Chapter 963 Zhang Cheng tells his old age
After being the general in Guangdong for a year and a half, Qi Douguang was impeached by the censors, saying that he withdrew military pay, and the crime was either big or small, or beheading or extermination of the clan, or a reprimand.
However, everyone understands that this is to make Qi Jiguang retire. According to the report of the Jinyiwei and the news from the Guangdong local area, Qi Jiguang had already started training the navy, but after this impeachment, he was also disheartened and submitted a memorial to apologize for resignation.
There are also hard work if you don’t remember the merits. How could the court punish him? He directly approved the memorial of retiring and returning home. As for the crime, he did not mention it. This was correct. The court immediately praised Qi Jiguang’s merits and asked to repair the mansion for Qi Jiguang in Dengzhou and give a generous reward. As a side note, the person who wrote this memorial and the one who impeached Qi Jiguang were the same censor.
The general is in charge of the soldiers, and the power of life and death is in hand. It seems that there is a spirit in his body and he will not invade all diseases. However, once the military power is gone, he will go home to support his old age. Although he can rest and live a pampering life, it is a better rest for the body, but on the contrary, for example, Qi Jiguang, who is devoted to the military of the Ming Dynasty, has not been long since he returned home to support his old age, and his spirit and body collapsed.
Although he was a famous general of the world, because Zhang Juzheng's era was too imprinted on him, Emperor Wanli could not allow him to control military power, and the officials below naturally understood this truth.
The news of Qi Jiguang's death reached the palace, and Emperor Wanli was also sighing. He had to give generous rewards to the Qi family in Dengzhou. The two children born to Qi Jiguang's concubine also gained fame and wealth.
Qi Jiguang left, and another famous general was withered. Some people in the capital sighed, but most people were not focused on this, the retirement of the eunuch Zhang Cheng, the eunuch in charge of the seal, was the most eye-catching event. This position is equivalent to the prime minister. The change in this position involves the political situation in the world.
There is no reason. Is Zhang Cheng really guilty of retiring because he committed some sins or any struggles in the palace? Everyone was guessing, but within a few days, everyone realized that Zhang Cheng was indeed retiring because no matter what news, it was impossible for everyone in the capital to know nothing.
The eunuchs are slaves of the emperor. They have no personal freedom to do anything they have to do. They have to die of old age. However, Zhang Cheng, who has the status of such a person, can beg for his bones. Of course, voluntarily resigning from the position of Silijian can only be revenge. It is inappropriate to use anything else.
There is news that Zhang Cheng is showing his old age. Many families with qualified capitals have circulated this. This is also the news that came from the palace at this time. Zhang Cheng himself said that his spirit and physical strength were declining greatly. He was working in the key area. If there were any omissions, would it be a delay in national affairs or a gift to the virtuous as soon as possible.
Emperor Wanli did not try to keep Zhang Cheng, and the person who was handed over to the position of eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor was Tian Yi. This was expected by everyone and unexpected by everyone.
Everyone knows that Tian Yi is not Zhang Cheng's relationship. Everyone thought that Zhang Cheng would find a reason to kick Tian Yi out of the Sili Supervisor during his time in control of the Sili Supervisor Tian Yi was cautious and cautious in his daily life. The inner court laughed and said that he was the Sili Supervisor's Secretary Office, which means that he had no idea and just followed the orders and wrote the article.
However, he did not expect that this time he had good luck and suddenly went from eunuch Bingbi to chief seal of the Sili Supervisor. Because Tian Yi and Zhang Cheng were not in the same faction, Emperor Wanli's failure to retain and appoint Tian Yi made people outside the palace speculate, but the next appointment broke their speculation.
Yi, the chief eunuch of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, was the governor of the Sili Supervisor, and the governor of the East Factory. Wang An, a former eunuch who was in charge, became the eunuch of Bingbi. This Wang An acted cautiously and was also a loyal person, and was recommended by Zhang Cheng and Tian Yi.
Buyi was Zhang Cheng's adopted son. His entry into the Silijian undoubtedly represented the attitude of Emperor Wanli, and also dispelled the doubts of the people outside the palace.........
"It's really the same as Brother Wang said. The eunuch in charge of the Imperial Horse Supervisor was hanging in the air. Several eunuchs in the prison were all active, but they were all reprimanded. According to the news that the eunuch in the Imperial Horse Supervisor and the eunuch in the Imperial Horse Supervisor must report to Eunuch Zhao?" Lu Wancai smiled and said in Wang Tong's study. He came to visit Wang Tong, and Lu Wancai's wife also went to the inner house to meet Han Xia and the others. This kind of family favor is the easiest way to get closer.
"Eunuch Zhao" is naturally Zhao Jinliang. Zhao Jinliang, who is only sixteen years old this year, is still the errand of the Sixth Chronicle of the Silis, but now the two eunuchs of the Imperial Horse Supervision have to report to him, which is also a scene.
"Although Xiaoliang is smart, what can I do this year? His Majesty wants to arrest the soldiers himself."
