The day after arriving in the capital, we received the approval of the current emperor, the Emperor Shenzong of Ming Dynasty. This was almost impossible in this dynasty, or in all dynasties.

There is only one reason why it has changed from impossible to possible. We are the confidants of Governor Qi. Governor Qi is the political friend of the Shoufu Zhang. At this moment, Zhang is in the sedan chair in front of him. In the Forbidden City, he is generally not allowed to ride a sedan chair, but Zhang is definitely not ordinary, so we are standing here now.

After passing the Meridian Gate, I saw the Jinshui Bridge. Further ahead was Ganqing Gate. The road was magnificent, with palaces and towering arches, but I always felt repulsive and conflicted in my heart.

Everyone yearns for the power and interests of the Forbidden City, and everyone admires the glory and wealth under the golden glazed tiles. But in my heart, this lush four-sided building is also a living coffin? How many beautiful women are greedy for wealth and noble, and their beards are white and lonely. If this is the case in my life, what is the meaning?

Here, you will not fight me for the rest of your life. I will fight you. Who is not like this, Zhang Juzheng in front, Qi Jiguang beside him, and the countless people who are going on one after another?

It is said that there is no absolute light in this world, nor absolute darkness. Where there is light, there is darkness. The stronger the light, the heavier the darkness. So in my opinion, this huge Forbidden City has a brilliant golden light on the surface, but in fact it is a foul of evil.

I will never serve here. Even if the world wants to cling to this wealth, this is definitely not the life I want!

When I saw that the place where the priests are in the Hall of Peace. After three bows and nine bows, we followed Governor Qi to stand at the lower head, while the priest Zhang was standing on the side of the priest. History books have always said that the Ming Shenzong treated Zhang Juzheng as his teacher before his death, and it seemed that it was indeed the case. Moreover, it is said that Zhang Juzheng had an unpredictable relationship with Empress Dowager Li, the mother of Emperor Shenzong of Song, but this is unpredictable after all, and it is uncountable.

While the Supreme Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was chatting and laughing with Shoufu Zhang, I was also secretly watching him. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was about the same age as I am now, about one year older than me. He had a thin face and no flesh on his cheeks. He tried his best to show a mature and steady look, but his eyes were faintly filled with a vicious smell.

It is said that this emperor was very diligent under the strict requirements of Empress Dowager Li and Zhang Juzheng in his early years. He was the only emperor in the Ming Dynasty except for Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty. Unfortunately, after Zhang Juzheng's death, the young emperor began to let himself go. The strong constraints of his childhood made him develop an incomprehensible rebellious mentality. He abolished all reform matters of Zhang Juzheng and presided over the three major Wanli campaigns that he thought were the beginning of his life, but unexpectedly it became the peak of his life.

Since the 14th year of Wanli, that is, at the end of 1586, he has completely embarked on the road of entertainment until death. He drank day and night and had fun. He also led to a protracted dispute over the foundation of the country for the establishment of the crown prince. He was even more unwilling to the government and did not attend court for more than 30 years, which directly led to the decline of the Ming Dynasty and the rise of the Qing Dynasty. It is said that there were no ignorant kings in the Qing Dynasty and no wise kings in the Ming Dynasty. This Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun should be called the ignorant king among the ignorant kings.

After they said that, they turned to look at us and asked Mr. Zhang, "Mr. Master, are these officers from the Black Carboniferous Division of the Tatars?"

Zhang Shoufu nodded and said yes, and then began to introduce us one by one. Whoever he introduced me would be given a hand. When introducing me, Zhang Shoufu also added an extra sentence: "Sun Qilan is only eighteen years old, she is honest and reliable, and has made many military achievements. I consider it to be given to other appointments."

Zhu Yijun glanced at me and said, "He is actually one year younger than me! He is really young! You are a subordinate of Qi Nantang. You should learn from him to fulfill your duties, be dedicated to the country, and share my worries and loyalty."

I quickly bowed and said, "I am willing to repay the emperor's kindness." It is said that people should observe their actions and not believe their words. If you only look at this person and listen to his words, who can imagine that he is the direct pusher of the demise of the Ming Dynasty! People say that the Qing Dynasty was in my opinion, it was wrong.

I have always believed that the peak of Chinese civilization was in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and it had begun to decline since the Song Dynasty.

The Northern Song Dynasty was busy with internal struggles, and the Southern Song Dynasty was in a stable area, and its economy was just a glamorous surface;

The century of the Yuan Dynasty was the darkest moment in the Central Plains. Under the poor management of the Mongolian Tartars, Chinese civilization encountered an unprecedented regression;

In the Ming Dynasty, there were carpenters, merchants, painters, and stubborn rulers among the emperors. I am afraid that only the first Zhu Yuanzhang and Emperor Chongzhen who was hanged on the coal mountain were considered bloody emperors;

Although the Qing Dynasty had the canopy of the Kanggan era as a fig leaf, it was actually just a trot, and the West continued to sprint.

As the saying goes, if you don’t advance, you will retreat. It is precisely the continuous decline of so many dynasties that have caused the humiliation of the land of China for a hundred years. Therefore, what beautiful words do Zhu Yijun say in this coffin are completely meaningless to me.

After introducing one by one, Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty asked Governor Qi again, what was the specific situation of fighting against the Tatars Black Carboniferous tribe? Why did the Tatars lose so quickly this time?

Governor Qi smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend this matter to you, and you should be more detailed than me. Please allow me!"

Ming Shenzong said strangely: "Your dear, you governor, the soldiers and horses in the northeast of Jingdong, are there anyone who knows more about it than you?"

