Imperial Master of the Ming Dynasty

"Oh? What news?"

Jiang Xinghuo's attitude towards Zhu Gaosui was a bit strange. This was something he had never seen before. If Emperor Yongle asked him to tell him the news, then he would not let himself ask questions.

And regarding the [Anniversary of the Death of Taizu], since Jie Jin, neither Ji Gang nor the old monk has received any further information from the two intelligence lines. Why did Zhu Gaosui suddenly bring it out?

As expected, this was the news that Zhu Gaosui "sold" to himself privately.

"I have a few spies under my command. They are the censors who were fished out of prison last year. They are not clean inside, and I hold their vital points. This time, one of them was found like Xie Jin, but he Unlike other censors, he appears to be extremely loyal and upright."

"Is it the same single-line connection?" Jiang Xinghuo asked.

"Yes." Zhu Gaosui nodded and said, "It stands to reason that only one person can be found, but he accidentally got the same information from a fellow villager, so now there are clear clues pointing to a certain civil servant at the level of Shangshu. They are collaborating with the remnants of Jianwen, but the purpose must be the same."

Seeing that Zhu Gaosui refused to say his name, Jiang Xinghuo also knew his intention.

"I wonder what the Third Prince wants from me?"

This was abnormal. After Jiang Xinghuo used his brain for a moment, he knew that Zhu Gaosui must want to get something from him that only he could give him, but he had to carry Emperor Yongle on his back.

Zhu Gaosui smiled slyly: "Master, I have helped you a lot this time, you can't just give me a small favor."

Jiang Xinghuo also laughed: "Okay, do you want to be the prince?"

"No, no, no."

When Zhu Gaosui heard this, he waved his hands quickly: "Master, don't be joking. I'm not stupid. If I really want to be a prince, I won't even know how to die."

Jiang Xinghuo's heart moved.

If you don’t want to be a prince, what do you want to do?

Zhu Gaosui continued: "The Imperial Master should see it more clearly than anyone else. I am the third oldest brother. The eldest brother is good at literature and the second brother is good at martial arts. I can only do some corner jobs. Even if it is the so-called 'blood is thicker than water', No matter how much my father favors me, he will never make me the crown prince. What's more, I really don't have the ability in many aspects such as my character and ability."

"but."

Zhu Gaosui continued: "No matter who will be the prince in the future or who will finally ascend the throne, I will be the emperor and the courtier. I am my father's son. My father can use me with confidence, but my two older brothers will not let my younger brother be in charge of information." As for the outcome of this secret of mine, I can’t guarantee it myself.”

"You want to escape unscathed."

Jiang Xinghuo already vaguely understood what the other party meant.

"Not only do I escape unscathed, I want to be a vassal king, but not a vassal king without soldiers and power."

Zhu Gaosui's tone became firmer: "I knew it was difficult before, and even I felt very slim. After all, reducing vassal status is the general trend, but I really don't want to be a powerless Prince Taiping. This is not greed on my part, but The National Master made everything different, and I have a new choice."

Jiang Xinghuo finally knew what Zhu Gaosui wanted from him.

"You want to go overseas and find a free kingdom where you can rule independently and pass it on to your children, but why are you talking about it now?"

Zhu Gaosui's answer was very honest: "I used to think that the imperial master was bragging and could not achieve it, but at this stage of the reform, overseas feudal vassals are not disappearing. As long as overseas trade is beneficial, overseas colonies will always be part of the Ming system. , and these colonies far away from the Central Plains need vassal kings to rule instead of the Ming Dynasty."

"Conditions overseas are poor."

"But the sky is high and the emperor is far away."

Jiang Xinghuo's expression suddenly turned cold, and the smile on his face disappeared.

"Your Majesty promised you the terms of vassalage and asked you to test me."

Zhu Gaosui put down the three-color figurine of the Heavenly King in his hand and sighed: "Master, you still don't understand."

"I really don't understand. His Majesty makes the final decision on this kind of matter. All you need to do is ask His Majesty for what you want. What's the use of asking me to help you?" Jiang Xinghuo looked at him and asked. road.

"Because His Majesty won't let me leave. The reason you mentioned is that the Japanese pirates divide the money. We are all in this circle, and no one can leave."

