Please, let me be a fool

Chapter 14 We all have a bright future

Great Wei Dynasty, since the formation of the cabinet.

According to the ancestral system, the number of members has been strictly controlled at five.

Today, except for the well-deserved Chief Minister Zhang Zhengming.

The second place is Li Fang, a cabinet scholar and concurrent secretary of the household department.

Although he is not as good as Zhang Zhengming, he has unrivaled prestige.

But he was also the number one scholar in the former dynasty, and a famous master of Confucianism in the world.

this day.

In the east of the capital city, in the mansion of the Li Mansion.

"Father, what's wrong with you?"

Li Lin, the son of Li Fang, returned from playing in the countryside.

As soon as he walked into the inner hall, he saw his father who was full of anger.

"Isn't it your mother? Let your aunt's family in Longyang Mansion run rampant, occupy the fields, and dominate the village!" Li Fang said, "If I hadn't suppressed it forcefully, I am afraid that the pleadings will have been handed over to the cabinet now."

"And your mother didn't know how to repent, favored relatives, and even had a big fight with me."

Having said that, Li Fang raised her head, glanced at her son, and said coldly.

"Tell me, is there any part of this for you?"

this.

Li Lin trembled all over, and quickly lowered his head.

On the forehead, there were also drops of cold sweat: "Father, I just took a name and didn't do anything."

Sure enough, there is a son.

Hearing this, Li Fang took a deep breath, with an angry expression on his face.

Although he was not an honest official all his life, he also knew what to do and what not to do.

It is not a big thing to run rampant in the local area and domineering. It can occupy the fields, but it can endanger the foundation of the country if it is serious.

As the second assistant of the cabinet, he naturally knows this better than anyone else, and he also understands that if it is spread, it may endanger the entire Li family.

However, his wife and son were involved.

Li Fang couldn't help it, even if she got angry again, she had to use means to suppress it.

However, the warning still needs to be warned.

Immediately, he looked at his son with a serious face and said: "Forget it, you just came back, you go to see your mother now, let her persuade your aunt, return the occupied land, and make compensation at the same time, and give yourself Clean it up."

"Father, it's not that serious, is it?" Li Lin was a little reluctant, and continued: "You are the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, a cabinet scholar."

"It's just encroaching on some fields, so what if the pleadings are handed over to the cabinet? Will it still not be suppressed?"

In his eyes, his father is already one of the highest-ranking officials in the imperial court.

It's nothing more than a group of powerless thugs who are suing.

Could it be possible to overthrow the cabinet minister?
"Some fields?"

Li Fang got angry again, and scolded: "You think I don't know? Nearly [-] mu, is this some of the land you said?"

"Also, what if the pleadings are handed over to the cabinet? Let me tell you, Zhang Zhengming is in charge of the cabinet now."

"If Zhang Zhengming knows, with his personality, I will have to step down tomorrow!"

If it were someone else, Li Fang would naturally not be afraid.

But Zhang Zhengming is too strong and upright.

There is no mercy for anyone who violates the laws of the Great Wei.

He also served as the chief minister of the cabinet for decades.

Great power and prestige.

He is totally inferior.

It was known by the other party that my Li family was behind the scenes instigating relatives to occupy the land.

The official career is light all the way, and I am afraid that they will all be sent to Dali Temple.

Sure enough, Li Lin panicked when he heard his father's words.

But soon, he calmed down and said, "Then if Zhang Zhengming resigns, what if you take over as the chief minister of the cabinet?"

"As long as you become the chief assistant, the pleadings of those troublesome people will be handed over to the cabinet, and you can deal with them however you want."

As soon as this remark came out, Li Fang, who had been angry just now, suddenly changed his expression, squinted his eyes and said, "What do you mean by this, Zhang Zhengming is the current imperial tutor and the late emperor's entrusted minister, how could he step down? ?”

"Father, I recently heard that because of the matter of King Yan's resignation, there is a lot of trouble now."

