The conservation of material resources also started from the palace. In the past hundred years, every January 15th, there are Aoshan fireworks and new palace lanterns in every palace, which are as bright as day. At Zhang's suggestion, this extravagant project was abolished. Emperor Wanli wanted to repair and dress his mother to show filial piety, but Zhang thought that all the official houses were already very rich and perfect, and there was no need to decorate them again. In view of Wanli's concern that women in the palace like to play with pearls and jade articles, he pointed out that the master should always pay attention to the food and clothing of his subjects. As for pearls and jade, you can't eat when you are hungry, and you can't wear it when you are cold, which is not worthy of your attention.

The first 10 year after Wanli's accession to the throne, that is, 1572 to 1582, was the heyday of North Korea's transition from Pepsi to Soviet Union 10 year. The "invasion" in the north no longer happens, and the Japanese in the southeast are extinct. After a long period of peace, the national treasury will be increasingly enriched. These unexpected achievements cannot but be attributed to cabinet scholar Zhang. No wonder Mr. Zhang occasionally feels abdominal pain, and the emperor has to personally prepare Chili noodle soup for Mr. Zhang to eat. Empress Cisheng is also obedient to Mr. Zhang. She has always been a devout woman, believing in God and worshiping Buddha. Once, she was going to use her private money to build the Niangniang Temple in Dolphin State. Later, she followed Zhang's advice and used the money to build a bridge outside Beijing. After the rash of Emperor Wanli recovered, the Queen Mother had planned to set up an altar in the palace to thank the Bodhisattva for blessing, but it was also abandoned because of Zhang's opposition. Empress Cisheng tried several times to hold an Amnesty before the autumn decision, but Zhang insisted that it was impossible and Empress Dowager Cixi could only be forced to give up her original intention. Under these circumstances, Zhang's idea is undoubtedly correct, but this impartial attitude is not without cost in the future.

At the beginning of the climax of Wanli, it was only according to the instructions of the big partner that the "draft" of Mr. Zhang or other college students was changed to, which was considered to have completed the duty. Some instructions in this chapter are extremely simple, such as "as intended" and "I know", which are similar to practicing calligraphy. Moreover, according to the usual practice, the emperor personally approved only a few copies, and other approvals were written by the eunuch in charge of the ceremony. This calligraphy represents the authority of the emperor. If you use calligraphy without the permission of the emperor, it is the imperial edict of arrogance and should be sentenced to death according to the law. However, even the retrograde comments in these words, I'm afraid the emperor Wanli, who is less than 10, still can't understand the full meaning. For example, "I know" actually means that the suggestions in this chapter have not been adopted, but there is no need to reprimand the proponent. These profound mysteries can only be gradually understood as he grows older. The appointment of important officials, that is, personnel rights, must not be represented by others. In order to make this decision, Zhang and the official department always put forward a list of candidates, and the emperor delineated one of them. Emperor Wanli is young, but he already knows that the best candidate is the first one. Just pick up a brush and draw a circle on this person's name to show his supreme authority. Since he ascended the throne, he has been constantly educated. It is an act of god that he can become the son of heaven. Whether the act of god will last for a long time depends on the harmony between people. To make the people live and work in peace and contentment, he should carefully choose competent officials; To choose a competent official, he must trust Mr. Zhang.

The above situation shows that Zhang plays a decisive role in the appointment and dismissal of personnel, which will naturally cause dissatisfaction. When Wanli 12 years old, he received several impeachment memorials. Some people say that he is a bully, and the rise and fall of officials is not based on the interests of the country but on personal likes and dislikes. Some people even hit the nail on the head, saying that the emperor himself was responsible for this situation, saying that he had obeyed Ning for three years, listened to flatterers, deceived them, and only demanded and did not give preferential treatment to those who did their best. This is not treating people with ignorance. In the long run, it will inevitably lead to the failure of providence. This is a custom of this dynasty. If a minister who boasted a platform is attacked by discussion, he should request to be dismissed and return to the field before the emperor officially shows his attitude, so as to show that he is unambiguous and vegetarian. Because Zhang was attacked directly or indirectly, he immediately submitted his resignation to the emperor, saying that his right and wrong were ignored, but some people said that he had become an obstacle between the emperor and public opinion, and his command role had been swept away by this discussion. In that case, it is no use staying.

Wanli will certainly not agree to Mr. Zhang's request. He told Mr Zhang and his partner Feng Bao that those who play games must be punished. Zhang said to his face at that time that anyone who works for your majesty must bully others. Because officials who make mistakes must be demoted, and those who do their duty must be promoted, which is either prestige or blessing. Is there anything else besides these two? Zhang's impassioned speech and support strengthened the emperor's determination. Then he ordered the first attacker to be named Taiwei and reduced to. The second attacker, he knows what I mean, is still stubborn, but he despises your majesty. He should be taken outside the noon gate, take off his robe and accept the punishment of beating him with a stick for one hundred times. Expanding power is the standard punishment tool for civil servants in this dynasty. Many people were clubbed to death while being punished, but fortunately, those who survived also left permanent scars on their hips.

At this time, Zhang showed his tolerance. He pleaded that prisoners should be exiled to a remote province instead of corporal punishment, under the supervision of local officials. Wanli was moved by this generosity. He was attacked by others for no reason and pleaded for this person. It can be seen that he really ignores personal grievances and has a wind of ancient ministers. What Wanli can't understand, however, is that Zhang, who is in power in the ruling and opposition parties, has become such a bully: who is he dissatisfied with? He no longer needs to come forward in person, but other internal and external officials throw stones at him to please the records. Sure enough, a few years later, Emperor Wanli learned that the official who had been spared the rod punishment that day died in exile, and the cause of death was extremely suspicious. After these arguments, coupled with getting older, we can learn lessons from the previous generation by studying history books every day. Finally, Emperor Wanli gradually understood the crux of the problem.