When the patrolman heard this, he was shocked and looked at the unkempt man in front of him in disbelief.
However, the patrol officers have seen this kind of thing before. With a large number of ships going out to sea, capsizing often occurs. This lucky man was rescued and behaved like this crazy after returning to land.
"Which ship is finished? Is there any possibility of rescue?"
The man shook his head and smiled as if unconsciously: "Come on, come on, I...I'm going to the capital...I want to enter the capital."
After that, he staggered and ran away.
The patrolman wanted to stop him, but when he thought about it carefully, he realized that this person might just be a lunatic, so there was no need to argue with him.
Immediately, he just shook his head and turned to leave.
But the man stumbled around, as if he was in a nightmare, still muttering something in his mouth, going crazy.
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In Wenyuan Pavilion.
Zhang Anshi had nothing to do these days, so he sneaked away to his study every day to stay lazy.
Sitting on the thick sofa, holding a tea cup, this lasted for a long time. It really didn't feel too comfortable.
Good days like this are rare.
On the one hand, Zhang Anshi's lazy temper has arisen, but on the other hand, the recent advancement of the New Deal seems to be going smoothly, and there is really nothing to worry about.
However, Hu Guang and others have been quite annoyed these days.
Every time we have tea in the study, everyone reads the newspaper.
In addition to Di Bao, there is also Business Bao.
When Hu Guang first started reading the Business News, other officials actually laughed at him, but now, even they are infected.
After all, they slowly began to realize that things in this world are increasingly related to industry and commerce, whether it is court construction projects or the huge taxes brought by industry and commerce every year. If any bachelor ignores the influence of industry and commerce,
, and those who really try to rule the world by relying on imagination will suffer disaster.
Everyone looked at the commercial newspaper, and one of the side pages was about the situation in Japan.
Some major trading houses have already released news that the trade between the Ming Dynasty and Japan will hit a new high this year.
There are no less than a hundred Han merchants entrenched in the Japanese country. All kinds of business are in full swing, and it is said that the profits are quite high.
The first person to see the news was Jin Youzi. After reading it, Jin Youzi couldn't help but frown, and then glanced at Zhang Anshi, and then acted as if he hadn't seen him.
At this time, Hu Guang read loudly: "The growth of the Japanese country this year is gratifying, its sea trade has increased significantly, and the implementation of the New Deal has made rapid progress, which is really scary..."
With this thought in mind, he taught others to pretend to be stupid.
Zhang Anshi also put down the newspaper and said, "Mr. Hu, why are you so keen on news about the Japanese recently?"
Hu Guangdao: "Although the Japanese are not a serious problem of the Ming Dynasty, they are also ambitious. The soldiers and civilians along the southeast coast are still thinking about the hatred of the Japanese pirates when they wreaked havoc. The so-called hatred of ten generations can still be repaid... The Ming Dynasty regards the Japanese as unworthy.
The reason for conquering a country is because the sea route is difficult, and conquest will inevitably waste people and money, so...the imperial court believes that peace is the most important thing and is unwilling to start war lightly."
"But this does not mean that we need to nourish Fusang and enable it to open sea trade! Innovative policies have also transformed it, just like the Ming Dynasty, and it is as prosperous as it is today. Now not only has Fusang launched a new policy, but also gained many talents, and even
Attracting countless merchants, if it goes on for a long time, won't it teach the soldiers and civilians along the southeast coast that they are all gnashing their teeth and harboring hatred? Your Highness, the King of Song Dynasty, if you make a mistake, you are wrong. If you make a mistake, you must predict it before you know it. Only by knowing the mistake can you correct it. At the beginning, your Highness did this.
It has caused a lot of criticism, but His Highness insists on going his own way, what should I say now?"
After a pause, Hu Guang continued in a deep voice: "Hu, Mr. Hu, has no personal hatred for His Highness. He is just talking about things. Why is this situation not making people worried? Your Highness, think of a way, I am.
After thinking about it again and again, how about... imposing a sea ban on the Japanese?"
Everyone looked at Zhang Anshi silently, showing no expression.
Zhang Anshi raised his eyebrows and said: "Sea ban? It can't be achieved by relying on sea ban. In this world, as long as there is still profit, how can maritime merchants follow the imperial ban when they go to sea? This is uncontrollable."
