Chapter 72 The quarrel between Zhou Cui and the two (asking for a monthly pass collection)

While speaking, Cui Chengxiu put down the wine jug, returned to his place and sat down, and said with a smile: "The junior means, it's not that he wants to rob the guy in this restaurant, the junior can't do these things, he doesn't have the experience and the ability, and he can't do it well if he wants to."

But at the time of the feast, someone must always do what the guys in this restaurant have to do, after all, there is only one wine jug and three wine glasses.

Some dishes are also far away, even if you stretch out your arms, you can't reach them, if you take care of yourself, on this banquet, no matter the guest or host, I'm afraid you will not eat or drink well, what do the two seniors think?"

Hearing Cui Chengxiu say this, Zhou Yingqiu didn't say anything, Huang Liji, who had been closing his eyes and recuperating, slowly opened his eyes and said leisurely: "Then according to Cui Ge's opinion, how can a person who gathers a banquet eat and drink well?"

As Huang Liji's words fell, Zhou Yingqiu frowned, and Qi Qi turned his gaze to Cui Chengxiu.

Regarding Huang Liji's inquiry and Zhou Yingqiu's change in expression, Cui Chengxiu naturally saw it in his eyes and chuckled: "There are two seniors here, these issues are naturally not the turn of the juniors to decide, the juniors are not qualified yet, it is all up to the two seniors to decide, as long as the interests of the juniors are not damaged, what to do next, the juniors will fully cooperate." ”

After a pause, Cui Chengxiu changed his words and said: "However, the juniors see that the two seniors are hiding and pinching, and they don't plan to speak first, and then I'm afraid they won't be able to say it bluntly."

Here is the youngest seniority, some words since the seniors are unwilling to say, then you might as well let the juniors say. If you make a mistake, please give me a lot of advice. ”

Hearing Cui Chengxiu say this, Huang Liji looked Cui Chengxiu up and down, and nodded with interest, and Zhou Yingqiu did not object.

Cui Chengxiu asked with a smile: "Your Majesty wants to increase the business tax, presumably Huang Shoufu already knows, right?"

"Well, that's what Elder Benge already knows. Huang Liji said indifferently.

To be honest, Huang Liji is very resistant to this matter for three reasons:

First, increasing the business tax will inevitably lose his interests, although Huang Liji himself does not run a business, but the scale of his clansmen's business is not small, but it is relatively hidden.

Second, the increase in commercial taxes will inevitably cause opposition from the gentry in the world, and it will not be surprising that Huang Liji will definitely be the person who Zhu Youzhen put out the execution, and if something happens, Huang Liji is undoubtedly the best candidate to carry the black pot.

Although Huang Liji contributed millions of spirit stones to the imperial court yesterday, Zhu Youzhen also gave him many guarantees.

However, the emperor's private promises are just to listen to them.

Third, and the most unsatisfactory, Zhu Youzhen actually spared him, the first assistant, and directly discussed with Cui Chengxiu and the two, and made a decision without the slightest inquiry, which is too disrespectful.

Could it be that Your Majesty has already found a successor, and you are waiting for something to happen to push me out and take the blame?

I have to say that Huang Liji was very dissatisfied at this time, but he had too many handles in Zhu Youzhen's hands, such as corruption, selling official positions, arson and murder, shielding criminals, and so on.

Therefore, Huang Liji could only show his dissatisfaction on his face and did not dare to say it.

"I wonder what Shousuke-sama thinks?" asked Choi Chengxiu.

Huang Liji said with reverence: "Your Majesty is wise and wise, and the saint is incomparable, and it is naturally a wise move to increase the commercial tax, could it be that Elder Cui Ge has other different opinions?"

After Huang Liji saw the fate of the old Han Huang in the front cabinet, how dare he say bad things about Zhu Youzhen loudly, who knows if there is a Dongchang fan outside?

Seeing that Huang Liji pushed the pot to himself, Cui Chengxiu frowned, and was about to speak, but heard a burst of laughter next to him.

He turned his head to look, and it turned out to be Zhou Yingqiu on the other side, and he couldn't help but smile.

At this time, Zhou Yingqiu's cold face with this untimely laughter looked particularly funny.

Huang Liji's face darkened, but the other party was Ge Lao after all, so he had to suppress his anger and said, "What, does Zhou Ge Lao have any different opinions?"

Zhou Yingqiu relieved himself before he said: "Why should Huang Ge Lao be so cautious, although His Majesty is decisive in killing now, he is still very good to his own people.

As long as we follow His Majesty's footsteps closely and do not have two hearts, it should not be difficult to ask for a good ending. ”

Huang Li was extremely silent, he knew in his heart that although His Majesty was a little arbitrary, and even did not play cards according to common sense, he had the courage to have a strategic pattern and his vision and bearing were not comparable to those of the previous emperors.

For example, he Huang Liji, who only contributed five million spirit stones in exchange for Earl Taifu Jia, can you try to change other emperors?

If you don't cut it, you're not bad.

And His Majesty is not pedantic today, he is not the kind of person who can't put sand in his eyes, and he is not as brainless as a clear stream of disgust for corrupt officials.

In fact, it's not that he doesn't want to follow Zhu Youzhen, it's just that he needs a guarantee, or a reason to convince himself.

A reason to be able to make him fight in front without hesitation!

Cui Chengxiu had a different opinion, and said: "Elder Zhou Ge, what you said is certainly reasonable, His Majesty is indeed not a mediocre lord today, but you can guarantee that he can grow up normally?"

You know, once we make a choice, we are standing on the opposite side of the gentry of the world.

To say a big disrespectful word, in case Your Majesty ......

The end I waited for was not good, and the ending was even worse than Zhang Taiyue!"

"Elder Cui Ge doesn't agree with Elder Pavilion, Your Majesty is extraordinary......

Can't you protect us?" Zhou Yingqiu said-for-tat.

"Zhou Ge Lao, don't talk too much, before the ending is decided, the outcome is unknown, don't look at the Donglin Party is weak in the temple now, but you should know who is standing behind the Donglin Party!"

Zhou Yingqiu was silent, of course he knew that behind the Donglin Party was the Southeast Salt Merchants Group, which was a behemoth that he did not dare to hostile to.

As for the emperor? Hmph, the emperor has not been defeated!

Zhou Yingqiu would not show weakness, and immediately quarreled with Cui Chengxiu.

......

Gradually, the dishes became colder, but Cui Chengxiu and Zhou Yingqiu still couldn't fight for a reason.

Seeing that the battle between Cui Chengxiu and the two seemed to have no end, Huang Liji secretly shook his head, although he knew that this banquet was for negotiation, but he didn't think that he could really talk about anything, Cui, the last choice of the two of them on Tuesday had already had an answer, after all, the two of them had no choice from the beginning, they could only follow His Majesty today!

Thinking of this, Huang Liji coughed lightly twice, and after attracting everyone's attention, he spoke:

"It's rare that the three of us can get together, at this time, since Cui and Zhou can't get a result, we might as well put this matter aside for the time being, let's not talk about it for the time being, and take the opportunity to say some things that we are paying attention to, so that we can discuss it together." ”

"Shousuke-sama, please. ”

Zhou Yingqiu and Cui Chengxiu seemed to be a little unwilling, but since Huang Liji had spoken, the two still said in unison.