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In addition to the two prime ministers, the Secretariat also has several Pingzhang Zhengshi, who are actually prime minister reserves. They are all relatively young, capable, and have the potential to be important ministers of the prime minister. They have a lot of say on weekdays, and their own talents are enough to assist the emperor and the prime minister in handling national affairs.

Among these Pingzhang Zhengshi, there is a relatively young, but very smart and capable person. He was born in the Wang family of Langya, named Wang Zaochuan, and was also a good friend of Sun Yifang before he became the prince. Yes, this Wang Zaochuan is only in his early thirties this year, only a few years older than Sun Yifang. He used to be Sun Yifang's childhood playmate. It was also for this reason that since Sun Yifang was canonized as the prince, this person was the first to release goodwill.

Sun Yifang understood Wang Zaochuan's idea. He was too young, and it would take him more than ten years to become the prime minister. People said that if he was not good at talking, he would not be able to do things well. Even if Wang Zaochuan was outstanding, he could not win the trust of others and let him ascend to a high position at a young age. However, if he got the trust and approval of the prince, maybe this time would be greatly shortened. This was the most important reason why Wang Zaochuan stood on Sun Yifang's side.

Sun Yifang decided to discuss this plan with Wang Zaochuan. Compared with him, a prince who changed his career halfway, and Mr. Wang Ke who had never been an official, Wang Zaochuan's view on this matter was much more realistic than the guest.

"Come here," Sun Yifang said, "give me an invitation to Lord Wang Zaochuan and invite him to have tea in the afternoon."

In the Zhengde side hall of the East Palace, the palace maids were arranging the dishes in an orderly manner. There were already a lot of tea and snacks on the banquet table. Not long after they were arranged, a servant brought Wang Zaochuan in from outside.

"Hello, His Royal Highness."

Sun Yifang smiled and said, "Zixiang, why are you so polite? I'm bothering you to come to the Eastern Palace on your day off because I have some questions to ask you."

Wang Zaochuan was curious: "Your Highness has never done this before, but what happened?"

Sun Yifang waved away the maids and servants in the room and said, "I have something that I hope Zixiang can give me some advice on."

After that, she handed the plan to Wang Zaochuan.

After reading it, Wang Zaochuan was still frowning at the first few words that were not literary at all. He wondered why this person's handwriting was not bad, but his writing was so bad. But soon, he didn't care about the bad writing, but focused all his energy on the content.

Sun Yifang was not in a hurry. He poured a cup of tea himself, picked it up and tasted it slowly, and ate a piece of dessert. He felt a little sweet, so he changed direction and reached for a bowl of salty dessert.

After more than half an hour, Wang Zaochuan, who was reading and thinking, came back to his senses. He took a cup of tea to quench his thirst, and after a while, he said, "Your Highness, did you recruit a counselor several years ago?"

Sun Yifang neither admitted nor denied.

"In fact, I'm afraid it's not just me who has guessed it. Several adults in the court, and even His Majesty, probably have noticed it." Wang Zaochuan said calmly.

"Who doesn't have a helper? Yes, a few years ago, a gentleman surrendered to me." Sun Yifang knew that Mr. Wang Ke's affairs would not be concealed for long, but Mr. Wang Ke was not shameful. If others knew about it, they would know it. As long as no one came to poach him, it would be fine.

"I guess all the actions of His Highness the Crown Prince over the years have been related to this person?" Wang Zaochuan said.

"Yes, Mr. Wang Ke is talented and unparalleled. He gave me many suggestions."

Wang Zaochuan said with some regret: "Then why didn't Your Highness recommend this person? Such a great talent is beneficial to the country. It would be a waste if he just became an aide."

Sun Yifang was silent. Wang Zaochuan knew from this expression that the prince did not want to release him to be an official, but only wanted to hold him in his hands.

Wang Zaochuan paused, stopped the topic wisely, and put the focus back on the plan: "In fact, this policy is very good. The only problem is that it may cause great turmoil in the salt administration system. There are not many officials in this part."

"The bureaucracy is complicated and the number of people is too large. This is the beginning of decline. Turbulence is also the inevitable price of eradicating the cancer." Sun Yifang said.

