Domineering Daming

Chen Qiyu's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Tell me about it."

Chen Zilong's expression showed a touch of unconcealable excitement, he wanted to pace but held it back, and said with a surge of emotion: "My lord, the reason why the imperial court requires 'gentry to pay grain' is nothing more than the empty treasury and disasters everywhere. Students have six strategies, the first First, "Gentleman taxation" should be a short-term emergency method, not a long-term or permanent method. Second, the gentry contributes food to the court, and the court should also reward them heavily to set an example for the world. Third, harvest one bucket per mu The tax is too heavy, and the students think that it should be reduced by half, which is enough to help the court cope with the disaster. Fourth, the "squire tax" should be voluntary and cannot be forced, and other methods can be used instead, such as transporting grain to the border for the court, etc., etc. fifth……"

"presumptuous!"

Chen Suowen's face changed drastically, he stood up abruptly, and shouted in a deep voice: "Nonsense, nonsense! Who taught you this? Who allowed you to be presumptuous in front of the governor, shut up!"

Before Chen Zilong finished speaking, he was interrupted. He glanced at Chen Suowen with some dissatisfaction, but did not continue, but turned to Chen Qiyu with piercing eyes.

Chen Qiyu's expression also sank, Chen Zilong's words were not to relieve his worries, but to put pressure on him!

Chen Qiyu has already figured it out that the imperial government wants to tax the gentry, in addition to the empty treasury to deal with the disaster, there is also the need to clean up the "field mu system" to govern Daming from the root, how can it be as simple as just dealing with the disaster!

This kind of thing is impossible to say!Even if the courtiers see it through, they can only know each other well, and they can't talk about it on the table!

Chen Qiyu was looking forward to Chen Zilong at first, but now it seems that he is just a lobbyist of some people, he shook his head secretly, and said calmly: "Well, I have made a note, you can go."

Chen Zilong was not a fool, so he could see Chen Qiyu's indifferent attitude, and he said anxiously, "My lord, these are the countermeasures that the students have thought hard about. They are beneficial to the court, the squires, and the people of the world. Please think again, my lord!"

Chen Qiyu nodded slightly, and didn't want to talk to Chen Zilong anymore.

Chen Suowen snorted coldly, stood up straight away, pulled Chen Zilong's sleeve, and dragged him out.

Chu Zong first walked in through the side door, and seeing Chen Zilong "arguing" with Chen Suowen outside, he couldn't help saying: "My lord, what Mr. Chen said is actually not unreasonable, it's just...inappropriate."

Chen Qiyu nodded and sighed: "My Ming Dynasty was riddled with holes and needs to be revived. In the past, people in Donglin wanted to 'responsible to the world' and 'rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty', but they rarely mentioned the difficulties I faced. Some ideas and methods seem to be good, but they are not good methods, and even make the government more corrupt, which is probably one of the reasons why the emperor hates it."

Chu Zong was the head of the Shuntian Mansion, Bo, who previously worked in the household department. Hearing Chen Qiyu's words, he said with emotion: "Fu Shangshu used to discuss matters with some servants, Mr. Langzhong. I listened to a few words, and one of the words I feel is very annoying. It makes sense, what I said is 'reasonable and reasonable but unrealistic', the princes of Donglin are all noble people, they don't engage in farming, they don't know the people's sentiments, they seem to be far-sighted, but in reality they are like castles in the sky..."

Just as Chen Qiyu was about to speak, an officer rushed in and said, "Report to your lord, Dongchang sent someone here."

Chen Qiyu and Chu Zongxian's expressions changed slightly, they looked at each other, and they both looked sullen and didn't speak.

The emperor has already left the capital, and Wei Zhongxian, who holds great power, has almost no constraints in the capital. He is a very, very dangerous person. At this juncture, why send people to Shuntian Mansion?What conspiracy?

Chapter 606 Aggressive

Chen Suowen had already taught Chen Zilong a lesson, and when he came back, his expression became heavy when he heard the news.

Wei Zhongxian hasn't made any movement for several years, this time he has been sharpening his knife for so long, he will definitely not expose it lightly, this time sending someone here is probably just a beginning!

Chu Zongxian pondered, and said: "My lord, since the emperor came to the throne, the power of Dongchang has not been used much, and Wei Zhongxian was almost kicked out of the court. He is already notorious, and it is nothing more than a sentence of the late emperor. , the emperor has changed his Yuan, I'm afraid Wei Zhongxian...can't last long."

Chen Suowen's expression changed slightly, and he said, "You mean, the emperor wants to liquidate Wei Zhongxian?"

Wei Zhongxian, this person, did not know how many nasty things he did during the three dynasties of Wanli, Taichang, and Tianqi, especially the "Three Dynasties Yaodian", which slandered the officials of the outer court to the utmost extent, he is simply a thorn in the side of the outer court. If it is liquidated, it will end It will be even more miserable than the Donglin Party!

Chen Qiyu is the governor of Shuntian Prefecture and the governor of Beizhili. He has a special status among the local governors. Naturally, he knew this kind of news earlier. He waved his hands and said, "Don't talk about these things, let's see what Wei Zhongxian said first."

Chen Suowen and Chu Zongxian all nodded, no matter what, they couldn't see each other.

Fu Yingxing was wearing a fish-dragon suit, with an embroidered spring knife on his waist, striding forward. The spring breeze was proudly raising his hand to Chen Qiyu and said, "Your official, Fu Yingxing, has met Mr. Chen." Others are completely out of his eyes.

