Qi Hao Extra Episode (6)

In the two disaster relief efforts, half of the money accumulated by the treasury over the years was removed.

Thinking about what Qiyou said, Qihao called Han Jianming and Chen Ran to talk about the sea ban. This is a national policy, and the opinions of the two should be consulted first. Then decide whether to mention it at the court meeting.

After talking about Qiyou's suggestion, Qihao asked: "Do you think this sea ban should be lifted or not?" The pros and cons of opening the sea ban must be considered, and then weighed, so that a decision can be made.

Han Jianming is in favor of opening the sea ban: "Your Majesty, business at sea is huge profits. Opening the sea ban will not only make the port more prosperous, but also the tax revenue will be very considerable." The Qiu family is the tyrant of Fujian, and they have their own Merchant Marine. These merchant ships have accumulated huge wealth for the Qiu family. It's just that Mr. Qiu didn't make it public because he was afraid that the tree would attract the wind, and he made a fortune silently. The money is hidden in a very secret place, only the head of the Qiu family knows. Qiu Ye died, and his confidant fled overseas with his eldest son, but the imperial court did not find this huge sum of money.

Although Han Jianming didn't get a share of the pie, he also knew that shipping was a lucrative business because of Qiu's relationship.

Qihao looked at Chen Ran and asked, "What do you think?" Chen Ran is the secretary of the household department, so he has a great say in this matter.

"Opening the sea ban will make the coastal area prosperous and increase taxes. But similarly, opening the sea ban will also cause trouble. In the future, the coastal area will not be peaceful." Now there are many pirates along the coast of the forbidden sea. There will only be more sea ban pirates. Even, it will become a disaster.

Qihao also considered all these, so he didn't make up his mind.

Han Jianming said: "Master Chen is right to worry, but as long as the treasury has money, we can expand the army." The equipment and combat effectiveness of the navy army have been improved, and pirates are nothing to fear.

Chen Ran thought for a while, and said to Qi Hao: "Your Majesty, if the Empress Dowager and the Supreme Emperor agree, there will be no great resistance to this matter. Otherwise, most people in the government and the opposition will oppose it." Although Qi Hao has been on the throne for five years, But Yunqing and Yuxi are more deterrent to civil and military officials than he is.

It's not that the courtiers don't respect Qihao, but the prestige of Yunqing and Yuxi is not comparable to that of Qihao now.

After hearing this, Qihao understood: "Master Chen, do you also agree to open the sea ban?"

Shen Chunting is capable and responsible, but the household department is a very exhausting person. In the second year after Yunqing and Yuxi retired, he fell ill. Under Yuxi's suggestion, Qihao transferred Chen Ran back to the capital to serve as the Minister of the Household Department.

"If the navy can restrain pirates in the future, opening the sea ban will be a good thing for the country and the people." He is worried that when the navy is useless, pirates will be rampant. In the end, not only will the people suffer, but the court will also be burdened.

But the emperor is a wise man, as long as the emperor is in power, his worries will not exist. As for the future, let's talk about the future, take care of the present.

Qi Hao nodded and said: "Since it is a good thing to benefit the country and the people, the Supreme Emperor and Queen Mother will definitely agree."

Both Chen Ran and Han Jianming believed this. However, Chen Ran felt that it would be better to wait for the two of them to come back and make a clear statement.

Han Jianming glanced at Chen Ran and agreed.

Qihao didn't mind either, mainly because Yunqing and Yuxi had always given him unreservedly. Throughout the dynasties, most of the princes became emperors after going through a bloodbath. But he has been going smoothly: "We'll discuss this matter later." He knew that his control over civil and military officials was far inferior to Yunqing and Yuxi, so he was slowly promoting his people. It's just that it doesn't mean that you have to ask Yuxi and Yunqing when you encounter something. It's not that he is jealous, but that he doesn't want Yunqing and Yuxi to worry about these things anymore.

It was also after ascending the throne that Qihao understood why the previous emperors started a big purge when they ascended the throne. You can't do it without cleaning, and the courtiers don't listen to you. If you don't kill them, you will become a puppet. This kind of phenomenon didn't happen to him, but the veteran was not as easy to use as the person he promoted.

In fact, Yunqing and Yuxi delegated power very early, but at that time Qihao didn't promote anyone who would use him. Although he knew that Yunqing and Yuxi didn't care that he used his own people, but in such a hurry to arrange his own people into the court, it seemed that he couldn't wait. Anyway, the throne and the world will belong to him sooner or later, it doesn't matter if you wait a few more years, there is no need to do these small tricks. Based on this consideration, after assuming the throne, he did not move any of the important officials in important positions. Those who retreated were all unable to do it due to their own physical problems.

Han Jianming and Chen Ran nodded.

Two months later, Zong Siyuan posted a note saying that the local people had received proper cases.

In fact, among natural and man-made disasters, floods are the most serious, followed by fires, and earthquakes have the least consequences. Like a flood, things in the house are washed away and spoiled, and the crops in the field are also destroyed. And the earthquake, the things at home and the crops in the field are also good. The local government handled the post-disaster work in place, and the imperial envoys arrived to accumulate food, so there were no vicious incidents such as plague riots.

Qihao issued an imperial decree to officially appoint Nie Xin as the prefect of Pingyang.

"If the imperial court can have more officials like Nie Xin, then we will not have to worry about the Ming Dynasty." Nie Xin is hard-working and responsible, and the most important thing is to be honest and honest. Qihao was very satisfied with such an official.

