'I've come up to see you. '
Mr. Gao was stunned when he heard this, thinking that he was hallucinating.
"Why does this voice sound so familiar? It feels like deja vu."
Stunned, Gao Gong subconsciously turned around and looked towards the source of the sound.
When I saw that thin cheek with sunken cheekbones, when my eyes caught sight of that figure like a crane.
Mr. Gao's body trembled, his pupils shrank, and his head was buzzing.
He never imagined that he would see the living Immortal Jiajing again in his life.
Since the Jiajing Immortal stopped going to court, it is true that he rarely summoned courtiers. Many courtiers did not know Jiajing, but there were two places where it was easy to see the Immortal.
1. Cabinet.
Although Jiajing did not go to court, it did not mean that he did not care about affairs. On the contrary, the Jiajing Immortal was very concerned about the affairs of the court, and would call cabinet ministers to Xiyuan every now and then to listen to political affairs.
Second, Zhilu.
The so-called Zhilu is a guard room in the West Garden of the Forbidden City.
Historical records: Shizong lived in Xiyuan for a long time, and his ministers were honored to be called into Zhilu.
Gao Gong, as the last generation of the new generation of Qingci masters in the Jiajing Dynasty, after working conscientiously as a teacher for King Yu for nine years, after spending a lot of money on manuscripts to study Qingci, and after the death of Jingwang Zhu Zaizhen, he finally achieved success. He was promoted to minister of the Ministry of Rites, was given a flying fish suit, favored by Jiajing, and was called into Zhilu.
Therefore, Gao Gong must have seen Jiajing many times, and he naturally remembered the appearance of the Jiajing immortal very deeply.
He was instantly recognized.
"Ghost, ghost...!"
Gao Gong took a few steps back in shock, staggered, and sat down on the ground.
"You, why are you not shocked at all?!"
Mr. Gao suddenly discovered a problem.
Except for himself, the emperors Zhu Zaijing and Zhang Juzheng, and even the seven charming Hu Ji kneeling beside Long Yu, were not surprised at all by the sudden appearance of the two people, including the late emperor. .
'I, Gao Gong, am the first assistant of the generation, but my determination is not as good as that of an Orchid beyond the Great Wall? ! '
Just when Gao Gong doubted himself and was in shock, Zhang Juzheng was the first to salute.
"I pay my respects to the Immortal Master. I pay my respects first...to pay my respects to Emperor Shi Zongsu."
The Jiajing Immortal's posthumous title after his ascension was "Emperor Xuanwen Guangwu Hongren Daxiaosu, Qin Tianlu Dao Yingyi Holy God", and his temple name was "Shizong".
'Immortal master? '
Gao Gong was even more stunned when he heard this.
'Did Zhang Juzheng have seen this strange man and the deceased emperor before? '
He suddenly remembered that he had just received the imperial edict with Zhang Juzheng in the cabinet room.
Zhang Juzheng once said to him: "This is the decree of the immortal. Even if I go to your majesty, it will be useless."
At that time, Gao Gong was already furious and furious. He thought this was Zhang Juzheng's nonsense and perfunctory words. He must have heard some slanderous words in Long Qing's ears. He wanted to drag Zhang Juzheng to confront Long Qing.
"High arch."
"What do you want to ask me?"
Jiajing glanced at Gao Gong.
Looks indifferent.
Zhu Houcong, who lived in Jiajing time and space, actually had no feelings for the old man Gao Gong, and he didn't even remember the name Gao Gong.
After all, in the 31st year of Jiajing's reign, Gao Gong was an official in the Hanlin Academy. He was just an inconspicuous ant in the temple of the Ming Dynasty, and was not worthy of the attention of the Jiajing gods.
"I, I, I..."
Under the cold gaze of Jiajing Immortal, Gao Gong was speechless for a moment.
His anger was all replaced by timidity the moment he saw the Jiajing Immortal. This was the old emperor's coercion.
When facing Longqing Emperor Zhu Zaijing, Gao Gong was able to shout out injustice and even demanded officials on the spot.
