Jinyi champion

Chapter 916 Unexpected and Reasonable
Huang Zan did not come forward or express his subjective wishes in any of the previous debates about the Great Rites.

It is equivalent to saying that Huang Zan is a completely transparent person in the court when it comes to the ceremony, and no one cares about his opinions. Originally, the ethics views of the Minister of the Nanjing Household Department did not attract the attention of the orthodox public opinion of the court. within range.

Huang Zan had no interest in the ceremony at first, but now it is about whether he can become a scholar of the Imperial Academy and whether he will join the cabinet in the future, so he must pay full attention to it.

If you don't have a point of view, you need someone else to give you a point of view.

Zhu Hao made a complete policy theory, and the manuscripts were as thick as a book, so Huang Zan took the time to study it.

As for the specific rhetoric, the possible disputes involved, etc., Zhu Hao will also sort out Huang Zan... For Huang Zan's participation in the ceremony, Zhu Hao can say that he is well prepared, like a nanny, and has arranged everything for Huang Zan .

"Then the old man will go to the study room first, and carefully read the details, so we won't see Zhu Hanlin off. Yanbang, you see the old man off." Huang Zan is a pragmatic person.

Now that he knows that the purpose of coming to the capital is for the ceremony, the matter of making friends with Zhu Hao can be discussed after the ceremony is over.

Let Su Xigui even see off the guests.

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Su Xigui sent Zhu Hao out, being respectful along the way, and mentioned that he wanted to give Zhu Hao a gift.

Zhu Hao smiled and refused: "Su Dongzhu, you have given enough things, I can't use them up here, so don't mention the gift-giving anymore."

"I want what I want."

Su Xigui said, "Thanks to your mediation for Duke Huang to enter Beijing this time, with His Majesty's imperial order, even if the officials ask you, you can handle it freely. Such a good opportunity, first become a scholar of the Imperial Academy, and then enter the cabinet. For Huang Gong Said, is the desire of a lifetime."

Zhu Hao smiled.

You brother-in-law is really straightforward, you also know that your brother-in-law is pursuing promotion as his lifelong goal, right?

As long as you know it, why say it in front of me, a young man?
Don't you want to save face for your brother-in-law?

Su Xigui said: "Regarding the matter of Huang Gong's discussion of rites, I need Zhu Xiaodang to raise more points... After all, this time is against most civil servants in the court. On the way Huang Gong came to Beijing, he repeatedly mentioned it to me in order to make people pay attention to him. Opinions are not easy."

Zhu Hao nodded and said: "Let's put it this way, as long as Huang Gong is willing, before the official appearance, His Majesty will issue an edict to make Huang Gong a scholar of the Imperial Academy."

"Before...?"

Su Xigui's eyes lit up.

Originally, I thought that only after doing something for the emperor could I get the honor of being a Hanlin scholar, but now, according to Zhu Hao’s words, as long as Huang Zan agrees to stand firmly on the emperor’s side, he will be awarded the title of Hanlin scholar when he fights with the Confucians. up.

This is the question of pay first or pay later.

"Before."

Zhu Hao said firmly, "Tomorrow, Duke Huang may have a face-to-face meeting at Sixian Residence. You know where it is. It is a confidential matter and cannot be disclosed in advance. At that time, Duke Huang will wait for His Majesty's questioning... It’s a rehearsal before a formal debate.”

"Okay, okay. I will tell you the truth."

Su Xigui was even happier.

This shows that Zhu Hao is fully prepared for the ceremony, not to give Huang Zan a sample draft and let Huang Zan play freely.

Instead, it is a comprehensive plan for Huang Zan, which can not only reflect the importance of the emperor and Zhu Hao, but also reduce Huang Zan's worries.

Of course, Su Xigui also understands that letting Huang Zan meet the emperor ahead of time is also letting his brother-in-law show his feelings in front of the emperor. If you can't say what you want, you can do whatever you want. You say you will stand up for the emperor and give you a Hanlin scholar, but in the end you get cold feet. ?

Only by making a guarantee in front of the emperor that he will never deceive the emperor, can the emperor trust and value him more.

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Su Xigui's original mission was to send Zhu Hao away, and then give Zhu Hao some "souvenirs" or something.

But Zhu Hao arranged Huang Zan too thoughtfully, Su Xigui felt that he had to show his kindness as a landlord, so he specially invited Zhu Hao to see the garden he just bought.

"...The place is not big, it only covers an area of ​​two or three acres, but the location is very good. It is adjacent to the Imperial College, full of the smell of books. I know that Zhu Xiaodang's family does not lack a yard to live in, but I will keep it as an outhouse. I will give it away or give it away in the future It’s good to use it to hide your beauty in a golden house.”

Su Xigui is very direct.

Since you don't want money, I will give you a house.

Zhu Hao said: "Su Dongzhu, we are business partners, you and I both make money, isn't it great? I have repeatedly accepted your generous gifts, making me look like I am short of money, how embarrassing... ..."

Su Xigui smiled and said: "Cooperation is cooperation, and friendship is friendship. No matter how tight the interests are, how can sincere communication be so important? I heard that everyone in Tang has always had a wish, saying that they want to go back to Gusu to open up a peach garden. After looking around, I selected a few good gardens for Tang to choose from... No, I brought all the detailed drawings."

Not only should I give gifts to Zhu Hao, but also to Tang Yin.

Zhu Haoxin said, you are indeed a master at corrupting people's hearts.

She completely prescribes the right medicine, and gives Tang Yin whatever he likes, but the problem is...whether Tang Yin will ever have the chance to return to Gusu to plant peach blossoms is another matter.

Zhu Hao laughed and said, "Mr. Tang may not be able to return to Gusu recently, and His Majesty will not allow him to leave the capital!"

