Chapter Twenty-Five: The Eyes of the Rats

Although there has been no war at the border for several years, the generals of the border army have not taken the Mongolian Tatars who have been peeking at the Central Plains for many years.

The abnormal movement of troops and horses of the Tatar troops has long been in the intelligence, and the generals at the border pass exchanged news, and unanimously decided that the Mongolian Tatars, who had been silent for several years, should make a big move.

The Mongol army of 100,000 went south, and such a major event could not be concealed from the scouts who were good at reconnaissance, and the news seemed to be plugged into wings, and it flew back to the various departments.

Wanquan Dusi, Qi Jiguang, who served as the commander of the capital the year before last, frowned, and the words of the 100,000 Mongolian army made it difficult for his heart to calm down anymore, and the Tartars made a big move.

In the Xuanfu General Military Mansion, Zhang Chi, who had become the number one, scratched his head with the information transmitted back by the scouts, and said to himself: "It's a pity! If Lord Shen is here, he will definitely be able to eat this big dish completely, alas! ”

Datong, the chief soldier Wang Chonggu looked at the new deputy chief soldier Yu Dayou with intelligence in his hand and smiled: "Brother Dayou, what do you think of this matter!" ”

"An army of 100,000, I'm afraid that the Tartars have exhausted the strength of the whole clan, and it is the time when the autumn is high and the horses are fat, what is the purpose of sending troops at this time?" Yu Dayou frowned deeply, and he couldn't figure it out for a while.

"Yes! What kind of calculation did the Tartar fall to the ground? Wang Chonggu couldn't understand this either, but one thing was certain, the Tartars were so unusual, they must have some schemes.

Yu Dayou shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The soldiers will block the water and cover the earth, so let's wait for it!" As soon as the army of Tartars arrived, everything was clear! ”

"At the moment, there is only one way to do it, you arrange it, let people hand the folds to the capital, and ask for food and salary, otherwise Zhang Chi will be the first to be snatched by that guy, and we won't be able to get anything!" Wang Chonggu said with a smile, but he was a little nostalgic for the years when he cooperated with Zhang Chi to defeat the Mongolian Tatars under the leadership of Shen Chongming, how happy he was!

It's a pity that things are wrong now, Lord Shen has enjoyed Qingfu in Nanjing, and the past years are gone!

When the news reached the capital, Zhang Juzheng, who was busy in the dark, only felt that one head was two big, and the Tartar was actually causing trouble for himself at this time, what was this not his own life?

It is said that Zhang Juzheng sent Lei Bao to deal with the matter of Wuweijiao, and he was busy trying to find a way to recover the fields in the hands of the feudal kings and nobles in various places, but this matter was far more difficult than the previous assumption, and the resistance of the feudal kings in various places was extremely strong, and the flesh and blood relatives who had not been in contact for many years were connected at this critical juncture.

If it weren't for the fact that Chen Hong is now in control of his hands, I am afraid that the vassal kings will impeach him and hand it to the emperor long ago.

But even so, Zhang Juzheng also made a mistake at this time, the so-called law does not blame those people in the five generations and ten countries. Although he had previously decided to use the example of Zhu Yiluan of the Ji Prince's Mansion to scare the vassal kings of various places, so that they would obediently hand over the land in their hands to the imperial court for redistribution, but now in the face of the twisted royal group, this trick is useless at all.

He can pretend to have the courage to charge a prince with conspiracy, but he can't charge nearly a hundred princes and county kings in the world, if this is the case, I am afraid that the emperor will have been knocked off the dragon chair by his uncles, brothers and nephews.

If this matter is not effectively resolved, there is no way to talk about calming the people's grievances, and relying on Dongchang alone is not a long-term solution, but after thinking hard for many days, Zhang Juzheng suddenly found that he was now in a sharp position, and it seemed that there was only a way back.

But this way back, Zhang Juzheng knew that he couldn't go anyway, otherwise, not only would the previous actions be abolished, but his prestige would also be greatly disappointed.

"Alas! Only now did the old man realize that compared to Shen Chongming, the old man was still inferior! Zhang Juzheng looked bitter, Shen Chongming was at ease in everything at the beginning, but he didn't expect that now he was in such an embarrassing situation.

Wang Siming, who was sitting on the side, sighed quietly, in fact, he has realized this in the past few days, such a huge Ming Dynasty cooking, it is definitely not as simple as imagined, and only now did he realize that Shen Chongming could have that achievement, which was not at all what he imagined by relying on a high arch to shine.

But now, it is impossible to turn back, the persecution of Shen Chongming himself is involved, for a person like him who must repay his flaws, once he gains power, he will definitely not have a good end.

"Elder Ge, if you become like this today, in fact, it is Shen Chongming's fault in the final analysis, don't blame yourself too much!"

