Borrow the day to change the day

Zhong Jinwei saw that the atmosphere in Wenhua Hall was not relaxed, which was obviously not a good thing.

Sure enough, Emperor Chongzhen said to the chief assistant Wen Tiren: "Wen Qing, show Master Zhong the report of the three governors."

Wen Tiren heard the words and approached Zhong Jinwei, handed a memorial to Zhong Jinwei, and said: "There is a problem with the smoking ban."

When Zhong Jinwei heard that it was about the ban on smoking in Hanzhong, he quickly unfolded the memorial and read it.

Yang He, the governor of the three sides, said in the memorial that the smokers in Hanzhong had spread to the Hanzhong Guards, and most of the soldiers smoked.After the ban on smoking was issued, the Hanzhong area protested, and the ban could not be implemented.

If the ban is enforced, Yang He is worried that it will cause instability in the Hanzhong area, and may even trigger a mutiny in the Hanzhong area.At present, the last group of farmers in Shaanxi, Shen Yikui, has also been recruited by him. The situation has just improved, and the imperial court should carefully consider it to avoid another war.

Zhong Jinwei closed the memorial, sure enough those with vested interests would not give up so easily.

"Master Zhong, how do you think about this matter?" Emperor Chongzhen was a little angry that the local government did not abide by the imperial decree. You must know that the imperial decree to ban smoking is not a central decree, but an imperial decree to follow the formal process.

Zhong Jinwei handed the memorial to the servant on the side, and then played to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I think that the imperial edict of the imperial court must not be threatened by others, so I withdrew it. In this way, what will be the majesty of the imperial court in the future? If the local government and squires If there is a problem with the imperial decree, or if it is not in their interests, they will all find reasons not to implement it, is the imperial court still the imperial court?"

Wen Tiren nodded slightly, and he said to Zhong Jinwei: "Marquis Zhongxing, we all know what you said. But the consequences of the ban on smoking in Hanzhong may be extremely serious, which is different from the general situation."

Zhong Jinwei had been in the army for a long time, and he was much more decisive in killing than when he first came to the Ming Dynasty. He replied to Wen Tiren: "Isn't it the mutiny and rebellion in the Hanzhong area at most? I think they just saw that the court finally solved it. For the turmoil in Shaanxi, I was afraid that there would be another disturbance in Shaanxi, so I made threats."

"Master Zhong, is this memorial also true?" Emperor Chongzhen asked a little worriedly.

"Your Majesty, even if you want to rebel, this rebellion is very different from the previous rebellion in northern Shaanxi, so you don't need to worry too much." Zhong Jinwei comforted.

Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren were a little strange when they heard it, but it was Emperor Chongzhen who asked, "Master Zhong, what do you mean by that?"

"Your Majesty, look. The reason for the previous turmoil in Shaanxi was that they had to rebel because they had nothing to eat and couldn't survive. Is that so?" Zhong Jinwei asked.

As soon as he asked what he said, Wen Tiren vaguely guessed Zhong Jinwei's reason.In the past, he and Emperor Chongzhen were concerned about chaos, and they really didn't want Shaanxi to make trouble again.

Zhong Jinwei saw that Emperor Chongzhen nodded thoughtfully, and continued: "If Hanzhong dared to rebel, they rebelled only because of the ban on smoking. This is a big difference. I can think that they are more of a threat. After all, if they rebel, it is It's a big crime, and not many people would dare to do such a thing if they could live on."

Emperor Chongzhen nodded, but he was still a little worried and said: "But the Hanzhong area is so opposed to the smoking ban, I'm afraid they will violate the imperial decree, and the smoking ban will become empty talk."

Unexpectedly, Zhong Jinwei shook his head when he heard this, and he replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I dare not say it in other places, but if it is in the Hanzhong area, as long as it is dealt with properly, the ban on speaking will definitely be implemented."

When Wen Tiren heard that Zhong Jinwei was so sure, he quickly asked, "Hou Zhongxing, is it true?"

Emperor Chongzhen was also delighted, and asked Zhong Jinwei with a little urgency: "How should we deal with it?"

Zhong Jinwei replied calmly: "Your Majesty, all you need is an imperial decree to Hong Chengchou, governor of Yansui, ordering him to lead troops south."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he was surprised and asked, "Why?"

"Your Majesty, Hanzhong used to be a grain-producing area, but now it has been changed to grow tobacco, which has caused famine in northern Shaanxi to a certain extent. Therefore, as far as northern Shaanxi is concerned, they do not want Hanzhong to grow tobacco. The imperial court issued an order to In northern Shaanxi, let them go to Hanzhong to implement the policy of banning smoking, which is in line with their interests, and it will definitely not violate the law." Zhong Jinwei carefully explained to Emperor Chongzhen.

"Marquis Zhongxing, the army going south may cost a lot, isn't it worth the loss?" Wen Tiren reminded a little worriedly.

Zhong Jinwei nodded. This is a problem, but he had already thought about it before, so he replied: "The army will stay south soon, and set a time limit, so that the military expenditure can be controlled. If the smoke is not changed into food within the set time limit, the army will force you to pay for it." Level up the tobacco."

His answer is actually a reference to the plot of changing rice to mulberry in a Ming Dynasty TV series in later generations.

Wen Tiren nodded after hearing this, but then shook his head again, and asked, "What about the tobacco from the feudal king's clan, can't the army forcibly wipe it down?"

The country gentry who can run amok in the local area are nothing but ants to the imperial court.But the vassal king's clan can't help but care.

Zhong Jinwei turned to Emperor Chongzhen when he heard the words: "Your Majesty, it is best to have a special order for the clan of the vassal king. In addition, the feudal overseas affairs of the clan of the vassal king must be stepped up."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen thought of something and said, "That's the way to do it. I will send the governor of Yansui to lead the troops to Hanzhong. On the other hand, Master Zhong, I just have something and I need you to do it for me." .”

After Zhong Jinwei heard this, he also saw that Emperor Chongzhen asked the maids and servants to avoid him, so he was a little curious. He didn't know what Emperor Chongzhen meant by being so mysterious.

When only the three of them were left in the Wenhua Hall, Emperor Chongzhen said: "The vassal kings from all over the country have almost arrived. I have an idea. Master Zhong, do you think it is good?"

Wen Tiren was also very strange on the side. He didn't know what the hell Emperor Chongzhen was going to do. Now that Emperor Chongzhen said that it was related to the clan of the vassal king, he was even more curious.

"Please speak, Your Majesty." Zhong Jinwei looked at Emperor Chongzhen and saw the expression on his face, as if he wanted to show something in front of him.

"I want Master Zhong to find a few trustees in the feudal lord, what do you think?" After Emperor Chongzhen spoke, he looked at Zhong Jinwei like a student waiting for his teacher's praise.

Zhong Jinwei was speechless, not expecting that Emperor Chongzhen had a strong learning ability.I have arranged entrustment in several previous incidents and achieved satisfactory results. This method was remembered by Emperor Chongzhen.

Wen Tiren listened on the sidelines, and also agreed to find a trustee.Anyway, as long as it is beneficial to the feudal overseas affairs of the vassal king's clan, it can be done. This is the principle.

"Your Majesty is wise, I agree with both hands and feet, but I am not familiar with the clans of the vassal kings, I am afraid it will be difficult to find, it is best to have information on the clans of the vassal kings, let me have a look first." Zhong Jinwei sincerely praised Emperor Chongzhen, Then he expressed his embarrassment.

After Wen Tiren heard what Zhong Jinwei said, a name immediately appeared in his mind.

So, he smiled slightly, and said to Zhong Jinwei: "Marquis Zhongxing, I have a candidate here."