Now that the four cabinet scholars are the leaders of each faction, and all of them have supporters behind them, it is natural to reap the benefits of those who support them, which is an obvious thing.

And money is always a very, very important thing.

First of all, you can leak a little bit between your fingers and take it to your own home, which is something that ordinary people dare not think, which can be regarded as benefiting your subordinates.

Secondly, the money can be used for things. What is the most important thing to do when an official is to make money?

Of course, he was promoted.

If you want to be promoted, you have to do things; If you want to do something, you need to have money. This is an eternal truth.

So before the money arrived, the four of them had already begun to think about it. The reason is very simple, if you don't worry about it now, it will be too late to worry about this money in the hands of others.

Therefore, the atmosphere between the cabinets is rather strange, and Han Yi and the other four seem to have returned to the time when they were wary of each other and entangled with each other.

As for whether they can get the money, they are not worried. The reason is also very simple, this money is ironclad.

Why do you think so?

That's because they know that Xungui and Xunqi have no ability to resist, and with the cooperation between His Majesty and their own side, these Xungui and Xunqi can only obediently admit their cowardice.

The fact is just as Han Yi and the others expected, Xungui and Xunqi are in such a situation, so the next step is to decide who will collect the money.

Now there are two yamen who are qualified to do this, one is Shuntianfu and the other is Hubu.

If you are in Shuntianfu, your qualifications are not enough, after all, not every nobleman is in the capital, and people also have land in their hometown, so your hand in Shuntianfu can't stretch out so long.

If it is handed over to the local government and county yamen, it seems to be the most appropriate approach.

As for the direct collection of the household, it is not in accordance with the rules. However, looking at Xu Guangqi's eagerness to try, he was obviously not ready to let go of this opportunity.

And so the struggle began, and they each started to plot it.

In the West Garden.

Zhu Youxiao put down the tea bowl casually and said slowly: "Take down these question books, it's a headache to watch." ”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and motioned for Chen Hong to take things down.

Chen Hong hurriedly asked people to take the things away, and he also saw the emperor's displeasure.

In these question books, there are few serious things, most of them are trivial things, but there are many things hidden behind.

Everyone is eyeing taxes, but Zhu Youxiao doesn't want to hand over taxes to them.

Wouldn't it be the same as the current situation to hand over all taxes to local officials to collect?

Put the meat bun into the dog's mouth, and then you can get it back, and there will be a ghost.

As for letting the household department collect it directly, Zhu Youxiao didn't want to do it. The reason is simple, he wants to do one thing with this.

This is just the beginning, not the end.

Sighing softly, Zhu Youxiao stood up and said, "Spread Zhao Bingzhong to the palace!" ”

After Chen Hong heard this, he said, "Yes, the emperor, the slave and maid will go now." ”

Zhao Bingzhong of the General Administration Department, this person is an existence that ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty dare not provoke now.

Compared with the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the General Administration Department is now more frightening, and its reputation is even more similar to that of Dongchang and Jinyiwei.

No one knows when he will be impeached to the General Administration, and no one knows when he will be plotted. When the Secretary arrives, you don't even know what's going on.

So now when everyone sees the people in the General Administration, they are all walking around the bend, for fear of being approached.

Chen Hong didn't know what the emperor was looking for Zhao Bingzhong, but it was definitely not a good thing.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao really didn't have much to do with Zhao Bingzhong, and it was indeed a good thing.

It's just that once this matter is moved, it may be a bit big, so Zhu Youxiao will find Zhao Bingzhong over and secretly explain some things.

Zhao Bingzhong arrived soon, and the General Administration Department was not far from Xiyuan.

However, Zhao Bingzhong was a little out of breath when he came, and obviously he also walked quickly along the way.

"Don't be in such a hurry, it's not a big deal." Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhao Bingzhong and said slowly.

"Your Majesty's affairs are all major matters, and the ministers dare not delay for a moment." Zhao Bingzhong hurriedly bowed and said, his expression was serious, and his tone was serious.

"Alright, sit down and talk." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

When Zhao Bingzhong sat down on the stool that Chen Hong had moved, Zhu Youxiao said slowly: "I brought you here today, because I wanted you to do something." Now the General Administration Department has a very large stall, and I know that you are very busy, but I still have to explain this matter to you. ”

"You have to remember that this matter can only be done in secret, and you can't leak the news."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister will definitely handle things well." Zhao Bingzhong said.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "The matter is left to you, I am naturally relieved." After you go back, let your men pay attention to the situation in the various health centers, and first find out how many fields they have encroached on over the years and what bad things they have done. When it comes to doing it in the future, it's good to have a reason. ”

"I've also seen it on the side of the General Secretary, and there aren't many impeachments in this regard. I don't believe that the army of the Ming Dynasty has reached the point of Haiqing Heyan, obviously after so many years, they have been connected up and down, no one wants to jump out, everyone is the same, and there is no difference between black and white. But if they don't come, you can go and check it out, understand? ”

"Your Majesty rest assured, the minister will arrange manpower when he goes back, and he will not disappoint His Majesty." Zhao Bingzhong hurriedly said.

