"The mine ban will never be lifted!"
The monarch and his subjects played the right, and the chief assistant was finished.
Ye Xianggao was neither happy nor disappointed.
This time, the three national disasters had been dealt with properly. He believed that the people would have a chance of survival during the famine.
Only the most important items, the internal treasury and the mining ban, remained unchanged. This was not in line with the Donglin Faction's interests.
As time passed, the Donglin faction had gone further and further down the road of land acquisition. They had gradually become the spokesperson of the big landlord class, with money and food.
In this troubled time, the Donglin faction turned their attention to the mines in search of new development. China had countless gold, silver, copper, and iron ores. As long as the country allowed it, they could find suitable mines and miners in the shortest time possible.
In a year of famine, a biscuit could be given to the victims to mine, which would then be converted into huge wealth to arm the Eastwoods faction.
Unfortunately, the Emperor was adamant about the mineral resources. It seemed like it was time for the Donglin Faction to change their target.
"Fang Cifu, the monarch and his subjects are going to answer each other. Begin!”
Fang Congzhe stepped forward and bowed.""In this subject's humble opinion, the heads rolling on the execution ground, the civil and military officials feeling threatened, and the people discussing in the mountains is not a blessing for the country.”
"Oh?"
"The country has been exhausted for many years, and there are countless crafty officials. Killing alone is unable to make all the officials of the court submit.”
As the second assistant of the cabinet, Fang Congzhe had to have his own opinion, and even be at the opposite end of the spectrum from the first assistant, in order to show his value.
"Do you have a solution to this?"
"In my humble opinion, it is enough to use both kindness and power. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and has yet to reward the officials or show mercy to the people.”
Fang Congzhe raised his head slightly and saw that the Emperor was not dissatisfied. He continued,"I've heard of the Song Dynasty's 'spending money to cultivate incorruptness,' and I couldn't help but feel that it's better. Thus, I feel that Your Majesty might as well give it a try while the treasury is full."
There were more than a thousand officials in the capital, and there were less than ten thousand subordinate officials. Their monthly salary was only one hundred thousand taels. If it could be raised to three hundred thousand taels, it was believed that countless officials would gradually become honest and upright.
I understand the flaws of "paying a large sum of money to maintain honesty", so I implore Your Majesty to establish an anti-corruption department. We will select outstanding backbones from the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, the Embroidered Uniform Guards, the East Chamber, and the military to carry out anti-corruption inspections on a national scale.
"This law is the indicator and then the root cause. I risk my life to advise Your Majesty to issue an edict to amend the laws of the Ming Dynasty and increase the crimes of corruption and bribery of officials. It is accurate to the amount of silver. One silver is one law and will not be tolerated!”
Grace, might, increase the salary of the capital officials by three times, might, increase the law of corruption. This assistant had a deep understanding of the way of weighing things.
However, when he heard about the Anti-corruption Bureau, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but raise his head. Wasn't this the original Anti-corruption Bureau?
Could this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes have transmigrated from the future?
"Continue!"
After giving Fang Congzhe time to organize his words, Zhu Youxiao chose to listen.
"It is a year of famine, and the people are suffering. Unlike officials, you only need to show kindness. I have two methods for Your Majesty to refer to.
First, amnesty the world!
In famine years, there are many robbers and bandits. All the county yamen and government yamen are full of such thieves. I have read the files of the Ministry of Punishment. Most of them are poor people who have no way out. There are old and young. If Your Majesty can let them go, your kindness will be praised by the world.
Second, tax exemption!
In the year of famine, the disaster area could be pardoned for three years without paying taxes and corvee, ensuring that the disaster victims could rebuild their homes as quickly as possible, appease the unrest in the disaster area, and then calm the thieves and bandits in this area.”
The hearts of the people could be used!
These few words caused everyone in the warm pavilion to look askance!
Ever since Emperor Wanli did not go to court for more than ten years, the hearts of the people, other than fear and awe, had lost all hope!
Thinking about it carefully, this was a good year to gain the hearts of the people. In a year of famine, the people were starving and had to exchange their children for food. It was a time of despair for the people. If they could have a bite to eat, wouldn't it be a great thing?
The second assistant was not simple!
"Pay a lot of money to cultivate honesty, permission granted!"
"Establishing the Anti-corruption Department, permission granted!"
"Pardon the world!
I attach the following: Those who commit great crimes and plunder the women of the common people will not be pardoned if they are pardoned!”
"Exemption from taxes, permission granted!
P.S. The disaster area will be re-planned. Fishery will be set up by the river, farms will be set up by the forest, and a city will be set up by the mountain. Thirty million silver will be allocated from the internal treasury. Work will be used as relief. The Anti-corruption Department will be in charge of supervision. The cabinet will draft the regulations and implement them as soon as possible!”
Zhu Youxiao carefully examined the newly completed work. In his joy, he released an edict that shocked the six ministers!
Thirty million!
Thud!
Fang Congzhe lost his balance and fell on his butt."Your Majesty, are you serious?"
"You're not joking!"
"Long live Your Majesty!"
After confirming that there was no mistake, Fang Congzhe tidied up his hair crown and official clothes, knelt on both knees and kowtowed three times and nine times, shouting long live!
"Long live Your Majesty!"
Ye Xianggao and the others reacted and stood behind Fang Congzhe. They kowtowed three times and nine times and shouted long live!
At this moment, everyone abandoned their views of party!
Leave a name in history!
It was just around the corner!
Who dared to block the way!
Kill without mercy!
Seeing the murderous ministers, the corner of Zhu Youxiao's mouth twitched. He hesitated and said,"Before I transfer the money, I have a request!”
In this era where a 30-year-old could be called an " old man ", if this group of people with an average age of over 40 suddenly attacked someone because they were really dissatisfied, Zhu Youxiao felt that it was better to hide!
"We will follow the rules of etiquette and music!"
After being robbed of the limelight once, the chief assistant once again stood in front of many important ministers and gave Zhu Youxiao an answer on behalf of the ministers.
The words 'ritual and music' were emphasized heavily!
For example, the national consort selection was just carried out a few months ago. It doesn't conform to etiquette and music. Your Majesty, you'd better not open your mouth!
Knowing the thoughts of the important officials, Zhu Youxiao looked at these old fellows with disdain and said unhappily,"At least two-thirds of the work-relief funds will be used to carry out the corresponding projects according to my decree!”
In recent days, Zhu Youxiao had some ideas about the production line system. He believed that with the increase of his spiritual value, he would quickly create a suitable machine tool!
"Your Majesty, are you going to build palaces in various places?”The chief officer asked carefully.
The emperors of the past dynasties had a mysterious obsession with the palace. Could it be that the current emperor was the same?
This time, the old man and Shang Shu were spirited again. They prepared a draft in their minds. As long as the Emperor said yes, they would immediately complain.
Zhu Youxiao's teeth hurt a little, and he said speechlessly,""No!"
"We obey your orders!" The chief assistant answered meekly.
F * ck, a bunch of old thieves!
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