Chen Sihai glanced at Xu Xianchun, of course he understood what the other party meant by saying this, although what they did before was very arrogant, but in fact, they were all responded to after King Fu counterattacked.

This time it was different, they took the initiative to seal the Fuwang Mansion.

Chen Sihai looked at Xu Xianchun and said slowly: "We can't take a little risk, no one knows what King Fu will do." If there is anything bad, none of us will be able to explain it at that time, and maybe we will die without a place to bury. Do you think that's good? ”

Xu Xianchun directly fought a cold war, and finally understood why Chen Sihai did this, and he also knew why Chen Sihai said this.

The so-called bad thing is that King Fu may jump off the wall in a hurry.

Once Fuwang Dog jumped over the wall and really rebelled, Xu Xianchun didn't believe that Fuwang would succeed, but he and Chen Sihai would be finished.

At that time, the two of them were sinners, forcing the Fu King to rebel, and there was no good fruit to eat for any reason. Maybe His Majesty will forgive himself and Chen Sihai, but he and Chen Sihai let King Fu rebel, which is a dereliction of duty.

What's more, after King Fu's rebellion, is there anyone more suitable for sacrificing the flag than the two of them?

The heads of himself and Chen Sihai are just right, and King Fu will kill them both when the time comes.

Xu Xianchun quickly came back to his senses, and he hurriedly said to Chen Sihai: "What the adults said makes sense, I will arrange it immediately." I'll be keeping an eye on it myself for the next few days, and nothing will go wrong. ”

Seeing Xu Xianchun agree, Chen Sihai nodded with satisfaction.

Although Xu Xianchun is a newcomer, his comprehension ability is very good, and he can be a man, decisive, not dragging his feet, and he is ruthless enough.

This is a person who is about to take off, especially Xu Xianchun is still in a yamen like Jinyiwei.

Chen Sihai's mood was a little complicated. First, Xu Xianchun will definitely be his good helper in the future; Second, he may become an opponent in the future.

But soon Chen Sihai threw this idea out of his mind, because he knew that this time this matter must be done well, let's take care of the present.

Chen Sihai left with someone, and he wanted to go back for interrogation.

After interrogating these people and sorting out the incriminating evidence, Chen Sihai will let people send the incriminating evidence to the capital, as for what to do next, it is not for him to decide, it is up to His Majesty to decide.

After all, dealing with a vassal king, even if the evidence is conclusive, is not something that he Chen Sihai can say.

At this moment, Jingshi, in the West Garden.

Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief with satisfaction.

The weather is finally cooling, but it is estimated that winter is about to begin.

It's a place where there's no autumn, not that there's really none, but it's too short to be gone.

However, these cool days are very comfortable.

Glancing at Xu Guangqi, who was standing not far away, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Yuan Keli has already set off, there is no problem in Yunnan, don't worry, I believe there will be good news soon." ”

Xu Guangqi nodded and said, "What the minister is worried about is the firearms sent out by the Baigong Academy this time. I don't know if it can be used in Yunnan. ”

This time he sent Yuan Keli to Yunnan, and naturally it was impossible for him to go by himself. Zhu Youxiao sent a team of men and horses to follow him, who were transferred from Qi Jin's side.

This team was led by Qi Jin's son, Qi Yuan, and the number was not large, only 3,000 people.

However, these people have a special place, that is, they are equipped with the new weapons of the Hundred Crafts.

In addition to new armor and knives and guns, there were also new types of firearms, such as those that required a person to carry on his shoulder.

It was also equipped with new incendiary and explosive bombs, as well as 2,000 new flintlock guns and 100 new guns.

These equipment have wiped out all the inventory of the Hundred Works. Xu Guangqi was worried about these things, and he knew that Zhu Youxiao had high hopes for these weapons.

If something goes wrong with this batch of weapons in Yunnan, it will be very troublesome, which will affect the future development of the Baigong Institute.

In this regard, Zhu Youxiao didn't care. However, he thinks it's good to be like this now, so that Xu Guangqi and the Baigong Institute can work hard and don't get fluttering.

Now the heart is frightened, but when the good news comes, the joy will be sweeter.

