Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 180 The real purpose
Seeing the pair of copper balls landing at the same time, in addition to being shocked, more people took this opportunity to connect what happened today with what happened before, and got into discussions one after another.

no doubt.

Even excluding the previous "Treatise on the Taxation of the Four Peoples", today's iron craftsmanship and the free-fall experiment seem to confirm that the importance of the Gewuyuan has become higher and higher.

however.

The more these are mentioned, the people will feel pity for them.

Once upon a time, there was a father-son family in the Su family. Su Guiyuan held Chaojing Courtyard, and Su Xian held Gewu Courtyard. If nothing unexpected happens, after today's incident, the outside world's evaluation of the father and son's status will rise again.

But now, everyone can even think of two ways.

The first one is that, as previously rumored, Su Xian will become the consort in about five years. Once this happens, he will truly have a firm foothold and survive the danger.

However, before that, there is the second possibility.

The Su family father and son have offended too many people.

now.

"I'm almost finished reading this..."

Among them, a middle-aged man in his thirties, whose originally excited expression was now even more beaming, even strode towards him from behind the crowd...

It was not the one where Jia Xian read out the answer, but some things that were decided from the beginning.

The two talked for a while, and Jia Xian quickly put the two pieces of paper on the other side pretending to be nothing...

And while I was thinking this.

As time passed, it became clear that several princesses behind him also discovered this scene.

……

Correspondingly, in the eyes of many people, the absurd and unruly possibility seems to be more and more real. How can this not arouse others' fear?
"Alas! Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers. It takes a lot of effort to protect them." Chang Jing felt helpless. She hoped that her father would also value its importance and be more resolute.

After Su Xian went downstairs, he stared in a certain direction.

……

After all, today's Jingzhe is not just about these two things...

suddenly……

Just now, Chang Jing asked them in the room to guess the answer, and also sent the answer. Although nominally she wanted to see if Gewuyuan could do things impartially, she secretly had her own thoughts.

"There are smart people in the market."

In the end, neither his property nor his life can be saved, and there is a high possibility that he will not be able to stay in the Gewuyuan.

Li Wentan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, had a complicated expression, "Keeping hitting the most untouchable places is asking for death."

If the four people's taxes and other things had not come out, the government and the opposition would take credit for everything that happened today.

"Hey! Eighth sister has clearly written it down, why doesn't she have a name yet?"

At this moment, while there was still time, after Su was free, he even sent people to open the boxes in front of everyone, and openly started to check who could be selected to enter the Gewuyuan.

While thinking about this.

She found that more and more people's names were read out below, but their names were still missing.

At the same time, Crown Princess Chang Jing, who was watching this scene, couldn't help but laugh.

Even though I know my result and I know that I have no chance of getting into the Gokuyuan, it is still a pleasure to find out who answered correctly.

"Not even Third Sister." Xu Miaoyun couldn't help but say.

Nowadays, as soon as the "Treatise on Taxation of the Four Peoples" came out, it has become the public enemy of many "powers" invisibly. It can be said to be a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh!
There must be more people who are not willing for Su Xian to continue.

Everyone was thinking.

But at this moment, she realized that Jia Xian, who was opening the letter, seemed to see something. He paused and quickly looked at Su Xian next to him.

"Shi Sanquan, a native of Lao Kunxiang, Jiangpu County, the answer: Landed at the same time. Congratulations on the correct answer, you can enter the Gewuyuan!"

After all, she could see very clearly that if Su Xian continued to offend others like this, he would only make a group of enemies for himself at such a young age. There were some things that should be said and some things that should never be said.

You know, according to the time given by them, you should read it out quickly no matter what.

"A chaojingyuan has not given up, and it has not been taught a lesson after leaving the main hall."

However, most of the answers are almost always a choice between big or small, and there is no option to land at the same time.

In another restaurant opposite Tianjiang Tower.

"I thought it was just a child talking nonsense before, but now he has changed his ways to involve important matters and refuses to repent. I thought the Holy Spirit would deal with it, but now this iron smelting technology may really bring him back to life." At this time, Zhao Su, Minister of Industry, also Can't help but sigh.

"Isn't there really something fishy in there?"

Jia Xian's high-pitched voice sounded, and the crowd suddenly exclaimed.

This move naturally made the people around him extremely curious.

But now the greater his contribution, the greater his "importance".

The group was greatly puzzled.

Looking from the second floor, although it is not as close as the Tianjiang main building, you can still clearly see what is going on.

