"Isn't your words a little heavier?"

After Wang Xijue left, Aunt Xu sat down and said, "Actually, he doesn't want to do this, but he is in that position, and he can't help himself!" ”

Guo Dan nodded and smiled: "I know, so I am giving him confidence." ”

"Give him confidence?" Aunt Xu was surprised.

She couldn't hear it at all.

Guo Dan said: "I have already compared myself to Zhang Juzheng, isn't it still to give him confidence?" ”

Aunt Xu was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "I see." ”

She finally understood that the so-called confidence is that you watch me perform.

Guo Dan suddenly asked, "Do you feel sorry for this?" ”

Aunt Xu asked rhetorically, "Don't you feel sorry?" ”

She thinks that it shouldn't be this result, such a good situation, seeing that success is close at hand, seeing that Daming is going to prosper again, but it was ruined by two women, and the key to these two things can't be beaten together...... This kind of failure is indeed very regrettable.

This shattered the dreams of many aspiring virtuous ministers, and they fell into the ice cellar completely.

She didn't want Wang Xijue to sink, and she didn't want Zhang Juzheng's post-era to end.

Because she didn't think that there would be such an ambitious and talented group of ministers in the future imperial court.

Guo Dan shook his head and said: "It's all about the past, counting the romantic characters, and looking at the present." ”

Aunt Xu smiled, "Having said that, this kind of thing is always regrettable. ”

"Then I might be different." Guo Dan said with a smile.

He didn't feel sorry at all, he had long been dead set on the imperial court, and he thought that Wang Xijue and they were just paying the price for their pedantic and narrow pattern.

If you are in a peaceful and prosperous world, you can do this, but at this time, the Ming Dynasty is already crumbling, and you still care about these, the pattern is really narrow, and you can't get on the table.

The fat house finally cheered up, but you ruthlessly slapped him to the bottom.

Is it really necessary?

If you want to say that since ancient times, it has been orderly, and the fat house wants to be different, then that's it, but that's not the case, you have to have this integrity, why don't you dig the grave of your ancestors!

Do you still remember Zhu Yunwen in the Battle of Jingjing?

But just like Guo Dan, most people are still like Aunt Xu, full of regret about it.

Chen's house.

"My lord, I'm really sorry, my lord is unwell and it is difficult to see guests."

Chen Younian's old housekeeper said to Li Sancai apologetically.

Li Sancai was silent for a while, nodded and said, "I'm sorry for you to say hello to your master for me." ”

"Yes. Adults walk slowly. ”

As the door closed again, Li Sancai couldn't help but sigh on his back.

This time, he finally realized that heaven and hell were so close.

Among them, Chen Younian is undoubtedly the most guilty, in fact, when he played Wanli, he was upset for Concubine Wang Gong, and he didn't expect that it would be such a result, he thought that these were two different things, but unfortunately in Wanli's opinion, this is the same thing.

This is whether the imperial power can be asserted, whether it is my final say.

After Wanli's decision, he hit him very hard, even better than Wang Xijue, Wang Xijue knew early on that the reform might die, and he was prepared enough.

Chen Younian was still hopeful at the beginning, but now he believes that he has failed many people and made many people's efforts go to waste, and he doubts himself for the first time.

......

Inside a small kiosk on the outskirts.

"Brother Fang, what do we have to do to be able to realize the ambition in our hearts."

Wang Jiaping asked Fang Fengshi with a little excitement.

Although he did not participate in this reform, it was only because he wanted to protect the eldest son of the emperor, and he had been silently supporting this Wang Xijue.

But that's the result.

He was confused.

Fang Fengshi just comforted: "How can everything be as expected, but I want to be worthy of my heart." ”

Wang Jiaping glanced at Fang Fengshi and said, "I'm not ashamed, but... But that's all that remains is guilty. ”

At this, there were tears in the corners of his eyes.

He has always had a dream of "Yao Shun's minister", but he always can't think of going with the emperor, and at critical times, there are always contradictions, and he doesn't know whether to be disappointed in the emperor or in himself.

However, what he didn't know was that Fang Fengshi, who was sitting opposite, was in a completely different mood from him, Fang Fengshi had already seen through all this, he had let the Metropolitan Procuratorate out before, and the only reason why Fang Fengshi was still staying in the court was when this battle would be fought.

