Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan.

Chapter 169: Young Master, Young Master, Future Assistant

"Has Wang Shangshu thought about the consequences if the so-called big exam is not implemented properly?"

Han Zhang's attitude was softer.

In the final analysis, no one knows what Wang Anshi and Zhao Zhen talked about that night.

Everyone was worried. Is this what His Majesty meant?
Is Wang Anshi just a knife wielder?
If this is the case, no one dares to object to this matter.

After all, Zhao Zhen, who never builds prisons easily, has made all officials afraid this year.

In the past, the emperor who was known as benevolent and righteous in their impressions would act like a thunderbolt once he took action!

Moreover, when Wang Anshi entered Beijing, Wei Yuan personally greeted him.

Wei Yuan is also the chief judge of the Two Kings case.

Because of various things, Han Zhang did not dare to act too tough.

This stumped him.

He suddenly remembered what Yanda said to him during the case, "I can help you."

Wei Yuan took a deep look at Yanda.

Zhang Fu said: "Nearly a thousand people were killed? I'm afraid that the number of people who were harmed by the Japanese pirates is more than a thousand. It's time to deal with these clowns who are afraid of chaos in the world."

Zhao Zhen has begun to make arrangements for his funeral, and it's time for him to find an opportunity to go ashore.

"Instead of offending the people of the world and causing disaster to the country and the country, it is better for a lower official to be this evil person."

"Is the sudden report from the Imperial City Division about Japanese pirates related to the maritime ban?"

Wang Anshi retorted, "Xiangong Han is at fault. I didn't say who was the sycophant. I just discussed the matter."

"If you are afraid of offending others when you become an official, it would be better to abandon your official position and go home to farm."

"Wang Qing is right. If you don't offend certain officials and nobles, you will offend the people of the world. Whichever is more serious, I hope you can afford it."

The last department to report to is the Imperial City Department.
"Your Majesty, our Imperial City Department has no troublesome matters as in previous years."

Wei Yuan's intuitive feeling about Wang Anshi was that he was "hard at work for the country but poor for his own life".

He somewhat understood the situation in front of him.

"It's interesting. In the past years, I never heard that the Imperial City Department was concerned about Japanese pirates!"

"Xiangong Han has been in charge of the central government for many years. Can he guarantee that there will be no sycophants or useless ministers in the civil and military affairs of the dynasty?"

"That being the case, I'll leave the matter of the big exam to Wang Qing. I'll wait and see what success can be achieved."

“Consider the consequences of everything, and in the end nothing will be accomplished.”

Unfortunately, it fell short.

With the discussion of the ministers, some problems were easily solved.

There are all kinds of speculations and discussions.

Having said that, it was Zhao Zhen's turn to express his stance. He slowly opened his eyes and said seriously:

Just imagine, if Wang Anshi in previous history had really succeeded in reforming, it would have been no less than the founding of the Song Dynasty and the founding of the Song Dynasty.

Isn't the Imperial City Secretary doing himself a favor by exposing the Japanese pirates?

Wang Anshi's words are still astonishing.

The Imperial City Division belongs to the military.

What he meant was clear.

It seems that again, you never express your opinion?
Han Zhang ignored those people at all.

"However, a few days ago, I received a letter from the officials of the imperial city in the southeast, saying that Japanese pirates are prevalent along the coast this year and have killed about a thousand of our people in the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

The officials of Han Zhang's party were all looking at him at this moment.

Without Zhao Zhen's support behind his back, how would Wang Anshi dare to say such a thing in an occasion like a court meeting?
After the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel were over, various departments such as the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Rites spoke one after another.

The new army needs to sharpen its sword and lead the army on its own, both emotionally and rationally.

"A mere pirate dares to kill my people?"

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Han Zhang's face was calm, "Listening to what Wang Shangshu said, why do you feel that all the civil and military officials in the dynasty are treacherous and sycophantic?"

