Han Shizu

Chapter 1380 Honorable Attitude
Although his mouth was reserved, it can be seen from the details of Zhao Kuangyin's eye movements that he was still moved by what Zhao Kuangyi said.Marrying her daughter to the East Palace was a surprise, but it would be even better if she could marry a princess back.

Zhao Kuangyin couldn't help but look at Zhao Dezhao. He was very satisfied with his eldest son in essence. Thanks to his good family education, he was also a handsome gentleman with a good reputation in the capital. And he, in his opinion, was also worthy of a princess.

Zhao Dezhao, who has been 20 years old, has reached the age of finding a good match. There are many famous ladies in this world for him to choose from, but if he can be the princess, the rest of the noble ladies will become ordinary.

While thinking about it, Zhao Kuangyi spoke again: "Second brother, although I have returned for the first time, I heard that during this period of time, there are undercurrents in the imperial court, and rumors are everywhere in Beijing!"

Zhao Kuangyin was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, followed his gaze, but saw Prime Minister Zhao Pu who was alone under the imperial steps, looking somewhat lonely.There was a strange look in his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin took a sip of wine, and said lightly: "Kuangyi, your eyes and ears are also very sensitive!"

"There is no need to inquire about such things, and someone has heard them!" Zhao Kuangyi said calmly, "Our Mr. Zhao is really bold, and I don't know what intentions he has in mind to find out. The foundation of my man!"

The irony in Zhao Kuangyi's words is unavoidable. He also has a title, enjoys the treatment of a nobleman, and has a smooth career. Of course, it is difficult to have a good impression of Zhao Pu.

"Kuang Yi is still cautious!" Zhao Kuangyin stopped him immediately, thought for a while, and said leisurely: "Zhao Xiang is a capable person, with the ability and bearing to govern the world, and His Majesty also said that he is the most capable person in the court. !
With such high praise and such heavy trust, how could Prime Minister Zhao not make some achievements?The Northern Expedition cost a lot of money, and the country's finances were indeed somewhat difficult. These days, the imperial court, from the Zhengshitang down, has been operating around the word 'money'.Zhao Xiang has his own considerations for solving the country's worries, and it is not because of his own selfish thoughts that he misunderstood the state affairs and corrupted the government."

What Zhao Kuangyin said seemed to understand Zhao Pu very well, and it sounded quite pertinent, but Zhao Kuangyi could hear the insincere words, and smiled slightly: "Although I am in the local area, I am not very familiar with the affairs of the central government, but I am familiar with the situation of the big man." , I still have some understanding. The national treasury is in short supply and financial constraints are caused by the extravagant expenditure of the Northern Expedition, which is a temporary loss. Although the fiscal and tax revenue is affected, it only takes time to recover.

What's more, the imperial court is already adjusting its policies and doing recovery work, and it will gradually get better in the future.Zhao Xiangyu wants to increase income and reduce expenditure, and his ideas are too bold and too arrogant.

I'm afraid, I'm afraid, I want to use the name of improving finances to implement reforms!If he is allowed to do it, I am afraid that Chao Gang will let him be corrupted."

Hearing Zhao Kuangyi's words, Zhao Kuangyin still looked as immobile as a mountain, but his brows were frowned. When it comes to political sensitivity, he is still somewhat inferior to Zhao Kuangyi.

Of course, it's not that he hasn't thought about it. The worries of nobles can also be found in Zhao Kuangyin.From an objective point of view, it is not that Zhao Kuangyin cannot understand the influence of the honorable class on the court and the increasingly heavy burden it will bring to the court in the future, but understanding belongs to understanding, and the butt still decides the head.

This is the Liu family's world, not his Zhao family's. It is a duty to be loyal to the country, but it is human nature to think about the family.This group of people, starting from their father Zhao Hongyin, has earned their current family fortune by working hard and going through life and death.

If it is less than ten years since Kai Baoce became a knight, someone has targeted them and tried to touch their cake, how can this be accepted, how can it be tolerated?
As Zhao Kuangyi said, the financial difficulties of the big man are just a temporary difficulty, not as serious as it seems on the surface. Even if the court wants to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, it should not target them who have made great contributions to the country.

What's more, what caused the country's financial burden to increase was not just the support of nobles. This is certainly a fixed and huge expenditure for the current big man, but compared to the entire country, how much can it account for?Most of them are still in administration, official salary, war, defense, disaster relief, and large-scale work.

It is obviously unfair, even a bit excessive, to point the finger at the riches of their meritorious officials. This is also unacceptable to Zhao Kuangyin.As for the future, it is not what Zhao Kuangyin considers, and now it is time to protect his own interests.

