Chapter 1566 Public opinion
Luo Xin's heart thumped, but his face was still calm.
In fact, this is not Luo Xin’s fault. In the cabinet, Xu Jie and Gao Gong were both staying at home. Luo Xin was the temporary boss of the cabinet, and he solved the money shortage, so he naturally took the lead.
But, does Luo Xin really like to dominate a whip?
Really not!
Since ancient times, reform has not been an easy task, so later Tan Huitong lamented that the reforms in China were accompanied by bloodshed. Therefore, Luo Xin did not care about handing over a whip.
The most important thing is that this whip was originally led by Zhang Juzheng in history, and he did a good job. Why did you change history?
So, Luo Xin was very calm. Gao Gong saw Luo Xin's calmness, and continued to say:
"A whip was originally done by Lord Ma and Lord Zhang, so they will be the two of them in the future. I will be responsible for it."
Several people from the cabinet looked at Luo Xin again. Luo Xin smiled and said:
"I want to reveal a secret here today. This secret has been held in my heart for a long time. I didn't say it before, so that a whip can be executed smoothly. Now that a whip is implemented smoothly, the most important thing is that Lord Xu has returned home, so it is time to let the hero appear."
Zhang Juzheng's eyes shrank, and Gao Gong felt a little uneasy. Just as he was about to speak, Luo Xin said first:
"A whip is not my initiative."
"What?" Gao Gong, Ma Fang and Yan Na both showed shock on their faces.
"Don't be surprised, everyone." Luo Xin smiled and said, "The first proposal was Mr. Zhang, and he had a systematic plan. However, Lord Xu disagreed at the beginning. Lord Zhang fought for Lord Xu many times, and Lord Xu firmly opposed it. Lord Zhang had to come to me and let me be the advocate.
Originally, I refused in my heart, but the whip proposed by Lord Zhang was undoubtedly a plan to revitalize the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Lord Zhang was able to give up his hard work and his own honor, why should I, Luo Xin, care about the comments of future generations? Even if later generations called me a villain who robbed others of his credit. So, in the end, I agreed and proposed in the court.
Now I think it's time to return the credit to Lord Zhang.
So, I fully agree with the suggestions made by Mr. Gao. From now on, I will hand over all the work on a whip in my hand."
Gao Gong only felt bitter in his mouth. On the surface, his purpose was to achieve it. He snatched the most powerful whip from Luo Xin's hand and became his supervisor.
but……
Why is it uncomfortable in my heart?
Zhang Juzheng was noble and generous. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, he gave up his reputation as the founder of Yiwu.
Luo Xin was not afraid of praise and criticism, so he advocated a whip. When a whip was difficult, he carried it on his shoulders. When a whip had become the general trend, he resolutely returned Zhang Juzheng's reputation.
And what about yourself?
Become a person who fights for power and profit.
Why did it become like this?
The cabinet meeting ended, and the content of the cabinet meeting quickly spread to the ears of all officials. In the eyes of all officials.
Gao Gong's proposals were approved, and Gao Gong's authority began to appear, but his eating habits were too ugly, which made people feel resistant.
Ma Fang and Zhang Juzheng were recognized by Gao Gong and continued to be responsible for a whip. Especially Zhang Juzheng, who turned out to be the real founder of a whip, which made all officials look at Zhang Juzheng with high glances.
As for being strict, it is still the impression of a good person.
But all the officials were sympathetic to Luo Xin.
As soon as Gao Gong took office, he created difficulties in contact with Luo Xin, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Revenue, and robbed Luo Xin of the right to dominate a whip.
Luo Xin is so pitiful!
And why is Luo Xin so weak? How can Gao Gong be like this? How can such a person become the boss? Who will be with such a boss?
But there are smart people who analyze it for them.
"Luo Xin is not simple!"
"It's not simple, why didn't I see it?"
"That's because you're covered in shit."
"You're not shit, please make a point?"
"Then I will tell you about creating obstacles between Luo Xin and the Ministry of Works? Not to mention that Luo Xin has already had a certain influence in the Ministry of Works during this period. The Minister of Works can no longer fully control the Ministry of Works. Although it is only a small part, it was pried open by Luo Xin.
At this time, Gao Gong had two purposes for Luo Xin. One was to increase the difficulties of Luo Xin in controlling the Ministry of Works, and the other was to extend a recruitment to Wang Guoguang. When Xu Jie returned home, Gao Gong was preparing to recruit these people.
However, let’s not talk about whether Wang Guoguang would accept Gao Gong’s kindness. But Luo Xin successfully made a deal with Gao Gong and asked Zhou Yu to join the Ministry of Works as the Left Minister. This is a nail that Luo Xin inserted into the Ministry of Works. It is hard to say who the Ministry of Works will belong to in the future. So, from this point of view, Luo Xin really did not suffer any losses.
As for the Ministry of Revenue, as long as Xu Shixing is present, and Xu Shixing has performed well in solving the money shortage problem, and has already established a foundation in the Ministry of Revenue. How can it be so easy to weaken Luo Xin's impact on the Ministry of Revenue?
The most important thing is that Gao Gong took away the general responsibility of a whip, but Luo Xin revealed that Zhang Juzheng was the real advocate of a whip. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Juzheng and Luo Xin did not care about their own compassion and honor, and they suddenly appeared on paper.
We officials, imagination is too important.
So, I think Luo Xin is a little bit like making a fortune in silence."
"In this way, did Luo Xin lose?"
"It's too early to lose, there's a fight." The man was meaningful and everyone fell into deep thought.
Since Xu Jie left the capital, the last ray of dark cloud that had been pressing on Emperor Longqing's heart dissipated. The one who Emperor Longqing was most worried about was Xu Jie, and the one who hated the most was Xu Jie.
He is very Xu Jie because Xu Jie betrayed Emperor Longqing when Emperor Longqing needed him the most. He is worried that Xu Jie is because Xu Jie wants to undermine him.
Now that Xu Jie has left, the thorn in his heart has finally been pulled out, and finally there is no need to worry anymore. Emperor Longqing completely lets himself go.
He no longer manages government, no longer attends court, and stays in the harem all day long, either in bed, or under the guidance of eunuchs, looking for fun to make himself happy.
It was really that I was suppressed too ruthlessly by Emperor Jiajing. Now that I let myself go, I really don’t even know who I am.
Emperor Longqing was not a shrewd person. In order to have a child, Li Shizhen gave him Wushi Powder and once told him that he might make him stupid. At that time, Emperor Longqing had no choice at all, but now the result came out. He could not see or imagine that those eunuchs were using him. Under his banner, they embezzled and accepted bribes, and even plundered people's wealth and ointment.
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Chapter completed!