He really didn't have the energy to bother with the complicated government affairs, let alone Wang Anshi, who had just arrived in the capital.

Han Zhang suddenly interrupted and asked: "About a thousand? When did the Imperial City Division become so lax in its work? How many people are there?"

Just the deliberations between the central departments of the DPRK took nearly two hours.

Wang Anshi bowed solemnly and said, "No."

The big test must be done.

Yanda frowned.

Coastal Japanese pirates? About a thousand?
After hearing Yanda's voice, all the officials were shocked.

In fact, there were not many casualties.
Because Japanese pirates only rob wealth and rarely harm people's lives.

Even if women are kidnapped, they are only used to humiliate and play with, and rarely kill.

At best, there are only about six or seven hundred people?

Anyway, it’s close to a thousand.

Just as he was about to speak, he heard Zhao Zhen say slowly:

"Japanese pirates causing trouble must not be ignored."

"Even if they only hurt one of my people in the Great Zhou Dynasty, they must be eradicated completely!"

"When it comes to the Japanese pirates, I would like to discuss with all of you ministers whether the maritime ban should be lifted."

Wait for the emperor to finish speaking.

Let’s not talk about what the officials think.

Haizhong, the minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, who had been drowsy all the time, suddenly said:

"Your Majesty, I believe that the sea ban should be lifted! There are three reasons."

"First, the Salt Law is at a critical stage of restructuring, and it is difficult to see any benefits in the short term. The court spends a lot of money every year, and needs to borrow shipping taxes to fill the national treasury;"

"Second, the people along the southeast coast have no other way to make a living except fishing. If the maritime ban is lifted, we can take the opportunity to encourage people to go to sea to do business and make some people rich first."

"Thirdly, it can also enhance the prestige of our heavenly dynasty and make the world surrender. Why not do this?"

This Shangshu Hai is the father of Haizhou, the Minister of Household Affairs.

This person lives up to his name and can be regarded as an example of loyalty to the emperor and the country, and never participates in party disputes.

But because of this, it is difficult to assume important positions in the government.

Although the Ministry of Industry is also a large department, in the final analysis, it is still controlled by the Ministry of Household Affairs.

After listening to what Hai Shangshu said.

Many officials and nobles feel that the maritime ban needs to be lifted.
"Hai Shangshu is right. Lifting the maritime ban will indeed be of great benefit to our country." "Lifting the maritime ban can be done, but how to deal with the Japanese pirates along the coast?"

"It's true that the imperial court has never sent troops to encircle and suppress them, but every time they go there, the Japanese pirates will hide and it's hard to find their traces!"

"Unless the Japanese pirate problem is solved, shipping will be difficult to open!"

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Why do they support it?
the reason is simple.

They all thought about getting involved after the sea ban was lifted.

Who has a grudge against money?

At worst, if something goes wrong, shipping will be banned.

Isn’t this the case in all dynasties?
Zhao Zhen looked at Han Zhang: "Han Qing, tell me, how do you view this matter?"

The latter responded: "There are pros and cons to opening and closing shipping. As long as the Municipal Shipping Department can play a role, I think it can be opened."

"What I am worried about is that overseas countries will take the opportunity to grow because of our maritime shipping, which will bring disaster to future generations."

"The Shipping Department or the imperial court must strictly control the goods that can be sold to overseas countries."

"Otherwise, this sea transportation will not be opened!"

Hearing what Han Zhang said, Wei Yuan instantly had the illusion that he had met a 'bosom friend'.

This old man is usually quite annoying, but when it comes to matters of major importance, he is never vague.

From a horizontal perspective, compared with the Great Zhou Dynasty in overseas countries at this time, the culture of the Great Zhou Dynasty was indeed stronger.

The culture here includes military strategism.

If we go to sea transport at this time, we are afraid that overseas countries will learn something and turn around and disown us.

This is why Wei Yuan firmly opposed doing arms business with Japan.

