Chapter 915: Opening sea ban
There was a saying in the previous life that the world is a huge makeshift team.
Jiang Qingzhi felt that the world was a troupe of actors: the entire world was created by the Creator, the world was a troupe of actors, and humans and all things were actors.
A group of so-called creators are bored every day and enjoy watching humans do stupid things.
Every person's fate is determined from the moment they are born. The script of life is in the hands of the Creator.
This was just his fantasy, but today Jiang Qingzhi felt that it was really possible.
After receiving the blueprint reward, he was first ecstatic, then confused, and finally panicked...
I am an actor!
Jiang Qingzhi stood outside the Zhilu, looking at the officials coming and going, and seemed to see a few letters floating above their heads: NPC.
After all, I am the protagonist, right?
Jiang Qingzhi laughed foolishly.
"Long Wilbur!"
Yan Song's voice came from behind. Jiang Qingzhi didn't turn around, "Old Yan."
The most common name used by the outside world for Yan Song was "Yuan Fu". Even the Taoist priests would mostly call him that when they saw him. Only Jiang Qingzhi called him "Old Yan" whenever he spoke and always kept silent, which made Yan Song very uncomfortable.
"Take your time." Yan Song walked up to Jiang Qingzhi and said in an admonishing tone of an elder: "Don't be too hasty in the new policy. Don't forget Wang Anshi's experience!"
Jiang Qingzhi smiled, "Old Yan, you're like this... I'm a little uncomfortable with it."
Yan Song had a mysterious smile on his face, which reminded Jiang Qingzhi of the famous painting in his previous life. But to be honest, he had seen the painting, looked left and right, front and back, but he really didn't see anything that was worth moving or touching.
"The powerful and the wealthy bow their heads, and the hard bones will come next." Yan Song said calmly: "That is the abyss of hell. Go slowly. It will be good for you, me, His Majesty, and the Ming Dynasty."
Yan Song nodded and left.
Shen Jun followed him and asked, "Why did Yuan Fu want to wake him up?"
Yan Song walked slowly, "That is a huge hornet's nest, and also a huge gunpowder bag. Once it is ignited... Jiang Qingzhi is in trouble, and we are also unlucky."
Shen Jun was stunned. "Yes, if it arouses the anger of the scholars and officials in the world, that anger can burn everything in the world."
It doesn't matter if Jiang Qingzhi falls from power, those murderous literati will then turn their attention to the Yan Party.
It is better to chase the poor bandits bravely!
I am really...totally in a dilemma!
Yan Song went to see the Taoist priest.
"Your Majesty, there are complaints from the locals, saying that the court's rash land inventory has caused dissatisfaction among the locals."
"Hmm!" Daoye replied with just one word.
If Yan Song had not been worried about being implicated, he would not have come to cause trouble. He said softly, "Your Majesty, a while ago... a general from the Nine Frontiers provoked a border conflict without authorization."
The Taoist raised his eyebrows, "Are you provoking a border conflict?"
"Yes." Yan Song lowered his head, "I just learned about this from the Ministry of War today."
——Your Majesty, Wang Yiqi has been hiding this matter. He is so dishonest!
"You dare to start a border conflict at this time..." Dao Ye sneered, "Are you trying to force me?"
……
Jiang Qingzhi also thought of this.
He sent someone to the Ministry of War to pass on the message, "Tell Lao Wang to apologize immediately."
Wang Yiqi had good intentions. When he learned about this, it was a critical moment when the powerful and wealthy were attacking Jiang Qingzhi and the New Deal. Wang Yiqi thought about it again and again, and finally decided to suppress the matter for the time being.
"I see." Wang Yiqi had a lot to do, and his back broke into sweat when he thought of this. "I actually forgot about this."
Just when the new policy was in full swing, warnings suddenly came from the nine borders: the alien tribes on the grassland had sent troops.
All right!
On one side there are new domestic policies, and on the other side there are threats from foreign enemies.
What are you, Jiang Qingzhi, looking at?
"Surround Wei and rescue Zhao."
