As a salted fish, I was forced to become the teacher of all ages

In his opinion, Emperor Guangxing spread his words today to let him have an idea, at least to set up a black whistle like the previous time when the exchange was opened, but it can be seen that Emperor Guangxing meant to let the cabinet stay out?

This is a bit abnormal.

But soon Mr. Wen Ge realized some problems: From a standpoint, he himself is also a civil servant.

Civil servants have always had party struggles because of their particularity and ideological problems. Even in the Zhang Jiangling era in official history, different voices appeared, so it is impossible to say that they are in a group.But there are certain things where they have to stand together, and shipping is in that category.

Regardless of the purpose of the establishment of the Tianjin Navy, the navy must go to sea, which adds some uncontrollable factors to the shipping. After all, today's shipping is in the hands of bureaucrats and gentry in the south of the Yangtze River. The entry of the Tianjin Navy is natural. It will inevitably break some balance - after all, everyone can't reach out to Tianjin Wei, and Tianjin Wei is too close to the capital, there are many uncontrollable factors.

From a practical point of view, shipping has been regarded as taboo by the big landlord class in the Jiangnan area, and the cake has been divided for more than a hundred years. In this case, no one wants this balance to be broken-the family that occupies a large share Needless to say, the families that occupy a small share are also afraid that once this balance is broken, they will lose their few resources, so they will naturally put pressure on the emperor through the agents in the court to avoid this.

That's right, to put pressure on the emperor.

To a certain extent, Da Zhao’s court is a bit like a joint-stock company. It is true that the emperor is the chairman who holds the majority share, but the small shareholders in the court also have a say—that is to say, relative Compared with the previous dynasties, the power of the monarchy has been weakened by the power of the ministers. These civil servants can't wait to give the emperor a high-level confession. Any national policy can be done with approval...

However, looking at Emperor Guangxing's determination, we can see that he really wants to make a good start for the reform of the military system, and he really hopes that Huamanlou will continue to shine. Therefore, the preparation of the Tianjin Navy is imperative, so so As a result, civil servants are bound to have a direct dispute with Emperor Guangxing.

But let’s just say that, the root of the cabinet is on the side of the civil servants, and they have to stand on the side of the civil servants no matter what their position is. In some cases, even if they don’t like it, they will be pushed to stand on the front line—what the hell It is also the unique flavor of Zhao Chaotang.

In other words, Emperor Guangxing's expectation was that the cabinet would keep silent about this, and not ask them to stand on the same line with him, but at least they must remain neutral, otherwise this matter would not be possible to implement from the very beginning.

After Mr. Wen Ge clarified his thoughts, he stroked his beard and didn't speak for a long time.

From his point of view, the advantages of the establishment of the Tianjin Navy outweigh the disadvantages for Dazhao, but the obstacle will not be low, so his expectation is: the two sides of the cabinet will coordinate, just like the mutual market. Try to find an excuse that everyone can accept, so that the matter can be established while minimizing the impact.

But judging by Emperor Guangxing's attitude, it seems that he doesn't intend to do this.

After all, Emperor Guangxing might not be aware of the entanglement of families and bureaucrats in Jiangnan—this network is too big, and everyone on it plays an important role, so almost no one dared to mention this matter in the court. It is only natural that Emperor Guangxing did not know.

Because of this, he also underestimated the obstacles to this matter, and only felt that a strong push would be enough.

If things really turned out like this, it would inevitably lead to a series of conflicts between the monarch and his ministers, and Huamanlou would be in danger-who made him the initiator and executor?

Old Wen was well aware of the pros and cons, but in this case, he couldn't explain the matter clearly to Emperor Guangxing, it was too taboo.

"Sir, do you have other ideas?" Emperor Guangxing waited for a long time, and when he saw that Wen Ge was still deep in thought, he reminded him.

"Your Majesty, I feel that this matter should not be taken too hastily." Old Wen was quick to think of a reason, "I have no objection to the preparation of the navy, but according to your majesty, this navy operates a recruiting system. , this is not a small expense, but the money in the treasury..."

