The King of Chu made a petition and said that there were only 180,000 taels in the house. How could there be so much? If you don’t believe me, come and check.

There was so much difference between the two that Emperor Wanli sent an imperial envoy to investigate without saying a word. He came back and said, well, there are only 180,000 taels, not a penny more.

What happened later is easy to say. A few decades later, Zhang Xianzhong was a warm-hearted man. After the uprising, he conquered Wuchang and helped the Chu government to count the family property for free.

According to records, "hundred carts of gold and silver" were transported, but the exact number is unknown.

However, even if it is an exaggeration, the total wealth of several families will never be less than one million.

This is also the reason why Zhang Juzheng Gaoyi was displeased.

At a time when the country is short of money, you want to take such a huge sum of money secretly into the inner court without telling the cabinet?

Zhu Yijun quickly explained, old man, don't worry, it's not that I want to spend it myself, but I want to use it for a good cause, and Taicang also has a share!

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Yijun saw that the two people's faces improved a lot.

Zhu Yijun struck while the iron was hot and planned to set up a trading company and introduce the clan to engage in industry. He once again communicated with the two cabinet ministers.

"It was agreed before that each vassal would surrender a certain number of nobles, and each prefecture would be paid a fixed amount of silver."

"But I received a memorial from Wu Jinghe, saying that most of the people with titles in the clan did not engage in production and committed crimes, which is resentful."

"Most of those who have no title in their clan have no clothes to cover their bodies and no food to eat. It is really desolate."

"I want to leave a way for them."

He did not guide the clan to do business purely to make money.

But something has to be considered.

To put it bluntly, his move was an attempt to transform the vassal vassal from a meat pig into an imperial business and central enterprise.

Run an industry, be famous and have a position, breed internally, be on the same level, and reach Tianting directly.

Of course, the Human Armed Forces Department, that is, the Royal Guards' duties, are naturally exempted.

The inner court, the Ministry of Household Affairs, the clan's mansion, and the royal palace's subordinate officials who manage clan property are almost replicas of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Once a round of internal competition is completed and a group of good firms that can make money and a group of safe firms that can afford to lose money are selected, things will begin to take shape.

You can't always keep an eye on taxes when it comes to your money bag. If you start collecting taxes directly, the people's reaction will be too intense.

It is better to change the way and open up financial resources - feudal marketization and directly compete with the gentry for food.

As for what to do if you don't make money... To be honest, Zhu Yijun really didn't expect that a famous and powerful royal merchant could not make money as a whole.

To take a step back, even if you suffer a loss, you can work with others to make accounts and sell off the family property.

The worst case scenario would be to starve some of the clan members to death, since the capital comes from the clan property anyway.

In fact, Zhu Yijun's actions may not have spurred the budding idea.

Otherwise, it would not be limited to fully competitive industries such as industry.

No matter how badly you do it, even if everyone dies suddenly, the meat will rot in the pot. If you change a group of people, you can continue to operate.

The two cabinet ministers listened carefully.

Zhang Juzheng on the side couldn't help but take a deep look at the emperor, and he felt more and more emotional in his heart.

The little emperor's behavior so far has really satisfied him.

The determination to recreate the Ming Dynasty leads Bai Duan.

Academically, he was as talented as Juzi in studying classics. When attending banquets, even if he wanted to be strict, he could not find fault with the emperor.

In government affairs, the talents displayed are almost the same as those given by heaven. The vision and skills are all the best.

Even the most criticized outsider, the emperor's personal character, was a bit harsh.

But in Zhang Juzheng's view, his background is still benevolent and generous.

With such a lord and such a student, what more could I ask for?

Zhang Juzheng listened quietly to what the emperor said, and then exchanged glances with Gao Yi.

The former expressed his position: "Your Majesty has already informed the cabinet about the vassal affairs earlier."

"Although there are changes in additions and deletions, it is still within the boundaries of His Majesty's planning. We have no objection."

"However, your Majesty, please think twice about Duke Cheng."

The implication is that he recognized Wu Jinghe's handling and was willing to endorse it - the emperor's and cabinet's remote control of the prince-in-law's handling of each vassal was not in any way inconsistent with regulations.

The establishment of vassals, the confiscation of clan property, and the lifting of commercial bans are all the ideas of the central government.

Of course, the Ministry of Households also has a share of the confiscated clan property!

However, the matter of Cheng Guogong is not so easy.

After all, he was the one who decided to kill the prince.

Whether punishment can be avoided or not depends on the strong mediation of the cabinet, let alone if the emperor wants to award a reward.

