Invincible Zhengde

Chapter 155

The root cause of Ming's financial problems is the tax system. If the tax system is not resolved, all reforms will be superficial and cannot touch the depths of interests. To put it bluntly, it will be useless.But it's too early to talk about this issue now, so Zhu Houzhao didn't mention it. The father and son chatted about other things, and the atmosphere was considered harmonious.

With the completion of the clean-up of salt fields in various places, the cabinet also came up with a statement on the qualifications of salt merchants. Zhu Youtang felt satisfied after reading it, so he sent it out.

Zhu Houzhao knew that although the court had only confirmed the news now, it had actually been spread a long time ago, and some quick-moving salt merchants had already arrived in Beijing.

The news from the merchants is the most well-informed, and the court did not hide the news, and even pushed it on purpose, and the people in Shouning Hou Mansion and others were recruiting everywhere, so the news naturally spread in a very short period of time. out.The merchants went directly to the capital to do activities. Although the choice was March tomorrow, no one would foolishly wait until that time to come.

Because of this incident, even though it was the end of the year, the capital city became bustling with traffic, and it was quite prosperous.

The merchants mobilized all their strengths to take care of them and open doors. For a time, the entire capital was full of merchants and officials, and there were visitors at every door.

Zhu Houzhao is willing to see this. For Zhu Houzhao, these people are all fat sheep, slaughtering fat sheep, and gathering wool. These two things are very loving.In addition to the matter of the salt administration and the matter of officials' close reports, the Secretary of the General Administration also came up with the charter. Shen Lu chose three provinces as pilots, namely Nanzhili, Shandong and Shanxi.

These three provinces are relatively representative. The first is Nanzhili, where there is a central center that uses all the six departments.

The pilot project in Zhili in the south can be regarded as a simulation of the real center, and you can see what is going on intuitively. Needless to say, Shandong is naturally important. Its geographical location is important, but it is also an ordinary province. It is not far from the capital, so it is very suitable. .Shanxi is also very special, with a special geographical location, and it is still a border town, which can be regarded as a verification relatively speaking.

Taking Shanxi as a pilot site just happened to verify the impact of the Mizuo on the border towns. It can be said that Shen Lu, the general administrator, put his heart into it and had something in it.

Zhu Houzhao put the title book on the table, then raised his head and looked at Zhu Youtang: "Father, do you think it's appropriate?"

Zhu Youtang glanced at his son, and sighed helplessly: "The cabinet feels that there is a lot of movement. In their opinion, it is enough to try it out. The Yangzhou private salt case has just been in trouble in Yangzhou for a while. It is suitable for performing secret concerts, otherwise there will be troubles, and Nanzhili is too involved, so it is not suitable."

"Shanxi is an important town in the Northwest. Once there is a disturbance, it will affect the defense of the Northwest, so we can't try it."

When Zhu Youtang heard this, he laughed immediately: "Then what do they think is appropriate?"

Glancing at his son, Zhu Youtang said in a deep voice, "Then tell yourself, is what they say makes sense?"

"It doesn't make sense!" Zhu Houzhao's face became serious, and he said in a deep voice.

This answer was completely beyond Zhu Youtang's expectations. In fact, in Zhu Youtang's view, although the cabinet's opposition was not entirely out of public interest, at least they had the right reasons.What the cabinet said is still possible. Although it is unlikely, it is still possible, and once it happens, the consequences will be really serious.

Under such circumstances, as the ruler of a country, you must not lose too much because of small things, and the gains outweigh the losses.

Zhu Youtang didn't expect that his son would hold the completely opposite attitude, so he also sat up straight and said seriously, "Tell me!"

"Yes, father!" Zhu Youtang nodded, agreed, and then said: "The so-called secret rehearsal is just to let the courtiers play the matter. As for how and when to deal with the matter, it is the father's decision. The court has the final say. When it comes to problems, wouldn’t there be problems if there were no secret performances? Is the matter in Yangzhou still small?"

"The things hidden below, the things that our father and son don't know, may be much bigger than the melody itself. Just because we can't see it, it shouldn't be assumed that he doesn't exist."

Zhu Youtang didn't expect his son to say that, he pondered for a moment, then nodded lightly: "There is some truth!"

"Father, a policy has two sides. If there is a positive side, there is a negative side. We just change from time to time, and from case to case. There is no law of both sides in the world. The implementation of secret notes may start like They say the same thing, there are problems of one kind or another, there will be problems of one kind or another.”

"But if the secret music system is not implemented, then there is no problem? No, there is a problem, but we can't see it."

"For sons and ministers, visible problems are easy to solve. If there is any problem, solve the problem. Even if someone is plotting rebellion, then send troops to put down the rebellion. After the rebellion is put down, there will be a period of stability. As for the Tartars who violated the border , then fight out, we Da Ming have persevered during the civil fort, there is no reason why we can’t persevere now.”

Seeing his son whose tone was flat but who spoke with high spirits, Zhu Youtang immediately laughed.