That's because he taught Zhu Zaijing for nine years when he was still King Yu, and was Zhu Zaijing's teacher for nine years. When everyone in the world was not optimistic about King Yu, he firmly chose to stand by Zhu Zaijing. Behind Zai Jing.
In addition to the profound teacher-student friendship between Gao Gong and Zhu Zaijing, to some extent there was also a friendship in the trenches.
Therefore, after Longqing Zhu Zaijing ascended the throne, he did not hesitate to choose to rule from the top and delegate all power to the beloved Mr. Gao.
This is also the reason why when Gao Gong was in the cabinet, he already held the power of the chief minister before he became the chief minister. It was all with Zhu Zaijing's tacit approval.
But facing the Jiajing Immortal.
Gao Gong couldn't get up at all. The deep fear in his heart surged into his heart the moment he saw Jiajing, like a lump in his throat, and he couldn't say a word.
"If you can't ask, then shut up."
Jiajing glared at Gao Gong, which shocked Old Man Gao's heart. He stood up tremblingly, sighed in his heart, and bowed deeply to Jiajing.
"Zhang Baigui, you are so powerful. In order to seize the position of chief minister, you even moved out the dead emperor." '
Zhang Baigui, Zhang Juzheng's childhood name.
Zhang Juzheng's great-grandfather dreamed of a white turtle crawling out of his well one night, so he named his great-grandson Zhang Baigui.
Fortunately, my family has some culture, otherwise I would be a bastard.
Ji Boying's eyes also fell on Gao Gong at this moment.
to be honest.
His impression of Mr. Gao Gonggao was not very bad, or it could be said to be very good.
Although Old Man Gao must report his flaws, he was even more domineering in the cabinet. In order to assume the position of chief minister of the cabinet, he first eliminated the honest Li Chunfang as chief minister, and then expelled Yin Shidan, a former lecturer in Prince Yu's palace, from the cabinet. Yin Shidan was so angry that he scolded Gao Gong directly in the cabinet. After the scolding, he felt uneasy and even rolled up his sleeves and started beating Gao Gong.
The imperial court impeached Gao Gong's memorials for "taking advantage of power and retaliating, rejecting good people, and over-promoting his disciples and old friends" from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, but without exception, they were suppressed by Zhu Zaijing.
But one thing is that Gao Gong is an official with good political ethics, at least in terms of corruption, he is much better than Zhang Juzheng.
Gao Gong himself was not greedy for integrity, which probably had something to do with his lack of offspring.
After all, there were no heirs, and there was no one to inherit the money that had been made, and it couldn't all be taken into the coffin, so it had to be confiscated in the end.
However, Gao Gong's employment is too eclectic.
For example, when the Gutian Tong tribe rebelled, Gao Gong used Yin Zhengmao to send troops to quell the rebellion.
And Yin Zhengmao was famous for embezzling military pay. If he was given one million taels of military pay, he could pocket half a million taels.
Gao Gong knew this, but he still chose Yin Zhengmao against all opinions.
In Gao Gong's concept of employment, he doesn't care whether Yin Zhengmao is greedy or not, he just needs Yin Zhengmao to solve the problem for him.
At first glance, this employment method can indeed solve the urgent need.
But the Ming Dynasty is not a small state, but a huge dynasty. Is it possible that every time the court wants to put down a rebellion, it must first give hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to the generals who put down the rebellion? !
Only with strict laws and regulations can we achieve lasting peace and stability.
Once the country's laws are messed up and a loophole is opened for lawlessness, it will be difficult to make up for it in the future.
Furthermore, Gao Gong was too arrogant and often acted out of impulse. Although he was implementing a series of new policies, he did not form a complete institutional reform plan.
In this regard, Zhang Juzheng is obviously more thoughtful than Gao Gong.
He has been planning reform plans in his heart, and although Zhang Juzheng is also arrogant, he does not show it easily. When he does things and speaks out, he always hits the mark. He has very accurate standards for doing things and is very good at handling and managing his subordinates.
