Soon, Hongzhi two years, summer June.
After the attack on Hami, Ma Wensheng, the right Qian Du Censor, returned to the capital.
The whole city of North Zhili celebrated.
Since the Tumu Castle incident, Ming Dynasty had rarely won any battles.
Now that Ma Wensheng had destroyed Turpan, the morale of the people was greatly boosted.
Just as Bei Zhili was immersed in the joy of the Ming Dynasty's military victory.
In the south of the city, in Huai Hua Alley, Huang Hua from the Military Department was unusually busy.
The study was filled with historical materials from the early Hongwu period.
He didn't eat dinner today. It wasn't until the third watch that the fire in the study room of the Huang residence was extinguished.
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Yangxin Palace Hall.
Zhu Youtang woke up very early today.
After the palace maid finished washing up, Zhu Youtang did not immediately announce the court.
He pondered for a long time in Yangxin Palace Hall.
Finally, he muttered to himself,"Ma Wensheng."”
Whether or not he can go to the southeast to operate depends on today.
"Let's go to court."
After Zhu Youtang finished speaking to Zhang Min, he turned around and walked towards Fengtian Hall.
"Xuan Chao!"
The Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City was wide open.
The civil and military officials entered the palace and headed straight for the Hall of Heaven's Tribute.
"I, Ma Wensheng, kowtow to my emperor.”
Zhu Youtang smiled and said," Ma Aiqing, please rise. Your plan is to destroy the country and the world. I reward and punish clearly. If you don't reward me, you will be immoral."”
"Minister Ma, how do you want me to reward you? There was no need to consider anything else, just say it.”
Ma Wensheng looked up at Tian Zi.
Zhu Youtang was still smiling. There was not even a trace of strangeness, as if these words were reasonable.
Everyone was looking at Marvin Sheng with envy, waiting for him to be promoted.
Ma Wensheng spoke.
"This subject dares to ask the emperor to bestow this subject with six concubines.”
It froze.
The officials 'expressions froze, looking at Marvin Sheng as if he was a fool.
He wanted…a concubine?
Was he crazy?
There was a knife in the head of lust. You asked the emperor for a concubine?
Today's matter would spread very soon, even among the people.
A strategic ambassador, a border official who had the merit of destroying a country, actually asked the emperor for a concubine as a reward?
Did Ma Wensheng not want his reputation anymore?
As a civil servant, who didn't care about their reputation?
Who would be willing to let themselves be known as lecherous after thousands of years?
"Haha."
This time, Zhu Youtang was really happy."Since ancient times, heroes have never been able to resist a beauty."
"Zhen will allow you."
Retracting his smile, Zhu Youtang said,"You should enjoy what you deserve, but you can't be idle. How can I not entrust such a capable official with an important task?”
"Zhen is short of a border official in the southeast. Lord Ma is tired from the journey and will rest in the capital for a few days before taking up his post in the Hangzhou government.”
Whoosh!
The Hall of Heaven's Tribute was in an uproar.
Many people didn't know what the Emperor and Marvin Sheng were doing.
However, there was a group of people who understood Zhu Youtang and Ma Wensheng's thoughts.
For example, Liu Jian, Xie Qian, and Li Dongyang.
The three of them exchanged glances and saw a hint of danger in each other's eyes.
Murderous intent lurked everywhere!
The Emperor seemed to be speaking casually. If it was a newcomer to the officialdom, he would probably be secretly happy and think that he was in the Emperor's heart. However, who knew what kind of crazy game was going on between the monarch and his subjects just now?
However, Ma Wensheng wanted a little reward, and even righteously said that he wanted to share the country's worries and not reward them.
The Emperor would put him under house arrest in the Forbidden City.
His achievements surpassed his master's! The Emperor did not need a saint. At the very least, the Emperor only needed to let the people know that he was the Emperor.
Ma Wensheng's contribution was too great, the merit of destroying the country! If there was no flaw in their character, then such officials would be a silent threat to the imperial power in the Ming Dynasty.
If Ma Wensheng was smart enough, he could learn from Li Jing, the Duke of Wei of the Tang Dynasty, and put him under house arrest for the rest of his life.
But now, it was clear that Ma Wensheng's answer was brilliant enough.
Using a self-deprecating method to let the world know that he, Marvin Sheng, was lustful.
Only such a character flaw that was abandoned by others could make the Emperor feel at ease.
In this way, Ma Wensheng would be despised in the next hundred years, but in exchange, he would have a chance to rule the southeast!
The Third Pavilion Elder was so shocked that he broke out in a cold sweat.
Ma Wensheng's high intelligence convinced them, but the one who frightened them the most was Zhu Youtang.
This little Emperor was only eighteen years old!
Eighteen years old! Many people didn't even understand the art of conversing!
As for Tian Zi? This scheming, this shrewdness, just how terrifying was it?!!!
Ma Wensheng hurriedly kowtowed,"Thank you, Your Majesty."”
Zhu Youtang nodded. Ma Wensheng did not disappoint Zhu Youtang. He showed some appreciation for Ma Wensheng.
Such an official was worthy of a heavy responsibility.
Zhu Youtang then looked around at the officials and said,"Do you still have anything to report?"
Everyone was silent.
Just when everyone thought that the court session was about to end.
A voice rang out.
"I have something to report!"
Military division to the matter Huang Hua out of the line.
"This subject is bold enough to request the opening of the shipping companies of the three cities of Ning Bo, Fu Jian, and Wen Zhou.”
His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a clap of thunder that completely blew up the Heaven Tribute Hall.
"Nonsense!"
The Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, Wang Jian, stepped forward and shouted,"'Not allowed to go into the sea' is the ancestral system, and it must not be violated. Moreover,'The disaster of the Japanese pirates begins with the ships in the city.' This matter has long been concluded! Therefore, the shipping department of the three cities must not be reopened. I petitioned the emperor to send Huang Hua to the Royal Guards in the matter to serve as an example.”
As Wang Jian stepped forward to reprimand him, several Rank-3 and Rank-4 high-ranking officials stepped forward to support Wang Jian.
The Hall of Heaven's Tribute was instantly thrown into chaos.
Zhu Youtang looked at Huang Hua expressionlessly.
He couldn't give Huang Hua any support.
Whether or not Huang Hua could win this one-on-one war of words was entirely up to him.
Huang Hua didn't agree and retorted.
He had made ample preparations last night.
The Emperor had given him the greatest expectations, and he could not disappoint the Emperor today.
"This humble subject thinks that this matter is like a melon on a vine that has ripened. You can just pick it casually. There's no need to argue about whether to pick it or not.”
Wang Jian, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of War, was once the governor of Zhejiang, so he was more familiar with the affairs of Zhejiang.
Wang Jian sneered and said,""Don't try to be mysterious, Huang Gei.”
Huang Hua said in a clear voice," I think that opening a trading company will not violate the ancestral system, nor will it incur any expenses. It will not attract the collusion of the sea people and the pirates. There are indeed benefits and no harm. Such a great benefit, why not do it?”
"Bullshit! Opening a shipping company meant doing business with the sea. How could this not violate the ancestral system?”
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