Although Tang Yin showed support for Chen Xi, Chen Xi still saw that Tang Yin was full of concern.

After Tang Yin left the central army tent, Chen Xi said to himself: "What kind of life did you Tang Yin live? Can you compare with me?"

Obviously, Tang Yin would not have thought that although Chen Xi was separated from his family, he was surrounded by Hui Niang and Li Jin. It did not mean that he could not sleep alone. Every day when he returned to the tent, there would be women who pinched his waist and pounded his legs. This was not a treatment that ordinary soldiers could enjoy.

After Chen Xi sent someone to send a memorial, he returned to the tent early. Li Jin and Hui Niang had been waiting for him for a long time.

During the past few days after Chen Xi entered Nanjing, Hui Niang and Li Jin seemed very low-key. Chen Xi sent a lot of guards to protect him. There were too many things going on this day when he left the city. Hui Niang and Li Jin had no chance to meet Chen Xi during the day. At night, they finally saw people and breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that Chen Xi would encounter an accident in Nanjing...

Once a woman has a true love for a man, she will put the man in the most important position in her heart. At this time, Hui Niang can no longer place her feelings on her son. After Chen Hong entered the Shen family, Hui Niang became more dependent on Chen Xi. She herself discovered this problem and began to escape. Therefore, she asked Chen Xi to go back to western Fujian before, but she did not get Chen Xi's consent.

Chen Xi told Hui Niang Li Jin about his plan to build a new city near the estuary of the Yangtze River. Li Jin happily heard it and said, "This is not bad."

Li Jin is a rootless duckweed. As long as there is Hui Niang and Shen Xi in the world, it is home. As for whether she is used to it, it is nothing to her.

However, Hui Niang's thoughts are inevitably a little more.

Like the previous generals, Hui Niang asked worriedly: "Will the army agree with this proposal by the master? Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the coastal areas have been displaced and exiled."

Chen Xi smiled faintly and said, "They can't help but object. Since they come out to fight with me, they must act according to the rules I set... Hui Niang, what do you think?"

Hui Niang shook her head: "There is nothing wrong with living on the coast. I have no opinions. However, I have built a new city from scratch. It may be inconvenient to accept transportation and information, and I cannot help the master manage the business well. There may be mistakes."

Li Jin said: "Sister, don't worry, just send someone to send messages everywhere. We have never come forward with the specific business. Haven't there been any problems?"

Hui Niang said angrily: "Why didn't something happen? The chamber of commerce's accounts had already failed. It was precisely because of the long-term neglect of management... the shopkeepers did their own things and had begun to be unmanaged by the general account. Fortunately, there was a master here, otherwise they might really rebel!"

Li Jin knew that Hui Niang was looking for reasons to make excuses and did not dare to take on the matter casually.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Why do you say that transportation is inconvenient? With this new city, the Ming Dynasty's foreign bulk transactions can be transferred here in the future. Hui Niang, you are my housekeeper, responsible for managing the accounts of the entire city... Jin'er, you are your sister's helper. With my careful operation, I believe that this city will make money every day. I will send someone to trade companies all over the country to check the accounts. If you don't meet, you will take down the people and re-arrange them to replace them."

"The focus now is that this city can be used as a military fortress and a large commercial port. I am afraid that the capital may not be prosperous in the end!"

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The next day, Chen Xi led his troops down the river and headed towards the estuary of the Yangtze River. His memorial was passed to the capital two days later.

Because Chen Xi's memorial was in a normal process, after the memorial was sent to the Tongzhengsi, it quickly fell into Xie Qian's hands. Xie Qian was very angry when he saw it and felt that Chen Xi was "making trouble" again.

"What do he want to do? He thought he was doing something wrong when he applied to the court to build a sea boat. Now he still wanted to build a city by himself. Why didn't he fly?" Xie Qian spoke with great anger, regardless of the fact that there were three colleagues, Yang Tinghe, Liang Chu and Jin Gui.

Liang Chudao: "It is indeed too ridiculous to propose that Zhihou proposes to build a new city at the estuary of the Yangtze River. Such a report may be just in line with Your Majesty's wishes."

After saying that, he looked at the people present and found that everyone was nodding. Only then did he realize that not only he thought so, but even Xie Qian, Yang Tinghe and Jin Gui thought so.

It is precisely because Xie Qian felt that the content of Chen Xi’s memorial was exactly what Emperor Zhengde liked to be nonsense that he became so angry.

Yang Tinghe did not answer Liang Chu's question and said cautiously: "For the sake of the present, we must find a way to stop..."

Xie Qian looked at Yang Tinghe: "Does the mentor have an idea?"

Yang Tinghe thought about it carefully, then shook his head in embarrassment: "It would be very difficult if he wanted His Majesty to reject this proposal by vote. However, the cabinet cannot accumulate memorials now. Even if it is intentionally put, His Majesty will still know it when he turns back. It is inevitable that he will blame us and intensify the distrust between the king and the ministers."

Xie Qian had done something to secretly deduct Chen Xi's report before, so Yang Tinghe said so. Xie Qian's face became worse after hearing this.

