eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 706 Wang Bing’s Sudden Disease
If the industrial debate is for the future, then exempting the gentry from preferential treatment is to correct the past.

Compared with these two major events, even the Eastern Expedition to Japan is a secondary matter. Because if these two things are done well, what does that small island in Japan mean?
The journey at that time will be the stars and the sea.

After Zhang Cong returned home, he also began to think about the emperor's intentions. At this time, he looked up and saw that there were few 'allies' in the court. He could not talk to Yang Yiqing about such a big matter, nor could he talk to Wang Hao, and he even had Qing Qing. Even the famous Gu Renyi would not pay attention to him.

In the past, he had offended all these people.

Looking at it this way, we can only fight alone.

Beijing was bustling with excitement over the return of Xinjiang, but Zhang Cong was uncharacteristically quiet.

A few days ago, he had prepared to study ink and pick up a pen. It is not difficult to say that the gentry is superior and avoids serious harm.

The tax base is getting smaller and smaller, and the tax burden on the people is getting heavier and heavier. How difficult is it to understand?
But...doesn't anyone in the DPRK realize it?
Zhang Cong's pupils suddenly shot out light, why didn't anyone mention it?

The emperor said that he had already told some people when he went south to the south of the Yangtze River.Why is there not a single memorial, and not a single sound can be heard.

Inside the idle window, the shadow of the lamp flickered. Zhang Cong had been like this for several days.

Finally he decided to go find Wang Bing.

The emperor took him with him when he went south, and he should know many things.

However, after he handed over the greeting card, he was told by the housekeeper that Wang Ge was old and sick.

Zhang Cong felt a pinch in his heart, thinking he had been rejected again.

But in fact Wang Bing was really ill.

Zhu Houzhao also heard the same news. He was reviewing memorials and was surprised when he heard You Zhi say this, "Sick? You were fine a few days ago. Why did you suddenly become sick? Did you ask a doctor to see you?" What disease is it?”

"I suddenly fell ill last night. It seemed like a serious illness. According to reports from people in the palace, everything was normal before going to bed. But in the morning, when the servants woke me up, I suddenly became too sick to get up. At first, I vomited a little, and soon I couldn't speak anymore. At this time, the palace is already in panic."

"What did you say?" Zhu Houzhao was completely shocked. It was normal to be sick, especially when these elders were so old. Occasional discomfort was nothing at all. But after hearing this description, he still couldn't accept it, and immediately said: " Quickly send the imperial doctor to the palace to have a look."

"Yes."

You Zhi bowed his head and exited.

"It's like running so slowly!"

The old eunuch stuck her butt out and ran away.

Zhu Houzhao frowned. The old man suddenly couldn't speak... This seemed like a cerebral infarction.

This kind of disease usually occurs suddenly. The key is... it's quite fatal.

Wang Bing is in his early [-]s this year. I originally thought he was relatively young among the cabinet, but when I think about it carefully, the ancients were considered to have lived a long life at this age. At this stage, it is not surprising that body functions will have problems on any day.

The main reason is that this disease must be rescued in time under modern medical conditions. At this time...

Zhu Houzhao can't say what his ending will be.

But no matter whether it is good or bad, I have to let go of the imperial duties.

Originally Wang Bing was quite useful, but it seemed that he had no role. In fact, Wang Bing was very good at catering to the emperor's wishes, and his overt and covert disagreements with Yang Yiqing were very important in preventing Yang Yiqing from "dominating the government and the public". an important restraining force.

From the capital to the local areas, for many officials, not only can they be promoted if they follow Yang Yiqing's path, Wang Bing himself is also quite capable.

After all, Wang Hao belongs to the Qingliu among the Qingliu, and he almost leans towards Yang Yiqing. He can be called the "Appeasement Pavilion Elder". He has no special political demands of his own. He just fulfills his duties as the second assistant, and others take the initiative to form alliances with him. He has no interest in pie either.It happened that Yang Yiqing was not a villain, and his moral character was acceptable in Wang Hao's eyes.

