The first dude in the Qing Dynasty

It was morning time again, outside the Hall of Qinzheng and in the lounge, a group of people gathered early, and there were piles of discussions.

"Strange, what day is it today, why are there so many people here? Does Long Live have something important to announce?"

"Yeah, people from all seven departments are here, I don't know what's going on!"

"I don't know, I just asked the old man about it, and he said I don't know..."

"..."

Since Kangxi changed the early court system, one court per day has become one court every five days, and there is no need to come every time. This time they came so neatly, presumably something big is about to happen?

"My God!" Suddenly someone exclaimed: "Isn't that the prince's car?"

"Isn't it? What is this little ancestor doing here?"

"The crown prince is here, can't we make it this morning...?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Counting on my fingers, this master came to Qinzheng Palace four times in total. The first time was when he was impeached for his extravagance, so he came to defend himself, and in the end he sprayed the blood of the court's civil and military scolding. Immediately fainted from anger, in the end it was Long Live Lord who coaxed him away with a plate of oranges; the second time was when the crown prince was abolished, he ran to watch the excitement, but was intercepted by Prince Yong; As for the petition, as soon as he entered the door, he was wrapped in a cloak by Prince Yong, gagged and took him back; and the fourth time, as soon as he heard that he was coming, everyone hurriedly dispersed, and Long Live was the first to run away. ...

It's just unbearable to look back on every time!

"Where's Prince Yong?" Everyone stretched their heads looking for Yinzhen: The crown prince is almost at the door, why doesn't he come to block people?

"This is the crown prince now, Prince Yong may not be able to stop him, right?"

Yes... this is the prince!

It is only natural for the crown prince to go to court, who would dare to stop him?I think back when the second elder brother was the crown prince, it was rain or shine... But this master, since he became the crown prince, it seems that he has never been to court, right?

In other words, if one day he ascends the throne, this style of painting is simply unimaginable...

However, there should be no such event, right?

When Yin Zuo was established as the crown prince, most of the courtiers found it inconceivable. Why did the always rational Lord Long Live make such an absurd decision?Although I can't understand it, Lord Long Live has already made up his mind, and his own prince and master above his head also have the same idea. If he doesn't want to, he has to support it!

After waiting for a long time, I found out that this prince, although he is not in the mood at all, is still doing things. He has undergone earth-shaking changes in himself, his salary has increased by three times, his house has a brand new look, and the concrete road , tile floors, heating pipes, glass windows, those are all good things!Not to mention the money in the national treasury is increasing day by day...

After finally getting used to it, I thought it would be nice to have such a prince, but suddenly there was another accident—the prince fell ill and fell into a coma for several days. Although he woke up later, his body was completely destroyed...

The "smart" ministers suddenly came to their senses - no wonder the Lord Long Live and all the princes supported him, no wonder he became a prince, and the Lord Long Live indulged him in every possible way, it was because...he was sick!

It turns out that this prince is simply a strategy used by Long Live Lord to slow down the army!

I just thought this way, but in the end, this master actually came to court!

Could it be that he got sick once and suddenly realized that he didn't want to be a show anymore and was ready to be a dutiful prince?

While thinking wildly, looking for someone with keen eyes, finally sighed in disappointment: I had expected Prince Yong to suddenly descend from the sky and stop His Highness the Crown Prince, but I didn't want the Crown Prince to go to the back, and Prince Yong hadn't shown up yet.

Everyone can only sigh, and look at each other: You have to be careful what you say today, this master, he doesn't leave room for scolding...

Suddenly a low voice of cheers came: "Prince Yong is here!"

When everyone looked up, it was indeed Yin Zhen who was walking over with a few companions. He was dressed in dark official uniforms, tall and steady, and imposing.

Before Yinzhen approached, someone came over to say hello and talk.

Yue Mo was talking about the prince's affairs, and everyone felt Yin Zhen's aura sinking from a long distance away, then turned around suddenly, and strode towards the back of the hall.

"It's a pity..." After his back disappeared, someone sighed.

Yes, what a pity!

If Prince Yong had come earlier, they would have been able to watch a good show again!

The fight a year ago was really exciting!

……

The only one who can still sit in a sedan chair at this place is Yinzuo. As soon as he arrived, Yinzhen rushed up and helped him get off the sedan chair without saying a word.

Knowing that he had something to say, Yinzuo waved back the servants, entered the apse with Yinzhen, found a place to sit down, and said with a smile, "Is the fourth brother here to stop me from going to court?"

Yinzhen said in a deep voice: "I said you don't need to intervene in this matter! Don't you always dislike these messy things? Why bother to get involved?"

