Xu Jie secretly gritted his teeth, "Long live, are you speaking human words?" You said it as if it was a matter of course for Xiao Feng to come back to life!
Xiao Feng probably faked his death last time. This kind of fake death has not happened before, but he faked his death for a longer time.
Can it be the same this time? In full view of everyone, Xiao Feng was struck by lightning! Will he survive?
However, Jiajing had already ordered that Xu Jie could not object openly and could only scold Liu Tong secretly. But naturally Xu Jie would not just prepare this move, he immediately led to his goal from another way.
Xu Jie said in a deep voice: "Long live, but the cabinet has too many things to be busy with. When Xiao Feng was here, it was already stretched. Now that Xiao Feng is gone, the task will be even heavier.
Not to mention anything else, let’s talk about the reform of the imperial examination system, the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty Navy, and the prevention of the Miao rebellion. Xiao Feng was originally responsible for these, but now they must be shared by the cabinet!
Therefore, I suggest that things have priorities. At present, the most urgent ones are farming and the Miao rebellion. As for the reconstruction of the navy and the reform of the imperial examination, it might as well be slow down. "
Zhang Juzheng's heart trembled, knowing how powerful Xu Jie's move was. As usual, Xu Jie's reasons are impeccable, but his purpose is hidden deep inside.
The reform of the imperial examination system was what Xu Jie believed to be the biggest threat to scholars in the Ming Dynasty, and it was also something Xiao Feng promoted with all his strength. As long as this matter slows down, there will be no chance of restarting.
Xu Jie and the civil servants he led would never let this matter be brought up again, and it was impossible for the Ming Dynasty to have someone as powerful as Xiao Feng who could convince Jiajing to do this.
As for the Ming Dynasty Navy, Xu Jie was in favor of reconstruction, but the time and place were wrong. It’s not that it’s wrong for Ming Dynasty, it’s that it’s wrong for Xu Jie.
Now that the Ming Dynasty is being rebuilt, the shipyards and troops are located in the south of the Yangtze River. Hu Zongxian is Xiao Feng's man. After Xiao Feng's death, he was ready to succeed Xiao's party leader.
Therefore, for Xu Jie, if he slows down the matter, he can arrange it calmly. The first is to find a way to replace the governor of Jiangnan with one of his own, so that the locations of the shipyard and military sources do not need to change.
If Hu Zongxian is indeed difficult to shake, then Xu Jie will find a way to relocate the Navy's reconstruction site in Shandong. Anyway, Shandong also has an entrance to the sea, and Shandong people can also board ships and fight.
In this way, the Navy had no relationship with the Governor of Jiangnan and was directly controlled by the court. Hu Zongxian suddenly lost King Zhang in his hand, so how could he fight with himself?
Jiajing thought for a moment, and although he knew that Xu Jie must have selfish motives for raising these two points, he was indeed right.
With Xiao Feng gone, the court would definitely be unable to handle so many things at the same time. It's right to prioritize things. You can't think about shaving when your eyebrows are burning.
But Jiajing would definitely not express his position easily. This fine tradition of scapegoating could not be thrown away, so he closed his eyes slightly and spoke slowly.
"My dear friends, if you have any ideas, you might as well tell me."
Gong Hui, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, was the first to stand up. Once Xiao Feng, the Minister of Works, is no longer there, he becomes the largest official in the Ministry of Works, and he must speak on behalf of the Ministry of Works.
Secondly, Gong Hui was recommended by Xiao Feng from the position of right minister. Xiao Feng's kindness made him feel that he must uphold Xiao Feng's legacy.
Thirdly, Gong Hui is also a little selfish. Xiao Feng is gone and the Minister of Industry is vacant. Logically, his hopes should be the highest.
But when he initially thought he was Xiao Feng's petitioner at Xujie Xiyuan to pray for rain, he did not interfere, so he was naturally listed by Xiao Feng as "unworthy" of going to the Temple of Heaven to bask in the sun.
