My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 54 Panic buying and Liaodong

Just when the emperor asked Wei Zhongxian to come over, Wu Jingbo (Zhao Fu, who was granted the title of Marquis of Wu Jing in the early days of Chenghua and was demoted to attack) who had just returned home from the outside, Zhao Bangzhen, was looking at his nephew with an angry look on his face.

with a snap.

"Tell me again, who did you beat?"

"There was just a brat named Wei Liangqing who came to buy our mining factory on behalf of the palace, so I beat him away."

Zhao Hansi covered her face and looked at his uncle with an aggrieved look.

"Then Wei Liangqing is the nephew of Wei Zhongxian, the governor of the East Factory! You idiot."

He slapped Zhao Hansi's face with his backhand again. Zhao Bangzhen felt uneasy and slapped him again.

You are used to being tyrannical in the capital. Can't you find out the other person's background before hitting him?

He went into the palace to hold a funeral for Shenzong, and when he came back, he heard that his nephew had made such a big mistake for him.

"Master, someone is breaking down the door outside."

"Look, the settler is here."

Pointing to the knocking door in the front yard, Zhao Bangzhen kicked his nephew again before walking to the front yard.

"Eunuch Wei, what kind of wind is this that has blown you away?"

As soon as the door was opened, Zhao Bangzhen saluted Wei Zhongxian with a smile on his face.

Looking at him, it was as if he was not the one who was angry just now.

Surrounded by a crowd of Dongchang fans, Wei Zhongxian strolled slowly into Uncle Wu Jing's mansion.

Behind Wei Zhongxian, there were several fans carrying boxes.

After entering the front yard and minding his own business, he entered the living room and sat down on the main seat. Only then did Wei Zhongxian speak out.

"A few days ago, the emperor heard that someone in Xishan dared to mine near Chengzu's Changling. He was very angry and asked the Zajia family to find out who was so desperate for life."

"The Zajia family also knows that the Xishan Coal Mine is related to the expenses of millions of people in the Ming Dynasty and cannot be sealed."

"But the Za family also felt that we couldn't allow people to mine arbitrarily near Chengzu Changling, so they thought about buying up this mine and placing it under the palace. This way, it would be well managed and wouldn't disturb Chengzu. Lord."

Instructing Tiqi next to him to pour himself tea, Wei Zhongxian thought about what Liu Shimin taught him that day.

"The Zajia heard that someone did not give the Zajia face and refused to sell the mine to the palace."

"Moreover, you said that the Zajia family gave in and beat the Zajia family's nephew?"

As he spoke, Wei Zhongxian squinted his eyes and looked at Zhao Bangzhen.

"This is all because of my lax discipline. I hope you will forgive me. I went to the palace the day before yesterday to keep vigil for Emperor Shenzong. I just returned home last night. I had no idea that such a thing had happened."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Bangzhen quickly raised his hands and said to Wei Zhongxian.

"If I knew that my father-in-law was sharing the emperor's worries, I would be willing to give up not only one mine, but ten or eight."

Hearing the meaning of Wei Zhongxian's words, Zhao Bangzhen quickly confessed to Wei Zhongxian.

First, the emperor already knew about the mining of coal in Xishan, and it was the emperor's intention to acquire the mine.

After all, if there was no order from the emperor, these eunuchs would just rob them if they came.

Second, you beat my nephew and scolded me, how can you settle the score?

Knowing that Zhao Bangzhen has a noble hat on his head, without knowing the emperor's attitude, if he messes with people casually, it will be unlucky.

"Are you selling?"

Hearing this, Wei Zhongxian waved his hand and saw two fans opening the box they carried, with 3000 taels of silver neatly stacked inside.

"Father, this, this can't be done."

This is obviously gold and silver from the inner money, and there is an engraving of the inner money on it.

"Your Majesty cares about all the people. He strictly prohibits robbery, corruption and bribery. The Miscellaneous Family does not dare to violate His Majesty's taboos."

Reaching out to take the teacup handed over by Fanzi, Wei Zhongxian said with an unkind look.

"From now on, the mine will be under the control of the palace. As for you, find the accountant, steward, and foreman of the mine to the Zajia family. From now on, they will be under the control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Don't interfere anymore. .”

"Don't worry, father-in-law, I'm in Xia Province."

Hearing this, Zhao Bangzhen nodded hurriedly.

