Chapter 947: Opening sea ban
After ascending the throne, Emperor Jiajing felt that his ministers were his partners, and that as long as the monarch and his ministers worked together, they would surely create a prosperous Jiajing era.
Ideal is full, the reality is very skinny.
After decades of fighting with his ministers, in the eyes of Emperor Jiajing, his ministers were just a bunch of monkeys.
These monkeys are so greedy that they are willing to sell their souls for profit.
In order to entertain his subjects, Emperor Jiajing would use a sentence, a poem, or a few words to let his subjects guess.
Guess!
After all the guessing, if I say it is right, it is right, and if I say it is wrong, it is wrong.
Want to get promoted?
If I don't agree, you can only guess the answer honestly unless you want to rebel.
He treated his subjects like monkeys, even Lu Song.
But at this moment, Emperor Jiajing was moved, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
Lu Song is no longer young and has long passed the age of impulsiveness.
Thinking of this, the Taoist glanced at Jiang Qingzhi and immediately became furious.
The idiot boy was actually arm in arm with Zhu Xizhong, laughing happily.
This is a grand court meeting!
How dignified!
Taoist priest suddenly couldn't help laughing.
He felt that the haze from many years ago seemed to have dissipated a lot.
"The land is becoming less and less, but the population is increasing. People need to eat and wear clothes in this world. Whose responsibility is it? It's us. We who assist the king!"
From the moment Lu Song opened his mouth, he entered an inexplicable state.
His face was slightly red, and his eyes were sharper than Jiang Qingzhi's.
No matter who stands in front of him at this moment, even if it is his mentor who has been so kind to him in the past, he will still choose to bump into him.
"Someone once said that the people signed a contract with the meat eaters. This contract seemed simple. The people obeyed the meat eaters' orders, paid taxes and performed military service on time.
In return, the meat eaters also made a promise. They promised to provide food and clothing for the people, and protect them from being bullied and enslaved by foreigners... I think this is a wonderful statement!"
This was said by Jiang Qingzhi.
Most of the people present had heard of it.
Jiang Qingzhi let go of his hand, and the old playboy muttered, "Have some manners! Be careful that the censor embarrasses you."
But at this moment, the censor who was responsible for maintaining order was also confused and shocked.
They are also disciples of Confucianism, so naturally they hope that Lu Song can stand on the side of Confucianism and everyone else.
But what was unexpected was that Lu Song actually turned against us!
The turning point of this war actually happened to the Confucian general Lu Song.
"Expenses are increasing day by day, but income is decreasing. How can we run this family?" Lu Song took a breath. "As the head of the Ministry of Revenue, I know how dangerous the undercurrent is under these seemingly peaceful times."
"Lu Shangshu!" Someone came out of the class, "You are exaggerating!"
Jiang Qingzhi raised his eyebrows and prepared to go out to help, but Lu Song asked, "Do you know how many new refugees there are every year?"
The officials were stunned and speechless.
"The number of new refugees each year is so great that I can't sleep or eat well." Lu Song said sternly, "This country is shaking. If there is no change, within a hundred years, you and I will be able to see the smoke of war all over the world from our graves, and see foreign races slaughtering our children and grandchildren. You can sit back and watch, but I can't!"
Lu Song's hair and beard stood up, "This Ming Dynasty must change. Whoever can find money and food, I will support. Lifting the sea ban will benefit the country and the people. Who is against it?"
"This is clearly Zhao Zilong at Changbanpo!" Jiang Qingzhi exclaimed.
Those looks changed, from disbelief to fury.
"Minister Lu, do you dare to accept the money and food looted?" someone sneered.
This is a personal attack!
Jiang Qingzhi asked, "Who are you talking about?"
"Yes!" Lu Song did not need his help, and said in a deep voice: "In my eyes, there is only the Ming Dynasty. I don't care about the origin of anyone who can get money from outside!"
This is the face of a businessman!
But Wang Yiqi sighed: "I am not as brave as Lu Song!"
Lu Song faced his former comrades alone, "If we don't get money and food from outside, how can we get it from inside? How? Continue to increase taxes. But the people have long been overwhelmed, year after year, day after day, even the most tolerant people will explode. At that moment, who will bear it? You, or you?"
