Wang Zhi and Xu Hai knew that if they didn't fight, their subordinates would be abandoned. However, one of them was addicted to Wang Cuiqiao's gentle land, and the other was too old to lead their subordinates to fight against the Ming Dynasty. They did not have the courage to do so.

After dealing with Tang Yi, they were like candy cubes falling into a honeypot. Although they were sweet and relaxed, they were constantly dissolving and consuming. It won’t take long to disappear without a trace.

Sending troops to Luzon is the last chance for the two of them. In any case, they must also fight for it.

Although the Western barbarians were powerful, they came from afar, with limited troops and troops. King Suleiman of Luzon was still leading troops to fight, and there were still tens of thousands of Han people in the local area. They cooperated inside and outside, but their chances of victory were still quite good.

Despite their reluctance, Wang Zhi and Xu Hai still honestly chose to be a gun for Tang Yi.

However, Tang Yi did not think that a old Wang Zhi and Xu Hai who had lost his ambition could defeat the Spaniards. Therefore, he chose the younger and more energetic Lin Afeng, and gave him the logistics work as the nominal commander and Dong Fen. He was a minister and handled tens of thousands of people. It was extremely easy. Tang Yi also told Xi Muyun that he was responsible for the intelligence work in Nanyang, convened athletes, and served as the front line, and strived to succeed in the battle.

Tang Yi did not give up after doing these things. The first time he drew his sword overseas, he had to be perfect and had enough shock. The court did not need to fight wars, but the next step was to develop Luzon and carry out immigration trade, and the court's cooperation was necessary. Especially after fighting Spain, will they gather people and take revenge? At that time, the Ming Dynasty must come forward to shock it. At least the Ming Dynasty's tiger skin is still very scary.

For this reason, Tang Yi wrote a long memorial, introduced the situation clearly, and sent it to the cabinet in an emergency of 800 miles.

On August 17th, the cabinet's regular meeting was a formality in the past year. The second assistant Tang Shunzhi was a doctor, and Li Chunfang was not paying attention to it. Xu Jie had the final say in all major and minor matters, and it was worth not to open it.

This time it was different. The Zhongshu Shepherd, who was responsible for serving the Grand Secretary, came early and cleaned the conference room, not even spared the corners and carefully checked the furnishings, for fear of making mistakes.

Finally, they respectfully brought four chairs and displayed them in the middle. Yes, they were four!

It was still a quarter of an hour before seeing Li Chunfang rushing to the sky first. He looked around and was careful and there was no problem. Then he sat down at the left and closed his eyes to rest.

After waiting for a while, footsteps came from outside. Li Chunfang hurriedly looked up and saw two adults walking in one after another.

The one in front was Guo Pu, the former Minister of Personnel, and the new Grand Secretary of the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor Wuying Hall. The one who was half a step behind him was Gao Gong, the former Minister of Rites and the Grand Tutor Wenyuan Pavilion. These two men were aggressive and entered the house. Gao Gong deliberately paused and waited for Li Chunfang to come and pay tribute. He returned the tribute, just like Li Chunfang's boss. But in fact, in terms of seniority, Li Chunfang is the regular secondary assistant. But this guy is used to being an angry bag and has long known what the word "temper" is.

The more honest he is, the more Gao Gong looks down on him. As a Grand Secretary and a prime minister, he should show his dignity and courage, report his kindness to the emperor, save the people, and turn the tide down. How can he be timid and like a young wife? Let's see how I become a Grand Secretary!

Gao Gong was full of confidence. Just ten days ago, the court promotion was held. The three people who were originally the most popular were Yang Bo, and Gao Gong and Guo Pu could only be ranked behind.

However, the day before the court, Yang Bo suddenly led his troops at the border for a long time and neglected the court ceremony. He was not satisfied and voluntarily withdrew from the court. As a result, only Gao Gong and Guo Pu participated. The two passed successfully and entered the cabinet to serve as prime minister.

No matter how nice it sounds, it cannot cover up a fact. Yang Bo failed to attack the cabinet for the second time. In fact, voluntary withdrawal is just a nice saying. Whoever is willing to admit defeat and give in is nothing more than helpless.

Due to Ge Shouli's improper handling, the chaos in Suzhou spread throughout the southeast, threatening the canal transport market. A censor of the Kedao was already sharpening his sword and preparing to impeach Yang Boju inappropriately and nepotism.

According to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, officials who were impeached must immediately write a letter and suspend their posts. Only when the investigation is over and the innocence is given can they be taken back.

Yang Bo is so smart. Even with his status, he can't shake it. As long as the investigation is delayed, it will be fruitless after two or three months. At that time, the cucumber and vegetables will be cold. If Jiajing dies during this period, King Yu ascends the throne, Tang Yi, Chen Yiqin, Tang Ruji, these King Yu's teachers will be on the throne. There is Gao Gong in front and Tang Yi in the back. What's the feeling of entering the cabinet again?

The old guy really wanted to break it. Even if he covets the cabinet chair, he knows that there is no chance.

Since you can't enter the cabinet, you have to adjust the layout.

Before the court recommended, Yang Bo secretly met Gao Gong and was straightforward. Yang Bo told Gao Gong that you, as the enlightenment teacher of King Yu, are like father and son, and King Yu is about to ascend the throne. It is natural for you to enter the cabinet and no one can stop it. Xu Jie recommended you to enter the cabinet at this time, because he was just a trick and selling fake favors.

Gao Gong is not stupid, of course he knows it, but the problem is that Gao Gong also has a lot of calculations.

