Zhu Youxiao looked at the cabinet ministers sitting in front of him through the bead curtain, his eyes showing scrutiny.
Who can become the first assistant after Fang Congzhe who can uphold the holy will and keep the common people safe, avoid the intensification of party disputes, retain power, coordinate all internal affairs properly, have both skills and means, and pay attention to methods, Zhu Youxiao not very clear.
But as a time traveler, Zhu Youxiao knew the respective characteristics of the cabinet ministers in front of him.
After all, these people have very detailed records in history.
The first choice for ability is naturally Yuan Keli.
However, since he entered the officialdom, he has loved to go against the powerful and powerful gentry. As a result, Yuan Keli, whose official career was not very smooth before the Tianqi Dynasty, was obviously not suitable to be the head of the officials.
Han Xu's words are very selfish and lacking in ability.
Wei Guangwei is extremely cunning and treacherous. He is by no means a good person and has no ideals and ambitions to improve the country. He only cares about personal power and position.
Xu Guangqi was a technical official who could understand the situation clearly and was a bit aloof. He was not tolerated by most scholar-bureaucrats because of his deviance.
Bi Ziyan is a technical official. He is good at making money and food, but he is also relatively deficient in playing tricks and understanding people's hearts.
Obviously, if the above-mentioned people were in charge of one thing, they would be suitable, but as the first assistant, they are still not very qualified.
But when I think about it, no one is born to be the chief minister, just like Zhu Youxiao never thought that he can also be an emperor.
Therefore, Zhu Youxiao decided to give these people a chance.
Since Fang Congzhe's first recommendation before his death was Yuan Keli, Zhu Youxiao decided to give Yuan Keli this opportunity first.
At the same time, Zhu Youxiao did not want an old man like Han Xu, who was similar to Xu Jie, who only wanted to get an official position without thinking about the reform of the country, and was only suitable to be a mascot and peacemaker, to be the chief assistant, so he planned to Taking this as a starting point, Yuan Keli was brought to the front.
"It's rare that Fang Aiqing prepares a black pot for herself before she dies, so that she, the emperor, can achieve a certain goal. How can I waste it?"
After Zhu Youxiao thought about this, he said: "Yuan Aiqing, since Fang Aiqing was the first person who praised you when he was dying, you will be promoted to a bachelor of Zhongji Palace, the chief assistant minister of the Political Affairs Hall, and a junior minister." Master, all the other ministers of the Political Affairs Hall have advanced to the first level of the bachelor's degree."
After hearing this, Han Xu wanted to crush Fang Congzhe to ashes, but when he thought that no matter whether Fang Congzhe was a god or a ghost, he could not mess with him after all. He did not dare to think so in his heart and had to hold back his anger.
Xu Guangqi glanced at Yuan Keli with sympathy. He didn't know whether Fang Congzhe did this for Yuan Keli's good or deliberately put Yuan Keli on the fire, but he had to admit that an old fox like Fang Congzhe sometimes really Death is a bit uncomfortable.
Wei Guangwei also glanced at Yuan Keli, with mixed feelings in his heart. He considered himself to be the second-largest figure in the Fang Party. After all, Li Ruhua, Sun Ruyou, and Wang Yingjiao, the former Fang Party bosses, had all retired or retired to the second line. However, he did not What he thought was that Fang Congzhe would recommend Yuan Keli, but now he can only accept this fact.
Bi Ziyan was very happy to see Yuan Keli become the first assistant. He knew that Yuan Keli was smart and capable. With Yuan Keli as the first assistant, the court would be more energetic.
At this time, Yuan Keli saluted Zhu Youxiao with a solemn expression: "I obey the order, and thank you for your kindness!"
"Now that the new chief minister has been decided, we will discuss several important matters at present. The first is the governance of Goa. Goa is different from Haojing. It is far away from the mainland and it is inconvenient to control the interior. A governor's palace should be directly established. First, Chen Xin was ordered to be directly appointed as the Governor of Goa, leading the Ministry of War with the title of left minister and deputy privy envoy, and the right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate with the title of censor, with one battalion of troops to form the navy;
As for the specific arrangements, Chen Xin approved that the local indigenous people should be plowed first. There are three types of people who need to be cleaned: first, those who do not grow their hair and are easy to dress; second, those who are unwilling to learn Chinese characters and Chinese pronunciation; and third, those who have local cultural influence. The indigenous people were first purged and then asked to move the criminals to their land to grow cotton and rice. In addition, local trade was restored as soon as possible and new commercial taxes were adopted for tariffs. "
Zhu Youxiao said, "Speaking of which, how to implement the new commercial tax nationwide must be put on the agenda as soon as possible. At present, Tianjin, Haojing, and Goa have been piloted. Next, when it starts nationwide, Implement.”
