Chapter 863: Too Smart to Be a Demon, the Ministry of Revenue Goes Crazy
"The first person Jiang Qingzhi recruited was Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng was ostracized in the Hanlin Academy because he sympathized with the Mohist school. He was so angry that he defected to Jiang Qingzhi. This time, Jiang Qingzhi made an exception and promoted him, even if it meant buying horse bones for a thousand gold coins."
In Zhilu, Yan Shifan analyzed Jiang Qingzhi's move, "With Zhang Juzheng as a key figure, those who are frustrated or who want to take advantage of the situation will flock to him."
Zhao Wenhua said: "Your Majesty agreed too quickly."
Zhang Juzheng was promoted out of turn, and the procedure went through the Ministry of Public Security. Zhao Wenhua followed the whole process but did not dare to refute it.
"How is the Ministry of Revenue?" Yan Song asked.
The insignificant figure Zhang Juzheng was just thrown aside by them.
Zhao Wenhua said, "Lü Song from the Ministry of Revenue..." He sneered, "Lü Song doesn't look like a Confucian disciple at all. He looks more like a traitor. He encouraged officials in the Ministry of Revenue to sign up and go to various places to check the land."
"This person, Lu Song..." Yan Shifan shook his head. "This person is very shrewd and acts in a steady and methodical manner. His actions... show that he quite agrees with the new policy."
Zhao Wenhua sneered, "Lü Song is wavering. I think he wants to show favor to both sides. This way, he will be as stable as a mountain. In addition, the cabinet has now added Jiang Qing as the third assistant minister. If Xu Jie leans towards Jiang Qing..."
Yan Song's eyebrows twitched.
The number of people in the cabinet is closely related to the emperor's mind.
For example, when Xia Yan was the most powerful person in the world, the Taoist priest promoted Yan Song to the cabinet to restrain him.
Later, Yan Song became the only one in power, and the Taoist priest took action again and promoted Xu Jie.
Checks and balances are everywhere!
Yan Song sighed, "With Jiang Qingzhi joining in, the situation in the political hall is confusing. Xu Jie's attitude is ambiguous. This man is quite cunning. If he joins forces with Jiang Qingzhi, it will be difficult for me."
Although Yan Song was the first assistant, the second and third assistants could fight him together. Moreover, Jiang Qing was only the third assistant, but he held great power. Together with Xu Jie, he could suppress him in the cabinet.
Yan Shifan smiled and said, "Once the new policy was launched, those people behind Xu Jie hated Jiang Qingzhi to the core and wanted to eat his flesh and skin him. Unless it was beneficial to those people, why would Xu Jie join forces with Jiang Qingzhi? In my opinion, Xu Jie might join forces with us."
"Xu Jie? No way!" Zhao Wenhua shook his head.
"Nothing is impossible." Yan Shifan smiled and said, "Xu Jie seems to be deep, but in fact he is a man who takes advantage of every opportunity. He is eager to stand out, but he is firmly suppressed by his father. If it were someone else, he would probably fight with his father. But Xu Jie chose to endure. Forbearance, the plan must be great. For the sake of his own plan, Xu Jie will definitely bow his head."
Zhao Wenhua shook his head again, "If Xu Jie joins forces with us, isn't he afraid of ruining his reputation?"
"Reputation?" Yan Shifan sneered, "How much is reputation worth? Do you think Xu Jie is a heroine? This person's mind is full of schemes, mostly for her own benefit. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."
At this time, Yan Song's entourage came in, "Prime Minister, Xu Jie is here."
Zhao Wenhua took a deep breath and said, "Could it be... it shouldn't be."
Xu Jie came, still smiling warmly, "Is the Prime Minister here? East Tower, this is Zhao Tongzhengshi."
Yan Song exchanged a few words with him with a smile, then sat down.
Someone served tea to Xu Jie. He took it and looked at the color of the tea soup. He nodded and took a sip, squinting his eyes. "These are all the teas given by His Majesty. Yuan Fu's tea is more fragrant than mine."
This is a gesture of bowing one's head! Zhao Wenhua looked at Yan Shifan.
Yan Shifan looked down on him and often said some sarcastic things to him. Zhao Wenhua seemed to be indifferent, but he was furious inside. But Yan Shifan was too smart, Zhao Wenhua did not dare to act rashly and always remained silent.
