Chapter 828 The Responsibility of Assistance

It is easy to meet Qitai.

Every morning court and after the Imperial Gate, the emperor was either in the Rouyi Hall or in the East Nuan Pavilion; as long as the ministers asked the eunuchs to inform them, they could usually see them.

The emperor maintains closeness with court officials, which is conducive to the political harmony and harmony of people and not to block audio-visual.

Looking back on what the emperor has done since he ascended the throne, he has clear minds and clear layers in terms of eliminating enemy leaders and tolerating most of them.

Qi Tai often felt that it would not be difficult if the emperor wanted to be a wise ruler and maintain the government. Today, he could even gradually win over most civil officials and describe himself as the king of Yao and Shun who was diligent and loved the people, and was as wise as Emperor Taizong of Tang.

In addition to the emperor's own actions, the most important thing is that everyone lives in a very good world.

The legitimate Ming Dynasty was founded for decades. The war gradually subsided, with no strong enemy outside, and the domestic weather was generally good and sufficient arable land. This was the best period in every dynasty, and the peaceful and prosperous era was at this time.

But today is obviously dissatisfied with this.Qi Tai also knew that he wanted to repay the kindness of his knowledge and was not enough to be a loyal minister.

Qi Tai stood respectfully on the brick floor outside Rouyi Hall for a while.

The eunuch of the Silijian, Wang Gui, came back and invited Qi Tai to come in to see him.

Qi Tai walked past the main gate and came to the six doors of the main hall of Rouyi Hall. He first kowtowed outside the hall, and then went inside to bow to the rituals; everything was the ritual system set by Taizu.

Zhu Gaoxu, wearing a regular suit, sat behind a big case, called Qi Taiping, and his eyes stopped on Qi Tai's face for a while.After Qi Tai finished speaking etiquette clichés, he stopped saying a word.

Zhu Gaoxu immediately put down the books in his hand, and stood up and looked at Wang Gui sideways.Wang Gui immediately bowed and waved to let the palace maids and eunuchs around him retreat together.

I haven't spoken to Qibutang like this for a long time. Compared to the form of conversation that is too subtle on the table, I still think heart-to-heart communication is more useful.Zhu Gaoxu said.

The saint is wise.Qi Tai bowed and said.

Come and sit.Zhu Gaoxu said.He walked to the northwest corner first.

The bright and spacious main hall has large doors and window lattices in front and behind, which are both ventilation and lighting.

There are no windows in the northwest corner, and bookshelf are placed against the thick wall.

There is a new coffee table, mud stove, chair and other items placed there.

Zhu Gaoxu sat down on a chair, waved to Qi Tai again, and then placed a kettle on the stove.Qi Tai could tell at a glance that the tea set placed on the coffee table was something that was Kung Fu tea.

He sat down opposite him as he said, "I'm here to make tea."

Zhu Gaoxu smiled: Come on.

This place is clever, there is no need to say anything, but it doesn't matter if you say it. Forgive your guilt and the other words, this kind of peaceful atmosphere alone dilutes the restrained hierarchy system.

When I first passed the Jinshi exam, my family let the loan go and obtained the land that I had lent.Qi Tai was talking while fiddling with the tea set.

Zhu Gaoxu nodded: It is estimated that most of the officials in the court have done such things, and it is nothing special.

Qi Tai said: It is really easier for a gentry to lend.

According to Taizu's constitution, county officials were not allowed to go to the countryside to disturb the people; at the end of Hongwu, the court did not care much about this matter, but officials were not willing to leave the city easily, and the rules remained the same.

When the county magistrate wanted to meet the villagers, he issued a cinnabar sign and ordered Xu Shi to go to the countryside to summon him.

Therefore, the villagers hardly deal with the government directly unless there is a serious incident such as a murder.

The countryside is mainly governed by the elders, and land ownership is often proved by the elders, and there is no need to establish a loan or even a proof.

The elders themselves are gentry and elders of the great clan. They pay attention to their connections and fame, and have good relationships with local gentry.

This ensures the performance of loans and deposits; only gentry dares to lend in large quantities without worrying about the debtor’s debts’ deductions.

Moreover, those who have fame and fortune only need to pay grain in their names, and do not use corvee labor, and can often shelter tenant farmers from evading corvee labor.This also makes farmers more willing to take their land and custody the gentry.In the decades since the founding of our dynasty, the number of households must have increased, but the number of farmers who undertake corvee labor has not increased, which is the result of the gradual annexation of a large amount of land.

Qi Tai paused for a moment and continued: If the imperial bank and the Da Shangbang bank suddenly released low-interest loans.My minister's estimate is that the situation of land annexation will not only not improve, but will also become more severe.

Originally, due to insufficient funds, the gentry could only slowly accumulate principal; and with the low-interest loans from the money house, the funds flowed into the gentry, and they would use the money to continue to lend money to usury.Because the people were ignorant of the people, they could only borrow money from the elders and gentry.

The water in the kettle had boiled, and Qi Tai didn't say anything yet. He lifted the kettle and rushed down the wall of the purple clay pot.His technique is quite skillful and he does it in one go, making it pleasing to the eye.

After a while, Qi Tai began to use the first tea to wash the tea cup.He spoke again: I don’t know if the emperor has any understanding of the various expenses in the palace.The emperor's daily meal, four dishes and one soup, if the cost is calculated, it will be more than ten times more expensive than the high-end restaurants in the capital.The same applies to the various expenses paid by the internal warehouse.

