The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 700
Names such as Qian Chengzhi and Tang Xian have been mentioned at an astonishingly high rate in the official circles of the Ming Dynasty recently.

"My lord, have you heard that Qian Chengzhi was appointed as the co-magistrate of Changsha Mansion?"

"How could I not have heard of it? At the end of last year, there were five Shinke Scholars No. 40, and they were released as sixth-rank officials in less than [-] years old."

Someone next to him interrupted: "Hey, I heard that he was able to rise to the top just because he supported the emperor's taxation of scholars on the table."

"No, my classmate in the Ministry of Officials said that more than 80 people got Huguang's real shortage this time, and they all voluntarily paid for the food this time."

After being silent for a while, Lord Wang said indignantly: "The most irritating ones are Tang Xian and Fan Liangjin, who hypocritically opposed the payment of grain the day before, and submitted to the emperor the next day! In the end, they all had to be promoted, or Released to Yuezhou area."

There was a look of anger and envy in the eyes of several people.

One person tentatively said: "If that's the case, why do we have to be so stiff? We can also go to the table to pay, and maybe we can go further."

"Lin Jiancheng, now that Huguang's real shortage is exhausted, what's the use of submitting the form at this time? On the contrary, it offends the colleagues of the Manchu Dynasty. Look at Tang Xian and Fan Liangjin, they have been scolded miserably these days..."

"The first wave of their support for the emperor has already shared the benefits, and now following up is harmful and useless."

A group of people nodded, yes, it was so easy to unite as one to block the emperor's idea of ​​collecting everyone's taxes, how could they be divided and disintegrated by such a little sweetness?What's more, the sweetness has been divided now.

At this moment, someone hurried over, "Hey, Mr. Wang, Mr. Lin, Mr. Fu... you are all here." He lowered his voice, "I just heard the news that the officials Hou Maoyi and An Yucai waited 20 Many people were transferred to Huguang to work."

"That's not right," Lin Jiancheng frowned, "They are the ones who shouted the most against the payment of food. Could it be that they also bowed their heads to the emperor like Tang Xian and others?"

"No," the visitor gasped, "Hou Maoyi was appointed as the co-prefect of Jingzhou, An Yu was the prefect, and Sun Ping was the magistrate of Zhenyuan County... In short, they are all places where no shit is done!"

Several other people looked at each other in panic. It was obvious that the emperor was going to attack the courtiers who opposed the payment of grain!They all have one thought in their hearts, will it be their turn next?It seems that even if you want to oppose the taxation of scholars in the future, you should not jump too high, and be careful not to become a young bird.

Soon, this group of people had their own thoughts and left the private room in Tengsheng Building.

In a gazebo in the western suburbs of Nanjing, Huang Jingfang sat in a circle with several important officials of the imperial court, as if enjoying tea and viewing the scenery.

An old man said: "Master Huang, are you sure that the transfer orders of Hou Maoyi, An Yucai and others were issued by Elder Yang Ge?"

Huang Jingfang nodded and said, "There is absolutely no mistake. None of the staff members who were able to move the official documents that day have ever left. He is the only one who can use the official seal and send it to the cabinet without anyone noticing it!"

He Sheng, a doctor in the Ministry of Punishments, said worriedly: "Could it be that even Elder Yang Ge supports the payment of food?"

Several other people immediately discussed, "If this is the case, the direction of the wind will change."

"It seems that no one can stop the emperor this time..."

"Master Huang, how about we also..."

"It's still early!" Huang Jingfang sneered and shook his head, "Actually, it's a good thing that Yang Tinglin jumped out so early."

"Master Huang, what do you say?"

Huang Jingfang squinted his eyes and said: "If no one takes the lead in paying the food, we can only grind our efforts with the emperor.

"But now the government and the public know that Yang Tinglin insists that scholars pay taxes, so he can be used as a target! As long as he can be overthrown, the emperor must know the determination of the courtiers, so this matter can be done."

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, that was Yang Tinglin, the chief assistant of the court!Can you really pull him off the horse?
He Sheng said cautiously: "Master Huang, I'm afraid it will not be easy..."

"My lord, accepting food is a matter of public outrage! He Yang Tinglin is just one person. If nothing else, if my colleagues in the bureaucracy give him some supercilious looks, this government will be unsustainable!"

