The news that the emperor and the prince broke into the Gongyuan in advance was soon known to the people in the court.

Emperor Hongzhi has always been a steady emperor, but he didn't want to suddenly make such an incredible move.

Except for a few people, everyone was surprised by this approach.

However, according to people present, the emperor and the prince only took a look at the official list in advance and left quickly.

During this period, he did not express any opinions on the rankings or examination papers.

Although this matter caused a lot of discussion, Emperor Hongzhi was also impeached by some people.

But it's just not painful or itchy.

Li Dongyang feels a lot lighter when walking recently.

Facing his two old colleagues who work together, he always holds his head high.

After all, the news that Zhao Ce went to Tongzhou and solved the smallpox epidemic had already been reported back to Beijing.

How could he, as a teacher, be dissatisfied with this great achievement of hanging a pot to help the world and save all people?

Who has a disciple who can have such great achievements as his disciple?

The day after Emperor Hongzhi and his prince broke into the Gongyuan Courtyard, a group of people went to the morning court.

A group of officials walked up to the palace, chatting in twos and threes.

"This year's ranking will be released in the next few days."

"It should be almost done. The main list was released yesterday, and the Guinan list will only last for these two days."

Liu Jian and Xie Qian discussed for a few words and then looked at Li Dongyang.

"Mr. Li is not anxious at all?"

Some nephews in their family also took part in the imperial examination, and they felt a little nervous.

Li Dongyang's newly accepted disciples and adopted son all participated in this autumn ceremony.

Why doesn't he seem anxious to know the ranking?

Li Dongyang stroked the beard on his chin and said with a smile: "Guibang is coming out?"

"Hey, my apprentice, even if he has good academic performance, he is still knowledgeable about the past and the present."

"This great achievement in curing smallpox, coupled with his winning the honorary medal, I don't know what kind of sensation it will cause."

The meaning of showing off in words is no longer low-key, but a hidden jab.

This is an obvious, high-profile show off!

When Liu Jian and others heard this, they didn't know how to answer it.

They also remembered the bet they had made with Emperor Hongzhi before, that if Zhao Ce could get a good ranking in this Guiban, he would be asked to give lectures to the prince.

Both of them think this is probably no surprise?

There were also people with not very high official positions who responded with a smile: "Of course, Mr. Li's students' grades will not be bad."

Li Dongyang listened to everyone's compliments and responded kindly.

As for bragging in advance and worrying about Zhao Ce failing to pass the exam, Li Dongyang has no worries at all.

Yang Shousui, who was walking aside, sighed secretly when he heard Li Dongyang's words.

Who would have thought that just because he was a little late, his good apprentice would run away?

At this time, we can't let others deceive the master and destroy the ancestors and worship again.

Yang Shousui shook his head gently and walked forward without saying a word.

In addition to Zhao Ce's achievements, others also discussed the achievements of other talents.

The lively discussion stopped temporarily when Emperor Hongzhi came to court.

Emperor Hongzhi was in a good mood when he went to court today.

Internal funds have been enriched, and the national treasury will soon have money.

I feel much more energetic when I speak.

After everyone finished reporting the important matters, Emperor Hongzhi said: "Although a sum of money has been diverted from the military pay in the border areas to provide disaster relief, the difficulty has not been resolved."

"The food for disaster relief can only last for a period of time, and the plague caused also requires a large amount of money to buy medicine."

"The military salaries in the frontier areas also have to be raised again."

"My lords, is there any other way to raise enough silver?"

It’s about making money again…

After the last method of supplementing the Ming Dynasty treasure banknotes was rejected by Emperor Hongzhi, no one else could do anything.

This time everyone looked at each other in the same way, not knowing what to say.

Looking at the group of capable officials below, they can't even think of a way to make money.

Emperor Hongzhi could only sigh in his heart.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Li Dongyang, who was standing in front, took the lead in getting out of the queue.

He saluted directly and said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea."

Emperor Hongzhi nodded: "Li Aiqing, please speak."

Li Dongyang said slowly: "I think we can raise business taxes."

After the prince came back, Li Dongyang knew what Zhao Cece had discussed and it was done.

This was brought up by his apprentice. As a master, he naturally had to express his opinions.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at him approvingly: "Your move is indeed feasible."

Everyone watched the monarch and his ministers singing and harmonizing, and they all realized that these two people probably had the same purpose.

Liu Jian and Liu Jian had seen His Majesty and the Crown Prince quarreling over this matter before, so they did not come forward to say anything.

However, someone still stood up and admonished: "Your Majesty, every move of the imperial court is watched by all the people in the world."

"It may be inappropriate to raise commercial taxes when the Gui Bang is posted."

"Yes, the imperial court's actions may cause dissatisfaction among scholars all over the world."

Someone else echoed.

After hearing what they said, Emperor Hongzhi said calmly: "Since it's inappropriate, how can you, my dear friends, raise some silver?"

There really is no way...

Emperor Hongzhi saw that they disagreed and couldn't think of a solution, so he was too lazy to talk nonsense.

He waved his hand directly.

"Since there is no other way, then just follow what Li Aiqing said."

"Raising commercial taxes is currently the most reasonable way to solve the court's dilemma."

"If you really have no other way, you might as well help perfect this move."

This rare tough attitude caught a group of people off guard.

Li Dongyang said at the right time: "Your Majesty, Uncle Yongxi invented a strategy to prevent smallpox. I think I can use this matter to implement the strategy of raising business taxes."

"This will achieve the purpose of enriching the national treasury."

Emperor Hongzhi said with satisfaction: "This is a very good move."

"Preventing smallpox is a matter for all people in the world, and even merchants must take part in it."

"However, the imperial court did not intend to improve the status of merchants, but it was a gift to them that they could be vaccinated against smallpox like other people."

As soon as Emperor Hongzhi said this, those who had disagreed just now seemed to find it more acceptable.

If the teacher is well-known, it will be easier to do things.

After the matter was settled, Emperor Hongzhi retired from the court with satisfaction.

Li Dongyang happily resigned as well.

...

Just as everyone expected.

After the main list is released, the Guibang is also ready to be released four days later.

Within these four days, the imperial taxation department in Beizhili also raised commercial taxes by 10% within Beizhili in the name of preventing smallpox.

Zhao Ce's shop also paid a large business tax.

After hearing about this, Zhao Ce knew that the issue of raising commercial taxes in the Ming Dynasty was probably a success.

As long as the imperial court gets a taste of the benefits, the subsequent business taxes will only increase rather than decrease.

After commercial taxes occupy a dominant position in the national treasury, agricultural taxes will naturally be reduced.

At the beginning of September, Gongyuan released the news of posting the Guilin List.
Chapter completed!