Emperor Guangxing smiled and said: "I know that the treasury doesn't have any extra money, but there are other ways. Isn't that kid Huamanlou doing very well in Xishan? If Tianjin Navy is placed under Xishanwei, it must be It's not a big problem."

"This..." Wen Xuelin was surprised again: "But... But Your Majesty, Xishanwei is just a thousand households..."

Emperor Guangxing squinted his eyes and said: "I have said before that although Xishanwei is under the banner of Xuanwuwei in name, it is actually responsible to me. He can have as much scale as I want him to have." In addition, according to the news sent back by Hua Aiqing, the matter on the grassland is almost resolved, and such credit should also be mentioned to Hua Manlou's position, right?"

Seeing that this loophole was plugged, Mr. Wen Ge was speechless for a while, and finally just said without a trace: "Your Majesty is wise. It's just that this matter still needs to be heard by the prophet, so as not to be unprepared when it comes... ..."

When Lao Wen said this, he made up his mind to ask his daughter to go to Xishan, and asked her to disclose the matter to Huamanlou, and then he would solve it by himself.

It's not that Lao Wen overestimated Huamanlou, but Lao Wen felt that this matter was caused by Huamanlou, and he should handle it by himself.

As for why my daughter went to Xishan...

Elder Wen Ge already knew about Wen Liang's contact with Huamanlou at Fanshihui, and Wen Liang was full of praise for Huamanlou, and had said earlier that he would go to Xishan to see it.And such confidential matters can only be handled by her, who will let her son not live up to expectations?

243. What's the harm in helping him?

Ordinarily, Wen Ge's old duck didn't have to ask his daughter to warn Huamanlou.

This is not a relative, and since the daughter obviously has a crush on Huamanlou, wouldn't it be like a tiger's mouth to let her get in touch?

But first of all, Wen Liang is a very smart and very assertive girl, she has already decided to go to Xishan for a few days to see, it is not easy for old Wen to lock her daughter at home, right?

Come on, what kind of emperor can use what kind of courtiers, Emperor Guangxing is the master of ZTE, can the cabinet ministers he uses have no courage?

The so-called butt determines the head, sitting in the position of the second assistant in the cabinet, Mr. Wen Ge is no longer an ordinary civil servant, and when the power of the cabinet is getting bigger and bigger, their functions are getting closer and closer to Zaifu, and Zaifu comes from the function In other words, they are only half a level lower than the emperor, so their thoughts and thoughts are different from those of ordinary civil servants.

In other words, their thinking is more inclined to govern the country, rather than to the interests of civil servants, and even their pursuits have changed. Most of what they expect is to be famous in history, and "born Jin Taishi, died as Wenzheng".

Are these two difficult?

Quite difficult.

Let alone the grand master, the posthumous title of Wenzheng originated from Wenzhen, and the first person in Huamanlou's previous life to receive this posthumous title was quite famous: Wei Zheng.

In the past dynasties, there are only a handful of people who died with the posthumous title of Wenzheng, and there are only a few in a dynasty, and all of them are famous people all over the world, such as: Fan Zhongyan, Fang Xiaoru, Li Dongyang, Zeng Guofan.

Take Li Dongyang as an example, this is a veteran of the three dynasties and one of the assistant ministers of Hongzhi Zhongxing, who has left a strong stroke in the entire history of Ming Dynasty.But such a master, before he died, he heard that his posthumous title was Wen Zheng, and he was not calm. He knelt down on the spot to Yang Yiqing, the scholar who told him the news...

So, in the face of these two things, things like seeking money and power are incomparably pale-you are all extremely human ministers, why do you need so many things outside your body?

Originally, Mr. Wen Ge was very calm about these two matters. After all, he is the second assistant of the cabinet, and he lacks opportunities, and the current court situation also makes it difficult for him to make big moves. The prince is so virtuous, so he is very concerned about this Things don't hold out much hope.

But the appearance of Huamanlou made him see an opportunity.

