After Zhang Juzheng thought this, he told Zhang Jingxiu: "Go and invite Chen Fuyuan and Xu Fuxian again."
Zhang Jingxiu was a little puzzled after hearing this: "Didn't father already talk to them?"
"Let them complain!"
After Zhang Juzheng said this, he said: "Your Majesty cannot let your Majesty think that his husband is arrogant after returning to his hometown and no longer asks about the sufferings of the people! He is not even willing to ask about the specific issues of the New Deal."
Having said this, Zhang Juzheng looked at the clear water and blue sky outside the cabin and said, "God's grace is unpredictable. No one knows whether the person you personally taught will kick you to the bottom after learning many skills." On the other hand, use someone else who is more in line with his wishes."
"Even though it allows you to retreat bravely, it also covers up your light."
After Zhang Juzheng said that, he coughed due to the sudden cold wind, frowned, and said to himself: "I wonder if His Majesty will send a letter to ask about the itinerary?"
…
"Where are you now, sir?"
Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Yijun had just returned from meeting the empress dowagers of the two palaces, and asked Zhang Jing about Zhang Juzheng's itinerary.
Zhang Jing replied: "I must have arrived in Jiangling by now."
Zhu Yijun nodded after hearing this: "What's the latest news about him?"
Zhang Jing nodded: "Yes. According to reports from people around Mr. Zhang of the Yuan Dynasty, after hearing that His Majesty met with Gao Gong and asked Prime Minister Yin Shaobao to handle the military affairs of the five provinces, Mr. Zhang met with the Governor of Huguang, Chen Rui, and Fu Zhiyun again. Xu Xuemo, the censor of Xiangdu, asked in detail whether his clan members were obstructing the Qingzhang. In addition, Mr. Zhang went to see King Xiang in person and asked him about the Qingzhang and the vassal's difficulties."
Zhu Yijun smiled slightly after hearing this: "Sir, you are worrying too much."
Although Zhu Yijun said this, he was still happy in his heart.
Because he knew that this showed that Zhang Juzheng still cared about the position of chief assistant.
Otherwise, Zhang Juzheng would not have started to feel pressure because he knew that Gao Gong seemed to have gained greater trust from himself as the emperor, and he would have cared more seriously about state affairs. He would no longer be like when he returned to Huguang, just because he knew The emperor couldn't live without him, and when he returned home, he only cared about showing off his power.
"Instructions were given to the Ministry of Rites to send an official to Jiangling. While attending the memorial ceremony for Mr. Yu's father, he asked about his itinerary and told Mr. Yu that I hope Mr. Yu returns soon!"
Zhu Yijun said this.
Zhang Jing hurriedly said that he obeyed the order.
After Zhu Yijun said that, he said: "Go and tell Gao Gong to come see me."
Zhu Yijun planned to ask Gao Gong about some national policies, and also continued to put pressure on Zhang Juzheng to let him know that he, a student, might trust Gao Gong more at any time if he did not return to Beijing as soon as possible to continue to promote the New Deal.
However, Zhu Yijun's frequent summons to Gao Gong not only made Zhang Juzheng feel pressured, but also many ministers in the court felt pressured.
Because they all know that Gao Gong is more radical than Zhang Juzheng.
If the emperor trusts Gao Gong again, if nothing else, more ministers and families will have their homes confiscated and punished.
After all, if Gao Gong becomes ruthless, he will care less about the friendship between scholars.
For Zhu Yijun, although Gao Gong was radical and intended to reform the court more thoroughly, he also learned from Gao Gong what really needed to be resolved in the future.
For example, the problem of uneven development between the north and the south, and the fact that the imperial court should continue to strengthen tax collection in the south for the sake of the stability of the entire Ming Dynasty, but at the same time, it should reduce and reduce taxes in the north, so as to avoid future chaos in the north and difficulty in the south. Self-preservation.
"Your Majesty, today most of the corporals are from the south, and this phenomenon will become more and more serious;"
"The southerners, on the other hand, will use etiquette and morality to ask the court to implement a policy of frivolous corvee and low taxes, and coerce the court not to use troops wantonly. This incident of seizing love can be seen;"
"I believe that if your Majesty really wants to use imperial power to suppress the power of scholars in the future, he should favor the northerners;"
"Because his uncle was also from the South and was a student of Xu Huating, he was still partial to the South. He only dared to clear the throne and further open up the sea, but did not dare to directly talk about changing the imperial examination system and increasing the number of places in the north. , and even increase the quota in the southwest, so that local scholars from these places can be listed in the court, and your majesty will know that although the taxes in the south of the Yangtze River are heavy, the people in the north are poor, and the conflict between Han and Yi is intensifying in the southwest."
"I didn't dare to directly suggest that your Majesty attack the wealthy people of Nanzhi, but in fact, the Japanese rebellion in the World Temple was caused by the participation of the wealthy people of Nanzhi!"
"Otherwise, we wouldn't have to train common people as new soldiers to defeat the Japanese. It's because the Nanzhi Guards Station has already been infiltrated by them."
On this day, Gao Gong was talking eloquently in front of Zhu Yijun, and Zhu Yijun listened and said: "I understand what the Taifu means, but if the Taifu had not been replaced by the husband, would the land be cleared?"
Gao Gong was stunned for a moment and said, "I don't know how!"
Zhu Yijun asked: "Why?"
Gao Gong replied: "If I am the father-in-law, my clan will definitely not forgive me!"
"So you are still not as good as sir."
Zhu Yijun said.
Gao Gong hurriedly explained: "Your Majesty! That's because I have no children, but Zhang Juzheng has many children!"
"Zhang Juzheng does not need to look at the clan's face, but I have to look at the clan's face, otherwise, I will have no incense!"
Zhu Yijun knew that Gao Gong had no children in his history and only had two stepsons.
Moreover, in history, Gao Gong's two stepsons even went to court over the competition for Gao Gong's family property, and even went to court.
"Hai Rui also has no children."
Zhu Yijun suddenly mentioned Hai Rui and said, "And his mother is seriously ill. In this case, I can't take away his love. I have to let him go back to his hometown Dingyou in the future and make arrangements for his stepson."
People in this era attach great importance to the continuation of incense.
The land economy makes it difficult for individuals not to care about the interests of the clan.
After Zhu Yijun said this, Gao Gong burst into tears, bowed his hands to Zhu Yijun, and choked with sobs: "Your Majesty is the benevolent emperor!"
Then, Gao Gong suddenly said: "However, Your Majesty should have an heir as soon as possible. If you don't have an heir, some things will be difficult."
Zhu Yijun nodded.
In May of the sixth year of Wanli, Hai Rui asked for an order to return to his hometown because his mother died. Zhu Yijun did not refuse, and gave him sacrificial silver and allowed him to ride home.
After Hai Rui left, Zhu Yijun decreed that the position of censor of Zuodu should be taken by Chen Sheng, who supported Zhang Juzheng's abduction.
Zhu Yijun still reused Zhang Juzheng, which made the courtiers feel relieved, knowing that the emperor did not really trust Gao Gong from now on.
In fact, it's not that Zhu Yijun didn't want to use Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng together, but it was really difficult to use the two together. In addition, Gao Gong himself also confessed his weaknesses to him, the emperor.
This weakness is that he has no children.
As a childless person, in this era, if you want to do something that goes against the interests of the landlord class in the world, you need more courage.
Just like Hai Rui in history, because he had no children and his own integrity was not allowed by the clan, when he died, only a few colleagues buried him.
(End of chapter)
