Chapter 257 Let’s become treacherous ministers together!

When the people outside the official ship and on the dock had countless speculations in their hearts because of Zhang Juzheng's loud shout.

In the official ship.

Zhang Juzheng's face turned red because of that shouting.

He withdrew his hand, took a sip of tea, let out a long breath, and his expression eased a little.

Subsequently.

Zhang Juzheng looked at Yan Shaoting with a guilty look on his face, and explained, "Please forgive me, I have no choice but to do this..."

He never explained it more clearly.

But Yan Shaoting had already nodded and said "hmm".

It seems that I was not wrong.

This time, the so-called memorial by Zhang Taiyue requesting the court to reform was a trap set by him.

It seems.

The person in this pit now is Xu Jie.

He suddenly had an idea and said, "Today my grandfather came out of the palace and told me something. The human heart in this world is the most unpredictable..."

Zhang Juzheng sneered, shook his head and sighed, "People's hearts... Haha... Although I have already expected that there will be people who oppose and those who agree, and I have long expected that Your Majesty will not approve this reform request, but I..."

Yan Shaoting smiled faintly and asked tentatively: "But Brother Taiyue, you never thought that the person who opposed it was me, and the one who supported it was Elder Xu?"

Because logically speaking.

Since Zhang Juzheng submitted the reform memorial full of errors and omissions, Xu Jie, as his teacher, would certainly see through it at a glance, and in order to protect his student Zhang Juzheng, he would definitely oppose it immediately.

in this way.

The memorials opposing the reform became a way to protect Zhang Juzheng.

But Xu Jie didn't do that.

Or not quite.

He chose not to mention other matters in the memorial and only supported the issue of converting taxes into silver.

This means that although he knew that Zhang Juzheng's request contained mistakes and might even lead to very bad consequences, he simply turned a blind eye.

This is not what a teacher should do.

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and smiled, "But there is one thing that has never disappointed me, Zhang Taiyue."

After saying that.

He stared at Yan Shaoting with twinkling eyes.

Yan Shaoting pointed his finger at himself: "Me?"

Zhang Juzheng nodded with a smile: "Yes! You!"

"I am against all the reforms Brother Taiyue has proposed this time."

Yan Shaoting smiled and spoke.

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "We must oppose it! If we do not oppose such a reform proposal that is full of mistakes and omissions, we will be ignoring the people of the world and taking human lives lightly!"

When he said the last four words "take human life lightly", Zhang Juzheng's brows twitched.

I had also learned about the Miyun tragedy in Beijing years ago.

Such disregard for human life.

It really surprised me.

It was not surprising that such a thing would happen in the world. On the way back to Beijing, I had heard such things countless times from the mouths of the people in the fields.

He was surprised.

This incident was actually caused by her husband's eldest son himself.

Yan Shaoting smiled slightly.

Now, it is clear that Zhang Juzheng's memorial was a set-up and a trap.

He said, "But I never thought that Brother Taiyue would submit a petition to ask Your Majesty to approve the reform when he knew it was impossible."

"His Majesty?"

Zhang Juzheng snorted coldly, looked at Yan Shaoting's gaze, sneered and shook his head.

Under Yan Shaoting's gaze, he spoke slowly.

"Who said I want to reform the law under the rule of His Majesty?"

what?
Yan Shaoting was really surprised at this moment.

It turns out that Lao Zhang’s plan is still in the present.

He immediately said, "Brother Taiyue, do you want to set up a reform sign now, and then carry out reforms and innovations when the new emperor ascends the throne and the new dynasty comes?"

Zhang Juzheng nodded silently and whispered, "Your Majesty has been in charge of the court for forty-one years since he ascended the throne. I think... how many more years will this dynasty last?"

Yan Shaoting was shocked.

He looked at Zhang Juzheng with surprise as he said this.

This Old Zhang is actually even bolder than me!

They even dared to discuss the emperor's life and death.

But things have already come to this.

