At the same time, in Ciqing Palace.
…
"What? You mean, now all the wealthy families in Huguang are opening mines privately!?"
Zhu Yijun spoke almost in shock.
Zhang Hong secretly broke into a cold sweat.
In the past two days, he finally caught a eunuch who was on a tax inspection in Huguang. After interrogating him carefully, he came early this morning to report to the crown prince.
But the inside story was complicated. He was shocked when he first heard it yesterday. Now that he saw the Crown Prince's reaction, he was naturally more cautious.
He replied honestly: "Master, the eunuchs in our palace can only take a peek, and what they see may not be true."
Zhu Yijun was too lazy to listen to these comforting words.
He paced back and forth in the hall, thinking about what Zhang Hong had just said.
Chengxuanzhengshisi is the scientific name of the so-called "two capitals and thirteen provinces".
Huguang is one of the thirteen provinces and has many iron ore and copper mines.
Now Zhang Hong actually told him that the provincial capitals in Huguang not only dared to privately grant mines to major aristocratic families, but also dared to openly add two to five!?
How audacious is this?
Mine! That is the source of iron tools, weapons, and coins!
What is the purpose of privately opening a mine!?
He murmured to himself: "What does Governor Wang Daokun do for food?"
Seeing that the Crown Prince was just muttering, Zhang Hong didn't know whether to accept it or not. After thinking about it, he replied: "Your Highness, Governor Wang only concurrently serves as the Minister of War."
The implication is that although Wang Daokun has a transcendent status, he only has the power to dispatch troops and generals, and cannot direct government affairs.
Zhu Yijun said coldly: "What about the Chief Envoy? Don't you know?"
The Chief Envoy Si Yamen, commonly known as the Fantai Yamen, is a confidential Yamen that is in charge of the administration of a province, inherits, announces, and administers the government.
Compared with the governor, the chief envoy is the permanent administrative office of a province.
The highest official in the province, if he said he had no knowledge at all, he really didn't believe it.
Zhang Hong considered it and said: "Your Highness, last year Sun Yizheng, the chief envoy to the left in Huguang, was promoted to the governor of Shuntian Prefecture. Tang Bin, the chief envoy to the left in Huguang, who took over, is not from Huguang."
"In February of this year, the Ministry of Civil Affairs transferred He Bangqi from the Department of Fences and Inspections to the right to participate in politics as Chief Secretary of Huguang. In March, another censor was transferred."
The chief envoy is a provincial governor, and his words clearly indicate that the previous chief envoy Sun Yizheng was from Huguang.
As for the transfer of officials to local areas, there is naturally something to say.
But Zhang Hong didn't say any unnecessary words. After spending the past few days together, he gradually understood how wise and gifted the man he served was.
Sure enough, Zhu Yijun frowned even more tightly.
He understood what Zhang Hong meant. After Tang Bin took over, the people below still relied on Sun Yizheng, who had left office to go to Beijing, as his backer. The new chief minister Tang Bin could not control the situation at all.
Perhaps the central government had already discovered the clue - whether Sun Yizheng was rising, falling, or both.
Or maybe it was just Tang Bin who reported this matter later.
In short, the officials and censors then sent people down, and even the palace also sent people to inspect taxes.
Of course we can't do it without sending people down. This is not a problem that can be solved with just an edict.
Do you want to expect to be well-versed in political affairs and rely on edicts to direct localities? That is not governing the country, but a simulation game.
Not to mention now, this matter will always be a big problem.
When he was in office at that time, if big things happened below him, he would have to deal with them by himself under the covers.
Even if he spoke harshly and asked her to make corrections, the people below still dealt with the problem.
No matter how big or small the issue is, unless a few people from various ministries and departments are assigned to form a dedicated team, there is no way to lift the quilt of the place.
With today's transportation and letter delivery conditions, it is certainly more difficult to deal with the Huguang area.
But after this group of people went down, there was no movement from the other two parties, and the people in the palace were simply driven back by this humiliating method.
I'm afraid the water is unfathomable.
"Sun Yizheng..."
Zhu Yijun silently made another list, feeling a little helpless.
I'm afraid this is not Sun Yizheng's problem alone. This is not something that just Shuntian Prefecture Yin can cover up. There must be more than him involved.
From the backers of the central government, to the Chief Secretary, to the local state capitals, the powerful nobles formed a dense network.
Now it is called erosion. In the past life, he called this a landslide.
Dealing with Sun Yizheng, there are still ten hundred, it will not help.
If you want to clarify the administration of officials, you must not be stretched too thin, but you must start from the top-level design. The corruption in the Ming Dynasty was really too serious - the mines were opened privately, and within a few years, there would be private soldiers all over the place.
