Donghunting Pavilion, the coolness here makes the pores all over the body feel comfortable.

Although the weather outside was extremely stuffy, the room seemed very cool, with large chunks of ice placed in every corner, causing the temperature to drop suddenly.

Longqing, who is obese, is undoubtedly more sensitive to heat. Even if he is in this comfortable room, he still has to eat iced lotus seed soup from time to time to relieve the heat.

Two beautiful young palace maids stood beside him, shaking the fan gently for Longqing, and seriously drove away the heat from the Nine Five Lord.

Longqing was in this cool room, and as he drank a bowl of iced lotus seed soup, he seemed very comfortable. While asking Teng Xiang for another bowl of lotus seed soup, he also waved his hand gently and let

These two palace maids retreated.

The two palace maids naturally wanted to serve Longqing here. However, when they saw Longqing's fat hand waving, a flash of helplessness flashed across their eyes, and they walked out with a fan.

When the door was opened, the noisy cicadas came in from outside, indicating that the weather outside was still stuffy and the sun was still baking the earth.

Longqing had a good appetite. He took the bowl handed over by Teng Xiang and continued to taste the iced lotus seed soup. While enjoying the beautiful life now, he also didn't understand how he survived the Yu Palace in the early years.

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At that time, summer was not only ice cubes, even eating iced food was a luxury. I didn’t know that summer could be so comfortable.

Of course, his current life is much more fun than that.

Since moving into the palace, what made him feel the most is not that his life has improved or that his power has increased, but that he seems to have discovered a new world.

Although there are many women in Prince Yu's Mansion, not to mention the beautiful queen, Concubine Li's appearance and figure are not bad, and there are many young palace maids, but everything needs to be compared.

The palace maids in the palace refreshed his understanding of beautiful women. The palace maids here looked graceful and charming, and knew how to please themselves.

Although the queen is still outstanding, she is always as cold as ice. Concubine Li stands out in Prince Yu's Mansion, but she is just a middle-class person when she goes to the palace. As for the palace maids of Prince Yu's Mansion, they are already unbearable.

He was originally uncomfortable with this palace that had become unfamiliar, but when he was visiting the beautiful scenery of the Royal Garden, he saw the young and beautiful palace maids passing through it. Seeing that his figure was so magnificent, where was this place not a fairyland?

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He was completely trapped by the women in the harem, hoping to live a life like a god every day and be happy in a room in the harem.

That's why he threw all government affairs to the cabinet and drank in the harem every day, allowing the palace maids who were good at dancing in the palace to dance to cheer up, and at night he found a beautiful woman who satisfies her bed with her bed.

But he still couldn't live truly freely after all. He was not worried about the people of the world, nor was he disturbed by internal and external troubles, but was subject to the expenses of the court.

Not to mention that he needs a large amount of silver to eat, drink, defecate, and urinate. The women behind him also need ice and food, and even jewelry that fascinates women.

But he had already squandered all the cost of the palace, and it was difficult to continue this luxurious life in the future, and there was no jewelry given to the woman who worked hard to serve him.

Although it was nothing if he didn't give a reward, he still hoped that he would see the happy appearance of these women who were blessed by him, and he hoped that they would try hard to please him every night, rather than a free sex call from others.

Originally, the emperor had personally asked Ma Sen, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, for 300,000 taels, but the old stubborn man not only refused to please him, but instead broke the matter out, causing the honest officials to submit memorials to advise him.

Fortunately, Xu Jie and his teacher Zhang Juzheng still supported him and were willing to give advice on the 300,000 taels he needed.

"Your Majesty, do you want another bowl?" Teng Xiang kept serving him, but asked carefully.

Longqing had eaten three bowls in a row and breathed in satisfaction. Just as he was about to express his opinion, a father-in-law came in to report that Lin Qingran was coming to ask for a meeting.

Huh?

When Teng Xiang learned that it was Lin Qiran who was asking for a meeting, a solemn look immediately appeared on his face.

Xu Jie and Zhang Juzheng would come over to flatter and sneer, but Lin Xuran was resolutely the most pragmatic cabinet minister, and every time he came over, he would discuss state affairs with Longqing.

That's right, Lin Xuran must have come here for state affairs this time.

