Brocade clothing as the country

Chapter 354 Gradient Changes in the Imperial Palace
Since the peace talks with the Ministry of Alta during the Jiajing period, the capital outside the capital no longer had to worry about the threat posed by the Tartars going south in winter. Manor villas continued to be built, and wealthy people in the capital bought properties one after another.

The area to the south of Chongwenmen, because it is where the commercial road is located, so there are a lot of rich and powerful families, and the big houses are next to each other, and it is unknown who lives in it.

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"Fans who are not as good as pigs and dogs, are not as good as pigs and dogs, one day I will cut you into pieces..."

Somewhere in the courtyard, someone in the room was yelling and yelling. Anyway, this place occupies a large area, no matter how loud the sound is, there is no fear of being heard by people outside.

This fat man went crazy in the room, and several subordinates beside him were standing with their hands down, not daring to show their breath. After the man shouted, he threw the papers in his hand on the ground, gasping He sat down on the chair with a heavy breath, and said in a hateful voice:

"This business has been discontinued for a long time, why bother to show it to me, why are you so angry?"

A person looked up, leaned over and said in a low voice:
"Third Lord, the uncle ordered that you have a lot of contacts with Qingliu, an official from several prefectures in the south of Beizhili. The incident in Changlu may have caused many people to bleed and cut their flesh. Third Master, it is better to blow the wind... "

The man called "Third Master" was Chai Fulin. He was much more emaciated than when he was in Tianjin Wei, but his face was full of hostility and red.

Hearing the man next to him speak, the fat man fell silent, and said in a muffled voice after a while:
"Didn't the elder brother not let me go out? The second elder brother went to Shanxi again. Even if he knows someone, what's the use?"

The person who spoke waved his hand to the back, and waited until everyone had gone out before speaking:
"Third Lord, the uncle said that we don't need to be involved in this matter. As long as the third master names a few people, let's find someone to pretend to be the elders of the hometown and send some money and native products to the past. It's just crying and cursing. People have something to do with that saltworks, we just need to beat the side drums."

"... Adding fuel to the flames..., big brother is used to calculating like this!"

Chai Fulin was silent for a while, sighed with emotion, got up and walked to the study, and said calmly:
"I'm going to write down a few names, and I don't have to think about the things in my hand all the time, they are not family members..."

The man behind smiled and bent over, but didn't answer.

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Now when dealing with government affairs in the court meeting and in the afternoon, Emperor Wanli is always listless, and when it is getting dark, he is gradually full of energy.

Zhang Cheng could also see that Emperor Wanli was getting more and more tired of this imperial study, and came here every day, more and more interested in dealing with errands.

Wang Tong led the troops to exterminate the salt lords in Qing County, including taking over Bao Shanwen and others afterwards, and planned to cut off a major channel for private salt to enter the capital in the Tianjin Wei area in the future, and even increase the gold flower and silver income.

Sending troops to fight and increasing income are the favorite things of Emperor Wanli, but the Kuaima secret letter was urgently delivered to the capital and sent to the palace. After reading it, Emperor Wanli just said, "Wang Tong did a good job."

On the contrary, he became a little interested in Li Hutou's deeds of killing the enemy and taking the lead bravely. He watched it twice with a smile, and then put it aside casually.

I remember that after seeing what Wang Tong did, Feng Bao just shook his head and commented:
"It's true that this kid is eager to do meritorious service, but why go stab this hornet's nest?"

How many internal and external officials and local tyrants are involved in the salt affairs going to Jinshan Yinhai, if they touch it rashly, it will definitely cause trouble to the upper body.

There was no difference between what Zhang Cheng thought and what Feng Bao said, and things did not go as they expected. There had been more memorials to impeach Wang Tong, but the Sixth Department of the Cabinet and other senior officials did not act.

Emperor Wanli looked listlessly at the memorial and the reports from various places. He was getting more and more tired of all of this now. If it wasn't for the mandatory requirements of Empress Dowager Li and Zhang Juzheng, he would rather not come.

"Long live Lord, today the editor of the Hanlin Academy impeached Wang Tong for rioting and mobilizing troops, and there is no order..."

Under Zhang Cheng's habitual reminder, Emperor Wanli waved his hand impatiently and said:
"Wang Tong's witnesses, physical evidence, and confession are all complete. Didn't the Ministry of Criminal Justice send arresters to arrest them? They just keep them. No one cares about such noise."

Zhang Cheng bowed his head, and he couldn't say anything more. The so-called "staying in China" means not responding to the courtiers' memorials. .

However, Zhang Cheng was quite puzzled by Wang Tong's drive of soldiers and horses to encircle and suppress the Yan Xiao in Qingxian County. He thought it was unnecessary. What kind of salt owl is the local government dealing with?

Although Wang Tong made it very clear before the action, saying that he was taking this opportunity to train troops, but in peacetime, why bother to be so tense, this is not just asking for trouble.

The room was quiet for a while, and Zhang Cheng asked again in a low voice:

"Long Live Lord, the empress sent someone to ask if the Lord Long Live is having dinner with the empress tonight."

Wanli waved his hand and said:
"I'm very busy at night, so I won't go."

"The servant girl knows, and I will reply to the empress later."

Zhang Cheng bowed to accept the order, but he couldn't help frowning when he straightened up. The trouble in Xiyuan was getting worse and worse. Some time ago, many craftsmen were tinkering in Xiyuan. A big restaurant invited a chef.Yesterday, I heard about some court lady who bribed Sun Hai's cronies to enter Xiyuan.

