Chapter III: Sealing Officials
Jiang Ning understood everything.
The middle-aged man he met yesterday is the current Hongzhi Tianzi!
It's just that he is wearing a dragon robe, and he has a more arrogant bearing.
However, this also made Jiang Ning breathe a sigh of relief.
Hongji has a good reputation in history, not only is he generous, but he also listens to advice, and he will not punish people for their sins because of what he says.
It's a big opportunity.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning became more calm.
Hongji stared at Jiang Ning's changing expression, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"Yesterday, I accidentally saw the excerpt about you presented by the factory guard, and I was quite interested, so I summoned you into the palace today to ask."
"The grass people are terrified!"
Jiang Ning was stunned for a moment, and said loudly.
He could guess that the emperor must have said this because he didn't want to be known about leaving the palace.
With a smile on his face, Hongji continued:
"I have talked about your remarks with several elders, and I will not mention them today.
Let's start with it, how to solve it? ”
Jiang Ning instantly felt a few eyes on him.
Most of them are unimpressed.
Of course, there are also curiosities.
I think it's the pavilion elders in Hongji's mouth.
Jiang Ning, who is familiar with history, knows them, and among them, three people are the most.
They were Xie Qian, Li Dongyang and Liu Jian, who assisted Hongzhi to create the situation of ZTE.
With such a team, it can be called one of the most successful cabinets of the Ariake Dynasty.
Being stared at by the most powerful people in this empire for the first time, Jiang Ning couldn't help but be a little flustered.
But he quickly stabilized his mind, arched his hand and said: "The grass people are brave and open the sea." ”
For a while, the hall was so quiet that it could be heard that the needles were falling.
Xie Qian and Liu Jian stroked their beards, glanced at each other, squinted their eyes and looked at him again.
Hongji, on the other hand, frowned.
Seeing that no one spoke, Jiang Ning straightened out his thoughts and continued:
"What the grass people said yesterday was nothing more than because of the land annexation, which displaced the people, and they had to survive under the wealthy gentry.
When there is really no way to live, you can only choose to rebel.
The overseas products are still abundant, if the Ming Dynasty takes the initiative to open the sea, it can attract some people to go to the sea to trade.
Not only do they have a new way out, but the wealth from the outside continues to flow into our dynasty, and the national strength of the Ming Dynasty will inevitably go further. ”
Hongzhi on the dragon chair listened to Jiang Ning's words, and stroked his beard thoughtfully, as if he was chewing on the meaning of it.
"It's ridiculous!"
Suddenly, Xie Qian took a few steps forward, and his sharp gaze looked directly at Jiang Ning:
"Not to mention that at the beginning of Taizu's accession to the throne, he issued a ban on the sea, so he thought that the ancestral system should not be changed by future generations.
In the Taizong period, the seven trips to the West cost a lot of money, and it was difficult for the treasury to support it.
How can you be as rich as you said, and the national strength has soared.
Besides, if the sea is opened, do you want me to send the people to death in vain? ”
The words pressed step by step, directly knocking Jiang Ning's suggestions into the dust and degrading them to worthless.
At this time, Hongji directly waved his hand and interrupted:
"Okay, Xie Qing doesn't have to mind so much. Jiang Ning's suggestions were originally good, and they were all for the sake of the people of the Ming Dynasty.
As for the thoughts and considerations, we will discuss them later. ”
Obviously, he wasn't going to delve into the subject.
Jiang Ning can also understand.
After all, this is the basic national policy of the Ming Dynasty, and it is not so easy to change it.
And in addition to the court, the gentry in Jiangnan are also one of the important obstacles.
At this time, Hongji set his eyes on an excerpt on the table and said:
"Three thousand Tatar generals from the north entered the Kou Dynasty and attacked the border. Jiang Ning, in your opinion, what should we do? ”
Jiang Ning was stunned, why did he suddenly ask about state affairs?
After a little muttering, he replied:
"Your Majesty, the Tatars have few soldiers, and obviously have no intention of invading on a large scale.
But I should not underestimate the DPRK and let it come and go freely, otherwise it will damage the majesty of the DPRK.
In the opinion of the grass people, it is better to send a general who is accustomed to war, quickly dispatch troops, attack them with fierce means, and strive to pursue them while they are victorious.
In this way, it not only shows the prestige of our great power, but also lets the Tatars know that I am determined to be determined to enter the army easily. ”
The words were sonorous and powerful, so that Hongji nodded frequently when he heard it, and his heart was happy.
There is no doubt that Jiang Ning talked about his heart.
And Miao Kui, the henchman eunuch standing next to him, couldn't help but look at him with approving eyes.
Liu Jian immediately retorted:
"Your Majesty, Jiang Ning is just a grass people, how can he know that the court is difficult.
Now that the border army has repelled the Tatars, it is enough to defend them solidly, and there is no need to take the initiative to attack.
Otherwise, if you order the soldiers and horses of the school and raise food and grass, wouldn't it be a waste of money for the people and money?
Please also ask Your Majesty to make a living for the people, think twice! ”
Hongji's face turned ugly for a moment.
And that's not all.
Li Dongyang and Xie Qian stood up together and echoed one after another.
Just be defensive in and out of words, and don't take the initiative.
Otherwise, not to mention the cost of national strength, it is still doing useless work.
Xie Qian even proposed to use etiquette to educate and use soldiers carefully.
