Dead silence.
There was complete silence.
Not only Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji, even Zhu Di was stunned.
Zhu Di's eyes narrowed, thinking that Zhan Jue had indeed pointed out the crisis of the Ming Dynasty's national treasury.
Apart from the people from the Ministry of Revenue, Zhu Di knew the situation of the national treasury the best.
At this moment, the Great Ming's treasury could support this northern expedition. However, if after the northern expedition, the problem of the treasury's tension was not alleviated…
The current Great Ming seemed to be at its peak, but in reality, it was already full of hidden dangers. There were many internal contradictions, and danger lurked everywhere on the outside, surrounded by wolves.
Zhu Di thought that the external crisis was more important. Internal coordination could still be done. If they were to spy on the Ming Dynasty's enemies, they would have no choice but to fight with swords.
Therefore, even if the ministers objected, Zhu Di still insisted on going out.
Thinking of this, Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Gaochi.
The Crown Prince had a weak personality. If Ming didn't have any hidden dangers, then there wouldn't be a big problem in defending. However, Ming, who had many hidden dangers, was in the hands of the Crown Prince.
Originally, he had placed his hopes on Zhanji. With Zhanji watching over him, it was still okay for him to hold on until Zhanji succeeded the throne.
However…
Zhu Di couldn't help but sigh.
If Zhan Jue's increase in business tax was really feasible, then the internal conflict in Ming might be able to tear a hole from here.
As long as the status of the merchants was not raised, the country would not be shaken. However, was it really possible?
Zhu Gaochi secretly raised his hand to wipe his sweat, his heart filled with worry.
How could Zhan Jue be so impulsive? He even dared to say any punishment. Father would not spare you just because you are the imperial grandson. How foolish!
Compared to Zhu Gaochi's worry, Zhu Zhanji was more shocked.
He looked at Zhu Zhan Xin with a complicated gaze, and his heart felt as if it had been overturned.
This courage and boldness was completely different from the past Zhanli. In the past, did Zhanli hide his strength and bide his time or…
Zhu Zhanji's doubts were not to be blamed.
The ones who had the most contact with Zhu Zhanyi were undoubtedly Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji.
With such a sudden change, every move of his was not something that the previous Zhu Zhanyi could do. Zhu Zhanji could not help but be suspicious.
The palace servants serving in the royal study were also secretly surprised by Zhu Zhan Xin's change.
They understood this imperial grandson. In the past, the imperial grandson did not seem to be able to accomplish anything, but now…
The palace people lowered their heads and could not help but sigh. This imperial grandson had really hidden himself well.
A moment later.
Zhu Di sat down again and said coldly,"Not raising the status of merchants?" How can you guarantee that?"
Zhu Zhan raised his head, his voice sonorous and powerful.
"The two are not necessarily linked."
"In fact, increasing the business tax can weaken the strength of merchants.”
"Ever since the tax reduction, even though the farmers can benefit from it, because the business tax has also been reduced, the ones who benefit the most are the merchants!”
"If we accumulate a large amount of wealth, the situation might get out of control.”
"Your grandson can guarantee that if an accident happens now and it doesn't achieve what your grandson says, you can be punished by your grandfather!”
"Zhanxi." Zhu Di's voice was not as furious as before, but it was still cold." If you fail, I will strip you of your status as the imperial grandson.”
"Father!"
"Imperial Grandfather!"
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji cried out in panic.
However, Zhu Di was unmoved. His eyes locked onto Zhu Zhanxin.
Zhu Zhanxin's expression did not change. His eyes were filled with determination." I'm willing."”
"Zhanji!" Zhu Gaochi scolded in a low voice.
This punishment was too heavy. Even if Zhu Di ordered Zhu Gaochi not to make a sound, he could not remain silent!
Not only Zhu Gaochi, but Zhu Zhanji also couldn't kneel.
Regardless of whether Zhan Jue really wanted to fight with him, they would just have to rely on their own abilities.
No matter what, Zhan Chen was still his younger brother!
Zhu Zhan looked at his father and brother in a comforting manner.
Zhu Di didn't care that Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji ignored the order and spoke again.
He took a deep breath, looked at Zhu Zhan Xin and asked seriously,""Zhanchen, really?"
Zhu Zhanxin's expression did not change, his eyes still firm as he said,""How can you joke in front of an emperor?"
Hearing this.
"Shouquan!" Zhu Di said directly. Bring me the Imperial Roll! Since that was the case, Zhan He would use this imperial roll to make a military pledge!”
In an instant!
Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji were stunned once again.
Make a military pledge!
The eunuch standing behind Zhu Di lowered his head and replied,"Yes."
Shou Quan was already considered an old eunuch in the palace, and his hair was a little white.
Ever since Ma Sanbao was given the name Zheng He and was ordered to go to the West, he had been serving Zhu Di.
Shou Quan knew Zhu Di's personality very well. He would not go back on his word and would not show mercy to anyone.
When he heard that he was going to use the Imperial Roll to establish a military pledge.
Shou Quan was also secretly shocked.
When he lowered his head and walked out, he couldn't help but secretly glance at Zhu Zhan Xin.
He was stunned.
Zhu Zhan Xin's expression was calm, without the slightest bit of fear.
Was this because he was confident that nothing would go wrong, or was this young man too arrogant? Shou Quan couldn't help but think.
No matter what, Shou Quan had to admire this imperial grandson.
Although Shou Quan was stunned when he passed by Zhu Zhan Xin, his footsteps only paused for a moment.
He didn't let anyone notice his abnormality just now.
He was removed from office.
The old eunuch stopped beside him, and Zhu Zhan Xin noticed it.
He didn't pay any attention to them. Under everyone's obvious or obscure gazes, he continued to kneel in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
Zhu Di asked again," Once you've made a military pledge, there's no turning back. You still have room for regret. Are you sure?"”
Zhu Di's words gave Zhu Zhanyi another chance to choose.
Hearing this.
Zhu Gaochi quickly reached out and pulled Zhu Zhanyi's sleeve, saying in a low voice,""Zhanchen, stop messing around!"
Zhu Di only watched Zhu Gaochi's little tricks and did not stop him.
Zhu Zhanji glanced at Zhu Di, and a chill ran down his spine!
Just as Zhu Gaochi was about to continue persuading Zhu Zhanji, he was stopped by Zhu Zhanji.
At this moment, Zhu Gaochi was disappointed and angry. He turned his head and glared at Zhu Zhanji.
Zhan Ji's performance was outstanding, but how could Zhan Ji start to target his younger brother just because of this?!
Once the military order was made, there was really no turning back!
Zhu Zhanji gestured for Zhu Gaochi to look at the Emperor.
Zhu Gaochi raised his head, and the coldness in Zhu Di's eyes made his heart turn cold.
Father clearly didn't really give Zhanjiu a choice!
If Zhan He chose to retreat now, Zhu Di would also punish him severely.
As a member of the Zhu family, he was afraid of the battle.
Zhu Di would definitely be furious.
Moreover, he had to be careful.
Zhu Zhanshi had already agreed to it, if he rejected it now, wouldn't that mean he was lying to the Emperor?
Zhu Gaochi was a little dejected and didn't try to persuade him anymore.
At this point, there was no other choice.
Zhu Zhanxin also understood this from Zhu Di's expression.
However, he had never thought of retreating!
To save Da Ming, he had to follow Zhu Di to the north, so the problem of the national treasury had to be solved now!
This was his only chance.
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