Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 68 The king is in harmony, and the party is born.

When Wynn was released to Beizhen Fusi and Ni Yue was released to the prison of the Criminal Ministry, Wan An finally re-entered the Forbidden City, his eyes full of nostalgia.

Although it was only half a day later, passing through this deep Meridian Gate city cave and looking up to see the majestic Fengtian Gate opposite the Jinshui Bridge, it felt like a world away.

If Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youtang hadn't judged that Huai En's yesterday's edict was a coercion, then he would have no chance to enter this door in this life, let alone return to the throne of the chief minister of the cabinet.

Although it is said that "thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king", it is just that everyone wants to be the supreme chief minister of the empire, not a country man who is demoted to his family for the elderly.

The sun, which had been missing for the whole morning, finally appeared, and as the dark clouds in the eastern sky dissipated, rays of radiant autumn light fell on the straight palace road.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, the old minister is here! The old minister is here!"

Wan An is already an old man in his seventies, his face is already covered with age spots, and the black hair on his head is like "snow at dusk", but at this moment, he seems to be rejuvenated, he lifts the knees of his official robe and runs along the palace road and shouts road.

Zhu Youtang was about to announce his resignation, but when he heard this anxious voice full of sadness and joy, he sat back with his buttocks that had been moving.

Although Wan'an was notorious in history, judging from what he did and did, he didn't have any serious crimes. The main reason is that this chief assistant carried out his thoughts and behaviors of loyalty to the emperor, so he was awarded the title of "old man with paper paste". title.

Zhu Youtang knew that this chief assistant was not a paper bag, but a capable minister who could diligently assist him in handling government affairs, so he looked at the figure running towards him with great interest.

The 70-year-old man is running wildly. This is a very rare picture, and it also shows a kind of sportsmanship.

More than a thousand civil and military officials were separated on both sides. They all turned their heads to look at Wan An's voice, but they always felt that Wan An's flattery had disgraced Qingliu, so many Qingliu officials rolled their eyes.

At this time Liu Ji was still staying on the high platform on the left side of Fengtian Gate, and when he turned his head and saw Wan An running towards this side, he couldn't help but feel lost.

After seeing Wan An being expelled yesterday, his second assistant naturally became the first assistant of the cabinet without any dispute, and last night, a large number of officials came to congratulate him with gifts.

Even this morning, he had woken up from a dream, and he had undisputedly stood at the forefront of the Qianguan before, and he was already the chief assistant of the cabinet in charge of the Qianguan.

It’s just that it’s easy to wake up from a good dream. Everything was originally a beautiful misunderstanding, but now that Wan An has returned to the throne of the chief assistant, he is still the "second child in a thousand years" in the eyes of others.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty Sheng'an!!" Wan An knelt down in front of Sheng'an and seemed very excited.

Maybe it's because of the experience of loss that he knows how to cherish it. Since it was reported yesterday that he was dismissed because he had once presented the book of art in the house to the late emperor, he has experienced the cruelty of the world in the officialdom.

Originally, yesterday was the birthday of his new wife, and he was planning to make a lively event, but as the news of his dismissal spread, those officials who had come to present gifts turned away and went to Xu Pu and Liu Ji's house.

He was not far from Xu Pu's house, and when he heard the firecrackers going off at the other end of Xu's house, he felt like being cut by a knife.Now that he came to the imperial court, he was really excited at the moment, and he only hoped that the emperor in front of him would never abandon him.

Zhu Youtang didn't know what happened to Wan'an in just half a day, but he clearly felt the loyalty shown by this old man: "Sheng Gong'an!"

"Your Majesty is well. Although the old minister has no regrets in his death, please forgive him!" Wan Andang burst into tears, and then took the initiative to plead guilty.

Zhu Youtang looked at the old guy's tears coming as soon as he said it, and also secretly admired his acting skills, he looked very puzzled and said: "What is the crime of old Wange?"

Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and other officials looked at Wan An suspiciously, not knowing which song the old chief assistant would sing. Could it be that this old man really wanted to confess to His Majesty the crime of stealing chickens and dogs?

"The old minister shouldn't have been deceived by Wynn's coquettish edict yesterday. If... If a traitor really robbed the door today, old... Even if the old minister died for the country, he would not be able to repay the king's kindness. I have no face to see the late emperor!" Wan Wan Ann said sadly.

This……

Minister of the Ministry of War, Yu Zijun and other officials looked at each other in blank dismay. There was no sign of the seizure of the door. How come Wan'an seemed to be here for real?

The corners of Zhu Youtang's mouth couldn't help but slightly raised, looking around at the civil and military officials present, he deliberately raised his voice and said, "Daomen! The country is still there, but I'm not here, and the old chief assistant doesn't need to die for the country!"

