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Liu Chun thought he knew Zhu Hao very well, but he only knew about Zhu Hao's family background.

The relationship between Zhu Hao and Prince Xing's Mansion is superficial, but almost nothing is known about the deeper situation.

Although Sun Jiao has a deeper understanding of Zhu Hao and knows that Zhu Hao is the new emperor, he doesn't want to reveal too many secrets in front of Liu Chun. This is to protect Zhu Hao, even if he knows that Liu Chun treats Zhu Hao No malice.

Go back to the official office.

Zhang Zuo hurriedly asked Zhu Hao: "...Xueshi Liu went to find Sun Butang, but he didn't know what it was? Could it be to test Mr. Xiao's reality?"

"I'm afraid not."

Zhu Hao smiled and shook his head, "Usually Xueshi Liu has taken care of me a lot. He knows that he has no hope of joining the cabinet, and he doesn't have much aggressiveness. Recently, he taught me to take root in the Imperial Academy with peace of mind, face all difficulties and obstacles calmly, and have a bright future in the future. He is easygoing and approachable by nature, and he probably wants to leave the court as soon as possible and return to his hometown to live a stable life for a few days."

Zouzou nodded: "If he is willing to help Mr. Zhu, he is a good... candidate, or he can... hehe..."

What Zhang Zuo meant was that he wants to promote you, and it seems that he really values ​​you. Why don't you use this relationship to promote him in turn, let Liu Chun join the cabinet, and help us?

But these words are always presumptuous.

It was not up to Zhang Zuo and Zhu Hao to decide who would join the cabinet.

Although from a certain point of view, Zhu Hao has more say in these matters, because almost all the big plans around Zhu Si are written by Zhu Hao.

This means that if a new cabinet minister is to be promoted to fight against Yang Tinghe, Liu Chun is a more suitable candidate.

Zhu Haodao: "Regarding the question of candidates to join the cabinet, some people in the court have discussed it some time ago. In comparison, the one who is relatively powerful, and who has also won the praise and support of the Chief Assistant Yang Ge is Shi Ping, a scholar of the Imperial Academy."

"Shi Ping? I'm afraid... I can't..."

Zhang Zuo shook his head, and directly rejected this candidate in front of Zhu Hao.

If you want to recommend someone to join the cabinet, how could you find Shi Ping who was on the same boat as Yang Tinghe?

This move is useless, not to mention thankless, the new emperor still has no helpers in the cabinet.

Originally, Zhu Si had hoped that Yuan Zonggao and Fei Hong would be able to help him after they entered the cabinet, but Yuan Zonggao died, and Fei Hong had no sense of existence in the cabinet... This is also related to the fact that Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian and Mao Ji were too powerful. Hong couldn't help even if he wanted to.

"Um."

Zhu Hao nodded, "It seems that in the next step, His Majesty can make a fuss about the candidates for the cabinet... This matter should also be put on the agenda."

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Historically, before Yang Tinghe became an official in the third year of Jiajing, there were only four cabinet scholars, Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, Jiang Mian and Fei Hong.

In three years, Yang Ting and the three cabinet ministers of the faction retired together, Fei Hong became the chief assistant, and then Shi Cong and Jia Yong joined the cabinet, forming a transition. At that time, Gui E, Zhang Cong and others also began to step into the center of power, but they He just entered the Hanlin Academy as a bachelor, but did not enter the cabinet. Until the sixth year of Jiajing, the cabinet had Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian, two veterans, who were promoted to the cabinet, and finally completed the replacement of the old and the new.

And in this time and space with Zhu Hao, the struggle between the new emperor and Yang Tinghe faction became more intense, so that the two sides had a fierce confrontation when it came to the addition of cabinet bachelors.

But Zhu Si had never made a move before, probably because the Imperial Academy system was firmly controlled by Yang Tinghe. Under such circumstances, the result would be the same no matter who joined the cabinet. Even if Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian were called back at this moment, it would be useless.

If Yang Tinghe does not step down, the cabinet will never be in the hands of the new emperor.

Zhu Hao himself knew this very well.

Zhu Hao has analyzed with Zhu Hao more than once, instead of fighting for power in the court, it is better to think about how to force Yang Tinghe away.

When Yang Tinghe retreats naked, no matter who will be in charge of the cabinet at that time, it will become Zhu Si's pocket, and it doesn't matter whoever goes in now.

But what Zhang Zuo wanted was to change Yuan Zonggao's position in the cabinet to someone from the new emperor's faction, at least to form a certain restraint on Yang Tinghe.

Zhu Hao didn't want to take away Zhang Zuo's kindness

In Zhu Hao's view, recommending someone to join the cabinet is not something that cannot be manipulated. The purpose is definitely not to find a suitable person to join the cabinet to block Yang Tinghe. Even Liu Chun can't do it. He dealt with Yang Tinghe skillfully on the matter of cabinet candidates, and made Yang Tinghe compromise on some other matters.

Or let Yang Tinghe feel that the little emperor has lost his way, so he wants to use such a direct and mindless trick of finding someone to join the cabinet.

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a few days later.

Zhu Si summoned Yang Tinghe and other four cabinet ministers to Qianqing Palace after the court meeting dispersed.

Zhu Si first asked about the recent hard work of the four cabinet ministers.

"...Recently there have been frequent reports from the Northwest Army that someone needs to be on duty in the cabinet at night. What I think is that at your age, you should not work too hard. I want to arrange for a capable minister to join the cabinet to share the responsibility. I don't know if there is someone in your family. Choose recommendation?"

Even though the four cabinet ministers knew that the little emperor intended to stuff people into the cabinet, they never expected to say it so directly.

