Jinyi champion

Chapter 1059 is different

Not long after Huang Zan left, Gui E came to Zhang Cong's house.

"He actually has the nerve to come to you?"

When Gui E knew the purpose of Huang Zan's visit to Zhang Cong, she seemed very surprised.

When Zhang Cong and Gui E were small people, Huang Zan was already the Secretary of the Nanjing Household Department. After they were promoted to the capital due to a big ceremony, Huang Zan held the position of Hanlin Bachelor, and later joined the cabinet and became the third person in the cabinet. , is almost a banner-like existence in the Yili School.

But the good times didn't last long. After Zhu Hao left Beijing, Huang Zan was suddenly beaten back to his original form.

Without Zhu Hao's help, no matter how rich Huang Zan's political experience was, he could not become a core figure around the emperor.

Zhang Cong said with a smile: "Huang Gongxian attaches great importance to fame, wealth and status. Even though he has outstanding abilities, it's a pity that without channels to contact His Majesty, he will still be burdened by external affairs."

"Then... are you really going to help him?"

Gui E frowned, "Contacting middle officials also involves the appointment and dismissal of court personnel. It is known to outsiders, and it is easy to be criticized. Besides, you really don't need to get too close to Huang Gongxian. In the future, when Zhu Jingdao returns to the court, Huang Gongxian will stand It’s not sure where.”

Now Zhang Cong and Gui E are on guard against Zhu Hao.

Because there are currently three Hanlin scholars in the imperial court, and the main rival for the two to enter the cabinet in the future is Zhu Hao, and even if Zhu Hao entered the cabinet later than them, they are not sure that they can suppress it. The key is that Zhu Hao is deeply trusted by the emperor. , no one can replace this advantage.

Zhang Cong put down a prepared memorandum, and said coldly: "I want Zhu Jingdao to become the object of everyone's spurning before he returns to Beijing, and he has no place in the court! At his age, even if he does it for His Majesty, No matter how many things happen, as long as he cannot get the understanding and trust of his colleagues after returning to the court, and no one cooperates with him in doing things, how can he show his ability?"

"That makes sense, but..."

Gui E really wanted to say, are you so sure that you can suppress Zhu Hao with your own strength?

You are not even a cabinet bachelor now. With your status as a Hanlin bachelor, I am afraid you don't have that much energy.

On the other hand, Zhang Cong seemed confident: "Yang Yingning and I used the wind to deal with Zhu Jingdao together. No matter how good the others are, Yang Yingning should know that it has nothing to do with the overall situation of the court. Only Zhu Jingdao may become the future because of the favor. The nightmare of everyone in the court... Aren't they afraid that Zhu Jingdao will turn his hands into clouds and rain in the court in the future, and his power will cover the sky with his hands and dominate the courtiers at will?"

Gui E didn't say anything more.

In the past, Zhang Cong always wanted to play some tricks, form an alliance with others and be an enemy of Zhu Hao, but Gui E always felt that it was unnecessary. Judging from the results, he was frequently teased by Zhu Hao and treated like a monkey.

But now... Gui E feels that Zhang Cong has managed to plan for a rainy day, at least let the whole court know the relationship between Zhang Cong and Zhu Hao is "incompatible". Vote, and the officials of the DPRK and China who knew that Zhu Hao was powerful and chose to protect themselves gradually began to lean towards Zhang Cong...

Zhang Cong was a Hanlin scholar twice, and he almost finally became a "daughter-in-law became a mother-in-law". Now that he said that he wanted to contact Zhu Hao as an enemy, Gui E felt that Zhang Cong already had this kind of strength.

Zhang Cong said: "Zishi, it is not sure when Zhu Jingdao will return, but we must contact the courtiers in advance, from Fei Ge to the six ministers, and then to the colleagues of the Imperial Academy, we must make it clear that Zhu Jingdao will not return to Beijing to interfere with the normal order of the court. "

Gui E asked: "Are you not afraid that after Zhu Jingdao's downfall, it will be our turn next?"

On this matter, Gui E is quite sober.

Why do you, Zhang Bingyong, feel that in the eyes of those courtiers we are fundamentally different from Zhu Jingdao?While they are guarding against Zhu Jingdao, they won't hit us easily?
Shoot the first bird, and when Zhu Hao falls, we will become the first bird.

"Different."

Zhang Cong smiled and said: "Don't even think about it, we are orthodox civil servants, what is Zhu Jingdao? He is a scholar in the Xing Wangfu, can the relationship with His Majesty be the same? And what did we do after entering the court? What did Zhu Jingdao do again? What happened? Don’t those civil servants know that Zhu Jingdao is different?”

Gui E really wants to say, don't be too optimistic, in fact, we are also different.

We have offended a lot of people about the big ceremony.

When we are in power, others will definitely not let it go easily.

"That's it, the Imperial Academy and the Sixth Division are handed over to you. You have been walking around with them more recently, especially when you are on official business, and gather some people who are willing to stand out to me." Zhang Cong said calmly, " As for Fei Ge and the others, I will personally go to see them."

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Zhang Cong began to be active in the court again.

And Zhang Cong's first relationship was Zhang Zuo, the supervisor of ceremonies, who wanted to help Huang Zan be promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Officials, because he could see that Huang Zan had been in harmony with Zhu Hao before, and it was impossible to stand with Zhu Hao again.

This is why Zhang Cong dared to cooperate with Huang Zan.

After Zhang Zuo learned of Zhang Cong's intentions, he was very surprised and asked in surprise, "Xueshi Zhang, what does this matter have to do with you?"

