Wang Li's words, every word, spoke to Yuan Chonghuan's heart!

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Yuan Chonghuan finally lifted the teapot and helped Wang Li pour a bowl of tea.

"Princess, who are you? On what basis is this guaranteed? ”

"General Yuan, I can't guarantee it! Because, Fujian's Moon Port is too small! Ships that bought back cannons and muskets will be difficult to dock in time! ”

"You mean, open another treaty port?"

Speaking of this, Yuan Chonghuan immediately shook his head: "It's difficult!" The Ming Dynasty's maritime ban policy was formulated by Emperor Taizu!

Even if Emperor Longqing opened the Moon Port, there was still a restriction of "44 ships in the east and west oceans"! ”

"General Yuan, if you make a suggestion to the Lord of Long Live to open another port in Fujian or Zhejiang, which is specifically used for the purchase of ordnance, this matter will be done!"

Yuan Chonghuan drank tea silently, looking a little anxious.

Wang Li, but full of confidence!

Zhu Youzhen used Yuan Chonghuan as soon as he ascended the throne, I don't know if he was in a hurry to go to the doctor, or after careful consideration.

This little emperor gave Yuan Chonghuan the official positions of "Minister of National Defense" and "Commander-in-Chief of the Liaodong Theater" as soon as he opened his mouth, which shows that his ambition is indeed not small!

If, under the pretext of military supplies, he asks for another port, he will agree!

Of course, Wang Li is full of confidence that the management of this "military port" will definitely fall on his head!

At that time, it will be quietly changed to a commercial port, with no limit on the number of ships, all imports and exports will be taxed, and the wealth will be rolling!

As long as there is money, as long as the financial crisis of the Ming Dynasty is alleviated, will this little emperor still care about the nature of the port?

So, the two discussed many details and hurried to the Qianqing Palace.

By this time, it was getting dark.

Zhu Youzhen was having a "reunion" with the concubines, and when he learned that Wang Li and Yuan Chonghuan wanted to meet, he returned to the Qianqing Palace without saying a word.

"What? Five years of Pingliao? Zhu Youzhen's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth kept twitching:

"General Yuan, are you really sure? Within five years, can Liaodong really be pacified? ”

"Your Majesty, the minister guarantees with the head of Xiang Shang: within five years, Liaodong will be recovered!"

"Good! Good! Good! I...... This ......"

Zhu Youzhen was so excited that he was incoherent, and he really wanted to hug Yuan Chonghuan and kiss him!

However, when Zhu Youzhen interrogated, Wang Li kept giving Yuan Chonghuan a look, but he didn't see it!

Previously, at the inn, the two discussed many issues, including the purchase of ordnance, the expansion of the Guanning Iron Cavalry, the location of the port, etc., but they did not discuss the Pingliao plan!

The two didn't expect that Zhu Youzhen would be so anxious!

Wang Li didn't expect that Yuan Chonghuan would dare to promise "five years of Pingliao"!

This guy has the confidence of somewhere!

Taking advantage of Zhu Youzhen's lack of attention, Wang Li quietly pulled Yuan Chonghuan's shirt, hoping that he would quickly change his words.

Unexpectedly, this guy has a firm gaze!

In fact, Yuan Chonghuan has enough self-confidence: in his opinion, isn't Wang Li's promise the emperor's promise?

Only everything promised is in place, and there is no problem with "five years of Pingliao"!

Yuan Chonghuan refused to change his words, so Wang Li had no choice but to follow the original plan and continued: "Long live Lord, in fact, General Yuan's words are not finished yet!"

Because...... Today is the New Year, he doesn't dare to make you angry, and he doesn't dare to say anything......"

"It's okay, it's okay! Whatever you say, but it doesn't hurt to say it! ”

Zhu Youzhen is on the rise, so he doesn't have so many scruples, which is expected by the two.

mentioned the purchase of additional ordnance, the construction of additional Guanning iron cavalry, and the increase in military salaries, Zhu Youzhen's face immediately sank.

This is also expected by the two.