"That's okay. Although the peach blossoms in the north bloom later, they are just as bright. There are good gardens near the capital..."

Su Xigui talked about the secret of giving gifts, which made Zhu Hao speechless.

Simply an expert.

No wonder Huang Zan takes his brother-in-law with him wherever he goes.

In the past, he always felt that Su Xigui fell into the eyes of money, but now he realizes that this guy not only loves money, but also knows how to use it, and his ability to spend money is second to none in Daming.

"By the way, Mr. Zhu, you mentioned earlier that you asked Mr. Huang to pay a visit to Yang Butang in Zhenjiang on his way to the capital. Mr. Huang went, and the two talked in detail all night. For the time being, I have no plans to enter the capital, but I have not left a letter to Huang Gong, which probably means to let Huang Gong tell His Majesty that he intends to return to the court, but not now..."

This involves another matter.

In Zhu Hao's vision, Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian would return to court and join the cabinet, which could be formally put on the agenda.

Xie Qian may be inconspicuous after returning to Beijing, but Yang Yiqing, as Yang Tinghe's long-standing potential political opponent, will definitely cause a huge wave when he returns to Beijing, and the effect of political public opinion will be very large.

Moreover, Yang Yiqing is not pedantic and rigid, and speaks very directly.

It is possible to ask me to enter the court, but not now, which probably means...

Now that Yang Ting and Yu Dang are still in control of the government, I am not yet qualified to launch an action to rectify the source after returning to the court, so someone needs to prepare the groundwork in advance.

Zhu Hao asked: "Then...Did Mr. Huang mention to that Yang Butang, why did he come to Beijing?"

"Ah."

Su Xigui nodded, "Of course I mentioned it. From now on, we will be colleagues. Huang Gong must exchange sincerity for sincerity, so that Yang Butang can treat you sincerely. However, Huang Gong also expressed his attitude. As long as Yang Butang enters the court and becomes the elder , he will step back and will not create any obstacles for Yang Butang."

Although Huang Zan was an official fan, he probably only wanted to join the cabinet as an elder, and retired after successfully plating himself a layer of gold. He had no ambition to become a Shoufu University scholar.

In other words, Huang Zan also knew that he was not qualified.

But Yang Yiqing has such strength and prestige.

But after all, Yang Yiqing is nearly seventy years old. If he returns to the court, it is best to be the first assistant directly, otherwise let him spend a few years in the cabinet.

Since Huang Zan told Yang Yiqing that he was planning to join the cabinet when he came to Beijing, he would explain to Yang Yiqing that his job as a cabinet boss was just a goal in life, and it would be fine if he was successful, and would not cause any hindrance to Yang Yiqing's appointment as chief assistant.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "The situation has been opened up. From now on, no matter who is in the cabinet, Mr. Huang can handle it freely."

Su Xigui laughed and said: "That's true, but the two in front of the cabinet right now... I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with."

Naturally, Huang Zan could clearly see the situation in the court.

Jiang Mian and Mao Ji are the political legacy of Yang Tinghe. What Huang Zan is afraid of is not dealing with Fei Hong, Liu Chun and others, but communicating with Jiang Mian and Mao Ji. From a rational point of view, these two people will neither support Huang Zan Joining the cabinet, even Huang Zan's entry into the Imperial Academy will be obstructed in every possible way.

"The first two? Hehe, there is only one now. Soon, even this one will be gone." Zhu Hao said, "Okay, it's getting late, Su Dongzhu hastened to tell Huang Gong that tomorrow will be Mian Sheng, gifts and treats are all waived, and there is no need to worry about Mr. Tang, we will talk when we have time. Farewell!"

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Seeing that Zhu Hao might have other things to do, Su Xigui could only quickly salute and see off the guests.

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Although the matter of Huang Zan's entry into Beijing was very confidential, rumors still spread.

The first person to know about this matter was Jia Yong who had just been transferred from Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites to Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Officials. The channel through which he learned about this matter was actually obtained from the Nanjing Imperial Academy, and a key person was involved. It is Yan Song, the servant of Nanhanlin Academy.

Jia Yong informed Qiao Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, about this in advance, and Qiao Yu hurried to see Jiang Mian.

Because it is still uncertain whether Huang Zan will enter Beijing or be transferred to another place, even if he knows that Huang Zan's destination is the capital, he is not sure about his specific purpose of returning to Beijing.

When Qiao Yu met Jiang Mian, Jiang Mian was surprised when he told the story.

"...What does this have to do with the Nanhu Department?" Jiang Mian wondered.

From the very beginning, Jiang Mian never regarded Huang Zan as a political enemy in the strict sense, and sometimes even regarded Huang Zan as an ally.

The reason is that although Huang Zan was close to the emperor during the Zhengde period, and had contacts with Jiang Bin, Qian Ning and others, Huang Zan's position as Minister of the Southern Household Department was always helped by Yang Tinghe, so Huang Zan should also accept Yang Tinghe's favor Bar?

Qiao Yu said: "In the meaning of Minghe, his entry to Beijing may be related to the matter of etiquette, and has something to do with the Southern Imperial Academy, so I suspect that His Majesty intends to use him as a voice for the ceremony."

Jiang Mian nodded: "So, a few days ago, His Majesty summoned two academicians from the Imperial Academy, so there is a trace to follow."

After all, he is a top politician. Although he didn't understand what Huang Zan's entry into Beijing had to do with the Great Rites at the beginning, but when he thought of the emperor talking to Shi Ping and Feng Xi about the new candidates for the cabinet and Hanlin scholars, everything can be answered. superior.

The two of them understood that the "enemy" they were going to face in this grand meeting seemed to be Huang Zan, who came with no kindness.

(End of this chapter)