Tang Jian struggled in his heart, he was selfish, Li Mu was his stepson, although he knew that Li Mu might not take him seriously, but with the Sun family, it was impossible for him not to take Li Mu seriously. If the Golden Palace refutes Li Mu today, I am afraid that the house will be uneasy when I go home.

But if he doesn't refute it, he won't be able to pass his own level. As the secretary of the Ministry of the People, he is in charge of the country's money pockets. If the Ministry of Internal Affairs is set up, wouldn't it be equivalent to building a new system and hollowing out the Ministry of Civil Affairs?

Not only that, Li Mu did business under the banner of the emperor and entered the private market, and the impact was incalculable. If this is the case, the emperor will be happy and plunder, and he will be a disaster for the world.

In the same way, the six ministries of the three provinces, and the civil and military officials, all know it in their hearts. But most of them are involved in Datang Salt Industry and Datang Mining, and above them, there are two principals, Changsun Wuji and Wang Jue, and there is a high top when the sky falls, and when they see that they don't say anything, they don't say anything.

It's not that the eldest grandson Wuji and Wang Jue don't know the stakes, the reason why they didn't stand up and speak out was because they had hope. The two of them looked at one person in unison, it was Wei Zheng who was standing next to him.

Wei Zheng was also hesitating in his heart, his current feelings were not much different from Li Shimin's. Originally, Li Mu said something, and it was Wei Zheng who was most likely to object, but now, Wei Zheng still has something to entrust Li Mu to do, and he gave the money first, and the matter has not been done. If he stood up to refute Li Mu at this time, in terms of this guy's past behavior, it would be certain to turn his face.

What will happen to these 100,000 when the time comes? Looking for him for money? Is he likely to give?

Wei Zheng gritted his teeth, hating the root of his teeth, knowing that there was something today, and he couldn't give money first.

Wei Zheng is different from Tang Jian, his character is upright, he never understands what advance and retreat is, if he understands, he is not Wei Zheng anymore. Even if he knew that if he stood up and spoke, Li Mu would turn his face, but he still had to say it.

As soon as he was ruthless in his heart, Wei Zheng was about to take a step. But he didn't expect that someone was faster than him.

In the middle of the civil official queue, a young imperial historian stood up. I saw that his face was serious, he held the wat board high, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister has something to say!" ”

A loud shout, like a thunderbolt, attracted the attention of all civil and military officials. When everyone saw it, they all knew it, isn't this the king of the imperial history who has become famous in recent days?

He had counted the crimes of Wei Zheng and others who falsely accused the Marquis of Zhulu, so he was favored by the emperor, and was promoted from a small supervision of the imperial history to three levels in a row to fill the vacancy in the imperial history. Just when everyone thought that this person was going to take refuge in Li Mu's door and become Li Mu's mouthpiece. Because of the road construction incident, he impeached Li Mu, the marquis of the deer, and Wang Qi, who served in the middle of the road, which caused an uproar among the people.

Of the three major forces in the DPRK and China, he offended two of them. Now only Xungui is left, and he has not provoked him, but looking at his posture, if something happens in the future, he will definitely not give face to the eldest grandson Wuji.

Between the government and the opposition, there are many discussions about him. Some people think that he is a person who sells fame and reputation, some people think that he is crazy, and some people think that he has the brilliance of Wei Zheng when he was young, and Wei Zheng's fame comes from daring to speak out.

But in Li Shimin's opinion, Wang Jingze is far less annoying than Wei Zheng. What Wang Jingze said was mainly reflected in the 'direct advice', as for the matter of contradicting the emperor, he had not done it. The last time Li Mu was impeached, although he said it ugly and ruthlessly, but after Li Shimin made a decision, he was silent.

This made Li Shimin feel very respectful, and in his heart, Yanguan was like this. You can say something, but you can't force the emperor. I am the Son of Heaven, and the Son of Heaven will make a decision, how can I allow others to make irresponsible remarks?

Wei Zheng is not like this, he likes to be a person who talks nonsense, so Li Shimin feels disgusted.

Among the hundreds of officials, Wang Jingze was the first to stand up and speak. Li Shimin's eyes showed a hint of appreciation, and said, "Wang Aiqing, if you have anything to say, say it." ”

Wang Jingze's face was solemn, his tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister is bold, please ask a few questions about the Hou Zhulu, and ask Your Majesty for permission." ”

Li Mu seemed to be a little stunned, looked at Wang Jingze, and said, "Do you have something to ask me?" ”

Wang Jingze ignored him, just looked at Li Shimin, and said, "Please ask Your Majesty for permission." ”

Li Shimin was also a little surprised, he hadn't heard of Li Mu's 'notoriety' in the community, this was a person who threw dung if he didn't agree with him, Wang Jingze dared to ask him questions in the Golden Palace, without a little courage, he would never be able to do it.

Li Shimin was happy to see that Li Mu was a little troublesome, and he gloated a little, and said: "Wang Aiqing, as the middle prince of the imperial history, is responsible for supervision, so he can naturally ask questions. After that, as if he was worried about Li Mu's seizure, he glanced at him and said in a deep voice: "Li Mu, since you proposed to set up an internal affairs office, you must be able to withstand discussion, if the hundred officials don't allow it, I can't agree." ”

Li Mu seemed to be taken aback, a little reluctant, and a little helpless: "The minister understands, please ask Wang Zhongcheng to ask questions." ”

Wang Jingze was not polite at all, and asked directly: "Zhuluhou proposed to set up an internal affairs office, and recommended himself to be the minister in charge of internal affairs, and oversaw the affairs of the internal affairs department. This matter doesn't sound like a problem, but the lower officials know it. There are also trades in Zhuluhou, and they are quite profitable. If the Marquis of Zhulu serves as the minister in charge and helps His Majesty to run the business and the imperial village, how can he guarantee that he will not be pretending to be a tiger and take advantage of His Majesty's momentum to expand his own business? ”

When the officials heard this, they secretly said the word 'trace'. Where did Wang Jingze borrow the courage to ask such a question. Li Mu wants to be the minister in charge, so naturally he can't afford to be early. Where does this benefit come from? Either they are greedy for ink, or they are taking advantage of the situation.

