Since Jia Ke went back, all the things of Jia Yingchun have been handed over to Qin Keqing, and Qin Keqing has not lived up to Jia Ke's expectations. From that day on, she took over all the affairs of Jia Yingchun.

Jia Yingchun has lived and become better since this day, no matter how much her monthly money Wang Xifeng gives, the Marquis of Wuyang will give her another copy according to her identity.

And all of Jia Yingchun's food and drink are now in charge of the Marquis of Wuyang's mansion, and it is also listed separately in the Jinjin Building where Jia Yingchun lives, and a small kitchen is arranged for Jia Yingchun, and a cook is sent.

These treatments made Jia Baoyu a little jealous, although he was the most favored son in Rongguo Mansion, but he did not have such treatment as a small kitchen.

And soon Jia Mu knew about it, and she was puzzled at first, but soon she put it aside and stopped caring about it. Regarding Jia Ke's affairs, Jia Mu has always been very tolerant.

And after Jia Lian knew about this, his face was gloomy for several days. But he didn't dare to say anything to Jia Ke in person, so he could only endure it. Since then, the relationship between the two has become more and more estranged.

After Jia Ke dealt with Jia Yingchun's matter, he seemed to let go of a matter of his heart. He refocused his energy on the affairs of the court.

During this time, the emperor came out again. In an early dynasty, he actually gave Jia Ke a surprise attack.

On an early court in July, all the ministers paid homage to the emperor. I thought it was no big deal, but after dealing with some trivial things, everyone could go back to their respective homes.

Suddenly, the emperor stood up from the throne, walked to the imperial stairs and said to the ministers, "Ladies and gentlemen, everything else has been discussed. I have something to announce to you here. ”

The ministers looked at it, since the emperor has something, then everyone should listen, anyway, it's okay to go home a little later.

The emperor saw that all the ministers were standing there respectfully listening to his teachings, and the smiles on his faces became more and more, "All Aiqing also know that there is a flood in the south this year, and there is a drought in Shaanxi. The imperial court is indeed a little unable to make ends meet. Therefore, I will discuss with you again to see if there is any way to open up sources and reduce expenditure. ”

When the emperor said this, all the ministers below were a little helpless. This year, there was already a natural disaster**, and there was a loss of 3 million taels of silver. Naturally, it is overstretched. Now the emperor still wants to open up sources and reduce expenditure, how can there be such a good thing.

When the emperor saw that everyone was not angry, he was not angry, but he still smiled and said to everyone: "Since you have no choice, I will say one." ”

"It's decided to raise this year's tax by 30%, what do you think?" When the emperor said this, a smile began to appear on his face.

This method is that he thought about it for a long time, he thought that the tax of the imperial court was not high, only fifteen taxes and one, and he increased it by thirty percent but changed it to ten taxes and one, although the people would have some losses, but it would not be impossible to live. Wait until next year's situation is good, and then you can cut taxes yourself.

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the ministers below were in an uproar.

Now that the court is in its prime, the ministers in the court still have some conscience. They know that it is not easy for the people, although it seems that the imperial court is only fifteen taxes and one, in fact, the tax is several times that of this. After all, those officials at the bottom also have to live, and they have to live well. Naturally, this money will end up from the people. I'm afraid that the emperor is the only one in the world who doesn't know about this matter.

The ministers below began to worry that if it was the current tax, the people would still be able to survive. If you add three more layers, the people below will increase these three layers of taxes several times to collect them. How will the people live then?

When the ministers were discussing there, Liu Yu, the secretary of the ministry, was the first to stand up and support the emperor, "Long live Qiyu, the minister thinks that the emperor's method is the only way to solve the crisis of the court at present." The minister supported the emperor's idea. ”

As soon as Liu Yu finished speaking, the old Meng Ming next to him couldn't help it. Seeing him jump out, he stood next to Liu Yu and pointed at him and scolded: "Okay, you traitor who has brought disaster to the country and the people, I used to think that you just had a different concept in your heart than others, but I didn't expect you to hide such a disaster." ”

When the emperor was happy, he saw that Lao Meng Ming was the first to stand up and scold Liu Yu, and he felt angry in his heart, where is this scolding Liu Yu, which is obviously scolding himself.

"Meng Ming, you are also the Minister of Military Aircraft, how can you speak disrespectfully in the court and not return to the class." The emperor roared at Meng Ming loudly, shaking the entire Qianqing Gate a little.

When Meng Ming heard the emperor's words, he quickly turned around, knelt down in front of the emperor and said, "Long live, this method of raising taxes must not be implemented. If this policy is followed, the world will be in chaos. ”

"Meng Ming, don't rely on the old and sell the old, you tell me, why is the world in chaos? I don't believe it anymore, just add a few layers of taxes and the world can be reversed. "The emperor's temper has also come up now, and he has to let Meng Ming make it clear in public.

If it were someone else, he would have backed down now. But this old Meng Ming is a young man, don't look at his age, his temper is the same as when he was young.

"Long live Lord, after being the emperor for so long, I'm afraid I'm still confused." Meng Ming was also out of the way, and said with some sarcasm when he opened his mouth to the emperor.