Zhao Kuangyin didn't know what other people thought about this matter, and he didn't rush to contact, complain, or abuse like some nobles.But Zhao Kuangyin felt that many people's thinking would probably not deviate from his, including those trusted officials of Emperor Liu, old and old.

After regaining his senses, Zhao Kuangyin looked at Zhao Kuangyi, who was still handsome and calm, and asked, "Kangyi, you have met many people in the past two days since you returned to Beijing, right?"

Zhao Kuangyi smiled lightly: "I have worked abroad for many years, and I haven't returned to Beijing for a long time. Some old friends, just talk about it from the bottom of my heart!"

Noticing his confident and calm appearance, Zhao Kuangyin secretly sighed in his heart, this younger brother is now more assertive and has his own power and influence.

After pondering for a while, Zhao Kuangyin still warned as his elder brother: "This matter is still inconclusive, and it is hard to predict how it will develop. If you are not careful, it will be a storm. Don't rush into it, so as not to get angry. !"

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi took a sip of his wine and said, "Second Brother, even though Zhao Pu is the prime minister, it's not worth being so afraid of him!"

Zhao Kuangyin sighed leisurely: "Zhao Pu is not to be feared, but what about the people behind him?"

Zhao Kuangyin pointed out something, and Zhao Kuangyi also realized something, his expression was slightly condensed, and he became solemn.

"I'll save it, little brother!" Soon, Zhao Kuangyi replied with a low laugh: "However, if you let it be so noisy, it will be difficult for my Zhao family to move a little bit. Maybe the second brother should let the sister-in-law go to the East Palace for a while. In the future, maybe I have to leave On my niece."

The two brothers looked at each other, seeming to have a tacit understanding, and quickly changed the subject. Zhao Kuangyin asked: "You have been in power in Annan for many years and have made great achievements. The imperial court thinks highly of your political talents!"

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyi shook his head and said: "After all, it is a remote place, and the people it governs are mostly recalcitrant people. It is not easy to become a king!"

"In the past few years, a large number of Annan slaves have flowed into the big man, and you managed them?" Zhao Kuangyin said.

"Do you have any questions?" Zhao Kuangyi asked.

"The imperial court has always been wary of these aliens, and there is still no conclusion on the introduction of foreign slaves. This matter is not expected to be a blessing or a curse, a merit or a demerit!" Zhao Kuangyin said.

In recent years, no less than 200,000 natives of various ethnic groups have been imported from Annan to supplement the labor shortage.Among them, most of them were enslaved as officials, or distributed to nobles who lacked farming population, and, as time went by, an industry was almost formed.

Tian Qinzuo was in Annan to fight for the extermination of the ministers. In addition to killing, he also sold some strong captives to the country as income for military expenses.In the south, there were even some private slave hunting teams.

It is forbidden for the Han to keep slaves. Such a change of atmosphere seems to be in conflict with the policy. Of course, this is also aimed at the Han people. Some people are not treated like the people of the country.

Hearing Zhao Kuangyin's words, Zhao Kuangyi also thought about it carefully, and then said: "Most of the ones I have handled can withstand investigation, and there have been instructions from the central government before. To build roads and bridges, there should be no doubt!"

Only then did Zhao Kuangyin nod his head, with a smile on his face: "After the debriefing, have you ever decided where to go next?"

Mentioning this, Zhao Kuangyi smiled slightly: "I went to the Ministry of Officials to talk, and the meaning of His Majesty conveyed by Zhong Shangshu will probably fall on Annan Road or Luoyang Mansion, choose one of the two!"

"We should try our best to fight for Luoyang Mansion!" Zhao Kuangyin said with certainty.

Between Luoyang Mansion and Annan Road, anyone would choose the former, Zhao Kuangyi did the same, he cupped his hands and said, "Perhaps we should rely on the help of Second Brother!"

"Between you and me, brothers should support each other, so there's no need for that!" Zhao Kuangyin waved his hands.

"Congratulations to the second brother, who was promoted to the cabinet!" Zhao Kuangyi raised his glass again and asked.

Hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin shook his head and said with a hearty smile: "I'm just a martial artist, I'm not good at speaking, and I can't write well. Let me get a bachelor, it's like getting the crown after bathing in a monkey. It's ridiculous!"

Having said that, Zhao Kuangyin was obviously in a good mood. During the Northern Expedition, in addition to some titles and an increase in honor and salary, Zhao Kuangyin was also worshiped as a cabinet scholar, alongside Wei Renpu, the Duke of Yu.

(End of this chapter)