However, whether it is the selection of officials or the elimination of accumulated abuses, the cooperation of the officials is required.
Zhu Yijun pressed his eyebrows in thought and sighed.
The official department was in Gao Gong's hands, and even if he was willing to conspire with Gao Gong, Gao Gong would not let him get involved.
This matter still has to fall on Gao Yi.
After he ascends the throne, he will inevitably become an official. At that time, Zhang Juzheng can be appointed as the chief minister, and Gaoyi can be in charge of the ministry.
I have been quite effective in conquering Gaoyi these days. If I give him some more time, I can hide behind the scenes and exert influence on him.
There has been a lot of commotion recently, and it may be that Zhang Juzheng advocated the entrance examination method, which may not be an opportunity.
Even from his point of view, it was still too rough, almost like a tiger or a wolf.
Should you intervene? How should you intervene?
If he could use this to intervene in personnel affairs and show his support for the New Deal to Zhang Juzheng, it wouldn't be a bad idea.
That is, you still need to pay attention to the means.
"Your Highness, it's time to go to the Wenhua Palace. Today is the day for officials to persuade us to come in." Zhang Hong called him softly.
Zhu Yijun woke up.
He looked up at the sky and nodded.
As soon as he left the palace gate, Jiang Keqian came up to him and followed behind him.
This was the back door opened by Zhu Xizhong, which naturally allowed Jiang Keqian to guard the crown prince at any time.
Even if he later moves to Qing Palace, these people will still accompany him.
Jiang Keqian's talents are not outstanding, but he still has considerable strengths.
He is taciturn and resolute. He has been attentive to his work these past few days and has not made any mistakes in what he has explained.
Zhu Yijun glanced at him and couldn't help but praise: "Things were done well."
Yesterday afternoon, when he went to the two palaces to greet him, Concubine Li kept praising him for growing up and being sensible, which made her happy.
I guess it's a lot of shame in front of noble ladies.
In addition, he deliberately showed his intelligence, kindness, innocence, innocence and filial piety during the daily lectures, which won him high praise from many Japanese lecturers. Even Gao Yi couldn't help but praise him a few times.
As a result, some court officials with serious scholar-bureaucratic plots gradually began to admire him when they looked at him, and privately lamented that he had the appearance of a wise king.
By working hard both internally and externally, he has gained a lot of reputation in the field of public opinion.
Although it seems to have no practical effect, the invisible influence is so great that it can only be understood tacitly.
After fermentation for a while, the effect will be more obvious.
By then, he will no longer be the crown prince with a bad temper and bad temper, and he can successfully separate himself from the Zhu Yijun of the past.
No longer could Feng Bao make a stumbling block, Li Guifei could press her head to write an imperial edict, and Gao Gong could disparage Zhu Yijun at will.
In fact, even if he flips the table, there will be a few more defenders who will die for him.
Etiquette means power, prestige means power.
Don't rush, take your time, he still has time.
Next, we still have to continue to exert influence on Concubine Li, and at the same time win over Grohe, and slowly penetrate into personnel appointments and dismissals.
There is so much that can be done.
Jiang Keqian didn't know these twists and turns, he just hugged his thigh firmly: "Share the worries for the king, and the minor officials dare not take credit for the things that are within their own scope."
Zhu Yijun asked: "Have the ministers of this palace done anything recently?"
Seeing that he will ascend the throne in four days, these people should move more frequently.
It is best to have insight in advance, otherwise it will be too late to intervene and you will be slapped on the head for no reason, which would be bad.
Jiang Keqian lowered his head: "I was about to explain this matter to His Highness."
"Mr. Gao Ge rarely leaves home and has no visitors. Yesterday, he went out to find a few calligraphy and painting shops and seemed to frame the copybooks sent by His Highness."
Gao Yi is really a toad, he pokes and jumps.
He has reached the position of cabinet minister, no one is poking at him, and he is too lazy to move at all.
Jiang Keqian continued: "In recent days, Mr. Zhang Ge has been in private contact with Lu Tiaoyang, the minister, and Wang Shihe, the governor of Cangchang."
Zhu Yijun walked to the front and listened carefully.
The people Zhang Juzheng associates with are all members of the New Party, and there are no signs of any action for the time being.
"As for Yuan Fu, there are quite a few officials coming and going. There are officials like Han Ji, Song Zhihan..."
Zhu Yijun waved his hand to interrupt him: "Protégé, there is no need to say anything. Let's talk about the key points."
Jiang Keqian hurriedly said: "Yes, Your Highness."
