. Since the Jiajing period, we have negotiated peace with Altan's army! Outside the division no longer has to worry about the threat caused by the southward travel in winter. Manor villas have been built one after another, and wealthy people from the capital have bought property. Chongwenmen is facing south. Because it is a commercial road, there are many wealthy and powerful families. One big mansion is next to another. "I don't know who lives inside."

"The best example is to be a pig or a dog, and one day I will have to cut you into pieces.

Someone in the house was cursing in a yard. Anyway, this place occupies a large area, so no matter how loud the voice is, you don’t have to worry about being heard by people outside.

The fat man was crazy in the house. Several subordinates next to him stood with their hands hanging down. They didn't dare to let out any more. After shouting, the man threw the paper in his hand directly on the ground, panting and sitting on the chair, saying hatefully: "This business has been gone for a long time, why should I show it to me? Why do you do something angry with this?

A man looked up and whispered:

"San Master, the uncle told me that you have many contacts with the censor Qingliu, who came from several palaces in the south of Northern Zhili. The Changlu incident may have caused many people to bleed and cut their flesh. The third master might as well blow down the mortal world.

The man called "San Ye" is Chai Fulin. He is much haggard than when he was in Tianjin Wei, but his face is full of hostility and red.

Hearing the man next to him, the fat man fell silent and said in a quiet voice for a while:

"Didn't my elder brother not let me go out? My second brother went to Shanxi again. What's the use of knowing people?"

The man who was talking waved to the back. He said after everyone left the door:

"San Master, the old man said that we don't have to make a name for this matter. As long as the third master points out a few names, we will find someone to be the elders of the hometown to send some money and local products, cry and scold. I don't know how many people in the capital have any connection with the salt farm. We just need to beat the edge drum."

"It's a big brother who is used to calculating like this!"

Chai Fulin was silent for a while and sighed. He stood up and walked:

"I'll write a few names to come out. My brother doesn't have to worry about these things in my hand. I'm not a family member yet.

The man behind him bent over with a smile, but did not answer.

Now when the court meeting and the afternoon of handling government affairs, Emperor Wanli always looked listless, and when it was almost dark, his spirit gradually became full.

Zhang Cheng could also see that Emperor Wanli became more and more tired of this imperial study and came here every day. He became more and more interested in dealing with errands.

Wang Tong led his troops to wipe out the salt owls in Qing County, including the fact that he later accepted the cannon Danwen and others. In the future, he planned to isolate a major path for private salt into the capital in the Tianjin Wei area, and even increase the amount of gold and silver.

Sending troops to fight and increasing income are all the favorite things of Emperor Wanli, but the quick horse secret message was urgently delivered to the capital and sent to the palace. After reading it, Emperor Wanli just said, "Wang Tong did a good job."

However, he was a little interested in Li Hutou's deeds of killing the enemy and taking the lead, and he smiled and watched it twice, and put it aside.

I remember that when Feng Bao saw what Wang Tong did, he just shook his head and commented:

"This child is so eager to make contributions, Xiaoke will stab this hornet's nest."

The salt affairs are in the sea of ​​gold and silver, and how many internal and external officials are involved, and how many local tyrants are involved. If you touch them rashly, it will inevitably be trouble.

What Zhang Cheng thought was no different from what Feng Bao said, and the matter was indeed as expected. There were more memorials to impeach Wang Tong, and the six ministers of the cabinet and other officials did not take action.

Emperor Wanli looked listlessly at the memorial and the reports from various places. He is getting tired of all this now. If it weren't for the compulsory demands of Empress Dowager Li and Zhang Juzheng, he would rather not come.

"Long live the emperor, today the editor of the Hanlin Academy wrote a memorial to impeach Wang Tong's troops and horses, without any rules.

Zhang Cheng's habitual reminder, Emperor Wanli waved his hand impatiently and said:

"Wang Tong's people's evidence, physical evidence and confessions are all complete. Hasn't the Ministry of Justice sent a constable to arrest him? He just stayed at him. It's so noisy, who will pay attention to it?"

Zhang Cheng bowed and didn't know how to say anything; the so-called "staying at home means not responding to the memorials of the ministers, and it is the only way to treat the emperor's negative attitude. Although he is lazy, he will at least ensure that Wang Tong is fully integrated.

However, Zhang Cheng was quite puzzled about Wang Tong's driving troops to Qingxian to encircle and suppress the Yan Xiao, and recognized that it was completely unnecessary. The Jinyiwei Huwei Army was used to defend the Tianjin Wei, Canal and Haihe River. Why do you need to go so far to deal with the Yan Xiao?

Although Wang Tong said it clearly before the action. He said that he was using this to train troops, in the ordinary season, why bother so nervous? This is not a boring thing.

The room was quiet for a while, and Zhang Cheng asked in a low voice again:

"Long Sui, the Empress sends someone to ask. If you want to have dinner with the Empress tonight."

Wanli waved his hand and said:

"Lian is very busy at night, so I won't go." Sou Zhanfu was over, and he replied to the empress later. "※

Zhang Cheng bowed to take the order, but when he stood up, he couldn't help frowning. The turmoil in Xiyuan became more and more disgusting. Some time ago, many craftsmen repaired the orders in Xiyuan. It is said that they had invited chefs in several large restaurants outside the palace. Yesterday, I heard of some palace maids bribing Sun Hai's confidants to enter Xiyuan.

