Natural disasters such as floods or droughts. It is a topic that the Chinese can never give up. Whether it is in this Ming Dynasty, where various natural disasters occur frequently. It's still thousands of years old. Or maybe it's the years after. Anytime. Natural disasters never stop. But. This is also thanks to the fact that China is such a big country. No matter how difficult the calamity is, it will always survive. If it's a small country. Most likely, only a small range of anomalies is required. And the degree of destruction is not a great disaster. The country is finished.

The Ming Dynasty was a dynasty full of calamities. Whether it's a natural disaster or a man-made disaster. There's never a shortage here. And I come here once or twice a year. For those who are just starting out in the career. It may be surprising. How so. After all, most of these people before were just studying at home. In the eyes of these people. The feng shui of the place where I live is not good. Frequent disasters. But when it came to the imperial court, the vision was broad. And where the news gathers. He just found out. It seems that he is not alone. There are many other places where this is the case.

So. Over time. These people are used to it. It's not so surprising anymore. Until now. This habit has turned into a numbness. Even. For a lot of people. Occurrence of natural disasters. It means that there is only such a thing as silver.

Of course. This numbness doesn't mean people don't pay attention. As a matter of fact. The more you see, the more you see. The more attention is paid to it. And the more people who are in high positions. The more attention is paid to it. So. Every time there was a flood. It can be said that the emperor and the ministers are in a hurry. Although the focus of their anxiety is different. What the emperor was worried about was that once the people were dissatisfied. It could jeopardize his rule; And some ministers may be for merit. Some really just want the people to live in peace.

But it doesn't matter what the situation is and what the starting point is. But the effect is the same. We all hope that it can be solved sooner.

Now. Pan Jitao has already reported the amount of silver used in Henan to control the water. The excerpt was also presented to Zhu Yijun by Zhang Juzheng. And Zhu Yijun turned out to be after the fold. Look at the content above. His brows gradually furrowed.

The ministers standing below saw him like this. Naturally, I know it in my heart. Seemingly. The situation in Henan is not very good.

"This time. The flooding in Henan is very serious. Zhu Yijun put down the fold. Keep your head up. Said. "Not only more than a dozen states and counties were destroyed. Countless fertile fields were flooded. Tens of millions more have been displaced. There is no food in the stove. Thankfully. Although there were people who were injured by the flooding. But he didn't die because of it. And that's a good thing indeed. ”

Although Zhu Yijun said so. But that's exactly what he says. And that's a good thing indeed. In the past, there were floods. More or less people will go missing or die as a result. And this time, no one really lost their lives because of the flood. Even after the various states and counties of Henan took in refugees. No one reported that anyone couldn't find anything.

This news is not for any reason. It's all good news. For the imperial court. If no one died. The likelihood of future riots is much lower. And for the common people. Maybe the flood has cost them a lot of things. But as long as the person is still there. There is still hope for everything.

"It's just ......," Zhu Yijun continued. This time, though, no one was worried about their lives. But the flooding is just too great. All three places were flooded at the same time. And just Henan. It would cost 500,000 taels to control the water alone. When it's time to rebuild. It is not yet known how much it will cost. ”

Although Zhu Yijun said such a very practical question. However, the ministers below are no longer in the same dilemma as before. Today's Ming Dynasty is different from the past. Except for those agricultural taxes. It's more about the taxes brought back by merchant ships that go to sea. That's a few points more than the agricultural tax. Naturally, everyone in the presence was aware of it. Now. The reason why Zhu Yijun frowned. It's just a personal factor for him. It has nothing to do with the imperial court or the treasury.

Seemingly. Zhu Yijun's greedy personality has not swelled now. But it also made everyone known.

And Zhang Fan on the side. In his heart, he despised many of the ministers present. Originally. He proposed that the imperial court collect taxes from the maritime merchants. The price is nothing more than occasional management. And that can be used as an escort for military training. And there is. To be on top of taxes. Write the merchant's name. But that's all. It makes these people feel as if they have suffered some great humiliation. Dead and alive disagree.

At last. still dragged the help of Feng Bao, Zhang Juzheng, Ge Shouli and others. and the approval of Empress Dowager Li and Zhu Yijun. That's what Tintion has passed. But even so. There are still many people who are against it.

And now. When you need money. These people are very atmospheric. It's just that they've completely forgotten the people who can make them so atmospheric now. It's the businessmen they used to look down upon.

