Chapter 549 The Indecisive Little Princess

Emperor Mingpei was shocked and angry when he heard this: "How could such a thing exist?"

"Yes," Yuan Shenjue said, "Your Majesty, don't be angry. This kind of thing doesn't happen often."

He paused, "I think that the so-called "the affairs of the underworld are over" is really misleading. I don't know who said it, but I haven't investigated much, but the gangs I found are only 20 to 30 people, at most a makeshift team with only superficial skills. It is really easy for the government to manage them. But because of the so-called "the affairs of the underworld are over", the government feels at ease and does not care. You don't care and I don't care either. The two sides don't interfere with each other. It seems that the people of the underworld are not the people of Dayan and are not subject to the laws of Dayan..."

Cheng Fuju couldn't help but look sideways when he heard this, thinking that this junior fellow disciple was too bold.

He speaks with the meticulousness and detail of a scholar, as well as the frankness and composure of a soldier, and tells the emperor everything he knows without reservation...Although he is young now, when he grows up a little, he will be a capable minister who is favored by the emperor.

Emperor Mingpei asked, "How do you think such gangs should be dealt with?"

Yuan Shenjue looked at Cheng Fuju.

Cheng Fuju hesitated for a moment, and asked him from the perspective of the Ministry of Revenue: "Shen Jue, have you checked how these people pay taxes?"

Yuan Shenjue said: "I have only checked a few of them. Most of these gangs are not locals. They are regarded as refugees in the local area and do not pay taxes. But I don't know whether they pay tribute to the government privately."

Even Cheng Fuju was choked, and once again secretly sighed at his bold words, while saying: "Your Majesty, I think these people are neither monks nor Taoists, they are idle and do harm to the local area. If they are not cleared out, you can just levy heavy ordination fees to force them to disband on their own."

The imperial court had an important source of income, called ordination fees, which was the fee for issuing "ordination certificates" to monks, Taoists, nuns and other religious people. It was equivalent to a certificate of employment. Without an ordination certificate, one was not considered a formal monk, and becoming a monk privately was against the law.

Because monks do not engage in production and are exempt from military service and taxes, which seriously affects tax collection, the imperial court used high ordination fees to restrict monks from becoming monks.

However, monks and Taoists are all related to faith, so they are very difficult to deal with, but what are the Jianghu gangs? ? Nothing! So Cheng Fuju actually meant... Let's just wipe them out! But clearing out is not the business of his Ministry of Revenue, so he didn't say that.

Emperor Mingpei did not comment, so Yuan Shenjue said, "I think we can just evaluate the local officials. By evaluating the local officials, we can quickly and accurately 'grade' these gangs, and it will be clear at a glance whether the government is capable of handling them. After that..."

Before he could finish his sentence, he heard Hua Shuang inside say, "Master, Master?"

The next moment, Xinbao, wearing a small cloak and slippers, ran out and squatted beside Yuan Shenjue, his eyes rolling, waiting obediently.

Emperor Mingpei raised his eyebrows and understood immediately.

Then he asked seriously, "What does Fu Zhen think?"

Tuanzi said, "Xinbao thinks that we should find someone to be the leader. The storybook says that there was a person named Yuan Ziyi who wanted to be the leader, so she defeated the leaders of ten sects and became the leader of all ten sects. Everyone had to listen to her. This is called the end of the world."

This seems like a plot from Jin Yong's book? But it doesn't matter, anyway, she thinks this is a good idea.

Emperor Mingpei smiled and waved, Xinbao snuggled into his arms. Emperor Mingpei pulled his cloak and wrapped the little girl tightly. He asked someone to pour hot tea and slowly fed her: "Xinbao, are you awake?"

"I'm not asleep." Tuanzi said, "I was eavesdropping on Yeye's conversation."

Emperor Mingpei smiled and touched her little face: "What do you think of Xinbao's suggestion?"

Yuan Shenjue said: "That's a good idea, Xinbao is really smart."

Because no matter whether it is Cheng Fuju's method or his method, they are almost all aimed at the "jianghu", while Xinbao's method is a precise attack. He can target any sect he wants to target. It is too mean, but these jianghu people can't say anything. After all, this is how they act.

The more Yuan Shenjue thought about it, the better it seemed to him. “Let Third Brother Yan find some people with high kung fu skills, take them as apprentices or disciples, and then send them out to fight for the position of the leader. After they become the leader, they can take these people to build bridges and roads, and let them eat coarse food. They can then cry and shout to go back to their hometowns to farm. Before they leave, they can all be made to bear some debts. After they return home, if they see anyone bullying their fellow villagers, they can go to their homes to collect the debts, and fight back with force… This matter can be resolved within half a year.”

Cheng Fuju thought it was really mean, and calmly suggested an even meaner idea: "There are many candidates for the martial arts examination this time. We can just pick a suitable person to do this. Why bother His Highness the Third Prince? Wait until we see some initial results, and then let His Highness handle it."

That is, one plays the good guy and the other plays the bad guy.

Yuan Shenjue nodded and said, "Zhong Limin from Chaotianmen is very smart and can see things clearly. We can ask him to test the situation and pick out a suitable person."

Emperor Mingpei nodded and said, "In this case, there is no need to rush. Let's talk about it after the military examination."

Yuan Shenjue said: "I will write a letter to Brother Yan, asking him to pay attention."

Emperor Mingpei nodded and signaled Cheng Fuju to leave.

After he left, Emperor Mingpei said, "Xuan'er, is it okay for me to send you to handle this matter?"

Yuan Shenjue was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I don't want to go. I am worried about your treasure."

Emperor Mingpei said, "Do you know why I asked you to go to Longxiang Guard?"

"I know," Yuan Shenjue said solemnly, "but Your Majesty, I don't care what people say. Even if everyone thinks that I am dependent on the Princess Zhenguo, so what? I don't care at all what others say. I just want Xinbao to live a peaceful and happy life."

Tuanzi was touched and said, "Wife, you are so nice!"

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She opened her little hands and wanted to throw herself into her wife's arms.

Emperor Mingpeidi hugged her tightly without making a sound. Tuanzi couldn't get away. He looked back at Yeye and raised his finger to Yuan Shenjue: "My wife loves you. Heart!"

Yuan Shenjue smiled but said nothing.

Tuanzi then spread out her two little hands and said, "Add a big heart."

Emperor Mingpei watched calmly without interrupting him. Tuanzi turned his head, raised his hands above his head, and smiled: "Give Yeye the biggest heart, too."

"Oh!" Emperor Mingpei stretched out his hands and pointed to both sides: "Is this... three minds? Two minds?"

Even Yuan Shenjue almost burst into tears.

It really is "three" hearts and "two" intentions.

Emperor Mingpei is truly suave, quick-witted, and very good at picking up gags. He can catch any gag and even throw it back.

Tuanzi was also stunned...

Emperor Mingpei just looked at her like that.

Then Tuanzi blinked his big eyes, moved his two little arms around, and waved his heart wildly: "Here's my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart..."

She stopped shaking it until she was tired: "This is not three hearts, this is a piece of ice heart!!"

She tossed around at Yeye again: "Give Yeye a heart, heart, heart, heart... Give Yeye a loyal heart, it can be loyal, it can be any other heart, anyway, there are so many, Yeye can have any heart he wants."

Emperor Mingpei twitched his lips: "I think you are a playboy!"

(End of this chapter)