Wang Zaochuan finally said hesitantly: "Although this plan is good, Your Majesty may not agree. The prince wants to do practical things, which may be difficult." The implication is that you should wait until you become the top leader before thinking about these issues.

Sun Yifang smiled: "I understand. Lord Wang means that there is no problem with this plan itself, but it is more difficult to implement. It doesn't matter. There are always things in the world that need people to do. I am the prince and I will not evade my responsibilities."

Wang Zaochuan admired him and felt that he was not on the wrong side. When he left, he talked about some other political affairs with Sun Yifang, and then was sent out of the palace by Sun Yifang.

Sun Yifang turned around and left the palace and went to Shenyou Garden. Knowing that Mr. Wang Ke was greedy, he brought a lot of palace delicacies.

You Hongyin just woke up from a nap. He was a little tired after drinking tea and watching the scenery with a group of literati who came to Shenyou Garden in the morning, so he took a longer nap. When Sun Yifang came, he had just gotten up and washed up.

"I missed the meal due to my nap. Your Highness was considerate enough to send me some delicious food to help me out of my urgent need." You Hongyin brought people to the Luoshen Waterside Pavilion surrounded by water. The environment there was elegant and the temperature was suitable. The flowers planted by the lake were in full bloom. It was the season when the fragrance was fragrant, which was very suitable for afternoon tea and chatting.

The two sat down, and You Hongyin's attention was mostly on the food, while Sun Yifang spoke: "Sir, I wonder if you are willing to serve as an official?"

You Hongyin stopped his chopsticks and said, "If you say you don't have a sense of power, it would definitely be a lie, but now is not the time for me to show up."

Sun Yifang understood You Hongyin's hint, and knew that even if he became an official, he would be happy and relieved after he ascended the throne. He felt happy and relieved, but also felt a little guilty, but then he said: "Sir, I will always remember your kindness to me. Tomorrow, I plan to challenge my father and try to reform the salt policy. Is there anything you need to pay attention to?"

You Hongyin never expected that Sun Yifang would make a decision so quickly. He was stunned for a moment and then said: "Your Highness, you need to list all the examples of failed and corrupt salt administration in the past. The most important ones when arguing in court are probably two Point, those who oppose it usually start with the salt tax and foreign sanctions, but I have clearly written down the advantages, disadvantages and alternatives. Your Highness just needs to organize your own thinking. "

"Yeah, I understand."

You Hongyin thought for a while and finally said: "If His Majesty disagrees, His Majesty will probably argue with reason. Even if His Majesty is angry, he cannot back down. But he must not completely anger His Majesty to avoid causing disaster. I am afraid that the scale of this must be grasped." Your Highness needs to be careful."

Although I don’t know why, Sun Yifang agreed.

When Sun Yifang returned to the palace with high spirits, Liu Mengzhi, who had been watching, ran out: "I can't understand this game."

You Hongyin said: "What don't you understand?"

"Sun Yifang is the prince now. Is it necessary to fight with the emperor over the salt policy?" There is something wrong with the salt policy, but it seems more dangerous to compete with the emperor. The benefits are too low. It will be the same after Sun Yifang ascends the throne.

You Hongyin sneered: "Do you think the salt policy is really the one fighting here?"

Liu Mengzhi humbly asked for advice.

"Except for officials, the largest number of people involved in the salt policy are salt merchants, and more than 70% of private salt merchants are in the Jiangnan area. Trouble with the salt policy will inevitably cause instability in Jiangnan. Sun Ren is old, In the past few years, my energy has been getting worse every day. God, if Prince Yuan still had ambitions to make progress before his death, but now that he is being attacked from all sides and aristocratic families are obstructing him, I am afraid that ambitions have long since been exhausted, leaving him with only a desire for stability, so he will not touch the salt policy. I don’t dare to touch the salt policy,” You Hongyin said.

"If that's the case, then you still let Sun Yifang hit the muzzle?" Liu Mengzhi said after swallowing.

"This is different," You Hongyin said, "This kind of fight is actually something I want to tell the family."

"What's up?"

"The tiger that was once invulnerable has become old." You Hongyin said: "It is too old to choose the most correct method, but only the safest method."

