"Sir, get up and speak!"

Zhu Youde helped Lu Shengzhi get up. Lu Shengzhi sighed slightly in his heart, knowing that Zhu Youde had started performing again.

Is it true that he is very kind to the wealthy families in the southeast?

So what's going on with the Jin Yi Ti cavalry running rampant in the southeast now?

Not long ago, Zhu Youde sent a large number of royal guards to the south of the Yangtze River. News came back one after another. Lawless activities by the wealthy families in the southeast were everywhere. The local yamen established by the imperial court did not exist. Local officials colluded with the wealthy families. That was all

It's normal.

Lu Shengzhi also sent people to the southeast to inquire about the news. Since he knew all these things, there was no reason that the emperor didn't know about it.

Jinyiwei has the power to secretly tell the emperor.

In addition, after Liang Zan returned to China, he beat Cui Sheng, and Zhu Youde just let Liang Zan go to Tianlao for vacation. This shows Zhu Youde's attitude towards the wealthy family, and it also shows that Zhu Youde is concerned about this power.

Is it okay to be noticed by the emperor?

Lu Shengzhi was a veteran of the Three Dynasties, so he naturally had a lot of political wisdom, which can be felt from Zhu Youde's words and deeds.

The emperor had murderous intentions towards these wealthy families.

The reason why I haven't taken action yet is probably because I want to wait until things in court are sorted out.

Recently, aristocratic families and other wealthy families have opposed tax increases!

This irritated the emperor even more!

The emperor is a tiger and can only be touched along the way, but some people want to touch the tiger's butt in the opposite direction!

Lu Shengzhi originally didn’t want to speak for the wealthy people in the Southeast, but he was helped by the wealthy people in the Southeast when he was a boy!

In the feudal era, an ungrateful person could not survive!

This is not only Lu Shengzhi’s dilemma, but also the reason why Zhu Youde can’t attack those wealthy families now!

When Daliang was founded, the wealthy and aristocratic families contributed a lot. It can be said that without the support of these wealthy and aristocratic families, the current Daliang Kingdom would not exist.

If Zhu Youde kills wealthy families now, he will be scolded by everyone in the world!

When our country was founded without our wealthy family, how could your old Zhu family be the emperor?

At that time, the wealthy and aristocratic families would definitely rebel, and with the addition of foreign forces such as Beiyan, Zhu Youde could even imagine the future results!

Since he became the emperor, he did not want to be a king for three generations.

"I understand what you mean. You have your difficulties, and I also have my difficulties. I will be open to the wealthy families in the southeast!" Zhu Youde said with a smile.

Lu Shengzhi quickly asked: "How does your Majesty plan to deal with Southeast!"

"It's best not to cause chaos in the land of wealth in the southeast." This is Zhu Youde's bottom line. In fact, it doesn't matter if there is chaos.

Zhu Youde looked at Lu Shengzhi and smiled and said, "Do you know the reason why I asked you to come to Shangfang Mansion to serve as an official instead of entering the court?"

Lu Shengzhi is a veteran of three dynasties, and his high status and qualifications are not bad!

"With your ability, you can even be the Prime Minister!"

Lu Shengzhi said quickly: "Old minister is scared."

The prime minister is the chief minister and an important minister of the country.

Now the ministers promoted by Feng Bogong and other Zhu Youde are called prime ministers outside, but in fact their authority is far inferior to that of the prime ministers.

Zhu Youde abolished the prime minister system and had no plans to establish another prime minister. However, the position of prime minister is still a great honor for civil servants.

In the future, when a meritorious civil servant dies, he may be conferred the title of prime minister, but this is definitely not possible while he is still alive.

Zhu Youde said: "You have outstanding ability and extraordinary knowledge. You know my intentions even if I don't tell you. I want the land and population in the southeast!"

Lu Shengzhi nodded, and Zhu Youde added: "Land and population are the country. Nowadays, the land and population in the southeast are controlled by wealthy families. I can't sleep or eat well. It's like a thorn in my back or a bite in my throat!"

How can you allow others to sleep soundly beside the couch?

"The wealthy family controls a huge amount of land and population, and has the convenience of the southeast. It gathers money and food from all over the world. If it moves, the southeast will be corrupted and the country will be unstable. Once the storm arises, how will the Zhu family get along?" Zhu Youde sneered: "So they gave me

I will give them what they want, and my patience is limited."

"But Your Majesty, these ministers all know that this is the case for wealthy families in various countries, but Your Majesty still hasn't said why you let the old minister serve as an official in Shang Fang Mansion!"

Zhu Youde said: "Because you have a close relationship with the southeast, if I want to take over the land and population in the southeast, I must find a way out for those wealthy and aristocratic families."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

When Zhu Youde saw Lu Shengzhi looking at him with curious eyes, he smiled and said, "You want to ask, where is the way out for the wealthy families in the southeast?"

"I am terrified!"

Zhu Youde curled his lips and didn't care about the old man's pretentiousness: "The way out is on the shuttle loom. The wealthy people in the southeast are not short of money and food, so let them spend money to set up factories, engage in textiles, and invest in

Industrial and commercial businesses should stop wandering in the land!"

"Next year I will issue an edict to include cotton in Daliang's war preparation materials, and the imperial court will purchase it in large quantities."

Lu Shengzhi thought for a moment. If the wealthy families in the southeast knew this news, they would definitely explode!

It would be best not to fight, and Zhu Youde doesn’t want to fight either!

It is best to guide the development of industry and commerce!

The imperial court issued policies to guide the wealthy families in the southeast to invest and develop!

And government procurement has always been a big weapon. Once the wealthy families in the southeast know how profitable it is, without Zhu Youde saying anything, those far-sighted wealthy families will turn around and go into business.

As for those who have no vision, just kill them!

This is also a screening mechanism.

This can also minimize the country's losses.

Lu Shengzhi had a close relationship with Southeast, so he was the perfect candidate to promote shuttle looms.

After a while, Lu Shengzhi figured it out. After all, he is a three-generation veteran, and he is as old as a man!

"Your Majesty is wise. As a result, I believe that the wealthy families in the southeast must be doing business one after another. They are just businessmen and humble servants who cannot take the imperial examination. They also need to change!"

Lu Shengzhi had already taken the initiative to advise Zhu Youde: "Why not, the imperial court allows businessmen to take the imperial examination."

"That's good advice, but I can't say anything about it!" Zhu Youde gave Lu Shengzhi a look. You have to propose it, and then I agree.

There is no way, this is the national condition.

Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are clearly divided, and the children of businessmen are looked down upon. This has been an unspoken rule for hundreds of years!

In fact, it was created by scholars in order to maintain their own sense of superiority. When the status of scholars is high, everyone will voluntarily study.

Breaking the status of businessmen will definitely attract opposition from scholars!

However, Lu Shengzhi was a big figure in the academy and a great master. He proposed to improve the status of businessmen, but his influence was at most limited to the group of scholars.

But there is no doubt that he should die!

Lu Shengzhi smiled bitterly in his heart, the emperor was plotting against him again, but what could he do?

This is the deal between Zhu Youde and him. If he gives the southeastern wealthy family a way to survive, then he will work for the emperor!

Lu Shengzhi nodded, and Zhu Youde added: "I have established a county in Huating. The wealthy families from the southeast can go to Huating to do business, and the business tax will only be 15%!"

"Who is the magistrate of Huating County?"

"Li Mingzhou!"
Chapter completed!