"Also Zhang Siwei, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, and Yang Bo, the minister of the Ministry of war, also visited secretly."
"The son of Yin Zhengmao, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, also came to visit yesterday."
"There are still some unidentified people. I sent someone to pass by one or two. They should pass the message to the slaves from Nanzhili."
"In addition, Taiwan admonished Ge Shouli, household minister Zhang Shouzhi and other nine ministers, and there were also domestic slaves who conveyed messages."
Zhu Yijun looked solemn.
A few days ago, Gao Gong had blatantly rejected Concubine Li's order, and he became wary.
Even if Gao Gong's methods are a little bad, there is no reason why Gao Gong will not reap the rewards once Li Guifei becomes Empress Dowager Li.
But he was clearly confident, which had to make him suspicious.
Now that you have frequent contacts with court officials, what do you want to do?
"Do you know what they are talking about?" Zhu Yijun said slowly.
Jiang Keqian paused, a little embarrassed.
He said cautiously: "Your Highness, Yuan Fu's family is quite simple, with few servants."
This means that people cannot be placed.
Another honest official.
Zhu Yijun looked strange. He felt like a villain who was dealing with upright officials.
Jiang Keqian suddenly said again: "Your Highness, there is news from Zhang Siwei."
Zhu Yijun looked at him.
Jiang Keqian continued: "Yuanfu seems to have promised to let Wang Chonggu join the cabinet in exchange for handing over the military and political affairs of Xuanda."
Um?
Zhu Yijun frowned, feeling even more surprised.
When will it be Gao Gong's turn to take the cabinet seat?
If Gao Gong is so good at it, is he really not afraid of being liquidated?
How is he going to fulfill it? Do you really think that the two palaces will recognize the promise he made?
He slowly exhaled a breath: "You continue to stare."
It's useless to think too much. Today is the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, and there are still four days until he ascends the throne. He wants to see what tricks these people will use.
…
Wenhua Hall, side hall.
"Mr. Ge."
"Old Gaoge."
Gao Yi arrived later, and many officials outside the palace came to greet him.
"Master."
Gao Yi turned around and saw his disciple Wang Dingjue and his brother, Wang Xijue, who was born in Sandingjia.
He said angrily: "What seat is what teacher? I have told you so many times that you are qualified to do your job in a public administration."
Although he scolded him, Gao Yi remembered again that the crown prince who always called him "sir" at work had a rather complicated expression.
Wang Dingjue quickly admitted his mistake.
Wang Xijue also said: "Mr. Ge, Mr. Yuan Fu and Mr. Zhang Ge are here and waiting for you."
Gao Yi nodded, apologized and went to his shift.
Seeing him walking away, Wang Dingjue sighed with emotion: "Brother, do you think this master's temperament is much more lovable than Yuan Fu and Zhang Ge Lao?"
Just now, the two of them saluted Gao Gong, but neither of them had a chance to look at him.
Zhang Juzheng responded calmly, but he looked obviously distracted.
Wang Xijue shook his head: "If you have such an idea, you will never be able to do anything practical."
How can you be a good gentleman when you are already in the cabinet?
When implementing the new law, if you don't have a tough temper, just wait to be fooled.
Gao Yi's temperament is not suitable for the cabinet, but is suitable for the return gift department.
He was not in the mood to lecture his younger brother, but just waited for the crown prince.
Since coming to the capital, rumors about this person have not stopped circulating in his ears. He really wants to see what this person is like.
If it was a bad thing that was touted, Wang Xijue would have to record it in his own inscription.
I just hope that the rumored three-point split will be good.
Just at this time, a eunuch entered the side hall and said a few words to Gao Gong.
Gao Gong coughed lightly, and all the officials moved quickly, each walking towards their own class.
Wang Xijue knew that the prince had entered the palace and was waiting for all the officials to see him, so he quickly dragged his younger brother back to the station.
The first two times I tried to persuade him to join me, he failed to participate. Today was the first time I saw him.
"Ascend to the palace!"
Following the singing and drinking, the sound of bells and drums in the apse slowly sounded.
Wang Xijue followed closely behind him and turned from the side hall into the main hall.
On both sides of the hall, the guards in unicorn and flying fish robes were seen standing tall and majestic, glaring at them with eager eyes.
The two ceremonial officials stood at the bottom of the imperial steps, expressionless, inspecting the ministers.
Wang Xijue quietly raised his eyes and glanced back and forth at his row.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Amidst the sounds of ritual music, three clean whips sounded.
Wang Xijue raised his eyes and saw that the eunuch in charge of the ceremony was waving his whip and singing something.