Zhao Wenhua vowed to take revenge whenever he found the opportunity.
But at this moment, Zhao Wenhua felt that his plans were probably all within Yan Shifan's calculations.
How wise and almost demonic!
Yan Song's health improved a lot after he became a vegetarian, but he still relied on Yan Shifan. He even went a step further and asked Yan Song for instructions on many things. Yan Song would say, "Go ask my son Donglou."
Therefore, the name of Little Cabinet Master became more and more famous.
But there is another possibility, Xu Jie has something to ask for!
Zhao Wenhua suppressed the jealousy and resentment in his heart, picked up the teacup, covered half of his face with his sleeves, and turned his eyes to observe between Xu Jie and Yan Shifan.
Xu Jie put down his teacup and said gently, "I heard earlier that something had happened at the Ministry of Revenue."
"Oh!" Yan Song just said "Oh" and nothing else.
If it weren’t for Yan Shifan’s previous analysis, Yan Song would have wanted to kick him out right now.
Xu Jie said: "At the Ministry of Revenue, Lu Song recruited people to inspect various places, but few responded. Lu Song was furious and immediately scolded his subordinates. Some people said that checking the land would be like stirring up a hornet's nest, and if it was not done properly, there would be no return. For a time, the Ministry of Revenue was in an uproar. It is still not quiet now."
Yan Song and his son had not received any news about this matter yet, and they looked at each other.
This is Xu Jie showing his value.
Yan Song said slowly: "The new policy must be implemented, but...what will happen next depends on the methods of Chang Wei Bo."
What happens next is none of my business.
Xu Wei nodded. "The Prime Minister is busy with government affairs, so he naturally has no time to care about other things. But I am worried that this matter will get bigger and bigger, and it will cause controversy among the six ministries. If it spreads, all the officials in the capital will not be able to calm down. It's almost the end of the year, and it would be bad if something happened."
"What Lord Xu meant..." Yan Shifan took over the right to speak.
Xu Jie glanced at him. He was quite afraid of this young cabinet minister. After thinking for a while, Xu Jie said, "Since your majesty has spoken, the new policy is like an arrow on a string and must be launched. But how to launch it, I think it is worth discussing."
Yan Shifan smiled gently, "Oh! Then what does Lord Xu think should be done?"
Don't think about getting something for nothing, make your position clear first.
Xu Jie glanced at Yan Song. Yan Song had his eyes closed, as if he was taking a nap, but Xu Jie knew that the prime minister was listening and thinking at this moment.
Xu Jie smiled and said, "Slowly and slowly."
Yan Shifan had guessed it... no, he had calculated it, Zhao Wenhua sighed inwardly.
"But some people are extremely anxious, and there's nothing we can do." Yan Shifan threw the brick over again.
"Many things need someone to take care of them. I think the Prime Minister should take the lead." When Xu Jie saw Yan Song open his eyes, he knew that the old Prime Minister was moved. He smiled and said, "Many things can be helped by me. However, everything depends on the Prime Minister."
——You are the leader, I will listen to you!
The chips are being thrown at you. Do you agree or not?
Zhao Wenhua was a little nervous. If his adoptive father didn't agree, Jiang Qingzhi would be left unchecked. He always remembered the hard times he had spent in the imperial prison. Whenever he thought of those hardships, his hatred for Jiang Qingzhi deepened.
Promise him!
Zhao Wenhua wished he could pull his godfather’s head and ask him to nod.
Yan Song coughed dryly, "There have been many obstructions in the court recently."
Who is obstructing the Yan Party?
Scholar-official.
What is your attitude, Xu Jie, and what solutions do you have?
No, then go back to where you came from.
Xu Jie was obviously well prepared, and said, "Many things are just misunderstandings. If we talk it out, everything will be fine."
I will tell those people that harmony is the most important thing for us.
To live in peace and harmony means to be clearly separated. It is impossible to merge, but it is possible to cooperate for a short time or to cooperate on something.
Just like now, how about we join forces temporarily?
Yan Song glanced at his son and asked, "How do you think the East Tower looks like?"
Xu Jie looked at Yan Shifan with a smile.
Yan Shifan coughed dryly, "Serve tea to Lord Xu, good tea!"
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"There's a commotion at the Ministry of Revenue."
