——Prince, a simple and honest man!
This is the impression that the ministers have on Xiaopang, and this is also the reason why they support Xiaopang.
But now honest people are starting to play dirty, which is a bit hard for them to accept.
Now the smuggling stalls have become very large. Although these big officials from the capital are not directly involved, they have also gained a lot of benefits from it.
The local filial piety has never been broken, and the interests are already tied together. Naturally, they do not want the court to vigorously investigate smuggling.
"The emperor has just ascended the throne, so the first priority is to decide on the reign title." Under the guidance of his superior's eyes, the doctor from the Ministry of Industry went to work.
"The year name, there's no rush." Xiaopang said calmly, "There's still more than half a year left, so we can discuss it slowly."
The doctor from the Ministry of Industry was speechless and returned to work angrily.
"Don't you all have a solution to the smuggling issue?" Xiaopang frowned slightly, feeling a little unhappy.
The little fat guy is pretty good at acting... Li Qing was secretly amused, and suddenly had a bit of a bad taste, so he came out and said, "Your Majesty, it seems that there is a Jian Shangshu."
Jian Yi: Li Qing************
"Oh? What is Mr. Jian's clever plan?"
The emperor had to ask questions, so Jian Yi reluctantly left his post and said: "Li Shangshu misheard. I am stupid and haven't figured out a solution yet."
Li Qing secretly sighed at his mistake: He should have tricked Xia Yuanji. This old boy Jian Yi is not only good at making friends, but also shameless. He really shouldn't have been chosen.
So he added: "Xia Shangshu, I just saw it..."
"You're wrong." Xia Yuanji learned a lesson and interrupted the spellcasting.
Li Qing smiled and directly praised him: "Your Majesty, Xia Shangshu has always been smart and capable. He must have a way, but he just doesn't want to be in the limelight."
"Oh? Really?" Xiaopang cooperated: "Xia Shangshu might as well say it. Regardless of whether it is feasible or not, I...I am not guilty."
"..." Xia Yuanji had no choice but to leave work, "Your Majesty, minister..."
"Xia Shangshu didn't say it and didn't expect it, right?" Li Qing teased.
Xia Yuanji was angry. Originally, he really wanted to say that, but when Li Qingyi ridiculed him, he suddenly became angry, "Who said I didn't think of it?"
Jian Yi secretly shook his head: I am still too young!
"Since I have a wonderful idea, I might as well tell you about it." Xiaopang said with a smile.
Xia Yuanji took a deep breath and said tentatively: "Your Majesty, I think...the reason why smuggling and bandits are banned is because of the forbidden sea. If the sea ban is lifted, the bandit problem will be solved."
Xiaopang frowned and said nothing.
Li Qing continued to play the villain: "Xia Shangshu's move is really brilliant. Can I understand that as long as theft is deemed innocent, there will be no more criminals?"
"That's not what I meant." Xia Yuanji was a little annoyed, "Li Shangshu is changing the concept secretly."
"That's right," the Minister of Household Affairs came out to stand up for the boss, "Your Majesty, completely lift the maritime ban and allow free trade among the people. This will not only improve people's lives, but also increase the court's tax revenue. At the same time, it can also promote the development of various industries. It can be said that it is a one-stop operation. So much!"
"Your Majesty, it is imperative to open the sea." The Minister of Industry sent out to support.
Then, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment came out and said, "Your Majesty, the people who banned the sea are all the people of Ming Dynasty. If there is no such move, how can there be talk of thieves and bandits?"
As soon as the minister came into being, the people below knew that the time was ripe and urged him one after another.
For a time, Fengtian Hall was in a mess.
Xiaopang sat firmly on the dragon chair, motionless as a mountain, neither agreeing nor objecting.
Gradually, the urging voices of the ministers became smaller and finally disappeared.
They were helpless to find that the good-tempered prince was not as easy to talk to as they thought after he became emperor.
Thinking of this, many people couldn't help but secretly regret. If they had known this, they might as well have chosen the King of Han.
Although the King of Han was pro-military, he had a straight head and was easy to fool.
Fengtian Palace became quiet again, and Xiaopang finally spoke: "It was the late emperor's last wish for the people of the south to move north. This national policy must not be shelved. Once the sea opens, will the people of the south still move north?"
Xia Yuanji cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, the opening of the sea does conflict with the migration of southern people to the north, but it is not absolute."
"I second the proposal." The Minister of Rites came out, "But I don't fully second the proposal."
"Oh?" Xiaopang sat up straight, looking very interested, "Then what does Aiqing mean...?"
