"Old Xia Tou, wait for me."
After the court ended, Jian Yi trotted to catch up with Xia Yuanji.
Xia Yuanji stopped when he saw this and looked at Jian Yi curiously.
There was nothing important at the court meeting today. His Majesty the Emperor only asked about the Zen Ceremony, but there was nothing else.
Jian Yi was in such a hurry and anxious. Could it be that there was something wrong with the officials?
"What's wrong with you?"
"Ahem, there's something important!"
Jian Yi coughed twice, looked around, then lowered his voice and said, "Old Xia Tou, do you know what Yang Shiqi has been doing recently?"
Yang Shiqi?
Hearing this, Xia Yuanji was obviously taken aback.
This name is not unfamiliar to him, or Xia Yuanji is more optimistic about Yang Shiqi.
At that time, there were three talented people in the imperial cabinet: Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Yang Shiqi.
These three people are all knowledgeable people with outstanding abilities. If they are trained a little, they can become the pillars of the imperial court.
However, among the three Yangs, Xia Yuanji was more optimistic about the mature and steady Yang Shiqi.
As the name suggests, Yang Rong people are greedy for vanity and like luxury, which will lead to disaster sooner or later.
Yang Pu was so cautious that he had to bow his head and lean against the wall even when he went to court. Even if he had the talent to manage the world, it would be difficult for him to achieve great achievements.
On the contrary, Yang Shiqi is neither humble nor arrogant, has both political integrity and talent, and can be called a good candidate for the Prime Minister.
However, when King Zhu Gaoxu of Han Dynasty vigorously cracked down on corruption and reformed officialdom, the three of them were implicated, and their life paths changed drastically.
Yang Rong was the first to bear the brunt. After being imprisoned, he followed the King of Han to Mobei to perform meritorious service, and then he was appointed as the chief envoy to Lingbei. After a long period of hard work, he was recalled to the court, and then went to Liaodong to make arrangements, helping the court to eliminate the foreign barbarians entrenched in Liaodong. , with this merit he officially entered the central cabinet.
After so many years of experience and polishing, Yang Rong has also successfully washed away his brilliance and become more mature and steady, just like an old fox.
As for Yang Pu, it was the King of Han who first fished him out of the prison, but he still could not change his cautious nature. Later, he was kicked to Dongkun by Zhu Gaoxu, where he assisted the King of Chu Zhu Zhen in building the Dongkun Navy until the former crown prince Zhu Gaochi. Before his death, he used his power to recall Yang Pu to the court in order to assist his grandson Zhu Zhanji.
Unexpectedly, a battle broke out between King Zhu Gaoxu of Han and his grandson Zhu Zhanji to seize the throne. Zhu Zhanji ignored the talented Yang Pu and instead trusted the treacherous villain Dai Lun. He was deceived all his life. Not only did he offend Long Yan but he was deposed as his grandson. position, and was even exiled to America to expand territory.
But Yang Pu could not forget the kindness of his former prince Zhu Gaochi, so he chose to take his family and his family to the Americas with Zhu Zhanji. Now it is said that he is the prime minister of the North American dynasty, and he has finally come forward and is useful. The place of martial arts.
The official careers of the two of them can be said to be full of troubles and stumbling, but compared with Yang Shiqi, they are really far behind.
Yang Shiqi, this son's official career is even more twists and turns.
First, he was kicked to the old port of Nanyang by Han Wang Zhu Gaosui, and assisted Zhao Wang Zhu Gaosui in attacking Nanyang. It took many years to become a Nanyang Prime Minister.
Later, Yang Shiqi was recalled to the capital by the imperial court, but was not reused. He was given the idle position of Hanlin bachelor. After that, the battle to seize the legitimate son broke out. Yang Shiqi made many small moves and successfully helped the King of Han Zhu Gaoxu to seize the legitimate son, but this also angered His Majesty the Emperor. , had to flee to Nanyang to save his life!
