Wanli Xinming

Chapter 324 Starfall ([-])

Zhang Juzheng's condition developed faster than Zhang Siwei expected.When he initially took on the duties of the first assistant, this person who had been in control of the court since the sixth year of Longqing, in Zhang Siwei's feeling, was like a towering mountain. , entered the stage of counting days.

Although everyone from the emperor to the ministers knew that this day would come sooner or later, Zhang Juzheng's health still made the entire capital and even the world hold their breath.Unconsciously, the entertainment industry of Jingshi was obviously depressed.Beijing officials are like insects before the sting, and they still feel the chills shrouded in the sky above Shuntianfu in the spring when all things are resurrected.

No one wants to lose the chain at this critical moment.Although the poetry and singing of the brothel can relieve the depression of implementing various tasks of the new plan, but a little careless, you may be labeled as "frivolous", and you will lose the opportunity that should belong to you.

The new planning edict, which embodies the efforts of the prime minister and the minister on the hospital bed, is being executed without any fuss.The political affairs hall under the leadership of Zhang Siwei must first solve the problem of the Northern Expedition.After two years of preparation, the Ming Dynasty, which initially united the Mongolian forces, was about to cross the Sayan Mountains and march northwards to conquer the vast land where the snow had not yet melted.

The entire northern expedition plan is different from the Stroganov family only sending mercenaries. The [-] Han-Mongolian coalition forces will bring tens of thousands of Chinese willing to take risks to the northern foot of the Altai Mountains, along the Hatun River, The Yinshui River and the Altai River flow northward, attacking all other ethnic groups in the "Sleeping Land", and controlling the key points by building a fortress, so as to incorporate the entire Luo wilderness into the emperor's ambition.

With the continuous rise of national power, fur has become the standard equipment of the rich in the north in the 13th year of Wanli.In the winter of the Saihanba meeting, the emperor first began to wear fur hats and sables, and then the women in the palace began to wear fur coats and fox scarves.

After the clan caught up with the trend, the price of fur in the entire capital began to double. After the trend broke out, the price of fur in the north of the Huaihe River increased tenfold before the Spring Festival in the 11th year of Wanli!
Of course, this will cause a backlash, and soon there will be an official admonishing the emperor. It is wrong to cite Xuanzong as an example to persuade the emperor to trigger this trend: "The old official sent an official to Nanking to pick jade-faced raccoons, and the emperor reprimanded him: 'Little man' Not up to the general level of government. We have issued an decree to do all the tasks that are not urgent to help the people, how could it be because of a small appetite, that I have lost great faith!'"

Your Majesty, it's not right that you like to wear fur coats. Xuanzong likes to eat jade-faced raccoon, and he can't bear it. Wild animals must be protected.In China, since the Western Zhou Dynasty, there is a "Chongming Order" that says: "Don't destroy houses, don't fill wells, don't cut down trees, don't move six animals. Those who are not as good as the commander will not be forgiven for death." The little story of Duankou Kuangjun".Since the Han Dynasty, all dynasties and dynasties have issued laws prohibiting the arbitrary hunting and killing of wild animals, and our country also has relevant laws and decrees.

"If there is no sale, there will be no killing!" The daily newspapers in both capitals issued a deafening appeal.So the emperor followed the good example and ordered to close the mountains and prohibit the entry of fur from the Northeast, and then there are Northeast merchants trading fur as smuggling-directly turning the price of fur in the 12th year of Wanli to forty times that of the [-]th year of Wanli, but the emperor still wore mink fur as before.

With such an economic foundation, Zhang Siwei's work is easy to do.The court will issue the Luo Wilderness Hunting Permit - all furs shipped from the north of Sayan Mountains are not within the court ban.

Dozens of times the profit is enough to stimulate the adventure factor in the hearts of the most conservative hunters, and the formation of the Hammer-Mongolian coalition is therefore very smooth.

For Han soldiers and herdsmen, as long as the prey can make up a fur coat, the food and clothing for half a lifetime will be settled.And each banner owner had a place in the coalition army for the hunting ground demarcated by the imperial court in Luo Wilderness.

Zhang Siwei is at the mercy of the various work of the Zhengshitang, asking the emperor for instructions, issuing decrees, and coordinating all parties.The emperor did not let him wait for a long time, and soon a new edict came down: Nominate Shen Shixing, Liang Menglong, Xu Guo, and Luo Wanhua into the cabinet, and Xu Ting pushed it.

Zhang Siwei breathed a sigh of relief.The top two, Shen Shixing and Liang Menglong, were recommended by himself, indicating that the emperor fully took care of his own face as the new prime minister; while the governor Luo Wanhua, who was far away in Myanmar, entered the list. Those who are hand-picked are guaranteed.

