Domineering Daming

Bi Ziyan didn't talk about Jin Yiwei's affairs, but just discussed the matter: "I will give you an example, [-] mu of the [-] mu of land in Yangzhou Prefecture originally belonged to the common people, but my court officials don't need to pay food. Among the [-] mu of land, Sixty acres have been paid to these famous people one after another. They only need to pay a little to these famous people, and they don’t have to pay any more taxes. Of course, the taxes they give to famous people are far lower than the imperial court. Taxation, they are naturally not reconciled..."

Of course, Zhu Xu knew about this, but he was still a little surprised when it happened.

These things Zhu Xu did were supposed to be beneficial to the country and the people, but now they are resisted by the people at the bottom, so there is a strange feeling, like a gnat in the throat, unable to say anything.

Looking at Zhu Xu's expression, Bi Ziyan seemed to understand, and continued silently for a moment: "Your Majesty, if you count the land of the previous clan, nobles, etc., more than [-]% of the land in my Ming Dynasty does not need to pay taxes. Even now, It is also as high as more than [-]%. The reason why it is [-]% is because Liaodong and Annan are counted. If these two places are excluded, it is still as high as more than [-]%. Pushing forward, if Nanzhili can be completed, other places will not be a concern..."

The money and grain of Nanzhili accounted for more than half of the tax burden of the Ming court, and a Suzhou government surpassed the entire Jiangxi province, which shows its influence.

Zhu Xu took the teacup beside him, and said calmly: "We are against the people of the world, you are not afraid, are you not worried?"

Bi Ziyan's face was firm, his eyes were piercing, and he said in a deep voice: "All the people live in misery, the country is at stake, and the duties of ministers and others are at stake!"

Sun Chuanting answered at the right time, and said: "Your Majesty, after more than 200 years of ups and downs in our country, the old ailments have already penetrated into the bone marrow. If you don't make up your mind to scrape the bones to cure the poison, I'm afraid the future will be bleak. Go through fire and water to get rid of the serious illness of the country, for the sake of the country and the society, and for the hundreds of millions of people!"

Zhu Xu looked at the two of them, and said with satisfaction: "I am very happy that you have such determination. However, it is not the time for us to go through fire and water and risk life and death. The reform of a prefecture or a county is too weak. We need to concentrate our strength, rush first and then slow down, first heavy and then light, we can't continue to cast a net..."

Bi Ziyan said: "This is also what I mean. Elder Fu Ge plans to go to Nanzhili next month to supervise and make sure that everyone works together to solve this problem within two or three years."

Zhu Xu said: "Okay, let's do it this way, let's chew on the hard bones first!"

Seeing that Zhu Xu agreed, Bi Ziyan gave a general plan, but Zhu Xu didn't refute or say more, just nodded from time to time.

The cabinet has a detailed plan, and Zhu Xu is quite satisfied, and he doesn't just take one step at a time in a daze.

After finishing this matter, Bi Ziyan said: "Your Majesty, this is about the parliamentary memorial, and I recommend Sun Chuanting as the chairman of the parliament."

Zhu Xu took it over, carefully looked at the series of measures drawn up by the cabinet regarding the formation of the parliament, performance of duties, supervision, etc., and shook his head secretly. how it works.

These matters cannot be rushed, Zhu Xu patted the table lightly, and said: "Well, let me think about this again, what else can I do?"

Bi Ziyan pondered, and Sun Chuanting said: "Your Majesty, the members want to question Mr. Bi Ge. What is the specific process? These members are very angry now. If they ask something that should not be asked, not only Mr. Bi Ge, but also the court It will also hurt your face..."

Zhu Xu understood that there are too many things that can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words, and cannot be said publicly, so he paused and said: "Well, let the parliament make an outline of the problem and hand it over to Mr. Bi Ge. At that time, the questions can only be on the outline, without exceptions, which ones can be asked and which ones cannot be asked, and we must communicate clearly with the congressmen in private, under the watchful eyes of everyone, we really can't lose the dignity of the government..."

Sun Chuanting's eyes lit up, and he said: "Yes, I understand, and what's more, I plan to follow the example of Shenlong Mansion and select some people from the council members to manage the specific affairs of the council..."

Chapter 1192

The thoughts of these adults in the foreign court are very clear to Zhu Xu, so he doesn't understand Sun Chuanting's meaning and intention.

Pretending to ponder, he didn't answer right away.

Sun Chuanting looked tense, while Bi Ziyan stared at Zhu Xu.

This parliament appeared in place of the governors who came to Beijing for a big meeting. Although time passed, it became more and more important, and it was constantly reformed. It was developing towards a permanent one with the power to control the cabinet and even the entire court.

This alarmed the cabinet. Their civil service group had always had a tacit agreement to allow the emperor to rule by doing nothing. They did not want an institution that could control the cabinet, so as to make the imperial power more detached and unrestricted.

If they become a cabinet that only listens to announcements and edicts, the consequences will be unimaginable!

Therefore, regarding this, their ministers did not discuss it, or even tacitly express it, they just did it so naturally.

Zhu Xu had a panoramic view of the two people's expressions, smiled secretly, and said calmly on his face: "Yes, according to the six parts, set up six classes, with seven students in each class, and the head of the class will form a small council to be responsible for the management of the entire council. "

After Bi Ziyan, suppressed excitement suddenly appeared on Sun Chuanting's face, they stood up together and said: "I obey the order."

In this way, the cabinet can generally control the parliament, so that the power of the cabinet will not be out of control, and perhaps it can further control the localities.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chuanting left Qianqing Palace, smiling together.

The two of them were not in a hurry to meet the cabinet, they slowed down and paced.

