Dorgon looked at the letter and still said nothing, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

Duoduo was suddenly shocked and said, "Brother, we can't do this, at least not at the moment. Although they did not arrange troops in Bei'annan, and there were not many in Yunnan, they were deliberately for us to see. Once we go north, their navy will land. Artillery can easily destroy our foundation, and we will not win..."

"I know." Dorgon spoke lightly.

He immediately put the letter on the candle beside him. Seeing the letter burning, his face was dark and unobstructed, and said, "Huang Taiji said it is right, there is nothing wrong. But I will not do what he said. He is an army of a devastated country and a general of a defeated army. He is not qualified to teach me. How to restore the country and how to revenge is our business..."

Duoduo listened and smiled and said, "I knew I wouldn't be fooled easily. With Huang Taiji's death, more than 20,000 of his people belonged to us. With these more than 20,000 people, we can do some big things."

Dorgon saw that the letter was burned and left no word, so he turned around and said, "The Siamese people are stubborn. Since it is difficult to surrender, let them see a little bit of strength first, so that Mandahai can prepare and send troops in three days!"

Duoduo was overjoyed and said, "Brother, I should have done this long ago. Only by being afraid of killing them will they be honest. I will go to Mandahai now."

Dorgon sat down without moving, turned his head and looked at Huang Taiji's letter, who had burned only ashes, and whispered to himself: "I can do what you can't do, I will burn it to you, I'm better than you!"

Huang Taiji died, Jiannu surrendered, and the Ming Dynasty truly eradicated the Liaodong rebellion. Although this incident had some impact on the Ming Dynasty and shocked the government and the people, it was an episode in the end. A few days later, the Ming Dynasty and the people's gaze were still on the "New Policy".

Qianqing Palace, Donghunting Pavilion.

The auxiliary minister Fu Changzong and the Minister of Revenue Zhang Bingwen stood at Zhu Xu's imperial table, reporting on the summer harvest this year.

Zhang Bingwen said: "Your Majesty, this year, there are twenty more state governments that have exempted taxes. The tax grain is expected to be between 8 million and 9 million shi. In other tax and silver, except for the maritime trade, they will be significantly reduced. I expect that the treasury deficit will increase to 15 million taels this year, and last year's, it may reach 30 million, and this year may not be able to hold on..."

Fu Changzong continued: "Although the cabinet is compressing expenditures, the shortage is still very large. The money and food required by the 'new policy' is very huge. The time for the return has not yet arrived. The court has some voices and suggests that taxes be increased in some places to make up for the emptiness of the treasury."

"What do you think of the Ministry of Revenue?" Zhu Xu said with a calm expression.

Zhang Bingwen said: "Emperor, the Ministry of Revenue opposes tax increases. Once the valve of tax increases is opened, tax increases will become the only key for the court to resolve the emptiness of the treasury in the future. I have expressed my attitude to the cabinet."

Zhu Xu glanced at Fu Changzong, nodded, and said, "It is not feasible to increase taxes. What can the Ministry of Revenue do?"

Zhang Bingwen said: "I am discussing that all taxes except agricultural tax will be counted and adjusted to make it more reasonable. This can increase a part, but it is limited. The open source method is difficult to implement in this case. I have discussed with the royal bank. If necessary, I can borrow some to overcome the current difficulties. As long as next year, the expenditure of the Ministry of Works and the General Administration will be greatly reduced, and the expenditure of the immigration side will be alleviated. This money will be saved in the future. The court can eliminate the deficit within two or three years..."

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "In fact, there is another way. It is to borrow, borrow in the name of the court, and the treasury as a guarantee, pay a certain amount of interest, borrow silver from the private sector for development, and repay the principal and interest on time at that time."

Fu Changzong and Zhang Bingwen were stunned and slowly began to ponder.

This method is indeed a good way to deal with the treasury dilemma in the disaster situation, but this is a double-edged sword. Now that the king is wise and the ministers are wise, there is naturally no big problem. If there is a foolish monarch or treacherous minister in the future, it is simply unimaginable.

Zhu Xu looked at the expressions of the two and said, "This matter is proposed by the Ministry of Revenue, approved by the Cabinet, and approved by the parliament, so that it can be implemented. You can discuss the specific methods again and report them to me."

When Zhang Bingwen heard this, he felt enlightened and immediately said, "Yes, I understand."

Zhu Xu picked up the teacup at his hand and felt relieved.

Now these important officials of the foreign court have finally gradually got on track. He doesn't need to do many things by himself, just a little tip.

The current authority and influence of the cabinet have been greatly enhanced. Although there are many obstacles to the promotion of various government affairs, it has indeed made progress and has made many gratifying progress.

Zhu Xu saved a lot of trouble and sat in the Ganqing Palace to look at the overall situation.

One day later, the backyard of the Ganqing Palace was in the bathroom.

Zhu Xu and Cao Wenzhao were in the steaming pool, steaming hot. The two of them had been lying on the chairs on both sides for a while, covering their faces.

