My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 341 Arresting Officials and Businessmen
"You promulgate decrees? What are you? How dare you promulgate decrees? We have to wait until you ascend the throne and proclaim yourself emperor!" Zhu Laosan complained unceremoniously.

But Zhu Er Er glared at him, "Stupid! If he hadn't become the emperor, how would he dare to say such big words?"

Zhu Gaosui was taken aback, his whole body was not well, and he said in a trembling voice, "Then, what I said just now, is it considered to be unrespectable?"

Zhu Gaochi shook his head, "It doesn't count, after all, you go too far too much."

Zhu Gaosui opened his mouth, but it was not good again.

He turned his head around, but still couldn't figure it out.

The emperor's health is not bad, and he has not been on the throne for a long time, why should he abdicate?Is the boss going to launch a palace change?
Then why did he call himself and the second child?
Could it be that he wants to kill himself and his second brother in advance, and then imprison his father?

That is, after the battle of Jingnan, the Ming Dynasty will have a Xuanwu Gate change?

Zhu Laosan was thinking wildly, sweating all over in shock, and his heart was jumping with fear.

Obviously Zhu Gaoxu is much calmer than him.

After all, there are a bunch of merchants behind His Highness the King of Han. These people have hands and eyes, leading the officials of the court, the eunuchs in the palace, and even the honorable clan...the power is unimaginable.

Zhu Gaoxu knew that Zhu Di wanted to give way.

"Boss, I want to ask you, you said that respecting our property is your policy agenda?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded, "Almost, after all, my father believes in the land of the king in the whole world, and the subjects of the king...Only when I ascend the throne can I really improve the status of merchants, and I won't be able to ask for anything."

Zhu Gaoxu rolled his eyelids, he didn't believe it so easily, instead he said: "Boss, what you said is a deceitful talk, who can believe what you promised?"

Zhu Gaochi smiled, "I will reform the official system."

When these words came out, Zhu Gaoxu became interested, he paused, and said in a seemingly casual tone: "How to change?"

"I've already figured it out. I need to add a Ministry of Commerce, a Ministry of Finance, a Taxation Department, and the original Household Department...these four departments will divide the fiscal and taxation system. Commercial taxation will become the main source of the imperial court's fiscal and taxation. These departments will definitely Protect the merchants, and will not let them mess around."

Zhu Gaoxu thought for a while, these words moved him.

It's useless for the emperor to express his opinion, even if he gave Dan Shu an iron certificate, he should be killed or killed. Their emperor's grandfather has already demonstrated this point.

But if there are three more ministries at once, many officials will inevitably be added, from top to bottom... millions of waterworkers, food and clothing.

Even changing it will be very difficult.

This means that in the officialdom, merchants are given protection.

"Boss, just like this, I'm afraid it's not enough?"

"I can increase business schools, open business courses, encourage the development of merchants, and formulate corresponding laws..."

"Why you?" Zhu Gaoxu interrupted suddenly, humming: "I can do what you said."

"You can't do it!" Zhu Gaochi said coldly: "Those people behind you are asking for more. They want to eat everything, and they are insatiable...Only I sit in the middle, and I can balance the court situation and take care of both sides. Otherwise, , you must not sit still."

Zhu Gaoxu said angrily: "You are talking nonsense! I have so many merchants supporting me, why can't I sit on the dragon chair?"

Zhu Gaochi said with a chuckle: "Do you think those merchants are really useful? Now look at the court, there are six departments and nine ministers, so many ministers, who among them will really work for merchants?"

"I can appoint Xu Jingchang and let him rule the court!" Zhu Gaoxu played a trump card.

Just hearing this, Zhu Gaosui shook his head first, "Second brother, you are confused."

Zhu Gaoxu was very surprised, why was he confused?
Zhu Gaosui said tremblingly: "You think too much about Xu Jingchang, that kid will definitely not take your chest out of the fire. If he doesn't work hard, you can't stabilize the court. If he works too hard, then it would be great to be the emperor yourself. Why bother?" You kowtow?"

"You!" Zhu Gaoxu was dumbfounded, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his heart trembled.

Zhu Gaochi can control a considerable number of civil servants, and he is willing to favor merchants, so it is naturally easy to balance the court.

But behind Zhu Gaoxu is the power of merchants, he must love merchants more, and those civil servants will not believe him... The gap between the two is obvious.

As for Xu Jingchang, he does have the power to turn the situation around, but who can be sure, he will definitely be on his side... This kid has too many tricks, and the three brothers have all suffered from Xu Jingchang!

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly realized one more thing... Why did Zhu Di choose to abdicate at this time?
The main thing is that Zhu Di is still there, and the Ming Dynasty will not be in chaos, but if Zhu Di dies, and Zhu Gaochi is allowed to succeed, it is hard to say whether he can sit firmly in the dragon chair.

Zhu Gaoxu's strength is too great, and Xu Jingchang's is even more unfathomable... There are so many tough officials.

At this point, if you want to pass it on smoothly...there is only one way left, which is to learn from Zhu Yuanzhang, set up a big prison, and eradicate all the people in the court and all the eyes.

Zhu Gaoxu paused, looked at his eldest brother, and suddenly sighed, "Boss, it would be great if my mother could live a few more years!"

Zhu Gaochi's face was sullen, his heart was surging.

He knows the father's temperament very well.

If Empress Xu hadn't been watching, no one would have known what Zhu Di would have done on the spur of the moment... As juniors, they couldn't persuade them even if they wanted to.

