Everyone knew very well in their hearts that the next thing to be discussed was extremely important, and there was no room for neglect!

After all, the emperor once said that there is a silver mine in Japan, called Iwami Silver Mine, where the silver production is extremely rich, as long as the Ming Dynasty can occupy the Iwami Silver Mine next, then within a hundred years, the Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about silver!

And right now, the puppet supported by Jinyiwei has gained a firm foothold in the Kyushu region of Japan!

The next thing to consider is how to firmly control this puppet and make it available to the Ming Dynasty.

At this time, Gao Gong's face couldn't help but flash a look of excitement, since he took control of the Maritime Trade Division, according to the previous plan, he actively sent ships to trade with the Kyushu region of Japan.

Since Jiajing abolished the Kaizhong Law, implemented the salt and iron monopoly, and replaced the salt quotations that had to be paid to the caravans with the sea entry certificates issued by the Maritime Trade Division, the caravans responsible for transporting supplies quickly reacted and began to transport supplies for the imperial court with unprecedented efficiency.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that as long as you can get the certificate issued by the imperial court, it means that future generations will no longer have to worry.

There were even several large caravans that had joined forces to transport supplies for the imperial court day and night, and finally succeeded in obtaining a complete certificate for going to sea from the Maritime Trade Division.

These ships that have a certificate to go to sea and can go to sea to trade also need to obey the orders of the Department of Maritime Trade.

In this process, Gao Gong's maritime trade division also gradually grasped the customs and customs of the Kyushu region of Japan, as well as detailed maps.

Gao Gong feels that he has the most say in this regard!

Time passed slowly, and I saw Jiajing glancing at Lu Fang, and the latter quickly understood, and immediately stepped forward, faced everyone, and said in a deep voice.

"The next thing to discuss is the second matter of the cabinet deliberations this time, that is, the specific matter of the imperial court's assistance to Makoto Tsunoda!"

When Lu Fang's words fell, he saw that after bowing his head slightly to Jiajing, he returned to his position and stood still.

After Jiajing looked around, he spoke unhurriedly.

"Well, you guys have any ideas, but it doesn't hurt to say it!"

When Jiajing said this, his eyes fell on Gao Gong and commanded.

"Gao Gong, as the Minister of Maritime Trade, you know more about this aspect, so it's up to you to start up!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

When Gao Gong heard this, he immediately got up from his seat and said respectfully.

Then, Gao Gong pondered for a moment, organizing the words in his mind before he said everything he had learned.

"As you all know, it has been a while since the imperial court established the Maritime Trade Division and carried out trade with the Kyushu region of Japan!"

"During this period of time, the Department of Maritime Trade has always followed His Majesty's instructions, and while carrying out trade, he has learned about the local customs and social classes, and has secretly drawn many detailed maps of the Kyushu region."

"The country of Japan, its social system, and social strata, have many similarities with my Ming Dynasty, and they have the same four major classes of scholars, farmers, and businessmen, but they are not like my Ming Dynasty, they have imperial examinations, and various classes can circulate with each other."

"In their country, the nominal supreme ruler is the emperor, but the actual ruler is the shogun, and the current shogun is named Ashikaga Yoshiteru!"

"And under the shogun, there are also daimyos, feudal lords, samurai, commoners, untouchables and other classes, and the daimyo is equivalent to a prince, with their own land, as well as a governing body, and can appoint officials independently!"

"And right now, the whole of Japan is in the Warring States Period, and the daimyo are divided into one side, and wars often break out, among which Takeda Shingen of Kai, Tokugawa Ieyasu of Mikawa, Oda Nobunaga of Owari, and Mori Motosashi of Nakashu are all powerful daimyos!"

"The local people, small in stature, and obedient, no matter how harshly exploited by the daimyo, will not easily resist!"

After listening to Gao Gong's narration, everyone looked thoughtful, while Yan Shifan on the side lowered his head and muttered to himself.

"I see, the emperor's power has fallen, so that the powerful ministers have stolen the throne, the local princes are divided and fighting, and the people are not happy, but this is also my Ming opportunity, after all, only in this way can I be able to obtain the greatest benefits at the lowest cost!"

Yan Shifan thought of this, and his mood became more and more excited, because judging from the current situation, when the time comes, the imperial court doesn't even need to think about the reason for the war, and only needs to use the name of "Qingjun's side" for the emperor, and it will be able to officially start the war!

Jiajing heard Yan Shifan's broken thoughts, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, raised his eyebrows, and asked.

"Yan Shifan, what are you muttering?"

