Wanli 1592

Chapter 575 How would you answer Mr. Ge

Regarding Zhao Zhigao, Zhu Yijun's attitude is still very gentle. This old man is regarded as a dove among the officials, and he is a kind of good gentleman.

He was in his seventies and eighties when he became the chief assistant of the cabinet. It was because of Wang Xijue's sudden resignation. stand out.

This is enough to see that there are not many interests behind him, so this person's actions are quite in line with the interests of the Zhu Ming Dynasty, rather than the interests of himself or a certain interest group.

Moreover, when Zhang Wei was there, the spokespersons of the major interest groups were also concentrated on Zhang Wei, Shen Yiguan, and Shen Li. Zhao Zhigao was pushed by everyone to ease the relationship with the emperor, and used it as a buffer zone. It took a few years Another change is that no one can cooperate with Zhao Zhigao to do anything without saying anything.

Anyway, Zhang Juzheng is such a fierce person, not only the emperor will not let him exist, but also the officials can't stand it anymore, Zhang Juzheng can make them miserable!

In contrast, Zhao Zhigao is simply a little sheep. Not only can everyone handle it, but he can also help ease the relationship with the officials. Basically, after the 15th year of Wanli, the emperor will not go to court very much, and he basically does not see the officials. Later, after the start of the Ningxia campaign, the reception of ministers gradually resumed, but there were only a very small number of ministers of traditional Chinese medicine.

Zhao Zhigao was the only courtier who could see the emperor every month since three years ago, and the emperor gave Zhao Zhigao more comfort and comfort. Although Zhao Zhigao had proposed three times to resign and return to his hometown, the emperor refused every time. Ask Zhao Zhigao to continue working.

Just kidding, there are only two Shen Li and Shen Yiguan left in the cabinet, who is the good one?

Shen Yiguan has never been very clean, and his behavior is feminine, which makes Zhu Yijun look very uncomfortable. Although he looks very kind, who knows what is hidden in his stomach?Zhao Zhigao had a bad opinion of him, but this did not affect Zhu Yijun's judgment.

Zhu Yijun felt that the first assistant who could turn his back on himself and start a war with the officials was a good first assistant.

Shen has always felt that he is a man with both ends. Although he is unlikely to fire at himself, he doesn't like being a coward at critical moments. You know, Zhao Zhigao helped him block a lot of guns, even At that time, Zhang Wei was willing to fight all the officials for the position of chief assistant.

As for Shen Li, he is the standard kind of admonisher that Zhu Yijun hates the most. He is full of benevolence and morality, and he doesn't know how many dirty things he has done behind his back. Zhu Yijun in the highlands couldn't beat him, and it would be fun to let him be the chief assistant of the Ming Dynasty.

So although Zhao Zhigao strongly recommended Shen Li to take over as the chief assistant, Zhu Yijun was still unwilling. It was the same reason that he did not want Zhang Wei to be the chief assistant.

And there are many such people, and they all regard this kind of thing as their own glory. There are fewer and fewer good people like Zhao Zhigao, and it is very easy to meet one. Zhu Yijun is not willing to let go just like that.

Or wait until the cabinet recruits a few more people to see if there is any suitable candidate. If there is one, get rid of Shen Li and replace him with this person.

But right now, Zhao Zhigao is still his most important chief assistant and an extremely rare political ally. Zhu Yijun treats Zhao Zhigao very seriously.

"Old minister greets His Majesty!"

Zhao Zhigao came in to meet the king, knelt down to salute Zhu Yijun, and Zhu Yijun quickly invited him up.

"Elder Ge doesn't need to be so courteous, please get up quickly, come on, show Elder Ge a seat!"

Soon someone brought Zhao Zhigao a brocade, Zhao Zhigao thanked Zhu Yijun, and then made half of his buttocks steadily. He has never lost this skill after decades of practice.

"What's the matter with Mr. Ge coming to see me? I already know about the great victory at Zijing Pass. Although the 10,000 missing northern captives are worthy of attention, I can rest assured that Xiao Qing will lead the troops, let alone the [-] soldiers from Taiyuan Wang Shiyang." +Soldiers and horses, the northern captives can't stir up big waves."

Zhu Yijun looked at Zhao Zhigao who looked very calm.

Zhao Zhigao nodded.

"What your Majesty said, the old minister knows well, Xiao Zhennan led the troops to fight, and the veteran is also at ease. The old minister is not here for the war, but for the rebuilding of Datong in Shanxi after the war."

Got it, got it, come to ask for money.

When Zhao Zhigao said this, Zhu Yijun understood. As an emperor who has always been routine and never surpassed, Zhu Yijun is already familiar with this kind of routine. Basically, after the officials said some key words, Zhu Yijun knew that they were here to ask silver.

Unlike other courtiers, Zhao Zhigao has lived long enough to take a lot of things lightly. Basically, when talking with the emperor, he will go straight to the point without concealing his purpose. If he doesn't use the truth to whitewash himself, this is Zhu Yijun's willingness to meet Zhao Zhigao. , the reason why he is willing to talk about political affairs with him.

Everyone understands the truth, but if you keep talking hard, everyone will get bored.

"I understand what Ge Lao means, and I don't have any money anymore, right?"

Zhu Yijun picked up the tea bowl in front of him and took a sip, then said slowly: "But I remember, in a few days at most, the Japanese compensation of 65 taels will arrive. Although Datong and Shanxi need to be rebuilt, the 65 silver is still there Is it not enough?"

Zhao Zhigao nodded.

"Your Majesty, the old minister hopes that the money will be enough, and the old minister also thinks that the money is enough, but the fact is that not only the treasury's money has been advanced until the next year, but also Japan's compensation silver for the third quarter of next year will be advanced by 63 taels. There is really no extra money to rebuild Shanxi and Datong.

Not only that, Datong, Shanxi was hit by a disaster, and if the northern captives make such a disturbance, there will be many more refugees and refugees without food and houses, and it is impossible to send them all to Burma.

Not to mention whether Myanmar can be resettled, the population of Shanxi will also drop sharply, which is not a feasible strategy. Therefore, in addition to reconstruction money, disaster relief money and disaster relief food are needed. I am afraid that even if all 65 silver can be embezzled, it will not be enough. "

Zhu Yijun took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the surge of true energy in his chest.

"Mr. Zhao Ge, you are the chief assistant. There are some things that your words should be more effective than mine. State affairs use state funds, and internal affairs use internal funds. Not to mention that I have not used a penny of the state treasury for ten consecutive years. This has been the case since ancient times, tell me, is the disaster relief and reconstruction in Shanxi and Datong a state matter or an internal matter?"

"Naturally, it is a state matter."

Zhao Zhigao answered honestly.

"Then since it's a state matter, why use my internal money instead of state money?"

Zhu Yijun gritted his teeth and tried to speak in a calm tone.

"If you ask the rest of the cabinet ministers and group of ministers to answer, your majesty will know it well. They will say that the world belongs to your majesty, and state affairs are your majesty's family affairs. If your majesty doesn't pay for it himself, how can you expect family affairs to be straightened out? ?”

"Then how would you answer yourself, Mr. Ge?"

Zhu Yijun stared at Zhao Zhigao.

(End of this chapter)