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Chapter 1022 The Wrath of the Son of Heaven

In terms of military, political and economic aspects, even in Wang Tong's capacity, he can't speak nonsense, but since he is resigning from office, what can be discussed in the memorial is much wider.

But there is still a sense of proportion. For example, Wang Tong is a general who leads the army, so he talks a lot about military affairs. He has the example of Tianjin Wei, who has turned a stone into gold, so he also talks a lot about economics and taxes. The only thing to mention is that it doesn't go too deep.

For example, Wang Tong didn't say a word about the official situation in the court and the central government, but he only talked about the imperial examinations when it was related to the civil servants, and he didn't talk about the officials in the court and the local government.

As for Jinyiwei, Wang Tong also made it clear that the various divisions are currently preparing, and their capabilities and efficiency are getting higher and higher. If such an organization is handed over to one person, if it is loyal, it is good. If it is not loyal or colludes with someone, it will be troublesome. Therefore, each division of the Jinyiwei has a commander of the Jinyiwei, Tongzhi and Qianshi, who are directly responsible to someone in the palace, divide and rule, and each has its own duties.

Wang Tong also mentioned one thing. The existence of Tianjin Wei has proved the efficiency and value of sea transportation. Compared with water transportation, which has a small transportation capacity and needs to spend a lot of money every year to maintain it, and has great disadvantages, sea transportation is undoubtedly superior.
However, the Water Transport did not know how many officials' interests were involved. Wang Tong only indicated the superiority of the two in the memorial, but did not explain what to do.

The eunuch from the imperial dining room came over to inquire about when to have dinner several times, but was sent back by Zhao Jinliang, and then Empress Zheng sent someone to bring over exquisite snacks and porridge in a dining box.

Tian Yi read very slowly. Wang Tong's memorial contained too much information. Tian Yi also had done errands inside and outside the palace for so many years. What he said was that he had never thought of it, or thought of it vaguely, but he didn't think so clearly.

Tian Yi also realized one thing when he was reading the memorial. Even though Wang Tong was about to resign, it is still unknown to what extent the various policies mentioned in the memorial could be achieved without Wang Tong's implementation.

But the establishment of the Huwei Army, the establishment of Tianjin Wei, the enthusiasm of the courtiers for the opening of Songjiang, and the courage of businessmen from all over the world to form their own guards and regiments, they are extremely enthusiastic about reclamation and immigration, and they are obsessed with plundering foreign wealth. , that is, such changes have occurred in the past ten years.

Once the change begins, it is difficult to stop, because too many people in all aspects have benefited from it and formed an interest group. If you want to stop or reverse it, you will have to pay a high price. Many people will feel that it is not worth it. Many people will take the initiative to push this matter forward.

At the very least, Tian Yi knows that officials of all sizes in the capital use their power or the convenience of being well-informed to profit from the sea trade, the two colonies in the north and the east, and reclamation. Too much, involving all aspects, it is difficult to change.

In the past, merchant families did not ask their children to continue to do business, but to let their children take the imperial examination. Now the situation is slightly different. The merchants began to encourage their children to learn martial arts and join the army to gain fame, and there was a general to protect them. Well, doing business abroad is convenient in one way or another. Furthermore, there are so many opportunities to make a fortune in doing business, and the status of businessmen is getting higher and higher. There is no harm in going down this road.

These changes did not exist before Wanli, or even five years before Wanli. These changes were all due to various things Wang Tong did. These changes are actually not obvious now, but Tian Yi has an intuition that these The changes are going to be bigger and bigger and more pronounced, and a lot of things are going to change.

Reading these memorials today, Tian Yi reads more and more slowly, because he wants to remember as much as possible, and after going back tonight, he will write these things down, and figure out in the future, today's memorials are secret, can you It is also unknown to be open, the more you remember and think about it carefully, you may be able to take the initiative and take the initiative in future changes.

At present, there is an unwritten rule in the Supervisor of Rituals. If Tian Yi and Zou Yi stay alone with the emperor, the other will definitely come over. This is also a kind of balance consideration.

In the study room of Qianqing Palace, Zou Yi was also listening, and Zhao Jinliang was the busiest among them. Several people in the room had already drank several pots of tea, and he had to keep bringing tea and refilling.

The sound of bells and drums in the imperial city came, Tian Yi took a sip of tea and said with a smile:

"Long Live Lord, it's not too late, there is one book left, please hurry up and read it."

While speaking, Tian Yi took out the last memorial from the iron box. This memorial was different from the previous ones, but it was wrapped in a big envelope.

"Huang Yijun himself? This is really weird."

After Tian Yi muttered something, Emperor Wanli raised his eyebrows and said:
"No need to tear it apart, I'll see for myself!"

The name Huang Yijun was the alias of Emperor Wanli when he was in Huwei Martial Arts Hall. Zhao Jinliang and Zou Yi knew it, but Tian Yi didn't.