For Mr. Wen Ge, things like firecrackers are secondary, but the two events of Tweeting Order and opening the exchange market are enough to prove Huamanlou's ability and forward-looking vision, especially the exchange market has a great impact on Da Zhao. profound.

Although most people don't know the role of Huamanlou in the mutual market from the beginning to the end, they think it is his old Wen's decision-making, and it is his old Wen who will be credited for the effect in the future, but Wen Ge himself can't know that it is Huamanlou. Lou's idea?

Now that Huamanlou has started to mess with the Tianjin navy again, it is not difficult to see from Wen Ge's old eyes that the Tianjin navy will not only be able to wipe out the Japanese pirates, but may also have a certain impact on the Kaihai incident, so why not take a gamble? ?

That's right, it's just a gamble.

The disadvantages of forbidden seas and various activities in sea transportation are generally well known to the important officials in the court, and everyone knows how much danger they will encounter if they touch this matter, so even old officials like Wen Ge do not dare to touch it. This matter.

But now that there is a guy like Huamanlou at the front, Wen Ge has some ideas.

Because, for the country, opening the sea is beneficial; for the people, opening the sea is also beneficial; for myself, if I do some manipulations, opening the sea can also bring some benefits, maybe it is my further weight.

Then, if Elder Wen Ge didn't make some small moves, how could he be reconciled?

Of course, Lao Wen didn't want to bring hatred to Huamanlou, nor did he want to destroy Huamanlou's plan, which can be seen from the fact that he did not hesitate to send his daughter to warn Huamanlou.What he wanted was to remove some obstacles for Huamanlou when necessary, and design to make Huamanlou walk more smoothly.

But the problem is, the innocent Hua Manlou didn't even know that after she accidentally played with a navy, she was actually getting involved with Kai Hai...

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"Little sister, is it cold?"

In the carriage, seeing Wen Liang wrapped in a thick blanket and hugging the stove, Wen Yuchen felt quite uncomfortable.

He couldn't figure out why his father, who was obviously critical of Huamanlou, suddenly ordered Wen Liang to go to the West Mountain, without even waiting for the weather to get warmer.

What made him even more puzzled was that his little sister was extremely afraid of the cold, but after listening to the instructions, she didn't have the slightest resistance, and soon began to make preparations to go out.

Although Wen Yuchen was dissatisfied, seeing Wen Liang shrinking like a cat, he still felt sorry for this girl, so he couldn't help asking.

Wen Liang shook her head and said with a smile: "Fortunately, it's not too cold. It's just a pity that you can't put a stove on the carriage, and I don't know if I can order one specially for this trip to Xishan."

Wen Yuchen curled his lips, although he was very disdainful, but he didn't say anything to mock Huamanlou.

Wen Liang didn't pay attention to his expression, but closed his eyes slightly and concentrated on thinking about his father's intentions - Wen Ge veteran told Wen Liang about Chaozhong and asked her to tell Hua Manlou without any trace, but he didn't tell Wen Liang that intention to do.

Obviously, according to Wen Ge's way of teaching Wen Liang, there is a high probability that she will understand it by herself.

Naturally, the IQ of Miss Wen's family is not built, and soon her thoughts went to the direction of opening the sea ban, and she frowned slightly: Although Huamanlou is capable of doing this, but he is not in the right place at this time. The high power is not important, and the only thing he can rely on is His Majesty's trust, but if His Majesty can't bear the pressure, wouldn't his end be very bad?So did my father mean that I should advise him to walk slowly, or should I help him?

It has to be said that this has always been the case in court struggles. Even high-ranking and powerful people have to act cautiously, and even if they are careful and careful, the possibility of overturning the car is definitely not very small. The strength of the old school's counterattack...

It is estimated that reformers such as Gongsun Yang, Wang Jinggong, and Zhang Jiangling have a deep understanding-they either died unhappily, or died in depression, or they were liquidated when they were gone, and they were even regarded as emperors who could not withstand the pressure. A discarded child.