To put it bluntly, it means being a better person.
There is another point, which is particularly important, and that is their age.
An old man in his sixties and a man in his early forties. One is tired after working five hours a day, and the other can stay up all night to make plans. They have completely different energy. You are the boss, which one do you choose?
In terms of ability, both of them are capable officials in governing the world.
But after comprehensive consideration, it is more appropriate for Zhang Juzheng to be the first assistant.
The world must still be left to young people.
As for the next positioning of the high arch.
The current Long Qing Dynasty was short of people, so Ji Boying naturally did not intend to let Gao Gong go.
Want to retire? That is impossible.
"Gao Gong, asking you to leave the position of chief assistant is not to deny your achievements and abilities, but because there are more important things that need you to do."
"In the entire Ming Dynasty, only you Gao Gong can do it."
Ji Boying's voice seemed to be full of magic.
It fell in the ears of Old Man Gao, and it magically made Old Man Gao believe this lie.
After all, you can’t believe it.
"You all, please listen to me. What Master is going to say next is related to the foundation of the country. You must remember it word by word."
"If anyone dares not to listen carefully, I will beat him with my own hands!"
Jiajing Immortal shouted out.
At this moment, he finally experienced the pleasure of his ancestor Taizu.
Zhang Juzheng straightened up immediately, and Gao Gong also took a deep breath, raised his eyebrows and braced himself to listen.
As for Longqing Emperor Zhu Zaiping.
This old man was suppressing his blush at this time, forcibly suppressing the surging power in his body that urgently needed to be released.
Zhu Zaijing: 'It's almost dying, it's going to explode! '
Ji Boying briefly glanced at a few people.
Then, at a very fast speed, he briefly stated what he had said to Hu Zongxian and others on the Jiajing space-time ship.
In the version of Longqing Time and Space, there are naturally no scenes between Hu Zongxian and Wang Zhi. After all, these two people have already traveled together on the Huangquan Road in Longqing Time and Space.
Gao Gong is responsible for building the Ming Dynasty's maritime trade taxation system, and he must act vigorously and spare no effort to suppress those groups that have converted from smuggling groups to legal trade, and keep an eye on every cent of commercial tax they have to pay.
to this end.
Ji Boying also chose a powerful deputy for Gao Gong who had a grudge against him: Hai Rui Hai Qingtian, who hates evil as much as he hates it.
And in this Longqing time and space, Qi Jiguang is already the right governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, and also leads the Jizhou Army. He still needs to train the new navy and build the maritime power of the Ming Dynasty.
"Xian, Master Xian, I suddenly have an unbearable pain in my stomach. Can you please allow me to pay my respects first?"
Zhu Zaijing suppressed his blush the whole time, rubbed his legs, and his face became redder and redder. Even his breath was hot. He spoke hurriedly, holding his stomach, and it looked like the real thing. .
In fact, Ji Boying had seen the abnormality of this guy a long time ago and roughly guessed what this guy had done.
"Can't."
"Bear it."
Ji Boying gave Zhu Zaijing a kind smile and rejected his request for courtesy.
Immortal Jiajing looked at his son, and then at the seven orchids kneeling beside Long Yu, and suddenly became very angry.
"This useless thing!"
'boom'.
Jiajing kicked Zhu Zaijing on the butt.
Caught off guard, Zhu Zaijing fell forward.
'No! don't want…! '
Zhu Zaijing's pupils shrank sharply, and he used all the strength in his body. At the moment when he was about to fall to the ground, he completed a rotation of his body in mid-air, completing the transition from jumping down to lying on his back.
This difficult move can only be completed by professional gymnasts.
But today, Zhu Zaijing did it.
'call…'
Emperor Longqing, who had saved Jer, took a long breath.
Otherwise, if he fell down in this position just now, he would be really useless.
Zhu Zaijing shed two tears of hardship and pain from the corners of his eyes. He never expected that the situation would develop to this situation.
'Why should I take that big tonic pill...'
