In the spring of the capital, not only is it windy, but it also has a lot of sand. Last night, there was a dark and strong wind, and the flying sand was blowing all over the sky, so people couldn't open their eyes and couldn't even breathe.

Until the early morning, the geniuses in the capital were still better, but for the officials who attended court, there was no difference between good and bad. All year round, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, unless they were sick during holidays or were sick, they would go to the morning court early in the morning. Whenever they went to court, some walked, some rode horses, some were sitting in sedan chairs, and of course some were riding cars. Anyway, they had their own ways to go.

After the morning court ended, officials from each department returned to each department, but some officials would report to the cabinet ministers' court.

"It's reversed, it's reversed! It's all against the sky!"

Zheng Bingxing, the head of the official department, started to yell as soon as he entered the Shen Shixing court.

"Bingzhen, what's wrong with you?"

Shen Shixing looked at him and said in confusion.

"What else can it be? Yesterday my friend invited me to the Nanzhili Association to sit in a guest. I heard the villagers mentioning the Chaoguan and sighing. Both scholars, farmers and merchants said that the Chaoguan now exploits the merchants and the people are far more demanding than in all dynasties. Even the Chaoguan Taxation Department is arrogant and whipped the merchants and the families of officials are bullied by them! Master, we cannot let the emperor do this!"

"Do you do it?"

Shen Shixing pondered for a while, then said.

"The General Taxation Department sent a note from the palace."

"What's the note?"

"You'll know after reading it."

Zheng Bingxing took the memorial from Shen Shixing. Although he had always been calm and unsuspecting, he still asked in surprise after reading the memorial:

"This, it is very common for this official ship to carry commercial goods. As for this?"

After putting down the memorial, Zheng Bingxing, who was already angry, said annoyedly.

"These money is all insatiable. The official ship is just occasionally sucked. Can't you turn a blind eye? Now, not only do you want to make a big deal, but you want to pass this to the palace. Isn't this the life of someone else? The fame and fortune obtained from ten years of hard work have been ruined this year. Is it too much to deceive others?"

Zheng Bingxing's answer made Shen Shixing raise his eyebrows and sneer.

"As for this? Don't forget that the Ming Dynasty also has a law. The emperor has seen it and is very angry. The official ship carries a commercial goods, which is shameless. Now that it is poked out, it is naturally a matter of being punished. In this matter, who is more rational?"

Shen Shixing's words made Zheng Bingxing frown, but he still said in anger.

"Are you just let the palace do whatever you want?"

In Zheng Bingxing's view, all the roots are in the palace. It is because the palace is doing something wrong, which makes all the tax collectors in the cash gate in greedy.

"What do you want?"

"I didn't expect anything,"

Zheng Bingxing mustered up the courage to say.

"The lower officials felt that if they were allowed to do so arbitrarily in the palace, they would sooner or later harm the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, the lower officials wanted the emperor to surrender and requested the emperor to withdraw the customs and tax departments. Otherwise, if this continues, the country will definitely be out of power!"

After Zheng Bingxing said that, he looked at Shen Shixing and then lowered his voice.

"This matter is not only related to fellow villagers in Nanzhili, but also to the people of the whole world. The harshness of the customs will inevitably lead to high prices. At that time, ordinary people will be damaged. Don't you think you should try your best to stop the palace from doing anything wrong?"

Although Zheng Bingxing's voice was not loud, he looked righteous when he spoke. If he didn't understand the inside story, he would probably really think that he was speaking for the people of the world. But in fact, his righteousness was just out of selfishness.

In fact, even Shen Shixing knew that Zheng Bingxing was really concerned about, probably his fellow countrymen, or his relatives and friends. After all, among the officials and relatives and friends of Nanzhi, there will always be a few people doing business, and they will inevitably be "harmful to the public". Naturally, Zheng Bingxing had to stand up and make suggestions for the "people in the world".

Even Shen Shixing has visited many people in recent days, and the talks are mostly harsh. For this, just like the clear land, although he has various opinions in his heart, he still suppresses all this as much as possible. He knows very well who is stronger in the court.

Even among so many officials from Nanzhili, the reason why he can become a cabinet minister is because he "knows the current affairs". What he needs now is to be cautious and cautious, unlike those people, who are overestimating their abilities and hit stones. Do they know how trust the palace trusts Zhang Juzheng? In this case, fighting against Zhang Juzheng is simply a joke about his future.

"Prevent……"

He glanced at Zheng Bingxing, thought for a while and said without saying a word.

"Zhang Cifu is about to resign and retire!"

Although his voice was not loud, it still sounded like a thunder in Zheng Bingshi's ears.

"What!"

