Zhang Juzheng is also a man who is well versed in economics. He didn't expect that just because of the layer of window paper, now that Emperor Wanli had exposed him, he immediately understood. He nodded repeatedly and said, "It's the old minister who got it wrong. Your Majesty's words make sense." !」
Emperor Wanli knew that Zhang Juzheng was praising himself, but actually praising Liu Haojia, but he did not care and placed the praise on himself! After all, he was retelling it himself, and he was telling it to Mr. Zhang, so he must be praising himself!
So he smiled proudly and said: "Furthermore, he also said that the salt-making technology in many surrounding vassal countries is still quite old, and the monopoly of salt merchants makes the price of salt very expensive. If there is too much salt, just ask the navy to transport it directly This is also a way to sell it to other countries!"
Zhang Juzheng thought about it and immediately understood the truth. He nodded involuntarily and said, "That makes sense! It seems that Wu Ninghou is not only capable of commanding troops, but he is also very proficient in economics! It seems that Your Majesty Jian Bao, Wu Ninghou and Bai Shen, really have a keen eye for recognizing talents!"
Now Emperor Wanli was even more proud! He said with a smile: "This is because Wu Ninghou strives for his own success and can do things honestly! Otherwise, I would not have a chance to promote him!"
The next words are lackluster, because the two people have once again completed a transaction! So the two discussed the details and talked about some court topics before Zhang Juzheng said goodbye and left!
As soon as Zhang Juzheng left, the little emperor's whole body softened and he collapsed on the chair! As soon as his back touched the back of the chair, he jumped up as if being pricked by needles. He pulled the back of his clothes and shouted, "Zhang Jia, Zhang Jia! I want to change my clothes! My back is soaked!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jia hurriedly called the eunuch to come over and help the emperor bathe and change clothes! After much trouble, Emperor Wanli lay down in the tub and said comfortably: "At first, I just thought Mr. Zhang was very scary, but I didn't expect that when we talked about business with him, his aura was even more terrifying! I was so scared that I was covered in sweat!”
Zhang Jia apologized and said with a smile: "That's natural! If Mr. Zhang controls all the officials, how can he make them obey him if he doesn't have a bit of majesty and authority? As the saying goes, the official power of Mr. Zhang is also They were all raised in the imperial court!"
Emperor Wanli nodded and said: "Now I finally understand how much courage it took for Liu Aiqing to talk to all the officials in the main hall, point at Zhang Siwei's nose and say that he wanted to impeach him, and bargain with Mr. Zhang! Zhang Jia , do you think it’s like what the storyteller said, when Liu Aiqing’s guts were dug out and dried, they would be as big as a melon?”
Zhang Jia laughed twice when he heard this and said: "Long live my lord, how can people be so courageous! When dried, they are as big as melons, so wouldn't they be full of courage and nothing else?"
Emperor Wanli said: "He is just brave! Look at the things he did, which one could only be done by a very brave person? He..."
Speaking of this, Emperor Wanli didn't know what he thought of, and slowly retracted his body into the water without moving! Zhang Jia was a little confused when he saw this, but after all, he had been following Emperor Wanli for too long, so he figured it out immediately. He quietly stepped back half a step, held the whisk in his arms, lowered his head and refused to speak!
He knew that Emperor Wanli already had some thoughts about Liu Haojia's audacity! Although he didn't think this was a big deal, his stance was naturally with Emperor Wanli! He must hate those whom Emperor Wanli hates; he must like those whom Emperor Wanli likes! The people that Emperor Wanli was afraid of must also be afraid of him! So at this time, Zhang Jia had already warned himself in his heart that he would have less contact with Liu Haojia in the future!
After a long time, Emperor Wanli said in a calm voice: "The water is a little cold, please add some hot water!"
After hearing Emperor Wanli's order, one eunuch immediately picked up a copper kettle from the stove and leaned over it, while another eunuch poured a wooden board into the bath water. This was done so that the hot water in the copper kettle could be poured directly onto the wooden board without scalding Emperor Wanli! Read the book
When Emperor Wanli put on his dragon robe, he stared at himself in the floor-to-ceiling mirror and said: "Self, you can go and draft the decree! The content is to let Wu Ninghou take over as the commander of the Jinyi Guards! As for the time to announce the decree, you can choose the time, left or right We need to give Mr. Zhang and Liu Shou a chance to breathe!"
Hearing this, he felt relieved and immediately said with a smile: "I'll do it when I get back! As for giving Liu Shou a break, Mr. Zhang doesn't need to do that."
To give birth to a horse, I'm afraid it's just You Qi who will do it! Mr. Liu may never have the chance to visit Mr. Zhang again! "
Emperor Wanli naturally knew who You Qi was, so he sneered twice and said: "They say the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door, Mr. Zhang, the butler, is probably a third-rank official, right?!"
Hearing this, he did not dare to speak, and waited silently for Emperor Wanli to rest. And just as he guessed, Zhang Juzheng summoned You Qi when he returned to his house!
You Qi knew that Zhang Juzheng had stayed in the palace for a long time, and now he probably had important matters to give. So he cheered up and walked in and said, "What are your orders, sir?"
Zhang Juzheng stroked his beard and was silent for a long time before saying: "Today I reached some agreements with His Majesty in the palace! One of them is that the Jinyi Guards will be in charge of Wu Ninghou!"
You Qi was shocked when he heard this, and couldn't help but his heart was beating wildly! However, he suppressed his surprise and said, "Master, what should I do about Mr. Liu?"
Zhang Juzheng said: "Tell him to write a letter to become an official! Then he can pack up his belongings and go back to his hometown to live in peace!"
You Qi has always taken advantage of Liu Shouyou, so naturally his heart is towards Liu Shouyou! So he tentatively said: "Sir, is there no room for change at all? Mr. Liu has been very respectful and efficient in doing things these years!"
Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said, "There is no room left at all! He was too careful in doing things. Now His Majesty has caught the handle, and there are both witnesses and material evidence. I'm afraid he won't be able to escape!"
Then Zhang Juzheng briefly described what happened in the confession today! After hearing this, You Qi couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "Oh, how could you send a servant there for such a thing! And the servant was not careful, how could he be taken advantage of! I didn't know that this would happen Will it hurt the master’s family?”
Zhang Juzheng said: "I read the confession and it said that the two men wanted to commit suicide several times, but the guards were extremely careful and did not give them any chance. Now these two men are in the prison in Dongchang!"
Hearing this, You Qi knew that there was no room for turning around, so he nodded and said, "I understand, Master! I will make an appointment with Master Liu tonight to persuade him to return home as soon as possible!"
