Chapter 64: Hai Rui: Gangfeng’s strict selection, Zhang Juzheng is a traitor
In the Yan family's study, the conversation between three generations of grandparents and grandchildren finally came to an end.

No matter how much Yan Shifan can accept.

But in the end, he nodded in front of his father Yan Song and agreed to Yan Shaoting's plan to strictly investigate the officials in Zhejiang Province.

As for the future of the Yan family.

Yan Shifan didn't say anything about this matter, but he didn't quite agree with it in his heart.

There is something he didn't say today.

Young cabinet minister, I only care about today.

After the briefing with the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren, Yan Shaoting completely entered into a busy rhythm.

Although the current disaster situation in Shuntian Prefecture has gradually stabilized, the victims, under the leadership of Zhou Yunyi, have entered into post-disaster reconstruction work in Changping.

But there are still many things that require his final decision.

Several brick factories, stone quarries and large poultry farms were built under Yan Shaoting's approval.

All the silted fields that have been cleared and are about to be cleared have also been replanned.

Now, these lands have been arranged by Yan Shaoting, waiting for the sweet potatoes that have been brought back from Luzon in the south.

And after Yan Shaoting dealt with the affairs of Shuntian Prefecture.

News from the southeastern Zhejiang Province, Suzhou Prefecture, and Songjiang Prefecture also flooded in like a tide in a short period of time.

So he officially had a desk in the cabinet.

This matter was raised by Xu Jie at the cabinet meeting.

The reason, of course, is that Yan Shaoting is now in charge of the affairs of the southeast, and he should have an office in the cabinet to facilitate the handling of affairs in the southeast.

As for whether the reason behind this was that he was trying to show goodwill to Yan Shaoting in the hope of getting some concessions on the concealment of the land in Suzhou and Songjiang prefectures, that is a matter of opinion.

He sat calmly behind the cabinet office.

Yan Shaoting immediately used his authority to handle affairs in the southeast to order Zhejiang to investigate the destruction of the Xin'an River dike and the concealment of farmland in Suzhou and Songjiang prefectures.

Naturally, the cabinet also stepped forward at this time and cooperated with Yan Shaoting to speak out in the court, demanding that these two matters be investigated thoroughly in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty.

For a time, countless rumors were circulating inside and outside the court.

Zhang Juzheng and Hai Rui, who were far away in the Grain Inspectorate of Suzhou Prefecture, naturally received the order from Yan Shaoting not long after.

The content is brief.

The national policy of Suzhou and Songjiang prefectures to replace cotton with mulberry must be implemented at a faster pace, and 150,000 acres of cotton fields must be planted with mulberry seedlings in the shortest possible time.

The exact amount of land concealed by the two governments, how it was concealed, and the officials and personnel involved must all be sorted out and reported to the capital.

The Zhejiang Provincial Government must also quickly identify all those involved in the destruction of the Xin'an River dike.

The Jinyiwei Yamen dispatched Zhu Qi to lead a team to Suzhou Prefecture, Songjiang Prefecture and Zhejiang Province to investigate these two matters.

For a while.

Before Zhu Qi even arrived in the southeast, the southeast was already in a state of panic, with everyone feeling threatened.

After arranging everything, he discussed with Lu Fang and recalled Hu Zongxian and Yang Jinshui back to the capital.

Taking advantage of his job in the cabinet, Yan Shaoting started playing mahjong with Old Yan, Xu Jie and Gao Gong.

In Yan Shaoting's opinion.

This is probably also a manifestation of harmony in diversity.

However, Zhang Juzheng, who was far away in Suzhou Prefecture, firmly felt at this moment that he and Hai Rui could not communicate with each other.

If it weren't for the imperial court's order, he would definitely find a way to drive Hai Gangfeng away.

Suzhou Prefecture Grain Supervisory Office.

There was a valley hall in the main hall. Zhang Juzheng stared at Hai Rui, who had a dark complexion, with a dark face.

This guy is just a stinky, hard stone!

Zhang Juzheng cursed inwardly and put his hand on his throbbing temple: "Brother Gangfeng."

Hai Rui's face was icy cold. As soon as Zhang Juzheng opened his mouth, he immediately said firmly, "I still say the same thing. Regardless of the imperial decree before or the official document from Yan Shidu now, I am only responsible for investigating the matter of Suzhou and Songjiang Prefectures concealing their land."

Ever since the latest official document came down from the court.