Zhu Gaosui's expression was a bit bitter: "My father will not let anyone threaten his power. He values ​​the second brother because only the second brother can check and balance the eldest brother from threatening his power; he uses me to explore everyone's secrets. It’s not because my abilities are better than Ji Gang’s or because my father likes me more, but it’s so that both the eldest brother and the second brother can obey him.”

Zhu Gaosui's abnormality made Jiang Xinghuo alert. Jiang Xinghuo didn't have a deep friendship with him, so why would the other party say such taboo words to him?

"Where is there another person?" Jiang Xinghuo asked.

"Zhan Ji." Zhu Gaosui said with certainty, "When Zhan Ji grows up, he will definitely be loved by his father, and he will definitely control us uncles until his father dies. This situation of mutual restraint is completely out of balance. At that time, it’s up to everyone to do their own thing.”

"Why exactly?"

Of course, Zhu Gaosui knew what Jiang Xinghuo was asking. He was asking why he was uncharacteristically confiding so much to Jiang Xinghuo today. This made Jiang Xinghuo extremely confused. If he didn't explain clearly, I'm afraid Jiang Xinghuo would refuse to talk to him. trade.

"Second brother invited me to drink last night. When I was very drunk, I vomited out my doubts and asked him why he came out of prison as if he was a different person. Second brother told me that it was because he met someone When he arrived at the National Preceptor, you, the National Preceptor, could predict the future and told him a future that he couldn't accept, so he had to change. The second brother didn't tell me what this future would look like, but I knew very well that my ending would definitely not be the same. good."

"I no longer predict the future." Jiang Xinghuo said.

Zhu Gaosui nodded and said, "I know that what happened with Duke Cheng made you feel uncomfortable, Imperial Master."

Jiang Xinghuo didn't explain. Since the other party thought so, he might as well go with the flow.

In fact, it was because as he, the time traveler, flapped his butterfly wings back and forth, the storm was getting bigger and bigger, which had already redirected the line of history to another direction. He could no longer predict the future after being disturbed by himself.

Jiang Xinghuo would not be surprised if the characters and events on the historical line deviate to any extent in the future.

"You also said that you are in this ring and cannot leave."

"I'm not irreplaceable, Ji Gang can replace me."

Then, Zhu Gaosui took out a note from his sleeve and handed it to Jiang Xinghuo.

Zhu Gaosui said sincerely again: "National Master, please show me the way."

Jiang Xinghuo looked at the name above and finally said: "The Red River Delta in the north of Annan will be transferred to the Ming Dynasty, and the fifteenth Chief Envoy Department, the Cochin Chief Envoy Department, will be established, and the rest of Annan's land will be transferred to the Ming Dynasty. Chen Tianping reestablished the Chen Dynasty for puppet rule; North Korea would be completely annexed, follow the example of the Yuan Dynasty to establish the Zhengdong Province, and establish the 16th Chief Envoy. The Goryeo Chief Envoy; Japan would cut off several areas and then completely dismember it. But Japan’s population is too large and needs to be weakened in a subtle way. In the future, the main purpose will be to instigate Japanese feudal vassals to fight continuously, and it will be impossible to establish a chief envoy."

"Luzon and Tianzhu are ruled by vassal kings. Luzon can be conquered in a short time. Tianzhu must be conquered slowly, and Tianzhu will face the pressure of the Timurid Empire in the north. If that day comes, Ming Dynasty is determined to conquer Tianzhu, the Timur Empire will not let it go."

"National Master, help me escape. No matter what method you use, convince your father to let Ji Gang take my place."

Zhu Gaosui offered his price:

"In exchange, in addition to today's information, I will provide you with three key pieces of information that only I know for free and in a timely manner."

After saying these words, Jiang Xinghuo didn't respond for a long time, and he fell into deep thought.

It was difficult for him to make a decision on this matter for a while.

Zhu Gaosui didn't bother him and waited patiently.

For a long time, Jiang Xinghuo looked at Zhu Gaosui, who was obsessed with wealth, and spoke slowly: "Have you thought clearly? I'm making a deal behind His Majesty's back. Once this matter is exposed, I don't know what will happen. At most, I will die, but you may lose Your Majesty’s trust.”

This sounds very inconsistent, but if it comes from Jiang Xinghuo's mouth, Zhu Gaosui thinks it is too normal.

"I've thought about it a long time ago. I can't do dirty work all my life. If I know too many secrets, I will die."

After all, only the dead can keep secrets best.

