"Qualify the party struggle and capture Quang Ninh!"
These are the six characters written by Chongzhen on the dragon case.
Chongzhen naturally knew why Yuan Keli wanted to become an official. First, his good friend Gao Panlong, who had been with him for 37 years, was tortured to death by the eunuch party. Second, his friend Sun Chengzong was dismissed. Third, he was tired of the endless party struggles.
Now that you know it, just prescribe the right medicine.
This letter is just superficial. It is unrealistic to persuade Yuan Keli to come back based on this letter alone. However, Chongzhen is confident that as long as he tells Yuan Keli these six words, he will definitely come back.
Even if there is no imperial edict, he will write a letter requesting to come back.
The struggle to level the party is to allow the court officials to govern the Qingming Dynasty, and to capture Guangning is to regain the lost territory with a high probability, and it is even possible to turn defeat into victory and eliminate Hou Jin.
And the most important point is that as long as Yuan Keli comes back, Mao Wenlong's side of Dongjiang Island will be stable, because the relationship between Mao Wenlong and Yuan Keli is extraordinary.
It's a pity that such a capable veteran with the ability to turn the tide was chilled by the dim-witted Zhu Youjian, and he was silent.
Since he has traveled through time, he cannot miss it.
"Fang Wen, if Yuan Keli asks about what happened in recent days, except for Qin Liangyu and Bai Pangbing's entry into Beijing, if he asks about anything else, just respond truthfully."
"This slave takes the order."
Fang Wen thanked him and left.
Is he tired? Of course they are tired. I went to Zhongzhou a few days ago and traveled day and night with only two or three hours of rest every day. It is the same now when I go to see Yuan Keli. The emperor asked them to do this kind of thing that is related to the fate of the country. That is because he trusts them.
They are eunuchs. If it were not for Chongzhen, they would have been eunuchs serving tea and water all their lives. Now that they have the opportunity to do things naturally, they must work hard.
It is said that a scholar dies for a confidant, and this is not the case.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen stared at the map of the Ming Dynasty on the wall and frowned slightly. The food shortage in Shaanxi must be solved.
There are still more than three million taels of internal funds, but that is money for training the new army and building the Imperial Guard. This is related to reform matters and must not be used.
"Daban, Fang Zhenghua, do you know any reliable businessmen in the capital?"
Facing Chongzhen's question, the two of them looked thoughtful.
After a moment, Wang Chengen shook his head, but Fang Zhenghua said softly: "Your Majesty, before entering the palace, I had a few acquaintances with Ruan Kangwen, the young master of Wuhu Judian.
He is a philanthropic person who values friendship and loyalty. He is currently practicing in his branch in Beijing. "
Chongzhen frowned, there was no such person in his mind.
On the contrary, Wang Chengen was thoughtful and then said: "Master Fang is talking about the descendants of Ruan Bi, a Hui merchant whose family runs the pulp and dyeing industry. In the second year of Wanli, he single-handedly undertook the construction of the west gate of Wuhu?"
"Does Zhongguan Wang know this person?"
"Know something."
Wang Chengen's face showed a look of reminiscence: "I remember that Wang Daokun, the Minister of War at the time, praised Ruan Bi for being 'the best in the world for his talent alone'. With his own efforts, Wuhu quickly jumped into the five major handicraft industry centers of the Ming Dynasty."
Chongzhen looked overjoyed after hearing this. Grandpa Ruan Kangwen donated money to build the city gate. His grandson continued the family tradition and donated money to help the people of Shaanxi tide over the difficulties. It was so normal that no one could find fault with it.
Immediately he said softly: "Fang Zhenghua, I will prepare a letter for him and you can give it to him secretly."
"This slave takes the order."
Chongzhen wrote urgently on the dragon case. He finished writing it after a while and handed the letter to Fang Zhenghua.
After Fang Zhenghua read it, his face was full of surprise: "Your Majesty, this, this..."
"So it must be kept strictly confidential."
"yes!"
Fang Zhenghua followed the decree and exited Dongnuan Pavilion, and happened to meet Queen Zhou carrying a food box.
In Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen heard Queen Zhou's voice and signaled to Wang Chengen. Queen Zhou came in a moment later.
"I heard that His Majesty was handling government affairs and did not have lunch, so I stewed Angelica and Ginseng Chicken Soup, specially sent to His Majesty to refresh himself."
