Chen Jin's side was not busy, and thought of setting up a banquet at home to invite a group of courtiers.

These gifts are the most attentive on weekdays, and they are also the people who are close to him.

In front of him, there is a lot of wine and meat, and the beauties are dancing enchantingly, and everyone is fascinated by it.

After three rounds of drinking, everyone's faces flushed, and they were a little more drunk.

Chen Jin spoke appropriately: "Ladies and gentlemen, our family came to you today, in fact, we have something to discuss. ”

As soon as these words came out, the drunkenness on the faces of the people who were immersed in the singing and dancing delicacies also dissipated by seven or eight points.

There is no free feast in the world, and this meal is really not eaten for nothing.

"Nine thousand years old? If you have anything to say, just go straight to the stage. ”

Sitting down slightly, Chen Jin said calmly: "A few days ago, Ji Yunzhang proposed the reform of the autumn tax system in the court, I don't know if you have any impressions?" ”

Everyone looked at each other, but they were quite impressed.

As the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Ji Yunzhang's opinions outside his jurisdiction are impressive.

Of course, the scene where he was criticized by the ministers at that time was even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Someone looked at Chen Jin, but his mind turned quickly, "Could it be that Gonggong Chen supports the reform system that Ji Yunzhang said?" ”

Chen Jin smiled but didn't say anything, everything was silent, and everyone also understood.

knew that this old eunuch was insatiable, but he didn't expect to have the idea of taxation.

Everyone was slightly depressed and hesitated one by one.

Think about the scene where Ji Yunzhang was attacked by hundreds of officials, taxes not only involve the people, but also are linked to those clean officials who think about the people, no one wants to wade into this troubled water.

It was a lively banquet, but it was also a little quiet after this sentence.

Chen Jin's face lowered slightly, and he reminded in a cold voice: "Ladies and gentlemen, this matter is actually related to yourself. ”

The rest of the people didn't know why, so they only listened to Chen Jin's righteous words: "When the court is rich, you can have better treatment." ”

"What's more, why do you think Ji Yunzhang is nosy and mentions this kind of thing on a whim?"

A person who has nothing to do with taxes, but takes the initiative to mention the matter of raising taxes, must be instructed by someone.

And who is this man? Far away, close at hand.

All eyes were focused on Chen Jin, and everyone immediately realized!

No wonder Chen Jin specially set up a banquet to mention this matter to them, it turned out that this old fox was planning everything behind his back.

With Ji Yunzhang as the leader, all you need is some voices behind you, and everything will fall into place.

Instead of responding immediately, everyone whispered.

"Nine thousand years old is a celebrity around the emperor, and he does these things, but I'm afraid it's not one person's intention."

"It seems that all the results have been doomed a long time ago, let's just go through the motions."

After thinking through it, everyone got up and arched their fists: "Nine thousand years old, this matter is indeed beneficial to the country, and only by having a rich treasury can we better serve the people." ”

"As officials of the imperial court, I think about the country and the people, and I know what to do."

One by one, they expressed their attitudes, and Chen Jin's tense face eased a little.

Those who know the times are Junjie!

The palace maid next to him poured a glass of wine, and he raised his glass and smiled: "Thanks to your support, let's drink happily today!" ”

After the answer was finalized, this group of hypocritical people sang and danced in the night, and they were very happy.

It's just a cold night, and how many sufferers are not clothed and hungry.

On the second day, the ministers who had had a banquet last night brought up the old things again.

It's nothing more than a matter of tax reform, raising taxes, and enriching the treasury in case of emergency!

The decency led by Zhang Dongyang can't stand it.

He stepped forward and rebuked: "It's just nonsense! ”

"Increasing taxes and increasing the burden on the people can also be called thinking about the people?"

"Land annexation and taxation are pushing Da Chu into the abyss step by step!"

His voice was high-pitched, with unquestionable majesty and indignation.

Xiao Chen shook his head and sighed lightly, silently glancing at Chu Yanwu on the high seat.

He was indifferent to Zhang Dongyang's heartfelt words, and his tight eyebrows even added a little disgust.

And Chen Jin, who was standing next to him, held his head high, looking strategic.

Xiao Chen sighed slightly for Zhang Dongyang in his heart: "Old Zhang, can't you see it?" Chen Jin is just a chess piece, and the real chess player is Chu Yanwu. ”

Whether it's land annexation or now tax reform, who is the final mastermind?

It's just a pity that Zhang Dongyang is full of talent and justice, but he is not a virtuous king, and he has no chance to show his talents.

There were also many people who followed Zhang Dongyang to second, but they were also directly vetoed by Chen Jin's faction.

"The court and the people complement each other, the court gives the people shelter, the treasury is vacant, and the people should sit and wait for death?"

"Besides, it's just a little bit of a tax hike, and it's not going to break the bank. Accumulate a lot, gather sand into a tower, only everyone's joint efforts can maintain the operation of the court! ”

This is a shameless example!

Even Xiao Chen was disgusted when he heard it.

Zhao Xifeng snorted coldly: "If Master Zhu says so, then shouldn't we officials also make some efforts?" ”

"I don't know how many people in the world are trapped in poverty, and they have to spend money to live and increase the tax burden, so they don't need to support their families?"

"But those adults who keep saying that they will raise taxes, you soak in the wine pond meat forest every day, even if you take out a little fur, it can be better than the hard work of ordinary people for several years!"

"As a minister of the treasury, you shouldn't sit idly by!"

The man's face was red, and the two sides argued.

The scene was full of spittle, and the atmosphere seemed as if a fight was about to break out at any moment.

Xiao Chen was in the middle of it, but was caught by Ji Yunzhang, who was silent next to him, and asked, "Is this the result you want to see?" ”

Xiao Chen shrugged: "Taking retreat as a defender is the way to forbear, don't forget what I told you." ”

He and Ji Yunzhang were both interested in not participating in this "chaotic war", until a scolding interrupted their hustle and bustle.

"Enough! The solemn place of the court, how can you treat it as a noise in the market! ”

High-pitched voices echoed through the hall, calming out all the hustle and bustle.

Everyone returned to calm, but their faces were still full of unconvincing.

Zhang Dongyang said excitedly: "Please think twice, Your Majesty!" ”

Chu Yanwu glanced at him, and then sighed lightly: "Prime Minister Zhang, I know that you have concerns in your heart, but you also have to think about the treasury. ”

"Floods in the south, droughts and floods in the north, money abounds, and although the people are suffering, they can also consider the overall situation."

"If they suffer a little bit, the others will have one more way to live, can you bear to see the corpses scattered all over the affected places?"

Zhang Dongyang was stunned for a while, "Minister! ”

"Okay, the autumn tax reform has been agreed, and it will be implemented immediately!"