The first wind and rain drifted away

In the bleak autumn breeze, Zheng Sanjun, the secretary of the Criminal Department, left the bustling capital alone with endless loneliness and embarked on the journey home to rest.

It's just that he knows that when he leaves, the day of recovery is far away, and he is afraid that he will have to rest in his hometown for the rest of his life.

Because, the emperor's attitude has already said everything.

Some people are happy and some are sad!

Emperor Chongzhen launched a vigorous activity of catching tigers and swatting flies in the capital, not as Zheng Sanjun said, the officialdom in the capital was full of panic.

The old does not go, and the new does not come.

The position in the court is limited, one radish and one pit, if the old man does not die and does not leave, there will be no extra places to vacate, and the people below will not be able to ascend to the position.

Especially with the expansion of the anti-corruption campaign, a large number of officials are being brought into prison every day, new vacancies are constantly appearing, and even many candidates are eager to try.

Here's your chance!

In the officialdom for thousands of years, there is a saying that if you don't run, you don't send, you don't move; Run and send, promote and reuse.

As a result, there was a surprising scene in the capital, on one side of the Jinyi Wei was in full swing to clean up corruption, and on the other side were officials who gave gifts to the cabinet ministers.

In particular, in front of the home of Wen Tiren, the first assistant of the cabinet, there is an endless stream of officials coming and going, and there are quite a lot of cars and horses like dragons.

And this rhythm of receiving gifts is also brought about by the gentle and treacherous appearance in the mouth of the officials.

Recently, the gentle adultery who originally did not accept gifts was very high-profile, so high-profile that it almost tasted that no one refused.

The same is true of the second assistant Wang Yingxiong, who is in cahoots with him.

Other cabinet ministers or important ministers watched for a few days and quietly relaxed.

The sun was in the west, and it was after dusk.

A warm sedan chair came out of the east gate of the imperial city, turned onto Chang'an Street, and then entered the Ten Princes' Mansion, and arrived at the new residence of Wen Tiren, the head of the dynasty.

This was originally Zhang Sizhi's mansion, and after Emperor Chongzhen raided it, this mansion became the private property of Huangzhuang, and then it was rewarded to Wen Tiren.

Otherwise, the gentle and treacherous ministers who were cautious in the past because they offended too many people would definitely not be able to buy such a mansion.

Shiwangfu Street is the Ming Dynasty Chengzu period, the ten palaces built in this area, that is, the famous Wangfujing Street in later generations.

This is the richest and most prosperous area in Gyeonggi, and ordinary officials really can't afford to build a government here.

Although Wen Tiren has the right to be the first assistant, he has no money from the first assistant, and he originally rented a small courtyard house a little far from the Forbidden City.

When he wanted to dismiss this reward, Emperor Chongzhen's original words were that when he was the head of the court, he should have the treatment and dignity that matched it.

At that time, he was instantly moved by these words, and the emperor loved himself!

The warm sedan chair passed through the gate and got off the sedan chair in the courtyard, Wen Tiren looked at the surrounding wings and sighed.

The mansion covers an area of about seven or eight acres, divided into front and back yards.

The front yard is a place for feasting and drinking, and the back yard is a place for family members.

Separated from the front and back yards is a garden of three or four acres of land, with built-in pavilions and pavilions, all of which were designed by Zhang Sizhi from famous craftsmen hired from Jiangnan.

This mansion, according to the housing price in the capital, without forty or fifty thousand taels of silver, will definitely not be able to take it.

Now, it's cheaper.

Wen Tiren walked through the middle garden a little complacently, walked to the backyard and took off his official uniform and hat, changed into a home clothes, and wore a Yang Ming scarf, dressed as an old Confucian student.

During this period, the housekeeper of the Wen Mansion brought from his hometown held a stack of worship posts and etiquette lists, and reported to Wen Tiren according to the official position and gift money of the person who asked to see him.

"Wait, reply to the Zheng family in Fujian, Master Ben will go to the banquet tonight, and everyone else will refuse."

When he heard the housekeeper read that Zheng Zhilong in Fujian Province had set up a banquet to live in peace, Wen Tiren immediately made a decision.

He didn't know what Zheng Zhilong was doing, so he feasted himself, the first assistant of the dynasty.

To be honest, with Zheng Zhilong's status as the governor of the Fujian Navy just appointed by the emperor, it was indeed a bit unsightly in front of his eyes.

He didn't care, though.

Whoever calls people rich, and they are at the level of a rich country, that's enough.

After the emperor's introduction, the pirate leader who originally did not pay attention to Zhao'an has now entered the hearts of many courtiers and began to pay attention.

As the first assistant of the Ming Dynasty, he should know more than others, instead of letting the emperor come up and tell him.

What's more, I heard the emperor say that this person is quite bold and regards money as dung, which is also one of the reasons why he is willing to descend to meet him.

He's a small naval governor, and it's impossible for him to come empty-handed when he comes to see the dignified Ming Shoufu, right?

And the gift money in this is a commission for himself, which is ordered by the emperor himself.

Now it's different from the past, the mansion is bigger, the population is also larger, and if this person eats horses and chews all by money, he really can't take care of it.

The Emperor's grace is mighty!

In the palace, Emperor Chongzhen and Yang Sichang, the naval governor, were also discussing the issue of Zheng Zhilong.

In fact, Zheng Zhilong has been in the capital for more than ten days.

But after he went to the ministry to report on his work, he was deliberately put aside by Emperor Chongzhen.

This is not Emperor Chongzhen's deep meaning, but naked revenge.

Because, it is the first time of this dog day.

As soon as Emperor Chongzhen crossed over three months ago, he asked Zheng Zhilong to enter Beijing at the same time as recruiting Taoist friends.

Even if you come and go, Fujian is far away from the capital, but it won't take more than two months.

With the convenience of the Grand Canal in Beijing, it only takes half a month to travel from Fujian to Beijing.

If you can act smartly, you don't need to.

is not a scholar who went to Beijing to catch the exam, and traveled all the way to the mountains and rivers.

Needless to say, it must have been after thinking about it at home on this dog day, and after making repeated choices, he rushed to the capital slowly.

Although because of his identity as Zhao'an, his uneasy mood Emperor Chongzhen can understand, but it is inevitable that he will be unhappy.

It is precisely because of this that Emperor Chongzhen made Zheng Zhilong suffer in his heart.

It's just that Zheng Zhilong still has a certain strength after all, and it is also a problem for Emperor Chongzhen to consider.

Although this was perhaps Zheng Zhilong's weakest moment, Emperor Chongzhen did not feel that the weak navy of the Ming Dynasty could defeat him.

Together, both are beneficial, and fighting is hurt.

Emperor Chongzhen was not willing to deal with Zheng Zhilong at this time.

The most important thing now is to let Zheng Zhilong be used by Daming, and with his energy, he can still do a lot of things for Daming

Of course, the premise is that he is willing to be used by the Ming Dynasty and cooperate unconditionally.

Emperor Chongzhen told Yang Sichang about his scruples and intentions, and then saw what his opinion was.

After all, he will be the person who deals with Zheng Zhilong the most, and he is also the executor in Emperor Chongzhen's heart.

PS: Thank you to book friend Qi Xiangfang, hmht, and a round of bright moon rewards, I admit it!