Chapter 1053 Hu Zongxian: The thigh I hugged was thick and hard!
"That Tao Yixia... came to exchange for silver rewards again? This time it's still a hundred real Japanese heads?"
At the Hangzhou government office, Hu Zongxian's expression changed when he heard the slightly trembling questions inside.
One hundred real Japanese heads, that’s 20,000 taels of silver!
This is treating the imperial court as...
Hu Zongxian was a little worried.
The last ten thousand taels of silver were used to buy horse bones, mainly to enhance the prestige of the court.
The effect was very significant. The government and the army could not count on it for the time being. Yu Dayou was still training his troops, but many brave men among the people actively participated and beat the Japanese pirates hard.
But now there is another twenty thousand taels. It's not that the huge imperial court can't afford this money, but this amount will make many people have twisted thoughts, especially in Beijing...
After all, the treasury is really empty now.
During this period in history, there is an excellent example. An official embezzled military pay, and the amount was as high as one hundred and four thousand taels. Jiajing was angry and ordered the house to be searched to recover the stolen goods. As a result, so much money was not found during the search, but Jiajing was unwilling to accept it.
, let his descendants pay compensation on his behalf, and he must pay out the money.
As a result, the money was compensated until the eleventh year of Wanli. It was almost half of the compensation. Some officials felt that it was too much and asked the emperor for pardon. However, Wanli kept in mind the emperor's teachings and must make his descendants continue to pay, or pay it all.
Or die.
One hundred and four thousand taels of silver were lost for half a century.
Now that Tao Yin is receiving head rewards, he has almost scraped 30,000 taels of silver from the court, not to mention how many more people will be killed in the future. Once the Long Live Lord in Beijing finds out, I am afraid he will also feel heartbroken. Then the following people
People still don’t like what they want
But thinking of the people behind Tao Yin, Hu Zongxian somehow calmed down again.
If anyone really dares to break their promise, I’m afraid those people will be the unlucky ones!
"Teacher!" "Teacher!"
Just as he was thinking about it, Ma Ningyuan led several people in.
This group of people have different temperaments, some are literati and elegant, some are dressed in coarse cloth, some are dressed as bodyguards, and there are even warrior monks carrying Zen staffs.
Hu Zongxian immediately stood up to greet him with a friendly attitude: "You righteous men are here, please take a seat!"
During this period, his voice in Zhejiang increased day by day, and he also successfully recruited a group of capable people to fight against the Japanese pirates.
After everyone sat down, Hu Zongxian began to chat. Everyone had different remarks according to their status and circumstances, and everyone was not left out.
It didn't take long for the atmosphere to warm up and win a lot of goodwill.
Hu Zongxian was also observing everyone at the same time, and quickly determined that the most outstanding ones were Xu Wei and Zhu Xian.
Xu Wei was a native of Shaoxing, Zhejiang. He was known as a child prodigy because of his rare talent. Although he was a son-in-law, he was able to learn a lot about literature and learned from many others' strengths, making him outstanding. Unfortunately, he suffered repeated setbacks in the imperial examination. He failed to pass the exam eight times. Fortunately, he was successful.
After hearing about the military parade method and military talents, Hu Zongxian paid a visit in person.
Zhu Xian was from Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province. He was a martial artist and his family had connections with salt dealers. He recruited seaside salt collectors and fishermen to fight against the Japanese. He fought bravely and took the lead. Not long ago, he killed the Japanese pirates and came back with more than a dozen heads.
In exchange for the silver reward, he distributed it to his subordinates, so he was deeply loved. When he was injured, Hu Zongxian heard about it and also visited him to ask for his welfare.
Yu Dayou was transferred back, and there were reliable generals in the army. The recruitment of these capable people also made him more powerful, and he had more and more talented people under his command. Compared with when he first came to Zhejiang, he didn't even have a subordinate officer, and only the student Ma Ningyuan was around him.
, it’s really too strong.
All because of that visit.
However, the situation was not all smooth sailing. Ma Ningyuan's next report made Hu Zongxian frown: "Teacher, Minister Zhao of the Ministry of Industry has come to Zhejiang..."
The person who embezzled 100,000 taels of silver and paid it back to several generations was Zhao Wen, the minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Of course, Zhao Wen is very important and famous now, because he is the godson of the chief minister Yan Song.
In history, Hu Zongxian had no backing and no hope of promotion. When he saw Zhao Wen coming to Zhejiang, he went out of his way to curry favor with him, became a good friend, and officially joined the Yan Party.
Now Hu Zongxian has a different attitude. In front of everyone, he does not hesitate to say bluntly: "This woman is deceitful and shameless, rejects loyalty, and has a reputation of being greedy for merit. Why did she come to Zhejiang?"