Jiang Xinghuo nodded. Since Zhu Gaosui had made up his mind, he didn't bother to say anything.

After all, Zhu Gaosui is the prince of the Zhu family. Although everyone is used to their death if they are easy to use, Emperor Yongle will never kill him. This is beyond doubt. The current situation is nothing more than Zhu Gaosui being used too much by Emperor Yongle. Fortunately, he knew too many secrets, and he was looking for a way out for himself.

Jiang Xinghuo was silent for a moment: "I will try to help you go overseas to seal a vassal and establish a country."

"The words of the Imperial Master are enough." Zhu Gaosui felt relieved.

Then he seemed to remember something, and took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said: "Father, I still have a question to ask the Imperial Preceptor, about how to make the cities and fortresses in Gansu better defend against artillery and gunpowder. ?”

What does it mean? Think of me as Baidu?

This question was a bit abrupt, and Jiang Xinghuo didn't think about it for a moment, so he accepted the note and planned to answer Emperor Yongle later when he had more ideas.

Zhu Gaosui left with the three-color terracotta king. When Li Zengzhi came in, Jiang Xinghuo suddenly said to him: "By the way, there are two more things you need to do."

Jiang Xinghuo ordered as he looked at the lively scene of three-color bottles being auctioned off the stage.

"The first thing is to let the Japanese businessman Fei Fu who came with Imagawa Ryotoshi shed some blood. The last auction item today will be changed to a 10,000 stone futures rice discount coupon, which is 30% off. There are five coupons in total."

Jiang Xinghuo's tone was an order rather than a discussion. Li Zengzhi weighed it, but didn't say anything. This was the means to attract businessmen from the Ming Dynasty to Japan for tomorrow's unarmed free trade zone. He should be able to get rich. After all, he was benefited from it. Yoshimitsu's entrustment is now the second time he has come to Ming Dynasty. He should be well aware of the interest rate differential of free trade, and the current losses are temporary.

"The second thing is, call Liu Fuchun over just now. The third prince told me some news. That Xun Zhan seems to be greedy."

Jiang Xinghuo didn't say it clearly, but Li Zengzhi immediately understood that people who are greedy will be tricked. This was to use the futures rice to devise a plan to trap him. After all, Li Zengzhi also knew that Wang Jing played a big hindrance here, and Xun Zhan is his right-hand man, but now he has rushed in, but he has fallen into a trap.

Liu Fuchun had no objection to Li Zengzhi going to do these two things. He also wanted to use this to trick Xi Zhan. To Jiang Xinghuo's surprise, the Japanese businessman Fei Fu came to visit in person.

"how?"

Jiang Xinghuo looked at him, could it be that such a big businessman in Japan is not willing to suffer even this small loss?

"Master Imperial Master, I will add five more, for a total of ten."

Fei Fu happily bled himself, and then asked with a shy face: "Can all Japanese rice be sold to Ming Dynasty at a low price in the future?"

"Does Japan have so much rice? Japan also has a large population."

Jiang Xinghuo just wanted to ask for advice and use Japan's rice shipping to test the commercial feasibility of shipping military rations for the Ming Dynasty's frontier army from the south in a roundabout way to reform the opening of China. He didn't really want to import rice from Japan. After all, the Ming Dynasty It is impossible to rely on Japan to supply frontier army rations, and this has nothing to do with price.

However, Fei Fu's shamelessness as a businessman immediately broke Jiang Xinghuo's cognitive bottom line.

"Yes, there are many. We Japanese have been herbivores since ancient times. We don't need to eat rice. We can sell it all to the Ming Dynasty. As long as we can make money, we can sell anything."

Jiang Xinghuo: "."

"And then there's that."

Seeing that Jiang Xinghuo had no clear objection, Feifu climbed up with the help of a pole and said: "I know you gave Songjiang cotton to Imagawa-kun to be sold as an agent in Japan. I won't touch this, but other trade goods, such as Yangzhou tea or Hangzhou tea Or something like that, can the National Preceptor give it to me? I promise to help the National Preceptor do things in Japan. If the National Preceptor needs it, I will deliver your copy on time every year."

"Hitian-kun, I don't need money. Money means nothing to me, but I do need you to do one thing for me."

Jiang Xinghuo called him and said something in his ear.