The sensuality, the use of various methods, and the invitation of masters from outside the palace really attracted Emperor Wanli there.

The Son of Heaven is the Son of Heaven in the inner court, and he is the Lord of Longevity who is served by everyone. Why are you so close to Sun Hai alone? But Zhang Cheng is not going to say anything. If anyone advises or does something to Sun Hai, Emperor Wanli Irritable or even angry, why bother to touch this bad head.

The eunuch Feng Bao, the chief inspector of ceremonies, had already said a few words of dissatisfaction in private, Zhang Cheng had also heard the rumors outside, and Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the cabinet, had also said that "this move is not the right way."

Now, on the one hand, everyone is hindering the empress dowager Chen Niangniang's face, on the other hand, they are unwilling to offend Emperor Wanli, and they are all just watching with cold eyes.

Watching Emperor Wanli pick up the fourth booklet, Zhang Cheng said quickly:

"Long Live Lord, this brochure was read by the Empress Dowager Cisheng, and she specially asked the servants to tell the Lord Long Live."

Zhang Cheng spoke softly, but the words "The Empress Dowager has seen it" and "Specially instructed" made Emperor Wanli frowned, but he also became interested in the folded piece, opened it, and read aloud:
"The slave maidservant, the horse supervisor, and the admiral Lin Shulu reported that the warrior battalion and the four guards battalion are the imperial guards, and they must be strong at all times. However, the soldiers of each battalion have practiced for a long time. Although they are skilled in combat, there are also old soldiers... fighting for the imperial army Strength, compassionate loyalty..."

After reading a few sentences, Emperor Wanli threw the folded piece on the table and said:
"Isn't it just abolishing a group of old soldiers, recruiting new soldiers, and making such a big fanfare, is it because the empress does not say anything about these things?"

Zhang Cheng hesitated, then said in a deep voice:
"Long live, I don't think the slaves think that the imperial guards of the Imperial Horse Prison need to let go of the old and bring in the new. Veterans are familiar with it, but they may not be as good as recruits..."

"Since the mother and queen have already seen it, can the widow not approve it? What's the use of Zhang Banban you to say this? The supervisor of rites approved it. Go to Shangbao supervisor to use the treasure. Wang Tong finally gave it to the widow. Some money goes into the palace, everyone is thinking about spending money, so they are diligent at this time."

"Long live lord..."

Zhang Cheng wanted to say more, but Emperor Wanli stood up and said with a smile:

"Seeing that it's getting dark, Zhang Banban still has a lot of errands to do at the Supervisor of Ceremonies, so let's do the errands first. I have Xiao Liang to take care of me."

Tired and anxious all afternoon, Emperor Wanli's mental state suddenly improved, with a smile on his face. Zhang Cheng wanted to speak, but he sighed inwardly, but still didn't make a sound. He walked to the desk to salute and leave.

After walking out of the door, Zhao Jinliang, who was standing outside the door, was about to bow down when he was grabbed by Zhang Cheng and warned in a low voice:
"Follow it, keep an eye on it!"

Zhao Jinliang kept his mouth shut and nodded heavily.

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"Long live, what's the taste of Helinxuan?"

"That's right. I've also been to the Fushou Tower on the other side of Shima Lane. The food there is already more delicious and exquisite than the Imperial Dining Room. I didn't expect that this Helinxuan is even better. It's really good."

Listening to Emperor Wanli's tasting, Sun Hai, who was serving at the side, said with a smile:

"The chef of Helinxuan used to be in Gao Suqing's mansion. Gao Suqing returned to his hometown after he became an official. The chef stayed and opened Helinxuan in the capital. He only cooks two tables of noodles every day. He is very arrogant. The servant invited him to come. , It really took a lot of effort!"

Gao Suqing is Gao Gong, the predecessor of Zhang Juzheng, the chief assistant of the Longqing Dynasty, upright and talented, but quite careless. When Wanli ascended the throne, he once said to the eunuch who came to proclaim the edict, "Little child, you know what the imperial edict is." After catching the handle, Empress Dowager Li also believed that Gao Gong had no king in his eyes, and was forced to resign from office and return to his hometown.

Wanli didn't have a good impression of Gao Gong. After hearing what Sun Hai said, he just said "Oh". Sun Hai also noticed the change in Emperor Wanli's mood, and made a gesture. A court lady brought up a high-waisted silver jug .

Zhao Jinliang, who had been serving at the table, stepped forward, dipped a new silver chopstick into the jug, and put it in his mouth.

After a while, Zhao Jinliang nodded, and Sun Haicai smiled and filled the jade cup in front of Emperor Wanli. The wine was like red jade, bright and unusual, and filled the room with a strange fragrance.

"Long Live Lord, this is a fine wine made from grapes by the monks. Shang Shanjian added acacia and rock sugar to it to remove the bitterness. It tastes very delicious and has various magical effects. Please taste it."

Emperor Wanli took a sip from the wine glass, closed his eyes, nodded, and drank the whole glass in one gulp.

Sun Hai next to him was all smiles, bowed and said:

"Good wine paired with singing and dancing is the most enjoyable, please move to the Yunzhong Pavilion."

Emperor Wanli stood up with a smile, and not far away the silk and bamboo sounded leisurely...
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