When the dynasty was about to disperse, Wei Zhongxian approached Wang Li casually and said in a low voice:

"Little princess! After the dispersal of the dynasty, Long Live Lord is likely to see you alone! What do you think about the increase in land tax? ”

This question, Wang Li fell into a dilemma!

Wei Zhongxian asked for his opinion, which was unexpected by Wang Li.

But after thinking about it a little, it makes sense.

Previously, the mouth cannon in the temple was indeed fierce.

Wei Zhongxian and his party agreed to rebuild the West Factory, but all the ministers opposed it, and the matter was settled;

Immediately afterwards, someone proposed to increase the land tax, and the ministers unanimously agreed, but Wei Zhongxian and his party expressed opposition;

This matter is also amid the sound of cannons.

However, that doesn't mean it's over!

Or rather, the mouth cannon has just begun!

Scattering the dynasty is just a temporary truce!

These two things will still be brought to the court, and they will continue to talk about it!

Of course, Zhu Youzhen can also decide for himself.

As long as he is not afraid of being scolded!

In fact, the "Lord Yang" who wrote to Zhu Youjian was the Jinshi of the thirty-second year of Wanli, and the current deputy capital Yushi Yang He.

The fact that his recital can be delivered to Zhu Youzhen is accidental and inevitable.

During Zhu Youxiao's reign, he indulged in carpentry work all day long and almost never went to court.

At that time, if the recital of the central government and the local ministers disagreed with Wei Zhongxian, or was unfavorable to Wei Zhongxian, it would definitely not be sent to the emperor!

Moreover, all the approvals of the recitals and the issuance of all the holy decrees were all controlled by Wei Zhongxian!

Because, Wei Zhongxian originally took the position of "Eunuch of Ceremonies and Eunuchs"!

Coupled with the assistance of the eunuch Tu Wenfu and the eunuch Wang Tiqian, the eunuch of the master of ceremonies, Wei Zhongxian controlled the government of the Ming Dynasty!

Of course, those ministers who opposed Wei Zhongxian, if they wanted to meet the emperor, it would be even more impossible!

Now, Zhu Youzhen has ascended the throne and personally ascended to the court for two consecutive days, and Wei Zhongxian, who is still in the tentative stage, has obviously restrained a lot.

Because of this, Yang He's proposal to increase the field tax could be sent to Zhu Youzhen.

It's just that the ministers of the court still have some scruples about Wei Zhongxian!

Even if it was a mouthpiece, it was only limited to discussing the government and politics, and did not dare to directly attack Wei Zhongxian.

Previously, when the ministers of the court were discussing, Wang Li was also thinking hard.

In his pitiful history at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there is no record of this increase in land tax.

However, if the levy is "three salaries", Wang Li still knows a little.

The three salaries are Liao's salary, training salary, and expulsion salary, which is called "three salaries at the end of the Ming Dynasty" in history.

These three salaries were originally intended to be temporarily leved, but I didn't expect the war to continue, and it lasted until the fall of the Ming Dynasty.

Moreover, more and more are levied every year!

In Wang Li's view, the "three salaries at the end of the Ming Dynasty" are basically similar to the current "field tax".

For the emperor and courtiers, only a little bit per mu was levied, and the people really lived.

However, according to some historical sources, when this policy is implemented in the hands of the people, it is not as simple as adding "a little bit"!

Through the addition of officials at all levels, it has increased at least tenfold!

In Wang Li's view, the demise of the Ming Dynasty is a historical inevitability, an inevitable trend of the times, and irreversible!

From the beginning to the end, he never thought about changing history, and he didn't think he had such ability!

While he is trying to make money, he also has a little compassion.

If you can do something for the people, you will not live up to the identity of the traverser!

Of course, you don't need to do a lot, a little is enough!

For example, the land tax discussed by the court!

It is also a merit to reduce the burden of the people a little bit, so that they can eat a few more bites of food before the fall of the Ming Dynasty!