On the other hand, Jiang Xinghuo plans to change the transportation of military rations from water to sea transportation. If he comes into contact with relevant interest groups, there may be obstacles. It may not be that he dares to sabotage Emperor Yongle's plan, but during the restructuring. Initially, if a large amount of food could be imported from Japan and North Korea and stored directly on the northern defense line to be prepared, there would be no need to worry about shipping by sea. After all, rice would not go bad if stored for several years.

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Along with the conversation between the two, the final scene of the first-day auction downstairs also took place.

The hostess looked at the temporarily replaced paper card in her hand and read: "The last auction item is ten Japanese rice futures discount coupons worth 10,000 koku. The futures price is 200 wen, and the discount is .30% off!"

The moment this discount was read out, everyone was excited.

Here we need to briefly explain the prices for both parties now and tomorrow, otherwise it may be difficult to understand.

Now in the early Ming Dynasty, one tael of silver can be exchanged for about 1,200-1,300 copper coins according to the price comparison in different regions. And one stone of rice (one stone in the Ming Dynasty is approximately equivalent to 184 Jin today), the price in the Ming Dynasty is about 240-250 copper coins. That is about 0.2 taels of silver. In Jiang Xinghuo's previous life, this ratio of rice prices would continue to rise with the net inflow of silver in the Ming Dynasty. By the end of the Ming Dynasty and the early years of Chongzhen, the price of rice in Nanjing would It becomes about 1,400 wen per stone meter, which is about 1 tael of silver. Inflation is evident.

The current rice price in Ming Dynasty is 240-250 Wen, and the futures price of rice in Japan is 200 Wen. Japan's export price is definitely profitable, with 90% of the income and 100% of the output. The current actual rice price in the Japanese market is about 180 Wen. about.

In fact, even if it is normal trade, buying rice from Japan and transporting it back to China is currently profitable, not to mention the 30% off rice with a limited edition of 100,000 stone?

Buy it back for 140 Wen and sell it for 240 Wen.

This is simply a matter of making money with blood.

Of course, there is no free lunch in the world, and businessmen still have concerns.

After all, although there are rumors now, Ming Dynasty and Japan have not yet established a formal free trade relationship. Although the bargaining knives in the hands of merchants are provided with the purchase of goods, their redeemable value must also be considered.

Should I get two 30% off futures rice exchange coupons first, or should I use them to cut other things? This requires careful measurement.

After all, no one can say for sure what happens in the temple. I’m afraid no one knows what the court’s final decision will be. This means that the exchange coupons for futures rice may not be exchanged for real goods.

Moreover, Japan is an island country. Due to its geographical location, transporting rice from Japan to Daming is also a risky business. It may be robbed midway.

The female host continued to introduce these discount coupons: "These ten futures rice discount coupons are provided by the largest rice merchant in Kyoto, Japan, President Feifu from Hakata Port. I believe you must have heard of his name, so, Please actively participate!”

To the merchants of the Ming Dynasty, Feifu was not an unknown person. He represented Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and came to Nanjing with the delegation a few years ago. At that time, Emperor Jianwen had no objection to tomorrow's trade. Therefore, Feifu and many Ming Dynasty merchants had no objections. businessmen have done business.

So when I heard that it was provided by Feifu, the atmosphere at the scene became a little more lively, and many people began to eagerly hope to have such a futures rice discount coupon.

"Hakata Port? Where is this?" Xun Zhan, who was sitting in the back, curiously asked the Jingzhou businessman who had just returned next to him.

"Hakata Port is the place where Japan sent envoys to the Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, and Silla. I heard that during the Kamakura shogunate period, it was a stronghold for trade between Japan and the Song Dynasty, and the trade was particularly prosperous."

There is another sentence he didn't say. Of course, in this era, it also became the main trading place with the smugglers of the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, all businessmen from the Ming Dynasty who had been involved in private trade with Japan had heard of Fei Fu and trusted the reputation he had accumulated over decades.

After listening to the introduction from the Jingzhou businessman, Xun Zhan secretly smacked his tongue.

Only now did he realize that this auction was actually organized by one of the largest businessmen in Japan. From this point of view, this auction was definitely the most grand one in recent years. After all, even so many relatives of the Ming Dynasty were involved. Come and support in person.

"Master Xi, do you plan to take pictures?" The Jingzhou businessman exchanged glances with Liu Fuchun in the front row and saw that he was thoughtful, so he asked.

Xun Zhan waved his hand nervously: "Forget it, I'm not interested. Besides, my status is not suitable."

