After Zhang Juzheng went to the suburbs to inspect, he asked the county order to revoke the excesses and miscellaneous taxes, and the next day, he came to the house of Zhu Geng, the governor of Huguang, Zhu Geng is also a member of Zhang Juzheng's faction, at least for now, he still obeys Zhang Juzheng's words.

Zhu Geng was born in the family of the eunuch, born in the 14th year of Jiajing of Ming Shizong (1535 AD), and his father served as the governor of Taizhou. Zhu Geng was seventeen years old and "took the crown of all students", in the 40th year of Jiajing (1561), he was raised in the township, and in the second year of Muzong Longqing (1568), he was promoted to Jinshi, changed to Jishi, and was awarded the editor. Because of his left and right sources in the officialdom, in just over 10 years, he has become a feudal official.

In the mansion of Zhu Ji, the governor of Huguang, Zhang Juzheng and Zhu Ji sat opposite each other, Zhu Ji looked like he was about forty-five or sixteen years old, wearing a red official robe on his upper body, a black gauze hat on his head, a rhino horn belt belonging to a second-class senior member around his waist, and leather boots on his feet.

After Zhu Ji learned of Zhang Juzheng's intention, he immediately followed Zhang Juzheng's words and promised to cut some harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes. He knew very well that the man in front of him was still deeply trusted by Emperor Wanli, and although he was a feudal official, he was not easy to offend Zhang Juzheng.

Zhang Juzheng heard that after Zhu Yi agreed to his request so readily, he also said with a smile: "Then I will wait for Lord Zhu's good news?" Then he took his leave.

Zhu Ji also hurriedly said goodbye to Zhang Juzheng, after Zhang Juzheng walked away, Zhu Geng waved his hand, called a subordinate, and said: "You go and tell the political envoy Wang, come here, I have something important to discuss with him." ”

In fact, the position of governor did not belong to the magistrate during the Ming Dynasty, but was directly dispatched by the central government, which is equivalent to the current secretary of the provincial party committee, and the political envoy is equivalent to the current provincial governor.

Zhang Juzheng's house, after Zhang Juzheng came out of Zhu Yi's house, he immediately returned to his study, ready to write a letter to Zhang Yun and Zhang Jingxiu, he left the capital, almost more than three months, in his hometown these days, after the doctor's conditioning, plus a relaxed life, so that his body got better, at the same time, these days, what he saw and heard in Hubei also changed his previous view, he knows that the new deal is by no means 10 years can be completed, it may take decades, or even hundreds of years, In order to completely make the life of the people of the Ming Dynasty better.

Thinking of this, Zhang Juzheng picked up the pen and wrote it on the paper one by one

"Yun'er, Jing Xiu, see the words as faces: I have been away from the capital for more than three months, and there is not a day when I don't miss you. The elders can't wait for their sons to stay by their side, but the father knows that if the eagle wants to fly, it must leave the protection of the elders.

Yun'er, I was in the same department as your father, he was 5 years older than me, I thought he would be with me, a teenager, but I didn't expect to fail in the later repeated attempts, you were originally a young talent, and you were selected for Xiucai at the age of 16, and you originally had the opportunity to be the same as your Jingxiu brother, the title of the gold list. Unfortunately, your father suddenly suffered a catastrophe, and you had to stop your studies. But remember not to be presumptuous, and don't complain about the heavens and people, the ancients said: "The heavens will descend on the people, and they must first suffer their minds, starve their bodies, empty their bodies, and act chaotically, so they are still tempted." "You must not blow yourself up.

I was trapped in the capital before, and I didn't expect this folk to be this scene, and when I return to Beijing, I will discuss with you about the best ways to govern the country.

Jing Xiu, you are the eldest brother, you have to take care of your younger brother more, and your father is usually a little strict with you.

I was a teenager, and the scenery was infinite for a while, and you were also a young jinshi. I also want to warn you that when you are in the capital with me, you are naturally the noble son of Lord Shoufu, and no one treats you disrespectfully. And now that I have been thousands of miles away from Beijing, the conditions that you can usually rely on to despise others will no longer be able to rely on, in case of accidental trouble, it will make us very worried. Endure hardships and do your best, and don't use these identities to deal with the problems you encounter when studying. This is not only to gain academic benefits, but also to hone the body and mind, and even if you get my shade in the future, you must deeply understand the hardships of the people at the bottom, and not be arrogant (you think you are wise, you think you are outstanding). I am already a person in my fifties, and I am famous all over the world, but I still have to be cautious, and I am often afraid that I have done something wrong and dare not indulge.

You have been following me for a long time, you must practice it yourself and work hard to stick to it, don't think of yourself as a noble son, just casually, don't care at all, this is not my hope for you, you must be cautious. You should pay attention to the changes in the weather, especially to warn yourself not to engage in prostitution, gambling, alcoholism, etc., if you have such behavior, even if you are lucky not to let others know, it will consume your spirit and waste your studies; If someone is discovered, or even arrested by the officials in the capital, where will my face rest? You don't deserve pity, but what should I do? This is the most important thing to eradicate, and this is my message to you

My health is very good, and my family is safe for all ages, so you don't have to worry about it. You must devote yourself to your studies, be a good official, and don't waste your studies because I am not there. If you can keep improving, I will also have a broad mind and a comfortable body.

The father's house is right. ”

After Zhang Juzheng finished writing, he put down the pen, closed his eyes, leaned back on the chair quietly, and recalled his life in his mind, the young Dengke, the middle-aged was suppressed by Yan Song, and then it was the 10 years in charge of the Ming Dynasty, he thought that he had done enough, but he didn't expect it to be far from enough.

Late at night, there was silence all around, and it was the height of summer, and the cicadas outside the window were constantly singing, playing a beautiful symphony.

After Zhang Juzheng took a nap, he opened his eyes, he was also relieved, what he couldn't accomplish, now that he had his son and nephew who could help him complete it, he would send them to that position when he left directly.

Zhang Juzheng walked out of the study and came to the courtyard, the bright moon was in the sky, the whole courtyard was like day, Zhang Juzheng took out a chair, just in the courtyard, found a place to lie down, looked at the bright moonlight, and the sound of cicadas around him, let the cool summer breeze blow on his body. Zhang Juzheng unconsciously fell asleep, in the dream, he dreamed of a different Ming, everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, and the people from poor families can also afford to go to school, thinking of this Zhang Juzheng smiled at the corner of his mouth.

In the early morning of the next day, when the first rays of sunlight in the morning sprinkled on Zhang Juzheng's face, Zhang Juzheng opened his eyes. After stretching his whole body, he also sighed that he was old and useless, and he didn't do such things less when he was a teenager.

When the servant saw that he had slept in the courtyard last night, he also knelt down and begged him not to do anything like that in the future.

Zhang Juzheng also smiled and said that he was too impulsive last night, and then he was ready to wash, and after washing, he immediately called a servant and asked him to hand over the letter to the capital in person.

Zhang Juzheng looked in the direction the servant left and muttered, "I hope you two can listen to me." ”