Brocade clothing as the country

Chapter 355 Fading Undercurrent Microwaves
When Emperor Wanli walked into Wenyuan Pavilion, the courtiers stood up after prostrating, and couldn't help but look at each other.

The little emperor's face was obviously tired. Rumors about the Xiyuan side spread all over the capital. The famous cooks in the capital, various juggling and circus troupes, storytellers and singers, singers and dancers in various courtyards, as long as they are Those who are famous for their craftsmanship are often rumored to be taken to a place like the Heavenly Palace by "mysterious people". After serving there, they are often rewarded with large sums of gold and silver.

Even those who were blindfolded and taken somewhere by carts knew where they were going, let alone well-informed courtiers.

Emperor Wanli's deeds during this period are more and more similar to Emperor Zhengde and Emperor Jiajing. Zhengde built a leopard house outside the palace, raised beasts and beautiful women, and played there all day with monks and generals. It was built by Emperor Jiajing. I really don't know what the emperor will do.

It's all fun, but Wanli has not yet reached the point of neglecting government affairs. The emperor still reads the daily memorials, the emperor is still attending the daily court meetings, and the courses are still being attended.

The emperor was already married, and the courtiers really had no right to speak about how he lived in the inner palace, and they couldn't criticize anything now.

Although some hard-headed scholars from the Imperial Academy, the Imperial Academy, and the Ministry of Rites began to advise, saying that the young man of His Majesty should not indulge in beauty and pleasure, and should manage the state affairs more, govern the country diligently, etc., but these are just noises.

The attitude of Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the cabinet, was indifferent to this, which surprised everyone. With the rigor of Mr. Zhang Ge, the emperor was reprimanded for writing a wrong word in class, but now he is making trouble. Why? Leave it alone.

There are a lot of news, and it is very easy to analyze. There is a faint rumor from the Tai Hospital that the Empress Dowager Chen was infected with a cold in the middle of last year. Because of her weak body, she has been delayed until now. Trouble, I can't see guests, I can only stay in the palace to recuperate.

Because the backing was about to die, Sun Hai was begging for nothing to try to please the emperor, and it was also because of Chen Niangniang's relationship that everyone couldn't do anything to him.

"...The Ministry of Ida asked the imperial court to increase the number of cloth and silk rewards. Qi Jiguang from Ji Township said that last year it snowed heavily in the north, and many livestock froze to death. The Ministry of Ida asked the imperial court for a reward. This is an opportunity, Qi Zongbing said in the memorial that this is a good opportunity..."

Zhang Siwei talked loudly about the affairs of the Ministry of War there. The so-called "reward" is actually border trade. After the peace agreement was reached, the ministries of the grassland exchanged cattle and horses for cloth and silk from Ming Dynasty, but there was a quota, and the name was nice, and what was sent out was called "reward". , What is brought back is called "tribute".

It was precisely because of the peace talks between Daming and the Ministry of Altar that Qi Jiguang was fighting hard in Jizhen, but he could not attack rashly. He could only focus on defense, so Li Chengliang, the general officer of Liaozhen, was much more relaxed.

As a general, he clearly has a chance to win, but he can only stick to it. It is really depressing, so he repeatedly goes to the sparse to ask for a fight.

Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the cabinet, pondered for a while. It was his appointment that Qi Jiguang was able to go to Jizhen as the commander-in-chief. Formalities are still necessary, Zhang Juzheng turned around, turned to face Emperor Wanli, bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the border has been peaceful for ten years, and the people have lived in peace. This situation is not easy. What's more, the collegiate meeting was decided by Emperor Sejongsu. How can it be changed at will, and border disputes cannot be initiated without authorization. I think that Qi Jiguang's memorandum is inappropriate. As for increasing the reward of cloth, The Ministry of War will total the number of horses that are lacking in each town, and then calculate the number together with the Ministry of Households, what do you think, Your Majesty?"

After Zhang Juzheng finished speaking, there was no response from above. He couldn't help but look up, only to find that Emperor Wanli's eyes were divergent, and he was wandering in the sky.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Juzheng frowned suddenly, paused for a while, and his voice became louder, and he said:
"What does His Majesty think!?"

Emperor Wanli shook his body and shook his head. Only then did he react. Seeing Zhang Juzheng's stern gaze, he cleared his throat and said as usual:
"I think what Mr. Zhang said is very appropriate, so let's do it according to this!"

No matter what Zhang Juzheng said at the court meeting, he always followed what he said. Emperor Wanli had already formed a habit.

Hearing what Emperor Wanli said, Zhang Juzheng couldn't continue talking, he said "the minister leads the decree", and then retreated.

Ma Ziqiang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, hesitated for a while in the column, and then went out to display and said:
"Your Majesty, many people from outside the capital have filed a lawsuit against Shuntian Mansion recently, alleging that Sun Hai, the admiral of the Imperial Horse Supervisor, invaded the people's land, cut off the waterway, and bought the horses at a low price by force..."

"I've known this for a long time. The so-called people's fields are nothing more than those unruly people outside the city occupying the fields of Huangzhuang. They thought they had succeeded for a long time. The Imperial Horse Supervisor has the responsibility of supervising the Huangzhuang Huangdian. Sun Hai has been more careful in this investigation. The sale of the horses is nothing more than the dismissal of the soldiers by the Imperial Horse Supervisor, and the replacement of the armored horses by the way, Sun Hai's account is clear, why is there such a low price to force the purchase, Ma Aiqing needless to say!"

