Chapter 304 As long as we have strong martial virtue
Asking the sixth child first actually gives the prince enough time to think, at least that's what Zhu Xianming thinks.
In fact, after listening for so long from beginning to end, the prince also understood the secret, which made him particularly troubled at the moment.
Supporting change risks bringing chaos to the government, while opposing change will only lead to watching the country decline. No matter which choice you make, you will face many hardships.
"My son is stupid. This matter is of great importance and I dare not speak nonsense." Zhu Jingyuan said what was in his heart.
These words made Zhu Xianming particularly dissatisfied: "You are the prince and have a noble status. If you don't dare to lie about anything, just tell the truth."
To be honest, if you really want to tell the truth, he Zhu Jingyuan really has an opinion.
"Your Majesty, I believe that although it is good to reform the old and reform the old, it must be implemented at the right time."
Although this statement seems to be repeating an old tune, it still made Zhu Xianming's eyes light up. Just because he had low expectations for the prince.
Thinking of Gao Shuyan’s previous comments, Zhu Jingyuan went on to say, “The country is troubled now. The Junggar people in the northwest are unruly, and the various tribes and alliances are also disrespectful, and there are also some in the southwest.”
Zhu Xianming The good mood gradually faded away from the second sentence of the prince.
A few days ago, the Supreme Emperor said that now is the time when the Holy King is on the throne and the world is at peace, but when the Prince said this, it seemed that the country was about to be destroyed.
So the prince is always the prince. Ordinary officials would never dare to speak like this. Even if they want to make remarks, they must tactfully pave the way and then lead them in the direction they point to.
Seeing the old man's face getting more and more ugly, Zhu Jinghong was worried about the prince, but the latter was talking more and more energetically at this moment.
A few minutes later, the prince made a conclusion with great confidence, saying, "There are many things going on inside and outside the court at the moment, and it is not the right way to change the ancestral system. I hope my father will be cautious."
No matter what the prince's original intention is, , His words are tantamount to expressing his attitude that Donggong is opposed to reform and restructuring.
There is no doubt that although these words of his have offended people, they have also gained a large number of support. Looking at the government and the opposition, the latter is much more than the former.
But at the same time, he offended the most important person, his own father, the Emperor.
The emperor has always had a desire for change. He held the Sutra feast to test the courtiers. He could tolerate Zhu Jingyuan's pretending to be stupid, but he couldn't stand the prince's clear opposition.
The air in the palace was almost stagnant, and everyone present did not even dare to breathe loudly, for fear that they would bear the emperor's wrath.
Previously, King Rui Zhu Jingyuan said something wrong, and an official was angered at that time.
Just because this person looked around in the imperial court, the emperor convicted him of misconduct before the emperor, and then the person was dismissed from office and sent back to his hometown.
"Fourth brother, what are you doing standing still after you finish talking? Come back and sit down quickly."
When everyone felt solemn, Zhu Jinghong's hearty words were like a sound of nature refreshing the heart and mind. Finally someone broke the deadlock.
Even though he is also the legitimate son, Zhu Jing on the sideYuandu couldn't help but lament that Lao Shisan was more courageous. Anyway, he didn't dare to speak nonsense in this situation.
The prince was confused and uneasy at the moment. He did not dare to move after hearing these words, but glanced at the cold-faced father.
"I say Fourth Brother, come and sit down quickly. Father wants to ask other people," Zhu Jinghong said again, and even came out to pull the prince back.
This scene made all the ministers sweat for him.
In their thinking, only the queen in the world can do this, and others are just asking for trouble.
"Fourth Brother, Old Fourth Brother, how could you be so virtuous and capable that you allow your thirteenth brother to protect you like this?" Zhu Jingyuan felt jealous.
At this moment, Zhu Jingyuan could only feel endless gratitude to Zhu Jinghong, secretly sighing that he had indeed seen the thirteenth brother correctly.
Of course, the most important thing is that Zhu Jinghong's behavior of protecting his brother was recognized and appreciated by the emperor.
