Chapter 166 Zhang Juzheng is no longer in the world(1/2)
After Xu Mengchong completely vented, Xu Maocai said: "Why are you so angry?"
Xu Mengchong sat in the chair, gasping slightly, gritting his teeth, saying, "Those guys, they have no ability, and they know that they are not criticizing others all day long. Ma Zheng has so many problems, but they accused me of doing nothing and mismanagement. It's really outrageous."
Although Zhang Juzheng's reform brought a glimmer of hope to the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng did not solve the fundamental problem. It was the problem of this class solidification. He only suppressed the entire bureaucratic group, but did not completely eradicate it. In fact, there are still considerable problems in all aspects.
There are even more problems with horse politics. The war horses are decreasing year by year, and the quality is worrying and uneven, so inferior is used as good ones.
It just happened that a few days ago, a county magistrate in Henan submitted a memorial to impeach the local horse-herders officials. They were negligent in management and were willing to not even have a stable. The horse ran around everywhere, which was actually a little big deal. However, many ministers used this to accuse Xu Mengchong of improper management. The war horses were reduced year by year, but Taipu Temple was rich and the money was not spent, which proved that you were not in charge.
Although it is a use of the issue, you cannot say wrong.
However, Xu Mengchong felt wronged.
The fundamental reason for the decrease in war horses is that the ranch is shrinking, and a large number of ranches are occupied by royal relatives. Even if you buy money from the Mongolians, how much money can be left when you go to the frontier? And the other party is still an enemy, how can you buy a good horse?
In fact, Xu Mengshi did a pretty good job. He knew that he could not buy any good horses when he threw out the money. It happened that there was no war in recent years, so he simply bought less. From a financial perspective, he actually did a very good job, at least he saved the money.
Xu Mao said curiously: "Did they really start impeaching the master because of those rumors?"
Xu Mengxun said: "Otherwise, why can you do it? I don't know who leaked the news. It's like he has a nose and eyes."
Xu Mao asked in confusion: "Even if Guo Dan is recommended by you, Master, they will not impeach the master for this. Could it be that they really can't do anything to Guo Dan, so they find the master to make anger? Then it would be better to find Guo Dan directly, after all, Guo Dan is just a small tooth merchant."
"Things are not that simple. I just said that just now." Xu Mengqiong sighed and said, "I didn't expect that after going around in circles, I was still dragged in."
Xu Mao looked shocked and said, "Do they think you, Master, secretly support the Imperial Concubine?"
Xu Mengchong nodded.
"This is bad." Xu Mao immediately realized the seriousness of this matter.
At that time, the eunuch Li Gui said that Guo Dan’s idea was really sinister.
But in fact, Guo Dan just wanted to treat him with his own way. Xu Mengchong wanted to avoid this and pushed Guo Dan up. This time, Guo Dan wanted to pull him in.
Those officials didn't say they were targeting the Xu family for Guo Dan, a small tooth merchant. They were not so bored.
Wanli withdrew the imperial guards and took the money back. They also left Guo Dan behind. It was not worth it to spend so much energy on Guo Dan.
When they heard this news, their first reaction was that your Xing'an Bo supported the emperor to appoint Zheng as the imperial concubine. In other words, they supported the emperor to depose the eldest son and establish the young son.
This is something that ethics cannot allow. If anyone violates this, it will violate the interests of the entire Shilin.
Xu Mengchong was unaware of his slander and immediately became the target of public criticism.
Xu Mengshi snorted and said, "At worst, I will stop doing it. No one can handle the things they say unless Mr. Zhang is alive."
This old fox can also bend and stretch. He has accumulated so many generations of the Xu family, and he has enough money. He has never managed the oil and water department of Taipu Temple. He has never made any money. He knows the seriousness of this matter and cannot fight with them. He can only admit defeat. I will go home to enjoy my old age.
"Xing'an Bo must not act irresponsible!"
I saw Duke Cheng Zhu Yingzhen enter the lobby.
Xu Mengchong was stunned for a moment, stood up and said, "Duke Cheng is here."
Zhu Yingzhen glanced at the fragments on the ground and sighed, "Xing'an Bo, you've done this a bit too hasty!"
Xu Mengmeng suddenly said with a grievance: "Duke Chengguo doesn't know anything. His Majesty wanted the Taipu Temple to pay for the enthronement ceremony. I just didn't want to get involved in these right and wrong, so I recommended Guo Dan to His Majesty."
"So that's it." Zhu Yingzhen nodded and said, "But now that things have come to this point, does Xing'an Bo think he can still escape unstoppably? Even if Mr. Zhang died, they dug out."
Xu Meng sighed heavily.
Zhu Yingzhen continued to comfort him: "You don't need to worry too much. In the end, this matter depends on your majesty's intention. We support you."
This Taipu Temple is closely related to the Ministry of War and controls the financial power. The interest network inside is complicated. If Xu Mengchong suddenly leaves the house, he knows who will be on the top. Many people want to push their people up.
Xu Mengmeng glanced at Zhu Yingzhen and smiled bitterly, "I'm just saying angry words, please don't take it seriously."
This is not an angry thing. He really wants to retreat, but seeing Zhu Yingzhen's reaction, he also knows that it is difficult to retreat. He cannot ignore the power of the Xu family in the military.
Just then, Xu Jirong suddenly jumped and ran in, saying, "Grandpa, huh? Uncle Zhu is here too! My nephew has met Uncle Zhu."
"You don't need to be polite to you," Zhu Yingzhen smiled and nodded.
