Daming talker

Chapter 608 Reputation
Just when the censors were getting excited, suddenly an censor named Wan Guoqin rushed in.

Then he shouted to the Left Censor-in-Chief Lu Guangzu, "I just received news that Lin Tailai has submitted a petition!"

Lu Guangzu shouted, "What's the big deal?"

Wan Guoqin replied: "I heard that Lin Tailai's memorial was half a foot long and I don't know how many people he impeached!

There is you, the Lord of the Constitutional Court, as well as the Minister of Works Song, the Minister of Justice Sun, the Junior Minister of the Interior Yang, the Minister of the Imperial Household Ai, the Minister of Examination Yu Zhan, and the eight colleagues who had previously impeached Lin Tailai!"

There was an uproar in the house. They were preparing to do it in a big way and launch a massive offensive, but unexpectedly Lin Tailai took action first!

They have always been on the moral high ground and attacked others first, but Lin Tailai actually dared to break the rules and take the initiative!

I don’t know why, but it feels like Lin Tailai’s momentum in impeaching a dozen people alone is no less than that of a group of them.

Censor Feng Congwu, who had just determined to bring about a new climax in the dispute over the national foundation, cried out in amazement: "What is Lin Tailai impeaching us for?"

He was one of the eight censors who had previously impeached Lin Tailai.

How could Lin Tailai do this? What's wrong with impeaching you a few times?
Which general or commander who goes on a military campaign does not face a few impeachments?

Wan Guoqin glanced at Feng Congwu and replied, "I accuse you of colluding with foreign countries, conspiring with the pirates, and joining forces with Haibai!"

Feng Congwu was so angry that his face turned red, "How can this be! This is a complete slander!

Lin Tailai is not a censor, so he has no right to write such a memorial! This is against the rules!"

In fact, everyone knew that although Lin Tailai was not a censor, he had won seven battles and was the first to break into the city. His merits were enough to offset the "violations".

Lu Guangzu frowned and asked, "Has this memorial been sent to the palace?"

Wan Guoqin replied, “These memorials were passed back and forth between the Imperial Household Department and the Cabinet, and finally the emperor got to know about them.

Then he issued another decree, sending the memorial to the court for discussion, and two days later, Lin Tailai was to confront everyone publicly. "

Everyone felt that the situation had suddenly become complicated, because this "pre-set position" was not theirs at all, and the feeling of having to deal with it passively was always unpleasant.

After Lu Guangzu pondered for a while, he said helplessly: "When doing things, we must always distinguish the priorities. Among the three directions just mentioned, attacking Lin Tailai is the top priority for the time being.

As for the dispute over the national foundation and the criticism of the Prime Minister, let’s put it on hold for now and wait until after the confrontation.”

The original plan was to first stir up a climax in the dispute over the country's foundation, stir up chaos in the court, and at the same time gain the right to speak on morality.

This made the Prime Minister unable to focus on both aspects and finally concentrate all his efforts on dealing with Lin Tailai.

Now we have to adjust the pace temporarily and put Lin Tailai first.

In the division of labor just now, Qian Yiben and He Zhuo, the two brothers who were assigned to attack Lin Tailai, looked at each other with bitterness on their faces.

In other words, the colleagues who are mainly attacking the national foundation and the prime minister may have to hold back for the time being, but the two of them have to continue charging forward for the sake of the overall situation, right?

What’s the difference between this and a conspicuous bag that brings death?
Today, Lin Tailai dropped the big bomb and went home to rest.

However, in the evening, the retainer Gu Bingqian came to report to Lin Tailai with two visiting cards with a strange look on his face.

Lin Tailai said casually: "Didn't I say that I won't see any guests in the next two days?"

Gu Bingqian replied: "But regarding these two visiting cards, I think it is necessary to let you take a look at them."

After Lin Tai read the two visiting cards, he was also stunned for a moment, and then said helplessly: "Then. Let them come."

In the middle of the night, when the moon was dark and the wind was strong, a tall and thin man holding a long box appeared stealthily outside the small side door of the east courtyard of the Lin Mansion.

Then he knocked on the door a few times, with a rhythm of three long and two short.

The small door opened silently from the inside and the man quickly slipped in.

Before he could see clearly what was going on inside the door, he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling out, "He Zhuo?"

When he suddenly heard his own name, his heart almost stopped and he dropped the long box in his arms to the ground.

Then he looked in the direction of the sound and saw a person standing stealthily in the dark corner of the wall.

After taking a closer look in the light of the lantern, he also cried out, "One dollar?"

The two brothers called each other by name, and the atmosphere gradually became awkward.
During the day, in front of Lu Zongxian of the Censorate, he enthusiastically took on the task of attacking Lin Tailai.

In the middle of the night, the two of them showed up at the side door of the Lin residence without any prior arrangement. It was really a bit awkward.

Zhang Wen, the left guardian of the Lin residence who was in charge of opening the door, yawned and said, "Since everyone is here, follow me."

After walking a few steps in silence, He Zhuo couldn't help but ask Qian Yiben, "What are you doing here?"

Facing the question from his fellow sufferers, Qian Yiben replied in a muffled voice: "Please ask Lin Jiuyuan to appreciate the ancient paintings."