One stone of rice, a net profit of 100 taels, ten thousand shi, a net profit of 1,000,000 taels. The futures rice discount coupon taken here is about 840 taels of silver, which Xun Zhan could save after five years of not eating or drinking.

He said he was not interested, but in fact he had no money, no bargaining knife, and no channels for shipping goods. How could he not want to make this money?

Poor Xun Zhan was already a middle-to-high-level civil servant. However, when the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple managed the Huitong Pavilion, there were no envoys to pay tribute and he made no money at all. Although the Imperial College is not a Qingshui yamen in the traditional sense, it does have a dedicated department and officials responsible for finance. As a deputy, Si Ye has no chance to make money at all.

Therefore, Xun Zhan was very covetous of the position of head of the Qing Dynasty Officials Department given by Wang Jing to Yu Heng.

After all, if a man has power, how can he allow himself to live in poverty?

Just when Xun Zhan was feeling regretful, the businessman named Liu suddenly stooped to find him in the back row, and said with a flattering look on his face: "I was rude just now because I didn't know Lord Xun's reputation."

Then Liu Fuchun whispered that he planned to work with Jingzhou businessmen on the Japanese rice business, and invited Xun Zhan to name himself and help them avoid some trouble in the officialdom. For this, Liu Fuchun was willing to pay a large sum of money. Bing Jing.

"Isn't this not good?" Xun Zhan said hesitantly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xun, we will never use your name for anything else. It's just that we don't know anyone as big as you officially. After all, we are lucky."

Xun Zhan thought about how much money he had suffered from Cao Run's one meal, and then thought about his life. He felt that this trip was purely an unexpected gain, and it would not affect the teacher's mission, so he spoke in a low voice:

"I don't want to make a one-time deal. Except for Bingjing, I will pay some money for the rice, so I have to have my share."

Liu Fuchun exchanged glances with the Jingzhou businessman, and seemed a little tangled. After all, the other party said that they were offering money, but it was only symbolic, but when they finally divided the money, it was definitely not symbolic. However, in the end, the two of them nodded and agreed. It's a good idea to visit Xun Zhan's house.

Just when Xun Zhan thought he had found a way to make money, the bidding for futures rice discount coupons became increasingly fierce.

Because there are ten coupons, there are ten auctions, and this kind of game is destined that no one can control the situation. Some people want to strike first, while others are waiting for others to take the first one and take advantage of the latter.

Unfortunately, if there are more people with these two ideas, it is inevitable that they will bump into a few pairs. As the number of futures rice discount coupons becomes less and less, the competition becomes more and more fierce, and the smell of gunpowder is a bit strong.

And when he saw the last one, Xun Zhan couldn't sit still.

"50 bargain knives? That's crazy! Can't we shoot tomorrow? Who is this?"

"Looking unfamiliar, he must not be a local from Nanjing. Otherwise, he would not dare to ask Mr. Jinsu for such a high price."

"I know him. The Shanxi merchants from the north should also have transactions with the Mongols. Since he has raised such a high price, it seems that he is sure to win. I wonder who can compete with him?"

"Hey, do you think 'Wang Banshan' is kidding you?"

People around were talking, and the female host on the stage also looked at the short and fat man with a smile. The man's face was full of pride. At this time, he looked around again, provocatively. Looking at several other people.

Being provoked by this man, the other people couldn't bear it anymore.

"99 dollars."

Wang Zhenqing didn't blink an eyelid.

The short, fat man stared at the female host on the stage with his eyes wide open and gritted his teeth, and said.

"100 knives! I'll pay 100 knives!"

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Wang Zhenqing, and the meaning was self-evident.

It is true that Wang Zhenqing is the grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang, but this Shanxi merchant also has a background. He followed several princes from the Weizhou clan to worship Qiu Fu, the Duke of Qi, and his armed caravans also conducted border trade with the Mongols. It belongs to the type of eating on both sides.

"This" the female host on the stage hesitated, not knowing what to do. She knew that these people in the audience were all well-connected and powerful. If she offended them, she would not be able to afford it.

At this time, a voice suddenly came out: "I will offer 108 knives."

It is Liu Fuchun in the distance.

He didn't have so many knives, but Li Zengzhi, who taught him, did.

Hearing what Liu Fuchun shouted, everyone around him, including the female host, was stunned, and then looked here in astonishment.