When the six ministers got His Highness the Crown Prince, they came here early. Just to avoid unnecessary embarrassment, they came to another building, but they didn't want them to see a more terrifying scene.

Since the end of last year, the Holy Emperor seems to be tired of dealing with files. Except for military aircraft, many other matters have been left to the Prime Minister.

But today I came here in person, together with some noble people in the palace.

Are you really here to watch the fun, or do you have other intentions?
What's more important is that His Majesty has witnessed the iron smelting process with his own eyes, and just Sapphire's shouts are simply giving him a boost.

Such a move that can enhance the national strength, then Su Xian cannot avoid a lot of credit.

"This Gewuyuan is also beyond our expectations. We come here every two days." Li Wentai frowned, "We can't continue to watch like this."

now.

Hu Weiyong, who was sitting in the first place, said nothing.

He came quietly from a long time ago, and has been looking at it from the very beginning until now. His fingers are tapping on the handrail, but his eyes are lowered.

"Prime Minister, there are several other adults..."

At this time, Li You also said: "We really cannot allow the Gewuyuan to continue to spread bold and arrogant words to confuse the people. Even if the Holy One has the idea of ​​​​dealing with him, I am afraid he will continue to tolerate it for the sake of his achievements every time he gets into trouble..."

"The top priority is to get him out of the Gokuyuan even if he won't be severely punished for being the so-called future prince-in-law."

"Easier said than done?" Li Wentai said: "The Holy One has made it clear that we want to protect him!"

"So, we have to make it impossible for the Gewuyuan to open." Li You said again, as if he had already had an idea in his mind.

"Easier said than done?" Li Wentai still said the same four words, "This is the emperor's eldest grandson..."

However, Li You interrupted: "This is very easy. Gewuyuan has always been responsible for its own profits and losses. Over the past year, it has recruited too many craftsmen, annexed many shops, and even property, and even imperial fields. in."

"And their only source of income, you know, is a so-called spice shop, which also mainly sells MSG. As for the bookstore, well, as far as I know, it cannot support such a large scale..."

At this point, its purpose seems particularly clear.

"What do you mean?" Li Wentai was stunned.

"We already know how to make MSG. Since the Gewuyuan has proposed a tax on the four people, it makes no sense to let them continue not to pay taxes and just make money from the MSG."

"If they can make money, then people in the world can also make money!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone understood, even Hu Weiyong raised his eyebrows.

"Just this one?'

Li You said quickly: "Not only that, but the theory of taxation of the four peoples has offended too many people. As long as the Prime Minister acquiesces, there will be people who will continue to cause trouble for the Gewuyuan." "This alone will destroy its economic foundation and people's hearts. To seek profits, some people have already done it secretly, we just put it on the table.”

"As for the next step, there is no reason that the only channel to confuse people's minds is the Gewu Express, and we must have it."

As soon as these words came out, Li Wentai's eyes lit up immediately.

"Yes, Prime Minister, why didn't I expect that they send out express reports on special items, and we also send out express reports on the capital. If they send one every month, we send people to send one every seven days."

"When they talk about the four-people tax, we naturally also say that it confuses people's hearts, has bad intentions, and has great intentions. As long as the facts are presented and reasoned, more and more people will know the disadvantages, and they will be unable to live with it."

Hu Weiyong just thought about it for a long time, then smiled and said: "Yes, it's a good idea, go ahead and do it."

"Yes!"

Li You agreed and smiled happily.

As a Zuosi Langzhong, he naturally does not need to do it himself. Just say a word and someone will use all their strength. He didn't believe it. The Gewuyuan, which had risen in the name of the emperor's eldest grandson, could really do whatever it wanted when it preached poisonous theories to the people?

If a young talent sitting in a dynasty changes his tone a few times, someone will criticize him.

The Holy One obviously intended to protect him.

If you can't go up, then go down!

Thinking of this, thousands of words seemed to be brewing in his mind.

And just then.

But seeing the crowd starting from a distance, they were in an uproar.

While stunned, Hu Weiyong had already heard the sound and looked towards the source of the sound. But they found that a group of Yingtianfu Yamen servants were neatly arranged.

At this moment, it was as if they had won a big victory. They actually took some "prisoners" and drove the crowd directly, asking them to make way for them. They didn't know where to squeeze.

"What's going on?" Li Wentai obviously noticed this scene.

Someone has already gone down to inquire.

Soon, someone hurried over and a voice rang in their ears.

"Prime Minister, some of the ministers, the people below said that the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture captured the river dragon!"

