Zhu Yuanzhang narrated.
Zhu Biao wrote.
Not long after, the imperial edict to cancel the tax exemption for officials and gentry was drafted.
"Imperial Father, please take a look."
Zhu Biao held both sides and gently dried the ink before presenting it with both hands.
"Hiss-Boss!"
Zhu Yuanzhang took it and looked at it. He frowned and said unhappily,
"How many times have I told you? It's fine as long as people can understand the imperial edict. Why do you have to be so literal?”
"Can't you just use plain words? Or is there a problem with our expression?"
"Father!"
Zhu Biao raised his hand to his forehead, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"This is a matter of government affairs, a matter of great importance. Your son thinks that it is better to be more rigorous.”
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to say something but stopped. Although he was not very satisfied, he did not hesitate.
"Forget it, forget it. I can't win against you. You've read a lot, but I've never read it.”
"Then, your son will send the imperial edict to the Ministry of Central Affairs and have them execute it as soon as possible.”
"Wait!"
Seeing that Zhu Biao was about to run away, Zhu Yuanzhang quickly stopped him.
"Our Left Prime Minister is gone. Who are you going to show yourself in the Ministry of Central Affairs?”
"Uh…"
Zhu Biao was stumped by the question. He asked awkwardly,
"Give it to Uncle Xu?"
"What's the use of handing it to him? His Right Prime Minister was just a nominal person. He did not know anything about the affairs of the court. In a while, he would return to the Beiping government to take charge.”
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said,"
"Besides, have you forgotten what Fourth Brother did at your Uncle Xu's house?”
"How can we still have the face to ask your Uncle Xu to do things after scolding his precious girl?”
"Now that you mention this, I remember. Your Uncle Xu, that idiot, I already hinted to him at the court meeting previously. Why didn't he take the initiative to come and look for us?？”
"I'm really worried to death!"
"What does Imperial Father mean?"
"Leave the imperial edict here for now. We'll talk about it when the person recommended by Li Shan Chang comes up. We can't let your Uncle Xu handle this matter.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was deep in thought. He rubbed his chin and said,
"We can use this matter to test our skills. Let us see how capable our new Left Prime Minister is.”
Zhu Biao understood and nodded solemnly.
"Officials and gentry do not pay grain"
It involved the interests of all the gentry and the founding generals.
Strictly speaking, officials and gentry did not pay grain. It was not like what Zhu Di understood, where one did not have to pay a single tax after becoming an official. Instead, there was a division of 'limits'. The higher the official position, the greater the' limits', until it was completely exempted.
However, the problem was that the Great Ming Dynasty had just established itself.
The number of dignitaries is as many as dogs, and the marquis runs everywhere.
Everyone was a founding father, everyone annexed land, and everyone did not pay taxes!
Through Su Bai's deduction, Zhu Yuanzhang finally realized how big the root of trouble was.
Zhu Yuanzhang's initial idea was to quickly restore the country's strength and help the Ming Dynasty gain a foothold.
Reality proved that it was too inappropriate!
He had to change everything!
As for offending others, the new Zuo Cheng would handle it.
A new official would burn three fires. If he wanted to burn, he would burn more.
Thinking of this.
The father and son looked at each other and smiled.
Huaixi Group was in big trouble again!
But at this moment.
A guard hurriedly reported,"
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Korea requests an audience outside the palace.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was also amused when he heard this.
Speaking of the devil, the unlucky guy had already chosen so quickly?
"Alright, quickly invite him in!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
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At the same time.
Hu Weiyong's residence.
"Congratulations, Prime Minister Hu, congratulations, Prime Minister Hu. With you taking over as Duke of Korea, our old brothers from Huaixi can rest assured!”
Zhu Liangzu's face was filled with fierceness. He took out an exquisite small box and patted it gently.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation. I hope Minister Hu won't dislike it!”
"What is this? How could he change the title before the Emperor's appointment? Where would he place his benefactor?”
"Aiya! Minister Hu was worrying too much. This was a matter that was set in stone, so why couldn't he say it? Moreover, wasn't there no outsider here?”
