"Li Aiqing is here?"

Zhu Youzhen had just left the court, and after eating something, Li Xiuwen arrived. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 He smiled and said, "I've heard that as soon as you arrived in Nanzhen, you will make drastic rectifications, and the atmosphere will be completely new!" ”

Li Xiuwen thought about it for a moment, and said with a smile: "It can't all be relied on them, if you want to say that their military discipline is lax, it is all because of Your Majesty." ”

Zhu Youzhen was stunned when he heard this, frowned and said, "Where did Aiqing start with this?" ”

Li Xiuwen hurriedly replied: "Jinyi Wei is ordered by the emperor and has the responsibility of patrolling and arresting, while Nanzhen is responsible for the discipline of the guard, and now they have nothing to do, that is, there is nothing important for the Jingshi." Isn't all this because of the power of the Holy Lord, so that there can be such a stable situation? ”

Zhu Youzhen listened to his words, and he didn't react at first, but when he figured it out, he laughed, pointed at him and said, "You, you, these flattering words are so good!" ”

Li Xiuwen smiled and bowed, without admitting or denying it.

Whether it is the faint king or the holy lord, they like to listen to some flattery. Sycophants are an art, and if they are overdone, they will leave a flattering impression. If it's too obvious, it will also look contrived. The best results can only be achieved if they are just right.

There is no real peace and prosperity, and no one can do it throughout the ages. Does Zhu Youzhen know?

Of course you do!

But as an emperor, especially a diligent emperor, what Zhu Youzhen wants is political clarity and peace in singing and dancing. And now he is working hard for this, so he naturally needs the affirmation of others.

Li Xiuwen's fart was impartial, he didn't shoot the dragon's legs, nor did he shoot the dragon's waist, but hit his arms and scratched his itch.

Zhu Youzhen was happy, everything was easy to say.

Li Xiuwen saw the opportunity and put forward his plan.

Zhu Youzhen listened to his words and pondered for a long time before he spoke: "Your proposal is not bad, but you can increase taxes, will it make the people complain?" ”

Li Xiuwen smiled and said, "Your Majesty must also know that Weichen's family also has business. As a businessman, if you want to increase my business tax, you are naturally reluctant, this is human nature. ”

Seeing Zhu Youzhen nodded, Li Xiuwen continued: "But Your Majesty doesn't know, the small traders may have a meager profit from the business, but the big businessmen can still afford it, maybe in the recession years, the life of the small traders will be a little sad." It's not like there's going to be a big problem. ”

Li Xiuwen didn't dare to shake out the businessman's profits, which would make Zhu Youzhen feel that the businessman was richer than him. In this way, I am afraid that when the time comes, he will collect a large amount of commercial taxes, and the life of the merchant will not be easy.

The big businessmen in these years have many official people behind them. Once you shake the bottom out, you don't say anything about it, and you offend the businessmen all over the world, then you will die.

Zhu Youzhen thought about it seriously, thought it was true, and when he saw him stop, he hurriedly urged: "Keep talking." ”

Li Xiuwen was relieved and said: "Emperor Taizu Hongwu once set a commercial tax of thirty to one, but now although it has increased, it is not too heavy. And the imperial court is now at the time of using soldiers, and ordinary people rely on growing food to make a living, so it is naturally not appropriate to collect more taxes. Let's set up a banknote customs in Chongwenmen and collect an extra commercial tax, which will not cause major problems and replenish the national treasury, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone? ”

"That's a great offer!"

Zhu Youzhen nodded again and again when he heard this, but he hesitated a little and said: "I think it is very feasible, but I am afraid that the officials in the DPRK and China will say that I am competing with the people for profit." Hmph, the imperial court is now using troops on a large scale, and the soldiers are often underpaid, but they do not understand my difficulties at all, which is really hateful! ”

Li Xiuwen hurriedly said: "It is precisely because of this that Weichen wants to share the emperor's worries and solve problems and do his part. At that time, the minister saw that the captains of Nanzhen were really leisure, so he thought of asking them to do something practical for the emperor, and then he came up with this idea. ”

I really didn't see the wrong person, this is my good courtier!

Zhu Youzhen was greatly moved in his heart, but he was embarrassed: "I will discuss this matter at the court meeting tomorrow, but ...... I'm afraid it's going to cause opposition from the ministers. ”

Li Xiuwen raised his eyebrows and said loudly: "Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven, and he has worked hard for the subjects of the world, and they don't take Your Majesty too seriously!" ”

Zhu Youzhen was even more moved when he saw him crying out for himself with righteous indignation. He smiled and said, "Go back and wait for news, I am very much in favor of your proposal, you are doing a good job!" ”

After Li Xiuwen retreated, Zhu Youzhen frowned and said, "Cao Daban, you say, is this person really so loyal?" ”

Cao Huachun thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I am not sure if he has any selfish old slaves. However, according to the old slave, this Li Xiuwen is very decent, and he is still loyal. ”

Zhu Youzhen nodded and ordered: "You send someone to take a trip, so that Wen Tiren can support this matter tomorrow!" ”

"Yes!"

Cao Huachun hurriedly responded. I was surprised in my heart, the emperor had never been so decisive before, this Li Xiuwen was very good, and a clever mouth made the emperor make up his mind.

Li Xiuwen walked out of the palace, the corners of his lips lifted lightly, and a meaningful smile was hooked.

I'm afraid it's done!

Li Xiuwen knows very well that Zhu Youzhen is short of money, very short! And he wanted to be a holy king, pacify the civil strife, drive out the foreign captives, but the soldiers often made trouble, how could he disapprove of his proposal to increase taxes?

Li Xiuwen is so keen on this matter, and the reason for this is that he himself is short of money.

Chongwenmen's tax revenue ranks first in the country. Collecting taxes in Chongwenmen is a "good or bad"!

If Nanzhen Fusi can set up a banknote pass under Chongwenmen, he and the brothers in Nanzhen will naturally be able to get some oil and water.

The officials of the Manchu Dynasty are all making money, and it is a fool not to make it themselves!

Commercial taxes in the Ming Dynasty were extremely low. As long as you don't extort money and set the tax just right, there will be no big problems.

Anyway, there are still seven years, so if you make more money in the capital now, you won't be tied up in the future.

Li Xiuwen was walking on the street when he suddenly saw a "thief caught by officers and soldiers" being staged in front of him.

In front of them, two men in short strips were running desperately. Behind them, several wolf-like brocade guards were desperately chasing after them.

Li Xiuwen smiled and shook his head, isn't this the gang of people in Nanzhen?

These brocade guards are simply tigers and wolves. Usually I can't see any movement, but once the cage is released, it is a dance of teeth and claws, catching whoever bites whom!

Sure enough, it didn't take long for the two thieves to catch up. Several brocade guards rushed up and punched and kicked them, repaired them fiercely, and scolded: "I'll let you run, you can run for Ye again?" ”

Li Xiuwen didn't bother to care about them, anyway, these people are too idle now, so let them move their muscles and bones, and they can also take it with them to rectify the security in the capital. (To be continued.) )