In a side hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Emperor Chongzhen was discussing national policy with the cabinet and the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, Xie Sanbin.
"Speak," Emperor Chongzhen said, squinting from his throne. "How should we advance the currency reform in the Four Jiangnan Provinces?"
Senior Grand Secretary Fan Jingwen kept his head lowered, remaining silent. Grand Secretary Huang Jin, Minister of Personnel Qiu Yu, and Minister of War Wang Jiayan also held their tongues. Furthermore, they subconsciously distanced themselves from Xie Sanbin, adopting an attitude of "this has nothing to do with me."
Chapter 736