The atmosphere was a bit embarrassing. In order to alleviate the embarrassment, Zhang Yan poured a glass of wine for everyone, and said: "Come, come, today is a great day, talk about these things, come, eat, what are you doing in a daze! "Zhu Youzhen was given a wink, and Zhu Youzhen was sober from the shock, and he began to persuade him to drink, and to pick up dishes. Zhu Huiyan had no idea what happened. What's unhappy about having a salary
"Wei Ming, I didn't wear a dragon robe today, so we can sit at a table and eat now. We are still brothers. Since we are brothers, let's clarify what we have said, and don't hide it. What you said is unreasonable, or even arrogant, no one will mention it when you leave this door." Although Zhu Youxiao said that, anyone with a discerning eye knew that he was a little angry. This is depriving him of the emperor's interests. The treasury does not want to pay him a salary. What is it for? Could it be said that the emperor is the same as the courtier? Whose is that day? If you don't clarify this issue, even if Wei Ming won't be held accountable later, Wei Ming's life will not be easy in the future.
"The emperor, the minister has failed to say anything. Since the emperor feels wrong, then let this proposal go, okay?" Wei Ming said. I also felt that I had two glasses of wine, and the words were a bit overwhelming. It's okay to fight against the emperor? Do you think you have lived for a long time
"No, you must say!" Zhu Youxiao said with a frown, placing his chopsticks on the table. The current Zhu You school is no longer the Zhu You school two years ago, and Wei Ming was able to bluff it with just a few words. Now that I have been an emperor for two years, I have thought about what I should think, and have done what I should do. I have my own thoughts and I have seen many things. After staying in Chaotang for a long time, no matter who it is, he will involuntarily consider other people's words again and again, and think about the meaning of what the other person said. What does it mean on the surface, and what does it mean at a deeper level
"The emperor, let me just say it!" Wei Ming also put down his chopsticks. It is said that the companion of the monarch is like the companion of the tiger, and Wei Ming can feel it now. The emperor was angry, and the dead corpses were a million, blood flowed thousands of miles, I am afraid it is not bluffing. All in all, Zhu Youxiao has grown up, not the same kid back then.
"Say." Zhu Youxiao said blankly. Others also put down their chopsticks, and they can't do anything about it, so just wait and see what happens. Now no matter who you are speaking to, the consequences will not be good. Zhu Youzhen was anxious, and Zhang Yan was anxious. Only Zhu Huiyan should eat and drink, completely shielding the outside world. This child does not have much resistance to food. In Wei Ming's words, this is a standard snack product.
"Dare to ask your Majesty, the new year is approaching now. And in this year, how is the income of the inner palace?" Wei Ming said. It is impossible for Zhu Youxiao to manage the assets in his hand. Since mixing up with Wei Ming, Zhu You school's life has indeed been much better. Especially after the bank, the gold swallowing beast, began to operate, it was even more wealthy. And these commercial activities are all managed by the inner government. Hearing what Wei Ming said, Zhu Youxiao's expression also looked better. Said: "You are really unique in terms of making money. Those are all book matters, and the dividends should have been clear. It is almost the same as yours, and it is almost the same as if it is not two million taels."
"Then dare to ask your Majesty, what was the income of the treasury in the past year?" Wei Ming said.
"The accounts of the Ministry of Households have already been made. Due to the regulation of commercial taxation, the tax revenue was increased last year, reaching 7 million taels. What do you ask this for?" Zhu Youxiao asked strangely. But some blushes. The money I earn in a year is equivalent to two-sevenths of the national treasury, which seems a bit excessive. But after thinking about it, it was relieved. The whole country is mine. What's wrong with earning more money
Wei Ming nodded. In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was a workaholic. He worked and did not let others rest, so officials had few vacations. However, after Zhu Yuanzhang's death, the holidays were slowly relaxed. After that, everyone had a one-month holiday during the Chinese New Year. It was probably from the twelfth lunar month to the first lunar twenty, which was still very humane. It’s no surprise that the Ministry of Household can make accounts before the holiday. Think about the past life, Wei Ming really feels that the people in the past life are really tired! Never let it go on New Year's Eve.
"Then your Majesty believes that the money in the inner palace is your personal money or the country's money? Or can the accounts of the inner palace be incorporated into the accounts of the household department?" Wei Ming asked. When he said this, Wei Ming stared at Zhu Youxiao's eyes tightly. He had done it a long time ago, as long as Zhu Youxiao acted abnormally, he would immediately kneel down to apologize.
"Wei Ming, Hugh is rude!" Zhang Yan stood up anxiously and scolded. She shouldn't have been in charge of this matter. As a queen, then you have to take care of the world and women's affairs. If you are even in charge of the ministers in the court, then you have crossed the border, that is, the harem is not allowed to do politics. But Zhang Yan is a sensible person, knowing the importance of Wei Ming, and the emperor is also young and energetic, if his brain rushes to cut Wei Ming, it would be a loss for the entire Ming Dynasty!
