Chapter nine hundred and eighty seventh visit
Looking up at the word "Suiyuan" on the arch, Zhang Juzheng was a little confused. He remembered it very clearly. He first named Suiyuan. These two words were written by himself. Later, he went his separate ways and broke up. Naturally, he had to write them in another way. The words should be written by Xu Wenchang.
Under the guidance of the Qian family, Zhang Juzheng gathered his thoughts and walked in. As far as he saw the old scenery of the capital, the entire Qian's house and backyard had changed a lot over the years, but Suiyuan had not changed much.
Zhang Juzheng was in a daze. The last time he came to Suiyuan was in October of the 35th year of Jiajing, he brought Wang Bengu, who was about to serve as the inspector of Zhejiang, to visit him for five years... But Zhang Juzheng found that he had never forgotten the scene here.
"Brother Uncle, it's been a long time since I was gone."
"It's really been a long time." Zhang Juzheng returned the gift to Qian Yuan in a complicated mood.
That night in Xiyuan, Zhang Juzheng was forced to go to Liangshan by Qian Yuan and had to fight back. Since then, the relationship between the two has broken down not only for public affairs, but also for private affairs.
Then to the openness of the conflict between Suiyuan and Gao Gong, to Xu Jie and Gao Gong joining forces, and now it has been more than half a year, and Zhang Juzheng and Qian Yuan have never met each other once.
"I calculated my fingers and found out that the last time I met, I was discussing Hu Zong constitution in Nangong." Qian Yuan smiled and said, "Now, my uncle and brother are so proud that the horse's hooves are fast..."
"Zhancai, why do you and me need such false words?"
"Haha, that's right." Qian Yuan laughed and said, "The Imperial College Supervisory Office really feels wronged by uncle."
Qian Yuan's words were obviously meaningful, and Zhang Ju said expressionlessly: "I met yesterday. His Majesty asked to set up a yamen to regulate the business of going out to sea. Article 15 of the Regulations. Today, I was ordered to come and ask for advice. I would like to ask for advice."
"I always think about picking peaches..." Qian Yuan yawned, "Zhang Mengnan was the magistrate of Yihuang back then... Brother Chaoyang returned to Beijing to serve as the doctor of the Ministry of Personnel Examination. It was pretty good. What bargaining chips will he give to Hu Kerou this time?"
If a yamen is established to manage business affairs in overseas business, there are three most likely candidates, including Zhang Juzheng, Gao Gong recommended, Qian Yuan, the founder of the city business, and Hu Yingjia, who has been making a big splash these days.
Zhang Juzheng sneered: "Hu Kerou is a disciple of Yuan Fu, why did you ask?"
Qian Yuan stopped and nodded, "That's right, what bargaining chips did Mr. Zhongxuan prepare for Qian?"
"He came here on order, just asking for advice. It's better to go and ask Mr. Zhongxuan in person for this matter." Zhang Juzheng's eyes flashed. In just two sentences, he was sure that his previous speculation was correct. Qian Yuan and Hu Yingjia did have contact. I think the establishment of the Haishi should be done by Qian Yuan.
"Ask Mr. Zhongxuan?" Qian Yuan laughed, "I remember the censor of the Censorate impeached Qian a few days ago. That was a student of Mr. Zhongxuan?"
Zhang Juzheng's face collapsed and nodded with a wry smile.
The day before yesterday, Qian Yuan met with him. Emperor Longqing, who had been persuaded by Gao Gong, summoned Gao Gong and proposed to suspend the establishment of a yamen to control the business of going out to sea. As a result, the censor wrote a letter to impeach Qian Yuan the next day.
What to impeach?
Hu Yingjia's trip south for three months could make the tax silver surge. However, the tax silver sharply decreased in the previous six months, which must be Qian Yuan's bribery... No matter what the hell charges are, the basic law is not followed.
However, it can be seen that Gao Gong was very angry. The most critical reason why he had a quarrel with Qian Yuan was that he was afraid of Qian Yuan's influence on Emperor Longqing, and the other party proved this with practical actions.
"Your Majesty has made it clear that the regulations are missing and we still need to provide assistance."