This is the same as Zhu Yuanzhang. Empress Ma left early, and Lao Zhu set off a big prison without any scruples.Even though Lao Zhu himself admits that sometimes the killing is too heavy.

But killing is killing, can the emperor admit his mistake?
Zhu Di's choice to abdicate at this time is the result of careful consideration... For Zhu Di himself, he can avoid killing courtiers because of suspicion and panic, and he can also devote the rest of his energy to foreign management.

It's killing two birds with one stone.

And Zhu Gaochi was able to succeed to the throne early, relying on his father's prestige to ensure the stability of the government, and reform the government according to his ideas.

For Zhu Gaoxu and others, although they lost the chance to fight for the throne, it is also a protection to set the overall situation early, so as not to fall into too deep, and there is no redemption.

For Daming, this is also a critical moment for the chrysalis to become a butterfly. It seems that Zhu Gaochi presides over the court situation is much better than Zhu Di.

All in all, this is a good thing for all parties.

"Second and third, it's now over, you better stop arguing, otherwise, there are some things that you can't handle!"

Zhu Gaoxu was furious, staring at the boss, wishing he could crush this guy to pieces.

As long as there are another three to five years, the power he has accumulated can change the court situation. At that time, no one can stop the superior.

At that time, even if the emperor was unwilling, he still had the ability to compete for the crown prince.

But now he can only watch the boss become the Ninth Five-Year Supreme... He is not reconciled to bid farewell to the throne forever!

And Zhu Gaosui blinked his eyes, and looked away. He really looked away.

Only when the boss and the second child are fighting each other, can he have a chance. Now that the two of them are not fighting, he has no chance.It's just that the boss can protect his property, which is also a good thing.

"Second brother, why don't you just listen to elder brother! Eldest brother has always been very kind, and treats us brothers well. Eldest brother is the lord of destiny!"

"Hmph!" Zhu Gaoxu said bitterly, "You're just a scumbag, if you touch your crotch, isn't it worn out long ago?"

Zhu Gaosui didn't like to hear it anymore, "Second brother, you'd better not go too far... Don't pretend that I don't know what those people under your command did. They did the impeachment of my cousin!"

"What do you mean?"

Zhu Gaoxu turned pale with shock, and Zhu Gaochi was also dumbfounded... Empress Xu was ill, and someone took the opportunity to impeach Xu Jingchang, and it turned out that Zhu Gaoxu's people did it behind it?

"Second brother, are you so despicable?"

"You're talking nonsense!" Zhu Gaoxu said angrily, "Boss, don't spout blood. I don't know at all, how could I plot against my cousin... He is so narrow-minded, and you don't know, am I digging a hole for myself?"

The three brothers of the Zhu family look at me, I look at you... Zhu Gaoxu suddenly slapped his thigh, "I see, this is either nonsense from the third brother, or someone is behind my back and wants to fish in troubled waters."

Zhu Gaosui snorted: "You can check it casually, I lied, you can settle accounts with me."

Zhu Gaochi calmed down quickly, "Second brother, this matter is very clear, and you are not a confused person. You think you have a lot of power, but this group of people may not listen to you. You think you can break up with me Wrist, you don't have the ability! So... second child, admit defeat, stop making trouble, why bother to hurt others or yourself!"

Zhu Gaoxu's face changed, and his whole body was not well.

As the leader of a force, the most taboo thing is that the subordinates walk alone and don't obey orders.

If this was true, it would be a disaster for him.

My own backyard is restless, so why fight with the boss?

"I, I take my leave."

Zhu Gaoxu left in a hurry and went directly to Xu Jingchang.

"Cousin, what happened to those people who impeached you last time?"

Xu Jingchang smiled, "I don't care about Jin Yiwei for a long time, how would I know such a thing!"

"Don't pretend to be stupid." Zhu Gaoxu said: "There are too few things you don't know these days. I just want to know how many traitors are there in my Yixin Chamber of Commerce?"

Xu Jingchang was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It depends on how you define it."

"How do you define it? People who hide behind my back, hook up with other people, seek personal gain, and have ulterior motives. How many people are there?"

When Xu Jingchang heard this, he turned around, rummaged through a pile of official documents for a long time, took out a long list, and handed it to Zhu Gaoxu.

"This is just a small part of it. The full list is in the Jinyiwei secret file."

Looking at these dozens of lists, Zhu Gaoxu felt his head buzzing.

What do you mean?
Could it be that his men are all traitors?

Everyone Xiao Fengxian?
"It's impossible! You lied to me!"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "King of Han, you are underestimating my ability. After all, I have also invested in your industry. I know what you are doing... Do you think those people only listen to you, or are they in two boats?"

Zhu Gaoxu was speechless for a moment.

Xu Jingchang continued to laugh and said, "Your chamber of commerce wins people's hearts with the benefits of wealth. As long as someone can give more, they will naturally fight back."

Zhu Gaoxu was stunned for a long time, he seemed to think of something.

"Xu Jingchang, I, I only started doing business after listening to your advice... You, you tricked me from the very beginning! You, you are so scheming, you are so hateful!"

Xu Jingchang laughed and said: "Your Highness, don't complain, even without my involvement, you can't beat him. Forget it, I will show you a good show."

"Good show? What good show?"

"Of course it is to capture corrupt officials and eradicate those scum who colluded with merchants... By the way, there are also people in your Yixin Chamber of Commerce."

Xu Jingchang said in a calm manner. Almost at the same time, Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji, and Huang Guan, these three have already started to issue orders, and from top to bottom, the arrest operation has begun...

(End of this chapter)