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Great Merchant Palace.

Fengtian Temple.

After the imperial decree was announced for the head of the Li family, the officials were furious, especially the noble faction headed by Duke Hai Qing, who reacted fiercely.

The conferment of merchants is tantamount to completely breaking the class barriers that the nobles have finally built, and the merchant class, which is lower than farmers and workers, will also start to step on their heads.

How could the gentry, who had always been aloof, allow such a thing to happen.

Therefore, Hai Qinggong, the representative of the nobles, made a request to see the Emperor Shang.

All of a sudden, in the court hall, all the ministers agreed and asked to meet the Emperor Shang.

Beside the dragon chair, Mu Bai sat there quietly, watching the reactions of the officials below, a chill gradually appeared in his calm eyes.

No wonder Brother Li said that the corruption of the big business has gone to the bone.

In order to protect their own interests, nobles have to completely block the possibility of promotion for civilians, how hateful it is.

After thinking for a while, Mu Bai calmed down, and said calmly, "Father is sick and needs to rest. Now, this king is ordered to supervise the country, and the affairs in the court can be resolved by the master, so you don't have to bother Father."

"Fourth Highness."

In the main hall, Lord Hai Qing raised his head, looked at the fourth prince under the dragon chair, and said in a deep voice, "Your highness has only been in charge of the country for a short time, and he is not familiar with the government. This matter has a lot to do with it. Your highness may not see the pros and cons. I request Your Highness, let the minister wait to meet His Majesty!"

"I beg Your Highness to let the ministers wait to meet His Majesty." All the ministers echoed in the rear, their attitudes were fierce.

"Mr. Hai Qing may not understand what this king means."

In front of the dragon chair, Mu Bai looked at the officials below, with a cold look in his eyes, and said again, "Father is in poor health, and now, this king has full authority over matters in the court!"

"Your Highness."

In front of all the ministers, Lord Hai Qing still refused to give an inch, and replied with a heavy expression, "This is a major matter involving the foundation of the country. The ministers feel that it is appropriate for His Majesty to make a decision himself."

He knew very well that the friendship between His Majesty the Fourth Highness and the son of the Li family was extraordinary, and the only way to turn this matter was to meet His Majesty.

"Guoben?"

In front of the dragon chair, Mu Bai couldn't bear it anymore and stood up, with a powerful coercion permeating his body, he said coldly, "This king is the country! Lord Hai Qing, don't think that you are the elder of the three dynasties, you can stand in front of this king." Presumptuous, let me tell you one last time, this king is now in charge of the country for the rest of his life, and what this king says is equivalent to an imperial decree, if you commit the same crime again and again, don’t blame this king for being ruthless!"

At the end of the sentence, Mu Bai swung his right hand, and suddenly, beside the dragon chair, the Tianzi Sword was unsheathed, pierced through the air, and pierced in front of Hai Qinggong with a clang.

In front of the ministers, Duke Hai Qing's heart was shaken, and his body trembled involuntarily when he saw the Tianzi Sword so close.

In the rear, the rest of the courtiers of noble origin also showed shock on their faces. They did not expect that the fourth prince, who has always been gentle with others, would have such a domineering side.

"The third son of the Xuanli family goes to the palace." After shocking the officials, Mu Bai spoke and ordered.

On the side, Eunuch Zhang, who was also stunned by the fourth prince, was the first to come back to his senses, and hurriedly shouted, "The third son of the Xuanli family is going to the palace!"

at the same time.

Below Fengtian Hall, Li Ziye, who was walking unhurriedly, smiled when he heard the sharp voice from the hall ahead.

Not bad, faster than he imagined.

Fortunately, he has good legs and feet, otherwise he would not be able to make it in time.

There are really too many steps built in front of Fengtian Temple, there are not a thousand, but hundreds of them?

While thinking, Li Ziye walked up the thousand-story stone steps, step by step, into the Fengtian Hall ahead.

In the main hall, when the ministers saw the young people coming from behind, they had different expressions. Except for a few people, most of them were hostile.

Since ancient times, the confrontation between nobles and commoners has become an eternal problem. The nobles in power will subconsciously destroy any pariah who dares to climb up, just like crushing an ant, taking it for granted.

Equality is nothing but a daydream created by the nobles in power for the common people, and the common people are always deceiving themselves and others in this daydream day after day.

Li Ziye, who was born in a humble family of merchants, brought the Li family to an unprecedented height with his own strength. Today, he has finally walked in front of the imperial power and nobles of the Manchu Dynasty.

