Longqing's life in Suzhou was much more comfortable than in Beijing, and it can be described as comfortable.

The prosperity of Suzhou is not much different from that of the capital, but the atmosphere of this city and the capital is completely different. The prosperity of the capital is supported by thousands of officials, as well as a large number of nobles, royal families, eunuchs, and imperial guards.

Suzhou is a completely commercial city. Citizens are the core of this city. There are not so many officials or so many rules. Everything seems free and full of vitality.

All the good things in the world gathered here, and even Longqing had to sigh that being born in Suzhou is really a great luck in the world!

Not only is the grand scenery of Suzhou fascinating, but Tang Yi’s various arrangements are also comfortable.

The Palace of All Nations met with the four vassal states. Since the Yongle Dynasty, Longqing has been so glorious that he has received worship from dozens of vassal states. In addition to the usual gifts and rewards, Longqing also made a resounding declaration on behalf of the Ming Dynasty.

He told all the envoys that the Ming Dynasty worked hard to govern, and the country was growing stronger and stronger. Adhering to the kindness and lovingness of Emperor Chengzu, the Ming Dynasty would protect the vassal states and maintain the legal system. In recent decades, the Western barbarians have crossed the oceans, invaded the East, killed the people, seized land, seized wealth, and committed all kinds of evil. Due to the national strength, various countries are unable to compete with the Western barbarians. The Ming Dynasty is willing to devote all its strength to support the countries and jointly expel the Western barbarians...

This article obviously hit the key points of the countries in the South China Sea. They were indeed haunted by the Western Barbarians and were extremely miserable. Moreover, the Western Barbarians had large ships and muskets, and they had extraordinary combat power, so they could not compete with them.

Moreover, the Western barbarians plundered and killed everywhere. Compared with Zheng He's fleet more than a hundred years ago, they were simply from heaven and one underground, one human and one ghost.

They wished the Ming Dynasty could send troops to help and support them.

Longqing received praise from all parties, and some even compared him to Tian Khan. Longqing was so beautiful that his nose was so snot-filled.

Of course, he did not forget his true mission. The expulsion of Western barbarians was just a slogan, or it was just the first step. The next step was to bring all the vassal states into control.

Longqing, on behalf of the Ming Dynasty, proposed to share the existence and whether there are or not, enrich the country and strengthen the army, and generously select them, and exempted tariffs on goods from various countries. At the same time, the Four Books and Five Classics of the Ming Dynasty, the Three Books of Tang Xue, as well as books such as agriculture, astronomy, calendar, etc. were sold to various countries to help the vassal states govern the country and improve the level of civilization.

He also promised to build an exhibition center opposite the Palace of Nations, promote goods from various countries, and help them make money from the Ming Dynasty... This set of things is similar to dealing with Japan, but there are more landmines buried in it, such as encouraging countries to trade in the Ming Dynasty, which obviously requires settlement with silver dollars. Merchants from various countries bring back the silver dollars from the Ming Dynasty. It won’t take long before their markets will be full of the Ming Dynasty currency.

Imagine that a country's currency is held in the hands of others, what will happen?

Those stupid envoys from the vassal states did not understand why, and they even ridiculed the stupidity of the Ming Dynasty and didn’t know who the fool was. You look at the scenery and the scenery is also looking at you. Longqing is so happy.

After meeting envoys from various countries, Longqing went to the Yangming Gong Temple opposite Suzhou Prefecture School.

Wang Ji, Qian Dehong, Wang Ji, Ji Ben, Li Zhi, including Tang Yi's teacher, and Qu Sheng Wei Liangfu, who was nearly 90 years old, all arrived in person.

There were no less than a thousand scholars and talents from the southeast, and there were countless scholars who heard the news.

These people have a common characteristic: they are all disciples of Yangming Gong and believe in learning.

Although the mainstream of the study of the mind has gradually deviated from the original proposal of Yangming Gong and gradually leaned towards Tangxue, Tang Yi did not part ways with Wang Yangming, but actively absorbed the nutrients of the study of the mind and strengthened the study of the Tangxue. The study of the mind is like a big tree, and the study of the Tangxue is the most dazzling flower on the tree.

After several integrations, the original seven lines of the study of mind abandoned the idea of ​​the portal, with the principle of seeking common ground while reserving differences, abandoned academic disputes, and devoted their energy to solving practical problems.

In the past decade, the imperial examinations of the Ming Dynasty have almost included the study of the heart. Take the examination in the fifth year of Longqing, and the study of the heart accounted for 70% of the places. The three high-ranking three-die Jia are all under the study of the heart, and 80% of the second-rate Jinshi are disciples of the study of the Southeast. People who study in the Southeast first worship Yangming Gong, and secondly pursue the unity of knowledge and action, seek truth and be pragmatic. People in the world call Wang Yangming and Tang Yi "Wang Tang" together, and have a great attitude of becoming a saint.

The study of mind is so prosperous, but there is still a big stone in everyone's hearts, that is, the imperial court recognized that the study of the extrinsic is still Neo-Confucianism, and the study of mind is still in an awkward position.

Almost everyone is thinking about how to replace agency.

Tang Yi took out his strategy, and amid the solemn music, Longqing personally burned incense to Yangminggong's seated elephant, offered sacrifices, and read the sacrificial text aloud...