So, Wang Li took the opportunity to say: "Long live the lord, as long as the commercial tax collection in Zhejiang and Fujian goes smoothly, there will be no problem with the military salary that General Yuan needs!"

If...... There is also a special port for military support, and there is no problem with the full purchase of ordnance! ”

Wang Li's simple words, Zhu Youzhen's complexion changed rapidly: at the beginning, his face was full of joy, but when he heard that another port was going to be opened, he was not too calm!

However, as Wang Li expected: after careful consideration, Zhu Youzhen nodded solemnly!

"Come on, prepare pen and ink!"

Zhu Youzhen's posture is to write the holy decree in person!

Seeing this, Wang Li hurriedly stopped: "Long live Lord, today happens to be the New Year, such a trivial matter...... It's better to leave it to the celebrant to do it! ”

Zhu Youzhen was slightly stunned, but he didn't think much about it, and called his confidant eunuch Wang Chengen and asked him to draft the holy decree immediately.

According to the practice of the Ming Dynasty, the holy decree issued by the emperor is not a real holy decree!

Because, the holy decree drafted by the emperor himself, or drafted by the celebrant and the celebrant of ceremonies, even if it is stamped with a jade seal, must be approved by the cabinet!

If the Cabinet does not agree with the contents of the decree, they have the right to "refute" it, and they have the right to return it!

In other words, it can only be truly effective after the decree issued by the cabinet.

In other words, after the decree issued by the cabinet, someone "does what the rules do!"

Otherwise, everything is empty talk!

This way of being checked by the cabinet was an important feature of the Ming Dynasty's political arena, which could avoid some unreasonable policies.

Therefore, if it is a relatively weak Ming emperor, his words cannot become a "golden rule" - you must do what the minister wants!

During the period of "Wanli slackening government", and later in the Longqing period, the celebrant who drafted the holy decree, coupled with the cabinet controlled by the civil official group, almost replaced the position of the emperor!

After Zhu Youzhen ascended the throne, he rebuilt the West Factory, reactivated Yuan Chonghuan, and switched on or off the policy of collecting commercial taxes, because there were confidants to do it, and there was no need for the household department to pay, which bypassed the cabinet!

At present, if you say that Zhu Youzhen really trusts the only people, I am afraid that the only ones are Wang Chengen and Cao Huachun!

However, he seems to have forgotten:

Cao Huachun is secretly investigating Mu Zhikui, and he is very busy!

Although Wang Chengen is loyal, he is not very literate!

Moreover, comprehension is limited!

He stammered for a long time, sweating profusely, and then basically relayed Zhu Youzhen's will.

However, Tu Wenfu, the eunuch of Bingbi, still looked confused!

Wang Li, finally seized the opportunity!

After some "polishing", Zhu Youzhen "ordered Wang Li to choose a place in Zhejiang and Fujian to prepare for the construction of a special port for military supplies, to fully guarantee the supply of ordnance to the battlefield in Liaodong, and to be fully responsible for the collection of commercial taxes in the two places."

When it came to the holy decree, it became "order Wang Li to build a port in Zhejiang and Fujian, choose a place to build a port, fully guarantee the supply of ordnance to the battlefield in Liaodong, and be fully responsible for the collection of commercial taxes in the two places."

"Yes, yes, yes! Long live the Lord, that's what it means! Wang Chengen held the holy decree and looked at it for a long time, nodding his head!

"Smack!"

The palm print eunuch Wang Tiqian solemnly stamped the jade seal!

After getting the holy decree, Wang Li's little heart was beating!

Originally, I just wanted to fool Zhu Youzhen into opening a new port for military supplies, and then secretly engaged in material trade!

Unexpectedly, after some simple operations, it became the opening of two commercial ports!

I'll go!

It is not so difficult to be in power in the Ming Dynasty!

Wei Zhongxian can handle that little bit of IQ, but I can't handle it?

Hey!

This is a big deal!

Yo! General Yuan! You're still waiting for me!

"Princess! The emperor has agreed to build a port, and the ordnance and food of Liaodong ......"