Even though his body was gone, Liu Mengzhi felt like he was sweating: "Do you want to defeat the emperor?"

You Hongyin said with a smile: "Of course not. The prestige of the founder of the country cannot be destroyed so easily."

"Then what's the reason for you to do this? The family is not a fool and will not be a gunman for you."

"I, I just want to tell our Majesty that there are many internal and external troubles, and national and family affairs are not going well. Live a life that is not so nourishing and leisurely." You Hongyin sighed: "Only when you are happy and comfortable can you live a long life. If you work hard, I'm afraid it will be a long life." You must reach bliss as soon as possible. So, if you can, forget the misfortunes of the past, and live a more comfortable life." ◇思◇Rabbit◇Read◇online◇.

What he wanted was Sun Ren's hard work. Apart from letting him die early from overwork, other methods by the founder of the country would be difficult to work.

Chapter 16 The Dream Lantern Turns to Ashes (Sixteen)

The prince and the emperor had a quarrel.

During the court meeting, the prince presented a memorial, which was about abolishing the Salt Administration Department and overhauling the Salt Administration. Everyone discussed this memorial for nearly two hours, but still did not give any definite opinions. There were those who were in favor, those who were against, and there were those who were incompatible with each other. Several big shots in the court did not say anything. On the contrary, the emperor roared when he retreated: "Don't think that you are the prince and just meddle in important affairs of the government. I This emperor is not dead yet!”

These angry words made people with ulterior motives shine in their eyes, and also made knowledgeable people who were really worried about the situation frown secretly. Prince Sun Yifang was not submissive, but argued with reason: "Father, forgive me, I am not my son." I have ulterior motives, but I just can’t bear to have such a good plan that can make the country a better place. Do it well but don't do it. The people are your people, Father, and the world is your world. If you don't feel sorry for those who have worked hard for a year but gave most of their income to the hands of private salt dealers, you will not be able to wear it. People who don’t have enough food to eat, then who really cares about them?”

Sun Ren closed his eyes sadly, and finally said: "Prince, after you retire from the court, come to Chongzheng Hall."

No one knows what the conversation between the emperor and the prince in the Chongzheng Hall was like, but there were more disputes in the temple. If one prince fell, then there would be the next one. If not in the end, whoever would be able to conclude that he would be the winner.

After Sun Ren finished revising the memorial in the evening, he drove to Concubine Hui's place.

Concubine Hui didn't expect him to come, so she went to bed early, and now she had to get up to freshen up and pick him up.

"Your Majesty has been busy with official duties recently. Why are you still not resting so late?" Sun Ren treated Concubine Hui well as an old man in the mansion, but because she was no longer sleeping with her at her age, she basically didn't come here at night. She only came to sit during the day. when.

"It's okay. It's just that now that Fang'er has made him the crown prince, he didn't mention your status. Come over and discuss it with you." Sun Ren said.

Concubine Hui lowered her head and smiled softly: "We are already an old married couple. You understand me. Why do I care about this? I understand that Your Majesty is so infatuated with Sister Yaoguang that he is definitely not willing to be a queen anymore. In this case, there is no need to mention my position specifically. It makes other people sad and disturbs the peace of the harem. "

Sun Ren just found an excuse to come and sit here. Seeing Concubine Hui's refusal, he took advantage of the situation and stopped mentioning the matter. He asked again: "Fang'er is my concubine and I have watched her grow up. It's just that the state affairs have been quite complicated in recent years." "Yes, this mistake has made my son a big change. He is much more capable than before. Especially in recent years, he has done a lot of great things. I am very relieved."

There was some pride in Concubine Hui's eyebrows: "It is Fang'er's blessing that Your Majesty values ​​Fang'er, but he is still young. Your Majesty should be more strict when educating him, but don't be too kind-hearted to do anything."

The two chatted with each other for nearly half an hour, but Sun Ren didn't ask what he wanted to ask and left quickly.

The close maid came over to help Concubine Hui get back to sleep: "Your Majesty, why is your Majesty so strange today?"

Concubine Hui sneered: "Because Your Majesty has not practiced martial arts for a long time, this Tai Chi can't beat a little girl like me."

After shooing away the confused attendants, Concubine Hui thought it was best to give

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