my brother-in-law is the prince

Zhu Di's face-changing speed is beyond everyone's imagination.

So much so that when Hu Guang looked at Zhu Di, he was still feeling how difficult the people's livelihood was, and was moved by the emperor's grandson talking about the hardships of the farmers, but in a blink of an eye, he was shocked when he saw Zhu Di's tiger body, as if he had changed into a different person.

The magnitude of the change is truly astonishing.

At this time, I heard Zhu Zhanji say: "Speaking of it, it is true that it is not so fast, but when Sun Chen arrived in Hezhou to take up his post, Uncle dispatched some officials to Hezhou."

"In addition, it is convenient to calculate the money and food in Hezhou. After all, most of them are migrants. All the migrants have been enthroned uniformly, and the merchants who have moved in are also counted. At the beginning, in order to welcome these migrations The people, as well as the merchants, Hezhou have already prepared for a rainy day and made some arrangements, so..."

Zhu Di said with burning eyes: "How much money is there?"

Zhu Zhanji said: "A rough estimate is that if the summer tax is levied this year, the grain can be increased by 75% to [-] shi. My lord, this Hezhou is called a state, but it is actually just a county. With the implementation of the New Deal, this year’s increase of [-]% is not easy.”

Zhu Di nodded after listening.

In fact, 75 shi is not a small amount.

Zhu Di was quite satisfied with this, and asked enthusiastically, "What about the others?"

Zhu Zhanji said: "The biggest increase is commercial tax and other miscellaneous taxes. If it is levied this year, the silver income may exceed 7905 million taels. Compared with last year, it can increase by at least 23 times."

As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Di gasped.

After all, Hezhou is a small place. In Zhu Di's impression, it is rare for such a place to have a tax of 20 taels of silver.

To be honest, after all, not every place in this world is Taiping Mansion. There are many reasons why Taiping Mansion can create miracles.

But in a mere Hezhou, the direct commercial tax has skyrocketed by more than 20 times, and it can expand rapidly in just one year.What is this concept?
This kind of growth was probably never seen in the Taiping Mansion back then.

Zhu Di couldn't help being moved: "How can there be so many?"

Zhu Zhanji said: "Firstly, a large number of people moved in, which made this Hezhou grow from 11 households to more than [-] households, and the population increased greatly. Secondly, a large number of merchants flooded in. Grandpa Huang, the influx of people from Hezhou is different from ordinary places. In the market, people say that one Hezhou Han can reach twenty people in the capital."

"What this means is that the influx of Hezhou people has money, and their daily expenses on food, clothing, housing and transportation are far inferior to those of the people in the capital."

"Some people are willing to spend money, so naturally a large number of merchants will come to sell goods. In less than a year, more than 2000 shops have been opened. In Hezhou, silk alone The sales volume exceeded half of Zhili."

"Besides, Hezhou is not far from the capital and Taiping Mansion. There is a railway, and there are a large number of ferries and docks. The transportation is convenient. It is the hinterland of Zhili. Therefore, after these migrants, It is not surprising that all industries are born, and there is such a result.”

Zhu Di listened, and kept nodding his head, his eyes sparkled, looking very happy, and said: "Not bad, not bad, very good. Yang Qing's family, what do you think?"

So at this time, everyone's eyes focused on Yang Rong again.

Yang Rong came out slowly, and said: "Your Majesty, your political achievements are outstanding, truly extraordinary."

Zhu Di said: "In this way, my grandson is enough to be the shepherd of the second state in the world."

Zhou Mu is synonymous with local officials, Zhu Di is still very modest, and did not say that his grandson is the best in the world.

Yang Rong smiled and said: "However, I think...if it's just relying on the migrating people, it seems...it may not be considered as a complete achievement."

As soon as Yang Rong's words came out, some people sweated for Yang Rong.

This is the grandson of the emperor, but Yang Rong seems to be quite critical of the grandson of the emperor.