When the emperor heard his disrespectful words, how could he bear to say directly to the warrior in front of the palace: "Take down this old horseman for me, put him in the heavenly prison, and send it down after hearing it." ”

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, four or five warriors broke into the palace to take Lao Meng Ming.

Jia Ke couldn't stand it anymore at this time, no matter what, Lao Meng Ming had helped him before, and he had also leaned on his side during this time, he must not look at him, and he was disposed of by the emperor like this.

"Long live the lord, please calm your anger, the minister Jia Ke will spare him this time after the extrajudicial grace of the long live lord." As soon as Jia Ke stood up and pleaded, those golden-armored warriors didn't dare to tie up Old Meng Ming anymore. I just stood there in a daze, and I didn't know who to listen to.

The emperor is also a clever one, and just now it was just a moment of irritation. Now it was embarrassing to see a few warriors in front of the palace standing there, knowing that they didn't dare to do it because of Jia Ke. So he could only get down the slope and wave his hand to them, telling them to go down first.

The emperor calmed down his anger for a moment, and then asked, "Meng Ming, Jia Ke pleaded with you, and I will spare you this time, you know that you are wrong now." ”

How do you know that Meng Ming is a strong order now, he straightened his neck and said to the emperor: "What Weichen just said is the truth, where is there anything wrong." ”

When the emperor heard this, he immediately became angry again, "Okay, then you can talk about it." What's wrong? If you're right, you'll forgive me, but if you're not right, today is your death. ”

Old Meng Ming is also out now, only to see him raise his hand and arch towards the emperor, and then said: "I'm afraid the emperor doesn't know how much money is in this dynasty, right?" ”

The emperor stood there and sneered, "Why am I still starving you ministers?" Looking at you all in fine clothes and food, it doesn't look like you have no money to eat. ”

Old Meng Ming raised his head and said: "I'm afraid the emperor doesn't know, as the minister of military aircraft, the Hanlin Academy is in charge, and the annual salary is only one hundred and eighty taels, if the minister lives with this money, I'm afraid he will starve to death a long time ago." Not to mention those petty officials of six or seven grades. ”

The emperor was really shocked when he heard this, although he had been the emperor for several years, he had never cared about how much the ministers were. He always thought that each of these ministers was given by him, the emperor.

Liu Yu stood up and faced Lao Meng Ming at this time, "Boss, do you think Emperor Taizu is unfair?" ”

Jia Ke saw that Liu Yu buttoned Lao Mengming's hat as soon as he came up, and also came out and said to him: "Don't frame others indiscriminately, when did the old man say such a thing?" No, you saw that he was disrespectful to you just now, so now you have to frame him in public. ”

When Liu Yu was about to say something, the emperor said angrily, "You two shut up for me." After listening to what this old puppet says, you can talk about it later. ”

Jia Ke heard that the emperor was so unkind, and he was not ready to argue with him, so he silently retreated to the class.

Liu Yu had no one to quarrel with him, so he could only step aside and watch, what else did Lao Meng Ming have to say.

Old Meng Ming continued: "Does the emperor think that with this amount of money, we can still feed our family? ”

Old Meng Ming's words only made the emperor stammer, but he was even more dissatisfied with this old guy in his heart, how could any courtier not be able to give the emperor a step down like this.

Seeing that the emperor didn't speak, Lao Meng Ming continued to hold his head high and said, "Since those people below don't have the money to support their families, they naturally have to think of other ways. They can only work taxes, and now the emperor collects one cent of tax, and the people below dare to collect three cents. ”

When the emperor heard Lao Meng Ming say this, his face turned into the bottom of the black cauldron. He only now understands that his dynasty is not as solid as he imagined. If it weren't for Lao Meng Ming confiding in him today, he would have thought that the people would live and work in peace and contentment.

The Emperor did not become angry, but stood up and walked up the imperial stairs to give him a fierce look at the ministers below.

When the ministers saw that the emperor's face was not good, they all lowered their heads and carefully observed the surface of their feet, as if there were flowers on them.

These ministers, now they are resentful of Lao Meng Ming in their hearts, originally the levy of fire consumption is a rule left by the previous dynasties, and the officials below also rely on him to survive.

And they, the big men in Beijing, also rely on fire consumption to get Bing Jing and carbon respect, so as to maintain their dignity.

Now that Meng Ming said this in the court, everything is open, how can he give these money to the people in the future. So what will happen to them in the future?

Old Meng Ming had already put life and death out of the way, and he felt that if he told the truth, the emperor would definitely not be able to spare him. But I didn't expect the emperor to condescend and personally support himself. Old Meng Ming was still very moved in his heart.

If it was before Meng Ming made up his mind, then the emperor, this action was enough to make old Meng Ming grateful to Dade and die to the ground. But now, although he was also moved in his heart, he did not waver in his determination to continue to follow Jia Ke.

Because Meng Ming knew that the emperor had no chance, and now the emperor was just dying. After Jia Ke finishes arranging, his backhand can make the emperor fall into the dust.