"Your Majesty, Weichen was thinking just now, the emperor's power has fallen, the ministers have stolen the throne, and the daimyo in various places are fighting in a melee, and when the time comes, I only need to use the name of "Qingjun side" for the emperor, and I can officially start a war with Japan! ”

In the face of Jiajing's inquiry, Yan Shifan did not mean to hide it, and told all his previous thoughts.

"Well, Qingjun's side? Interesting......"

When Jiajing heard this, he gently rubbed his chin with his hand and said to himself.

When Zhang Juzheng on the side heard this, he looked like he had an understanding, and his eyes flashed with an inexplicable look.

Then, I saw Zhang Juzheng get up from the seat, bow to the ground, and ask Jiajing.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that we can take advantage of this and let the puppet Kakuda Makoto, who was supported by Jinyiwei in the Kyushu region, play the banner of "Qingjun's side" for the emperor, not only can firmly occupy the righteousness, but also win the support of more people! ”

"Although after playing this banner, it will be hostile to the rest of the daimyo, but with the support of my Daming, it is impossible to lose in a short period of time!"

"In the future, I will be able to intervene in related affairs justifiably and grab more benefits from it!"

When Zhang Juzheng's words fell, Xu Jie, who was on the side, also stood up and showed his attitude.

"Your Majesty, Weichen thinks that this strategy is extremely feasible!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, Weichen also thinks that this strategy is feasible!"

After Xu Jie, I saw Yan Song on the side also trembling, got up from the seat, and followed closely with Ying Hedao.

Then, I saw Jiajing nod imperceptibly, withdrew his gaze, and after a moment of silence, gave a response.

"Well, in that case, then according to your opinion, what level of support should I give him?"

"Will you transport ordnance and baggage, or will you send troops and go directly to the battle?"

When Xu Jie heard this, a trace of panic flashed on his face, and he expressed his attitude almost immediately.

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen thinks that the cost of using the army is too high, and it is safer to transport some ordnance baggage that has been eliminated!"

"At present, the Weapons Division is constantly producing new types of firearms, and the old arquebuses that were equipped in the army in the past are no longer useful!"

"Weichen thinks, why not use those obsolete arquebuses and transport them to Japan through the merchant ships of the Maritime Trade Division!"

When Xu Jie said this, he inevitably paused for a moment, and then added.

"Of course, this batch of aid is not free, we can put forward corresponding conditions, only if he agrees to our conditions, can we get assistance, otherwise, we can completely change someone to support!"

Jiajing was quite satisfied with Xu Jie's proposal, and saw a look of relief on his face, nodded, and commanded.

"Well, yes, let's do it!"

Seeing that the dust had settled, everyone present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Alright, I'm a little tired, let's get here today!"

After Jiajing finished speaking, he got up from his seat and walked towards the outside of the cabinet, and Lu Fang, who was waiting beside Jiajing, saw this situation and hurriedly followed Jiajing's pace.

Immediately afterwards, under the leadership of Yan Song, the first assistant of the cabinet, everyone knelt on the ground in unison, saluted respectfully towards Jiajing's departing back.

"Congratulations to Your Majesty!"

After leaving the cabinet, I saw Jiajing turn around, look at Lu Fang on the side, and remind.

"Lu Fang, don't forget what I told you before!"

"Obey, Your Majesty, the slave maid will let the people of Dongchang set off immediately!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, his expression immediately turned grim, and he responded respectfully.

……

On the other side, the Forbidden City, the Inspectorate.

In the room, I saw Zhao Zhenji closing the book in front of him boredly, and sighed helplessly.

"Alas, this official is almost idle!"

At present, Zhao Zhenji has completed the handover of most of the work at hand and has fallen into a state of idleness.

As for an official like him who is about to go to the local office, many affairs in the Inspectorate have nothing to do with him.

Therefore, recently, Zhao Zhenji's daily routine is to arrive at the Inspectorate on time every day, and then clock out of work.

"That's it, the official should go out for a walk!"

Zhao Zhenji said so, then got up from his seat, left the duty room, and wandered around the inspectorate with his hands behind his back.

Along the way, Zhao Zhenji met many officials of the Inspectorate, and after seeing that it was Zhao Zhenji, those officials stopped and got out of the way, and their words were full of respect and flattery.

After all, not long after, Zhao Zhenji will go to Zhejiang to serve as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, and he is a veritable feudal official!

In addition, Hai Rui, who was recommended by Zhao Zhenji to the imperial court, has repeatedly made great contributions, and now he has become the right capital of the Inspectorate, and he is the boss of their boss's boss!

Let's ask, how can such a deep-backgrounded, discerning, and high-powered official not be flattered?

No matter how bad it is, it's good to be familiar with it in front of Zhao Zhenji, and if something happens in the future, you can also take two sentences, sometimes it's just these two sentences, maybe you can save your life!