Only Hu Guang was expressionless. Others might not know that he spent a lot of time with Yang Rong, and he knew in his heart that this Yang Rong was a thief. Yang Rong must have a reason for saying this.

Sure enough, instead of being angry, Zhu Di said with a smile: "Yang Qing's words are not unreasonable. Zhan Ji still needs to be humble, and don't be complacent. After all... this is the credit of the migrating people."

Zhu Zhanji seemed to be provoked all of a sudden. He has matured beyond his own age, but after all, he still has a youthful heart, and said immediately: "Grandfather, that's not what he said. People, rushing in all at once, how to resettle a mere state? With so many people coming, how to expand and build the city, how to expand the port and wharf, and if there is a natural disaster and heavy rain, how to divert water so that the low-lying areas of the city will not be destroyed. Flooded?"

"Furthermore...there are so many people, good and bad must be mixed, and there are always criminals, so how should the state government deal with them? How should the migrating gentry treat them? How should they be able to live and work in peace? Don’t let them pretend to be powerful and bully the people? There are also a large number of merchants who have flooded in since then. These merchants come for the money of gentry and scholars. How to encourage and regulate them? It is unprecedented among all the prefectures in Zhili. Although there are some situations in Taiping Prefecture that can be used for reference, they are different from the prefectures, so they need to have their own original countermeasures.”

"Grandfather, just now my grandson talked about how difficult the people's livelihood is..." Zhu Zhanji pondered, and continued: "But what is this word for people? When my grandson was studying, the masters who taught him to read also often The day talks about the people. Sun Chen reads poems and books, and he also finds many words of compassion for the people. But when Sun Er was an official in the Taiping Mansion, he discovered that it is really lazy to use the word "min" to generalize the people of the world."

Zhu Zhanji said: "There are so many people in the world. Some are in business, some are working, some are farming, some are studying, some are beggars, and some are monks. They have different jobs and different livelihoods. They are different. To govern them, one must be prejudiced, and only regard scholars or gentry as citizens. Or one can generalize them, unable to distinguish the differences between these common people, the differences in their desires, how to deal with the above Can you manage one side well?"

"This is the case in Hezhou. The reason why people move in is because Hezhou can make them live and work in peace and contentment. To make them live and work in peace and contentment, in addition to strict laws and regulations, different measures must be taken for different people so that they can live and work in peace and contentment. Be content with yourself. In addition, if you want to prosper in commerce, you need to adopt different methods. What measures should be used for farmers, what methods should be used for scholars who have moved here, and what methods should be implemented for merchants. The water in the bowl is level, so that they can perform their duties and be content with their duties. How can the painstaking efforts and thought required to be summed up in one sentence, the merits of the migrating people? Other state capitals? Come to this state?"

Zhu Zhanji talked eloquently, and Zhu Di kept nodding as he listened, with a wider smile on his face, and kept saying: "It's reasonable, reasonable, hey... I can't think of such a reason on weekdays, Yang Qing, you still have What do you say?"

Yang Rong, who was named, said with emotion at this time: "The words of the emperor and grandson are taught by the minister. Such amazing words, when you think about it carefully, are actually the most reasonable. But the minister has been in the center for a long time, and I can't figure it out. I am really ashamed. For the Ming Dynasty to have such a virtuous grandson, it must be glorious and bring peace to all generations."

These words made Zhu Di even more elated. Not only did he not feel that Yang Rong's words just now were harsh, but he felt that Yang Rong was cautious and never flattered the emperor's grandson blindly. After understanding it carefully, he judged according to his wisdom. one thing.

In this way, not only is the last word of peace for all generations very weighty and convincing, but it also makes Zhu Di feel that Yang Rong is a steady person, a real old-fashioned man who seeks the country, and is not comparable to the ordinary flatterers.

Such people are truly trustworthy.

As for Zhu Zhanji, he couldn't help but blushed.This is how people are, a person who always flatters you and speaks well of you all the time, no matter how much he praises you, you will not take his words seriously.

But for a serious and prudent person like Yang Rong, an occasional compliment at this time has already made Zhu Zhanji feel ecstatic.

