half life slave

Should we take Shen Hui's words seriously? Rong Yu has thought about it seriously.After all, he still couldn't believe it all, or he believed Shen Hui, but he couldn't gamble his own fate on it - he had a crush on himself.

Is it because he is tired of being a loner, or because of his soft temper, which seems to meet Shen Hui's requirements?I'm afraid even Shen Hui himself may not be able to make it clear.

Rong Yu is not a person who is serious about himself, let alone a master who only thinks about himself. At worst, he will take a step back and accept it or not. He will always keep his promises.It can be done by being by his side, and it is also possible to help him solve problems.

What's more, he deeply understands Shen Hui's helplessness. If the conflict in the inner court is concentrated on Qin Ruozhen and himself, Rong Yu really can't think of any reason to offend the former and defend him in a hasty manner. He doesn't dare to do so She hoped, and she didn't want to mess up Shen Hui's overall plan because of him.

But for Lin Sheng, he had obvious guilt and gratitude.Rong Yu sincerely thanked him and apologized, "I'm sorry, I've really troubled you this time. I thought I could protect you, but I didn't expect you to save me. I'm ashamed."

Lin Sheng smiled indifferently, and emphasized with blinking eyes, "I'm protected by you, so I'm not afraid. What's a fine? I don't worry at all, because I know you will support me."

You were still leisurely joking, the two couldn't help looking at each other and smiling, but Lin Sheng suddenly said seriously, "Actually, it's my fault too, I didn't pay attention and let them tamper with your room, so I don't feel wronged if I admit it But I'm afraid you will feel sad, well, actually, you don't need to feel sorry for such a woman who hurt you."

This is about the Tan family who died generously. Rong Yu recalled his state of mind at that time and told him frankly, "I can't say I am sorry. I know that no matter whether she succeeds or not, the people behind her will not let her go. I just have For a moment, I was moved by her concern, and the most precious thing she wanted to protect in her heart, and what she did not hesitate to protect with her life, was family and affection. Later, I asked myself, if I still have relatives still alive, would someone take them Threatening my life and asking me to do something against my conscience, will I submit."

"Then you will?" Lin Sheng widened his eyes, curiously waiting for the answer.

Rong Yu waved his hands in a daze, "I don't know, I haven't been able to figure it out until now."

Perhaps it should be fortunate that in this world, he has nothing to worry about after all.

For a period of time after that, the days passed peacefully, but under the tranquil lake, there would always be hidden rapids.

Qin Ruozhen's attitude towards Rong Yu was as indifferent as ever.Only in occasional conversations, she intentionally or unintentionally mentioned his appreciation of calligraphy and painting, and then boasted lightly, "The picture of Banji's fan hanging in the factory minister's room is very different from the meticulous painting, and the artist is quite unique. The person who gave the painting is also a talent who is proud of the world, is it your friend?"

Rong Yu looked calm, "It's an old friend, I don't know if I can be regarded as his friend, it's just a chance meeting."

Qin Ruozhen laughed when he heard it, "That's all, people who are too arrogant about their talents are not suitable for your temperament, and factory officials should also be cautious when making friends."

He understood that she was reminding him that Tan's matter might be to warn him that he should not show support and sympathy for Feng Min and Xu Ziwei.But he has already acted according to his heart, so there is no need to worry too much.As I thought that day, since the troubles will never stop, there is no need to compromise everything.

There is no disturbance in the inner court, but many people from the previous dynasty began to go to the siege one after another. It is suggested that he should be sent out to practice more, whether it is to supervise the army or to supervise the taxation.Rong Yu was a little surprised at the beginning, but later thought that if the inner court is not easy to be caught in the wrong place for a long time, it is better to let them out, but it will give them more opportunities to attack impeachment.

Disasters occurred frequently at the beginning of the fifth year of Tianshou. Starting from January, there was a severe drought in Gansu and Shanxi, and there was an earthquake in Yunnan and Guizhou. In summer, the Huaihe River Basin suffered floods.

Shen Hui was worried all day long, "Fengyang Mansion was one year old, but three disasters of locusts and locusts came one after another. The crops were all damaged, and the leftovers were left. The rice reserves in the surrounding official warehouses are still sufficient, but Taicang can't provide money for disaster relief! I should take it How to appease those victims who lost their fields and houses!"

He thought of Cao Yin, and used water transportation to convert grain and silver tens of thousands of taels to fill the disaster relief needs. However, the Ministry of Household Affairs also said that the officials went up and objected: Cao grain was heavily calculated for Beijing's storage, and it was difficult to discuss and keep it.

"The grain is for the palace, the nobles, and the officials of the capital. They naturally objected. They said it sounded high-sounding, as if it was for my inner court! Now that I can't afford the money to help the people, do I have to force me to sin against myself? Are they satisfied?" Shen Hui angrily threw the booklet on the ground, and sighed, "Rong Yu, at this moment, if only I could conjure up a few hundred thousand taels of silver."

Money is a big deal, but the edict of guilt is even more heart-wrenching. Whenever a monarch has made mistakes in his political affairs, or the country suffers from natural disasters, or the government is in danger, it is customary to issue such edicts for self-examination and review of the mistakes committed.

But to be honest, Shen Hui is not a very bad emperor, on the contrary, he is dedicated enough and ambitious enough to build a stronger and more stable regime and a more glorious empire.It's a pity that the foundation is a little weaker, and it really can't be blamed on him.

So where should the money come from?In this era, fiscal revenue depends on taxes in the final analysis.