After Zhao Zhenji wandered around the inspector's yard for a while, he lost interest, and just as he was about to return to the duty room, there was a whispered discussion between the two officials not far away.

"Speaking of which, Lord Yushi of the right capital, it's too desperate, come the earliest every day, and leave the latest!"

"Alas, yes, Lord Yushi of the Right Capital is not leaving, we have to accompany us, and when we go back from the Inspectorate, it will be dark!"

"yes, if I get to that position......"

When the official saw Zhao Zhenji not far away, a trace of panic flashed on his face, and then, I saw him react, pull his companions on the side, and bow to Zhao Zhenji.

"See...... I've seen adults! ”

"Hmm."

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he responded imperceptibly, and immediately glanced over the two officials.

The two officials were a little stunned by Zhao Zhenji's gaze, and they saw one of them pluck up his courage and ask cautiously.

"Big ...... My lord, do you have anything to tell the little ones? ”

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he withdrew his gaze from the two officials and asked.

"Is that true?"

"Big ...... What do you mean? ”

Seeing this, the two officials were full of panic on their faces, and they were hesitant.

"That's what you just said, Lord Yushi, the first to come every day, the last to go!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji glanced at the two officials and said coldly.

"Big ...... My lord, it is true, in recent times, Lord Yushi, the right capital, every day when the sky is just dawning, he came to the Inspectorate, and only left when the moon and stars were scarce. ”

"Well, the official knows, you can leave!"

Zhao Zhenji let them leave after learning the news from the mouths of the two officials.

"Adult, let's leave!"

When the two officials heard Zhao Zhenji's words, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then left the scene.

"That's it, the official should go and see the situation!"

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he walked straight to the duty room where Hai Rui was.

……

Since assuming the post of Imperial History of the Right Capital, Hai Rui has obviously felt that the burden on his shoulders is much heavier than before.

At present, Hai Jui needs to be responsible for the daily operation of the entire Inspectorate, responsible for supervision, impeachment and other affairs, and even in charge of the trial of major cases and the evaluation of officials.

Just as Hai Rui was immersed in the bookcase, dealing with the official document in front of him, he heard a knock on the door.

Seeing this, Hai Rui had no choice but to take his eyes off the official document in front of him and commanded.

"Come in!"

The voice fell, and only a 'squeak' was heard, and the door to the room was pushed open, and a guard walked in, respectfully reporting.

"Lord Yu, supervising the imperial history Zhao Zhenji is out asking to see you!"

"Oh, let him in!"

After Hai Rui learned the identity of the person who came, his face was overjoyed, and he immediately commanded.

"Yes, sir!"

After answering the call, the official quickly took the order and left.

Not long after, under the guidance of the previous guard, Zhao Zhenji stepped into the duty room.

After the guard left, Hai Rui hurriedly got up from the chair and led Zhao Zhenji to the side of the chair to sit down.

Soon after that, Xu officials soon brought a bowl of steaming tea for Hai Rui and Zhao Zhenji.

Then, I saw Hai Rui turn his gaze to Zhao Zhenji and asked.

"My lord, do you have anything to explain here?"

Seeing this, a warm smile appeared on Zhao Zhenji's face, and he spoke unhurriedly.

"Hai Rui, no matter how busy you are with official business, you must pay more attention to your body!"

When Hai Rui heard Zhao Zhenji's words and also learned Zhao Zhenji's intention, he couldn't help but feel a trace of warmth in his heart, only to see him nod and explain.

"Thank you for your concern, when you're busy for this time, you'll get better!"

Zhao Zhenji was noncommittal about Hai Rui's statement, only to see his words change, and then continued.

"Alas, it's already mid-July, and it won't be long before this official has to leave for Zhejiang to take up his post!"

"So this official plans to have a good chat with you while there is still time, maybe there will be no chance in the future!"

When Hai Rui heard Zhao Zhenji's words, he couldn't help but fall into silence.

Because all feudal officials can only enter Beijing after being summoned by His Majesty, or if something particularly important has happened in the jurisdiction, they can only enter Beijing after obtaining the permission of the imperial court.

After the matter is over, the officials of the feudal territory are not allowed to stay in the capital, and must leave the capital immediately!

On weekdays, the feudal officials must stay in their own jurisdiction, and must not leave half a step, once they enter Beijing without authorization, they will be punished by the imperial court for the crime of rebellion!

In Hai Rui's opinion, as the right capital of the imperial history, one of the highest officials of the Inspectorate, if nothing else, he will generally be stationed in the capital.

And Zhao Zhenji, as a feudal official, may not have many opportunities to meet with him in the future.

Thinking like this, Hai Rui couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart.