Xu Mengchong asked, "Is there anything you have to do?"
Xu Jirong hurriedly said, "Grandpa, grandson wants to go to the Jinyiwei."
Xu Mengchun wondered: "Go to the Jinyiwei? Why are you going crazy?"
"My grandson just wants to be with Dandan." Xu Jirong laughed.
Hearing "Dan", Xu Mengfeng's mouth twitched, "Go outside and kneel."
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cabinet.
"How does Shougong Shin view this?"
Wang Jiaping asked.
Shen Shixing hesitated for a moment and sighed: "I think this matter is not Ma Zheng. You and I know it very well, but even if we talk about the matter, Xing'an Bo has done a very good job."
"It's very good, but it's not a question." Wang Jiaping said: "There are indeed many problems in this Ma Zheng, and this directly endangers national security. As the Minister of Taipu Temple, Xing'an Bo did not find a way to solve these problems. As the cabinet, we cannot ignore them!"
Shen Shixing glanced at Wang Jiaping and said, "Do you want to use this to propose the reform of the Ma Zheng?"
Wang Jiaping nodded.
Shen Shixing sighed: "If we propose changes at this time, it will only harm Xing'anbo. Moreover, I don't think this is a good opportunity. Once Xing'anbo comes down, who will take over? Many people want to be the minister of Taipu Temple, and the court will only argue about this matter at that time."
Wang Jiaping said: "But we cannot always expect peace in the court. We must assist Your Majesty in striving for governance. This is what the ministers should do."
Shen Shixing nodded and said, "I understand, but I will decide all this until the matter of becoming a crown prince. Otherwise, no matter how good your policies are, they will probably be drowned in their spit."
Wang Jiaping nodded helplessly.
Wang Jiaping and Shen Shixing are two different people. Wang Jiaping is ambitious and wants to reform and work hard to govern. However, Shen Shixing always wants to mix up with him. Although he prevented Wang Jiaping from standing up at this time, he also sent a memorial to impeach Xu Mengchun. He did not want people to think that he supported the emperor, but he did not want the emperor to think that he did not support him.
At this time, Wanli was half lying on the couch, looking at the memorial sent by Silijian, and laughing happily.
Li Gui, who was standing beside him, said curiously: "Your Majesty, this memorial seems to be impeaching Xing'anbo?"
"Yes! Hoho."
"Why is Your Majesty laughing?"
Wanli sat up slowly, threw the memorial on the table, and said with a smile: "I am laughing at them, they are just trying to kill the chicken to warn the monkey, but they can speak so loudly and righteously. I think Wen Tianxiang and his father-in-law are just like this, alas..."
Speaking of the latter, he sighed and looked sad.
In these memorials, all impeached Xu Mengchong for improper management, and the statement was reasonable and well-founded, but no one has proposed a solution.
It can be seen that they are targeting people, not things. This person is either Xu Mengchong or Wanli.
No one is allowed to support him to abolish the elders and establish the young people.
He thought that after the liquidation of Zhang Juzheng, no one would care about him. He would do whatever he wanted, but that was not the case at all. Zhang Juzheng fell down, and millions of abnormal versions of Zhang Juzheng stood up. He was opposed by the ministers now. Establishing the Imperial Concubine was his counterattack, but it obviously triggered a greater rebound.
Li Gui said carefully: "But isn't this what Your Majesty hopes to see?"
"Yes! Isn't this what I hope to see?" Wanli frowned suddenly and then fell into deep thought.
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At this time, Guo Dan was very leisurely. Xu Mengshen did not get any results, and he could not operate the emperor's money. Yashen was reorganized again, and there was nothing to do for the time being. He was just planning how to plan the department and the specific matters were still Kou Weisha.
Seeing that the weather was good today, he changed into the uniform of the Jinyiwei and prepared to go to the guard station to take a look.
But I met Xu Jirong just after I went out.
"Dandan, I'm wronged for you again."
Xu Jirong looked at Guo Dan resentfully.
Guo Dan suddenly became overwhelmed and said depressedly: "My uncle, don't say that, it's easy to misunderstand. I'm a normal man."
"It's true." Xu Jirong said: "When I saw you become the Jinyiwei, I was afraid that you would be bored, so I wanted to be the Jinyiwei and be your companion. But as soon as I opened my mouth, my grandfather asked me to kneel outside."
At this time, if you talk to your grandfather, wouldn’t you ask to kneel? Guo Dan laughed secretly, but said, “Don’t be afraid, I’m not bored, I don’t believe me, please see.”
He pointed at Yang Feixu beside him.
Xu Jirong looked at it and exclaimed: "Flying Girl."
Guo Dan said in shock: "You know each other?"
Yang Feixu turned her face away.
Xu Jirong smiled and said, "I know, why don't I know you? I've been caught by her several times. Haha."
You were so happy that you were a little weird! Guo Dan was a little confused and said, "How dare she catch you?"
Xu Jirong said, "I used to fight and I was often caught by her, but unfortunately I was released halfway. I also wanted to get along with Feixu girl for a while."
As he said that, he asked Yang Feixu again: "Miss Feixu, why are you with Dandan?"
"Get out."
Yang Feixu glared at him fiercely. This guy was a habitual offender. He used to fight and tease girls every day. Every time she just wanted to catch this guy, she would write to her to let her go. Later, she directly ordered that Xu Jirong was not allowed to be captured. She really wanted to teach this guy a lesson.
Xu Jirong laughed and said, "Don't get out, you can catch me."
To be continued...