Chapter 303: Dedicated to the Country
Mao Yujian was puzzled, this is no wonder, ordinary people also can't understand the Tao here, in fact, a courtier, you can't simply characterize him, loyal and traitorous, his boundary itself is very blurred. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info
For example, Zhang Juzheng, if you want to say that he is a loyal minister, then it is okay, without him, the Ming Dynasty is estimated to not be able to hold on to the present, after all, the situation of the Ming Dynasty was very bad at that time, and his reform was undoubtedly a continuation of the life of the Ming Dynasty at that time, so his contribution to the Ming Dynasty is obvious to all, otherwise, how can the historical status be so high!
But if you want to say that he is a traitor, that's okay, you see his life is extravagant, a traveling sedan chair can scare you to death, the front eight and the back eight, the left eight and the right eight, thirty-two people carry the sedan chair for him, the sedan chair has a meeting hall, a thatched house, a bedroom, you say how big this sedan chair is!
At that time, the road was narrow, and in order to pass the sedan chair smoothly, I don't know how many houses were demolished! He also took bribes, you see how much gold and silver Grandpa Qi gave him, how many beauties he sent, then all the people who gave gifts added up to that is incredible!
Then he still has a lot of power, all military and political affairs are all decided by him alone, the rest of the cabinet is a decoration, what the emperor says is a fart, it is not an exaggeration to say that the power is tilted towards the government and the opposition, and it is not an exaggeration to cover the sky with one hand, he Zhang Juzheng is like an emperor, and the people also say that he slept with the queen mother.
Then do you say that Zhang Ju is loyal or traitorous?
Mao Yujian thought about it for a long time and couldn't figure it out, so he shook his head and didn't think about it at all, but just shook his head like this, but he gave him an idea.
Mao Yujian's mind suddenly became lively, and he quickly strung together the whole thing, and then, only to hear Mao Yujian say to Liu Mao: "Uncle, Yujian has an idea, if it is feasible, he can also share some sorrow for the emperor." ”
When Liu Mao heard this, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly asked: "If Zhitian has any ideas, tell me quickly, and I can refer to it in detail." ”
Mao Yujian smiled slightly, and said unhurriedly: "Now that the treasury is tight, there is a lot of silver everywhere in the world, but there is a place where silver is dispensable. ”
"Which one?" Liu Mao asked.
"The station." Mao Yujian said categorically.
When Liu Mao heard this, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought, and muttered in his mouth: "Post station." ”
At this time, Mao Yujian said again: "Yes, it is a post station, this post station was originally set up, it was originally a place to deliver envoys, transmit military information, and transfer military supplies, but in the past few hundred years, the post station has already become a place where officials of all sizes go out to visit relatives, play, and pass on hometown products, and its role has long been gone."
However, every year, the imperial court has to allocate countless gold and silver for its turnover, isn't this a waste? If this post station is cut, the imperial court can save a large amount of silver every year, so that it can also be used in more important places, such as Liaodong, of course, the silver saved alone is naturally not enough to feed the Liaodong Jiangmen, but it can also be relieved to some extent. ”
Liu Mao listened, and suddenly felt reasonable, yes, this post station has long existed in name only, where is it still the same situation as it was at the beginning, it has long been reduced to a place where officials at all levels must go to play, all kinds of eating, taking, cards, wanting, it can be said that it is endless, but it is to the point where it should be rectified.
Mao Yujian saw Liu Mao's intention on the side, and hurriedly said: "Uncle, as long as we go to the emperor, we will definitely be able to share the emperor's worries, and when the time comes, Jane will be in the emperor's heart, and our future will be bright in the future, this is a good thing for the country, the people, and ourselves!" ”
Liu Mao waved his hand indifferently and said: "Uncle, I am old, and it doesn't matter what the future is, as long as it is good for the Ming Dynasty, good for the emperor, and good for the people, then I am willing to do anything. ”
Mao Yujian hurriedly bowed to Liu Mao, and said sincerely: "Uncle is so dedicated to the country, regardless of personal gains and losses, he should be a model for Yu Jian, Yu Jian will learn from his uncle's words and deeds, and in the future, he will devote himself to doing things for the court and asking for the people's lives, so that he can live up to his uncle's teachings." ”
Liu Mao listened to Mao Yujian's sincerity, and was very satisfied and happy, and said: "Zhitian, you are still young, and your career has just begun, I hope you will not be blinded by some muddy things in the future, and lose your arrogance, so Uncle I am also pleased." ”
Mao Yujian said: "Yujian dare not forget his uncle's teachings, and he should remember them. ”
After a long time, Mao Yujian came out of Liu Mao's mansion, the mood was very good, this idea was supported by his uncle, undoubtedly to be much calmer, I didn't expect to visit my uncle today, I actually gave a piece of my heart disease, it's really good, is this the will of God?
"Hahaha,,,"
Mao Yujian laughed proudly a few times, very high-spirited, where is there still the embarrassed appearance of a few days ago, walking is much brisker, and everything is pleasing to the eye.
When I returned home and saw my wife Wen, Mao Yujian showed a lot of grief and helplessness on his face, and he remembered the lovely heart and liver baby, and remembered the happy days with her every day, Mao Yujian was like being drunk in a dream.
But all this is gone, thinking that all this was provoked by the post station, Mao Yujian gritted his teeth again, this time I didn't cut the post station, it was hard to eliminate the hatred in my heart!
Wen saw that Mao Yujian was still looking triumphant just now, and when he saw that he had changed his appearance, Wen was very unhappy and said: "Why, does the husband hate the slave family very much, why did he immediately lose his smile when he saw the slave family." ”
Mao Yujian has already developed the habit of being afraid of guilt, even if he is uncomfortable in his heart, he doesn't dare to show it in front of Wen's anymore, and hurriedly flatters: "Where the lady said, I also think of my uncle's illness, and I can't rest assured, where will I hate the lady, the lady is too careful." ”
Wen saw that Mao Yujian was still as obedient as usual, this was a lot of anger, in fact, she herself knew that Mao Yujian was too tight, but every time she saw Mao Yujian and other women throwing flattering eyes, she just couldn't control herself, this temper was just going to come out, otherwise, she just felt like she would go crazy, slowly, that is, it became like this,
Hey, fortunately, Mao Yujian has a gentle temperament, this is the life that has passed, Mao Yujian is really a good husband, he can be said to be obedient to himself, humble himself everywhere, if he is replaced by others, I am afraid that he will have to divorce his wife every day.