Looking at Shen Shixing in surprise, Zheng Bingxing said in confusion.

"This, how is this possible?"

"How is it impossible?"

After looking out the door, Shen Shixing continued.

"You didn't see it. Zhang Cifu hasn't been to the palace for half a month."

"No, didn't you say you're getting cold?"

Zheng Bingxing said in a little puzzled manner.

"So, there will be a reason to retire in the future."

There must be a reason for resignation. Like Zhang Siwei, the most suitable reason is to get sick and then write to the book for physical reasons.

"Why is this? Zhang Cifu is in his prime now, so why should he retire?"

Zheng Bingxing asked in confusion.

"This, this is not very reasonable!"

"I'm afraid only he knows about this, but..."

Looking at Zheng Bingxing, Shen Shixing said coldly.

"Now is not the time for trouble, do you understand?"

Shen Shixing's reminder made Zheng Bingxing frown slightly. He immediately understood what the Ge Lao meant. After figuring out the key, he quickly lowered his voice and said.

"What does the Ge Lao mean?"

"Okay, you can go down!"

After saying that, Shen Shixing did not answer Zheng Bingxing's question, but simply unfolded the newspaper on the table and looked at the Morning Post today. When he saw the news that Zhang Siwei was unable to bear illness in a few short sentences, a strange look flashed in his eyes.

The seemingly short news actually reveals the uneasy political situation at the beginning of the eighth year of Wanli. Behind the seemingly calm waves, there is actually an undercurrent. At the center of the storm is Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty.

That night, while handling affairs in the study, an old servant came over there to push the door and report that Fu Zuozhou was visiting. Zhang Juzheng rubbed his sluggish eyes and ordered someone to lead him into the study. As soon as he sat down, Fu Zuozhou asked softly:

"I wonder what the Prime Minister has to summon his subordinates?"

"Look, let's take a look at this note first."

Zhang Juzheng pointed to the box on the platform, Fu Zuozhou glanced at it, picked up the box and looked at it, and couldn't help but be surprised.

"What! Zhang Cifu is going to resign and retire."

Fu Zuozhou himself didn't notice it. When he was speaking, his tone even trembled. This news was too amazing. Zhang Siwei was going to retire and return home. If he said this, no one would believe it. After all, Zhang Siwei was very "young".

"right!"

Zhang Juzheng spoke like a loud bell.

"At most one month, the emperor will agree to his resignation. What do you think!"

Fu Zuozhou was a Jinshi in the 20th century in Wanli. He has always been a close confidant of Zhang Juzheng. He talked straightforwardly and never turned around. Zhang Juzheng liked his temperament, so he asked his opinion. Of course, it also had a certain relationship with his low qualifications. Because of his low qualifications, he could discuss these issues without letting him see the opportunity to enter the cabinet.

"view……"

After pondering for a while, Fu Zuozhou said:

"The problem is not Zhang Cifu's retirement, but the court after Zifu's retirement. The subordinates think that although the current situation in the court cannot be as calm as fire, it cannot be said to be calm. If Zifu resigns, it is very likely to break the current situation!"

“What situation?”

Staring at Fu Zuozhou, Zhang Juzheng asked back.

"The chief minister, I have a question to ask. If the second assistant resigns, who will be promoted to the second assistant?"

"This...of course, it's Shen Rumo. He has a longer qualification to join the cabinet..."

Speaking of this, Zhang Juzheng frowned suddenly and his face became a little ugly. Why did he recommend Shen Shixing to the cabinet? Isn’t it just to appease officials from Nanzhili? When recommending Shen Shixing, didn’t you know that he, who seemed to have no objection to reform, also had some complaints about reform. Moreover, he himself was the leader of all officials in Nanzhili. Once he became the secondary assistant, then there were all officials in Nanzhili who said Zhang’s purpose for him…

Once again, Yan Song replaced Xia Yan, Xu Jie replaced Yan Song, Gao Gong replaced Xu Jie, and Zhang Juzheng replaced Gao Gong. This natural order emerged in Zhang Juzheng's mind. So many lessons were all telling them that they could calmly defeat the first assistant in the position of the second assistant and then replace him.

Shen Shiyi!

You can't be a secondary assistant anyway!

But Zhang Siwei!

With his eyebrows frowned, Zhang Juzheng was also unwilling to leave this person who posed a threat to him in the court.

Zhang Siwei cannot do it, Shen Shi cannot do it, but according to qualifications, Ma Ziqiang will not do it either.

But if they don’t do it, who can be the assistant? Otherwise, let Ma Ziqiang skip Shen Shixing? As soon as this thought moved, Zhang Juzheng shook his head. Some rules were rules formed over the years, and they must not be moved unless they had to!
Chapter completed!