"Crossing the river?" Who were the people present? They didn't even pay attention to this title that had a bit of a Jianghu atmosphere.

However, Li You's eyebrows furrowed and he felt that this name seemed familiar.

"Where did this bandit come from? Yingtian Mansion arrests people as soon as they arrest them. Our capital is connected in all directions. How can we get to Yingtian Mansion Yamen from anywhere? Why do we have to squeeze in through this place without being quick-sighted?"

"Sir... he is not a bandit. According to yesterday's case report, he... he seems to have something to do with the decline of the rich family this time."

"Oh?" Li Wentai was surprised.

He is not a member of the Third Division, and he does not pay attention to the so-called cases. In the past, I didn't care at all, but now I heard the word "rich household" and I instinctively became alert.

But Li You has been paying attention. When he heard this, he quickly told what happened recently.

When several people heard this, their expressions became more solemn.

Hu Weiyong didn't know what he was thinking of, but he just watched the Yingtian Mansion officials drive away the surrounding people, make a way out, and then lead the criminals directly to the front of Tianjiang Tower.

He could no longer stand.

"What a boy!"

"Don't show off the mountains and show the water, today is the real chapter!"

……

But at this moment.

Su Xian stood high and could see far, and someone even secretly summoned the news.

Therefore, when he saw the familiar figure of the government servant, he smiled.

At this moment, Jia Xian also announced that the list was almost complete.

Su Xian has been keeping more people, isn't he just waiting for now?

As he expected.

It doesn't matter if it's a river dragon or a local snake. As long as the government takes action, no matter what kind of background these people have behind the scenes, they are still unspeakable noble relatives.

The Jin Yiwei secretly monitored him, but the prefect caught him openly.

Even if I break my leg, I can't run a little bit.

And finally, following the group of people, in the eyes of the people who were shocked and filled with anger as they were pushed.

The prefect Lin Yide came to Su Xian in person.

Looking around, he seemed to not see the person he wanted to see, and he couldn't help but be extremely surprised.

He looked at Su Xian, whom he had met several times, "Where is His Highness the Crown Prince? Didn't you ask me to bring him here?"

Uh……

Su Xian was a little stunned when he heard this.

However, he only thought about it briefly and understood what happened. It seemed that he was told secretly, and in the name of His Highness, it was their routine operation this time.

After all, Jiang Yu was secretly monitoring, but it was also the order of His Highness the Crown Prince.

"Just put it here."

Su Xian pointed to the side to reassure Lin Yide, and then looked behind him.

This time he brought a dozen people with him. Except for a burly man in his forties who stood at the front with another scar on his face, the rest were like centipedes.

He was tied up with a rope by the officers and was beaten one after another.

"Everyone!"

Lin Yide took a few steps back, and Su Xian learned who the Queen was after a brief inquiry.

Then he looked at the shocked crowd.

"On the contrary, Gewuyuan has received good news from the prefect."

As he spoke, without waiting for anyone to ask questions, Su Xian also said loudly:

"Previously, there were several newspaper delivery boys in our institute who were also involved in the case of wealthy households. In this case, the most involved one, the river dragon, has now been arrested..."

"Right here!"

Su Xian pointed forward and after identifying the person, he looked around and his voice gradually became serious.

"It was said in "On Taxation of the Four Peoples" before: If a wealthy household has selfish motives and colludes with the government, concealing the annual harvest of an acre of land, the needs of one land will be equally shared among other wealthy households. Ten thousand taels of silver, ten thousand people will only have to pay for it. One tael is needed, and a thousand people need ten taels. If it is replaced by one person, it will be a huge amount, and the family wealth will be exhausted and all the wives and children will be sold!"

"After this rich household case, you must have known for a long time that this is not just the words of the Gewuyuan family, it is alarmist talk."

"But the truth!"

"And now, the biggest clue involving the wealthy family is right here..."

"His methods are frequent, and he has repeatedly acquired many assets from wealthy households. This is true in the capital, and you can imagine it in other parts of the Ming Dynasty."

"However, a river-crossing dragon is not a river-crossing dragon. It cannot stir up such big waves. Since it has such ability, then is the "Treatise on the Taxation of the Four Peoples" of our Institute of Gewu Yuan an alarmist or a glimpse into the past..."

"Take this opportunity to check this person's account transactions and tax payments over the years to verify each other."

"Look at the annexation of wealthy households. Have they fulfilled their responsibilities?"

(End of this chapter)