"The old minister knows that loyal ministers do not serve two masters, how can he become a king because of his glory and wealth? If the old minister does not die for the country, he will die for the king!" Wan An immediately expressed his loyalty.

Naturally, Zhu Youtang would not think that Wan An could be so loyal, but he also praised him: "Looking at the whole court, I can see that Wange is loyal to me, I am very comforted!"

"Your Majesty, as long as the old minister is alive, no traitor will be allowed to seize the door even if his body is smashed to pieces!" Wan An was greatly encouraged, and immediately vowed.

"Even if the ministers are smashed to pieces, traitors are not allowed to seize the door!" A group of political speculators exchanged glances, and Dang even knelt down together.

Chen Kun's eyes lit up suddenly, and when he knelt down, he stretched out his hand and pulled Liu Zhong's official robe next to him.

Although anyone with a discerning eye knows that the matter of seizing the door is nothing at all, but His Majesty undoubtedly needs such a reason, so as to use this reason to consolidate the imperial power as it should be.

What is a loyal minister now? Naturally, a loyal minister is one who "guards the gate" for His Majesty like Wan An.As for whether anyone will come to snatch the door in the future, will anyone dare to snatch the door, is it important?Actually it doesn't matter at all!
Although Liu Zhong didn't understand the mystery of it, he was filled with the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor in his bones. If someone snatched the door, he would definitely not be the second master, and he would resist to the death, so he also chose to kneel down and express his position.

This……

Xu Pu and other officials watched more and more officials kneel down around them, and it was obviously out of place to stand now, so they hesitated for a while, and finally had to kneel down.

Zhu Youtang looked at the dark officials in front of him, but suddenly realized that he might be able to create a "guardian faction", and praised Wan An for his hard work and loyalty: "Old Wange is in power, I can be at ease! Elder Wange Loyalty is added, so I will be named a young teacher and given 50 taels of gold!"

The official positions of the cabinet ministers in the Ming Dynasty were actually Huagaidian University Bachelor, Jinshen Palace University Bachelor and Wenyuan Pavilion University Bachelor. They only had the fifth rank, but why could they wear the official uniform of the first rank?It is precisely because of the addition of the false titles of "Three Gu" and "Three Masters".

Wan An is now a Grand Master of Huagai Palace, but there is no Grand Master of Fengtian Temple in this dynasty, so he can only make a fuss from a false title. Therefore, it is the best choice to promote Wan An from a young master and a prince grand master to a young master.

In fact, there is another advantage of false titles. Everyone knows that Daming’s salary is not high, and it is inappropriate for cabinet ministers to receive the salary of a fifth-rank official, so it is standard for cabinet ministers to be equipped with false titles.

"Your Majesty, I dare not accept the reward!" Wan An rolled his eyes and refused.

As soon as these words came out, Lian Liu Ji looked at the old guy in surprise, but he knew that what this old guy cared about most was the false title of "Three Gus and Three Masters".

Even if there is no living Sangong since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, if His Majesty really bestows the title of Sangong to this old guy, this old guy will definitely accept it shamelessly.

Zhu Youtang knew that Wan An was already mature, so he asked with great interest, "Why?"

"Being loyal to His Majesty is the duty of the minister, and it is also the honor of the minister, so it is not a reward!" Wan An said righteously.

This……

Chen Kun, the Guangxi Secretary of the Department of Accounting, watched Wan An's performance from a distance, and felt that he had been taught a wonderful lesson by Wan An.

"With Wange old in the court, I can sleep in peace, and I will reward you!" Naturally, Zhu Youtang would not be stingy with this kind of reward, so he immediately gave Liang Fang a wink at the side.

Liang Fang nodded understandingly, and it was also a matter of arranging rewards.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En!" Wan An said that he would not refuse anymore, so he thanked him respectfully.

Seeing that Wan An had been promoted to a junior teacher, the officials present couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay. Many officials turned their attention to Xu Pu.

With the death of Emperor Chenghua, everyone expected that the civil and military officials of the new dynasty would be led by Xu Pu, and the Mei Party led by Wan An would surely fall apart.

It's just that who would have thought that Wan'an, who was already in his seventies and eighties, not only was not cleaned up by Hongzhi in the new dynasty, but ushered in a second spring in his official career.

At this moment, what regrets the most is Yu Zijun and others who originally belonged to the Ministry of War of the Mei Party. They were originally on the right team, but they foolishly ran to Xu Pu's side.

"Retreat!"

Following Liang Fang's singing and the sound of the whip, all civil and military officials knelt down to send Zhu Youtang away.

This morning court was finally over, but the Qianqing Palace looked dazzling in the golden sunshine, and the Twelve Cavalry had broken into the Twelve Battalion at this moment, and the originally lifeless empire seemed to suddenly glow with vitality.

(End of this chapter)