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Chapter two hundred and sixty-eight court discussion

The guys sit high, but there are very few people who don’t want to take concubines. Although they are willing to keep the old man, so many beautiful women are willing to enter the door, no one can stand it.

The Grand Secretary and Minister of Rites Shen Shixing are a special case. Among the civil officials, he is firmly ranked among the top five in the Ming and actual orders. He is already the top person in the world, but he has always been quite self-disciplined on this. Shen Shixing's wife was engaged to him when she was a child. After getting married, she had three sons and two daughters. The couple was very loving. Although there was a Qinniang singing girl in the mansion, she had never heard of any contaminated behavior.

Such behavior is quite alternative among the big guys. Everyone is so jealous that they can't say it, but after seeing such a scheming person's family causing such a thing, everyone feels gloating.

Everything is supported by Lord Zhang and Eunuch Feng of the inner court to do small things, which is under the jurisdiction of Grand Secretary Zhang Siwei and Grand Secretary Zhang. The rest are very leisurely. After being idle, their grace and reserve are much weaker.

As a party member of Zhang Juzheng, although Shen Shixing was a free agent, he was a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. The Minister of the Shangshu and the officials of various yamen who were not in the cabinet were jealous and saw him making a fool of himself. Although he didn't say anything, he was a little gloating.

The Minister of War Zhang Siwei cleared his throat and nodded with a smile. This was a very obvious statement for these bigwigs who observe their words and expressions.

Everyone dared not continue to discuss, but they were adjusting their judgments in their hearts. They all said that Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing were incompatible, but judging from Zhang Siwei's maintenance attitude at this time, it seemed that this might not be necessary.

In the imperial city and in Wenyuan Pavilion, this is the center of the world. The major policies of the two thirteen provinces of Zhili in the Ming Empire were decided here. Everyone who could be here was a human spirit, a small change in their eyes and expressions. Everyone could analyze and judge.

Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing were Zhang Juzheng's disciples. They were loyal to the support of Zhang Juzheng, but their relationships were always very weak, which was also a normal situation.

Zhang Siwei, Zhang Han, Li Youzi, and Shen Shixing obeyed Zhang Juzheng's words and supported Zhang Juzheng's government orders, but they had no connection with each other.

Everyone is so tall. If they are closely connected with each other, it would be okay if others are jealous of each other. I am afraid that Master Zhang will be suspicious.

Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing both walked into the cabinet by luck or by relying on their wrists, and their relationship became increasingly distant. In the past, they might have been able to have a few more conversations. After both parties entered the cabinet, they had a vague competitive relationship and became extremely cold.

Not to mention it is just a chat, it is like a passerby on weekdays. As long as it is not proposed by Zhang Juzheng in the cabinet, one person will definitely keep silent.

However, Zhang Juzheng never said anything to the relationship between the two below. Perhaps only this relationship will make him feel at ease.

Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing can understand this, and the other bigwigs can also understand it. So today Zhang Siwei made such a sense of protection, which made many people confused, and some even thought that Shen Shixing said he was sick today, so would there be any other relationship?

When you are in the court, you should think of things you can think of and things you can’t think of, otherwise you may be doomed if you do one step away.

It was a habit for the court officials to talk about some romantic affairs that had nothing to do with political affairs during the time they were waiting for Zhang Juzheng. But after that, everyone sat upright, but the hints of each other were inevitable."

As the news spread, the servant Zhang Juzheng walked into the house, and everyone stood up. In addition to saying hello, they also had to ask the Prime Minister along the way and comfort the Prime Minister's hard work.

In the past few months, Zhang Juzheng traveled north and south, and traveled to various provinces like the emperor on a tour, with great power. What's the hard work to say, but no one will mention it.

When a few of you were saying hello and greetings, they looked at Zhang Siwei. They saw that Zhang Siwei was as usual. He was respectful and polite, without any neglect.

Zhang Juzheng sat in the seat for not long, and a rumor about "The Emperor's Arrival" came from outside, and everyone was forced to stand up to welcome him.

"I haven't seen Mr. Zhang for several months, and I miss you very much. I have worked hard all the way, and Mr. Zhang is clear when he sees it."

As soon as Emperor Wanli entered the house, he walked to the cabinet assistant Zhang Juzheng and helped him up with his own hands. He asked Han about his well-being. This action made everyone sigh in his heart. Lord He is Lord Fu, and no one can compare to his position in the heart of His Majesty!

"Your Majesty is concerned about me, and I am afraid."

Zhang Juzhengxun thanked him a few words, and Feng Bao, who was following the emperor, looked up at Emperor Wanli. He felt something was wrong. Although Emperor Wanli's attitude towards Zhang Juzheng was kind, it made people feel a little alienated. If it were the past, Emperor Wanli would never have a smile on his face.

He hated the daily courses so much that he would rather teach Zhang Juzheng back a few days late. When he came back now, it means that his life was not so free. How could he be happy? Because Zhang Juzheng is not an outsider, Emperor Wanli would not hide his mood.

Today, the little emperor of Wanli said it appropriately and his attitude was kind, but Feng Bao always felt the meaning inside.

I was a little confused, but seeing Emperor Wanli helping Zhang Juzheng up and talking with a gentle smile, Feng Bao also felt that he was too attentive. The emperor was not a child. He was growing up and his actions became more and more mature.

