When Zhu Xu's convoy left Yingtian Prefecture and left the city, Yingtian Prefecture Order Tong Zhengxiao was having a headache.

A group of officials stood in front of him, holding letters and making reports.

"Sir, the commercial tax in the first half of the year is expected to be only charged less than 50%. Merchants complain all kinds of times and close their business, especially rice and grain. Yingtianfu has closed down 60%, and the account books are even unwilling to hand over..."

"The summer grain harvest is less than 50%. With the following... 'fire consumption', I am not sure how much the warehouse is poured. The area of ​​sowing seems to be less than spring plowing..."

"We are pretty good here. I heard that there are even fewer people in Suzhou Prefecture. The gentry and wealthy families are full of complaints and ignore government officials at all levels, let alone wear small shoes. If this continues, we will have no way to handle the job..."

"The governor's yamen has urged him many times, and the officials and other reasons are stopped. However, this is not a solution. I heard that Lord Chen is very dissatisfied..."

A group of officials in Yingtian Mansion were spitting. Tong Zhengxiao's temples were already white. It was only a year since he took over as Shi Bangyao, and he was exhausted and unable to do so.

If the core of the Ming Dynasty is Nanzhili, then the core of the Southern Zhili is Yingtianfu. Similarly, it is also true to replace the word "core" with "trouble".

Tong Zhengxiao looked at the memorials in front of him, and his ears were filled with the bitterness of these officials, frowned, and said impatiently: "What is the Law Enforcement Bureau doing? Can they enforce it? These merchants can still defeat the heavens!"

The minister below smiled bitterly and said, "Now the merchants in Yingtian Mansion are very smart. They closed for three days and worked for three days. The market is quite chaotic. The law enforcement bureau wanted to bring out a few shocks, but before they could move, these people disappeared. The shop quickly transferred them. After two or three times, they had no choice..."

"Then revoke their license and seal their shop!" Tong Zhengxiao raised his head and said coldly.

"They originally closed down for three days and closed for three days. If they were revoked, they could start over with a different name. The current prices..."

"What is the price bureau doing for food!" Tong Zhengxiao said angrily.

A group of officials smiled even more bitterly and said, "Sir, they are very resentful now and are already holding on to the price bureau. If the price bureau limits it, they will probably not be able to do so..."

Tong Zhengxiao was born in the second year of Tianqi. He was upright and would rather break than bend. He listened to such words and couldn't help but suppress his temper and said in confusion: "They won't make money? These merchants have always been fond of money. Are they not afraid of losing money?"

Several officials looked at each other, and one of them said: "In addition to rice, grain, oil and other merchants are now trying to go out to sea, and restaurants and tea shops don't have to worry about making money. The officials heard that several major salt merchants across the country have applied for overseas quotas from the Salt Science Department and are preparing to go overseas for sale. A ship of salt makes a hundred times more profitable than the Ming Dynasty..."

Although Tong Zhengxiao does not understand business, he also understands that salt merchants are a directional marker in the business district. Since salt merchants are all preparing to go overseas, I am afraid that other merchants of all sizes will follow the trend.

Tong Zhengxiao was angry, staring at the group of people in front of him, and said in a deep voice, "There is no other way? Taxes cannot be raised, prices are still rising, and the people complained that the emperor was going to Jiangxi, and he would definitely pass by Yingtian. If the Censor of the Administration was asked to participate in a book, we would all wait for the Censor to come to the door!"

A group of officials smiled bitterly. They had seen the scenes of gentry group confrontation at first, but now, at most it is the itch of psoriasis.

But this sentence cannot be said, and the emperor cannot pass by and let people join their Yingtian Prefecture.

A chief clerk thought for a while and advised: "Sir, this matter was caused by the 'New Deal'. Now we either take a step back and ease our gentry a little within our power and responsibilities to obtain their support, or we force them to accept the 'New Deal'!"

The "New Policy" has always been forced by the court. I don't know how many rebounds have occurred. Now Yingtian Mansion has reached a critical time to make a decision.

As soon as the chief clerk finished speaking, the Youfu Chief said decisively: "Sir, you must never retreat! We are the yamen, so there is no reason to give in to the ruthless people! What's more, there will be a second time when there is the first time. These gentry and merchants have always been insatiable. How can we bow our heads again and again? Besides, the governor's yamen, court, and emperor are all watching. If we think we are weak, we are afraid that the crime of "derality" will not be able to escape."

