eldest son of Ming dynasty

In fact, the so-called Jin Yiwei didn't dare to collect money, probably because Zhu Houzhao knew what "law enforcement power" was.It is almost impossible to have this power and not be greedy for ink.

Therefore, the corruption of officials is the most troublesome thing, because no matter how many tricks the emperor thinks up, it is the officials who will finally implement them.

These people will fall after a few trials. How tired is this emperor?
So the 'enforcer' itself has to be watched.

"You all know my temper. If you focus on one thing, there will be a result no matter what. I know that Yangzhou is a world of flowers and flowers. Few people in the past can stand up to the rouge and powder there. Maybe No matter how many people are sent, in the end they will be more or less selfish and tell me something true or false. Anyway, I am not in Yangzhou, how do I know? Don’t you think so?”

Both Mao Yuwen and Han Ziren lowered their heads.

They are all worried now,
The emperor had a very clear understanding of the tricks in the civil and official circles. They were also worried about the current situation in Yangzhou...worrying about their own people making mistakes,
At that time, as deputy envoys, they will definitely lose points in front of the emperor.

"Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and you know all about the affairs of the world. You can't hide the affairs of Yangzhou from Your Majesty."

"I don't know everything about the world. At first I was hesitating whether to use Gu Liqing, but then I thought that you two are people I trust deeply, and you are equally stable in doing things. No matter how big the matter in Yangzhou is, if I decide for you, what is there to be afraid of?"

The two actually heard a little worry from the emperor's tone.

Mao Yuwen said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, there is no need for Gu Shilang in this matter. Jin Yiwei is originally a knife. If the knife is not sharp, what's the use of keeping it?"

"I believe you are sharp, but anyone will kill anyone." The emperor sighed slightly, and then left from the two of them.

The last words were a bit unfathomable, so the two of them had to think carefully.

In fact, you have to listen to it together.

The so-called killing will kill, that is to say, with the support of the emperor, which person would not dare to kill when he became a Jin Yiwei?
The key is to make the emperor trust you.

After the two of them went back, they were not very confident in their hearts, so they were probably planning the same thing.
...go to Yangzhou in person.

And when the two of them were leaving the palace, they happened to bump into Princess Yongkang entering the palace.

They all knew about the unlucky event in the palace.

Being pregnant with a dragon seed and having a miscarriage is fate.

Therefore, it is actually normal for the harem to seek a child recently.

In Qianqing Palace, Zhu Houzhao sat down cross-legged, flipping through the memorials,

His aunt, the eldest princess Yongkang, was in front of him on the left, and she still gave a big gift.

"My aunt is from my own family, and the address and etiquette can be simpler in the future. Otherwise, I won't feel like a family member."

Princess Yongkang looked dignified, and said: "Yes. Four or five days ago, the minister and two nobles paid homage to the Son-Song Guanyin, and today I went to do a fortune-telling. , if you want to have children and prolong your seed, you need some chances."

Zhu Houzhao looked up, "What kind of opportunity?"

"It's about accumulating merit and blessing."

"Accumulate virtue and accumulate blessings?
Doesn't that mean don't kill and keep the seed?

The last time Princess Yongkang told about the Marquis of Yongkang, Zhu Houzhao believed her.

I just feel that this hexagram is a little coincidental.

"Auntie, is this person accurate?"

"Accurate, how many people are there, he can look at their past and calculate their future. Even if I surrender like this, he can be accurate."

Zhu Houzhao didn't know what the trick was, but this kind of thing was really a small scene among the various deceptions he had seen.

Of course, it doesn't matter, maybe the charlatans are more eloquent and spend some money to live.

Anyway, say something auspicious, and the woman will feel at ease after hearing it.

It's not a big deal.

in the afternoon,

Han Wen, Min Gui, Ying Gong and Zhang Fuhua handed over notes to the palace.

