On the first night of April of the first year of Jingtai, it was destined to be a sleepless night for many people, but the storm did not come. Suddenly, both sides did not dare to act rashly, silently accumulating their own strength to avoid any possibility of failure.

The biggest thing in the court at this time was still occupied by his own palace examinations on the surface. After more than ten days of review and selection, the final candidate for the top scorer was finally announced at the Golden Palace Listing Ceremony on April 18th.

The new top scorer in the world of the University of Science and Technology was not the previous Chengyuan Peng Shi. On the contrary, Tao Zhongxuan, who ranked second in the Five Classics, was the top spot. The former ranked second and won the title of Tanhua. As for He Wendao and Yue Zheng, they both retreated a lot and ranked outside the top ten in the second place.

The biggest factor in this situation is naturally the control of the civil servant group. Chen Yichen can withstand the opposition with his identity as the president, and he took Peng Shi as Huiyuan, and He Wendao, Yue Zheng and others ranked among the Five Classics.

When the palace examination was held, the dozen or so people read the paper were all traditional civil servants. Even if there was no conflict of interest, they would not betray the Confucian Neo-Confucianism they had studied all their lives to appreciate and recognize the "shenxue" that could be called a deviant "shenxue".

Therefore, Peng Shi won the second place not only without suppressing him, but even if it were not for Chen Yichen's sake, he would not even be able to get the second place in the palace examination based on the preferences of the examiner just because of the preferences of the paper.

Chen Yichen was already very satisfied with the results of this palace examination. The worst case he had predicted before was that Peng Shi fell directly outside the Three Cauldron Arm, and He Wendao and Feng Zheng ranked in the Three Cauldron Arm.

As long as the second and second-tier positions are excellent in the Hanlin Academy, there is still a high chance of becoming a Shuji Shi. Chen Yichen's former superior Ni Qian is now in the head office. I believe he will not be deliberately embarrassed when choosing a school. The talent of Peng Shi and others is not a big problem.

After the Golden Palace Tour ended, the top scholar in the Imperial Street was naturally the top scholar. Looking at the new Jinshi storm away from the Forbidden City along the Imperial Road, Chen Yichen couldn't help but sigh again.

But at this moment, Jin Lian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, came to Chen Yichen, and looked at the vibrant new Jinshi in the distance, muttering: "We used to be, they are now."

"Yes, but now things change."

Chen Yichen responded with emotion and then put away his emotions. He knew that Jin Lian was definitely not coming to recall the past. It seemed that the decision had been made to open the sea ban.

Sure enough, after listening to Chen Yichen's words, Jin Lian turned around and said, "Chen Zhongtang, I have carefully considered the matter of opening the sea ban, and it is feasible."

Jin Lian did not say too much nonsense. As the Minister of Revenue, no one knows the financial situation of the Ming Dynasty better than him. After the opening of the sea ban, not to mention anything else, according to the scale of Chen Yichen's transportation of grain from the south before, this alone can alleviate the pressure on the grain transport and stabilize the entire northern grain market.

Food is the most important thing for people. As long as the food price is stable, all financial problems can be solved.

In addition, overseas vassal states such as Japan, Ryukyu, Luzon, Chameng, and Siam have actually been engaged in trade smuggling with major coastal landlords. The court did not know at all, but just turned a blind eye.

The sea tax has never been collected before the ban, so when a customs similar to a banknote was established, the money cannot be spared. Jin Lian carefully calculated during this period that if foreign trade is opened in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiang and Guangdong and set up special officials to collect taxes, at least hundreds of thousands of taels of silver can be collected every year.

Although the money is not much, its potential is immeasurable. In addition, the treasure ship fleet can also use the treasure ship fleet to obtain cheaper rice and grain from the Western region, and the value it brings cannot be measured by silver.

Even when the time is ripe, you can consider capturing the Annan region from the sea and connecting with Yunnan, so that it can provide more quickly with the southern expedition and reduce the long supply route through the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

For the moment, the opening of the sea ban is beneficial and harmless except for possible Japanese pirates!

"This cabinet department is here, thank you for taking care of the overall situation!"

Although Chen Yichen was prepared in his heart, Jin Lian would support the lifting of the maritime ban from the perspective of his family, country and the world. However, when the other party really made a decision, he was still a little overjoyed and immediately bowed and bowed to Jin Lian to express his gratitude.

"There is no need to be like this in Chen Zhongtang. When it comes to taking into account the overall situation, I am far inferior to you."

After Jin Lian replied with a gift, he waved his hands repeatedly. It was Chen Yichen who first put down the "campaign dispute" and found himself to resolve the current financial crisis of the Ming Dynasty, which led to the subsequent negotiation on opening the maritime ban.

