Chapter 184 Great Dynasty Confrontation II
"Xia Jiayu, where did I offend you?"
Xia Jiayu said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Guo Shangyou, the chief envoy of Henan Province, wrote a letter a few days ago asking for a transfer to the post of chief envoy. According to the official, Guo Shangyou is interested in the post of governor of Shanxi. Coincidentally, Guo Shangyou and Mr. Wei are in the same year. If we go by what Chen Yushi said, is Mr. Wei now also suspected of engaging in malpractice for personal gain? In order to keep the great scholar innocent, I sincerely ask the Holy One to investigate this matter."
Chen Cao lamented that after talking to the two old guys for less than an hour last night, two people in the imperial court were actually so strategizing. The Donglin Party was the Donglin Party, and their methods were so clever.
The scene in front of him has made the eunuchs no longer good. If they continue to be entangled, there will definitely be no results.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Nanxing didn't take action yet, and immediately asked Wei Zhongxian: "Eunuch Wei, today is the last court of the year, why didn't the Holy Father come to the court and let you, the Chief of Ceremonies, come to ask questions?"
Wei Zhongxian was immediately displeased. His power could be said to be at its peak now. How could he bear such stimulation? So he said in a neutral tone: "Master Zhao, your Majesty caught wind and cold a few days ago. He was served by the Queen this morning." I took medicine and went to sleep. It has been cold recently and there is no wind. I wonder what Mr. Zhao’s intentions are?"
When it came to the emperor's safety, Zhao Nanxing asked for it and was pushed back. He was not afraid at all: "In this case, there is no need to go to court. If you have anything to do, all the officials can just send a message directly to the General Affairs Department. Eunuch Wei directly If you are criticized, then..."
"Zhao Nanxing..." Wei Zhongxian said word by word. He now wanted to eat Zhao Nanxing.
Upon seeing this, Gao Panlong also sarcastically said: "A group of young people in the court are trying to control the government. Do you really think that we and other ambitious people are just showing up?"
There is no need to continue the stalemate now. It will not be beneficial to both groups. The original plan was to use this matter to rectify Zhao Nanxing and Gao Panlong and step down. Unexpectedly, the trouble ended in nothing.
Wei Zhongxian took a deep breath. He wanted to know what happened. The hard-working plan of his subordinates Wei Guangwei and Gu Bingqian was unexpectedly caught off guard by their opponents. It was obvious that Old Wei himself knew that the two old men must have obtained it long ago. He had received the news, otherwise the words would not have been so sudden.
Because based on his poor understanding of this group of civil servants, as long as Chen Jiuchou takes action and adds one or two hundred Donglin Party insiders who have surrendered, Zhao Nanxing will definitely step down, and the follower Gao Panlong will also take the blame and resign. This situation today?
"Okay, stop arguing. Let's let this matter go. Now that the country is in trouble internally and externally, you all should do your best to serve the country. Go away..."
The eunuchs were all a bit resentful, but the ones who really felt lucky were Zhao Nanxing and Gao Panlong. If Chen Cao hadn't skipped the night to break the news last night, both of them would have resigned today.
When they turned to leave, they both glanced at Chen Cao, who was standing there, and left calmly.
Chen Cao waited for Wei Zhongxian to summon him. When the officials were almost gone, a young eunuch crowded in front of Chen Cao and said: "Marquis Dingwu, your Majesty announces that you are going to Nanyuan."
The road to Xiyuan is easy to navigate, after all, I have been there once.
When Chen Cao arrived, Wei Zhongxian was waiting outside the door of Yingtai Hall as usual. However, when Chen Cao came up to say hello to Wei Zhongxian, Boss Wei looked very bad.
Wei Zhongxian looked Chen Cao up and down, and then sneered: "Chen Cao... his wings are hard..."
Chen Cao knew this in his heart, but he did not dare to openly confront Wei Zhongxian, so he quickly bowed and handed over his hands: "I am scared, please ask the Governor to clear up my confusion..."
"Our family will not have the ability to answer your questions in the future. Now that you have taken the path of the Holy Lady, there is no need for you to do anything for our family anymore..."
Wei Zhongxian learned that Chen Cao had hooked up with the Hakka family before the Great Dynasty. When he came to Xiyuan, he met the Hakka family at the door. To put it bluntly, after entering, Hakka even told Wei Zhongxian not to mess with Chen Cao.
Therefore, Boss Wei was getting more and more angry at this moment. Chen Cao was worried that he would cause high blood pressure in this guy, so he quickly handed over his hand: "The Governor has misunderstood, Mrs. Fengsheng and the Governor are also from the same family..."
"A traveler? Huh..." Wei Zhongxian snorted coldly. When the Hakka family first attached themselves to Wei Zhongxian, they had to do everything for Wei Zhongxian, but it was not until they started having physical contact with the emperor that they left Wei Zhongxian alone.
After all what can an unmanly eunuch do in some respects? Spiritual comfort?
Squeak...
At this time, the palace door opened and the maid went out: "Your Majesty has announced that Marquis Wu will be in court..."
Chen Cao trotted into the palace gate and knelt down towards Zhu Youxiao who was sitting on the throne as if nothing had happened: "Your Majesty, Chen Cao, pays homage to you..."
"Chen Cao, get up..."
Zhu Youxiao was in a good mood and seemed a little energetic after just finishing his work. More importantly, Chen Cao got him money.
"Thank you, Your Majesty..."
"My dear, you have done a good job in the affairs of Japan..."
