Chapter 95 Yan Maoqing’s Death Situation
once Upon a time.

The Qingliu people are united in their hatred of the enemy.

Now, when I look around, I see rebels everywhere.

In Yuxi Palace, Xu Jie remained silent, feeling a little lonely in his heart.

It's not that he doesn't know the art of sowing discord.

But Taiyue came first and Suqing came later.

How can we tell the difference? Human hearts are made of flesh and blood. If we do this every day, even Buddha would be angry.

Just like today, Yan Shaoting agreed with Gao Suqing's words.

What about tomorrow?

You never know what will happen!

Xu Jie looked around and saw familiar faces who had served in the same court for many years, yet he could not see through them.

Could it be that except for me, Xu Jie, all other people in the Ming Dynasty are treacherous and corrupt members of the Yan Party?

Just when Xu Jie was about to speak.

Yan Song suddenly turned around and looked at the Minister of Revenue Gao Yao: "Zi Qian has been in charge of the Ministry of Revenue and has always had good suggestions. What we discussed today is the current shortage of money and grain in the court. Your Majesty should have asked his opinion."

"Ah."

Jiajing nodded heavily, looked at Gao Yao with a smile on his face.

Gao Yao immediately bowed and clasped his fists.

He first looked at the two parties discussing today's proposal, and finally looked up at the emperor.

Looking at the current situation, I probably have to act as a referee.

Gao Yao was naturally unwilling in his heart.

Which of these two sides is easy to get along with?
But Gao Yao knew the implicit meaning behind the words.

It’s simply that his Ministry of Revenue’s warehouses are empty right now, and both the court and the emperor need to fill those empty warehouses now.

and so.

This is actually an easy choice to make.

"Your Majesty, I think the most important thing right now is to fill the treasury. It is summer now, and in recent years, there will be floods in the local area every time this season comes.

Now the imperial court is empty. If a disaster occurs in the local area, I am afraid that the imperial court will find it difficult to provide relief.

What Lord Xu proposed is beneficial to the country and the people, and it is a long-term plan.

What Lord Yan has said can be used to fill the national treasury for the time being, so as to prepare for the needs of the imperial court and the local areas. If a precedent can be established for the salt business and the southeastern commercial tax, the Ministry of Revenue can also have a long-term supply of money and grain in the future. "

Xu Jie silently closed his eyes and lowered his head.

In fact, when Yuan Wei and Yan Shaoting stood up and pointed out that the court was currently short of money and grain, he knew that his request would probably not be approved.

He really didn't expect that the Yan Party would actually take action against the salt administration.

But no matter what, I will petition the emperor today, and if this matter gets out, I will have an explanation to everyone.

Jiajing did not make a decision immediately, but looked at Lu Fang again.

As one of the twenty-four offices of the inner court, the eunuch in charge of the Silijian was the seal holder.

Lu Fang is the representative of the inner court.

Seeing the emperor's eyes.

Lu Fang immediately bowed and walked out, saying, "I don't know much about the salt business outside, but people sent out from the palace have mentioned from time to time that the Lianghuai salt merchants are rich and extravagant. I think there are still many places that benefit from the salt business."

"Then we will take care of the salt business and the southeastern commercial tax."

Jiajing raised his eyes, glanced at Xu Jie who was lowering his head, and finally made a decision.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Yan Shaoting coughed first, and then everyone followed suit.

Jiajing looked at Xu Jie with a gloomy look.

Then he said: "These are all good things that benefit the country. The Ministry of Revenue is currently short of money, so we should urgently inspect the salt and taxes and replenish the warehouses of the Ministry of Revenue.

Since the matter was raised by Lord Yan, let Lord Yan also propose who the court should send to the south to inspect the salt industry and investigate the commercial taxes in the southeast.

Elder Xu, please discuss this matter together, and let’s make a decision today.”

Xu Jie was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel. Seeing that the Taoist priest had handed over the selection of salt inspectors to the Yan Party, he felt a little frustrated.

But the emperor's words were clear. He did not deny his request today, but the court needed money and grain right now.

Everything today is just as the eldest grandson said at home that day.

The emperor was indeed more concerned about getting the money as quickly as possible.

Yan Song couldn't help but smile.

