Jinyi champion

Yang Shen still couldn't avoid going to see Zhang Zuo.

The eunuch in the palm of the palm of the hand of the ceremonial supervisor is willing to meet an imperial attendant, or to invite him alone in private, which is already very face-saving. No matter how firm Yang Shen is in the attitude of the ceremony, at least when he meets Zhang Zuo, he still appears very respectful. The status of eunuchs in the court is outstanding, and the eunuch who is in charge of the official seal is the most noble. Even his father did not treat Zhang Zuo coldly, so he is even less qualified.

"Master Yang, please drink tea."

Zhang Zuo was very polite to Yang Shen.

"Don't dare."

Originally, Zhang Zuo was going to pour tea for Yang Shen, but Yang Shen quickly took the teapot and poured himself a cup.

Zhang Zuo smiled and said: "Your Majesty has always loved and cherished talents since he became the throne. Yang Shidao is the son of the chief assistant. Excellent performance, Your Majesty also hopes to promote Yang Shidao this time, so that you can serve the court better."

Yang Shen lowered his head and did not look at Zhang Zuo.

At this moment, he was still pondering, what role did Zhu Hao play in this matter?Since it was a negotiation and an exchange of interests, it is impossible for Zhang Zuo to say nothing, right?

Zhang Zuo said: "Actually, His Majesty asked Shi Xueshi and Feng Xueshi a long time ago, about letting Shi Yang go further, but there was no follow-up at that time, and it was also because there were many things in the court. It is not that your majesty does not forget your talents and abilities, but there are still some things that need to be addressed." It’s better to clarify once and for all.”

Yang Shen finally raised his head, his tone was a little blunt: "Is Your Majesty still annoyed by the previous performance?"

"No, Minister Yang, don't misunderstand. It is the duty of ministers to speak up. Your Majesty will not blame the ministers for fulfilling their duties. Your Majesty is also cautious about discussing rites. Regarding the matter of discussing ceremonies, Minister Yang As for the matter, our family has not corrected your meaning, it just...needs mutual trust."

Zhang Zuo went around, probably asking Yang Shen for something similar to a "guarantee letter".

I can't say let it go temporarily. I will give you a bachelor. After you get an official position, you turn your face and go against the emperor. How can people maintain trust?
Yang Shen frowned: "How do you trust each other? Does Eunuch Zhang think that I will not keep my word?"

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "Then let's make it clearer... I heard that recently some people in the capital have published books about the rituals, some of them support the rituals, and some are against it. They are all guiding public opinion, which is beyond the duty of a scholar?"

"Ok?"

Yang Shen was somewhat puzzled.

He remembered that the last time he saw Zhu Hao, Zhu Hao had given him a book published by the Yili School, and he didn't bother to take a look at it. Why did Zhang Zuo suddenly mention this?
Zhang Zuo continued: "One of them is Hou Tingxun, who is a member of the Nanjing officialdom. Recently, his opinions have been very active in the capital. Originally, his Majesty allowed him to support or oppose him, but he published books in the capital... This is why It violates the duty of a courtier, what does Yang Shidao think?"

Only then did Yang Shen know why Zhang Zuo mentioned publishing books on rituals.

The people on Zhang Cong's side were publishing books, but they didn't use their own banner. Instead, they were organized and published by folk people, while Hou Tingxun's side was different.

Among the conservatives, Hou Tingxun became famous for his "Da Li Bian". He openly published books in his own name, and even challenged the emperor directly. Didn't he hit the gun?
Zhang Zuodao: "What our family means is that Yang Shishou should express his attitude on this matter. No matter what the outcome of the discussion of rites is, how much the minister supports him, but he can't blatantly influence the discussions among scholars by publishing books. Support is also good. Regardless of whether you object to it, if you publish a book and punish it, it shouldn't be difficult for Shi Yang to write such a memorial, right?"

"Eunuch Zhang, is this what you need to ask me to do?"

Yang Shen was a little displeased.

If such a memorial is presented, although it seems to be from a neutral position, it actually puts Hou Tingxun into a trap.

This is a betrayal of comrades in arms.

Zhang Zuo said with a smile: "This Lord Hou is in Nanjing, but he is very concerned about the official affairs in the capital. As far as our family knows, he and Zhang Cong are from the same hometown. When Zhang Cong went to Nanjing, he even wanted to pay homage to him. Zhang Cong was so negligent that he became angry from embarrassment, so he would fiercely oppose the matter of discussing rituals. Although such a person also stands on Yang Shi's standpoint, but his intentions are not sincere, he can be said to be a villain who has no stand."

Yang Shen continued to frown.

Regarding why Hou Tingxun wrote "The Great Rites", Yang Shen really didn't know the details, but Yang Shen had heard about the fact that Hou Tingxun and Zhang Cong were from the same hometown.

In the past year, the two were both officials in Nanjing. Hou Tingxun went to visit Zhang Cong and was ignored, and then came forward to oppose Zhang Cong's claim.

Zhang Zuodao: "Yang Shisao just objected to scholars from all over the world participating in the discussion of ceremonies by publishing books in a fair manner. Do it?"

Yang Shen nodded: "Yes."

