Zhang Juzheng smiled: "These are all the reasons for Gongshuo's strategy. Therefore, Gongshu's future achievements will not be small."
According to Zhang Juzheng's intention, if Fang Feng, then the privy envoy, had not dedicated the military and political strategies he had gained over the years to the emperor, the emperor would not have such an ambition.
That's why Zhang Juzheng spoke to the other party at the right time.
Fang Fengshi said: "But if we don't govern the country publicly, make money and money, and focus on military affairs, how can I dare to enter into this strategy?"
As he spoke, Fang Fengshi sighed, then lowered his voice, and said to Zhang Juzheng: "I'm just afraid that E Guan, the leader in the world, will disappoint the emperor in the future!"
"This is a matter of the future. It is not appropriate to destroy the emperor's ambition now."
Zhang Juzheng replied.
After hearing this, Fang Fengshi asked excitedly: "So, do you really want to cancel the exemptions and exemptions to fulfill His Majesty's ambition?"
Zhang Juzheng did not answer.
Although reformist civil servants like Fang Fengshi, more than Zhu Yijun, hope that Zhang Juzheng can take the lead and really cancel the policy of exempting officials and gentry from land tax and silver tax. After all, this will not only benefit the country, but also avoid taking the blame himself, but Zhang Juzheng I am still relatively cautious, and I still don't make it clear in front of reformist officials like Fang Fengshi.
After listening to Li Chengliang's talk about the situation in Liaodong, Zhu Yijun looked into the distance.
Looking at these imperial mausoleums hidden in the green, he suddenly felt infinite emotion.
And the history of the Ming Dynasty for more than two hundred years seemed to pour into his mind all of a sudden.
That's right, it has been two hundred years since the Ming Dynasty reached his generation.
According to the rule that dynasties after Qin rarely have a national destiny for more than three hundred years, Zhu Yijun does not know whether the Ming Dynasty will break this shackles in his hands, or whether it will prove this rule in advance.
But no matter what, Zhu Yijun was still in awe of governing the world.
He knew that if the Ming Dynasty became worse, the common people might want it to end even more than the aliens.
Next, Zhu Yijun, together with the empress dowagers of the two palaces and the concubines, first visited Changling of Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, Yongling of Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhaoling of Emperor Muzong of the Ming Dynasty, and performed spring sacrifices.
During the ceremony, Zhu Yijun also informed the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty about the implementation of the New Deal, which in turn truly confirmed the correctness of the New Deal.
Then, Zhu Yijun sent Duke Xu Wenbi of Dingguo, Marquis of Linhuai Li Yangong, Bo Chen Yumo of Pingjiang and other nobles to offer sacrifices to the Xianling Mausoleum of Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, Jingling Mausoleum of Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, Yuling Mausoleum of Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Maoling Mausoleum of Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty, and Tailing of Xiaozong and Kangling of Wuzong of Ming Dynasty.
In the tombs of emperors of past dynasties, not every emperor was required to personally visit and offer sacrifices.
According to the etiquette system of the Ming Dynasty, if there are no relatively unimportant imperial mausoleums, relatives and nobles can be sent to offer sacrifices on their behalf.
This can be regarded as the only court task that the nobles and nobles of the Ming Dynasty can undertake.
Basically, when it was necessary to go out to the capital to offer sacrifices, nobles would be sent to offer sacrifices on behalf of the emperor.
Because the bureaucrats in the civilian government do not want the emperor to leave the palace or even the capital at will.
This time Zhu Yijun was able to leave the palace to visit the mausoleum in person just because it was of great significance.
It was equivalent to telling the ancestral temple that he, the emperor, was ready to rule personally.
Therefore, the entire bureaucracy was willing for the emperor to go out of the capital to Changping Prefecture to worship his ancestors.
However, Zhu Yijun just told Li Chengliang that he would tour east in the future, which was a hint.
The emperor's departure from the capital, especially such a large-scale departure, that is, a large number of accompanying officers and soldiers, members of the royal family, and civil and military ministers, indeed constituted a great disturbance to the local people.
Because it is inevitable that civilian power will be requisitioned.
You know, when Xu Xiake took a few servants to visit the mountains and rivers, it was inevitable that he would disturb the people. However, with official tickets, he detained the people at the place of entertainment to cook for him and carry him into the mountains, but he came late. If the people who do not respond are caught by him, they will be whipped by him, let alone when the emperor is out of the capital.
Therefore, after Zhu Yijun returned to Beijing, he asked the imperial minister to pass an edict to the Ministry of Household Affairs, saying: "I am here to pay a visit to the mountains and mausoleums. After the hard work of the local people, I will divide the land rent and exemption for this year as a show of mercy. Your ministry will draw up a plan as appropriate." Free share."
Zhang Xueyan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said yes, and then he had to not only verify the results of clearing the land, but also make a ruling on the tax exemption for the people of the capital.
"Because the capital is here, there are many princes and nobles, and there are often various recruitment tasks. The people of Beizhi have always been tired, so they should be treated with mercy. And this is the first decree of His Majesty after returning from the visit to the mausoleum. It can be said that it has far-reaching implications. .”
