Jinyi champion

Chapter 891 Three Fires

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Si summoned Zhang Bangqi, who had just entered the Imperial Academy as an attendant.

For Zhang Bangqi, Zhu Si was still very polite and said some words of encouragement, but did not talk about government affairs. After all, it was very difficult for the Imperial Academy to ask about court affairs. In addition, Zhang Bangqi had just returned to the court as an official, so he needed to get used to it.

This time Zhu Si summoned Zhang Bangqi more to show the importance he attaches to Zhang Bangqi, so that people can clearly see his attitude.

At the end of the summoning, Zhu Si wanted to keep Zhang Bangqi in the palace for dinner, but he refused, so Zhu Si sent Zhang Zuo to send Zhang Bangqi out of the palace.

On the way out of the palace, Zhang Bangqi was very polite to Zhang Zuo. After all, the power and responsibility of the inner minister is not a joke. Most of the time, this is a top boss who can represent the emperor, and he has great decision-making and autonomy in the approval of the imperial edict. right.

"... Zhang Hanlin, if you have something to do in the future, you can ask Mr. Tang for more opinions. Oh, the Imperial Academy is reviewing Mr. Tang Yintang. In addition, you can also have more in-depth exchanges with Mr. Zhu, that is, Zhu Hao, a foreign official. This is what His Majesty wishes to see."

Zhang Zuo came up and called Tang Yin Mr. and Zhu Hao Mr. Zhang Bangqi felt something.

Since you respect literati so much, why don't you call me "Mr. Zhang" instead of Zhang Hanlin?

"it is good."

Zhang Bangqi agreed.

Zhang Zuo was very happy, and said: "It's rare that His Majesty has a famous person like you, Zhang Hanlin, who has both talents and virtues, to plan for him. The fortune of the Ming Dynasty will surely flourish in the future."

Hearing these compliments, Zhang Bangqi couldn't help thinking of his doubts all along, and asked, "Then...Eunuch Zhang, I dare to ask you, why did your majesty let me enter the court to be an imperial servant?"

A simple question stopped Zhang Zuo.

Use you, use you, after all, you have a deep relationship with Xing Wangfu, why are you always asking the bottom line?To put it bluntly, isn't it Zhu Hao who has been recommending in front of His Majesty, saying that "old people" like you should be used more?

Some things, Zhang Zuo understands the truth, but he can't say it directly, not only to prevent Zhu Hao from being leaked, but also to avoid embarrassing Zhang Bangqi.

You are a famous Confucian who has been famous for a long time. You were the chief examiner when Zhu Hao took the candidates. Now you are recommended by Zhu Hao. Does it have a lot of face to say it?

Zhang Zuo said: "That's it. Your Majesty wants to use more people who are closely related to the palace, so that you will not be isolated and helpless in the court."

"Oh."

Zhang Bangqi understood immediately that this was cronyism.

For ordinary people, he would definitely be unhappy, but Zhang Bangqi belongs to the kind of open-minded and magnanimous official. Since he received the imperial decree to come to Beijing to serve as a scholar in the Imperial Academy, he knew that it was through his relationship with the Xing Palace that he was valued by the emperor. Unlimited, so now he will not be hypocritical.

But Zhang Bangqi still asked: "Could it be that Your Majesty has something important to do and needs support from someone in the court?"

Another sharp question.

Zhang Zuo is not in a hurry this time. Since Zhang Bangqi asked this question, it means that he will probably help the emperor in some matters in the future. This is a "deliberate" behavior and should not be stopped.

Zhang Zuo showed a secretive smile: "Zhang Hanlin, since your Majesty ascended the throne, no matter what you implement, you have encountered a lot of resistance in the court, especially in the Imperial Academy... No matter what happens in the future, as long as it does not hinder your official career and reputation , you can help as much as you can!"

Not just for one thing, but for everything in the future, you must stand firmly on the emperor's side.

Only in this way will it not be in vain for the emperor to promote you.

Zhang Bangqi understood at once that he came to the Imperial Academy to fight against many "clear people" in the Imperial Academy, so this job is not easy for him. Enemy with scholars all over the world?
But thinking about it again, it seems that there is a helper, that is Tang Yin who was appointed as a reviewer in the Imperial Academy, but has not yet performed his duties.

But really count on Tang Yin?
What a joke!Tang Yin was originally a juren, even if he was the emperor's teacher, how much power would he have in the Imperial Academy?

Then Zhang Bangqi thought of another question, and asked bluntly: "Then Zhu Jingdao, what is going on now? Isn't he deeply trusted by His Majesty? Why is he in such an innocuous position as a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Wai Lang? Why not transfer him back to the Imperial Academy?"

Another "good question".

Zhang Zuo found that this Zhang Bangqi could always find problems that pointed to the core, and sometimes it was really difficult to deal with.

Zhang Zuo smiled and shook his head: "You can't and can't say anything about Mr. Zhu. If you want to get the answer, just ask Mr. Zhu himself."

"Ah."

Zhang Bangqi nodded, "That means, I can see him casually, right?"

"what?"

Zhang Zuo was startled again, and then realized why Zhang Bangqi asked such a question.

Zhu Hao's position is even more embarrassing. He has always been considered close to the orthodox civil servants, that is, the Yang Tinghe faction, and Zhu Hao is Sun Jiao's son-in-law. Whether or not Hao can get along normally, does he need to hide anything.

