Jinyi champion

Zhu Hao went to Tianjin this time in a hurry and did not accept anyone to see him off.

He didn't take any old man from Xingwang's mansion. He only brought Xu Jie, who had just become a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, with the civil servants, while the subordinates brought Guan Jing and Lu Bing. As for Zhu Wanhong, he was not going with him, but Let it go the other way first.

As a result, not long after Zhu Hao left the capital, news came from the other side, saying that Zhu Wanhong did not rush to Tianjin first as he ordered, but was waiting for him on the way ahead to meet him first.

at the same time.

In the capital, the emperor re-summoned the three cabinet scholars and informed them that there would be no more candidates for the cabinet scholars for the time being.

There is also definite news about Yang Yiqing's recall to the imperial court. He has set off from Zhenjiang for the capital and returned to Beijing under the imperial edict. As for how Gui E persuaded Yang Yiqing, no one knows. It is said that Gui E is already on his way to Yuyao at this time. On the way to find Xie Qian, he didn't say whether he persuaded him or not.

The three members of the cabinet also returned to the cabinet to be on duty after meeting the saint, and learned the news that Yang Yiqing was about to return to the court from Zhang Zuo's messenger.

"Your Majesty said that there will be no more candidates for the cabinet. Are you preparing for Ying Ning's entry into the cabinet?"

Liu Chun's words made both Fei Hong and Shi Yan raise their hearts to their throats.

They all knew what influence Yang Yiqing had in the Ming Dynasty. When Yang Yiqing was in power, Fei Hong could only be by his side at most, and Shi Ping was not even a fart at that time.

If Yang Yiqing comes back, it will have a great impact on the court structure.

Seeing that the two did not return to him, Liu Chun sighed again: "I said I would not come back, but suddenly changed my mind. I always feel that things are not easy. Didn't it mean that when Gui E visited, Ying Ning refused to return? Why did Gui E leave?" After Zhenjiang, they set off instead?"

Shi Yan tried to analyze: "Will someone secretly persuade you?"

"Who?"

Liu Chun looked at Shi Pang.

Shi Ping shook his head to express his ignorance.

Liu Chun said again: "Then will he join the cabinet after he comes back, or will he be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials? Now the Ministry of Officials has no vacant position. Once Yang Yingning arrives in Beijing, will the Minister of the Ministry of Officials now take the initiative to resign?"

Fei Hong has been silent all this time, this incident has the greatest impact on him, he must be cautious in his words and deeds.

Liu Chundao: "Jing Dao heard that he went to the east and supervised the construction of sea ships as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry. You were worried about him earlier... I don't think there is any need for it. From what I know about him, Jing Dao is very disciplined and will not disturb easily. Zhao Gang."

Shi Juan did not agree with Liu Chun's words, and retorted: "A number one scholar in a weak crown will enter the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister. I'm afraid it's too early. Whether he wants it or not, this should not be used as a precedent, otherwise it will be different from Zhengde's. What's the difference between Chaos and Chaos?"

The words are quite sharp.

It means that if Zhu Hao enters the cabinet, what is the difference from the emperor favoring Qian Ning and Jiang Bin during the Zhengde period?Maybe even more than then.

Fei Hong finally spoke: "Jingdao is a civil servant after all, and he knows the etiquette. It's better to think about the changes in the future of the court and China, and put his aside in advance."

On Zhu Hao's issue, Fei Hong's objection was not so strong, because in his eyes, Zhu Hao was always a junior. Hao.

But if Yang Yiqing joins the cabinet...

That would make all the difference.

Fei Hong asked himself if he didn't have the ability to make Yang Yiqing listen to him. It was very likely that in the future, as the chief assistant, he would have to listen to the opinions of a junior in everything, and he might even give way to Yang Yiqing's promotion to the chief assistant.

Since Fei Hong was conscripted by the emperor and returned to the court to join the cabinet, it was not to serve as a stepping stone for others. Like Huang Zan, he had a kind of obsession with official positions. This obsession was more to boost up the family's reputation and ensure the stability of his own power.

But in any case, Fei Hong will not give up the position of chief assistant easily.

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Zhang Cong also received news that Yang Yiqing was going back to court.

But the news is also not from Gui E, because Gui E has already stated that he went to Yuyao, and should not be in Zhenjiang. Why did Yang Yiqing suddenly start from Zhenjiang to the capital? He couldn't figure it out either.

Zhang Cong was very afraid that there was a conspiracy against him behind the scenes.

It is impossible to ask the emperor directly. Now that he has a bad relationship with Zhu Hao, it is not what he wants to see Tang Yin. After thinking about it, he can only go to Xi Shu to see if he can learn some inside information from Xi Shu.

When he went to visit Xi's mansion that night, he was told that Xi Shu might not come back that night. He showed a humble attitude and waited for nearly an hour in the living room of Xi's mansion before seeing Xi Shu who had returned after a long journey.

"Bingyong, we can wait until tomorrow." Xi Shu said, "I have something to go to the Imperial Academy tomorrow, why should I wait here?"

Zhang Cong bowed his hands and saluted: "I don't know what's important?"

Xi Shu said: "Your Majesty is going to hold a spring festival, let the Ministry of Rites make preparations."

"It's already February, why is there a spring festival all of a sudden?"

