Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 193 New Job
"Please open the West Factory!"

Hearing Zhang Weixian's whimsical idea, Wanli couldn't help being taken aback, thinking that there is nothing wrong with you, Zhang Weixian?Xichang was abolished more than 100 years ago during Wuzong's time. Why did you suddenly bring up this issue?Besides, even if I agree, I am afraid that I will be rejected by the ministers in the court!
Seeing Wanli looking at him like an alien, Zhang Weixian said confidently: "Your Majesty, during the Wanli dynasty, there was never such a thing as eunuchs' monopoly and factory guards running rampant. Why not? Isn't it because your majesty is so wise and mighty that these royal officials The eagles and dogs are all under the control of the hands, but the establishment of the West Factory can disperse the rights of the Jinyiwei and the East Factory, and at the same time, it can provide His Majesty with an extra ear and eye, which will help His Majesty better control the court."

"Ye Xun is a person who can be said to be both civil and military. It's a pity not to use it, but there is another advantage in doing this, that is, if Liaodong needs it, he can go to help at any time, and he must return to the capital afterward. Potential"

Not to mention, Zhang Weixian's words really moved Wanli's heart. What about Dongchang, Xichang, Jinyiwei, which institution is not his royal eagle dog?What to do, how much power he has, is not all a matter of his words, and the biggest advantage of doing so is that it appeases Ye Xun, and at the same time lets the Liaodong soldiers see that he is not trying to suppress Ye Xun, but is really trying to suppress Ye Xun. reuse.

If Ye Xun doesn't do well, the big deal is to abolish it, and it won't cost the court anything. The only thing to worry about now is the reaction of the courtiers.

Nodding his head, he said, "The old man is really sophisticated! It's just that the ministers won't agree!"

Hearing what Wanli said, Zhang Weixian couldn't help but sneered and said, "It's these damn civil servants who have wronged His Majesty. If anyone objects, let him go to Liaodong and let them finish what Ye Xun didn't finish."

Old Wanli blushed. Many ministers were clamoring to kill Ye Xun or call Ye Xun back, but he gave the final order. If it wasn't for his selfishness, how could he have fallen into Nurhachi's trick.

But this kind of thing is unacceptable to death, frowned and thought for a while, and said: "Old Aiqing, go back first! Let me think about it"

This matter really needs to be carefully considered. After all, it involves too many aspects, and Wanli must also consider Ye Xun's personality, because that kid has never been the master of Xiechang. The power is in his hands, if he makes some troubles again, even Wanli will be in trouble at that time.

After Zhang Weixian left, Wanli ordered someone to find Fang Congzhe. He already felt that old man Fang had a good impression of Ye Xun, and that old man Fang was a loyal and upright person, so it was most appropriate for him to help discuss this matter.

The office of the cabinet is not far from the Qianqing Palace. Fang Congzhe rushed over quickly, but when he heard that Wanli wanted to appoint Ye Xun as the admiral of Xijishichang, he was still stunned.

It took a long time before he said: "The old minister agrees that Ye Xun's heart should not be cooled, but His Majesty needs to be cautious about reopening the West Factory!"

Wanli sighed, and said: "It's because I can't make up my mind that I want Elder Ge to help me out!"

Fang Congzhe pondered for a moment, and said, "May I ask Your Majesty, how is the authority of the West Factory divided? What is the affiliation with the East Factory and Jinyiwei?"

Wanli was stunned, just now he only wanted to let Ye Xun be the admiral of Xichang, and then hoped that Ye Xun would be honest and not cause trouble, but he didn't think about what Fang Congzhe said.

However, this problem seems to be easy to solve, because with Ye Xun's strength, I am afraid that Wei Chao of Dongchang and Xu Xianchun of Jinyiwei are not Ye Xun's opponents.

After thinking for a while, he said: "Let's still be in the same class! I know Xiao Ye Zi, he will definitely not be inferior to others."

In fact, Fang Congzhe has been thinking about this matter for the past two days. Looking at the situation in front of him, it is impossible for Ye Xun to return to Liaodong in a short time, so he must find something for Ye Xun to do, otherwise Ye Xun will be cold If you don't say anything about your heart, I'm afraid it will affect the morale of the frontline soldiers in Liaodong.

Ye Xun is an eunuch, and the only place where he can work is in the inner court, but here comes the problem again, Ye Xun has worked hard and made great achievements, so the position assigned must not be low, it must be worthy of his status.

And key departments like Dongchang, Yumajian, etc. already have people, so we can't drive others down for no reason!

Therefore, reopening the West Factory and appointing Ye Xun as the factory supervisor seems to be a good choice.

"Where is the site of the West Factory located? Where does the military expenditure go?"

Fang Congzhe's questions were all the most critical, and he stopped Wanli at once, but Wanli quickly laughed.

"Xiao Yezi's other skills aside, he has a lot of means of collecting money. Let him solve this problem by himself! As for the factory site! Let him find a place by himself. I remember that during the Chenghua period, the West Factory seemed to be in the old ashes. It’s opened in the factory, let Ye Xun go and have a look, if it works, it’s still there!”

Hearing Wanli's words, Fang Congzhe couldn't help but smile wryly in his heart, the emperor is used to being a hands-off shopkeeper, and it's a shame that you, the emperor, have the face to speak out for such a big matter to let the people below figure out their own solutions.

The two monarchs and ministers discussed for a while, and the matter was settled in this way, but Wanli still kept an eye out, that is, not to spread the matter for the time being, and publicized it to the outside world after Ye Xun arranged everything.

Now that Ye Xun has been assigned a job, Wanli's guilt towards Ye Xun has gone with the wind. After all, compared with the local guarding eunuchs, the admiral of Xichang who sits in the capital is the real power faction.

After thinking about it, Wanli immediately delivered an order to Ye Xun to see him.

Zhang Weixian didn't tell Ye Xun about the West Factory beforehand, so when the eunuch who passed the decree came, Ye Xun thought Wanli had found out because of his conscience.

Since it was summoned by the emperor, he had to go, so he ordered Kuomur and the guards to protect the sisters of the Hua family, and kill anyone who violated the law without mercy.

Even though he was in the residence of the Duke of England, Ye Xun was still vigilant all the time. Who can guarantee that this old man has no bad intentions?
When he came outside Wanli's study, he saw Mu Zheng standing outside to greet him, he clasped his fists in a salute, and said, "Brother, I'm in trouble."

While speaking, another small bag of jewels slid into Mu Zheng's arms without showing any signs of expression. With Ye Xun's skill to do this kind of thing, it couldn't be easier.

Mu Zheng nodded slightly, indicating that everything was normal, and said with a smile: "Grandpa Ye, go in quickly! Your Majesty has urged you several times."

Ye Xun cast another grateful look, then straightened his sleeves, bowed his head and walked in quickly.

"Slave Ye Xun, greet Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live"

Looking at Ye Xun who was kneeling in front of his feet, Wanli also felt a lot of emotions in his heart. It's been almost three months since I saw him!This kid seems to be a little darker, but he is also more energetic.

He snorted coldly and said: "You dog slave, your courage is getting bigger and bigger. When you beat and kill palace people in the street, do you think that if you have a little skill, I won't kill you?"

"Your Majesty, calm down, if the dog hadn't insulted the noble lady, the servant would not have killed him."

Wanli was annoyed, this kid can always find reasons for the bad things he does, this time I'll see what you say.
(End of this chapter)