Daming: At the start of the showdown, Lao Zhu was stunned

Chapter 448 Hubu An dares to bully me like this!

"So, sir, I think that the Korean government must be planning behind the scenes to push the father's business tax increase policy to fail, so he has to use the original treasure money policy... right?" Zhu Su rubbed his chin.

"Exactly." Liu Bowen was very sure.

Zhu Su raised his eyes and glanced at him. Liu Bowen has always behaved like a modest gentleman who "benevolent to all things without fighting".This time, he was actually outspoken, using almost "evil words and hurting people" to express Li Shanchang's possible schemes, which shows his sincerity in his heart.

"I'm going to meet Father Chen right now." After thinking for a while, Zhu Su stood up and said.The levy of commercial taxes is not only related to the future national policy, but also related to whether the imperial court will have enough funds to support shipbuilding, steelmaking, gun improvement, and even go to sea, conquer Japanese, and seize America and Australia.These are all major and important matters, and there is absolutely no room for mistakes. I would rather believe what I have or not. Even if it is nothing, I should prepare for the worst.

"Your Highness, go quickly." Liu Bowen nodded, not telling Zhu Su not to tell Lao Zhu what he said.This made Zhu Su trust Liu Bowen more three points: dare to be so outspoken to Lao Zhu, this can already be regarded as desperate.In stark contrast to the old gentleman's attitude of being wise and protecting himself, it seems that he really believes that the Ming Dynasty will have the end of the world in 300 years, and he is willing to dedicate his strength to it.

After hesitating for a while, Zhu Su said to Liu Bowen: "...Mr., remember to pay attention to your body. In the past two years, don't be infected by the wind and cold."

According to historical records, Liu Bowen died of cold in the eighth year of Hongwu.These words made Liu Bowen startled for a moment, and then a gleam of brilliance flashed in his eyes: "If the life expectancy is already the same, why increase it?"

"It's ridiculous that I was timid before. I only knew how to calculate the prophecy, but I didn't want to be brave... If I only have two years to live, why should I think about protecting myself?"

Liu Bowen muttered to himself.

Zhu Su was listening silently, and from Liu Bowen's words, we can also know that this old gentleman is indeed good at prophecy.Could it be that he had also calculated the fate of the Ming Dynasty before, and now the two phases confirm that it is consistent with the sesame seed song?Or maybe the sesame seed song was really calculated by Liu Bowen later, but he said it in advance?

It doesn't matter what the truth is.Everything has become a mess. Anyway, this person is willing to contribute to the New Deal, so that's a big deal.

Zhu Su put away the thoughts in his heart, ordered people to set up horses and prepare chariots, and went to the imperial city to see Lao Zhu.

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"What did Liu Ji say?" In Kunning Palace, Lao Zhu put Zhu Xiongying back into Empress Ma's hand, his thick eyebrows twisted into the word Sichuan.These two couples really regarded Zhu Xiongying as a treasure, several times when they entered the palace, they saw them personally taking Xiao Xiongying every step of the way.Even when discussing important matters, Zhu Xiongying should stay at hand.

It seemed that my prediction about Zhu Xiongying's premature death really made the couple pay more attention to this eldest grandson.

"That old man, don't be ignoring Lao Li again. Since the founding of the country, the two have disliked each other... But hasn't Liu Ji stopped asking about world affairs? Why did he suddenly say something like this? Radical words? It's not like what he would do." Old Zhu asked doubtfully.

"Eighth, don't judge arbitrarily. Mr. Liu has always served the public and the people, and he will never speak nonsense for his own self-interest." Empress Ma interceded for Liu Bowen.When it comes to the vision of knowing people's nature, this queen is actually three points more vicious than Lao Zhu.He turned his head and said to Zhu Su: "Xiao Wu'er, Mr. Liu must have a deep meaning for you to send such a message all of a sudden."

"Tell me, what did you talk about with Mr. Liu?"

So Zhu Su saw through Liu Bowen's many previous flaws, and asked himself about the future, as well as the origin of the "Song of Shaobing" and its origin in later generations, and told the old Zhu and his wife one by one.

Old Zhu listened carefully, snorted, and said, "This Liu Bowen is indeed a man of the world. We used to conquer the world, and we relied a lot on his merits."

"If it is said that he can also use those tricks... we will believe it. However, if it is said that he can predict things like a sesame seed song, we definitely don't believe it."

"If this is the case, he will be able to seek good fortune and avoid evil, so why should he be careful in everything, and keep a hand on us from the beginning to the end..." Halfway through the sentence, he remembered that he had killed a lot in history, and almost killed none of the founding heroes. Surviving, doesn't it prove that Liu Bowen is the right thing to do to protect himself... Thinking of this, Lao Zhu touched his nose in embarrassment, hummed twice, and skipped the topic directly.

Empress Ma seemed to have thought of this too, so she gave her husband a sideways glance.He never wanted Lao Zhu to start killing, but sometimes this husband was so murderous that he couldn't be persuaded, and because of this, a talented person like Mr. Liu was walking on thin ice. Offer advice easily.

But this time Liu Bowen was uncharacteristically. Although he borrowed Zhu Su's mouth, it was obviously a rare outspoken admonition.Empress Ma said: "Chongba, I think you should think carefully about what Mr. Liu said."

"With his temperament, he would not take the risk of attacking a hero like the Korean government. Unless it is for the sake of the country, it is really possible for the Korean government to obstruct the tax administration..."

"Li Shan has long been in love with power and power, we also know..." Old Zhu thought about it.He remembered that he had previously hinted at Li Shanchang's resignation, that Li Shanchang was reluctant to part with him, and that in history Li Shanchang was liquidated by himself many years later and included in Hu Weiyong's party.

I remembered that the reason why Hu Weiyong was appointed prime minister before was because Li Shanchang firmly disagreed with this matter.Could it be that Li Shanchang deliberately opposed it because he had determined his own temperament?

Therefore, the historical self also later discovered the little tricks Li Shanchang was doing behind the scenes, so he was angry and used this old crime to kill people...

It is not impossible!
"In short, there will be no change in the business tax increase," said Old Zhu. "Liu Ji's suggestion of setting up a new tax department is indeed insightful. However, how can we recruit people in such a hurry?
"From our point of view, it's better to wait until this wave of commercial taxes is collected first, to meet the urgent needs of the moment, and then set up a tax department."

"Yes. So safe." Zhu Su also agreed.On the one hand, the business tax has to be increased, and on the other hand, the household department has to be mobilized. There are too many actions, and there may be more difficulties encountered.

"Your Majesty, the cabinet has an urgent report..." From a distance, Erhu shouted outside the door.

"Present it!" Old Zhu said.

Hearing this, Erhu, the guard, went down the stone steps in the palace, took the quick note from the servant under the steps who came to report, opened the palace door respectfully, and handed it to Lao Zhu.Old Zhu didn't shy away from Zhu Su, and directly unfolded the urgent report in his hand.Zhu Su was taken aback, it turned out that this was the treatment that only the elder brother Zhu Biao could have.Not daring and not wanting to look too much, quietly moved aside.

Unexpectedly, after only a few glances, Lao Zhu put the memo on the table with a bang, and angrily said with a flushed face:
"Hubu! An dare to deceive me like this!"

(End of this chapter)