Ming Dynasty was not as considerate as Yongzheng.

Although there are fire expenses and ice charcoal and silver, they are still gray income and are not aboveboard.

Raise honest silver?

That’s not the case.

But Hai Rui is a well-known honest official, very honest.

Although Hai Rui’s personal ability is relatively strong and he can get things done despite being poor, the living standard of Hai Rui’s family is almost on the same level as that of ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty.

This is unimaginable for an official.

So much so that after Hai Rui became famous, he accidentally bought two kilograms of meat, which caused a sensation in the whole city.

This shows Hai Rui’s poverty.

Because of poverty, Hai Rui lived a very hard life and was very frugal. Hai Rui did not approve of going to restaurants and so on.

“Well, you Haigangfeng is a man who knows how to make a living, so it doesn’t matter. My salary is meager, so just eat it at home!” Wang Yongji said with a smile, “I’ll let your sister-in-law cook two home-cooked dishes and add half a catty of wine. How about that?” ?”

“It costs you a lot of money.” Hai Rui thought about it and found that this was acceptable.

“Sit, sit.” Wang Yongji said, “You will stay at my house today, and I will take you out to find a house tomorrow.”

“That’s fine.” Hai Rui glanced at the sky and saw that it was already very late and it was impossible to find a house in such a short period of time.

After a while, the two drank some wine and started talking.

“Living in the capital is not easy!” Wang Yongji sighed, “But it is more comfortable than working in a local office, because I don’t have to support staff. I have dismissed all my staff, so it is much easier.”

Hai Rui was silent.

Wang Yongji smiled and said: “I forgot, you have never had any staff. However, you have come at the right time. You must have heard about Zhang Taiyue’s reforms along the way, right?”

Hai Rui nodded and said, “I heard that there was a lot of movement.”

Wang Yongji said: “Then what do you think of this reform?”

“Every measure of the reform is to cure the Ming Dynasty. It has found the root cause of the Ming Dynasty very accurately, and it has indeed prescribed good prescriptions to help the world.” Hai Rui thought for a while and said, “I thought Zhang Taiyue implemented this all at once. It was too hasty to take too many reform measures. When I came to the capital, I was shocked to find that he had actually measured the land in the Gyeonggi area, which was incredible.”

Wang Yongji said: “The reason why Zhang Juzheng was able to measure the land in the Gyeonggi area was because he had 10,000 more smart and capable officials. It is said that your Majesty formed an army by spreading beans. Alas, this world has become too… It’s so fast, it’s dizzying!”

“I don’t understand things about ghosts and gods.” Hai Rui is a standard Confucian scholar-official who respects ghosts and gods and keeps away from them. “But what Zhang Taiyue did is indeed beneficial to the country and the people. Ten thousand additional officials can indeed speed up reforms.” A step of.”

Wang Yongji said: “But it’s not enough, so Zhang Taiyue is still recruiting talents and promoting officials who dare to take up their posts. His Majesty supports them all. Now Zhang Taiyue’s popularity in the cabinet has surpassed that of Mr. Xu Ge. It’s great. He seems to be the real prime minister, while Xu Jie is the fake chief minister.”

Hai Rui said seriously: “The power struggle is not something we can be involved in, and there is no need to care about it. Since Zhang Juzheng is determined to reform and His Majesty fully supports it, then we should also contribute to the Ming Dynasty. The reform does not require all success, as long as one or two successes, There will be a new atmosphere in Ming Dynasty, and the people of the world can also take a break.”

Wang Yongji smiled and said: “That’s exactly what I mean. Although we are small officials, if we want to do something for the Ming Dynasty, we can only vote for Zhang Taiyue. After all, the Ming Dynasty can lead the world, who else can we do than Zhang Taiyue?”

Hai Rui nodded.

Wang Yongji said again: “You Xian, what do you think of Zhang Taiyue?”

Hai Rui muttered: “Zhang Juzheng is good at seeking country, but bad at seeking his own life. He is the kind of person who wants to be shattered to pieces.”

Wang Yongji chanted: “Thousands of chisels are struck out of the mountains, and the fire burns as if nothing happens. Don’t be afraid of being shattered into pieces. You must leave your innocence in the world. Yu Shaobao’s spirit is what we should inherit.”

Hai Rui said: “To Jun Yao and Shun, to create peace for all generations, this is what we want.”

Wang Yongji said: “Then do you think the reform can be successful?”

Hai Rui said: “Whether it succeeds or not depends entirely on Your Majesty.”

Wang Yongji asked: “What is the meaning of this statement?”

Hai Rui said: “Your Majesty is at the cusp of the storm, facing the turbulent waves in the world, and is under the greatest pressure. If your Majesty always supports Zhang Taiyue, Zhang Taiyue will definitely succeed. If your Majesty, like Song Shenzong, was shaken after seeing a picture of “Refugees”, reform will It will inevitably collapse halfway.”

Wang Yongji said: “At the moment, His Majesty’s will is very firm. He crushed the strict party in one fell swoop, scolded Mr. Xu Ge, and executed the British Duke. These all show His Majesty’s unshakable determination.”

Hai Rui said quietly: “That’s why I’m worried about your father…”

Wang Yongji asked: “Why?”

Hai Rui made a ground-breaking statement: “The late Emperor

, but he fell into the water and died. ”

The late emperor Hai Rui mentioned was Emperor Zhengde, who fell into the water and died.

Wang Yongji instantly figured it out.

The wine glass in his hand fell unconsciously.

Bang!

The wine glass fell to the ground and shattered.

Hai Rui was very poor, but Qi Jiguang was not.

Qi Jiguang was not from a poor background. His ancestors followed Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the world. Although he was not awarded the title of prince, he was also a hereditary and irreplaceable general.

Qi Jiguang’s family conditions were very good since he was a child, but he was not used to living a hard life.

Now, Qi Jiguang came to Beijing, not to mention how huge the momentum was, but he was also carrying a lot of money.

These large and small bags contained some luxury items, which Qi Jiguang planned to give as gifts.

As soon as he arrived in the capital, Qi Jiguang couldn’t wait to go to Zhang Juzheng’s house before he could rest. He bribed the concierge and handed over the name card and gift list, showing his skill as an official.

Qi Jiguang didn’t wait long when the concierge came out and said, “Master lets you in.”

Later, a servant led Qi Jiguang into the hall.

In the hall, Zhang Juzheng stood tall and proud. When he saw Qi Jiguang coming, he smiled and said:

“Such a mighty warrior must be Qi Jiguang, the famous anti-Japanese general. The title of marquis is not mine. I hope the sea will be peaceful. I know your ambition.”

Qi Jiguang quickly bowed and said:

“Qi Jiguang, who is in a humble position, please see his kindness.”

Zhang Juzheng smiled and said: “Come on, come all the way and visit me as soon as you arrive in the capital. I can feel your affection. However, the gift is too expensive and your family is not very rich. Don’t give it to me next time.” Such an expensive gift.”

Zhang Juzheng said not to give such expensive gifts next time, but he didn’t say not to give them.

Zhang Juzheng is a capable minister, but he will not wrong himself like Hai Rui. He will enjoy what he deserves – haha, I have worked hard for the country for many years, why can’t I still enjoy it?

Later, Zhang Juzheng was liquidated, which made Wanli deeply resentful. It was Zhang Juzheng, a teacher who was strict with others and lenient with himself. He controlled Wanli to death, but his own happiness was beyond Wanli’s imagination.

Wanli knew the truth and broke through the defense.


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