Hu Guang saw all this in his eyes. Although he knew Yang Rong's ability, he still couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Someone was sweating for Yang Rong just now, but now...some people have begun to recall it up.

Hu Guang knows Yang Rong's personality the most, and he also knows that this guy is scheming. Today's performance is enough for Yang Rong III to be regarded as a confidant by the kings of the Ming Dynasty. Hu Guang felt sour and couldn't help it. muttering.

However, Zhu Di glanced at Hu Guang with a smile, seeing Hu Guang's distraught look, his face was slightly cold at the moment.

After knowing the incidents in Henan and Guanzhong, Zhu Di looked down on Hu Guang quite a bit, and immediately said, "What does Hu Qing think?"

Hu Guang was stunned for a moment. After all, his mind was on Yang Rong's response. At this time, he was a little caught off guard. After hesitating for a long time, he said: "Mr. I admire so much, now seeing Huangsun Zhihe state so well, what Duke Yang said, I feel the same way..."

Zhu Di said impatiently: "Don't talk so much, just be straightforward."

Hu Guang had no choice but to say: "It's the same for the minister."

Zhu Di nodded his head and said happily: "Hezhou and the state have contributed a lot, and it is not due to the emperor's grandson alone. But anyway, the emperor's grandson has made outstanding achievements, which makes me gratified. This grandson is worthy of being the empress of Emperor Gao. I have a grandson like this. Even die in peace."

As a result, there was a cheerful atmosphere in this house, and everyone became cheerful.

At this time, Zhu Di turned his attention to another person, and said, "This is also inseparable from Zhang Qing's teaching. I handed my grandson to Zhang Qing, so I found the right person. Zhang Qing..."

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "The minister is here."

Zhu Di said with a smile on his eyebrows: "I will mention more in the future."

Zhang Anshi said: "I have been taught by His Majesty and the Crown Prince since I was a child, and only then have I made some progress. Now it is time to repay Your Majesty's love and the kindness of His Highness's upbringing. I will be crushed to pieces, and I have to train His Royal Highness... ..."

Zhu Di smiled even more.

Hu Guang couldn't help rolling his eyes in his heart, look, everyone is capable, this piece of An Shi is not a good person, there is a lot of mystery and information contained in one sentence.

It seems that Hu Guang is the most stupid.Hu Guang couldn't help but want to scold his mother, and felt uncomfortable with this group of guys who have more eyes than hornet's nests...

All that needs to be said has been said, and the monarchs and ministers did not waste any more time here, so Yang Rong and others left, and returned to the aggrieved signing room.

Zhu Di left Zhang Anshi alone, and now he put away his smile, frowned slightly and said, "Zhang Qing, that Chen Deng... is so stubborn... there is no need to delay any longer."

Zhang Anshi said: "The minister is thinking of a way."

When Chen Deng was mentioned, Zhu Di's expression became solemn again, and a bit of anger rose between his brows and eyes, and he said: "If this person doesn't speak, sooner or later he will leave a disaster. I never expected that a person... would be like this." Stubbornness, is it Jin Yiwei's punishment, or is it too light?"

Zhang Anshi nodded and said: "Your Majesty's words are true. Since this person can endure such severe torture, I think it must be because he has some kind of...hope in his heart."

"hope?"

Zhu Di stared at Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi said: "That's right, maybe he thinks that his comrades can really succeed...so...he gritted his teeth and insisted. After all, he already knows that he will die, so he might as well just..."

Before Zhang Anshi could continue, Zhu Di obviously understood what he meant, so Zhu Di interrupted Zhang Anshi and said, "In this way, this case should not be underestimated."

"Yes. So I think that if you want to teach him to speak, you have to cut off his hope." Zhang Anshi said.

Zhu Di looked at Zhang Anshi seriously: "How to cut off?"

Zhang Anshi thought for a while, and then said: "The minister is trying to find a way...to try to teach this person to submit completely within these three to five days."

