In the design of the Ming Dynasty's imperial system, the Ming Dynasty was a highly centralized system that was infinitely close to a dictatorship. The only limited restrictions were the cabinet drafting, court deliberation, and the six departments to seal and refute matters.
The system design of the Ming Dynasty could not operate stably without the emperor.
In this context, a major case of assassination of the king and a vicious incident of provoking authority and imperial power occurred. The chief minister and the young emperor of the Ming Dynasty unanimously chose to settle the matter.
Because of the cost of continuing to investigate, no matter who loses or wins in the party struggle, the one who bears the price must be the Ming Dynasty. The weak Ming Dynasty cannot withstand such violent turmoil at the moment.
The second key reason was that the emperor was young and his authority was weak, so stability was the top priority.
These are the evil spirits in the court and the intrigues between adults. Zhang Juzheng actually does not want to mention these scandalous things in front of his children. This kind of exchange of interests is really ugly and does not conform to the theory of self-cultivation in the Four Books and Five Classics.
"Zhang! Yuan! Fu! You have to be like Gao Gong, right!" Feng Bao gritted his teeth and stared at Zhang Juzheng, like a bad wolf. He was responsible for biting, and Zhang Juzheng exchanged interests with the assassination of the king and the driving case. It is disrespectful and the greatest disrespect.
Seeing Zhang Juzheng's silence, Feng Bao's expression changed, and he asked sternly: "You civil servants are all like this. You talk about benevolence, justice and morality, but your heart is all about business!"
"nausea!"
"I didn't agree." Zhang Juzheng bowed his head again and said. He really didn't agree. He just said he would consider it, and he didn't agree to Yang Bo.
"Feng Daban, please be patient. Let me tell you what Yuan Fu is worried about. Yuan Fu will do one or two." Zhu Yijun looked at Feng Bao and asked him to suspend his attack.
"Huh, scholar." Feng Bao flicked his sleeves, turned around, obeyed His Majesty's order, and said no more.
"The Jin party took advantage of the tribute paid by Anda Khan. They didn't even need to do anything more to threaten the capital. They only needed to rein in the soldiers of Xuan Dynasty and send the northern captives southward. Yin Jian was ahead of the Gengxu Revolution. "Zhu Yijun mentioned the Gengxu Revolution.
The Gengxu Revolution occurred in the 29th year of Jiajing. Ananda Khan launched a war against the Ming Dynasty on the grounds that the Ming Dynasty was unwilling to free trade.
Anda Khan looted the vicinity of the capital of the Ming Dynasty for eight days, and then retreated after receiving the permission of Emperor Jiajing from Tonggong City.
This is a great shame.
In the 30th year of Jiajing, the war reignited. From the 30th year of Jiajing to the 45th year of Jiajing, more than ten people were killed in Xuanda’s chief military officer and deputy chief military officer, and countless soldiers were killed and wounded. Only the capital As well as the Xuanfu and Datong fortresses, four to five million yuan were needed. The imperial finances were empty, and the annual income could not cover half of the annual expenditure.
The imperial court's fiscal revenue could not reach half of its expenditure every year, and the imperial court's deficit increased rapidly.
It was difficult for the Ming Dynasty, and it was also difficult for Anda Khan. Finally, during the Longqing period, the two sides reached a consensus and everything calmed down.
The Jin party only needs to rein in the soldiers on the grounds of strong captives, and it is not impossible for the Gengxu Incident to happen again.
Zhu Yijun flipped through the memorials on the imperial case, pulled out one and said: "I have Tang Bao at hand. General Qi Jiguang and Qi defeated the Duoyan Guards at Beigukou, Jiangjun Tower, Sister Tower, and Xifengkou. The thief chief Dong Hu made his first contribution of 2,500 yuan, and Dong Hu escaped on his own."
"The Zhejiang Army is indeed a world-famous hero!"
The first battle report Zhu Yijun received when he arrived in Daming was a victory report.
