Chapter 363 The tide surges and Gods grace is vast
Chapter 363 The tide surges and God’s grace is vast
Yang Yiqing's hometown is in Anning, Yunnan, and the fallen leaves have returned to their roots. A few days after the coffin was suspended in the capital, the coffins of the late Taifu, An Ning Bo, and Yang Zhongxian Gong left the capital in a grand ceremony.
But what shocked the government and the public was that the nine-year-old emperor's eldest son Zhu Zaiyu, under the protection of Uncle Lingbi, was going to Yunnan with Yang Bo, a bachelor in the royal study, to attend the funeral on the emperor's behalf.
If it is said that entering the temple has made many people extremely envious, the treatment of being buried with the prince will make people suddenly have red eyes.
Is this the ancestral temple of the Jiajing Dynasty?
Don't tell me, in the future, when Zhu Houcong's descendants would worship him, they would also offer blood food to the important ministers accompanying him, but they never expected that it would start now.
In the huge team, Zhu Zaiyuan, who was actually just over eight years old, saluted Yang Bo seriously: "I have long heard that Mr. Yang is an outstanding literary talent, and he even accompanied General Yu to defeat the bandits. Zaiyuan has admired him for a long time, and has been admiring him all the way.
I need to ask sir for more advice."
Yang Bo was in a weird mood and hurriedly returned the greeting: "Don't you dare, your Highness is so complimentary. It happened to be the right time for the meeting, but I really didn't contribute much."
The little boy Zhu Zaiyan said with a smile: "My father only asked me to follow my husband's arrangements when I go to the Duke of Guizhou's mansion. I didn't go into details about anything else. I'm afraid of missing my father's plan."
If outsiders heard these words, they would know that the emperor's eldest son went to Yunnan not just for the funeral, but also had other important responsibilities.
Yang Bo solemnly said: "I have obeyed the holy orders, and I will do my best. Your Highness is smart. You should know that your Majesty is sending Your Highness to Yunnan this time. In fact, you want Your Highness to see more and think more along the way. Your Majesty has high expectations for Your Highness. Since I
I have been ordered to go with you. If your Highness has any questions along the way, I will answer them one by one."
Otherwise, there will be no burial place!
It was already May when the news spread to Ningbo, from officials to common people, and to the new port of Shibosi in Shuangyu.
This consideration will take a long time, but one thing is clear: Nanjing officials should not easily jump from the Nanjing Sixth Department to the Beijing Sixth Department, and then sit in the National Policy Council or the State Council.
"Then I'd like to thank Mr. Yang in advance."
It is indeed tempting to earn an acre of land in one year and a house in two or three years.
The days when Qingliu could keep climbing are gone forever. However, the provinces other than border towns are in charge of government affairs. If they want to be able to participate in policy-making, what should they be tested for? It is a province's taxation, culture and education, and people's livelihood.
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So this new rule only targets the ordinary way to enter the national policy meeting from a position like Jiu Qing.
Such unparalleled feats would not be without Yu Dayou.
The host and guests in the main hall were all well-dressed and their beard and hair were meticulous.
For some unknown reason, when he officially became an accountant of Huizhou Maritime Trading Company, he insisted on changing his name to Zhi from his mother's surname of Wang.
He came to convey an issue that everyone was concerned about, how to arrange it.
When I found him, I saw that he was giving instructions to his two subordinates: "Your Highness is young. He will only be taught some breathing and footwork along the way to strengthen his body. He cannot be like in the palace!"
Huaiyang Chief Envoy? That's just part of the overall plan.
Zhu Houcong said again: "This is An Ning Bo's recommendation. There will eventually be a battle with the Northern Banshee. Military affairs are not limited to promoting talents. In government affairs, stability is the top priority. I am here to strengthen the army, be the general assistant, and all the state affairs ministers and ministers.
To enrich the country and secure the people. To inform the world, the major national policy conference of the Jiajing decade has begun. Except for those involved in military affairs and other national policies due to the smooth flow of government orders, the rest of the civil affairs recommenders do not have the qualifications to be in charge of prefectures or provinces and will not participate in the national policy conference.
and the State Palace.”
Is it a small amount of tax money? Generations of a wealthy family, with respectable status, welcoming and sending children, raising children, and paying for servants are all inseparable from the grain harvested in the fields and the money earned in the store.
He naturally knew what it would mean in his life to accept such an important task at his age.
Everyone else's eyes were dazed and they didn't answer.
In Nanjing, northeast of Huizhou, news of Yang Yiqing's death and Mingzhi's visit to the temple has come, but many people are concerned about one more thing.
