Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

"Our prince is so benevolent and friendly, the concubine admires him."

"Of course, the lonely king is the eight sage kings, hehehe"

Hu Yanzan jumped off the horse, "My lord, the old minister should go to the wooden barrel to soak in water first, and then listen to his teeth sore."

Defang glanced at Huyan and praised, "That's because you eat too much! You've eaten up a big plate of dried plums and dried apricots! Let's soak it quickly! Baili, pour vinegar into General Huyan's water, it will kill him with sourness!"

Later, the three of Defang changed into clean clothes and came to the hall to drink tea and talk. Not long after, the gatekeeper reported that Zhang Qixian had arrived at the palace, and Kou Zhun followed him. He bowed his hands and saluted as soon as he entered the door, and then walked in front of Zhang Qixian. Master Zhang! You are being polite."

"Master Kou" Zhang Qixian got up and returned the gift, "Why are you so polite?"

"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, otherwise, the prince can invite an official to come to Nanqing Palace, hehehe"

Defang knocked on the table, "Master Kou, what are you talking about, it seems like the lonely king never invites you."

"Don't dare, I dare not let the prince invite me, I will come by myself, hehe"

"Lord Kou, how is Auntie?"

"Ma'am, everything is fine. When the official left the house, the cook had already made good soup,"

"It's not too bad, hehe, sit down." Defang looked at Zhang Qixian, "Master Zhang, I heard that Zhang Yaosou, the transshipment envoy of Guangnan West Road, wrote a booklet, saying that he wanted the imperial court to allow him to encourage the people to plant ramie under his jurisdiction, Your Majesty." I discussed it with you, Li Xiang, and Mr. Feng from the household department in the Chongzheng Palace, what's going on?"

"Hui Wang Ye" Zhang Qixian said, "The Guangnan West Road where Mr. Chen works is different from other local customs. The local farmers can only grow ramie in addition to rice, and they can harvest as many as three times a year. After the folks weave the ramie into cloth If you sell them, you can only get a hundred dollars per horse."

"A horse is only a hundred dollars? Why is it so cheap?"

"Because there are too many ramie cloth weavers in the local area, and few people buy it for their own use, so the price is cheap. Therefore, Mr. Chen made a memorial, saying that the imperial court's military supplies are the most scarce. In the past two years, he has been in his place The jurisdiction purchased more than 37 pieces of ramie cloth after discounting money and salt. Therefore, the imperial court is requested to compare Guangnan West Road with the common people planting mulberry trees in the Central Plains, and allow the prefectures under the jurisdiction to collect ramie cloth according to the imperial order. Those who sell to the government can be exempted from the remaining tax, so that the imperial court has solved the urgently needed large amount of cloth, and the money and discounted goods paid can also be widely traded and used locally, which is beneficial to the country and the people without harm.”

"En." Defang nodded, "It's so good, it can serve multiple purposes, and the people of the family and the country will all benefit. Mr. Chen is really a capable official."

"After His Majesty ascended the throne, the administration of officials has been strengthened, and good governance has continued. It is really a blessing for the country and the people."

"Yes, His Majesty has drafted a new government edict a few days ago, and it will be promulgated in a few days."

"Oh? What's the New Deal?"

"Your Majesty has read the reports from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Third Division, and decided to issue an edict to the Third Division to take full responsibility for the taxation of tea, ironware, salt, etc., as long as the amount of tax collected can supplement the expenditure of the imperial court. The common people are burdened, and all expenditures of the imperial court and various state capitals are based on frugality, and if the imperial court has undiscovered malpractice, it can be reported in a letter."

"This is really great!" Kou Zhun patted the table and said, "The chaos in Sichuan and Sichuan was caused by the abuse of tea, and people everywhere were poor because of the politics of wine. As ordered."

Defang frowned, "Master Kou, Mr. Zhang is here, pay attention."

"Yes, yes" Kou Zhun smiled and cupped his hands, "Master Zhang, the lower officials are rude, don't blame them."