"General Yuan, didn't you say that it would be within two years? The port hasn't been built yet, the taxes haven't been levied yet, and you're too anxious! ”

Wang Li smiled and wanted to run, but was grabbed by Yuan Chonghuan: "No!" This matter cannot be delayed for long! Let's find a place to discuss! ”

I'll go!

This guy's strength is too great!

Since you can't run away, let's talk to him!

"It hurts! Tap ...... General Yuan, Inspector Yuan, your Shang Fang sword, lend me a look! ”

"The sword of Shang Fang given by the emperor, how can you look at it casually? As soon as this sword comes out, it will inevitably see blood! Do you still want to see it? ”

"Inspector Yuan, this is the New Year, how unlucky it is to say this, just lend me a look, and I won't pull it out!"

"No! If you say no, you can't! ”

While speaking, Yuan Chonghuan held Shang Fang's sword tightly, for fear of being snatched away.

The other hand clung to Wang Li, for fear that he would escape.

Wang Li really couldn't break free, so he had to give up.

"Stingy! If you don't borrow it, forget it! By the way, Inspector Yuan, is your son's name Yuan Chengzhi? ”

"I only have one daughter, who said I have a son?"

"Uh...... Seems to be misremembered, hehe......"

"Actually, it should be a son!"

Suddenly, Yuan Chonghuan's face was happy: "The wife in the family is frail and it is difficult to have children, there is only one daughter, who is eight years old this year;

returned to his hometown last year and took in a new concubine; When I returned to Beijing from Dongguan, she should have been pregnant!

Hey! Yuan Chengzhi...... Yuan Chengzhi...... That's a good name!

If it's a boy, call him Yuan Chengzhi! ”

"I'll go! Your dignified Inspector Yuan, there is only one concubine in the family? You're not ashamed! ”

"You're not ashamed, what am I ashamed?"

"Inspector Yuan, your words are piercing!

By the way, when will you go to Liaodong to take office?

Forehead...... You...... Why did you bring me to Qifeng Tower? ”

"Qi Fenglou? Didn't you bring me here? ”

"That's it, if you come, you will be safe! It's not bad for the two of us to listen to the music, you're in for a treat! ”

"No, no!"

Yuan Chonghuan shook off Wang Li, and took a few steps back, glancing at Qi Fenglou with disdain.

"The hook fence of the Jingshi is far worse than that of the Qinhuai River!"

"Oh? On the banks of the Qinhuai River? Have you been? ”

"My new concubine was bought from there!

You haven't seen it before, on both sides of the Qinhuai River, there are many buildings and paintings, and the pink beauties are like clouds!

Especially Zhen Yao, the top singer of Meixianglou, is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and her poetry and songs are a must, and the redemption fee alone is 50,000 taels!

I can't afford it, I can't afford it! ”

Judging from Yuan Chonghuan's complexion, he really can't look down on Qifenglou!

"Let's go! Back to the inn! There are still important things to discuss! ”

Yuan Chonghuan left without looking back, and Wang Li slowly followed behind.

Zhen Yao? Who is this man?

Cut!

I've never heard of it!

It is estimated that you can only lift shoes for the "Qin Huai Eight Uniques"!

What?

A Zhen Yao who is not famous has to be redeemed with 50,000 silver?

I'll go!

If it is Qin Huai's Eight Uniques, then it must not be 500,000 taels?

Eight redeemed together, that can't be four million taels?

Nima!

This is the financial revenue of the Ming Dynasty for a year!

Where do I make so much money?

"Inspector Yuan! Wait for me...... Uh......"

Suddenly, Wang Li's mouth was covered by someone!

Even limbs can't move.

Then, the body was lifted in the air!

Yuan Chonghuan walked out of a section and found that Wang Li did not follow.

Looking back at Qifenglou, it was expected that Wang Li went alone, his face was full of disdain and contempt, and he left alone.

In the night, the Jinyi guard of the West Factory, who was following him far away, was not paying attention and found that his factory father was gone!

All of them looked confused.

Yuan Chonghuan guessed correctly, Wang Li was indeed in Qifeng Tower.

In the box on the second floor, seeing the man in front of him clearly, Wang Li was ecstatic.