Domineering Daming

Bi Ziyan understood, and said: "The emperor has a long-term vision, and I can't wait for it. Although this trivial matter will make you angry, you won't lose your mind. It should be a plan, but this plan...what is it?"

The teacher showed a little puzzled face, and said: "Whether it is 'gentry paying taxes', or measuring the acres of land, and re-registering household registration, it is nothing more than curbing land annexation and increasing court taxes. Although there are many difficulties, as long as you follow the steps, you can still do it slowly , the emperor used Wei Zhongxian, there must be a bigger purpose behind it, but we didn't realize it."

Bi Ziyan was not in a hurry to see Fu Changzong at the moment, and said with a thoughtful face: "The government and the country are becoming more and more stable, and foreign troubles are insignificant. With the opening of the New Deal, everything is improving. What is the purpose of the emperor... "

The teacher looked at Bi Ziyan, and said with a grave expression: "One of them should be to clean up the eunuchs. Wei Zhongxian will definitely disappear after this time, and the eunuchs in the court will be completely eliminated. The second is the emperor's habit of doing things. , are often eager for success. The greater the movement in Beizhili, the more shocking it will be to the world, and the smoother the promotion of the New Deal. Third, the emperor may intend to crack down on the current bureaucracy and appoint more poor families to balance the world. The bureaucrats are powerful."

Bi Ziyan listened to Xi Xi's three conjectures, frowned slightly and said: "These are definitely not the goals that the emperor really cares about. No matter what, we still have to control Wei Zhongxian, and we can't let him mess around, otherwise there will be unimaginable consequences for the New Deal. Influence, it is not beneficial to the situation of the DPRK and the national situation."

The teacher looked at Bi Ziyan and stopped him: "My lord, since it is something that the emperor has planned for a long time, it is best not to stop it. Even if you want to stop it, do you think you can stop it? Even Fu Shangshu may not be able to stop it." Wei Zhongxian. What's more, Wei Zhongxian is not a fool, he won't be unaware of it."

Bi Ziyan's face changed slightly, and he said: "You mean, after Wei Zhongxian also knows about this, the emperor will liquidate the eunuchs?"

The teacher looked determined, and said: "Wei Zhongxian is not stupid, even if he can't see it, the people around him will definitely not be completely unaware."

Bi Ziyan's expression was serious, then changed, and then turned into deep worry.

Who is Wei Zhongxian? I believe that everyone in Ming Dynasty knows everyone. If he knew that the emperor wanted him to "disappear", he would definitely not be willing to let him go. If the emperor is not in the capital, the capital will be left to Wei Zhongxian, and no one can resist!

Bi Ziyan seemed to have seen a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood in front of him. The background was the huge capital, and the glaring thing was the Forbidden City, which was as quiet as an abyss!

No!

He had to stop it and control Wei Zhongxian before he did anything!

Bi Ziyan is the Zuo Second Assistant of the Cabinet. He already has a lot of power in his hands. The Ministry of Punishment, the Governor's Yuan, and even the patrol battalion of the Ministry of War.

Seeing Bi Ziyan's expression, the teacher roughly guessed what Bi Ziyan was thinking, and after a little thought, he said, "Your Excellency is not a veteran of the early Chongzhen period, and his understanding of the emperor and the past of the court is not as good as that of Sun Ge, Fu Shangshu, and Zhou Shangshu. Waiting for others, they must have guessed earlier, since they are silent, they are tacitly acquiescing to the emperor's actions, even if your lord speaks, I am afraid that from the cabinet to the six ministers, there will not be more than two people who support you."

"Two?" Bi Ziyan's expression darkened. Although he didn't fight for power and profit, he could serve as Zuo's second assistant, "equivalent" to the cabinet minister of the first assistant, and there were only two supporters!

Xi Xi nodded and said in a few words: "One is Yuan Shangshu, he entered the court under Jingzheng Dynasty, and his governance philosophy is in line with the adults, and the other is Lao Ge, who comes from Jiangnan. They should support your lord, but no one else will. Fu Changzong is the minister of household affairs, Zhou Yingqiu is the minister of official affairs, and Shen Yongmao is the minister of military affairs. They are all veterans of the emperor. Shen Xun, the minister of punishment, should have a similar attitude to Mr. Sun Ge. He won’t support if he doesn’t speak. Xu Dahua, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, I heard that Xu Shangshu has visited Fu’s residence frequently recently, and the purpose can be imagined.”

Bi Ziyan always believed that the six ministries could not control the cabinet, but could at least stabilize it. Today, after listening to Mr. Xi's words, he realized that the seemingly stable government situation is actually full of internal turmoil and factions.As the second assistant of the cabinet, he has no control over the cabinet and the six ministries. He wants to stop the emperor's plan and control Wei Zhongxian, but it will not work at all!

"You can also see it." The teacher said seriously: "The emperor's control over the court is beyond imagination, and the plan has always been impeccable and meticulous. It is better for adults to stay out of this matter. In addition, this is not the emperor A test for the courtiers, the cabinet needs to be supplemented, the six ministers will inevitably be vacant, and there will be a new situation at that time, if the adults want to stabilize the court, they must agree with the emperor's will, otherwise... Believe in the king will be the end!"

Bi Ziyan felt unwilling, and his expression was silent.

This kind of unwillingness comes from the habit of many years, the habit of civil servants.

Civil servants are in control of the court, and they can confront the emperor head-on for one thing, even if they die!

From a long time ago, especially in the Wanli Dynasty, the officials were united as one, and everything was invincible, especially in the "country-based dispute", the courtiers and the emperor confronted each other for more than ten years, several chief assistants died, and more than a dozen six department halls The officials still refused to give up an inch, but the courtiers won a big victory, and Emperor Wanli had to back down, so that King Fu left Beijing and became a vassal!