This is no longer a gain or loss of personal interests, but a collision of classes.

Therefore, after Li Ziye went to the palace, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty clearly showed extremely strong hostility.

Li Ziye didn't notice this, the smile on his face was gentle and polite.

"Your Highness."

In the hall, Li Ziye cupped his hands and saluted respectfully.

"Presumptuous, the Fourth Highness was ordered to supervise the country. Seeing His Highness is like seeing His Majesty. You are a commoner, how dare you not kneel!" In front of the ministers, Hai Qinggong saw the behavior of Li's son-in-law worshiping instead of kneeling, and immediately took the opportunity to attack. shouted angrily.

On the side, Li Ziye saw the old guy in front of him in a state of exasperation, and the smile on his face became wider, but he didn't rush to refute.

Today's protagonist is not him.

Just watch the show with peace of mind.

"Great business law, national scholars, you can't kneel down."

In front of the dragon chair, Mu Bai glanced at the old guy below, and said calmly, "Mr. Hai Qing, do you have any objections to my business law?"

"Chen, don't dare!" Hai Qinggong's expression darkened, and he clenched his hands tightly, and replied.

"Professor Li."

Mu Bai walked down the hall and said, "Get ready to be sealed."

"Yes!"

Li Ziye saluted again and responded.

From behind, Eunuch Zhang came with a court dress, a gold seal and an iron coupon, and said kindly, "Li Jiaoxi, no, my son, these are the court dress, gold seal and Danshu iron coupon of Lord Li Hou. "

"Sir, thank you Lord Long En."

Li Ziye reached out to take the court clothes, gold seal and Danshu Iron Coupon, and responded respectfully.

"His Majesty."

Just when Li Ziye was granted the title on behalf of his father, among the ministers, Lu Siqing, who had never spoken a word, came out and said solemnly, "The Li family was granted the imperial merchant title, and the head of the Li family was given a title. , the qualifications of Danshu iron coupons and hereditary resignation are not given to ministers who have made great contributions, and the head of the Li family has not made such a great contribution. Granting Danshu iron coupons may not be convincing to the public."

After Lu Siqing's words fell, among the group of officials, those who had been neutral all the time also looked over, waiting for the fourth prince's explanation.

After the Li family became an imperial merchant, the head of the Li family was conferred a title, whether it was an earl or a marquis, it was nothing more than a matter of title, which was understandable, but this hereditary qualification was really incredible.

"No, the Li family has this qualification."

Mu Bai turned around, looked at the old minister in front of him, and said calmly, "Master Lu, what did you burn in your house for heating last winter?"

"coal."

Lu Siqing was stunned for a moment, and replied truthfully, "Winter is long and charcoal is rising. Therefore, in the old minister's mansion, no charcoal is burned this year, but the coal sold by the Mining Department."

"Where is Mr. Zhang?"

Mu Bai looked at another civil servant and asked.

"The minister's mansion is the same as Mr. Lu's, it is also burned with coal."

Zhang Qizheng came out and said truthfully, "The price of coal is much cheaper than charcoal."

"The two lords are officials in the court, and they both feel that charcoal is expensive. If they burn coal from the Mining Department instead, then the people of my Dashang must not be able to afford charcoal even more."

Mu Bai said calmly, "The two adults feel that the mining department's search for coal has solved the urgent needs of the people."

"of course."

Lu Siqing said sternly, "The establishment of the Mining Department by His Royal Highness will benefit the country and benefit the future. It is definitely a great blessing for the common people of our business."

"So, what if my king said that Li Jiaoxi taught me the idea of ​​setting up a mining department and the method of finding coal?"

Mu Bai said lightly, "Two years ago, Li Jiaoxi saw that the people were suffering from the cold winter, so he suggested that the king should set up a mining department and taught him how to find coal mines. Otherwise, everyone thinks why the coal desulfurization Only the Li family knows the law?"

After the words fell, the minds of everyone present were shocked, and it was difficult to accept this fact for a while.

"Master Lu, Master Zhang."

Mu Bai looked at the two veterans in front of him, and asked, "Now, do you think that the Li family is qualified to be awarded the Iron Certificate of Danshu and the qualification of hereditary replacement?"

Lu Siqing and Zhang Qizheng looked at each other when they heard the words, and immediately bowed respectfully to the young man in front of them, calling out, "Your Majesty."

Seeing the attitude of the two elders, Li Ziye immediately bowed his hands and said softly, "Don't dare."