It wasn't until Prince Zhu Gaoxu had completely secured his throne and was about to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor that Yang Shiqi was called back again.
To be honest, Yang Shiqi can be regarded as "three ups and three downs", but I don't know if he can get what he wants this time.
When he thought of this, Xia Yuanji also became interested.
"how?"
"What is Yang Shiqi doing now?"
Jian Yi said solemnly: "There is news from Nanjing that Yang Shiqi is taking Wang Ji and Zhou Chen to vigorously inspect and measure the fields."
"Inspecting the fields?" Xia Yuanji was stunned when he heard this, "Isn't the whipping method already implemented?"
"Why does the prince still order Yang Shiqi to inspect the fields? This seems unnecessary, right?"
Jian Yi was also confused and very dissatisfied.
"Because of this, I was wondering if you, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, might have some inside information."
"If I'm not wrong, I'm afraid the Crown Prince will carry out reforms again, and this time it will be the tax system!"
As soon as these words came out, Xia Yuanji's expression suddenly changed.
The one-whip method has just been implemented, and people all over the world are still getting used to it.
At this time, the Crown Prince actually wants to implement a new law. Isn’t that embarrassing?
Besides, a whip law can be called a perfect bill that benefits the country and the people. It reduces the burden on the people and increases the tax revenue of the court. It is perfect.
What new tax law could be better than a whip?
hiss……
Xia Yuanji suddenly thought of a possibility!
When Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, was supervising the country's governance, he once did something that risked the disapproval of the world.
He forcibly included the abolition of academic privileges for scholars into the laws of the Ming Dynasty.
If an official is sentenced to criminal law, not only will he be dismissed from office and imprisoned, he will also be stripped of his official status and privileges, and completely demoted to a common citizen!
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, this is the first time that the imperial court has taken action against the academic privileges of scholars!
Is it possible that the prince is really going to take action this time?
Xia Yuanji was a little uneasy and panicked.
After all, that is the privilege of fame, the lifeblood of scholars in the world!
If Zhu Gaoxu really wants to do this, it will definitely cause turmoil in the world!
Even if he, Zhu Gaoxu, ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor and becomes the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he cannot act as he pleases!
When he thought of this, Xia Yuanji stopped and turned around directly towards the East Palace.
"Jian Yi, come with me to see His Highness the Crown Prince. We must clarify this matter!"
Hearing this, Jian Yi did not refuse.
"What did you think of?"
“The new law may be related to the privileges of fame!”
"Hiss...it shouldn't be the case, right?"
Jian Yi also realized the seriousness of the problem.
This prince has always been hostile to scholars.
From the looks of it, it seems very possible!
The two of them rushed to the Prince's Mansion worriedly, ready to see Zhu Gaoxu.
After learning the news, Zhu Gaoxu was a little surprised.
These two giants suddenly ran over. Could it be that they discovered something?
However, he still invited the two of them to the study room, ready to talk frankly.
After all, it is a new taxation law to divide people into acres, so it is natural that Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs, cannot be bypassed.
Now that everything is ready, all we need is east wind. The New Deal will be officially implemented in the spring of next year. It is also time to tell Xia Yuanji and let him lead the officials of the Ministry of Revenue to prepare.
"Why did you two come here today?"
"Your Highness, what is Yang Shiqi doing now?"
Xia Yuanji directly asked the key without any hesitation.
Sure enough, he is worthy of being a capable minister, and he noticed the clues so quickly.
"Well, he's preparing for the New Deal!"
New Deal!
It is indeed the New Deal!
Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji looked at each other, and both saw the horror in the other's eyes.
"May I ask His Highness the Crown Prince, what is the new policy this time...?"
"Everyone is spread across an acre, one person works as a errand, and one person pays for the food!"
Zhu Gaoxu spoke with a smile and handed the pamphlet to the two of them.
The two of them were stunned to the point of being stunned.
Divide into acres!
All in one!
Get food all in one!
This will destroy the roots of scholars!