"Brother Uncle actually knows in his heart that everything is better to apply for the old rules." Qian Yuan said bluntly: "The opening of the sea ban is something that this dynasty has not happened. Although the Southeast has been in business for several years and has been of great help to the court, the sea ban has not been officially opened so far. This matter is what Qian thought, so naturally it must be arranged properly and there must be no mistakes..."
"Over the past few years, Yan Bianyi and Li Shiyan have passed away one after another, Lu Yuyao and Ji Quangong have both retired and returned home. Zhongxuan Gong wants to wipe out the dust and support the country, but now they are still fighting endlessly."
"If you want to implement the new policy, you will take power first, and Qian can understand it."
"Qian also knows how Gao Suqing views Suqing. Hehe, he would rather give it to Huating than let Suiyuan take over... As a result, Hu Kerou became famous once and now she wants to draw a ladder?!"
"Can he Gao Suqing imagined what the consequences would be if he really pulled away this ladder?"
Qian Yuan sneered and concluded: "The profit is so clear."
After Zhang Juzheng was silent for a moment, he explained with difficulty: "This matter was discussed as early as the 35th year of Jiajing. Last year, he told Mr. Zhongxuan that it was not for the present..."
"Hahaha, so in comparison, Gao Xinzheng, Zhang Jiangling, and Qian are more optimistic about the latter."
Seeing what Zhang Juzheng had to say, Qian Yuan reached out and signaled, "Come on, this cup of tea is hard to come by, uncle and brother, please give me a gift."
Zhang Juzheng took a sip of the tea and savored it carefully. His face changed, "Longjing for Mingqian?"
This year, the Mingqian Longjing in Hangzhou has not been sent to Suiyuan. Not many people know about this, but those who are interested know it. This means that Suiyuan's power in Zhejiang has declined sharply.
Now that Longjing has appeared in Suiyuan for the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng naturally knew that this was not something Qian Yuan hinted Hu Yingjia, but was clearly saying that the tea was given by His Majesty, which also represents Qian Yuan's uncompromising determination.
Zhang Juzheng sighed inwardly, "To make peace yourself... In fact, it's not a good deal. Gao Gong would not allow Suiyuan to interfere in Southeast Commercial again. He just wanted to cooperate with Qian Yuan to promote the establishment of a new yamen to manage and manage commercial affairs, and even give up some of the power."
Zhang Juzheng was assigned by Gao Gong, but in fact, he knew that there was no possibility of success in this matter before he came.
Gao Gong thought that Suiyuan was defeated in the competition for Ningbo prefecture and his power declined, so he would not refuse such conditions. After all, Suiyuan was based in the court, largely because of the tax and silver brought by Southeast trade.
But Zhang Juzheng knew that Qian Zhancai was able to win over Hu Yingjia. Suiyuan's power in the southeast was not recession, and it was going further... it was just that others couldn't see it.
Thinking of this, Zhang Juzheng was too lazy to talk anymore, so he asked, "I heard that my brother and sister are pregnant, congratulations."
"Thank you uncle, brother." Qian Yuan said with a smile: "Speaking of the first time I met my uncle, brother and eldest son, I gave him a gift. Togo is almost two years old... OK, okay, I will give it to you next year, don't forget this time!"
Zhang Juzheng was speechless, you were so thick-skinned. When your wife gave birth to a son, I was still under Xu Jie's disciple, so I was almost openly fighting with you...
"By the way, Your Majesty asked you the day before yesterday." Qian Yuan said casually, "If the officials in the court set up a new yamen to manage business affairs, they should not set up a temple. Then, based on their resume, my uncle and elder brother had traveled to the southeast and knew a lot about business affairs. He was indeed a suitable candidate."
Setting up a temple means that the chief official is the third rank or the third rank, and is on the same level as the sixth minister. Zhang Juzheng, the Imperial College, is barely qualified to be transferred. Of course, Qian Yuan, the Zuochunfang, is also qualified to be the Zuoshanzi of the Zhanshifu.
After Zhang Juzheng was silent for a moment, he bowed his hands and thanked him, and then said goodbye and left.
Chapter completed!