This battle was just a trivial matter in Qi Jiguang's mighty record. Qi Jiguang was not only good at fighting Japanese invaders, he was also a strong enemy among the Japanese. Dong Fox went to Beigukou and asked the Ming Dynasty for a reward. If he refused, he would join the invaders. Qi Jiguang killed him. After setting up a trap, Dong Hu's entire army was wiped out. Dong Hu's nephew came to rescue his uncle without knowing the situation, but was captured alive and sent back to Beijing.
"Even if the Northern invaders invade at this time, I am confident that they will never come back!" Zhang Juzheng said very solemnly, and he was very confident in what he said.
Qi Jiguang was recommended by Zhang Juzheng from south to north. Liang Menglong, the governor of Jiliao, and Qi Jiguang, the chief military officer of Jiliao, were his disciples, which gave him the confidence to conflict with the Jin Party.
Only when you have a knife in hand can you speak forcefully!
If Beilu really goes south, let's fight first.
Zhu Yijun closed the victory report in his hand, shook his head and said: "In war, victory or defeat is a common matter for military strategists. No one dares to say that victory is certain."
"When Gao Gong was the chief assistant, there were many promotions. If we continue to investigate this case, I am afraid that all the clues will point to Gao Gong. Who made Gao Gong lose his power?"
"The arrest of Gao Gong will inevitably cause an uproar in the court and panic among the people. They are stumbling upon Yuan Fu behind his back. It doesn't take too much. Three or five things will make it even harder to win."
Once the war breaks out, the Datong, Xuanfu, and Gyeonggi areas that have just regained some vitality will become turbulent again. The people who bear the cost of the war are the most ordinary people. It is okay if they win, but if they lose, the people will suffer even more.
The Jin Party is a clique closely knit together by in-laws, fellow teachers, and fellow villagers. They control Xuanfu, the important town of Datong, Beijing camp, personnel, and the political and political power of the DPRK.
Emperor, you want to kill Gao Gong, and then berate those who were promoted by Gao Gong.
Emperor, what do you want to do? Do you want to rebel?
"These rebellious officials and traitors have just seen that the Ming Dynasty is not full of vitality and is so lawless!" Feng Bao immediately added that as an eunuch, it is his bounden duty to criticize civil servants at all times.
"I don't think it's that bad. If chaos really breaks out, I'm sure I can put an end to it." Zhang Juzheng said with great arrogance.
Since he dared to join forces with Feng Bao to drive Gao Gong out of the cabinet, he naturally had something to rely on. The Jin Party had military, political, personnel, political and political power, and he had it too.
Gao Gong has lost all power, and he, Zhang Juzheng, is the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Juzheng, shook his head and said, "Then Mr. Yuan Fu, what is the price?"
"The price is that the vitality that Ming Dynasty has just recovered has been exhausted in this party struggle. Since Yuan Fu has told me about this matter, he naturally intends to settle the matter and waste national power. This is not what you want, nor what I want."
Zhang Juzheng was silent for a long time before saying: "Your Majesty is wise."
This is the reason why Zhang Juzheng said that he was incompetent in front of the emperor. He could not carry out a full-scale pursuit of the Jin Party without consuming the national power of the Ming Dynasty. He could only say in front of the emperor that he would let the matter rest.
Gao Gong is actually not important, he is just a little old man who has lost his power, but the Jin Party, which has deep roots in the central government, is important.
At this moment, Zhang Juzheng suddenly remembered the sentence annotated by His Majesty, comrade, colleague, and Fang Tongle. Zhang Juzheng even had a strange feeling, that is, the little emperor actually had the same ambition as him to restore the Ming Dynasty. , and revive the Ming Dynasty.
Yang Bo underestimated Feng Bao, but Feng Bao not only saw it, but also made it clear to the little emperor the power of it.
Zhang Juzheng believed that the little emperor's clear and analytical rhetoric came from Feng Baojiao.
