Some things you want to face are faced, and you have to face them if you don’t want to face them. This may be fate.

After hearing my words, Zhu Yijun, the Emperor Shenzong of Ming Dynasty, felt overwhelmed. This time, the chief assistant Zhang Juzheng was critically ill, and he was worried about the future government. Although he admitted that he had indeed had a little joy before, he felt that his chance to show his skills had finally come.

However, in recent times, the continuous and difficult problems have made me anxious. In a hurry, I remembered Zhang Juzheng's goodness again.

Pushed to the forefront, Zhu Yijun deeply felt that he was still immature. Some things could not be done with a single passion, but needed more experience, experience, demeanor and mind.

But unfortunately, he knew that he didn't have these four things in the first two, and he thought he had them, but in fact he didn't have them. This is the fundamental reason why he felt that things were difficult to do.

I really encountered something, and I realized that after so many years, your uncle is still your uncle.

Today's incident is clearly Zhang Siwei, who is looking at Zhang Juzheng's critically ill, is preparing to clean up his power. There is no need to mention civil officials, you can take it slowly in the future. Anyway, a few scholars can't go anywhere. Among the generals, Qi Jiguang can't move for the time being, so the first target to be at the forefront is Sun Qilan, who is the most popular recently!

However, Zhang Siwei did this time indeed a bit ugly. Of course, he also acquiesced to this matter - he did not hope to really do anything to Zhang Juzheng's power, but to use Zhang Siwei's hand to exhale a good vent.

After so many years, Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Shoufu, and Mr. Zhang, this thin but omnipotent man has been pressing on my head, making me unable to breathe for a moment. Until today. With him, I will always be the little star next to the bright moon. I am so unwilling to accept it!

But…But then again, alas, how should we deal with this mess today?

The good rest made Zhu Yijun still maintain the calmness of the emperor on his face, but his heart was overwhelming. At this moment, he really hoped that Zhang Juzheng could appear in front of him and use his unique iron fist that others did not have to solve this matter. However, isn’t this a contradictory thing?

If he were there, how could Zhang Siwei dare to jump so high?

So, Zhu Yijun didn't speak, and no one else said. He didn't know what to say, but others knew what to say but didn't say it.

Everyone knows that this little emperor is in a dilemma. This is also inevitable. For so many years, Zhang Juzheng has solved such things for him. That person is like a firewall, blocking Zhu Yijun tightly to block these troublesome things for him, so no one speaks to touch this bad point.

Take the incident of the salary reduction of pepper somum that caused a lot of controversy in the past few years. This incident occurred in Wanli, but its roots were in the previous dynasty.

After the "Tumubao" change of Emperor Yingzong, the national power of the Ming Dynasty gradually weakened. Even though there were "Hongzhi Restoration" and "Jiajing Restoration" during the period, the administration of the government had been paralyzed for a long time, and the national economy had reached a point where it was difficult to return, and the people were living in poverty.

Especially in the late Jiajing period, due to Yan Song's autocracy, officials became corrupt and the people complained. By the time Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, the country's finances had already carried a very serious deficit, which became a lingering and unavoidable heart disease for Emperor Longqing to avoid.

When this unlucky emperor took over the mess left by his father, the Ming Dynasty under his rule was already ruined. Emperor Longqing, who was kind, decided to work hard at the beginning of his ascension. Under the guidance of Gao Gong, the leader of the conservative reformists, he tried to reform the administration and develop the economy.

However, due to the indecisive personality of Emperor Longqing and his physical illness and lack of ability, he gradually lost confidence in reform and gradually became addicted to women. In the end, he died after only six years of the throne.

After Emperor Longqing passed away, Emperor Wang Li, less than ten years old, became emperor of the Wanli Emperor Shenzong Zhu Yijun, ascended the throne and began the Wanli New Dynasty surrounded by Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, Feng Bao and others.

As the saying goes, the emperor and the ministers were once in a row. Gao Gong, who was originally loved by the former emperor Long Qing, was forced to be eliminated due to unclear relationships with the eunuchs in the cabinet. Under the premise of the exchange of interests between Feng Bao, Zhang Juzheng and Empress Dowager Li.

From then on, under the leadership of Zhang Juzheng, the Ming Dynasty began the "Wanli Reform" for ten years. After the pain, the atmosphere of the Ming Dynasty rose step by step! It showed a trend of revival!

