Mao Ji and Jiang Mian were obviously determined to leave. They did not listen to anyone's dissuasion, including Fei Hong, the chief minister of the cabinet. Xu Jin visited the two cabinet masters at the instructor of Emperor Jiajing. As a result, he was turned away from Mao Ji. Jiang Mian was much more polite. Not only did he meet Xu Jin, they chatted for a long time, but in the end they did not change their minds of resigning.

It is no wonder that Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji and Jiang Mian were all auxiliary ministers of the Zhengde Dynasty. It can be said that Emperor Jiajing was the one who held the throne in one hand. However, due to the dispute over the rituals, the differences between the monarch and the ministers became increasingly greater. Zhu Houcong felt that it was natural to pursue his biological father, while Mao Ji and Jiang Mian and others believed that Zhu Houcong had exceeded the rituals and became more and more excessive, and eventually forced Empress Dowager Zhang to death.

Mao Ji and Jiang Mian inevitably feel ashamed of Emperor Xiaozong and Emperor Wuzong. It can be said that they have completely given up on Emperor Jiajing now. As the saying goes, there is nothing more sorrow than death, so they don’t want to continue to assist Emperor Jiajing. It is estimated that in their minds, Emperor Jiajing is no longer worthy of their assistance, so they resolutely retire and return home.

After chatting with Jiang Mian, Xu Jin knew it could not be saved, so he could only report Zhu Houguan truthfully. The latter was silent for a long time after hearing Xu Jin's return. Xu Jin could see that the boy was both depressed and angry, and was completely unhappy, and obviously received a critical hit.

Xu Jin did not comfort him. Whether it was an emperor or an ordinary person, there were inevitable bumps in his life. Everyone would face setbacks, and the emperor was no exception. Only after experiencing setbacks can he know how to think about gains and losses, and he will gradually grow up and mature.

Ten days later, the end of the spirit, and the body of Empress Dowager Cishou was funeral. He was buried in Tailing with Emperor Xiaozong Zhu Youzhu. His posthumous title was: Xiaokang Jingsu Zhuang Cizheyi Yitianzan Shengjing.

It was already the sixth day of the seventh month after the burial of Empress Dowager Zhang. Jiang Mian and Mao Ji continued to say that they were sick and refused to court, and wrote a letter to resign again. This time, Emperor Jiajing was very happy and approved the resignation of the two cabinet masters and rewarded them with generous rewards. They also gave them a title of emptiness and sent them home to retire.

Zhu Houcong obviously figured it out. As the saying goes, we should continue to suffer the chaos. Since Jiang Mian and Mao Ji can no longer use it for themselves, it is meaningless to continue to force it. It is better to cut the mess quickly. Anyway, the country is stable now, so it is time to change to other people to take over.

The situation was awkward when Jiang Mian and Mao Ji were dismissed. Fei Hong, the only cabinet minister, was left in the cabinet. Master Fei Ge was nearly 60 years old and had limited energy. He was so busy that he could not get over. He worked overtime every day, but he still had a lot of work. Therefore, the most urgent task was to supplement the cabinet ministers as soon as possible, otherwise many government affairs would be delayed.

Therefore, whether it is the upstart, the ritual guardian, or the neutral, they all turned their attention to the cabinet. Qualified old ministers were moved by the news, while those who were not qualified were ready to recommend ministers who were beneficial to them to the cabinet.

In addition, due to Shi Jie's resignation, the positions of Hanlin Bachelor and Left Minister of Rites were also vacant. In addition to supplementing the cabinet ministers, new Hanlin Bachelor and Left Minister of Rites had to be selected.

As the saying goes, one radish is one pit, but now there are several large radishes missing. How many radishes need to be moved to fill it? Therefore, a personnel transfer that shocked the entire Ming Dynasty officialdom is inevitable. Everyone is waiting for the emperor to issue an order to fill the gap, including Xu Jin.

On the eighth day of the seventh month of the fourth year of Jiajing, the ministers seemed to have reached a tacit understanding in the morning court. Both the upstarts and the rituals guarding the rituals made a progressive report, without accusation or offense, and impeachment. Therefore, the morning court ended in only half an hour, and the calmness made Zhu Houguan feel uncomfortable.

However, the officials of the court were all clear-headed. This was just the tranquility before the storm came. Everyone was resting their energy and waiting for the Wu Dynasty. The Wu Dynasty will be held in Wenhua Hall, and the court will be promoted to the court and the candidates for Hanlin Bachelors. Therefore, the real battle between dragons and tigers will be in Wu Dynasty.

After the morning court, the officials of the court returned to their respective offices with their own thoughts. Xu Jin also returned to the office of the Ministry of Revenue to work. He was busy opening the Ming Dynasty silver account recently. The specific plan has been released and has been passed the internal demonstration of the Ministry of Revenue. Qin Jin, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, also nodded and allowed. He will be discussed at the court meeting. After the plan is approved, it will be implemented.

The plan designed by Xu Jin draws on the experience of banking in later generations. To put it simply, it is a combination of state-owned banking and private banking. The Ming banking is the central bank. After local consortiums obtain permission from the court, they can open private banking. Private banking must pay deposit reserves to the Ming banking, strive to the country, and accept the leadership and supervision of the Ming banking banking.

Opening a bank is undoubtedly a very profitable business, but the initial investment is very huge. Not to mention anything else, just building outlets covering the entire Ming Dynasty requires a terrifying manpower and material resources. Letting local consortiums join can solve this problem well.

First of all, the addition of local consortiums can make profits equally, and the resistance will naturally be much less.

