Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

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The civil servants of Ming Dynasty are generally very high-minded, and they disdain to work with eunuchs, especially if they are relatively strong and annoying eunuchs.

Zhu Changxun had a meeting with Ye Xun alone in the Imperial Study Room of Qianqing Palace. Zhu Changxun felt that he was very familiar with Ye Xun, so he didn't beat around the bush, and directly told him the purpose of coming to Ye Xun.

Ye Xun frowned after hearing this. He didn't expect that the court's finances would be so difficult. It seems that he shouldn't be asked for this kind of thing, right?

Obviously seeing what Ye Xun was thinking, Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "Little Yezi, don't be humble, you can stabilize the situation in Liaodong in such a short period of time, it's not just because of your bravery? I heard that you are very good at managing money, but now that I am in trouble, you can't watch it!"

Although what Zhu Changluo said was a joke, it depends on how to understand it.

Ye Xun hurriedly said: "I don't dare, it's just that the methods of the slave are somewhat shameful, and even if it is implemented, it is just a drop in the bucket for a huge country, so this kind of thing has to be discussed in the long run."

Zhu Changluo sighed, and said: "Why don't I know that this kind of thing needs to be discussed in a long-term way, but seeing the end of the year is approaching, and this year is the first New Year of my ascension to the throne, I can't even pay the officials' salaries?"

Ye Xun pondered for a moment, and said: "Your Majesty, in fact, I am not short of money, but the money is in my own hands. As far as my slaves know, it is obviously beneficial to the country, but many ministers are against it. In fact, they are not ignorant. These things are good for the country, but if the country intervenes, they won’t make any money.”

After hearing Ye Xun's words, Zhu Changluo also fell silent, and said after a while, "You're talking about the sea ban?"

Then he shook his head and sighed: "This way is not acceptable, it is the established method of the ancestors, and cannot be changed without authorization."

Ye Xun saw that it wasn't that Zhu Changluo didn't want to change, but he just didn't have the courage, and this kind of thing must happen naturally, so if he raised it rashly, he would be courting death.

He suddenly smiled and said: "Your Majesty, this servant may have a way to solve His Majesty's urgent needs, but this method is also a bit shady."

Zhu Changluo also smiled, and said: "Since you can't see the light, don't tell me, you can do it yourself! If there is anything, I will take care of it for you, but remember not to overdo it"

"By the way, there is one more thing. During the early court today, someone proposed to abolish the excise tax and mining tax. I knew that this move was too disturbing to the people, and I intend to abolish it. What do you think?"

For the king of a country to ask such a question to a young eunuch has fully demonstrated his trust in the young eunuch.

If Zhu Changluo didn't mention this matter, it would be really difficult for Ye Xun to intervene. After all, this is a major political matter, and it is easy for him to be criticized if he intervenes as an internal eunuch.

"Your Majesty, please forgive this slave's nonsense. The reason why the mining supervisors in various places are exploiting the people is because of ineffective supervision. Therefore, this slave boldly suggests that Your Majesty transfer the mining tax and mining tax directly to the household department, and the internal supervisor is only responsible for In addition, the Inspectorate sent inspections, and inspected the trading sites and mining areas in various places from time to time, and if they found any exploitation and ink corruption, they would be directly locked up.”

If it hadn't been for the lack of silver in the national treasury, Zhu Changluo had already issued an order to cancel the mine supervision and taxation in various places, and the reason why he asked Ye Xun was because he was still a little undecided, but now after listening to Ye Xun's words, On the contrary, I hesitated even more.

It was the Donglin Party members who supported him who advocated the abolition of the mine supervision tax, but now Ye Xun said it seemed more reasonable, but if Zuo Guangdou's memorial was rejected, wouldn't the Donglin Party members be chilled?
After pondering for a moment, he suddenly smiled and said: "Go to Li Shangshu in the household department first, and see how much silver he needs to tide over the difficulties. We will discuss this matter later."

"The slave complies with the order, the slave resigns!"

Ye Xun sighed secretly in his heart, it was obviously beneficial to the court of the country, but he had to be controlled by the Donglin Party members everywhere, the emperor was really pitiful.

It is said that poor people must have something to hate. It must be said that some of Zhu Changluo's actions after he became the throne were good. If he was wrong, it was because he trusted the Donglin Party too much.

After Ye Xun left for a while, suddenly the voice of his son Zhu Youxiao came from outside the imperial study.

"Father, can my son come in?"

Zhu Changluo was taken aback, because his son rarely came here to look for him, could it be something urgent?

After calling his son in, he asked directly: "You came just in time, Father is going to invite you some learned scholars to teach you, although it's a bit late, but it's better than not learning at all."

"I thank my father, but my son wants to tell my father something else first."

"Oh! What's the matter?"

"Forgive me, father. In fact, I have just arrived for a while, and I just heard the conversation between Ye Gonggong and father. I think Ye Xun's words are very reasonable, and I feel that Ye Xun is the only one who is selfless in the civil and military affairs of the whole court. Therefore, I suggest that Ye Xun be the imperial envoy, responsible for investigating illegal matters in various places."

After hearing what his son said, Zhu Changluo couldn't help but look him up and down, and said in disbelief, "Who told you these words?"

Although he doesn't usually discipline much, his son knows that a 15-year-old boy who has been in the deep palace all year round should not say such words.

Zhu Youxiao looked like a well-behaved baby, and said: "Father should know that what my ministers like most is to ask Ye Xun for martial arts, and during this period, Ye Xun will also teach my ministers some ways of doing things. The words are not taught by anyone, but by the minister himself."

This answer was really beyond Zhu Changluo's expectations. He knew about Ye Xun teaching his son Kung Fu, but he didn't expect Ye Xun to teach his son other things.

This Ye Xun really worked hard!
Zhu Changluo's feeling like this is not to blame Ye Xun, but to thank Ye Xun from the bottom of his heart.

Ye Xun was so powerful in Liaodong, and he was able to do a job with ease in the big dye vat of the capital. It can be said that he is a very clever person. Having such a person to teach his son is more effective than any teacher.

Nodding his head, he said: "My father knows, and I will consider this matter. My father asked you, what do you think of Ye Xun being your tutor?"

Hearing what his father said, Zhu Youxiao immediately became happy, and said happily: "My son can't ask for it."

"Okay! You go back first! Father will tell Ye Xun about this later."

"The son and minister resigned"

Seeing his son's well-founded appearance, Zhu Changluo nodded secretly, because his father didn't like him, and even his own son was implicated. Now that Ye Xun is teaching him, it can be regarded as making up for his son's vacancy in this regard.

Then he thought of his son's proposal. It would be perfect for Ye Xun to inspect the various places. With his methods and iron blood, he would be able to control the chaos in various places.

At this moment, Zhu Changluo also had the idea of ​​sending Ye Xun on patrol, and he had already made up his mind that Ye Xun could not only be responsible for taxation, but also take care of other illegal matters.

Ye Xun didn't know yet that he was about to become the first inspecting eunuch in Ming Dynasty.
(End of this chapter)