"...News came from Beijing that Duke Yang was posthumously honored as Zhongxian, and the eldest son of the emperor was sent to Yunnan for burial, accompanied by the imperial scholar Yang Bo, who was studying in the imperial study room."
He knew that His Majesty had always thought highly of him, but His Majesty's high opinion of him was always beyond his expectation.
Yang Bo could only say that he was under a lot of pressure, and after answering Zhu Zaiyang's academic doubts, he went to find Uncle Lingbi.
When the news reached Shuozhou, Yu Dayou was happy for him, and then he trained his troops more carefully.
At the age of twenty-four, he is the third grade. What height will he reach in this life?
What happens if the credit is too high?
"...Quickly, find someone to sell some fields and stores!"
Brother Nao looked at his mother's tomb not far away, and after thinking about it, he punched the young man on the shoulder: "Going to sea, that's the money you have to pay for your life! Which six? If you don't make any money, you will lose your life."
The bastard of the sea."
Looking at the waves outside Shuangyu Harbor, Wang Zhi exclaimed: "I don't know what kind of person Tang Shunzhi is. He is such a holy family! Your Majesty also has the spirit of Han Wu to reuse the champions. If I didn't lead you everywhere to do chivalry and righteousness,
If I study hard, I don't know if I can be admitted to the imperial examination and meet the Holy Master."
How could Tang Shunzhi's virtue rise so quickly?
People like Liang Chu who seized official positions for their crimes and served the people have the posthumous title of Wenzhong!
What do those adults at the national policy meeting who still want to rely on to contribute to Jiangnan and go further think? If they accidentally express the wrong position, can they still count on this?
But the emperor has not expressed his attitude now.
"Oh, you have wronged us again!" One of them quickly lit the fire and asked the other to wash and skin the pheasants and rabbits, saying, "The Xu family is recruiting workers in the county, and we are already preparing to go to Zhejiang with the Xu family to make money overseas.
Yes. The money to buy the wine was given first to help us settle our family affairs."
Brother Nao was silent for a while and then asked: "How much monthly silver will the Xu family give?"
The imperial edict reached Huai Lai very quickly, and Tang Shunzhi, who was still busy, couldn't help being astonished when he received the edict.
Everyone in the hall was silent when they heard this.
"Stop being stubborn, why do you want to go to middle school all the time? How long will it take for me to pay back the debt? Just teach Bai Gui well. In a few months, take him to the elementary school and take the exam together.
." Zhang Zhen looked at his father's tomb, paused and sighed, "This is dad's biggest wish..."
Therefore...if the current officials in charge of the Jiangnan prefectures do not change their minds and do their jobs well, then they should be replaced.
"The words have not been said yet? When did Jiangnan cease to be the Jiangnan of the Ming Dynasty?" The speaker said with fear, "Yan Weizhong is the best at figuring out what is going on! Last year, the matter in Suzhou Prefecture was settled, but now it's been more than three months.
The grain taxes from various provinces have already been shipped, but the food censor has not left yet! Zhang Fujing asked for the appointment of a Huaiyang Chief Envoy on the grounds of managing the Huanghuai River. The water patrol censor was sent down first, and then the water conservancy in the Huanghuai area was rectified.
This time, only Nanzhili has a water patrol censor, and he also holds the title of censor of Youqiandu!"
What does the water patrol censor do? The last time, it was to investigate how the clans, dignitaries, officials, gentry and wealthy households in various places diverted water and grabbed water for their own fields, and sorted out the irrigation and water conservancy projects in some places.
Brother Nao's eyes narrowed: "Going to sea?"
The eldest son of the emperor, who was less than nine years old, traveled thousands of miles to bury his loyal ministers on behalf of His Majesty, but he went to a dangerous place like Yunnan. What kind of honor is this?
Looking at his grinning smile, Brother Nao had a smile on his face: "Let me guess, you guys have already sold me, right? Could it be that I also have a share of the wine money?"
With the eldest son of the royal palace here, the eldest son of the emperor is naturally not destined to be a great person. But looking at your majesty's arrangements now, it means that he is cultivated and trained.
"Two coins of moon silver will take care of the food." The young man looked like he was having fun, and immediately became energetic, "If you are willing to follow me on the ship and go to sea, you will get five coins of moon silver. If you are lucky, you will earn more, and there will be rewards.
Brother Zhi, you are so capable. At least you have one tael of silver per month. Even if you spend a little, you can save several taels of silver in a year!"
"I want to be number one and recruit troops." Wang Zuo looked at the young man and grinned after a while, "It doesn't matter, I am already alone anyway, so I just went to the sea to make a fortune. I can't watch the six of you.
Go and waste your life."