Sure enough, everyone was very excited when they heard this, and felt that this minister was worthy of being the emperor.
Xun Shou was an upright person who dared to criticize the strict party outspokenly and treated them as one of his own without any hesitation.
Ma Ningyuan replied, "I heard that His Majesty sent him to offer sacrifices to the sea. The disciples of Shenxiao Celestial Master and King Guo are also accompanying him."
Hu Zongxian shook his head gently: "Sacrifice to the sea... If the Dragon King can fulfill his promise once, the Japanese pirate fleet will not be so arrogant!"
Others also sighed, especially Mr. Zhu, who showed a deep sense of disappointment: "Grandpa Dragon King doesn't care about us, not even Mazu. Now every time the fishermen come out, there is no mother to protect them."
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Compared to others discussing whether the sacrifice was effective, a slightly sharp voice suddenly sounded: "Captain Zhang is in danger!"
There was silence in the hall, and when I looked at the speaker, I found that it was Xu Wei.
This man, who usually looks disheveled with disheveled clothes, unkempt beard, and unkempt appearance, now speaks in a tone that is even more shocking.
Hu Zongxian's expression changed slightly, "Brother Qingteng, can you make it clear?"
Xu Wei's courtesy name was Wenqing, and his nickname was Qingteng Taoist. He was wild and bold, and had a rather eccentric temper. Hu Zongxian was respectful but not polite when dealing with him. Xu Wei was very comfortable: "It is difficult to eliminate the northern pirates, so we can only open the market to appease them. Then the southern Japanese will be
Seek results quickly!”
His words were very jumpy, and others were confused. Hu Zongxian pondered a little, and nodded slowly: "It is indeed true. If Zhao Shilang cannot get merit in the sea sacrifice, with Governor Zhang's anti-Japanese strategy,
If the imperial court is in urgent need of results, I'm afraid Party Yan will launch an attack!"
Only then did the others understand and were filled with indignation: "Then the thief wants to harm others again?"
In fact, everyone present had a lot of opinions about Zhang Jing, the current governor of the six provinces, because this veteran was too stable and could not hold out and frustrate the enemy. Sometimes he would rather have Japanese pirates ravage prefectures and counties than fight an uncertain battle.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! But at least the war against the Japanese presided over by this person can still be victorious. If the strict party continues to fight, what will happen if it is replaced by someone who is so happy and successful?
How about...
Zhu Xian said eagerly, "Inspection, Zhejiang has been repeatedly attacked by Japanese bandits in recent years, and it has been miserable. Now it has finally made some improvements. We must not let the evil thieves of the Strict Party cause trouble!"
Xu Wei shook his head and said, "It's difficult!"
Hu Zongxian sighed, “Yes, it’s too difficult!”
He knew the rules of officialdom, and based on his position, he was not qualified to make suggestions for Zhang Jing's strategy. Moreover, the mature and prudent official would not change his strategy against the Japanese. Even if he knew that the court could not wait, he would not change his strategy.
There won't be any change.
"I have to go to Dongbiyuan..."
When everyone in the hall was discussing, Hu Zongxian made a decision and glanced at Ma Ningyuan.
Ma Ningyuan understood it, and left many staff to accompany him. Hu Zongxian was able to escape, get on the carriage, and head towards the courtyard.
He even asked the driver to take a detour on the way, then got off the car and walked for a while before arriving at the main entrance of the yard and knocking on the door gently.
Regardless of Mr. Li's identity, whether he is the miracle doctor who is spreading more and more widely in Southern Zhili, one thing can be determined. This person does not want to meet strangers, so Hu Zongxian did not lead anyone to the door without permission.
visit.
When Tao Yin opened the door and saw Hu Zongxian alone, he was very satisfied and said: "Please come in, Hu Xun."
Hu Zongxian walked in and asked, "I'm here again, sir. Do you have anything important to do?"
Tao Yin smiled and said, "Sir, once you have waited once, you will never have to wait again."
Hu Zongxian chewed on the profound meaning of his words, and suddenly his eyes moved.
Because he actually saw a woman walking past in the front yard, her expression seemed a little angry and she was muttering something.
Not to mention the appearance of this woman in public, her tall figure and sturdy figure alone are extremely rare, and she also has a faintly intimidating aura.
Hu Zongxian's heart was filled with enthusiasm, and he kept his gaze straight as he walked all the way to the main hall. After walking in, he saw Li Yan sitting in front of the case, closing his eyes and concentrating. In front of him was a page of scripture and a sharp-toothed short blade with a strange shape.