As Queen Zhou spoke, she filled the soup box with a fragrant aroma.
"Feng'er is interested!"
Smelling the tangy aroma, Chongzhen suddenly felt hungry in his belly. Queen Zhou slowly stirred it with a spoon, and blew it slowly, and brought it to Chongzhen's mouth...
Upon seeing this, Wang Chengen exited Dongnuan Pavilion with a wink and closed the door.
While Chongzhen and Queen Zhou were having fun with each other, Fang Zhenghua's apprentice Fang Jun went to Wuhu Giant Store and found Ruan Kangwen who was busy.
"My master is Fang Zhenghua!"
Faced with Ruan Kangwen's doubts, Fang Jun whispered. Ruan Kangwen's face became solemn and he immediately led Fang Jun into the room where he was handling matters.
"I heard that Mr. Fang has recently..."
"Young master, my master has been very good recently. This time I came to see you. This servant is following your majesty's order."
Ruan Kangwen suddenly stood up in shock, kowtowed three times to the letter in Fang Jun's hand, and took it tremblingly.
After a moment, the same expression as Fang Zhenghua's appeared on his face.
"Young Master, don't ask me, I don't know anything. If you have anything to say, I'll bring it to the Emperor!"
Ruan Kangwen meditated over a cup of tea: "Eunuch Fang, please tell Your Majesty that the common people will live up to His Majesty's grace."
Fang Jun left, and Ruan Kangwen started busy with a happy face.
At the time of Youzheng, Wang Tiqian came to Dongnuan Pavilion with the imperial edict appointing Yuan Keli and never adding Fu.
After Chongzhen read it twice, he nodded. Wang Tigan breathed a sigh of relief and covered the seal.
Early the next morning, when the sky was dark, dozens of horses rushed out of various city gates in Beijing, and the people on the horses shouted loudly.
"Shaanxi is suffering from drought. His Majesty is considerate of the people and has decreed that the Ming Dynasty will never increase taxes from now on. The people in Shaanxi will not be taxed for three years."
"Shaanxi is suffering from drought. His Majesty is considerate of the people and has decreed that the Ming Dynasty will never increase taxes from now on. The people in Shaanxi will not be taxed for three years."
…
In Beijing, police officers rode on horseback and shouted over and over again in the streets and streets of Beijing.
At the same time, notices began to be displayed at all levels of government offices, offices, warehouses, and bank checkpoints in Beijing.
People who got the news continued to gather in various places where notices were posted, and the discussion gradually became boiling.
"Your Majesty is wise. Yesterday, you abolished the ancestral system of preferential legal treatment for scholars, and today you announced the decree to never increase taxes. Your Majesty is truly a wise king."
"Yes, I will never give you any more gifts. We finally have some hope for life. My Ming Dynasty finally has a saint king."
"Tsk, don't be too happy too early. Your Majesty has good intentions, but it's unclear whether the decree can be fully implemented.
It may be okay for us in Beijing and the rest of the country to be at the feet of the Emperor. But in places thousands of miles away, officials may still be bullying and deceitful. "
"It's just a word game. If you don't want to increase taxes, you can increase taxes, or if you pay one or two other taxes, you'll come back. The increase in taxes is the best explanation."
"I wonder why you, a young man, are so evil-minded. If Your Majesty wants to raise taxes, are you going to resort to such unflattering tricks? If you don't have these two strategies, will you pay if I raise taxes for you?"
"Yes, this old man is right. I met His Majesty from a distance yesterday. His Majesty is heroic and extraordinary. The abolition of the ancestral system yesterday is the best proof."
"I think these young people are the same comrades who were studying yesterday. They hate Your Majesty, so I came up with this idea. Sir, please seize these two young people with bad hearts and interrogate them properly."
…
The people were talking a lot, and the officers and soldiers responsible for guarding the notices grinned when they heard the comments in the crowd.
After daybreak, the common people, gentry, and nobles in Beijing were all blown away by this edict.
Every place where notices were posted was crowded with people, and the discussion was soaring into the sky.
Boom... boom...
Thump…thump…
There was another loud sound of gongs and drums, and a group of lion dancers appeared, followed by several carriage boxes. Looking at the speed of the carriage, you knew that the weight on the carriage was not light.
After the car stopped at the market entrance, a young man jumped onto a carriage.
"Fathers, fellow citizens, young and old, please listen to what I have to say!"