Greedy for ink, Li Mu probably won't, after all, the emperor is not confused, and he will definitely check the accounts regularly. But it is inevitable to take advantage of the situation. For example, in the name of running Huangzhuang, Li Mu put his own money into a part of the shares and waited for dividends, which is a kind of borrowing.

This is the proper meaning of the question. Not only did the officials think it was normal, but Li Shimin also acquiesced, after all, they couldn't let the family work in vain. But Wang Jingze said it, which was very embarrassing. If you don't allow you to borrow it, the minister in charge is a busy job, what's the point?

Everyone's eyes were locked on Li Mu, waiting to hear his answer.

Li Mu's face sank like water, and he looked like his mind had been pierced, for a long time, he gritted his teeth, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a sneer: "Wang Zhongcheng asked a good question, and it can be seen that Wang Zhongcheng is a person who is truly loyal to His Majesty, and Benhou is happy for His Majesty." But Wang Zhongcheng should not forget that Benhou also died for His Majesty, and I can answer this question to you in front of Your Majesty and the princes. Ben Hou's business is clearly distinguished from the business of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The voice of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ben Hou did not participate at all. How much profit is made is all on the books of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Imperial Observatory is welcome to send someone to check the accounts regularly. ”

When the officials heard this, they all secretly felt sorry for Li Mu. The words are said lightly in one sentence or two, and the interests involved in this are hundreds of thousands of yuan. Li Mu gritted his teeth, and everyone saw it. This Wang Jingze is really too hateful.

But at the same time, there was an inexplicable joy in everyone's hearts. I don't know when Baiguan and Li Shimin contracted the same problem, if Li Mu suffered a loss, everyone gloated together, and they all felt happy.

However, this time, everyone admitted that Li Mu's loss was a bit bigger. But in this case, it doesn't matter who you change. Do you want to say no? If you don't agree, it's for your own selfish interests, and it's hard to ride a tiger, so you have to answer like this.

Wang Jingze smiled, as if he was ruthless with disdain for Li Mu, and said: "There is another problem with the lower officials, the Marquis of Zhulu proposed to set up an internal affairs office. I wonder if it will be taxed in the national treasury? ”

Li Mu snorted coldly and said, "Wang Zhongcheng is afraid that he can't read, right?" Isn't the word "Ministry of Internal Affairs" and "Internal Affairs" enough to explain? When doing business, the internal funds are used as the capital, and when the money is earned, it will naturally be returned to the internal funds, what does it have to do with the national treasury? The treasury did not contribute capital. ”

Li Shimin nodded unconsciously in agreement, he thought the same way. I use my own money to do business, and if I make money, I have to share the profits with the treasury? I am the Son of Heaven, and the whole world is mine, can't I collect my own taxes?

"No!" When Wang Jingze heard this answer, he immediately said: "The Law of the Tang Dynasty says that businessmen are taxed thirty and one. Although the Marquis of Zhulu is operating the imperial property for His Majesty, he is also among the merchants, why don't the merchants pay taxes? ”

"Shhhh

A row of gasps sounded in the Golden Palace, is this Wang Jingze dying? What is he saying? He is saying that the Marquis of Zhulu is a businessman, and the Marquis of Zhulu is to manage the imperial property for His Majesty, and he is also saying that it is the behavior of a merchant, isn't he saying that His Majesty is a merchant?

Shangjia, in this era, is despised. Even the status is not as good as that of a farmer who cultivates the land, is he really not afraid of death when he talks like this?

Li Mu's patience seemed to have reached the limit, his teeth chattered, and he said, "I won't hand it over, how are you going?" ”

"No way!" Wang Jingze said loudly: "If the prince of the deer does not pay taxes for the management of the imperial property, it will definitely happen in the future, and the merchants are all attached to the imperial property in order to pay less taxes, which is a great hidden danger." My emperor is wise and can still be controlled, if the new monarch is not virtuous, open this case, and it will be a scourge for all generations. The lower officials are not aimed at the Hou of Zhulu, but as the middle of the imperial history, he must not say anything, he must not admonish, although he is dead, he cannot retreat! ”

"I think you really want to find death, the taxes have been collected on His Majesty's head, you ......" Li Mu was about to turn his fist, Li Shimin hurriedly shouted, and said: "Li Mu, don't be presumptuous, what Wang Aiqing said is very true, thirty taxes and one is the law of the Tang Dynasty, and the tax exemption cannot be opened, and this matter is according to what Wang Aiqing said, and it can no longer be argued." ”

"Humph!" Li Mu put down his fist and twisted his head to the other side, his face turned blue with anger.

When Wang Jingze saw Li Mu's appearance, cold sweat broke out on his back. Although what he said was the content of the letter sent by Li Mu yesterday evening, he was also at a loss when he saw Li Mu's performance so true.

But before the content of the letter was finished, Wang Jingze gritted his teeth and said, "There is one more thing!" ”