Chapter 222: Simple Reuse
Zhu Youxiao has seen it clearly. Few people would complain about the unlucky landlords and merchants. The most are the ones who gloat or scold the resentful ones.
Of course, most people from the Ming Dynasty were ordinary people, and they applauded the corrupt officials and gentry who were punished by the national law. Regardless of whether it was a hatred of the rich or not, Zhu Youxiao would also let them feel the benefits they actually gained.
Since the Eight Great Masters belong to Shanxi, this year's provinces that are exempt from taxes will also add Shanxi.
Next year, there will be Beizhili and Shandong. Zhu Youxiao plans to have this year's reduction and exemption, so that the people will always have more wealth and more savings to resist major disasters.
"Long live, the new Censor Liu Lishun is waiting for him to see him." The palace servant came inside to report, interrupting the emperor's thinking.
"Xuan!" The emperor did not hesitate much and sat upright in the imperial chair.
Liu Lishun was a Jinshi in the second year of Tianqi. He first served as the county magistrate and then as the prefect. His promotion was rapid.
The reason is very simple. The emperor's will is thoroughly implemented, no matter whether you are a gentry or a landlord, no matter whether you are a student or a rich businessman. Moreover, you do not accept bribes and are ruthless.
This time, he was named by the emperor and entered the capital. Not only him, but also several officials who performed very well in the local area. Among them, he entered the Inspectorate in the same year and became the powerful Censor.
Because Liu Lishun was from Henan, the emperor not only refused to let him go back to the throne, but also specially sent him back to Henan to supervise local officials and implement the work of tax reduction and exemption. Such an arrangement is trust and a test for Liu Lishun.
"Long live my humble comments, long live my wishes!" Liu Lishun entered the hall and knelt down and bowed.
Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said warmly: "Liu Qing is calm."
"Long live thanking." Liu Lishun stood up and stood up, waiting for the imperial edict.
In fact, this summoning Your Majesty is optional. But he believes that after this inquiry, most officials will feel his expectations, which is the so-called "imperial grace", and will be loyal to the mission.
Moreover, based on Liu Lishun's morality and ability, as well as his teacher Yuan Keli, the emperor believed that he should have received this kind of kindness. If we talk about it, we would have the friendship between brothers and sisters!
"I heard that when Liu Qing was young, his family was poor and wanted to go to Beijing to take the exam. Monet had no travel expenses, so he taught at a rich man's home and earned travel expenses..."
Zhu Youxiao did not immediately give in, but told a story with a smile, not even knowing whether it is true or false.
Liu Lishun taught his son to study at the home of the official, studied by himself at night, and prepared for the exam. The official saw that Liu Lishun was knowledgeable and talented and had good teaching skills, so he valued it very much.
So, a clever maid was specially selected to take care of Liu Lishun's diet and daily life, and stayed in a room together at night. The intention was very obvious, the waiter was in vain.
But after three years of hard study, Liu Lishun bid farewell to the junior high school. When he went to Beijing for the exam, he asked the junior high school to choose a good husband for the maid. The junior high school was very puzzled and thought that Liu Lishun intended to abandon her.
After Liu Lishun's explanation, the official learned that he was not confused and had not had a relationship with his maid for three years. He stayed in the same room together for more than a day or two. According to the comments of later generations, Liu Lishun is really "better than beasts"!
Anyway, Zhu Youxiao thought he could not do it. Not to mention three years, even three days, facing the young woman who never sleeps in vain!
Therefore, he was the emperor, Liu Lishun was a minister, a master of Neo-Confucianism, a gentleman, a historical celebrity who was left in history and was posthumously named "Wenzheng".
After listening to the story, Liu Lishun was very surprised and bowed quickly and said, "Long live the remarks, this is a rumor, and I have no such thing as me."
Oh?! Zhu Youxiao blinked his eyes and couldn't help but smile and waved his hand, "If you spread the rumors, just spread the rumors. I praise my dear character. I am a gentleman who is a rare gentleman in the ages, so there is no need to pursue it."
After saying that, Zhu Youxiao's face became calm and said, "The great disaster is coming. This is not a rumor, nor is it a false saying. Several northern provinces, including Shaanxi and Henan, are the strongest. This is why Liu Qing was sent to inspect this time."
Liu Lishun knew the news of the disaster published in the "Ming Ming Forum". He didn't take it seriously at first, but he attached great importance to the policies and actions of the emperor and the court.
"The grain reserve warehouse directly under the Ministry of Revenue, reducing and exempting people from taxes, planting high-yield crops, building water conservancy facilities, etc. are all measures to resist major disasters." The emperor continued to say seriously: "The focus of my good friend's inspection is also here, so that the people can breathe and accumulate some family background; there are more local reserves for relief..."
Liu Lishun bowed and listened quietly, and felt the emperor's attention to it. All measures were arranged in a compact manner, and it was too difficult to stop the war in Liaodong and southwest.
"Liu Qing has experienced locally and should know the disadvantages." Zhu Youxiao picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said in a deep voice: "It is not that the court's policies are not good, but that the implementation is biased, which leads to good governance not benefiting the people, or is transferred by officials and gentry, which has become a harsh policy for the people."
The emperor paused, his eyes were betting on Liu Lishun, waiting for his answer.
Liu Lishun received the instructions from the palace servant and hurriedly bowed: "Long live to see the small things, and his eyes are like a torch. What he said is the key to bad politics. When the Wei minister was appointed as the county magistrate and the prefect, he felt deeply about this and dealt with it severely, but it could not be eradicated."
"If you want money but not life, you will have it all the time." The emperor sneered and said, "It is usually hypocritical and when it comes to interests, you will be very particular and don't have to show you how to do this. Liu Qing has seen many of these people, so I don't have to teach you how to do it."
With a finger on his back, the emperor solemnly emphasized: "Liu Qing just remembers that the purpose of the policies issued by the court is to give preferential treatment to ordinary people, rather than those gentry and landlords with land and wealth."
"I understand." Liu Lishun replied with a sigh: "I am from Henan, with a humble background. I know the people's faults and worry about the worries of the whole world. I will do my best to do my best and dare not let down my grace."
Zhu Youxiao nodded and showed a look of relief. Yes, Liu Lishun was born in a humble background, which is also one of the reasons why he was favored by the emperor.
"After the autumn harvest, the governors and governors from all over the north will come to Beijing to report their duties. I have some arrangements for overall disaster relief." Zhu Youxiao said: "Liu Qing will go to Henan to supervise the implementation of tax reduction and exemption. I will pay more attention to the service."
Liu Lishun is now the censor, but Zhu Youxiao is trying to train him to become a senior member. Of course, whether it can be implemented in the end depends on Liu Lishun's performance and ability.
Obedient and listen to the sound, and the word "reusing" was spoken from the emperor. Liu Lishun knew that going to Henan was another opportunity for promotion.
The so-called "working a good job" means that the relatives do not recognize each other. Whoever violates national laws and engages in private fraud will deal with him.
"I thank Long Live Jian Ba for your kindness." Liu Lishun knelt down and kowtowed, bidding farewell to the emperor.
Chapter completed!