"Xuan!" Long Qing also felt a little afraid when he learned that it was the old Master Lin who responded to the sound of a hundred times. He immediately wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve and hurried towards the case full of memorials.

As Long Qing sat upright in front of the case, he resolutely became a diligent emperor.

"I am the Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace and Minister of War Lin Qingran pays homage to the emperor. Long live my emperor!" Lin Qingran, wearing a python robe, followed the little eunuch in and saluted respectfully at Long Qing who was sitting in front of the case.

Long Qing couldn't help but burp. He first made Lin Qingran flatten in embarrassment, and then pretended that nothing had happened and said gently: "Gei Master Lin, I don't know why I asked for a meeting?"

"I just heard from Mr. Zhang that Mr. Xu intends to increase taxes from the people to relieve the difficulties of the court's expenses. I am immediately anxious and come to ask the emperor for his opinion!" Lin Yanran's face showed a proper look.

He looked up at Longqing and explained his purpose.

cough!

When Teng Xiang heard these words, he coughed softly.

Long Qing also remembered the conversation with Xu Jie earlier, so he cleared his throat and said in an official voice: "I... I will listen to the results of the ministers' discussions and will not make arbitrary judgments!"

"Since the emperor ascended the throne, the court has cancelled the additional sects and the people have been able to recuperate. Today, there are fewer people in the country, and the people are no longer in trouble and sell their children. However, the illness should be cured for three years. Please do not give birth to the emperor.

He was the heart of enlisting and becoming the monarch admired by all the people!" Lin Qinran also saw the trick, but he still seemed to persuade him sincerely.

When Longqing heard this, he felt that he was not far from the Holy Lord and the King of the Lord. He wished he would immediately declare that he would not increase taxes and be a Holy Lord and the King of the World praised.

Seeing this, Teng Xiang couldn't help but cough gently again.

Long Qing immediately came to his senses and threw out the words he had already prepared: "Geither Lin, I also know that additional enlistment and sect is not a good strategy, but the current finances are forced by the situation! If Mr. Lin can come up with a good strategy

, there will naturally be no debate in this matter, and the court can not raise taxes!"

Teng Xiang's mouth raised slightly, and he turned his head and looked at Lin Qingran with some smugness, and had successfully kicked this trouble at Lin Qingran's feet.

"Your Majesty, I think making money is nothing more than increasing revenue and reducing expenditure. Now the additional levy and additional levy is not suitable, so we can start with reducing expenditure!" Lin Qingran resolutely became a financial expert and analyzed.

Teng Xiang heard that Lin Weiran wanted to "reduce money", and a look of disappointment flashed through his eyes.

Longqing's brows also frowned slightly, but he hoped to be "open source", but he still asked gently: "Gemaster Lin, how should we reduce expenses?"

"I think the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vass

The vassal of the vassals will be solved by the emperor's transfer!" Lin Junran had already made a conclusion, and he immediately proposed the plan.

Longqing couldn't help but feel a headache when he heard that Lin Shiran had actually cut the vassal of the clan.

Although he was eager to get 300,000 taels from the Ministry of Revenue, he was unwilling to stab the horoscope, the horoscope, and even more unwilling to be called a ungrateful wolf by the clans.

It’s not that he has a deep relationship with his clan members, but that he is worried that he will not be able to explain to the great ancestor in the future, and that this matter will reveal another "King of Yan".

That's right, he didn't want to touch the interests of the clan, but he also hoped that Lin Qingran could come up with a good plan that would not harm anyone's interests.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if I can just put it in a word?" Teng Xiang saw Long Qing's embarrassment, but he couldn't help but stand up to save Long Qing.

Lin Weiran's brows frowned slightly, but found that Long Qing had begun to indulge eunuchs, and Teng Xiang actually dared to openly participate in the discussion of political affairs.

"You said!" Long Qing didn't seem to think there was anything wrong with Teng Xiang, and he nodded slightly.

After receiving Long Qing's consent, Teng Xiang immediately turned to look at Lin Xuran and said, "Gei Lin, your method is good, but the distance water cannot save the near fire! Even if the emperor now agrees to reduce the vassal of the clan, then he must

It will not be implemented until next year. Where does the 300,000 taels required by the emperor come from?"

When Long Qing heard this analysis, his eyes lit up slightly. He found that he could not do anything to reduce the amount of the clan's vassals. He immediately turned his head happily and looked at Lin Qingran.