After Zhu Di heard this, his face softened: "Time is already very tight, so... three to five days."

Zhang Anshi complied, and immediately withdrew.

When they arrived at the Hundred Households Office, Chen Li and others heard that Zhang Anshi had arrived, and rushed out to greet him.

Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "How, how?"

Chen Li looked ashamed, and said: "The humble is still thinking of a way, this Chen Deng, it's really strange, no matter what...he won't let go..."

Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and said, "Have all the punishments been used?"

"I've used them all." Chen Li sighed with a bit of frustration: "Except for the means that might kill him, everything that should be done has been done, but this person is stubborn and just clenched his teeth."

Zhang Anshi pursed his lips and said, "No problem, I'll go and see him."

Said, walked forward quickly, and soon came to the cage.

At this time, Chen Deng was already covered in bruises, the brocade clothes on his body were stained with blood, and his bloodshot lips were panting feebly. Accompanied by painful groans, he was extremely embarrassed.

When he saw Zhang Anshi coming in, he closed his eyes, just now he made a painful sound, but now he gritted his teeth to hold back the sound.

Zhang Anshi walked up to him slowly, and said: "I heard...they used torture on you, but you still couldn't say it, hey...Speaking of it, I, Zhang, admire you, no matter what It is not easy for you to persevere for whatever crime you have committed, and if you were this king, you might not be able to persevere for a stick of incense."

Only then did Chen Deng slightly open his eyes, with a sneer on his face.

Zhang Anshi ignored his expression, and continued to say: "If you don't want to say, this person must have a lot to do with you. At the same time, you think that this person may be able to accomplish something, so you are willing to protect him no matter what." Keep going. But... do you really think you can make it happen?"

Chen Deng still didn't say anything, just looked at Zhang Anshi coldly.

Zhang Anshi didn't care about his reaction, and continued to say to himself: "That's right, after the New Deal, many people in the world harbored resentment. This king admits this. In the Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi's reform was just a little bit. As for the reform, it has been going on for decades, and the officials of the same dynasty treat each other as enemies, and the two sides are in the same situation."

Zhang Anshi continued: "But today's New Deal is ten times more intense than that of the Song Dynasty. How can it... easily resolve this resentment? After all, at this point... apart from swordsmanship, even bloodshed Forming rivers is actually quite common."

After Chen Deng heard this, his chapped lips twitched, and he finally said, "The one who started it has no descendants?"

Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "You don't have to argue with me about words, I know you are good at speaking big principles, and this king is not your opponent. Presumably at this time, you still firmly believe that you people... will definitely succeed in the future, yes Bar?"

Chen Deng said coldly: "The thief can only be rampant for a while."

After all, he coughed violently, and every cough touched the wounds all over his body, so his face became distorted with pain.

Zhang Anshi said: "But I want to tell you that your plan has no chance of winning at all. This king knows what you are thinking, but if this king tells you that all this is just wishful thinking, even if you think about it, you won't." Believe me, after all... paranoia blinds you to judgement."

Chen Deng finally stopped coughing, but he disdained Gu's appearance. He wanted to snort coldly, but he didn't make a sound.

Zhang Anshi said: "But it doesn't matter, after two days, this king will teach you...you are all finished, can you believe it?"

A look of sarcasm appeared on Chen Deng's face.

This time, he didn't say a word, his answer was written on his face.

Of course, Zhang Anshi had already predicted this point, so naturally he didn't get angry, so he sighed: "Come here, give him a treatment and change into clean clothes. In these two days, there will be no need for torture."

After hearing this, Chen Li who followed behind couldn't help being slightly startled, and immediately said: "Your Highness...this..."

Zhang Anshi said: "Since torture doesn't work, do we have to kill him? One needs to be flexible, and the Jin Yiwei is the same. This Jin Yiwei doesn't fight and kill all day long. If there is anything to do, wait two days before we can talk about it. "

Chen Li hurriedly bowed his head in shame, and said respectfully, "Yes, I humbly obey!"

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