All the members are in love with the group, and the cub is causing trouble in the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 219 The chief assistant of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty: Zhang Juzheng

The Yuan family stayed in Yongshou County for two days and were about to leave for Xinping County, which is a little further north.

Xinping County is very close to Yongshou County and can be reached in half a day.

The scenery along the way was very good. At noon, the Yuan family stopped at a river bank with green mountains and clear water, preparing to set up a fire and cook instant noodles.

It can be regarded as achieving the purpose of playing.

Mrs. Ye's face was filled with doubts as she watched her granddaughter hand out cakes to the other grandchildren.

She couldn't help but ask her youngest son: "Where did this pastry come from? It's so exquisite, it doesn't look like a popular one."

"But it seems that there has never been such a pastry in the palace?"

Thanks to her granddaughter, when there is no drought, the palace will give out cakes every three days, and Mrs. Ye has a clear list of cakes from the Shangshi Bureau.

Yuan Meng glanced at his little daughter who was happily eating yellow rice cakes, and said calmly: "He Langjun brought it from outside last night."

Mrs. Ye looked at He Fan.

He Fan: "..."

"Is this...it's a long story."

Mrs. Ye was really curious: "Then you want to make a long story short?"

He Fan: "...Last night, I went out to enjoy the breeze and met...an acquaintance. Well, I met an acquaintance and chatted for a few words. I gave him a chicken and he gave me a pastry."

Mrs. Ye nodded: "I just said that the chicken we brought this morning is missing one."

She shook her head and smiled: "I thought Yuan Baoer was let go."

He Fan glanced at her, breathed a sigh of relief, and then shot his death gaze at the dog commander.

The dog commander didn't even look back at him.

Mrs. Ye saw Minister Yuan standing by the river, looking at the mountain scenery in the distance, and walked over.

She said in a rare and gentle tone: "It will be a while, you go to the carriage and take a rest."

Minister Yuan had been working with the police stationed in Yongshou County last night, and he didn't sleep well all night.

At this time, he was a little touched by his wife's concern. He thought about it and nodded in agreement.

But instead of going to the carriage, he sat on the ground with his back against the big tree.

Mrs. Ye did not disturb him, and just when she was about to turn around and leave, she found her little granddaughter eating something and stretching her neck to look at Aweng.

She quickly restrained the little kid and prevented her from causing trouble.

Yuan Shilang soon fell into a dream.

In the dream, there was a black void, and a huge picture slowly unfolded in mid-air.

There are several big characters on the scroll: Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty.

Yuan Shilang had also participated in the imperial examination and was familiar with classics and history. He had never heard of this chief minister or the title of his country.

He was puzzled and stared at the scroll with a frown.

Zhang Juzheng was born in the family of a scholar in Jiangling County. He was very smart since he was a child and was a well-known child prodigy in the local area.

He became a scholar at the age of 12 and passed the imperial examination at the age of 16. At the age of 23, he passed the Jinshi and was selected as a Shujishi. At that time, almost all cabinet bachelors were from Shuji scholars, and they could be said to have great futures, but Zhang Juzheng did not have this ambition.

It was during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Jiajing was obsessed with alchemy and Taoism. Yan Song and his son formed a clique for personal gain, and the court was in a foul atmosphere.

Zhang Juzheng was young and in a low position, without any right to speak, so he devoted himself to studying in the Hanlin Academy and waited for his opportunity.

It wasn't until Yan Song was overthrown that the 40-year-old Zhang Juzheng gradually came to prominence. When he was giving lectures to Prince Yu Zhu Zaijing, he met Emperor Wanli, who was still the grandson of the young emperor.

Later, King Yu ascended the throne, and Zhang Juzheng successfully entered the cabinet to assist the government by virtue of his contribution to the throne.

After a series of political struggles during the cabinet period, he finally took control of the cabinet after the ten-year-old Emperor Wanli ascended the throne.

He was well aware that he was born in the market and knew the sufferings of the people, so he strictly educated the young emperor in the hope that he would become a wise king.

Zhang Juzheng took over a court with corrupt officials and weak border security. After he came to power, in order to rectify the administration of officials, he introduced the examination law to strictly examine officials and promote the implementation of imperial decrees; in terms of military affairs, he reused famous generals such as Qi Jiguang, Wang Chonggu, and Li Chengliang to rectify military affairs and relieve the border defense crisis.

He implemented a series of reforms, which greatly increased the revenue of the treasury and reduced the burden on the people.

Since ancient times, none of the revolutionaries, such as Shang Yang and Wang Anshi, have had good results.

But even if he becomes a lonely minister and goes against everyone, Zhang Juzheng will forcefully and firmly pursue the path of the New Deal.

The ten years he held the position of chief minister were the last glorious years in the twilight of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Juzheng single-handedly fought against all the officials and gentry in the world, turned the tide, brought the dying Ming Dynasty back on track, and forcibly extended the Ming Dynasty's life for decades.