The little emperor Wanli smiled and said that a banquet was set up in the palace at noon to welcome Zhang Fu, and then Zhang Juzheng wanted to thank him for his kindness. After this series of etiquette routines were over, everyone settled their positions.

Li Chengliang, the general officer of Liao Town, submitted a memorial request to the court to scrape food and pay, prepare for training and preparations, and prepare to launch another attack on the Miaolu Taining tribe at the turn of autumn and winter, and completely eliminate the bandits who had harassed the border for many years. Qi Jiguang, the general officer of Ji Town, submitted a memorial request to recruit young and strong men in Yongping Prefecture and Hejian Prefecture to repair the border walls and fortresses in Ji Town. Although he had already negotiated peace with Altan's tribe in Longqingnian, small-scale harassment in winter is inevitable.

These are all the jurisdictions of the Minister of War, the Minister of War, and they are all in charge. After that, Zhang Juzheng was silent first, and then turned to the Minister of Revenue:

"Can the treasury be abundant in money and food?"

Asked about this, "The Ministry of Revenue, who is also a Grand Secretary:

"There are still four million taels of silver in the treasury. This is all the wise and wise of Your Majesty. The master of the Pavilion will clear the land of the treasury. The national treasury will be free from worry!!"

He was almost sixty years old, but he was full of energy. Ma Ziqiang said that the treasury was second. The key point was to flatter Zhang Juzheng.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty to the present, only Ma Ziqiang has entered the pavilion by the people of Guanzhong. It seems that there is a reason for him to be able to get to this position. The Guanzhong accent spoke loudly, and everyone in the room was stunned. Then everyone echoed a few words, just to praise Your Majesty’s wiseness and the Master of the Pavilion.

Zhang Juzheng showed a little smile on his face, turned to Zhang Siwei and said:

"Your Majesty, Li Chengliang and Qi Jiguang are both long-time generals, and they are safe to do things. The Taining Ministry is already at a dead end. Altan's Ministry should deal with the peace talks with lip service. Your Majesty, can Ziwei lead this matter, and the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Revenue jointly calculate the number and then transfer the money?"

Although he was seeking Emperor Wanli's opinion, he had already made up his mind in everything. Emperor Wanli smiled and nodded and said:

"Mr. Zhang is considering that after the cabinet vote is proposed, Feng Daban will approve the winner!"

Feng Bao, who was standing on one side, responded, and Zhang Siwei took out another note there and said:

"Guangdong Governor Ling Yunyi wrote a letter saying that he did not know whether the memorial was appropriate. I asked me to discuss the matter in court. If I have any permission to believe it, I will submit a memorial."

Emperor Wanli nodded, but Zhang Siwei still saw Zhang Juzheng's chin pointing, and then stepped forward and said:

"Deputy General and Dong'an General Chen Zi mentioned many times that the Folang Jiren rented a place in Macau in the Ming Dynasty. However, he was not at ease in Macau. Instead, he built walls and accumulated firearms. He colluded with pirates in Fujian and did illegal things. Although the number was less than 20,000, he was not from our race and should be prevented. However, the Guangdong Navy ships were old and could not stand the battle. He asked the court to allocate silver to repair the ships and prepare the navy."

Zhang Juzheng pondered for a while, stroked his long beard with his hands, and said:

"Chen Zili, Tan Zili has talked about it many times, saying that this person is proficient in military tactics and is especially good at naval battles. He should have a reason for this matter. What do you think?"

That being said, Zhang Juzheng was not going to make any decisions. He wanted to ask everyone for advice. Several people looked at each other, and Ma Ziqiang said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, I have heard of the affairs of Macau. It is said that there are only a few thousand, and among them, there are only three thousand young people. Most of these people are traders. What can I do? There are more than 200,000 soldiers in Fujian and Guangdong. There are hundreds of warships. If there is a lot of things, it can be settled in an instant. Although the national treasury is abundant, it must be within my means. The border town is a major area, and the harbor is only a small problem. If there is no one million taels of warships, there is no place for them to be able to build warships. Although the danger of bent enemies has been calmed down. However, many warships built at that time are retained, and the navy soldiers and horses are all elites who have been on the battlefield. Why bother to put on the house? This is a bit heavier in General Chen's pursuit of merit. According to my opinion, Guangdong and Fujian provinces are just careful and guarded."

Everyone nodded. Why do you have to make trouble? Macau, Guangdong Province is a poor place, so the people of Franjiban rented it. Chen Zi's Dong'an Ginseng was responsible for land and had nothing to do with maritime affairs. He urged Guangdong Governor Ling Yunyi to write this letter. I think it was a request for war and a reward, but he was really an ignorant warrior. Don't you know that if you use weapons to kill people, you don't need to say that the court spends money. "Your Majesty, why not issue a decree to make Guangdong be alert and not relax. What is your Majesty's intention?"

"Mr. Zhang's words make sense. Just do it."

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"Your Majesty, the memorials and memorials of the censors. The Tongzheng Department has submitted them to the Lishu. I wonder what your Majesty's Holy Will?"

Lu Guangming, the left censor of the Censorate, came out and said
Chapter completed!
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