Wang Siming's brainless words made Zhang Juzheng difficult to understand for a while, so he had to ask: "Why do you say this!" ”

Wang Siming smiled and said, "Elder Ge, you think, although everything you have done in the past few months has been a change, but more of it is a mess left by Shen Chongming, this kind of thing is not easy to do!" ”

Zhang Juzheng was even more puzzled when he said this, and frowned: "Clean up the mess he left behind, where to start!" ”

"Ge Lao, let's take the change of commercial tax to ten taxes and two, if it weren't for his Shen Chongming's emphasis on business and suppression of agriculture, and what kind of ban on opening the sea so that the world's businessmen would be covered one by one, why do you have to worry that one day they will have an idea to spoil my Ming Dynasty's Jiangshan Sheji, it is precisely because of all the helplessness that they used this commercial tax ten taxes and two to save the current crisis!" Wang Siming spoke clearly, as if it was another thing.

However, these words fell on Zhang Juzheng's ears, but they caused a ripple in his heart, why not? The reason why he advised the emperor to impose heavy taxes on the merchants of the world was to fill the treasury, but in the final analysis, it was not to weaken the financial resources of the merchants and stabilize the rule of the imperial court.

"But the heavy taxation immediately made the people who were willing to give up the land to work and live without income, which became a big hidden danger in a blink of an eye, today I replied to Chen Bing 100,000 to invade my territory, I must feel that the world is unstable There is an opportunity to take advantage of it, Ge Lao, isn't this his Shen Chongming's sin? According to the lower officials, he Shen Chongming is the sinner of my Ming Dynasty through the ages! Wang Siming asked.

Zhang Juzheng let out a sigh of relief, nodded happily and said, "Siming! This matter is still analyzed by you thoroughly, and the court is composed of young and promising officials like you, why not be happy! ”

Wang Siming's words touched Zhang Juzheng's heart, these days he was busy with official business, and at the same time he was thinking about why the situation became like this, but after thinking about it, he always felt that all this in front of him was caused by him, such a big psychological burden, he had not had a good sleep for many days.

Now that Wang Siming said these words in a grand manner, it can be regarded as dispelling the guilt in his heart, which is no less than the kindness of saving his life.

"Siming, then tell me, how to save the situation now!" He didn't care, Zhang Juzheng could only hope for Wang Siming, since he could say such insightful words, it can be seen that Tao is strategic.

Wang Siming shook his head, over the years, he has become a little better at slapping horses and shoeing and planting blame, and his talent has long since turned into a fat intestine in this turbid officialdom.

And at present, this matter needs to be solved by real talent and learning, if this matter is boasted behind Haikou but there is nothing to be done, it is strange that Zhang Ge Lao does not kill himself.

"The lower officials are shallow in their studies, and they have lived up to the expectations of the elders!" With an apologetic smile on his face, Wang Siming changed his words and said: "However, how to prevent the situation from continuing to deteriorate, the lower officials have a little opinion!" ”

At this time, Zhang Juzheng was like a drowning person, he could hold on to a life-saving straw handed to him by anyone, and when he heard Wang Siming's words, he hurriedly said: "Tell me quickly, what is the way!" ”

"Ge Lao, the situation has become what is in front of you, and now whether it is a courtier or a common person in the world, there must be illusions in your heart!" Wang Siming said mysteriously, which can be regarded as satisfying Zhang Juzheng's appetite.

"Many people must hope that Shen Chongming can come out to clean up the situation in front of them, so that their immediate interests can be preserved, and no matter how much it is, it is not something that their group of short-sighted people will consider!"

"What a mouse!" Zhang Juzheng high-fived and praised, got up and said with a smile: "Siming! What you said is too right, if the way of Confucius and Mencius is lost today, from ordinary people to court officials, most of them are greedy for money and profit, and it is not a long-term solution at all, it is not an exaggeration to call them short-sighted! ”

Wang Siming smiled: "Ge Lao, so if you want to stop the current situation from worsening, the best way is to cut off their thoughts, and then they can only follow behind Ge Lao and continue to walk!" ”

With a smile on his face at any time, but Wang Siming's words were cold and abnormal, Zhang Juzheng's eyes narrowed, and he understood the meaning of Wang Siming's words.

"It's a loss of grace to do this!" Zhang Juzheng frowned and said, using the method of killing people to control the court situation is not what he wants.

"Ge Lao, when the judgment is constantly against its chaos, at this time there is no room for a little mercy, you must know that you are not doing this for your own selfish interests, but the prosperity and decline of my tomorrow, the life and death of the people in the world!" Wang Siming said with an anxious face.

If you don't kill Shen Chongming at this time, once he gains power, you don't know the ending of others, but you will definitely die!

Zhang Juzheng took a deep breath, raised his head and asked, "Siming, is there no other way than this one?" ”

Wang Siming shook his head firmly: "This is the only plan, there is no other way!" ”

"Alas! Getting rid of Shen Chongming is not the wish of the old man! Zhang Juzheng shook his head again and again, in fact, to say something from his heart, he has always admired Shen Chongming, a young man, almost to the point of fear.

"Since there is no other way, then do what you want! You pass the letter to Lei Leopard in the name of the old man as soon as possible and let him do it, but remember, don't implicate your family too much, after all, Shen Chongming has made great contributions to the imperial court, and he has done too much, and he will be hated by the world! Zhang Juzheng advised.

As long as Shen Chongming can't live, Wang Siming doesn't care how his family can, even if he clenches his fists, the joy in his heart can hardly be hidden,