Yinzuo smiled and said, "Fourth brother, why do I look at you like my mother instead of my brother? You have to take care of what I do, and you have to take care of what I don't do."

He said it well in front of his father before, but Yinzhen didn't say anything more at that time, he thought it was a tacit agreement, who knew that he would deny it as soon as he went out.Otherwise, why would he get up so early to go to court.

Yinzhen was choked for a long while without words, and finally his tone eased, and he sighed: "I can handle this matter myself, you...don't open your mouth unless it is absolutely necessary."

He knew his younger brother's temper, and it was impossible for him to stand by and watch, but no one knew better than him how much pressure and resistance would be endured when the matter of enforcing the property and returning the fire to the public was carried out.Clearing the household debts back then was already considered the most difficult job, but compared to these two things, it was just pediatrics—in any case, he would never let Yinzuo take the lead and bear all this.

Yin Zuo was noncommittal, bowed his head and drank tea, and after a long time, he said, "Fourth brother, have you thought about it? If you can do this, it's fine. If you can't, how can you get up to that position?"

These two matters, especially the benefits of spreading the money into the land, involve too many people's interests. Once it starts, no matter whether it can be done or not, the world will be in chaos for a while.If it succeeds, this will be Yinzhen's political achievement, but if it fails, the "chaos" during that period will become Yinzhen's crime... And in order to prevent Yinzhen from bringing up the matter again after he ascended the throne, these people will definitely try their best Suppress him with all your might.

Yinzhen said lightly: "Don't worry, since I propose it, I can do it naturally."

What he could do in the previous life, he can do the same in this life.

Yinzuo said: "Then have you considered Huang Ama's attitude? Huang Ama cherishes veterans and reputation the most, and...the court is not short of money now."

Although Kangxi is Yinzuo's father, he respects him and even worships him, but he has to admit that his father's attitude towards certain violations of law and discipline is even conniving.

At the beginning of the settlement of the household department, I was afraid that the imperial court was so poor that it was almost impossible to solve the problem, so it was a last resort. Otherwise, even if Kangxi knew about borrowing money, he might turn a blind eye to it.Later, although he ordered the payment to be cleared, he was the one who got involved in the end—delaying the repayment of the Sun and Li family, and giving them a big fat job, making it clear that they would use the money they got from corruption to pay off the debt!What is this called?

But in this era of rule by man, the emperor's words and his attitude are the law, and no one dares to point fingers and say what you, the emperor, should do.

In the past, Kangxi might support Yinzhen for the smooth payment of tax and silver, but now there is a Ministry of State Affairs, overseas trade, and a port in Dongying... Maybe Kangxi was persuaded by them at the moment , but in the case of not short of money at all, if there are countless old ministers crying and persuading, and if there are some troubles in various places...

He was really worried that Yinzhen had withstood all the pressure, but in the end he was defeated by Kangxi.

Yinzhen still looked calm: "I have my own way."

Yinzuo said: "I believe that the fourth brother has a way, but I also have my position. I am also a prince, and the others are nothing. In front of such a major event, no matter whether I agree or disagree, I must have my attitude."

Yinzhen frowned and said nothing, Yinzuo sighed: "Don't worry, fourth brother, I don't know much about politics, and I won't try to be brave."

Maybe you have your way, but I don't want to see you being attacked.

His body doesn't allow him to worry too much, the only thing he can do is to help him resist the pressure from Kangxi, and use himself as a benchmark - even if the emperor wavers, the subjects of the world will know that there is still a prince is persistent.

Yinzhen finally stopped talking.

……

After shouting long live three times, the courtier took a look at Yinzuo who was sitting under Kangxi's side, then at Yinzhen, and sighed: Prince Yong's fighting power is too weak this time, he has failed everyone's expectations, he has failed everyone's expectations!

However, after a while, they swallowed the words "combat power is too weak": the fire consumption will be returned to the public, and the share will be shared with the mother-this man, the sky is going to be turned upside down!

There was a strange silence at first, and then a lively discussion broke out, and finally, after Kangxi coughed impatiently, it became quiet again.

Seeing that no one came forward to speak for a long time, Kangxi called by name and said: "Ke Aiqing, this matter is related to the Qing Dynasty's taxation. As the secretary of the household department, if you have any ideas, you can bring them up."

"The law is naturally a good law..." Ke Qichao coughed dryly, and said: "It's just that since ancient times, changes have often brought many risks. When a good law that benefits the people reaches a local area, it becomes a source of harm and disaster for the people. There are not a few of them. The veteran thinks that this matter is of great importance, and it is better to think about it in the long run, and it is better to take it slowly..."