Lu Song's eyes turned, and mostly he saw anger.
"Lift the maritime ban, send Ming's goods out and exchange them for money and food. This is a life-saving move! Why stop it?" Lu Song asked.
"People's hearts are no longer the same..."
"When has human nature changed?" Lu Song asked, "If human nature had been the same since ancient times, how could the Ming Dynasty be in such a predicament today?"
This hit the nail on the head.
"What should we do about the Japanese pirates?" someone sneered.
"Japanese pirates?" Lu Song smiled and glanced at Jiang Qingzhi, "Chang Wei Bo is doing nothing..."
"Old Lu, I have a lot to do." Jiang Qingzhi said seriously, "But I don't know how the Jingguan in Taizhou is doing."
This killer!
Everyone just felt a chill coming over them.
"Can Lord Chang Wei guarantee that the Japanese pirates will not harass the Ming Dynasty after the maritime ban is lifted?" Someone dug a hole.
Jiang Qingzhi jumped down with a smile, "What you said, can you guarantee that there won't be a single murder case in Daming this year?"
Uh!
The man was stunned. Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "The only thing I can guarantee is that the day the maritime ban is lifted will be the beginning of the destruction of the Japanese pirates."
Everyone was stunned, and someone said, "Words are not enough."
"You still want me to sign a written agreement." Jiang Qingzhi glanced at the man, "Do you think you are worthy?"
Jiang Qingzhi said: "If we can't destroy the Japanese pirates within three years, I will abandon everything and go to sea with my wife and children!"
With a bang, the official clapped his hands and said, "Okay, I will wait for three years."
Then, he found that his friends were looking at him angrily.
Once this door is opened, it seems to become a condition.
——There is no problem with lifting the maritime ban, but you, Jiang Qingzhi, must wipe out the Japanese pirates within three years.
You thought you dug a hole and buried Jiang Qingzhi, but you didn't know that you were burying yourself.
Such a stupid teammate...
"Ahem!" Xu Jie finally spoke, "Chang Wei Bo, this is the court, you must not speak without thinking."
Let’s not talk about lifting the maritime ban, but just talk about the promise to destroy the Japanese pirates within three years.
See, this is digging a hole.
Jiang Qingzhi smiled and said, "Lord Xu, are you willing to make a bet with me?"
Xu Jie was stunned for a moment. Bet?
He thought of several gambling games that Jiang Qingzhi had made in the past. Du He had made himself a general of Jiang's faction by gambling, but other people were not so lucky.
"I don't like gambling." Xu Jie shook his head.
"Then please go back." Jiang Qingzhi pointed at Xu Jie's position and gave him an invisible slap in the face without any hesitation.
Jiang Qingzhi walked to the front and saluted Emperor Jiajing first.
Very serious.
"Your Majesty, I have something to say."
He was so serious that some people sneered in a low voice, "He is playing tricks." "He is in charge of the new policy, and he is speaking on behalf of the new policy, what an idiot!" someone cursed.
Jiang Qingzhi turned around.
The young official was calm and composed.
"I was deeply moved by what Minister Lu said just now." Jiang Qingzhi nodded slightly to Lu Song to show his praise.
This attitude seems like that of a superior to his subordinates.
Everyone then understood: We must get used to Jiang Qingzhi's identity change.
This person was not only a close minister to the emperor, but also a powerful official on par with Yan Song.
The six ministers of state also had to bow first when they saw him.
Under one person, above ten thousand people!
This is referring to Jiang Qingzhi's identity.
At this moment, he stood there with a natural sense of majesty.
Lu Song felt that all his energy had dissipated, and his mind was empty.
What will be waiting for him after he says those words?
Become enemies!
All kinds of criticisms!
Confucian rebellion!
Mohist running dog!
Lu Song bowed and stepped back.
"The maritime ban must be lifted." Jiang Qingzhi's opening remarks were very firm. "Don't use the excuse that people's hearts are no longer the same as they used to be. You all know the current situation of the Ming Dynasty. If we don't open up the market, we will be doomed."
Someone said: "If this is the case, we should let the ministers speak freely."
"Well, let's have a vote!"