Although from beginning to end, Zhu Xianming had a cold face.
When Zhu Jinghong helped the prince back to his position, the emperor still did not speak, but picked up the teacup on the side, which made everyone present feel anxious again.
Playing with the enthusiasm emerging from the tea cup, Zhu Xianming said slowly, "Old Thirteen, seeing that you are so free and easy, you must have some real insights into today's events."
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong asked, "Dad, are you testing me?"
"What do you think?"
Hearing this, Zhu Jinghong was not polite and walked to the hall like two brothers. , replied extremely respectfully, "Dad, I have listened to what all the ministers just said, and I think this matter is simple."
Hearing this, everyone laughed in their hearts.
The matter discussed just now is related to the lifeline of the imperial court. The ministers and senior officials did not dare to say it simply. Everyone thought that Zhu Jinghong was just joking.
Only the emperor and his third assistant, Zhao Yushan, were very interested in his words at this moment.
"How about a simple explanation?" Zhu Xianming asked coldly.
Zhu Jinghong replied, "You have been debating for a long time. Don't you just want to say that the court is short of money and must find ways to get money?"
Although it was about the politics of the Shang Dynasty, during the debate, Everyone mentioned the means and purposes of the current changes based on the actual situation of the imperial court.
“One side wants to change the system and how to collect more taxes, but the other side says that the implications are serious and cannot be acted upon.”
“After all, they are wrangling in a small circle. It made me doze off."
Seeing Zhu Jinghong's disdainful expression, all the officials present were dissatisfied, but no one came out to argue.
However, the emperor did not have so many scruples, and immediately sneered, "It seems to the small circle that you have a strong tone."
"Dad, it's not that my son has a strong tone, but that your style is too big." "You're too young"
These words were tantamount to scolding everyone present, and Zhu Jinghong was very cautious about this.
There is no other way. The training of the four northern guards will begin soon. He really doesn’t feel at ease if he doesn’t make some mistakes.
hear himThe courtiers were not even angry at these words, but Zhu Xianming couldn't bear it anymore.
"Okay, you have a big plan, let's talk about it"
Everyone could hear that the emperor was furious at this moment, and many people were worried about Zhu Jinghong.
Yes, what Zhu Jinghong just said offended a lot of people, but a bunch of Wu Xuns were indifferent to these words, and some of them would be worried about Zhu Jinghong.
It can be seen that Zhu Jinghong has made many efforts before and after, and has unknowingly formed influence, which will be effective at the critical moment.
"Dad, my son doesn't read much, and he's not as good at quoting scriptures as they are. Don't blame me if you don't speak well."
Zhu Xianming said in a stern tone, "If you say one more nonsense, Go and get the Twenty-Ting Staff now."
"Yes, yes"
"To solve the problem of lack of money, you must either increase revenue or reduce expenditures"
"Reducing expenditures The problem will not last long, and we have to rely on open source to solve the problem."
"You just talked a lot about how to collect taxes and how difficult it is to collect taxes. If you only focus on the land, is it possible? Can't see anything else"
"And those other things" asked the emperor.
"For example, if we open the sea to do business with Westerners, or develop the resources of certain vassal countries, the worst option is to collect taxes from each vassal country."
At this time, an official said "Thirteenth Master, what you said is too far-fetched."
"Why"
"Take doing business with Westerners as an example. The first one is a pirate. , the barbarians have no faith, and the sea is very windy and rough. If you are not careful, the ship will be destroyed and people will die."
"This is called a difficulty. If it is a difficulty, it can be overcome. How can it be called a fantasy?"
After rebutting this sentence, Zhu Jinghong turned around and looked at everyone, his expression still confident and high-spirited, which made the emperor on the throne admire his shamelessness.
"The problem you are talking about can actually be solved by doing one thing well."
Immediately someone said, "Thirteenth Master, the important matters in the imperial court are complicated. You can't do this." "Child's play"
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