Hu Guang became excited and raised his voice: "Then we must come up with some practical methods. Look what the business newspaper said, what did these merchants... say?"
Zhang Anshi smiled disapprovingly and said, "You can't always believe what the businessman says."
Hu Guang actually smiled now and said: "Your Highness, at the beginning, Your Highness taught everyone not to trust the gentry, but to trust the merchants. Why is it the other way around now?"
Zhang Anshi blinked his eyes and said: "No one can fully believe what I mean."
Hu Guangdao: "Don't these businessmen insist on telling such a big lie because they are so full?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Hu Gong, don't worry about it all the time. I am well aware of the affairs of the Japanese country."
Hu Guang's eyes widened and he said: "His Royal Highness, King Song, do you think I'm worrying blindly? If you weren't afraid... I'm afraid that my son will be ruined along with you, I'll need it... Ahem... Ahem... Forget it.
, it doesn’t matter if you don’t mention it, it doesn’t matter if you don’t mention it.”
As he spoke, he blew his beard, stared, shook his head, and then became speechless.
Xie Jin also frowned slightly.
Maritime trade among Java and other vassals is also growing, but Japan's trade growth is indeed stronger.
This made Xie Jin quite worried.
A scholar-official, to be precise, as a scholar, no matter whether everyone still believes in Confucius or not, there are some things in his bones that will not change.
It is said that people without long-term worries must have immediate worries. After all, this Japanese country occupies a geographical advantage compared to Java, and the sea ships traveling to and from the Japanese country are far better than Java in terms of the distance of the route, geographical location, and population. Once
The success of the Japanese New Deal may cause considerable harm to Java.
In particular, merchants and business newspapers seemed to have a very high opinion of Japan's current new policies, and there was a faint tendency to occupy the front page all day long, which made it appear that Java was left with only scraps.
It's really not an option to continue like this.
It's just that Jie Jin is not as reckless as Hu Guang, so he decided to take a closer look.
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"His Majesty."
Yi Shiha walked carefully to Zhu Di's side.
In Zhu Di's hand, he was holding the business newspaper that had just been delivered to the palace, and he was looking at it in a daze.
"What's the matter?" Zhu Di heard Yi Shiha's words and asked lightly without raising his eyes while looking at the business newspaper.
Yi Shiha said: "Liu Guan, the Minister of Rites, fell ill today and was not on duty, so he reported the illness."
Zhu Di nodded calmly and said, "I understand."
Yi Shiha then stepped aside and remained silent.
Zhu Di suddenly said: "Is Japan's new policy so powerful?"
"ah……"
Zhu Di glanced at Yi Shiha and said, "I didn't expect this."
Yi Shiha couldn't figure out Zhu Di's meaning for a while, so he said: "Your Majesty means..."
Zhu Di said: "These days, I read newspapers everywhere, and there are a lot of things related to the new policies of Japan. According to the news, it is very good, and it even has a tendency to surpass me, the Ming Dynasty. It can be said that it is even worse than me."
Yi Shiha then said calmly: "This... this slave has also heard of it."
Zhu Di laughed and said, "As a slave, do you care about this?"
Yishiha explained: "Nowadays, many major commercial banks issue various individual stocks for people to invest. Once they make money, they will pay dividends. Because of this, many soldiers and civilians are very concerned about this issue.
, In the past, everyone focused on anecdotes, but now the streets and alleys are talking about buying and selling. This Japanese country has become very popular recently, so... many big business firms have flocked to it, and it is said that the returns are indeed amazing.
So...there was a lot of talk. My slave...naturally, I also heard some rumors."
Zhu Di showed some interest and said: "Is it true? There is such a thing? In this case, many of my ministers have also earned a lot from this trade, right?"
Zhu Di is not a fool. He also knows some things very well. As long as it is about making money, all the officials will smell it like a shark seeing blood.
Even though Zhu Di usually talks about money, who doesn't?
Yi Shiha smiled awkwardly and said: "As far as I know, many ministers did buy some scattered shares. I heard that in the Japanese country, they all made money."
Zhu Di suddenly realized the truth and said: "It's no wonder. No wonder this business newspaper praises it so much. Hey... they... are greedy for these small profits, but they don't know that these may become the inner trouble of my Ming Dynasty in the future. Last year's
At that time, you, my slave, reminded me and taught me to take action to stop this matter. I was worried. Now, I feel a little regretful. So many talented people have all fallen into the hands of the Japanese, and this Japanese
…”
When Zhu Di said this, he frowned, shook his head, and did not continue.