And for this reason, Zhang Juzheng said this after learning about the matter from Zhang Xueyan.
Zhang Xueyan nodded, and then asked: "Your Majesty is a holy lord and benevolent king who cares about the common people. Yuan Fu wants to cancel the preferential exemptions for your majesty's benevolence, so that your majesty's benevolence can really save the common people from the increase in the number of officials and gentry in the future." And tired?"
"Yes, uncle, it's time for you to make up your mind. Whether or not you want to implement the unified payment of grain between officials and gentry, I'm just waiting for your word!"
Wang Guoguang, who was also gathered here in the park of the official residence group, also started talking at this time.
Shen Shixing, who was also here, also followed: "Yes, the cultivation ceremony and the mausoleum ceremony have been completed, and even Qi Jiguang and Li Chengliang have met with the emperor. Some things should be concluded, and the ministers from all over the country have also We are all waiting for news.”
"As I said before, I only obey Yuan Fu's orders. Personally speaking, I naturally don't want Yuan Fu to reform the system; but from a public perspective, I hope that the exemptions and exemptions will be cancelled, and the reform will continue!"
Zhang Siwei also nodded and started talking.
Zhang Juzhengze said: "To be loyal to the emperor, you should consider the long term. I would rather humiliate thousands of people in the future, but I should also remove this thorn for Your Majesty and lay the foundation for long-term peace and stability."
With that said, Zhang Juzheng raised his hands to Shen Shixing and others and said, "I hope you all will work harder and conquer the officials and gentry!"
"Both belong to the same country and share the country's grace, so why bother talking about hardship."
Wang Guoguang said something in return.
Zhang Xueyan also returned the greeting and said: "That is, it is the duty of the scholar-officials to benefit the country, and Yuan Fu does not have to do this."
Then, Zhang Xueyan suggested: "It just so happens that the Ministry of Revenue is compiling the "Accounting Records". After the taxes that each department needs to pay when the exemptions and exemptions are cancelled, based on the situation after the Qing Dynasty, the tax will be collected according to this record." Officials and gentry.”
“It should be completed by April next year without delaying summer tax collection.”
"In addition, Yuan Fu, it would be better for the Hu Ke to write a copy of the remonstrance and request the Ministry of Household Affairs to be responsible for supervising all provinces to check the public expenditures of the provinces and yamen, and compile the registers, so that the imperial court will not be able to clearly understand the local Jun Cu Li. The revenue and expenditure of public funds of A and Yamen cannot curb the waste of public funds of A and Yamen in local areas. For example, if the fire consumption is increased to more than 20%, it can also limit the consumption of fire in the future and even prepare for the return of fire consumption to the public. ! Also to avoid that the government and gentry will pay taxes together and work as errands, resulting in an insignificant increase in fiscal and taxation."
"Also, I would like to request Your Majesty to issue an edict that starting from next year, the money collected in various places will be transported to the capital and placed under the control of the Ministry of Household Affairs!"
"At the same time, the imperial court will directly send high-ranking soldiers to be responsible for collecting and disbursing the goods. No one is allowed to send people to collect and disburse the goods. After the sample rice has been inspected by the supervisor, the transportation officer will be ordered to lead the collection."
"This is absolutely true!"
"To prevent evil-minded people from deliberately swallowing taxes, on the grounds that the increased taxes due to the official and gentry paying for the work together are not much, but it is also suspected of being disrespectful to the gentry, so I request your majesty to abolish this!"
"As long as a large amount of taxes are actually increased, it will be difficult for latecomers to petition for the restoration of the preferential and exemption system! Unless the emperor really would rather burden the people and impoverish the country than support the gentry."
After Wang Guoguang agreed, he glanced at Zhang Siwei.
Zhang Siwei didn't say anything, just smiled.
Ma Ziqiang said at this time: "But how do you explain it to Mr. Xu?"
Zhang Xueyan heard what Ma Ziqiang said and looked at Zhang Juzheng.
Shen Shixing also looked at Zhang Juzheng.
At this time, Wang Guoguang directly retorted: "For the sake of the Zhu family, what do you care about the Xu family?!"
Fang Fengshi also said at this time: "That's right, Yuan Fu, you must not forget your oath to benefit the country and live by it, life and death. This is what you said back then to persuade me not to steal my love from you!"
"Fang Gong reminded you in time. Although my servant respects his master very much, he is more loyal to your majesty. He can only suffer the Xu family."
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng nodded and said something at this time.
After hearing this, Ma Ziqiang said: "In that case, let's change the system! In the future, if we really want to harm Yuan Fu because of this, even if we dare not speak out, don't add insult to injury."
"Very true!"
Shen Shixing nodded and spoke.
Other ministers also nodded.
"All the gentlemen are indeed decent gentlemen!"
Zhang Juzheng replied at this time and said with a smile: "However, gentlemen, please rest assured. The prime minister has already stated in his letter that he will support me no matter what I do."
(End of chapter)
