I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 161: Even when a person is about to die, his words are kind.
After reading it, Zhu Yijun's expression darkened.

"Grandpa Emperor, I don't want to talk about it."

Emperor Jiajing put his hands in his sleeves and placed them on his abdomen. He moved his body and got into a comfortable position.

"It doesn't matter. I know it in my heart and I don't care. I have seen through birth, aging, sickness and death. Look, I, the Royal Grandfather, don't even practice Xuan cultivation anymore.

Damn it, I spent half my life on it, spent so much money, but in the end it was all in vain. Fortunately, I was pious and God gave me some face and gave me Jun'er.

Speak now, just speak, there is nothing you dare not say to me, the Emperor."

Zhu Yijun said slowly: "The Ministry of Revenue is a big pit, a tianqian. Lord Xu moved Wang Guoguang, a capable official, away just to leave this tianqian for Gao Gong so that he could be trapped to death."

Emperor Jiajing patted the armrest of the recliner lightly, "Oh, right! These civil officials have been fighting with me all their lives, and their minds have become cunning and they have all become old foxes.

But I am very pleased that Jun'er can see it at a glance. From now on, you will not be fooled and deceived by the civil officials like your father."

After praising him for a while, Emperor Jiajing continued, “In the past two days, Jun’er told me about your understanding of military tactics and warfare. Actually, it’s not wrong. Whether on the battlefield or in the court, you always find the faults of others, seize them, and strike them right away.

The worst strategy is to make mistakes and be caught by others; the middle strategy is to try not to make mistakes and wait for your opponent to make mistakes; the best strategy is to find ways to make your opponent make mistakes.

Jun'er, do you agree with Lord Xu's move?"

Zhu Yijun was silent for a while and replied: "My grandson agrees. Even if he doesn't do this, my grandson will move Wang Guoguang away after a while. The biggest pit in the court is the Ministry of Revenue, and my grandson will definitely leave it to Gao Da Huzi.

But my grandson can’t get over it.”

"Silly child!" Emperor Jiajing looked at Zhu Yijun kindly, his cloudy eyes sparkling with light, "Didn't you say that I would ascend to heaven and become a god? Becoming a god is a good thing! Jun'er, what's wrong with that?"

Zhu Yijun forced a smile and said, "Grandpa Emperor, immortals and mortals cannot meet each other in the two realms. After you ascend to heaven, your grandson will never see you again."

Emperor Jiajing sighed softly, smiled and said, "Nonsense, if I become a god, I can still send you a dream and meet you in the dream."

Zhu Yijun didn't say anything, but just looked at the lake in the distance, his eyes flickering like the rippling waves on the lake.

Emperor Jiajing looked at Zhu Yijun from the side for a while, feeling both satisfied and a little regretful. He turned around and looked at the lake in the distance.

"When a man is about to die, his words are kind. I know that once I am gone, the whole court will wail, but I can guess what the reality is.

Your dear father will shed a few tears. I am sorry for him, but there is still some affection between father and son. But after three or five days, it will be gone.

All the civil officials in the court would probably be celebrating in secret, thinking that this old Taoist priest had finally outlasted him.

The common people of the world were more panic-stricken. The emperor was too far away from them, and as long as there was an emperor, they could not control who the emperor was, nor did they want to control it.

Of all the people in the world, I'm afraid Jun'er is the saddest. Well, there's also that stubborn donkey in Lingnan. I've read his "Public Security Memorial". If you don't have a sincere heart, you can't write such words."

"Grandpa Emperor, why are you saying these things? You're making me cry again." Zhu Yijun started to act like a scoundrel, "You said it yourself, Jun'er, you will be the emperor of the Ming Dynasty in the future, you must be firm and resolute, and the turbulent public opinion in the world cannot take away your determination.

But now you have brought tears to my eyes."

Emperor Jiajing laughed, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes, "I am satisfied. I have lived a hard life for half my life, and now I have Jun'er to accompany me these few years. In the first half of my life, I was praised and criticized, but in fact, there were more people who criticized me.

Fortunately, Jun'er turned the tide, saved Hu Zongxian, continued to suppress the Japanese in the southeast, and also attacked Jiajing's nest and bombarded Satsuma. Great victory in Xianghe and Liuhe, negotiated with Altan Khan in a twists and turns, and then forced Xin Ai to rebel, took advantage of the situation to sweep the Kharchin tribe, killed Xin Ai, built three cities of Xinghua, Fengning and Chengde on the Luan River, and had the momentum to reopen Kaipingwei.

I have accomplished what Emperor Xuanzong failed to do. After ascending to heaven, I am not afraid to see the Second Ancestor, nor am I afraid to see my cousin Emperor Wuzong.

