When Li Ruhua was appointed Minister of Revenue, he naturally knew that increasing Liao pay would increase the burden on the people.

But the reason why he dared to do this was not only because the court had wars at that time that he needed a lot of military pay, but also knew that as long as he did not increase taxes on powerful, gentry and wealthy merchants, he would not have a bad reputation.

After all, common people will not come to the court to express their opinions.

However, Li Ruhua did not expect that since Fang Shihong began to win over a group of literati, he has now become accused of him.

He began to speak out for the people.

Although the scholars and officials usually like to represent the people and advise the king.

But it doesn't mean that everyone really cares about the interests of the people.

Li Ruhua really couldn't stand the sharp criticism of him by a group of literati from Chongwen Temple controlled by Fang Shihong.

Because it's so cruel.

He actually said that he was worse than Yan Song.

Everyone knows that Yan Song is the number one treacherous official of the Ming Dynasty in the eyes of the Ming Dynasty civil servants.

Therefore, Li Ruhua is really worried that if these remarks continue to spread like this or even spread, he will really be unable to protect his health later.

Li Ruhua hurried to the cabinet, found Fang Congzhe, and cried: "Yuanfu! Where did I offend Lingzi? I was scolded to this point. He might as well submit a memorial to ask Your Majesty to search my house and behead me! I submitted a memorial to the Grand Secretary's farming time to increase the Liao salary, which is also for the Ming Dynasty. I have not greedy for a penny! You know, wuwu!"

Fang Congzhe saw Li Ruhua crying so sadly, although he felt funny in his heart, he still comforted him on the surface: "The Otsukazu doesn't have to be so angry. The servant knows this, and he has already scolded the rebellious son with a fierce scolding!"

"Yuan Fu, what Lingzi is doing is indeed becoming more and more excessive. A while ago, he arranged Donglin and others to the point where even the three-year-old child said that these people were selfish hypocrites. Now he has also said that he has joined the Otsukazu and even called Otsukazu even more treacherous than Yan Song. Look, how does Otsukazu do it? Judging from this situation, I am afraid that we old ministers will get a bad reputation sooner or later."

Sun Ruyou, the Minister of Rites, also came to the cabinet, and as soon as he saw Fang Congzhe, he started talking.

Han Yu also said: "Yes, Yuan Fu, you can't ignore this matter, otherwise we will have to resign. After all, if we continue to arrange it like this according to Lingzi, we will stand in this court without any shame!"

After coming to the cabinet, Wang Yingjiao, the Minister of Revenue, said: "However, Liao pay is really harmful to the people. When I was in Baoding, I saw with my own eyes that some people sold their children and daughters because of the additional Liao pay, and there were no less than a thousand households. Baoding is a wealthy place in northern Zhili, and therefore there were thousands of refugees. It is conceivable how miserable the people in other places are. I think that the prince of Yuanfu could not bear to see the people suffer so much, so he blamed the Datong Path. However, it is easy for the Datong Path to correct his name, that is, to suggest banning the Liao pay."

Li Ruhua glanced at Wang Yingjiao.

He felt that Wang Yingjiao's words were a little harsh. As a colleague, he didn't comfort himself at this time, and even said that he had caused the people to be displaced.

But Li Ruhua didn't know how to express his dissatisfaction with Wang Yingjiao directly, and said, "Well! They are all my crimes. I don't have the shame to be listed in the court. You must ask Your Majesty to remove me from my official position and punish me. As for Liaobao, whether it is banned or not depends on the holy intention!"

"If Yuan Fu didn't care about Lingzi, Sun would have to resign, otherwise he wouldn't know who Lingzi's people would be arranged by then."

Sun Ruyou said something unhappy.

"Yes! Even though Otsukazu was ashamed of the Lishu back then, he still did his best for the country. Now he is said by the noble prince. It is really unreasonable. If Yuanfu doesn't care about the order and asks him not to slander the old ministers in the court, he will not dare to stay in the court again."

Han Du also started talking.

Fang Congzhe sighed first when he saw this and said helplessly: "I can't control the rebellious son now. The rebellious son can now go directly to the palace to ask for your Majesty. Even if I am the chief minister, I have to convey it to the internal officials first. It can be seen that the position in your Majesty's heart is no longer as good as that rebellious son! How do you let me control it?"

Fang Congzhe said again, "However, it is unwise to resign. Now, because the rebellious son is favored by Yu Jinting, Gu Bingqian and Feng Quan have already begun to form cliques with the rebellious son. If you resign, then the court will be really evil and evil. You are old ministers. Do you really have the will to see the court being controlled by a group of villains?"

When Fang Congzhe asked this, everyone fell silent.

"I will do my best to stop my rioters from making trouble with their favors, but I also ask all the officials to plan for the Ming Dynasty, endure humiliation and work hard to do national affairs! Suppress evil and promote justice!"

Fang Congzhe said seriously and said, "Justice just now, the matter of the Dazhongzhao is very easy to solve. He submitted a memorial to the court to ban Liao pay and reopen new money law to prove his reputation. How can he resign from his official position and escape? Besides, this is not what a real man does. If there is any mistake, he should change it and establish his destiny for the people. This is one of the responsibilities of scholars and officials. Since he is ashamed of the people, he should strive to get rid of this evil policy for the people."

Li Ruhua still didn't say anything, just clenched his fists.

Fang Congzhe continued: "What's more, the lords today know that even though they are strict in their government, they love the people very wisely. At that time, the officials asked for money and food for the military and civilians. His Majesty directly took out tens of millions of treasury, which shows his kindness!

If we suggest that Your Majesty be the plan of the people of the world, depose Liao’s money and apply new money tax strategies to enrich the national treasury, Your Majesty will definitely agree and will not blame the public! Although Liao’s money was proposed by the Datong Priest back then, it was agreed by the court and the temple personally.”

As he said that, Fang Congzhe said again: "So now resigning from an official position is a hasty act. He is both a betrayal of both the king and father and the people, and is also very unwise, which is not good for oneself!

Your Majesty often says that if the people in the world abandon the country and ignore it, then he will also abandon the world. Think about it carefully, why is your Majesty’s words? The original intention is to not bear to continue to be corrupt in the government so much! Therefore, he ruled the country with strict law!

From the servant, if all the officials are devoted to the national affairs, your Majesty will not blame you, but if you really don’t think about your Majesty’s wishes, the consequences will be unbelievable!”

"What's more, although Wei Zhongxian and other internal officials are cruel at present, they are still quite sensible and do not forcibly frame and frame others. Your Majesty does not rely too much on these people and still entrusts the major policies to our civil officials. But if we really betray the king and the father for this reason, will the prince really want to see the eunuchs' authority or even the martial arts' authority in the future?"

These old ministers are not stupid people. When they think of the emperor saying something that forced him to rebel in an urgent manner, they naturally understood Fang Congzhe's words, and they all bowed: "What Yuan Fu said is extremely true!"

Fang Congzhe bowed to Li Ruhua and Wang Yingjiao, and said, "Since that's the case, we jointly submitted a memorial to ask Your Majesty to open up a new policy on money and taxes and remove the disadvantages of Liao's salary. How about it?"

"Well, it's not enough to wash away the sins of the lower class. The lower class is willing to submit a joint memorial."

Li Ruhua replied, he had no other choice.

Wang Yingjiao couldn't hide his joy and said excitedly: "You are willing to do it!"

"Please."

As Fang Congzhe said that, he went into his own room and started writing the original work.
Chapter completed!