Chapter 21 The Emperor's Beloved Little House Caught Fire
Quiet.

The front hall of Prince Yu's Mansion was silent as Yan Shaoting continued his sophistry.

In the side room, Concubine Li, who had just walked to the door with her child in her arms, also stopped, turned around quietly, and stared straight at Yan Shaoting's back.

Zhang Juzheng's whole face was twisted.

He knew in his heart that Yan Shaoting's theory about the Yellow River and the Yangtze River was actually sophistry.

but.

What Yan Shaoting said seems to make sense!
Zhang Juzheng couldn't help feeling a little irritated, even a little panicked.

I had no way to refute the other party.

Tan Lun, the Chancellor of Prince Yu's Palace, widened his eyes.

Is this a member of the Yan Party?

When will the people of Yan Party be able to understand such truth?

According to the Yan Party’s consistent style, isn’t it true that those who obey will prosper and those who disobey will perish?
Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui, who had been sitting upright, also felt his heart pounding.

He is Prince Yu of the Ming Dynasty. With the birth of his son, he is more likely to become the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, or even the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

Compared with Zhang Juzheng and Tan Lun, he had a deeper understanding of Yan Shaoting's theory of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.

This is not the way to govern.

This is the way to serve the king and the country!

This is imperial power!

Zhu Zaigui felt a little confused. If he ascended the throne one day and sat on that chair, facing the civil and military officials of the Ming Dynasty and tens of thousands of officials all over the world, would he really only use the water from the Yangtze River and waste the water from the Yellow River?
The water from the Yangtze River nourishes both banks, but the water from the Yellow River can also irrigate the fields.

gradually.

An indescribable feeling arose in Zhu Zaigui's heart.

This argument.

Or great goodness?!

Zhu Zaigui immediately collected his thoughts and looked at Zhang Juzheng: "This theory..."

The corner of Zhang Juzheng's eye twitched.

He had sensed something was wrong.

Zhu Zaigui smiled and said, "When I first heard Master Yan's theory, I thought it was strange. After listening to it again, it seems to make some sense. As for the conclusion, it may be a good advice for Master Zhang's trip."

Zhang Juzheng's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and he felt as if all the energy had been deflated.

He could have debated Yan Shaoting's theory about the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.

However, Yan Shaoting finally came up with a solution to these remarks.

It is better to block than to open up.

This is the solution Yan Shaoting gave after this sophistry.

With this sentence as the defining sentence, his theory about the Yellow River and the Yangtze River became an impeccable truth.

What is a corrupt official?

What is a good minister?

Everything needs to be channeled. If the higher-ups don't do a good job of channeling it, even the clear water of the Yangtze River will cause floods.

Yan Shaoting smiled and declined, "Your Highness, this is just something I have heard, but I dare not use it to influence Mr. Zhang's trip to the south."

Zhu Zaigui's impression of Yan Shaoting has changed at this moment, and it can even be said to have been completely reversed.

It was precisely because of this theory of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River that Zhu Zaigui developed a sense of responsibility to rule the country.

Before this, he only considered himself a son of the emperor and a prince of the Ming Dynasty.

But after these remarks, his perspective changed to that of the monarch of the Ming Dynasty, overlooking everything in the world and all the officials in the court.

Zhang Juzheng could only stand up, bow his head and say, "I obey your order."

Zhu Zaigui smiled and nodded, then gestured to Zhang Juzheng to sit down.

After listening to the discussion about the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, Zhu Zaigui was in a good mood.

He couldn't help but look at Yan Shaoting: "Master Zhang will leave Beijing tomorrow and go south to take charge of increasing silk production in Nanzhili and Zhejiang and marketing it overseas.

By the way, I heard that this matter was proposed by Lord Yan at that time. I wonder what Master Yan thinks about this?" Zhu Zai suddenly felt that Yan Shaoting, who had entered Prince Yu's mansion as the prince's tutor, might be an official who could be won over.