He glanced at his eldest grandson beside him, and then slowly said, "Yan Maoqing, the Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate, has been in charge of the salt administration of Liangzhe, Lianghuai, Changlu, and Hedong with the Ministry of Revenue since the 35th year of Jiajing. At this time, the court is inspecting the salt industry to recover the salt tax and investigate the commercial taxes in the southeast. Yan Maoqing is the most suitable person."

Yan Maoqing inspected the salt industry and also checked commercial taxes in the southeast.

This was the unanimous opinion that had already been reached within the Yan family.

On the contrary, after knowing Yan Shaoting's final idea, Yan Shifan was very positive about it.

But this time it was in Yuxi Palace.

Yan Song said that he wanted Yan Maoqing to go to the southeast to inspect salt and commercial taxes.

Gao Gong’s brows jumped.

He had also noticed the change in Old Xu's mood before, so it would be better for him to speak up for Old Xu at this time.

Gao Gong stepped forward, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Yan, although Yan Maoqing is familiar with the salt business, he is extravagant by nature. It is rumored that he uses brocade quilts for his bed and platinum for his urinal. He often travels with his wives and concubines, and has a colorful sedan chair with dozens of women carrying it, which makes people tremble on the road.

At that time, Yan Maoqing was in charge of the salt affairs in four places. The censor Lin Runbian impeached him for demanding huge gifts from his subordinates, accepting lawsuits from the people, extorting bribes from the rich, hosting banquets and grand parties, spending thousands of gold a day, cruelly killing innocent people, causing complaints everywhere, and severely taxing Huai merchants, which almost led to a rebellion.

I believe that this inspection of salt in the southeast and the investigation of commercial taxes are matters concerning the country and are a plan to enrich the Ministry of Revenue.

Yan Maoqing is a dishonest person, how can he take on such an important task?"

Gao Gong almost told the emperor that when the censor Lin Run impeached Yan Maoqing for five major crimes, it was the Prime Minister Yan Song who protected him, so he was not held accountable by the emperor.

When it comes to past cabinet struggles, Yuan Wei and Gao Yao both shut their mouths, lowered their heads, and chose to stay out of it.

Jiajing glanced at Gao Gong calmly without saying anything.

Seeing this, Yan Shaoting's face remained calm. He looked up at the Taoist priest and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

See Yan Shaoting and want to talk.

A smile immediately appeared on Jiajing's face.

"That's right."

It seems that he thinks this response is too formal.

Jiajing smiled and said, "You are in Yuxi Palace, there are no restrictions, just say whatever you want."

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "I have been reading the laws of the Ming Dynasty for a long time recently. I know that everything in the country must be based on the law. If I remember correctly, when Censor Lin impeached the Left Vice-Chief Censor, the officials did not hold a trial or conduct any investigation. Therefore, what Lord Gao said about Yan Maoqing's misconduct is groundless."

After saying this, he turned to look at Gao Gong, whose face was flushed red.

Gao Gong held his breath but found it difficult to vent.

Because the Ming Dynasty law did stipulate so, and there was no verification at the time whether what Yan Maoqing did when he was in charge of the salt affairs in four places was true.

However, it was because of your Yan family's protection that the emperor kept the matter to himself.

Facing the speechless Gao Gong.

Yan Shaoting continued, "Your Majesty, this time the court is inspecting the salt areas and checking the commercial taxes in the southeast, which is related to filling the national treasury. The Left Vice-Chief Censor's inspection in the south is bound to be full of difficulties. Such an offense to all parties will not end well.

If he was not careful, it would cause local changes, and he might even be blamed for all kinds of crimes. In order to arouse discussion at court, the local people might even be encouraged to protest against the government.

For this reason, when Elder Yan discussed with me, he felt that the Left Vice-Chief Censor Yan Maoqing was the most suitable person at this time! "

At the end of his speech, Yan Shaoting's eyes flashed with a cold light.

This was a fatal trap set for Yan Maoqing while solving the current shortage of money and grain for the court and the Ministry of Revenue.

Yan Shaoting stood upright, with clear eyes, silently gazing at the Taoist priest above.

Jiajing frowned slightly, his eyes showing deep thought.

After a long time, he looked up at Yan Shaoting with a smile on his face.

He understood what the boy meant.

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