Zhao Zhen asked loudly: "Have the envoys from the Southeast, Zhejiang and Huaihe areas arrived?"

The voice just fell.

No one in the hall responded.

General Manager Zhu then said loudly: "Inform the envoys of various cities in Zhejiang, Huaihe, Fujian, Guangnan and Guangxi."

Immediately afterwards, the same voice sounded outside the hall.

After a while, the envoys from Zhejiang Province and Fujian Province quickly came to the main hall, knelt down and kowtowed, and said one after another:
"The envoy from Liang Zhejiang Road (Fujian Road) City Shipping Department pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor and wishes His Majesty a long life!"

Zhao Zhen said: "I want to ask you, if we open sea transportation, how sure are you that we can prevent the military and political secrets of the Great Zhou Dynasty from being leaked to prevent overseas countries from growing?"

The two gave a pertinent answer,

"If the imperial court supports it, I should be fully confident!"

"The same is true for me!"

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Zhao Zhen smiled and said, "Did Han Qing hear that?"

"Since the Shipping Department has this confidence, of course I will support it."

"Draw up a decree. During the Hua Chao Festival in the coming year, we will launch sea transportation and announce it to the world. The Xian envoys will hear about it."

The Flower Chao Festival is commonly known as "Dragon Heads Up" among the people.

In this way, the sea ban will be lifted.

"Sea transport must be opened, and Japanese pirates must be quelled."

"Otherwise, our merchant ship in Dazhou will be occupied by the Japanese pirates along the coast before it even goes to sea. If things go on like this, whether the sea transportation can be opened or not will become a futile thing."

"I don't know, which dear friend is willing to go to the southeast for me to solve the problem of Japanese pirates?"

As he said that, he also cast his gaze on Wei Yuan.

Wei Yuan thought to himself that it was finally time for him to perform.

Without saying a word, he immediately recommended himself.

"Your Majesty, the new army has been training for some time. When spring comes next year, General Mo is willing to lead the new army to the southeast to quell the Japanese pirates!"

Zhang Fu said: "I second the proposal!"

Gu Yan said: "I second the proposal!"

Fu Guozheng said: "I second the proposal!"

Duke Hanguo, Duke Anguo, the commanders of the Infantry Division, and the commanders of the yamen of each military division said one after another:
"I second the proposal!"

Almost half of the generals stood up and agreed with this matter.

Wei Yuan suddenly realized why it was easier to do things when hugging each other for warmth.

Civil servants had no say in who led the troops to defeat the Japanese pirates.

Who dares to make irresponsible remarks? Under Zhang Fu's instruction, all generals will be destroyed.

If we don't go into battle to kill the enemy, then it's up to you.

See if your gentleman's six arts are not perfect.

With the support of Zhang Fu and others, this matter has been finalized.

Zhao Zhen nodded with a smile and said: "Since all of you are optimistic about Wei Qing and the new army, then in March next year, Lao Weiqing will take the new army to the southeast to wipe out the Japanese pirates."

Wei Yuan bowed and said: "The last general will take the order."

After the sea ban is finalized.

It is time for local officials and frontier officials to report the matter.

Same as previous years.

Either there are some riots in this place, or that place needs relief.

Or a certain state or county wants to reform agriculture, water and other matters. For example, some people farmed last year, but the harvest was not good, and they want to change to growing vegetables, mulberries, etc.

These matters can be left to the Ministry of Revenue and others to discuss.

It lasted until afternoon before everything was finally settled.

It’s time to bring this year to an end.

Before leaving the court.

Zhao Zhen finally announced the last appointment of the year.
"Wang Anshi is the prince's young master, and Wei Yuan is the prince's young master."

The two taught the prince the art of civil and military affairs.

All the officials were shocked and turned pale.

The prince's young master and his young master.
This means that after the new king ascends the throne in the future, these two people will be the new king's closest ministers.

With both civil and military skills, he will be the future minister!

(End of this chapter)