This is also the hardest problem for Guo Zhiyuan to explain. As a civil official, he has so many soldiers under his command, and anyone would suspect that he has a bad intention. Fortunately, Guo Zhiyuan has now understood the key points and has already thought about the response in his heart. He said calmly: "To be ashamed, I am really a bit of a risk in suppressing the rebellion. At that time, I was rushing to Zhangzhou Prefecture from the sea to take office. When I suddenly encountered a typhoon, I arrived in Zhangpu County for a lifetime. When I landed, I encountered a rebel scout and looted..."

Guo Zhiyuan explained his experience of suppressing the rebellion in a variety of ways, but cleverly described the Xinxin Army led by Shen Junrong as a temporary recruitment local militia. Finally, he said generously: "I am lucky to be able to suppress the rebellion successfully depends on the priest's dragon power and the righteousness of the court, so that General Liu Ruosi can convince General Liu Ruosi to abandon the secret and turn against the light and turn against the enemy in the battle. The reason why General Chen Yourong was willing to send troops to help the minister attack Dongfan was because he held the secret order given to me by the emperor before. Therefore, the greatest contribution to suppressing the rebellion was the emperor, not the minister. I promised that everything he said was true. The rebel leader Zhao Bingjian had been captured alive by the minister. This time, I went to the capital to offer prisoners to the emperor to demonstrate the prestige of our Ming Dynasty and prevent the traitors from causing trouble again!..."

Speaking of this, Guo Zhiyuan also gave Xu Xueju a few eye drops, and changed his tone and said, "It's the Governor's move that made Weichen very puzzled. When the rebellion broke out, he sat down and ignored it. He neither sent troops to quell the rebellion nor reported to the court. He wanted to quell the rebellion and asked Weichen not to act rashly. Now he exaggerated and asked Weichen to ask for meritorious service. I'm afraid he had ulterior motives..."

Although Emperor Wanli knew that Guo Zhiyuan was flattering himself, he still felt very useful. He believed Guo Zhiyuan's words in his heart and his face cleared a little, but he was not so easy to fool. He continued to ask with a stern face: "Since that's the case, why did you still not withdraw troops from Dongfan after quelling the rebellion?..."

Guo Zhiyuan was waiting for Emperor Wanli's words and suddenly said loudly: "Congratulations to the Lord, congratulations to the Lord, I came to Dongfan and realized that this island is a Fengshui treasure land. This is a treasure island given to me by God. It can protect my coastal peace from Fujian for generations and benefit all the people!..."

Emperor Wanli frowned when he heard this and said angrily: "Guo Zhiyuan, do you really think I am so easy to deceive? Although I am in the palace, I have the world in my heart. I can't hide anything in the world! I know Dongfan, but it's just a desolate island. I can only take up money and food. What's the pity to abandon it?!"

Guo Zhiyuan listened to Emperor Wanli's bragging and was secretly amused, and hurriedly said, "How dare I deceive the emperor? If the emperor does not believe it, I am willing to issue a military order. If the emperor allows me to open an office in Dongfan, I promise that Dongfan can be built into the richest treasure island without the court spending half a penny of food. He can contribute 100,000 taels of tax silver to the court every year, and can increase by 100,000 taels of tax silver to the court every year. Ten years later, 200,000 taels of tax silver to the court every year!..."

"That's true?" Emperor Wanli stood up as soon as he heard this, his eyes shining! There was no way, he was too short of money now. You should know that the annual taxes of the Ming Dynasty were only more than 2 million taels of silver. In addition to the relatively wealthy provinces in Jiangnan, many poor provinces had less than 100,000 taels of silver a year. Moreover, Guo Zhiyuan also promised to increase by 100,000 taels of silver a year. In ten years, he could contribute 200,000 taels of silver a year without spending a penny from the court. Where can I find such a good thing?!

Guo Zhiyuan confidently promised: "The emperor gave the minister ten thousand courage, and the minister dared not deceive the minister. If the minister cannot do it, the minister will let the minister deal with it without any complaints!"

At this time, Emperor Wanli was stunned by Guo Zhiyuan's silver bullet attack. He had long forgotten the memorial of Xu Xueju's impeachment of Guo Zhiyuan with a disobedient heart. He just looked at Guo Zhiyuan steadily, not knowing whether he should believe what Guo Zhiyuan said. It was really unbelievable that Guo Zhiyuan's words were not worthy of being too big. He could still contribute 100,000 taels of silver to the court every year. It sounded like a fantasy!

Emperor Wanli couldn't help but pace back and forth, and after a while, he pondered: "This matter is very important, and there is no precedent in the establishment of an office in Dongfan in all dynasties. I also need to discuss with the ministers in the court to decide..."

Guo Zhiyuan knew that Emperor Wanli was actually already moved, but the ministers in the court would definitely oppose it strongly, especially the prime minister Chen Yiguan would spare no effort to stop this matter. At that time, the opinions of the ministers in the court were one-sided, and the thoughts of Emperor Wanli would definitely shake. However, Guo Zhiyuan also knew that it was impossible for Emperor Wanli to not discuss with the court officials for such a big matter. He could only try his best to fight for it and quickly said: "Please allow the emperor to participate in the court discussion. I am willing to debate with the ministers in the court!"

Emperor Wanli's eyes lit up, and he was also worried that this matter would be unanimously opposed by the ministers in the court. At that time, the emperor was not very good-looking. On the issue of the unanimous opposition of the ministers in the court, he could not fulfill his promise to agree to Concubine Zheng's appointment as the crown prince, which made him look ugly. If Guo Zhiyuan was asked to participate in the court discussion, the court's ministers would naturally be aimed at Guo Zhiyuan. He could sit firmly on the dragon throne and move forward and backward freely.

Thinking of this, Emperor Wanli nodded happily and said, "That's good, aren't you here to offer prisoners to me when you come to Beijing? I then issued an edict to let the Ministry of Rites handle this matter. This time you have made great contributions to suppress the rebellion, and I should also reward you. Then you go to the palace to thank you for your gratitude and you can raise this matter. If the ministers in the court oppose it, you will debate with them and I will make a decision at that time!"

Guo Zhiyuan secretly scolded Emperor Wanli for being a fool, pushed himself as a target, and endured the attack pressure of the ministers in the court. He sat firmly on Diaoyutai, but he also knew that this was the best result he could win. If he did not argue all the ministers in the court, Emperor Wanli would not make up his mind. He quickly kowtowed and thanked him: "Thank you for your grace, I will never let you down and be blessed with the great brilliance for my great brilliance. Even if it is pointed out by thousands of men, I am not afraid of me!"

After coming out of the palace, Guo Zhiyuan's cold sweat had not yet dried up. It was too dangerous just now. If he didn't respond correctly, he might fall to the ground. Being able to walk out of the palace safely could be considered a death. No wonder he said that being with the king is like a tiger. This kind of life is completely out of control, but it depends entirely on the joys and anger of others. It is really too depressing. If possible, he really hopes that he will never have to step into the palace again in his life.

After all, Guo Zhiyuan is still too weak now and must rely on others. Fortunately, Emperor Wanli has passed this level for the time being, but he still can't feel relaxed because he knows that the level of the ministers in the court is even worse!
Chapter completed!