Zhang Juzheng accepted his gift so easily. Yang Ning was also surprised. Zhang Juzheng seemed to see Yang Ning's doubts. He smiled slightly and said: "It seems that I have heard that Ben Xiang does not accept gifts. It must be strange. Why did you accept the gift from my friend so happily this time?"

Yang Ning said sarcastically: "Mr. Ge has a keen eye. I really didn't expect that Mr. Ge would give me face like this. I thought it would cost me a lot of words."

Zhang Juzheng shook his head and said: "Actually, the reason is very simple. Because after meeting the little friend in Master Fakong's vegetable garden and listening to the little friend's teachings, I made the little friend a confidant..." At this point, Zhang Juzheng paused. After a while, Mianxian said with emotion: "Speaking of which, in this huge world, who can understand Benfu's desire to eradicate bad government and enrich the country and strengthen the army? But my little friend not only understands, but his views and insights are even more insightful and profound than Benfu's. Every word is precious. After having a conversation with my little friend that day, I really benefited a lot from it."

Yang Ning felt a little embarrassed about Zhang Juzheng's ungrateful praise. He said hurriedly: "I was just arrogant for a moment. I just said a few nonsense. Let's not mention it. Speaking of which, I have been lucky enough to get to know Mr. Ge since that time. Ordinarily, I should have come to visit you at home long ago. But I didn’t want to, but I left the capital twice. My time in the capital was so short that it has been postponed until now. Mr. Ge, please don’t take offense at the boy’s rudeness.”

"My little friend can come to see Benfu. It's too late for Benfu to be happy. What's the point of not being surprised? Speaking of which, my friend went out to Beijing twice. First he supervised the army in Ningxia and made great achievements in countering the rebellion. Then he went to the grassland as an envoy. I am forced to accept what I can say. It solved the border troubles of the Ming Dynasty in Northern Xinjiang for hundreds of years in one fell swoop. It is also the result of the country. These two things are enough to show that I have great wisdom and talent. But although I am now a The Chief of Ceremony held the pen, but if he had entered the official career, he would have only achieved success... Haha, I see that I am a little confused. What happened in the past, why are you talking about this?" Zhang Juzheng said that he later realized that it was wrong. He said he was just afraid that Yang Ning would look bad, so he stopped talking. But the regret on his face was very obvious.

Yang Ning didn't feel anything at all. He was not a real eunuch anyway. Hearing this, he pretended to sigh: "God's will is unpredictable. Fortune plays its tricks on people. It's okay not to mention it. By the way, let's talk about the peace talks. How are they going now? Did Nadu Shanhe and Hannaji make any tricky conditions?"

Zhang Juzheng showed a trace of fatigue and worry on his face and said: "There have been some changes in the cabinet in the past few days. None of the cabinet ministers paid attention to this matter. Only Benfu himself presided over the deliberations. The Hannaji is nothing. It's just that Du Shanchang He is an 'old fox'. He is quite difficult to deal with. According to the current progress of negotiations, we can only negotiate for ten days and a half. However, no matter how cunning Shan Shan is, he is here to beg for surrender. After all, the initiative lies with us. In our hands, their little prince is still here. He will definitely lose his composure before we do."

Yang Ning nodded and said: "What Mr. Ge said is reasonable. Now the Tumote Department has just finished its internal strife. Although the loss of troops and horses is not big, after all, people are panicked and internally unstable. They must be more eager to reach peace talks. To reach a conclusion After the peace talks, as long as we pay tribute, trade with each other, and even immigrate and integrate according to what we discussed before, then the entire Tumut Department will have a closer relationship with us and become more and more dependent on us. By then, they will be more and more dependent on us. With a prosperous life, no one would think of plundering us. Instead, we have gained a powerful ally. It will be much easier to deal with other Mongolian tribes then."

Yang Ning had discussed this theory in detail with Zhang Juzheng before going to Shanxi. How to reach peace talks, how to open mutual markets, and how to integrate immigrants. Step by step, it was like weaving an increasingly tight network. In the end, Tumote Mongolia was tightly tied to the Ming Dynasty's chariot. He couldn't get off even if he wanted to.

In the past, the Han people's friendship with the ethnic minorities was nothing more than making peace or simply providing some benefits. However, they did not adopt in-depth integration policies. So when the benefits of the ethnic minorities were exhausted or their ambitions grew, they would raise troops to invade the Central Plains. And if Yang Ning's policy is followed, the two ethnic groups will trade, intermarry, and become increasingly integrated, forming a situation where you have me and I have you. How can the Mongols raise an army? At the very least, they will live a prosperous life. Who would have the thought of life-threatening robbery?

In fact, Yang Ning's point of view seems very simple and obvious now. But no one thought of it during the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty can be said to be the most frequent and serious dynasty in history with the northern ethnic groups.

At that time, after Zhang Juzheng heard Yang Ning's words, he couldn't help but be shocked and admired. If Yang Ning's policy is gradually carried out, within decades or even a few years, there will be no need to worry about unrest. Now Yang Ning mentioned it again Zhang Juzheng was still excited by these views. He was so impressed by Yang Ning's extraordinary knowledge. In his opinion, Yang Ning's courage to guide the world at such a young age could only make him astonished.

