Luo Xingchen's head felt numb.
Within a few years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the descendants of nobles began to develop in a degenerate direction.
It is completely normal for the father to be a hero and the son to be a bastard.
The scary thing is that the national policy of Qi Taizu was to reward those nobles, and their descendants could inherit a military position as long as they reached a certain age.
Then, stuff them all into the Praetorian Guards.
After these bastards joined the Guards, they made the Guards a mess. Emperor Taizong made these noble sons and daughters to be listed separately. In fact, he spent money to support them.
This has continued from generation to generation, and in this generation, the noble disciples have become even more miserable.
"Your Majesty, are the soldiers trained by the princes also the sons of nobles?"
Luo Xingchen thought, if the county princes are the same, then everyone is the same, so it doesn't matter.
"No, the soldiers they trained were from good families recruited from other counties." The corners of Qi Xingyun's lips rose.
"this……"
Luo Xingchen seemed to see himself being pushed into a big pit by Qi Xingyun. The pit was filled with fire, just like a pit of fire.
"Okay, this matter is settled."
"Now, I want to tell you the second thing."
"About shipping!"
Qi Xingyun said.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
Luo Xingchen's mouth calmed down, but his heart was bleeding.
He is still a child. The emperor is simply bullying the weak. How can he treat him like this?
He has realized it.
The emperor wants to use him as a whetstone.
Those princes are just dull knives, and they have to use him as a whetstone to polish them.
Okay, my arms can't twist my thighs.
He had no choice but to accept his fate.
Take it one step at a time.
“The matter of shipping is of great importance.”
Qi Xingyun looked very solemn.
The imperial court has been involved in shipping for half a year. In the past six months, shipping has provided the imperial court with millions of taels of money!
This is a staggering number.
You know, Daqi's current annual tax revenue is only tens of millions of taels, and a mere sea shipment can reach this level.
This is still the result of not expanding the scale...
It can be predicted from this that if more efforts are made, there is great potential for this maritime transportation matter.
"It is the intention of several ministers in the cabinet that the imperial court should establish a special shipping department, build more docks in the south, and set up new customs." Qi Xingyun said.
"Your Majesty, this is a major court matter and has nothing to do with me." Luo Xingchen felt strange. He currently only has the official position of naval admiral. This position is not big or small. At most, he is in charge of a court navy. The rest of the court There is no place for him to talk about big things.
"The largest water transportation company is owned by your family. How come it has nothing to do with you? The elders need your cooperation." Qi Xingyun smiled.
"This, the water transportation company, is not private. The emperor knows that this is not my decision alone. Although my mother has delegated power to me, I cannot represent everyone."
Luo Xingchen said sincerely.
There are a lot of shareholders involved in the water transportation company. Not to mention all of them in the capital, at least one-third of the royal family and nobles have shares in it.
"It's yours, no less. You help the court stabilize the situation and open a new customs. The court will not treat you badly, and I will not treat you badly." Qi Xingyun raised the corners of his lips.
"The name is not justified, but I am just a small admiral of the Navy. I have to prepare for the imperial examination recently, and it is difficult to find a way..." Luo Xingchen had a troubled expression on his face.
"There is an imperial edict here, take it and read it yourself."
Qi Xingyun took out an imperial edict made of yellow silk from the desk.
Luo Xingchen left the table, took it with respectful hands, and then opened it for a look.
"Governor of Customs!"
Luo Xingchen was a little stunned.
This official position is too big. How can he bear it?
"Your Majesty, does the cabinet approve this appointment?" Luo Xingchen asked doubtfully.
It is impossible for the emperor to make such a big decision and such a big official with just one word. Otherwise, why would the court system be necessary?
The most important thing is whether the imperial cabinet can be appointed. This is the most critical.
The cabinet has a meeting hall, and important state affairs need to be voted through by the meeting hall. There are 21 people in this meeting hall, which guarantees that there will be no 50-50 split.
This position of Customs Governor is a high-power position. To pass it, it is not a word from the emperor or a minister. It has to be voted on in the council hall.
"The vote hasn't been taken yet, but the cabinet ministers have already agreed, so there will be no problem with the vote." Qi Xingyun said calmly.
Under normal circumstances, as long as the cabinet elders are consistent, voting is basically just a formality.
"Your Majesty, can I not do this? I'm still young. I have to go to school, train soldiers, and have the navy. I'm too busy." Luo Xingchen felt a little aggrieved. This was really not easy. He With only one person, how can he be so busy?
"It's hard work for those who can. You can't do it by yourself. You have to learn how to recruit staff and do it yourself. How can you do it? Think about it, I am in charge of such a big country. Can I do everything by myself?"
"Learning to employ people is the key to success. Look at your mother, she is very good at employing people. Now she only needs to read the briefings and write letters on time, and she can live comfortably in her hometown. How great."
"And your father, my general, is still lazy in his hometown. I wrote several letters but couldn't persuade him to come back."
"If your parents don't obey me, who will I look for if I don't look for you?" A smile appeared on Qi Xingyun's lips.
Luo Xingchen was speechless.
Just as Qi Xingyun said, his parents are lazy and if he doesn't pick up the stalls left behind, who will pick up the stalls?
Qi Xingyun saw that he couldn't run away, so he grabbed the sheep and pulled out its wool hard. If he continued like this, he would really be bald.
"It's not like I want you to take office right away. It will take at least the second half of the year to complete the procedures. It's still early. If you have this position, you can go to Jiangnan and build a customs at the seaside." Qi Xingyun said again.
"Okay, Your Majesty, I obey your decree!" Luo Xingchen said through gritted teeth.
Now that it's all said and done, it doesn't matter if he doesn't agree.
"Let's talk about the third thing."
Qi Xingyun changed the topic and led to the third thing.
"It's about Bei Li's family."
"I have already read the Zazi you submitted, and I have found someone to check it. There is also corresponding information here."
"This Beili family is indeed a trouble. I think some people are self-righteous and don't know the heights of the world. They are looking for opportunities to teach them a lesson." Qi Xingyun said lightly.
"What does the emperor mean?" Luo Xingchen asked.
"Don't Beiliyuan want an army? I'll give it to him, and you can dispatch a Golden Snake Guard to him in your own name."
"Here."
"When selecting people, you should choose people who are good at fighting and reliable." Qi Xingyun said.
"Your Majesty, is this all right?"
"I have my own arrangements." A cold light flashed in Qi Xingyun's eyes.
For so many years, no one who wanted to betray him had a good ending!
