Chapter 15: The Great Chaos and the Great Order

Xiao Ershao didn't listen very seriously, blinked his eyes and asked, "Brother Shen, what did you just say?" But what a solution! ”

Shen Chong shook his head angrily: "No, let's mess up!" The more complete the chaos, the better, until the day my brother and I make a comeback, and then give him a step by step rectification! ”

This was said with great momentum, but Xiao Ershao was dumbfounded when he heard it, and after being stunned for a long time, he gave a thumbs up with admiration: "Brother, the younger brother is completely convinced of you!" ”

"Let's go, let's drink!" Shen Chongming got up and said, it's useless to worry, it's better to relax and sit and watch the general trend of the world, and think about how to save this mess in the future.

The world has become like this, and the ministers who enjoy high-ranking officials in the capital naturally know it, and even Emperor Longqing, who is in the deep palace, has heard some rumors.

"Zhang Aiqing, I heard that since the commercial tax reform, there are many shops in various places that cannot continue to operate, this is true!" Emperor Longqing looked at Zhang Juzheng and asked.

Seeing a trace of sadness on Zhang Juzheng's face, and did not immediately answer his words, Emperor Longqing only thought that he was going to reprimand him, and hurriedly said: "Don't think nonsense, I just ask casually!" ”

Although Zhang Aiqing handled the matter of ten taxes and two taxes on commercial taxes, he was also for the court, even if something really happened, he couldn't blame him for not.

Zhang Juzheng nodded helplessly, this matter has only attracted his attention in recent days, there is such a big thing, it is impossible to say that he is not worried in his heart, so when he heard Emperor Longqing's question just now, he also sighed in his heart, and Zhang Juzheng, who can speak well for a while, does not know how to answer.

At this time, as soon as he heard Emperor Longqing express his attitude, Zhang Juzheng's heart became steady, and he bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, there is indeed such a thing, Weichen is thinking about countermeasures these days, and then report to the emperor!" ”

Seeing that he didn't deceive himself, Emperor Longqing's heart also became steady, and he was afraid that he would hide and use lies to prevaricate himself, if that was the case, the situation would be serious.

"That's good, I believe that with Aiqing's talent, it won't take long for you to solve this matter!" Emperor Longqing nodded and smiled.

Zhang Juzheng felt no burden in his heart, and at this time, when he heard Emperor Longqing's words of trusting him so much, a rare smile appeared on his face: "Thank you for the emperor's trust, this matter will definitely be handled properly by Weichen and his colleagues, and will never live up to the emperor's expectations, please rest assured!" ”

Emperor Longqing nodded, and then asked with great interest: "I heard that Aiqing is busy with a major matter in the cabinet and the six Shangshu, do you have any new ideas!" ”

Recently, I found out that this Zhang Aiqing and Shen Aiqing are the same, and they can always make up something new, and two such talents have been produced in just a few years.

Speaking of this, Zhang Juzheng had a smile on his face even more: "Emperor Qiqi, these days, Weichen is discussing with several colleagues how to clean up the rule of officials and return the people to a prosperous future." Although the progress has been slowed down, there are already some eyebrows now, and it won't be long before the specific regulations can be presented to the emperor! ”

"Purge the officials!" Emperor Longqing immediately became interested, this is a rare and great thing! I don't dare to hope that the officials in the world can be as wise and talented as Shen Chongming and Zhang Juzheng, and can do great things for the imperial court, but I just hope that the officials in the world can remember their responsibilities and be a good official loved by the people in a down-to-earth manner.

It's a pity that since I was sensible, I can always hear from others that those officials who have committed crimes have committed all kinds of evil deeds, and I have even heard the remarks that there are no officials in the world and are not greedy.

It has been more than five years since he ascended the throne, and Emperor Longqing has always heard about the matter of purging the rule of officials, but after such a long time, the officials have changed a few stubbles and don't seem to see any effect, and now Zhang Juzheng suddenly made such a thing, and Emperor Longqing was interested at that time, Zhang Aiqing has an idea, maybe others have not done it, but he can do it.

"Zhang Aiqing, how are you going to purge the officials, tell me quickly!" Emperor Longqing couldn't wait to ask.

Zhang Juzheng bowed down, and he was also happy in his heart, and it seemed that his specific charter could be passed without submitting it to the emperor.

After recounting the thoughts in his heart for Emperor Longqing, Zhang Juzheng said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Weichen is shallow, thinking that this two-pronged strategy will definitely improve the governance of my Ming Dynasty. ”

Emperor Longqing nodded again and again, and the expression on his face was about to laugh until the flowers bloomed: "Hehe, Zhang Aiqing!" Your two-pronged approach is good, now that the imperial court is generous, it is not difficult to increase the salaries of officials, supplemented by harsh punishment laws, it will definitely make them vigilant at all times, well, good way! ”

Emperor Longqing's praise again and again also opened Zhang Juzheng's mind, and he arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen secretly thinks that many shops are now closed down in various places. Although it has a lot to do with the reform of the imperial court's commercial tax, it can be inseparable from the inaction of the magistrates, if I want to make my future prosperous forever, not only must I get rid of all the corrupt officials and corrupt officials, but also evaluate the various achievements of the officials, which should include the annual tax under the rule, whether the people's livelihood is guaranteed, etc., as a certificate of promotion, will save the court a lot of trouble! ”

"Well, that makes sense!" Emperor Longqing still nodded, this head was too much, and his mood was getting more and more comfortable, so he saw him say to Zhang Juzheng with a smile on his face: "This purging of officials and government performance assessment is a big deal, Aiqing, you must hurry up and do it, and come up with a set of specific regulations to implement it as soon as possible!" ”

"Yes, the emperor can rest assured!" Zhang Juzheng bowed down and responded, the matter had just begun to receive the emperor's strong support, why worry about this matter?

Having said that, Zhang Juzheng's face slowly sank after leaving the palace, and a large number of people who relied on work for a living were living in a hurry.

With such a plan in his heart, as soon as Zhang Juzheng returned to the cabinet, he ordered someone to summon six Shangshu to come to the cabinet, and this matter must come up with a specific solution as soon as possible, otherwise the longer it lasts, the more unstable it will be.

In the event of a riot one day, even if it is extinguished in time, it is very likely that the opponent will hold his handle, and with his three-inch tongue, he will have to bear it at that time.

Needless to say, this opponent has no one else except Shen Chongming, and only he can make Zhang Juzheng jealous.

However, things have reached such a point that no matter how many ministers of the court want to break their heads, they can't come up with a good way to deal with it, and in the end there is only one result of the discussion, that is, to abolish the ten taxes and two taxes on the commercial tax that has just been implemented, and let those shops that have closed down reopen for business.

But how can Zhang Juzheng agree to this method, the abolition of the ten taxes and two taxes on commercial tax is not a big deal, I am afraid that I will end up in the dynasty after this matter