Therefore, Xu Jie's party will definitely not regard him as one of their own. As Xu Jie's chief assistant, the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry will definitely be filled by someone from Xu's party.
Gong Hui felt that he was already sixty-three years old. Instead of being angered by Xu Jie and his gang in the future, it would be better to work hard and make achievements now. As long as he became a minister, he could serve in an official position no matter how glorious he was.
"Long live, when Mr. Xiao was still alive, he kept discussing the construction of the shipyard with me during his busy schedule. Mr. Xiao is a talented person and has many magical designs for shipbuilding.
The master craftsmen recruited by WTO have also been involved in discussions, and the plan has indeed matured. The minister also personally visited Hangzhou to inspect. The foundation has been laid and the dock has taken shape.
The Governor of Jiangnan has also begun to recruit crew members, who will be trained by Wang Zhi and Xu Hai. This matter has already begun and is progressing very smoothly.
If the Chief Assistant wants to postpone the reconstruction of the navy at this time, it will inevitably lead to the abandonment of the shipyard and the disbandment of the soldiers. It will be difficult to restart it again! Long live please think twice! "
Jiajing was noncommittal, knowing that Xu Jie would definitely fight back. Sure enough, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry was Xu Jie's disciple, and he immediately stood up for the teacher.
"Master Gong's words are wrong. The chief assistant did not say that the navy will not be rebuilt, but that it is temporarily postponed.
Today, the Ming Dynasty has two fleets, General Wang Zhi of Zhenhai and Xu Hai, General of Patrol, on the sea, and the coastal areas are more than capable of protecting themselves.
Nowadays, there are many things that are urgent. Among other things, building water conservancy to help farmers and farming is more urgent than rebuilding the navy, isn't it? "
Gong Hui dared to come forward, so he was naturally prepared. He immediately retorted.
"The Ministry of Industry is in charge of the world's construction, so there is no time when it is not busy. Shouldn't it be better to stop working when it is busy?
As long as things need to be done, and if there are insufficient manpower to find someone, why should we stop important things? "
The right servant retorted: "Sir Gong said it lightly. The number of manpower that the Ministry of Industry can recruit is limited, and the number of skilled craftsmen is even more limited. Is it so easy to find people?"
Gong Hui was confident: "Master Xiao said that Wushiguan has recruited no less than a thousand craftsmen of all types from various places. These people are enough for the current construction of the shipyard! Even if it is not enough, it is easy to recruit more!"
The right servant thought of another trick: "Even if we can find people, recruiting people still costs a lot of money. Now that money is being used everywhere, can the Ministry of Revenue come up with it?"
Pan Huang lowered his head in deep thought. He knew that he also carried the label of Xiao Dang to some extent. Although it was not as distinct as Gong Hui, Xu Jie would never turn a blind eye.
Both emotionally and rationally, I should support Gong Hui. But he is the Minister of Household Affairs and has always been cautious.
The Ministry of Household Affairs opened a mutual market from Xiao Feng and fought against Japanese pirates before saving a little money. If Gong Hui really opened his mouth like a lion, he would be in trouble.
Gong Hui did not look at Pan Huang, but took out a piece of paper from his arms, his hands trembling slightly.
"Long live this, this is the memorial left by Mr. Xiao at the Ministry of Industry after he beheaded Yan Shifan.
He said that if something happens to him one day and someone wants to interrupt the construction of the Navy, let me submit Long Live! "
Jiajing opened his eyes unexpectedly and nodded immediately. Huang Jin took it and handed it to Jiajing. Jiajing looked at it twice and was in a daze for a long time, then sighed and asked Huang Jin to return it to Gong Hui.
"Shilang Gong, please read it out in front of the court, so that all the officials can listen.
When Xiao Feng was also the minister of the Ministry of Industry, there were still people discussing privately whether he was greedy for money. It was really ridiculous! "
Gong Hui held up the memorial and read it loudly: "Brother, when you see this memorial, I was not expected to be alive anymore. I came back from the dead last time, and I was filled with emotion.
