After a while, Ye Yongjia arrived with everyone from the Ministry of War, and was invited to the main seat by Ming Huiguang to discuss the new deal.
"This morning, Congming sent me a letter at the border." Ye Yongjia took out a piece of dry, wrinkled letter paper from his sleeve and showed it to everyone on the steps. "It said that the fortifications everywhere have been completed. Do you want to continue pressing the letter?" You still need to rely on my opinion for your previous plans. I wonder if you have any opinions on this?"
First, Ming Huiguang stood up and suggested: "I believe that the border is well-prepared and there is no danger of any immediate danger. Such results are enough to intimidate the government and the opposition. If we continue to rush for recovery and waste more money, it is very likely that the gain will outweigh the loss, and we will be criticized by our political opponents."
Cai Xianqing nodded in agreement: "Yes, the strength of the army cannot be achieved overnight. It is better to let it develop steadily first and pursue big plans in the future."
"So what do you want to do when you join politics?" Ye Yongjia asked next.
Ming Huiguang said seriously: "Now that the world is in chaos and the country is impoverished and the people are exhausted, the root cause is internal rather than external, so the reform of civil and political affairs is the most important."
"Since I entered the capital province and checked various files, I have realized that the grammar system has become so outdated that it is difficult to return! If we do not make radical changes, sooner or later we will be in danger of national subjugation. But I also know that if we want to do something about it, , the obstacles must have been much greater than those at the border. After all, there were too many bloody lessons, Liu Zhennian, Yan Wen, Niu Yuan... In the end, all of them were ruined and their families were ruined. If they had not fought to the death I'm afraid it will be difficult to compete with those 'clear streams' if you are determined to fight."
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Cai Xianqing actually smiled softly: "We are gathered here just to make achievements. If we can benefit all people in the world and pass on virtue to future generations, there is no need to regret even if we are ruined! I have traveled north and south all my life, and met There are so many dangers, but I haven’t seen anyone who really stumped me!”
Wan Yuzhi also said with emotion: "What Mr. Cai said is absolutely true! We all dared to challenge the prince back then. The situation was far more dangerous than now. Didn't we let King Yi enter the capital smoothly and thwart the prince's vicious plan? Chen My colleague is so smart, but he has never been better than us, so why are you afraid of him?"
After saying that, several people looked at Ye Yongjia one after another.
Ye Yongjia's reaction was dull. He folded a corner of the letter, slowly raised his head and said, "I agree with you all. We have come to this point, so we can only move forward. But..." he said Here, there seemed to be a trace of doubt in his melancholy eyes, and he changed his words: "It's nothing, you can continue to discuss."
Cai Xianqing glanced at him secretly, but had no intention of guessing his heart, and quickly continued: "When I was living in Nanjing, I often listened to Mr. Wei's discussion of powerful mergers, so I paid close attention to it, and every time I led the team I took the opportunity to inquire when I was out, and learned some things about the situation among the people: many gentry relied on the power of the clan, colluded with officials, embezzled land, and even bought and sold official land at will, without any regard for the king's laws."
"But most of them are figures in the government, and no one dares to use them to establish their power. Even if the chief wants to win over the people in the name of suppressing mergers, he is only looking for wealthy families with little foundation. Although these people are the same as those in the government They are friends and do the work of bullies, but they are still among the common people and are easy to deal with, so they often take it out on them. The land they get will still be divided up, which will not benefit the people at all."
After hearing this, Minghui was filled with indignation: "I thought those officials who claimed to be unafraid of powerful officials were upright and capable officials, but it turned out that they were using this move to falsely claim political achievements and steal their reputation!"
Ye Yongjia smiled softly: "Ming Shenzheng grew up in a high-ranking official family. Of course they won't tell you this, but for us, it's not strange. Especially when I was in charge of the Ye Mansion, I came across a lot of this kind of thing. , I have a deep understanding of this.”
Ming Huiguang immediately raised his hand and said: "In that case, I would like to ask Mr. Ye to renovate the fields to start the new policy!"
Ye Yongjia nodded slowly: "I have the same plan. But you must remember that this reform is by no means like border reorganization. It must be carried out in one go to achieve results; once it is stopped, it is tantamount to giving up halfway. This is actually It depends on our perseverance.”
Ming Hui put his hands into his sleeves, frowned and asked, "What do you mean by 'making it all at once'?"
"Which step?" Ye Yongjia smiled again, "We must eradicate this problem, get rid of the privileges of the family, and make them equal to the people before we can give up!"
Ming Huiguang took a step back and said, "I disagree."
"Why?" Ye Yongjia asked with interest.
"The reason why there are distinctions between high and low in the world is that only by using the high to control the low can the top and bottom be united and live in peace and happiness. We, the scholars, are well-informed and sensible, and grant us privileges just to lead the people and serve as role models for all generations. If we are equal to the people, Isn't it unruly? Now if you want to regulate the fields and regulate the scholars, you must do it if you want to do it. If you want to do this, please forgive me that I can't follow you!" As soon as these words came out, they were loud and clear.
Ye Yongjia was stunned for a while, then stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder: "I just exaggerated my words and offended many people. Wan Wangming understands."
When Minghui saw that he immediately changed his mind, he stopped pursuing it and hurriedly lowered his head and replied: "Since Mr. Ye can be of the same mind as me, I have nothing more to do with my humble position. By the way, there will be a meeting of the Zhongshu Province in a moment." , please allow me to leave temporarily and go there."
"Oh, go ahead. If there is any big problem, we will come to you."
After that, Ye Yongjia waved his hand and watched Minghui Guang go down the hall.
"It's no wonder that Ming Shenzhen said something about you, Tinglong's words just now were too broad-minded." Cai Xianqing sighed behind him.
"Did Mr. Cai not hear that?" Ye Yongjia turned around, "I meant to provoke him?"
Cai Xianqing, Wan, and Gu were all stunned. Only Cui Yi smiled slyly and said, "I saw it, so I kept silent."
"Master Cui really knows my heart," Ye Yongjia cast an admiring look at him, "I was afraid that this person would be unsteady and miss the important event we were waiting for, so I deliberately tested him. I didn't expect what he said would be shocking! Ming joined politics. , cannot be reused."
Cai Xianqing hurriedly advised: "Although this person is unwilling to give up his status as a family member, he is still very enthusiastic and loyal to Tinglong. Don't let his heart be cold."
"Of course I understand this," Ye Yongjia said, raising his hand and pointing at Cui Yi, "Mr. Cui, in the future I will allow you to use my name to approve documents and convey orders in the Ministry of Punishment, and to control Ming's political participation. I don't know. Do you dare to accept it?”
Cui Yi's eyes were shining brightly. Regardless of the looks of many people around him, he lifted up his official robe and knelt down firmly in the center of the hall. His voice was trembling: "Thank you for your humble position, Mr. Ye..."