Um? How is this going? The ministers of the great dynasty shouted to fight and kill, and the emperor praised himself, but Chen Cao then had his own plans.
"My companion, show me your seat quickly..."
Wei Zhongxian personally brought the embroidered pier and placed it behind Chen Cao with a wicked smile: "Marquis Dingwu, please take a seat..."
"Thank you, Eunuch Wei..." Chen Cao only sat half-assed. This is etiquette: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the seat."
"How do you love me, sir? Will you gain a lot from your trip to Japan?"
Zhu Youxiao couldn't bear it anymore. Money was an important thing to him.
Chen Cao raised his hand and said, "Thanks to your majesty's great blessing, my trip to the Japanese country has been a complete success. Please allow me to take care of you."
In addition to the surrender of Ryukyu, I have already provoked civil strife in Japan. Sea trade with them will be a very profitable thing in the future. "
"Didn't Aiqing tell me before that they have a silver mountain?"
Zhu Youxiao has a good memory and actually knows about this matter.
The matter of Ishijian Yinshan was Chen Cao's forbidden love, so it was naturally impossible to give it to the emperor. Moreover, now that Ishijian Kingdom had just fallen into the hands of Toyotomi Hideyori, it would take some time for Song Che to take over Yinshan.
"Your Majesty is unaware of something. After I invaded Japan, I learned that Iwami Silver Mountain had been completely mined but abandoned."
Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was immediately discouraged, and Chen Cao continued: "But don't worry, Your Majesty, I have not gained anything. From this trip to the Japanese country, I received a total of ten million taels of silver, as well as valuable calligraphy, paintings and antiques. The value is also around 10 million taels.”
Zhu Youxiao's eyes shone when he heard this. He rushed off the throne regardless of etiquette and squatted in front of Chen Cao.
Upon seeing this, Chen Cao quickly stood up and knelt in front of Zhu Youxiao. Zhu Youxiao pulled him up: "Hey, I'm squatting, you sit on the ground, talk quickly..."
Chen Cao glanced at Wei Zhongxian as if nothing had happened, and saw that Boss Wei was now determined to kill Chen Cao.
The bastard boy quoted me 11 million taels and quoted 20 million taels to the emperor. I guess he wanted to keep the rest.
Just when Wei Zhongxian made up his mind to deal with Chen Cao, Chen Cao had already reported to Zhu Youxiao preemptively.
"I will first escort 10 million taels of cash into the capital. However, the target is too big and some silver still needs to be handed over to the national treasury."
Zhu Youxiao nodded: "It's time to give some money to the state treasury. The civil unrest in Shaanxi is getting more and more fierce. Ma Shilong's suppression of bandits is not going well. I have dismissed him and transferred him back to Yongping. The governor of Shaanxi has been urging the army to pay. I am also waiting for you. This money..."
"How much does Your Majesty think is appropriate for the treasury?" When Chen Cao asked, Wei Zhongxian felt something bad in his heart.
really...
"Well... give four million taels to the treasury, so that they can block their excuses and prevent them from attacking you in groups."
Chen Cao was shocked. Didn't the emperor know that he was being punished by Wei Zhongxian?
Chen Cao then made a plan: "Your Majesty does not know that I have been attacked once by the ministers during the dynasty today."
Wei Zhongxian's heart tightened, and he immediately said: "Your Majesty, I also mediated this..."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei Zhongxian with unkind eyes: "My dear friend, Chen Aiqing's matter is a major matter of concern to me, so you have to treat me..."
Although Wei Zhongxian was showing off his power outside the court, the emperor could end his life and death with just one word, so Zhu Youxiao made Wei Zhongxian obedient with just one look.
Wei Zhongxian, who lowered his head, glared at Chen Cao bitterly and stopped talking.
"What about the remaining money?" Zhu Youxiao couldn't wait any longer.
Chen Cao deliberately hesitated to speak. When Wei Zhongxian saw this, he immediately knew that something was wrong, so he took the initiative to speak: "Marquis Dingwu escorted the remaining 6 million taels of silver to the slave's house, waiting for the people from Beizhen Fusi. After the inventory is completed, they can be escorted to the Imperial Household and sent to the Emperor's inner treasury."
Wei Zhongxian's reaction was really fast. Chen Cao was about to trick him on this matter, but he didn't expect that the old thief would not be fooled and took the initiative to confess. It seemed that he did not dare to swallow the money himself.
After spitting out so much money, Wei Zhongxian looked at Chen Cao with an expression of "Are you satisfied?" Chen Cao didn't care. Since the two sides had already broken up in front of the door, there was no need for any more fancy yin and yang. Violated.
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction: "Well, buddy, please count the money carefully. I finally have money, and I can also follow the example of the temple grandfather to fight for the three majors..."
Just when Zhu Youxiao was having sex alone, Chen Cao continued: "Your Majesty, did you forget that there are still 10 million taels of antiques?"
Zhu Youxiao reacted immediately, nodded and patted Chen Cao on the shoulder with a smile: "Yes, yes...how are you going to deal with it?"
Chen Cao said seriously: "I have asked people from Jinling to handle it. After the ten million taels are realized, I will order someone to send it to the capital..."
"Hahaha..." Zhu Youxiao stood up and laughed loudly. Emperor Wanli did not have so much tax revenue during his more than 40 years in power. The internal funds raised by Wanli from the three major expeditions were only 7 million taels of silver. After the three major conquests were completed, the country was exhausted.