Governor Qi bowed and said, "That's right! I recommend Sun Qilan to report this matter!"

Ming Shenzong said a long time and looked at me and said, "It's really impressive! Sun Aiqing, then please tell me!"

I thought to myself, Governor Qi, I know you want to help me, but you are actually hurting me! You recommended me to this kid because I was a taboo, that is - I am Zhang Juzheng. But on my face, I still have to keep a flattered expression and said: "Governor Qi is wrong! Qi Lan is not talented, I am willing to do my best to report to the emperor. If there is any inappropriateness, please correct the situation!"

After saying that, I began to talk about how Governor Qi planned and won a thousand miles away. How did Li Chengliang fight bravely and protect the country. How did Ye Sizhong and I send troops secretly? How did I sneak attack the camp granary under his command, and cooperate with the defenders to assault the enemy's defense line. When I found the rebellion and wiped out it with all my might.

By this, I have pushed all the credit to others, and my position is to be an executor. Finally, I will add that I will only execute the orders of all the adults and I will never dare to take military merits!

After hearing my explanation, the Ming Shenzong showed a hint of disdain on his face. He was a very high-profile person. If I, a person younger than him, were so angry, it would be a bad thing not to be held revenge. It would be better to let him be despised than to let him hold revenge!

So, the eunuch Feng Bao, who was in charge of the ceremony, read the imperial edict, which was actually drafted by Zhang Juzheng yesterday. I suddenly felt a little sympathetic to Zhu Yijun. As a supreme master, I would be instructed by outsiders from time to time. If I were to do so, I would feel uncomfortable.

The final reward was that Qi Jiguang was appointed as the Prince's Young Guardian, Li Chengliang was appointed as the second-rank guardian, Ye Sizhong was appointed as the fourth-rank general Guangwei, and I was awarded the fourth-rank deputy envoy Xuanwei. The others also had rewards.

Shoufu Zhang bowed to Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun and said, "Your Majesty, the only one who said that it has another purpose for Sun Qilan, so report it!"

Zhu Yijun immediately expressed his interest and said, "Talk you quickly!"

Zhang Shoufu said: "A month ago, the emperor approved the matter of Qingzhang in the north to carry out land in Qingzhang. I hope to send a supervisor to Shandong to start from Shandong to lead several northern provinces to complete Qingzhang. After repeated consideration, Sun Qilan can bear this position and ask the emperor to agree."

A little surprise flashed in the eyes of the little emperor of the Ming Shenzong, and then there was a lot of content in his eyes. Then he smiled and said, "Since he is the chief minister's recommendation, he will definitely succeed! Let's make this decision!"

Looking at his expression, I laughed secretly. I was obviously extremely dissatisfied with Zhang Juzheng's arbitrary behavior, but I insisted on showing off a polite and honest person, and I was completely disgusting!

In fact, in his heart, he was sure that I could not complete this job, which was ridiculous! But I still bowed: "I must devote myself to my whole life until I die! I will live up to the high hopes of the emperor, and the chief assistant entrusted!"

When Zhang Juzheng saw the emperor's permission, he turned to me and said, "Since Jiajing, the country has been bribed by bribes, officials have been abolished to dress up the powerful and powerful, and those who have followed the country have also been committed to all tolerance. The private sector is becoming richer, the office is becoming poorer, and the country is scarce and the people are poor, and the illness is really here!"

Zhang Juzheng's eyes were full of hope: "Qi Lan! You are taking up your post, and you have a lot of heavy relationships on your shoulders! You must change the situation of the rich people having land but not taxes, the poor people losing money is a burden, and the poor people flee, so the net reduction is suddenly reduced. The land approved by the clearance of the 10th century must be based on the border, and there is no hidden traitor. It is not a reduction in the amount, nor is it beneficial to the tax. The poor people dare not be trapped alone, and the rich people cannot merge!"

Speaking of this, he took a breath and continued: "Remember, this matter is only allowed to succeed, not fail! If you can finish in March, don't wait for May. Moreover, there are already established methods in various prefectures and counties in Fujian, which are the two volumes of Jingwei. The methods are quite detailed. You can follow this and go back quickly!"

I bowed to Zhang Juzheng again and said, "The chief assistant teaches him a lesson, please remember it in your heart!"

Zhang Juzheng nodded just now, but there was no joy or anger on the face of the Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun next to him.

Seeing that Zhang Juzheng had finished his explanation, we were about to surrender under the leadership of Governor Qi. Ming Shenzong suddenly looked at me and said, "Sun Aiqing, do a good job, don't let the Prime Minister down for your expectations!"

I hurriedly said, "I will devote myself to my dedication and be loyal to the emperor!"

After hearing this, the Ming Shenzong showed a rare smile on his face. For others, there may be no difference between being loyal to the chief minister and being loyal to the emperor, but for this kid, it is a slight difference and a thousand mistakes. That is absolutely impossible to make.

On the way back, I suddenly felt very relaxed. When I finished what I should do and wanted to leave, I would definitely feel that I had not done my best, even though I knew that destiny was not violated. But since I met Emperor Shenzong of Ming, I was sure that I would never be able to cooperate with this person, so leaving would not have any impact on me any longer.

Seeing my smile on my lips, Governor Qi turned his head and asked me, "Qi Lan, why are you so happy?"

I smiled and replied, "I will naturally be happy if I have a thought!"

Governor Qi snorted, curled his lips and said, "You are a little man and a big man, pretend to be a god!"

But I smiled and didn't say anything, holding the reins, watching the crabapple flowers blooming on the roadside.
Chapter completed!