The second prince looked very calm, bowing his eyebrows and lowering his head, as if he was thinking about the reform of the salt tax.

The emperor's eyes swept over the three princes, knowing the son Mo Ruo's father, he knew what the eldest and the third were thinking at a glance.

However, he can't see through the second child. The second child is not impressed by such a talent? Or is it that Gu Chengyu was originally the second person.

He remembered that day in the imperial study, the second child and he recommended Gu Chengyu.

But after a few moments, he denied his idea. If Gu Chengyu was really the second child, the second child would not be so mediocre.

In fact, Gu Chengyu has other opinions on the matter of salt introduction, but if he explains it, the emperor and those officials will not agree with it, and those methods will not be exchanged for the value of the copper lamp. Therefore, he plans to wait for the salt introduction in the future to mention the reform.

As long as the emperor and officials see the benefits of salt and tea, it will be easier for him to be convincing when he speaks later.

The emperor coughed, "The matter of salt introduction will be implemented when the tea introduction is started, and after the results are seen, the reform will be carried out." However, the tea tax, even if it is not as good as the salt tax, is probably not under the tax on people. ”

The officials in the palace couldn't help but nod their heads, after all, they are all official eunuchs, and the tea for the guests in the house is essential. Tea is not cheap, and the profit is not to mention.

Just when everyone thought that today's court meeting was about to end, Shen Shikang from the household department opened his mouth again, "Your Majesty, Weichen still has one more matter, please let the emperor be respectful!" ”

When the court meeting arrives here, there is basically no matter of Gu Chengyu. However, at this time, the court meeting was not over. Since he has already entered the palace, he will be at the end of the line, and when the early dynasty is over, he will follow these officials out of the Taihe Palace.

Gu Chengyu took a step to the right and stood in the last seat.

He was thinking in his heart, this time he solved such a big problem for the emperor, and also put forward several suggestions, the emperor didn't know if he would praise him. It can't be that every time the emperor has something, he will let him think of it, and he will contribute for free every time, and there is no benefit at all.

At this time, it was already three quarters of the hour, not to mention that the courtiers were all standing weakly, and even the emperor began to lose his spirits.

"Tell me!"

"Your Majesty! From the perspective of Weichen, Gu Xiushu has some talent for finance. Then it is better to transfer Gu Xiushu to the household department and stay in the Hanlin Academy, wouldn't it be Qu Cai? ”

Shen Shikang has no doubts about Gu Chengyu's ability at the moment, if Gu Chengyu can come to the household department, then does he still need to bother with the emptiness of the treasury? If you can come up with a tea tax, you can come up with other ways to do it later.

Besides, Gu Chengyu came to the household department, as a subordinate official, if he wants to get credit, then wouldn't he be able to share the profits?

Gu Chengyu didn't expect Shen Shikang to make such a request, he frowned, he didn't have this idea for the time being.

He is now going to the household department, and at most he is in charge. If there is merit in the future, the other peaks of the household department, and even Shen Shikang, will share his credit, and how much can it be in his hands?

Besides, although Shen Shikang is not such a treacherous person, who can be indifferent in the face of promotion and wealth? Besides, whether it is the kind of character that is rumored is still up for debate.

No, there are too many officials in the household department, and there are even many officials in the sixth and fifth grades, not to mention that there are still monks in the household department. If anyone is greedy and wants to take the credit from him, can he still come to the emperor to cry and complain?

In addition to what happened last time, Zhang Hai of the Hanlin Academy now takes care of him on weekdays. The most important thing is that Zhang Hai himself disdains to take official credit.

Besides, if he had only been in the Hanlin Academy for a month, would it affect his future entry into the cabinet?

Thinking of this, Gu Chengyu became a little nervous, would the emperor agree to Shen Shikang?

Gu Chengyu hurriedly glanced at the emperor's face, and did not let go of every look of the emperor.

"Oh? You mean, let Gu Chengyu go to the household department to work? The emperor was a little surprised by Shen Shikang's proposal, but he was also moved when he thought of Gu Chengyu's tea tax and salt introduction.

This Gu Chengyu is a good hand at holding silver, if he goes to the household department, maybe in the future, he will no longer have to worry about filling the treasury.

Gu Chengyu saw that the emperor was obviously a little hesitant, and couldn't help but feel anxious.

Jiang Mingyuan glanced at Gu Chengyu who was standing behind him, wanting to see what Gu Chengyu was thinking. It just so happened that Gu Chengyu felt that someone was looking at him, so he looked towards Jiang Mingyuan.

Gu Chengyu's heart moved, this matter was rejected by him, and it would definitely not work. It is your honor to see your ability. If he refused, wouldn't that slap Shen Shikang in the face? The two will definitely have a feud in the future.

However, Jiang Mingyuan didn't seem to be right to stand up for him, didn't he throw the pot to Jiang Mingyuan? Forget it, he's better to make another plan!

Gu Chengyu shook his head gently at Jiang Mingyuan, indicating that he was not very willing.

When Jiang Mingyuan saw it, he had a plan in his heart. Gu Chengyu has a very good future, if he goes to the household department at this moment, it will be an obstacle to entering the cabinet in the future, and he is not inclined to Gu Chengyu to go to the household department at this time.

Yao Qinglan, who had been standing in front of her without saying a word, turned her head and glanced at Gu Chengyu. This Gu Chengyu was the little disciple of his father-in-law before, of course he knew it. But now that his first wife is gone, and his father-in-law has also given his way, he and his father-in-law move less.

Besides, Old Man Liang has been living in Jingyuan Mansion a few years ago, and then returned to the capital, and the opportunities for them to meet are even more few. Therefore, for this little disciple, Yao Qinglan really didn't inquire carefully.

Unexpectedly, the old man actually accepted such a demonic disciple, and he couldn't help but think a little about it.

Anyway, everyone is also considered an in-law, and when he goes back, he has to discuss it with his father, and there are still a few concubines in the family, if he can get married, he can be regarded as pulling this young man along.

As for whether Gu Chengyu would be willing, he didn't even have to think about it. A farmer has no foundation in officialdom, even if he has the help of his senior brother? It's always a layer apart.

Besides, his dignified concubine of the state mansion is not considered to have insulted him. If Gu Chengyu becomes the son-in-law of the Guogong Mansion, who in those families will not take a look at it?

Gu Chengyu didn't know Yao Qinglan's thoughts, and if he knew, he would only think that Yao Qinglan felt good about herself.

Jiang Mingyuan thought about it in his heart, and planned to say a few words for Gu Chengyu. But as soon as he stepped out of one foot, he heard the emperor speak, and he had to slowly withdraw his foot first.

"Shen Aiqing, I'm afraid you don't know. Gu Chengyu served in the Hanlin Academy, and he also made a lot of efforts for the upcoming compilation of the canon, if you want to dig up Zhang Aiqing's treasure, he will not agree. ”

After speaking, the emperor smiled and glanced at Gu Chengyu, who was relieved, and that deep gaze made Gu Chengyu can't help but lower his head.

Gu Chengyu was indeed relieved when he heard the emperor's refusal. No matter what the emperor thinks in his heart, as long as the result is what he wants, it will be done.