I myself have no ability, but my grandson has ability, and he helped me regain my face! Haha, what can you do to me!"

The voice of Emperor Jiajing, which was weathered and slightly hoarse, flew out of Qingxin Pavilion gently, dancing on the shade of the surrounding trees, like the wind, passing over the yellow tiles, green trees, and clear water, and then disappeared.

Wang Guoguang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and Minister of the Imperial Household, has been observing the settlement of accounts at the Coordination Bureau for four days.

During these four days, he was greatly enlightened. Zhang Juzheng, who came to observe the exhibition after hearing the news, was also greatly enlightened.

While Wang Guoguang silently digested these surprising experiences, Zhang Juzheng was like a diligent and studious student, asking questions non-stop.

“Why does the Supervision Office have to propose a budget first?”

"The biggest purpose of proposing a budget is to know where the money and food for this war will come from, so that we can have a clear idea of ​​it." Zhao Zhenji stroked his beard and answered patiently like a good gentleman, "The budget for the battle of Kalaqin is 2.29 million taels of silver.

The sources of funds were all calculated. The daily military expenditure of Jiliao Town was 490,000 taels, the special allocation of the Supervisory Office was 750,000 taels, the donation of the Coordination Bureau was 650,000 taels, and the internal treasury allocated 200,000 taels. There was still a shortfall of 200,000 taels of silver. The Supervisory Office, through the Coordination Bureau, issued bonds of 200,000 taels of silver to northern businesses such as Hengyuantai. "

"Bonds?"

"Yes, this is the idea given by His Royal Highness. The Bureau of Coordination will provide a guarantee. In addition to the capital, there will also be a certain percentage of interest, which will be repaid with the spoils of war after victory."

Can you still do this?
Zhang Juzheng asked without hesitation: "What if we lose?"

"Doing business is risky! If you lose, you will definitely not be able to pay back. The next time the Supervisory Office wants to issue bonds to raise money, the interest rate will have to be higher so that people are willing to buy bonds and lend you money to fight. This will also force the Supervisory Office to win more battles in the future."

“Has the bond been paid off?”

"Of course they paid it back. The army captured so many cattle, sheep and horses that they would fetch more than this amount if they were sold at random. The Supervisory Office allocated cattle and sheep from the spoils according to the market price and paid the principal and interest in full to Hengyuantai and other businesses that bought the bonds. They made a lot of money by reselling them.

Having tasted the sweetness this time, they will be more enthusiastic next time they issue bonds. These businesses also invested a lot in the construction of Xinghua, Fengning and Chengde."

Zhang Juzheng recalled what Zhang Kai, the man from Qingdao Port, had said, "Invest first and then make money. Are these businesses investing now to help build the city just to take over a piece of land, build their own warehouses, and control the nearby trade?"

"That's right." Zhao Zhenji nodded approvingly, "Everything in this world should be alive like flowing water. The more flowing water there is, the more things it can carry. And business is the best flowing water.

Your Highness, what you said is very good."

Zhang Juzheng remained silent, his heart filled with the same emotions as the last time he was on the ship.

The new policy that I had previously envisioned really needs to be overhauled.

Nangong Ye walked in and shouted happily, "The reward for the Kalachin battle has come down!"

"Okay, hurry up, read it quickly!" Everyone gathered around and urged happily.

"Qi Jiguang was the first to make contributions. He was awarded the title of Right Commander of the Front Army, and was given the title of Marquis of Fengning. His son was given the title of Cloud Cavalry Captain."

hiss!
Everyone was amazed!

Become a knight!
A hereditary title!

"Ma Fang, the second meritorious official, is appointed as the Left Commander of the Front Army, and is also given the title of Marquis of Lanxi! His son is also given the title of Cloud Cavalry Captain."

"General Ma has made countless contributions throughout his military career, and now he has been conferred a knighthood. This is cause for celebration!"

"Li Chengliang, who has made three contributions, is granted the title of deputy commander of the front army and is also a guard general."

"Xu Wei, the counselor of the Supervisory Office, praised military plans and provided military advice, and made great contributions. He was promoted to the Minister of War and was awarded the title of Zhong Daifu. His father was posthumously awarded the title of Zizheng Daifu, and his mother was posthumously awarded the title of Erpin."

Everyone looked at Xu Wei in surprise.

A scholar who didn't even pass the exam to become a scholar, was promoted to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of War by virtue of his military merits, and was also posthumously awarded honors to his parents, bringing glory to his family. What an honor!
Xu Wei's whole body froze, frozen by this sudden surprise.

His lips trembled, and he wanted to say something but couldn't. He fell to his knees and kowtowed three times in the direction of the West Garden. He growled hoarsely, "I thank the emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his grace!"

(End of this chapter)