Of course, later on, this was also the last revival of the Ming Dynasty, and it could even go completely to the world and lead the pace of world development. Unfortunately, Emperor Wanli later withered, which was really not the norm and ruined Zhang Juzheng's contribution.

Before the salary of Pepper Sumu was reduced, the situation was that Qi Jiguang and other generals were still fighting against the Japanese on the coast. This major matter alone required a large sum of money, not to mention natural disasters and man-made disasters. The treasury of the Ming Dynasty was indeed tight. It is said that the annual inventory was less than 1,000 taels of silver. The Minister of Revenue wanted to jump off the building because he had no money to pay the salary of officials.

Anyone with a little political experience knows that basic operating expenses - of course, as long as they refer to the expenditures of financial support personnel and the operation funds of the agency, this cannot be stopped. Because they are the driving force, bloodline and support of the country.

Just like if a local financial department does not pay wages and financial staff does not go to work, all departments in this place may become paralyzed tomorrow, because a good wife cannot cook without rice. In the long run, the country will not be in a state.

When encountering this problem, Zhu Yijun, the teenager of the Ming Dynasty, was completely stunned. He shook his hand and knew what to do? What to do? In the court at that time, Zhang Juzheng stood up regardless of his personal safety and proposed to start with himself. All officials in the capital city implemented a certain period of salary reduction for pepper and sorghum to alleviate the country's financial difficulties.

As soon as the news came out, the officials who were harmed immediately came forward to impeach Zhang Juzheng, saying that he was greedy and indulged his subordinates in greedy and had bad character. Anyway, he had everything he said. Among them, there were more hatred for a series of management systems such as Zhang Juzheng's examination and other examination methods.

However, with the support of the Empress Dowager and the trust of the emperor, Zhang Juzheng won the battle through an iron fist.

In fact, pepper was a top-notch product at that time. If it weren't for the year of disaster, this product would be more valuable than gold and silver. However, in the year of disaster, this product would be difficult to sell, especially pepper, which had a short storage period and was not a necessity for ordinary people. Therefore, many officials resisted the court's policy.

Among the officials who caused trouble, there were some wealthy and powerful officials who actually didn't care about this salary at all. They caused trouble only because Zhang Juzheng harmed their interests, while those really poor officials were really unable to expose the blame, which eventually led to a small number of officials starving to death or their families starving to death.

Judging from the result, although this major event was eventually suppressed by Zhang Juzheng and left according to his ideas, it actually gradually made the country and Zhang Juzheng gradually distant from these officials.

After Zhang Juzheng's death, these officials quickly catered to the emperor's self-expression and self-identification, and liquidated a series of "mistakes" including the salary reduction of pepper somum. Yes, they retaliated against Zhang Juzheng, but also allowed the Ming Dynasty to quickly slide down towards the end, and it would never be restored.

We can say that if Zhang Juzheng had not resisted the pressure like this and tried his best to promote this matter, then the other officials would have been as good as Gao Gong at most, and Zhu Yijun would definitely not have beaten his father, Emperor Longqing - after all, he was only ten years old at that time.

Today, Zhang Juzheng is critically ill, and no one stands up like that for Zhu Yijun to block the wind and rain. At this moment, Zhu Yijun is actually waiting with expectations, waiting for someone to stand up like Zhang Juzheng and bravely express his opinions. It would be best if no one dares to object, and this matter is solved.

But after waiting for a long time, no one said anything, so he sighed in his heart and asked, "Zhang Aiqing, what do you have to say about this?"

This kick was kicking the ball to Zhang Siwei. Zhang Siwei was upset. What does the emperor mean? Why did he ask me? He knew it well. What did he want me to say this? Do I have to avoid it? Forget it! What if he doesn’t matter, let’s deny it first!

So, Zhang Siwei said with a grievance: "Your Majesty, this fact is nonsense! It was Sun Qilan who colluded with these Jinyiwei to defile him as a minister! I hope the emperor will be the master of his minister!"

After hearing this, Zhu Yijun knew that Zhang Siwei was deliberately denying it, but there was no way. He could not point at his nose and say - it was you! I know it was you! It was you and you! That was too unconventional. Moreover, how could he have face!

After thinking about it, I continued to kick it. Then I turned my head and looked at me again, and asked, "Sun Aiqing, Zhang Aiqing said there was grievance in this matter, what do you think?"