"Light another lamp!"

Emperor Wanli gave an order, and Zhao Jinliang hurried over to light it. Emperor Wanli had already torn open the letter, and inside the envelope was just a thin sheet of paper, which was different from the thick stacks in front.

Seeing this situation, Tian Yi, Zou Yi, and Zhao Jinliang all took a step back consciously. Although they couldn't see the contents of the letter from their current angle, it was better to avoid suspicion.

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"Huang Yijun, please forgive me, Your Majesty, I mentioned this title so that His Majesty can read it personally. I am a military commander, and I am not good at diction, so this kind of vernacular language is used in the letter. Please forgive me."

Seeing this, Emperor Wanli sneered, shook his head and continued to read.

".Since the founding of the country, the Ming Dynasty has never had such a great achievement as the minister. The minister controls the land of wealth, the Tiger Army is trained by the minister, and the Jinyiwei is also prepared by the minister. The capital's military equipment, one-third is controlled by the minister. In my hand, there is another one-third of my friendship with my ministers, which is really hindering the Lord."

"You can say such things, it's a big treason."

Emperor Wanli muttered something, still with a smile on his face, and continued to read.

"What do the people of the world think, what do the officials in the court think, what do you think, Your Majesty, I can probably guess that I have always said that I want to do things for the great Ming Dynasty and be loyal to His Majesty. I also have selfish intentions, wanting glory To be rich, to be rich, to be a high-ranking official, to have a beautiful wife and concubines, I already have them all, so I have no regrets in my heart, but I have made such great achievements. If I am still in this position, I will not be able to explain myself. Please resign, Your Majesty knows your loyalty."

Emperor Wanli smiled at first, but then his face sank.

"After resigning, please Your Majesty continue to retain Li Hutou, Cai Nan, Lu Wancai, and Li Wenyuan. These people are all promoted by Your Majesty from the poor and rough. They are grateful and loyal."

Emperor Wanli put the letter paper on the table, leaned back, looked at the sky with his eyes, and let out a long breath, but he didn't know what he was thinking.

Tian Yi, Zou Yi, and Zhao Jinliang looked up. Everyone bowed their heads together. At this moment, they heard a sound from the door of the study. Zhao Jinliang quickly stepped back, Tian Yi and Zou Yi turned their heads. , They were also wondering, who would come at this time, could it be that Empress Zheng sent someone again?With Empress Zheng's work habits, she would never do such a move to interfere with Emperor Wanli's office.

Zhao Jinliang opened the door and talked a few words, and came back lightly, but instead of reporting, he whispered a few words beside Tian Yi.

Seeing Tian Yi passing by, the attention of Emperor Wanli, who was in a daze, was also attracted to him. When Tian Yi came back, seeing Emperor Wanli frowning, he immediately understood, bowed quickly and said:

"Long Live Lord, according to the report from the factory, Wang Tong's family members have already gone to Tianjin Wei, saying that they are going to visit Eunuch Zhang, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this, this"

Tian Yi hesitated to speak, and Emperor Wanli's temper suddenly came up, and he raised his voice and shouted:
"Just say it, what else can you not say in front of me!"

"Forgive me, Long Live God. The people in the factory just guessed that Wang Tong's family members are estimated to have boarded the ship in Tianjin Wei."

"Bastard! Bastard!!"

Emperor Wanli roared violently, Tian Yi trembled, knelt down quickly, and said repeatedly:
"Long Live Lord, this servant will sign a ticket and send someone to arrange for the people from Dongchang to arrest him."

"Catch your mother"

Emperor Wanli grabbed something and threw it on Tian Yi below. Fortunately, it was a few papers, but it couldn't hurt anyone. It is really rare for the emperor to utter dirty words, but these people are all People who are close to him have heard it before, and know that this represents that Emperor Wanli is already angry.

Zou Yi and Zhao Jinliang both knelt down, and Tian Yi knelt on the ground, not daring to lift it up. Emperor Wanli pushed the table, stood up, waved his arms and said:

"Bastard, bastard, I want to leave like this, there is no way, there is such a cheap thing in the world, a minister for a day, he will be my minister for the rest of his life, wanting to go to the south of the Yangtze River to have a good time, the idea is beautiful , I have been so busy in the palace all day long, why should he be happy, no, no!!"

Emperor Wanli roared suddenly in the study, and the guards around the study were alarmed. Zou Yi quickly patted Zhao Jinliang, telling him to go outside to give support, so as not to alarm too much.

Zhao Jinliang got up quickly, opened the door and told everyone that the guards were serious at first, but when they saw the smile on Eunuch Zhao's face, they were puzzled.

"Draft the decree, draft the decree, send it to Songjiang mansion urgently!!"
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(End of this chapter)