Wang Li, a complete scumbag of history!

He knows even less about the history of the late Ming Dynasty!

Very little!

Where Li Zicheng rose, where Zhang Xianzhong rose, and where Wu Sangui was, he didn't know it all!

All he knew was the "Eight Uniques of Qinhuai" at the end of the Ming Dynasty, as well as Li Zicheng's breakthrough of the Beijing Division, and Wu Sangui's switch to the Qing Dynasty.

Of course, there is also Yuan Chonghuan who was executed by Ling Chi.

At the post station in Yangyuan County, Zhu Youjian stayed for seven days.

In the past seven days, every day is greeted with good wine and food.

Yicheng and Zhixian wanted to drive people away, and the "travel fee" was increased to eight hundred taels, but Zhu Youzhen was still unmoved.

In the past seven days, Wei Zhongxian and Wang Li each issued secret edicts and "interviewed" dozens of local people.

I have a general understanding of the tax situation in Yangyuan County.

In Yangyuan County, one acre of land can only receive one and a half stones of grain per quarter, and the income is about 700 yuan;

The land tax of the imperial court is basically 60 yuan per mu;

But in Yangyuan County, he received two hundred dollars per mu!

Coupled with the local tax of 300 yuan per mu, the people only have 200 yuan left in their hands!

"Hooray, it should be basically the same all over the country! So...... The old slave is not recommended to increase the field tax!

The imperial court only adds thirty yuan, but when it comes to the locality, it may become one hundred yuan, two hundred yuan per mu, or even more! ”

"All over the country, it's like that?" Zhu Youzhen couldn't believe it.

"Long live the Lord, it's true!" Wei Zhongxian's answer was very affirmative: "Long live Lord, if you really want to raise taxes, the old slave still suggests that the commercial tax be increased......"

"Business tax?"

Zhu Youzhen smiled wryly and shook his head.

Wang Li also shook his head.

Daming's finances are beyond their means, and the most effective way is to raise taxes.

However, the field tax really can't be added anymore!

If you want to increase the commercial tax, Zhu Youzhen hesitated!

He knew that behind almost every big businessman, there was the shadow of a court official!

It was with their support that the industry and commerce of the Ming Dynasty flourished, and even the germ of capitalism!

Therefore, if any minister dares to propose an increase in commercial taxes, he will be scolded to death by the officials!

Even if it is the emperor Zhu Youzhen, he will be scolded to death!

So, Zhu Youzhen moved his eyes to the post station again.

At this time, officials at all levels can reach out to it!

If the post station is abolished, it will be opposed by the courtiers!

However, this is much easier than imposing a business tax!

The post station is supported by the local treasury.

The cost of 1,500 post stations in the country is estimated to be no less than 1.5 million taels per year!

If all this fee is handed over to the imperial court, it will not increase the burden on the people, but also quickly alleviate the situation of making ends meet!

Zhu Youzhen thinks so, and Wang Li also thinks so.

"The post station, the last straw that crushed the Ming Dynasty."

The title of that article, it seems to be this!

It seems that there are still a few words in front of it, but I really can't remember it!

Now it seems that that article is not the title party!

Cut off the post station in time, Daming may still be saved!

It's just that...... If he hadn't crossed over, would Zhu Youzhen still have this secret inspection?

Will he still cut the station?

Could it be that because of his own crossing, because of a small butterfly effect, the wheel of history has quietly changed?

Finding a solution to the crisis, Zhu Youzhen didn't want to stay longer for a moment, and issued an edict to return to Beijing.

Don't go to Datong anymore?

Wei Zhongxian and Wang Li looked at each other, each with a ghost and a disappointment.

At this point, the situation in the palace of the Datong Dynasty is no longer under the control of the two!

……

When he returned to Beijing, he didn't care about the fatigue of the journey, and early the next morning, Zhu Youzhen convened the ministers to discuss the matter.

The abolition of the post station touched the interests of the ministers and was unanimously opposed by the courtiers, which was expected by Wang Li.

"Your Majesty, the post station must not be cut! Emperor Jiajing and Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant, both had the initiative to abolish the post station, but soon resumed the operation of the post station!

