The second prince looked very calm, with his eyebrows lowered and his head lowered, as if he was thinking about the salt tax reform.
The emperor's eyes passed over the three princes. He knew his son better than his father. He could tell what the eldest and the third son were thinking at a glance.
However, he was a little confused about Lao Er. Could it be that Lao Er was not attracted by such a talent at all? Or, it could be said that Gu Chengyu was originally Lao Er's person.
He remembered what the second brother and he had said in recommending Gu Chengyu that day in the Imperial Study Room.
But after a moment, he rejected his idea. If Gu Chengyu was really like the second brother, the second brother wouldn't be so mediocre and useless.
In fact, Gu Chengyu had other opinions on the Yanyin issue, but if he told the truth, the emperor and the officials would not agree, and those methods would not be able to exchange for the value of the copper lamp. Therefore, he planned to wait until Yanyin was available in the future.
Mention the matter of reform.
As long as the emperor and officials see the benefits brought by salt and tea, it will be easier for them to convince others if they speak later.
The emperor coughed and said, "On the salt tax, we will wait until the tea tax is implemented and see results before reforming. However, the tea tax, even if it is not as good as the salt tax, is probably not as high as the capitation tax."
The officials in the palace couldn't help but nod their heads. After all, they are all officials, and tea is essential for entertaining guests at home. Tea is not cheap, and there is no need to mention the profit from it.
Just when everyone thought that today's court meeting was about to end, Shen Shikang from the Ministry of Revenue spoke again, "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to do, please forgive me!"
When the court meeting is here, Gu Chengyu basically has nothing to do. However, the court meeting is not over yet. Since he has entered the palace, he will be at the end of the line. When the morning court is over, he will follow these officials out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
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Gu Chengyu took a step to the right and stood at the last seat.
He was thinking in his mind. This time he solved such a big problem for the emperor and made several suggestions. I wonder if the emperor would praise him. He couldn't just ask the emperor to think of a solution every time something happened, and every time he
They are all free contributions and have no benefit at all.
It had been three quarters by this time, not to mention that the courtiers were all weak-limbed, and even the emperor was beginning to feel weak.
"Just tell me!"
"Your Majesty! Judging from the humble minister's opinion, Gu Xiuzuan is quite talented in finance matters. Then it would be better to transfer Gu Xiuzuan to serve in the Ministry of Household Affairs and stay in the Hanlin Academy. Wouldn't it be a loss of talent?"
Shen Shikang has no doubts about Gu Chengyu's ability at this moment. If Gu Chengyu can come to the Ministry of Revenue, then why does he have to worry about the treasury being empty? Since he can come up with a tea tax, he can also come up with other methods in the future.
Besides, Gu Chengyu came to the Ministry of Revenue. As a lower official, if he wanted to get credit, wouldn't he, as the minister, also be able to share the profits?
Gu Chengyu didn't expect that Shen Shikang would make such a request. He frowned and had no idea about going to the Ministry of Household Affairs yet.
Now that he is in the household department, he is just a principal at most. If he achieves merit in the future, other top officials in the household department, and even Shen Shikang, will share his credit. How much will he get in his hands?
Besides, although it is said that Shen Shikang is not a treacherous person, who can remain indifferent in the face of promotion and wealth? Besides, it is still open to question whether this is the kind of character that is rumored.
No, there are too many officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs, including officials of the sixth and fifth grades, not to mention the ministers and ministers of the Ministry of Households. If someone is greedy and wants to take away his credit, shouldn't he?
Can he still come to the emperor and cry?
Except for what happened last time, Zhang Hai of the Hanlin Academy still takes good care of him on weekdays. The most important thing is that Zhang Hai himself disdains taking the credit of his subordinates.
Besides, if he only stayed in the Hanlin Academy for a month, would it affect his future admission?
Thinking of this, Gu Chengyu became a little nervous. Would the emperor agree to Shen Shikang?
Gu Chengyu quickly glanced at the emperor's face, not missing every expression of the emperor.
"Oh? You mean, let Gu Chengyu serve in the Ministry of Household Affairs?" The emperor was a little surprised by Shen Shikang's proposal, but when he thought of the tea tax and salt quota proposed by Gu Chengyu, he was also moved.
Gu Chengyu is a good man with money. If he goes to the Ministry of Revenue, maybe he will no longer have to worry about filling the treasury in the future.
Seeing that the emperor was obviously hesitant, Gu Chengyu couldn't help but feel anxious.
Jiang Mingyuan glanced at Gu Chengyu who was standing behind him, wanting to know what Gu Chengyu was thinking. It happened that Gu Chengyu felt that someone was looking at him, so he looked towards Jiang Mingyuan.
Gu Chengyu's heart moved. It would be impossible for him to refuse this matter. It's your honor if the Minister of Household Affairs likes your ability. If you refuse, wouldn't it be a slap in Shen Shikang's face? The two of them will definitely become enemies in the future. .
However, it seems inappropriate for Jiang Mingyuan to stand up for him. Doesn't that mean that the blame is passed to Jiang Mingyuan? Forget it, he should make more plans!
Gu Chengyu gently shook his head towards Jiang Mingyuan, expressing that he was not willing.
Jiang Mingyuan saw it and had an idea. Gu Chengyu's future was very good. If going to the Hubu now would hinder his future entry, he would not be inclined for Gu Chengyu to go to the Hubu now.
Yao Qinglan, who had been standing silently in front, turned to look at Gu Chengyu. This Gu Chengyu was his former father-in-law's disciple, and of course he knew it. But now that his first wife has passed away, and his father-in-law has also become an official, he and his father-in-law have no contact. Just less.
Besides, Mr. Liang had been living in Jingyuan Prefecture for the past few years, and then returned to the capital. The opportunities for them to meet were even more limited. Therefore, Yao Qinglan really didn't inquire about this young disciple carefully.
He didn't expect that the old man would accept such an evil disciple, and he couldn't help but have some thoughts.
After all, we are all considered relatives by marriage. He will have to discuss it with his father when he returns home. There are still several concubines in the family. If they can get married, he can be regarded as giving this young man a hand.
As for whether Gu Chengyu would be willing, he didn't even have to think about it. A peasant boy had no foundation in the officialdom, so what if he had a senior brother to help him? There was always a layer of separation.
Besides, the fact that he was the concubine of the Duke of Guo’s Palace was not an insult to him. If Gu Chengyu became the son-in-law of the Duke of Guo’s Palace, who from those aristocratic families wouldn’t look down upon her?
Gu Chengyu didn't know what Yao Qinglan was thinking. If he knew, he would only think that Yao Qinglan felt good about himself.
Jiang Mingyuan thought for a while and planned to say a few words for Gu Chengyu. But as soon as he took one foot out, he heard the emperor speak, so he had to slowly take his foot back first.
"Shen Aiqing, I'm afraid you don't know. Gu Chengyu serves in the Hanlin Academy and has contributed a lot to the upcoming compilation of the code. If you want to poach Zhang Aiqing's treasure, he will not agree."
After saying that, the emperor smiled and glanced at Gu Chengyu who was relieved. His deep gaze made Gu Chengyu lower his head involuntarily.
Gu Chengyu was indeed relieved when he heard the emperor's rejection. No matter what the emperor thought, as long as the result was what he wanted.