Chapter 250: I Request Your Majesty to Take Back the
Answer to Yan Shaoting.

It was the Wanshou Palace Hall, which was completely silent.

Paine's face flushed several times, and when it began to become distorted, he lowered his head.

Yan Shaoting smiled silently.

Settle accounts?

I'll find a chance to settle accounts with you in the Ministry of Justice!

If I hadn't asked Lu Yi to send people to keep an eye on Hai Rui, how could I have known in advance that the account of Ding Sijuan of Huizhou Prefecture had been outstanding for two hundred years, and how could I have known that the people of She County of Huizhou Prefecture had been made the scapegoats for two hundred years.

Gao Yao immediately bowed and walked out.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Revenue is indeed as Doctor Yan said. Every year, the collection documents sent to Huizhou Prefecture are all in the name of 'taking the silk and satin of the people of Huizhou'. I never thought that Huizhou Prefecture would impose all of it on the people of She County.

This is the result of the Ministry of Revenue's negligence, which has affected the people of She County. As the Minister of Revenue, I should be held responsible for the negligence. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Gao Yao had to stand up.

Yan Shaoting has been settling accounts with me until now.

Even if the Ministry of Revenue is not at fault, it still needs to admit that it was wrong.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be the fault of the emperors of all dynasties?
really.

Just as Gao Yao thought.

Jiajing waved his hand and hummed in boredom: "Two hundred years of taxation is now imposed on the people of a county. How can it be said that it is your fault, Gao Yao? Shouldn't I also trace the faults of the ministers of the Ministry of Revenue of all dynasties?"

After saying that.

Jiajing's gaze was directed at Yan Shaoting.

It doesn't matter whether it's the 6,146 taels of silver worth of silk for the population of Huizhou Prefecture or the 6,144 taels of silver worth of raw silk as summer tax.

It doesn’t matter that the people of She County have been taken advantage of for two hundred years.

It is equally unimportant that the other five counties of Huizhou Prefecture have taken advantage of the situation for two hundred years.

For the imperial court, it was enough for the money to be collected in full.

He was now concerned with something else.

Hai Rui.

Zhang Juzheng.

What is the connection between these two people and Yan Shaoting?

As emperor.

Jiajing was more concerned about this matter.

He then said, "Now that the accounts have been settled, how should we resolve the current situation in Huizhou Prefecture?"

These words.

Obviously, he was asking Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting immediately bowed his head, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I think we should restore the tax amount that was levied when Emperor Taizu Hongwu changed the tax system in the year Yisi. She County should collect 2,910 taels of silver per year, and the other five counties should collect 3,234 taels of silver per year, which should be evenly distributed according to the number of acres of land.

At this time, I also request that, in light of the Huizhou Prefecture incident, Hai Rui, the Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate and the Deputy Magistrate of the Southern Zhili Provincial Governor's Office, be ordered to handle the two prefectures of Suzhou and Songjiang and to survey the land in Huizhou Prefecture so that the five counties can share the 3,234,200 silk and silver equally.

This is the way to solve the problem.

Yan Shaoting took the opportunity to propose a solution and also requested a re-survey of the land in Huizhou Prefecture.

but now.

Because of Zhang Juzheng, the new iron-headed man, Yan Shaoting has become a little out of control. He wonders whether the old Taoist priest will agree to this matter.

If the old Taoist priest agrees.

In the eyes of others, it seemed that the emperor agreed to Zhang Juzheng's request for reform.

If you don't agree.

Did he reject Zhang Juzheng's request from Huizhou Prefecture?

These have become the fundamental factors of today's holy presidency and political struggle, and are also the issues that really need to be discussed.

Are the 6,146 taels of silk and silver from Huizhou Prefecture important?
It didn't matter from the beginning.

If it was really important, it would not have existed for nearly two hundred years. Perhaps someone discovered it in the meantime but no one was willing to make changes.

Thought it was not important.

The struggle in the court and the future direction of the court are the most important.

really.

After Yan Shaoting said that he wanted to redistribute the more than 6,000 taels of silver according to the amount determined during the Yi Si tax reform, and that the land in the five counties of Huizhou should be remeasured.

Jiajing's eyes narrowed.

He immediately asked softly, "Do you agree with what Zhang Juzheng said today that the court must reform?"

Yan Shaoting was stunned.

Although these are essentially two different things, now it can only be one.

Because only Yan Shaoting agreed with Zhang Juzheng's memorial on reform and the call for a survey of all the land in the world, would he have the motivation to urge Huizhou Prefecture to survey all the land as a breakthrough for reform.

If Huizhou Prefecture could re-survey the land because of a silk tax, then other places could find enough reasons to re-survey the land one after another.

After all, it’s still the same sentence.

The Ming Dynasty has been around for nearly two hundred years, and according to the unwritten conventions of the past, many taxes that were originally imposed temporarily would often become fixed taxes over the years.

At this time, check them one by one.

The fields in the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the Ming Dynasty were also to be measured.

Is it a good thing to clear the land?

Yes!
But Jiajing was unwilling to move.

Moved.

It will affect the interests of all the people in the world who have already benefited.

What will the court look like by then?
Jiajing felt that even if he dragged a pig over at this time, the pig would be able to figure out what would happen.

The imperial court would then be plunged into endless struggles.

Even those who want to stay out of it will be drawn in.

At that time, all the problems will rush to him and pile up on his desk.

No matter how you deal with it.

They will be criticized crazily by their significant other.

Yan Ne took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, I think the so-called silk tax in She County, Huizhou Prefecture, and the so-called equal distribution among the six counties are simply nonsense!

"If there really is a problem, is it that only Your Majesty knows about it? Is it that only someone reports it to us?

