Troubles in the southwest have always been a concern for the Ming Dynasty. Over the past hundred years since the Hongwu period, rebellions of all sizes have emerged one after another. The southwest referred to here is not just Yunnan and Guizhou, but Jiaozhi. Jiaozhi is a jackal, constantly gnawing at the Ming Dynasty.
When the late emperor Xiaozong was in power, he intensified his aggression and repeatedly invaded the border areas. The topography of Jiaozhi, coupled with the mountains and dense forests, the miasma, and the difficulty of marching, the Ming Dynasty had always won less and lost more against Jiaozhi, so the talents of Jiaozhi were like entering. The uninhabited land invaded my Daming border town just like my own home.
The imperial court was in favor of this war. The Ming Dynasty needed to conquer the world. Anyone who threatened the Ming Dynasty should die.
Wang Shouren's army was already in Guizhou and transferred to Yunnan to reunite with the Mu family's army. It was under the unified command of Wang Shouren. Zhu Jianze of Guangxi was one of the few vassal kings with military power. In addition, he was loyal to the court and had no ambitions. Zhu Houzhao Give him a chance to be a pioneer for the court.
The three armies, totaling 150,000, combined to attack Thang Long all the way.
Regarding this war, the government and the public have been talking a lot, but the weather vane is surprisingly consistent, that is, the Ming Dynasty will win.
Even the Qingliu people who had always opposed Zhu Houzhao had the same argument.
Zhu Houzhao himself seemed to have already made plans for the war, so he sneaked out of the palace again. This time he finally got what he wanted and saw the beautiful lady Hua Yurong.
Young Master, Hua Niang.
Liu Jin quietly stepped back quietly.
He walked to the front hall and ordered that no one should disturb the young master.
Liu Jin doesn't look like a father-in-law at all. If his voice wasn't a bit sharp, which ruined some of his image and temperament, I don't know how many people would be paralyzed.
By chance, the madam finally found out Zhu Houzhao's identity, and she was so frightened that she almost killed her and silenced her. How she survived without being silenced by Mou Bin is unknown.
She was quite smart and did not identify Liu Jin's identity, but who was Liu Jin?
How could he not see through the truth and not tell it, he just said one sentence.
'Shut your mouth. '
The madam understands, the emperor is playing tricks on the dragon and the phoenix. If anyone ruins the atmosphere and lets the flower girl know the inside story and ruins the atmosphere, he will probably die without a burial place.
Liu Jin is still very curious about Jin Yiwei's intelligence capabilities. It will definitely not work for his West Factory to do this. Fan Ting of the East Factory can kill and rob, but naturally it will not work. Jin Yiwei really has a way, no wonder he always gets the information better than He and Fan Ting are both faster and more detailed.
Liu Jin was waiting in the front yard and did not need anyone to accompany him. He poured and drank by himself. At this moment, a figure broke in. Seeing this person, Liu Jin quickly stood up to greet him.
"Master Yang, please stay."
Yang Shen is here. If there is anyone in the Ming Dynasty who Liu Jin can face with such caution, there is only one Yang Shen.
"Hey, you are here as expected, so Your Majesty... Mr. Zhu is also here. Take me to find him quickly. There will be something good." Yang Shen said with a happy face.
Liu Jin thought for a while and wondered if going in to disturb His Majesty at this moment would displease His Majesty. However, seeing the joy on Yang Shen's face, it seemed that there was really good news. He hesitated to go in and pass the news. After a while, Mou Bin Fan Ting from Dongchang also arrived, with the same happy face.
This, it seems there is really good news. No, Xichang is getting more and more outrageous. I haven't received any news at all. What kind of good news is it?
The news is indeed good. In addition to learning foreign languages, Yang Shen has been focusing on managing the Royal Manufacturing Bureau in Xishan for His Majesty recently. Now he has been named the general manager by Zhu Houzhao.
Today, the Royal Manufacturing Bureau has come up with something good again. What is it that makes Yang Shen so excited?
Zhu Houzhao asked the craftsmen to learn basic physics, heat energy, power, and electricity. These craftsmen actually made electricity. Electricity, this is something that should not come out hundreds of years later.
When Yang Shen was invited, he was stunned when he saw the electric energy flashing with blue light. He remembered that His Majesty once said that when the craftsmen of Ming Dynasty can use this energy, Ming Dynasty will become the true master of this world.
Zhu Houzhao looked very serious at that time, so he has always focused on the cultivation of scientific and technological talents. Whenever innovative craftsmen appear, they will be supported by various resources, as well as various benefits and reputation rewards.
He just wants everyone to know the benefits of innovation.
Zhu Houzhao's knowledge in his previous life is not limited, otherwise he would not be able to reach the level of a university professor, but after all, he is only a person, and this Ming Dynasty cannot be changed by him alone.
He needs more talents in all aspects. The Royal Manufacturing Bureau is no longer just a place where craftsmen gather. It can be said that this is the highest academic institution in the entire Ming Dynasty.
It's just that the Four Books and Five Classics are not taught here, but the new ideas of scientific and technological power are instilled here. The craftsmen are also learning new things and new ideas with pain and joy.
No, with intensive education in basic physics, electric energy comes out.
The good news brought by Mou Bin and Fan Ting was related to state affairs. Qi Jingtong had eliminated the Japanese pirates in the offshore, and the imperial court intended to open up the offshore trade routes, but it was short of money and nothing was done.
I don't know who the big merchants on the coast got the news from, and they were willing to donate silver and cooperate with the imperial court's national policy for free, solving a major problem for the imperial court at once.
Afterwards, it was found out that it turned out to be because of Liu Jin's purge of the imperial merchants last time. As long as they were the merchants who had supported His Majesty last time, the benefits given to them doubled their worth, and they also had priority in enjoying the goods provided by the Royal Manufacturing Bureau.