Yan Shaoting, the eldest grandson of Yan Song who was now his superior, actually explicitly demanded that he must investigate the matter of the two governments concealing the land and the destruction of the Xin'an River dike in Zhejiang Province, and told him not to care about the possible excuses and obstructions from the officials in the two places.

The Yan Shaoting, whom he had never met before, was a member of the Yan Party whose identity was clearly known.

On the contrary, the Zhang Taiyue in front of him has always regarded himself as a loyal and upright official.

now……

But instead, he wanted to temporarily stop investigating the concealment of land by the two governments.

In this great Ming Dynasty, who are the loyal ministers and who are the treacherous ministers? Hai Rui was deeply doubtful.

Zhang Juzheng sighed and said with a headache: "Brother Gangfeng, you and I are now working together. You also know the intention of the court this time. It is to put national policy first. The court and Yan Shidu want us to complete the task of converting 150,000 acres of cotton fields in Suzhou and Songjiang prefectures into mulberry fields as soon as possible."

Hai Rui's face tensed: "I know."

But I, Hai Gangfeng, don’t recognize it.

Zhang Juzheng took one look at Hai Rui and knew that the other party did not listen to his words.

He had to continue to persuade and explain: "Now the two governments have discovered the concealment of the land thanks to Brother Gangfeng. This is Brother Gangfeng's credit. It is precisely because of this that we can use this to force these troublesome cotton farmers to change their land.

But if Brother Gangfeng wants to continue investigating the concealment of the land of the two governments at this time, Brother Gangfeng knows in his heart that there are many implications behind this matter.

If Brother Gangfeng investigates too much, these people will definitely attack in droves. At that time, they won't even need to take action. As long as these people gather and surround the Grain Supervision Office...

Brother Gangfeng, our mission will not be accomplished!"

Zhang Juzheng had lost count of how many times he had said this.

With a dry mouth, he reached out to grab the table but couldn't find the teapot.

Zhang Juzheng became increasingly annoyed. He looked outside and shouted, "Where are the people? Where did they go? There's not even any water left for people to drink!"

Hai Rui looked up at the helpless and furious Zhang Juzheng and frowned.

outside the house.

The officer from the Grain Inspectorate rushed in in a panic, carrying a teapot. After putting the teapot down, he did not dare to stay and turned around to flee from the vortex.

Hai Rui finally spoke up: "I just want to know one thing."

Zhang Juzheng had already gulped down a few mouthfuls of tea, and reached out to wipe the water stains from the corners of his mouth. He opened his eyes wide and asked, "What's the matter?"

Hai Rui frowned, clasped his hands together and bowed, saying, "May I ask Lord Zhang about the matter of Suzhou and Songjiang Prefectures' hidden lands? Let's not talk about it now or in the future, but do we need to investigate it thoroughly?"

There is a valley hall.

Zhang Juzheng was silent.

He thought of the private message he received from his teacher at the same time he received the official document from Yan Shaoting.

Hai Rui was not in a hurry either. He just stood quietly in front of Zhang Juzheng, waiting for him to answer.

After a long time.

Zhang Juzheng lowered his head, with a look of difficulty flashing in his eyes.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Hai Rui deeply: "If I become the Prime Minister of the Cabinet one day, I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter!"

If you haven't been there, you don't know how difficult it is.

When he left Beijing, Zhang Juzheng was also full of passion.

Only after staying in Suzhou Prefecture until now did he deeply feel the difficulty of local governance.

The two governments concealed their land holdings to such an extent that the people dared to go against the imperial court's national policy.

What about other places?
What about the two capitals and thirteen provinces of the entire Ming Dynasty?

From that moment on, Zhang Juzheng realized that it was impossible for him to change the situation.

Only when you have mastered the power that is second only to one person and above everyone else can you change all this.

But that is not now.

Hai Rui's eyes showed deep disappointment.

He looked at Zhang Juzheng with some doubt and confusion.

He doesn't understand.

Why would this upright official choose to ignore the problems that have already been discovered?

even.

He actually said that he would only inquire about this matter when he became the Prime Minister of the Cabinet one day.

Does he really want to find out what's going on?

Or is it that he is just a veteran official like everyone else, and is only interested in promotion and wealth.

Especially since there was Yan Shaoting, who came from the Yan Party but ordered them to investigate the Southeast case.

An idea naturally came to Hai Rui's mind.

Yan Shaoting, who was far away in the capital and whom I had never met, was from the Yan Party, but perhaps he was really an honest official and loyal minister.

And this Lord Zhang is right before our eyes.

He must be a treacherous and treacherous minister who only cares about getting promoted and making money!

(End of this chapter)