The young man known as Brother Zhi raised the bow in his other hand to say hello, then grinned and said: "You two little bastards came early. It's not like you don't have any land at home, so you're here to mess with me.
Eat and drink.”
"Procrastination? Is it easy to delay what Zhang Fujing wants to do? I'm afraid everyone in Nanjing is also thinking about whether there is an opportunity to fill the position of a counselor. At present, among the counselors, there are more people like Yan Weizhong. For this opportunity, how can
Is there anyone who is willing to sell out to Nanzhili? As long as he is a member of the political advisory board, what does it have to do with him if the Six Ministries of Nanjing are gone in the future?"
Correspondingly, before the final results are announced, many officials in the capital who still want to consider their future career must try their best to head a government or a province first.
But after serving as an official for three years, he has reached the third rank.
He was the first upright military champion in the Jiajing Dynasty!
When the news spread back to Tang Shunzhi's hometown, Mr. Tang's surprises in the past few years have become more and more terrifying, and now he is even a little frightened.
He didn't know how to help his son. He only knew that his son would be at the forefront of the storm in his life. And the Tang family must be clean and not allow anyone to find any faults.
In the main hall of a house, from the entrance to the main hall, there are countless plaques, calligraphy and paintings hanging. If you look carefully, they are all written by famous calligraphers and painters, and important ministers of the time.
Those who are qualified to participate in the national policy meeting include, in addition to some seats in the military and the special chief of the royal study, there are also the general envoys who were added in the expansion of seats, the general secretary of the Sixth Section, the chief of public security, the chief of taxation, etc. Their
The official rank and the nature of the official position determine that they are special cases like the chief of the royal study, and it is difficult to meet the qualifications of provincial-level governors.
This is his name. People who know him well call him Brother Zhi, just because he has an upright temperament and is extremely righteous.
After Zhang Cheng was buried, Zhang Wenming walked to Zhang Zhen, whose eyes were red and looked older, and asked softly: "Father, do you really live here?"
"Did Yan Weizhong really say that?"
The person who asked the question was one of them, and the host said solemnly: "Exactly! If it wasn't a matter of great importance and a matter in the National Policy Palace, those adults would naturally not dare to leak it. Yang Gong passed away suddenly, so this debate was not carried out.
Go down. But who is Yan Weizhong? He was promoted by His Majesty!"
Yang Bo thought thoughtfully, it was less than a year after he passed the high school examination and was appointed to the post. It seems that His Majesty attaches great importance to both the civil and military education of the eldest son of the emperor.
A scholar dies for a confidant.
Yang Yiqing's funeral was of such a high standard that the Zhang family was also holding a funeral in Jingzhou Prefecture, Huguang, far ahead of their group.
He wasted half his life and never passed the examination. Now the syllabus has changed. He originally wanted to study new studies and arithmetic so that he could find a teaching position in the Jingzhou Prefecture Middle School that was under construction. Unfortunately, he became more and more inferior to his talent.
Now it seems that primary school only teaches literacy and some simple articles. Although the salary is small, it is a suitable position for me.
There are also plans to add two more movies, so will there be channels like Jiuqing in the future? There are indeed many issues involved.
"My dear, I became the governor at the age of twenty-four. Brother Nao, I am the same age as you."
Next to the shed where he kept his mourning, there were two young men chatting there. When they heard the movement, they looked over and then stood up with admiration on their faces.
These questions all point to one point: the Ming Dynasty’s old system of dividing the two capitals and thirteen provinces, the highest level of local administrative districts, needs to be fully considered.
He didn't know exactly why. The secret was aimed at the ministers sent by the Supervisor of Ceremonies to accompany him.
The palace of national policy was extremely quiet, and the hope of becoming the General Staff had just been dashed, but Wang Xian, who was in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, was keenly aware of the impact this rule would have.
Zhang Zhen was also very old, and he was not able to join any public security bureau as he wished. Instead, he spent his family's financial resources to buy a few acres of thin farmland when official land was sold, and became an old farmer.
After a long time, the owner said solemnly: "I'm afraid that after hearing this, my brother will also write to me and admonish me. Don't take any chances and run around all day for some small tax money..."
Wang Xian broke the silence and spoke slowly: "Leave aside the matter of whether to establish the Huaiyang Chief Envoy or not. Your Majesty has a decree and must inform the world. How should the system of these two capitals and thirteen provinces be changed?
, we have to discuss how to recommend the court in the future."
It is always difficult to truly understand yourself.
But hunting mountain delicacies fills your stomach and makes your heart happy. It is also the expectation of your parents. How can you mourn all day long and become skin and bones?
