Daming: Apocalypse of Longevity

Chapter 24 Zhou Yanru’s Strategy

Finally, someone couldn't help but stood up, raised his hand to Zhou Yanru, and asked in a cold voice: "Then I don't know what Master Zhou has to say, please give me some advice!"

Zhou Yanru didn't show off, and immediately returned the greeting and said, "Actually, this matter is very simple. It's just that you have made it complicated. Who is the Holy Emperor today? He is a 'Master Xi'." Apart from being obsessed with craftsmanship, I don’t bother to deal with troublesome things like taxes and servitude!”

After hearing this, everyone was a little shocked and frightened. It was not until they realized that they were all in the hall that they relaxed.

This "Emperor Xi" is not a good word to use on today's Holy Emperor. Although this word was originally meant to describe people in the ancient times who were indifferent, had no worldly thoughts, and lived a leisurely life, but when used to describe the Emperor, wouldn't it mean that The emperor doesn't care about anything, he doesn't know anything, but he only knows how to do carpentry?It would be a great crime of disrespect to spread this word!

Zhou Yanru did not feel that there was anything wrong with what he just said, and continued: "It is precisely because of this that the eunuch party was given an opportunity to take advantage of it. In the final analysis, the reason why Wei eunuch was able to control the government for so many years was because the emperor did not want to To be in charge of things, to be too lazy to be in charge of things, not how capable he, Wei Xie, is!"

"In this case, why does the emperor want to get rid of Wei Eunuch and punish the eunuchs now?" Someone was dissatisfied after hearing this, and immediately stood up and asked.

But Zhou Yanru smiled and replied: "Of course the Eunuch Party has gone too far. In addition, the court is in urgent need of money and always has to take advantage of others. The Eunuch Party has made a lot of money over the years, and they deserve to end up like this. !”

Having said this, Zhou Yanru waved his hand, "Okay, let's not discuss the matter of the eunuch today. Let's get back to the topic and talk about the tax and servitude. I think the reason why the emperor approved the memorial in his hand is It was probably because the emperor believed that the methods in the memorial could earn money for the court, but not necessarily because he thought those policies were brilliant.

Why did I just say that you think about this matter so complicatedly, please think about it, after all, the Holy Majesty is still very young, he has pen and ink in his chest, hehe, everyone knows it well, so how does the emperor know about taxation and service, your majesty I just want to collect more money back.

So the root of this matter is not to argue with the emperor about how to change the tax and servitude policy, but to do what he wants and let the emperor see the money. As long as he sees the money, the emperor will not care about the tax and servitude matter!

Haven't you heard that nearly [-] eunuchs were accused of crimes and ransacked their homes, and the emperor did not allow those who ransacked their homes to take a tael of silver privately, and all of them were confiscated. Such harshness, I am afraid it is unheard of Well, it shows how obsessed the emperor is with money! "

"This does make sense..." After listening to Zhou Yanru's words, the ministers couldn't help but nod their heads. After all, what Zhou Yanru said was reasonable and well-founded.

But a new question followed: "But Mr. Zhou, now that we have differences with the emperor on the reform of taxes and servitude, then when the emperor asks about this matter in the morning tomorrow morning, how should we deal with it?" "

Seeing that his words finally came to the point, Zhou Yanru couldn't help but smile profoundly, and then said: "Now that we understand the emperor's thoughts, we must naturally follow the emperor's wishes. If the emperor wants money, we will give it to him." That's silver.

Everyone should put in some effort to put this matter aside. Once the limelight is over, the issue of taxes and servitude is not ours to decide. Anyway, the Emperor wants to be his 'Emperor Xi'. This is a matter for the Emperor to share his worries. , we ministers should work harder, right? "

After listening to Zhou Yanru's lofty speech, everyone suddenly became enlightened and smiled for a rare moment. They all said that "money can make the devil grind" is really a wise saying. Even the emperor is not immune to this!
"Okay, gentlemen, let's go back to our respective homes first, and wait for the morning meeting tomorrow. I hope you can help me a lot!" Zhou Yanru then saluted in a circle and laughed loudly.

Everyone also returned the salute and said: "We will only obey Mr. Zhou!" Everyone then said goodbye to Qian Longxi and went home. The hall that was full of people and bustling just now was the only one left in an instant. Qian Longxi was left alone, and Qian Longxi, who slipped up at the critical moment, has now caused public outrage, and his limelight has been stolen by Zhou Yanru.

But he couldn't think about it at this moment. He frowned with worry on his face. Obviously, he didn't agree with Zhou Yanru's remarks, but he, who had almost become the target of public criticism, also It was not easy to stand up and openly object, so I had to remain silent, hoping not to cause more trouble.

Zhu Tianqi couldn't sleep that night. He checked the information of several important ministers of the dynasty all night, and based on the personalities recorded in historical data, he made some temporary drills and response plans to ensure that he would not be tricked by others when he went to court tomorrow. It's better to be speechless.

Unknowingly, it was time to go to court. Wang Yuanbao came in and reminded: "Your Majesty, it's time to prepare for the morning court."

Zhu Tianqi stretched out, rubbed his face, got up and changed his clothes under the service of the palace maids, then left the Qianqing Palace, sat in the dragon chariot, and went to the Huangji Gate.

After going to court, Honglu Temple first reported that Taikang Bo Zhang Guoji had arrived in the capital and asked the emperor whether he would receive him now.

Hearing that Zhang Guoji, the abbot of the state, had arrived, Zhu Tianqi directly ordered Zhang Guoji to go to Qianqing Palace to see him after he retired from the court. There was no need to go out to see the emperor now.

As usual, the border report was skipped, and the next part was the minister's report, but this time, Zhu Tianqi was a little surprised by the reaction of the ministers. He thought that after so many days, the ministers were already anxious. I couldn't bear it anymore, I didn't expect to let them talk about it now, but none of them moved.

Zhu Tianqi waited for a long time, but no one came forward to speak, so he asked, "Aren't you ladies having anything to say? Qian Longxi, don't you have anything to say today?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Longxi came out of the queue, knelt down and saluted, and replied: "Report to your Majesty, I have nothing to report!"

After Zhu Tianqi heard this answer, he couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly. He had prepared all night, and was even ready to fight with the scholars, but he didn't expect that these ministers had pretended to be mute.

Okay, since you don't speak, I will force you to speak!
Zhu Tianqi immediately said: "As for the tax reform we discussed last morning, although many of you wrote to me afterwards and expressed your opinions, the reason why I did not give you a reply is because of you. I only talk about my opinions without making suggestions. What I want is a solution, not a quarrel with you!

But now it seems that you are all much more awake than you were a few days ago. So since you have no opinions now, regarding the reform of taxes and labor, just follow what I wrote in the memorial I read last time! "

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