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In other words, the censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were divided into conservatives and reformists, and they attacked each other on behalf of their own positions. There should also be those who did not stand on either side, and as long as they made a mistake, they would be criticized. As for who stood on what side, Min Xi still needed to observe slowly.

Yun Ji took over the development plan of the Nanyang continent and began to plan it wholeheartedly. Min Xi would also take time to offer advice, and the two discussed together how to develop the gold mine.

Since they could not personally go to Nanyang to command, they could only consider every aspect of gold mining, no matter how big or small. The two of them thought and discussed repeatedly, supplemented countless times, and finally drafted a detailed charter. From how to mine gold to the logistics arrangements, including how to solve the problems of food, clothing, housing and transportation in the local area, what kind of food, vegetables, fruits and seeds to bring, how to investigate and punish workers who hid gold, and how to seal the gold and silver on the return ship, etc. After all, this was public property, unlike private ships where the owner sent trusted supervisors.

Moreover, the specific plans given are slightly different based on the climate environment and terrain characteristics of each gold mine.

These people left their homes to dig for gold in a wild and rootless land. There are many things they need to pay attention to. If they have been there before, then we have to consider all possible situations for them in advance to reduce the number of accidents. After all, accidents will also increase costs.

When Yun Ji finished drafting the plan, he bound it into a thick booklet. He took it to the Minister of Revenue for approval. Zheng Tuo was also surprised when he saw the plan. After reading the contents, he was even more surprised. Every aspect was considered very carefully. It can be directly given to the heads of the gold mines as guidance. It seems that Yun Ji is indeed a capable person who can get things done.

This plan was eventually brought to the cabinet. After several ministers read it, they had no objection and asked the Ministry of Revenue to carry out the plan.

Yun Ji reorganized the plan into three copies, asked his own bookstore to print dozens of copies, kept a copy in the Ministry of Revenue, and gave the rest to the gold-digging fleet in the South Seas.

The plan was ready, and the next step was to make specific preparations for going to Southeast Asia. This was not something that could be done overnight. In addition to finding workers to dig for gold, it was more important to find a leader to lead the team. Yun Ji wanted to personally look for a suitable leader. He left the capital and headed for the south to look for suitable candidates in various places in the south.

Min Xi was unable to travel with him this time, so he entrusted the task of investigating Liulichang to Yun Ji, who would make a trip to Yingtian Prefecture as well.

After Yun Ji left the capital for the south, Min Xi brought a copy to visit Zhang Juzheng. This was his first visit to Zhang Juzheng after he retired to the second line.

The once bustling gate was now deserted. When Min Xi arrived, he was led directly inside.

Min Xi followed the servant inside and was led to the back garden. Today was a warm and sunny day, and the spring weather was just right. Zhang Juzheng was basking in the sun in the garden. When Min Xi saw him, he was curled up in an armchair, basking in the sun with his eyes closed. He was wrapped up tightly, with a screen behind him.

Min Xi looked at his face carefully and it was no exaggeration to describe him as haggard. He was only in his sixties, but his hair was already gray. Min Xi realized that his time might be up.

Min Xi looked at this influential old man and thought of the traces he left in history, and he inexplicably felt a lump in his throat.

"Lord Zhang!" Min Xi called softly.

Zhang Juzheng opened his eyes, his weathered eyes still gleaming with wisdom, which was very inconsistent with his image, but it made people feel that it should be like this. No matter how bad his body was, his soul would always be unyielding: "My young friend is here, don't call me elder, I have already retired. Sit down."

"The elder is always the elder." Min Xi sat down beside him.

Zhang Juzheng sighed, "This is the first time I've enjoyed such beautiful spring scenery this year."

"The weather in the capital is too cold and not suitable for recuperation. If it were Jiangling, it would have been spring and flowers would be blooming by now," said Min Xi.

A smile appeared on Zhang Juzheng's face: "That's right. I haven't seen the spring scenery of Jiangling for many years. I miss it so much!" His eyes looked up, as if recalling his hometown.

Min Xi opened his mouth and wanted to say that he could go back to his hometown when the weather got warmer, but when he thought about his current physical condition, he realized that he couldn't withstand a thousand-mile journey. If he went back to Jiangling, he would probably be sent back for burial, which was unlucky no matter how he looked at it, so he didn't continue the topic.

Min Xi changed the subject: "Sir, the court has already decided to develop the Nanyang Continent. My brother Yun Ji has been appointed to plan and develop the Nanyang Continent. This is the plan we made. Please review it."

Zhang Juzheng took it. The font on it was not small, but Zhang Juzheng's eyes were blurry and he couldn't see the words clearly: "I can't see clearly, can you read it for me?"

"Of course." Min Xi took the plan and read it item by item.