I sneered and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is actually simple. To prove whether Lord Zhang is wronged, you just need to hand it over to the Inspectorate. Well, Lord Hai Rui is strictly interrogated, and the truth will be revealed at that time! I will give Lord Zhang justice!"

Hai Rui stood aside and heard my words, and his white beard was trembling with excitement! Haha! Forgive me for being unruly and lively in my life! To be honest, for such a big deal, the thing that has been famous for the eternal period is my favorite! Sun Qilan is really my confidant!

So Hai Rui did not hesitate anymore, and took a step forward, holding Yu Gui and said loudly: "Your Majesty, if you handle this matter, you must investigate it strictly to the end. You will never wrongly accuse the loyal and kind, and you will never let the treacherous and slanderous people leak it! I would like to ask for an order!"

Before Zhu Yijun could speak, Zhang Siwei said, "I think this matter should be left to the Ministry of Justice!" He knew that if he handed it to Hai Rui, he would have found out the evil he had done for several lifetimes! And he knew it well, and he might be worried that Hai Rui would not be able to find an excuse to investigate him!

The opinions of both sides were so great that Zhu Yijun suddenly lost his mind. Hai Rui just stood up straight, bent his waist, and looked like he was loyal to ask for the order. Zhang Siwei must be panicked, so he was too anxious to blame. Alas, let's just play the ball!

So Zhu Yijun looked at me again and said, "Sun Aiqing, it is reasonable for the Ministry of Justice to handle this matter. What do you think?" His tone was very amiable, but he actually wanted me to stop making trouble or come up with a solution.

I bowed my hands and said seriously: "Your Majesty, the minister's participant also has the crime of Wan Pengfei, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice. The confession of the thief of the Jinyiwei also seriously involves this person, so the Ministry of Justice should avoid it!"

Zhu Yijun thought to himself, "You are very careful in the matter!" But he asked, "It's reasonable. Then, according to you, who should handle this matter?"

I bowed and said, "I have reported to the emperor, in my humble opinion, this matter may be handled jointly by Dali Temple and the Inspectorate. Please send the East Factory to intervene in the investigation, and you will be sure to report it to the foolproof!"

Zhu Yijun thought to himself that this was an impeccable method. Originally, the three trials involved the Ministry of Justice’s recusal, so the two companies, Dali Temple and the Inspectorate, could be said to be more fair. This matter also involves the Jinyiwei, so the Dongchang will be the only choice for the investigation. Suddenly, in Zhu Yijun’s eyes, I seemed to be possessed by Zhang Juzheng, which was exactly the answer he wanted.

So Zhu Yijun said, "Where is Cheng Aiqing?"

Cheng Ping, the minister of Dali Temple, took a step forward and held Yu Gui and said, "I am here!"

Zhu Yijun asked loudly: "Do you agree with Sun Aiqing's proposal just now?"

Cheng Ping is indeed as famous as his name, he is square and rigid, and his official career is just as normal. He is not as fast as anyone or as slow as anyone, but he is smooth all the way and never makes any mistakes.

At this time, when Zhu Yijun asked about him, Cheng Ping said seriously: "Mr. Sun's proposal is very consistent, and there is no problem! It's just..."

Zhu Yijun thought to himself, what was wrong? Then he frowned and said loudly, "It's just what? But it's okay!"

Cheng Ping bowed again and replied: "But I am worried that this matter involves important officials of the court, and I am afraid that there will be a lot of obstacles when investigating it, so I specially requested the emperor to give the imperial edict!"

Zhu Yijun snorted in his heart, thinking to himself, old fox, you ask for an order from the east and the west. I have all the orders, what else do you want to do?

But then he thought about it again and said that it was right. He was a Dali Temple Minister, who was the third rank. Zhang Siwei, who was going to check, was a second rank, and Wan Pengfei was from a second rank. If I had nothing to say, I was afraid he would really not be able to investigate.

Thinking of this, I glanced at Zhang Siwei and thought to myself, who told me that you were not cautious in doing things? Why didn’t you say anything now? But who can you blame me? Thinking of protecting yourself, dear!

So he didn't want to have him in his heart and said loudly: "Print an order!"

Feng Bao immediately took a step forward, took notes, and at the same time he turned his head slightly and looked at me. This time, he was obviously not sad or happy, but I clearly saw the surprise in his eyes.