Zuo Fucheng also immediately followed and said, "Sir, you can't give in! The 'New Policy' is to sail against the current. If we retreat, the whole of Jiangsu will be affected. If a tide comes, it may affect the entire 'New Policy'. At this time, we must not shake it at all. Even if it is difficult, we must grit our teeth and persevere!"

Tong Zhengxiao has always been upright, so how could he retreat easily? He looked cold and said, "Then what can you do?"

Everyone knew that they could not retreat at this time. A magistrate stepped forward and said, "Sir, the most important thing now is the daily use of the people. As long as this is stable, the rest will not last long. The official suggested that the court ask the court to open the Yingtian granary and stabilize prices!"

Tong Zhengxiao nodded slightly and said, "This is a solution, but you cannot ask the court for help unless it is absolutely necessary."

This will make Yingtian Mansion look useless and cannot speak easily.

At this time, the Zuofu Chief thought about it and said, "Sir, can you second it like the Shenlong Mansion? Even if you can't borrow food, you can borrow a sum of silver? In the name of Yingtian Mansion, you may not have to buy a lot of food from large merchants across the country. As long as there is a part, after a while, I believe that those merchants will have to open the door."

The grain cannot be stored for too long. Not only does it turn into old grain, it is easy to rot.

Tong Zhengxiao's expression moved slightly and he didn't say anything.

Everyone knows where the Shenlong Mansion is. If you really want to open this hole, the emperor will definitely know that it is a bonus or a deduction.

Seeing this, the Minister of the Right Mansion suddenly said, "Sir, please remember that the trade treaty we signed with the Western Yi will have a batch of food ashore this year. It is in Shenlong Mansion. Can you get some?"

Everyone suddenly remembered this incident. In the next three years, the Ming Dynasty will receive 20 million stones of food from overseas, and can't help but look at Tong Zhengxiao.

Tong Zhengxiao is Yingtian Prefecture Prefecture, ranked last in the Governor's Office, but he is also a provincial-level official, so he should know some details.

Tong Zhengxiao looked at everyone, thought for a moment, and said, "It's not a secret. When the food comes in, the court intends to replenish it into the treasury to further reduce taxes and exempt taxes in the disaster-stricken areas across the country. This year is the first batch. It is estimated that there are two or three million stones that have been landed. Not much. Even if the court gives it to us, the distance water cannot save the near fire."

Everyone listened and nodded silently. For a while, the Youfu Chief said, "Sir, let's take a two-pronged approach. First, the government office strictly orders that prices must not be raised, and violators will be punished strictly. For tax protesters, their licenses will be revoked and they will not be approved in a short period of time. Second, they are advised to the Governor's Office that all merchants going overseas will not only need approval from the Foreign Affairs Bureau, but also need to verify and formulate a list of laws and regulations. Anyone with bad deeds will be prohibited from going overseas, including three tribes!"

Everyone looked slightly shocked. First, it was already cruel enough, and second, it was even more cruel, covering three tribes!

Some people looked at each other and dared not respond. If this is true, Yingtian Mansion will be in chaos. No, it should be the entire Nanzhili!

Tong Zhengxiao's eyes were wide open, as if he had murderous aura, and said, "It's not just that. Wait a minute, call me the people from the Law Enforcement Bureau, the Criminal Prison Department, the Dali Temple, and the Governor's Court. I will settle the score well after the autumn!"

Although Tong Zhengxiao has only been in office for a year, this person who has made great efforts in Kunming and does not allow any sympathy is well known. With such a large scale, Yingtian Mansion is really going to be in chaos!

The magistrate hesitated and said, "Sir, will you make a long-term plan? If a large-scale investigation is made, it may add fuel to the fire and be unfavorable in front of you. If the emperor sees a messy Yingtian Mansion, he will probably have thunderous anger..."

Tong Zhengxiao glanced at him, stood up, looked down at a group of officials, and said in a deep voice: "I have presented the emperor to the capital. The emperor once said to me, "It is better to demolish the house than to move forward, never stop or even retreat! I want to tell everyone in Yingtian Mansion that I am the imperial party and the hard-core supporters of the "New Deal". They can plot secretly, and I can raise my knife to cut it down to see who dies first!"
Chapter completed!