"What your Majesty is saying is that the matter of commercial taxes cannot be delayed any longer. A severe drought at the beginning of the year cost a lot of national funds. It can be seen that the increase or decrease of agricultural taxes is indeed greatly affected by God's will. If it can be done as soon as possible, Commercial taxes have become the main tax source for the state treasury, so that even if there are natural or man-made disasters, the state treasury revenue will not be greatly affected."
Yuan Keli said: "I will obey your Majesty's will and discuss the implementation of taxation as soon as possible."
Zhu Youxiao nodded.
Yuan Keli and Bi Ziyan are activists who advocate reform of commercial taxation.
Because both of them were civilian gentry, neither of them was willing to let landowners whose main industry was agriculture bear the main income of the national treasury.
What's more, after they have been in high positions for a long time, especially after participating in government-run trade, they also know that the current commodity economy can bring in much more money and is more stable than the agricultural economy.
Whether it was based on justice or selfishness, the two people and a group of officials behind them were all staring at the new commercial tax cake.
And because of this, Zhu Youxiao suddenly felt that this might be the reason why Fang Congzhe recommended Yuan Keli first before his death. It was clearly to cater to his emperor's desire to reform commercial taxes, and at the same time, he also took this opportunity to let Yuan Keli, a guy who was not afraid of offending the powerful, come. Carry out business tax reform.
"Very good!"
Zhu Youxiao replied.
Then, Zhu Youxiao said: "There is also the matter of Abu Kui bribing our Ming officials and trying to interfere in our Ming Dynasty affairs. This kind of thing cannot be tolerated! The decree was sent that Fang Yizao and other officials involved would have their homes ransacked, and the entire clan would be exiled after being disrupted. Ah, Taiwan, Haojing, Nagasaki and other newly opened territories! And although Albuquerque himself is the governor of the Netherlands, as long as he commits a crime in our Ming Dynasty, both Chinese and foreigners should be punished and put to death! I believe that he, the Netherlands You won’t be willing to trade with me, the Ming Dynasty, just for the sake of a governor!”
"yes!"
Yuan Keli continued to reply.
"That's it for now. Everyone, please step down. Let's discuss the charter as soon as possible," Zhu Youxiao said.
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"I finally understand! Why did the people named Fang recommend Yuan Keli first? It turns out that he was reforming the commercial and tax layout for His Majesty. He is really scheming!"
After returning home, a certain red-robed boss who was still brooding over the fact that the other party Congzhe first recommended Yuan Keli continued to talk about this matter to his close disciples.
"In this way, this person named Fang is indeed scary, but as for the business tax reform, it is better not to change it."
"It's not up to you and me to decide. Now I can only hope that Yuan Keli will be disappointed and end in disgrace! You know, once this business tax reform starts to be implemented across the country, it will not only offend the scholar-bureaucrats."
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"Mo Yu! Remember, if we ask you today, don't let anyone know. It affects your future! After you return to Fang Mansion, don't tell Fang Shihong these things, do you understand?"
Wei Zhongxian gave personal instructions to Mo Yu, the craftsman who broke into Dongchang.
Mo Yu nodded: "I understand!"
Wei Zhongxian smiled and nodded: "Step back."
Mo Yu retreated.
Wei Zhongxian, after Mo Yu retreated, still frowned and thought carefully: "Did Fang Congzhe die unexpectedly? If so, would it involve the current business and tax reform? It involves more than just civil servants. The military ministers and the imperial court chiefs both have their own business names; however, this may be an opportunity for him to take charge of the inner court alone! However, it is too early to tell the emperor this now. It is better to wait until he is sure. This will also allow the emperor to I feel that I am as reliable as Fang Congzhe! I also hope that the emperor can know that civil servants are not the only ones who can hold high positions and still be loyal!"
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