Because the imperial court had Zhang Yuan and Xiao Tiaozi who could reach the top of the Tianting, the cabinet now had a very awkward position in the court and seemed to have great power, but in fact, the final decision-making power was controlled by the Sili Superintendent and the eunuch of the eunuch, and Xie Qian, the chief minister, had no right to meet the emperor at all.

Yang Tinghe did not continue to talk about this topic and looked at Jin Gui: "Does Chongsui have good insights?"

He didn't ask Liang Chu because he felt that Liang Chu had a close relationship with Chen Xi and most of them wouldn't think about it carefully. At the same time, it was related to his position in the cabinet that could only suppress Jin Gui.

Jin Gui hesitated a little and said cautiously: "Ruozhihou's memorial is submitted to Your Majesty, and Your Majesty has a great chance of agreeing. If the cabinet opposes Zhihao's suggestions, it is best if someone makes a statement in front of Your Majesty, point out the causes and consequences of this discussion, as well as the gains and losses, and let Your Majesty take it into consideration."

Liang Chu frowned and said, "Is it okay to write it in the ticket?"

"I'm afraid it won't work, because the Silijian will interfere with it!"

Jin Gui said bitterly, "If you cannot directly express the pros and cons in the saint, perhaps only the reasons for opposition can be listed in the vote, so that you can also remind Your Majesty..."

After listening to Jin Gui's suggestion, Yang Tinghe shook his head disappointed: "I'm afraid that the Silijian will have a conclusion long ago and will call back on the grounds that the votes are not in compliance with the rules, and then directly take Shen Zhihou's memorial to meet the saint. In this way, the cabinet will be thrown aside."

Xie Qian suddenly stood up: "At this point, I have to come forward again."

Yang Tinghe asked in surprise: "Does Xie always want to go to the Ganqing Palace to ask for your Majesty?"

Xie Qian glanced at Yang Tinghe helplessly, "Do you think it's easy to meet the saint now? It's better to be more practical than not having that meaningless battle against one's will. Let's discuss it carefully with someone who can speak to His Majesty. It may be effective!"

Although Xie Qian did not say it clearly, according to Yang Tinghe, Liang Chu and Jin Gui's understanding, Xie Qian can only find three people now, and Zhang Yuan and Xiao Taozi are the ones who can talk to the emperor on weekdays. Outside the capital, Xie Qian had to talk to Chen Xi directly and let Chen Xi take back the memorial himself, but this was obviously impossible.

In this way, Xie Qian is going to meet Zhang Yuan or Xiao Guozi now, and he may also meet both of them.

Yang Tinghe asked, "Are you going with Mr. Xie?"

Xie Qian waved his hand: "You are dealing with your own affairs. I may not stay in Wenyuan Pavilion to serve as a job today. If you have any questions, just send someone to pass on a verbal message."

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Xie Qian's idea was to see Zhang Yuan and Xiao Guozi, but before that, he went to see Zhang Mao first. Even though he knew that Zhang Mao might have compromised on Chen Xi now, he still felt that Zhang Mao, as the elders of the three dynasties and the head of the nobles in the court, had the responsibility to uphold the rules of the court.

Zhang Mao was very polite to welcome and entertain, but after Xie Qian explained his purpose, Zhang Mao obviously retreated.

Zhang Mao said: "If Zhihou wants to pacify the sea front, he needs a shipyard to build ships and train soldiers. This is reasonable. Why do you need to be so nervous Yu Qiao? Are you still afraid that he will make a mistake?"

Xie Qian said angrily: "As a minister, you need to consider things carefully. It was not the first day he entered the court, and he still has no right things to do! He wanted to choose a place to build a shipyard and build ships, but he actually had a whim to build a new city at the estuary of the Yangtze River, and to spin and weave cloth, build weapons, trade, etc. during the period, and it was like a country in the middle of the country... If he wanted to rebel with his ability, who could compete?"

"hehe."

Zhang Mao did not agree with Xie Qian's concerns. After all, his grandson was in Shenxi's army, so he didn't think that Chen Xi would take his grandson to rebel. Moreover, Chen Xi's men were basically dominated by the Beijing camp and the soldiers of the border army. Those people would never blindly follow Chen Xi to rebel.

Xie Qian looked at Zhang Mao: "Why, do you think there is no such possibility?"

Zhang Mao said: "Yu Qiao, you are right to worry. I will not refute rashly. It is true that if you lead troops outside, you should restrain yourself and should not propose the unrealistic idea of ​​building a new city... But you also need to understand that Zhihou wants to combat the Japanese pirates now. In a short period of time, he can't build a sea ship. He relies on small boats equipped by the imperial naval army to fight the Japanese pirates' ships. There is no chance of victory. In this way, he will need to station troops in Jiangnan for a long time... Isn't his troops stationed next to him even more disturbing the place, and may even endanger the stability of the court?"

According to Zhang Mao's opinion, if Chen Xi was really determined to rebel, he would not have thought of such a thankless thing as building a new city. He would just take his men to break through the prosperous and prosperous Nanjing City and fight against the court with a banner. How could he foolishly build a city to serve as a living target for the court?