"The first-class viscount, Sun Qilan, deputy commander of Jizhou Daying, participated in the matter of Zhang Siwei, a Grand Secretary of Zhongji Hall, and Wan Pengfei, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, and was appointed to be handled by Cheng Ping, the Minister of Dali Temple, and Hai Rui, the left deputy chief censor of the Inspectorate, and the East Factory listened to the investigation and handling. I hope to dig deep and investigate it carefully, and to investigate it to the end, and to be fair and upright, punish evil and promote good! I'm here!"

Zhu Yijun's voice fell, and the first needle was heard in the hall, and then Cheng Ping and Hai Rui bowed together, "I obey the order!"

Feng Bao, the leader of the East Factory, also said after finishing the record: "Abide by the order!"

At this time, Zhang Siwei's face turned pale and he was speechless. Zhu Yijun saw it and sneered in his heart, thinking that you, Zhang Siwei, was recommended by Zhang Juzheng to enter the court. After so many years, the more you worked, the less you were unable to fall into Zhang Juzheng's eyes. As a result, your benefactor was critically ill, and you were the first to jump out!

But he said, "Zhang Aiqing, don't panic. If it is true as you said, the purity will be clear, and I will severely punish those who spread rumors!"

What else can Zhang Siwei say? He can only give in and thank him.

Even if this matter has a next direction, I won’t mention it for now. Zhu Yijun asked me about the war in Liaodong again. I will tell you the truth. When the nearly 10,000 Jurchens who surrendered to the death before leaving, there was a chill in the hall.

Zhu Yijun calmed down and asked, "I have not received any report on this matter yet. It just so happened that Sun Aiqing is here. Let me tell you, what is the purpose of this move?"

I said frankly: "During the Song Dynasty, I really launched an army to attack, and it took me more than 50 years to defeat me. In fact, I really underestimated the resilience of the Central Plains. On the contrary, Zhao Song did not face the reality of the invasion."

Zhu Yijun said with interest: "Oh! What does that have to do with your actions?"

I bowed and said, "Your Majesty! Now, unlike the Zhao Song Dynasty, the Tatars have no such great hero as the Emperor. But they are the same as the Zhao Song Dynasty. Because the Jurchens have replaced them, they have become the biggest hidden danger in the grassland!"

Zhang Siwei shouted, "Bold Sun Qilan! Are you using Zhao Song to implicitly mocking me as the Ming Dynasty is about to destroy the country?"

I sneered and glanced at Zhang Siwei and said, "When I killed tens of thousands of foreign invaders on the front line, you plotted against the heroes at home. If this is a sarcasm, wouldn't you openly rebel?"

Zhang Siwei said angrily: "You! You swear by others! What's your intention?"

Zhu Yijun was upset and said repeatedly: "Zhang Aiqing, stop talking and let Sun Aiqing continue to talk. I know the right and wrong."

Zhang Siwei was speechless and could only bow his hand to receive the order, but glared at me fiercely. I thought to myself, if glaring at someone can kill the other party, I will immediately practice a pair of golden eyes!

But he ignored him and continued: "Now the Jurchens are outside the pass, and they are gradually becoming more and more powerful. When I went out to fight this time, I have sent people to conduct research in depth. I found that in recent years, there have been many young heroes in the Jurchens. I am particularly shocked!"

As he said that, he took a step forward and looked up and said, "The reason why I used evil tricks is mainly to curb the Jurchens from the psychological and fundamental way. This move for me is to lay a thorn in the Jurchens' psychology, so that they can think of the Ming Dynasty when they see those who have broken arms!"

This sentence was deafening, and I clearly heard the sound of the officials beside me swallowing. But I ignored this and continued to say loudly: "Turning a warrior into a destruction is also a frustration of local spirit. At the same time, I am also a modest person for the people on the frontier. After the Jurchens robbed, no grass was left. This move also strengthened the prestige of the Ming Dynasty in the hearts of the people!"

Finally, I bowed and said, "Everything I have said above is sincere, please let the emperor observe clearly!"

Zhu Yijun sat on the dragon throne and looked at the young man below who was about the same age as him. Suddenly, there was a hint of jealousy in his heart. Yes, it was jealousy!

How great would it be if... if I could do what I wanted to do!
Chapter completed!