"If the emperor agrees to reduce the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the capital, then I am willing to make this happen for the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the vassal of the

, I promise to hand over the money to the emperor within three days!" Lin Qingran immediately took the initiative to take on this job, and he seemed confident.

In orthodox thinking, "All under the heavens is the king's land; and a shore of the earth is the king's minister." Everything in the world belongs to the royal family, and even the wealth in the hands of the people belongs to the royal family.

Although many lords borrowed money and grain from the gentry and clans from all over the country in troubled times, this was the peace period of the Ming Dynasty, and most of the time they solved the problem by raising taxes.

For example, the expenditures such as the large-scale civil engineering projects and anti-Japanese wars during the Jiajing Dynasty were filled by tax increases, but there was never any claim that the court had borrowed money from wealthy families.

Of course, many nobles and wealthy families are smart people. They can’t even cry too late, so they can’t be as "the court is as rich as me" as the unlucky Yan Shifan.

Longqing couldn't help but feel secretly happy when he heard that Lin Weiran could get 300,000 taels into the inner warehouse within three days, but he still said with some scruples: "Borrow?"

When Lin Xuran saw Long Qing's reaction, he immediately seemed to be too hasty this time. Long Qing was no longer as eager for 300,000 taels as he imagined.

"Your Majesty, this plan is very good! Now it can solve the emperor's urgent needs and do not need to add taxes to the people. This strategy is the best of both worlds!" Teng Xiang's eyes immediately shined, and he seemed to agree happily.

Longqing was still full of concerns about this plan, especially he expressed doubts about whether Lin Shiran could borrow so much money from nobles and wealthy families, but suddenly found that Teng Xiang blinked at him.

He knew that Teng Xiang had many ghost ideas, such as the last time he protected a beautiful woman, Teng Xiang's credit, and he immediately said with mercy: "Since that's the case, there will be Master Lao Lin!"

"I obey the order, I will leave!" Lin Xuran noticed Teng Xiang's small move, but did not point out the ground and said directly.

Seeing Lin Xuran leave, Long Qing couldn't help asking: "Teng Xiang, what should he do if he really gets 300,000 taels and reduces the vassal of the clan?"

"Your Majesty, please accept the money first. This proposal to reduce the vassal of the clan will definitely not be passed! Mr. Xu will not agree, and the clan will not agree, and the emperor's plan to the Ministry of Rites as he did earlier

If you pick a problem, this matter will not be a result until the next year!" Teng Xiang looked at Long Qing and said, "Zhizhu is in his hands."

When Longqing heard Teng Xiang’s idea, he couldn’t help but frown and said, “If this is the case, 300,000 taels of rice from the clan’s vassal next year cannot be deducted. How should this silver be returned?”

"Emperor, if anyone else can do anything, but Mr. Lin is the smartest person in the Ming Dynasty, he will definitely be able to handle the emperor properly!" Teng Xiang's mouth raised slightly, and he said confidently.

Although Longqing felt that he was not kind, he smiled unkindly as he thought about the 300,000 he was about to get, saying, "Haha... Then I will make Mr. Lin happy and let him work harder!

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"The emperor is wise!" Teng Xiang saw that Long Qing had agreed, and immediately said in a compliment.

But compared with Long Qing, he was even more excited. Not to mention that he could make a fortune from 300,000 taels, the master Lin Ge, who was called the smartest man in the Ming Dynasty, was tricked by himself.

, I still don’t know what I think I do.

After Longqing's decision and Master Lin's operation, this matter undoubtedly became extremely simple.

Lin Weiran was very efficient in his work. That night he came to Masen and asked Masen to issue epoch-making national debts in the name of the Ministry of Revenue.

The material of the government bond is oil paper, with a denomination of 100 taels per piece, and all of them are handed over to the United Monet.

In order to successfully issue, all transactions were made at a price of 90 taels. As long as the Ministry of Revenue does not breach the contract, it can earn ten taels in half a year, which is undoubtedly a very cost-effective transaction.

That's why the Duke of Ding Guo, the Duke of England and other nobles sold Lin Yuran's face on the one hand, but on the other hand, it was indeed profitable. They subscribed to the government bonds and planned to make a fortune from the government bonds.
Chapter completed!