The capital, in the imperial palace Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Youtang called all the four eunuchs, Secretary Li, and told them about the mining in Yongping Mansion.
"As far as I know, among the officials and gentry near the capital, there are prejudices against Bingkuan's use of mining kilns to increase the court's expenses and burning coal, smelting iron, and casting cannons. , and then there are many people in the palace who are involved in this matter."
Zhu Youtang was a kind of warning to these four people.
Before Zhang Zhou opened the mine, the local government had repeatedly prohibited the opening of mines. Mines were not something ordinary officials were qualified to do. They did not have a background in the imperial court. Even if they were local officials, they would have to do so. Keep your tail between your legs on this kind of thing.
The four Directors of Ceremonies are the backers of many people in the local area. Zhu Youtang had heard about them in the past, but Zhu Youtang always protected his shortcomings and provided some benefits to those around him. In Zhu Youtang's view, There is nothing wrong with that.
Li Rongdao said, "Your Majesty, the local government is fine. I'm afraid that some of the important ministers in Beijing may be involved in the interests of the local government."
The conflict shifted to the ministers in the DPRK.
Zhu Youtang said in a leisurely tone, "No one can hinder my ideal of revitalizing the Ming Dynasty. This is my lifelong wish. Bingkuan is not seeking profit for himself. He is doing everything for his own benefit." For my sake and for the Ming Dynasty, I have decided that anyone who hinders his execution of affairs at the local level will be severely punished."
Xiao Jing asked, "Your Majesty, how severe is this punishment?"
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Zhu Youtang's tone was firm, "If my repeated orders are not blocked, but someone still deliberately creates trouble, I will keep him here for the Chinese New Year because I think I am easy to talk to. You still think I’m easy to bully.”
Xiao Jing took two steps back dejectedly and fell silent.
"Let the people from Jinyiwei investigate and find out that one by one, Yongping Prefecture has privately purchased fields and seized farmland in the past few years, and has reclaimed wasteland without reporting it to the court. This is the case in the capital. How many acres of land in the surrounding area were used to pay taxes, and all the money and grain from the Ming Dynasty treasury were emptied by these people in disguise?"
Zhu Youtang was very annoyed.
The Ming Dynasty’s preferential treatment of the gentry class, especially the preferential treatment of land taxation, led to insufficient money and grain income in the Ming Dynasty’s treasury, and the surrounding areas of the capital were the hardest hit areas.
Needless to say, the emperor’s relatives, princes and ministers, this group of people had many farms and industries around the capital. They used their relations with the DPRK to influence the imperial court on matters such as land and business. They didn't pay a penny. What's even worse is that the supporters of this group of people, as well as the juren who originally had few tax-free acres, also occupied too much land without paying taxes.
In the Ming Dynasty, it does not mean that if you pass the exam, you can have unlimited land in your name without paying taxes, but at the implementation level, anyone with connections between the DPRK and China can get "accommodation".
Xiao Jing, the four eunuchs, had never thought that the emperor would take this matter to task before, but now they know that the emperor is not as closed-minded and deaf as they imagined, or in other words, he is not as closed-minded as they thought. pictureThey were so reasonable as they imagined.
This seemingly benevolent and righteous emperor, when he became strict, he was more aware of everything than any other emperor, which also made them feel even more stressed.
After the internal summons of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, Zhu Youtang left Li Rong alone and gave detailed instructions about the factory guards cooperating with Zhang Zhou to open the mine.
Especially when it comes to disputes with local governments, according to Zhu Youtang's point of view, if anyone does not cooperate or makes trouble, he will use the knife. He does not ask for any killing to make a warning to others, but kills one by one. Only in this way can he ensure that his plan to level the grassland can be completed.
The remaining three people, under the leadership of Xiao Jing, returned to the ceremony supervisory room.
"Eunuch Xiao, look" Wei Bin looked a little embarrassed.
Among the interest relationships around the capital, Wei Bin is a special figure, because his interest relationships in the east, especially Jizhou Town and Liaodong Town, are the most complicated, and there are also conflicts between Wei Bin and those relatives of the emperor. Exchange of interests.
Xiao Jing said, "Except for your own, other people's, everything that can be broken has been broken long ago."
"I'm afraid that the bones are broken but the tendons are still connected." Wei Bin didn't want to explain too much, but this sentence also told Xiao Jing that he couldn't get away if he wanted to.