Yan Shaoting could only tell the truth: "In recent years, the seasons in the West Garden are out of sync, with hot summers and cold winters. In the hot summers, the doors and windows are closed, and in the cold winters, there is no charcoal fire. I'm afraid... five years is the limit..."

Saying it was five years was actually a vague statement made by Yan Shaoting.

It is now the 41st year of the Jiajing reign.

And by the 45th year of Jiajing, it was probably around this time.

The old Taoist priest can really ride a crane to the west.

Attain enlightenment and ascend to heaven!
Zhang Juzheng nodded: "It is almost the same as what I guessed, so we just need to wait a few more years..."

Zhang Juzheng did not say anything else.

But what happens after waiting a few years?
How does that sentence go?

As the saying goes, a new emperor appoints new ministers.

The new emperor ascended the throne.

We must use new people.

Especially in places like the cabinet, there will definitely be a large number of new ministers taking office.

And what about Zhang Juzheng?
He is the youngest person in the cabinet today.

When the new dynasty comes, old Yan will definitely not be able to hold the position of Prime Minister of the Cabinet anymore. By then, it will be Xu Jie, Gao Gong and others who will take over.

It now seems that Old Zhang has already dug a trap for his good teacher, Lord Xu. The first thing the new dynasty will do is definitely to send Mr. Xu away.

As for Gao Gong?
His character is destined to make him, once he sits in the position of Prime Minister, he will be removed before long.

The remaining people, one by one, are not worth worrying about.

Calculate it like this.

No.

It is in the original history.

Counting from now, in about ten years, Zhang Juzheng will be able to become the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty Cabinet.

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

I am planning it myself.

But Zhang Juzheng was also planning for the future. But can the two of them finally reach the same destination?

He smiled and looked at the memorial in front of him that had never been opened: "So, this memorial in front of you is the reform that Brother Taiyue wants to implement in the future?"

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "Since Runwu is fair and just, and cares about the people, and opposes all the reforms I proposed in the court, then this is a real reform memorial, and it is worth reading."

He looked at Yan Shaoting with a smile, hoping that he would take a good look at the content of the reform he really wanted to do.

however.

Yan Shaoting smiled and shook his head, then reached out and pushed the thick memorial in front of Zhang Juzheng.

Just when Zhang Juzheng's expression was about to change.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Taiyue, for your trust in me. However, as the saying goes, a gentleman should keep secrets. Since this is related to the reforms that Brother Taiyue will promote in the future, it is not appropriate for me to have a sneak peek at this time."

In fact, he could roughly guess it without even looking.

This memorial by Zhang Juzheng must have corrected the errors and omissions in the previous memorial on reform that was made public.

Fundamentally speaking, the reforms to be implemented are just a change of name but not of substance.

But he would never think of another question.

That is, what are the people?

They don't even have a systematic economic thinking and concepts.

Not to mention the issue of productivity that relies on the people.

Before Zhang Juzheng opened his mouth, Yan Shaoting said, "Since Brother Taiyue has made up his mind now, but Brother Taiyue has already received the imperial decree to return to Beijing to serve as the prefect of Shuntian, I wonder what Brother Taiyue's plans are for the future?"

Seeing that Yan Shaoting no longer mentioned the reform.

Zhang Juzheng did not react, but with some regret he returned the reform memorial, which had not yet been opened by Yan Shaoting, back to the wooden box.

Then he looked up at Yan Shaoting with a slight smile on his face.

"Of course, I will copy the methods that Runwu used in Changping!"

Yan Shaoting's eyes moved and he asked with a smile, "Brother Taiyue, do you also want to follow Changping's method?"

What he said was referring to what Xu Fan did in Miyun last year.

After Xu Fan took office as the prefect of Shuntian last year, his political goal was to emulate Changping and enrich the people of Shuntian.

And then what was the result.

Now everyone is clear about this.

