Early the next morning, the sky in the capital was still foggy and drizzling, with the chill remaining in the deep winter. .

I don’t know how many people tossed and turned to sleep last night, and their eyes fell on the palace even though they knew that the emperor was no longer there.

The sky gradually brightened, Donghua Gate opened wide, and carriages walked out, preparing on the cold avenue.

At the same time, all the vassal kings and officials who wanted to accompany Zhu Xu to the south were ready early and slowly gathered towards the palace.

Those who don’t know are full of expectations, while those who know are a little uncomfortable. The emperor has long left Beijing and is just pretending now.

It is not only them who are uncomfortable. The officials who originally wanted to see them off now don’t know whether to go or not. The "flattery" smell is too obvious and it is easy to cause criticism; if they don’t go, it is even more obvious and they are easily resentful.

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and several ministers did not sleep all night, gathered at the Ministry of Personnel to discuss some details of the new policy.

"The gentry tax payments still have to be distinguished, especially the tenants must consider it, otherwise these will be transferred to the poor people. The court's reforms are not only ineffective, but will increase the burden on the people..."

"Indeed, the north and south are particularly different, and the yield and the barren land must be taken seriously. It still requires local cooperation to understand the situation of the land in the country."

"If you collect taxes from the gentry only according to last year's taxes, it would be inappropriate, but if you don't leave it, it's better to let the gentry declare and the court will draw and verify..."

"The officials think that this policy still requires cooperative measures, including re-registering household registration and measuring the land, you should follow the time..."

Everyone was discussing it in words. Except for the obvious unwillingness to implement it in the Sect, everyone else wanted to take it slowly and needed time to make everything mature. The so-called governing a big country is like cooking a small freshman.

Neither Bi Ziyan nor Sun Chengzong spoke. It was not that they were anxious, but that the emperor was impatient and urging them behind with whips, so they could not help but slow down.

The emperor painted an extremely beautiful future for them, which was brilliant and extremely feasible.

However, there are too many difficulties and obstacles on the road, which makes them hesitate and doubt. The laziness formed over two hundred years also makes them not want to move and be at ease in the present.

After a while, Bi Ziyan saw that the discussion was almost done and said, "Let's do this, the Ministry of Revenue formulates a policy on landlords and tenants, including rent, rights and obligations, and as for the specific methods of gentry paying taxes, we will first come up with a framework, which will be implemented by Shuntian Prefecture. We will carefully observe and then take detailed measures."

Everyone nodded silently. The reason why they were here today was actually discussing by the way. The most important thing was that "the emperor is leaving the palace today." No matter what, they had to watch it and show it to everyone in the world.

This is a very critical moment and they have to be there!

Time passed slowly, Cao Huachun slowly left Donghua Gate in a carriage with the emperor's logo. The imperial guards and the Shenji Camp were all lined up behind. The vassal kings and officials who accompanied Zhu Xu to the south gathered. Adhering to the principle of "not high-profile", the convoy slowly started and walked towards the east.

Cao Huachun sat in the carriage and walked shaking towards Tianjinwei.

King Ping closed his eyes in a carriage that followed, shook his head and sighed: "Make it a fuss, I don't care..."

The other accompanying people also had their own expressions, silently following the carriage and leaving the capital, a place of right and wrong.

Bi Ziyan and others stood at the door and watched the carriage leave.

At the same time, King Xin, Wei Zhongxian, and officials from all over the country were looking at each other from afar. Although there was no emperor in the carriage, everyone knew that Wei Zhongxian would take action after the carriage left.

An unknown storm is coming!

At noon, the temporary yamen of Shuntian Prefecture.

Chen Qiyu is entertaining the patriarchs of the four major families in Northern Zhili, namely Zhao, Li, Zhang, and Thursday.

These four great masters have a profound background, and their ancestors all date back to the Taizu period. Every dynasty and every generation have people who have entered the court to become officials. The most important thing is that each of their families has thousands of hectares of land, which has a huge influence among the gentry.

The atmosphere at the table was very warm, and I kept drinking and drinking, like my old friends for many years, and everyone was extremely enthusiastic.

"Mr. Chen, I'll give you a cup of wine. In Beizhili, I still want you to take care of it..."

"Yes, Lord Chen, we don't understand what the imperial court is doing now. Please consider it for us..."

"It's easy to say that Lord Chen drinks, and I'll drink another drink. Of course, we will support Lord Chen's government affairs..."

Chen Qiyu's face was flushed. He listened to their words and felt very excited. He held the wine glass and kept calm and said: "Okay, I will remember your support. At most two days, the tax laws of the State Administration of Taxation will be issued. I will definitely try my best to win you all, and I will never be embarrassed..."

"If you have Lord Chen, we will be relieved. When you go back, contact the adults and will definitely support the adults..."

"Yes, right, drink and drink..."

The dishes were served several times and the wine was drunk for several jars. The people at the table were very happy and the scene was touching.

Chen Suwen kept watching in the next room, frowning and looking solemn.

Chinese people do like to solve problems at the wine table, but this trouble is extraordinary. Can it really be solved by a meal of wine?