Their relationship is the continuation of Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian.

Now that Wang Bing is suddenly gone... Zhu Houzhao has to think about how to deal with this change. Wang Yao doesn't need to think too much. Yang Tinghe will naturally advance one place, but he is still younger.

This is purely political.

Wang Bing himself was also responsible for some specific affairs. In the original division of responsibilities, he was responsible for Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. These were the so-called three departments.

And if someone who caters to the emperor's will is in charge of this area, the Metropolitan Procuratorate will not cause too much trouble, and the emperor can save a lot of trouble.

Now if it were someone else...

Zhu Houzhao considered that even if Yang Tinghe took over, he would probably start to write some weird memorials in half a year.

"Ugh."

On the one hand, he sighed because of the tragic ending of an old minister who had been with him for many years. On the other hand, he was also troubled by the sudden changes in the government situation. The reason why the cabinet remained motionless from the fifth to tenth year of Zhengde's reign was partly due to his sigh. Makes sense.

This means that God's calculations are worse than those of others. No matter how great his ability is in arranging the affairs of the court, if the person in his position cannot bear it, what can be done?
Just like Qi Chengtun, the Minister of the Ministry of War, he originally had a promising future with Yang Yiqing, but he fell down halfway and is still recovering at home.

"Jin Gui."

A middle-aged man with gray hair came out of the attendant's room and said, "I'm here."

"After the imperial doctor has seen you today, you can choose a time to visit Mr. Wang Ge on my behalf. In this life, it is difficult to let go of fame, fame, and fortune. Until something goes wrong with your body, you will not think about anything else except health. Wang Bing has always made great achievements. Although he has made mistakes occasionally, I am not a coldhearted king. You go and comfort him."

"Yes."

Zhengde emperors are generally like this.

After all, people are like this, why are you still holding on to his mistakes? It must be to magnify his shining points as much as possible.Because this was not the first time this was done, Jin Gui also understood.

And for the living ministers, this is also a comfort and guarantee, that is, no matter what, as long as they don't end up like Liu Daxia, the emperor will usually fulfill his ministers' posthumous honors.

Even family members will be better taken care of.

Therefore, it is not unreasonable for the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty to have so many people willing to obey and sacrifice their lives.

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"Really sick?!" Zhang Cong was surprised.

He used the servant to answer firmly, "Yes, I have confirmed repeatedly that I suddenly can't even speak! Now I can only rely on some precious herbs to hold my breath."

Zhang Cong didn't blame himself for wrongly blaming someone that morning. He thought of something else.

Wang Bing was a very important figure. Why didn't the emperor take others with him when he went to the south of the Yangtze River?Why do the accompanying officials take him as the leader?
There is a reason for this.

Now he is suddenly so sick that he can't even speak...

Zhang Cong's heart moved slightly. One of the four pavilion elders and younger ones was missing. Does the emperor have to consider choosing another person?
"Zhang Fu."

"The little guy is here."

"Have someone come and grind ink for me."

"okay."

As mentioned before, the memorial itself is extremely easy, because the principle is simple. What is not simple enough can also be said to be very serious. Zhang Cong stayed up all night and carefully considered the words:
In the Ming Dynasty, the vassal kings did not pay taxes, and the officials and gentry did not pay taxes. The taxes of the court were all paid by the people. The people were overwhelmed and even sold their land to pay taxes. With such a merger, one day in the future, the national treasury will be completely empty, and the people will also We are so poor that if we don’t change the system, we will have to change the dynasty!
In the affairs of the world, it is important to consider carefully, to act with strength, to plan for everyone, to decide alone!I ask the Emperor's Sacred Heart to make an independent decision, and he must be dedicated to everything. If not, it will not be enough to stabilize the situation and stabilize the country!

Zhang Cong, Minister of Dali Temple, would like to report!
(End of this chapter)