Seeing Zhu Liangzu trying to get close to him, Hu Weiyong was unmoved and said,
"Don't, the rules can't be broken. Marquis Yongjia, be careful of what you say.”
"How about this, you can take the things back too. I appreciate your kindness. We're all on the same side, so there's no need to do these fake things.”
Seeing this, Zhu Liangzu immediately became anxious. He quickly stood up and said,
"Minister Hu! It's because we're on the same side that I dare to express my feelings. If it were an outsider, how would I dare?”
"If I were to be used by this despicable person, then I would be in big trouble!”
Pausing for a moment, Zhu Liangzu covered his mouth and continued softly,"
"His Majesty has been catching corruption recently. We have to be careful!”
"There's actually such a thing?" Hu Weiyong slowly turned around.
"Then look! Would I lie to you?"
Zhu Liangzu slapped his thigh and hurriedly said,"
"I won't hide it from Minister Hu. Not only the court, but even the outer court has suffered. Especially the empty pay in the army, I don't dare to taste it again!”
Hu Weiyong nodded thoughtfully and said,"
"I understand. Thank you for your reminder, Marquis Yongjia.”
Seeing that there was hope, Zhu Liangzu added a handful of firewood and said,
"Minister Hu, you're too kind. We're all brothers!”
"Oh right, there's one more thing. It's said that His Majesty is furious today and will probably take a while to calm down. Minister Hu, don't get into trouble!”
"Hmm? The higher-ups are actually angry?"
Hu Weiyong smacked his lips and suddenly became interested. He asked,
"Do you know why?"
"Why haven't I heard of this?”
Zhu Liangzu waved his hand and said,"
"Damn!"
"Minister Hu might not know this, but His Majesty has sealed the news!”
"I also heard it from a little brother. He was a soldier under me in his early years and is now serving in Zhao Prison.”
As soon as he said this, Hu Weiyong thought about it and muttered,
"So it's like that. The reason why the higher-ups are angry is because of His Highness, the Prince of Yan."
Although the news of Zhu Di being imprisoned in the imperial prison had not spread to the people, almost everyone in the circle of dignitaries knew about it.
Sudden!
A name flashed across Hu Weiyong's mind.
Su Bai!
Could it be related to him?
"Does Marquis Yongjia know what His Highness the King of Yan has done to anger the higher-ups?”
"I don't know, but I can tell that His Majesty is really angry. Look, His Highness the King of Yan has returned to the palace and was locked up again.”
After listening to Zhu Liangzu, Hu Weiyong's brows were filled with disbelief.
He came out?
He was locked back in?
This was really new!
What kind of show was this?
After thinking for a long time, Hu Weiyong still had no clue. He frowned slightly.
"Thank you, Marquis Yongjia. Weiyong thanks in advance. The higher-ups are not in a good mood. As officials, we have to pay more attention.”
Hu Weiyong shook his sleeves and greeted with a smile,
"The Marquis of Yongjia's sudden visit isn't just to congratulate me, right?”
Zhu Liangzu cupped his hands and said respectfully,"
"Prime Minister Hu has a discerning eye. He can't hide anything from you!”
"I have a small matter that I would like to ask Minister Hu for help!”
Hu Weiyong casually opened the box, revealing a gap. He glanced at the gold bars stacked inside and raised his chin.
"Just say it. You don't have to be polite.”
Zhu Liangzu secretly heaved a sigh of relief. He rubbed his hands and said,"
"Well, I want to carve out some land in my hometown in Huaixi.”
"There are a few hundred people in the family to eat. The thousand mu of fertile land rewarded by His Majesty is really not enough!”
Hu Weiyong looked over and smiled helplessly.
"Is this all Yongjia Marquis has to do?"
Zhu Liangzu nodded and bowed, saying embarrassedly,"
"Yeah, it made Hu Xiangjian laugh!"
Hu Weiyong waved his hand and said casually,
"Since Marquis Yongjia has personally spoken, Weiyong naturally has no reason to refuse.”
"Sure!"
"No problem!"
Hearing this.
Zhu Liangzu's face lit up with joy. He hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed,
"Thank you, Minister Hu!"
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