Someone suggested a vote, which was not well-intentioned...Everyone knows that most of the people present today are opponents of the new policy.
"There is nothing wrong with voting on important matters in the court. However, opening the sea ban will benefit the country and the people, but where are the representatives of the people?" Jiang Qingzhi asked in return.
"How can the people, who are ignorant and unaware, participate in this matter?"
"Ignorance?" Jiang Qingzhi said coldly: "The people have their own yardstick. Is lifting the maritime ban good or bad for the people? With demand comes production. With production comes income. If every household weaves more cloth every month, there will be more oil for their three meals, and the children can eat more..."
"What does Wilbur think of that?" someone asked.
"Lü Song has said so much, and I have also said a lot, with earnest words and convincing people with reason... but it still cannot bring you to your senses. If that's the case, then why bother to put on such a show!"
Jiang Qingzhi's eyes were sharp. "If that's the case, then why should I ask you? The lifting of the sea ban is settled!"
"..."
Everyone was stunned.
"You...you want to make a decision with just one word, who do you think you are?" An old official came out trembling, pointed at Jiang Qingzhi and shouted: "Are you planning a rebellion?"
Jiang Qingzhi ignored him and looked around.
"Who agrees?"
Zhu Xizhong has been worried that today's incident would not be resolved peacefully.
He had thought of various ways that Jiang Qingzhi could respond, but he never expected that this guy would actually overturn the table.
What the hell!
Just be arbitrary.
So why did he endure it before?
It’s for Lu Song!
Zhu Xizhong looked at Lu Song, and Lu Song was looking at Jiang Qingzhi.
Lu Song smiled bitterly, thinking of the many times Jiang Qingzhi had tried to pull him over.
This guy... won't give up until he achieves his goal!
But why do I feel so relieved?
"Jiang the thief!" The old civil servant pointed his spear at Jiang Qingzhi and then bowed: "Your Majesty, please make the decision."
This sudden turn caught people off guard.
Jiang Qingzhi was not easily persuaded, but Emperor Jiajing was different. He had suffered at the hands of his ministers and knew how powerful it was.
The Taoist watched the excitement for a long time and said calmly: "What do you think?"
"I object!" someone shouted.
"I didn't ask you!" Dao Ye said coldly, "I asked about the officials in the court!"
For national affairs, the emperor should consult and decide with his ministers.
The so-called ministers in the temple refer to the prime minister and the six ministers.
Others are not qualified!
This move was like a bolt from the blue, catching those people off guard.
Yan Song was the first to be affected. He left the class, thinking that he would inevitably have to endorse Jiang Qingzhi in the end, so why not stand up and support him earlier, which would also earn the approval of Emperor Jiajing.
"I agree with lifting the maritime ban."
"Xu Jie!" The Taoist priest called for his generals.
Xu Jie: “…”
Old Xu came out and bowed his head: "I second the motion!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
"Long Wilbur!"
Look, the Taoist calls Xu Jie Xu Jie, but calls Jiang Qingzhi Chang Wei Bo!
The closeness and distance between them can be seen at a glance.
"I agree to lift the maritime ban!"
"Six ministries!" The Taoist looked at the six ministers.
"I second the motion!" Old Heavenly Official Xiong Jia came out to express his opinion.
"I second the motion!" Wang Yiqi expressed the opinion on behalf of the Ministry of War.
"I second the motion!" Lu Song said.
"I second the motion!" said Jiang Hua from the Ministry of Works.
There is no need to ask about the Ministry of Rites, the Shangshu is Xu Jie.
Finally, there is the Ministry of Justice.
As long as any one of the six ministries opposes, those people can take advantage of it to take action.
Zhu Yuan came out and stood under Jiang Hua.
He was originally opposed to the new policy and the lifting of the maritime ban.
But thinking of what happened before, Zhu Yuan suddenly felt a surge of anger in his heart.
Those people secretly made moves in the Ministry of Justice without telling him, intending to make him a cannon fodder.
If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.
"My lord, second the motion!"
All the prime ministers agreed!
All six ministers agreed!
"So it is." The Taoist looked at his ministers and slowly clenched his hands in his sleeves.
"Lift the sea ban!"
(End of this chapter)