Chen Suowen and Chu Zongxian all froze and stood aside without speaking.

Chen Qiyu looked at the arrogant Fu Yingxing, nodded his head without moving, and said, "Well, why are you here?"

Fu Yingxing smiled, took two steps forward, sat down opposite Chen Qiyu, flipped the teacup, poured the tea, and took a sip.

Fu Yingxing's actions made all three people present look gloomy and sullen.

Fu Yingxing took a sip of tea, then looked at Chen Qiyu with a smile as if nothing had happened, and said, "Eunuch Wei asked Mr. Chen for something."

Chen Qiyu suppressed the anger in his heart, and said coldly: "Say."

Fu Yingxing's face was full of smugness, and he sneered in his heart, and said: "Eunuch Wei wants to go down to ask Mr. Chen for a list of the taxpayers of the northern Zhili gentry, who agrees to pay taxes, who resists, and the situation of the officials in various places, so that it is convenient for the emergency yamen. work."

Chen Qiyu, Chen Suowen, and Chu Zongxian's expressions changed drastically. Fu Yingxing's words had already indicated that Wei Zhongxian was going to do something!

The trouble is, they have no way to make a distinction. Those gentry and officials are old slickers who say one thing and do another, and they can't give it away!

But if they don't give it now, Wei Zhongxian will be unscrupulous, and everyone may become a target!

Chen Suowen was apprehensive, and hurried forward and said, "I am still checking the specific list in Shuntian Mansion, it will take a few more days."

Fu Yingxing sneered, turned the teacup in his hand, and immediately threw it down, the tea was flowing on the table, and said with a cold look on his face: "Then Shuntian Mansion better hurry up, Dongchang Tiqi is already very hungry and thirsty."

Chen Qiyu and the three of them all looked ugly. This Fu Yingxing's level is only seventh rank, so he is too presumptuous in front of their eyes!

"Seeing off the guests!" Chu Zongxian said coldly.

"No need to send it away, you should fix the Yamen first." Fu Yingxing stood up with a look of disdain and said.

Fu Yingxing strode away, extremely arrogant.

Chen Qiyu and the others looked solemn, they didn't care about Fu Yingxing, they cared about what was revealed behind his attitude.

Fu Yingxing being so arrogant means that Wei Zhongxian is even more arrogant and has no scruples.

Chen Suowen was worried. After all, Beizhili was under the jurisdiction of Shuntian Mansion. They couldn't bear to walk around when things got too big. They said to Chen Qiyu with a serious expression, "My lord, Wei Zhongxian will do something in a few days, why don't we take this opportunity Make a statement to the officials and gentry everywhere, let them sign the contract, only in this way can we keep them, ensure the stability of Beizhili, and prevent Wei Zhongxian from messing around!"

Chu Zong shook his head first, and said: "The news of this group of people is no worse than ours. Since they have not given an accurate statement until now, they have made up their minds. There are thousands of gentry, big and small, in series. They understand the principles of the masses better than us! It’s just that they don’t understand that the imperial court wants to kill chickens and scare monkeys!”

Chen Qiyu took a deep breath, stood up and said, "Master Chen, you go to see those officials in Beizhili, Mr. Chu, you go to see those squires, and I go to the cabinet. Wei Zhongxian's move may be earth-shattering, so we must prepare early. .”

"Yes!" Chen Suowen and Chu Zong stood up first, all with serious expressions on their faces.

Palace, cabinet.

The current cabinet regulation basically consists of three ministers, six ministers, and nine persons.

Bi Ziyan looked at the memorial in his hand, and said to the other people present: "From the situation in various places, this year's rain is likely to exceed that of previous years, and the emperor also sent a letter asking the cabinet not to take it lightly, and to take it seriously. You think the cabinet should What should I do?"

Lai Zongdao was almost transparent in the cabinet, and he quickly said with a sense of presence: "First of all, we should send commissioners to inspect the river, urge all places to step up dredging, eliminate dangers, strengthen river embankments, and do a good job in epidemic prevention and disaster response. Prepare, never cause a plague, civil unrest, everything must be timely, not procrastinated, to prevent them from deceiving the upper and lower..."

After all, Lai Zongdao was of a certain level, and no one objected. After he finished speaking, Zhou Yingqiu said: "The inspectors can divide into several waves and go to various places to prevent local foolishness."

Fu Changzong said: "The Ministry of Households can first allocate 50 yuan in silver, rice grains, and 30 shi of sweet potatoes for emergency use."

As Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Xu Dahua felt a little anxious at the moment, so he asked for orders: "Your official can leave Beijing for inspection in person, to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to it."

Shen Yongmao said: "The lower officials can order the governors along the river to order the officers and soldiers to be ready to fight floods and rescue disasters when necessary."

Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan looked at each other, and nodded inwardly. If it was usual, these adults must not be so active. Wei Zhongxian's fangs are open, even if they don't threaten these people, they still give them great pressure.

After listening for a while, Bi Ziyan nodded and said, "Well, what your lords said is reasonable, then the established arrangement will be made. The cabinet will issue an order as soon as possible, and all ministries will be prepared. Severe droughts and floods, droughts are difficult to deal with, and floods must be dealt with. Get it under control..."

Everyone was discussing, a guard came in and whispered in Xu Jie's ear for a while and left in a hurry.