Zhang Cong didn't understand very well. Generally speaking, the spring opening ceremonies of Daming would be held in the first lunar month, and spring plowing would start in various parts of the north after February. It's too late for the sacrifice.

Xi Shu shook his head: "I don't know either."

After the two sat down, Zhang Cong explained the purpose of visiting the door, showing that he came for Yang Yiqing's return to the court.

Xi Shu looked helpless: "I just learned about this, shouldn't you ask Zishi?"

Zhang Cong said: "He is on the way to Yuyao, and he hasn't received any letters recently. It is said that Yang Butang's departure from Zhenjiang was reported to the imperial court by the local government. I'm afraid Zishi doesn't know anything about it."

"Maybe Yang Butang wants to think about it?"

Xi Shudao, "Yang Butang is in Zhenjiang, but he has always been concerned about the affairs inside and outside the court. It is said that in the past two years, he often met officials from the central and southern courts, and often talked with them at night by candlelight, exchanging views on court affairs. I am quite supportive of the ceremony, isn't his arrival exactly what you asked for?"

Zhang Cong did not answer this question.

indeed.

From the very beginning, Zhang Cong supported Yang Yiqing's return to the court, and he even wanted to use Yang Yiqing as a weapon against Zhu Hao.

After all, he was the first person to visit Yang Yiqing, and he also exchanged views on court affairs with Yang Yiqing. Yang Yiqing respected him very much and placed high hopes on him, thinking that he could assist the government in the future, so his initial idea was to let Yang Yiqing come back to talk to Zhu Hao went against it.

but now……

He wasn't so sure anymore.

The reason is that Gui E came to the door and left with his intentions, but Yang Yiqing explicitly rejected it, which means that Yang Yiqing did not give him or Gui E any face in the matter of returning to the court.

And on the way Gui E went to Yuyao, Yang Yiqing suddenly returned to court... Who knows if someone else gave him some letter?
What if this person is Zhu Hao?
Doesn't that mean that the person Zhang Cong thought could be a staunch ally is now an ally of the enemy?
Xi Shudao: "Are you worried that Yang Yingning was called back to court by Dao Jing?"

Xi Shu was very accurate in looking at the problem. After all, Zhang Cong's first ally to fight against Zhu Hao was Xi Shu, but Xi Shu didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing.

Zhang Cong didn't reply, it was tantamount to admitting it.

Xi Shu shook his head as if asking himself a question and answering: "No. No matter how confident Jing Dao is, he will not recall a veteran of the four dynasties back to Beijing. Now that the court is full, who has the qualifications and prestige of Yang Yingning? From the northwest to the capital, As for officials from all over the country, how many of them were former disciples? Why did Jingdao make trouble for himself?"

This statement also makes sense.

Zhang Cong thought about it for a while. If Zhu Hao wanted to maintain his status of being under one man and above ten thousand people, he would definitely not make strong enemies for himself, especially for a senior official like Yang Yiqing.

It was enough for the emperor to trust Zhu Hao alone, so why did he ask Yang Yiqing to come back to fight against him?
"Ah."

Zhang Cong nodded.

Xi Shudao: "However, I think that Yang Yingning's intention to set things right when he comes back is very likely to happen. Bingyong, do you know what I'm worried about? I'm afraid you will join hands with Jingdao, They may not be Yang Yingning's opponent."

Zhang Cong shook his head and said, "I would never join forces with Jingdao."

Xi Shu smiled and said: "You have too much prejudice against him, you are the same Jinshi, and you have a personal relationship, and you have been advancing and retreating together in major events before, but because of a little interest dispute, you want to part ways with him? "

At this time, Zhang Cong didn't answer.

He really wanted to say, it’s not my small belly, but Zhu Jingdao’s villainous heart. He could promote me to be a scholar of the Imperial Academy, but Huang Zan and Tang Yin were successively allowed to be a scholar of the Imperial Academy before me, and even entered the cabinet before me. It is clearly restricting my development.

I'm just repaying him with his way.

"If Jing Dao has no intention of fighting, then you and Yang Yingning will be left facing each other head-on." Xi Shu said.

Zhang Cong said: "How can the cabinet ministers sit and watch now? Is it possible that I am the only one out of the court?"

"Ha ha."

Xi Shu smiled.

What he wanted to remind Zhang Cong was that now the Yili faction seems to be headed by Zhu Hao, with Huang Zan and Tang Yin playing support, and you are just a second-tier figure.

But in fact, Huang Zan and Tang Yin are not qualified to be Yang Yiqing's opponents. If Zhu Hao avoids other places again, you, Zhang Cong, will be left to stand out. firepower.

Zhang Cong said: "When Yang Butang returns to Beijing, I will go to see him in person. I don't believe it. He would rather guard against me, a person who has friendship with him and has had a good conversation with him, but wants to open the net to a young man." One side. Xi Shangshu, which side are you on?"

Xi Shu shook his head naturally: "Don't count me in such things."

"Why?"

Zhang Cong said, "Don't you think that Yang Butang's return to court will have no effect on you?"

Xi Shu smiled indifferently: "As the minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, one should be informed and abide by the etiquette. No matter what the result is, you will not care about gains and losses. It's still too much for you to worry about gains and losses before you are in a high position!"