Heaven's grace is so great. With the supreme favor and honor after Yang Yiqing's death, Tang Shunzhi was promoted to the governor's supreme holy family after three years in office. The silent shock in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty was already thrilling.
Zhang Zhendu's hair has turned gray, and his father Zhang Cheng is naturally in mourning.
If the governor of a province is included as the governor, there are only a total of twenty-six positions.
Six-year-old Zhang Baigui had tears in his eyes. After all, his great-grandfather had always loved him extremely. Now that he has passed away, the Zhang family suddenly incurred some debts in order to organize the funeral.
Because of this, Zhang Cheng's death left the Zhang family in debt.
Tang Shunzhi traveled to three places, but without extraordinary achievements, how could he convince the public and keep the government and the public from talking about him?
Is Yunnan a stable place? Not to mention that there are still many chieftains there who are not convinced by the king. It is just a bumpy road with poor mountains and rivers, which is not a good place.
"Brother Nao, did you enter the mountain so early?"
"Oh? Where did you get the money to buy wine? Did you two do something shameful?"
The question was thrown to them, and Zhu Houcong left.
In the governor of Xuanda, he wears the title of censor of the right capital. On the three sides of the governor, he wears the title of censor of the right deputy capital.
Since the matter of Huaiyang Chief Envoy was no longer discussed, he actually did not express his position.
"Is your kid going to bury me?"
Even so, the funeral ceremony was relatively shabby. Although he had a good coffin, Zhang Baigui recalled that his great-grandfather always said that he would be the chief minister in the future, and he always felt that his great-grandfather had a kind heart and a bodhisattva heart, and he should not have ended his life so hastily.
"Then can this matter be postponed? What about the gentlemen in Nanjing? What should I say?"
The doubts in his heart became more and more serious, and he could only force himself not to think about it, and began to discuss everything along the way with Lingbibo Tang Shaozong.
"In my opinion, it's true." Another person mused, "Your Majesty is not here in person after all."
It is said that he was preparing to control the Huanghuai floods, but it is more likely that he went to the south of the Yangtze River! Otherwise, why would he have the title of Yushi of Youqiandu? That would be the fourth rank!
The last water patrol censor was only the sixth grade.
"What should I say? Now that Mr. Yang has passed away, someone will always need to take the position of General Staff! At this time of year, those adults are afraid that their hearts are not here."
It's already much worse than before, to what extent do we have to give in?
But the treatment that Yang Yiqing received after his death was really terrible. From the moment the civil and military officials in the world learned the news, they would look at the emperor eagerly.
Tang Shunzhi really wanted to ask the emperor why he valued him so much.
In She County, Huizhou Prefecture, Nanzhili, southeast of Huguang, there is also a young man in his twenties observing filial piety.
"Boss is wise!" The young man had a wooden sign in his hand and handed it over, "To be honest, the boss paid for the drinks, and we haven't sold ourselves yet. Mr. Xu Dong of the Xu family has long known the reputation of the boss. He
Let me ask you. As long as you take this wooden sign, you will get one or two pieces of monthly silver. When we meet, we will make an appointment and the monthly payment will be made."
"Which other six could it be? From me to the seventh, of course. Brother Nao, you are the boss, you can't ignore us, right?"
"This is my father, so of course I have to fulfill my filial piety." Zhang Zhen looked at the hay shed on the side, "This is not far from our family's fields."
These words were heart-wrenching, and at this moment they were all worried. It was inconvenient to deny those who had a chance in the Sixth Department of Nanjing - after all, those people were also high-ranking officials of the second rank.
Only Zhang Fujing made this suggestion, and only Yan Song said that Jiangnan is not Jiangnan in South Zhili.
Yang Bo looked at the young eldest son of the emperor and was amazed, but at the same time he was also a little confused.
Brother Nazhi picked up the wooden sign and looked at it. On the front were three characters: Huihai Xu. On the back were two characters: Wang Zhen.
The key problem is that there are only twenty-six positions, which is too few!
From this moment on, the youngest generation of ambitious new officials must strive to start as county magistrates or county magistrates. The backbone generation, even if they are now in the fourth rank, must become magistrates again or even downgrade to magistrates.
How can a third-grade or second-grade person not stay in power for a few years?
The Ming Dynasty, ten years after Jiajing, is a truly new era. Its tide will begin to surge from now on.
Even in the Jiajing Dynasty, only a few people could get this kind of honor, which was a great encouragement and stimulation.
"Brother Nao, I'll call them all to come and bring some food and drinks."
Tang Shunzhi, who has had a completely different life, at this moment, the emperor's young face appeared in his mind, and only a wave of emotion surged into his throat and eyes, and he choked and said: "I accept the decree! Thank you for your kindness! Long live your Majesty! Long live! Long live your Majesty!
