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The Wenyuan Pavilion in the east of the Forbidden City was the most desirable place for civil servants in the Ming Dynasty. But at this time, there are only a few people working here. The whole country's government affairs are concentrated here, and the busyness is obvious. But at this time, few people here were doing much about government affairs.

I saw the assistant ministers Zhang Zhifa and Xue Guoguan standing in front of the chief minister of the cabinet. Zhang Zhifa put a memorial on the table and said with a little hesitation: "The content here is based on the ancestral regulations and in accordance with the chief minister's regulations." I mean, some changes have been made.”

After hearing this, Wen Tiren picked up the memorial and read it. Needless to say, he conveyed Emperor Chongzhen's decree to two assistant ministers and asked them to draft this memorial.

Seeing the chief assistant watching, Zhang Zhifa continued: "Although it is based on the ancestral system, it is quite effective in curbing the luxury trend in Jiangnan. But... But at this time, the luxury trend has become like a serious illness in people. Use this Strong medicine, I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate, right?"

Most of the rich people in Jiangnan are powerful people, or there are people behind them. If the contents of this memorial are implemented at once, they will be implemented throughout the country, which will have a great impact. Zhang Zhifa was very worried, fearing that there would be trouble.

"What's wrong?" Xue Guoguan had a different opinion, and immediately retorted: "This is an ancestral system, how can we allow them to cause trouble? Do you really think that the court is just a decoration?"

At this point, seeing that Zhang Zhifa seemed to want to refute, Xue Guoguan did not give him a chance, and immediately added: "Last year, my Ming Dynasty fought in Korea, Liaodong and the grasslands. It was not a great victory! If anyone dares to cause trouble, come and give it a try! "

While they were talking, Wen Tiren had already finished reading the memorial. He slowly closed the memorial and seemed to think for a moment before saying: "The contents of this memorial would not have been found at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China." No problem. Now, as Sheng Hu said, the luxury trend in Jiangnan has become a reality."

At this point, he paused and sighed: "You are not from the south, so you may not understand it. I am a southerner, and I feel deeply about this. I deeply agree with the emperor's request. However, I feel that this It’s better to be cautious about things.”

As Wen Tiren spoke, he looked up at Xue Guoguan and said: "The successive great victories in the north, to put it bluntly, probably not many people in the south care about them. I'm afraid it won't be very useful if we try to use this as a coercion."

The implication is that the prestige of the imperial court is no longer as good as it was at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Southerners do not care much about what happens to the north. So what if they are defeated, so what if they win?

"Let's do this. I will think about this memorial for a while and then report it to the emperor." Wen Tiren clapped the memorial in his hand and said, "At the same time, I will remind the emperor to think twice and be cautious about this matter. It is best to issue it when there is a good opportunity." The world."

He had come to a conclusion, and the two assistant ministers stopped talking and could only do this for now.

Similar to the cabinet, on the ceremonial side, Cao Huachun, the eunuch holding the seal, also organized the eunuchs Bingbi to discuss the matter, and finally drafted a memorial. With Cao Huachun's sophisticated calculations, he was naturally a little worried about such a major change in national policy, and wanted to remind the emperor.

At this time, despite the noise coming from outside the house, Emperor Chongzhen was drinking tea leisurely in the house, not paying attention at all.

However, Concubine Tian became a little worried when she heard the noisy sounds outside. When she was about to say something, Liu Xingzuo came in and reported that he had learned a list of wealthy Fujian and Guangdong businessmen from Chen Youtong.

After hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen nodded and said, "Then pass it on to Wang Cheng'en and let him check it over there!"

After hearing this, Liu Xingzuo agreed. When he turned around and wanted to leave, he hesitated again. Finally, he turned back and said sincerely: "Master, as the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Otherwise, you and your wife should change places first, and this place will be by Will the villain handle it?"

When Concubine Tian heard this, her eyebrows moved. She immediately came closer to Emperor Chongzhen and said softly: "Master, this is their place, and there is no official government. Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. You are the body of ten thousand gold." , don’t take any risk. And it’s more than enough for him to handle such a small matter. I think it’s better to put safety first!”

After hearing the two of them trying to persuade him, Emperor Chongzhen thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "If you just want to solve this matter of Xingba, there is really no need for me to come forward in person. But I have other plans, and I want to stay here. It’s the best. Besides, with thorough preparations, nothing will happen, so don’t worry.”

Hearing this, Liu Xingzuo and Tian Guifei glanced at each other, and they could see the hidden worry in each other's eyes. Women are not suitable for discussing political affairs. Finally, Liu Xingzuo asked: "Master, is this matter very important? If you have something to ask a villain to come forward, I believe that as a villain, it is enough to do it!"

"Haha, that's not necessarily true!" Emperor Chongzhen smiled after hearing this and said, "Do you still remember what happened during the Wanli period? Do you have any impressions of "Tombstones of Five People"?"

Liu Xingzuo was a little confused when he first heard about what happened during the Wanli period, but when the emperor mentioned "Tombstones of Five People", he suddenly understood and was speechless for a moment.

Concubine Tian usually does not care about political affairs, nor is she interested in learning about the past. At this time, when Emperor Chongzhen mentioned it and saw Liu Xingzuo's demeanor, he couldn't help but become curious and asked: "Sir, what happened to "The Tombstone Story of Five People"?"

Emperor Chongzhen tapped the table with his fingers and said slowly: "The peaceful days have been too long, and those in the south have forgotten the majesty of the imperial court. Civil servants from Jiangnan often refer to deer as horses and confuse right and wrong. The pens of those people , sometimes much more powerful than swords and guns.”

Having said this, he looked at Liu Xingzuo and said: "What I want to do will involve a lot, and it is not just for the dominance of Nanxun Town. Once I just ask you to come forward, those people will have plenty of words and pens." You can't stand it for a moment. If I were personally involved in this matter, I would be able to use thunderous means, and no one would dare to talk nonsense again! "

Concubine Tian was still a little confused, but Liu Xingzuo understood. Most of the eunuchs sent by Emperor Wanli to the south were beaten to death by the southerners, and it was said that the eunuchs' tyranny caused civil uprisings. Not to mention anything else, there was a civil unrest in nearby Suzhou. In fact, the Jin Yiwei, like the eunuchs sent by the palace, were the emperor's personal minions and were not welcomed by civil servants. Once the interests are too big, it may lead to verbal and written criticism. Unless it is suppressed by force with weapons and guns, it will be difficult to end up well in the end!

But as the emperor said, once he handles the matter personally, it will be different!

Something delayed me today, so I can't add an update.