He didn't care about anything else.

.....

With the decadence of the reformers, the conservatives occupied the court for a while, and for them, the only regret was that Shen Shixing also served as the first assistant, and Wanli admitted his mistakes, and Shen Shixing was a great meritorious.

Shen Shixing and Xu Guo still firmly controlled the six cabinet ministries.

Conservatives know that at this time, they still can't move Shen Shixing.

When they didn't realize that with Wanli's disappointment, in fact, the court had nothing to fight for.

The real battlefield is in the civilian.

The interest groups were not carried away by the victory, because they never thought that they would lose, Wang Xijue and Chen Younian were far inferior to Zhang Juzheng in their eyes, after defeating the reformers.

They all had to lock their eyes on Guo Dan.

Because they all realized that Yinuo Yaxing had become a behemoth, and Guo Dan still had a lot of ambitions, and his development must be stifled.

If he continues to develop, it is no different from sitting still.

Wuqing Houfu.

"This Guo Dan is really hard to deal with!"

Chen Yinzhao shook his head again and again: "Let's spread the word and remind everyone that Guo Dan is the teacher of the third prince, not only did he not arouse everyone's interest, but there are also many pedantic people, who think that this is well deserved, but it is really unreasonable!" ”

Originally, they wanted to cause trouble, but none of the bubbles bubbled.

They all think that Guo Dan is the third son of the emperor and has a teacher, which is the most suitable.

What an embarrassment!

Li Gao said: "Regarding this point, I have long realized that this Guo Dan is not a eunuch, he is better than a eunuch, only His Majesty can move him in the world, his unique identity is really overwhelming." ”

"You can't do it if you don't do it."

A middle-aged man with a big belly and a slight beard under his chin said: "It won't be long before the armaments of the nine towns of the border army will be contracted by him alone." ”

This person's name is Zhou Xianzu, who is the master of Guanglu Temple, but his family background is also relatively prominent, and his aunt is the biological mother of Ming Muzong.

Sitting here with him, there is also Mo Ruoyou, the director of the Ministry of Works, and Chen Zhonghan, the Langzhong of the Ministry of War.

It can be seen that these interest groups are generally not on it, they are all those who can reach out and touch interests, all because of the "unworthy virtue", that is, those who can occupy a high position, first of all, virtue must be convincing.

Just looking at Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping, and Chen Younian, it will really make people have the illusion of being born, thinking that the Ming Dynasty is full of talents, but if you look down, you will know that this country is terminally ill.

The bottom is rotten, and no matter how beautiful the top is, it may collapse in an instant.

Mo Ruoyou suddenly said: "That's not likely!" ”

Li Gao hurriedly asked, "What can you do?" ”

Mo Ruoyou said: "Actually, Guo Dan has already told us the way to deal with it, which is the official camp. ”

"Government camp?"

Li Gao opened his eyes and seemed to think of something.

Mo Ruoyou said: "Why did Guo Dan abolish the official camp, it was because he knew that the official camp would hinder him, because the cost of the official camp was low and it was tax-free, so he tried his best to abolish the official camp." ”

Chen Yinzhao sighed: "But the manufacturing bureaus in various places are not competitive, and the competition is not as good as Guo Dan." ”

Mo Ruoyou said: "That's because Guo Dan is really very good at management, but it doesn't matter, we can learn Guo Dan's management methods, as long as we can revitalize the official camp, we can contain Guo Dan." ”

Li Gao nodded and smiled: "That's right, if the official camp can also produce sophisticated firearms, then what reason does the imperial court have to hand over the production of firearms to the Grand Canyon." ”

......

At the same time, Wanli also focused on his own business, and no longer had any nostalgia for that court.

In the evening of this day, after the curfew, Wanli suddenly came to Yinuo Yaxing, he had accumulated a lot of energy, but the reform failed, and he had to find a place to use.

In the office, there is only Wanli and Guo Dan, a pair of imperial merchants.

Guo Dan hung a map that had never been seen on the wall.

"Your Majesty, please see, this is the business strategy map planned for Your Majesty."

"Really?"

Wanli hurriedly approached.

