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"You serve the imperial court and are loyal to me. I see all this. If someone cannot tolerate you because of this, then they will naturally be unwilling to serve the imperial court and be loyal to me!"
After hearing what Emperor Deqing said, most of the officials in the Huangji Palace changed their expressions.
These words of Emperor Deqing can be said to be of great weight, especially the profound meaning of Emperor Deqing's words, which chilled the hearts of some officials who had ulterior motives.
Emperor Deqing just concluded the nature of Zhao Junchen's assassination. The officials had no objections. After all, the person behind the assassination of Zhao Junchen indeed broke the official rules and brought trouble to everyone. , even those ministers who opposed the imperial government's rectification of commercial taxes were very disgusted with this assassination method.
But at the same time, Emperor Deqing's words were not only directed at the assassination of Zhao Junchen, but also at the court's rectification of commercial taxes. They clearly stated his support for Zhao Junchen, as if all The ministers in the DPRK and China who obstructed Zhao Junchen from rectifying business and taxation were all disloyal and unjust traitors. The scope of this attack was inevitably a bit too broad.
However, in the feudal dynasty, the word "disloyalty" was a very serious crime, and no one could bear it. If a minister was evaluated in this way, it would be a light thing to be dismissed from office. He might be imprisoned for questioning, and disaster would be imminent. Implicate the nine tribes!
Therefore, with the determination of Emperor Deqing, when Zhao Junchen rectifies commercial taxes in the future, if the officials want to secretly obstruct it again, they may have to think carefully. Emperor Deqing used to be impartial and impartial. They did not expressly support the rectification of commercial taxes. Even if the things they secretly obstructed were discovered, at most they would be reprimanded and fined some salary. It was not painful for the officials, but with Emperor Deqing today With these words, if they continue to secretly obstruct Zhao Junchen from rectifying business taxes in the future, the risks they need to bear will increase significantly. If they are discovered, their career may be ruined! Even if some officials are bold and willing to take risks, their actions will never be too big, but in this way, their covert obstruction will not have much impact.
It can be said that just because of Emperor Deqing's words, the pressure and resistance Zhao Junchen will face when rectifying commercial taxes in the future can be reduced by at least half!
And this is the real intention of Zhao Junchen's series of plans!
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At this time, as Emperor Deqing's words fell, all the officials had their own thoughts and expressions, and they were all silent. For a while, the Huangji Palace fell into silence again.
Emperor Deqing, on the other hand, did not pay any attention to the change in the atmosphere in the Huangji Palace. He just continued in a serious tone: "What Zhao Junchen said is true. The corrupt state of our business tax is a matter that everyone knows. Our money and food It’s no secret that the company’s turnover is difficult. You all know how much things are delayed by the imperial court every year because of the lack of money and food. For the sake of the country, the country, and the people’s livelihood, the corrupt status quo of business and taxation must be reversed! This relationship must be reversed! I also attach great importance to the centenary plan of the Ming Dynasty! Zhao Junchen is not afraid of difficulties and is willing to take on this important task for the court, and I am very pleased! However, some officials in the court, although they are the emperor's salary and are supported by the people of the world, But he doesn’t want to do things for the people of the court, nor does he want to be loyal to me. Instead, because of his own selfishness, he has repeatedly obstructed and deliberately made things difficult for the court! How can I repay such an unfaithful and unjust minister who is selfish and harms the country and the people? Can you stay in the court?! From now on, if I find out about this situation again, I will never forgive you!"
As he spoke, Emperor Deqing's tone became more serious, and his expression became very gloomy and serious, making the officials have to think carefully.
On the other side, after hearing Emperor Deqing's statement, Zhao Junchen felt a little proud and thought to himself: "Finally, Emperor Deqing has been dragged into the water! If the future business and tax rectification encounters trouble, with today's foreshadowing, Emperor Deqing cannot stand idly by no matter what! And the resentment of the officials due to the rectification of business taxes will no longer be concentrated on me alone! ... However, this is not enough!"
While thinking secretly, Zhao Junchen had a look of gratitude on his face. As if he was deeply moved, he kowtowed to Emperor Deqing again and said in a choked voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After a pause, Zhao Junchen's tone gradually became firmer and he said again: "With your Majesty's words, even if I am really stabbed to death, it will be worth it! However, I have not yet rectified the business tax for Your Majesty. The imperial treasury is not yet full, and the people are not yet healthy, so I cannot die yet! In fact, I also understand that the commercial taxation of our dynasty involves the private interests of too many people. I am now taking action to rectify it. Although it is beneficial to the people, it will not It will also attract the resentment of countless people. As the saying goes, it will end without a cure. Yesterday's assassination was just the beginning. Ever since I decided to rectify the business tax, I never expected that I would have a good ending! However, if I If we can successfully rectify business taxes, fill the imperial treasury, make the common people healthy, and make your majesty no longer worry about money and food, at that time, no matter how many people I have offended, no matter how violently retaliated I am, Even if I have to die badly, I will be willing to die without any regrets!"
After saying that, Zhao Junchen wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeve again, and then burst into tears again, but he looked like he was upright and died generously.
Seeing Zhao Junchen's expression and listening to Zhao Junchen's words, all the officials present looked a little strange.
Who would have thought that a corrupt official like Zhao Junchen, a treacherous official who only knows how to calculate gains and losses, would actually say such righteous and awe-inspiring words. The Zhao Junchen in front of them is really the Zhao they know so well. Junchen?
But in fact, Zhao Junchen said these words precisely because he wanted to take the opportunity to reverse his reputation and gradually change his image.
Prior to this, Zhao Junchen's plan to reverse his reputation had been effective. His reputation among the people had gradually changed from "notorious" to "mixed". However, this change was limited to the people. In the eyes of officials, Zhao Junchen is still the selfish and greedy corrupt official Zhao Junchen. At most, he only has added some prefixes such as "deep city", "excellent mind" and "unfathomable".
Now, taking advantage of today's opportunity, Zhao Junchen naturally wanted to put on a show and also take the opportunity to change his image in the temple.
As long as Zhao Junchen's image in the temple is like that among the people, and can gradually change from "disreputable" to "mixed reputation", then Zhao Junchen will be able to get twice the result with half the effort in the future when he recruits talents and expands his power.
However, changing his image in the temple is only part of Zhao Junchen's plan.
The main purpose of Zhao Junchen's performance was to force Emperor Deqing to make a promise to him!
A promise related to Zhao Junchen's future!
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…(To be continued.)