"In the past two hundred years, didn't our emperors and wise ministers know this?
Since the silk and silk tax for the entire population of She County has been in effect for 200 years, it should have been continued now."

Paine also reacted at this time.

The emperor is unwilling to reform the country!

This is the most critical question.

Paine immediately said, "Your Majesty, I second what the Minister of Rites said. Huizhou Prefecture does not need to make any changes to the taxation that has been in place for 200 years.

"I just realized that what Doctor Yan said before was to echo what Zhang Juzheng said. His purpose was to survey the land in the world and seek fame and fortune, but he didn't think that it would cause chaos among the people and cause panic among the people, leading to chaos in the world!"

thing.

Once again, we have come full circle and are back to square one.

Does the Ming Dynasty need to reform now?

Yan Shaoting immediately cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I do not agree with what Lord Zhang said, but I would like to mention the matter of Huizhou Prefecture and the matter of the silk and silk of the people in Huizhou Prefecture reported by Hai Rui, the Censor of the Censorate. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

Jiajing snorted.

"Ding Sijuan, the person Hai Rui reported?"

The emperor's gaze became somewhat long-lasting.

After a while.

He then said, "Before Hai Rui went to Huizhou Prefecture, he stayed in the Suzhou Grain Supervisory Office for a long time, and supervised the affairs of Suzhou and Songjiang together with Zhang Juzheng?"

Yan Shaoting's brows tightened.

The old Taoist priest still put Hai Rui and Zhang Juzheng together.

Even in the eyes of the old Taoist priest.

Zhang Juzheng was the leader of the reform, and Hai Rui was the censor who cooperated with it.

Otherwise, why didn't Hai Rui stay in Suzhou Prefecture, but ran to Huizhou Prefecture, and then the Huizhou Prefecture people and silk incident happened?
however.

Jiajing did not finish his words. After hesitating for several times, he said, "I still remember that the last time, it was also in this Wanshou Palace. At that time, you discussed the Lianghuai Salt Administration and Salt Tax. You, Yan Shaoting, intended to request to rectify the Lianghuai Salt Administration and implement the new law..."

Yan Shaoting quickly lowered his head.

Jiajing continued, "I also remember how excited you, Yan Shaoting, were that day. I also said that day that you are like me forty years ago!"

As soon as these words came out.

Inside the hall, everyone looked at the emperor and Yan Shaoting in surprise.

Did the emperor say this?
Yan Shaoting looks like the emperor?

Although it was forty years ago.

But this...

It's too shocking.

Jiajing sighed and said, "I am the young and talented one among you. I have seen the accumulated problems in the court and I want to make reforms. I recommended Zhang Juzheng to go south and Hai Rui was recommended by you. You are all young and strong officials of my court..."

Yan Shaoting lowered his head, opened his mouth slightly, and looked surprised.

Finish the calf!
I originally thought that the old Taoist priest just put Hai Rui and Zhang Juzheng together.

But never expected.

The pioneer of reform in the old Taoist priest’s mind turned out to be himself!
I have become the first person chosen by the old Taoist priest to carry out reforms!

Yan Song finally couldn't help it at this moment, and regardless of the risk, he raised his head.

"Your Majesty, Yan Shaoting is still young and sometimes lacks eloquence, but he also knows that reforms and innovations in the court throughout history have always been risky. How dare he talk about reforms and innovations? I hope Your Majesty will understand."

The emperor was unwilling to reform.

This is now the consensus.

It's clear to everyone.

Jiajing glanced at Yan Song and said, "Lord Yan, I am asking about Yan Shaoting."

I am not asking about you, Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet.

Yan Song's eyes flashed, his face looked embarrassed, and he glanced sideways at Yan Shaoting.

Yan Shaoting took a deep breath.

He raised his hands, threw away his official robe, and knelt on the ground with a bang.

Now we have to do this.

Once the old Taoist priest confirmed that he had mentioned the affairs of Huizhou Prefecture, he did not want the people of She County to continue to be the scapegoat, but intended to cooperate with or even guide Zhang Juzheng, Hai Rui and others to instigate reforms.

Let’s not talk about whether those people in She County who were taken advantage of will continue to be taken advantage of.

Just yourself.

I'm afraid they will all be suppressed and hidden away.

After kneeling down, Yan Shaoting clenched his fists and looked up at the old Taoist priest behind the bead curtain.

He looked sad and angry, feeling wronged.

Under Jiajing's somewhat puzzled and always scrutinizing gaze.

Yan Shaoting immediately spoke out loudly.

"Your Majesty, please take back your prejudice against me at this moment!"

"otherwise……"

"I can only die to show my determination!"

Inside the main hall of Wanshou Palace.

Everyone present had their jaws dropped to the ground.

Starting from Yan Song, to the six ministries, five temples, and nine officials, they all looked at Yan Shaoting in astonishment.

Jiajing was also shocked by Yan Shaoting's shout and trembled all over, frowning.

It's only been a few days.

Just a few days!
Last time, it was also their surname Yan.

It is also in the main hall of Wanshou Palace.

They shouted exactly the same words.

It was Yan Shifan on that day!
He shouted that he should take back what he had said, otherwise he would pretend to be dead in this hall.

Nowadays!

Yan Shifan's son also shouted in this hall, asking him to take back his current prejudice!

They, father and son, are joking here!
Jiajing was angry and annoyed, yet he also felt helpless and wanted to laugh.

This father and son.

They are simply carved from the same mold!

My head is buzzing!

Jiajing immediately snorted coldly and looked displeased.

"Say!"

"What prejudice do I have against you now?"

"You want me to take it back!"

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