The world is rough, people's hearts are fickle, flesh and blood are weak, and accidents are inevitable. If I die again one day, I may not be able to come back to life. I just have a few unfulfilled wishes.
First, regarding the reconstruction of the Ming Dynasty Navy, if I die, I am afraid that the court will want to withdraw.
Of the income from the World View, half belongs to the imperial court, and half belongs to me and Zhang Tianci.
I make the decision and all my half will be used for the preparation of the Ming Dynasty Navy. Thousands of craftsmen recruited from various places to enter the world can also help.
Secondly, regarding the technical and scientific examinations, I am afraid that this matter will be hindered even more.
The reconstruction of the navy may be just a dispute about time and place, but the technical and scientific examinations are a battle over the official system and the foundation of the country.
The world view of thousands of craftsmen is the basis of the first scientific and technological examination. If senior brother trusts me, he must not give up halfway.
When science and technology prosper, the Ming Dynasty will prosper; when the Ming Dynasty prospers, the national destiny will prosper! "
Xu Jie was listening in front of him, but he was just secretly worried about Xiao Feng's prediction of the future situation. When he heard this sentence, he almost jumped up!
Xiao Feng! You bastard! You are so cold that you can still throw expired carrots from the coffin in front of Banzai!
Sure enough, Jiajing opened his eyes immediately and nodded repeatedly. In Xu Jie's eyes, he unconsciously turned into a tongue sticking out.
"Junior brother's words make sense! The Ming Dynasty Navy and the technical and scientific examinations cannot be abolished."
Gong Hui was encouraged and chanted louder: "As for severe drought and natural disasters, I have been prepared.
The severe drought only lasts for July and August, and it is too late to plant other food in July and August, but the Guanshi Guanxian Vine can still be planted and harvested.
Coupled with the grain and fish purchased by Wang Zhi and Xu Hai's fleet, it can barely support it.
If God is merciful and rains down early, the fairy vines can also be harvested for the second season. If the imperial court has surplus food, it can take the opportunity to provide relief to Miao, Guandong, Mongolia and other places.
On the condition of providing relief, all localities were required to follow the example of Miao Jiang, enroll in the imperial examinations, and be included in the scope of the imperial court's selection of scholars.
Although weapons can be used to seize people's territory, long-term peace and stability require cultural recognition.
As for Xiao Qin's rebellion, he was just a clown and could never become a great success. With Hai Rui in literature and Hu Zongxian, Yu Dayou and Qi Jiguang in military power, the rebels will surely be restrained.
pS: I hope, senior brother, you will never see this memorial. "
After the memorial was read, the entire hall was as quiet as an empty mountain. Even the civil servants who firmly followed Xu Jie lowered their heads silently.
Xu Jie's mind kept thinking, but he still had to work hard. Xiao Feng was dead. If he couldn't even fight against a dead man, how could he control the Ming Dynasty in the future?
"Long live, everything happens according to the time and the situation. Although Xiao Feng's plan is complete, he forgets that he himself has superior abilities and is difficult for others to match.
If he does these things, it may go smoothly. If it is left to others, I am afraid that it will be like a tiger instead of a dog, so I still suggest to postpone it.
Otherwise, gentlemen, if you think you can finish what Xiao Feng left, just ask. But there is one thing, please keep it in mind, adults!
If things succeed, you will get the credit; if things don't work, you will be blamed!
Don't be ambitious and neglectful of talent, waste food and money, and bring harm to the court. My lords, do you dare to issue this military order? "
Jiajing's eyes swept towards the court, and the ministers looked at each other in confusion. What Xu Jie said is not unreasonable. The court is short of money and has many things to do. What Xiao Feng can do well, you may not be able to do well!
Governing a country cannot only rely on passion, but also requires ability.