Today, Jiang Qingzhi gave the two princes a rare new lesson, which turned out to be a lesson on military strategy.
"The use of troops should not be bound by form, but should be flexible and changeable at any time. For example, if there are many internal conflicts, then we can go to war with the outside world to divert the conflicts. This is what Altan did."
Jiang Qingzhi tapped the table with his fingers, "Third brother!"
"Uncle!" Prince Yu raised his head.
"Did you go out to steal last night?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
Prince Yu said, "It was very cold yesterday and I didn't sleep well."
"Look at your eyes, they're all black and blue." Jiang Qingzhi scolded, "Can't you just be more patient?"
Prince Yu is lustful, which is a big problem.
Prince Yu blushed, "Yes."
"If you continue like this, I will ask His Majesty to replace all the people serving you with eunuchs and men." Jiang Qingzhi said maliciously.
King Jing sighed, "Uncle, this is inappropriate."
"Why?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
"I'm just afraid that Third Brother will fall in love with men from now on."
puff!
Outside, Yang Xi couldn't help but burst out laughing.
When Jiang Qingzhi thought about it, it was true. Prince Yu turned pale and cursed and swore that he would turn over a new leaf.
After the class, Jiang Qingzhi asked about his niece's situation.
"You are much happier than before." King Jing's eyes showed more tenderness when he mentioned his sister.
"That's good."
Jiang Qingzhi walked in the palace, thinking about the current new policy framework.
The Taoist chose money and grain as the breakthrough point, which was to directly undermine the foundation of the vested interests. It was sharp enough, but the impact of this matter was so great that other new laws could not be introduced for a while.
Wang Anshi made the mistake of being too impatient. He implemented the new laws too frequently and too quickly, which immediately attracted too much anger and opposition.
So Jiang Qingzhi was a little troubled by the current situation.
Should the administration of civil servants be changed?
Should the military undergo a comprehensive purge?
Yes!
But if we move at this moment, the New Deal will have countless more enemies.
In addition to the literati, there are also military men, military honors, the group of carnivores who benefit from the army, and officials all over the world... This is not a new policy, but a self-destruction.
Jiang Qingzhi sighed, "Master Dao, Master Dao, can't you go a little slower?"
"Horse! Please run slower, run slower..."
Jiang Qingzhi was humming a song and was in a good mood.
As for his coming to the Ming Dynasty and the process of saving the country, it might have been arranged by someone who was almost a god, so Jiang Qingzhi put the matter aside for the time being.
Solve what can be solved!
If something cannot be solved, put it aside and let time solve it!
This is the only way to deal with anxiety.
Does your anxiety, worry, and rumination help?
No, only disadvantages.
If that's the case, why make things difficult for yourself?
Leave them behind and love whoever you want.
"Who is that?"
Jiang Qingzhi saw an official being carried out of the palace by two eunuchs. The figure seemed familiar!
The accompanying eunuch wanted to flatter the big boss, so he trotted over, took a look, turned around and said, "My Lord, it's Minister Wang of the Ministry of War."
Wang Yiqi ordered two eunuchs to carry him back.
"Pharaoh?"
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned, "You are..."
Wang Yiqi smiled bitterly, "I reported that too late, and His Majesty was furious." As he spoke, the old king tried to bow in the direction of the Yongshou Palace, "I thought I would be imprisoned, but His Majesty was merciful and only punished me with twenty strokes of the cane."
The news that Wang Yiqi was caned 20 times reached Yan Song and his son. Yan Shifan sighed, "Father, Wang Yiqi concealed the fact that the border generals provoked the border conflict. If you don't tell him, His Majesty will know it sooner or later. When that happens, the wrath of thunder will come, and Wang Yiqi may become the second Zeng Xin."
Yan Song shook his head, "No."
"Why?" Yan Shifan said, "Wang Yiqi is a general under Jiang Qingzhi and a supporter of the new policy. Don't forget that your majesty is the best at checks and balances! Killing Wang Yiqi will give those dignitaries who have suffered a great loss this time a chance to vent their anger, and at the same time give Jiang Qingzhi a warning..."
