Fu Changzong was the one who could understand the emperor's intentions best, and Zhu Xu talked to him more than once about the idea of ​​"officials and gentry paying food together, and fire is consumed by the public."

Moreover, I have done a lot of tests before, all of which are just about to stop and did not cause any storm. Naturally, every test shows that the officials and gentry are difficult to deal with, and the Ministry of Revenue, and even Zhu Xu, did not dare to move lightly again.

However, the Shaanxi and Xi incident obviously gave Zhu Xu a very good excuse to use the Southwest as a test field to estimate the world from this.

Fu Changzong knew that it was time to speak. He looked around quietly, then looked at Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong, his tone was extremely calm, and said, "Mr. Bi, Master Sun Ge, the lower officials believed that not only officials, but the officials and gentry in the southwest received the emperor's kindness and long-lasting grace. He should also contribute to the disaster in the southwest and share the worries of the court."

Fu Changzong took a step further and pulled all the officials and gentry in the southwest, that is, everyone except the royal family had to pay taxes!

Everyone's hearts burst into pieces and looked at Fu Changzong together, their eyes flashing endlessly.

They were all guessing that this was what Fu Changzong meant or the emperor's instruction?

Bi Ziyan's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "What do other adults have any opinions?"

The reason is this, but the reason cannot be eaten as a meal, and it cannot be snatched from other people’s bowls!

Zhou Yingqiu was very conscious of this matter, and it was obvious that the emperor was pushing it behind his back. Since Fu Changzong finished speaking, it was his turn, the second-person "Imperial Party" to continue. After a little silence, he continued: "The officials agreed with Lord Fu's words. The rich people smelled of wine and meat, and the road was frozen to death. Such things must not happen in our court, otherwise it would damage the emperor's sage."

Everyone was whispering in their hearts that another great truth, if it really needs to be implemented, the officials and gentry in the southwest must rebel!

"The subordinate official's proposal." This time the person spoke was Xu Dahua, the Minister of Works. Wei Zhongxian was unreliable. He has been working hard, working hard, and trying hard to please Zhu Xu. He is also a person with a bright eye, so how could he miss this opportunity?

"The subordinate official's proposal." The speaker was Ni Wenhuan, the Minister of Justice. The power of the Ministry of Justice now more people arrested prisoners, solved cases, other reviews, and judged cases were transferred to Dali Temple, so they had a low sense of existence, so they could not miss the opportunity to show loyalty.

Among the six ministers, there are still Yuan Keli, the Minister of Rites and Shen Yongmao, the Minister of War.

At this time, King Jing inserted and shouted: "Two lords, the officials believe that the advice of Shangshu Fu is the best, and should be implemented!"

King Jing saw a certain trend, and King Xin was increasingly reluctant to gain the trust of the emperor. Sooner or later, it was time to leave the cabinet. Moreover, Zhou Yingqiu has been showing goodwill recently, and the talents he recommended were reused, which is a hint!

No one here really cares about King Jing. The reason why he asked him to come was to supervise it so that the emperor knew that they did not discuss the national affairs privately behind his back.

Shen Yongmao glanced at Yuan Keli, knowing that the old man was highly respected, he pondered and then said, "The officials have doubts. If this proposal is heard, I am afraid that the provinces in the southwest will not be as chaotic as the court thought. This move is like adding fuel to the fire. The officials should slow down."

Shen Yongmao said it to these people and Zhu Xu.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were not surprised. Shen Yongmao, the Minister of War, was the most secure and meticulous. They all looked at Yuan Keli who was not speaking.

Yuan Keli's face was as sharp as a sword, and his eyes were extremely sharp. Looking at Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan, he said very simply: "None of the scholars in the world will agree, so the subordinates will discuss it!"

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were both slightly stunned. What does Yuan Keli mean? The Yuan family is a prominent scholarly family and has a very important position in the literary world and the Ming Dynasty. Why should we oppose scholars?

But Yuan Keli had no intention of explaining. After a sentence was finished, he stopped opening his mouth and said nothing.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong looked at each other and felt helpless.

This is not the result they want. It is still unknown how much of these adults’ words come from sincerity. In this case, can this policy be implemented smoothly? How many effects will it be?

Apart from this matter, there is no need to discuss anything else. Bi Ziyan said: "Since that's the case, I will go back to the emperor with Master Sun. You can go back first."

From the beginning to the end, we came to Zongdao and Zhang Woxu were not qualified to speak. Both of us understood in our hearts and never interrupted.

Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu looked at each other, stood up, and walked out silently.

This happened so suddenly that they were not prepared at all.

Only Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were left in Wucheng Pavilion.

Sun Chengzong shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "If it is delayed for another three or five years, things may be easier, and the emperor is still anxious after all."

Bi Ziyan didn't think so, and said with a calm face, thinking: "If the disaster this time is really as the Imperial Heavenly Prison said, it will last for four or five years, and we will have to see what the situation will be like in the future, then the emperor's actions today are probably going to be prepared for the future..."

Sun Chengzong was stunned and thoughtful, and then said, "If this is true, we must make arrangements early, but the people of the world may not see this way. Once this is released, it will be enough to shock the world and everyone in the country is shocked."

The two looked at each other again, and Bi Ziyan said, "Let's go, discuss with the emperor again."

The two left Wenzhao Pavilion and turned to Jingyang Palace.

Zhu Xu is no longer Jingyang Palace, but in Qianqing Palace.

On the Yuntai, Zhu Xu, Liu Taifei, Li Jieyu, and the others were Li Sizhong and other Jiannu who surrendered.

The old concubine sat at Zhu Xu's lower left head, looked at Li Sizhong and other Li family members, and said with a smile: "General Li is my pillar of the Ming Dynasty. He has been guarding Liaodong for more than 40 years and has made outstanding achievements. If you can surrender, I am happy for the old general's spirit in the sky..."

Li Sizhong and others bowed and stood there, bent and trembling inside.

The emperor delayed the summoning of them for so long, which not only meant that the emperor did not like them, but the court did not like them. The reason why he still wanted to see them was just for the people of the world to see.

Li Jieyu sat on Zhu Xu's right hand, wearing a lady's palace uniform, and seemed to be a person in the harem. Her expression was calm, and she could not tell at all that she wanted to speak for her family.

Zhu Xu looked at the few people and said with a smile: "No need to be restrained. If you can pacify Liaodong this time, you are all people who have made contributions. I plan to go south next year, and you all have to guard me."

Li Sizhong and others quickly raised their hands and said, "I will obey the order."

Zhu Xu nodded with a smile and said, "Well, I will reward you all after the New Year. Whether you are an official or a soldier, I will support you. If you have any ideas, you can also mention them to me now."

Li Sizhong and others dared not speak randomly, and said hurriedly: "The capital is prosperous, I am old and I am willing to cultivate in the capital."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "I am not a stingy emperor. Let's do this. I have allocated all your tribes in Liaodong to you, and the bandits suppressed by the imperial court in the southwest. There are a total of 50,000 people. At that time, I will go south with me, Annan, I plan to deal with it, and you will do your best to me."
Chapter completed!