Even if someone dies, the debt will be wiped out. That is not a universal bargaining chip.

Zhu Yijun had already expected it.

He said slowly: "How about retiring Zhu Xixiao from the post of right commander of the Jinyi Guards?"

Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi were both shocked, and immediately realized what the emperor meant.

The two of them said almost in unison: "That's all."

When Zhu Yijun saw the two gentlemen responding, he nodded with satisfaction and said nothing more.

Who is under the control of Jinyiwei is not distinguished by official position, but clearly defined.

A certain official position, in charge of the bodyguards, is the complete leader of the royal guards.

Today, in addition to the capital commander Zhu Xizhong, the Jin Yiwei is in charge of the guards, and there is also the right commander Zhu Xixiao.

It can be said that Jinyiwei is the private residence of Duke Chengguo. This is why the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty regarded the entire Duke of Chengguo as the minions of the emperor.

However, misfortune is what blessings rely on, and misfortune lies behind them. It is precisely because of this that it will inevitably lead to jealousy and hatred.

Zhu Xixiao and Zhu Shitai had no disaster or illness, but they both died of illness after Zhu Xizhong's death. This may not be without this reason-the Duke of Chengguo had been in charge of the Jinyiwei for too long.

Therefore, the proposal Zhu Yijun just made was not only a concession made by Zhu Xizhong, but also to protect the Chengguo Palace and allow him to escape from the public eye.

Only by giving up real power in this way and granting some honors and false reputations can it be logical.

After the storm subsides, it will be easy to arrange a place to go.

As for the new Imperial Guard Commander...

The high priest Zhu Xizhong, who had performed 66 sacrifices on behalf of the royal family, passed away. It was time for a new high priest to take over, and by the way, take over the Jinyiwei.

Doting exclusively on one family and one surname is not the correct way to claim the throne.

Zhu Yijun drank porridge while reviewing the game.

I heard Gao Yi speak again: "Your Majesty, apart from this, there may be some obstacles from the Ministry of Rites."

Zhu Yijun swallowed the porridge, looked at Gao Yi, and said quietly: "Didn't I agree to let Zhang Siwei join the cabinet at the last court meeting, why are you still having trouble?"

Gao Yi wanted to speak but stopped.

Zhang Juzheng couldn't stand it anymore and said helplessly: "Zhang Siwei's father, Zhang Yunling, colluded with the Tatars and leaked military information. He was punished by the Grand Governor Tan Lun and punished according to the military law."

"Did His Majesty do this intentionally?"

Zhu Yijun quickly said seriously: "Sir, why did you say this? Could it be that I could instruct Zhang Yunling to deliberately violate national laws and seduce Tan Lun into anger and kill him?"

He did not send Jin Yiwei to carry out political assassinations as Gao Gong said.

Instead, he actually collected evidence of the crime and asked Tan Lun to kill him using military law.

This was an honest matter, and no one could tell it was wrong.

It's just that Tan Lun was told by me. Zhang Siwei's father violated the national law, so no one can instigate it, right?

When the two cabinet ministers heard this, they immediately understood.

Fortunately, Wang Chonggu and Yang Boming stabilized the situation in Xuanda, otherwise Xuanda would have been in chaos immediately.

I don’t know why the emperor was so resistant to Zhang Siwei and did not hesitate to do this-violating the national law and just interfering with the Tatars. The Jin Party had been doing this for who knows how many years. If they said it was out of righteous indignation, the two of them would not believe it.

Gao Yi even spread his hands and said: "Zhang Shangshu is in deep mourning and has no interest in political affairs. Your Majesty will keep the memorial from Huguang until Zhang Shangshu returns home to Ding You, and then discuss it with the Ministry of Rites."

Zhang Siwei was mourning the loss of his father and acted with a bit of madness. Even the cabinet did not dare to use his talents.

We can only wait a few more days.

Zhu Yijun was reasonable and nodded: "Sir, that's what you said. It should be so."

Who opened his eyes?

Even if Ma Ziqiang of the Jin Party was allowed to take over the Ministry of Liturgy and join the cabinet, he would not give Zhang Siwei any chance.

Wang Chonggu, who regards wealth as his life, Gao Gong, who thinks highly of himself, Shen Shixing, who has a weak personality...Zhu Yijun can tolerate any kind of township party or any character flaws, but he has no patience at all for those who are too selfish.

If the central team is not gradually refined in this way, how can we command it like an arm?
Chapter completed!