"Yes! Everyone has seen the situation of the court meeting in the past few days. Except for those who have been transferred to Huguang, the courtiers all strongly opposed the payment of food."

"At that time, no matter how prestigious Elder Yang Ge is, how can he subdue hundreds of courtiers by himself?!"

Seeing that there were still two people with hesitation on their faces, Huang Jingfang couldn't help saying coldly: "This matter is now more than just paying for food. Today's world is extremely strong, and this time he is giving orders against the will of the courtiers. If we resist Can't stop, I'm afraid it will be the situation of the Taizu and Chengzu dynasties in the future."

He glanced at everyone for a week, "If the matter of paying the grain is given up, it will be like Shenzong in the future. Where to go, please think carefully."

After hearing this, several people immediately showed serious expressions.Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang and Chengzu Zhu Di are both masters of their promises. Who in the court would dare to overthrow them?The courtiers all live in trembling, and if they make mistakes in their actions, they will be dismissed from office at least, and their heads will be lost at worst.

And Shenzong is the Wanli Emperor.He "struggled for the foundation of the country", but finally bowed his head to the courtiers, and did not go to court all year round. At that time, Daming was dominated by officials and scholar-officials, how comfortable it was.

Finally, the eyes of the two who were still a little hesitant became firmer, and they said in unison: "Okay! We will listen to Mr. Huang!"

Two days later.

morning meeting.

First of all, it is natural to prepare for the Northern Expedition. This is the righteousness of the country, and no one dares to neglect it.

Afterwards, Zhu Linmei smiled and praised Zeng Jian, Xu Erlu, Yao Qisheng, Fang Yizhi and other officials who voluntarily paid taxes, and brought along Tang Xian, Fan Liangjin and others.

After he finished speaking, courtiers "routinely" objected immediately, and the reasons were still the same as before, "the established rules should not be tampered with", "the list and the measurement of acres will affect the Northern Expedition", "it will be gradually drawn in the future", and so on.However, the number of people who stand up is obviously much less than a few days ago. It seems that a series of "carrots and sticks" still have some effect.

At this moment, He Sheng, a doctor of the Ministry of Punishment, stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have a statement. Mr. Yang Ge didn't discuss with the Ministry of Officials a few days ago, so he hurriedly transferred Yu Yongwei, a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to Huguang. Mr. Yu was originally responsible for supervising the dispatch of Guangde's grain and grass, but the sudden incident caused thousands of stones of grain and grass to be delayed for three days. I think that Mr. Yang Ge's move is very inappropriate."

There was a sudden silence in the courtroom, Mr. He is crazy?How dare you attack Yang Shoufu? !

But everyone immediately thought that it was rumored that Yang Tinglin personally transferred Hou Maoyi, An Yucai and other people who opposed the payment to Jingzhou and other ghost places.

It seems that someone is going to attack the "Naliang faction"!

Sure enough, another person came forward and said: "The minister also has this performance. In the twelfth lunar month of last year, Mr. Yang Ge violated the system and transferred the chief minister of Yunnan Province, Gong Xiqian, to Dali Temple..."

"Your Majesty, Mr. An Yucai'an has always had leg problems, how can he be allowed to pass the judgment? Yang Ge's dispatch this time may be very inappropriate..."

"The minister has this play..."

Yang Tinglin was in so much pain that he stood aside and couldn't refute. He only hoped that the emperor would say, "It's my intention to transfer these people to Huguang".

However, Zhu Linmi just waved her hands and said, "Ah, I'll talk about this later. I have something important to do here."

He looked at the courtiers in front of the Wenhua Palace, and said in a loud voice: "The Department of Business Administration of the Ministry of Households has recently undertaken a lot of work, and it is also heavy. Therefore, I have decided to change the Department of Business Administration to the Ministry of Commerce from now on, and cooperate with the Ministry of Officials and the Department of Household Affairs. The eighth department of the Ming Dynasty is set on the same level as the other seven departments.

"Huang Zongxi, a doctor of the principal business department, will be temporarily appointed as the Shangshu of the Ministry of Commerce. It will be implemented as soon as possible by the cabinet, the Ministry of officials, and the Ministry of household affairs."

All the ministers in the court were stunned. Although there had been rumors about the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce for a long time, why did it suddenly appear at this time?

Yang Tinglin, Zhang Canghai, and a cabinet boss rushed out of the class and shook hands, "Minister, obey the order."

(End of this chapter)