After all, since he entered Beijing, he has been taken care of by Zhao Zhenji in many ways, and it can be said that without Zhao Zhenji, there would be no today!

Then, I saw Hai Rui gather his mind, look at Zhao Zhenji on the side, and then asked.

"My lord, you came here on purpose, you should not just remind me, pay attention to your body, right?"

When Zhao Zhenji heard Hai Rui's words, his face showed a stunned expression, and then, he sighed and said slowly.

"Well, that's right, this official came over this time, and there are other things!"

"Please speak up!"

Seeing this, Hai Rui's face was full of determination, and he arched his hand to Zhao Zhenji and said in a deep voice.

Zhao Zhenji took in the expression on Hai Rui's face, and after hesitating for a long time, he looked at Hai Rui and asked.

"Hai Rui, do you think this official is qualified for the post of Governor of Zhejiang and Governor of Zhejiang?"

"With the character and talent of an adult, I am fully qualified for this position!"

As soon as Zhao Zhenji's words fell, Hai Rui responded without thinking.

After listening to Hai Rui's words, Zhao Zhenji's anxiety in his heart has also been alleviated a lot.

Then, I saw him pick up the teacup on the side, take a sip, and say to himself.

"Hai Rui, this time, this official is not just going to Zhejiang to take up a post, in addition, this official also has the task assigned by His Majesty!"

"Your Majesty's assignment?"

After Hai Rui learned the news from Zhao Zhenji, his face was full of shock.

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, he nodded and said slowly.

"Well, that's right, in addition to going to Zhejiang this time to serve as the governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, he is also responsible for checking the population and acres hidden by the local gentry and wealthy households, so as to prepare for the imperial court to check the land and population of the whole country."

When Hai Rui heard Zhao Zhenji's words, he finally understood Zhao Zhenji's troubles.

Subsequently, after thinking for a while, he confirmed to Zhao Zhenji: "Dare to ask your lord, are you worried about not finding a suitable candidate?" ”

"After all, Zheng Michang, the political envoy of Zhejiang, He Maocai, the envoy of Hangzhou, and Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou, are all Yan Ge Lao's people!"

Zhao Zhenji saw that Hai Rui sensed the worry in his heart, nodded and said helplessly.

"Hai Rui, you're right, this official is worried about this matter, once this official reveals his intentions in this regard, he will soon be noticed by Zheng Michang and He Maocai, and when the time comes, Yan Ge Lao and they will also know about it!"

"Once this news is learned by Yan Ge Lao and them, those wealthy gentry will definitely be on guard!"

"At that time, it will not be so simple to find out the population and land they are hiding, and the imperial court will also suffer huge resistance!"

After listening to Zhao Zhenji's complaints, Hai Rui also followed up with emotion.

"Yes, when I was appointed as the commander of Chun'an County in Zhejiang, I felt the same way, and the whole of Zhejiang, up and down, was Yan Ge's old people!"

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, Hai Rui slapped his thigh and proposed to Zhao Zhenji.

"My lord, I suddenly remembered someone below, maybe it will be useful to you!"

"Who?"

When Zhao Zhenji heard Hai Rui's words, he couldn't hold back the eagerness in his heart, and turned to ask.

"My lord, do you remember when he took over from Xia and became the new magistrate of Chun'an County?"

"Wang Yongji?"

After listening to Hai Rui's proposed candidate, Zhao Zhenji's face showed a look of confusion, and then he fell into deep thought.

Hai Rui took in the expression on Zhao Zhenji's face and explained unhurriedly.

"My lord, do you know, this king Yongji, before taking office, specially came to ask about the customs of Chun'an County, as well as the experience of governance, from his various actions, this person is full of ambition and wants to do something practical for the people!"

"My lord, after you take office, you might as well get in touch with this Wang Yongji first, and then make plans!"

When Hai Rui's words fell, I saw Zhao Zhenji come back to his senses, and kept muttering the name Wang Yongji.

Then, I saw a look of gratitude on Zhao Zhenji's face, and he followed suit.

"Well, when the time comes, this official will consider this king's use!"

Subsequently, Zhao Zhenji saw the piled up of official documents on Hai Rui's bookcase, and immediately got up from his seat and said goodbye to Hai Rui.

"Okay, you keep busy, and the official won't bother you!"

"Slow down, adults!"

Seeing this, Hai Rui hurriedly got up from his seat and said respectfully.

Just a few steps away, Zhao Zhenji seemed to suddenly remember something, paused suddenly, turned around, and reminded him.

"Hai Rui, there is news in the court right now that by September, the imperial concubine Shen will be in childbirth, you have to pay more attention!"

"Thank you for the reminder!"

(End of chapter)