"Your Majesty might have done so in the past, but this time is different."
"But something unexpected happened?"
My son is indeed perceptive. Yan Song stroked his beard with relief and smiled, "Father has received news that the situation has been stabilized over there."
Yan Shifan's eyes narrowed. "If we severely punish Wang Yiqi at this time, Jiang Qingzhi will be dissatisfied. If he is dissatisfied, who can resist if Altan Khan attacks again? This..."
"It's still the art of checks and balances, the art of the emperor!"
The emperor's balancing act was everywhere. Jiang Qingzhi comforted Wang Yiqi and advised him to go home and recuperate for a few days.
"Don't worry, leave the rest to me."
Jiang Qingzhi watched Wang Yiqi being taken away, then turned around and went to see the Taoist priest.
"Your Majesty, Wang Yiqi has some small group ideas." Jiang Qingzhi apologized first.
"Why don't you talk about forming a clique?" The Taoist looked at him with amusement.
"Forming a party... To be honest, if I raise the banner of the New Deal, I think there will be many speculators coming to join me. But I don't think there is any need to form a party."
"Why?"
"People who are dedicated to the country will naturally come together." Jiang Qingzhi said seriously.
Dao Ye was startled, "A person who is devoted to the country..."
He thought of Xia Yan, "Xia Yan is old now. He should have returned to his hometown, but he stayed with you."
"An old horse in the stable still has a thousand miles to go. A martyr in his old age still has great ambitions." Xia Yan is now in charge of Xin'an Lane, and he is the one who makes the decisions when Jiang Qingzhi is not around.
"Tang Shunzhi was arrogant and refused to take up a post in government, but he eventually became your helper."
Old Tang went down to conduct research. This was arranged by Jiang Qingzhi, who asked him to go to the surrounding areas to see how various classes reacted to the new policy.
"Are we like-minded?" Taoist pondered.
"Your Majesty, there is something." Jiang Qingzhi said.
"What's the matter?"
"I beg you to lift the sea ban!"
Emperor Jiajing covered his forehead and said, "I knew this day would come. Do you know how many people would oppose it?"
"I know." Jiang Qingzhi certainly knew. From the actions of those people who deliberately destroyed the drawings, it can be seen that whoever dares to speak up will become their mortal enemy.
"What are they afraid of?" Jiang Qingzhi looked at the Taoist priest with a sharp gaze. "Lifting the sea ban will benefit the country and the people, so why not? I think they are afraid of the outside world. They are afraid of contact with the outside world."
"Why?" asked the Taoist.
"It's because they have low self-esteem!" Jiang Qingzhi's words made Huang Jin look sideways. "They know that Confucianism has its limitations and that Confucianism is like zombies. If the country opens its doors, the outside world will have a huge impact on Confucianism... Those people are panicking."
"So they burned the blueprints, stole the blueprints?"
Sure enough, my every move was under the Taoist's watch. Jiang Qingzhi said calmly, "Yes. Only fear can explain all this."
The Taoist sighed, "Do you know that the most important thing right now is to check the land, otherwise there will be complications..." He shook his head.
"Your Majesty, after clearing the fields, the next step is to collect taxes. That is a huge pit filled with hatred and anger," said Jiang Qingzhi.
“You want to fill this hole with the profits from going overseas.”
What the hell!
Jiang Qingzhi smiled bitterly, "You can't..."
"Can't you be a little more stupid?" Dao Ye shook his head. "It's a good idea, but without the blueprints, how can you expect those craftsmen to build a warship?"
"Who said there are no blueprints?"
"Where did you get the blueprint?"
"My Mohist ancestors went to sea many times in the past and found out how to build ships that can sail long distances..." Jiang Qingzhi used the Mohist weapon again without hesitation.
"The mechanical skills of our Mohist school are unrivaled in the world. Our ancestors were bored and improved them..."
In a mound of earth somewhere, a rotten coffin suddenly shook violently up and down...
(End of this chapter)
