Domineering Daming

And the next step is the final "business".

Up and down the Ming Dynasty, or since ancient times, emphasized agriculture and suppressed merchants. Especially at this time in the Ming Dynasty, merchants should not be indulged, and they should be vigorously attacked to protect farmers.But it happened to be the current emperor, who had been nicknamed "Prince Bronze Smelly" since his hidden residence.

The emperor is obviously "emphasis on business". The previous "policy" of the cabinet has been rejected, and the governors have not read the new draft. What will the cabinet do?

The eyes of a group of governors turned quietly on Zhu Xu and Bi Ziyan.

Zhu Xu leaned on the chair, picked up the teacup, and took a sip.

The manuscript in Bi Ziyan's hand was written by the supervisor of ceremonies according to his intention, and Bi Ziyan's original manuscript was completely rejected by him.

Chapter 1004 Cold Warning

Zhu Xu put down his teacup, and from his gaze, he could see half of Bi Ziyan's profile.

Cold and indifferent.

Bi Ziyan looked down at the "manuscript" in his hand, his brows never loosened.

The other adults are also waiting, waiting for the cabinet's "business" plan.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, a strict business law has been established. The restrictions, discrimination, and harshness are unprecedented. Even at this time, the state government has been corrupted, many laws and regulations have been abolished, and they are useless, but the discrimination against businessmen has been deeply rooted. That group of people are not even as good as craftsmen!

In the past few years, large salt merchants from all over the country made a lot of noise in order to obtain the normal status of their children's imperial examinations. The imperial court had no choice but to give "quotas", and the huge system of harsh laws remained unchanged.

However, the current emperor and the imperial court are determined to reform, and commercial law must be the top priority!

Elder Bi Ge, how would you speak?

Everyone is watching, waiting.

Bi Ziyan had been talking for about two hours, and although he didn't feel any pain, his heart was really uncomfortable.

He took a sip of tea, lifted his spirits, and said: "Commerce is the oldest kind of business. It has been in use for more than 2000 years. There are dynasties that emphasize business, and other dynasties that are strict with business. According to the regulations, until today, the ruins have not survived. After many discussions, the imperial court decided to formulate a more feasible, safe, perfect, comprehensive and detailed commercial law, from the aspects of government affairs management, the scope and type of business, taxes, regions, Starting from prices, etc., to make it legal, effective and sustainable..."

Everyone listened silently, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.Bi Ziyan talked about "building a strategic location", but the actual content is completely absent, and the specific measures are still in the future, "to be discussed".

Zhu Xu picked up the teacup and blinked with a calm expression.

Bi Ziyan continued: "The cabinet will establish a business management department directly under it to ensure the stable development of business. The State Administration of Taxation is responsible for all business taxes. Separation of taxation and administration is the consistent principle of the court. Local governments must not be affiliated..."

"The discriminatory regulations on the basic necessities of businessmen will be canceled, especially the imperial examinations. There will be no more restrictions..."

Having said that, Bi Ziyan frowned slightly and paused.

The adults in the hall couldn't help but look at each other left and right, with worried expressions on their faces.

Who is a businessman?Seeing profits and forgetting righteousness, buying low and selling high, they are a group of people who are extremely unbearable in terms of law and etiquette. Will the court want to stand with such people in the future?

His whole body smells of copper, and his heart is full of filth!

Bi Ziyan continued to talk, Zhu Xu's gaze swept across all the people in the hall calmly, and he could read a little bit of their expressions, eyes and deep thoughts.

"Finish."

After a long time, Bi Ziyan looked at the crowd with his usual expression, and said with a sigh of relief.

He didn't move. According to the established agenda, the next step is for the officials to "question" him. He has to answer well and then conduct a "vote of confidence" in the cabinet. If less than half of them will be automatically removed from office, they will not be allowed to serve again in the future. !

The officials also knew that when they glanced at the paper in front of them, looked up at Bi Ziyan, and then turned to Zhu Xu, they all looked slightly condensed.

Bi Ziyan's "manuscript" must have passed through the emperor. If they objected, wouldn't it be equal to opposing the emperor?

Sun Chuanting looked around, glanced at Zhu Xu, and was about to speak when Zhu Xu suddenly coughed and said, "I would like to add a few words."

Everyone looked slightly startled, some people stood up habitually, and even Bi Ziyan turned around, looking at Zhu Xu slightly.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Everyone sit down, I can say a few words casually."

The officials in the hall tried their best to be calm, but their hearts were uneasy, and they looked at Zhu Xu anxiously, not daring to breathe.

