Zhang Siwei was surprised when he heard Wang Chonggu's judgment, and his short beard trembled constantly. Then he asked: "Uncle, how can he be so pessimistic?"

Wang Chonggu sneered and said, "I'm talking about Wu Shang Yang. Only a person like Guan Zhong is like this."

"Today in the world, the tyranny of land annexation has reached far beyond the Tang Dynasty. In the last days of the Song Dynasty, one-fifth of the people's power was used to support the court, the army, the royal family and the clan, and they were exploited by corrupt officials. The rich had fields and roads, and the poor had

There is no place to stand, and what farmers can harvest in one year is only enough to feed them for half a year - I have looked at the historical events of the past dynasties, and the world will be in chaos within fifty years!"

After hearing this, Zhang Siwei nodded sadly and said: "What my uncle said is true. However, my uncle said that 'Shang Yang, Guan Zhong' and their ilk, who in the world can be regarded as such?" After saying this, his eyes were burning, and he stared at Wang Chonggu.

Wang Chonggu chuckled and said: "You think you are our generation? Ziwei, you grew up in fine clothes and fine food, without any training, so your heart is still as hot as charcoal - unless someone looks down on you, you can't afford this world."

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"The only person who can dominate this world is Zhang Juzheng!"

These words were resounding. After hearing this, Zhang Siwei felt unconvinced, but he had no intention of arguing with Wang Chonggu.

Wang Chonggu changed the subject and said: "In my opinion, Zhang Juzheng relied on only two words in his life: 'perseverance'. He was born early in his youth, at the age when he was a leader, but he did not say a word for seven years after entering the Hanlin Academy.

Later, because he could not develop his ambition, he went home to study for six years to support his ambition. Can you and I do this?" Zhang Siwei was silent.

Wang Chonggu looked at his expression and knew what he was thinking, but his nephew was already the chosen one for the temple, so he stopped talking.

Zhang Siwei pondered for a while and finally asked: "I think the emperor is willing to take charge of the government as soon as possible, and Zhang Juzheng wants to monopolize power. Is there anything we can do from this?"

Wang Chonggu narrowed his eyes slightly and looked solemn when he heard this. He pondered for a while and then said: "Previously, Feng Bao was exposed, and his death was so fast that it was dizzying. It is difficult to understand what happened during that period - I guess Feng Bao didn't know it himself.

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"It is expected that there are no two reasons for Feng Bao's defeat. One of them may be that Feng Bao restricted the emperor from expressing his ambitions, which the emperor disliked. But how could the emperor be so smart at such a young age? And how to break the holy favor that Feng Bao had accumulated for many years.

, I can’t think of it.”

"Maybe - Zhang Juzheng has another channel to communicate with Cisheng, so Feng Bao has to go! But this theory is even more incredible. From my point of view, when it comes to the methods of summoning, recording and examination on the platform, the first article occupies a place

Bigger - but the emperor wants to display his great ambitions, and Feng Bao can only flatter him, so how can he be defeated?" After saying this, he pondered incessantly and was puzzled.

Zhang Siwei's heart skipped a beat and he subconsciously looked around. If the topic the nephew and uncle were talking about was leaked, the Yi people would inevitably be exposed.

Wang Chonggu saw his frightened state and knew that his nephew was used to being cautious, so he didn't laugh at him. Instead, he said: "What Ziwei said is to be taken from it -" Zhang Siwei saw that his uncle had said the key, cheered up and pricked his ears.

Wait.

Wang Chonggu continued: "I don't want to take anything." Seeing Zhang Siwei's face change slightly, he patiently explained: "We, high-ranking officials, not only need to see opportunities, but also see trends!"

He raised one hand and pointed upwards: "Zhang Juzheng is persevering and rising. At this time, the power of the country is gradually gaining momentum. Its power is like the beginning of a great tide, which cannot be resisted. If you have the heart to reach the top, you may as well give in and follow the trend.

, just like Xu Jie is to Yan Song."

"As the emperor grows up, you can spread your wings lightly and show your independence again - in this way, the emperor will definitely notice you, and when Zhang Juzheng is in a place of suspicion, this is your chance! Or

In five or six years, or more than ten years, Zhang Juzheng will be defeated!"

After Zhang Siwei heard this, there was nothing else in his mind except the word "submit".

Wang Chonggu was very proud when he saw that his nephew was convinced. Although he didn't show it on his face, he was talking happily. He took a sip of tea and continued: "Your in-laws are old and comatose and are no longer useful. You can make a good marriage with him and let him become an official."

. With Zhang Juzheng, we will exchange for the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs on the condition that you join the cabinet. Zhang Juzheng has been envious of the Ministry of Civil Affairs for a long time. This is a matter of benefit to the three families, and they may be managed carefully."

Zhang Siwei heard this and said: "I have not yet served as minister, how can I enter the cabinet at this time?"