Just the two of them were here, Wang Tong had no taboos in his speech. Lu Wancai shook the folding fan in his hand, and nodded with a smile and said, "Your Majesty is not at ease with the civil ministers, and he is also afraid of the inner ministers. Brother Wang's market is still rising. This is a great thing. Even the brothers will benefit from the blessing!", "How can it rise? If it rises, it will not be a blessing or a disaster!"
When Wang Tong knew that Lu Wancai was joking again, he also said with a smile. Lu Wancai laughed a few times, and the man followed him!
"Official titles are one thing, but the wealth of the saints is another thing, right now."
"Big interior father-in-law to nnn"
There are personal soldiers outside, and now the identity of the Yoshihide is different. However, everyone is acquaintance in Wang Tong's mansion, and there are not so many polite conspiracies.
While speaking, Buyi had already walked in. After coming in, two small eunuchs followed him. Buyi said solemnly: "Long live the emperor and Wang Tong received the order."
The imperial edict was either big or small, but it was to ask Wang Tong to accompany Zhang Cheng to Tianjin Wei for the incident. After passing on this oral eunuchs, two followers were sent out, and the three of them sat down and poured water again.
Huang Yang, who taught the Huwei Wu Hall back then, was old and was grateful to the palace, allowing him to leave the palace and be taken to his nephew for his retirement. Zhang Cheng had enough face, and he did not make any mistakes and sued himself. Emperor Wanli had to give him kindness and kindness.
"The adoptive father said that he had been in the palace and Jing for so long. When he was old, he wanted to live in Tianjin Wei for a few years and see what was new there. Our family originally wanted to write a letter, but later he thought, Brother Wang, you should go and talk to Cai Nan. If the adoptive father goes there, he will take care of the elderly and serve him." Wang Tong noticed that the name of Zhang Cheng has changed slightly. In the past, he was usually called "Entitled Father" or "Eunuch Zhang", but now he has changed his status and his mentality has also changed.
After a few chats, the topic changed. When talking about what I saw in the palace today, Bangyi was quite moved. Zhang Cheng went to Emperor Wanli to say goodbye. He said nothing political affairs and did not talk about the human affairs in the palace, but he talked about Emperor Wanli to pay attention to some trivial details.
For example, I told Emperor Wanli to remember to wear more clothes when it was cold, not to show off the wind and cold, and when it was hot, don’t drink cold juice to drink cold juice to hurt your stomach... etc., etc. I said that Emperor Wanli was a little impatient at the beginning, but then his eyes turned red after hearing it.
Zhang Cheng took care of Feng Bao when Emperor Wanli was very young, and later accompanied Emperor Wanli until now, and has experienced many ups and downs. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the elders and children. Both sides still have true feelings. It is an extreme parting, which can be regarded as a true expression.
After everyone sighed, they talked about the future situation. But Buyi was worried, and he was worried: "Na Yi was originally Feng Bao's student, and Feng Bao's disciples still control the various yamen in the inner court. If we go up and collude with each other, it will be difficult for our family to do it."
Wang Tong didn't say anything, but Lu Wancai smiled and said, "Eunuch Zou, don't worry. If Tian Yi dares to collude with the upper and lower levels, then this position will not be long-term. Your Majesty asked his father-in-law to supervise the East Factory, wouldn't it just stare at him?" Bu Yi was stunned and exchanged glances with the three of them, and they all laughed out loud. Wang Tong was fine, but Jiayi and Lu Wancai were both proud and satisfied. Wang Tong was in charge of the Jinyiwei, Jiayi was in charge of the East Factory, and Lu Wancai was in charge of Shuntian Mansion. The situation was great.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Even if Emperor Wanli did not assign this job, Wang Tong would go there personally. After all, he managed the Tianjin Wei, so it was natural for him to arrange it in the past.
When Zhang Cheng left the imperial city, the ministry, Zhao Jinliang and the close followers from various yamen in the inner court came to see him off. After a farewell, Zhang Cheng asked them to go back. He knelt outside the gate of the imperial city and kowtowed a few times in the direction of the Qianqing Palace. When he got up, he was already full of tears.
Wang Tong felt bad, and he tried to persuade him for a few words, but Zhang Cheng, who has always been the prime minister, couldn't control himself and tears kept flowing.
Zhang Cheng didn't take out anything from the palace, just a bunch of clothes, looking very desolate. After leaving the palace, Wang Tong was prepared, and four horse-drawn carriages had already been prepared. Zhang Cheng was asked to get on the carriage, and Wang Tong led his personal guards to ride on horseback.
After leaving the capital, Ma Sanbiao felt a little moved. He had been with Wang Tong for a long time and had contact with the eunuchs in the palace. He knew more than others, so he felt particularly touched: "Marty, this father-in-law was so charming back then. Look at it now, it was just a few clothes and a bag, this person!" Wang Tong shook his head, but he didn't say anything. However, there was something Ma Sanbiao didn't say right. Zhang Cheng must have the silver notes of Sanjiang Money House on his body or the bag, and at least 1.5 million taels of silver were handled by Wang Tong, so he naturally knew.
Of course, compared to his power and status in the palace and the world, no amount of money is worth it. It is inevitable that Zhang Cheng feels frustrated in his heart.
Chapter completed!