"For this reason, His Majesty the Emperor not only reprimanded Yu Shi, but also directly scolded Zhang Zhengming."

"Those words almost point to the fact that Zhang Zhengming's power is in the hands of the opposition."

Li Lindao: "It can be seen from this that His Majesty has long been extremely dissatisfied with him, and this is your opportunity."

Li Fang heard the words, did not speak, and lowered her head in thought.

This sentence is absolutely true.

If you put yourself in your shoes and think about it.

As the emperor of Wei.

However, there is a very powerful and prestigious minister under his command, what would the emperor think?Won't it be guarded?

Seeing that his father was moved by him, Li Lin continued to speak: "Father, these years, no matter what, Zhang Zhengming has been pushing you everywhere."

"He has been the chief assistant for many years, and it happens that His Majesty also has opinions on him. Don't you want to replace him?"

Yes, the current cabinet is said to have a chief assistant, plus four second assistants.

But actually?It's exactly what Zhang Zhengming said.

Although Li Fang is also very powerful.

But in front of the other party, it's not enough to see at all.

You know, he was the number one scholar in the previous dynasty, but what about Zhang Zhengming?He didn't have any fame, and he was just a countryman back then.

Having been suppressed by such a person for decades, Li Fang was naturally extremely dissatisfied.

If there is no idea of ​​​​replacing it, it is completely impossible.

Who doesn't want to be the chief assistant of the cabinet and have power in the government?

Li Fang thought about it very much.

However, he did not express his opinion.

Instead, he looked at his son and said in a deep voice, "Then what is your so-called opportunity?"

"Of course it's about King Yan's vassalage!" Li Lindao: "Now the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty are trying to persuade His Majesty about this matter, but they haven't succeeded. What about the things Zhengming didn’t do?”

"This will not only show your face in front of His Majesty, but will definitely impress you at this time."

"At that time, Zhang Zhengming's prestige will be greatly reduced. You can contact your colleagues again. Isn't the position of chief assistant at your fingertips?"

"No, no, no, His Majesty has made up his mind. If I oppose King Yan's vassalage, His Majesty will undoubtedly be furious."

Li Fang shook her head, feeling that it was completely impossible to persuade her to succeed.

Who doesn't know now, as long as you oppose King Yan, you will be a feudal lord.

His Majesty the Emperor will definitely be furious.

"Father, you are thinking wrong."

"Why did His Majesty let King Yan go to the feudal domain? The reason is very simple, it must be because of the pressure from the Queen Mother."

Li Lin smiled and said: "And what we have to do is not to oppose the vassal. We just need to persuade His Majesty, station troops in Yandi, and monitor the King of Yan. Which emperor is not afraid of the rebellion of the vassal king? Your Majesty must be afraid, otherwise what Detain him in the capital for three years?"

"In this way, not only will His Majesty be able to explain to the Empress Dowager, but it will also save His Majesty from worrying about the future, killing two birds with one stone."

This remark made Li Fang's eyes brighten, because he thought about it and felt that this plan was feasible.

Immediately, with a face full of relief, he said: "I didn't expect you to have such a mind, you are indeed my son."

"Okay, I'll write the memorial now."

After speaking, Li Fang walked to the table, ready to pick up a pen.

But at this time, Li Lin hurried over and said: "Father, your words must be sharp, and it is best to use resignation as an admonition. This way the chances of success are greater, and if it is spread, the courtiers will definitely admire your strength of character even more." .”

"Yes, my son is right!" Li Fang nodded immediately after hearing this, and then began to write furiously.

At this moment, he had already begun to imagine that his memorial was appreciated by His Majesty.

As a result, Zhang Zhengming was squeezed out and became the chief assistant of the cabinet, and the power was transferred to the government and the opposition.

Li Lin, on the other hand, watched from the sidelines and made comments.

do not know why.

He always felt that his thoughts were very clear today.

Thinking of going into an official career in the future, he will definitely do better than his father.

Just like that, the Li family, father and son, were thinking about a bright future together.

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