Han Jianming said with a smile: "Your Majesty, there are still many officials like Nie Xin in the imperial court." Yuxi used people who were down-to-earth and hard-working, and those who only knew how to flatter others basically couldn't come. A few of them didn't dare to jump.

Before Yunqing wanted to abdicate, Yuxi kept holding back. Qi Hao felt a little unconvinced in his heart, feeling that Yu Xi underestimated him, and he was completely competent with his ability. But Qi Hao didn't realize until after he ascended the throne that what Yuxi said was right, he still needs to learn a lot. If he wanted to be a qualified and wise emperor, he still had a long way to go.

August is the hottest season. Lin Guanghe, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, wrote an excerpt, hoping that the emperor's draft will expand the harem and spread the branches and leaves for the royal family.

After Qihao read this scripture, he suppressed it. But Lin Guanghe did not give up on this, and bluntly stated in front of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs at the court meeting that the emperor should draft drafts to fill the harem, so as to spread more branches and leaves for the royal family.

In fact, this is not the first time Lin Guanghe has mentioned the draft. Ever since Qihao ascended the throne, he has come here every year. It's just that he didn't mention it anymore after being suppressed before, but this time Qihao accepts Yin Tiantian and makes him see hope. So, he raised it again at the court meeting.

As soon as his words fell, two-thirds of the officials echoed. Some of these people think that only two princes are too few, and the more royal heirs should be better; but some have girls of the right age in their families, and if the girls from the emperor's family can enter the palace to have a future; Being a concubine caused the women in the family to become arrogant. They dared not go to bed blatantly if they took a beautiful concubine, for fear that their wives would make trouble. At that time, they would become famous for pampering their concubines and destroying their wives. If Qi Hao took a concubine, their life would be much easier.

A group of officials headed by Han Jianming did not express their views. But if Qihao wants to draft, he will definitely support it. Qihao didn't want to be drafted, and he also supported it.

There is still a difference between a sister and a nephew. If Lin Guanghe asked Yunqing to choose a concubine this time, he would definitely stand up and oppose it, because it would threaten Yuxi's status. But Qihao is a nephew, so he doesn't have to worry about it. No matter who Qi Hao favors, his position as uncle of the country is secure.

Tan Aoshuang was drinking pig's trotter soup when he heard that the spoon in the emperor's hand fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

Standing up, Tan Aoshuang stared at Shu'an and asked, "Are you telling the truth? The emperor agreed to the draft?" What she was most worried about still happened.

Shu'an's heart was also very heavy: "Yes. The emperor agreed to the draft in front of the courtiers."

Hearing this news, Tan Aoshuang was in no mood to eat.

Shu'an comforted softly: "Empress, don't feel bad. Even if a newcomer enters the palace, they won't be able to pass you."

That's what he said, but Tan Aoshuang's heart was still blocked. Anyone who knows that the husband is taking concubines and not one concubine will be in a better mood.

When Yin Tiantian heard the news, she almost gnawed her silver teeth into pieces. Originally, the emperor didn't favor her very much, so how could a few more women still have her status.

Thinking of this, she immediately changed her clothes and went to Kunning Palace to ask to see the queen.

Qiyou was also surprised that Qihao would agree to the draft. After the court meeting, Qiyou asked: "Brother, why did you agree to the draft? Mother will be unhappy when she finds out."

Qi Hao looked very indifferent, and said: "Is there any emperor in all dynasties who didn't draft a draft. If he disagrees this time, the courtiers will still accept it. Rather than letting them worry about this matter every day, it's better to follow his wishes."

"That's not right, Dad didn't have a draft."

Qi Hao smiled, but there was no smile in his eyes: "Father's situation is special, so we can't compare it." If he had a wife who was as caring as his mother, he would not agree to the draft. Unfortunately, he had no such luck. It's just these words that he can only keep in his heart. His queen is knowledgeable, virtuous and considerate, which is perfect for many people. However, the longer I live, the more empty I feel.

Qiyou saw the loneliness in Qihao's eyes and his heart choked, he turned to smile and said: "That's right. If Dad dares to think this way, Mother will never forgive him." He said this intentionally to brighten the atmosphere.

Qi Hao squinted and scolded: "It's really getting more and more unruly, even Dad has made arrangements." He cursed, but there was a smile on his face.

"Brother, what I said is the truth, okay?" After finishing speaking, Qiyou also smiled: "But if father knows this, he will definitely cut me off."

Qi Hao acted as if you knew it, "Not only will father beat you up, but mother will also scold you to death."

The two brothers talked and laughed for a while, and Qiyou asked, "Brother, how did you think about my proposal last time?"

Qi Hao nodded and said: "Your proposal is very good, but it's too big, and there will be great resistance to mentioning it rashly. I thought about choosing a place to do a pilot first, and then mentioning the full opening of the sea ban when it is done well. They saw The benefits will not object."

Food has to be eaten bite by bite, Lu has to walk step by step, it is impossible to become a big fat man with one bite. Qiyou thinks this strategy is excellent: "Brother, you are very thoughtful."

"I'll leave this matter to you. Make a charter and bring it up at the court meeting." After all, it's something I haven't done before, so I don't feel comfortable entrusting it to others. And Qiyou has a lot of tricks. Even if there is trouble, he can find a way to solve it.

Qiyou drooped his head and said with a bitter face: "I knew it was like this." This hard work finally fell on him.

Qi Hao smiled.