He is a guy who is unwilling to be inferior to others. If he could enter the cabinet in the Jiajing Dynasty, he would be a veteran of the two dynasties and a prime minister. Although he could not compare with Xu Jie and Yang Bo in terms of qualifications, he could suppress Tang Yi.

Otherwise, if Tang Yi and him entered the cabinet together, the two would have the same relationship with King Yu, and Tang Yi would be powerful and outstanding in his achievements. Gao Gong would have no advantage except for his pitiful qualifications.

Therefore, he had to enter the cabinet as soon as possible, but he wanted to enter the cabinet. After passing the court, he had to nod and owe Xu Jie favors him. In the future, he would inevitably be humble and lack confidence when he met.

Gao Gong was very awkward and angry. Yang Bo patted his chest and told him, "Old man, don't worry. Although I, Yang Bo, don't have the chance to enter the cabinet, I can push you and let you and Guo Pu Gao pass the exam. Everyone hopes that they will not have to worry about owing Xu Jie's favor.

In exchange, Yang Bo asked to be transferred from the Minister of War to the Ministry of Personnel.

After a while, the shrewdness and reality of Shanxi people were all revealed.

Since we cannot enter the cabinet, we must take the lead in the mountain of the Ministry of Personnel and hold great power in personnel. No matter who becomes the chief minister, we must give in to Yang Bo's three points and be invincible first.

Gao Gong also understood Yang Bo's plan. Of course, he did not like the actions of the Jin Party, but no politician made decisions based on his preferences. Gao Gong knew in his heart that Xu Jieshu was deep in his roots and Tang Yi was strong. If Gao Gong wanted to make a difference, he had to have strong strength. If his team failed, he had to unite with the strong. There was no doubt that the Jin Party was the only choice.

Finally, after a complicated exchange, Gao Gong and Guo Pu both entered the cabinet with high votes, and Yang Bo took over as the Minister of Personnel. The Minister of War he left behind did not fall into the hands of Wang Chonggu, but was replaced by Guo Gan, the Minister of Revenue from Nanjing, who was born in Shaanxi, as the Minister of Revenue. The complex personnel changes contained too many things worth pondering and savoring, and even if he was in the situation, he might not be able to understand it.

No matter what, Gao Gong got what he wanted and became a Grand Secretary.

At the first cabinet meeting, he put on a strong attitude, "Ge Lao Xu, the Ministry of Rites has just received a letter from the king of Luzon Suleiman. Western barbarians invaded our vassal state, killed our people, cut off our trade routes, and violated our borders. What I mean, the court should issue an order immediately, take action, and defend the dignity of the Ming Dynasty!"

Xu Jie was full of worries. He didn't care about Luzon and Western barbarians. In Xu Ge Lao's heart, these places were wilderness, and the people above were no different from monkeys. What made him upset was Gao Gong's domineering attitude. Thinking about the first half of the year before he entered the palace, he was studying hard. Even after five or six years, he was still respectful to Yan Song and did not dare to express his opinions casually.

Gao Gong was so good that as soon as he entered the cabinet, he pointed at him and put him as the chief assistant!

"Gaoge, as far as I know, the Luzon State has not come to pay tribute for many years and is called a vassal state, but it has long been not owned by the Ming Dynasty. How could it be said that I have violated my seas? Furthermore, if I crossed the oceans and launched a large army for the sake of mere Luzon, I will be dissatisfied with the court. What's more, the Ministry of Revenue is empty and unable to provide any money. I am also powerless. At present, it is still important to put the court and the Ming Dynasty. Don't mention irrelevant things."

Gao Gong frowned. Xu Jie thought Gao Gong was domineering, and Gao Gong even thought Xu Jie was domineering!

Aren't you proclaiming three oaths? You also say that you can open up the road of speaking. If you work together, you will be public. If you are a public, you will be a good foundation. If you are a private person, you will be private. If you are a private person, you will be a vulnerable person. Why did you shut up as soon as I spoke? What does it mean?

Gao Gong rolled up his sleeves and was about to attack. Guo Pu saw it and quickly turned to a wink, and turned to smile and said, "What Yuan Weng said is very true, but I think your concerns are unfair. Luzon was originally a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. Before the 35th year of Jiajing, it was necessary that people did not come to pay tribute due to the sea ban. In recent years, even if they were willing and the country was in war, they would not come. As for what Yuan Weng said, it had nothing to do with our Ming Dynasty. I don't think so. I don't say anything else. The Maritime Bureau's tens of millions of goods were transported out every year. Should we pass through Luzon, our merchant fleet, and should we repair supplies in Luzon? According to the memorial of Lord Tang, thousands of Han people were killed outside the city of Manila. They were not abandoning the people, but heroes who opened the sea for the court. Not giving up their lead will only make the people in the southeast feel disappointed."

"That's right, Yuan Weng's hometown is in Songjiang, why isn't it as much as the two of us northerners caring about maritime businessmen?" Gao Gong took the opportunity to tease him again, and Xu Jie was like eating a flies, with a gray face.

Guo Pu quickly changed the verb and said, "Yuan Weng, you are worried that you will spend a lot of money. Once you fail, it will be out of control. In fact, it is not true. Lin Afeng is willing to give up people and land, and the business people in the southeast are willing to subscribe to bonds. According to the preliminary estimate of Lord Tang, you can sell three million taels of bonds, of which 2 million taels are used as military expenses. Take out one million taels and offer them to the court in exchange for a Ming Dynasty edict and a dragon flag. Yuan Weng. How could the court refuse such a cost-effective business?"
Chapter completed!