Even if he has the blood and ability, he may not be able to do it. This is why Xu Jie dares to call out to the ministers.
Gong Hui gritted his teeth and took a step forward: "Long live, the shipyard issue will not delay the construction of water conservancy projects. I am willing to shoulder the responsibility. If the matter fails, I will bear the blame!"
Xu Jie had a sullen face and put a big cross on Gong Hui's name in his mind. You are a disunited guy. I must find an opportunity to honor you!
Liu Tong took a step forward, but when he was halfway up, Pan Huang pulled him back. Pan Huang took a step forward and cupped his hands.
"Since the shipyard and the Ministry of Construction and Water Conservancy can undertake the task of helping farmers and distributing fairy vines, I guarantee that the Ministry of Household Affairs can complete it. If it fails, I will take the blame myself!"
Xu Jie turned to look at Pan Huang unexpectedly. Why is this old fox... This doesn't fit in with your usual personality!
I originally wanted to recommend you to the cabinet, but now it’s gone! Recommending you is worse than recommending Xia Bangxian from the Ministry of Civil Affairs!
Ding Rukui took a step forward and said, "Long live the war, protect farmers and warehouses, open up land outside the customs, guard against Miao rebellion, and recruit navy soldiers. The Ministry of War will take care of it. If things fail, I will take the blame myself!"
Xu Jie didn't even raise his head to look at Ding Rukui. This guy was wearing the same pants as Xiao Feng. It would have been a surprise if he didn't jump out.
"Well, long live that, the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel are not too many this year. This matter of the technical and scientific examinations, I think the Ministry of Personnel can still handle it, as long as the Ministry of Rites has no objection."
Xu Jie looked at Xia Bangxian, the Minister of Civil Affairs, in surprise. This guy also went to Xiyuan to petition, so he should be the one with the talent!
Why don't you... don't even think about joining the cabinet!
Xia Bangxian lowered his head, not daring to look at Xu Jie. Jiajing nodded approvingly and looked at Xu Jie, because at this time Xu Jie was concurrently serving as the Minister of Rites.
Xu Jie gritted his teeth and had to express his position: "There is no problem with the Ministry of Rites. Although the Ministry of Rites takes charge of the scientific examination, after the technical examination, the arrangement of official positions is a matter of the Ministry of Personnel. Can Mr. Xia really make the arrangements properly?"
Gong Hui immediately stood up to support Xia Bangxian: "Master Xiao has already planned that candidates who pass the technical examination will be included in Guofang as officials. The Ministry of Industry will naturally assist the Ministry of Personnel in establishing Guofang!"
Xia Bangxian breathed a sigh of relief: "If this is the case, the official department can take charge of the technical and scientific examinations. If there is anything wrong, I will bear the blame myself."
Xu Jie knew that the situation was set, and any further obstruction would appear to be deliberate. He immediately turned around, changed the track, and returned to the leader's position.
“I originally put forward these difficult suggestions to see if Mr. Xiao suddenly left and whether you have the confidence to overcome the difficulties together.
Now I see that all of you are confident, loyal and patriotic. As the chief minister, I am very pleased. In this way, I will definitely lead the cabinet to coordinate the six ministries to get these things done! "
Jiajing nodded happily, and all the ministers secretly admired him. The chief assistant is the chief assistant. With just one sentence, the previous difficulties turned into a test, and he was indispensable for the credit afterwards.
During the seven days when Xiao Dang and Xu Dang secretly fought, Jiajing was very busy. Now that it finally came to an end, he remembered one thing.
In these seven days, the person who behaved most abnormally was Princess Chang'an. She did not go to the street to see Xiao Feng off the night he died. After Xiao Feng was buried in the world view, she never visited Xiao Feng once.
Jiajing was worried about his daughter, so he took her to Xiyuan and asked the imperial doctor to check her pulse.
The imperial doctors almost died twice from Xiao Feng. They were all cautious and used their best skills to serve Princess Chang'an.
