When the new issue of the "Daming Forum" was sent to Nanjing for printing, and various pirated copies appeared in various places, some clever people saw the secret.

"Greed is the root of evil, which makes you lose your mind, makes your interests distracted, and makes you break the law and discipline......"

"Luck is the most likely to promote human greed, and many times, it is a fluke that sows the seeds of poisonous greed, and then slowly grows, and finally falls into the abyss of sin......"

The style of "Daming Forum" is gradually changing, and now it is mostly half-literate and half-white. Sometimes it is even more plain and vernacular, which makes many readers criticize, but the number of readers is increasing day by day, and the influence is gradually expanding.

Do you want to understand the deep meaning of the policies introduced by the imperial court, do you want to know the emperor's ideological tendencies, how to understand national affairs without subscribing to the "Daming Forum", and how to get mixed up in the officialdom?

An old hand brushed the gray beard, and a few traces of light flashed in the old eyes that were usually slightly cloudy, and there was a feeling of sudden enlightenment.

"Father." Zheng Shaokang held the medicine bowl and held it respectfully.

Zheng Yuanjin stretched out his hand to block it, pondered for a moment, and asked, "How much tax money and grain does our Zheng family owe to the government?" ”

Zheng Shaokang was stunned for a moment, and when he saw his father staring at him, he hurriedly replied: "It's not too much, it's about two or three thousand stones!" ”

"Send it to the government immediately, add all the food consumed, and use the silver." Zheng Yuanjin retracted his gaze, squinted his eyes slightly and said, "What is the name of the newly appointed county official?" ”

Zheng Shaokang replied: "It's called Liu Lishun, a native of Henan, and he is the champion of the new department." After a pause, he added: "According to the rules, a congratulatory gift was sent, but it was returned." ”

Zheng Yuanjin lowered his eyelids and said, "Don't send it in the future." ”

"Yes, father." Zheng Shaokang picked up the medicine bowl again and handed it over.

Zheng Yuanjin took a sip of the medicinal soup, rinsed his mouth with water, stretched out his finger, and asked his son to sit down.

"Do you know why you are in a hurry to hand over all the money and food you owe?" Zheng Yuanjin looked at his son, and there was some meaning for comparison.

Zheng Shaokang thought for a while and said, "Didn't you change the county official, afraid that he would make trouble because of this?" ”

Zheng Yuanjin shook his head lightly and said, "If it's just a change of county officials and three fires, it doesn't have to be like this." Our Zheng family doesn't owe the most, and if you want to start, you won't do it to our family first. ”

Stretching out his hand and clicking on the newspaper on the table next to him, Zheng Yuanjin said earnestly: "Kang'er, study carefully, and you will understand that this is the meaning of the imperial court and the decision of the saint." ”

Zheng Shaokang seemed to understand whether he understood or not, and said: "But the court didn't strictly urge it?" ”

Hehe, Zheng Yuanjin sneered twice and said, "I'll just ask you, is it useful to be strict and urging?" ”

"This-" Zheng Shaokang pondered for a moment and said, "If you don't change the county official, there is still a way to deal with the past." ”

Zheng Yuanjin nodded and said: "This is the crux of the matter, the court can see it clearly, so it is silent, and suddenly strikes hard." Do you really think that those rich and wealthy people are colluding with the Smelling Fragrance Sect to plot rebellion? ”

Zheng Shaokang was shocked, opened his mouth, and said in disbelief for a long time: "Then, is that the imperial court deliberately planted false accusations and took the opportunity to kill people and raid the house?" ”

Zheng Yuanjin's face sank and said, "If you are in arrears of taxes, at most you will play a board; Tax evasion is not a serious crime. Even so, we can escape. So, the court just—"

The father wanted to speak and stopped, but Zheng Shaokang broke out in a cold sweat. I couldn't help but look around in fear, and the sound of fear and murder was everywhere, and the officers and soldiers rushed into the Zheng family, and took down a rich man who "plotted rebellion and rebellion".

"It should be fine for the time being." Zheng Yuanjin waved his hand and comforted his son, "The deterrence of killing chickens and monkeys is to lay the foundation for the implementation of the policy of 'because of food'. If anyone dares to resist again, the court will not mind killing people and raiding their homes again, but will get more. ”

Zheng Shaokang seemed to understand a lot, sighed, and said: "Only on the charge of rebellion, no one dares to resist in tandem, and no one dares to defend it." Xu Hongru has been corrected, but Wang Haoxian has been imprisoned, and he is not allowed to bite whoever he wants. ”

Zheng Yuanjin smiled bitterly a little gloomily and said, "Greed and luck, this newspaper is extremely true. It's not that you really can't pay the money and food, so why bother to let the court be unbearable and bitter? Why bother if your family is ruined? ”

If it was said in the past, Zheng Yuanjin was still worried that he would not be in step with other landlords and gentry, and would attract white eyes and be excluded. Now I'm afraid that I have something to do with those greedy guys, and my own life and property matter!

Zheng Shaokang stood up and bowed and said, "Son, let the account room settle the arrears, load the car, and send it to the county seat early tomorrow morning." ”

Zheng Yuanjin waved his hand, leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes slightly.

Zheng Shaokang turned around and retreated, and when he walked to the door, he heard his father sigh softly, "There are ghosts who die in any temple!" ”

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This is the Jingshi of the Ming Dynasty!

As we get closer, the sense of shock and oppression brought by the tall city grows stronger and stronger.

Yan Siqi looked up and couldn't help but swallow hard. The grandeur of the sea and the grandeur of the giant city on land are two different feelings.

"At the feet of the Son of Heaven, the capital of Daming-" The carriage next to him let out a slightly old sigh, which immediately made Yan Siqi feel bad, and he rolled his eyes.

He didn't dare to delay, but his brothers had a lot of doubts, and when he finally persuaded everyone, he took the pardon letter and took the sea ship and went straight to Tianjin.

According to Yang Tiansheng's guidance, Yan Siqi took the route of the envoy to Korea and the Japanese State, which was quite fast.

But it was only a day or two late, and Li Dan, a maritime merchant who was more powerful than him, was not much slower than him, and almost arrived in Tianjin on the front and back feet.

Yan Siqi is awkward, but there is an envoy Wu Zheng here, he is always young and strong, galloping on a horse, and throwing off Li Dan who is in the carriage, right?

There was no way, the two leaders of the maritime merchants could only travel together, go to Jingshi, and meet the saint.

Of course, Yan Siqi was very surprised and unexpected that Li Dan could accept the pardon and dare to go to the capital.

Isn't it that the older you get, the more afraid of death, how can this guy have the courage to make a decision like himself, shouldn't he?

In Yan Siqi's mind, Li Dan was sure to receive the pardon, but he would never dare to rush to Beijing easily. At most, he sent his son Li Guozhu to test it, and then make plans.

Li Guozhu, the weight is not enough, Yan Siqi is confident that he can overwhelm him. First come, first served, and when Li Dan makes the final decision, I'm afraid it's too late.

In addition to doubts, Yan Siqi knocked on the side of the road and mentioned Wang Zhi by the way, wanting to scare Li Dan.

Of course, he also knew that this might not have much effect, but he just wanted to see what Li Dan thought.