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "You have a deep relationship with Mr. Zhu, so what if you meet him? Mr. Zhu and Mr. Tang have never shy away from their communication, so you can rest assured."

Zhang Bangqi nodded in understanding.

I'm also thinking about it.

This kid Zhu Hao can do it. While maintaining a good relationship with the new emperor, he can also gain a good reputation with Yang Tinghe and other civil servants. He has both sides, the emperor has not lost his trust in him, and Yang Tinghe faction also regards him as one of his own... This How is it done?

If I were to stand on the emperor's side in the Imperial Academy, wouldn't I offend the entire Imperial Academy?

"it is good."

After Zhang Bangqi agreed, he went out of the palace with Zhang Zuo and stopped asking questions on the way.

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Zhang Zuo sent Zhang Bangqi away and returned to Qianqing Palace.

It was found that Zhu Si was sulking at a copy of Dongchang Mizuo.

Zhang Zuo went up, not daring to say anything, and stretched out his hand to pour tea for Zhu Si.

Only then did Zhu Si notice Zhang Zuo's return, and asked casually, "Send him off?"

"Yes, Zhang Hanlin asked a lot of questions when he left the palace." Zhang Zuo dared not hide anything.

Zhu Sidao: "What did you ask?"

Zhang Zuo roughly said, and even told his own answer truthfully.

Zhu Si got up and said: "This Zhang Tixue is really serious. Why do you ask so clearly? Isn't it good to pretend to be confused? As Jingdao said, it is rare for people in this world to be confused...but it's also good, let him understand the current situation. With the layout of the court hall, there will be no chaos."

"Yes Yes."

Zhang Zuo responded quickly.

Seeing that the emperor didn't blame him for telling some secrets, Zhang Zuo felt relieved.

Zhang Zuo has always been so cautious.

Zhu Si pointed to the secret melody on the table that made him angry, and said, "Give this to Jingdao later, and let him make up his mind."

Zhang Zuo hurried over and packed up the secret music, not daring to open it to read it.

Zhu Sidao: "The Zhang family's relatives are too much. I really want to give them a little color. They don't even open the dyeing room, so they just die! I am ashamed to have these two adoptive uncles."

Zhang Zuo thought to himself, why does it sound so awkward?
Adoptive uncle?
It's obvious that you adopted someone else's name, okay?

Zhang Zuo hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down, the Zhang family has always been so supercilious."

Until now, Zhang Zuo still doesn't know how the Zhang family brothers provoked Zhu Si, or what they did to commit crimes. Everything that can be done with human life can be done.

"Leave it to Jingdao, and you can think about it when the time comes. I believe that Jingdao can handle it well, and let him directly dispatch Dongchang and Jinyiwei to handle affairs. I don't want to hear about the Zhang family again!"

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Zhang Zuo left the palace without stopping.

At the same time, he called Huang Jin up.

Although I haven't watched the secret performance yet, Zhang Zuo knows what happened from Huang Jin's narration.

"...their two relatives are also the same. They have caused such a big disturbance just after taking charge of the capital camp? How dare they resell armaments? It's really... reckless."

Zhang Zuo felt incredible after hearing this.

Are the Zhang family brothers out of their minds?
Or are you so short of money that you dare to resell armaments?The key is that it is sold out, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Industry dare not report it, but they have to rely on Dongchang to make a small report to the emperor. Those civil servants who feel that they are self-proclaimed as the Qingliu of the Ming Dynasty choose to turn a blind eye when they encounter the Zhang brothers doing evil. one eye?

Is it too double standard?

Huang Jin said: "This is just one of them."

Zhang Zuo shook his head and smiled wryly. It turned out that reselling armaments was just one aspect of the recent crimes committed by the Zhang family brothers. It may be the worst practice and the charges are huge. Other ordinary fights and occupation of civilian land are probably not uncommon.

"Okay, I'll talk about it in detail when I get to Mr. Zhu, but now Mr. Yang Ge has just retired, and everything in the court is seeking stability. I'm afraid that even Mr. Zhu can't do anything to Zhang's relatives!"

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Zhang Zuo's worries were unnecessary.

When he met Zhu Hao, after Zhu Hao read the secret performance, the feedback he brought was far beyond Zhang Zuo's expectation.

"...Very good, Marquis of Shouning and Marquis of Jianchang have finally opened up this time." Zhu Hao said.

"Ok?"

Zhang Zuo was stunned for a moment.

This is called enlightenment?
Zhu Hao said: "If they don't make trouble, the capital will be too peaceful. Only by doing something with them can we break this pool of stagnant water. Your Majesty is now officially in control of the court. He must do something to deter the ghosts and monsters in the court. Take Their brothers are ready for surgery."

When Zhang Zuo heard it, he probably understood.

The so-called three fires for a new official to take office, although the emperor was considered to be in charge before, it was not until Yang Tinghe retired that he really began to take back the power in the court.

After all, four of the previous six were under the control of Yang Tinghe, and the other two emperors could not fully control, and the income of the internal treasury was all restricted by Yang Tinghe before, so Zhu Si had to rely on himself to make money if he wanted to do anything.

The emperor also needs to set three fires first.

(End of this chapter)