Jinyi champion

The four cabinet ministers came out of Qianqing Palace with different expressions.

Liu Chun and Huang Zan already had a good understanding of Zhu Hao's situation, and knew that the emperor relied heavily on Zhu Hao, so they didn't feel much... If the emperor just wanted to use Zhu Hao and didn't talk about rituals, in their opinion Much more normal than before.

Although Fei Hong was worried, he was not worried that Zhu Hao would destroy the court.

Only Shi Pang felt the seriousness of the situation.

"Are you allowing His Majesty to act so recklessly?" Shi Yan said very rudely in front of the other three colleagues before he was on duty at the cabinet.

Liu Chun shook his head and smiled wryly: "Which thing are you talking about? Jingdao? Or Bohu?"

Shi Jue really wanted to say that the emperor was messing around with these two things. One was juren, and the other was a Jinshi who had only been in the court for three years. If it gets out, maybe the people in the court will think about it.

Huang Zan didn't wait for Shi Yan's answer, and said, "As long as everything stops, that Zhu Shilang can also be loyal, so why bother to stick to small details?"

Shi Juan was a little annoyed at Huang Zan.

Fei Hong and Liu Chun can be regarded as neutral factions, but Shi Juan and Huang Zan are the real opponents. One is the leader of the rite-protecting faction and the other is the leader of the rite-disciplining faction. Taking the overall situation into consideration, it is more like an inescapable responsibility to fight the opponent early and let him leave the cabinet.

Fei Hong didn't wait for Shi Pang to speak offensive words, and said, "Let's talk about it after a year!"

Another shit-stirring rhetoric.

This means that the cabinet will not forcefully change the emperor's official position arrangement for the time being.

Liu Chun also added at the right time: "It's rare that His Majesty still cares about the opinions of the cabinet. We need to fully maintain this trust and ensure that everything is on the right track. It would be a good thing if Jingdao left the Ministry of Rites to work in the Ministry of Industry."

Looking at this matter from the perspective of Zhu Hao's close seniors, Liu Chun hopes that Zhu Hao can stay away from the political whirlpool, that is, the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Academy system. After all, the big ceremony is now the focus of affecting personal reputation and historical records. As for other officials... ...are like outsiders watching from the other side.

The emperor transferred Zhu Hao from the Ministry of Rites to the Ministry of Industry. Even if Zhu Hao was allowed to hold two positions at the beginning, Zhu Hao would be resigned from the Ministry of Rites later. For Zhu Hao, he could avoid becoming the focus of attention and attacks by the ministers of the court.

Shi Ping said: "Even if it is difficult to turn around the matter of discussing rites, the courtiers should still have the strength of character. After going back next time, they will contact everyone and tell His Majesty to oppose this matter."

After finishing speaking, Shi Ping arched his hands and went straight to the Meridian Gate.

As a member who has just joined the cabinet, he still has the task of being in charge of the Hanlin Academy's errands, and the rest of them probably understand that most of the people from the Imperial Academy who Shi Jue said were looking for someone to protest...

Liu Chun looked at Shi Yan's back as he went away, shook his head and sighed: "The talents in Hanyuan are withering now, I'm really afraid that he will cause something to happen again."

Huang Zan's face was full of disdain: "No, he didn't push himself in the matter of discussing the etiquette. Now he is looking for a sense of presence in other things, wouldn't it have a big influence on him?"

Both Liu Chun and Fei Hong could see that Huang Zan and Shi Pang were completely at odds, and they might be able to pick each other up at some point. The so-called differences in ways and not conspiring with each other probably refer to their relationship, not like Fei Hong's. Hong and Liu Chun can be used as shit-stirring sticks... Although to some extent, shit-stirring sticks are more pathetic, and belong to the group that is easier to be eliminated.

But the problem is that now the emperor needs this kind of shit stirrer.

As long as you don't interfere with the imperial power and don't show off the way of courtiers, then you can stay in your own positions, at least to pass the transition period smoothly.

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With Shi Yan going to the Imperial Academy, the news that Zhu Hao was going to be transferred to the Ministry of Industry as a servant was no longer a secret.

Zhu Si asked four cabinet ministers to enter the inner court to discuss the matter, as if to let the world know that there was such a thing. After the incident happened, Zhu Si even let people discuss it, and gradually let the government and the public know that Zhu Hao is his at all. People... so prominent Zhu Hao's status.

This is not only a manifestation of Zhu Si's selfishness, after all, he didn't care about Zhu Hao's status and position, and there was also the backlash that the civil service group would bring to Zhu Hao.

It also shows that Zhu Si attaches great importance to Zhu Hao, because Zhu Si is about to entrust him with important tasks.

In the Imperial Academy, Zhang Cong, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, is meeting Gui E who came to look for him.

Gui E is just an attendant, this time the emperor has made it clear that Tang Yin will be promoted to the cabinet, and Feng Xi has been sent to the border, and Shi Ping has been promoted to the cabinet. , Zhang Cong will soon become the leader alone.

As Gui E, who was promoted to the capital because of his close relationship with Zhang Cong, who was appreciated by the emperor and promoted to the capital because of his many suggestions in the ceremony, at this time, of course, he would like to discuss with Zhang Cong to see if he has a chance to make up a Hanlin Bachelor's position.

Even if he doesn't take charge of the Hanlin Academy, and doesn't take care of Zhan Shifu's affairs, he is just a scholar of the Imperial Academy, which is also a promotion that Gui E covets for.