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But this time, it was the river embankment in Suzhou Prefecture. There was a problem with the sea embankment, so they were sent down again.
The palace of the Prince of Liao was no longer there, and the princess went to the capital with her son, who had not yet grown up.
This time, Zhu Houcong participated.
Everyone was shocked. This new rule will not affect them, but there will be a clear threshold from now on.
They didn't know that at this moment in the Forbidden City, the interrupted national policy meeting was continuing.
Even those of them who have achieved fame but have not become officials can't help but be moved by it.
The emperor didn't seem to express his attitude, but he seemed to have said something.
With the fourth rank and imperial order, what if this guy imitates Zhang Fuking who went to Guangdong back then?
"What did those adults say?"
It was timeless, and there was laughter and laughter in front of this shack where meat and fishery was supposed to be banned and filial piety was observed. Wang Sui was obviously a free and easy man and didn't care much about these etiquette and rules.
In a word: Loyalty to His Majesty, power and position during one's lifetime, and fame after one's death are no big deal.
A faint voice echoed from the distant pond: "It's peeling, it's peeling!"
"Brother Zhi is a righteous man!" The young man was overjoyed, "Old Liu, have you washed and peeled off?"
This founding hero, a descendant of the new Duke Tang He, had his title renewed only after His Majesty ascended the throne. Now, he is responsible for the safety of the prince.
"Brother Nao, after this month, your period of filial piety has also expired." The young man looked at him expectantly, "How about we go together? In the nearby countryside, there are a total of six people walking together, and everyone always
You are the leader. I heard that the Xu family's business in Zhejiang is already very big. With you here, the six of us will not be bullied. You are also literate and know how to calculate accounts, so you will definitely be reused, and the brothers can follow suit.
Take advantage of it."
The key issue is that this threshold will definitely block the hopes of those who have achieved sufficient rank in the Six Ministries of Nanjing. South Zhili is not a province, and there is no governor or chief envoy.
The linen clothes on his body were very old, but they were still covering him.
For him, his parents gave birth to him and raised him, and observing filial piety here is the due principle of human ethics.
"I have inquired. The Xu family fleet has a total of four large ships and three small ships. Our Huizhou fleet has a total of 15 large ships and 27 small ships. Now among the various maritime merchants in Ningbo, Zhejiang,
Regardless of the enterprises such as Huangmingji Maritime Trading Company and private maritime trading companies, we in Huizhou rank second!"
How can this round trip last for a year and a half? Is Your Majesty really not worried about the emperor's eldest son getting sick on the road?
What's more, according to His Majesty's imperial edict, Yang Bo and the emperor's eldest son are required to live in the Duke's Mansion of Guizhou for a period of time, at least a year...
"Uncle, don't worry. I know the importance of a humble job."
"Xia Yan was appointed as the general staff of the Military Affairs Council, and Tang Shunzhi was appointed as the governor of the three sides. Bo'an was in Xuanda, Xuanfu, and Datong as usual, and each elected a governor."
At this time, the host's housekeeper hurriedly sent a letter. The host was stunned after reading it, and other guests quickly asked questions.
The young Zhang Baigui clenched his fists while listening to the discussion between his father and grandfather.
"Brother Nao, you have wronged us. Look, Lao Liu and I brought good wine back from the county town yesterday, so we came to see you."
The other participants in this national policy meeting were all shocked.
"But your body bones..."
Before going to Shaanxi, he had to return to Beijing to see His Majesty.
At this moment, he had just walked out of the nearby forest in the morning sunshine, carrying a pheasant and a hare in his hands.
Zhang Wenming was ashamed and sad.
Wang Sui sneered: "I heard that this Huizhou Maritime Trading Company is a partnership of several companies, and there is also a share of Bao Ship Supervisor behind it. How many ships does the Xu family have?"
Starting from Zhang Zhen, to Zhang Wenming and Zhang Baigui, everyone wore sackcloth and mourned the funeral of Zhang Cheng, who had just passed away.
In terms of government affairs, the Ming Dynasty now only has two capitals and thirteen provinces.
"Brother Zhi, if you want to meet His Majesty now, this may be the way to go. If you make a name for yourself at sea, and then go to Huang Mingji Sea Trading Co., Ltd. as a shopkeeper and work your way up, you may have a chance."
Wang Zhi was full of pride: "That's right. Since Huizhou was cleared of farmland three years ago, it has been the same every year. Even on days like this, when I arrived in Ningbo, I felt that this vast sea is more in line with my temperament!"
Huizhou is full of mountains, but now in front of Wang Zhi is the endless ocean.