Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 494
The human heart is unpredictable, and the king's heart is even more impermanent. Once the seeds of suspicion are planted, they will germinate slowly even if there is no one to water them and take care of them.

Wang Yan was a little helpless, he didn't know what the Emperor's mind was like?To be conservative, he can only choose to protect himself in the future, and when the emperor faces him, a powerful minister, and he is not sure whether he is still loyal, for the stability of the imperial power, it is undoubtedly the safest way to get rid of him directly.

In fact, the conflict between the monarch and his ministers had already appeared, but Wang Yan had always served the monarch decently, so the conflict did not intensify. He knew in his heart that such a day would come, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

This incident was just a trigger. Wang Yan listened to Zuo Maodi's words and then looked at Su Guansheng. It's deceitful, that's why Su Guansheng and others wanted to use the treasury of the Five Loyalty Army without discussing it with him.

At this time, the balance between the monarch and the ministers that Wang Yan has been seeking has appeared cracks, leaving hidden dangers for the future, but the current situation should not undergo major changes. After all, military power and financial power are all held by Wang Yan. Since he is afraid of him, there shouldn't be any drastic actions for the time being.

Clearing his mind, Wang Yanchang took a deep breath, and then exhaled heavily, "Mr. Su Ge, you have to bear the main responsibility for today's affairs! People's fat and people's anointing can't be searched at will. Where do you have the confidence to mobilize more than [-] soldiers? Aren't you afraid of mutiny?"

Su Guansheng's face turned pale, but Wang Yan continued: "For the dispatch of troops to Sichuan and Sichuan, the imperial court has no money and food, and the Five Loyalty Army can use the treasury, but the army's military resources are also very tight. Anti-Qing is the top priority. The imperial court should first protect the army. The mines, as well as the taxes of the Municipal Shipping Department, need to allocate a monthly supply to the army, this is the opinion of this cabinet, several cabinet elders, please consider it carefully."

After finishing speaking, Wang Yan turned around and left, leaving behind a few senior scholars in the hall, their expressions suddenly became heavy.

Zuo Maodi saw this, looked at Su Guansheng, and said with deep eyes: "It seems that you and I really lacked consideration this time, and forced Shi Heng to a road of no return."

Wang Yan's meaning was obvious. He must have agreed to aid Shu and use the treasury of the Five Loyalist Army, but he needed something from the court in exchange. This matter could have been discussed in private, but it shouldn't be brought up in the open.

Once it is raised in front of the emperor, there is no room for negotiation. It is impossible to bargain in front of the emperor and let the emperor take the mine and taxes as collateral.

In the eyes of the emperor, the world belongs to him. As a subject, you hold the military and political power of the imperial court. Now that the imperial court wants to use troops, you actually asked the emperor to mortgage mines and taxes. What does that mean?
Wang Yan's proposal is a bit like a private loan, but who in the world dares to lend money to the imperial court?As civil servants representing the gentry class, none of the elders thought that there was such a solution.

Comparing heart to heart, if the emperor asked civil servants and gentry groups to help pay, then the ruling and opposition parties would definitely oppose it. Similarly, if the imperial court wanted to mobilize the interests of Xunzhen, why did Xunzhen agree to Wuchang?
Su Guansheng understood that this time he really screwed Wang Yan. As a civil servant, he instinctively despised military officials, so he didn't think too much about the interests of the army. If you don't dare to add, how dare you move the interests of more than [-] troops?He is too confident.

"The matter has come to this, what should we do?" Su Guansheng felt a little regretful, he really only needed to discuss it with Wang Yan first, and it could be completely avoided.

Zuo Maodi said: "We can only wait for Shi Heng to calm down a bit, and then discuss with him after tomorrow, but during this period, the colleagues should not do anything else."

Wang Yan hurried out of the palace, stepped on his horse, and ran all the way back to the mansion. Instead of going back to the backyard to rest, he plunged into the office.