Longqing then said earnestly to the scholar Xin who came to meet him: "Yangming Gong has a righteous spirit on both sides. He has a great man of his generation. He has the talent to rectify the chaos and demonstrates his strategy of saving the world and calming the people. He has great achievements and will not be rewarded. I am very sympathetic! Today I pay homage to the gentleman and get the long-cherished wish. May the scholars in the world respect Yangming Gong's teachings, cultivate literature and martial arts, increase their knowledge, strengthen their character, and serve the Ming Dynasty."

After Longqing met, he posthumously awarded Wang Yangming the position of Taifu and Duke of Yue, and ordered the publication of 30,000 copies of Yangming's works... These actions only have one purpose, that is, to tell the people of the world that Yangming is a saint recognized by His Majesty, and Yangming's Heart Science is also an officially recognized exoteric scholar.

For the scholars of the Heart, this one is too precious.

They don’t care about the decaying Neo-Confucianism at all. As long as fair competition is fair, Neo-Confucianism will be vulnerable.

Did Gong Yangming see the spirit of heaven? The disciples have won you reputation!

Everyone is still immersed in joy, but smart people know one thing well. There is no free lunch in the world. Longqing praised Wang Yangming and gave Yangming face. He must get something. So what did Longqing think?

"Your Majesty, I have already communicated with several major merchant families in the southeast. They all agreed to impose commercial taxes, but what are the tax types, how high the tax rate should be, and how to collect them. Further opinions are needed and a draft is drawn."

Tang Yi vowed and assured Longqing: "According to my prediction, after the full commercial tax is imposed, the annual income will exceed 30 million yuan next year, and within three years, it will reach 50 million yuan, which is not difficult!

This time, not only did the annual income double, but after so much more money, the strength of the court increased greatly. The navy integrated and formed the Royal Navy of the Ming Dynasty, took Luzon as the base to manage the entire Nanyang, expand its territory, and open up the market. With the development of overseas colonization and trade, our Ming Dynasty will enter a period of rapid development.

The domestic population has moved outward to alleviate conflicts between people and land, and the land prices have dropped. The gentry cannot squeeze out tenant farmers, which is equivalent to cutting off the firewood from the bottom of the pot. The originally hidden crises have alleviated and even disappeared.

Expanding overseas will bring endless business opportunities. The huge overseas market will stimulate business development, and the amount of commercial tax will increase again.

Originally, the Ming Dynasty was in a downward cycle, with annexation, people's livelihood declined, refugees were flooded, the court's expenditure increased, and the levy was levied, which stimulated more refugees, and the country would not be a country... Now, refugees were moving abroad, overseas food influx, reducing grain prices, reducing the burden on the people, expanding the domestic market, and further prospering business.

In a few years, commercial tax will account for 70% of the court's income, or even 90%. My Ming Dynasty will completely get rid of the financial crisis, and it is right in front of us!"

Tang Yi kept rumbling and expounding his ideas, and Longqing nodded frequently.

"Sir, it's really my Guan Zhong!"

Longqing was extremely happy. Since he ascended the throne, there has been a shadow of a destruction on his shoulders. It can finally be solved. Even if he faces the ancestors of the Zhu family immediately, he has the courage to do so. There is also a happy event. Longqing went south, so naturally there will be no missing women around him. There is a beautiful lady Jiao who accompanied him all the way. Yesterday, he checked and found out that he was pregnant. It was Longqing's seed!

After so many days in the palace, not many concubines became pregnant. They left the capital and had a child so soon. Long Qing was really happy.

"Master Tang, I am relieved to take care of the important affairs of the court. I don't know what plans are for the next step, so I will definitely support you."

Tang Yi hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I really have something to suggest to Your Majesty. After the commercial tax is imposed, the Ministry of Revenue will manage the national household registration, be responsible for land taxes, and be responsible for commercial taxes, customs taxes, salt taxes, preparation of court budgets, and distributing salaries. The complexity of affairs cannot be borne by a minister and two ministers."

Since the reform, the problem of lack of officials has become increasingly serious. In the past, due to financial difficulties, there was no way. The current dilemma has been opened, so Tang Yi naturally has to mention this matter again.

"The court shoulders the hope of the people. We cannot give up all the things we should do and the responsibilities we should bear for the sake of lightening taxes and simplifying military and simplifying governments. This is not what the wise ruler does. The minister dares to give advice and increase the number of Shangshu."

Longqing took a breath, "Master Tang, I naturally understand what you mean, but the six divisions have existed in ancient times, and it has suddenly increased. What name should I use?"

"Your Majesty, I think I can abolish the Southern Six Tribes?"

Long Qing was even more surprised, "Master, is he a layoff or a higher official?"

"The system of six ministries cannot be broken at will, but I have two teams in the north and south Beijings, and the southern six ministries have long lost their practical role. They just give some officials the elderly to support them. Instead of wasting the court's salary, it is better to abolish them. However, the quota should not be abolished, so the Southern six ministries were merged into the six ministries of the capital, including the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of War, each added one Shangshu, two Ministers, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Justice, and the Minister of Justice."

Tang Yi had been planning to reform his official positions for a long time, but due to the ancestral system, he could only do anything in the cabinet and local areas. Now he deceived Longqing to the south, which is a good time to show his skills.

The six southern tribes were merged into the capital, and the salted fish in Nanjing were not unhappy. As for the Shangshu and Secretariat in the capital, they had no choice.

In recent years, there have been more senior officials than Shangshu. In order to serve the cabinet, the six ministries have been exhausted and too poor to deal with it. Someone can help them share the burden, but they are still unsuccessful. (To be continued.).
Chapter completed!