According to the unspoken rules of the auction, the businessmen sitting on the second floor and those sitting in the front are the most powerful. I didn’t expect that the businessman sitting in the back was also capable. This was too arrogant, and the price was actually $108.

At this time, someone whispered something in Wang Zhenqing's ear, and Wang Zhenqing nodded.

"Damn it, are you trying to get in trouble with me?" the short, fat man muttered with a gloomy face.

Wang Zhenqing glanced at him, took a slow sip of tea, and said calmly: "I don't think anyone can have trouble with anyone. He pays 108 and you pay 109. It's fair and just!"

It's a pity that this Shanxi businessman doesn't have so many bargaining knives in his hands.

The female host smiled awkwardly, and then started counting.

"Three, two, one, the last 30% off futures Japanese rice discount coupon was sold."

Soon, the last discount coupon came into the hands of Liu Fuchun, which made the small and medium-sized businessmen and wealthy citizens around him sigh with emotion.

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As night falls and the lanterns are turned on, everything in Nanjing is completely silent.

In the mansion, Xun Zhan was sitting leisurely in the hall, drinking tea and eating melon seeds.

On the table next to it, there are several pieces of calligraphy and painting placed, and on the other side, there is also a box of porcelain, which obviously adds up to some value.

"Sir, what do you think of dealing with these things?"

The lady stood in front of Xun Zhan and asked in a low voice.

"Keep it first."

Xun Zhan said casually, then closed it with his own hands and carried it under his bed with his wife.

"Remember, if there are too many in the future, put them in categories so they don't get mixed up."

The lady was still a little worried: "Master, will this be impeached by the censor?"

Xun Zhan, who had followed Cao Run, sneered but said nothing.

Then Xun Zhan took out a few more taels of silver and put it into the lady's hand: "Buy some more silk and satin. Do you have enough clothes? If not, let the embroiderer make more."

The lady nodded, then shook her head: "That's it for now! I'm still a little scared."

"You should go back to your room and sleep first. I have something else to do."

Xi Zhan stared at the moon door outside the hall.

After a while, a servant ran in.

"Master, someone is looking for you outside."

Xi Zhan narrowed his eyes slightly.

He didn't ask what was going on, he walked straight out of the hall door and took a look towards the courtyard wall. Sure enough there was a carriage parked there.

A lantern was hung on the front of the carriage, driving away some of the darkness.

There was a man sitting on the carriage, who seemed to be concentrating with his eyes closed. He was dressed quite simply, with a heavy robe on his body.

Xun Zhan ordered: "I will come back as soon as I go."

Not long after Xun Zhan got on the carriage, the coachman pulled the reins of the horse and the carriage drove slowly.

His mentor Wang Jing was sitting inside.

"how is today?"

Not long after the carriage started driving, Wang Jing took the initiative to ask questions, and his words were very calm.

"I met with Cao Run from the criminal department, but we couldn't reach an agreement. I even went to the auction site."

Xun Zhan was also straightforward. After omitting the transaction between himself and the merchant, he told the story of what happened at the auction site.

Afterwards, the two fell into silence.

The carriage continued to move forward. I don't know how long it took before I heard Wang Jing's slightly tired voice.

"Jiang Xinghuo's response really exceeded my expectations."

When he said this, he paused and his face turned very ugly, as if he had thought of something bad.

"So this time I have to take a chance."

"what do you mean?"

Wang Jing opened his eyes and looked outside the car curtain: "[Taizu's Death Day] I heard some rumors."

"Teacher, do you want to participate?"

"yes."

Wang Jing sighed: "I am about to reach the age of becoming an official. If I can't go further, I'm afraid there will be no better opportunities in the future. Although the public opinion among the private scholars is leaning towards the reform, the conclusion in the temple has not been finalized yet. The examination method has been initially implemented in various monasteries and monasteries in Beijing. Not to mention the various standards for examination, but also the rules for doing things, how much resentment has it caused?"

"But Your Majesty has already decided to change the law, so why should you care about this?"

"You don't understand at all."

Wang Jing snorted coldly, obviously very tired of such words: "Do you think this is a simple livelihood, or a position? This relationship even involves the entire court structure, and a new opportunity is needed to turn the tables, [Tai [Ancestor's Death Day] can be used as a good excuse."

He turned to look out the window, his eyes revealing a certain determination: "This is the only chance."