Xie Qian impeached Chen Xi and was banned by Zhu Houzhao.

Chen Xi dispelled Zhu Houzhao's suspicion with just one sentence. This way of getting along between the king and the minister was unimaginable to the civil officials such as Xie Qian.

Zhu Houzhao said: "The court is not allowed to impeach Chen Qing's family again. I am summoning all the families to come today to discuss two things. One is about the increase in expenses of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works, and the other is to remove industrial and commercial taxes from the Ministry of Revenue's taxes..."

It took a long time since Wu Chao began, and Zhu Houzhao had the opportunity to speak out the matter.

He no longer had the patience to let Chen Xishi raise it, so he simply said it himself and made the court officials surrender.

Zhu Houzhao was very arbitrary in handling government affairs. As long as he felt the right thing, he didn't want the court officials to bargain with him.

Unexpectedly, Xie Qian walked out ignorantly: "Your Majesty, the old minister believes that these two matters should be discussed for a long time and should not make decisions rashly. It is best to repeatedly think that it is harmless to the Ming Dynasty before it can be implemented... The old minister does not agree with anything that hastily decided!"

With the help of his previous power to impeach Chen Xi, Xie Qian expressed a refusal to cooperate... I impeached Shen Zhihou, and they had already broken up. Since both things were related to him, I disagree with them.

"Hey!"

Zhu Houzhao also became angry and asked, "Gei Master Xie, you are impeaching the Chen Qing family in the court today to tell me that you don't agree with any memorials related to the Chen Qing family, right?"

Zhu Houzhao thought and said whatever he wanted, and his words were extremely sharp.

In fact, Zhu Houzhao was not only present, but many civil officials basically held the same view after Xie Qian raised his objections.

Many people were puzzled just now that Xie Qian and Chen Xi have always had a good relationship. Chen Xi even promoted Xie Qian and was promoted step by step to becoming the Minister of War today. The civil officials did not question it, but Xie Qian himself jumped out to impeachment. Is there anything strange about it?

Now these people have finally found the answer. It turns out that Xie Qian’s ultimate goal is to oppose all the memorials proposed by Chen Xi.

Xie Qian was very careful: "The old minister believed that taxes were the foundation of the Ming Dynasty's reign. If the changes were made lightly, it would cause unstable situations... Increasing taxes would inevitably lead to increased burden on the people and the people would live in poverty... Although the status of merchants is humble, they are also the people of the Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Industrial and commercial tax is just to separate some taxes from the original taxes. Didn't the Ming Dynasty collect industrial and commercial taxes before?"

"In order to achieve the unspeakable purpose, Your Majesty's slight increase in taxes is to be irresponsible to the Ming Dynasty and the people. Even if the old ministers risk their lives, they must make suggestions. Things need to be discussed for a long time!"

Xie Qian showed a refusal to cooperate and spoke very toughly.

Zhu Houzhao was angry and shouted: "I won't mention the reform of industrial and commercial tax for the time being. Then the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works will increase the cost, right? The Ming Dynasty will start a war with the Tatars next year. This is my national policy. At that time, all the families agreed!"

Xie Qian still insisted: "Putting the grassland is not only the wish of Your Majesty, but also the long-cherished wish of our king and ministers of the Ming Dynasty. However, we must do our best and never make a single bet, which will hurt the foundation of the country. If pacifying the grassland is based on making countless people homeless, then it would be fine if we don't fight this battle."

"Sima Law says: Even if the country is big, war will perish... The court's responsibility is to protect thousands of people and never harm the people by meaningless war!"

Zhu Houzhao said: "I am just increasing some expenses. What does it have to do with the people?"

Xie Qian said: "If the increase in expenditure is used to improve and develop people's livelihood, it will surely benefit the millions of Ming people, and the old ministers will naturally support it. But once it is used for war, not only will the government's treasury silver be consumed, but the expenses must be paid to the local government to maintain it. The amount is often in millions. How can this not affect people's livelihood?"

"This war was appointed by Your Majesty. The old minister believes that if you want to maintain the war, someone must come out to raise food, grass and military supplies, otherwise it will not be feasible! I hope Your Majesty thinks twice!"

Before Xie Qian impeached Chen Xi, no one came out to agree because the ministers all felt it was unreliable. In addition, there were many remnants of eunuchs among the court officials, and more people were fencemen and were not so hostile to Chen Xi. They did not want to offend Chen Xi, a celebrity in front of Emperor Xie to help Xie Qian.

Moreover, who knows what medicine is sold in Xie Qian’s gourd?

But this time Xie Qian came forward to oppose the war next year, and many ministers knew it. They looked at each other, bowed and bowed, and persuaded Xie Qian according to Xie Qian's words: "I hope your majesty think twice..."

Zhu Houzhao did not expect that he would encounter such great resistance when speaking and doing things.

When Liu Jin abused power, he had participated in court discussions many times. Except for Chen Xi who came out to impeach Liu Jin, others were silent about anything, and there was no such trouble now.

He thought to himself: "I am just trying to say hello to you ministers. Now, one or two are arrogant and oppose so fiercely. Can I not implement the policy without your consent?"

