Zhu Zhanji watched Yang Shiqi leave and was silent for a long time.""Pass down the imperial decree, the officials of the Palace of Heavenly Purity will discuss this matter!”
"This servant will obey!"
An hour later.
Zhu Zhanji looked at the crowd and said,""Today, I came to tell you a piece of good news. Now, my Great Ming Army has recovered the entire Shanxi and Hebei."
"Congratulations to the emperor, congratulations to my Great Ming!”
Zhu Zhanji nodded.”
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Zhu Zhanji cleared his throat and continued," Now that spring plowing is approaching, although the Ming Dynasty has recovered some vitality, there are still many things to be done. Spring plowing has no seeds. The people everywhere also need food for disaster relief."
"However, the imperial court's army is fighting, and Great Ming is already unable to bear the burden, so I have decided to lose!”
The faces of the officials all changed. Many people subconsciously looked at Yang Lian, who was pretending to be a grandson.
Yang Lian, on the other hand, stood up with a strange expression and bowed: "Reporting to Your Highness, Your Highness also knows about my Great Ming's salary. The officials of Great Ming are poor. This matter of losing money and donating money has happened many times during the Chongzhen Dynasty."
"Great Ming is currently unable to bear the burden, but we officials are also unable to bear the burden."
Zhu Zhanji smiled lightly and said,"What Lord Yang said makes sense. I won't force you to donate."
"Your Highness is merciful!"
Zhu Zhanji smiled and said," I am preparing to set up a Merit Monument in the Great Ming Dynasty. The single monument is for those who are willing to donate and are willing to tide over the difficulties with the Great Ming Dynasty. With the amount of donations, they can go up this monument and leave their names in history!”
Yang Lian's expression changed instantly. He looked at Zhu Zhanji with great fear. He had to admit that he had underestimated this young Emperor Xuande.
This move pierced right into their hearts. Originally, the aristocratic families and civil officials were firmly tied together. However, with this Merit Obelisk move, it was likely that there would be chaos.
After all, the aristocratic families of this era relied on their heritage and their reputation to maintain the existence of the entire family.
Apart from their many years of heritage, most of the fishing vessels of this era were in their hands. There were many scholars among the children of the aristocratic families, so naturally, there were many people who could read. For the lower class, most of the news came from them.
Zhu Zhanji looked at everyone with a strange expression and said,"This matter is decided. Tomorrow, the imperial edict will be announced to the world!”
"Now that the country is facing a crisis, be it merchants or aristocratic families, as long as you are willing to contribute to Great Ming, Great Ming will not forget you, and the Zhu family will not forget you."
"Retreat!"
Zhu Zhanji turned around and left with a smile. After a few steps, he looked at Yang Shiqi behind him and said,"I say, Lord Yang, why are you following me when you have nothing better to do?”
Yang Shiqi smiled and said,"Your Highness, this move is fatal."
Zhu Zhanji chuckled and said," I have no choice. Lord Yang has been urging me for food and silver every day. If I don't do it, I'm afraid Lord Yang will eat me, his great-grandson, every day."”
Yang Shiqi smiled and said," Your Highness, it's a good idea. If everyone can go up, wouldn't it really give them a chance to gain fame? Great Ming is in a chaotic world now. Your Highness should understand how important a reputation in a chaotic world is."
Zhu Zhanji chuckled and said," Lord Yang, there is naturally a betrayer's tablet following the Merit Obelisk. Anyone who ascends the Merit Obelisk and does something illegal must be removed immediately. Then, they will be placed on the betrayer's tablet and will be notorious for a lifetime."
Yang Shiqi looked at Zhu Zhanji with a strange expression and trembled violently.
His first reaction was that it was a good idea.
His second reaction was that he was deeply afraid of this young prince. As expected of the Emperor of Xuande recorded in the later generations. He was so ruthless at such a young age. This was to make him work hard at the front and then take him down with a backhand.
The rain and thunder are the grace of the king. The ancients really didn't deceive me!
"Your Highness, what should we do next?"
"Wait!" Zhu Zhanji laughed.
"Wait?" Yang Shiqi asked curiously. Wait for what?"
"Even though we have used thunderous methods to suppress Donglin, intimidated the remaining officials and nobles, and killed many people, we can't just kill everyone, can we?”
"Right now, Big Ming, we are the ones enduring, and those people are also enduring. Everyone is enduring while exhausting themselves. We are looking for an opportunity, and they are also looking for an opportunity!”
"Your Highness, if this drags on, won't it cause more trouble?”
Zhu Zhanji laughed mockingly. Don't you know what happened in the palace yesterday? You're coming to the palace to kill me. Is there anything more ridiculous than this?”
"Lord Yang, you are also an old member of the cabinet. You should know that it is better to stay quiet than to move. We have military power in our hands now, so we should not be the ones who are anxious."
Yang Shiqi was stunned.”
Zhu Zhanji nodded." Yes, I might have to go back to my place soon. I'll leave this place to you."
"Your Highness, isn't this inappropriate?"
"Don't worry, it's only two or three days!"
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