He looked at Jiang Ning and taught earnestly:
"It is a good thing for young scholars to have the heart to serve the country, but they should not make up evil and kill evil.
It must be remembered that a gentleman is not the same as a barbarian! ”
Jiang Ning smiled on his face, but he didn't think so in his heart.
And Hongji was quite unhappy in his heart.
But because the three elders are all ministers of the country, and what they say is the reason of a saint, it is difficult for him to refute it at will.
However, he looked at Jiang Ning more and more pleasing to the eye.
Hongji's joy and anger are not visible in the color road:
"Several elders of the Qing family have become planning for the country, and their words are naturally good policies for the country, and I am very relieved.
Although Jiang Ning is not as good as Qing and others, he is a talented person who can put forward these suggestions and sincerely contribute to the country, but he should also be commended.
In this way, he was awarded the Jiangning East Palace attendant, and he was given the same Jinshi background......"
Jiang Ning was stunned on the spot when he heard this, and his brain began to get dizzy.
I don't know what I said later, he only knew that he seemed to be an official.
"Your Majesty, no!"
Not surprisingly, the unexpected happened.
"Jiang Ning is just a talent, and he has never even been famous, how can he be lightly awarded an official position, or such an important position.
He just has some rap ability, if he blinds the prince in the future and becomes the fortunate minister, won't the country be in danger.
Please also ask Your Majesty to take back your order! ”
Xie Qian and the others bowed in unison.
Hongji's face was expressionless, and he couldn't see what he was thinking.
Several pavilion elders were anxious: "Your Majesty forgot about Li Guang's troubles back then!" ”
"Okay, how can I take back my fate."
Hongji was brought up about the old matter, and his face showed displeasure, so he immediately interrupted a few people and made a final decision.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Ning was still dizzy until he left the imperial study.
A gust of wind blew before he barely came to his senses.
Putting aside the joy of being an official, he began to think back to everything just now.
After realizing that he might have offended a few cabinet elders and the entire civil official group, Jiang Ning had mixed feelings in his heart.
Good guy, before you officially join the company, you will first be abandoned by the organization.
And the most important thing is that Hongji is going to collapse in the middle of this year, and the big guy who covers him will be gone.
For a time, Jiang Ning was full of a sense of crisis.
Wrong!
The big guy is gone, but the big guy's son is still there.
It seems that it is necessary to hug Zhu Houzhao's thighs!
"Jiang Shi, please stay!"
At this moment, a shrill voice came from behind.
Jiang Ning realized after a while that he was calling him.
He turned around and saw a small eunuch running towards him.
"Really?"
"The villain is Miao Kui's father-in-law, Miao Gonggong asked the villain to pass on a word, if there is anything inconvenient in the palace in the future, let me know."
"Please also tell Father-in-law Miao, but if necessary, Jiang Ning will do his best."
Jiang Ning's eyes lit up, and he actively responded to the kindness released.
He knew Miao Kui, and now he can be regarded as a well-known figure among the eunuchs.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's heart settled for a while.
The other side.
Li Yun'er has been sitting on the edge of her seat since Jiang Ning was taken away.
As time passed, her heart became more and more anxious.
"Brother and daughter-in-law, my brother Ning hasn't come back yet!"
Jiang Fu, who had escaped before, suddenly stood outside again, but this time he didn't bring anyone.
Li Yun'er showed a hint of disgust on her face and walked into the courtyard.
"Hehe, brother-in-law, you said that Brother Ning didn't come back for so long, I'm afraid that he didn't provoke someone, and he was directly killed."
Jiang Fu's thief's eyes were dripping and rolling on Li Yun'er's body, and his mouth was dry for a while:
"It seems that the money is really not repaid. Behold, thou shalt go back with me, and pay the debt of thy dead man. I promise to make you die every night! ”
When did Li Yun'er hear such foul language, her willow eyebrows were raised, and she picked up the stick and smashed it on Jiang Fu's head.
Jiang Fu smiled evilly, grabbed the stick casually, snatched it, broke it and threw it on the ground.
"Brother and daughter-in-law, a woman's family, it's better to be gentle.
Today, my brother will teach you how to listen to men in bed! ”
He obviously couldn't wait, and he was so stimulated by Li Yun'er that he pounced directly.
Li Yun'er was so frightened that she immediately ran back to the house and closed the door.
"Bang bang!"
Jiang Fu was already red-eyed and slapped the door vigorously.
The door, which was not very strong, seemed to collapse in the next moment.
When Li Yun'er had this kind of encounter, she was already scared to tears.
"Xianggong, where are you?"
Suddenly, she saw the scissors on the table, turned her heart sideways, and held them in her hand to her neck.
I'm going to kill myself!
"Bang!"
The door was finally knocked down.
"Yo, my brother-in-law is still a fierce woman."
Jiang Fu approached step by step with a smile: "Put the scissors down, if you get hurt, my brother and I will be distressed." ”
Li Yun'er stepped back again and again, already raised her snow-white neck, and slowly stabbed the scissors into it.
At this moment, there was a sound of gongs and drums beating outside.
The village was shouting hoarsely: "Big guy, go to the entrance of the village, Jiang, Jiangning......"
The voice reached the room, and Li Yun'er suddenly had all the strength, and quickly ran out while Jiang Fu was stunned.
"Still want to run?"
Jiang Fu reacted and chased after him.