Seeing that several people were silent, Zhu Si continued: "You gentlemen, don't be cautious. I didn't mention it in court, but asked privately. I just don't want to make assertions. I want to listen to your opinions... I'm looking for People joined the cabinet to give you more time to rest and serve Daming better, so you don’t have to think too much about it.”

Zhu Si's tone was very sincere.

It is up to you to propose whether to find someone to join the cabinet, or who should join the cabinet. I did not announce this publicly in the court, just to limit the matter to a small circle. While respecting your opinions, I don’t want to It makes people feel that this is deliberately targeting you veterans.

That's what it says...

But who can't tell that the little emperor's purpose is to appease the four academicians in the cabinet, and his main purpose is to make a fuss about the cabinet candidates?
As chief assistant, Yang Tinghe originally had the most right to speak, but on this matter, he did not speak.

Because Yang Tinghe knew that, to put it bluntly, this was a conflict between him and the emperor, and he could not be the first to fire the first shot, and someone needed to help him charge into battle.

Mao Jidao: "Your Majesty, although the current cabinet affairs are complicated, the ministers and others can basically handle them properly without dragging down any official duties. There is really no need to add additional candidates."

"Um."

Zhu Si nodded, "Okay, although I know it will be very hard for you, but since you don't need it, I won't make this proposal..."

what?
The little emperor said something, but took it back?
It's like pulling out the poop and then forcing it back?
This is not the style of the little emperor!

Could it be that his purpose of asking the opinions of several people is really to feel sorry for the hard work of several cabinet ministers?
deceive who?
We have all mixed up in the position of cabinet bachelor, and you still treat us as fools?
Zhu Si suddenly asked: "I still want to ask, if an official has never entered the Imperial Academy, can he not be promoted to the cabinet?"

This is a system problem.

Fei Hong came out and replied: "Your Majesty, this is not a fixed rule, but the selection of ministers of the Daming Court basically follows this rule, and it cannot be violated easily."

There is nothing wrong with words.

"Then... gentlemen, if an official fails to pass the Jinshi exam, does he not have the qualifications to enter the Imperial Academy at all?"

Zhu Si asked another question.

This question sounds extremely idiotic, but several cabinet ministers understood it instantly.

Didn't get a Jinshi?

That is juren!
Juren wants to enter the Hanlin Academy?
Please!

Your Majesty, you can just say that you want Tang Bohu to enter the Imperial Academy. We are all smart people, and we should communicate in a convenient and quick way. Is it necessary to hide like this?

If you want to mention Tang Yin's name, you can say it out loud!
Fei Hong continued to reply: "Yes, no!"

Zhu Si frowned and said: "Isn't it? I heard that there are also some middle and lower level officials in the Imperial Academy, such as
Official vacancies in the Imperial Academy, such as waiting for edicts, can be filled by non-jinshi. "

Fei Hong smiled wryly and replied: "Your Majesty, even if those people enter the Imperial Academy to work, they have no possibility of advanced editing and writing, let alone the way to be promoted to attendant reading and lecturer, and naturally they cannot enter the Hanlin Academy as bachelors." Pavilion..."

Zhu Si asked: "Then can't I set a precedent? Previously, the chief history of Xingwang's mansion, Yuan Changshi...that is, the old Yuan Ge, he did not have a resume in the Imperial Academy, but he was able to become a cabinet scholar. There is a precedent. This time I... want to..."

Talk falteringly.

From the perspective of several cabinet ministers, the emperor may feel that this matter is unconventional, and it is a bit difficult to talk about it.

Yang Tinghe finally came out and asked directly: "Your Majesty wants Tang Yin, a member of the Ministry of Industry, to work in the Imperial Academy?"

"This... Mr. Yang Ge, you don't need to be so absolute, I am not alone for Mr. Tang..."

Why didn’t you call us cabinet ministers “Sir” when you called “Sir” so affectionately? This is enough to show that in your mind, you still trust Tang Bohu more, but treat us veterans as political enemies?

Chilling!
Yang Tinghe said: "The system of the Ming Dynasty stipulates that no one can become an Imperial Academy. If Tang Yin really intends to enter the Imperial Academy, His Majesty can give him permission to cancel the restrictions on him taking the imperial examination and palace examination, and let him take the next year's Beijing examination by himself. If he can be ranked in the high school If so, it would be a good story.”

When Zhu Si heard this, he immediately became angry.

Tang Bohu is a [-]-year-old man, and he hasn't been exposed to the imperial examination for many years. You actually let him take the Jinshi exam?
Not to mention that you guys will make big moves from the middle school, even if he is lucky enough to pass the exam, if he doesn't get the first grade, he will still have no hope of entering the Hanlin Academy, and you will not be restricted by all kinds of restrictions?
How irritating!

He obviously didn't say no, but he pointed out a dead end and a dead end for Tang Bohu and me.

Could it be that I naively thought that Tang Bohu could win the first prize just like Zhu Hao?
Jiang Mian smiled and said, "Could it be that Tang Bohu has no confidence in himself being admitted as a Jinshi?"

This is pure entertainment and fun.

Zhu Siqiang suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "I feel that it is better for the Qing family to have one more scholar to assist you after working so hard...I want to hear your opinions, so let me choose one now!"

You all rejected me so ruthlessly, then I will completely tear myself apart from you!
If Tang Yin is not allowed to enter the Hanlin Academy, I will find someone to join the cabinet. Even if the person who joins the cabinet cannot threaten such a status in the court, I will still disgust you.

It's best to be pissed off!
"Your Majesty, this move..."

Seeing that the situation was out of control, Fei Hong hurried out to persuade them to make peace.

But before he finished speaking, Zhu Si stretched out his hand and interrupted: "It's really not for anything else. It's for Chao Gang's stability. If you don't have a candidate, then leave everything to Ting Tui!"