When all the staff members saw him, they saluted one after another, but Wang Yan went directly into his room with a gloomy face, leaving behind a group of staff who were puzzled.

When Wang Yan entered the room, everyone glanced at each other, then sat down again, and a scribe asked in a low voice, "This is Xianggong?"

The other person looked around, and then said in a low voice: "Throughout the ages, the one who has most hated meritorious deeds, and this time the lord is victorious and returned to court, and the prophecy is spreading again, there must be someone who has planned for a long time to frame the lord~"

While the two were talking, several staff members were called into Wang Yan's room, and he immediately ordered someone to invite his uncle and two cousins ​​to come to the house to discuss.

In addition, he asked who the guards of the four gates of Guangjing were, and after learning that they were several old Yangzhou generals, he asked Lu Shikui to immediately transfer another [-] soldiers from the barracks outside the city to strengthen the power of the Duke of Chu. guard.

The prophecy incident, as well as today's events, made Wang Yan feel a crisis, he must be more careful.

After a while, Yu Taichu was also called into the room by Wang Yan, asking him to find out the prophecy incident as soon as possible, and pay attention to various movements in Guangjing City, and install spies.

After returning to the mansion, Wang Yan gave orders in the room, and various people came in and out, very busy.

After more than an hour, Wang Chaopin came over with two cousins, and there was another person behind him, which surprised Wang Yan. He had a confidential matter to discuss with the Wang family, and there was no reason for the uncle to bring an outsider over.

Several people entered the study room, Wang Yan got up to greet them, Wang Chaopin introduced him first: "Shi Heng, this is Gu Yanwu from Eastern Wu, whose name is Ning, he is a great talent in the world, he is one of his own, Shi Heng can rest assured. "

"My lord." Gu Yanwu immediately saluted.

Wang Yan saw that the visitor was about 40 years old, wearing a Taoist uniform, a net scarf on his head, and a long beard. His appearance was thin, but he did not make people feel thin.
He was curious for a while, but since Wang Chaopin said so, this person must be trustworthy, so he bowed his hands back and smiled slightly: "You are polite, sir."

After seeing the ceremony, several people sat down, Wang Yan asked his subordinates to prepare some refreshments, then turned around, asked the guards to guard outside the study, and then told about today's court affairs.

Monarchs and ministers are afraid of each other. This kind of matter can only be discussed with the members of the Wang family, because when the matter develops to the end, and may lead to confrontation between the monarch and ministers, he is not completely sure about the attitude of the literati around him.

Several people were silent for a while after listening, and finally Wang Chaopin said first: "After I came to Guangjing, I talked with Shi Heng, and I knew that the matter would develop to this day sooner or later. But right now, Shi Heng can't be messed up. There is only a rift between Shiheng and His Majesty now, and the situation has not yet reached the point of incompatibility. Furthermore, with His Majesty's wisdom, he may suppress Shiheng in the future, or find a force to check and balance Shiheng. Fu, before the powerful enemy is gone, His Majesty should not have a big conflict with Shi Heng."

Wang Yan listened and nodded. This is also his idea. He holds the military and political power, and the emperor does not have much strength. It would be unwise to deal with him now, but he still has something to worry about, "Uncle, what I am worried about There are two things about it. First, how do I deal with the disharmony between the monarch and his ministers? Second, although I have great power in the court and have gathered many forces around me, this is mostly because I resisted the Qing Dynasty and preserved the Ming Dynasty and was loyal to the king. That's why there are literati who take refuge in me, but if the monarch and his ministers are not in harmony, and I am against His Majesty, how many people can support me?"

(First of all, I am very sorry, there are relatively few updates recently. Secondly, I bragged about adding more yesterday, and today I broke my promise and gained weight, so I will add more tomorrow. Then thank you Yuedong Woxin, the battle of war, come to give me a smile Reward, thank t world for the monthly pass.)
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