After Lan Xiaofeng and Diao Gaohan finished their business, they played in Daming Jingshi.

found that compared with previous years, this year's Daming Jingshi actually had a sense of gloom.

The shops are no longer thriving, the pedestrians on the streets are more sad, and there are many more beggars than in previous years.

As a diplomat, Lan Xiaofeng is more sensitive to these phenomena.

Diao Gaohan is used to staying in Ningbo, and he also feels that Jingshi has a lot less vitality than the south.

They all felt that there was something wrong with Daming, and after a little inquiry, they found out that this was really harsh and reluctant!

In fact, Liu Jin is getting more and more crazy, and he announced the change of the old system at the beginning of the year.

ordered the governor of the world to enter Beijing to accept the imperial edict, and took the opportunity to make trouble, and any governor who did not give him a bribe or did not obey the order was ousted by Liu Jin.

The civil officials were greatly dissatisfied, but Li Dongyang, the first assistant to the cabinet, was trying his best to protect those officials that Liu Jin wanted to kill.

It's just that both sides don't please, and the civil officials feel that he is too weak, and they almost let Liu Jin fiddle with him.

Liu Jin thought he was in the way, and felt that Li Dongyang would affect him to make money and take power.

Therefore, the Ming Dynasty is currently in the midst of the "White Terror", and the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty have been made panicked by a group of eunuchs.

Zhu Houzhao also carried out the "prospecting" campaign, and let the eunuch Qian Ning make money in prospecting, the original intention was to discover copper and silver mines, and he could easily obtain a large amount of property.

As a result, thousands of households have been prospected, and merchants of all sizes in Beijing have not been spared.

The eunuchs gathered in groups, and the eagles and dogs of the Jinyi Guard, demolished the houses to prospect for mines, and if they could not give bribes, they said that there were mines under their houses.

In this way, it is natural that all industries will wither, and normal production and operation will be greatly affected.

When Lan Xiaofeng and Diao Gaohan learned about it, they were shocked, and it was hard to believe that the king of a country would issue such a brainless will.

"This Da Ming, I'm afraid it's going to end!"

"How?"

Lan Xiaofeng frowned and said: "Liu Jin is a eunuch who has abused his power and done so many things that harm the people, and Emperor Zhengde is still so partial, which shows that Emperor Zhengde is an out-and-out faint monarch!" Think about it, there is a strong enemy outside, and there is a faint king inside, isn't this the way to die? And over the years, you should have also seen some information, in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, sporadic uprisings broke out from time to time. But the Ming Dynasty is still beggar-thy and constantly squeezing the people, which is like a boiling cauldron, and it is still adding firewood to it, how can it not happen? ”

Diao Gaohan nodded and said, "What you say makes sense!" We must prepare early, now that the business and trade exchanges are getting closer and closer, Daming is a little troubled, which will inevitably affect Dongqin! ”

Lan Xiaofeng smiled and said: "I want to persuade you to prepare early, one Nanjiang can collect so many people, and the chaos will be bigger......"

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The Ming Dynasty is currently divided into several factions.

One faction is dominated by Yang Tinghe, and the team is the original East Palace courtiers, plus a Fei Hong, and those civil officials who are not used to Liu Jin.

They have always been trying to find a way to defeat Liu Jin, but their faction does not dare to directly conflict with Liu Jin.

Fei Hong has always maintained a non-cooperative, not close, and non-offending attitude with Liu Jin, and Yang Tinghe is similar.

But they sent people to scold Li Dongyang the hardest, and put the responsibility for Liu Jin's rampant on Li Dongyang, thinking that it was the inaction of him, the head of the civil service.

The other faction is the imperial party headed by Jiao Fang, they first befriended Liu Jin, and directly pleased Zhu Houzhao, they can sell all discipline for the sake of black yarn hats, and now their faction occupies many important positions, and among the officials of the six ministries, four Shangshu are their people. Only the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry are still struggling to support it.

There is also a faction, not a faction to be precise, they are all like Li Dongyang, while perfunctory eunuchs, while trying to decorate the government, and strive to pull the erosive government back.

In addition, there are also factions dominated by imperial officials, as well as small factions dominated by a certain adult and noble, who either oppose Liu Jin or befriend Liu Jin.

The entire court also revolves around one Liu Jin, and he chooses to put aside state affairs and court affairs.

In history, Li Dongyang's sudden attack was an important blow to defeat Liu Jin.