Both of them are full of worries, obviously they need to talk about it.

"The emperor is the emperor after all, and everyone who walks ahead of us." Bi Ziyan said with emotion.He naturally saw that what Zhu Xu promised them just now was not something they proposed, it was a plan that Zhu Xu had long ago, but they happened to meet at the right time, or in other words, the time was up.

Sun Chuanting is naturally not stupid, and said: "Yes, the situation of the court today is not caused by the current situation, it is the emperor who judged the situation and promoted it in a planned way. I still feel like I am in a dream for such a huge reform plan. reality."

This feeling is not limited to Sun Chuanting, Bi Ziyan also has this feeling.

Breaking away from the current complicated and unspeakable situation, looking back from a detached perspective, in the less than ten years since Zhu Xu ascended the throne, the changes in Ming Dynasty have been turned upside down, it is nothing more than a change of dynasty, the sun and the moon are refurbished!

Bi Ziyan paused emotionally for a short while, quickly pulled away, and said in a calm tone: "The reform is now on its way, just like a horse-drawn carriage running at full speed, we must not only maintain this speed, but also ensure that the carriage does not overturn or cause accidents. You and I have a heavy responsibility."

Sun Chuanting heard Bi Ziyan's intention of "passing on the mantle", his expression tightened, and he said, "Why do you say that, my lord?"

The ruling and opposition parties have been rumoring that Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong are about to retire. This has been rumored for two years, but the two have not moved.

This time the storm has not subsided, and there are not many memorials to impeach Fang Kongxuan from the government and the public, but today is not the apocalypse, and the control of the government and the public is extremely strong, and the departure and stay of important court officials cannot be controlled by others.

Bi Ziyan folded his hands behind his back, feeling mixed emotions in his heart, and his straight waist suddenly became a little rickety. He smiled and said as he walked: "It's not so fast, but looking at the government and the public, the only thing that can be entrusted is You are Sun Baigu."

Sun Chuanting's shoulders felt like a mountain of pressure in an instant, and he said solemnly: "My lord, at the most critical juncture, the 'New Deal' must not be shaken in the slightest. If your lord can't do it, please don't say such things."

Bi Ziyan paced around without saying anything, but instead asked, "What do you think of Fu Changzong?"

Sun Chuanting vaguely heard that Bi Ziyan's intention to go was determined, and advised again: "My lord, the emperor will not let you go. You are the emperor's teacher, at this time, you must not act on your will."

Bi Ziyan didn't look back, and said, "Tell me about Fu Changzong."

Seeing that Bi Ziyan refused to let go, Sun Chuanting panicked and remained silent for a while, saying: "The reason why Fu Changzong was able to join the cabinet is because the emperor promised the cabinet at the beginning that Fu Changzong would never become the second assistant."

"Tell me what you think." Bi Ziyan said again.

Sun Chuanting looked at Bi Ziyan's somewhat blurred side face, understood, and didn't speak immediately.The current emperor's methods are amazing, and while keeping his promise, he sent Fu Changzong to a higher position, no one would be a little surprised.

Sun Chuanting had a clear mind and understood Bi Ziyan's worries.If Fu Changzong became the "chief assistant", Cao Wenzhao succeeded Sun Chengzong to control the Grand Marshal's Mansion, this situation is simply unimaginable.

At that time, the Qianqing Palace's control over Daming will be unprecedented, and no one will be able to stop him.No one in the entire Ming Dynasty knew exactly what that person was going to do, and how many grand plans he had in mind, but judging from the current situation, if one day that person "lost control", no one could imagine what kind of situation it would be, how the result of!

And one more thing - the current one is too young, so young that he has enough time to do too many things, too many things that they must not have seen!

Sun Chuanting was silent for a long time, glanced around and saw no one, then said in a low voice: "My lord, what's your opinion?"

With his hands behind his back, Bi Ziyan looked more and more old-fashioned, and said in a gentle tone: "Do you still remember the 'National Struggle'? The Emperor Shenzong is so powerful. For more than ten years, three chief ministers were dismissed and seven ministers were killed. There are as many as fifty officials who have been demoted, and hundreds of others, big and small, why did Emperor Shenzong fail to make King Fu the crown prince in the end?"

Sun Chuanting naturally remembered this matter, who in the entire Ming Dynasty would forget it?

He pondered for a moment, and said: "It's about the foundation of the country. Everyone inside and outside the government and the public are shocked. Because the courtiers have followed suit and put the country as the most important thing, they have never made concessions with Emperor Shenzong. In the end, Guangzong was able to ascend the throne smoothly, and the Datong was able to continue."

Bi Ziyan stayed on the small bridge outside Yuanhuiji Gate, looked at the quiet flowing water and the little fish inside, and said with deep eyes: "This is one aspect, and the other is restriction. What does the emperor want to do? First of all, there must be a proposal from the cabinet, and then the supervisor of ceremonies approves the award, and then it is sent to the six divisions for deliberation. This is in line with the law. If the emperor forcibly crosses the court and issues a decree, it is illegal. All departments of the court You can refuse it openly, and there is nothing you can do in the palace, let alone such a big case as 'Guoben'?"

Sun Chuanting understood, and thought quietly.

Bi Ziyan's meaning is very simple, that is, the word "rules"!But today is different from the past. At the beginning of his ascension to the throne, he used various means to abolish the six departments, then emptied the cabinet, and directly commanded the six departments. Now that the cabinet has been re-established, it is no longer able to check and balance the Qianqing Palace, and it is impossible to refute the imperial decree. No official has the courage and ability to refuse the edict of the Qianqing Palace.

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