In the court.
Zhu Gaosui's expression turned serious.
Was the old man trying to help Zhu Gaochi win over more officials to support him?
Zhu Gaoxu's expression was even colder.
Now that he was fighting Zhu Gaochi, the more stable Zhu Gaochi's position as Crown Prince was, the more likely he was to fail.
He exchanged a glance with Zhu Gaosui and walked out.
"Second brother, what do you have to report?" Zhu Di said calmly.
" Father," Zhu Gaoxu bowed and said in a deep voice,""This matter doesn't seem to be that simple.”
"Although the situation seems to be good now, with the capital alone collecting a million in taxes in a day, there are some unusual movements among the people.”
"What happened?" Zhu Di's expression turned cold as he asked.”
"Yesterday, the commoners discussed the matter of raising the business tax. Some people were even dissatisfied and questioned it.”
"In the evening, some of the commoners were already causing trouble.”
Zhu Gaoxu glanced at Zhu Gaosui.
Zhu Gaosui understood and immediately took out the Jinyiwei's report and handed it to Zhu Di.
"This is the Jinyiwei's report.”
When he received the news yesterday, Zhu Gaosui had already prepared this report in preparation for the court meeting.
Shou Quan took the report and handed it to Zhu Di.
Zhu Di picked up the report and looked at it. His expression was so cold that it was as if it was about to freeze.
"Are there any more troublemakers today?"
Zhu Di's voice was low and cold, making people tense up.
Zhu Gaosui immediately replied,"The Jinyiwei are watching."”
" Father," Zhu Gaoxu's eyes were sharp," the matter of taxes was already decided by grandfather back then, and it was already set in stone.”
"The landlord and rich merchants of the previous Yuan Dynasty have harmed the people for so many years. It has only been so long now.”
"This is still the capital. If it were anywhere else, the impact would probably be even greater.”
"Father, please reconsider."
As Zhu Gaoxu's voice fell, Zhu Di's expression became even colder, and his eyes were ice-cold.
When the courtiers heard this, they also discussed animatedly.
"Although this will solve the national treasury's emergency, raising the business tax is beneficial to these wealthy merchants. It's no wonder that the commoners have objections.”
"If it wasn't for the profits, these wealthy businessmen wouldn't be so eager to hand over the money.”
"For generations, merchants have always been the last of the line. You said that it's inappropriate to suddenly raise the status of merchants.”
"However, this business tax has greatly filled the national treasury!”
"That's right. Previously, the Great Ming's national treasury had already reached the point of being caught by the elbow. If it wasn't for the collection of the business tax this time, it would probably be somewhat difficult to collect the funds for disaster relief.”
" You have to have a long-term view. Although it can fill the current problem of the national treasury, in the long run, merchants will become more and more important. With money and status, these greedy rich merchants will inevitably cause trouble.”
"Right now, it's only a portion of the commoners causing trouble. If we don't resolve it quickly, it might turn into a civil revolt.”
"That's right, this matter of raising the business tax needs to be discussed again. We can't bury the foundation of our country for the sake of the present!”
"The Fifth Imperial Sun is in charge of this matter, but he actually didn't report the situation in time.”
"When I first saw the taxes collected, I was impressed by the Fifth Imperial Sun. Now, it seems that he is still inferior to his elder brother.”
"I heard that this matter was also proposed by the Fifth Imperial Sun. Such a big matter, but you don't even think carefully and treat it carefully. If this shakes the foundation, can the Fifth Imperial Sun bear the responsibility?”
"In the end, I was still too young and did not consider everything thoroughly. Today, let's treat it as a lesson.”
"Other than the Fifth Imperial Sun, Xia Yuanji seems to be involved in this matter as well? Xia Yuanji was in the Department of Education the entire day yesterday.”
"Xia Yuanji is a capable man. His Majesty just released him not long ago. How can he mess around with the Fifth Imperial Sun?”
Most of the officials who had originally seen the results and supported the increase in business taxes changed sides, and the voices of opposition gradually increased.
Especially the Han King's party, not only did they oppose the increase in business taxes, they even targeted Zhu Zhanmo!
Even among the Crown Prince's faction, there were some officials who had objections to Zhu Zhanmo.
Although the treasury was settled, the people's troubles were even more serious.
Everyone in the Imperial Court was familiar with the Confucian classics.
They were all very clear about the principle that water could carry a boat but also capsize it.
If the country was to be stable, first of all, the people had to be stable.
Zhu Gaochi's expression immediately became flustered.
When Zhu Gaoxu stood up, he had a bad feeling. His second brother had always been at odds with him.
As expected, Zhu Gaochi's guess was correct.
When the commoners caused trouble, Zhu Gaochi thought of the military pledge Zhu Zhanyu had made in the royal study, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
If this matter wasn't handled well, Zhan Huo wouldn't be able to escape the fate of being stripped of his title as the imperial grandson.
Hearing the voices of the officials, especially the voices of opposition, they had the upper hand.
Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui looked at each other and saw the joy in each other's eyes.
Soon, they lowered their heads.
Although the old man was very clear about their fight with Zhu Gaochi.
However, this kind of thing could be known in the heart, but it could not be put on the surface.
If the old master saw the joy in their eyes, he would probably vent his anger on them immediately.
"Your Majesty, the matter of raising the business tax should be put on hold for now.”
"The Fifth Imperial Sun was incompetent in this matter and should be punished.”
"Your Majesty, no matter what, now that the people are causing trouble, this matter cannot be underestimated. It is better to discuss it first before implementing it.”
Zhu Di's expression was unclear as he looked down at the officials.
Hearing that someone was trying to pull the fire onto Zhu Zhanqi, Zhu Gaochi was about to step forward.
Even if his father was angry, he had to protect Zhan Jue!
At this moment, Yang Shiqi stepped forward before Zhu Gaochi.
"Your Majesty, I feel that we should wait and see. We can't make a decision so easily.”
Zhu Gaoxu frowned and glanced at one of the ministers.
Then, the minister stood out.
"Zuo Yude's words are wrong. The people are in turmoil. If we don't make a decision as soon as possible, it will be out of control.”
Yang Shiqi was Zuo Yude, so many of his colleagues called him Zuo Yude.
"I think Zuo Yude's words are reasonable.”Yu Qian also stood up." Raising the business tax isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's better to wait and see. If we make a decision rashly, it might be inappropriate.”
Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian were highly respected in the court.
The two important officials had already expressed their stance, and the rest of the officials who opposed it were mostly silent.
Zhu Gaochi heaved a sigh of relief. He was very grateful to Yang Shiqi and Yu Qian.
If it wasn't for the two sirs, the matter of Zhan Shi would probably be difficult to resolve today.
Zhu Di pondered for a moment before instructing Zhu Gaosui," Third Brother, tell the Embroidered Uniform Guards to keep a close eye on him today.”
"Yes." Zhu Gaosui lowered his head.
The situation turned around again, and Zhu Gaoxu's expression suddenly became gloomy as he failed to pull Zhu Zhanyu down.
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