Just as Long Qing was feeling regretful, Ji Boying glanced at Zhang Juzheng and Gao Gong.
What needs to be said has been said.
"You two, go ahead and do it separately without any delay."
"yes!"
Zhang Juzheng nodded and quickly left Qianqing Palace.
Gao Gong took a deep breath. After hearing about the sea trade, although he did not fully understand the reason, his keen intuition told him that this matter was extremely important to Ming Dynasty.
For him, it is also extremely important.
As long as this thing is done, he will definitely be remembered in history.
Moreover, this matter requires going to the coastal areas for field investigation, just to avoid Zhang Juzheng. The two people in the province glared at each other in the cabinet and were upset with each other.
Regardless of whether Zhang Juzheng or Gao Gong, the two of them became close friends in their early years. The core point is that both of them are doers, and they do what they say without hesitation.
After the two of them left.
In the Qianqing Palace, there were only Ji Boying and Jiajing Immortal, as well as Zhu Zaijing, who had changed from lying on his back to lying on his side, and the seven beautiful orchids who were kneeling and trembling.
Ji Boying's eyes fell on Zhu Zaijing.
This guy is leaning sideways at the moment, as if he has the potential to hit the ground.
At this moment, from outside the palace, a eunuch with a slightly wretched face quickly walked into the Qianqing Palace, his face filled with joy.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what good news, what great news!"
"My slave has a new treasure of medicine. Just drink one of it and you will be able to lock your energy for three days and three nights!"
Meng Chong, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, was so happy that he just crossed the threshold of Qianqing Palace. He subconsciously looked at the people in the palace and was instantly stunned.
Snap.
The medicine box he was holding fell to the ground.
As one of the twelve eunuchs in the late Jiajing period, Meng Chong was the eunuch responsible for managing the emperor's food and drink. Of course he recognized the Jiajing Immortal, and he even knew the taste of the Jiajing Immortal by heart.
"First, first, the late Emperor..."
Eunuch Meng trembled and fell to his knees on the ground, thinking that this was really a ghost.
"How did a eunuch who served as the Superintendent of Food and Drink become the Hand Printer of the Supervisor of Ceremonies?"
Immortal Jiajing glanced at the kneeling Meng Chong and frowned.
Of course he didn't know that Meng Chong had once captured Gao Gong. In order to repay Meng Chong's favor, Gao Gong gave Meng Chong, the cook, the position of eunuch of the palm print.
"Three days and nights."
Ji Boying sighed and smiled helplessly.
Damn it, even Tyson will die if he does this.
No wonder Zhu Zaijing was able to force himself to death and had no idea what moderation was.
"From now on, I will be expelled from the palace and exiled three thousand miles south of Lingnan."
With one word, Jiajing directly announced Eunuch Meng's career as a powerful eunuch.
Of course, Zhu Zaijing didn't dare to let go of his father's decision.
"Master Immortal, me, what should I do?"
Zhu Zaijing gritted his teeth and slowly stood up from the ground.
He felt that he was reaching his limit, and if he continued like this, he would be filled with blood and explode.
"You seem to have made a mistake. You shouldn't ask me your question."
Ji Boying looked at Zhu Zaijing.
Addiction treatment requires determination. You must not be soft-hearted and must quit to the end.
Otherwise, this process will be repeated over and over again, never ending.
After all, for other emperors, women's sex was just a hobby, used for entertainment at night, but for Zhu Zaijing, women's sex was a fatal poison.
"It is your great-grandfather who gave you this decree."
"So, you have to ask him what you want to do."
Zhu Zaijing's pupils suddenly shrank.
'It's not necessary, it's just a trivial matter. How did it rise to the level of Grand Ancestor! '
Upon hearing the name of Grandfather Taizu, Emperor Longqing suddenly roared in his heart.
The words trailed off.
In the Qianqing Palace, a figure, from illusion to solidity, appeared beside Ji Boying.
The person who came was none other than Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the Ming Dynasty!
(End of chapter)