"Sit down and eat your food, what are you doing as a queen in charge of so much!" Zhu Youxiao scolded, and Zhang Yan sat on the chair obediently, looking at Zhu Youxiao anxiously, hoping that he would not be stupid. thing. Zhu Youjian also kept winking at Wei Ming, and kicked Zhu Huiyan who was eating and eating. Zhu Huiyan realized that the atmosphere was not right, so he pulled Wei Ming's sleeve to stop him. Up. In fact, Wei Ming doesn't want to say it anymore, but can Zhu Youxiao agree
"Come and come, let's eat first. This is not something that the two of us can decide. After we finish eating, let's go to the Imperial Study Room to talk." Zhu Youxiao said, picking up the chopsticks and beginning to speak Frontier stuffed food. In order not to let himself go hungry, Wei Ming hurriedly filled his mouth. He knew that after entering the Imperial Study Room, he didn't know when he would be able to come out, so he should fill his stomach first. Moreover, this meal will never last too long.
Sure enough, Zhu Youxiao felt that the food was tasteless just after taking a couple of mouthfuls. He pulled Wei Ming up and walked towards the Yushufang. There were three stunned people in the Hall of Yangxin in an instant.
"Sister-in-law, what should I do about this!" Zhu Youjian said, putting down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands. When there are no outsiders, the address becomes casual.
"What can I do? Let Xiao Yan'er come over and have a look. His brother loves her the most, so he won't be blamed. Oh, Xiao Yan'er, don't eat it, go and bring some tea to the Imperial Study." Under the pressure of her sister-in-law, Yan finally put down the bowls and chopsticks in her hands, and went to the imperial dining room to choose a few delicate desserts. But in the end, I thought about it and do it myself. As a result, she got busy in the Imperial Dining Room, and she didn't let the Imperial Chef help her, and she didn't know what she wanted to do.
"Silent, you go to the door and guard, don't let anyone in." Zhu You, the proofreader, said to the eunuch who followed him. The eunuch led the order and stood by the door, holding the knife in his arms, and the words "Don't come near strangers!" on his face.
"Okay, now we are left with our brothers. If you have any words, just say directly." Zhu Youxiao said. Feeling that I was sitting on the dragon chair and it was not appropriate to let Wei Ming sit down, so I simply moved two chairs and sat on the same table as Wei Ming.
"Actually, I think that the emperor is a profession, similar to Shoufu and Shangshu. People say that the world belongs to the emperor. You are the emperor now. Tell me, how big is the world? The national treasury is actually a burden. If the commercial tax were not regulated, how much revenue does the national treasury have now? It is only about four million taels! That was almost the same last year. What was the military expenditure last year? Five million taels! Do you know what this means? Now that the country is in deficit every year, have you used a penny of the national treasury to do your own things? You can't use it. If you want to go out, you have to go out quietly. You are the emperor. Are you tired?" Zhu Youxiao is the only one left, and even a fight with him here is not a big deal. It's not that I haven't done this before. Now Wei Ming and Zhu Youxiao are together, no matter what they are talking about, as long as they don't agree, they will fight. Let's talk about it after playing. Originally, Zhu Youxiao had been beaten, but now, without knowing who taught him a little bit of martial arts, Wei Ming has become the victim. No, I have to let Dongfang Xiaomo teach him when I go back, otherwise he would be beaten all the time.
"It makes sense for you to say that. But I have never heard that the emperor is required to be paid. In fact, the government had to provide the treasury with a lot of silver to fill this bottomless pit. Enough. I'm not as good as a prince who lives with me. What do I do as an emperor? I say that I eat hundreds of dishes every day. I feel that it is not as refreshing as your pickled cabbage. It's just that, If the emperor also has a salary, will it reduce the emperor's majesty? I don't know much about this aspect, so you can tell me." Zhu Youxiao leaned forward to Wei Ming and said.
Wei Ming touched the goatee that was hard to grow on his chin, wondering what kind of name he should make. In fact, the emperor is also quite pitiful. Generally speaking, except for the first emperor who wanted to do whatever he wanted, future emperors were subject to great restraint. Wanting to build a palace, a group of supervisors jumped up and said that the cost was huge or something. What does the supervisor do? That's what the rumors say. To put it bluntly, they are paid by cursing others. Don't you let them scold you? That is smashing other people's jobs. Basically every time the emperor wants to reach out to the treasury, there will be such a fold up. Especially in the early dynasty, standing among a group of ministers, knowing the reason and moving with affection, as if the emperor built a house and the whole country would not function. On this matter, you still can't say that you can't be tough. In that case, it really falls into the pockets of the supervisors. In their eyes, being scolded is a lottery for two yuan and five yuan for winning a lottery ticket, which is a surprise. If you get beaten, it's terrible. Just like winning the first prize, you have to celebrate when you go home. Can you be upset if you have earned your reputation? It will be written in history books that these people dared to speak up and put all kinds of good words on the top. And the emperor's reputation stinks. Who wants to live such a life
"How about we call the salary a monthly payment?" Wei Ming said with a tap of his head.
"Monthly payment?" Zhu Youxiao broke his fingers, not knowing what he was calculating.