Borrow the day to change the day

Emperor Chongzhen's face was stern when he heard this, and he knew that this situation was likely to happen.Although it is said that corruption is unavoidable, I am afraid that some people do not know the severity and stretch their hands too far.

He frowned, opened his nostrils slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Master Zhong has any good ideas?"

If there is a good strategy that can eradicate corruption, Zhong Jinwei can't come up with it.But there are still some general suggestions.I just listened to him playing to Emperor Chongzhen: "I suggest sending people to inspect the disaster area. It is best to distinguish between bright and dark, and accept reports from the people. The effect may be satisfactory."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen turned his head to the chief minister of the cabinet and said, "What does Wen Qing think?"

"My minister seconded the proposal." Wen Tiren had no objection.

Emperor Chongzhen did not consult Bi Ziyan because he remembered that Bi Ziyan had a criminal record.Just listen to Emperor Chongzhen continue to ask the next step: "Who should be sent to patrol?"

Zhong Jinwei originally wanted to recommend Zuo Yingxuan, the governor of Yongping, but then he thought about it, there are many things in Yongping, and the reconstruction work has only been going on for more than a year now, and changing the governor may affect the reconstruction work, so he remained silent.

Wen Tiren thought of one person, and said to Emperor Chongzhen, "Your Majesty, I recommend Zhang Tongchang, the censor who patrols salt."

Emperor Chongzhen didn't see Zhong Jinwei's reaction, but Wen Tiren spoke, so he turned around and said, "Oh?"

"When he supervised the salt production in Lianghuai and Shanxi, he was strict with himself and was not bought by salt merchants. Therefore, the production of salt has doubled. He contributed a lot to the smooth implementation of the grain development law. I think that there are This stern-faced censor who is clean and self-sufficient can bear the responsibility of patrolling the disaster area." Wen Tiren described Zhang Tongchang's contributions in detail, and his recommendation was well-founded.

When Zhong Jinwei heard this, he remembered that Zhang Juzheng's grandson, Zhang Tongchang, had done a really good job.

As soon as Wen Tiren finished speaking, he played to Emperor Chongzhen: "The minister seconded the proposal."

Unwilling to be left out, Bi Ziyan followed suit and said: "The minister also seconded the proposal."

Emperor Chongzhen was very satisfied after hearing this, so he made a final decision: "Then let Zhang Tongchang be appointed."

As for those who secretly went to the disaster area to supervise, no one said anything.Because they all know that this must be the factory guard, no, it should be the matter of the East Factory now.

Discussing the disaster relief in the three southern provinces has achieved results.Because no one spoke for a while, Wenhua Hall became quiet.

Zhong Jinwei went through the disasters of Daming in his mind, thinking about these disasters in Daming, he couldn't carry them all the time, or the burden would be too great.

The things in the plan must be carried out as soon as possible, and it is better to solve one by one first.

Therefore, Zhong Jinwei reminded Emperor Chongzhen with a serious face: "Your Majesty, the Central Plains is densely populated, and the drought is becoming more and more serious. If the imperial court does not handle it properly, there may be great turmoil."

Emperor Chongzhen and Wen Tiren had just discussed this matter, and of course they understood that what Zhong Jinwei said was not impossible.

"Master Zhong means to feudalize the feudal king as soon as possible?" Emperor Chongzhen confirmed.

Now the preliminary work of feudal feudal overseas has been done, but because the three-bow survey ship sent out last year has not returned, so the follow-up work has not been carried out.

Zhong Jinwei nodded and said, "Yes, I'm thinking about building a large supply point first."

Emperor Chongzhen heard that the location of this supply point has not been confirmed yet, so how should it be built?Just as he was about to ask, there was suddenly the sound of hurried footsteps outside the hall.

"Your Majesty, the ship sent overseas has returned. It has landed in Tianjin and is heading for the capital." A servant knelt down and reported as soon as he entered the door.

Several people in the Wenhua Palace were greatly surprised when they heard this.As soon as Cao Cao was mentioned, Cao Cao arrived.

Emperor Chongzhen asked in surprise, "How is the situation?"

"It is reported that the three bow ships have returned to the two bows, and the specific situation has not been reported."

"Okay, as soon as you arrive in the capital, invite me to see you immediately." Emperor Chongzhen ordered.

The atmosphere in the Wenhua Palace suddenly became high. It was only a little over a year before the survey ship came back, faster than expected.

Zhong Jinwei originally wanted to guess a point based on the world map. This kind of behavior is actually very irresponsible, and it is purely a case of rushing to the doctor.

Now that the fleet has returned, of course he won't say anything, and everything will be discussed after the situation is clear.

On the morning of the fifth day of September in the fourth year of Chongzhen, the most senior officials from all the yamen of the Ming Dynasty gathered in the Wenhua Hall.In the center of the hall, stood a young man, it was Li Wei, and he was only heard saying: "The fleet first delayed for a while near Hokkaido, and after confirming a suitable large-scale supply point, they headed across the Pacific Ocean. North America. We replenished fresh water in the Aleutian Islands halfway, and it took us two months and thirteen days to see the coast of North America."

"Then the fleet sailed north and came back after a circle. When passing the northernmost point, it happened to encounter a storm and lost a boat. Several adults from the Ministry of Industry died because of this."

After listening to Li Wei, Zhong Jinwei, who stood at the top, asked, "What are the large supply points that have been confirmed along the way?"

Li Wei was about to say this, when Zhongxing Hou asked first, and he quickly replied: "The villain has marked and commented."

After finishing speaking, he pulled out a roll of paper from his sleeve and held it in both hands.

The servant on the side quickly walked over and handed over the things in Li Wei's hands to Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen immediately put it on the imperial table, unfolded it, and found that it was a copy of the northern hemisphere of the world map, with some red dots marked with red pens on it.

There are also some small papers, all of which are marked with red dots on the corresponding map to explain their status.Moreover, there are several stamps in the blank space of each paper.Explain that these materials were jointly confirmed by several leaders of the fleet.It's just a pity that several other leaders died for the country.

It can be seen that the markings on this map took them a lot of thought.

After Emperor Chongzhen finished reading it, he looked up and saw that the courtiers stretched their necks long, wanting to see what it was about.

So, he ordered the servant on the side: "Hang this thing on the screen and show it to all the ministers."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The servant agreed, and quickly did what Emperor Chongzhen ordered.

As soon as the screen was set, no matter whether it was Zhong Jinwei, Wen Tiren or the others, they all crowded over to look at it.For this route to North America, I want to know the first time.

Zhong Jinwei saw that the route to North America was indeed the same as the route back to Mexico from Spain.

After all his colleagues had seen it, Zhong Jinwei took a look at Emperor Chongzhen, and after receiving his signal, he asked Li Wei, who was standing beside him, "Did you hide anything from the court before? I will give you another chance. Tell the truth." !"

This question was asked nonchalantly, but it made Li Wei's complexion change a few times.He knew in his heart that what should come will come after all, and it is obviously impossible to hide this kind of thing for a long time.