Zhu Houzhao made up his mind and was about to speak when he suddenly saw Chen Xi coming out of the queue and could only swallow the words first.

Zhu Houzhao asked, "Chen Qing family, do you have something to say?"

Chen Xi nodded: "Weichen believes that there is nothing wrong with Mr. Xie's opinions!"

"ah!?"

Not only did Zhu Houzhao not understand, but the court officials present were also confused. Xie Qian was impeaching Chen Xi just now, and Chen Xi also argued for himself. The two of them were fighting each other, and they almost fought.

Now, Chen Xi actually agreed to Xie Qian’s proposal?

Zhu Houzhao asked with a dark face: "Chen Qing family, I heard it right? I want to increase my expenses because I want to increase the expenses for the Ministry of War led by my beloved, and for the next year's war. Do you... actually agree with Mr. Xie's point of view? Then what do you mean is that you will not send troops to conquer the grassland next year?"

Zhu Houzhao said this because he felt a sense of humiliation of being betrayed... I just spoke for you, but you ended up running out to support your enemy!

Chen Xi shook his head: "Weichen does not think that the war should not be fought in the coming year, but instead thinks that it should be fought as usual. However, in terms of scale, it can be slightly reduced. The number of soldiers, including military supplies, can be appropriately reduced..."

After hearing what Chen Xi said, Zhu Houzhao breathed a little relieved. The dream of flat grassland in his mind was actually that there were so many ministers in the court and even dynasties in history. Only Chen Xi could cooperate and support him. Otherwise, even if Yu Qian, Zhang Fu and other famous ministers came, it would be useless.

If Chen Xi is not prepared to fight this battle, he will have no choice.

But Chen Xi continued, "... As for weapons, food, supplies, we believe that we can follow the suggestions made by Mr. Xie and find special people to raise funds from the people, such as using industrial and commercial tax reform to generate income... I wonder what Mr. Xie would like to do?"

Xie Qian turned his head, as if he didn't want to listen to Chen Xi.

Zhu Houzhao looked at Xie Qian and became more and more angry: "Why did I find such an old stubborn man as the chief assistant? Look at Mr. Chen, in order to get your consent, I have compromised myself and made compromises with you. Are you, an old stubborn man so stubborn?"

Negotiations are deadlocked.

At this time, Zhu Houzhao finally understood a reality, that is, no matter what, as long as it is taken to the court, there will be twists and turns, rather than what he thinks, he can make a decision in one sentence.

Zhu Houzhao looked dark and thought to herself: "I'm so angry that I'm so angry. It seems that I can't discuss anything with these old people in the future. Seeing that one of them is not in trouble, they are like a stubborn donkey. If I don't show them some colors, they think that the emperor is a decoration."

Zhu Houzhao stood up suddenly and said in a majestic voice: "Chen Qing family, you don't have to talk nonsense to Mr. Xie. I will be the one who decides this matter and issue the whole world."

"Your Majesty, you are afraid that you will be inconsistent with the rules." Xie Qian immediately raised an objection when he heard that Zhu Houzhao was about to skip the court and make a decision directly.

After Xie Qian finished speaking, he wanted to summon a group of old ministers to protest with him. However, when he turned around and looked around, he suddenly realized that except for him and Shen Xi, the rest of the court had their heads lowered and said nothing. The more gentle the appearance, the more gentle it was. No one wanted to stand on the same front with him.

Xie Qian quickly realized something: "After Liu Jin's dictatorship in the past few years, almost all the upright ministers of the court have been dismissed and scattered. Now the people in the court are either corrupt or slick young backwards, and are more willing to watch the fire from the other side of the river."

Zhu Houzhao did not know about Xie Qian's psychological changes and said loudly: "This matter is beneficial to the country and the people. I want to carry out industrial and commercial tax reform. It is not just to collect money from merchants, but also to give them convenience so that they can make more money and make the industry and commerce of the Ming Dynasty more developed. It is a win-win situation. Why did it become a disaster to the country and the people in the mouths of you old ministers?"

Because of the people of this era, especially scholars, the social status of merchants was very low. Emperor Zhu Houzhao was obviously an alien, and he actually publicly waved flags and shouted for merchants and even came up with the slogan of revitalizing industry and commerce. This was contrary to Confucianism and made the ministers present feel more and more inconsistent with them.

But no matter how conflict is, no one stands up to speak, especially those old ministers who have experienced Liu Jin's abusive power, all know how to protect themselves. Now, he is just talking about a young emperor who ignores the government and is a domineering person. He is just a joke about his own wealth and life.

Zhu Houzhao glared at Xie Qian and said, "Don't say much, Master Xie. I will carefully consider this matter after I go back. It's not too early and I'm a little tired. Please come back with you guys!"

Perhaps Zhu Houzhao realized that there was no practical significance in discussing matters in the court, so he simply proposed to scatter the court and prepare to act arbitrarily and fully support Chen Xi in carrying out reforms.