"Your Majesty." Zhang Juzheng said. Although it is true that this is not a small amount. However, the priority is not to care about the amount of money. Rather, it is essential to respond to disasters as soon as possible. ”

"What Mr. Zhang said is true." Zhu Yijun nodded. Said. "There are priorities. Of course I understand. But yesterday. The Queen Mother confessed to me. This matter has to be played after the Queen Mother. to make a decision. In my opinion. It's better to wait for the next court. Mr. Zhang personally went to Cining Palace. Tell the Queen Mother about it. ”

"Wechen obeys." Zhang Juzheng was naturally happy. After all, he had discussed the matter with Zhang Fan before. It is also necessary to go to the Empress Dowager Li to say it.

"Yes. The floods occurred in three places. Zhu Yijun continued. Henan and Nanzhili were more severely affected. I knew this the day before. But yesterday. It seems that the same is true in Shandong. Can you send someone now? ”

"Back to Your Majesty. After receiving the news yesterday. Wechen summoned several scholars to discuss together. Zhang Juzheng replied. Now officials have traveled to Shandong. Check it out. ”

"Hmm. So much better. Zhu Yijun nodded. Said. "It's better to be faster. After all, so many people are homeless. It's really not a good thing. ”

"Your Majesty is benevolent." Zhang Juzheng said. "After Weichen went down to the court, he let people pass the book. Urge. ”

"That being the case. There is nothing else to say about other loves. Zhu Yijun looks really tired of it. Although he asked. But it's just a question and a question. I haven't waited for anyone to do anything. He immediately spoke. "Now it's fine. Then retreat. "After that. He stood up.

The eunuch over there saw that the emperor had already stood up. Naturally, he immediately opened his mouth and shouted to retreat. And the hundreds of officials below also knelt on the ground and sent them off in unison.

Afterwards. Feng Bao naturally left with Zhu Yijun immediately. And the hundreds of officials above the main hall are also coming out. Of course. Inevitably, there is a discussion while walking. It's just that the enthusiasm of the officials today is unexpectedly high. Of course. Most of them were discussing the words between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao before.

Many people have a lot of speculation about the truth of the matter. But in the conversation between Zhang Fan and Feng Bao. Let them all give up that speculation. As a matter of fact. Except for the two of them. Only Zhang Juzheng, who has already confirmed that he knows the news, believes it. But if it weren't for the fact that he had already heard Zhang Fan say it before. I'm afraid he will also be suspicious.

And after that. Feng Bao's words. made many people have the idea that Feng Bao asked Zhang Fan to submit to him. And for a lot of people. Even today's Feng Bao is very powerful. But no one wants to see that happen.

And the result is. The confrontation between the two in the "eyes" of everyone is over. Although on the surface. Zhang Fan has already compromised. But that's for a lot of people. They still don't know. What happened in the end? It seems that Zhang Fan has compromised. Yet actually. For all of you here. In their opinion. I don't see any results at all.

So. These people are all deep in thought. What game are Feng Bao and Zhang Fan playing? What a dumb riddle to play. Is there something mysterious behind it? These people are all thinking about this.

Few people will see it. Nothing can be seen on this surface. In effect, it means nothing. It's just their hearts at work.

But. Few people can see this. So. Even if what happened just now is something that many people can't understand. in their hearts. Or force yourself to put a kind of mind on yourself. I don't know exactly what's going on though. But Zhang Fan still rejected Feng Bao. And it seems that the two have already had some agreement in private. And actually. There was no such thing at all.

Feng Bao just used this matter to test Zhang Fan. Let's see if he already knows what he's going to do. And Zhang Fan just took advantage of Feng Bao's plan. to show something. Not to mention. The two of them still have their own thoughts and plans in their hearts. As for other things. It's all other people's guesses.

And Zhang Fan didn't pay attention to it. Or maybe he doesn't have the heart to care what others think now. Just went down. He found Zhang Juzheng. planned to go with him to Cining Palace to see Empress Dowager Li.

"Actually, Yuande. You don't have to be with me. "On the way. Zhang Juzheng said to Zhang Fan. "I went to see the Queen Mother alone. That's enough. ”

Zhang Fan naturally understood why Zhang Juzheng spoke like this. But he smiled. "The student understands. I also know that in fact, the teacher alone is enough. But this thing. There is also a lot of concern in the hearts of students. You can't do anything if you go here. You can also add a few more chips, isn't it.