Jin Wangfu.

Liu Suifeng stood opposite Zhai Zhe.

These days, he ran to the Jin Palace, more and more, and gradually regained some vitality. Zhai Zhe snubbed him, just to beat him, not to completely abandon him as a capable assistant. In this regard, Liu Suifeng himself is also well aware.

Today's talk is all about facts, the war on the front line is smooth, and the court in the rear is in crisis.

"The war still needs to go on for a few days, and the meritorious soldiers need to be rewarded, and the sacrificed soldiers need to be compensated. I looked at the income and expenditure of the household department, and this year's land endowment is not as good as in previous years, and the financial income cannot make ends meet. ”

Liu Suifeng said: "The cabinet is not in harmony with Nanzhili and Huguang, and many things have been delayed."

Liu Suifeng lowered his head and didn't look at Zhai Zhe's expression. In this way, he can express his thoughts more clearly and not be disturbed by King Jin's face.

"The prince signed the decree as a general, after all, the name is not right, and now the general trend has been achieved, it is better to follow Dolgon and ascend to the throne of regent" These words were said very suddenly. Liu Suifeng was the first courtier to persuade Zhai Zhe after the king of Dengjin.

Zhai Zhe's surprised expression flashed, and he felt a little restless in his heart, because he felt the restlessness hidden in the Ming court.

In the past six months, the contradictions between the cabinet and Huguang and Nanzhili have become more and more serious.

The Ministry of Officials controlled the selection of officials below the third rank in various places, but Yao Qisheng, the governor of Huguang, and Zong Mao, the governor of Nanzhili, did not show much mercy to the center. In the past six months, the two places have investigated and dealt with a total of 42 cases of collusion by officials and gentry to encroach on land and property, and concealment of domestic slaves, and so on, and the county orders of eight counties have been changed as a result.

The officials had to choose another suitable person, but it was difficult for Chen Zilong to pick someone who could satisfy Zong Mao and Yao Qisheng. The frequent change of local officials is extremely detrimental to the implementation of the new policy

"The prince implements the art of balance in the court, but that is the peaceful policy of the world, and now although the Ming court is strong, it is surrounded by wolves, and only by strengthening the authority of the center can we vigorously implement the new policy, encourage troops and horses, and restore the territory of the Ming Dynasty."

These words were hidden in Liu Suifeng's stomach, and after three months, he never dared to say it before he could find out what Zhai Zhe was thinking.

Zhai Zhe gently tapped the table with his right index finger and asked, "This king is the regent, can the cabinet be abolished?" ”

Liu Suifeng was secretly surprised, how could Zhai Zhe have this idea.

"When the anti-shaving order was made, not only my soldiers and horses in eastern Zhejiang contributed to it, but also the gentry in Jiangnan who were not afraid of decapitation. Now that we have used up those people, will we abandon them? Zhai Zhe's tone was quiet.

According to Liu Suifeng's understanding of Zhai Zhe, once King Jin said his thoughts, most of them had already made up his mind. It turned out that King Jin already had an idea.

Liu Suifeng whispered softly and continued to speak, "In the past, the Jiangnan people were the allies of the prince against the Qing Dynasty, and today, they are the stumbling blocks that block the past glory of the Ming Dynasty. The interests of the southerners are in the south of the Yangtze River, and if it were not for the prince's sudden promotion of the Northern Expedition this year, the cabinet would not be enthusiastic about the Northern Expedition. The year before last, Chen Shangshu implemented a new policy in Jiangnan to investigate and deal with the hidden land properties in various places. ”

Zhai Zhe sighed: "I heard that Sun Kewang implemented the integrated payment of grain by the officials and gentry in Yunnan, and I really envy him."

Liu swung his shirt with the wind, suddenly knelt down on one knee, and said, "I recommend the governor of the sect to be in charge of the court." ”

"Zong Mao?" Zhai Zhe smiled, noncommittal.