The Minister of Rites cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Xia Shangshu said is reasonable, but it is not entirely correct. In fact, opening the sea and lifting the ban will not affect the migration of the people from the south to the north, but will promote the migration of the people."
Xiaopang frowned and glanced at Li Qing. The old god Li Qing was there and did not speak.
"Expand and tell me."
"I obey the decree," said the Minister of Rites, "Sea trade was popular in the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. Among all exported goods, the best-selling one was silk.
Silk alone accounts for one-third of the whole, which is evident from this. "
After a pause, "Once the sea opens, silk will be a resource that all merchants will compete for. As the saying goes, a clever woman cannot make a meal without rice. If you want to weave silk, you must have silk. If you want to have silk, you must grow mulberry. And in the north, you can do the same. Plant mulberries and raise silkworms!”
Hearing this, Li Qing, who had been silent all this time, spoke up, "This may sound reasonable at first glance, but in fact it is not."
“First, there is enough cultivated land in the south.
As the saying goes: If Suhu is cooked, the world will be satisfied;
There is no need to raise silkworms in the north. The south can be completely self-sufficient and even have a surplus;
Secondly, the market is only so big, it is just Japan, North Korea, Ryukyu, Manchuria, Luzon and other countries. The South can completely absorb it, and there is no need for the North to contribute. "
The face of the Minister of Rites became hot, and he said forcefully: "Does Li Shangshu know how popular our Ming Dynasty products are in overseas markets?
They can eat as much as my Ming Dynasty’s goods. Where can they eat it in the south? "
"Lifting the sea ban will benefit the country and the people!" the Minister of Punishment said in a loud voice, "Your Majesty, please do not listen to Li Shangshu's words."
Li Qing sneered: "If it affects the southern people's migration to the north, will you bear the blame?"
"I..." the Minister of Punishment choked up and hummed: "I eat the emperor's salary to share the emperor's worries. If it really delays the national policy of the people from the south to the north, I am willing to bear part of the blame."
"I am also willing," said the Minister of Rites.
"I am also willing." Minister of the Ministry of Industry followed closely.
Xia Yuanji took a deep breath and said, "I am also willing."
Four of the six ministers agreed. Xiaopang breathed a sigh of relief. The scene was finally almost over. "Where is Jian Shangshu?"
I didn't say anything. Why did you call me by my name, Your Majesty... Jian Yi felt as uncomfortable as eating Xiang, so he said bravely, "The same goes for me."
After a pause, he didn't forget to pull Li Qing, "Where are you, Li Shangshu?"
"Me too."
Jian Yi instantly regained his mental balance: Damn, I feel much better now.
The little fat man frowned and thought for a long time, and finally said reluctantly: "In that case, then we will lift the maritime ban and allow free trade among the people."
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
The ministers bowed down and their faces flushed with excitement.
"Wait a minute, Holy Ming." Xiaopang said calmly, "I still say what I said, everything is based on the migration of people from the south to the north. If this national policy is shelved because of the opening of the sea, not only you people will be punished, but private shipping will also be stopped."
The ministers cupped their hands and said, "I obey the decree."
…
After the dynasty was over, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji were left alone. Xiaopang's demeanor changed and he returned to his previous benevolent state.
Pulling the two of them to draw...it's nothing about acting, it's all about emotion.
Deeply in love, with tears in his eyes, "If it weren't for the support of these two gentlemen in the past, how could Gao Chi be where he is today?
I came to Dabao today, and I feel deeply responsible for the great responsibility. I hope that you two gentlemen can help me in the future. We, the monarchs and ministers, are united..."
Barabara...
Xia and Jian were so moved that they couldn't help themselves. The emperor was so courteous to the virtuous corporal, so why worry about the Ming Dynasty not being prosperous?
The relationship between the three of them, the monarch and his minister, was already good, and they became very close in an instant. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they were heart to heart.
Thinking about how difficult it was before, in the end, we even hugged each other and cried.
…
Li Qing didn't know that Xiaopang had added some extra drama, and was all about going home to drink and celebrate.
This time, not only has the sea ban been completely lifted, but the migration of people has also been taken into account. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.
Of course you have to celebrate it!
On the way, I met Yu Qian and asked him to join me: "Let's go to my house and have a drink."
"Isn't this not good?" Yu Qian was a little moved, but refused rationally, "I still have official business to deal with in the afternoon."
"Don't drink too much," Li Qing said with a smile. "If you don't want to, forget it. I won't force you."
"It's okay if you don't drink too much." Yu Qian said sarcastically. He was very happy to be able to sail to the sea so quickly and promised, "I will not delay my work."
Li Qing laughed: "Let's go."