Rong Yu leaned over to pick up the memorabilia, worrying about him, and thinking about him, "National tax has always been land tax and corvee. Now the life of farmers is already difficult, so it is impossible to increase their tax. But mine tax and commercial tax are not included. It is listed. The so-called profit of farming is doubled and the labor is the most, and the foolish and cowardly people do it; The profit of merchants can be three times that of farming, but the tax is less than the agricultural tax. I think it is unreasonable. The emperor may wish to consider increasing the commercial tax."

Shen Hui had hidden worries on his face, and shook his head, "I also know that business is flourishing now, but taxes are only concentrated on farming, which makes it easy for officials and businessmen in the world to make a fortune. But because of this, this tax is not easy to collect. I Which one of the ministers and workers owns their own shops and mines, or is colluding with rich merchants to make a fortune. Tell them to collect taxes? Don’t they receive it on their own head! Which of them is willing to ask for the money for me? "

Cutting off a person's fortune is no less painful than cutting off a wrist.Rong Yu thought for a while and responded, "I can ask for the money! If the emperor agrees, I will immediately send a request. You can send the ministers of the two capitals to go to various places to collect mining taxes and business taxes."

Shen Hui was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at him, and said slowly, "This is something that will be scolded by those officials. When the time comes, all officials will attack you, aren't you afraid?"

Rong and pulled his lips and smiled, hiding the little worry that had just arisen in this smile, "I'm not afraid. As long as it can increase the revenue of the national treasury, it's no big deal if I get scolded a few times."

Shen Hui tilted his head, and said otherwise, "I'm afraid it will not be as simple as scolding you at that time. But right now, far away water can't quench your near thirst. Business tax is a long-term solution, and what I need is money that can be put in front of me immediately."

Rong and his thoughts moved slightly, and he said, "I have a way. That year I was ordered to go to Lianghuai, and the salt merchant Jiang Chun, as a representative, hinted that if the imperial court can ensure that they operate the salt industry in Lianghuai for a long time, even if the so-called Eight Great Masters I am also willing to pay the idea tax. I think this proposal can be fulfilled now, so it is better to simply allow them. I was worried earlier that doing so would make it easier for them to collude with the government and businessmen, so I didn’t reply. Looking at it now, there is no other In the case of a good method, it is also an expedient method. Simply sell them a hereditary qualification, of course, this benefit is not for nothing, and they have to use money to show their sincerity."

Shen Hui touched his nose and thought, "You mean, ask them to pay money to buy the qualifications of hereditary Lianghuai salt merchants?"

Rong Yu said yes, "Although this amount of money is quite a lot, compared with what they can earn in the future, it is actually just a drop in the bucket. And these big salt merchants naturally have a clear account in their hearts for such a transaction."

Shen Hui turned to stare at him again, and asked with frowned eyebrows, "Yan Ji, the transshipment envoy of the Huaihe River, has always believed that salt merchants should be selected fairly and freely, and anyone with ability can do it. He will definitely object to your doing so."

Rong Yumoran smiled at him for a while and said, "Then it depends on the emperor's will. If you agree with me, I will not have any worries. The rest of the objectors will be dealt with by me. In the future, someone will attack this decree. The emperor has handed over all the responsibilities to the minister, and of course the minister should be responsible for any mistakes."

Shen Hui was silent for a long time, half-smiling and half-sighing, "I am a hundred officials in the court, sitting and watching the people's livelihood. The suffering of the people has nothing to do with their pain. Please help, the court has no money, and everyone only knows to shirk and shirk, and can't think of a single solution. Why do they have the heart to worry about the people, but they want to push all the faults on my head. In the end, it is the person next to me, and it is you who share this worry for me. "

In fact, it's not surprising, officials, the less responsibility they do, the less responsibility they have, and the more pleasant their life is, the more comfortable they are.If the governance of the world is not good, there will always be an emperor on top of him.Taking a ten thousand step back, it doesn't matter who is the emperor, anyway, someone is always needed to be an official, someone to take care of the people under the emperor.Since one thing more is worse than one thing less, of course it is safest to protect one-third of an acre of land.

The servants are different, without the emperor as their reliance, they are really nothing, and they are cast aside by countless people when they leave the palace, and there is even a saying among the people that people without roots can't even enter the graves of their ancestors.This is the shackles that are locked on this group, and they have no other way out except to serve the emperor wholeheartedly.

But as for him, his mentality is different from that of the servants of this era, but he has his own choice.He doesn't care about prestige, family fortune, acknowledgment of his ancestors, let alone the fame behind him.What's more, Shen Hui's honest confession that night, let's discount it, is enough for him to be willing to work for him.

Willingness is actually the most tempting word, the only reason that can convince him, and it is also the reason why after many years, even if he is scarred, he will not regret it.

Rong Yu smiled calmly, "Then I will ask you to go to Fengyang Mansion to supervise the disaster. I will meet the Lianghuai salt merchants in Fengyang, and after the deal is settled, the emperor can issue an order to allow the eight families to inherit the Lianghuai salt merchants." I will find a way to persuade Yan Ji. If he persists, I will have no choice but to use my status as an imperial envoy to suppress him."

Thinking of all the possible encounters in the future, there is still a bit of ambivalence in his heart, Rong Yu pretended to be relaxed, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "At that time, please take care of the emperor, the minister will have to play tricks on the outside."

Shen Hui sneered slightly, and nodded reluctantly, "The two things you said today are both offensive. They dare not scold me, they will only point the finger at you. I can think of it, they must You can think carefully about saying that you are slandering the Lord and instigating me to issue these decrees."

From before until just now, Rong Yu had thought about these results repeatedly, met his worried eyes, and answered him with a smile, "I don't care about sinners, I only want one person in the world to know me, and my wish is enough.