After staying at Zhao Bangzhen's house for half an hour, Wei Zhongxian left.

Standing at the gate, wiping the sweat from his head and watching the Dongchang group leaving, Zhao Bang let out a long sigh of relief.

"The days ahead will be difficult."

Good guy, this little emperor is different from the old emperor after all.

The old emperor is competing with you in the pot to eat.

This little emperor just took the pot away for you.

"Uncle, this guy named Wei is too greedy. He wants to buy four of our mines for 3000 taels of silver?"

"Snapped."

Turning around and slapped him, Zhao Bangzhen looked at his brainless nephew.

You have many things to do.

On the other hand, Wei Zhongxian looked proud as he was riding in a carriage to the home of the person he wanted to "snatch up" in the district.

"This Eunuch Liu has read books, but he is different."

Liu Shimin came to inform him that when the emperor asked him to buy coal mines, he planned to grab it directly with Dongchang's knowledge.

Those who are dissatisfied can just ask Dongchang to handle it.

In the end, Liu Shimin gave him a lesson and made him understand what the emperor's saying "if the acquisition fails, snap up" meant.

There is a difference between plundering and buying at a low price.

At the same time, Sun Chengzong and Luo Sigong had arrived in Shenyang together.

When there were still five miles away from Shenyang, Luo Sigong led more than 50 capable Jinyi guards and said to Sun Chengzong, who was accompanied by dozens of servants.

"Thank you, Commander Luo, for sending me all the way. Sun takes his leave."

Knowing that Luo Sigong came to Liaodong with the emperor's mission, Sun Chengzong was not surprised.

After the two greeted each other, they separated.

Sun Chengzong took his servants all the way to Shenyang City.

After entering the city, Sun Chengzong was not in a hurry to go to the governor's office, but instead wandered around the city.

He wanted to see with his own eyes what Xiong Feibai had done in Liaodong.

"Sir, Governor Sun has arrived in Liaodong, why don't you go to greet him?"

Just when Sun Chengzong entered the city, Xiong Tingbi was taking He Shixian to inspect the city wall.

"I am the manager and he is the governor. I welcome him?"

Holding Wanli's Shangfang sword and Tianqi's royal flag in his hand, Xiong Tingbi is now full of confidence.

"But I heard that he is the Imperial Master."

"Master Imperial, does he have a royal flag?"

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi watched the soldiers drill with twinkling eyes.Now he can't back down.

There were two sentences written at the end of the little book the emperor gave him.

Not seeking to attack and destroy the enemy, but seeking to defend the territory and train troops.

If you dare to come back without the imperial edict, I will chop you up alive.

Now, he must rely on the emperor's trust and show a strong side.

If he went to greet Sun Chengzong, he would be a head lower than the other party. What if the other party asked him to send troops to exterminate the Jiannu?

Once he refuses, it will be seen as cowardice in the eyes of the court, and more people will impeach him.

After wandering around until evening, Xiong Tingbi completed his tour of the city and returned to his doorstep to see Sun Chengzong waiting for him.

"Xiong Jinglue."

Wearing a bright red official robe, Sun Chengzong smiled when he saw Xiong Tingbi.

"Governor Sun."

Seeing Sun Chengzong, Xiong Tingbi quickly cupped his fists and said.

"I am busy with military affairs and have no time to greet you. I would like to thank Haihan."

"It doesn't matter, state affairs are important."

Hearing this, Sun Chengzong smiled.

"Aren't you inviting me in for a sit-down?"

"Please."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi was stunned for a moment and said quickly.

Sit down in the lobby and have your own servants serve you refreshments.

"I walked around the city today and the situation in Shenyang is very bad."

Thinking of the children he saw in the city holding a broken bowl begging for food, Sun Chengzong said to Xiong Tingbi with a heavy face.

"Sigh. Since Gaohuai rebelled against Liao and Li Chengliang abandoned the land, Liaodong has been in ruins waiting to be revitalized. Only when Yang Hao and Ma Gui guarded Liaodong did the anger in the hearts of the people of Liaodong slowly dissipate."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi shook his head and sighed.

"However, the Jiannu rebelled. On the eve of the Battle of Sarhu, guest soldiers from all over the country arrived in Liao. The military discipline was not good, the people were tortured, and the head of Guizhou was tortured. As a result, the Liao people voted for the Jiannu."

"Zhou Yongchun is a good official. With him to pacify the rear and raise supplies, I can organize the army with peace of mind and fight with the Jiannu slaves in Liaodong."

