Seeing Chen Sihai's hesitation, Zhu Youxiao asked, "My dear, if you have something to say, feel free to speak."
"Your Majesty, I don't understand many things about officialdom, but I enjoy investigating and punishing corrupt officials. I'm comfortable in the Ministry of Public Administration, but I'm afraid I don't have the meticulous mindset to collect taxes."
After taking a look at Chen Sihai, Zhu Youxiao didn't know what to say.
Do these officials in the court speak without blushing or getting nervous?
You know, Chen Sihai's resume is all in Zhu Youxiao's mind. Chen Sihai said this just as an excuse for not wanting to look for it.
Zhu Youxiao understood in his heart, so he looked at Chen Sihai and said, "This matter is not that easy."
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao picked up the tea and took a sip.
Chen Sihai was stunned and his eyes lit up.
Seeing that Chen Sihai's interest had been aroused, Zhu Youxiao continued, "If you were only going to collect taxes, I wouldn't let you go."
"Although I may not be considered a wise ruler, I do know how to use people wisely. I know you are conscientious, upright, and talented. If I were to ask you to collect taxes, it would be a waste of your talent."
After hearing this, Chen Sihai's expression finally relaxed, and he quickly asked, "Then I wonder what Your Majesty wants me to do?"
"Of course I asked you to check on the person."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Sihai and said, "The Ming Dynasty has been around for over 200 years, and so have the nobles and relatives. Over these 200 years, the world has changed dramatically, and how many people are still loyal to the Ming Dynasty? How many still hold on to the glory of their ancestors?"
"I don't know about these things, but I can be sure that many of them have already fallen. They spend their days in debauchery, devoid of loyalty, righteousness, and shame, oppressing the good and making the people of the Ming Dynasty suffer unspeakably."
"I sent you there to investigate them. Start with the taxes and see how many people they have harmed and how much land they have embezzled."
"This matter is probably more dangerous than in Henan. If you are not careful, something bad will happen. So I want to ask you, do you dare to go?"
Zhu Youxiao doesn't believe in any rules in officialdom.
Many people have said that officials must not take lives and that there is a bottom line. Zhu Youxiao did not believe this.
Once a life-threatening situation arises, what bottom line is there?
They are capable of murder and arson!
The three words "forced suicide" are not said in vain.
If Chen Sihai really did something big, it would be extremely dangerous. He might commit suicide or have an accident.
After hearing what Zhu Youxiao said, Chen Sihai not only did not retreat, but became excited instead.
He took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, please let me handle this matter. I will never regret it even if I die a hundred times. Also, please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will not let you down and will investigate everything thoroughly!"
Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Sihai and said with a smile, "Then do your best."
"By the way, I'm handing the Jinyiwei over to you. Didn't you and Xu Xianchun have a pleasant cooperation? This time, you can bring him with you. Firstly, the Jinyiwei can protect your safety, and secondly, it would be appropriate to let them do something. After all, the Jinyiwei are not involved in many things, and they don't have anything to do with many places."
"By the way, you can put forward any other conditions you have." Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Sihai and said with a smile, "As long as they are not too excessive, I will agree to them."
"Your Majesty, I want someone to go to the Commissioner of Taxation with me." Chen Sihai said directly without any hesitation.
"Who should we send?" Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "Tell me."
If he wasn't a very remarkable person, Zhu Youxiao would have let him go. After all, it was normal for Chen Sihai to need manpower at this time, as things were not easy to handle.
"Your Majesty, what Chen wants is Lord Qu Dalun." Chen Sihai said hurriedly.
Ou Dalun?
This person is not easy to get along with. He is an absolute stubborn old man and a disciple of Hai Rui and Hai Gangfeng.
Zhu Youxiao never expected that Chen Sihai wanted Qu Dalun.
However, Zhu Youxiao could also understand it. After all, this kind of thing requires someone like Qu Dalun to do it.
Just like when Hai Rui was in Jiangnan, he would take over Xu Jie's land without hesitation. No matter who you are, as long as you violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty and do something bad, you will be punished to death, and the Southeast Governor Hu Zongxian will not even give you face.
"If he goes there, you will probably have to be his deputy again." Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Sihai and said with a smile.
"Working for His Majesty and the court, official position is not important." Chen Sihai bowed quickly and said, "As long as the work can be done well."
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