Zhu Yijun had already thought of this situation before he asked Feng Baobing to send Xinzheng to capture Gao Gong. Does the Jin Party have such courage? Zhu Yijun knew clearly that the Jin Party not only existed, but was also very large.
After Zhang Juzheng's death, it was Zhang Siwei, the new leader of the Jin Party and Wang Chonggu's nephew, who initiated the liquidation of Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng's ten years of new policies were all destroyed in one day, and Ming Dynasty's last chance to correct its mistakes disappeared.
Yang Bo was very good at judging people. He said that Zhang Siwei had both sides of the snake and rat, which meant he had a good eye on Zhang Siwei's character. Zhang Siwei could seek refuge with Zhang Juzheng for power, but also for profit. After Zhang Juzheng's death, in his New Deal , stabbing the most critical knife.
"So, tell me, what conditions did Yang Bo give to Yuan Fu to intervene?" Zhu Yijun asked with a smile.
Zhang Juzheng thought about it for a moment and said: "The imperial examination, the position of Dazai Tianguan in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Yang Bo's appointment to the official position."
"If there are only the first two items, I won't agree. In addition, Yang Bo is still in office and he is the leader of the party." Zhu Yijun closed the Four Books Direct Explanation, looked at Zhang Juzheng and asked: "Yuan Fu accounts for the majority here, I The victim has been wronged, what should he do?"
Yang Bo agreed to take the imperial examination, Yang Bo gave up his position as a Heavenly Official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and Yang Bo became an official. The person who benefited the most was Zhang Juzheng. What about the Ming Emperor who had been wronged?
Zhang Juzheng was a little confused when he heard this. He was not sure what the little emperor wanted, so he hurriedly said: "The reason why this minister serves the late emperor and is loyal to your majesty..."
When Zhu Yijun heard that Zhang Juzheng wanted to chant sutras again, he quickly said: "Stop."
"I am going to behead Wang Zhanglong, Chen Hong, Teng Xiang, Meng Chong and other criminals, and execute them late to have the effect of intimidation and punishment. If we do not impose the death penalty and calm down the matter, I am afraid that in the future, criminals will arrive at the Dharma Palace. Jing Wu Jian observes as calmly as if he were walking on plain shoes, as if he were in a deserted place."
The scoundrels arrived at the Dharma Palace from all the gates, but they were all alone, as if they were barefoot. This is a sentence in the memorial of Feng Bao, the general secretary of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Ge Shouli, who wanted to interrogate Feng Bao. It means that the scoundrel Wang Zhanglong went in and out of the palace as if there was no one, and went straight to the Qianqing Palace. No one asked, it was as easy as walking on flat ground.
Zhu Yijun thought it was good, so he used it directly.
Zhang Juzheng sensed that something was wrong. If it was really Feng Bao who taught Ge Shouli today, how did Feng Bao know about it in advance, and what should he tell the little emperor?
Zhang Juzheng bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty is responsible for governing the world with benevolence and mercy. The six virtues of benevolence, wisdom, trust, straightforwardness, courage, and strength are also beautiful. If you are late, you may harm the harmony of heaven."
"Feng Daban, take the fire sign and seal ribbon, and order Ti Commander to personally lead 600 Ti cavalry, send troops to Xinzheng, arrest Gao Gong, and all his family members, and kill anyone who resists!" Zhu Yijun packed up all his notes, stood up, and said to Feng Bao said calmly.
"I obey the decree!" Feng Bao looked happy and immediately planned to get the fire token and blank the edict.
"Feng Daban, wait a moment." Zhang Juzheng was helpless. The same trick he used against Yang Bo yesterday was used against him by the little emperor.
The little emperor said it well, but he suddenly flipped the table and flipped it. He really didn't follow martial ethics!
Zhang Juzheng immediately said: "I will report all the criminals to Ling Chi, and I will lead the Three Laws Division to report them."
Zhang Juzheng took the lead in the performance, and he was naturally responsible for the infamy.
