Empress Xu's tone of voice was calm and calm, not perfunctory, not comforting, but from strong self-confidence. Not to mention that Zhu Laosi became the emperor, even if he went to heaven and became the Jade Emperor, he couldn't ignore Empress Xu's opinion.

These days, Xu Jingchang has also felt the taste, whether it is Qiu Fu or Zhu Neng, these people were all picked by Xu Da for his son-in-law, and their roots are in the Xu family.

Even Xu Jingchang was pondering why someone wanted to instigate Zhu Gaoxu to kill Xu Huizu, eighty percent of them were resentful, get rid of the Xu family as soon as possible, and end this matter.

All in all, Queen Xu is also in a similar situation to Queen Ma, she belongs to the original shareholder, and no one can shake it.

Realizing this, Xu Jingchang's mind came alive.

"Auntie, in fact, I came to see you this time, not only because I was afraid of the court's civil and military affairs, but also for one thing, I also wanted my eldest cousin to be safe and stable in the future, and for the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty, and the little nephew was really not easy."

Empress Xu smiled, "You are not a big person, and you think quite long-term." Then tell me, how did you think about it for the sake of Jiangshan Sheji? ”

"Auntie, how do you say ordinary people live? Have you ever calculated how much it would cost you before going to work in the market? ”

Empress Xu frowned slightly, "It doesn't seem to be, right?" ”

Xu Jingchang nodded, "Yes, it's all about finding ways to earn more, earn more, spend more, and enjoy more, who doesn't want to live a better life?" Unless you can't find another way, there is no suitable way, you can only tighten your belt and barely get by, the so-called living within your means is this truth. ”

"On the state, it is not a matter of living within one's means, but that it cannot collect money, the fiscal and tax revenues are exhausted, and the state cannot support it. In the history books, it is often attributed to the extravagance of kings and the rampant greed of traitors. But in fact, how much can the Son of Heaven cost alone? Can it really make the country destitute? Except for the best loser like Emperor Yang of Sui, I'm afraid no one can do it! In fact, the real problem is that from top to bottom, it is becoming more and more powerless, and the most important thing is that the ability to collect taxes is not good, and what should be collected cannot be collected. ”

"The minister doesn't say how much the benefits of commercial tax are, just adding a way to make money, it's already very good. Walking on two legs, after all, is safer than one. With the wisdom and martial arts of Emperor Taizu, he can maintain it just by relying on the salt tax on the field, and when he comes to His Majesty, he is brave and invincible, and he can also work hard to create a prosperous era. But when it comes to the Son of Heaven behind, it may not be, leaving one more way for future generations, isn't it just for the long-term consideration of the Ming Dynasty! ”

When Empress Xu heard this, she couldn't help but nod vigorously, quite agreeing, "You are right, in fact, Your Majesty is far inferior to Emperor Taizu, last time he asked for Wang Qin from you, and when he turned around, he sold this person for 180,000 taels of silver, and now he can do anything for a little money." ”

Xu Jingchang was surprised, the only one who could afford to spend so much money and buy Wang Qin's life was Qiu Fu.

These days, Qiu Fudu has closed his door and has not come out, although Xu Jingchang has some speculation, it has been confirmed by his aunt.

Zhu Di took Wang Qin's dog life, made Qiu Fu spit out the embezzled treasury silver, and then thought about it behind closed doors at home.

Xu Jingchang is not easy to evaluate the rights and wrongs of this matter, but he seems to understand a little why Zhu Neng will show favor to him...... The water in this court is a bit deep.

"Auntie, where is King Han? How is he? Xu Jingchang said casually.

Empress Xu sighed heavily, "It's not a good thing for you to do, the mistake of the year name made His Majesty beat him for twenty boards, almost killing him." ”

"Twenty boards? No, I think my second cousin is quite sturdy. ”

Empress Xu said with a stiff face: "I also hit twenty boards." ”

Xu Jingchang was speechless in an instant, daring to love is a mixed doubles between husband and wife, the so-called male and female matching, and it is not tiring to beat people. Zhu Gaoxu is still alive, and he can be regarded as copper skin and iron bones.

By the way, he went to deal with the matter of Duoyan Sanwei later, and it didn't seem to be a few days later, he really deserved to be a warrior who charged into battle, if he was replaced by himself, it is estimated that he would have gone to the underworld to line up for reincarnation.

Looking at it this way, anyone who offends himself will not end well.

His record is still terrifying.