After understanding the darkness of corrupt politics, he never gave up. He wanted to be a powerful minister who would benefit the world. In the process of achieving this goal, he did not even leave himself a way out.

As he has been in power for a longer period of time and his methods have been tough, the conflicts between him and other political forces have become increasingly serious.

The famous prime minister Zhang Juzai died of exhaustion at the age of 58.

Before he died, Emperor Wanli held his hand and said: "Sir's merits should be with the country. There is no other way but to take care of his descendants."

But he broke his promise.

Half a year after Zhang Juzheng's death, the Manchu civil officials began to impeach Zhang Juzheng. Two years later, Emperor Wanli ordered that Zhang Juzheng's home be confiscated.

The Zhang family was blocked at home by people from the local government and more than a dozen of them starved to death. It was not until more than ten days later that the Jin Yiwei who were responsible for searching the house arrived belatedly. They conducted a rigorous search of the property and tried to put the Zhang family in danger.

But Zhang Shoufu, who had been at the helm of the Ming Dynasty for more than ten years, had less than one-twentieth of Yan Song's family property.

Such a result was not what others wanted to see, so rounds of torture and torture against the Zhang family began.

Zhang Juzheng's sons suffered disaster one after another, some committed suicide, some were exiled to the army, and the ending of the female family members was extremely miserable. Later, Emperor Wanli even wanted to open Zhang Juzheng's coffin to vent his anger.

During the Chongzhen period, this famous prime minister was rehabilitated and his people were able to return to their homeland from exile.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the rebel leader Zhang Xianzhong's men attacked the hometown of the Zhang family and forced Zhang Juzheng's fifth son Zhang Yunxiu to become an official. Zhang Yunxiu refused and committed suicide to express his ambition.

They were fed up with the dangers of officialdom and had suffered decades of bad luck, and decided not to enter officialdom again.

When the Ming Dynasty was in danger of survival, Zhang Juzheng's great-grandson Zhang Tongchang resolutely joined the army to protect the last Ming Dynasty.

However, at that time, the Ming Dynasty only had defeated soldiers and defeated generals.

Zhang Tongchang, a famous anti-Qing general, was finally taken to the execution ground. He was not afraid at all and went to die with his head held high.

Descendants of the Zhang family would rather die than surrender to the Qing Dynasty.

After four generations and more than sixty years, Zhang Juzheng’s posthumous affairs have finally come to an end.

He has stains, but his immortal merits cannot be erased.

There is no Zhang Juzheng in this world.

The scroll slowly closed again, and Yuan Shilang, who was watching the whole scene below, covered his heart.

When the country falls, capable ministers are more rare than honest officials. What the country and the people need is real change.

But the road to change is really difficult.

Most of the reformers throughout the history died for the law, and most of the powerful officials died and their families were destroyed. Zhang Juzheng accounted for two of them.

Facing the scroll, Mr. Yuan bowed in the air and said, "As an official, you should be like Mr. Zhang. Please accept my bow."

As soon as I stood up, there was someone else next to me.

Yuan Shilang was startled and jumped several meters to the side.

Zhang Juzheng: "..."

He flicked his sleeves and said sternly: "An official should have the dignity of an official. What do you look like? Isn't this a joke?"

Shilang Yuan looked at the old man who came out of the scroll, stood upright, and secretly took a step closer.

Zhang Juzheng sighed, stroked his beard, and said calmly: "You have many capable people in your court, and the implementation of your new farming method has also offended many powerful people."

"You have done quite well, there is no need to underestimate yourself."

"Wherever you are, you have to worry about something. When you have more authority in the future, you can think of other things."

"Remember, power is just a tool for the benefit of the people. You have to seize it, but don't lose it."

Shilang Yuan nodded obediently and took another step closer.

"Sir, have you ever regretted how Emperor Wanli treated your people after your death?"

Zhang Juzheng also looked at the scroll in the void, looking a little nostalgic.

"How can I regret it?"

“When I embarked on the path of change, I anticipated the consequences.”

"When I was in power, my people were under my protection. After my death, they should also support the Zhang family's life."

"I just hate that God can't give me another ten years of falsehood."

Shilang Yuan also had a look of regret on his face: "It's a pity that Mr.'s new policy could not be carried out."

He secretly glanced at the old man and coughed: "I wonder, sir, could you tell me what "Tiangong Kaiwu" is?"

In the scene just now, in the late Ming Dynasty, the Zhang family members were unwilling to enter the official career, but they still taught their children to read and write, hoping that future generations would be wise.

Among them, the descendants of the Zhang family read the book "Tiangong Kaiwu". The name alone is so domineering and fascinating.

Zhang Juzheng was at a loss for words. He was only responsible for clarifying his thoughts and encouraging this person, but he did not say that he would reveal the Ming Dynasty books.

He thought for a while and asked, "Did you remember everything I just said?"

Minister Yuan bowed respectfully again: "I will bear in mind everything you said, sir, and I won't dare to forget it."