Thinking from the perspective of others, Jin Lian felt that he could not do such a profound and wise as Chen Yichen, so he took the initiative to find "political enemies" to cooperate.

"Grand Situ is kind, but if you want to open up the maritime ban, you still need to convince all the officials of the court. The Minister of Justice will ask the Minister of Justice to ask the Grand Situ."

As soon as Chen Yichen finished speaking, Jin Lian continued: "I have discussed with the Grand Secretary Kou earlier, and he agrees to open the maritime ban."

"The Great Situ is indeed the Thunder Order Fengxing!"

Chen Yichen praised again, and Jin Lian also thought of the resistance of civil and military officials in the court and took action in advance.

"Since that's the case, then Da Zongbo (Secretary of Rites) and Grand Sima (Secretary of War) will hand over to our cabinet department, and we will officially report to Your Majesty at the next court meeting!"

"It seems that Chen Zhongtang had already planned in his mind, so he would be troublesome."

Jin Lian replied with a smile, "When the Minister of Rites Hu Yi and the Minister of War Yu Qian, Chen Yichen's relationship and the relationship between him and the relationship between him and his connections are not inferior to him, so there is no need to worry too much. When four of the six ministries agree, and the cabinet states that opening up the maritime ban will become a foregone conclusion, and there is no change at all."

"By the way, I have something else to do, I want to discuss with Chen Zhongtang."

"Da Situ, but said it's okay."

The most important thing to solve is that Chen Yichen is in a good mood now. Even if Jin Lian wants to get some official rewards, he will not refuse politely at this moment.

"Before the troops were moved, the food and grass were carried out first. The Southern Expedition Army had already made a budget for the expedition of food and money. It will be submitted to Your Majesty for the payment of Jingyuan Bo today."

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"But the three guards of Wurianha were conquered by the cabinet of the Beijing camp to lead the army with the governor and the general Zhu Yi, and the right-hand political affairs were taken by Xiao Yi. The Liaodong Army officials hoped that the Shenzhongtang would be supervised and the Mongolian crown prince Mengke would be completed at the same time."

Jin Lian, the ban on sea, agreed to promote opening up, but to be honest, he was completely unsure of what effect he could achieve in the end, and he had to consider a good way out.

Wang Ji, the boss of Jingyuan, from the Southern Expedition Army, had already had rich experience and great military achievements. Jin Lian was not worried about any mistakes. As long as the money and grain were allocated in place, it would be a matter of time before Luchuan was pacified.

However, Jin Lian was completely unsure of the attack on the three guards of Wurianha and suppressing the Wasan tribe.

You should know that in the ninth year of Zhengtong, the famous Duke of Cheng Guo, Zhu Yong, served as the head coach and went out to conquer the three guards of Urianha. The final result was not very ideal. Not to mention that the Oirat and Jurchens are eyeing each other in the north of Mobei. Jin Lianzhen was worried that he would fall into the quagmire of war and drag down the entire nine-side budget. In the end, the vitality was severely damaged and the Oirat could take advantage of the opportunity.

Chen Yichen was in charge of Liaodong last year and fought a very beautiful rescue battle. In addition, he proposed the entire plan to conquer the three guards of Wurianha. Perhaps no one is more suitable to go to Liaodong to commander and general.

Chen Yichen is the way out in Jin Lian’s heart!

Will you go out to Liaodong again?

Listening to Jin Lian's suggestion, Chen Yichen's face showed a hesitant expression.

It’s not that he is greedy for enjoyment and power, and is unwilling to leave the prosperity of the capital, which will be with the power center. But as Emperor Nangong initiates actions, the two emperors’ struggle is likely to suddenly break out in the near future.

Condolences mean crisis, but also opportunity. Chen Yichen's mastery of Long only gained benefits in the officialdom and did not become the trustworthy confidant of Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu.

Especially with the death of King Lu being re-recommended by the Empress Dowager and the return of the Supreme Emperor Zhu Qizhen to the palace, the actions Chen Yichen made Zhu Qiyu even more afraid. Disloyal ministers can be said to be very common, but it is rare from a historical perspective for the ministers who are not afraid of the royal family and even the emperor.

Most of these people will be named a more common name - a traitor!

Chen Yichen needs to use the palace transformation to show his allegiance to Zhu Qiyu, thus becoming a trusted minister who relies on, and climbing towards the peak of power again.

Only when you are truly powerful can Chen Yichen fulfill his ambitions, change the world in the direction of his ideals, and fulfill the promise of taking the world as your own responsibility.

As an old minister who has been in the center of the court for decades, Jin Lian could easily see Chen Yichen's embarrassment and hesitation. He could also understand the other party's idea of ​​not wanting to go out to seize Liaodong, so he eased: "The general of Liaodong's thorns took a long time to carry the journey. If Chen Zhongtang had other considerations, he could choose another one."