He used all kinds of methods to invite the masters outside the palace, which really attracted Emperor Wanli to the side.

The emperor is the emperor of the inner court, and the Long Live Emperor who serves everyone. What is the reason why you, Sun Hai, are so close to you, but Zhang Cheng is not going to say anything. If anyone advises or does anything to Sun Hai, it will inevitably make Emperor Wanli irritable or even angry. Why bother with this bad intention?

Feng Bao, the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor, has said a few dissatisfaction in private. Zhang Cheng has also heard rumors outside. The cabinet assistant Zhang Juzheng once said, "This move is not the right way."

Now, on the one hand, everyone is hindering the face of Empress Dowager Chen of Rensheng, and on the other hand, they are unwilling to offend Emperor Wanli, so they are just watching coldly.

Seeing Emperor Wanli pick up the four memorials of the Story, Zhang Cheng hurriedly said:

"Long live, this memorial was read by Empress Dowager Cisheng. I specially asked me to remind me to Long live.

Zhang Cheng said softly, but the two sentences "The Empress Dowager has read the special instructions" made Emperor Wanli frown, but he also became interested in the fold, so he opened it and read it out loud.

"The admiral of the Imperial Horse Supervisor Lin Shulu reported that the Warriors' Camp and the Four Guards are the imperial guards in the inner court, and they must be strong at all times. However, the soldiers of each battalion have been trained for a long time, and although they are skilled in combat, there are also elderly soldiers. "For the combat power of the imperial guards, to be compassionate with loyalty and courage,"

After reading a few sentences, Emperor Wanli threw the fold on the table and said:

"Isn't it just to lay off a group of old soldiers and recruit new recruits. With such a big fanfare, wouldn't I be sure of these things without saying anything?"

Zhang Cheng hesitated for a while and said in a deep voice:

"Long lively, I don't think the imperial guards in the Imperial Horse Prison need to vent the old and accept the new. The veterans are familiar with it. They may not be inferior to the new recruits," he said.

"Since my mother has seen it, can I not be sure about it? Zhang, what's the point of saying this? The Sili Supervisor has approved it. Just go to Shangbao Supervisor to use the treasure. Wang Tong finally gave me some money to the palace. What about this one? He was thinking about spending money, but he became diligent at this time."

"Long live the Lord,"

Zhang Cheng wanted to say something else, but Emperor Wanli stood up and said with a smile:

"Looking that it's dark, Zhang's patriot still has a lot of errands to do in the Silijian, so let's go and do the job first. Lian Xiaoliang is serving him."

Emperor Wanli, who had been tired and anxious for the afternoon, suddenly improved his mental state at this time, with a smile on his face. Zhang Cheng wanted to speak, but sighed in his heart, but still didn't say anything, and walked to the desk to bow and say goodbye.

After walking out of the door, Zhao Jinlianggang, who was standing outside the door, was about to bow down, but Zhang Cheng grabbed him and whispered:

"Follow me, watch!"

"Long lively, how does He Linxuan taste?"

"Yes, Lian has also been to Fushou Building in Shima Lane. The ones there are already delicious and exquisite than the imperial kitchen. I didn't expect that Helinxuan is better, and it is indeed good."

Listening to Emperor Wanli's appreciation, Sun Hai, who was serving him next to him, said with a smile:

"Helinxuan's chef, Gao Suqing, retired from Gao Suqing's mansion, retired and returned to his hometown. The chef stayed. Helinxuan opened in the capital, and only made two tables of mats a day. He was very generous. It took me a little effort to invite him to come."

Gao Suqing was Gao Gong, the predecessor of Zhang Juzheng. The assistant of Longqing Dynasty, who was very talented, but quite rough. When Wanli ascended the throne, he once told the eunuchs who came to proclaim the imperial edict that he knew what the imperial edict was. As a result, Zhang Juzheng caught the handle. Empress Dowager Li also believed that Gao Gong had no emperor in his eyes and was forced to retire and return home.

Wanli had no good impression of Gao Gong. After hearing what Sun Hai said, he just said "Oh". Sun Hai also noticed the emotional changes of Emperor Wanli. He made a gesture and a palace maid brought a high-waisted silver wine pot.

Zhao Jinliang, who had been serving at the table, came forward and dipped a new silver chopstick in the wine pot. Then he put it in his mouth.

After a while, Zhao Jinliang nodded. Sun Hai smiled and filled the jade cup in front of Emperor Wanli. The wine was as bright as red jade, and it was extremely bright and the room was filled with strange fragrance.

"Long Sui Ye, this is a fine wine made by the monks of foreigners. Shangshenjian added Hewu and rock sugar to it, which removed the bitterness. The mouth was very beautiful. It has all kinds of wonderful uses. Please try it."

Emperor Wanli picked up the wine glass and tasted it briefly, closed his eyes and savored it slightly, nodded, and drank the whole cup in one go.

Sun Hai beside him smiled and bowed and said:

"It is the most enjoyable to be fine wine and singing and dancing. Please move to Yunzhong Pavilion."

Emperor Wanli stood up with a smile, and the silk and bamboo sounded leisurely not far away.”
Chapter completed!