The final conclusion was unanimous: after more than a year of careful treatment by Xiao Feng, although Princess Chang'an's body was still weak, the signs of extreme cold had disappeared.
This also means that even without Xiao Feng, Princess Chang An's life is safe. As long as you take good care of yourself, you should have no problem living a normal lifespan.
Jiajing finally found some solace in his extreme sadness, but thinking that his daughter's survival was all due to his junior brother, he couldn't help but feel even more sad.
Chang An's face remained as usual, he gave Jiajing a slap on the shoulder, and chatted with Jiajing for a long time, which made Jiajing feel a little better before leaving the palace and returning home.
When passing by the door of Xiao Mansion, Chang An hesitated for a moment and asked Ru Hua to call the door. Qi An opened the door and Princess Chang An went directly to the backyard.
Liu Xueer has the consciousness of being the royal wife, and she is kind and considerate by nature, and she is quite respectful and polite to Princess Chang An.
Qiao Niang is steady and gentle, and although she is a little indifferent to Princess Chang An, it is not obvious.
But Wang Yingxiang, who returned to Xiao Mansion to comfort and help, was not very friendly to Princess Chang'an. He just didn't dare to offend her and pretended not to see her when he saw her.
Zhang Yunqing was even more fierce: "Princess has a daughter's body. It's unlucky for someone to die in this mansion. Don't cause the princess any more headaches. It's better to invite the princess back to the mansion!"
Qiaoqiao didn't say anything. She restarted the mode of eating steamed buns. In addition to eating steamed buns every day, she practiced kung fu.
King Yu and King Jing came to see her and talked to her, but she ignored them. So now when I saw Princess Chang An, she just burped and then lowered her head to eat steamed buns.
Princess Chang An seemed unaware and talked to everyone, regardless of whether others wanted to talk to her or not. They lingered until dusk, when Liu Ruyun also came home.
Liu Ruyun was from a low background and was not as good as the rest of the Xiao family. Although she was angry, she still bowed to the princess in a disciplined manner.
Princess Chang An smiled and said: "Sister Liu, I'm just waiting for you to come back. I like the moonlight in the lotus pond you made for me before. I haven't been feeling well these past two days, and I want to have another bowl."
Liu Ruyun hesitated, looked at Zhang Yunqing and Wang Yingxiang rolling their eyes at her, and smiled.
"It's not difficult. Princess, please wait a moment and I'll make you a bowl."
After a while, a bowl of moonlight in the lotus pond was served. On top of the clear chicken soup, there are thin slices of cucumber in the shape of lotus leaves, and on top are small lotus flowers made of gluten.
A round poached egg sank in the middle of the big bowl, like a bright moon.
Liu Ruyun said apologetically: "I didn't have time to make the chicken soup freshly. It was leftover from the morning. The taste may not be that fresh and sweet. Princess, just take a sip."
Zhang Yunqing curled his lips and said, "How can that be done? This chicken soup of yours is not serious chicken soup. What will happen if the princess has a bad stomach after drinking it?"
Princess Chang'an smiled, picked up the bowl, drank it all in one breath, ate the lotus leaves and the moon, and then put the bowl down without finishing.
"It's delicious, it's really delicious. Last time, Mr. Xiao ate it, and I just drank two sips of the soup. I finally enjoyed it today. Sister Liu, your craftsmanship is really good."
When a chef is praised for his good craftsmanship, it is like a girl being praised for being beautiful. As long as it does not come from the mouth of a gangster, it always makes people happy. Liu Ruyun smiled and nodded.
Princess Chang An looked around at the people in the room again, nodded with a smile, and helped Ru Hua away.
The room suddenly returned to its usual dull and speechless state, which had been the case for the past seven days. After a long time, Zhang Yunqing finally spoke in a dull tone.
"She lingers here for a long time just to drink a bowl of soup from Sister Liu? The princess has a different temperament."