Secondly, the addition of local consortiums can save a lot of investment costs, including labor costs, time costs, and transportation costs.

Again, the addition of local consortiums can fully mobilize the idle money in society, activate the national economy, and increase the country's tax revenue. The central bank can also liberate it from specific business activities and focus only on managing the financial market.

Of course, not all local consortiums can participate in opening silver numbers. According to the conditions set by Xu Jin, the amount of funds must reach one million to be qualified to apply to the court, and they must pass layer-by review. Only when they pass the qualification can they issue a "license". Now there are only four private banking numbers that have been approved internally, namely: Jin Shang Silver, Hui Shang Silver, Fujian Shang Silver, and Yue (Guangdong) Shang Silver.

Let’s talk about Xu Jin after lunch, he was planning to take a break in the official office and then participate in the next afternoon. As a result, he just lay on the desk, Qin Jin, the Minister of Revenue, actually walked in.

"Mr. Xu, can you chat with me easily?" Qin Jin walked in and said bluntly.

Qin Jin has always been serious. Every time he enters Xu Jin's office, he is because of business. The private communication is probably not enough to add up to ten sentences. It is the first time he has come after lunch like now.

Xu Jin smiled and said, "Of course it's convenient, Lord Qin, please sit down."

Two leaders from the Ministry of Revenue sat down next to the tea table. Xu Jin asked the clerk to get a pot of boiling water to prepare tea. He asked casually: "What kind of tea Lord Qin likes to drink? Tiger Qiu Tea? Biluochun? Or Xiaozhong Black Tea?"

"This... let's follow the guests!" Qin Jin was obviously worried.

Xu Jin then brewed a pot of Biluochun. It was noon and the tea was refreshing!

Biluochun is soaked in boiling water and stretched out. It is fragrant and the leaves are green and pleasant. It is best to soak in a glass cup, which looks good and smells good.

Qin Jin picked up the cup of Biluochun and took a sip, and frowned bitterly. Xu Jin had a little too much tea, and the water temperature was also high when making tea, so the tea soup was too old, but the strong tea was even more refreshing!

"The court will push you later in the Wu Dynasty. Who is more suitable to enter the pavilion?" Qin Jin glanced at Xu Jin and said.

Although Xu Jin was only the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue and there were many people in the court with higher positions than him, no one dared to underestimate him. Xu Jin's opinions had a great influence on Emperor Jiajing, so his vote was of great importance. Qin Jin was the ritual guardian, and at this time it was obviously testing Xu Jin's tone.

Xu Jin was just straightforward and said bluntly: "I plan to recommend Yang Yiqing, the former three-sided general, to join the cabinet to assist in the government."

Qin Jin secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this. Although Yang Yiqing was not a polite protector, he was not a newcomer. Moreover, he was generous and respectful. With him in charge of the cabinet, he could check and balance the upstartists like Zhang Cong. So he nodded and said, "Old Yang is respectable and is indeed the best candidate for the cabinet ministers. But this time he elected at least two cabinet ministers. Do Lord Xu have other candidates in his mind?"

It is said that Xu Jin has been back from Jiangnan for more than half a month, and has become alert to Zhang Cong's practice of constantly rejecting dissidents and arranging confidants in the past six months. The reason why he recommended Yang Yiqing to the cabinet was to check and balance Zhang Cong.

In fact, Xu Jin had another suitable candidate for the cabinet minister, that is, Lao Wang and Wang Shouren. However, a few days ago, Xie Sanqianyiman, the brother-in-law who had been studying arts for three years, returned to Beijing and said that his master had been in poor health recently, so Xu Jin gave up the idea of ​​recommending Lao Wang to the cabinet.

"Does Lord Qin have a suitable candidate?" Xu Jin asked quietly.

Qin Jin pondered for a moment and said, "What does Lord Xu think about Xie Qian and Xie Pavilion Master?"

Xu Jin couldn't help frowning. Old Man Xie must be the ritual guardian. Before in Yuyao County, he almost lit the old fox's way. However, Xie Qian is nearly 80 years old. Is this old guy still able to make trouble? Even if Xie Qian is old, that boy Zhu Houcan probably wouldn't be willing to transfer a traitor from the ritual guardian back to make trouble?

When Qin Jin saw Xu Jin's expression, he knew that Xie Qian had no hope. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Except for Xie Qian, no one in the camp of the Protectorate Sect had enough qualifications to enter the cabinet.

"Mr. Xu, I don't know whether I should say something here!" Qin Jin stopped saying.

Xu Jin couldn't help but speechless. Usually, the person who said this must say it, but he insisted on doing this and kicking the ball to the other party, but the other party was not easy to refuse, fuck it!

"Please speak with Lord Qin!" Xu Jin could only pinch his nose and respond.

Qin Jin coughed lightly and said, "The official said bluntly that Zhang Cong is not upright. During the period when Lord Xu returned to his hometown to visit his parents and worship his ancestors, he unscrupulously rejected dissidents and arranged a lot of trust in the court. Now only Lord Xu can check and balance him in the court. If this beast continues to be strong, it is probably not a blessing for my Ming Dynasty."

Xu Jin calmly picked up the teacup and took a sip, but did not answer Qin Jin. He should not make any complaints when dealing with others. Xu Jin asked himself that he had not talked to Qin Jin at the point of talking about everything.

Qin Jin obviously understood this, but today he had already achieved his goal of saying this. As for Xu Jin's failure to answer, he was not surprised at all, after all, everyone had no friendship.
Chapter completed!