Xie Qian did not continue to talk about the issue of Chen Xi's rebellion. After all, he himself did not think that Chen Xi had the possibility of rebellion. He immediately asked with a stern face: "The cost of building a new city is quite large, and the allocation of silver and the food and salary for the stationed troops came from? Where did the imperial court take out so much money at once?"

"this……"

Zhang Mao thought for a while and said tentatively, "This may be why Zhihou proposed to trade in new cities. If he could get silver from foreign countries, the money for building cities and ships would be settled, and even the daily needs of the troops may not be borne by the court. This is really a killing of two birds with one stone."

Xie Qian stood up angrily: "What do you mean by Duke of England? He just refuses to help?"

Zhang Mao stood up and said helplessly: "Yu Qiao, you either report to Your Majesty to oppose what Zhihou wants to do next. I have never said that he would go against your wishes, but what Zhihou is doing now is obviously the result of combining the interests of all parties. If Your Majesty feels that it is possible to raise a tiger, he will naturally refute it. If you mention it in your vote, can the people in the Silijian dare to suppress such a big thing?"

Xie Qian said angrily: "You don't know the relationship between Shen Zhihou and Zhang Yuan."

"What can they have to do with each other?"

Zhang Mao looked at him disdainfully, "There were rumors before that Zhang Yuan made a comeback because of his strong election. Isn't it proved that it's just a rumor? All the roots are still in Your Majesty. Today's emperor is a nostalgic person and is still in harmony with others. If you have any questions, go and report to Your Majesty directly. I believe Your Majesty will consider the opinions of all parties."

Xie Qian stared at Zhang Mao deeply and said disappointedly: "Since that's the case, I can only choose to make a fuss with the tiger."

After saying that, Xie Qian turned around and wanted to leave.

Zhang Mao asked in surprise: "Yu Qiao, what you meant, do you want to meet with the people from the Silijian? You can't do this. In Zhihou's proposal to build a new city, you should adhere to an objective and neutral position. It is not a good thing to deny it for a long time, and you can't connect with Zhang Yuan because of this. How can this be so concise!"

Xie Qian said angrily: "If you let Zhang Yuan go and report it, you may have a conclusion as soon as the memorial is launched... When will the matter that Your Majesty has decided be taken back?"

Zhang Mao thought about it carefully and felt that what Xie Qian said had some truth.

Although this little emperor is quite sensible in his work, he is mostly scheming and self-willed, and always has no turning back. However, because Shen Xi wipes his butt behind him every time, the several major things he did after he ascended the throne eventually turned into good things that benefit the country and the people.

Zhang Mao said: "You go, it's better if the agreement can be settled, if not... I can't stand by you and ask for your Majesty outside the Qianqing Gate!"

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Zhang Mao said this very beautifully in the end, but in fact he was just perfunctory. With Zhang Mao's scheming and ingeniousness, he would not take the initiative to take on the job for himself.

Although civil officials and generals in the court depend on each other, civil officials stabilized their superiors. It is impossible for Zhang Mao, the leader of the nobles, to have no complaints. Shen Xi is an alien among civil officials. The key is that his current identity and status are won by real swords and guns on the battlefield. Almost all nobles did not regard Shen Xi as an orthodox civil official.

Therefore, Zhang Mao always felt that he should not interfere with Shen Xi's affairs. Moreover, he sent his grandson to Shen Xi for training. When he thought about how to establish a good relationship with Shen Xi, if he took the initiative to oppose Shen Xi's memorial, it would be like a grudge, and the wise would not do it!

Xie Qian immediately went to see Zhang Yuan, but unfortunately he didn't see Zhang Yuan's people... At this time, Zhang Yuan had already taken Shen Xi's memorial to see Zhu Houzhao.

Zhang Yuan laid a nail in Tongzhengsi. Now, as long as he receives Shen Xi’s memorial, he can always know it immediately, so he went to Tongzhengsi to get a copy of the memorial and bypassed the cabinet. Zhu Houzhao’s indulgence made him feel fearless, and he felt that he could do everything in one word.

Zhang Yuan didn't have much thought about Chen Xi's plan to build a city this time. He always thought that this should be a very "fun" thing, which might make Emperor Zhengde feel novel and interesting. He never thought about the reaction of the cabinet.

After seeing Zhu Houzhao, Zhang Yuan told the matter, and Zhu Houzhao was indeed very interested.

Zhu Houzhao asked: "We want to build a city at the estuary of the Yangtze River? This is very interesting. While garrisoning troops, we can also take into account shipbuilding and doing business with overseas barbarians, and then migrate some textile and ironworks workshops... With such a city, how dare pirates do things randomly?"

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "That's true, Your Majesty."

Zhu Houzhao suddenly thought of something and frowned slightly: "But it is not easy to build such a city temporarily. Shangshu Chen may have been there for several years... Then I will not see him for a long time? No, I still have to make a long-term plan for this matter and cannot make a rash decision."
Chapter completed!