The interests involved are too complicated. Others regard him as a backer. In addition to giving benefits, that group of people is actually blackmailing these eunuchs in disguise. You think you can get away if you want. Yours will be given to you for free
Ordinary local officials and gentry will not be afraid of you as a ceremonial supervisor or eunuch, but you will not give face to the emperor's relatives and ministers if they are afraid of you
Xiao Jing frowned and said, "I've said it before, don't look away when someone else brings it to you, you just don't listen. Now that His Majesty can't rub the sand out of his eyes, aren't you numbing your stretched out hands, and it's not easy to take them back." "
Wei Bin and Chen Kuan were both slandering in their hearts, and they said to us, how can your own situation be better?
Chen Kuan said, "In our case, there is a filial piety below. It's hard to say no."
Xiao Jing turned his face away and said with a hateful attitude, "Put something here, you take it, no one else will know, but How can it be better if we have to have so many contacts with local people? But I think the factory guards are all our people, so even if we go to the Court of Justice, nothing will happen."
Chen Kuan reminded again, "I'm just afraid of that Duke Cai Guo."
The implication is that for his own benefit, Zhang Zhou is a bit incompatible with the local government. If Zhang Zhou makes trouble, many local officials will be found out. In fact, people have them as their backers. If they want to break up with each other, the emperor will definitely side with Zhang Zhou. Even if they are the eunuchs and eunuchs, they will be in trouble.
Wei Bin asked tentatively, "When the interests are at stake, we can advance or retreat, but we are afraid that we will be on the verge of life and death and there will be no retreat."
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Xiao Jing said, "From what we have seen, this Cai Guogong is not a person who wants to kill everyone."
Wei Bin shook his head and said, "In terms of Bao Guogong, he seems to have He has no mercy. If it concerns his own interests, and His Majesty's decision is behind it, there is no guarantee that he will not be willful."
Xiao Jing scolded, "If you say you don't open your eyes, you really don't have any consciousness at all. . Don’t even think about it, do you still think that what your Majesty wants to do is irreversible?"
Wei Bin and Chen Kuan understood immediately after hearing this.
Xiao Jing here looks tough, but in fact he is also a soft persimmon. After being bullied by Zhang Zhou, he still chooses to compromise, and the banner is to put the emperor’s order first, which means the emperor’s support. Zhang Zhou, we can't go against him.
"You should still send someone to make peace." Chen Kuan gave advice, "Or it would be best not to involve people like us. The few taels of silver don't matter, but many things will never be settled. Regarding those few taels of silver, no matter how much Duke Cai Guo does, he can't mess around."
Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty has summoned Mou Bin, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and according to what he said, your Majesty will send someone to coordinate with Duke Cai. , let him give us a message to show his good will, saying that as long as he doesn't make a big deal out of it and just wants to clean up the people in Yongping Mansion, we will support him. "
As he said that, Xiao Jing looked at Wei Bin and said, "You won't be reluctant, right?"
Wei Bin has the greatest interests in Yongping Mansion, and Xiao Jing also wants to ask Wei Bin’s opinion, you proposed to break the pot, and even had the urge to fight Zhang Zhouyu to death, you wouldn’t have any objection to my proposal, right?
Wei Bin looked reluctant, but still Gong Gongshou said, "It all depends on Eunuch Xiao."
In the Qianqing Palace.
Li Rong listened carefully to Zhu Youtang's instructions, and all he said was how to cooperate with Zhang Zhou. At this time, the Director of Ceremonies and others were able to confirm that Zhang Zhou was not going to Ji. Those who fight in states and towns go to compete for profits from local forces.
"I also know that someone in the palace is spreading rumors to the outside world and leaking what Bingkuan is going to do in Yongping Mansion in advance. He even informed the local authorities in advance and asked them to take some precautions. Do you know how to deal with it?" Zhu Youtang's tone was cold.
This involves collusion between internal ministers and foreign ministers, and the emperor is very taboo about these things.
Li Rong was also secretly shocked. He could count the number of eunuchs who knew what Zhang Zhou was doing in Yongping Mansion in advance. Most of them came from the mouths of the three previous colleagues.
Li Rongdao, "I don't know this, but I guess what Duke Cai Guo's intention was when he went to Yongping Mansion, I guess no one should want to take the opportunity to cause trouble."
