Mingshi

Chapter 1143 Gao Gong's Joy

"Everyone, now that His Majesty has made up his mind, it is impossible to stop the construction of Yuxi Palace."

The crowd was in an uproar immediately, and some people shouted to go to the gate of the palace to demonstrate, but they were stopped by Gao Gong, and then said in a deep voice:
"Have you forgotten the great etiquette?"

The officials in the room were silent, and Gao Gong sighed and said, "It's not like you don't understand His Majesty's temperament. The more you attack him, the tougher Your Majesty will be. Therefore, what we have to do now is not to veto Building the Yuxi Palace is about how to minimize the disadvantages. Not only can the Yuxi Palace be built, but it can also make the Ming Dynasty operate normally."

After Gao Gong finished speaking, everyone fell silent.The young officials had only heard about the incident of Da Li's crying door, but those old people had seen it with their own eyes, and when they thought about it, they still trembled in their hearts.Can't help but look at Gao Gong one by one.Gao Gong sighed and said:

"Everyone should leave. When we go back, we should think about how to build Yuxi Palace and ensure the normal operation of Daming. Then we will discuss."

Everyone dispersed, Gao Gong sat there blankly until he was the only one left in the room, then he let out a long sigh.Half of the previous pride of being the head of the hundred officials was removed.He knew in his heart that if this matter was not handled well, not only would he fall out of favor with Emperor Jiajing, but it would also be criticized by all the officials, making it difficult for both sides.

Sighing, he stood up and walked out of the guard room, only to see Wang Xijue standing outside the door.Seeing Gao Gong coming out, Wang Xijue hastily saluted:
"Meet your lord."

Gao Gong glanced at Xu Jie's valet, then turned to Wang Xijue and said, "Let's walk with the old man."

"Yes!"

Wang Xijue was half a body behind, and followed Gao Gong out of the palace, walking slowly.Gao Gong asked lightly:

"Yuanyu, what do you think about this matter?"

Wang Xijue smiled bitterly when he heard the words: "This matter..."

"Speak boldly!"

"Yes!" Wang Xijue took a deep breath and said, "This incident was done on purpose by His Majesty. His Majesty felt that he had lost his majesty during this period, so he used this to restore his majesty. Therefore, Yuxi Palace must be repaired, and it can only be repaired." Xiu. His Majesty will treat anyone who dares to stop him as a chicken."

"Kill chickens to scare monkeys!" Gao Gong said flatly.

"Yes!" Wang Xijue nodded slightly.

"What does Yuan Yu think?"

"It can only be built."

"But... it may cause another turmoil in Ming Dynasty. After all, the treasury has no money."

"The lower officials can't think of a way for the time being, Mr. Gao, do you have a way?"

"There is no good solution for the time being." Gao Gong shook his head and said.

But Wang Xijue's eyes lit up and said: "So, sir, is there a way?"

"Hehe..." Gao Gong smiled wryly twice and said, "It's not a solution, it can only be regarded as a stupid solution, first agree to His Majesty, and then delay."

"Drag?" Wang Xijue asked in surprise.

"Yes, it's procrastinating." Gao Gong said with a smile: "To rebuild the Yuxi Palace, you have to prepare money, right? It will take time, right?"

"This... it won't last long, right?"

"A period of delay is a period of time." Gao Gong said with a wry smile: "During the time of delay, we continued to think of ways. In fact, it is not delay, but really preparing silver taels to see if we can find silver. Maybe... ..."

"Maybe what?"

"Maybe after a while, Luo Xin will be able to calm down the border, and then he will take care of the affairs of the Shibo Department."

Wang Xijue's eyes lit up. Luo Xin is the God of Wealth of Ming Dynasty. If Luo Xin pacifies the border, maybe he can solve the Shibo Department's affairs. Once the Shibo Department is reopened, it will quickly earn money and rebuild Yuxi Palace. A piece of cake.But then Wang Xijue's expression darkened again.

"Where is it so easy to pacify the border? Even if Luo Xin is the god of war, it will take half a year, right?"

"Yes!" Gao Gong nodded and said: "So, we still need to prepare some silver taels. If it doesn't work, we will rebuild Yuxi Palace first, but we have to do it slowly and procrastinate."

Having said that, Gao Gong sighed again, looked towards the direction of the northern border, and muttered to himself:

"I hope Luo Xin can pacify the north quickly."

Gao Gong returned to the cabinet, sat down, and began to approve the memorial.There was a knock on the door.Gao Gong said in a deep voice:

"Come in."

Li Dezhi from Honghe Temple came in, holding a document in his hand, came to Gao Gong and said:

"My lord, there is an envoy from Mongolia."

"Oh?"

Gao Gong was startled, could it be that the Mongols are preparing to send troops to Ming Dynasty?
wrong!

If you send troops to the Ming Dynasty, why bother to submit a letter of state?Just a direct raid.Mongols have always sent troops to the Central Plains in surprise attacks, so how could it be possible to inform them first?

It must be extortion, taking advantage of Daming's weakness now, come to blackmail!
How hateful!

Gao Gong opened the book of credentials with a heavy heart, and when he read it, his eyes suddenly widened.There was a "thump" in my heart.Suddenly raised his head and said:

"Go and invite the Mongolian envoy."

"Yes!"

Li Dezhi left in a hurry, and about half an hour later, Li Dezhi brought the Mongolian envoy to Gao Gong's room on duty.A smile appeared on Gao Gong's face, and he invited the Mongolian envoy to sit down and serve tea.After a long discussion, he finally understood.

It turned out that it was Luo Xin who went to Mongolia as an envoy, which facilitated the trade between Ming and Mongolia.Moreover, Mongolia promised that once the mutual market is successful, Mongolia and Daming will be brothers and friends and will never invade each other.

For Daming, this is undoubtedly a timely gift.What is Daming afraid of now?
I am afraid that Mongolia will take advantage of the fire and rob.Today's Ming Dynasty is really too weak, the famine and civil strife have just been settled, and the northern border is at war with Goryeo.At this time, if Mongolia attacks Daming, even Gao Gong doesn't know how to deal with it.

Not to mention that Mongolia requested a mutual market at this time, even if Mongolia came to take advantage of the fire and proposed outrageous conditions, Daming would have to grit his teeth and agree.

but……

But I didn't expect that Mongolia just asked for a mutual market.

The market is good!

It was literally sleepy sending pillows.

What is Daming's problem now?
Nothing more than two!

One is war, this one has Luo Xin, not only Gao Gong, but the whole Ming Dynasty absolutely thinks there is no problem.As long as Luo Xin makes a move, the war will not be far from ending.

This is Luo Xin's prestige!

The second is finance. Originally, when the Shibo Department stopped, Daming's finances were paralyzed.Although Luo Xin obtained some land by beheading corrupt officials, it was a drop in the bucket.

However, the mutual market is different.This is the Shibo Division in the north.This is another source of income for the imperial court.Although it is not as profitable as the Nanfang Shibosi, for today's Daming, it is like encountering a sweet spring in the desert.And he had a reason to delay the rebuilding of Yuxi Palace.

Of course, this is not considered procrastination, but a real preparation to rebuild Yuxi Palace for Emperor Jiajing.It's just that it can't be rebuilt immediately, but it can give Emperor Jiajing a letter of approval.

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