Yishiha saw Zhu Di frowning and said, "This matter... I have also heard that many soldiers and civilians along the southeast coast are very critical of His Highness the King of Song. There are also several ministers from Ningbo who have been impeaching His Highness the King of Song all day long.
, say... say..."
"It is said that Zhang Qing's family is connected with Japanese, is that right?" Zhu Di raised his eyes and looked at him.
Yi Shiha didn't dare to continue talking.
Zhu Di pursed his lips, showing a bit of dissatisfaction, and said: "How can Zhang Anshi have the courage to communicate with the Japanese? This guy is just confused. It doesn't matter if he has the courage to communicate with the Japanese. I just think he is so timid.
Where’s the rat? A dignified man with a deer head and a rat’s eyes, and he’s very sneaky about everything he does.”
Yi Shiha: "..."
Well, this topic is not suitable for him to get involved in.
Zhu Di immediately said: "Just letting things go on like this is not the way to go. If the imperial court does not give Zhang Qing's family a verdict, I'm afraid these censors will continue to make trouble, and it is really possible... that Tongwa will be established."
He frowned and thought for a while, then said: "You go to the East Palace later and talk to the prince, just... give Zhang Anshi a warning."
Yi Shiha understood what Zhu Di meant. If the court did not give an explanation for such matters, then all kinds of criticism would be rampant. Instead, the court gave him a punishment, which was an explanation.
Once it is determined, if there are still people who continue to use Tongwa to make an issue, then they are really ignorant.
Yi Shiha once again confirmed Zhang Anshi's status in His Majesty's heart. He was not jealous, but a little envious.
Envy is pure envy. Yi Shiha didn't think any more and immediately said: "I obey the order."
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Zhu Gaochi received the oral instruction, and his face was slightly ugly.
But he had no choice but to brace himself and cope with it with a forced smile.
Yisheha said: "Your Highness must be very concerned about this matter. Your Majesty also said that Your Majesty does not want to interfere with the Crown Prince, but... the matter is urgent, so this time it will be His Majesty's decision."
Yi Shiha was especially respectful to Zhu Gaochi.
And Zhu Gaochi said: "My father's wishes are naturally known to me, but... after all, it was my palace's order to summon the Japanese and Korean envoys to the capital. After that, it was my palace's tacit consent to recommend the great sages to them.
.Now that something has happened, it is not appropriate to reprimand Zhang Qing. Father-in-law, I should go and apologize to my father in person."
Yi Shiha didn't dare to stop him, so he smiled and said, "This couldn't be better."
Yi Shiha smiled and agreed, but in his heart he couldn't help but feel a little more envious of Zhang Anshi. This prince... was really aggrieved at the slightest bit, and he refused to teach Zhang Anshi to bear it.
From this point of view, His Majesty is more like a strict father. Although he also favors Zhang Anshi, he will occasionally give him a harsh lesson. His Royal Highness, however, is like a loving mother, protecting and protecting Zhang Anshi at all times.
Not long after, Zhu Gaochi entered the literary building, bowed down, kowtowed and said, "My dear minister, I have come here to apologize."
Zhu Di raised his eyes and looked at Zhu Gaochi and said, "Is it about Zhang Anshi?"
Zhu Gaochi said: "Exactly."
Zhu Di frowned and said, "Why did you come to apologize?"
Zhu Gaochi said: "I am ashamed of myself. This matter... really happened because of me. Except for Zhanji, your majesty's several dragons and grandsons have always hoped that they can be protected. In the future, they will be enfeoffed overseas. In the end,
It's better... to be more careful. Therefore, it's my fate..."
The cause and effect can be regarded as being explained honestly.
Zhu Di suddenly understood, so he said: "So the idea is to target the Korean state and the Japanese?"
Zhu Gaochi said truthfully: "Exactly."
Zhu Di said, "In the end, stealing the chicken will end up losing the rice?"
Zhu Gaochi showed a hint of embarrassment, but he still said bravely: "Yes. This matter is all due to my selfish desires. If not, how about..."
