When Zhu Yunwen left, Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai did not disperse.

The two sat in the hall drinking tea, and the atmosphere was a little weird.

"The emperor's eldest grandson must not be able to sit still, I let him study hard, and he will definitely try to get King Wu to make a move."

Huang Zicheng said: "In the eyes of those nobles, only King Wu can make them like. ”

Qi Tai nodded and said, "I heard that last time the King of the South slapped Lan Yu and scolded Lan Yu fiercely, Lan Yu was both respectful and awe-inspiring. ”

"Although this matter is extremely secret, it has always been rumored outside."

"Lan Yu has always been arrogant and domineering, but he has endured this to the king of the south. But he can endure it, but the group of nobles around him may not be able to endure it. ”

"Not to mention, isn't it still the family of honors who are the most business-bound by the central government right now?"

"The king of the south proposes to increase the commercial tax, which is to cut the flesh on their bodies."

"If we want to deal with the King of the South, we must start from above."

Huang Zicheng clapped his hands and said: "It makes sense, I have an idea." ”

He picked up his teacup and took a sip, a smile on his face.

"The matter of the king of the south asking for an additional commercial tax has long been known to the whole dynasty."

"Now that he is in charge of Ying Tianfu, he has to deal with Ying Tianfu's affairs."

"Where is Ying Tianfu who is well governed?"

"Isn't he going to raise the business tax?"

"In my opinion, it is better to let those merchants strike the market."

"Give him a dismount!"

"I'd like to see what he does."

Qi Tai's eyes lit up and said, "Wonderful! The merchants were already very dissatisfied with the increase in the commercial tax, and with the slightest agitation, the boycott would be a matter of course. ”

"Jinling City is the capital of the national dynasty, and the merchants in the whole city will strike the market, and the world will be shaken."

"When the time comes, we will instigate the Imperial History Book, even if His Majesty loves him again, he will have to deal with ......"

At this point, both of them clapped their hands and laughed.

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Ying Tianfu.

After being crowned king, Zhu Yunxi's honor guards and guards were different.

This is the custom of the Ming Dynasty, Lao Zhu is very clear about these, and it is even written into the "Emperor Ming Ancestral Training".

The prince traveled very majesticly.

However, this did not make Zhu Yunxi much happy.

On the contrary, now he has a headache.

Lao Zhu named him the king of the south, what does it mean?

The south is king, and the north is king.

It refers to the king sitting in the north and facing the south, and the ministers saluting to the north and worshipping the monarch.

Since ancient times, there have been countless people who have been crowned kings, but there have always been only kings of Wu, Lu, Qin, and Jin...... And so on, in one place, in the name of the king.

King of the South, King of the North...... This kind of king according to the direction has never been seen in ancient times.

The king of the south is to tell the people of the world to make him the prince.

But Lao Zhu didn't seal it directly.

On the other hand, if Zhu Yunxi did not become the prince, the future emperor would definitely not be able to tolerate him.

This is to roast him on the fire!

Although he was not canonized as the emperor's grandson, he had no way out.

Old Zhu Ming was forcing him.

asked him to prove his ability, so that the ministers of civil and military affairs of the imperial court had no objection to appointing him as the prince.

Lao Zhu, why do you push all the problems to me?

Zhu Yunxi rubbed his head and secretly slandered in his heart.

After he was appointed to take charge of Yingtianfu, he rushed to the yamen non-stop.

Ying Tianfu is not easy to govern.

The nobles of the Manchu Dynasty, hundreds of civil and military officials, and relatives of the emperor are all here.

It can be said that Ying Tianfu Yin seems to be a high and powerful person, but in fact she is a little daughter-in-law who is caught everywhere.

There are too many mothers-in-law on top.

It's hard!

Zhu Yunxi knows this very well, and he is afraid that if he is late, someone else will give him some eye medicine first, and it will be troublesome.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the office, he didn't have time to look at the roster and account books in the office, and he heard someone shouting outside.

"Oh no, no, the merchants in Jinling City have collectively gone on strike."

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The trade routes of Jinling City are very developed, with water transportation as the core.

Therefore, most of the merchant gang halls are also concentrated along the Yangtze River.

Unlike other cities, the walls are mostly square.

The walls of Jinling City, built against the terrain, are not square.

In addition, the outside of the city is also prosperous, and it already has a bit of a modern city appearance.

After Lao Zhu became emperor, although the status of merchants was very low, many restrictions were imposed on them.

But the world is bustling, and it is nothing more than the word "profit".

Merchants are rich, although they are still looked down upon, but it does not prevent them from making friends with dignitaries and nobles.

Compared with the honest ordinary people, the actual status of businessmen is much higher.

Otherwise, people like Wu Wanggeng would not be qualified to enter and leave the Prince's Mansion.

Because of this, the businessman's news is also very well-informed.

Zhu Yunxi was named the king of the south and took charge of Yingtianfu, and almost instantly, it spread throughout the entire Jinling merchant gangs.

"I heard that he wrote a letter asking for an increase in business tax!"

"Your Majesty sent him to take charge of Ying Tianfu, is it a matter of increasing commercial taxes, and it should be implemented first in Jinling?"

"That's probably what I mean. The household department has been preparing for this matter for a long time, just waiting for the time to be ripe. Now that King Nan is in charge of Yingtianfu, it seems that we will not be able to escape this catastrophe. ”

"How's that for good? My business is already small profits but quick turnover, if the business tax is levied again, how can I get it? ”

"Afraid of what? The so-called increase in commercial taxes is to compete with the people for profit, and in my opinion, it is better for us to simply boycott the market. ”

In the crowd, someone proposed.

As soon as this suggestion was made, there was an immediate silence around them.

This kind of thing is not a casual thing.

In this era, the government adopted high-pressure measures against the commercial market.

Once the market is boycotted, the imperial court is likely to raid the homes of those who take the lead.

Of course, they have some scruples.

However, at the thought of increasing the commercial tax, everyone's courage grew again.

"I think we can strike the market. The law does not blame the public, as long as we all work together, the court can't do anything to us? ”

"That makes sense. We don't intend to oppose the imperial court, as long as the imperial court gives a clear statement, is it going to increase the commercial tax? ”

"yes, what are you afraid of? We did not provoke it, but we were forced to do it. As long as the imperial court gives an explanation, we will naturally resume the market. ”

"What if the imperial court is unwilling to back down and insists on increasing the commercial tax? So what? ”

"Then we'll go to the end!"

"Yes, if the imperial court does not relax on commercial taxes for a day, we will not resume the market for a day."

"Strike!"

"Strike!"

"Strike!"

The more people talked, the more excited they became, and the wave of boycotts rose higher and higher.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there are also many officials in the court who sympathize with us, and as long as we wait for the market to strike, they will definitely write to support us."

"That's right, King Nan's move is already unpopular, as long as we wait for the market to strike, the government and the opposition will attack it."

"Then you don't have to hesitate, from now on, all merchants in Jinling City will collectively strike the market!"

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