"By the way, you can continue to use the people over there in Jinyiwei. Be careful with the people in the army, don't let people carry knives and cut down your men, and still pay attention to some safety. Zhu Youxiao instructed again.

"Your Majesty rest assured, the minister knows what to do. His Majesty's concern, the General Administration Department is inscribed with a sense of guilt. Zhao Bingzhong said,

"Okay, so I don't need to say that. Go down, get things done, and have a reward. Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

"Yes, Your Majesty, the minister retires." After Zhao Bingzhong agreed, he bowed and retreated.

After Zhao Bingzhong left, Zhu Youxiao sighed softly.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Youxiao turned his head and said to Chen Hong: "Decree the cabinet, tomorrow morning, summon the six ministers of the cabinet, the squire, and the chief official of the Dali Temple of the Metropolitan Inspection Academy, and enter the palace to discuss matters." ”

"Yes, my lord, the slave and maid will go." Chen Hong hurriedly agreed.

"Wait," Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand to stop him, thought for a moment and added: "At the same time, summon the nobles and relatives of the marquis and above to the palace and participate in the deliberations together." ”

"Yes, Emperor." Chen Hong agreed again, turned around and walked out.

The decree was quickly delivered, causing an instant uproar.

It is not a new thing for the emperor to find someone to discuss matters. Whether it's looking for a cabinet or calling everybody, it's normal; However, it is rare to call the honorable and the relatives to discuss the matter.

However, everyone also understands that there is probably going to be a result of Zhuangtian's tax payment, and naturally no one will think that this matter will not be successful.

Although some people still have fantasies in their hearts, smart people know that Zhuang Tian's tax payment is already a sure thing.

The next morning, Wenchen and Xun Guixun all entered the palace.

The civil officials were brought in by Han Yi, and the side of the honorable and noble relatives was naturally brought in by the British public Zhang Weixian.

After everyone entered the palace and stood up, Zhu Youxiao turned out from behind.

The ministers did not dare to slack off and saluted together.

"All love Qing is exempt!" Zhu Youxiao sat on the dragon chair and raised his hand gently.

After everyone stood up, Zhu Youxiao said: "I called you here today, I think you Aiqing also know what is the reason." ”

"Originally, it was just Cheng Guogong's drunken words, and I didn't take it seriously. But who would have thought that it would cause an uproar in the government and the opposition, making the people's discussions boiling. I summoned you today to discuss this matter. ”

"The day before yesterday, the British Duke once approached me and said that this was the loyalty of the courtiers, and if I did not agree, I am afraid that I would lose the hearts of the people. This is also what I am worried about, so let's discuss it. ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youxiao's gaze fell on Xungui and Xunqi.

The reason is very simple, this matter is their business, and it should be up to them to say it first.

But something that no one expected happened, and Li Zhizao, the head of the household, stood up first.

Li Zhizao took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say. ”

Zhu Youxiao didn't expect Li Zhizao to stand up.

Xungui and Xunqi's faces suddenly became a little unsightly.

But everyone has stood up, and they can't be driven back. So Zhu Youxiao said: "What does Aiqing want to say? ”

"Your Majesty, congratulations to Your Majesty." Li Zhizao said with a bright smile on his face.

"For more than 200 years in the Ming Dynasty, there have been many lawlessness in the honors and relatives, and the children of each family have gone on a horse, and they have even been scolded as moths of the country. But judging from this incident, the honors and relatives are not inferior to their ancestors in terms of major rights and wrongs, and this heart of loyalty to the country is really admirable. Li Zhizao said like a river.

His central idea is one, and that is to pat yourself on the back.

Li Zhizao simply lifted the upstart and his relatives to the sky. He gave great appreciation to Cheng Guogong's behavior, and at the same time gave a very high evaluation of the political atmosphere in the court.

"This is the credit of Your Majesty, Your Majesty is higher than the sky, and it is really a model of kings!"

Zhu Youxiao sat on the dragon chair and looked at Li Zhizao, who was full of spittle, and sighed helplessly in his heart, he really didn't need a knife to kill people!

It seems to be a compliment, but in fact, it is to roast the nobles and relatives on the fire.

It's all said and done, are you embarrassed to take the words back?

After Li Zhizao, Cui Chengxiu also stood up, and then he touted it, and also emphasized the matter of Xining Hou, which was simply a faint threat.

Xun Gui and Xun Qi's faces were even more ugly.