The same is true for the sea ban. This matter not only involves the court, but also the ancestral motto of "no voyages to the West" can be regarded as a big hat. building?

Wen Liang was thinking carefully along the way, but even when the frame reached the foot of the West Mountain, she was still unsure.

Opening the curtain of the car, Wen Liang looked at the distance and breathed a sigh of relief, thinking in his heart: Let's see what Hua Manlou means first, if he is too aggressive, he can persuade him, but if he is really sure, I will give him a helping hand. What's the matter?

244. Miraculous Chemical Reaction

For the arrival of 'Ye Gucheng' who studied under Mr. Wen Ge, Hua Manlou was very surprised.

Although we talked very happily at the poetry meeting before, and Huamanlou actually invited him to Xishan for a visit, but after all, there is a difference between civil and martial arts, and ordinary scholars basically avoid Huamanlou. Maybe come here?

But this weird Mr. Ye really came, and he came so aboveboard that Hua Manlou was a little confused when he received the name card.

Huamanlou hurriedly greeted the outside of the living area, and after saying hello, Wen Liang said politely with a smile: "Younger brother came here to be presumptuous, don't blame Mr. Huaqian."

"It's not presumptuous..." Hua Manlou shrugged, and moved Wen Liang and his party to the living area: "It's better to say, brother Ye doesn't despise me as a vulgar martial artist."

Wen Liang walked in with Huamanlou, and looked around the living area with great interest. It was the third son of the Wen family who, for some reason, just stared at Huamanlou so hard that the latter couldn't help but A little angry: staring at me in my place?Don't think I dare not punish you because you are the son of Mr. Ge!

"Brother Ye came here today to visit the research and development of hot air balloons?" Glaring Wen Yuchen back, Hua Manlou simply teased Wen Liang directly and ignored him.

Wen Liang said with a smile: "The hot air balloon... let's not be busy. Before coming here, my mentor has orders. I want to ask Mr. Qian first about some things."

Hua Manlou was taken aback for a moment: "Elder Wen Ge's order?"

I have to say that Huamanlou has come into contact with a lot of big bosses. Except for Emperor Guangxing and the crown prince, he has dealt with several real power states. Haven't had much contact with civil servants.

Even if the cabinet needed assistance when opening the mutual market last time, it was Ying Guogong who ran to coordinate, but Hua Manlou himself hadn't had much contact with this cabinet assistant.

But now the other party suddenly let the disciple come to the door...

Could it be that there is something troublesome?

Thinking of this, Huamanlou immediately became vigilant at 12 points, but said: "Mr. Ge asked, Hua knows everything."

Huamanlou made up his mind: speak up when you know everything, and don’t speak up if you don’t know, anyway, no matter what troublesome things are, just push away six-two-five—this has just made an outline of Miss Baimao’s affairs, your old Wen Ge’s trouble What does it have to do with my grandfather?

While talking, the group arrived at Huamanlou's residence, led the two of them into the room, sat down and served tea, Huamanlou went straight to the subject and said, "I don't know what orders the elders have?"

Wen Liang didn't reply directly, but after looking at Huamanlou's residence, she liked Huamanlou even more - now Huamanlou still lives in the slightly shabby little courtyard that she had tossed about last year. The houses of ordinary squires are not as good, let alone the houses of officials and eunuchs?

In Wen Liang's view, this is the style that a real worker should have.

After looking around, Wen Liang looked directly at Huamanlou, and said with a smile, "I heard that the preparation of the Tianjin Navy is the intention of Mr. Qian?"

Hua Manlou was taken aback for a moment, but just as he was about to deny it, Wen Liang said again: "Your Majesty has informed the teacher of the details...but Mr. Qian can rest assured that there are only a few people who know about it, and it will never be leaked. "

After hearing this, Hua Manlou smacked his lips, not knowing what to say.

The navy’s preparations for building itself were only in the early stage, and before the artillery was successfully developed and the three guards were not abolished, the matter was at best on paper, but at this time, what is the purpose of this matter?

