Luo Xin did it.

But Luo Xin was not very happy in his heart, because he knew that Gao Gong was not broad enough and stubborn enough. Once he had a misunderstanding about himself, this was not a good thing. He glanced at Gao Gong quickly and saw a hint of gloom on Gao Gong's face.

"Fengtian's fortune..."

With the eunuch's orders, Luo Xin became the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty at the age of 26.

At this age, I became a second-rank senior official, and I was in charge of a department. Although everyone voted in favor during the promotion, I couldn't help but be envious and jealous.

So Luo Xin became more low-key and said to the people who came to congratulate: "It is not advisable to have a banquet during the national mourning period. You are kind-hearted. And he also reminded his subordinates of the Ministry of Rites that they are not allowed to celebrate, and that they are not allowed to give gifts."

However, this still cannot stop speculators. It is possible for individuals to see at this time that Luo Xin has a bright future and may not take long to enter the cabinet and become the youngest cabinet member. If he doesn't seize the opportunity, he will not be worthy of becoming an official.

Therefore, there are too many people coming to Luo Mansion to ask for gifts. If you don’t see him, he will wait outside the door. If you don’t see him today, you will come back tomorrow. In front of Luo Mansion, it has become a market.

In the garden.

Zhang Xun, Tao Xingyan, Yun Zhiqiu and Hai were sitting there drinking tea. Listening to the noise coming from outside, Tao Xingyan said sarcastically:

"It's all fence-bearing, and they all flock to each other when they see it without any help. It's simply a joke."

Yun Zhiqiu said lightly: "It is normal to enter the officialdom and fight for fame and fortune."

Hai Zheng sighed and said, "It's really not good to see their door that can't be blocked like this."

"It's no big deal." Zhang Xun took a sip of tea and said, "After letting them be turned away for a few days, they will naturally not come again. These people are fence-bearing, and it doesn't matter if they hate it because of this. On the contrary, some people give them headaches."

Speaking of this, the four people couldn't help but look in the direction of the flower hall.

In the flower hall.

Luo Xin was wearing a Confucian shirt and smiling. He looked at a person sitting opposite him who was a teenager older than him. The man was also wearing Confucian uniform with a calm temperament, but he was not someone else, but Zhang Juzheng.

When others come to visit, Luo Xin may not see him, but Zhang Juzheng cannot see him. Moreover, Luo Xin is also curious and vigilant about Zhang Juzheng visiting him.

Zhang Juzheng was very calm, with a warm smile on his face, looking directly at Luo Xin, and said with kindness:

"No, have you considered it clearly?"

When Luo Xin heard this, the smile on his face became even more enthusiastic: "Brother Taiyue, isn't this embarrassing me?"

"What's so difficult?"

"Brother Taiyue, you have changed. You are no longer Brother Taiyue who was in the world."

"I..." Zhang Juzheng's face changed slightly, and then he became confident: "I haven't changed, it's you who have changed."

"Has I changed?" Luo Xin smiled and said, "I remember that we were together and discussed the world. You and I have talked about it before, and we have also obtained a unified opinion. Land is the main reason for the destruction of dynasties in history. Brother Taiyue, do you still remember it?"

"Of course I remember." Zhang Juzheng raised his eyebrows and said, "So I advocate taxation based on the land area, not on the head of the population, and even those who have fame and fortune cannot be exempted from tax."

"Yes, do you remember what I said in the first place? I said, you offended the entire interest group."

"I remember!" Zhang Juzheng's eyes showed his mighty eyes: "But I'm not afraid, even if I'm broken into pieces, my heart has not changed now."

"Do you still remember what I said later?"

Zhang Juzheng looked a little thoughtful and nodded, "I remember, you said that even if you succeeded according to my words, the population of the Ming Dynasty would increase. In the end, the problem of land could not be solved. You said that the Ming Dynasty is just walking with one leg, and you must give the Ming Dynasty another leg, that is Shang."

Speaking of this, Zhang Juzheng looked moved: "You are still thinking about expanding the influence of business and improving the status of businessmen?"

Luo Xin smiled and said, "If Brother Tai Yue has not changed, how can I, Luo Xin, change?"

"So, I said Brother Taiyue was making things difficult for me. At the time, I piloted the 15th tax one in the Maritime and Mutual Market, which was to lead the way with the point, and one day, it would be able to be implemented throughout the Ming Dynasty. Now you let me stand in the same camp with you to oppose Gao Gong. Wouldn't this make me go against my wishes?"

"You..." Zhang Juzheng's eyes became deeper and said, "The ten taxes and one is the result of your discussion with Gao Gong?"

"No!" Luo Xin shook his head and said, "Grand Gaoge is radical, I am not as crazy as you. Just as the policies you wanted to implement would be difficult, nowadays, Gather Gaoge is also difficult.

However, although radical, going on the right path is consistent with my philosophy, so I cannot object.

And Brother Taiyue…”

Luo Xin's eyes also became deeper and said: "Brother Taiyue's memory cannot forget what we two have discussed, and Brother Taiyue finally came to me and said such things to me.

If I agree with your suggestion, it is that it goes against my original intention and has a rift with Gaoge Lao. Standing opposite to Gaoge Lao. If I disagree with your suggestion, you will spread the news and let all officials know that Luo Xin, who supports Gaoge Lao, stood opposite to the interest group and was isolated by 80% of the officials.

So I said, Taiyue, you have changed. You are no longer the Taiyue who lives for your ideals, but Taiyue who lives for your politics.

You have really changed!"

"I……"

And at this moment, Lu Daqing hurried to the door and said, "Master, Lord Wang Xijue is here to visit."

Luo Xin was delighted in his heart. Before Zhang Juzheng spoke, he stood up and said as he walked out:

"Brother Taiyue sat down first, I'll go to welcome Brother Yuanyu."

Looking at Luo Xin's hurriedly leaving, Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Luo Xin reacted too quickly. If he could say goodbye first, all the officials in the capital would know that Zhang Juzheng had visited Luo Xin. Even if Luo Xin adopted a neutral attitude, Gao Gong would have a rift against Luo Xin.

This is the case with political struggle. Luo Xin and Gao Gong have always been in an alliance state, but now Luo Xin has remained silent in the business tax matter, and he remained silent after Zhang Juzheng's visit. This cannot help but make Gao Gong suspicious. Moreover, Luo Xin cannot explain this matter clearly unless Luo Xin flatly supports Gao Gong.

But is this possible?

Before he came, he knew that Luo Xin could not agree to support Xu Jie and oppose the commercial tax proposal. The purpose of his arrival was to create a rift between Gao Gong and Luo Xin.

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