All of the officials looked at the jade pendant in Hai Rui's hands with envy.
This was a jade pendant that the Emperor had personally given to him. In addition, he had said," Seeing this jade pendant is as if I had come personally."
The value of this jade pendant was more than a thousand gold coins.
Under everyone's envious gazes, Hai Rui solemnly placed the jade pendant in his arms.
Looking at this young man, many officials began to ask questions in private.
"Who is this person? How could he be so highly regarded by His Majesty? Why haven't I seen him before?"
"I've seen this person once. He's just a small manager of the Ministry of Revenue. He's a seventh-grade official and doesn't even have the qualifications to go to court.”
"I, I heard that this person is upright and upright. He can't tolerate any sand in his eyes. He's a tough nut to crack.”
"That's right. If it weren't for Xu Jie protecting him intentionally or unintentionally, he would have been transferred out of the capital long ago.”
"If it's really like what you said, then this person is not easy to deal with. Can you think of a way to rope him in?”
"We'll give him whatever he likes. We're not afraid of him disobeying.”
" I'm afraid that won't do. Hai Rui is like a rock that can't be touched by oil or salt. It's as if he's really here for the people. He must have gone crazy from studying.”
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The civil and military officials conversed in hushed voices. For a moment, a series of chattering sounds could be heard outside the Supreme Harmony Gate.
"What are the beloved ministers discussing? Can you tell me about it?" Zhu Houjin's eyes darkened.”
As soon as he said this, no one dared to say anything else. The outside of Taihe Palace returned to silence.
"Qin Jin, did the Ministry of Revenue receive the silver?”
Qin Jin's hand trembled. He took a step forward with the ivory board in his hand and bowed."Your Majesty, the dirty silver from before has been stored in the warehouse.”
"Hmm, how is the funding for Da Tong Prefecture going?”
"500,000 taels of silver and 200,000 catties of grain have already been distributed by the Ministry of Revenue.”
Qin Feng was sweating a little. Although there was no emotion in Zhu Houzhen's voice, he still felt a great pressure.
"That's right. Have the workers sent by the Ministry of Works to repair the city walls of Datong Prefecture set off?”
The Minister of Works, Zhao Huang, stepped forward and bowed.""Your Majesty, the 500 skilled craftsmen from the Ministry of Works have already set off with the silver team from the Ministry of Revenue.”
"Very good. Is there anything else you want to report?”
After Zhu Houjin said this, Qin Jin, the Minister of Revenue, and Zhao Huang, the Minister of Works, let out a long sigh of relief and silently returned to their ranks.
However, Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian revealed bitter smiles.
That was because Zhu Houjiu was looking at the two of them.
Yang Yiqing took a deep breath and stood up. He said loudly,"Your Majesty, I have something to report!”
Zhu Houjin smiled.
"Allow!"
Hence, Yang Yiqing told them about the whip method that Zhu Houjian had told them about before, the remeasurement of the entire country's land, and the tax reform.
After Yang Yiqing finished speaking, all the civil and military officials in the court were shocked!
But this was not the end. Xie Qian also took a step forward and said,"Your Majesty, I also have something to report!”
Seeing Xie Qian following closely behind Yang Yiqing, the civil and military officials felt their hearts skip a beat. They had an ominous premonition.
As expected, Xie Qian proposed to cancel the tax exemption system and start collecting business taxes.
Everything that Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian mentioned was like a knife that slashed at the hearts of the officials.
These policies were all cutting off their source of income.
At this moment, Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian seemed to have poked a hornet's nest. The entire Gate of Supreme Harmony began to stir.
At this time, Zhu Houyan said unhurriedly,""Yes, the two beloved ministers are right.”
"Zhen allows it, we will do as you say.”
"Do you have any objections to their proposal?”
As he finished speaking, Zhu Houzhen swept his gaze across the entire place, his tone gradually turning cold.
At this moment, everyone realized that this might not be the intention of the two First Ministers at all, but the intention of His Majesty the Emperor.
The two of them were only responsible for telling the truth.
Opposing Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian at this time was actually opposing the Emperor.
And the consequences of opposing the Emperor…
Everyone took a deep breath. The smell of blood seemed to be lingering in the air…
Thus, with just a glance from Zhu Houjiu, none of the officials in the court dared to stand up and object.
" Very good." Zhu Houjin nodded in satisfaction." Since the beloved ministers have no objections, then this matter is settled!"”
"Yang Yiqing, Xie Qian, you guys were the ones who proposed the tax reform. You guys will be in charge of this matter.”
Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian quickly knelt down to receive the decree."I, Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian, will obey the imperial edict!”
"Is there anything else?" Zhu Houjin asked.”
The civil and military officials remained silent.
"Since there isn't, then withdraw from court."
He had already done what he needed to do today. First, he needed to establish his authority before introducing tax reform.
Zhu Houyi knew that if he rashly introduced the tax reform, then the civil servants would definitely fight back with all their might, and the resistance to his implementation of the tax reform would be much greater.
Therefore, Zhu Houyi first thoroughly investigated the remnants of the Yan Party and the eunuch party, then emphasized that he wanted to eliminate the corrupt officials in the court.
Then, in front of all the officials, he would behead the remaining members of the acting party and the eunuch party.
To make all the officials fear the imperial power, fear him!
In the end, he would propose a tax reform.
In this way, the officials were too busy to take care of themselves and did not have the energy to stop the tax reform.
This was the scheme of an emperor!
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