Zhu Xu sat there, not angry and pretentious, and said: "First point, about the 'New Deal'... this is not my business alone, nor is it something I will do alone. This is the reality, and all Ming people What I long for and yearn for. Since Zhang Juzheng’s reform, it has shown that I need to change in Ming Dynasty, and there is no delay! I am entrusted by all people to rule the whole world. I want to do things for the common people and the community, and do what others dare not do Facts! The ancestors are in the front, and the annals of history are in the back. They are all staring at us. We have no other way to go except "resolutely" and "go forward"! I will never allow the "New Deal" to be discounted. Not to mention retrogression! Whoever dares to oppose me on the 'New Deal' will put all the people of the world to death, and I will never agree, all the officials of the Ming Dynasty will not agree, and my 200 million army of the Ming Dynasty will also not agree!"

Zhu Xu's words landed loudly and powerfully, echoing endlessly throughout the hall.

Everyone kept silent, the emperor was warning and taking an oath to express his firm attitude to all the officials in the world.

Zhu Xu didn't care what they thought, and said: "The second point is the law. The chaos of my Ming Dynasty for nearly a hundred years is due to the lack of law and the laxness of discipline. I hope that everyone here can keep their hearts and not be tempted. Know where the road is and which direction to go! I and the imperial court will establish a more comprehensive and strict investigation system to crack down on all corrupt and corrupt officials! On this point, the local government must maintain absolute unity with the imperial court. Unanimous, no exceptions allowed!"

Needle drop could be heard in the hall. Today's emperor seldom speaks in front of everyone, but once he speaks, no one can ignore it, otherwise he will be in bad luck!

"The third point."

Zhu Xu paused for a moment, then said: "'Agricultural administration' is the foundation of my Ming Dynasty. In the reform involving 'agricultural administration', the local government must be at the forefront. You are not willing to do things because I and the imperial court force you. You are very hard, you only make three points, and even, the imperial court has formulated a plan, you are still clamoring that this is not okay, that is not right, is there a problem with the imperial court's "agricultural administration", or are you simply unwilling to touch it and do it? I put this sentence here, before you leave the capital, write a memorial for me, if the writing is not good, not deep, stay in the capital, and I will teach you stroke by stroke!"

Everyone broke out in cold sweat, and sure enough, as they guessed, the emperor was angry!

In the hall, there was no one panting loudly, and a sense of coldness flowed.

"fourth point."

Zhu Xu paused for a little longer this time, and said: "Scholars, farmers, businessmen and commerce are an indispensable part of my Ming Dynasty. Every part contributes to the prosperity of Ming Dynasty. These cannot be obliterated. Now, my Ming Dynasty needs Daming even more. With everyone's efforts and support, I abolished the lowly status to release the craftsmen and release their energy. The "Commercial Law" was formulated to give merchants freedom. Now my Ming Dynasty's annual commercial tax adds up to nearly 1000 million taels of silver , This money accounts for more than one-third of the national treasury, have you ever thought about what this means to the court? If there is no such part, how serious the consequences will be?"

"In addition to the commercial law, I have also decided to completely open the sea ban and encourage business at sea starting this year. This is a national policy. Local officials are not allowed to hinder or restrict... localities in terms of policies, administration, or even words. It is completely consistent with the policy of the imperial court, but anyone who dares to confront the imperial court and me, discipline is like iron, and the law will not show mercy!"

The whole hall was very quiet, and the heart was beating like thunder.

The emperor wasn't targeting them aimlessly, he was warning them coldly!

Chapter 1005 The Discussion Ends

In the large meeting hall, everyone was silent and their breathing was restrained.

If it is said that the cabinet's "New Deal" plan can get the approval of the governors and others, but Zhu Xu's blunt "declaration" has already hit the soft spot in their hearts and made them feel uncomfortable.

Bi Ziyan and the others didn't say anything. The emperor told them explicitly or secretly in the Qianqing Palace and in the cabinet. This time, he just said it more clearly.

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, he picked up the teacup and fiddled with the tea lightly.

He is well-measured, "New Deal" determination, "National System" reform, "Agricultural Administration", step by step, all the way to "Commercial Law", which not only hit the reluctance of these adults, but also made them speechless.

Those who are familiar with Zhu Xu have a better ability to accept. Some governors and governors outside Beijing are looking at each other at this time, not knowing what to do.

Each of the four points His Majesty said was like a rope that strangled their necks, making them hesitant to speak and feeling extremely uncomfortable.

In the entire conference hall, in terms of understanding or support, there are three people, Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, and the cabinet minister Sun Chuanting!

Sun Chuanting has a strong ability to accept, no matter how "rebellious" Zhu Xu's ideas and policies are, he can always distinguish the pros and cons of them, as well as a longer-term consideration.