"No need, the Grand Situ chose right. This cabinet is indeed the most suitable candidate to go out to Liaodong. After waiting for the Southern Expedition Army to set off, I will take the Mongolian Prince Mengke to the Liaodong Dusi together."

Hearing Chen Yichen's answer, Jin Lian suddenly felt mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't expect the other party to agree so bluntly to leave Liaodong. You must know that Chen Yichen is not the middle and low-level official at the time, and he has already been in a high position when he entered the cabinet and became the prime minister.

When leaving Liaodong to command war, there are too many unknown risks. As for this open-mindedness and selflessness, the civil and military officials in the court can achieve the freedom and freedom of memorials.

Once in Jin Lian's eyes, Chen Yichen was regarded as a person who was full of power and did not hesitate to join the eunuch party and hugged Wang Zhen tightly and climbed up. Now looking back, many ministers who appeared to be literary and intellectual have become villains, but on the contrary, the shameless people who have despised him are noble and righteous.

I have to say that there is a different kind of irony.

"I admire the high righteousness of the Chenzhongtang. Perhaps this is the true way of practicing words and immortality of literati!"

If Jin Lian used to look at Chen Yichen and cooperated with him from the perspective of the country, then now he is admiring his character and virtue.

Chen Yichen's words and deeds are just like the concept of "using the world to apply it" that he preached. He has learned throughout his life to govern the world and help the people, rather than standing at the height of the temple and using the attitude of overwhelming sentient beings to talk about all kinds of great principles of compassion for the world.

Only those who are brave enough to serve are true gentlemen. In this era when people choose to protect themselves, Chen Yichen seems so outstanding.

"The Grand Situ praised it. Our cabinet department was ashamed of being a lie. In fact, it was just doing what it was to be an official."

"How many officials in the world have achieved the word "Subi"?"

Jin Lian asked back, but Chen Yichen didn't know how to give an answer.

Perhaps it is precisely because of the civil and military affairs of the Ming Dynasty that more and more officials tend to speak of benevolence, righteousness, morality and not doing practical things, so they need to "seducation" thinking frenzy to sweep this decadent officialdom.

While Chen Yichen was talking to Jin Lian, Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu stood in front of the door of Wenhua Hall, looking into the distant sky with thoughts.

"Cheng Jing, I now have the emperor's disciple. I won't be so powerless in the court in the future, right?"

Listening to Zhu Qiyu say such words, Cheng Jing, who had been growing up since childhood, felt sadness surged up and his eyes turned red in an instant.

Since ancient times, emperors were destined to be lonely, but Zhu Qiyu suddenly accepted such a change. The mother and son, brothers and family affection all turned into passing clouds. The important task of family and country was pressed on his shoulders. Looking back at the civil and military officials in the court, no one in the court could entrust to express it. Many times, the feeling of loneliness penetrated deep into the bones.

"The palace test will win the world's talents, and we will definitely assist His Majesty Zuo to create a peaceful and prosperous era in the future!"

Cheng Jing was complimenting on the surface, but in fact he wanted to borrow such words to comfort Zhu Qiyu. If he wanted to become a wise king, he had to get used to such an emperor's fate.

"Yeah?"

A bitter smile appeared on Zhu Qiyu's face, and then he took his eyes back from a distance, slowly turned around and stood in front of Yu'an, staring at an item placed on it.

Maybe no one would have thought that the imperial golden sword that was originally given to Shi Heng by the old eunuch Ruan Lang was placed on Zhu Qiyu's imperial enquiry. The planned coup was completely lost, and Shi Heng, who was waiting for Wu Qing, made a huge gamble when he saw the situation clearly!

"The emperor's brother finally took this step. From now on, I will probably be even more lonely in the world."

Looking at the royal golden sword in front of him, Zhu Qiyu muttered to himself, his tone filled with sadness and sadness.

"Cheng Jing, what do you think I should deal with it?"

"I dare not say much."

This kind of thing is no longer an ordinary interference in politics. Even if it involves the struggle for imperial power, no matter how close it is to Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu, Cheng Jing did not dare to express his opinions at this time.

Character determines destiny. This is why, as an eunuch who is also trusted and trusted by the emperor, Cheng Jing was able to retire in the end. When he returned to his hometown, the emperor also gave him poems to see him off. After his death, he sent officials to protect the funeral and repair the tomb and give him a funeral sacrifice. However, Wang Zhen was criticized by thousands of people and was infamous for thousands of years.

"Cheng Jing, I know what you are worried about, but who can I trust when it reaches this point?"

Emperor Jingtai Zhu Qiyu turned around and looked at Cheng Jing who was standing beside him, his eyes full of trust and expectation.
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