If the various expenses and needs of the troops stationed in Beijing and various places are used to purchase and distribute them uniformly; I am afraid that the price will be too high and difficult to estimate.

The huge amount of cash allocated by the Ministry of Revenue every year is sure to be shocking.

The reform is too radical and may evolve into party struggles.In order to resist opponents' attacks, the old and new parties have established themselves.Later, no one could take into account whether the policies were in line with reality, but only cared about the common party and the differences.They compete for profits, and they are generally black.The harm of the country is difficult to deal with.

Qi Tai breathed out, then picked up the small cup and handed it over with both hands.

The two of them stopped talking for the time being, and Zhu Gaoxu also held the teacup with a thoughtful look.

Qi Tai also picked up a cup, put it in front of his nose and smelled it, looked at the color and condition of the tea, and then drank it all in three mouthfuls.

Pay attention to it.Zhu Gaoxu glanced at him.

Qi Tai said: I am a show of my apology.

Zhu Gaoxu put down the teacup and said: That day, Jian Yi said, "The coins are repeatedly handled in the various yamen, and there may be treacherous people seeking profits, and greed becomes a trend." This is exactly the same as the words of Qibutang.

Qi Tai said: Jian Yi has gone through five dynasties (Hongwu, Jianwen, Yongle, Hongxi, Wude), and is well aware of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom and is a steady minister. Unfortunately, these people may have the problem of stubbornness and conservatism.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said: Qibutang supports reform.

Qi Tai was stunned for a moment, clasped his fists and said: The emperor is a wise ruler. Since he has a grand and long-term plan to help the people, how can I not fully assist him?

Zhu Gaoxu nodded. Xia Yuanji thought you were an old official from the Han Palace and was often willing to consult with Qi's ministry, because Xia Yuanji believed that you had a steadfast and realistic side and could communicate.I also need Qibutang to reconcile it so that good things will not turn into party struggles that harm the country.

Qi Tai turned his worries into joy, and held his fists and said, "The Lord is wise!"

Zhu Gaoxu asked: I am also a person who can communicate, right?

Qi Tai said: If the emperor is in power, it is a blessing for the common people.

Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice: I am not a chivalrous person, and I will not rob the rich and help the poor, and my ultimate goal is not to cut off the flesh and replenish the sores; doing that will be useless, but just dreaming, which is contrary to common sense.The Qibutang should let the officials in the court believe this.

Qi Tai nodded while thinking about Zhu Gaoxu's words.

Things are indeed a bit difficult, but you can't just stop and be afraid of your actions.The general situation is rare, don’t miss the opportunity.Zhu Gaoxu said in his voice again.

Qi Tai stood up and bowed deeply to Zhu Gaoxu: I am willing to do my best to be the emperor.Today I have been bothering the sage for a long time, so I would like to say goodbye.

Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said: Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, happy Qibutang Festival.

Qi Tai was stunned for a moment and hurriedly bowed: I thank the priest for the grace and wish to have fun with the priest.

...A few days later, the Mid-Autumn Festival came as scheduled.

Japanese envoys Mori Sadanaga and others who lived in the Huitong Hall also felt the festive atmosphere.

After attending the horse-drooping banquet, they had almost nothing to do every day and went out to visit early in the morning.

The Ming Dynasty treated foreign envoys obviously different from the Japanese. The officials did not care much about them except for providing daily expenses and arranging ceremonies.

Mori Sadara and others could walk around the capital, which also made them feel much more at ease; but he also felt as if he had been forgotten, and he felt neglected.

On the streets near the Imperial City, many peddlers and pawns started occupying land very early. The goods placed were made of palace lanterns as gimmicks, and there were various handmade products, which were dazzling.

It was not too bright yet, and the streets were already crowded and prosperous, with all kinds of pasta scents floating in the mist air.

There are official shops in every street, and today there are more people from the Five Cities Military Affairs Office patrols.

The magnificent palaces and pavilions in the distance echo the bustle of the market, exuding a sense of stability and prosperity.

When Maori Sekiro arrived at Hongwu Gate, he stopped outside the gatehouse for a long time, watching the defense change ceremony on the gatehouse.The neat and orderly scene and the exquisite clothing and armor of heavy infantry left a deep impression on Maori.

Then there was a horizontal music blowing sounded from the gatehouse, and two teams of Boy Scouts escorted a flag.Just as he was about to leave, Satoshi Maori, he stopped again.

The teams of gray and blue clothing all held Cheng Liang's muskets, and the steps of the two teams were uniform, attracting people's attention.

The daily ritual of a city gate is comparable to the grand ceremony scene in Luoyang, Kyoto, and the feeling of Sadara Mori feels very novel.

I saw that the boys were dressed very neatly, and they were actually wearing white gloves on their hands. They were not old but well-trained.

During the rituals and music, the two teams of children walked up to the Hongwu Gate Tower and raised a sun and moon dragon flag to the middle flagpole with a sliding rope.

An adult general in front pulled out his sword and raised it in the air.The children said in unison: Be loyal to the emperor and be prepared for the military.

Dao Ri Tadara looked shocked, then she looked entangled, and couldn't help but turn her head and sigh in Japanese: The Ming Dynasty has this atmosphere, but the kings of our country are busy with internal struggles, so how can they be invincible?Only by practicing the way to govern the country in Ming Dynasty is the most urgent task.