On the occasion of late autumn. It's always this time. Whether it is the court or the common people. Either that, worry. Either it's festive. After all, this time. It's harvest time. If the harvest in the field is not good. Or something else. Then the people will naturally be troubled. Trouble with a bad harvest. Then there is no money to be made. Even food rations are difficult to solve. And the imperial court was even more worried about the bad harvest. After all, the first condition for making the people obedient. At the very least, there is food to eat. If the people of the world do not even have enough to eat. Naturally, people are disheartened. And what the court is most afraid of is that people's hearts are dissipated. In that case, it is also the easiest to come out with a few artificial counters.

But the good thing. These years God has also favored the Ming Dynasty. Since Longqing sat on the throne. Although it is not a natural disaster, there are no man-made disasters. But the scale is also very small. Even if it's a flood or a drought or something. Not only is the range small. And it's not serious.

And this year. Although it is not a bumper harvest. But it was by no means a bad year. More than ever. It's not bad. But even so. There is still a holy decree coming down from the court. Local taxes will be reduced by 30%. I don't dare to underestimate it, but the income has been reduced by 30%. The whole country added up. That's a lot less. Even if it's put in a farmer's house. Paying less than 30% can also make the next year comfortable for the family.

It's not like it's a lot of kindness or anything. After all, this year is the new emperor's accession to the throne. These things are basically conventions. Nature is to be obtained. And next year. It is the first year that the era name of Wanli was officially launched. So it will be said that no matter what the harvest will be next year. This decree to reduce taxes will still be issued. Therefore. For the common people. These two years will be a very comfortable two years for them.

And inside the court. Although it is said that Feng Bao now has the power alone. And even the only one who can compete with him in terms of power. Zhang Juzheng. is also on Feng Bao's side. Although nowadays. Feng Bao also has some arbitrary meaning. It's a bit arrogant to do things. But it's not too much. It hasn't made anyone angry. After all, nowadays. For Feng Baolai. The obstacles that should be cleared have been cleared. Even if there are a few people left who don't deal with him much. But neither side will take the initiative to provoke the other. Therefore, there is nothing to do in the court now.

As a matter of fact. This is when you should be most worried. After all, it was only Feng Bao's first year in power. And he has already shown his arrogant side. If it takes time. I don't know what Feng Bao will become.

But. Although it is said that the ministers of the DPRK and China are not stupid. It is also natural to be able to foresee what will happen in the future. But. It seems that too many of the same situations in history make them feel. Maybe thinking too much about it isn't necessarily a good thing. Something. It's better to get by. Even in the future. Things can get really bad. But at least we can be safe and sound now. That's enough.

This is the so-called human heart. Be content with what you are looking for. It's not that people are too stupid. Or short-sightedness. I can't see what the future will look like. It's that they don't want to see it.

In a word. It's calm now. No. Nor can it be said to be calm. At least one thing happened recently in the DPRK and China. It also gives these people a chance to divert their attention.

Chen Wenchuan came to the capital on the third day. Because although it was Wang Chonggu who unilaterally gave him a vacation. But Chen Wenchuan is a member of the imperial court after all. And there are many men and horses in the army. Therefore, his movements naturally have to be reported to the imperial court.

And since Chen Wenchuan is in the capital. Naturally, the person who announced the decree did not have to go all the way to Shanxi. came directly to Zhang Fan's house. Frankly. These eunuchs who proclaimed the decree. In fact, I prefer to go to other places to preach the decree. After all, you can take the opportunity to travel far away. You can also get a lot of oil and water. But they don't like to go to the army and give orders to soldiers. That's not much oil. After all, most of those who serve as soldiers are very rigid. I don't understand the world.

Apparently. This convention was fulfilled here by Chen Wenchuan. Chen Wenchuan is such a person. I don't care at all and don't want to do that. If it was before. He might get into some kind of trouble because of it. But now. His son-in-law was the governor of Jinyiwei. Where will anyone provoke him.

But even so. Zhang Fan still ordered someone to give some money to the eunuch who came to announce the decree. After the eunuch departed happily. Chen Wenchuan also talked to Zhang Fan about this matter. But though he hates these things. But this does not mean that Chen Wenchuan does not understand the truth.

Speaking of which. This time, Chen Wenchuan was promoted at the same level. It's a bit of a coincidence. After all, even Chen Wenchuan himself didn't expect that he would suddenly come to the capital on vacation. The vacation that Wang Chonggu gave him was completely a whim. If he had received a decree in the army. As long as it is not the DPRK and China, there is too little manpower. Even to the point where he couldn't do without this left waiter of the criminal department. Then after receiving the holy order, he also had to deal with the military affairs in the army before he could leave for the capital.

