After the court session.
Zhu Gaochi brought the three Yang and Yu Qian to the royal study to see Zhu Di.
The " Three Yangs " were actually Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu. They had the same surname Yang and were officials of the same dynasty. They had a good relationship in the past, so they were called the " Three Yangs ".
Among the three, the most respected was Yang Shiqi. Because he was from Taihe, Jiangxi Province, he was also known as " Xiyang." As for Yang Rong and Yang Pu, both of them were admitted to the Jinshi in the same year.
The business tax matter was a huge matter. Although they were waiting to see, they had to be prepared.
Moreover, Zhu Gaochi was also worried about Zhan Xi, and the three ministers also wanted to discuss this matter with Zhu Di.
The few of them went to see Zhu Di together.
Unexpectedly, the five of them missed.
"Milords, you came at a bad time. His Majesty has just gone to the Monk Record Temple.”
"That's unfortunate." Yang Shiqi sighed.
Zhu Di went to Senglu Temple to find Yao Guangxiao.
Although Yao Guangxiao was a monk, he had made great contributions in the Battle of Jingnan. Moreover, he was quite far-sighted and knowledgeable. Moreover, he was rumored to be a god.
Zhu Di had gone to the Senglu Temple and would probably not be back for a while.
Helpless, they could only return home.
At this moment.
In the temple.
Zhu Di was sitting in front of the Buddha statue with his eyes closed and his expression solemn. He was holding a lot pot in his hand.
Obviously, Zhu Di was asking for a lot.
This was unbelievable.
Zhu Di had been decisive in killing all his life, and his aura was shocking. No one could tell that he actually believed in Buddhism.
Beside Zhu Di stood an old monk dressed in black. His hair and beard had turned white, but his spirit was shining.
It was Yao Guangxiao.
Yao Guangxiao saw Zhu Di's sincere look and joked,""Is Your Majesty afraid?"
This could be said to be disrespectful.
If any of the ministers heard this, they would probably be trembling in fear.
Zhu Di didn't get angry. Instead, he nodded and opened his eyes. There was a complicated look in his eyes.
"I am indeed afraid. I am afraid that my father will beat me to death underground.”
"This unfilial son of mine not only usurped his country, but also changed his national policy.”
"Hahahahaha!" It was rare for Yao Guangxiao to see Zhu Di like this. He immediately smiled, not caring about Zhu Di's identity as the emperor.
"This is too rare. His Majesty will actually be afraid one day.”
"However, Emperor Jianwen was not capable enough. If he was in power, how could Great Ming have such a prosperous era?”
This matter could be said to be a thorn in Zhu Di's heart, but Yao Guangxiao was not afraid at all. He directly mentioned it and even directly commented on Taizu's national policy.
"Taizu's national policy was to stabilize the country at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty.”
"There are many things to do. Lowering taxes can allow the people to recuperate.”
"But the Great Ming isn't unchanging. Do the people still need to recuperate?”
"It's right to reduce the burden on the farmers, but what does it have to do with those rich businessmen?”
Suddenly, Yao Guangxiao's tone changed.
"Your Majesty, do you think that your grandson is lying?”
"If you keep fighting like this, when will it be over?”
"Even if we really conquer the grasslands, who will care?”
"Big Ming, do you have the energy to manage such a vast grassland?”
"If we don't care, we'll just revert to our old ways.”
"Moreover, there are more and more relatives of the Imperial Family. Can the Great Ming Empire's treasury afford to support this group of people who have nothing to do?”
"Although lowering taxes is good for the people, farmers and merchants are different.”
"Don't forget, those merchants are the richest.”
The tax rate was too low. It benefited the people and also fattened the wealthy businessmen.
Yao Guangxiao saw it clearly. However, Zhu Di had never thought about it before, and this tax was set by Taizu, so he did not mention it.
Since Zhu Di already had this thought, Yao Guangxiao naturally spoke bluntly.
"If this continues, these wealthy merchants will be able to swallow Big Ming alive with money!”
If Zhu Zhan Xin was here and heard Yao Guangxiao's words, he would definitely praise the historical Yao Guangxiao for his well-deserved reputation.
Yao Guangxiao's words simply spoke of Big Ming's future!
Later on, wasn't Big Ming swallowed alive by merchants with money?
He used the wealth in his hands to control the state affairs of the Great Ming Dynasty, turning the entire court into a mess.
From then on, the colossus, Great Ming, was on the decline.
From this moment on, China was ravaged by the foreign races.
Yao Guangxiao's words were extremely bold.
Zhu Di was not angry because of this. He had long known the other party's temperament.
The relationship between the monarch and his subjects had always been like this.
Zhu Di sighed slightly." How could I not understand?”
"The wealth of those wealthy merchants is probably even more than our Great Ming's national treasury.”
"However, this is a national policy set by my father after all. Unless it's absolutely necessary, it's not good to move.”
"Don't tell me Your Majesty thinks that it's not a last resort?" Yao Guangxiao laughed.”
"If it's any later, I'm afraid that the Great Ming Empire will only be destroyed.”
"So I moved." Zhu Di glanced at the old monk with a warning in his eyes.
To say that the Great Ming Empire was destroyed was really too inappropriate.
Yao Guangxiao didn't mind Zhu Di's warning. He chuckled and said,""Your Majesty, I didn't realize that your grandson was actually someone who hid his strength.”
Hearing this.
Zhu Di sighed." This is what I'm most worried about.”
"Zhan Jue originally didn't have any great ambitions, but suddenly having such a change isn't necessarily a good thing.”
"Now, I'm afraid that things will become even more complicated.”
" First and Second were already fighting non-stop. If it's Zhan Ji and the others 'turn, Zhan Xi and Zhan Ji will fight again…"
Hearing Zhu Di mention the fight between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu, Yao Guangxiao laughed at him mercilessly.
"The Crown Prince and the King of Han are fighting so fiercely. Isn't most of the reason because of His Majesty?”
"If it wasn't for the fact that His Majesty disliked the Crown Prince and doted on the King of Han, the King of Han might not have such thoughts. At least, it wouldn't be as strong as it is now.”
"Now, the Han King looks at the Crown Prince as if the Crown Prince has snatched his position.”
Zhu Di frowned slightly." The Crown Prince is too weak.”
"In that case, why did His Majesty make him the Crown Prince? Just because he's a legitimate son?"
"Of course not." Zhu Di shook his head." Although Second Brother is like me, he is sometimes too ruthless. If Second Brother inherits the throne, it will be difficult for First Brother's family to survive.”
"Although Boss is weak, it is precisely because of this that he will not kill his brothers.”
"Moreover, although Boss's talent is average, Zhan Ji's ability is outstanding and he can shoulder the burden of the Ming Dynasty.”
"It's just that…"
Zhu Di sighed." I don't want future generations to comment that I obtained the throne through rebellion. My descendants still want to rebel!"”
However, just as Zhu Di finished speaking, Yao Guangxiao's laughter sounded.
"Hahahaha, Zhu family, your descendants will definitely have the blood of the Zhu family on their hands!”
Upon hearing this,
Zhu Di stopped what he was doing, and his eyes immediately revealed anger!
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