Guo Dan said: "During this period, the lowly position has been integrating all the business of His Majesty, and now His Majesty's tooth shop, money bank, and letter shop have spread all over the entire canal area, and at the same time, we also control a large amount of silver, grain and grass, and have the basis for the production of a large number of firearms. ”

In fact, this picture is the big stage in Guo Dan's mouth.

Wanli saw the dense black dots on the map, and said excitedly: "It's developing so fast!" Your map is bigger than my Ming territory! ”

It's a must-have! Wouldn't we make any money outside of the Ming Dynasty? Guo smiled lightly: "Now Your Majesty only needs to send people to these places to take over the local treasury and grain depot. ”

Wanli glanced at Guo and smiled, and said with a smile: "It's not in a hurry, I believe you." ”

In fact, the main points are under his control, the firearms of the Grand Canyon, and the vaults of several big money banks.

Guo Dan said: "Your Majesty, the lowly position does not dare to guarantee, everyone below can do not cheat, then Your Majesty will send someone to take care of the treasury, and the lowly position will send someone to manage the accounts, so that this kind of thing can be well prevented." ”

"I see."

Wanli nodded and said, "You will write it down later, and I will send someone over immediately." ”

"Yes."

Guo Dan nodded.

One of the reasons why Yinuo Yaxing can always guarantee that there will be no corruption is that all the people in charge of the treasury are Wanli, not Yaxing, so no one dares to put their hands there.

Of course, the main reason is that Yinuoya has a very complete financial system, and every account must be clear, which is Guo Dan's profession!

Wanli said again: "Tell me what to do next." ”

Guo Dan pointed to the map and said: "Now our productivity has gradually exceeded the market demand, so we will expand the west, south and east lines, use Yang Yinglong, take the southwest, and get the raw materials in the southwest and the huge market in Sichuan and Shu." It would be better to end the war against Dongwu in the south at the same time and bring that side into our market.

On the eastern front, we used commerce to penetrate the coastal state capitals, and at the same time went to sea to seize Luzon, echoing with Tianjin Weiyao, controlling the entire coastline of our Ming Dynasty, and on this basis, we rushed out of the sea to seek more markets, raw materials, and gold and silver mines overseas. ”

Hearing the gold and silver mines, Wanli couldn't help but tremble, and the mentality of wealth and goods was undoubtedly revealed.

Guo Dan hurriedly hit the railway while it was hot: "As long as the Southwest Campaign starts, then the entire Huguang region will be able to mobilize, and Your Majesty can control the entire Huguang, Sichuangui, Lingnan, and other places through Qianzhuang and Yaxing." The manpower, material resources, and raw materials are all in the bag. ”

Wanli frowned and said: "But after all, this southwest is too far away from the capital, and there are Cao Yun forces in the middle, they must have a piece of the pie and leave, this Cao Yun has always been a headache for me." ”

Caoyun is a big cake, but Wanli always feels that he has too little, and has always been a little dissatisfied with this, in fact, many emperors are dissatisfied, but they dare not move, even Zhang Juzheng does not dare to attack Caoyun.

As a result, the Cao Yun forces often influenced the emperor's decision-making.

After this incident, Wanli felt that Cao Yun was a bit of an eyesore, and he was not confused, the last time the border army got armaments in the nine towns, and this time the reform was indispensable to the shadow of Cao Yun.

Guo smiled lightly: "Your Majesty, after controlling the coastline, as long as you are happy, you can transport the grain from the south of the Yangtze River to Tianjin Wei by sea at any time, and then enter the capital, without anyone in the middle, and only merchant ships will be taken on the canal, so as to reduce the influence of Caoyun forces on Your Majesty and my Daming." ”

In Guo Dan's plan, Cao Yun must also die, if this tumor is not removed, it is equivalent to always having a thorn in the heart.

"That's right! I'm a pirate... Ahem, I can go to sea when I arrive, hehe. Wanli suddenly pointed to the top and said: "Your southeast, west, and west lines are expanding, this north?" ”

Guo Dan sneered: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that you are not just a sea.... Wang, and will be the chairman of the grassland in the future. ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Chairman of the Prairie, haha.....! ”

Wanli listened with pleasure, "I almost forgot about this, by the way, how is this going?" ”

Guo Dan said: "It is very smooth, we have sent people to the grassland to help them build a large workshop." ”