Han Wen followed the imperial decree to clear up the disadvantages of the salt law, and the Marquis of Yongkang and the Bo of Nanning were all tried by him.

In fact, apart from these cases, the biggest change recently is that many ministers have returned the salt to the Ministry of Household Affairs.

"This time when the imperial court discussed the salt law, many people understood the truth of it, and they also knew how deeply His Majesty worried about the country. In order to honor your father, more than ten princes and earls, led by the Duke of England, returned more than [-] salt quotations..."

Zhu Houzhao's expression didn't change.
What is filial piety to the father.

It's not because Yongkang Hou was arrested.

"Don't put it in storage yet,"

Everyone raised their heads and didn't understand the emperor's words. Yanyin is money, and the money is still in the treasury?

Unexpectedly, the emperor said: "The case of the salt class has just begun. Who is involved in selling illegal salt and who is not involved? This matter has not yet been determined. What is involved is not the matter of returning salt. The ministry still returned the salt to them as usual. Most of these salts were given by the late emperor, and there must be a reason for the reward from the late emperor. Besides, I don't lack this little silver, and there is absolutely no reason to give it back to others. "

"British man."

"The minister is here."

"Don't think too much, I trust you. It's just this truth, you have to make it clear."

"Yes, His Majesty handled it very well."

"What about the case of Marquis Yongkang and Bo Nanning?"

The matter involved Xungui, how to decide, indeed he, the emperor, should speak up.

"Return to Your Majesty." Han Wen held the case file in his hand, and said: "The Marquis of Yongkang has confessed to his crimes of manipulating the salt class and selling private salt by occupying and selling the nest. He signed his name on the case file and drew Please take a look, Your Majesty!"

Liu Jin took it over and held it in front of the emperor.It's just that the emperor didn't open it immediately.

"Where's Uncle Nanning?"

Han Wen took out another case file, "It's the same. There are also four officials, including the Langzhong of the Shandong Division of the Ministry of Accounting, and the principal. They have all obeyed the law. In addition, the Marquis of Yongkang has been begging and wants to see His Majesty."

"Are they all involved in selling illegal salt?"

"That's right. These people were tried together by the minister and others, as evidenced by the Duke of England and Min Shangshu."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and asked Liu Jin to lean aside, "I won't read the case file. The imperial decree has already been written on how to deal with it."

When the emperor said this, everyone did not expect it.

I don't even look at it, what does that mean?
"The Marquis of Yongkang..."

"No." Zhu Houzhao didn't know him well.

About the salt lesson,
He must investigate to the end.

First of all, his control of the court has allowed him to do this, and now it is not a few years ago.

Second, the annual income of the salt class in the middle and late Ming Dynasty was more than 200 million taels.

This is still the case with so many problems.

If it is carefully rectified, aside from other things, it should be possible to double it.

And he planned a few years in advance, put a Mei Kejia in Zhejiang, how much money can he get in a year?Generally, it is 80, and when it is good, it is 100 million.

These are four or five Mei Kejia, where can I find them.

So no matter what, Zhu Houzhao will not be fooled easily.

The first slashing of Yongkang Hou at the beginning is absolutely unchangeable.

If the emperor wants to kill people, there are not so many difficulties. The so-called violation of the interests of these people... So what, are you going to rebel?
"...Your Majesty," the British Duke raised his hand, "it is unforgivable for the Marquis of Yongkang and Bo Nanning to lose their lives to the court, but the two ancestors of Xu and Mao made great contributions to the country. Choose one to inherit? To show His Majesty's generosity and benevolence!"

The British dukes had a motive to do this, and the harsher the conditions for removing the title, the better for them.

Zhu Houzhao thought for a while, "Prince of the United Kingdom, I also thought about retaining their titles. But when I think about it carefully, do people who poach the corner of the imperial court really think that they are nobles with the same fate as the royal family? What are they doing when the national treasury is unable to make ends meet and they are counting on the salt tax to generate more income?!"