"His Majesty……"

Xie Qian didn't want to end it like this. After all, Zhengde's court had too few opportunities to meet the saints. If he didn't take this opportunity to report more, he would not know when he would have to wait for the emperor next time.

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Gei Master Xie, you must stop doing things at your own expense. I have decided to postpone it and discuss it again. Why are you still not willing to forgive me? Do you want to resist the order? If you don't leave, I'm leaving!" After that, Zhu Houzhao ignored the many ministers in the hall, stood up directly, shook his sleeves and walked out of the back door of the Ganqing Palace Hall. Eunuchs such as Zhang Yuan and Dai Yi didn't know what to say when they saw this scene.

"Xie Zhongtang, what do you think you should do now..."

Only then did the ministers dare to speak and gathered towards Xie Qian one by one.

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Zhu Houzhao returned to the back hall of Ganqing Palace in anger and stepped into the hall gate. He pushed the two vases beside the door to the ground. Then he walked a few steps and arrived at the center of the hall. He swept the four treasures of the study on the table to the ground, making a "crackling" sound. The eunuchs and palace maids who served the side did not dare to show up. They shrank their heads and watched Zhu Houzhao vent their anger.

"I'm so angry, I'm so angry! Those old people don't let me worry about it. How long has Liu Jin fallen? He jumped on my head and shitted and peed. He was simply an unfamiliar ungrateful wolf!" Zhu Houzhao cursed constantly.

Zhang Yuan, Dai Yi and Xiao Twist came from the front hall. As soon as they stepped into the back hall, they heard Zhu Houzhao chatting endlessly. Zhang Yuan and Dai Yi became old and became virgins, and they didn't dare to get closer. They stood far away and waited for Zhu Houzhao to lose his temper.

Only Xiao Tiaozi stepped forward and persuaded, "Your Majesty, please calm down."

Zhu Houzhao said, "How can I calm down? If you don't look at the ministers and don't think about the emperor's kindness, will the things I decided be harmful to the people of the world? I want to pacify the grasslands, which is for the sake of the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. Do you have to raise a tiger to be a disaster, just like the previous Song Dynasty, and eventually be destroyed by foreign countries?"

Xiao Tiaozi didn't dare to answer the conversation now.

Zhu Houzhao was angry and suddenly remembered something, and waved his hand and said, "Little Twist, go call Mr. Chen. He was impeached just now. It must be the old guys led by Xie Yuqiao who are going to target him... Whoever I trust, these people will take as targets. Even if Liu Jin is fine, Mr. Chen and the others will treat him the same way. They are like mad dogs... I have something to tell Mr. Chen..."

"Yes, yes! I'll go now."

Xiao Guozi wanted to leave Zhu Houzhao, an explosive barrel that could explode at any time, and after receiving the order, he respectfully retreated.

Zhang Yuan and Dai Yi looked at each other, with a little uncomfortable expression.

Zhu Houzhao glared at the two of them and shouted, "What are you doing here? Why don't you go back to Silijian quickly to help me handle the memorial? If you don't do your best, who will I rely on to support the court? Get out!"

Originally, as eunuchs of the Sili Prison, it was a good thing for Zhang Yuan and Dai Yi to handle the orders, but after hearing Zhu Houzhao's words, they felt like a disaster was coming.

Especially Zhang Yuan, he felt that he could not appreciate his work. If the emperor had to forcibly promote the reform of industrial and commercial tax and increase the cost of the Ministry of War this time, it would be very difficult for him to do it.

When Zhang Yuan withdrew from the back hall of the Ganqing Palace, he thought to himself: "Shen Zhihou could help me, but it turned out that my eldest nephew avoided me. Now he finally asked Xie Yuqiao to help. Who knew that His Majesty's decision had a conflict with Xie Yuqiao. Could it be that I was so lucky that I couldn't even find a helper?"

Just as Zhang Yuan was complaining, Dai Yi next to him said, "Eunuch Zhang, you said this..."

Zhang Yuan glanced at him slantedly: "What's this matter? It has something to do with our Silijian?"

"How can it be said that it doesn't matter?"

Dai Yi said anxiously, "Your Majesty is anxious to make a decision. The Sili Supervisor can only do things according to His Majesty's wishes, but you have also seen Xie Zhongtang's attitude. If this matter is not supported by the cabinet, then no matter what you do, no one in the court will support us. Isn't Sili Supervisor just like an empty yamen?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head: "Xie Yuqiao will not do this."

When Dai Yi heard Zhang Yuan call Xie Qian directly, he couldn't help but smile with a bitter smile on his face, saying, "Then I'll ask you, Eunuch Zhang, after all, the prison must obey your instructions."

Zhang Yuan nodded and began to think about it and then he should say so when he went to see Xie Qian.

He thought to himself: "If I take a tough attitude, Xie Yuqiao should have compromised, right?"

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Zhu Houzhao shook his sleeves and left, which was not beyond Chen Xi's expectations. When he knew that Zhu Houzhao was going to discuss matters in the court, he knew that things would not go smoothly, and Xie Qian's stubborn old men would not give him a chance to reform easily.
To be continued...