Liu Suifeng learned to be smart. A person who was regarded as the object of discussion and confiding in the King of Jin was favored, but he did not have the opportunity to enter the cabinet. Because, speculation about the divine will is also great

This is also considered to be smart, but it is mistaken by cleverness.

Just like Zhai Zhe returned to Nanjing this time and didn't do anything, Liu Suifeng guessed that King Jin wanted to reuse Zong Mao. He recommended Zong Mao, firstly, for the northerners to seek benefits in the court, but also for the Liu family to sell Zong Mao a favor.

Zhai Zhe didn't want to talk too much about his plan, so he diverted the topic and asked: "What is the explanation of Zheng's matter?" ”

Liu Suifeng knelt on the ground and did not get up, and said: "The Zheng family is very inward, there is no need to worry, but it is a big western thief, the court can't take the big west thief lightly, Wu Sangui and the Zheng family are thousands of miles apart, they don't trust each other, and they can't do anything." ”

Zhai Zhe felt a little regretful in his heart, Liu Suifeng was indeed a very perceptive person.

Such a person can be a close advisor, but in the court, the cabinet secretaries are not his opponents. If Zongmao is allowed to join forces with him in the court, there will be no place for the Donglin parties in the court.

Donglin can be prevented and cannot be destroyed, because his son is Chen Zilong's son-in-law. Let alone. If the northerners monopolize the government, can they do better than the Donglin Zhusheng?

Early July.

The king of Jin returned to Nanjing, and the affairs of the court immediately became much smoother.

The cabinet issued an order ordering Nanzhili, Huguang and Zhejiang to re-survey the fields in various places, and confiscate the fields hidden by the wealthy families in various places, but no longer pursue the responsibility of the parties concerned. Yao Qisheng and Zong Mao are both capable ministers, and they know that the King of Jin has the intention to attack the forces of the noble clans in various places, and he will not be soft.

Less than three days after the order was handed down, Zong Mao, the governor of Nanzhili, played, "The general of the King of Jin, Zhai Zhe, won a great victory in the Northern Expedition, recovered Yangzhou, Shaanxi and other places, and emphasized agriculture and water conservancy, so that Jiangnan Lake did not see the hungry people, and the civil and martial arts were nothing more than this." Now Jiangbei Qing is rampant, the rivers and mountains are broken, the Ming Holy Emperor is old and frail, and he has not been in the court for a long time, so please seal the king of Jin as the regent of the Ming Dynasty and take charge of the court. ”

This letter was not sent to the Jin Palace, but was first sent to the cabinet in accordance with the normal procedures of the Ming Dynasty. Several scholars discussed fiercely for a day, sealed the letter, did not send it to the palace, and no one took the initiative to mention the matter to the king of Jin.

Such a powerful news could not be hidden, and there was soon a lot of discussion in Nanjing. The Ming Dynasty has never had a precedent for being crowned a regent, and the title of regent makes it easy to think that the Qing court had the same position.

The courtiers are speculating whether this letter is the order of King Jin? Or is the King of Jin throwing stones to ask for directions?

Seven days after the cabinet Feng Zongmao folded, Yao Qisheng, the governor of Huguang, went to Nanjing, and then promoted King Jin as regent. Several scholars in the cabinet discussed it for another day, and once again sealed the memorabilia.

On July 13, the red sun was in the sky, and it was hot and humid in Nanjing.

Chen Zilong, the secretary of the ministry, visited the Jin Palace.

Several members of the Cabinet made the decision to seal the two letters, but there were differences of opinion among the insiders. There are those who are filled with righteous indignation and scolding, there are those who are angry and dare not speak, and there are also those who are ready to move, Chen Zilong is the one who silently voted against.

Zhai Zhe and Chen Zilong have a close relationship, from fighting side by side to becoming in-laws. In the current situation, no one dares to question the King of Jin, and a large part of the Donglin Party is spraying on the Chen family.

Zhai Tianjian went out of the house to greet him and introduced the quasi-father-in-law into the inner house.

Zhai Zhe was dressed in civilian clothes to greet him at the middle gate, and his dress today was not exactly the clothes of the guests.

