Nowadays, whether it is the north or the south, foreign trade is basically concentrated in the coastal provinces.

The merchant paid the tax in Hangzhou, and when he arrived in other houses, he didn't recognize it.

Therefore, at that time, Wu Zheng did not think of implementing this tax plan immediately, but only taxed the goods that passed through Hangzhou.

But as Wu Zheng launched the Northern Expedition, this matter slowly became dramatic.

It is true that businessmen seek profits, but businessmen know how to pursue advantages and avoid disadvantages.

The prosperity of commerce often requires peace, or at least relative peace.

Wu Zheng's Northern Expedition dragged several states north of Hangzhou into the flames of war, and naturally merchants tended to trade with Hangzhou when they knew the safety of goods and funds, which was a common situation.

After that, Wu Zheng led the army to march all the way, which made Hangzhou relatively a big rear.

Not only foreign merchants are concentrated in Hangzhou City for goods trading, but even merchants from all over Jiangsu and Zhejiang have chosen Hangzhou.

As a result, there was the scene that Wu Zheng saw before, merchants and goods were like carp crossing the river.

Zhu Yujiao was placed in the Mo family manor and stayed temporarily.

The courtiers and their families were placed in the Yamen of the Chief Minister.

That night, Qian Sule, Zhang Huangyan and others met at the Yamen of the Political Secretary to discuss the matters after arriving at Ying Tianfu.

But before discussing the matter, Qian Sule said in a deep voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, you must have seen the situation on the shore today, right?" ”

Xiong Rulin said casually: "I saw it, I didn't expect the soldiers and civilians of Hangzhou Mansion to be so enthusiastic, the military heart and the people's heart can be used, it is worth a big disclosure." ”

Sun Jiaji also said: "In just a few months, a newly recovered Hangzhou Mansion has been taken care of to such an extent, and there is also a Northern Expedition, Jinghai Hou has made great contributions. ”

Zhang Huangyan also nodded and said: "What Sun Shilang said is exactly what I want, and Huang Yan also has this intention in his heart." ”

Qian Sule was stunned, where is this, so he said angrily: "Didn't the princes see the banners held high by the people? ”

Qian Sule's attitude made several people's faces solemn.

Such a big banner is facing them, they don't see it, they just choose to ignore it.

In fact, if you really want to investigate it, there is nothing wrong with these slogans.

It's just that the speaker is unintentional, and the viewer is intentional.

If Wu Zheng was not a hero of the Northern Expedition, did not recover Nanjing, and did not have so many military exploits, maybe even Qian Sule would not care.

But the problem is that this fits into an idiom called - high merit covers the master.

was so pointed out by Qian Sule, several people had to solemnly get up, they were in a high position, and they represented the imperial court.

Qian Sule said with an angry tone: "If this is in another state capital, it would be enough for the people to hold such a banner, which can be regarded as a fool and do not know the courtesy, but Hangzhou Mansion is the state capital that Wu Zheng has been operating for several months, and he came to the riverside to greet His Royal Highness the Prison State, and actually held a banner welcoming Wu Zheng himself, and what else did the Hangzhou military and civilians support Jinghaihou?" Where is this prison country, where is the court, where is you and me? ”

This is the tone and the words and deeds of a person who is upright and upright.

From ancient times to the present, it is like this.

Often, a sesame big thing can be put on the line, and impeachment becomes a monstrous case.

This is not a criticism and ridicule, the ministers play when they hear the wind, and in order to attract the attention of the emperor and the court, they often exaggerate, this is the tone, which has always been.

Qian Sule actually has no ill intentions in his heart, but as Ma Shiying said, righteous people and ministers may not be beneficial to the country and the people.

Facing Qian Sule's three questions, everyone was silent.

Although they are the backbone of this court, they are not stupid enough to fight against Wu.

Just kidding, in the imperial court, I am afraid that the only person who dares to openly confront Wu Zheng now is Qian Sule.

It's not that Qian Sule has much strength to rely on, but that he is nominally Wu Zheng's father-in-law.

Everyone was thinking in their hearts, no matter how arrogant Jing Haihou was, no matter how he didn't know the etiquette, but he had great military merits, and he welcomed His Royal Highness the prison and the imperial court to the north, returned to Nanjing, and led the army to rescue the hundred officials and the country when they were in danger, which is what everyone sees is believing.

Now, with a few banners raised by the people privately, to investigate such an important minister who has just made great military exploits and has made meritorious contributions to the establishment, isn't this enough to be fed and supported?

You can teach as a father-in-law as you like, but what are we?

I didn't have to annoy Wu Zheng, but I made a fuss, didn't I?

Besides, Xiangxiong Rulin, Sun Jiaji and others have no entanglement with Wu Zheng, but they all have good friendships, at least they are polite when they meet, and what kind of mold do they touch for such a trivial matter for no reason?

Therefore, everyone bowed their heads and was silent, as if they hadn't heard Qian Sule speak.

Qian Sule didn't get a response, and he felt even more suffocated in his heart.

Pointing at Zhang Huangyan, he said: "Zhang Cangshui, I know that you have close contacts with Wu Zheng and are known as brothers, but you must not forget, you are the minister of the Ming Dynasty and the minister of His Royal Highness." ”

Zhang Huangyan originally wanted to calm things down, but when he was accused by Qian Sule by name, a fire also rose in his heart, and he said: "Lord Qian, if you really have any dissatisfaction with Jing Haihou, you can impeach Jing Haihou to His Royal Highness the Prison State, or you can go to the place where Jing Haihou stays, close the door, and reprimand Wu Zheng, why bring up such a matter when the court is discussing the return of the capital." ”

These words directly pointed out the relationship between Qian Sule and Wu Zheng, and behind closed doors, he reprimanded Wu Zheng.

That would be tantamount to saying that the father-in-law taught the son-in-law a lesson.

If Qian Jinxuan has already left the cabinet and married into the Wu family, it will be fine.

But after all, he hasn't passed the door, in the final analysis, Qian Sule may not dare to really come to the door and point at a face when he is in the morning Jinghai to reprimand.

Therefore, being so stunned by Zhang Huangyan, Qian Sule was so angry for a while, got up and wanted to leave.

Fortunately, Xiong Rulin and Sun Jiaji stopped each other left and right, and Zhang Huangyan also realized that he was overtalking, after all, Qian Sule was an upright person, and what he said was not for personal gain.

So he got up and arched his hand and said, "Lord Qian is angry, and Huang Yan is rude." ”

Qian Sule snorted and turned back to his seat.

Xiong Rulin said as a peacemaker this time: "Lord Qian is dedicated to the court and His Royal Highness, which is beyond doubt, but now is not a peaceful and prosperous era after all, and generals like Jing Haihou who have heavy troops in their hands, it is also common for them to be a little arrogant, just choose the right person, and apply for punishment and warning in private." Besides, Lord Qian, we must also be vigilant against the recurrence of Inspector Yuan's grievance case back then! ”

Xiong Rulin's remarks are indeed reasonable.

Warriors who are often able to fight and have the ability to fight will be a little unruly, as has been the case in all dynasties.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, even the emperor will be a little laissez-faire, of course, if there is a personal relationship with the emperor, or if the emperor is suspicious, it will end very miserably, such as Yuan Chonghuan.