Wang Chonggu said: "Shizong has been in power for a long time, and his documents are voluminous, and the records are still unfinished. Let Zhang Juzheng get back to you first and compile the "Records of the World Temple". After completing the "Records", you will be promoted to one level, and you can directly enter the cabinet at that time."

Zhang Siwei remembered it in his heart and sighed: "I hope that Zhang Jiangling will keep his word."

Wang Chonggu glanced at him and sighed: "Zhang Juzheng disdains being a small talker. As long as Yang Bo keeps his promise, he will not lie to you."

The two chatted for a while, and Zhang Siwei asked Wang Chonggu what he thought of the situation.

Wang Chonggu sighed and commented: "Seeing the emperor's reply to my memorial, what he said and thought, he is far-sighted. It can be said that he has worked hard at an early age, and he is capable of many things. But his ambition is empty and he has not yet implemented it. If this continues, he may be the emperor.

It is unknown whether the incident will happen again in our dynasty."

Seeing that Zhang Siwei was ignorant, Wang Chonggu laughed and said: "Is Ziwei stupid in reading? How could Emperor Yang be just a tyrant and a single man? He established the capital in Luoyang and built the canal, which was a matter of great benefit to the world, and he did it with all his heart, and the world was in a state of uproar.

, only then did Li and Tang take advantage of the situation. Otherwise, Taizong, the great ancestor of the Tang Dynasty, would still be an obedient minister of the Sui Dynasty!"

Zhang Siwei nodded and asked, "If it goes as expected, what can we do?"

Wang Chonggu laughed loudly, stroking his beard and said: "No matter which family in the world, they need money and scholars! As long as we accumulate wealth and cultivate more seeds of study, no matter who comes, our big family in Shanxi can still occupy the court and dress in purple!"

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On August 5, the first year of Wanli, in the Shuntian Prefecture Township Examination, the emperor personally selected You Chunfang, You Yude and Wang Xijue, a Hanlin bachelor, as the chief examiner, Zhang Juzheng selected Zuo Chunfang, Zuo Zhongyun, and Chen Jingbang, an editor of the Hanlin Academy, as deputy examiners. Zhu Yijun also appeared

For the main test question, I excerpted a sentence from "Book of Rites. University": "To know something, you need to examine things, and then you will know."

On the seventeenth day of the same month, Zhang Juzheng went to the Huangji Palace. Zhang Juzheng led hundreds of officials to congratulate the emperor on his birthday. Emperor Yuyin replied: "The emperor's examination has not reached Daxiang, so there is no need to congratulate him." Zhang Juzheng and others insisted on the invitation, and even went to the Huangji Gate.

The official performs the five bows and kowtows. The superiors are given the opportunity to give lectures on the day, lectures in advance, and banquets, etc. The officials have silver taels and robes.

On August 18, Zhang Juzheng wrote a memorial: "The emperor has been reading the memorial recently to learn about the great government, and the sage is advancing day by day. Moreover, the sage study is prosperous, and the heroes are shining brightly, which is the blessing of the ancestors. However, the lectures continue to progress.

The verses of the scriptures are getting better and better day by day, and the holy bow seems to be too tiring."

"I think that the emperor's learning is not the same as his career, but it lies in the integration and understanding, and it is not just between chapters and sentences. You can try to talk about it every day, and reduce the homework for further lectures, and pray for the Holy Spirit."

Zhu Yijun was overjoyed when he read the performance and hurriedly asked Empress Dowager Li to read it. Empress Dowager Li was not too self-conscious. Although she asked the emperor not to neglect his studies, she saw that his chin had become sharp during the bitter summer and she did not dare to overwork him, so she nodded in agreement.

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In September of that year, because Zhang Juzheng renovated the capital's residence to enhance his reputation, the emperor gave Zhang Juzheng two sets of imperial pens with large characters, one of which was called the Minister of the State and the other was called the Assistant of the Gugong. He also sent the middle official to Zhang Juzheng's residence, and Zhang Juzheng presented a memorial to express his gratitude.

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In October of that year, the autumn wind chilled the people, and Yang Bo was begging for his body due to illness. The Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was an important minister, and both Ge Shouli and Zhu Heng were interested in the recommendation, but Zhang Han, who was the prime minister of Zhang Juzheng, took the lead. Zhu Yijun could not intervene at this time and did not want to.

Intervention is nothing more than drawing a circle on the results of the nomination.

At the winter solstice that year, ten "Rishenglong" stores quietly opened in ten cities including Beijing, Nanjing, Jining, Linqing, Chengdu, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yangzhou, Guangzhou and Chang'an.

Although they opened quietly, these ten shops are as dazzling as fireflies in the dark night. They are all built in the best locations facing the street. There is no need to detail the grandeur, but all the shops have one glass window.

It attracted tens of thousands of people to see it.
Chapter completed!