Bright Spring

Zhu Gaoxu pondered: "But at least I can't see the feasibility of the method of equalizing the wealth. Wang Mang of the Han Dynasty has tried it and failed completely; this is the self-interested nature of human beings. Wang Mang only caused the collapse of order and conflicts among all parties. Intensify, and then produce some new big families. The pragmatic goal, perhaps only by multiplying the total amount of wealth, can everyone live a little bit better."

Du Qianrui said: "The sage always sympathizes with the people, which is the blessing of the common people."

Zhu Gaoxu didn't say a word, he couldn't help being a little distracted when he thought of those complicated problems.

In order to fundamentally increase production, it is impossible to fundamentally change the way of farming.We can only choose the so-called "New Deal" to get closer to the plundering of industry and even foreign trade; and the land of China in the future will play the role of being plundered.Even if the New Deal succeeds, it will affect the imperial power of the Zhu family's descendants.He has never carefully weighed the pros and cons of which is more important, but subconsciously, he should have made a choice.

But can the New Deal really succeed?From time to time, Zhu Gaoxu's confidence will also be shaken, just like in a dangerous battlefield, he often questions his decision-making.

Occasionally, depression would gain the upper hand, so he said a little negatively: "Maybe there is no way to prevent the common people from seeing what kind of life the landlords and big households in the big cities are living. The Ming Dynasty government restricted the common people It’s not unreasonable to think about leaving the hometown.”

"The Holy Majesty is right. When I went back to my hometown that year, I couldn't bear it anymore. But, I grew up there since I was a child." Du Qianrui sighed softly.

She was stunned for a moment, and then comforted softly: "The Holy One is diligent in government and loves the people, he has done his best, so don't make things difficult for yourself."

Just then, a court lady came to the door.Du Qianrui let go of Zhu Gaoxu subconsciously, and sat up straight.The maid said: "Respectfully invite Your Majesty and Concubine Shu to the dining room for dinner."

Four dishes and one soup were placed on the round table in the dining room, which was the emperor's daily diet standard set by the Taizu; the most standard part of this meal was that the imperial concubine cooked it herself.On the table are Zhu Gaoxu's favorite sea fish, stewed meat, fried meat, a large bowl of vegetable tofu soup with dipping water, and a jug of wine.There are at least 30 to [-] people from the people who try the food in the cubicle to the maids serving around.

Zhu Gaoxu is really a little hungry, and enjoying delicious food always makes people happy physically and mentally.Soon he also relaxed a lot.

After the two had dinner, it was not completely dark yet.Zhu Gaoxu accompanied Du Qianrui, walking around and chatting in Concubine Shu's palace.

Du Qianrui said quietly: "The concubine is in poor health and cannot serve the Holy Majesty tonight. The concubine pays attention to it on weekdays. There is a good-looking female officer in Concubine Shu's Palace. Why don't you let her come over tonight?"

Zhu Gaoxu waved his hands and said with a smile: "No need, I just want you to be with me, it's good to be able to hug and fall asleep."

According to the harem rules that have been established since Zhu Gaoxu's ascension to the throne, there is a certain order in the bedtime of concubines.But what really made him unbearable was the arrangement of letting a group of titled female officials serve the bed according to the "Zhou Li" from time to time, and he felt that he had cheated himself.Perhaps, people are always overestimating themselves.

Du Qianrui said: "It's getting dark, it's still early. After a while, the concubine will change into clothes and sing a few little songs for the Holy One."

Zhu Gaoxu said: "This program is good and elegant."

Du Qianrui's bright eyes rolled, "Your Majesty wants to listen to Yaqu?"

Zhu Gaoxu said with a smile: "It's better to be vulgar, and you can still cultivate your sentiments. I think your singing is really professional."

Du Qianrui said softly: "Okay, my concubine will choose a piece of opera to make the Holy Majesty happier. But there are no musicians in the palace for a while, so we can only sing a cappella."

From time to time on the road, you will meet a team of court ladies who are lighting the wicks in the roadside lampstands one after another along the vertical and horizontal roads.Lanterns were also hung up in fixed positions everywhere, so that in the capital city and the imperial palace, even at night, it would still not be too dark.

Chapter 827 Liu Ming's Solo Book

In the Wuying Hall, the main hall is the most magnificent building.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, the glazed tiles on the top of Shanxie Mountain are glowing with brilliant yellow streamers, and the golden dragon paintings on the eaves and wood are full of reverence, and the brightly colored heaven and earth are like fairy palaces.The upturned bucket arch shows a certain kind of graceful and elegant temperament.

Originally, Wuying Hall and Wenhua Hall were two symmetrical buildings with similar functions.But everything is always changing, and now the Hall of Martial Arts has become the central place for courtiers to make political decisions under the imperial power; while the Hall of Wenhua is a place for reading and collecting books.Just like the former Zhongshu Province, it is now gone.

Most of the cabinet ministers on duty here are the chiefs of various yamen, and sometimes the ministers, Shaoqing and other subordinate chiefs take turns.When the ministers did not decide on the memorial together, they did not gather in the main hall, but stayed in the gallery behind each, with independent office and study rooms.

Qitai's study room is a suite, where one can study and work, entertain guests, and even have a bedroom for rest.Even if he wanted to eat, sleep, or even take a bath here, it was all right.The Hall of Martial Arts has special supplies, as well as scribes and eunuchs who take care of them. Of course, everything is quite comfortable and luxurious, and it is public expenditure.