While Hua Manlou was suspicious, Wen Liang continued to introduce the situation: "However, although the matter of preparing for the construction of the navy seems to have nothing to do with President Qian, there must be a series of actions by Qian in the future. Can’t stop. So the teacher asked me to come here and ask Mr. Qian if I’m fully prepared afterward?”

Hua Manlou blinked: "It seems...you don't need to make any preparations to mess with a navy, right? It's just a few ships after the abolition of the three guards. What preparations do you need?"

Hua Manlou didn't mean to lie, after all, his subsequent plan was just to quietly go to Japan to resell some things to make money, and he hadn't communicated with Emperor Guangxing yet, but Wen Liang was taken aback when he heard his words: "No...not ready?"

After being in a daze for a while, Wen Liang regained his train of thought before saying, "Could it be that Mr. Qian can't trust his teacher? In my opinion, the teacher's intention is to help Mr. Qian achieve this matter more smoothly, so..."

What Wen Liang said is actually completely correct. After all, there is a mutual market first, and Mr. Wen Ge and Hua Manlou can be regarded as allies. Moreover, from Wen Liang's point of view, Mr. Wen Ge doesn't talk about it, but he is still quite optimistic. The building is full of flowers, otherwise he wouldn't let himself come here.

Hua Manlou was stunned when he heard her words: "Old Wen Ge...does he also want to get involved in this matter?"

After hearing Wen Liang's words, Hua Manlou was stunned to think that the Wen family also wanted to invest a sum of money like a few dukes' mansions - he had told Mr. Ying about his plan before, so these couples and the Wen family's Breathing is also possible.

Thinking of this, Hua Manlou said, "It's not a problem. With the support of Mr. Ge, this matter must be easier."

Wen Liang nodded and said, "That's right. So now Mr. Qian is relieved?"

Hua Manlou said: "What worries about Elder Ge? Although I don't know how much Elder Ge has heard, let me start from the beginning."

Immediately, Hua Manlou quickly shared his big plan to make money as a naval escort, and mentioned the entry of the three state princes and Dongchang Changgong, and finally added: "That's the thing. If Elder Wen Ge wants to invest in shares, the same share as the princes of the state will be..."

Although Hua Manlou said it clearly, Wen Liang became more and more confused the more he listened: Kaihai... is this how he plays?

So she looked at Hua Manlou blankly: "This is just the first step, right? What's next?"

Hua Manlou blinked: "Next? What else can happen next?"

The two looked at each other for a while, and Wen Liang suddenly remembered something: "Mr. Qian said just now that this matter can only be carried out with His Majesty's consent, right?"

Hua Manlou nodded: "That's right, the fleet belongs to His Majesty, and the caravan belongs to His Majesty, and the others are just buying shares to join in and have a drink of soup. I haven't had time to talk to Your Majesty about this, and please Elder Wen Ge, please don’t mention it to His Majesty, he may be needed to beat the side drum a little at that time..."

Wen Liang thought for a while, then nodded slowly: "I understand."

From Wenliang's point of view, Huamanlou's move dragged down the emperor, the real power state company, the supervisor of ceremonies, and the cabinet elders who have just entered the game, and tied them together tightly with interests.

In this way, even with a strong counterattack from the civil servants, a group of dignitaries, the cabinet, the chief of ceremonies, and the emperor's assistance, Huamanlou can easily break the situation, right?Even he didn't have to charge forward, Xungui, whose interests were threatened, blocked things for him first.

There is nothing wrong with the strategy of leveraging one group to harness the power of another, more powerful group.

Although this strategy is full of copper smell, and to a certain extent, Huamanlou's move is equivalent to leading a large group of people to smuggle, and the nature can be described as very bad.

But the problem is that opening the sea is the ultimate goal, so as long as the sea can be opened, other things really belong to the category of small things, and no one said that doing big things requires a posture of worrying about the country and the people, right?

Those who really put on that kind of pose are either Qingliu with a hideous face or scholars who have not experienced the beatings of society, and this group of people...

Miss Wen's family has always looked down on her.