But the fruits after the victory were all given by Yang Tinghe, and a rookie Yang Yiqing also emerged.

I have to say that a courtier like Li Dongyang is the real old man who seeks the country, can work hard to maintain the government in peacetime, and does not hesitate to attack at critical moments.

It's just that at this moment, looking at Dong Qin's note to the national letter, Li Dongyang's face was ugly.

"Dongqin suddenly asked for Jeju Island, this note of state, it seems to respect my Ming Dynasty and fulfill the procedures, but in fact it is to disintegrate my Ming Dynasty feudal system!"

Yang Tinghe rolled his sleeves and said, "Having said that, can the people be offended now?" ”

Wang Quan also said: "In my opinion, our Ming Dynasty is difficult to protect itself, and we can't really offend the people for the sake of a clan!" ”

Li Dongyang said: "How can the old man not know this truth? But today is the clan, tomorrow this man, should he take care of my family affairs? Moreover, North Korea has always been submissive, if it falls to the Eastern Qin, this ...... What kind of situation should I fall into? ”

"That's an exaggeration! The people are just across from Zhejiang, and I haven't seen my Ming Dynasty. Yang Tinghe said.

"Is that the same thing?" Li Dongyang said angrily.

Wang Quan said: "Don't be angry with Li Gelao, you must first settle down inside when you go outside, it has been the same since ancient times!" Now I am more worried about internal than external, to be honest, as soon as the tariff and silver are broken, I say that this family is not appropriate? ”

Li Dongyang stroked his beard and said: "That can't make North Korea deviate from Germany!" This is Xiang Zhuang sword dance, today is North Korea, where will it be tomorrow? Could it be that you can't afford to offend, so you let the people fiddle? In family affairs, we can paint some lakes, but in foreign affairs, we must not paint lakes! ”

"Then the elder of the pavilion will give me a trick!" Yang Tinghe said.

Li Dongyang looked at Jiao Fang and arched his hand: "What does Master Jiao have to say!" ”

Jiao Fang was looking at his nose and nose, and said with a smile when he heard this: "Everything is left to the elder!" ”

Yang Tinghe and Wang Cheng were all sideways, they just couldn't get used to it, and they had to ask Jiao Fang to speak up about this matter.

Li Dongyang thought for a while, nodded and said, "For today's plan, I can only treat it as if I haven't received this national letter!" If you don't say anything, you will have room for maneuver with North Korea, and when the national strength of the Ming Dynasty recovers, you will be able to meet with the people of the Ming Dynasty! ”

"What does Elder Ge mean is that he will not sign to recognize the sovereignty of Jeju Island with the Elder of Jeju?" Yang Tinghe asked.

"There is no other way! As if this matter did not exist, even this note of state would have to be burned! Li Dongyang said.

Wang hung his head and thought about it, but he felt that Li Dongyang's approach was the most suitable, and if he really wanted to be strong and prosperous in the future, at least future generations could identify this as illegal.

Yang Tinghe also nodded and said, "Okay, then this is how to do it!" Let's discuss the next thing, I heard that the king of Anhua in Ningxia is plotting a rebellion, who should be sent to supervise this matter? There is also Hebei Xiangma, Xiaguan is always a little uneasy, I think it should be caressed! They should be forgiven for their sins and let them disperse on their own! ”

Wang Cheng agreed: "It's time to care, Hebei Ma Zheng's erosion is shocking, and there have been many in recent years...... Unstable, people's livelihood is suffering! Since you can't make up your mind to kill it for a while, then focus on caressing! As for the rebellion of the king of Anhua, this matter is still hearsay, in my opinion, I will send a royal official over to see the situation! ”

Jiao Fang said: "It's better to let the Imperial Horse Supervisor send a eunuch to go with him, King Anhua should not take this matter lightly!" ”

Li Dongyang glanced at it and said: "Hebei Xiangma does have a tendency to gather in the mountains and forests, and it is necessary to caress it, but it should also be used together!" Straight to the ground, the important thing is to stop some things that harm the people, the old man will give the emperor a fold later, and stop if he can! King Anhua's matter, then the eunuch and the imperial official will go together, but let the imperial official Li go in! ”

"Imperial officials?" Yang Tinghe was a little strange.

Li Dongyang appraised: "Let Li in, let him contact the civil and military forces of Shaanxi, and strive to ensure that the northwest is not chaotic." ”

Wang tasted something else, and nodded in agreement.

Jiao Fang was also a little surprised, but there was no reason to object.

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