Jiang Qingzhi was in the left guard of the Tiger Guards. After his triumphant return, the whole army called for a change of firearms. Even the Five Military Commands Office sang praises for Jiang, saying that the firearms made by Mohists were the most important weapons of the country and that the whole army should change their weapons.
Although the Ming Dynasty treated its warriors like slaves, it was willing to spend money on equipment. Why did Nurhaci rise so quickly in history? It was because the Ming army was defeated repeatedly, and every time they were defeated, they would leave behind a lot of weapons, which could be called the transport captain.
The issue of the Beijing Guards changing their uniforms caused the Ministry of Revenue some headaches, as they said that there was a lack of money and grain.
Then the Ministry of War put pressure on them, saying that the Japanese pirates in the south were making a move again. At the moment, the only ones they could rely on were the Beijing Guards, but the Beijing Guards could only fight against three of them.
The Huben Left Guard is the leader, followed by the Palace Army Vanguard, and the quiet Jinwu Right Guard. The Huben Left Guard and the Palace Army Vanguard have finished changing their outfits, while the quiet Jinwu Right Guard is still changing his outfit.
There are three guards, so two should be left in the capital, right?
Can one guard conquer the whole world?
Wang Yiqi was squatting in the Ministry of Revenue and arguing with Lu Song, but Lu Song bit one of them to death and told him not to take it big or fast.
But what Lao Wang wanted was to move forward quickly and quickly and to quickly replace the uniforms of the Beijing Guards. This was also what Jiang Qingzhi meant.
To be honest, Jiang Qingzhi himself could not guess what consequences the new policy would cause. If someone really rose up, the Beijing Guards would be the stabilizing force.
And firearms are the basis of this stabilizing force!
After changing clothes, training is the top priority. Jiang Qingzhi plans to draw personnel from the left guards of the Tiger Guards to serve as instructors in various guards. Before the arrangements are made, he learns that someone in the Ministry of Revenue is causing trouble.
"Uncle!" Jiang Qingzhi saw Zhang Juzheng carrying a bag and waved to him, "What do you think about this?"
Hu Zongxian nodded slightly to Zhang Juzheng. He knew that from now on Jiang Qingzhi would have one more aide.
Zhang Juzheng, who had just heard about this incident, said, "As the saying goes, a new official will start with three big moves. I think we should not give in even a little bit, otherwise it will surely lead to imitation."
The Ministry of Revenue succeeded in causing trouble, so why can’t we do the same?
Zhang Juzheng noticed that Hu Zongxian was looking at him and sneered in his heart. He knew the quality of the two aides around Jiang Qingzhi. Xu Wei was resourceful and Hu Zongxian had a strong sense of the overall situation.
What is needed at this time is flexibility.
Zhang Juzheng wanted to give his new boss a welcome gift, "beat some and pull some!"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at him and took out the medicinal cigarettes, "How is it?"
Hu Zongxian nodded, "It is indeed Uncle Zhang. I am afraid that only Old Xu can compete with him."
Xu Wei?
Zhang Juzheng smiled and thought that now that he was by the Lord's side, he would have plenty of opportunities to fight him.
Let’s wait and see who will win.
Jiang Qingzhi instructed Yan Xu, "You should first figure out how to use the artillery. If you still don't understand it thoroughly, come and ask me."
"Uncle, just teach me directly!" Yan Xu said with a bitter face.
"I'm not a god." Jiang Qingzhi cursed, "If I don't see any results next time, I'll punish you severely!"
He sent out the Tiger Guards and Left Guards. At this time, someone came to report, "My Lord, many officials from the Ministry of Revenue have gathered outside Lu Song's duty room and are in a rage."
Jiang Qingzhi sneered, "Let's go and meet these people."
Household Department.
The door of Lu Song's duty room was open.
Dozens of officials gathered outside the door.
Someone shouted, "We are being asked to die. Can the Minister just sit back and watch?"
"Those local tyrants will do anything to get what they want. If we go down there alone, how can we protect ourselves?"
"This matter should be left to the Mohist disciples!"
"that is!"
Dozens of people stared at Lu Song.
"Shangshu is from the Confucian school, why do you lean towards Mohism?"
The matter has risen to the level of Tao.
Lu Song's face turned pale.
(End of this chapter)