"It's a pity that it's not a holiday."

Saying that, Xiong Tingbi sighed.

Unfortunately, Zhou Yongchun's wife was gone at this time, and he returned to his hometown Ding You.

After all, Xiong Tingbi was also a Jinshi, and he explained the situation in Liaodong in a few sentences.

"When I came here, the emperor had already given instructions. At present, the main task in Liaodong is to defend."

Sun Chengzong understood the meaning of Xiong Tingbi's words very clearly.

Moreover, along the way, he also saw what the situation in Liaodong is like now.

It can be said that the bones are exposed in the wild and there is no rooster crowing for thousands of miles.

"The emperor's intention is that for Liaodong, we should not rush to kill the enemy in one battle, but should plan for it slowly."

Taking out the drawings given to him by the emperor from his sleeve, Sun Chengzong said to Xiong Tingbi.

"With your words, I am relieved."

Hearing this, Xiong Tingbi was completely relieved.

"Previously, Yang Hao requested to train troops and postpone the extermination of Jiannu slaves. There were always people in the court urging troops to advance, which resulted in tragic disasters."

"Only after I arrived in Liaodong did I finally understand why Yang Hao said that the Liaodong army could not be put to good use and could only mobilize troops from various towns."

"Now, when you go to Liaodong to manage the people, I can train my troops with peace of mind."

"On this point, Xiong Jinglue can rest assured."

Hearing this, Sun Chengzong stroked his beard and said.

"You are the manager of Liaodong, the governor of Liaodong's military and political affairs, and you also hold the royal flag. The matters in Liaodong are naturally yours."

"I'm writing to ask for food, will the emperor agree?"

"You can rest assured about this."

After hearing this, Sun Chengzong explained to Xiong Tingbi.

"When Shenzong passed away, he ordered to spend 100 million taels of internal money to reward the soldiers of Liaodong. The emperor had the reward taken back."

"This!"

Hearing Sun Chengzong's words, Xiong Tingbi stood up anxiously.

"You sit down."

I knew Xiong Tingbi was impatient, but I didn't expect him to be so impatient.

Sun Chengzong took out another official document from his sleeve.

"The emperor has issued an edict that each person in Liaodong will be given two taels of silver and one stone of grain."

"This is an official document that the Ministry of War has urgently asked me to bring to you, instructing you to send five thousand soldiers and horses from Liaodong to Beijing to transport grain."

"Okay, okay."

After listening to Sun Chengzong's words, Xiong Tingbi took the official document from the Ministry of War from him and happily turned around in the living room.

"Grain prices in Liaodong are now high. If grain is transported to Liaodong, Liaodong can be defended."

Seeing the official document clearly requesting him to send troops to Beijing to transport food, Xiong Tingbi excitedly said to Sun Chengzong.

"Someone in the court impeached you, and the emperor ordered two officials to be imprisoned. You must not let down the emperor's hard work."

“God’s grace is so great, God’s grace is so great.”

ps: Historically, the relationship between Xiong Tingbi and Sun Chengzong was not harmonious.

In the Battle of Guangning, Wang Huazhen was defeated miserably, and Xiong Tingbi made a mess, abandoned Guangning, and withdrew from Shanhaiguan. He didn't have to go to jail, but this guy refused to accept it and went to Beijing to argue with the people in the court.

At this time, Sun Chengzong was the emperor's master, so he suggested to Tianqi that Xiong Tingbi be thrown into prison.

The reason is very simple. Xiong Tingbi is too rotten. If someone follows his example in the future, the Ming army will really be rotten.

However, Xiong Tingbi's death should have nothing to do with Sun Chengzong, who was on the Guangning front line at that time.

Xiong Tingbi's death was most likely blamed on Wang Huazhen's behalf. After all, one of them would die in Guangning's mess.

After the disastrous defeat in Guangning, Tianqi discovered that Donglin was not a good guy, Wei Zhongxian began to gain momentum, and Wang Huazhen chose to jump ship in order to save his life.

He abandoned the Donglin gentlemen who were still trying to save his life and ran to defend themselves (and participated in framing Xiong Tingbi by the way), and defected to Wei Zhongxian.

Wei Zhongxian took the opportunity to use him to expose the Donglin Party's "corruption of Liaodong Army salaries" and directly wipe out the power of Donglin's court from within.

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