How could the teacher not know Bi Ziyan's mood, and said again: "My lord, it's different..."

Chapter 599

The corner of Bi Ziyan's mouth twitched slightly, and he looked up at him, not knowing how to speak again.

Since Chongzhen, the emperor has cleaned up the imperial court and changed the structure of the central court. The Metropolitan Procuratorate, various censors, and the six departments no longer exist. The cabinet is empty, and the six departments hold real power. There is nothing to restrict the emperor. Power, the will of the emperor was implemented beyond measure.

If there is another "country war", how will the courtiers "compete" with the emperor?In other words, there are a few who dare to fight with the emperor, and the public opinion of the brilliant world is in the hands of the emperor. They really have no scruples and no fear...

The emperor has such power, as the second assistant of the cabinet, and as a civil servant in charge of the government, Bi Ziyan is deeply worried.

A wise emperor who can act recklessly and is not restrained, can do anything wantonly, is it not as good as a restrained faint emperor?

Bi Ziyan frowned deeply, and the worry in his eyes continued to deepen.

Seeing Bi Ziyan's expression, Mr. Xixi thought he was worried because of Wei Zhongxian, and said calmly: "My lord, Wei Zhongxian's matter, you can just sit on the sidelines. The most important thing for you now is to send the governors and governors of the provinces out of Beijing. , and then sort out the Qing government, sort out the relationship between the cabinet and the six ministries, and the localities, and steadily promote the 'New Deal'..."

Bi Ziyan looked slightly stunned, and looked up at Mr. Xixi in front of him. His words were a bit jumpy, and he suddenly understood that whether it is to restrain the emperor's recklessness or to clean up the mess, power is needed. To promote the "New Deal" is to reshape The cabinet, the centralization of power, the justifiable name, and the great opportunity to be grandiose!

Bi Ziyan took a deep breath, nodded and said, "You're right. I'm going to see Mr. Sun Ge now to discuss the promotion of the 'New Deal'. Today, I will let the governors and governors of the provinces leave Beijing."

The teacher nodded with a smile, and then said cautiously: "My lord, Wei Zhongxian, take care of what needs to be done, and do what needs to be done."

Bi Ziyan understood, and sighed softly: "It's really not easy for a minister to govern the world. You can go back and rest. There has always been a vacancy for the Youfu Chancellor in Shuntian Mansion. This time, I will recommend you to go."

The teacher's expression remained unchanged, and he said neither happy nor sad: "Thank you, sir."

Bi Ziyan didn't go to Fu Changzong's mansion, turned around and walked to Sun Chengzong's mansion.

Sun Chengzong naturally also received the news that Zhu Xu had left the palace ahead of schedule and had been assassinated not long ago.

He got up very early, stood in front of the eaves, quietly watching the misty sky, he didn't know when he got up, and it started to rain lightly, adding a touch of coolness.

Sun Chengzong looked calm, with a volume of books in his hand, looking at the sky in a trance.

"Father." Sun Qian quietly came to Sun Chengzong's side and said respectfully.He is Sun Chengzong's third son, and he is currently in Dongchang. He was transferred from Jinyiwei during the "elimination of Jinyiwei".

Sun Chengzong didn't look back, and said directly: "You also know the news?"

Sun Qian said "hmm" and said: "The emperor didn't deliberately conceal it, it should have been intentionally passed on."

"What do you think?" Sun Chengzong put his hands behind his back, and he didn't know when he got up, his back was a little hunched.

Sun Qian knew what Sun Chengzong meant, thought about it seriously, and said: "The emperor is using Wei Zhongxian for the 'New Deal'."

Sun Chengzong nodded, then sighed again, and said: "There are not many people who can see clearly, the emperor, after all, they are still too anxious and walk too fast."

Sun Qian didn't quite understand, so he said: "Father, the whole capital is trembling now, I hope the cabinet can restrain Wei Zhongxian, can you do it?"

Sun Chengzong looked up at the sky again, and said, "Your Majesty is in such a hurry to get out of Beijing, now you know why?"

Sun Qian was stunned, and immediately responded: "My child understands." There is only one person who can stop Wei Zhongxian, and if that person leaves the palace, then Wei Zhongxian will have no scruples, and the officials can only hold their hands.

Sun Chengzong looked at the gradually brightening sky and said: "From now on, unless I go to court, I will close the door to thank guests at other times, and no one will see me."

Before Wei Zhongxian moved, rumors spread everywhere in the capital, all the officials were worried, if he moved, there would be no peace.

Sun Qian was shocked in his heart, and quickly said: "Yes."

At the same time, Fu Changzong and Fu Tao also received the news. Fu Tao hurried over and said, "Father, how is the emperor? Is there anything to do? Do you want to return to Beijing immediately?"

Fu Changzong was drinking tea, and said calmly: "There is no need to worry, the emperor has always acted cautiously, this matter will not scare him, and he will not return to Beijing for the time being."

Fu Tao heaved a sigh of relief, their Fu family was bound to Zhu Xu, if the emperor had an accident or had no heirs, it would be a great crisis for them, it might be fatal!

Fu Tao was still in doubt, and said: "Father, let's persuade the emperor to return to Beijing. Now that the news has spread, it must not be safe along the way."

Fu Changzong looked up at Fu Tao, and said with a stern look on his face: "Father, once again, the emperor is no longer what it used to be, and it's not something you and I can persuade with a casual sentence. If you say it, don't say a word more!"

Fu Tao's expression changed, and he said: "I remember it, but why is the emperor leaving the palace this time? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Fu Changzong turned his head to look outside, and said calmly: "The emperor wants to carry out 'land reform', as long as you know it, don't say it."