Mingshi

Chapter 1536 Three Big Questions
"I understand!" Ma Fang said, "What should I do about the money shortage?"

Luo Xin said silently for a moment: "Once the three-month deadline is over, you will take the initiative to apply for punishment. In this way, even if Xu Jie wants Zhang Juzheng, he will not be able to protect him."

"No problem." Ma Fang nodded bluntly.

"Then Xu Jie must start discussing the money shortage. When the time comes, brother, you can play by ear and push me out."

"Okay!" Ma Fang stood up and said, "Then I will take my leave."

"I send you!"

Inside the study.

Zhang Xun, Tao Xingyan, Yun Zhiqiu, and Haizheng sat there a little anxiously. They didn't know what the purpose of Ma Fang's sudden arrival was. The four of them discussed for a while and came to a conclusion that Ma Fang came to Luo letter for help.

What do you ask for help?
Do you need to ask?
It must be the solution to the money shortage problem!
Luo Xin is known as the God of Wealth of the Ming Dynasty. If he wants to solve the problem of money shortage, besides Luo Xin, who else in the entire Ming Dynasty?

In this way, the hearts of the four people became even more worried.

If Luo Xin figured out a way for Ma Fang and just gave it to Ma Fang, it would be too bad.If the money shortage can't be solved, at least Zhang Juzheng won't get well.

When the four of them were getting a little worried, they heard footsteps coming from outside the door. With a "squeak", the door opened, and Luo Xin walked in with a smile.Seeing Luo Xin's smile, the four felt relieved, and Zhang Xun offered Luo Xin a cup of tea:
"No, your lips are dry, so it's a waste of time, right?"

Luo Xin took the teacup, drank it all in one gulp, and said, "It's a lot of talking, but it's rewarding."

Luo Xin told the matter to the four people, and the four couldn't help clapping their hands and laughing, their faces were full of joy.After discussing the details again, the four of them now have their own positions in the capital.

Tao Xingyan is the left servant of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Xun is the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, Yun Zhiqiu is the right servant of the Ministry of Households, and Haizheng is the imperial envoy of the Inspectorate.A group of small partners have gradually grown up.

Standing at the gate, looking at the sedan chair where Tao Xingyan and others left, a smile appeared on the corner of Luo Xin's mouth.

The next step is to start from the household department.

The problem of money shortage will be magnified!
Ha ha……

Three days passed.

The cabinet meeting was held again, and everyone in the room looked extremely heavy.Everyone is passing the memorial in their hands.

Because of the naval battle between the Western feudal kingdom and Luo Sheng, the Nanfang Shipping Department was greatly affected, and its revenue dropped by [-]%. Many merchant ships docked far away, waiting for the naval battle to end.

The northern mutual market is even more serious and has stopped.The situation on the northern border has become more serious, and the cloud of war seems to have shrouded it.

However, after all, the war has not yet come, what is coming is the financial predicament of Ming Dynasty.

Now the Southern Shipbuilding Department and the Northern Mutual Market have become the two pillars of Daming's finances. Once these two pillars collapse, Daming's finances will immediately be stretched.

Emperor Longqing had already lost his temper. On the one hand, he was afraid of the cloud of the Civil War. On the other hand, when the Southern Maritime Shipping Department and the Northern Mutual Market had problems, his internal funds would be greatly reduced.

If you don't have money to enjoy yourself, what's the fun of being an emperor?
The beauties in the harem also complained a lot, and the rewards for disliking Emperor Longqing were reduced, and Emperor Longqing couldn't bear it anymore.

And because of problems with the Southern Shipping Department and the Northern Exchange, the money shortage situation has become even more severe.Immediately after, the voices against a single whip became louder and louder. Daming had internal and external troubles, and the situation was in crisis.

Emperor Longqing was furious, and said bluntly to Xu Jie: "If you can't solve the Civil War, if you can't solve the problem of the Shibo Department and the Mutual Market, if you can't solve the problem of money shortage, you, Xu Jie, please resign."

Therefore, Xu Jie's expression is extremely serious today, and his subordinates are also honest at this time.As for wanting to ostracize Emperor Longqing or something, let's put it aside for now.

If these three problems are not resolved, Xu Jie, the boss, will lose his title of official.As soon as Xu Jie's banner fell, these revived veterans would not be far from losing their positions.

Now the six ministries and the two courts are actually very chaotic, with undercurrents surging.If these veterans don’t come back, the officials of the six ministries and the two courts will naturally be promoted to ministers, and then the right servant will be promoted to the left servant, replacing them one by one, and everyone can be promoted.

but……

As soon as these old ministers came back, they took their places.This is not a delay in the promotion of a person, but a delay in the promotion of a series of officials. Too many officials have jealousy and resentment towards these veterans.These returning veterans are also sitting on their buttocks.If Xu Jie, the boss, falls again, the future can be imagined.

Therefore, people in the Xu Party are now focusing on solving the problems of war, finance and money shortage.

Not only Xu Dang, but also Gao Dang.

Do you really think that when Xu Jie falls, the world will be dominated by Gao Gong?
Ok!

As far as the current cabinet situation is concerned, if Xu Jie falls, Gao Gong must be promoted to the chief assistant of the cabinet.

but……

If you are promoted to the chief assistant of the cabinet, you still need to solve these three major problems.

Can you solve it?

Once you can't solve it, do you Gao Gong still have the face to stay in the position of the chief assistant of the cabinet?
So Gao Gong was also anxious, and the members of Gao Dang also temporarily gave up fighting with Xu Dang, and focused on solving these three major problems.

"Today we must come up with a solution." Xu Jie, who was sitting at the top, said with a sinking face, "Let's discuss the issue of war first. Master Ma, you are in charge of the Ministry of War, what plan do you have?"

Ma Fang frowned and said: "Let's talk about the south first. Yu Dayou has written a letter stating that the Daming Navy is no match for the Fan Kingdom and the Huaxia Kingdom Fleet. Therefore, we can only give up the initiative of naval warfare. We can only defend. Now I need someone to go to the southern governor. I think Wang Guoguang, Minister of the Ministry of War, can do it. He appointed Wang Guoguang as the governor of the south to be in charge of the southern war. We are not their opponents at sea, but on land, on our own land, we still have The advantage. As long as we strictly guard against it, we will definitely win."

Everyone frowned slightly thinking about Ma Fang's strategy, everyone's face showed helplessness, it seemed that this was the only way.Xu Jie looked at Luo Dao:

"Lord Luo, what's your plan?"

Luo Xin shook his head and said nothing.Xu Jie didn't call Luo Xin by name this time, but Luo Xin didn't give him face either.Xu Jie was a little depressed, but he couldn't force Luo Xin.As Luo Xin said, I am in charge of the Ministry of Industry, and if I am not in my position, I will not plan my affairs.Xu Jie looked at Ma Fang again and said:

"What about the north?"

"The situation in the north is actually the same as that in the south." Ma Fang showed a wry smile on his face: "It can only defend against the wall. The officers and soldiers in the north can still fight tough battles. We can appoint a governor of the north to rule over everything in the north." As for the war, there should be no problem in guarding the border. Ge Shouli also served as Minister of the Ministry of War, I think he can go to the northern governor to fight the war."

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