I'm a big dick

Chapter 402

Zhu Youxiao saw clearly that few people would complain about the misfortune of rich landlords and merchants.Those who gloat, or scold and resent, are the most.

Of course, most of the people in Daming are ordinary people, and they applaud the corrupt officials and gentry punished by the national law.Regardless of whether it is a hatred of the rich or not, Zhu Youxiao will also let them feel the benefits they actually gained.

Since the Eight Great Families are from Shanxi, Shanxi should be included in this year's tax-exempt provinces in addition to Henan.

Next year will be North Zhili and Shandong. Zhu Youxiao calculated that with this year's reduction, the common people will always have more wealth and more savings to withstand the catastrophe.

"Long live, Liu Lishun, the new supervisory censor, is waiting outside." The palace servants reported inside, interrupting the emperor's train of thought.

"Xuan!" The emperor sat upright in the imperial chair without much hesitation.

Liu Lishun was a Jinshi in the second year of Tianqi. He was the county magistrate first, and then the prefect. His promotion can be described as rapid.

The reason is simple, to implement the emperor's will thoroughly, no matter you are a gentry or a landlord, no matter you are a student or a wealthy businessman.Moreover, no bribes, ruthless.

This time, it was not only him who was named by the emperor to enter Beijing, but also several officials who performed very well in the local area. Among them was him who entered the Inspectorate in the same year and became a supervisory censor with great power.

Because Liu Lishun was from Henan, the emperor not only refused to allow him to return to the Northern Territory, but also sent him back to Henan to supervise local officials and implement the tax reduction and exemption work.For Liu Lishun, such an arrangement was a test of trust and a test.

"Long live, long live, long live!" Liu Lishun entered the hall and knelt down to worship.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said softly, "Liu Qing is dead."

"Thank you, long live." Liu Lishun stood up and bowed, waiting for the oracle.

In fact, it is optional to summon your majesty this time.However, he believes that after this ear-to-mouth order, the vast majority of officials will feel his expectation, which is the so-called "imperious grace of the emperor", and will be loyal to their duties.

Moreover, based on Liu Lishun's character and ability, as well as his teacher Yuan Keli, the emperor believed that he deserved this favor.If we talk about it, there is still the friendship between teachers and brothers!
"I heard that Liu Qing's family was poor when he was young, and he wanted to go to Beijing to take the exam, but Mo Nai had no travel expenses, so he taught at a rich man's home to earn travel expenses..."

Zhu Youxiao didn't tell him immediately, but told a story with a smile, even he didn't know the truth.

Liu Lishun taught his son to read at Yuanwai's home, and studied by himself at night to prepare for the exam.Seeing that Liu Lishun is knowledgeable and capable in teaching, the staff attaches great importance to him.

Therefore, a clever maid was specially selected to take care of Liu Lishun's food and daily life, and they shared a room at night.The intention is obvious, it's a waste of sleep.

But after three years of studying hard, Liu Lishun bid farewell to Yuanwai, and when he went to Beijing for the exam, he asked Yuanwai to choose a good husband for the maid.Members were very puzzled, thinking that Liu Lishun intended to abandon her.

After Liu Lishun's explanation, the staff members knew that he was not in trouble, and had never had an affair with a maid for three years.Living in the same room is not just a day or two. According to the comments of later generations, Liu Lishun is really "better than a beast"!

Anyway, Zhu Youxiao thought he couldn't do it.Not to mention three years, even three days, he couldn't hold back in front of a woman who was in her youth and didn't sleep for nothing!
Therefore, he is the emperor, and Liu Lishun is a minister, a master of Confucianism, an upright gentleman, a historical celebrity who left his name in history and was posthumously named "Wenzheng".

After listening to the story, Liu Lishun was very surprised, bowed quickly and said: "Long live Qizuo, this is just a rumor, I have absolutely nothing to do with it."

Oh? !Zhu Youxiao blinked and blinked, couldn't help but smiled, and waved his hands: "Let's just spread the rumors, praise Aiqing for her noble character, and she is a rare gentleman in the ages, so there is no need to pursue it."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youxiao's face became serious, and he said: "The catastrophe is coming, this is not a rumor, let alone a lie. Several provinces in the north, Shaanxi and Henan are the most severe. This time Liu Qing is sent to inspect , and precisely for this reason.”

Liu Lishun knew the news of the catastrophe published on the "Da Ming Forum".Originally, he didn't take it too seriously, but looking at the policies and actions of the emperor and the court, he paid great attention to it.

"The Ministry of Households is directly under the grain reserve, reducing and exempting the people from taxation and grain, planting high-yield crops, building water conservancy facilities, etc., are all measures to resist major disasters." The emperor continued sternly: "The focus of Aiqing's inspection is also here, so that the people can get Take a breather and accumulate some family property; the local reserve is more for relief..."

Liu Lishun bowed and listened quietly, feeling even more that the emperor attached great importance to it.All the measures were arranged tightly, and it was not easy when the war in Liaodong and Southwest China was not over.

"Liu Qing has experience in the local area, so you should know the disadvantages." Zhu Youxiao took a sip from his teacup and said in a deep voice: "It's not that the imperial court's policy is bad, but that the implementation is wrong, which leads to good governance not benefiting the people, or Passed on by officials and gentry, it has become a government of harsh people."

The emperor paused and focused his gaze on Liu Lishun, waiting for his answer.

Liu Lishun got a hint from the palace man, and hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Long live, I see what I know, and my eyes are like a torch. What I said is the essence of bad government. When I was a county magistrate or magistrate, I felt deeply about this, and dealt with it severely, but it still can't be eradicated. "

"If you want money, you don't want to die. You always have it." The emperor sneered and said: "Usually, when it comes to interests, you will always compare pennies and pennies. You don't want to lose face. Liu Qing has seen many of these people, and I don't need them." I will teach you how to do it."

Stretching out a finger, the emperor solemnly emphasized: "Liu Qing just needs to remember one thing, the purpose of the policy issued by the imperial court is to make ordinary people get preferential treatment, not those gentry landlords who have land and wealth."

"My minister understands." Liu Lishun replied with a deep voice: "My minister is from Henan. He was born in a humble family. He knows the plight of the common people and the worries of long live. He will do things faithfully and dare not disappoint the grace of God."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, showing relief.That's right, Liu Lishun came from a humble background, which was one of the reasons why he was favored by the emperor.

"After the autumn harvest, governors from all over the north will come to Beijing to report on their duties. I still have arrangements for overall disaster relief." Zhu Youxiao said: "Liu Qing will go to Henan to supervise the implementation of tax reduction and exemption. If he does well, I will still use it .”

Liu Lishun is now the supervisory censor, but Zhu Youxiao intends to train him to become a member of the party.Of course, whether it can be finally implemented depends on Liu Lishun's performance and ability.

Listening to the words, the word "reuse" came out of the emperor's mouth, and Liu Lishun knew that going to Henan was another opportunity for promotion.

And the so-called good errands mean that the relatives do not recognize them, whoever breaks the law of the country, whoever engages in personal fraud, will be punished.

"Thank you Long Live Jian Ba ​​for your kindness." Liu Lishun knelt down and kowtowed, bidding farewell to the emperor.

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(End of this chapter)