"You don't know the outcome until something happens." Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and said with a smile: "Don't worry now. ”

Xu Guangqi nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty." There is one more thing that the minister came over this time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has already sent the money from the sale of Ruyi beans to the household department, which can be regarded as making up for this year's shortfall. But it's still a little worse, and you have to cut back on food and clothing, but this year's money should be able to be sent. ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded, with a slight headache.

In fact, the financial situation of the Ming Dynasty was not healthy at all, and the arrears of civil servants' salaries had always existed, and there was no good way.

Although Zhu Youxiao stopped the construction of the palace this year, there are still two emperors' tombs to be repaired.

Although Zhu Youxiao felt that it was a waste of money to repair so much, he did not challenge the mainstream values. If he really wants to do this, it will cause dissatisfaction among many people, even those who support him.

With the two relatively large expenses of the imperial tomb, plus the expenditure of military salaries and personnel in various places, the money is still not enough.

In this regard, Zhu Youxiao did not have a good way.

The raider took a part; Although there is some income from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is not much; The Baigong Institute is also burning money, and Zhu Youxiao also asked the Internal Affairs Office to quietly hoard food.

These are relatively large expenses, not to mention that he also sent a lot of money to Liaodong.

It's still a tight year, and there is even a financial deficit.

Although there are still a few million taels in Necuri, the money cannot be moved, and that money has other uses.

It is estimated that it will cost a lot of money on the Yunnan side this time, and I hope that Fuwang can give himself a little more.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao sighed, otherwise it would be even more difficult next year.

Waving his hand, Zhu Youxiao said, "It'll get better, Aiqing doesn't have to worry too much." Next year, when the potatoes are rolled out, there will be a good harvest. At least the price of food in the market will drop a lot, and it should be able to collect more taxes. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hearing Zhu Youxiao say this, Xu Guangqi nodded, and he was relieved in his heart.

Although the share of tax revenue remains the same, it is still possible to collect a little more after the production increases.

What's more, after the yield of potatoes is high, the price of grain in the market should drop a lot, and the imperial court will not have to spend so much money when collecting grain.

In fact, this is also a problem, the grain in the capital will definitely drop next year, and Zhu Youxiao will have to prepare an extra amount of money to collect the grain.

First, food is extremely important at this time; Second, it can be used to calm grain prices and maintain them at a relatively stable level.

If the price of grain depreciates, it will lead to the bankruptcy of many yeoman farmers, which Zhu Youxiao does not want to see. What he wants to do for the time being is to maintain stability, and nothing else matters.

As for how long it will last, it will have to wait until you have done everything.

"Your Majesty, a secret note sent by the General Administration." Chen Hong came to Zhu Youxiao's side, holding a wooden box in his hand, and said respectfully.

Hearing Chen Hong's words, Zhu Youxiao raised his head, his expression a little complicated.

Xu Guangqi on the side was shocked.

He thought of a possibility, the court does not have too many major things now, and it is basically in a relatively stable situation, and the controversy from some time ago is also fading.

With the passage of time, coupled with the efforts of the court, a relatively stable situation has basically been maintained. This made several cabinet elders breathe a sigh of relief, but there was one more unstable matter, that is, about the General Administration.

Everyone knows that Chen Sihai, the secretary of the General Administration Department, has gone to Luoyang, and countless people in the court are paying attention to this matter.

They also all know that the General Administration Department is investigating King Fu this time.

It's just that they don't care about King Fu, and King Fu's life and death have little to do with them. They are related to the General Administration Department and the twists and turns of the General Administration Department.

Everyone knows that this incident is a turning point, and if it is done well, then the General Administration Department and its system of folding and folding will soon be spread across the country, which is of great significance to the court.

In Xu Guangqi's opinion, it is even greater than all the things that happened in the court before.

If it fails, no one knows what will happen, because His Majesty is a staunch supporter of this policy.

After working together for such a long time, they probably also figured out His Majesty's thoughts. The majesty in front of him, with a young heart, is not so easy to accept failure.

"Since Your Majesty has something to do, the minister will retire." Xu Guangqi stood up and bowed down and said.

He was avoiding suspicion, after all, the affairs of the General Administration Department were about twists and turns, and this was not where their cabinet should intervene, so he was ready to leave.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi and said with a smile: "I don't know what I'm talking about, I'll talk about it when I see it." Maybe there will be a cabinet matter, so I'll wait here, and I'll call you after a while. ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi agreed directly without hesitation.