After a while, Cao Wenzhao finally took away the towel covered on his face, breathed a lot of breath, and said, "Your Majesty, I have built a lot of pools myself. I don't know why, but it's the most comfortable place here for the emperor."

Zhu Xu smiled with a cover of her face, took off the towel, wiped the handful on her face, sat up, leaned on the chair, and said, "Didn't you say you want to start a national wild training? Why do you still have time to come to me to take a pool?"

Cao Wenzhao smiled and said, "I don't know. Before Huang Taiji died, he actually wanted to cheat me. I think it would be better to come and talk to the emperor."

Zhu Xu wiped the sweat from her face with a towel and said with a smile: "It's not only you, I have received it, Bumu Butai, so have these three letters. Although I don't know the others, Dorgon must have one, which is not a conspiracy. It's a dignified open conspiracy, which is to plant a thorn in my heart..."

Cao Wenzhao observed Zhu Xu's expression through the fog, and laughed quietly: "How can a man who has lost his country understand the emperor's mind? He was just a villain before the momentum, let's take a joke."

Zhu Xu listened to his cautious voice, shook his head and said, "Okay, although this villain Huang Taiji failed, it was not because of my heart, but because of his lack of understanding of my Ming Dynasty. After returning, he would train troops well, so don't think about anything else."

Cao Wenzhao then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes. The emperor is raising soldiers, I must have raised them for them."

Zhu Xu leaned against the chair, smiled and closed her eyes.

He sighed in his heart that Huang Taiji's strategies were indeed not smart, but they were very cruel. He was also considered an emperor, so he naturally understood the emperor's heart. It would be fine if this kind of "thorn" was not planted, but once it was planted, it would take root and sprout. Once the time came, it would be the time for the monarch and his subjects to break up.

At that time, if Zhu Xu started a massacre or if the mutiny of Cao Wenzhao or Dorgon were successful, it was all considered that he had a successful plan and won before his death.

This kind of thing has been proved by countless historical facts.

But Huang Taiji underestimated Zhu Xu's gaze. Zhu Xu's gaze was too far away, and Huang Taiji could not imagine it. Therefore, the things that Huang Taiji cares about were not in Zhu Xu's eyes at all. Naturally, his conspiracy was lost.

Cao Wenzhao left the capital that day. Zhu Xu did not give anything extra rewards or saw him off, but just soaked in a pool together.

But Cao Wenzhao left very comfortably and was extremely happy.

If Zhu Xu rewards something or sees him off, he will really have to worry about preparing for his funeral.

A few more days later, in mid-June, Bumubutai was summoned to Beijing.

Yongqing Palace.

After a fierce exercise, Zhu Xu hugged Bumubutai and was enjoying the afterglow.

Bumu Butai pressed his side face against Zhu Xu's chest and said softly: "I have approved five sea trade ports, Taiwan, Guangzhou, Shenlongfu, Quanzhou, and Tianjin. There are as many as 40 chambers of commerce involved in sea trade, with only more than 300 ships. There are more and more sea trades with other places. The annual income of the company, after deducting expenditure, is about 20 million. Adding to the others, 30 million is still relatively stable in a year..."

Most of this comes from monopoly of spices, etc., which is a huge profit of tens of millions of dollars a year.

Zhu Xu's left hand slid on her jade-like back without saying anything.

BumuButai said: "The various institutions of the Shenlong Mansion have been basically completed, and there is no interference in Nanzhili, and some of the taxes have been given to them. The International Trade Conference that I have been preparing to build will be once every two years. Next year, I want to invite the emperor to take a look..."

Bumubutai said everything about "work" and his tone was quite stable and there was no slight emotion.

"I have seen Yi'er, I'm fat and fat. The Queen is kind, I've thanked me..."

"The Empress Dowager hopes that I will stay in the palace. I will ask the emperor for advice..."

Zhu Xu listened, nodded slightly and said, "I'll stay for a while when I come this time. Yi'er is not young anymore. If you want to, take it there for a while. I won't force you. When you want to enter the palace, I will enthrone you."

Bumubutai moved sideways, pursed his lips, and said, "Your Majesty, my sister has never understood much about the world. If there is a reckless emperor, please forgive me and don't blame me..."

Zhu Xu turned his head, lifted her chin with his hand, and said, "After talking so many things, everyone belongs to others, what about you?"

Bumubutai blushed on his face, and he blinked and said, "I am already very satisfied and have no other extravagant hopes."

Zhu Xu looked at her and said, "How do you compare the secret husband of the country to His Majesty?"

Bumubutai said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu turned over and pressed her down and said, "I will reward you with another child for your words."

Bumubutai exclaimed and was veiled by the red quilt.

The arrival of Bumubutai was considered to be the gathering of Zhu Xu's harem. But relatively speaking, Zhu Xu's harem was still much smaller and there were not many descendants.

While having dinner at Cining Palace the next day, Empress Dowager Zhang decided to marry him again. His attitude was quite firm and he could not refute it.
Chapter completed!