He breathed a sigh of relief, as if the turbidity in his heart had entered, the expression on his face was also relaxed, he nodded, and then said: "What the emperor said makes sense, then prepare the regulations of the Secretary of the General Administration, and let the Secretary of the General Administration work at the post stations in various places. To prepare for the transfer of Mizuo, select a special Mizuo postman, and the rest will be up to Shen Lu, the envoy."

Zhu Houzhao nodded. He believed that Shen Lu would be able to do well in this matter. Things in this world are afraid of hard work and seriousness. Once you work hard, once you are serious, you will definitely be able to do it well.

Whether the current Shen Lu will be attentive and serious, you don't need to think about it. This is the hope of the General Secretary's rise, and it is also the capital for Shen Lu to stand up. For an official who wants more power, it is very important When they came to their own power, they were the most serious and attentive, so Zhu Houzhao was not worried at all that Shen Lu was not careful.

After leaving Qianqing Palace, Zhu Houzhao returned to Xianyang Palace. The matter of Yanzheng came to an end, and the matter of the secret concert also came to an end.

If you have to talk about things, it's Zhu Houzhao's own business. The Bingzhan Bureau has not prepared much, and the first batch of iron stoves should be ready for sale.Zhu Hou took care of those iron stoves, and they were all unique in shape. There were some that were knocked into the shape of beasts, and even copper ones. In a word, they were very expensive at first glance.

Ordinary stove Zhu Houzhao did not let Bingzhan Bureau make those, let ordinary people pirate them!Just do it yourself high end.

Zhu Houzhao glanced at Zhang Yong who came in, and said, "The two big stoves that you were asked to make, are they ready?"

Zhu Houzhao’s big stove was going to be placed in the main hall of the Qianqing Palace for the purpose of publicity, so that all the ministers could have a look.It's very cold in winter, and when the news spreads, these things can be sold for a lot of money.It is even possible to ask Dad to reward some important officials of the court, so as to achieve the purpose of publicity and brand establishment.

Zhu Houzhao was aware of the advertising investment in the early stage, and at the same time he was willing to do so. It is a routine operation for future generations to build villas and give them villas for celebrities.

Zhu Houzhao sent some stoves, which was of course also a routine operation. The group in the court hall were the people with the highest status in Ming Dynasty, so their taste was naturally the highest.

In addition, there is Shou Ninghou on the side of Xun Qi Xungui to take the lead in supporting him. It will not be easy to stand up at that time, but who will do this is a problem.Zhu Houzhao has already selected a candidate, that is, Yang Lian from the Huanyi Bureau, who uses business to promote the spies of the Huanyi Bureau, and it just kills two birds with one stone. When he does business everywhere in the world, these people will be arranged everywhere .

In the future, when the business is done overseas, one's own tentacles can be extended overseas, and commercial espionage is just like a routine operation.

Of course Zhang Yong didn't know what Zhu Houzhao was thinking, but he had built the two big furnaces in Qianqing Palace, so there was not much delay in this matter, as the emperor wanted to use it.His Royal Highness is flattering the emperor, if people like yourself are delayed, will you be able to eat well?Zhang Yong hurriedly bowed and said, "Return to Your Highness, it's already done!"

Hearing Zhang Yong's words, Zhu Houzhao nodded, and then said: "Bring it to the palace, and I'll install it in the afternoon, and let them use it tomorrow, and the one from the queen's side will also be shipped over."

Naturally, Queen Zhang's side is also indispensable. Dad loves his mother very much. If he doesn't pretend to be one for his mother, he will probably flatter his father on the horse's hoof.

Zhang Yong hurriedly bowed and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, the slaves have already been prepared, and they will be brought in and pressed in the afternoon, so there will be no delay!"

Zhu Houzhao nodded, and Zhu Houzhao was still relieved of Zhang Yong's work, so he said, "Then let's do it!"

In the afternoon, Zhu Houzhao took people to the Kunning Palace with his things. Although the Qianqing Palace also had to install it, it had to be done first and foremost, and he put it on for his mother first.

"Be careful, all of you!"

Zhu Houzhao was pretending to greet people, when Empress Zhang's personal maid came to Zhu Houzhao's side, saluted respectfully, and then said, "Your Highness, the Empress, please come over."

Nodding his head, Zhu Houzhao said with a smile: "Then let's go!" Then he walked into Kunning Palace.

The mellow Empress Zhang leaned on the couch, and when she saw her son coming in, she gave him a sideways glance, and then said, "What kind of monster are you doing?"

"Mother, the weather is cold and the charcoal basin is not easy to use. My son asked the people from the Bingzhan Bureau to build a kind of stove, which can not only keep warm, but also boil water. This is not over, so I asked them to give it to my mother first. Put it on." Zhu Houzhao sat down with a smile, and said with a naive look.

"You!" Empress Zhang glanced at her son reproachfully, but her face was full of smiles, obviously she was very satisfied with her son's actions.

Zhu Houzhao laughed beside him, his face full of sincerity: "When the download is finished, let someone try it."

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