Chen Zilong saw Zhai Zhe and saluted from afar: "I've seen the prince."

Zhai Zhe said with a smile: "Today is a member, you and I don't need to worry about identity" Since you are a member, it doesn't hurt to be casual.

Chen Zilong was frank, the two sat down as guests, and the servants served tea. Zhai Tianjian stood on the side, this was Zhai Zhe's idea, and the two people sitting opposite him, one was his father, and the other was his father-in-law.

"The prince has fought hard" Chen Zilong's voice was very high, and he seemed to be setting the tone for today's talks.

A sly smile appeared at the corner of Zhai Zhe's mouth, and he said righteously: "The court, the battlefield, are all for the court. ”

Chen Zilong was not ready to talk nonsense, so he directly asked the teacher to ask for the guilt, and said: "Recently, the court has been boiling over, Zong Mao, the governor of Nanzhili, and Yao Qisheng, the governor of Huguang, asked the prince to be the regent, what does the prince think?" ”

Zhai Zhe slowly picked up the tea and asked, "Really?" ”

"The prince led the Ming Dynasty to restore the foundation, and General Zuo entered Shaanxi, when the situation was critical, the court was uneasy, and the sergeants of the army could not rest assured."

"Shishu'an is not in the court, and whether the rewards in the court are fair and rich, this year, the household will not be able to make ends meet, if the commercial tax and mining tax are not increased, I am afraid that it will not be able to support it."

Chen Zilong's chest rose and fell, and his expression was a little excited. When Zhai Zhe said this, he was admitting in disguise that Zong Mao and Yao Qisheng were instructed by King Jin.

In the court dispute, anger will lead to bad things.

Chen Zilong suppressed the question that came to his lips and said: "The king of Yanping in Fujian and Guangdong has been unstable recently, and the prince wants to add a regent at this moment, but I am afraid that he will give someone a handle." ”

"It turns out that the cabinet knows about this, and for some reason no one has come to inform me, is it because they want to see me defeated? If I don't add a regent, can Brother Wozi guarantee that Zheng Zhilong will not raise troops? Zhai Zhe still had a gentle demeanor, "What's more, why did Zheng Zhilong raise troops?" Someone doesn't want to see me, can I take a step back and open the sky? ”

His gentle words were like a small hammer hitting Chen Zilong's lips.

Emperor Longwu ordered Zhang Jin to bring out the edict and fight to the death, regardless of success or failure. Zhai Zhe can not care, but he must fight back. The battle between the court and the court is not about making money in harmony, either you die or I die.

Chen Zilong was speechless and asserted: "This move by the prince will plunge the Ming court into an unprecedented crisis"

"Maybe" Zhai Zhe laughed heartily, "You and I work together, the difficult days of the first year of Hongguang have come over, and now that there is half of the country, is the courage still smaller?" ”

Chen Zilong raised his head, looked at Zhai Zhe, and said resolutely: "If the prince insists on this, I can only ask for the position of secretary of the ministry." ”

"The relationship between you and me, should it be the same?"

"Private affection is private affection, righteousness is righteousness"

Seeing Zhai Zhe's brows furrowed, Chen Zilong smiled bitterly: "After I resign, I will go back to Songjiang to close the door and thank the guests, and no longer care about the affairs of the court."

Zhai Zhe showed a narrow smile and asked, "If I am defeated and the Qing captives go down to the south of the Yangtze River again, don't you ask about the court?" ”

Chen Zilong couldn't hold back any longer, and reprimanded: "Please ask King Jin to take state affairs as a joke"

"I have never joked about state affairs" Zhai Zhe restrained his smile, "It's just that this world is not only the Zhu family, and of course it will not be my Zhai family." Gu Yanwu said that the rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of the husband, and the world belongs to all Han people. Brother Wozi has experienced the shaving order, is he still so stubborn? ”

Chen Zilong sighed, "I understand what you say, the Tao is different."

"Then, let's ask Brother Wozi to go back to Songjiang."

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