The new Zhengshitang will be composed of Zhang Siwei, Wang Guoguang, Pan Sheng and Xinjin.Although Zhang Siwei and Wang Guoguang have no support, it is obvious that Pan Sheng and Liang Menglong will split the Zhang Party. Xu Guo, as the third party of Zhang Party, will decide the rise and fall of the power of the two. This is similar to when Zhang Siwei nominated Liang Menglong. The design matches, indicating that he answered the correct answer.And Shen Shixing of "Jane is in the heart of the emperor" may not be willing to be under Pan Sheng. With his personality at both ends, he can win over him to become his help in some decision-making processes.

This is a list that neither Zhang Dang nor Jin Dang can fault.It also fits perfectly with today's political spectrum - Pan Sheng, as the backbone of Zhang's party, the resolute reformist will become the third in name and the second in reality in the political affairs hall; he will join forces with Wang Guoguang, Luo Wanhua, Liang Menglong provided a strong guarantee for the continued advancement of the reform; Shen Shixing and Xu Guo, as centrists on both ends of the conservative and the reform, acted as an insurance valve when the country was radically shifted - Zhang Siwei as the implementation of the emperor's will It plays the most important role of "reconciling yin and yang".

The result of the court push did not make any waves, and the determination of the new list of political affairs halls also started a prelude to the "post-Zhang Juzheng era".

Mr. Zhang, who was living in Zhang's house, heard the latest news, but it was difficult for him to make a reaction that would make people understand his intentions-Zhang Juzheng was on the verge of dying.Both Chen Shigong and Li Shizhen have already concluded that Zhang Juzheng will reach his deadline in one or two days.Although thousand-year-old ginseng has been used, it has been difficult to continue its life.

On the fourth day of April in the 13th year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng had his 61st birthday.On this day last year, the whole world congratulated him on his [-]th birthday—official sedan chairs of officials who came to Hufangqiao Hutong to pay their respects were laid out densely, more than two miles long.

Today's Shou Xinggong is already in a semi-coma - although the entire Zhang residence is decorated with lanterns to celebrate his birthday, there is no official who does not have long eyes to bother.Only a few important officials, such as Pan Sheng and Qi Jiguang, who can enter the house with dignity, can come to visit.Of course, although there are many confused officials who feel that they have saved a sum of money for the birthday gift, most of them still send the gift list to congratulate them very honestly.

At the end of the morning, Wei Chao, who had not appeared in the capital for a long time, suddenly appeared in front of the Zhang residence.The head of the concierge did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly reported to You Qi, Zhang Jingxiu and Zhang Sixiu went out to greet him.

Wei Chao was wearing the clothes of a fourth-rank eunuch in chief, and the one behind him was an old inner official with a bowed waist, wearing a yellow door hat, and his head down was Wei Chao's valet.Four great Han generals are guarding it—the power of the Wei Dynasty is also what it should be.The two brothers Zhang Jingxiu were busy meeting Wei Chao.

Wei Chao said: "Our family just came back from Nanjing, and I heard that the old gentleman did not hesitate and came before he replied." Zhang Jingxiu hurriedly bowed to the ground and thanked the first favored servant beside the emperor.

Wei Chao cleared his throat, coughed, and led the old inner supervisor to the depths of Zhang's residence.He was used to following the emperor on the way to Zhang Juzheng's study, so he didn't notice Zhang Jingxiu leading the way.

Zhang Sixiu said with a slight embarrassment, "Eunuch Wei, my father lives in the main room, not in the Yiyuan study."

Wei Chao suddenly realized that he hurriedly turned around and followed Zhang Jingxiu, sighing, "Is the old gentleman so serious?"

Zhang Sixiu reddened his eyes and said, "Yes. Yesterday, the emperor came to see him again, and my father was no longer able to greet him. Today, he was awake for a while, and he is still in a drowsiness."

Wei Chao nodded and asked again, "Is there an imperial doctor taking care of the old gentleman?" Zhang Sixiu said in a low voice, "It means that there is no way to recover."

Wei Chao stopped talking, but his steps quickened a bit.When he was outside Zhang Juzheng's living room, he suddenly stopped and said, "Brother Yanzhou, follow me in, and the others will wait outside."

Zhang Jingxiu was taken aback, only to realize that the Wei Dynasty must have come here because of him, maybe it was the emperor's order.Although Zhang Sixiu was slightly appetizing, he didn't dare to say anything when he saw Wei Chao's serious face. He just watched his second brother bring Wei Chao and the old inner prisoner into Zhang Juzheng's bedroom. The imperial doctor and the servants all came out from inside.

Zhang Sixiu continued to wait for half an hour, the bedrooms opened with a squeak, Wei Chao came out, Zhang Jingxiu followed behind, but the old internal supervisor remained in the room.Zhang Jingxiu had a look of joy and sadness on his face, and instructed You Qi, "Go and get a reed seat yourself, and call Eunuch Wei's companion as well."

You Qi didn't know why, but when he saw Wei Chao and Zhang Jingxiu's expressions, he didn't dare to ask, and ran off to do things like flying.Zhang Sixu was confused and asked nervously, "Second brother, father?"

Zhang Jingxiu said softly: "Father is already awake, wait a while, clean up the room, you can go in again."

(End of this chapter)