Eighth year of Chongzhen

Chapter 627 What Does The Emperor Want To Do?

"The old man has had a relapse since last year, and it is estimated that time is running out.

For more than a year, you have either visited the mansion in person, or sent your own nephews to visit with gifts. Xu wants to express his gratitude to you in person.

After the old man passes away, I hope that all the virtuous brothers can look at the feelings of the ancestors and the old man, treat my Duke Wei's mansion well, and help me in various things.

At this moment, I only hope that the profound friendship between our ancestors can be passed on from generation to generation, so as to ensure that our descendants can live a long life and enjoy peace forever.

For this reason, we should help each other in the same boat, overcome difficulties together, and seek the well-being of our children and grandchildren with foresight and foresight, so as not to lose everything because of sudden major events. This is also the purpose of my old man inviting you to come here! "

After everyone came in and greeted each other, Xu Hongji, who was already haggard under a wide avenue robe, spoke first, clarifying the theme of the meeting, and Xu Changchun, the son of Wei Guogong, stood behind him.

After Xu Hongji finished speaking, he stood up with difficulty, slightly bowed his hands to Zhu Guobi and others who were seated in the next two rows of seats, and expressed his gratitude and entrustment.

"Why does the old brother need to be like this? From the point of view of the younger brother, there is no problem for the old brother to live for another twenty years. The old brother, please sit down!"
We, the honorable ones, have always been in the same breath, and it is really a relationship of both prosperity and loss, old brother, don't think too much!
Changchun is also a rare talent, Wei Guogong's mansion will only get better and better, and he will still be the leader of my Nanjing nobles in the future."

Everyone present hurriedly got up and bowed their hands in return, except for Xu Hongji, Zhu Guobi, who was the oldest, bowed his hands back generously.

"Hehe, the old man borrowed the good words from brother Zhu. Everyone, sit down and let's talk slowly!"

Xu Changchun, who was over [-] years old, returned the gift on behalf of his father again to express his gratitude. Xu Hongji smiled and nodded, then sat down slowly, and everyone took their seats again.

Xu Wu, the chief steward of Duke Wei's mansion, also came to the hall after patrolling outside, picked up the teapot sitting on the silver charcoal stove, and refilled the tea for everyone, then quietly exited the inner room, and gently covered the side door.

"Second Uncle, the hundred-year-old Liaodong wild ginseng sent by my nephew last time was used up? If it's not enough, just let me know, there is still in my nephew's treasury, and my nephew will send someone over tomorrow!"

Duke Ding Xu Wenjue spoke to Xu Hongji with concern.

Wei Guogong and Ding Guogong are both descendants of Xu Da, because the Xu family has made great contributions in the two generations of Taizu and Taizong, so there is a rare honor of having a family of two dukes. The lofty status among the nobles.

The two governments have been handed down to the present. In terms of seniority, Xu Hongji and Xu Wenjue are uncles and nephews.

"Changzhi has a heart, and most of the things from last time are still unused, so let's bring them here in a hurry, let's talk about the important things first.

Brother Zhu, what's your opinion on this? "

After Xu Hongji praised Xu Wenjue's words, he took advantage of the opportunity to bring the topic to the right track.

"Since the elder brother ordered the general himself, then Zhu Mou will throw a brick to attract jade, and explain a little bit of my humble opinion for everyone to appreciate!"

Xu Hongji named Zhu Guobi to speak, and it was also decided according to the rankings agreed by the Nanjing nobles. The Baoguo Palace was ranked second among the Nanjing nobles, and the Dingguo Palace was ranked third.

"First of all, I think that the policy of the gentry to pay the grain as a whole has been decided by the emperor, and this point is beyond doubt.

Judging from the style of conduct in recent years, it has become more and more arbitrary in major affairs of the state, and has repeatedly come up with new ideas. Its various strategies are definitely beyond the imagination of the cabinet ministers and others, and it is the same this time. !
Before this incident came out, today's court first used the Tian family and the suzerain vassal as the first example to force the vassals to pay taxes on the fields and commercial firms under their names. Such pioneering actions should be to make others have no excuses.

The imperial court is for Zhu tomorrow, and since Zhu Ming's own family has to pay taxes, who else in the world should not pay them?

Secondly, not long after this order was issued, there was the Mansion of Yansheng Duke in Qufu, who proposed and supported this policy against the disapproval of the world, and then the imperial decree was issued to the world. After solving the ban on the sage not to be an official, it can be seen that this matter should be a long-planned plan.

Judging from the urgent report delivered by the capital a few days ago, today's plan is to compensate those who have been harmed by this strategy, but after calculation, it can be known that this kind of subsidy is relatively small compared to the losses of each person. Talk is better than nothing.

Speaking of this, Zhu has to admire the current methods.

In just a few years, the bandits and captives were suppressed one after another, bringing back the vitality of the battered northern border of the Ming Dynasty. During this period, many generals with heavy troops in their hands were restrained to the capital, and replaced by several new troops. Then pay generously to the soldiers to cut off the disadvantages of being generals before. From then on, the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty only know the emperor, but not the superiors, and the military power has no worries from now on! "

Zhu Guobi gave a long speech, and finally pointed out the most important points as the concluding remarks. After listening to it, everyone in the audience fell into deep thought.

Zhu Guobi has always been known for his wisdom and keen vision among the nobles in Nanjing. He can always come up with the best strategies and methods on matters related to the interests of the nobles, and then supplemented by other means to make things go smoothly in the end. With a more perfect ending.

But this time Zhu Guobi only explained the goals that the emperor and the court wanted to achieve, and what means they used, intending to show the determination and will to implement this policy, but he did not mention how to deal with this matter at the end.

In other words, on this important matter of great interest, the resourceful and decisive Lord Baoguo had no choice.

"Bao Guogong's analysis just now is indeed penetrating. From all these situations, it can be seen that this time, he is determined and willing to risk the danger of the world's turmoil to implement the policy of gentry and gentry receiving food together.

However, what my little brother still can't figure out is, what is his plan today?
Nowadays, everyone in the world is aware of the abundance of domestic funds every year. In the past, it was forced to open the sea to collect taxes, which suddenly improved the predicament of Taicang.

In such a situation where there are no worries inside and outside, why did the world suddenly take this strategy? "

Xu Wenjue's words broke the silence in the room, and the questions he raised made everyone even more puzzled.

According to common sense, now the internal and external troubles have been eliminated, and the rest is also a disease of scabies.After a few years, when the strategy of immigration and land reclamation has achieved remarkable results, the Ming Dynasty will continue to run smoothly along the normal track, and the gentry and wealthy families in the south of the Yangtze River will continue to enjoy the prosperity and wealth in the peaceful and prosperous age. What a good thing this is.

But at this time, the emperor suddenly came out like this, what was he doing for it?

　Chapter 623, which was blocked this afternoon, should be unbanned, and everyone is welcome to subscribe.

　　
　
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