It can be seen that the abolition of the post station is not the desire of the people!

The minister thinks that the commercial tax of 30 yuan per mu is the long-term law! Your Majesty, please think twice! ”

"Your Majesty, the post station really can't be cut! The minister agrees with Lord Huang's opinion! ”

"The minister seconded the ......"

"The minister seconded the ......"

"The minister also seconded the ......"

"Since everyone doesn't agree to abolish the station, it's fine! Then add business tax! Ten percent of the business tax is not much, is it? ”

"Your Majesty, there have been no measures to increase commercial taxes in all dynasties! The minister thinks that if the commercial tax is rashly raised, it may shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty......"

"I said that either the post station should be abolished, or the commercial tax should be increased! Lord Huang, adding a little commercial tax will shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, alarmist! ”

"Your Majesty, the minister is not alarmist! Your Majesty, all the ministers are opposed to the increase in commercial taxes and the abolition of post stations, which shows that these two measures are unpopular with the people! ”

"Really? It's not your heart, Lord Huang! ”

"If the emperor insists on this, the old minister has no choice but to resign!"

"Someone! Pen, ink, paper, inkstone waiting! I also asked Lord Huang to write his resignation in court, and I approved it! ”

Suddenly, there was silence in the hall!

However, pen, ink, paper, and inkstone are just around the corner!

Huang Li was extremely depressed to death!

Nima! I'm just putting on a show, and you're actually here?

Hey, why didn't anyone speak?

I'll go! Who is that eunuch, who made you polish the ink?

Hum!

The old minister left today, and you have to invite me back tomorrow!

So, Huang Liji took the pen and paper and wrote his resignation in court.

Zhu Youzhen did not hesitate to approve it in court!

"Since the emperor insists on going his own way, the old minister also resigns, please approve it!"

"Your Majesty, the old minister also resigns!"

Cabinet members Shi Fenglai and Zhang Ruitu resigned one after another, and Zhu Youzhen did not hesitate and waved his hand!

"Exactly! I'm right! Who else wants to resign? I'm all right! ”

The sound fell, all the ministers, you look at me, I look at you, all of them are silent.

At this moment, Wei Zhongxian's heart is dripping blood!

Just now, Huang Liji was only concerned about opposing Zhu Youzhen, and he didn't notice that Wei Zhongxian gave him a look!

The current cabinet, Huang Liji, Shi Fenglai, Zhang Ruitu and Li Guopu, the first three are Wei Zhongxian's henchmen!

Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Huang Liji, the first assistant of the cabinet, just went!

Shi Fenglai and Zhang Ruitu also went!

It's just that Wei Zhongxian understands his situation and understands Zhu Youzhen's determination.

It even supports the measures of "increasing commercial tax" and "abolishing post stations"!

Therefore, Wei Zhongxian did not dare to plead for mercy.

"The abolition of the post station is imperative! Whoever wants to oppose it, they can raise it right away! ”

The hall was silent, and Zhu Youzhen nodded with satisfaction: "This matter is decided!" The members of the cabinet are gone, and I also invite you to actively write and vigorously recommend the new cabinet! Retreat! ”

Zhu Youzhen left the hall, and Wang Li gave him a thumbs up at his back!

In the palace just now, the main people who opposed this matter were cabinet members, and the six or seven grade officials did not go to court!

Wang Li guessed that even if they went to court, as long as they dared to oppose or scold, they would be driven back to their hometown by Zhu Youzhen!

It seems that the wings of this little kid are gradually getting stiffer!

The cabinet is going to go out of four, which can be regarded as a collective resignation!

The election of new cabinet members, Wang Li did not care about this matter.

Since Song Zhe went to Datong, the preparation for the construction of the West Factory fell on Wang Li alone.

He didn't know anything about it.

Fortunately, Zhu Youzhen transferred 20 eunuchs and more than a dozen palace workers, and the problem of eating hundreds of people was solved.

Of course, Wang Li did not forget Liu Ruyan and the silver stored in Cining Palace!

There are also Lin Xueer and Xu Caifeng!

Because Zhang Yan did not object, the two agreed to follow, so the three palace maids received Ningji Palace together.