When it came to this matter, Emperor Wanli talked eloquently, and no matter what the real situation was, everyone could understand his maintenance intentions.

Everyone was surprised that Ma Ziqiang, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was going to return to his hometown in the next year. He had always been cautious, humble and gentle, so why was he so upright today.

Seeing that Ma Ziqiang didn't insist on anything, he glanced at Zhang Juzheng, who was calm, and then retreated naturally, and everyone understood what was going on.

"Everyone, what else do you want to play?"

Originally, Feng Bao or Zhang Cheng should have yelled these words, but after the little emperor yawned, he couldn't stand it any longer. Last night, the wine with acacia made him feel hot all over, and now he was a little tired.

"Your Majesty, I have a few words to say!"

However, Zhang Siwei, Minister of the Ministry of War, stood up again. Emperor Wanli covered his mouth to hold back his yawn, and nodded impatiently. "I have a few words to say" is usually not a big policy detail. It may be to ask or persuade, or even make a small talk. Allusion, just a few words to deal with it.

"Your Majesty, Wang Tong, a thousand households stationed in Jinyiwei, Tianjin, was invited by the local government to go to Qing County, Hejian Prefecture, to exterminate the salt lords. He won a complete victory and won a total of more than [-] taels of silver. All of them have been escorted to Beijing and counted as gold flowers and silver. The number..."

Hearing about Wang Tong, Emperor Wanli finally concentrated, Zhang Siwei said again:

"The amount of gold flowers and silver increased by one million. Your majesty ordered to raise it yourself. The minister roughly estimated that there are 70 at this time. It is only a little over five months since your majesty has spoken. Wang Tong's actions can't be said to be ineffective, but among the 70, copied The amount obtained was nearly 50, and Wang Tong was deeply trusted by His Majesty. Although he was only at the rank of a thousand households, he was in Tianjin but no one could control him. What the government and the public saw about the Acropolis of Tianjin were all based on his memorials and secret reports. The number of millions, how much is the annual income of the two capitals and thirteen provinces of Ming Dynasty? This year, the million increase will be used to steal corrupt officials and bandits. How will the million increase be raised next year? Already done that."

"If Zhang Aiqing has any doubts, just check it out. Tianjin Wei's accounts are clear. All crimes are jointly organized by the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and Dali Temple. Jinyiwei and Dongchang also have records. Everything is clear and clear. Why make such speculations."

Emperor Wanli pinched his thigh with his hands to wake himself up. There is nothing wrong with entering the palace with real money. At least this year's palace will be much happier. Without this golden flower and silver, Xiyuan's wonderful and comfortable environment Emperor Wanli was naturally displeased with how the enjoyment was obtained.

Zhang Siwei didn't argue, just bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, be prepared for any danger. I just mentioned the possibility, how to be vigilant, and ask Your Majesty to judge."

After finishing speaking, he retreated to the ranks, but Wanli didn't say anything. He stood up and snorted coldly, and went out with a flick of his sleeves. Zhang Juzheng looked at his back and shook his head without saying a word.

Zhang Cheng, who was following Emperor Wanli, was a little surprised. He hesitated after a few glances but did not speak, and left Wenyuan Pavilion together.

According to the past, whoever said that about Wang Tong during the court meeting would inevitably have fierce debates between the emperor and his subjects, but Emperor Wanli's reaction today was much weaker. Sun Hai's various schemes really attracted the emperor.

Today, after the court disbanded, the emperor did not need Feng Bao and Zhang Cheng to accompany him, because the Cisheng Empress Dowager Li wanted him to go to the family banquet with the empress.

The two eunuchs watched the emperor get on the sedan chair and leave, then turned to go to the supervisor of ceremonies. After walking a few steps, Zhang Cheng said in a low voice:
"Long Live Lord has a young heart and loves sensuality, but Sun Hai is so reckless and doesn't pay attention to other people in the inner court at all. In the long run, it is not a solution."

Feng Bao walked a few steps in silence, then said with a sneer:

"Vulgar man, Sun Hai wasn't like this when he was in the hidden mansion. If it wasn't for the good godfather he worshiped and the diligence in serving Mrs. Chen, there would be today, and the troubles would be even more inappropriate... ..."

He stopped after saying a few words, turned around and waved his hands and said:
"Don't pay attention to this kind of people, they are just clowns. It's important to do our errands well."

"What Eunuch Feng said is true."

Zhang Cheng respectfully agreed, but he thought in his heart that Feng Bao was always calm and composed, and he seemed really angry to be able to say such words.

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The case of corruption of ink by officials in the salt field was extremely common, and there was nothing urgent about the official documents of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

Late at night, in the city of Cangzhou, Changlu Salt Transportation Department went through Qian Chunping's home, the inner courtyard where Qian Chunping and his wife lived, two people quietly came out of the house, closed the door carefully, and walked over the wall.

On the first day of February in the seventh year of Wanli, Qian Chunping and his wife were found hanging from a beam by a maid, and they also found that they killed their only son with medicine before they died. At this time, the official document had not yet arrived in Cangzhou—
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