So, Wang Li solemnly opened his mouth:

"Grandpa Wei! Personally, I think that the land tax in Daming is already very high! If you add more, the people won't be able to eat! ”

"Oh?" Wei Zhongxian was a little surprised, but also a little surprised: "So, you also oppose the increase in land tax?" ”

"That's right!" Wang Li's answer was categorical: "However, I am soft-spoken, long live the Lord will not listen to me!" ”

"It doesn't matter! As long as you're against it! ”

Wei Zhongxian smiled with satisfaction and leaned into Wang Li's ear: "Don't worry! The more they oppose the rebuilding of the West Factory, the more Long Live Lord will have to rebuild! Just wait for the good news! ”

Wang Li nodded, but he had a bottom in his heart.

Even if Wei Zhongxian didn't say it, he could guess Zhu Youzhen's decision.

For the officials of the DPRK and China, there is already an East Factory that "supervises 100 officials", if there is another "West Factory", will they still live?

But for Zhu Youzhen, perhaps, he doesn't need to supervise hundreds of officials, but he no longer trusts Wei Zhongxian and Dongchang!

Therefore, it is imminent to rebuild the West Factory and weaken the strength of the East Factory!

Those officials, let them scold!

Wang Li and Wei Zhongxian didn't guess wrong!

After the dispersal of the dynasty, Zhu Youzhen did leave Wang Li!

Wang Tiqian sent a holy decree, and Wang Li hurriedly took it.

The words on it can basically be understood!

That's right!

On the holy decree, Zhu Youzhen appointed himself as the commander of the West Investigation Factory!

30,000 taels of silver were also allocated!

And that's just the upfront money!

I'll go!

It's sent!

Dafait!

Hahaha!

"Little princess! At the beginning of the preparation of the West Factory, try to keep a low profile! Don't get me in trouble!

In addition, what do you think of Lord Yang's proposal to increase the land tax? ”

"Long live the lord, the little slave thinks...... It is indeed inappropriate to impose a land tax! ”

When the words fell, Wang Tiqian and Tu Wenfu showed joy on their faces.

Zhu Youzhen was a little angry, and his eyes were sharp!

"Oh? Even you are against it? Zhu Youzhen stood up and glared at Wang Li:

"The increase in land tax can quickly alleviate the financial crisis of Daming!

However, what is interesting is that all the ministers in the court agreed, but you and Gonggong Wei were against it? ”

Hearing this, Wang Li's heart tightened!

Zhu Youzhen's meaning is obvious: he is in the same stream as Wei Zhongxian!

Is this still worth it?

According to Zhu Youzhen's character in history, when he gets rid of Wei Zhongxian, will he think that he is also his henchman?

Will you take it with you and get rid of yourself as well?

I'll go!

I have to get rid of Wei Zhongxian quickly!

However, it doesn't seem to be easy!

After a while, it will get darker and darker!

Wang Li was thinking hard about countermeasures, and Zhu Youzhen opened his mouth again:

"Little princess! You are the person I trust the most!

I'd love to know why you're against it! ”

At this time, Zhu Youzhen's eyes were like torches, waiting for Wang Li's explanation!

Wang Tiqian and Tu Wenfu were silent, for fear of missing a word!

After all, everything that happened in the court, the two of them had to report back to Wei Zhongxian!

If something is missing, it's a big deal!

"Hooray! You...... Want to hear the truth or lie? ”

"Stop flamboyance! Something to say! ”

"Hooray! This will offend many people, and the little slave will not dare to say it directly! I really don't dare to say it!

If Long Live Lord has time, he can go to the outside of the palace and take a walk, everything will be understood! ”

"Oh? Out of the palace? ”

Wang Li's words successfully aroused Zhu Youzhen's interest.

Wang Li's face is indeed sincere!

So, Zhu Youzhen eased up.

"That's right! I'm scared, how can you not be afraid!

However, if you want to get out of the palace......

That's it! Step aside! ”

Zhu Youzhen spoke, and Wang Liru was amnestied.

Hurry up and retire, secretly happy in my heart.

This trick "turns bones into palms" really works!

If Zhu Youzhen really dares to go out of the palace and take a walk, he will definitely be able to discover the layers of exploitation by officials at all levels!

You can also find out the dire situation of the people of Daming!

