But the tax increase was a big deal back then and before the emperor had even decree it, a bunch of old courtiers jumped up and cried and wrote that the people should not be taxed. The new successor of the rich Qian Family donated 90% of his family's money to the treasury, saying that it was only with the blessing of his wise lord that he was able to save up his family's money and that the right thing to do was to use it for the people.
The Emperor was so pleased that he recruited Qian Guang jin into the Ministry of the Treasury and gave him a position in the court. He was able to fill the treasury in just five years, and he was also good at business, so he won the emperor's heart and rose through the ranks. Now he is the Minister of the Revenue, in charge of money and grain in Jiangnan.
Even if Gong Jizhe is a stubborn old fashioned man, he has to admit that although Qian Guang jin is a crude and mercenary, he is a genius at making money and enriching the country.
"You've been stubborn all your life, but you haven't gotten any money, so you're not as good as the Minister of the Finance." Qian Guang jin, a man who talks like a ghost, but somehow he likes to raise a bar with the old Minister of Rites, who is stubbornly polite which is an interesting thing in the court
The brow of Minister Gong was furrowed into a figure of eight as he finished drafting the imperial edict extremely quickly, closed the scroll and raised his head impatiently, " What do you want, Say it. I don't have time to chatter with you."
"Hey old Shang Shu (Shang Shu means high official ; government minister) really has eyes like a candle on fire." Qian Guang jin straightened his court uniform and approached with a cautious look. He was so cautious that Shang Shu Gong looked surprised, but the moment Qian Guang jin spoke, he froze in his tracks.
"Old Minister, the atmosphere after I saw Deputy General Zhao mention the crown Princess in the courtroom today was really odd. His Highness has not married his first wife yet, is the Crown Princess position really reserved for the Di's orphaned daughter?"
"What's the point of bringing this up?" The veins on the forehead of Minister Gong's head were showing, and he said in a rough voice. "You just have to get the reward ready."
"Old Minister, you know that most of the ministers in the court are noblemen and I enjoyed the court as a merchant, so naturally I'm not like you. Although I have heard about what happened back then, I do not know enough about it, so if I touch the scales enough of the dragon, I will be committing a serious crime. I would like to ask you to be considerate and give me a warning." Qian Guang jin did not care about the attitude of Minister Gong and hastened to be respectful, looking a bit sincere.
The old Shang Shu knows that he is right, although the world knows what happened back then, but most of the rumors have lost the truth. Qian Guang jin relies on the holy favour to gain a foothold in the court, if this matter offends the emperor, it is indeed a disaster of fish in the pond. He is indeed a talented man. He remember that he introduced a private doctor when Old lady Gong was very ill. The old Shang Shu of Gong is straightforward and hesitate a little, only a quiet voice commanded a sentence.
"The choice of the crown prince's consort position is a taboo for the royal family, so you must not mention it in front of others in the future, especially the Di orphaned daughter."
Shang Shu Gong only said one sentence, Qian Guang jin nodded repeatedly, but was still a little puzzled.
"Old Shang Shu, the crown prince is not young. The crown prince consort position can't remain empty?"