Although Li Rong understands very well. He knows how to protect himself, but at this time, he also knows that SiThe etiquette supervisors and eunuchs should advance and retreat together, or we should say that they are in the same spirit.
Zhu Youtang said coldly, "If everything is coordinated at the local level, I have no objection. There is no need to hide what Bingkuan is going to do wherever he goes. But I only recently found out that the mining operation This matter has encountered greater resistance in the local area than in the capital. Bingkuan has secretly shouldered too many things for me. I can no longer let him bear it alone."
Li Rong said, "Your Majesty, I will let you. If someone takes the opportunity to cause trouble, they will not be spared." Zhu Youtang turned his head to the side and said even more angrily, "If it's just a matter of local opinion, that's fine. It’s nothing, but I’m afraid that officials in the capital, local officials, and local squires will work together to put pressure on Bingkuan. Since Bingkuan took over the mining matter, there have been less than a thousand memorials filed by the central government to participate in the impeachment. It’s a hundred.”
Li Rong was silent now.
He was very clear about the resistance Zhang Zhou encountered in the court, which was something that was inevitable when he was determined to innovate. The so-called "no destruction, no establishment" was probably the case, and Zhang Zhou was unable to "break", that is, to "break". The forces of the Ming Dynasty were reshuffled, but the emperor was qualified.
"Go there in person." Zhu Youtang said, "Whoever you want to deal with strictly does not need to openly make enemies for Bingkuan. You can just find someone with obvious eyesight. If it is reasonable, you can lead the factory guard." You can do whatever Bingkuan points you to."
You will do the work, you will take the blame, and Zhang Zhou will be the leader behind the scenes.
Li Rongxin said, I am an old man, but I have to go to the local area to fight with local snakes. The key is that I can’t get any benefits. I am just making wedding clothes for others, and I have to take the blame. Is life so miserable?
"Leave today and arrive within three days, without any delays on the way."
Zhu Youtang sneered, "If you are in Beijing, No matter who puts pressure on you, even if it is my closest relatives, you should report it all, and sometimes you are not afraid to kill first and report later."
Li Rong received the emperor's order, even if he had to take people to Yongyong. The mansion is flat.
Mo Bin, the commander of Jinyiwei, will accompany Li Rong.
When Li Rong arrived in Fusi, Jinyiwei North Town in a hurry, and met Mou Bin, Mou Bin seemed to be confused about the errand of this trip.
"Eunuch Li, I know from my humble position that there are soldiers from the Ming Dynasty Camp in the Yongping Prefecture local mines, and there are at least thousands of garrison troops. In addition to the laborers and laborers who work, there are also tens of thousands of people. Come on, what do I need to do?"
Mubin thought, even if Zhang Zhou encountered trouble in local mining, with so many people working in the mine, and even regular troops, what would happen? Afraid of a ball
If someone makes trouble, just yell at them.
Why do you need to let the Master of Dongchang and the commander of Jinyiwei personally take people to supervise the situation?
Li Rongdao, "You don't understand. Your Majesty wants to convince people with virtue."
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"What?" Mou Bin almost thought he heard it wrong.
It is clear that force is to be used, but it is said to beVirtue conquers people, which means that force is virtue
"Your Majesty wants us to make enemies, and Cai Guogong should be a good person. Can you understand this?" Li Rong said.
Mo Bin smiled bitterly.
While talking, Guo Ang, the envoy of Fusi Town in Beizhen, came in with a group of people and stood at the entrance of the main hall.
Mo Bin said, "Everyone is here."
"Is this a few people?" Li Rong frowned.
He almost said, since we are here to take the blame and do the work, we should bring more people with us. Anyway, it is the emperor’s order, so it is not an exaggeration to bring all the Jin Yiwei with us.
Mo Bin hurriedly said, "Two thousand-household camps, two thousand men and horses, all included. If recruitment is needed, the local inspection department and others can also assist. There was originally a thousand-household Jinyiwei in Yongping Prefecture. Camp, Sun Shangqi has been stationed in Yongping Mansion. If this is not enough."
"That should be enough."
When Li Rong heard this, it was three thousand. If this is not enough, then it is pure nonsense.
Even if the Tatar regular army comes, three thousand people can do something, not to mention that this time they will face at most some local private armed forces.
This is still the worst case scenario. If it were a little normal, no one in the local area would dare to face him as a direct enemy of Dongchangchang.