But now. Since he is on vacation. That means that the food in the army must have been processed. So. After Chen Wenchuan received this holy decree. There is no need to go back to Shanxi at all. The next day, I had to go directly to the DPRK and China to report. As for the Shanxi side. As long as the imperial court sends someone to send an official document to Wang Chonggu. Even if he is responsible to Wang Chonggu.

Anyway. In short, Chen Wenchuan will take over the matter of Zuo Shilang of the Criminal Department, which is already a foregone conclusion. It's just that he has to go to court the next day. Then go through the motions.

But. This thing. Naturally, it will arouse people's discussion in the DPRK and China. After all, although it is not inappropriate to say that the commander of a place takes over as the left servant of the Criminal Department. After all, the two official positions are both positive three products. The difference is only in power. But it is precisely because of this word power. People have to pay attention to this issue. After all, this huge Ming Dynasty. There are too many things to do in the command of Zheng Sanpin. Why did Empress Dowager Li fall in love with this little-known Chen Wenchuan alone.

Towards the center. No one knows who Chen Wenchuan is. When Zhang Fan and Ru Xue got married. Chen Wenchuan is indeed in the capital. But at the time. Zhang Fan is just one who offended Xu Jie. But because of Longqing's favor, he was just doing a small thing in the brocade guard. Although it is said that he served in the brocade guard. The power is indeed not small. But at that time, no one was optimistic about him. Jointly. At that time, naturally no one came back to pay attention to who Zhang Fan's father-in-law was.

But wait until Zhang Fan's identity rises. He never mentioned Chen Wenchuan. And Ru Xue as a wife. Naturally, it is also a woman's way. Not the kind of person who likes to preach everywhere.

So nowadays. Chen Wenchuan appeared in front of hundreds of officials in the DPRK and China. Naturally, it made them feel novel. All the officials are asking where Chen Wenchuan is sacred. It was able to stand out among so many candidates. He was directly transferred from the local level to the central government. There are even many people who are ready to find out what tricks Chen Wenchuan has. Let's impeach him. Maybe it will give others a chance to sit in the position of the squire of the criminal department.

But when people learned that this person turned out to be Zhang Fan's father-in-law. Especially his daughter Chen Ruxue is also Zhang Fan's wife. And Zhang Fan is also quite in love with Ru Xue. No one would dare to fight such an idea anymore. Joke. The father-in-law of the head of the brocade guard wants to be promoted. And it is said that it was raised by Feng Bao of the East Factory. Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant to the cabinet, was also an agreed-upon candidate. In addition to the emperor and the queen mother. Who else dares to say a word.

Even if there is. Those are also some really honest and honest officials. It's like a character like Ge Shouli. But Ge Shouli is not a reckless person. Although if Chen Wenchuan is not capable. He doesn't buy anyone's account. However, Ge Shouli has always been cautious in his work. After he learned the news. I still made a special trip to the Ministry of War to inquire about it. After learning some things about Chen Wenchuan. I don't bother with these things anymore. Apparently. In Ge Shouli's view. Chen Wenchuan is fully qualified for this position.

In a word. That's the way it is. After entering the pilgrimage. Chen Wenchuan wore a black gauze hat the next day. Wearing a scarlet civil official uniform embroidered with scattered flowers and no branches and leaves. Standing on top of the emperor's great hall for the early dynasty. Actually, let's talk about it. The efficiency of the Ming court is not fast. But obviously. Whether it's fast or not also depends on the object.

It's just that although Chen Wenchuan is now going to stand up. But he was just taking office. It is also necessary to have a process of familiarizing yourself with the various matters of the Criminal Department.

And on the private side. Originally, Chen Wenchuan could live directly in Zhang Fan's house. But he asked to move out anyway. According to him, although previously thought about his daughter and grandson. But now I can see it every day. But I'm also a little tired. In his opinion. If Ru Xue and Zhao Xue could take the two children over to see him every once in a while. Then he will feel better.

I have to say that Chen Wenchuan's idea is a bit weird. But Zhang Fan and others still agreed. Speaking of which, though. Zhang Fan was also happy about Chen Wenchuan's move. After all, if you live with your father-in-law all the time. Although on the surface there is no problem. But I always feel a little unfree in my heart.

Gradually. That's all there is to it.

But it's not been a month. Something happened again.

It's simple. Because the Zhang family seems to have begun to prepare for another wedding banquet again. Many ministers also received the post. And on this. The people in the DPRK and China all think it is normal. After all, Zhang Fan holds a lot of power at a young age. And the future is promising. It's natural to have a few more beautiful girls by your side.

But when the identity of this woman was learned. These idlers in the court seem to have started talking again. But. This time, the object of their discussion was not Zhang Fan or the woman. It was the woman's father. That is, Chen Wenchuan.