Zhang Han said: "Fishing is even more impossible! There are fishing villages everywhere near the sea!"
Wang Xijue said: "Does he want to boil salt and engage in private salt business?"
Zhang Siwei shook his head directly and said: "This is impossible! He should know that we will keep an eye on his fiefdom, such as salt and iron monopoly. As long as he is not crazy, he will not touch it!"
As a result, everyone discussed it for a long time but failed to come up with a reason. After the clerk brought a thick pile of documents, everyone looked through the documents and asked each other questions. They didn't ask Ziwu Maoyou. They still couldn't figure out what Liu Haojia wanted to do.
After a lot of fussing, Zhang Siwei put down the law book and said: "It seems that he can't figure out what he wants to do! There is no land here, and the area is so small, what can he do? And his fiefdom is along the The coastline is long and not very wide... Hey, think about it, could it be because he made so much contribution to the invention of cowpox? His Majesty wanted to give him a heavy reward and set an example, but he didn't want to give him any actual benefits. Can you think of such a way?"
After everyone was silent for a moment, Shen Shixing said with a smile: "It is also possible! After all, we, the royal family, are somewhat petty!"
His words caused everyone to burst into laughter, but everyone also knew that what he said was indeed a fact. Zhang Juzheng also put down the law book at this time and said with a smile: "Well, it is really possible!"
Zhang Siwei then said: "We have eliminated all possible possibilities, and found that he really can't do anything. Then this is the only possibility! There is no way that a few of us can't compare to a young brat!"
Shen Shixing laughed and said: "We are really incomparable when it comes to making money! He makes a fortune every day just by making a piece of glass!"
Everyone laughed again and nodded in agreement. They feel that the people here should be the smartest people in the Ming Dynasty. There is no reason for them to be tricked by a kid, so when they feel that they can't see the benefit, it should really mean that there is none.
However, Zhang Juzheng still didn't want to pass this decree, so he thought for a moment and said: "But I think we should remonstrate with His Majesty! This case cannot be made!"
Zhang Siwei hesitated and said: "But what if His Majesty is stubborn and stubborn?"
Zhang Juzheng said calmly: "The Queen Mother is still here!"
Wang Xijue nodded and said: "That's exactly what I meant! Why don't we go into the palace immediately to meet His Majesty!"
Zhang Juzheng said: "Okay, just use my name!"
Wang Xijue immediately arranged for scribes to deliver letters to the palace. The scribe left quickly, but everyone began to worry that Emperor Wanli would go his own way and refuse to summon them.
However, after waiting for a while, news came from the palace that His Majesty was waiting for them at Cining Palace. Zhang Juzheng heard this and said to everyone: "This is a good thing! If the empress is here, you can give me some advice! Let's go to Cining Palace together!"
Everyone walked out of the duty room and rushed directly to Cining Palace, but the news that all the pavilion elders had entered the palace quickly spread! The speed of spread is incredible! Before the elders arrived at Cining Palace, the news had already spread outside the palace! All the officials believed that Zhang Juzheng led the ministers to persuade Emperor Wanli to take back his orders, so there was a cheerful atmosphere in all the yamen!
Zhang Juzheng rushed to Cining Palace with several pavilion elders, and there were already people waiting in front of the palace gate. They were taken directly to the main hall. When they entered the main hall, everyone saw Queen Mother Li sitting there with a serious face, while Emperor Wanli stood with his head bowed to her, as if he was being taught a lesson!
Seeing this scene in front of them, Zhang Juzheng and others felt relieved! At least with Empress Dowager Li here, there is no need to worry about Emperor Wanli causing too much trouble!
Everyone came forward to pay homage to Empress Dowager Li and Emperor Wanli first, only to hear Empress Dowager Li say: "Everyone, please get up! At this time, some of you are not on duty, but you ran into the palace. But for the fiefdom?"
Zhang Juzheng raised his head and said: "The Queen Mother, I really came here for the matter of the fiefdom! The Queen Mother must be aware that this case must not be made!"
Then Zhang Juzheng briefly stated the dangers of ministers owning fiefdoms, because he knew that Queen Mother Li was smart enough to understand these things. But he didn't expect that Queen Mother Li sighed and said, "The Ai family has already asked Master Long live this matter, let him tell you!"
Zhang Juzheng and others felt a chill in their hearts, and they were instantly nervous to the extreme! At this moment, Zhang Juzheng even had the idea of changing to another emperor! At the same time, more sadness arises! I have devoted all my efforts to this empire, but I met an unreliable emperor!
However, Zhang Juzheng suppressed his anger and turned his attention to Emperor Wanli to see what reasons he could give! Emperor Wanli could naturally feel the heavy pressure and anger in Zhang Juzheng's eyes, and his body couldn't help but shake slightly! But he immediately covered it up by putting his hands behind his back!
Then he said slowly: "Mr. Zhang, it was my idea to grant Liu Haojia the land, and I don't plan to change it! I..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Juzheng was extremely angry. He no longer cared about the etiquette of monarchs and ministers. He stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, how can the inheritance left by our ancestors be so corrupted! How do you want me to face my ancestors? ? Your Majesty, the fiefdom strategy is definitely not feasible!"
Seeing Zhang Juzheng like this, several other pavilion elders also bowed and said in unison: "Your Majesty, please take back your order!"
Emperor Wanli was shocked by Zhang Juzheng's wild beard and hair! Because at all times in the past, Zhang Juzheng looked calm and calm, with Mount Tai collapsing in front of him but his appearance remained unchanged! This was the first time he had seen this look before him!
But at the same time, he could also feel the sense of responsibility in Zhang Juzheng's words, which made his dissatisfaction with Zhang Juzheng dissipate a lot! So he stepped forward and took Zhang Juzheng's hand and said: "Mr. Zhang, you have to know that I am not the kind of person who doesn't know the importance of things! It's just that you listen to what I have to say before I give advice, okay?"
Zhang Juzheng looked at Emperor Wanli carefully after hearing this. Seeing that his eyes were clear and he didn't look confused, he took a step back and bowed and said, "I am an old man who has lost his composure. Please show me your Majesty!"
However, Emperor Wanli did not rush to explain to them at this time. Instead, he ordered the palace servants to bring some pavilion elders to sit on the embroidered pier, and then sent everyone out before saying: "Mr. Zhang, several pavilion elders, what do you want?" I believe that I also hope that the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous, so I will not do stupid things! I am preparing to give Liu Haojia a fiefdom this time as an attempt!"
Zhang Juzheng and others looked at each other, not believing what they heard, but out of respect for the imperial power, they still listened patiently. But Zhang Juzheng said: "Your Majesty, some things can be tried, but some things really cannot set a precedent!"