"Persuade people with reason as much as possible. Don't do anything that offends people unless you have to." Li Rong instructed.
Mo Bin asked, "Would it be contrary to His Majesty's instructions?"
Li Rong said coldly, "Our family listens to Your Majesty, and you can do whatever you want if you listen to our family." How to do it?"
"Yes." Mou Bin heard that Eunuch Li also had the intention of being obedient. At this time, he did not dare to say anything. After all, he was tied to the same boat now.
Zhang Zhouren had been stationed in Santun Camp in Jizhou Town for only two days and was about to leave with his people.
Liu Yu has been very attentive to Zhang Zhou in the past two days. Even though he knew that Zhang Zhou was not interested in drinking, sex and wealth, he still kept sending his "feelings" to the post house. , fought and defeated again and again, and even seemed to enjoy it endlessly.
It seems that Zhang Zhou will be impressed by his "sincerity".
On the day Zhang Zhou was leaving, Liu Yu came to see Zhang Zhou off in person and specifically requested to speak to Zhang Zhou alone.
In Zhang Zhou's room, Liu Yu took out several letters and respectfully presented them to Zhang Zhou.
"What does Liu Zhongcheng mean?" Zhang Zhou asked.
Liu Yu said respectfully, "Before Zhang Butang arrived, many people in Yongping Prefecture wrote secretly, hoping that the following officials would take the lead and jointly impeach Zhang Butang with the ministers of the DPRK and China. You leave all the local mines to the local government to take care of."
Zhang Zhou pretended to be curious and said, "These people are really thinking about the local government, whether it is for the people's livelihood or the imperial treasury. "Increase income"
Liu Yu said with an embarrassed look, "Of course it is for their own interests, even if it is handed over to the local government, the officials are all wandering officials, and they are the only ones who are iron-clad."Pan, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, many descendants of meritorious ministers have lived in the surrounding area, and they have great influence on the local area. "
"Really?" Zhang Zhou said with a smile, "It seems that I have touched someone else's cheese. "
"Hmm"
Liu Yu didn't understand what Zhang Zhou meant.
Zhang Zhou asked, "Liu Zhongcheng told me this, and "Why?"
Liu Yudao, "I know that the situation behind the scenes is complicated. With your identity, sometimes it is not convenient for you to come forward, especially if it offends people. I am willing to share your worries." ”
“That’s really haha. "Zhang Zhou didn't know how to evaluate this enthusiastic governor.
Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Xiaguan has always believed that no matter what, he must put the emperor's order first and take the rise and fall of the Ming Dynasty as his own responsibility. It is rare to see a loyal minister like Zhang Butang who always thinks of His Majesty. I am willing to do my best to do something for you, which can be regarded as living up to the divine grace. ”
“O loyal minister. "Zhang Zhou said this with a smile, and everyone could tell that the words still contained a bit of derogatory meaning.
But Liu Yu seemed to be deeply encouraged and said, "I don't know if I can lower my official position for Zhang. What can the ministry do?"
Zhang Zhou said, "Liu Zhongcheng, you don't think that I came to Yongping Mansion just for the sake of the mine."
"Uh" Liu Yu was a little confused for a moment. Confused.
If you are not doing it for the mine, why are you doing it for the others?
Zhang Zhou said, "You should also know that the imperial court has established the official position of governor of the Bohai Sea, and Yongping Mansion is close to the sea. It just so happens that Bohai officials want to open a shipyard here to echo the shipyards in the south. ”
“This” Liu Yu feels that his brain is not enough.
This is just talking to me to fool me
You are not for mining, for Shipbuilding
Zhang Zhou continued, "There are too few people in the local area who can cooperate with me. If you, Liu Zhongcheng, are willing to help, I think this should be a charity. "
"But I know nothing about Bohai shipping and other matters. "Liu Yu didn't trust anyone anymore. If you're not proficient, you're not proficient.
It's also not to cause trouble for yourself.
Zhang Zhou said, "That's a pity, but it doesn't matter. As long as there is a place If they cooperate more with me and let them have the money and strength to help me get this thing done, then I can accept it even if I share some of the interests of the mine with them. But I'm just afraid that they won't cooperate. ”
Liu Yu was also a little surprised.
Zhang Budang had put down all his harsh words before, but now he actually took the initiative to make peace with the local government
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