The "Emergency Yamen" has sent people to ask Shuntian Prefecture to send people to participate to communicate with each other, so as not to hurt the harmony.

Wei Zhongxian sharpened his sword, but there was no progress on Shuntian Mansion, especially those prefectures and magistrates, who kept ruling and refusing to execute, were clearly giving Wei Zhongxian an excuse!

This meal lasted for more than an hour, and several people were a little swaying, and they were still squirting about alcohol and talking drunkenly, calling each other brothers and having a very good relationship.

Chen Suwen arranged for someone to send these people back. Looking at Chen Qiyu, who was almost unconscious, frowned and asked someone to help him into the house to rest.

Then he took care of his clothes and wanted to go around the place again. The prefects and counties were already dead without knowing it, so he needed to give advice.

At this time, the Royal Court was holding an internal assessment, with Meng Zhaoxiang, Cao Dingjiao and others on the list. As long as they passed the assessment, they would not need to be imperial examinations and would directly serve as officials.

The former two classes of students were selected and screened before the New Year. Seventy or eighty people were rushing to the capital from all over the country and 're called for another use'.

As the emperor's car left, an extremely strange scene appeared in the capital: the upper level was tight and his feet were not touched; the lower level was suddenly loose, and he was happy.

Tianjin and Wei, coastal fortifications.

Zhu Xu walked slowly with his hands behind his back and observed.

Under his feet was a cement road, similar to the Great Wall, winding and zigzag, aiming at the port. Every distance there were black cannons, which were mounted high on the turret, and the artillery was arranged in strict order.

Zhu Xu is still "high-minded and low-key" about military affairs, and his theory is one set of things, but he caught it when he arrived at the scene. He did not comment on these things. Jin Guoqi was good at guarding him, so he came here and was suitable for him.

"Are there many fishermen here?" Zhu Xu asked. He stood at a high place, looking at the surging sea, and there was a vast area further away.

Li Bangmei, who was behind her, turned her head and looked at her, "There were not many, because there were more and more disaster victims and food was scarce, so the number of people fishing continued to increase, which improved the life a lot. Many wealthy families in the capital sent people to wait here. Whenever a boat goes to sea, they will buy a lot of them, and even exchange them for food directly."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and the instinct of life forced himself to say, "You must organize it, don't fight alone, pay attention to the safety of the sea, the weather, pirates, and tides," he said.

"Yes." Li Bangmei's expression is relatively relaxed now. The emperor is actually quite gentle. He is not arrogant or loses his temper. He gives him a look, which is completely different from the rumors.

"Wait, the cabinet will soon set up a county in Tianjin. People will deal with these matters specifically, so you don't have to worry too much." Zhu Xu looked at the sea level and said, "I was determined to fire a few shots, but after thinking about it, I still gave up.

Li Bangmei, Chen Huxiao and others felt that the emperor today seemed to be in a low mood and did not express much emotion when he went everywhere.

Others don’t know, but Cao Bianjiao knew it. Today is the day when the emperor left the capital. Once today, the capital will be different. If there is no emperor in charge, there will definitely be monsters everywhere and bandits are everywhere.

Boom boom boom boom

After all, he still needs to fire. Zhu Xu came to Tianjin and Wei this time, mainly to see the coastal defense.

Two days later, the fortifications were filled with soldiers on the high ground, and some people looked up at the exploded sea.

"Fire the gun! Fire!"

On the fort, a series of orders sounded, and shells flew out, exploding on the distant sea surface, waves surging, and explosions were like thunder.

"Okay, okay!"

A group of people shouted in the stands, extremely excited.

This cannon is a powerful weapon. With this thing in it, they are safe whether at sea or on the road.

Zhu Xu held a telescope in his hand, looked at it from afar, and calculated silently in his heart.

Tianjin Wei's artillery is not the best and most advanced. Only three are relatively long in range, most of which are within three kilometers, and only three are within four kilometers.

The news obtained from the Jinyiwei was that the Dutch gun range was about 3.5 kilometers, while the Spanish, the Portuguese, the Portuguese were weaker, and the Ming Dynasty had an advantage in terms of range alone.

Li Bangmei put down the telescope in her hand and approached Zhu Xu and said, "Prince, if there is a sudden invasion of foreign tribes, the mines can be arranged at sea for half an hour, which can buy more time on the shore. However, because there is a big basket and the fishermen are going to go into the sea, the mines have not been arranged at the moment."

Zhu Xu nodded and said with praise: "Well, the Tianjin Wei Dynasty prepared well, and it did not disappoint me... The Tianjin Wei Dynasty is the gateway to the capital. It must not be opened easily. It must be built with iron walls. No one can get in. Do you know?"

Li Bangmei felt the burden on her body sinking instantly and hurriedly said, "Don't worry, my elders, I will do my best!"

Zhu Xu nodded with a smile, then picked up the telescope and watched around.

Tianjin and Tianjin now seem to be relatively shabby, both artillery and other fortifications are not the best. This is because the Ministry of War does not pay attention to it, and secondly, it is because financial resources are tight and it has to be spent on the steel blade. Tianjin and Tianjin and Tianjin are not so urgent.
Chapter completed!