Zhu Di was not angry, but sighed with some emotion and said: "I have worked so hard for my son, and you are thinking about it, and it is also for your son. Those of us with the surname Zhu always have to do it."
The hearts of children and grandchildren. Get up and speak."
Zhu Gaochi stood up and listened with his hands folded.
Zhu Di said: "This matter..."
Zhu Di put his hands on the imperial desk, tapping the beat subconsciously, thoughtfully.
But at this moment, suddenly, the drums sounded like thunder.
The sound of drums in the distance actually reached the Wenlou.
When Zhu Di heard this, his face turned gloomy.
Zhu Gaochi's expression also changed slightly.
This is the Dengwen Drum located outside the Meridian Gate.
The so-called Dengwen Drum refers to the grievance drum set up outside the palace by Emperor Taizu Gao, following the experience of previous dynasties.
According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, if there are complaints from the wronged people, and the grievances are serious, the emperor must personally accept the complaint after hearing the sound of the drum. If the officials interfere with it, they will be severely punished.
It's just that under normal circumstances, ordinary people don't dare to beat the Dengwen drum!
On the one hand, there are dedicated people to manage it, and once it is beaten, it means an eternal injustice.
But this Dengwen drum, which had not been beaten for a long time, suddenly sounded. To Zhu Di, this must mean something serious had happened.
As for Zhu Gaochi, he has been supervising the country for the past year. Now that such a big thing has happened, the beating of the drum and the shock in the court and outside also shows that he has neglected his duty.
Zhu Di immediately made a decision: "Summon all the officials and bring them to Chongwen Hall. I want to accept the case."
Zhu Gaochi's heart sank and he nodded silently.
On the other side, hearing the sound of the Dengwen drum, the scholars of Wenyuan Pavilion seemed to be surprised, and then they waited in a tacit understanding until the eunuch came to summon them, and then they all went to Chongwen Hall.
In the Chongwen Hall, Zhu Di ascended to his throne and all the officials took their places.
Prince Zhu Gaochi looked a little pale.
The academicians, as well as many ministers and ministers, could not help but feel a little worried.
On the one hand, this is indeed a big blow to the prince who supervises the country. On the other hand, it also makes many ministers uneasy. Who knows whether they will be involved this time?
Immediately afterwards, a disheveled man, still wearing Japanese clothes, was escorted in.
It's just that his clothes are ragged and he looks extremely miserable.
I thought he was an ignorant and reckless man, but even though this man was in ragged clothes, after entering the palace, he actually bowed as expected, bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, kowtowed again, and then said: "Caomin Cai Min, I have met your majesty, long live my emperor..."
"
Zhu Di raised his eyebrows slightly, and he immediately noticed something unusual.
He looked around, and the officials couldn't help but glance at the man named Cai Min.
Because although this man looks like an ignorant mountain roughneck, his words, deeds, and conversation clearly show that he is not an ordinary person.
"Cai Min..."
Someone murmured, feeling more and more... that the name sounded familiar.
Zhu Di said nothing.
But it was Jin Chun, the Minister of Punishment, who came out of work anxiously and said sternly: "Where are you?"
Cai Min said: "He is from Jizhou Prefecture."
It seemed like someone was beginning to have an impression of him.
Therefore, it caused an uproar.
"Is it Cai Min who edited "New Deal Written Talk"?"
Cai Min said: "Exactly."
"Didn't you already go to Japan..."
When he mentioned this, Cai Min seemed particularly excited. At this moment, he suddenly burst into tears and said in despair: "Japanese country...Japanese country...is over..."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the palace was shocked.
Someone was anxious. He had obviously bought the stock of the trading company. He said anxiously: "Isn't this Japanese country... very good? Why..."
Cai Min said with a sad face: "It's over. There is civil strife in Japan. A month ago, someone failed to assassinate General Zhengyi. General Zhengyi was furious. Before he could give the order to pursue the murderer, the soldiers and guards in the city suddenly rebelled, and there were many more people.
The samurai hid in the alleys and set fire to the general's palace all night long. The general put down the chaos and killed all night long. Blood flowed like a river. They also heard that there were beacon smoke everywhere. The Ming guild hall was also besieged by the soldiers. The common people
It's very lucky that I escaped..."
After he finished speaking, he seemed to recall all the tragic scenes before, and he couldn't help but shudder with fear. This cold tone made people's hair stand on end.