Zhang Juzheng nodded again and said, "The happiness of the people of Changping is something I have often heard of in Suzhou. I often see it in the court reports. All officials say that Changping's laws are the way to govern the country, enriching the people and strengthening the country. I have been away from Beijing for a long time, but I am also in love with it. Now that Your Majesty has placed such a heavy burden on my shoulders, how can I abandon the law?"

Yan Shaoting smiled and shook his head.

Zhang Juzheng had no intention of emulating Changping.

It was obvious that he wanted to implement all the reforms he had planned in Shuntian Prefecture.

His heart couldn't help but move.

Could it be that what the old man said to me today in the carriage when I was leaving the palace was about doing more and talking less?

Are you referring to Zhang Taiyue returning to Beijing to take up the post of Shuntian prefect?

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but be shocked.

Is Old Yan so amazing?
I have to ask Old Yan about this matter later.

These old guys talk in mysterious ways all day long, and it's hard to guess what they mean.

Isn't this just a trick?

Zhang Juzheng said, "I heard that Hai Rui is stirring up trouble in Huizhou Prefecture. I guess he is also causing controversy in the court."

After saying this, Zhang Juzheng stared at Yan Shaoting with interest.

Yan Shaoting suddenly understood and pretended not to know: "That Hai Gangfeng? He is just a donkey who doesn't know how to adapt. Why did Brother Taiyue mention him? I have often heard of him in Beijing. When Hai Gangfeng was in the Grain Supervisory Office in Suzhou Prefecture, he made Brother Taiyue very embarrassed."

After saying this, he stared at Zhang Juzheng with great interest, watching the fun.

Old things were brought up again.

Zhang Juzheng's face flushed.

Then react instantly.

"How dare you! How dare you tease me!"

Yan Shaoting laughed and said, "I would never dare to do that."

Zhang Juzheng waved his hand and said, "I have also inquired about the tax silver for the population and silk of Huizhou Prefecture. I think that according to the nature of the government that cares about the people, it is inclined to survey the land in the six counties of Huizhou Prefecture and sort out and recompile the population register of Huizhou Prefecture?"

Yan Shaoting changed the subject and said, "Brother Taiyue has now taken office as the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture. I think he will also reorganize the affairs of Shuntian Prefecture. I just wonder if Brother Taiyue will also take on the mess left by the previous prefect?"

The two looked at each other.

Then, a low laugh echoed in the cabin.

Zhang Juzheng clapped his hands on the table, stood up, and stared at Yan Shaoting with bright eyes.

"Moisturize things."

"Then let us be treacherous officials and rebels of the Ming Dynasty together!"

Yan Shaoting smiled indifferently.

He also stood up.

He also took the opportunity to pick up the cup of tea that he had not tasted before.

Holding the teacup, Yan Shaoting saluted Zhang Juzheng.

He had a smile on his face.

"Brother Taiyue requested."

"It's what you wish for!"

"I wish to be a traitor and rebel in the Ming Dynasty with Brother Taiyue!"

Subsequently.

People who have been waiting at the dock.

I saw a scene that was enough to shock my eyes.

Yan Shaoting walked out of the official ship docked at the pier with a flushed face.

Then he stood on the dock, with one hand on his waist and the other pointing at the government ship, cursing loudly.

Words like "harming the country and the people" and "traitor" all came out of Yan Shaoting's mouth.

On the official ship.

Zhang Juzheng, who had been away from Beijing for more than a year, also walked out angrily.

He stood on the deck of the official ship, and like Yan Shaoting, his face was full of anger, and he started by cursing the Yan party, saying that they deserved to be put to death.

From then on, Zhang Juzheng and the Yan family were irreconcilable.

Then the two of them parted unhappily in public.

This made Xiao Junpeng so upset that he didn't know for a moment whether he should send his immediate boss off or welcome Lord Zhang who had returned to Beijing after a long absence.

But there was news that Yan and Zhang were not getting along.

But it blew into Beijing city like the wind.

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