneel down and apologize.

"Wei Ming, don't be rude!" Zhang Yan hurriedly stood up and scolded.Originally, this matter should not belong to her.As a queen, you have to be the mother of the world, and you are in charge of women's affairs. If you even take care of the ministers in the court, you are over-reaching, that is to say, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics.But Zhang Yan is a sensible person and knows the importance of Wei Ming, and the emperor is also young and energetic, if Wei Ming is cut off in a flash of brain, it will be a loss for the entire Ming Dynasty!
"Sit down and eat your meal, why do you care so much as a queen!" Zhu Youxiao scolded, and Zhang Yan sat on the chair obediently, looking at Zhu Youxiao anxiously, hoping that he would not be stupid thing.Zhu Youjian was also constantly winking at Wei Ming, and even kicked Zhu Huiyan, who was burying her head in the binge, Zhu Huiyan realized that the atmosphere was not right, and pulled Wei Ming's sleeve to stop him from saying anything. up.In fact, Wei Ming doesn't want to talk about it now, but can Zhu Youxiao agree?

"Come, come, let's eat first. This matter cannot be decided by the two of us. After we finish eating, let's go to the Imperial Study Room to talk." Zhu Youxiao said, picked up the chopsticks and started to eat Frontier food.In order not to starve himself, Wei Ming quickly filled his mouth.He knew that after entering the imperial study, he didn't know when he would be able to come out, so let's fill up his stomach first.Moreover, this meal by myself will definitely not last too long.

Sure enough, Zhu Youxiao felt that the food was tasteless just after taking two bites. He pulled Wei Ming up and walked towards the imperial study.In an instant, there were only three stunned people left in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

"Sister-in-law, what should I do about this!" Zhu Youjian said as he put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand.When there are no outsiders, the address becomes casual.

"What can we do? Let Xiao Yan'er go over to have a look later. His brother loves her the most, and he will definitely not blame her. Oh, Xiao Yan'er, don't eat, go and send some refreshments to the Imperial Study Room." Zhu Hui Under the persecution of her sister-in-law, Yan finally put down the bowls and chopsticks in her hands, and went to the imperial dining room to choose some exquisite dim sum.But in the end, after thinking about it, I still do it myself.So she got busy in the imperial dining room, and didn't ask the imperial chef to help her, and didn't know what she wanted to do.

"Wu Yan, you go and guard the door, and don't let anyone in." Zhu Youxiao followed his eunuch and said.The eunuch was ordered to stand guard at the door, holding a knife in his arms, with the words "Don't come near strangers!" written on his face.

"Okay, now it's just us two brothers left, just say what you have to say." Zhu Youxiao said.Feeling that I was sitting on the dragon chair, it was not appropriate for Wei Ming to sit below, so I simply moved two chairs and sat at the same table with Wei Ming.

"Actually, I think that the emperor is a profession, similar to the chief assistant and the minister. People say that the world belongs to the emperor, and you are the emperor now. Tell me, how big is the world? , The national treasury is actually a burden. If the commercial tax had not been regulated, how much revenue would the treasury have now? It would be about 400 million taels! Last year it was almost the same. And how much was the military expenditure last year? 500 million taels! You know What does this mean? Now that the country is in deficit every year, have you ever used a penny of the treasury to do your own things? You can’t use it, and if you want to go out, you have to dig out of the ground quietly. You, the emperor, are tired You're not tired!" Only Zhu Youxiao was left, even if we had a fight with him here, it wouldn't be a big deal.It's not like it hasn't been done before.Now Wei Ming and Zhu Youxiao are together, no matter what they are talking about, if they can't agree, they will fight.Let's talk after we fight.Originally, Zhu Youxiao was the one who was beaten, but now, who taught him some kung fu, Wei Ming became the one who was tortured.No, I have to let Dongfang Xiaomo teach me when I go back, otherwise I will always be beaten.

"There is some truth in what you say. But I have never heard that the emperor also needs a salary. In fact, the government has to provide a lot of silver to the treasury every year to fill this bottomless pit. On such days, I have long Enough is enough. My life is not as good as that of a prince, so what do I do as an emperor? I eat hundreds of dishes every day, and I feel that it is not as refreshing as your pickled cabbage. But, If the emperor also has a salary, will it lower the majesty of the emperor? I don't know much about this aspect, so please tell me." Zhu Youxiao leaned towards Wei Ming and said.

Wei Ming stroked the goatee on his chin, thinking about what kind of name he should set up.In fact, the emperor is also quite pitiful.Generally speaking, except for the first generation of emperors who could do whatever they wanted, later emperors were subject to great restraint.He wanted to build a palace, but a group of officials rushed forward, saying that it would be too costly and so on.What does the speaker do?That's just gossip, and to put it bluntly, they are paid by swearing.Can you not let them scold you?That is smashing people's jobs.Basically every time the emperor wants to reach out to the treasury, there will be such a note.Especially in the early court, when standing among a group of ministers, they understood the reason and moved them emotionally, as if the emperor built a house, and the whole country would not be able to function.As far as this matter is concerned, you can't speak out, and you can't be tough. If you do that, you will really fall into the pockets of those officials.In their eyes, being scolded was like buying a lottery ticket for two yuan and winning five yuan, which was a surprise.If you get beaten, that's a big deal.It's like winning the first prize, and you have to celebrate it when you go home.Can you be unhappy that you have gained fame?It will be written in history books that these people dare to speak out, and all kinds of good words are put up.And the emperor's reputation is rotten.Who wants to live such a day?

"How about we just call the salary a monthly payment?" Wei Ming said, patting his head.

"Monthly payment?" Zhu Youxiao snapped his fingers, not knowing what he was planning.

(End of this chapter)