"By the way, Mr. Ge, you just said that there have been some changes in the cabinet recently. I don't know what happened." Yang Ning asked while Zhang Juzheng was in high spirits.

Yang Ning's question caused Zhang Juzheng's originally high emotions to calm down immediately. His expression became solemn and he said: "When you and I first met, it seemed from my friend's conversation that I had already noticed the discord between Ben Fu and Gao Ge Lao. .Also advised Benfu to be patient. Originally Benfu wanted to serve as a minister in the same palace. Mr. Gaoge was on the same level as Benfu, so Benfu has always respected him. He asked for instructions on everything and discussed everything. He never discussed it. Dare to do things without permission. But even so, Mr. Gao Ge cannot tolerate me."

But Yang Ning also knew that the "teacher" Zhang Juzheng was talking about was Xu Jie, the former chief minister of the cabinet. Xu Jie was also very famous in the history of the Ming Dynasty. He was not only Zhang Juzheng's mentor, but also the man who defeated Yan Song and his son. In the early years of Longqing, this person had a huge fight with Gao Gong. In the end, both of them ended up losing. Xu Jie squeezed Gao Gong away, but he was forced to become an official. From then on, he stayed away from the center of power in the Ming Dynasty. .The person who succeeded him was the current chief assistant Li Chunfang.

After all, Gao Gong was an old minister when Longqing was in residence. A few years after returning to his hometown, he returned to his hometown in the third year of Longqing. His official position was second assistant. Although Li Chunfang was named the first assistant, he was weak-tempered and a good old man. Therefore, the cabinet became Gao Gong. Gao Huzheng has the final say in everything. He also promoted Gao Yi, who was loyal to him, and Zhang Siwei to the cabinet, forming a pincer attack on Zhang Juzheng.

As for what Zhang Juzheng said about being tolerant of Gaogong, it is a little bit

"Could it be that this tall beard wants to be the first assistant?" Yang Ning asked tentatively.

Zhang Juzheng showed a hint of surprise. He couldn't help but said: "It's a pity that I don't want to enter the official career... That's right. Gao Gong is no longer willing to live in a foreign country for a long time. A few days ago, he was supervising the censor Qi Kang, and the Nanjing Ministry of Rites gave him a job. Zhong Wang Zhen went to Zhezi to impeach Li Chunfang, the chief minister of the cabinet. He accused him of being 'unfaithful and unfilial'. He should take the initiative to beg for divorce. The result. Li Mr. Ge immediately went to the memorial to beg for a break. Originally, the emperor would not allow it. But in the past few days, Mr. Li made five petitions to beg for a break. Finally, this morning, the emperor agreed and allowed Mr. Li to beg for a break. Gao Gong took over the post of Chief Assistant in his hometown, Feng Lao... Oh, by the way, both Qi Kang and Wang Zhen are officials loyal to Gao Gong's faction."

"This Mr. Li Ge is really a coward. They are impeaching him. The emperor hasn't said anything yet. Instead, he keeps begging for mercy. Even if the emperor wants to keep him, he is still annoyed by him." Yang Ning shook his head and said.

Zhang Juzheng sighed and said: "Li Ge originally had a soft-spoken, easy-going and uncontested temperament. In fact, in the early years of Longqing, when the assistant minister and Gao Gongyu were fighting in the cabinet, Li Chunfang was caught in the middle and faced various difficulties. He once wrote a letter begging for divorce, but the emperor was never sure. He has been sitting in this position of chief minister for so many years. In fact, he is on pins and needles. This time Gao Gong ordered the officials to impeach him, which means that he finally strengthened his determination to leave. He did not hesitate to offend him. The emperor was angry. After five attempts, he finally achieved what he wanted. From then on, he was able to serve his relatives and indulge in the mountains and wilds. How carefree and happy it was. It is really enviable."

Yang Ning smiled slightly but said nothing. What Zhang Juzheng said made people have to weigh the truth and falsehood in it. This famous cabinet minister, reformer and politician in history is not like Li Chunfang. A person who has no intention of power must have an infinite passion for power in his heart at this moment. How can he envy those who resign and go into seclusion?

Of course, history has long proven that although Zhang Juzheng was passionate about power, he was different from those corrupt officials who fought for power only for their own benefit. He only did it to realize his great ambition to reform the world and turn the tide. In order to benefit millions of poor people in the world. At this moment, it is even more obvious to see that this dignified university is so poor. Yang Ning has always admired Zhang Juzheng's moral ambitions.

Zhang Juzheng continued to sigh: "Now that Li Ge is old, in this cabinet, Gao Yi and Zhang Siwei are all subordinate to Gao Gong. Although the first assistant was promoted to the second assistant, I am afraid that the situation will become more uncomfortable. "

Seeing Zhang Juzheng frowning, Yang Ning knew that he was worried that he would be more constrained by Gao Gong in political affairs. In his heart, he really wanted to tell Zhang Juzheng that there was no need to worry. Sooner or later, he would take the position of chief minister. But then But it can't be said.

However, Yang Ning couldn't help but feel moved when Zhang Juzheng mentioned Zhang Siwei. He said thoughtfully: "The minister doesn't need to worry too much. Since they can instruct the public officials to impeach Li Chunfang, can't we retaliate in kind and instigate people to impeach Li Chunfang?" Zhang Siwei. Should we squeeze him out of the cabinet?"
Chapter completed!