At least, these three people can reassure Wang Li a little!

……

On this day, Wang Li was "flirting" with the three of them, and several eunuchs came to Ningji Palace.

The leader is Cao Huachun!

This man is in his thirties, and he behaves quite humbly, and completely regards Wang Li as his boss!

Wang Li was disgusted with this person who was spying on him, but he didn't show it.

"Factory father, long live the lord asked me to bring a list, I want to hear your opinion!"

"List? What list? ”

Wang Li's heart tightened: Could it be that Zhu Youzhen sent an assistant to himself again?

Don't be an assistant like this!

"Factory Father, this is the list of cabinet members elected by the ministers, long live Lord wants to hear your opinion."

"The Cabinet?"

Wang Li felt a little ridiculous, and took the list easily.

Every name is unfamiliar.

Wen Tiren, Zhou Yanru, Han Kuang, Liu Yixie, Han Yi, Qian Qianyi......

Hey?

Qian Qianyi! Qian Qianyi!

Who is this man? What major things have you done?

Why does this name sound familiar?

Qian Qianyi, Qian Qianyi......

I'll go!

This old one doesn't repair!

Isn't it the guy who is 59 years old and married to 23-year-old Liu Ruyi!

That's right, it's him!

Also, this guy is a traitor!

Back then, when Li Zicheng broke through the Beijing Division, Liu Ru proposed to throw himself into the water to martyr the country, but this guy said that "the water is too cold to go down".

Liu Ru was "trying to sink into the pool water", but was held up by Qian Qianyi and failed to die for the country!

Later, Qian Qianyi surrendered to the Qing court and went to Beijing as an official, but Liu Ru insisted on staying in Nanjing.

It's just that it didn't take long for this guy to hang up.

It is said that soon after his burial, the villagers deceived his widow and wanted to seize his real estate, Liu Ru made a will to protect the money family property, sucked blood, and then untied the waist of filial piety and committed suicide, the situation is extremely tragic!

Thinking of these, Wang Li sighed!

What is this old guy capable of?

Liu Ruyi, the head of Qin Huai's eight peers, why did he fall in love with him at the age of 59?

Hum!

Wang Ergou's body is only in his twenties now!

When Liu Ru is 23 years old, he will only be 34 years old!

He Qian Qianyi is worthy of Liu Ruyi, why can't he do it?

Hum!

Qian Qianyi!

Don't want old cows to eat tender grass!

If you dare to look at her, you will gouge out your eyeballs!

With me here, you don't want to enter the cabinet!

Don't want to be a traitor either!

It's just that you have to find a chance!

"Father-in-law Cao, I can't hide it: I don't know anyone on the list, and it's inconvenient to express my opinion, so I ......"

"That's ......"

Cao Huachun was slightly disappointed, but did not give up: "Long live Lord gave us this list, it should not be for us to express our opinions, but to find out the details of these people!" ”

"Oh?"

Wang Li turned his head and looked at Cao Huachun for the first time!

This guy is quite good at figuring out the holy will!

How did I not think of any of this?

Just right!

Find out the bottom of Qian Qianyi!

If there is even the slightest bit of black material, he will never recover!

Hum!

Dare to follow the Liu who robbed Lao Tzu, you are still a little tender!

"Grandpa Cao, I'll leave this matter to you!"

Wang Li said very solemnly, but he closed his eyes.

Since you want to spy on me, then find something for you to do!

Don't be an eyesore!

Lying leisurely on the Taishi chair, Liu Ruyan, Lin Xue'er and Xu Caifeng surrounded him, constantly beating his legs and rubbing his shoulders.

After receiving the order, Cao Huachun did not immediately go to investigate, but went to the Qianqing Palace.

"Oh? He doesn't care about the cabinet members? Zhu Youzhen couldn't believe it: "Could it be that he really has no interest in power?" ”

"Long live the lord, Wei Zhongxian jumped up and down during this time, constantly keeping in touch with the people on the list;

The little slave can be sure: Wang Ergou stayed in the West Factory all day and didn't make any moves!

From this point of view, Wang Ergou should be able to be trusted! ”