"Auntie, it stands to reason that I can't say this, but I also dare to say that the second cousin is also your son-in-law, and the heavenly family is an example for all the people, so you still have to be harmonious. Moreover, I see that my second cousin is just a little more prosperous, and his nature is not bad. Just don't let some of the little ones take advantage of his arrogance. ”

Queen Xu smiled, "You kid still attaches great importance to family affection, don't you act with me?" ”

Xu Jingchang said honestly: "If it were an ordinary person, I wouldn't talk nonsense." But after all, the second cousin is His Royal Highness and has a noble status, and I don't want him to hate me all the time. If my aunt can help solve one or two, my little nephew will be grateful. ”

Empress Xu thought for a while, and suddenly smiled: "Virtuous nephew, how do you look like this, I tell King Han to let him bring someone to protect you, how about it?" ”

"Not how!" Xu Jingchang was so frightened that his face changed, "Auntie, you can't harm anyone, with my current relationship with King Han, he is anxious, and he cut me with a knife, and you will have no nephew." ”

Empress Xu frowned, "Not to ...... Your uncle and son Xu Qin! ”

Xu Jingchang's eyes immediately widened, this aunt is unreliable!

Empress Xu also smiled and said: "I won't tease you, in fact, I have thought about it when you say this, but King Han has grown up in the army since he was a child, and it has been difficult for him to come down for four years, and it is these people who were born and died with him." Now those who are gathered around him want to take advantage of him and earn a dragon merit. To be honest, I, as a mother, also think that kid is pitiful, he doesn't even have a real friend. ”

Queen Xu's eyes were filled with tears, "As a parent, you always have to have a bowl of water, the boss is benevolent and respectful, and can inherit the unification." The second child is brave and good at fighting, and he is also a good boy, but he shouldn't have been born in the emperor's family...... My nephew, if you can dispel the idea of taking the heir and live a good life, my aunt will be grateful to you. ”

Xu Jingchang scratched his head, "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that I don't know how to persuade King Han, and what's worse is that he may not listen to me, we are tired of each other, I'm really afraid that he will give me a knife." ”

Empress Xu snorted: "You don't have to worry about this, I'm still here, give him the courage to do it, he won't dare." In this way, you are now making a tax matter, the heavens are angry and the people are resentful, I sent the King of Han to protect you, with him, no one dares to do anything to you. As for whether the two of you can reconcile, and whether he will give up the idea of taking the heir, let's take our time and don't worry. That's it, you step aside, and I will talk to Your Majesty about collecting business taxes. ”

Queen Xu didn't give Xu Jingchang time to talk nonsense, and directly sent him away.

With a worried heart, Xu Jingchang returned to the General Administration Department.

To his surprise, Zhu Yong was waiting here, this kid didn't know where to get a bright armor, and he also got a goose feather knife, standing there, quite majestic.

"The last general has seen the envoy."

The voice is also very loud, except for the fact that the body is a little small, there is nothing else.

"By the way, can you beat the Han King Zhu Gaoxu?" Xu Jingchang asked casually.

"Yes!" Zhu Yong immediately replied: "But there is one condition. ”

"On what terms?"

"That's another five years."

"Five years?" Xu Jingchang's eyes widened.

Zhu Yong said very simply: "I'm only thirteen now, and in five years, I may be able to beat the King of Han." ”

Xu Jingchang was speechless, "It's hard to say whether I can live for five years." ”

Turning the day, Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, really took a few guards, swaggered, and came to the General Administration, he didn't speak, and stood directly behind Xu Jingchang.

A face, as black as the bottom of a pot, Zhu Yong saw it in his eyes, although he was much smaller than Zhu Gaoxu, he still resolutely stood on the other side of Xu Jingchang.

"With your pair of sleeping dragons and phoenixes, it can be said that it is difficult to sleep and eat."

Xu Jingchang always felt that Zhu Gaoxu wanted to kill him all the time.

Fortunately, in the afternoon, Zheng He came and told Xu Jingchang that some officials had impeached him for violating the ancestral teachings and would be executed for the crime of great rebellion.

Hearing this, Xu Jingchang danced excitedly.

"Great, someone has finally impeached me, hurry up and enter the palace!"

Xu Jingchang entered the palace in a hurry, Zhu Gaoxu actually followed closely, and Zhu Yong also followed, but when he arrived at Zuoshunmen, this kid was only a thousand households, and he was not qualified to enter, so he was so angry that he jumped on the spot and scolded, and asked the guards and eunuchs in the palace to pull aside and teach him etiquette.

Xu Jingchang and Zhu Gaoxu entered the hall one after the other, and there were already many officials who came.

Emperor Taizu allowed officials to carry local products and not to be taxed, but the current Jubaomen tax card has to be collected, what is the reason?

"Your Majesty is filial, there are traitors who openly violate the ancestral teachings, how can you keep him?"

Facing a pair of vicious eyes, Xu Jingchang cried out for injustice.

"Your Majesty, the minister does not dare to disobey the ancestral teachings, the minister has carefully considered the meaning of Emperor Taizu. Hundreds of officials are allowed to carry local products, which is the withering of a hundred industries at the beginning of the country, bringing local products into Beijing, enriching the market, and providing some income to officials, which is a good government of both the government and the people, and the ministers all admire the wisdom of Emperor Taizu. ”

Xu Jingchang sighed: "Until now, part of the money collected from the Jubaomen tax card will also be taken out and distributed to the officials in Beijing to subsidize their lives, how can this be said to violate the ancestral teachings of Emperor Taizu!" ”