Zhu Yijun then sat down and signaled to Feng Bao that he did not need to go get the fire seal and ribbon. He looked at Zhang Juzheng and said, "There is a good doctor in the Tai Hospital, Chen Shigong, who is especially good at surgical removal. Let Chen Shigong handle this Ling Chi matter." In Taiyuan Hospital, set aside a courtyard with four entrances and exits and tidy it up properly."
"Hang a plaque to unify the courtyard."
"The Jiecu Institute specializes in dealing with dishonest and unfaithful officials, traitors, and unfilial people. It just so happens that after Jiegui, the medical science of the Ming Dynasty can be brought to a higher level."
"Explain it slowly, little by little, one by one, and study the mysteries of physiology carefully. What does Yuan Fu think?"
Modern medicine is based on anatomy, and Chen Shigong, who is especially good at surgery, complements each other as a great medical officer in Jieju Hospital.
These rebellious officials and traitors are bound to die no matter what, why not let them use their last light and heat to illuminate the path of Ming medicine?
Zhang Juzheng smacked the words "jiecuyuan" and his expression changed drastically. This was no longer an ordinary injury to Tianhe.
Why is Your Majesty so ruthless at such a young age? ! If he agrees, he will not be subject to a burst of criticism. As long as the Jiecuyuan exists for one day, Zhang Juzheng will be caught and scolded by the civil servants for one day.
Zhang Juzheng looked at Feng Bao. Obviously, these tricks should have been taught by Feng Bao.
Feng Bao had gauze on his head and his cheeks were swollen. No change in his complexion could be seen. However, he was also concerned. Although he could accept that His Majesty was a capable emperor, he never imagined that Ling Chi would be like this. Such a capital punishment would have the effect of intimidation and punishment.
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Juzheng and asked with a smile: "Yuan Fu refuses?"
"That's not true." Zhang Juzheng exhaled, bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "Since we want to put an end to the matter, we will set up the Jieju Yuan today and send the criminals in tomorrow. This case involves a lot of people, so sooner rather than later, I will go to the Jieju Yuan tomorrow afternoon to watch the execution."
"I obey the order." Zhang Juzheng had no choice but to bear the infamy. Otherwise, His Majesty would never settle the matter.
What is Zhu Yijun doing?
He forced Zhang Juzheng to stand in line, forced Zhang Juzheng to do something outrageous and resentful, forced him to be an independent minister, and forced him to be a lonely minister.
The position of Tianguan in the Ministry of Personnel, the implementation of the imperial examination law, and the appointment of officials by the Jin Party are completely worth mentioning compared with Zhang Juzheng's complete dedication to imperial power.
For Zhang Juzheng, getting scolded is a good thing. What Zhang Juzheng will do in the future is probably the sentence "I am not the prime minister, but the regent". You are the regent, no matter how good your reputation is. You, Zhang Juzheng, plan to imitate Can Wang Mang succeed?
Let Zhang Juzheng be scolded to protect him!
The purpose of establishing the Jiecu Hospital was to give Chen Shigong, a master of surgery, the opportunity to practice his skills. Zhang Juzheng died of hemorrhoidal infection during surgery in the 10th year of Wanli. He was only fifty-eight years old when he died.
Chen Shigong had mastered the art of Jiejie to great perfection in the Jieju Academy, and he wanted to give Zhang Juzheng a surprise.
The knife stretched out his buttocks to open Zhang Yuanfu's eyes.
"Your Majesty." Zhang Juzheng respectfully sent His Majesty away from the Wenhua Hall. When he walked out of the Wenhua Hall, the sun at noon shone on him, and the early spring sunshine still had a coldness.
He was a little confused. What he said today was right. His Majesty was not against the exchange of interests. The exchange of interests between His Majesty and him was as smooth as the exchange of interests between him and Yang Bo. He felt that His Majesty was like a veteran.
But Zhang Juzheng knew one thing for sure. His Majesty, who was still young, had the same goal as him, which was to revive the Ming Dynasty.
The road to making Ming Dynasty great again is long and difficult.