At this time, the big merchants along the coast couldn't sit still. They also supported it, but they just didn't have the opportunity. Now the opportunity has come. The court is short of silver, but they have it. What they lack is an opportunity, and there is no shortage of money.
So, they went to Beijing with their money, and now the threshold of the Ministry of Household Affairs was almost broken.
When Zhu Houzhao heard the news, he was stunned. He didn't care about Meijiao and hurriedly returned to the palace. After waiting for so long, he finally saw the results. The whole year's planning came to fruition.
Liu Jin never expected that he would solve a big problem for His Majesty by accident. It turned out that Mou Bin and Fan Ting came to ask for credit for themselves, hehe.
Zhu Houzhao still remembered that when he handed over the task of collecting business tax to Liu Jin, he was worried about whether something would happen, but he didn't expect this bitch to handle it so well.
"Liu Jin." Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed and called out.
"My slave is here." Liu Jin responded quickly.
Zhu Houzhao patted him on the shoulder and said with a hearty smile: "I said at the beginning that if you handle this matter well, I will not hesitate to reward you. Whatever you ask for, I will grant you."
Mou Bin and Fan Ting looked at Liu Jin with mixed feelings in their hearts. They had no chance to facilitate this matter, but they were still timid in the end.
Commercial taxation was a sensitive and dangerous topic in the Ming Dynasty. The interests of the big businessmen and civil servant groups were deeply involved, and the whole body would be affected by the influence. Whoever touched it would be unlucky.
Only Liu Jin stood up and took the initiative without reservation. The commotion was not small, but Liu Jin not only completed the collection of business taxes brilliantly, but now that the results have been achieved, businessmen are rushing to send money to imperial court.
It's great. Liu Jin has really come forward now. I've never seen His Majesty laugh so heartily. Do you still promise Liu Jin some benefits?
Liu Jin was a smart man. After hearing this, he quickly knelt down and started performing. This was a good opportunity, so he had to seize it.
I saw him saying with tears streaming down his face: "I only want to do a good job for the emperor. How dare I covet rewards? As long as the emperor is happy, that is the biggest reward for me. A small amount of effort is just to follow the emperor's ears and eyes." , speaking of which, it’s all thanks to the Emperor.”
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but think, is that so?
Mou Bin and Fan Ting looked at each other and couldn't help but feel admiration for Liu Jin's horse.
Yang Shen was stunned on the side, it makes sense, His Majesty is really clever.
"Get up, you have done a good job and solved a huge problem for the court and me. Your merits belong to the country, and your merits are indispensable. I am a person who knows rewards and punishments. If you have merit or not, whoever does good things for me in the future will reward you with a title. Well, I want everyone to know that as long as you serve the country with your heart, no matter who you are, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the honor and salary." Zhu Houzhao's words shocked everyone on the spot.
boom!
Your Majesty is so courageous. Liu Jin is a eunuch, and you actually rewarded him with a title~!
Liu Jin was startled and almost bit her tongue. Is this true?
Zhu Houzhao actually did this to set an example, so that in the future there will be people who will do their best.
Even a eunuch can be knighted, but what about them?
There are Liu Daxia, Jiao Fang, Yang Tinghe in the front, and the eunuch Liu Jin in the back. Look, these are all people who follow His Majesty. Which one is not rising through the ranks, and which one is not a high-ranking official with a generous salary.
Soon after, a decree conferring a knighthood was sent to the cabinet for review with great fanfare. Li Dongyang, Liu Jian, and Xie Qian all suspected that they had read it wrong.
"What great achievements has Liu Jin made that His Majesty is willing to confer a title?" Liu Jian took the decree and looked at it again and again, but he didn't understand.
Li Dongyang also shook his head, wondering what he was thinking?
Xie Qian looked thoughtful. Someone from his relatives in the south of the Yangtze River came to Beijing. He came to the mansion last night to greet him. Since joining the cabinet, he rarely interacts with his relatives because he wants to avoid suspicion.
"I think I know what great achievements Liu Jin has made." Xie Qian thought for a while and said.
Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were stunned and quickly looked at him.
"Do you still remember the business tax?" Xie Qian asked.
Of course they know about commercial taxes, haven't they already started collecting them? how? Is there anything else we don’t know?
"Yu Qiao, please stop showing off." Liu Jian said.
Li Dongyang also had a question mark on his face.
Xie Qian took the decree of knighthood and said with a smile: "We all know that the business tax was promoted by His Majesty, but it was Liu Jin who really handled the matter. Don't you know? Yesterday, one of my nephews came to Beijing. You know him What are you here for? He is here to send money to the court, and it is about business taxes."
Liu Jian still didn't understand what this had to do with Liu Jin's ennoblement.
Xie Qian paused and said with a wry smile: "Our Majesty has really played a big game of chess."
The merchants took the initiative to send money to the court, which meant that the merchants were now His Majesty's people. No, it meant that they had understood the benefits of commercial taxes and actively participated in national policies.
The former is passive and the latter is active.
Li Dongyang suddenly remembered that a large group of people came from the Ministry of Revenue today, and took a breath of air and said: "Hiss, I understand, this is the real purpose of your Majesty's collection of business taxes."
Liu Jian finally understood. He looked in the direction of Qianqing Palace, the horror in his eyes undisguised.
The emperor's seemingly unconstrained and traceless actions always yielded unexpected rewards. This method and thought made them unpredictable.
There are people who will succeed the Ming Dynasty, and they can solve the problem of the national treasury being empty and embarrassed for hundreds of years without losing any blood.
"Since the Emperor has a decree, let it be so." Liu Jian spoke.
The three of them looked at each other, and the cabinet immediately remembered their hearty laughter, which spread outside, causing people to wonder what happened.
