Qi Jiguang said with a serious look on his face: "Yes, there are many caravans who know that there is a problem and can find evidence by just searching, but they can't move because they have too many things behind them!"
Liu Haojia agreed with the superior: "In times, as Mr. Qi said, we cannot provoke too many enemies at the same time, so Mr. Qi must have a grasp of these caravans, what can be transported to the grassland, and what can be transported to the grassland. Don’t be lucky, if you can’t transport anything at all, I’ll leave it to Master Qi!”
Qi Jiguang nodded solemnly when he heard this and said: "I know this even if you don't tell me! According to my thinking, weapons and armor and other things cannot be sent out at all! Iron materials and the like can be shipped out in small quantities. As for other things People's livelihood items can be shipped out as much as you like! Do you think Zhong En is so hot?"
Liu Haojia complimented: "Master Qi really has a unique vision, that's what I mean! But one more thing is to ask Master Qi to slowly find out who is behind these caravans, especially those who are smuggling prohibited materials in large quantities outside the Great Wall. What families are there? When the time comes, I will naturally let them know what it means to have official laws like a furnace!"
Qi Jiguang knew that if he did this, he would immediately become the enemy of the wealthy families and powerful people, and it was very likely that he would fight to the death! But he still nodded and agreed without hesitation!
Liu Haojia knew from the look in his eyes that he could definitely do this, so he immediately picked up the wine and toasted Qi Jiguang! The officers and soldiers accompanying the Prime Minister sitting on both sides of them also raised their wine bowls to toast each other from a distance, and drank the bowl together!
The people below found that the business had been discussed, so they naturally began to drink together without any scruples. The voices of shouting and drinking frequently appeared, but it did not affect the two coaches talking slowly.
The conversation between the two of them naturally revolved around the topic just now. After talking for a while, Qi Jiguang finally whispered: "When I received your news, I also received the secret letter from Enxiang. You two are heroes and have the same views. , they all demand that I be torn out a hole in my body! You even have the same idea, you want to reincorporate me into the command of the imperial court, and don’t give them a chance to unite!"
Hearing what Qi Jiguang said, Liu Haojia also nodded and said: "The First Assistant is indeed a rare virtuous prime minister in the Ming Dynasty! I can say that after a hundred years, the word "Resurgence of the Ming Dynasty" will definitely fall on the First Assistant!"
Hearing Liu Haojia praise Zhang Juzheng, Qi Jiguang became very happy! He nodded repeatedly and said: "That's right, that's right! If it weren't for Enxiang's protection, I wouldn't be able to sit in this position!"
Then he rambled on about what had happened over the years to Liu Haojia. Only then did Liu Haojia realize that the relationship between Qi Jiguang and Zhang Juzheng was no longer just a relationship between acquaintance and acquaintance, it was basically a relationship between a disciple and a benefactor. This made him frown slightly!
Qi Jiguang also saw Liu Haojia frowning, but he hesitated and said: "Chong En, what you are planning is very big. It will be extremely difficult to go on without the support of the court! Why don't I come forward to introduce you and Enxiang? !」
Liu Haojia chuckled and said, "Mr. Qi, the introduction you mentioned is that you intend to get me to join Zhang Juzheng's family, right?"
Qi Jiguang's face was a little embarrassed when he heard this, but he still persuaded him: "Now Enxiang is extremely powerful in the court, and his vision is extremely far-sighted! If you surrender to Zhongen, Enxiang will take command from the center, and you will assist from the side. This rectification will The great task of armies and horses in the world can be said to be a piece of cake!"
Liu Haojia took a sip of wine without comment, then put down the wine bowl and said slowly: "Master Qi, do you know the source of Ming Dynasty's problem?"
Qi Jiguang never participated in such topics, so he just shook his head and said, "I haven't thought about it carefully!"
Liu Haojia smiled and said, "Has Master Qi ever thought about the similarities between the Ming Dynasty and the former Song Dynasty?"
Qi Jiguang broke into a cold sweat as soon as he heard this! Because the answer to this question is known without thinking about it, that is, the civil servants are powerful!
During the Song Dynasty, the power of civil servants was so great that it could obscure the imperial power! Even if you commit a crime, you don’t have to worry about being executed! Although the Ming Dynasty has not reached that level now, it is almost there. It is basically dominated by the civil servant family! Qi Jiguang naturally knew the fate of the Song Dynasty.
When Liu Haojia said this, was he implying that the Ming Dynasty would also die at the hands of foreigners?
At this time, I heard Liu Haojia say slowly: "I know what Lord Qi is thinking. I probably think that I guess that the Ming Dynasty will die at the hands of foreigners! But Lord Qi, you can rest assured that this is not a hint, but a confirmation. !」
When Qi Jiguang heard the first part, he thought he would say something like "The situation in the Ming Dynasty may not be like this", but he didn't expect Liu Haojia to directly throw the word "sure" at him, which made him choke in his throat. His face turned red from holding back!
Regardless of his reaction, Liu Haojia continued to speak slowly: "Civil officials have the ability to write books, so the right to speak is in their hands. Naturally, they advocate the many benefits of ruling the country by civilian officials! But they avoided one thing. The thing is, the consequence of a dominant family in the court is that the entire court is like stagnant water, which will only become more and more rotten and smelly! Moreover, there is another problem with civilian administration, that is, most civil servants are always content with the status quo and do not want to make progress. As long as Just enjoy it now! So Mr. Qi thinks about the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Maybe the prosperous Tang Dynasty was destroyed by warlords, but the old empire was still eager to expand when it finally perished! And during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there was no distinction between civil and military affairs. ! The Song Dynasty actually divided the civil and military affairs, huh!"
Liu Haojia hummed twice, which resonated in everyone's hearts! The officers and soldiers on both sides had long been dissatisfied because their families were under civilian control, but they could not summarize the many reasons like Liu Haojia did, so Liu Haojia's two groans told them what they were thinking!
Liu Haojia continued: "I know Lord Qi has good intentions, but he is afraid that I will be unable to cope with the counterattack! But I will never take refuge in the chief minister! What I have always done is to fight against the civil servants and let the court regain control. Return to the state before Tumu Fortress! Let the civil and military forces in the court be in control! Please note that only the balance of yin and yang is the way to govern the country!"
There was no need for Qi Jiguang to express his stance this time. The soldiers around him were already slapping the table and applauding! These soldiers are generally relatively young, and it’s time for them to be passionate! When I hear such remarks, I naturally have to admire them and wish I could change this system!
