Ming Dynasty: I, Emperor Chongzhen, swear not to go to Meishan

Ruan Aiqing, you should have seen that the people were suffering and could no longer survive, so they rebelled against me. Therefore, I decided to reduce taxes by half. What does Ruan Aiqing think?

In the Yangxin Hall, Zhu Youjian looked at Ruan Dacheng with a serious expression, and there was even a shocking cold murderous intent in his eyes.

Every time before he caused trouble, he would first summon Ruan Dacheng to the palace to discuss it, so that he could have a clear idea, and then officials from his faction would write a report. They would then jump out to disrupt the situation when the Donglin Party members objected, and then take advantage of the chaos. achieve his purpose.

In the past, in order to deal with the powerful Donglin Party, he supported Ruan Dacheng as a troublemaker. Now, he wants to use Ruan Dacheng as a knife in his hand.

A murderous knife may kill many people. If Ruan Dacheng did not disappoint him, he would not mind straightening Ruan Dacheng up and make him the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty cabinet to realize his wish.

Your Majesty, I thought... Ruan Dacheng's expression suddenly changed. He thought for a while, then raised his sleeves to wipe the beads of cold sweat from his forehead and said cautiously.

Although he is old, he remembers it very clearly. Two years ago, the emperor mentioned this matter in the court. He reduced and exempted the people's taxes and levied taxes on wealthy businessmen. Then he was strongly opposed by the civil servant group headed by the Donglin Party. This Let the matter rest.

Now, the emperor has brought up this matter again, and the situation is very different from before. The emperor has obviously made up his mind. Anyone who opposes will definitely not get any good results. He will be considered lucky if he is demoted from his official position. Otherwise, he may lose his head, or even confiscate his family and exterminate his family. .

He knew in his heart that he, like the Donglin Party, received huge benefits from those wealthy businessmen every year. In exchange, he had to protect those wealthy businessmen who paid tribute.

It hurts to ask him to give up these benefits now, but if his head falls off and his home is ransacked, he won't be able to enjoy it no matter how much money he has.

The emperor did not hide the slightest in front of him, and his tone and demeanor revealed cold murderous intent. He was really determined to kill someone, and he was a little scared because of his guilty conscience.

The emperor's dragon power is growing day by day.

For his own life and fortune, as well as his future and wealth, he had no other choice but to cling tightly to the emperor's thick dragon legs.

However, the emperor has touched the big cake of the civil servant group headed by the Donglin Party. They will definitely resist with all their strength. The power that bursts out is very powerful. Can the emperor withstand it?

Ruan Aiqing is worried that I am soft-hearted and not afraid of killing people? Zhu Youjian asked with a smile.

Your Majesty, I don't mean that. I am worried...worried... Ruan Dacheng muttered. It would be okay to kill a lot of people, but so many people are strongly opposed. Your Majesty, are you not worried that all departments will be paralyzed? Is it operating normally?

Ruan Aiqing, let me ask you, how many alternate officials are waiting in line to be appointed? Zhu Youjian asked.

The scientific examination in the Ming Dynasty is held every three years and is divided into four levels: children's examination, provincial examination, general examination and palace examination. The palace examination is the last level and is divided into first, second and third grades. Only the first, second and third place students are admitted. A number of people admitted to the second class A will be given a Jinshi background, and a number of people admitted to the third class A will be given a Jinshi background.

These admitted people are all alternate officials. Wherever there are vacancies, the selected alternate officials will be appointed to take office. If you have superior abilities or have strong backstage connections, you can quickly become an official.

There are indeed many officials across the country, but unless there are any accidents or deaths, they generally will not change. In other words, there are only so many positions, but there are as many candidates waiting in line to be appointed as officials as there are crucian carp crossing the river.

Old minister, I understand.

Ruan Dacheng understood the implication of Zhu Youjian's words. There are countless alternate officials waiting to be appointed. If the Donglin Party dares to cause trouble and go on strike, I will dismiss their officials and arrange for new ones to take over. There is no need to worry about the various departments of the imperial court. The law operates normally.

Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to accomplish this.

Ruan Dacheng knew very well that this was an opportunity given to him by the emperor, and it was also a big test. He must grasp it firmly. The greater the pressure, the greater the reward.

He even felt that this might be the final test given to him by the emperor. If he gave up and fell out of favor, he would have no choice for his own future. Anyone who stood in his way would be his enemy.

He always treats his enemies to the death.