Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

Especially since there were a few people who hadn't thought too much about it and had agreed with Yuan Tai's words before, now they felt like they were facing a formidable enemy, sweat breaking out on their heads and faces...

Zhu Yunhuan was silent for several breaths.

This made the already low-pressure atmosphere even more depressing.

Then he spoke, breaking the dead silence, as if nothing had happened, and asked calmly, "Regarding the issue of increasing troops to cultivate farmland and strengthen military training in the southeastern coastal areas of Fujian, Zhejiang, etc., do you have any other memorials?"

His voice was naturally gentle, and if one didn't know him, one might think he was asking for advice from court officials.

But everyone witnessed what just happened.

Of course, they were not naive, and naturally, they did not dare to say anything to spoil the fun at this time. They could only remain silent in fear.

Zhu Yunhuan waited a moment, took a sip of tea, and then said, "Good! Very good! It seems that my dear ministers also think that this arrangement of mine is fine. Then, the additional military expenditure budget generated by this arrangement will be set at... 4 million dan."

Zhu Yunhuan made the decision on his own and also decided on the number.

Hearing Zhu Yunhuan's matter-of-fact words, everyone's hearts were filled with a thousand galloping horses: "We think your arrangement is fine? In all conscience, do we dare to think there is a problem?"

Therefore, after Zhu Yunhuan finished speaking, the hall was still dead silent.

This is exactly the result Zhu Yunhuan wanted to see.

Once you have made up your mind to do something, it is better to make the final decision once and for all rather than giving them the illusion that you can change the situation and letting them argue with each other.

"Okay, it seems that the nobles agree."

"Fu Youwen, you must remember all the details and amounts."

Zhu Yunhuan pretended not to notice the colorful expressions on everyone's faces, and reiterated that it was finalized, while also reminding Fu Youwen.

Fu Youwen swallowed his saliva.

After a moment's silence, he could only respond, "Your humble servant, obey your command."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded, and without further delaying, he tapped the table with his fingers and said, "My dear ministers, let's discuss the second matter."

As someone standing outside the queue, Fu Youwen looked particularly awkward and awkward in the hall. At this moment, he couldn't hide his head like everyone else. He could only continue to respond with a tight throat: "Your humble servant...your humble servant...respectfully listen to the Holy Instructions..."

Zhu Yunhuan addressed them as "ministers and officials." With Yuan Tai, the butchered chicken, as a lesson, everyone had to pretend to be "respectfully listening to the Holy Instructions" even if they were mumbling in their hearts.

Zhu Yunhuan was not polite either.

He said in a very direct and concise manner, "The second thing I intend to focus on is people's livelihood. More than 90% of the national treasury's income comes from farmers' land taxes, poll taxes, and so on. Since it is taken from the people, it should be used for the people."

Hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said.

Many people breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "Well... since it's related to people's livelihood... I think it will be a standard plan, not as extreme as the previous 4 million koku."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became much more relaxed.

Everyone present had to admit that although the young emperor was sometimes absurd and willful, and sometimes had some unconventional ideas, he was indeed an emperor who cared about the people and was a man with brains. He was definitely not a "dandy" in the secular sense.

Zhu Yunhuan ignored the expressions and gazes of the people in front of him.

After a pause, he continued:

"We've already celebrated this year with great fanfare. When the weather warms up a bit, it's time to plant the crops. These crops are most vulnerable to drought, floods, and locust plagues."

"I believe that whether in life, work, or governing a country or family, we should 'do our best and leave the rest to fate.'"

"Last year, we had such heavy snow, a sign of a good harvest. One of the reasons for this is that the snow kills insect eggs, so there's no need to worry about locust plagues. Drought... that's destined by heaven. Without rain, there's nothing anyone can do. Fortunately, there was a good grain surplus last year, so the court has the confidence to deal with it."