After all, this is what His Majesty meant, and he has nothing to avoid.

After reaching out and taking the box, Zhu Youxiao quickly opened the box and took out the folds inside, and then quickly glanced at it.

Zhu Youxiao breathed a sigh of relief, things were no different from what he imagined, or no different from what everyone imagined.

The matter in Henan Mansion is very serious, and it even involves the entire Henan Province, and Fuwangfu naturally failed to get out of it.

In this recital, Chen Sihai made things very clear.

First of all, Henan Mansion, King Fu has been in Luoyang for many years, wantonly embezzled the fields of Henan Mansion, and at the same time bribed officials, relying on his identity as a prince, rampant and domineering, and there were dozens of murder cases.

In addition to Henan Province, in other places in Henan Province, it is also concocted.

Among them, all the officials of Henan Mansion have been bribed by King Fu. In addition, many officials in Henan Province are the same.

According to Chen Sihai's preliminary statistics, thirty percent of the land in Henan Province has fallen into the hands of Fuwangfu, which can be said to be a jaw-dropping figure, which makes people feel unbelievable at a glance.

As for the specific figures, we will have to talk about them after interrogation. Chen Sihai has already taken people to Kaifeng, and will wait there for Zhu Houzhao's holy decree, that is, the holy decree on whether the officials of Henan Province will continue to investigate and arrest.

You must know that this time it was a big man, and it was the governor and the political envoy.

If he moves, I am afraid that there will not be one in ten officials in the entire Henan Province.

It's easy to move, but you also have to consider the impact. After all, if a provincial official moves, it will directly push the General Administration Department to the forefront, and at the same time, it will also push the system of folding and folding to the forefront.

The matter is too big, Chen Sihai does not dare to call the shots.

After taking a look at the fold, Zhu Youxiao handed it to Xu Guangqi. said with a smile: "Sure enough, it has something to do with the cabinet, Aiqing will take a look first." ”

After reaching out and folding it, Xu Guangqi quickly browsed.

The more I look at it, the more frightened I become, this is not only to move the Fu Wangfu, but also to wipe out the entire Henan Province.

Xu Guangqi suddenly had an idea in his heart, but there was no expression on his face, and it was hidden deeply.

Glancing at Zhu Youxiao, Xu Guangqi cautiously asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?" ”

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Xu Guangqi with a playful smile on his face.

The two of them glanced at each other, and the atmosphere instantly seemed a little awkward.

For a long time, Xu Guangqi could only retract his gaze helplessly.

There was some helplessness in his heart, and Zhu Youxiao sighed.

Recalling that when I first met Xu Guangqi, Xu Guangqi was not what he is now, he was still a little high-spirited, and he was very straightforward when he talked to himself, and he had a bit of a posture of disregard.

Now it's actually like this, and sure enough, the status has changed people.

Zhu Youxiao also understood what Xu Guangqi meant, this was testing himself. After all, so many people and so many officials are involved, and the most important thing is King Fu.

So Zhu Youxiao said: "Let the cabinet discuss it." ”

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Xu Guangqi's body trembled.

Many times there is no need to say a lot of words, and the behavior represents the attitude. His Majesty's submission of the matter to the Cabinet for deliberation already represents His Majesty's attitude.

As a close minister by the side of the Son of Heaven, it is impossible for Xu Guangqi not to understand this.

If His Majesty does not want to deal with it, then it will definitely not be discussed by the Cabinet, but will keep the matter down; Since His Majesty has asked the cabinet to discuss, the outcome of this consultation has already been decided.

So Xu Guangqi stood up and said respectfully: "The minister will go back to the cabinet." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "Go, go, go." ”

After saluting Zhu Youxiao, Xu Guangqi walked out to the cabinet.

Looking at Xu Guangqi's back, Zhu Youxiao reached out and knocked on the armrest of the dragon chair, with a sigh of relief on his face.

Some things are before the Ming Dynasty has internal and external troubles. Be sure to fix it. If you don't solve it, it will be more troublesome in the future.

After all, there are so many natural and man-made disasters left for themselves.

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