The matter of increasing the land tax will definitely be stopped!

If he didn't dare to leave the palace, or didn't plan to leave the palace, at least he believed his own words and didn't regard himself and Wei Zhongxian as the same party!

Wang Li didn't guess wrong!

Everything that happened in the court, and everything after the dispersal of the dynasty, immediately reached Wei Zhongxian's ears!

But there is another thing that Wang Li doesn't know:

Last night, after leaving Xian'an Palace, Wei Zhongxian discussed with Ke Yinyue until dawn!

Under Wang Li's hint, both of them thought that his words were right: Zhu Youzhen likes power!

As a result, both of them agreed with Wang Li's method of "retreating as advancing".

It's just that it is too risky to submit your resignation to Zhu Youzhen!

If he swiped his pen, he would be doomed!

The rebuilding of the West Factory may be unintentional by the speaker, but intentional by the listener!

In Wei Zhongxian's view, supporting Zhu Youzhen to rebuild the West Factory, although it will weaken part of his power, is the best way to "retreat as advance"!

At the very least, it's much safer than submitting your resignation!

So, Wei Zhongxian couldn't wait to find Cui Chengxiu, and he came forward to raise the matter at the court meeting.

The opposition of the ministers was expected by Wei Zhongxian.

Zhu Youzhen did not express his position, which was also expected.

In the meantime, Wei Zhongxian was convinced of "retreating as advance"!

He believes that by supporting Cui Chengxiu, he is supporting Zhu Youzhen!

Sure enough, yes!

This is the right bet!

Zhu Youzhen ignored the opposition of the ministers and asked Tu Wenfu to draft an edict to rebuild the West Factory!

Let Wang Tiqian personally hand it over to Wang Li!

What surprised Wei Zhongxian even more was that because of his support, Zhu Youzhen was a great joy!

He issued an edict that he and Cui Chengxiu were each rewarded with two hundred taels of gold!

It seems that Wang Li's kid is not very old, but he knows how to figure out the holy will!

Moreover, it is very accurate!

If nothing else, the West Factory is likely to be presided over by him!

Because, Zhu Youzhen is unavailable!

That's right!

This guy and himself are both "eunuchs"!

Not an enemy, wear the same pants!

What else is there to worry about?

The best thing is that this guy doesn't love power!

What can be settled with gold and silver, is it still called a thing?

At that time, the east and west factories are not a family?

It's really right, Wang Ergou, this guy, does wear the same pants as himself!

On the matter of increasing the land tax, he really raised an objection!

Actually, I'm not against raising taxes!

Just oppose the increase in land tax!

How much money does the farmer have in his hands?

How much can be added in total?

Besides, the difference in the price of the additional land tax all went into the pockets of those Wenchen!

What benefits do I get?

How nice it would be if it was a commercial tax!

Those businessmen are all rich, and there are civil officials behind them as backers!

Hum!

We must think of a way to make Banzai increase taxes!

Kill those civil officials!

Look how dare you!

"Nine thousand years old! That Wang Ergou was invited to the Qianqing Palace by the Lord of Long Live again! It's been two hours, and it hasn't come out yet! ”

I'll go!

What the hell is this guy capable of?

Not only can Queen Zhang be turned around, but also Zhu Youzhen can be turned around?

This guy!

If you secretly play your own book, it will be terrible!

It's okay, it's okay!

He loves silver!

"Nine thousand years old! Wang Chengen's father-in-law came to pass the word, please come to the Qianqing Palace to meet you! ”

I'll go!

Qiankun Palace Visit?

Ha ha!

That Wang Ergou, did he really say good things to Long Live Lord?

Is he so kind?

"That Wang Ergou, is he still in the Qianqing Palace?"

"Back to the nine-thousand-year-old master! I didn't see him come out, he should still be there! ”

Good!

That's great!

Long live Wang Ergou and Wang Tiqian beside him are all their own people!

If you get Wang Chengen next to him, the "three kings" have all become their own people!

The glory and wealth of the second half of my life, I will never worry about it again!

Hahaha!

Wei Zhongxian was really happy, and went to the Qianqing Palace.