Zhang Zuo nodded in satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Then our family will wait for Minister Yang's performance, and then Minister Yang will be promoted to a bachelor's degree... This is not our family's decision. It is all a message for His Majesty. Your Majesty also hopes Yang Shi said that he can make a difference in the court in the future, become a famous minister of a generation, and help the country of the Ming Dynasty. Yang Shi said, farewell!"

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Yang Shen sends Zhang Zuo away.

Then Yang Shen himself left the meeting place in a carriage. When he came out, Yang Shen felt a little regretful.

Yang Shen immediately went to look for Zhu Hao, because he had already made an appointment with Zhu Hao for the time and place in advance, and after walking two streets, he saw Zhu Hao who was having lunch at a nearby restaurant.

"Brother Yongxiu, there is nothing to entertain, let's use it together." Zhu Hao said.

How could Yang Shen be in the mood to eat?He stepped forward and said, "Before, I went to see Eunuch Zhang."

Hearing this, Zhu Hao put down his chopsticks and asked solemnly, "Have you reached an agreement?"

"Ugh!"

Yang Shen sighed, as if he had something to hide and couldn't tell Zhu Hao in detail, after all, Yang Shen no longer regarded Zhu Hao as a close comrade-in-arms in the past period of time.

But now Yang Shen wanted to take advantage of the new emperor's relationship to serve as a senior lecturer, and Yu Chengxun, Ye Guizhang and others could not know about this matter. It seemed that only Zhu Hao could express his unhappiness.

"Brother Yongxiu has something to say, but it's okay to say it, I will never say it out, you know this kind of thing... spreading it out is not good for anyone."

What Zhu Hao meant was that you are afraid of being known, and so am I.

We are now grasshoppers on the same rope.

Only then did Yang Shen tell Zhu Hao what Zhang Zuo had mentioned to him about the person who participated in the impeachment and printed books.

Zhu Haodao: "Eunuch Zhang is aiming at Hou Tingxun, or asking Brother Yongxiu to put up a nomination certificate, so as to dispel the concerns of cooperation between the two parties."

Yang Shen said coldly: "This is what I'm reluctant to do. In this way, it's like saying that I've already got the handle in someone else's hands."

Zhu Hao asked curiously: "Handling? Is it correct for civil servants or scholars to publish books in the capital and discuss important affairs in the court without authorization? I think the matter that Eunuch Zhang raised is nothing No, at least this Hou Tingxun is too aggressive, as if he is focusing on fame and fortune, right?"

"Ah."

Yang Shen did not deny Zhu Hao's statement.

It is true that Hou Tingxun did something wrong, but it does not mean that Yang Shen needs to stand up and participate in the impeachment.

Zhu Haodao: "Actually, Eunuch Zhang didn't say anything. You should be the chief writer of the memorial, or someone else's chief writer should be your joint name. As long as there is such a thing, the result will be the same?"

"You mean..."

Yang Shen heard some overtones in Zhu Hao's words.

Zhu Hao said with a smile: "How about this, let someone else play the memorial, you only join in it, and the intention of the memorial is to make people look like it's just for those ordinary scholars who discuss court affairs without authorization, especially those from the Yili School...Since the main The author is not using you, Brother Xiu, even if Hou Tingxun is involved in the end, others will not think that this matter is led by you, right?"

Yang Shen frowned again.

"It's just a simple opinion, it doesn't matter if Brother Xiu doesn't accept it, just say it casually."

Zhu Hao wanted to cover up the past with a laugh.

Yang Shen squinted his eyes at Zhu Hao, and asked, "Jingdao, you want me to not only do things but also get out of them, that means you won't stand up and take responsibility, right?"

"No, didn't I advise you?" Zhu Hao said.

Yang Shendao: "Then if, as you said, you are the chief editor, would you be willing?"

"what?"

Zhu Hao showed surprise on his face, but his heart was beating drums. It really was you, Yang Yongxiu.

You look dignified, and you act upright, which makes people think that you are a Qingliu of Ming Dynasty, but you do such despicable things that are not discussed.

But since I told you about this, I already expected you to choose this way.

Yang Shen analyzed: "Sun Butang is behind you, and it is most appropriate for Sun Butang to raise this matter with an impartial attitude. At that time, I, as a member of the Imperial Academy, will mobilize to join hands with you, and then No one will doubt it."

In order to get out of things, you really do everything you can.

"This……"

Zhu Hao looked embarrassed.

Yang Shendao: "It's not for nothing to ask you to help. You and I can discuss separately what matters in the future. I know that even if you have Tang Bohu as your teacher, you will not be tolerated by the forces of the Xing Palace. Instead, it is better to be like this. You are needed there. And I can also be used by you, so... since you have value, there will be room for advancement in the court."

Zhu Hao understood what Yang Shen meant.

Yang Shen was saying that you were born in Jinyiwei who was in charge of monitoring Xingwang's mansion, so it is impossible for the new emperor to make a difference. Now that the new emperor uses you, they also want to use you as a lobbyist.

But if I ignore you, you will fail to be a lobbyist, and you will become an outcast.

I will give you a chance now to be this lobbyist, and we will form a small circle in the future, then you will be valuable on the Xinhuang side, and I will not give up on you here... You will become an official in the future have a future.

"Since brother Xiu has said so, what else can I say? It's my duty." Zhu Hao readily agreed.

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