Hu Zongxian walked up to him, cupped his hands and said, "Sir!"
This person just opened his eyes and made a gesture to sit down: "Ruzhen, sit down and talk."
Obviously he is older than the other party, but when Hu Zongxian calls him by a kind name, he feels inexplicably logical.
After sitting down, he did not dare to delay. He recounted the situation he had just obtained, attached Xu Wei's analysis, and finally said, "It is related to the overall situation of the anti-Japanese war. I am here to ask for your advice, sir!"
Li Yan looked slightly solemn, "Xu Wenqing is indeed a famous talent. He hit the nail on the head. This matter is very likely to happen."
Zhang Jing, the second anti-Japanese commander in history, was killed by Zhao Wen for taking his credit. There are even some records saying that Hu Zongxian was also involved, but it is difficult to distinguish the truth from the truth.
After all, Hu Zongxian and Zhao Wen had a close relationship at that time, and it was indeed after Zhang Jing's death that Hu Zongxian rose to prominence and became the third commander-in-chief of the anti-Japanese war, becoming the real nightmare of the Japanese pirates.
However, the motive of grabbing credit is only on the surface. The underlying reason is as analyzed by Xu Wei. Jiajing was disgraced by Mongolia's Anda Khan and urgently needed the victory of the South's Anti-Japanese War to wash away the shame and inspire people, so it put Liu
The provincial military affairs were entrusted to Zhang Jing.
When this kind of strong expectation cannot be exchanged for the desired results, the general must be changed. This is a bit like the battle of Changping, when Zhao replaced Lian Po. Qin's alienation plan was only a small part of the reason.
The main reason is that the two countries are competing for national strength, and Zhao cannot hold on anymore.
Jiajing's face could no longer be maintained. Zhang Jing was still fighting with the Japanese pirates here, and Yan Song saw this clearly and dared to let his godson take the credit, slander Zhang Jing, and order him to
After stepping down and being replaced by Hu Zongxian who had taken refuge in him, only the Taoist priest knew whether Jiajing was deceived or turned a blind eye.
It’s just that Hu Zongxian could not escape a similar fate in the end. When he was useful, no matter how many people impeached him, Jiajing would always excuse him. When the Japanese pirates were really completely pacified by Hu Zongxian and the effect was gone, other civil servants criticized him again, and Jiajing would no longer
After protecting him, Hu Zongxian finally committed suicide in prison in grief and anger.
Now this person doesn’t want to join the party, let alone his step-by-step development, to be messed up by the interference of the party...
The method Li Yan gave was still pills.
Compared with the last "Pillow Pill", this time the pill bottle revealed a dazzling bright red color, and the pill energy did not leak out at all. "This is the 'Five Ultimate Pills,' the poison I just developed."
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Hu Zongxian's expression changed slightly, "Sir, what you mean is to deal with the Japanese pirates..."
Li Yan said, "What do you think Ruzhen thinks?"
Hu Zongxian fell silent.
In the history of the Ming Dynasty, Hu Zongxian had an experience in which he used poisoned wine to kill Japanese pirates. "The Japanese pirates were poisoned in Jiaxing, and hundreds of them were killed by poisoned wine while observing the constitution." There is no detailed process. Later, it was rumored that they were poisoned with fifty bags of rice.
Three thousand Japanese pirates is an exaggeration.
However, whether he used wine or rice, poisoned a few hundred or three thousand, Hu Zongxian's poisoning of Japanese pirates was a sure thing. This move made many civil servants in the court dislike it and felt that it was not the behavior of a gentleman.
Every generation has different ideas. It is very satisfying to use any and all means, which is indeed a taboo. When Hu Zongxian did this, he had not yet joined the strict Party and saw no hope of promotion. He was quite broken.
a feeling of.
Now there is a difference.
But before he hesitated for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said, "By poisoning one Japanese pirate, at least one more Ming citizen will be saved. This can be done!"
Li Yan smiled approvingly, "As expected of you, you are serving the country and the people. I hope Minister Zhao will also make this decision."
Hu Zongxian was startled for a moment, then suddenly realized, stood up and bowed deeply: "Thank you sir!"
With the support of this gentleman behind me, it is truly a blessing that I have cultivated in my previous life!
Pillow Pill allowed him to open up a network of contacts in Zhejiang official circles.
The Five Poison Pills allowed him to see a number of ways to break the situation.
Isn’t Zhao Wen always greedy for merit? Doesn’t Yan Dang want to gain favor?
Let’s see if Yan Song’s adopted son dares to take advantage of the civil officials’ disapproval and kill the Japanese pirates!