As soon as this remark came out, the people around nodded their heads and expressed their opinions: "Yes, yes, it needs to be considered in the long run, and we must not act too hastily!"

Kangxi looked at Yinzhen after all the voices had passed, "Yinzhen, did you hear what all the ministers said?"

Returning the fire consumption to the public (originally, the fire consumption silver collected was used by the state, but now it has become a fire consumption silver and is borne by the state). It is indeed a good deed, but to be honest, Kangxi is not very in favor of it. Yes... Now that the world is peaceful and the people live and work in peace and contentment, why bother with this?Stability is what matters.

Yinzhen replied blankly: "Since all the ministers agree with this matter, I am very happy. I think what Mr. Ke said is true, and I also ask Huang Ama to appoint people and formulate a detailed plan."

Kangxi almost choked on his own saliva, Ke Qi's eyes widened: wait, wait, wait!When did he say he was in favor of it?

He hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Long Live Lord, what the old minister means is..."

Yinzhen interrupted: "Master Ke's statement is a good law, we should slowly figure it out and discuss it from a long-term perspective. Doesn't it mean that we need to carefully discuss a safe implementation method? If this is the case, what is it not to agree with?"

"This, this, this..." Ke Qi was speechless angrily: Who doesn't know that saying "considering in the long run" means expressing opposition?How did this master suddenly become such a rascal, deliberately distorting his words!

"Fourth brother." Yin Zuo's voice suddenly sounded, and said: "I think, Mr. Ke means that whether to implement it should be considered in the long term, not how to implement it."

Ke Qichao was overjoyed, and saluted Yinzuo, "What His Royal Highness said is true."

Yin Zuo smiled and asked: "However, Mr. Ke, I still feel that you are too cautious. If you think the law is a good law, then you agree, if you think it is not, then you oppose it. What can be discussed in the long run? After the decision is implemented , How to eliminate hidden dangers and how to implement it smoothly are the long-term considerations, don’t you think?”

Ke Qichao felt that something was wrong, but he still said with a dry smile: "Yes, yes..."

Yin Zuo said: "Then, Mr. Ke, do you agree or oppose?"

Ke Qichao began to wipe away his sweat: "I feel that the sudden implementation of this matter may cause social unrest..."

Yinzuo interrupted: "Master Ke, why do you just not understand what I mean after I've been talking for a long time? What's the point of arguing about these things at this time? If the law is good and beneficial to the country, these questions Since it will be proposed and resolved one by one, could it be that the imperial court will choke and waste food because of some difficulties in the implementation? If it is not a good law, wouldn't it be more nonsense to say these things?

"Master Ke, what you have to consider now is whether this law is beneficial or harmful to the people and the court! For the rest, just as Master Ke said, let's think about it from the long-term!"

If everyone picks up a small problem and quarrels and procrastinates endlessly, there's no need to do it!

Ke Qichao was forced into a corner, so he could only sigh secretly, and said: "In the eyes of the veteran, returning fire consumption to the public and distributing households to the mu are both laws that benefit the country and the people, and should be implemented."

Who let the word Shanfa be said by himself?

Yinzuo smiled and said, "That's right! Just now, Gu was treating the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, thinking that Mr. Ke would not agree to the matter of returning the fire to the public because he was worried that he would lose the annual ice and charcoal respect." Oh! In fact, Mr. Ke is so clean and honest, how can he condone and encourage the local officials to amass people's wealth in the name of fire consumption, isn't it?"

Ke Qichao continued to wipe away his sweat: "His Royal Highness is absurd, but I really dare not be a minister."

Prince, as a prince, can you speak a little more tactfully?

Only Yinzuo continued: "Does Mr. Ke have any land at home? How much?"

"There are... a hundred fertile fields."

Yin Zuo looked serious, and sighed: "Master Ke is selfless, it is really admirable!"

Turning to the others, he said with a smile, "Master Ke agrees, what about you, my lords?"

Everyone looked at each other in dismay, and had a new understanding of the shamelessness of the two brothers——Damn, opposing the return of Huo Li to the public is to condone and encourage corruption, and to oppose the sharing of land into the mother, just because the land of his own family does not want to pay taxes ...How can one choose?

I want to talk about the difficulties in execution, but I was blocked before I could exit... According to His Royal Highness, it is called not being able to understand human words...

While many people were still racking their brains to think of reasons, they saw that most of them had already succumbed: "The minister seconded the proposal."

Yinzuo glanced at Yinzhen and frowned slightly.

These people must have responded too quickly.