After Zhang Cong learned the purpose of Gui E's visit, his attitude was indifferent: "You should be very clear about your Majesty's attitude towards the courtiers now. It's no secret who your Majesty values. Why don't you go to him?"

Recently, Zhang Cong also has some opinions on Gui E. After all, after arriving in the capital, Gui E didn't come to him for advice on everything. He only came to see him when he needed to be promoted... You obviously didn't consider yourself my disciple, How can I help you?
The person Zhang Cong was talking about was naturally Zhu Hao.

The emperor showed Zhu Hao's unrivaled status in front of them, and even Tang Yin stood aside. If you, Gui E, are opportunistic, you should curry favor with Zhu Hao now.

His words are much better than those of my Zhang.

Gui E sighed: "Brother Bingyong, what are you talking about? We are dedicated to the imperial court. When we were in Nanjing, when we thought of the daily rituals, when we were busy all night, it seemed like yesterday, right in front of our eyes."

Let's talk about friendship first.

Zhang Cong replied coldly: "Then you should also know that I am only a Hanlin scholar, and I have no right to transfer you to the same position as me."

Are you, Gui E, really having a sweet dream?

Now I am not the one who joins the cabinet. If you enter the Imperial Academy, you will be side by side with me. Why do you think that I want to find an "opponent" for myself to come back?
Don't think that if you say a few good words, I will listen to you. Now that I respect you, you still don't take me seriously. When you are equal to me, will you still take me seriously?
Gui E said: "As long as I let you be a bachelor, I can make more suggestions for Your Majesty."

"Humph."

Zhang Cong's attitude was somewhat unkind.

Even if you, Gui E, only want to become a Bachelor of Attendant and a Bachelor of Attendant, it depends on whether you are really willing to take refuge in me, and I don't want any gifts from you, it depends on your sincerity.

Zhang Cong said: "When I went south, I went to Zhenjiang many times, and even went to Yuyao once. You should know the purpose of my visit at that time, right?"

"Ah."

Although Gui E didn't know why Zhang Cong mentioned this, he still nodded, "I'm going to see those two."

Zhang Cong had a sinister smile on his face: "It is precisely because of the high morals of these two that His Majesty once wanted to recall them to the court and let them join the cabinet to fight against the power of the cabinet ministers who are in full swing, but until now, the cabinet ministers are in charge. Obviously that's a thing of the past, but I think there's still a need to call them back."

"Why is this?"

Gui E couldn't listen anymore.

Now there are four people in the cabinet, including Tang Yin, there are five people.

Do you still want Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian to return to court and join the cabinet?

Even if they are really capable, they have a good relationship with you, but are you sure that when they come back, they will take you, a lucky minister who has only been in the court for two years and relied on opportunism to get to the top, in their eyes?

At that time, Zhu Hao hasn't made a move yet, but in the end they will attack you violently, and let those of us who finally climbed up go to other places to live a hard life.

Zhang Cong said: "You still don't understand? If everything goes smoothly, as His Majesty expected, and also in line with Zhu Jingdao's expectations, then there will be no one in the court to threaten Zhu Jingdao's promotion to the cabinet as the chief assistant. The chance to join the cabinet must come after him."

Gui E shook her head and said, "Didn't you say that he wants to work in the Ministry of Industry first?"

Zhang Cong said coldly: "Do you want to say that we will enter the cabinet earlier than him? Have you ever thought about how we will stand when His Majesty wants to promote him as chief assistant?"

Gui E was silent.

Now he finally understood.

If they entered the cabinet after Zhu Hao, and Zhu Hao was the head assistant, they would still have soup to drink.

But if they entered the cabinet first, and Zhu Hao entered the cabinet later, and the emperor wanted Zhu Hao to be the head and assistant, then the two of them could only drink the northwest wind.

"The biggest question is who does His Majesty trust. Do you think you are qualified to win His Majesty's complete trust?"

Zhang Cong said, "I won't hide it from you. From the very beginning of the ceremony, Zhu Jingdao manipulated everything behind his back. Even I was just his pawn. In the eyes of His Majesty, he took the lead in discussing the ceremony. And he was once in the palace. Zhong is a teacher of His Majesty, has a close relationship with Tang Yin, and was born as a number one scholar...Now even Eunuch Zhang, who is in charge of the Ministry of Rites, and Eunuch Huang, who is in charge of the East Factory, are on his side."

Gui E said: "How could he win everyone's trust?"

Zhang Cong sneered endlessly: "Others may not trust him, but in this court, is there a lack of people who follow others? Everyone is a fool, and you and I should not be arrogant."

"Ha ha."

Gui E could only shake his head and smile wryly.

This point really made Zhang Cong right. Even Gui E knew after thinking about it carefully that they gained their current status by following the trend.

Zhang Cong said: "Only when those two return to the court, or even enter the cabinet, will they have a chance to break this balance and let His Majesty know that it doesn't mean that only Zhu Jingdao can govern the court and make the world stable. Only then will you and I have a chance. "

Gui E shook her head and said: "But... I'm afraid that after they return to court, they will practice with us first."

"Will not."

Zhang Cong said, "I was the one who was in contact with them before and discussed major issues. They also know how serious the consequences of Zhu Jingdao's chaos are. They will naturally stand by my side then!"

Seeing that Zhang Cong was so persistent, Gui E probably understood something, and took the initiative to ask for Ying: "Then I will find someone to play and recommend these two to Your Majesty."