Zhang Juzheng nodded, waved his sleeves, and disappeared into the void.

Yuan Shilang frowned, why is this man avoiding the important and taking the easy?

Is that book a banned book?

Just as he was thinking about it, a sudden pain in his jaw pulled him out of his dream.

When he opened his eyes, he looked at his cute little granddaughter. She pursed her lips and looked at him with her eyes wide open.

The little kid grabbed his beard with his little hands and said loudly: "Ah, ah, ah, let's eat instant noodles!!!"

Yuan Shilang took her into his arms and rescued his beard: "Why did you still use the tricks you used to deal with outsiders on Aweng?"

"You can't pull Aweng's beard from now on, do you understand?"

Yuan Yuan pouted: "Aweng is so petty! If Yuanyuan grows a beard in the future, I won't let him pull it!"

The good old man touched the little kid's head and said, "You can grow it first and then talk about it."

He stood up and took Xiaotuanzi to eat.

After finishing this dream, the fatigue on my body also dissipated.

Facts have proved that he made the right choice. His Majesty is also a wise king, and his farming methods have always been supported.

His path will be easier, and the Yuan family will not fall into that situation.

As soon as instant noodles appear on the scene, the surrounding area is filled with aroma.

The female family members were chatting with each other enthusiastically, and the faces of the family members were all smiles.

Shilang Yuan also smiled relaxedly.

Suddenly, the little boy let go of his hand and ran towards Xiao Hei who was out playing for a while.

"Xiao Hei Xiao Hei, I don't want a new son!!!"

Xiao Heixiong ran back in high spirits and spit out another meat dumpling.

Several children ran up to it and found it was a fat rabbit.

Yuan Qing smiled and said: "Hey, this is not a son, it is meat!"

"We'll bake it tonight!!!"

The gray rabbit on the ground was trembling, and the little black furry tail was swaying, and the hair on the tip was asking for credit.

Yuan Yuan hugged Xiao Hei's neck and was very moved: "Xiao Hei, you will be so good from now on!"

She leaned into Xiao Hei's ear and whispered: "Yuan Yuan likes Xiao Hei the most, and then she likes Bai Bai the most!"

He Fan, who came over to feed the child, couldn't help but laugh: "I remember you told Bai Bai the same thing before you came out."

"When we get back, we have to sit down together and talk about who you like the most."

The cub is really disappointed. Uncle He Fan is really the worst villain she has ever encountered in her life.

She "hummed" and ran over to complain to her father.

After a noisy meal, the carriage set off again.

On the way, Yuan Shilang wanted to tell his wife about the strange dream he had.

But the words were on his lips, but not a single word came out.

He frowned slightly.

Mrs. Ye was still waiting for him to continue: "What dream did you have?"

Yuan Shilang opened his mouth for a long time and held back a sentence: "Dreaming about a man."

Mrs. Ye: "..."

She slapped Mr. Yuan hard and said: "You old man, you dream about a beautiful little lady, but you actually dream about a man???!!!"

"Okay Yuan Dazhuang, I have been married to you for nearly thirty years. You are tired of it and want to change your ways, right?!"

Shilang Yuan ducked back: "Madam, don't get me wrong, I dreamed of an old man."

Mrs. Ye beat her hard: "You still dream about the old man, you Yuan Dazhuang, you, you, you... let's make peace when we get back!!!"

"All my sons are with you, I'll take Yuan Baoer to open a mansion and live in another place!!!"

Yuan Dazhuang: "..."

What a mouthful he has!

In Yuan Yuan's carriage, she was also quarreling with He Fan!

The little boy hugged his father and gave the bad uncle a sad look on his back.

He Fan smiled and poked her: "What's wrong, are you cutting your sleeves with me again?"

"Let's do one small incision every three days and one in five days. It hurts our feelings so much."

"Children should be filial to their elders, you know?"

Yuan Yuan turned her head slightly and retorted loudly: "Elders must also be filial to children!!!"

He Fan laughed. The cub is really fun at this age. When he grows up a few years, he will be hated by people.

He cleared his throat: "Does your father also want to be filial to you?"

Yuan Yuan thought for a while and nodded: "Yeah, yeah, my dad is filial to me! Uncle He Fan is not good!!!"

He Fan laughed until he slapped his legs.

Yuan Meng glanced at him indifferently, and suddenly, a burst of mental power quickly attacked him.

The great deputy commander of the Interstellar Alliance was pushed out of the carriage and fell to the ground.

He quickly turned over to avoid the carriage behind him.

The carriage behind stopped, Yuan Fang opened the curtain and said disapprovingly: "Uncle He, you can't beat my third uncle, why do you always provoke him? But those who know the current affairs are heroes, you should hide your strength and bide your time. "

He Fan stood up with a dark face: "What do you know, a kid?"

"This is called being unprepared for a moment."

Yuan Li sighed: "You never guarded against it."

He Fan: "..."

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