Chapter 353 The silence is deafening
Prince Yu’s Mansion.
The capital has been very lively recently, especially Shuntian Mansion, which is the eye of the storm. All eyes are fixed there for a while.
Whether they are watching the excitement or people with other thoughts, they are paying close attention to the subsequent development of liability issues for the Jingshi Outer City Project.
Wang Youzhao was so frightened that he trembled and went to Xu Jie in a panic to rescue him, but Xu Jie didn't see him.
Hai Rui sat on a chair in Zhu Zaijing's study and looked at Zhu Zaijing, who was sitting in the first place. He was in a complicated mood at this moment. He never expected that this incident would cause such a storm, and it would attract almost all the people's attention. At the point of public discussion.
"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"
Compared with Wang Youzhao's current troubles, Hai Rui is still more concerned about the project of the outer city of the capital, because at this time, the project of the outer city of the capital is really We will run out of ammunition and food, and there will be no rice left in the pot.
If there is no practical solution, then this matter will not only be a joke for Wang Youzhao, but also a joke for the entire Ming Dynasty.
So, Hai Rui was still very anxious. After all, this was his first real job since becoming an official. If he failed in this job, there would be no future.
Zhu Zaijing looked at the anxious-looking Hai Rui, who also put down the volume of "Yongle Dadian" he was reading. Zhu Zaijing turned his attention to Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, who were also sitting in the study.
Zhu Zaijing said: "What do Mr. Gao and Mr. Zhang think the next step should be?"
Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng looked at Zhu Zaijing, and they felt ashamed. If they were just innocent It would be too easy for the two of them to get rid of Wang Youzhao.
But the problem now is that even if Wang Youzhao is eliminated, there is still no money for the project outside the capital.
And with their usual thinking and ideas, it is indeed a bit difficult to get enough money in a short period of time to ensure that the outer city project of the capital is not affected.
Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng said in shame: "I haven't thought of what to do next."
Zhu Zaijing took a sip from the tea cup and found that there was no water in the cup, so he called Meng Chong and said : "Look at the tea, and I'll give it to you gentlemen."
After giving instructions to Meng Chong, Zhu Zaijing said calmly at this time: "The next plan is also very simple, that is, to This matter continues to ferment until the court and the cabinet cannot bear it and have to think of changes, so that I can solve the subsequent problems."
"Otherwise, even if I take action now. No one will pay attention to the solution to the problem, let alone care about it. They may even think that this king is just wishful thinking. "
"So, the main strategy now is to pursue Wang Youzhao fiercely. Beat him, cling to his body, and blame him for his inaction and irresponsible official attitude."
"After letting him feel the disastrous consequences of inaction as an official, he will have a better memory in the future, and then he will proactively take responsibility and contribute to the affairs of the outer city of the capital." Hearing Zhu Zaijing said After these words, Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. They never expected that Prince Yu's heart would be so hard. You must know that no matter how bad Wang Youzhao is, he can barely be regarded as a feudal lord. A high official is in charge of the entire government.
But now in Zhu Zaijing's mouth, Wang Youzhao is like a ball of mud that can be kneaded at any time, and can be cleaned up as he wants. Is this still an idle king who cannot interfere in political affairs?
Obviously, all of Zhu Zaijing's operations have now surpassed their understanding, and also refreshed their understanding of Zhu Zaijing, the seemingly harmless idle king.
Gao Gong worried: "There is no problem for the prince to continue targeting Wang Youzhao, but what if there is really no way to end it in the end?"
Zhu Zaijing said indifferently: "That is the imperial court's business, what does it have to do with us? And even if we don't take any action, do you think the imperial court will have the money and means to continue the project in the outer city of the capital?"
< br> "Hai Rui has spent a year in the Ministry of Revenue observing government affairs. Although he may not have access to the secrets of the Ministry of Revenue, he should be relatively clear about the revenue and expenditure of the Ministry of Revenue every year. You can now Ask Hai Rui, does the Ministry of Finance have any extra money that can be allocated to the outer city of the capital?"
Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but look at Hai Rui, and Hai Rui sighed helplessly, "Your Highness? It’s all true. Money in the Ministry of Revenue is very tight every year. Many yamen have begun to find ways to make money on their own because they have received funding from the Ministry of Revenue.” It seems to be the lowest among the six bureaus, but it spends the most money every year, not to mention the general expenses of temple maintenance, which is spent on managing the Huanghuai River and dredging the canal. The amount of money is as high as one million taels.”
“But how can the Ministry of Revenue alone spend so much money every year on the Ministry of Works? Continuing, banknote checkpoints were gradually set up in various places to collect the passing money of business travelers. ”
"The Ministry of Household Affairs has also criticized this, but due to reality, the Ministry of Household Affairs can only let the Ministry of Works do this nonsense. The court's attitude towards this is also quite ambiguous, and no one has ever been willing to challenge these issues."< br>
"So even if we don't impeach Wang Youzhao now and want to keep things going on in a peaceful manner, there is no way to fool people at the construction site that has been laid out in the outer city of the capital. People who come and go will see it. The imperial court's construction of the outer city of the capital has been suspended. "
"Imagine if such news spreads to all parts of the world over time, what will the people of the world think of the imperial court's majesty and dignity? How will we, the ministers who have read the books of sages and set a destiny for the world and relieve the worries of their king and father, behave themselves? "
"So, the prince is right, no matter what the consequences are, we must do it now. Only when this matter is brought to light can we find a solution to the problem." Hai Rui's words made Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng deafening.
The two Hanlin scholars who have not yet come into contact with the core have countless gaps in their hearts, but they have never experienced practice and have no specific understanding of the difficulties of the court. They only know some problems that are visible to the naked eye.
Thinking that you can solve the problem by sacrificing yourself for others and being willing to stand up for the world. In fact, such a passionate impulse will not only not help solve the problem, but may also make the problem worse.
Of course, this is not meant to belittle scholars. After all, scholars like Gao Gong and Zhang Juzheng, who have studied and become officials, can still stick to their original aspirations and are determined to create a new atmosphere for the world are still very popular with Zhu Zaijing. Respectful.
So at this time, Zhu Zaijing also said: "Two gentlemen, don't worry, I will have a way to finally solve this matter. But it is still the same as before, if this matter cannot be felt by the court and His Majesty Under endless pressure, my method will never work.”
“Therefore, at this time, we must persist no matter what, continue to amplify this matter, continue to let more people know, and then. Use their public opinion to put pressure on the court and wake it up again."
"Let the high-ranking ministers in the court re-examine their actions and let them understand that the purpose of the court's existence is to solve the problems of the people of the world and give the people of the world a sense of stability and pride. In this way, it is not in vain that the king is behind the scenes. It’s such a big drama.”
(End of this chapter)