Zhang Cong said: "This is not Huang Butang. I mentioned it in front of someone Zhang earlier, and I met Mr. Zhang today, so I asked a question."

"Ha ha."

Zhang Zuo smiled. Although he is not as knowledgeable as Zhang Cong, his experience in dealing with people is not bad at all. Of course, he can see Zhang Cong's purpose, so he said, "Xueshi Zhang, I am not telling you that your majesty is not me when it comes to employing people." Can you interfere? Do you know how your Majesty and Huang Butang get along?"

Zhang Cong hurriedly said: "I don't know, I hope Eunuch Zhang will enlighten me."

Zhang Zuo said: "Things in this world, especially official positions, can only be obtained by His Majesty. If His Majesty doesn't give it to you, you can't ask for it. This is the rule. Huang Butang doesn't seem to understand this truth, are you also confused?"

"How? I understand very well."

Zhang Cong knew that these were all scenes.

Whether the emperor will give it or not, in the end, why don't we see who he can give it to?
Now that Zhu Jingdao is not in court, who will the emperor really trust?
"3 taels just want to buy an official secretary? Isn't this Huang Butang a fledgling kid? Hehe."

Zhang Zuo's subsequent words made Zhang Cong startled.

The reason why the emotional emperor didn't put Huang Zan in the Ministry of Officials was not because Huang Zan was strong in handling government affairs in the household department and he was reluctant to leave him, nor was it because the emperor broke his promise, but because... Huang Zan didn't give enough money?
3 million taels?
Is this selling an official title?
Even though Zhang Cong is now firmly on the side of the emperor, he can't help but feel frightened when he hears this.

The current day seems to have made a very bad start, asking Huang Zan to give enough money to be promoted?What's the difference between that and the imperial court's sale of officials?
"Huang Butang has the ability to handle affairs, but what His Majesty wants is a minister who can truly share the court's worries, such as Mr. Zhu... Do you know how much money Mr. Zhu can bring to the court in a year?" Zhang Zuo asked One sentence.

Zhang Cong finally opened his mind.

It doesn't mean that Zhu Hao will lose power if everyone unanimously deals with Zhu Hao. The biggest problem here is that Zhu Hao can bring money to the court and give huge support to the emperor's small treasury, so that the emperor can break away from the control of the court at any time , to do whatever it wants.

This ability... Who can possess the traditional civil servant?
Working hard to make money?

It's incredible to hear it.

Zhang Zuo said: "Huang Butang is already an outstanding figure among so many officials in the DPRK, but he is still far behind Mr. Zhu. What His Majesty means is that 3 taels a time is far from enough. We must have it every year and every month. It is best to give 3 taels per month..."

These words made Zhang Cong's eyes widen, feeling very incredible.

3 taels a month?
That year was 36 taels?

Even if Huang Zan's family was emptied, it would not be enough to pay for one year.

Besides, how could Huang Zan have as much as 30 taels of silver?
Zhang Cong asked: "Dare to ask Eunuch Zhang, how much extra income can Mr. Zhu bring to the court every year?"

"So many that you dare not think."

Zhang Zuo sighed, "In the past few years alone, His Majesty's private expenses have been no less than 50 taels per year, and this is not counting the expenditures on building ships and trains. Now His Majesty wants to build a palace and expand the Anluxing Palace. They are patched together, and they are often stretched, relying entirely on the income from Xishan and Yongping Mansion to balance, do you think His Majesty can not rely heavily on that Mr. Zhu?"

Zhang Cong said: "That Eunuch Zhang, you..."

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "Our family has no feud with Mr. Zhu. Our family is only loyal to His Majesty. Mr. Zhu is capable, and of course he can be recognized by the court. If you want to replace Mr. Zhu, you must completely replace him. You can do it." Are you there?"

Zhang Zuo is an open-minded person.

He doesn't want to offend anyone.

You want to kill Zhu Hao, right?
Okay!

If you have the ability, our family can support it.

The question is, can you do it?
No way, you’re still beeping here, uniting with this, and doing that, just to make money for the court every year, who of you has Zhu Hao’s ability?
I really don't look down on you guys. Zhu Hao's ability is not limited to making money. Your Majesty needs someone to give advice at a critical moment. Who can stand up to you?
"Xueshi Zhang, do you know where you are wrong? You are too impatient. From the very beginning of your fight with Mr. Zhu to the quarrel with Mr. Zhu, His Majesty has seen it all.

"Your Majesty actually has no objection to you. You are loyal and will come to trouble, but have you ever thought about who will take Mr. Zhu's place and help His Majesty deal with all the troubles after you let Mr. Zhu go down?"

After Zhang Zuo smiled and said these words, Zhang Cong was very embarrassed.

Zhang Zuo is teaching him a lesson, your vision is not good, you only think about political struggles, but in the end you don't have Zhu Hao's diamond.

In this case, so what if you win for a while?Looking back, when the emperor needed money and people, he thought no one could replace him, so he would still promote Zhu Hao to a high position.

No matter how arrogant Zhu Hao is now, and how delicate his relationship with the emperor is, you, Zhang Cong, cannot replace him.

"It's better to do things with your heart than to always think about fame and fortune. Or if you can't do it alone, you can find a few more helpers. It doesn't need to be much. You can earn 30 taels a year for His Majesty, and it is enough to relieve His Majesty's worries.

"Although not everyone in this world can be Mr. Zhu, it doesn't mean that you can't live without someone. Zhang Xueshi, think clearly, find him, and then talk to our family!"

(End of this chapter)