The Wenyuan Pavilion in the east of the Forbidden City is the most desirable place for the Ming civil officials. But at this time, there are only a few people working here. The government affairs of the whole country should be concentrated here, and it is obvious that they are busy. But at this time, several people here did not deal with government affairs much.

I saw that the auxiliary ministers Zhang Zhifa and Xue Guoguan were standing in front of the first assistant of the cabinet, among which Zhang Zhifa put a piece of music on the table, and said with a little hesitation: "The content here is in accordance with the provisions of the ancestral regulations, and some changes have been made in accordance with the meaning of the first assistant. ”

Wen Tiren listened and picked up the seal to watch. Needless to say, he transferred Emperor Chongzhen's will to two auxiliary ministers and asked them to draft this recital.

Seeing that Shoufu was watching, Zhang Zhifa continued: "Although it is based on the ancestral system, it is also quite effective in curbing the luxury atmosphere in Jiangnan. But...... But at this time, the atmosphere of luxury has become a serious condition, just like a serious human condition, and with this fierce medicine, I am afraid that it will be ...... I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate, right? “

Most of the rich people in Jiangnan are powerful people, or there are people behind them. If the content of this recital is implemented at once, it will be implemented throughout the country, and this will have a great impact. Zhang Zhifa was very worried, afraid that there would be chaos.

"What's wrong?" Xue Guoguan's opinion was different, and he immediately retorted: "This is the ancestral system, can they still be allowed to make trouble?" Is it really an ornament in the imperial court? ”

Speaking of which, seeing that Zhang Zhifa seemed to want to refute, Xue Guoguan didn't give him a chance, and immediately added: "Last year, my Ming Dynasty conquered Korea, Liaodong and the grassland, and that time was not a big victory!" If anyone dares to make trouble, try it! ”

At this time when they were talking, Wen Tiren had already finished reading the recital, he slowly closed the recital, and seemed to think for a moment before saying: "The content of this recital, if it was at the beginning of the founding of the country, naturally there would be no problems. Now it is indeed as Shenghu said, the luxury of Jiangnan has become a trend. ”

Speaking of this, he paused and sighed: "You are not southerners, you may not have understood, the old man is a southerner, and he has deep feelings about this." I deeply agree with what the emperor asked. However, the old man felt that it was better to be cautious in this matter. ”

Wen Tiren said, looked up at Xue Guoguan and said: "The successive victories in the north, to put it mildly, it is likely that not many people in the south care." If you want to use this coercion, I'm afraid it's not very useful. ”

The implication is that the prestige of the imperial court is not as good as it was at the beginning of the founding of the country, and the southerners do not care about the north, how they are defeated, and what if they are won?

"In this way, the old man will ponder this piece again, and then report it to the emperor." Wen Tiren clapped his hand and said, "At the same time, I will also remind the emperor to think twice, this matter should be cautious, and it is best to promulgate it when there is a good opportunity." ”

He made up his mind, and the two auxiliary ministers didn't say much, and they could only do this first.

Similar to the cabinet side, on the side of the celebrant eunuch, Cao Huachun, the eunuch with the palm print, also organized the eunuchs to discuss this matter, and finally drafted a concerto. With Cao Huachun's old scheming, he was naturally a little worried about the change of national policy of such a big move, and he also wanted to remind the emperor.

And at this time, despite the noise coming from outside the house, Emperor Chongzhen was leisurely drinking tea in the house, not caring at all.

However, when Tian Guifei heard the noisy sounds outside, she became a little worried. When she was about to say something, Liu Xingzuo came in to announce that she had learned a list of wealthy businessmen in Fujian and Guangdong from Chen Youtong.

Emperor Chongzhen listened, nodded and said, "Then pass it to Wang Chengen and let him check over there!" ”

Liu Xingzuo listened, agreed, and when he turned around to leave, he hesitated again, and finally turned around and played earnestly: "Master, the so-called gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall, or you and your wife will change places first, and the villain will handle it here?" ”

When Tian Guifei heard this, her eyebrows moved, and she immediately approached Emperor Chongzhen, and said softly: "Master, this is their place, and there is no official mansion." Don't be afraid of 10,000, just in case, you are a body of 10,000 gold, and you can't take a little risk. And this kind of trivial matter, let him deal with it, it is more than enough. The concubine thinks that it is better to put safety first! ”

Hearing that both of them were persuading themselves, Emperor Chongzhen thought about it, but still shook his head and said, "If you just want to solve this matter of Xingba, you really don't need me to come forward in person." But I have other plans, and it's best to stay here. Besides, if you are well prepared, there will be no eventuality, so you can rest assured. ”

Hearing this, Liu Xingzuo and Tian Guifei glanced at each other, and they could see the hidden worry in each other's eyes. The woman was not suitable for discussing political affairs, and in the end, Liu Xingzuo opened his mouth and asked, "Master, is this matter very important?" If there is anything, let the villain come forward, I believe that as a villain, it is enough to do it! ”

"Hehe, not necessarily!" Emperor Chongzhen listened, smiled and said, "Do you still remember the events in the Wanli period?" "The Tombstone of Five", do you have any impressions? ”

At the beginning, when he heard about the events of the Wanli period, Liu Xingzuo was still a little confused, but as soon as the emperor mentioned "The Tombstone of Five People", he suddenly realized that he couldn't help but be speechless for a while.

Tian Guifei usually doesn't care about political affairs, and she is not interested in learning about the past. At this time, when he heard Emperor Chongzhen mention it, and saw Liu Xingzuo's demeanor, he couldn't help but be curious, so he asked: "Master, what's wrong with "The Tombstone of Five"? ”

Emperor Chongzhen tapped his fingers on the table and said slowly: "It's been too long since the days of peace, and these people in the south have forgotten the prestige of the imperial court. Civil officials from Jiangnan will also refer to deer as horses, reversing black and white. Those people's pens are sometimes much more powerful than knives and guns. ”

Speaking of this, he looked at Liu Xingzuo and said: "What I want to do will involve a lot, and it will not only be for the hegemony of Nanxun Town. If I had been in this matter myself, I would have been able to do thunderous means, and no one would dare to talk nonsense! “

Tian Guifei was still a little misty when she heard it, but Liu Xingzuo understood. Most of the eunuchs sent by Emperor Wanli to the south were killed by the southerners, and it was said that the eunuchs' tyranny caused the popular uprising. Not to mention anything else, but in nearby Suzhou, there have been civil uprisings. And Jinyiwei is actually the same as the eunuchs sent by the palace, they are all the emperor's personal minions, and they are not treated by civil officials. Once the interests are touched, it will attract verbal criticism and written criticism, unless it is used to force it down, otherwise it will be difficult to end up well!

But as the emperor said, once he personally handles this matter, it will be different!