At least, what happened to Yan Song and Yan Shaoting has nothing to do with Yan Shaoting who can make such a long speech today.

Yan Shaoting came to Prince Yu's Mansion today in order to gain favor with the future Emperor Longqing and lay a good foundation in advance.

At this moment, the other party asked about things in the southeast.

He did not hold back and said, "Your Majesty's decision to be quick and slow is the right way, and Lord Zhang will certainly follow suit this time. But there is one thing that I am a little worried about."

Zhu Zaigui, who had the idea of ​​recruiting Yan Shaoting and even using this opportunity to split Yan's party, immediately showed curiosity.

"Master Yan, please go ahead. From now on, Master Yan can speak freely in Prince Yu's mansion."

When Zhang Juzheng and Tan Lun heard this, their hearts tightened and worry appeared on their faces.

Prince Yu has a hesitant character. If he is misled by the slander of the boy from the Yan family, it is hard to say what will happen to the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but give Tan Lun a look.

He was about to leave Beijing, and Xu Jie and Gao Gong were both busy with cabinet affairs, so Tan Lun was the only one left by Prince Yu's side.

Yan Shaoting said: "The sea route is safe! This is what I am most worried about. With Lord Zhang going south this time, the matter of increasing silk production in the two southeastern provinces can probably be accomplished.

However, the Japanese pirates continue to threaten the southeastern coast. Even if the imperial court has silk and can sell it to overseas merchants, how to transport it out is a problem.

Even if these silks are given to foreign merchants, any problems will have nothing to do with our dynasty. But if the trade route is blocked, will these merchants still be willing to do business with our Ming Dynasty in the future?"

Speaking of this, Yan Shaoting couldn't help but think of his previous guess.

Is the man in the Western Garden really willing to just take control of the political struggles in the court?
Is he really willing to stop here?
Zhu Zaigui has been a prince for so many years, and has the assistance of Xu Jie and others. Even if he is indecisive by nature, it does not mean that he is a fool.

At this moment, a loud thunder sounded in the sky outside.

In the palace.

Hearing Yan Shaoting's words, Zhu Zaigui immediately said, "Master Yan means that we should use troops in the southeast to wipe out the Japanese pirates and clear the sea routes?"

Yan Shaoting immediately smiled and said: "Your Highness is wise, this is exactly what I mean. Although there is Hu Butang, the governor of Zhejiang in the southeast, and Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou and other capable generals under him, they have made outstanding military achievements.

But it also cannot change the tense situation in the southeast, which is limited to the coast. Once the Japanese pirates go to sea, our troops can only sigh in despair, unable to chase and strangle them. "

Zhang Juzheng’s first thought was that the Yan Party wanted to interfere in military affairs in the southeast.

But before he could speak.

Zhu Zaigui had already opened his mouth to ask, "Master Yan, do you have any good suggestions for this?"

At this time.

There was suddenly a noise outside Prince Yu's Mansion.

Everyone in the room couldn't help but look outside in the direction of the sound.

I saw figures running outside, and several figures rushed in.

Yan Shaoting looked at the person running in front and couldn't help but smile.

Feng Bao looked anxious, sweat oozing from his forehead, and rushed in in a panic.

When he entered the house, Feng Bao immediately saw Yan Shaoting sitting next to him, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

But before he could think, Feng Bao had already knelt on the ground, his body leaning backwards with his legs sliding on the ground.

In a flash, he slid in front of Prince Yu Zhu Zaigui.

Zhu Zai's face turned pale: "What happened? Why are you so impatient and disregarding the rules?"

Feng Bao swallowed and raised his head with a look of fear on his face.

"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened. It's Xiyuan... Xiyuan..."

Zhu Zaigui's face was shocked: "Speak clearly! What happened to Xiyuan!"

Feng Bao was trembling all over.

"fire……"

"There's a fire in Xiyuan!"

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