He was at the back of the shift and could no longer hear what was being said.
Wang Xijue only saw the figure of the child dressed in robes, sitting on the royal table.
The ministers bowed down with their scepters in hand.
The Ministry of Rites had informed the process in advance, so Wang Xijue naturally knew what to do. He bowed down and said vaguely and perfunctorily: "We sincerely welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the court."
"Send greetings to His Highness."
The two ceremonial officers had already stood up and were walking back and forth during their shift.
A pair of eyes like a hawk patrolling the officials.
Even a drop of sweat left behind at this time is a crime of disrespect that will lead to dismissal from office.
"I am fine."
Wang Xijue only heard a slightly immature, but calm and calm voice.
It sounds quite calm, but it's a pity that it can't be seen clearly.
If he hadn't known the consequences, he would have wanted to step on the ceremonial officer and look at the imperial case.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of bells and ritual music sounded again.
Only then did Wang Xijue realize that Gao Gong had already come out to persuade him to join.
I saw the senior official in Fei Pao raising the wat tablet in his hand first.
Wang Xijue hurriedly followed his colleagues and followed with a beat: "God will bless the people, and the king will benefit the world. The father has the world, and it is said that the son wants to rule for ten thousand years. He sings the praises of the return of the pilgrimage, and the ancestral temple and the country. host."
…
"Although Huanhuan is feeling guilty, she has not forgotten her feelings of grief. However, she has countless karma, and it is hard to think about the great entrustment. I am worried about the local situation, knocking on the ground, and I hope that I will finally be in the Yuan Dynasty, and then I will be comforted. It’s the heart of the crowd.”
As the words of encouragement continued, the voices of all the officials gradually became unified.
Behind the palace, the yellow bells are ringing and the ritual music is melodious.
In the hall, the mountains roared and the tsunami roared, like thunder piercing the ears.
At this time, Wang Xijue had the mentality of a spectator, but he couldn't help but feel confused in his mind, and he became passionate along with the crowd.
The increasingly vague words were slowly shouted out in a loud voice.
…
"His Royal Highness Fuwang will always cherish his words, and he will be favored by the ball. He will expound the emperor's behavior and restore the emperor's example. The light and holy virtue will come when the sun shines and the moon comes. The phoenix calendar will lay the foundation for the grand plan, and the country will last forever."
When he finished reading the last sentence, Wang Xijue's back was almost wet, but he still knelt down and did not dare to move.
Wang Xijue glanced up secretly.
Just at this moment, the crown prince was seen slowly getting up from in front of the imperial palace.
He left aside the support of the eunuch Feng Bao.
The crown prince seemed to be looking down at the civil and military officials inside and outside the palace.
He replied loudly: "Your Majesty, please join me in your speech, and by the third time, I have learned that you are loyal and sincere."
"The throne of heaven is so important that it is difficult to be sincere and empty for a long time. Besides, I have my destiny to bow to you, so I dare not hold back."
The Crown Prince paused, and the atmosphere in the palace became more solemn.
The military and civilian officials waited quietly for the Crown Prince's reply. There was no movement in the palace, and you could hear a pin drop.
Wang Xijue's heart also stopped moving following these words, and raised his voice at the same time.
He was inexplicably looking forward to the Crown Prince's next words.
Wang Xijue moved his back uncomfortably, trying to expel this emotion, but subconsciously held his breath, waiting for Prince Deyin.
Fortunately, the person above finally spoke again.
The Crown Prince slowly uttered a few words, the words were clear and thick: "I, I am willing to comply with your request."
It's like witnessing the last stroke of a painting, like an object falling from the sky has finally landed, and a deep breath can finally be exhaled.
This sentence satisfied everyone's expectations.
Wang Xijue no longer had to follow the rhythm of the crowd, so he bowed three times almost subconsciously.
Hong shouted: "The Holy Dynasty continues, the Emperor is very lucky!"
——
ps: There will be an additional chapter around midnight tonight, in order to get monthly votes at the end of the month and the beginning of the month, and of course, there is also follow-up reading on Tuesday.
Note 1: (November of the fifth year of Longqing), Sun Yizheng, the envoy to Huguang and Sizuobuzheng, was appointed as the governor of Shuntian Prefecture during the reign of Xinwei, and Tang Bin, the envoy to the left and right as the envoy to Huguangfu, was appointed as the Zuobuzheng of the temple.
(February of the sixth year of Longqing Dynasty) He Bangqi, a doctor who was promoted to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and Examination and Examination, became the Chief Secretary of Huguang and participated in politics - "Records of Mu Zong of the Ming Dynasty"
Chapter completed!