The book has its own golden house, which refers to the situation of being ranked in Jiuqing.

At this time, a low-ranking civil servant came to the door, bowed and said: "I respectfully invite Qi Butang to move to the main hall."

With a brush in his hand, Qi Tai raised his head and said, "Just send over the 'Post Huang' memorial."

But the green-robed official said: "You'd better go in person, the ministers are almost here."

When Qi Tai heard this, he had a premonition that there was something special.He said no more, put down the brush, and stood up.

In the main hall, Xia Yuanji, Ru Yu and others were indeed there.Qi Tai stepped forward to salute, and then took a memorial from Ru Yu.The person who wrote the memorial was Liu Ming, a pedestrian who had just entered Beijing.

A small Zhima official, who had passed the Jinshi examination for two years, seemed to be lucky enough to show his face in front of the Holy Majesty.

Qi Tai pulled it away to look at it, he first took a rough look, guessed that Liu Ming was talking about reform, and then looked at it from the beginning.

After all, he was born as a Jinshi, so Liu Ming is a little particular about writing articles.He first quoted scriptures and found many reforms and successful examples in history books, such as Shang Yang's reforms, etc., and then used the words of the saints to discuss the views of advancing with the times.Then start talking about the affairs of this dynasty, and praise the constitution of the Great Ming Taizu, which has allowed the country to recuperate and increase the population for decades.However, today, household registration, cultivated land, and the status quo of various items have changed, and it is time for reform.

Rumors that this dynasty will implement a new deal are no longer uncommon.However, it is the first to explicitly advocate "reform" and "advance with the times" in the memorial.No matter how much reason Liu Ming finds in his long-winded speech, and no matter how fluent his writing is, it can't change the radical proposition of this memorial.

"Qi Butang thinks, how should the reply be approved?" Xia Yuanji's voice said.

Qi Tai handed over the memorial and glanced at Xia Yuanji.Looking at Yuan Xiaxia's meaningful eyes, Qi Tai pondered: How dare someone think that Liu Ming wrote this article at my instigation?

But it's no wonder that Xia Yuanji, Qi Tai and other former officials of the Han Palace have already been branded as "New Party".Qi Tai, Gao Xianning, Hou Hai, etc. are indeed more supportive of the Holy Majesty's implementation of the New Deal. They are all officials in the same dynasty, and their political opinions cannot be hidden.

"The cabinet is not decided by one person, it is not up to everyone

discuss? "Qi Tai said.

He turned his head and asked Gao Xianning: "Did your majesty read this memorial?"

Gao Xianning said: "The Holy Majesty has not left Beijing this year, and often personally reviews the memorials. Liu Ming's unusual inscription (in the scope of authority of various institutions, daily government affairs reports), most of them went directly to the imperial court before being sent to the cabinet. "

Qi Tai said: "Since this is the case, let's just follow the rules. First, the nine members of the cabinet make a decision, and then send it to the Treasure Office; at the same time, copy the copy and send it to the six departments for a copy, so that you can know all the officials. What does Xia Butang think?"

Xia Yuanji thought for a while, then said helplessly: "When it comes to the cabinet, it should be done in the form of an emergency memorial, or it can only be like this."

When all the officials from the nine|central yamen arrived, everyone put forward their proposals for the solution, and then selected the proposal with the most support, and then submitted it to the Treasure Office of the apse for review.

Some people argued that Liu Ming, a pedestrian who violated his authority and recklessly discussed government affairs, should be severely punished; Proposal for "quasi-playing".

The Shouyu Division's approval of the New Deal has something to do with the situation and funding of the entire yamen.If the New Deal is negated, the existence of the Northern and Southern Departments of the Department of Defense will be meaningless, and the considerable financial input of the Southern Department will definitely be greatly reduced.

To people's surprise, no one supported Shou Yusi's claim, only Qian Xun.

The two so-called new parties, Qi Tai and Gao Xianning, as well as the "erhu" suspected of being a new party, Hu Wei, Minister of Rites, and Hu Guang, academician of the Imperial Academy; they actually supported "know it" together.As a result, the nine members of the cabinet reached a decision in a very short period of time.

Things get subtle and complicated.Liu Ming's memorial was not instigated by Qi Tai, such a "truth" is very likely; of course, it does not rule out the possibility that Qi Tai deliberately retreated to advance, and arranging the first person is just a strategy of "throwing stones to ask for directions".

Qi Tai returned to the study, and soon Gao Xianning came.

"You and I are in the cabinet, Xianning should pay attention to avoid suspicion." Qi Tai said.

Gao Xianning said in a relaxed tone: "My colleagues in the court, who doesn't know our teacher-student friendship, no matter how you avoid it, it's useless."

Qi Tai glanced at him: "There are many chances to meet each other, so we must pay attention to our words and deeds in the Hall of Martial Heroes."

Gao Xianning also stopped talking back, bowed and said: "I would like to follow Qi Butang's instruction."

He glanced at the room inside the study: "Xiaguan sees that there is tea in it, Qi Butang invites me to have a cup?"

These tone, the deaf can also hear that the relationship between the two is very close, maybe there is really no way to avoid suspicion.Qi Tai stood up and said, "Come in."

The door of the study was open, and the sun was shining brightly outside.As long as someone enters the door, one can detect it from the change of light and shade; but the hall in the back room is far away from the door and window, so as long as one pays attention to the volume of the conversation, there is a certain degree of privacy.