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Chapter 134: Figuring out the Holy Will 2 (Silver League adds 1 update)

This was not the first time that he had appeared in the capital. He had been there the year before last for the "Tweening Order" and also stayed at the home of his friend Ye Maocai. He came here again for the imperial examination.

However, after secretly communicating with the court for a long time, none of the quotas were changed, and there was also a "New Disaster Relief Law", which forced him to stay longer and continue to exchange views on this matter with some officials in the court.

It was difficult to leave after this stop, and one wave after another started. First, there was a flood in the capital, and the emperor asked King Fu to go to the Temple of Heaven to worship instead. Then, the chief ministers of the cabinet and the cabinet scholars Zhu Geng and Li Zhi resigned, leaving the entire The imperial court was shocked.

Today, Donglin's rising stars Yang Lian and Gu Dazhang happened to be visiting. Both of them are new Jinshi and work in Kedao. Gu Xiancheng wants to hear more opinions from all sides before making a decision.

"My younger brother has only been in the imperial court for a short period of time and is not very familiar with His Majesty's methods of employing people. It's just that Li Hongfu, the governor of Guangdong and Guangdong, is really a bit strange."

The man called Boqin is in his 30s, has a Chinese character face, slightly dark complexion, thick eyebrows, and a funny mustache on his lips.But his expression and words were not frivolous, and he was extremely humble. He did not have the arrogance and vigor of being a Jinshi.

"What's so puzzling about this? Li Hongfu is a former minister of the East Palace. He has helped His Majesty in the cabinet over the years, and he has worked hard without any credit. If it were not for the purpose of avoiding the appointment of his native place, I am afraid he would have become the governor of Fujian.

With so many people in the cabinet watching, it is difficult to operate, and it is easy to do tricks when you get there. After a few years, it can bring some benefits to the family, which can be regarded as a reward from His Majesty. God's grace is so great! "

Compared with the mature and prudent Gu Dazhang, Yang Lian must be considered young and energetic, with a clear mind that can analyze the underlying causes of things, and dare to say anything.

"Bo Qin, tell me what's wrong?" Gu Xiancheng nodded to Yang Lian without expressing his position, and looked at Gu Dazhang again.

"According to the practice of our dynasty, the governor usually also serves as the censor, and the highest level is the second rank. Li Hongfu is not only the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, but also the first-rank prince, Shaobao, and super rank. Who can control the place when he gets there?"

Gu Dazhang really didn't just talk casually based on his sixth sense. He found relatively special details from Li Zhi's rank and position, and from this he deduced that his resignation from the cabinet and his appointment as governor of Guangdong and Guangxi might not be as simple as the emperor's sympathy for his old ministry.

"Well, that makes sense... According to your opinion, what is Li Hongfu's intention in going to Guangdong and Guangxi?"

After saying this, the four people present all fell into deep thought, which was indeed a bit strange when thinking about it.Although Sangong and Sangu were only promoted to official positions at this time, it was just an honorary title and had no actual power, but if it were placed on an official with real power, it would not be as simple as a false position.

Since Emperor Gaozu established this official system, its essence lies in mutual restraint.Specific to local areas, although the governor is partly under the jurisdiction of the governor-general, he is also under the jurisdiction of the six ministries and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He needs to cooperate in many tasks. He is not a subordinate of the governor-general, but he can also play a supervisory role.

As the saying goes, the first level of officialdom kills people. Most governors in various places are third- and fourth-grade officials, with few second-grade officials. If a first-grade official suddenly becomes the governor, he will have less say in daily work.

If Li Zhi was really sent to Guangdong and Guangxi intentionally by the emperor, why?This matter must have a more reliable conclusion in order to prescribe the right medicine. At the same time, this matter can also explore the emperor's thinking.

"...Mr. Donglin, the student has only been in the court for a short period of time, and he has not yet had time to get to know Li Hongfu, so there is no way to guess." Gu Dazhang was stupefied by this question, and he could only spread his hands to express his helplessness.

"..." Ye Maocai and Yang Lian both shook their heads. Their ranks and positions were too low, and even if they stayed for two more years, they wouldn't have much interaction with cabinet bachelors like Li Zhi.With the label of Donglin Party, it is impossible to have a personal relationship. "Sugar, sugar factory!" Just when the four of them were thinking hard and couldn't figure it out, someone at the door of the courtyard gave the answer.

"Brother Long Jiang came at the right time!" Gu Xiancheng turned around and called out the person's name with a smile on his face.

"Yes, yes, we are thinking about Li Hongfu and we are puzzled. Brother Long Jiang came just in time!" Ye Maocai also had a smile on his face and stood up to greet him.

"Mr. Ge..." Yang Lian and Gu Dazhang were not so casual. They quickly stood up and left the stone table to be polite.

"I heard a few words outside the door as you just said. Bo Qin's guess is correct. Governor Li Hongfu of Guangdong and Guangxi is not providing for old age, but amassing wealth for His Majesty.

In fact, it is not difficult to guess that since the "Tweening Order", His Majesty has used Huangzhuang in Fujian to squeeze and sell sugar on the pretext of subsidizing the clan.I don’t know what method was used, but in just two years it has created a very famous name in the local area, called Mianbai Tang.

I have not only seen it but also tasted it myself. It is very white in color, like cotton, and tastes sweeter and finer than ordinary white sugar.The selling price was not much different, so many local sugar mills were unable to compete and switched to other businesses. "

The visitor turned out to be Shen Li. He was not wearing official uniform. After a brief return of greetings, he sat down at the stone table with all his might. Without even saying any polite words, he got right to the point and recounted everything that Fujian Huangzhuang had done. , the tone was full of derogatory connotations.

"Does this mean that His Majesty just wants to continue extracting sugar in Guangdong and Guangxi?"

Although Gu Xiancheng is the nominal spiritual leader of the Donglin Party, he does not hang out in the court after all. There are many things that cannot be explored. He has no idea about Huangzhuang and Baitang. He feels that such a small thing cannot be done by a first-class official alone.

"What Jingyang doesn't know is that our Majesty is probably a little better than the late Emperor in making money, and he is more tolerant, and he has already started a big business without knowing it.

In addition to the soft white sugar from Fujian, there are also chiming bells and transparent colored glaze from Tongzhou, four-wheeled carriages from Tianjin Wei, and pig iron and fine steel from Mentougou.Anything is a good business that can make a lot of money every day, and merchants from all over the world are lining up to buy it.

This time, Li Hongfu, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi, may have something to do with it. These workshops are either controlled by internal officials or run by relatives. They are guarded by internal officials and royal guards, and others are not allowed to pry.If we add a governor with great power, wouldn't it be even more powerful?

Alas, the people of Guangdong and Guangxi were afraid that they were going to suffer. After finally getting rid of the mine supervisor, who would have thought that Huang Shang was more powerful.A chiming clock, a set of transparent glassware, and a four-wheeled carriage can easily cost hundreds or even thousands of taels of silver, but not even half of it falls into the hands of the people! "

Speaking of what the emperor had done over the years, Shen Li felt really sad, as if his children had not been taught well.This is really not a high-profile statement. In his mind, the emperor should not think about how to make money. The entire country is yours.

　Everyone would like to thank "make a cup of tea, light a cigarette and read a book". I have nothing to repay, so I will write more.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)