He Zhuo asked again: "What painting? Where did it come from?"

Qian Yiben sighed and said, "Last year, Xiang Yuanbian, the head of the Xiang family in Jiaxing, who was famous for his collection, passed away.

The other members of the Xiang family did not value their collection very much, so I asked someone to buy paintings from the Xiang family.

I will bring the "Picture of the Goddess of Luo River" that I bought tonight and ask Lin Jiuyuan to appreciate it.

With this painting, Lin Jiuyuan shouldn't make things too difficult for you and me."

After finishing the explanation, Qian Yiben looked at the long box in He Zhuo's hand again, "What about you?"

He Zhuo patted the long box gently and replied, "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains."

Qian Yiben: "."

He Zhuo also explained: "Among the big collectors, you have the Xiang family of Jiaxing in the south, and we have the Liang family of Zhending in the north.

I bought this "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" from the Liang family."

As a result, Qian Yiben became even more depressed. According to the market conditions, a famous painting of the heirloom level would probably be enough to buy the lives of both of them.

Just like last time, a painting of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" saved the lives of both Wu Zhengzhi and himself.

So if you have two famous paintings, you can keep the other one and use it next time.

As a result, Brother He did not discuss it in advance, and the two of them actually visited the Lin Mansion at night with the famous paintings at the same time.

It's such a waste to ask Lin Tailai to appreciate two famous paintings at once!

In the study of the Lin Mansion, Lin Tailai's eyes lit up as he looked at "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" and then at "The Goddess of the Luo River".

“You are so polite. I thought you came together and only brought one painting.

I didn't expect you to bring two tickets. I'm really embarrassed. But don't worry, I, Lin Tailai, never cheat anyone!
"Within one year, you can impeach me at will, and I will cooperate when it's my turn! I guarantee you will establish a great reputation!"

Coming out from the small side door of the Lin Mansion, He Zhuo and Qian Yiben both breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that using famous paintings handed down from generation to generation was very effective in dealing with Lin Tailai.

He Zhuo thought secretly that it was a good thing that he borrowed money from the Liang family to buy an extra painting of "Lady with a Flower in Her Hair", which he could use at critical moments in the future.

Qian Yiben secretly thought that it was fortunate that he bought an extra painting of "Five Oxen" from the Xiang family.
The next day came again. Looking at the two newly acquired famous paintings, Lin Tailai could only say that he was glad that he did not travel through time to the "Golden Age of Emperor Qianlong". That Emperor Qianlong would not be polite to you.

Then Lin Tailai walked out the door and headed straight for the Hanlin Academy.

Outside the Dengying Gate of the Hanlin Academy, we saw several wounded soldiers lying on the ground.

The gatekeeper reported that these wounded were all Sun Jigao's followers. Today, Sun Jigao wanted to force his way in under the protection of his followers, so he had to knock down all of them.

As for Sun Jigao himself, he was unharmed, but left in anger.

Lin Tailai didn't have any new instructions, so he continued to walk inside. Then he saw Zhou Yingqiu again, standing by the corridor waiting.

"Mr. Chen, the dean, wants to see you." Zhou Yingqiu reported in a low voice.

Lin Tailai said without thinking: "No!"

Zhou Yingqiu quickly reminded him, "Mr. Chen is sitting in the Champion Hall waiting for you now."

Lin Tailai: "."

Why can't I avoid it? Is there still a sense of boundaries between people?
After entering the Zhuangyuan Hall, he saw the president of the academy, Chen Yubi, sitting next to his desk, drinking tea leisurely.

"Mr. Chen, you are in such a refined mood!" Lin Tailai did not even greet him and sat down on his own.

Chen Xueshi didn't exchange pleasantries and said directly: "If you consider yourself a Hanlin, you should always follow the Hanlin rules. Sun Jigao is your senior after all."

Lin Tailai interrupted Chen Xueshi rudely, "How did I break the rules?
I'm sure Scholar Chen has heard about the fact that I went to Huiji Gate to submit a memorial yesterday?

I impeached more than a dozen people, but the Hanlin Academy was not involved, nor was Sun Jigao mentioned.

This shows that I respect the rules of the Hanlin Academy and its independence. If there is any problem, I will try to solve it within the Hanlin Academy and not make it known outside!

With this kind of behavior, who can say that I, Lin Tailai, do not follow the rules? "

Chen Xueshi said: "Sun Jigao was recommended by the Hanlin Academy as a tutor for the Shujishi. If you are dissatisfied with this..."

Lin Tailai interrupted Chen Xueshi again and said in surprise: "I have no objection to Sun Jigao being the tutor of the Shujishi. Why does Chen Xueshi say that I am dissatisfied with this?"

Don't put all the blame for Sun Jigao's appointment as a tutor to the Shujishi on public election. Don't you, Chen Xue Shi, as the president of the academy, have any responsibility at all?
Since you, Mr. Chen, are unwilling to be honest with me, then Lin Tailai will also play tricks.

Scholar Chen was almost laughing out of anger, "If you are not dissatisfied, then why are you targeting Sun Jigao so deliberately?"

Lin Tailai replied: "At the Suzhou Literary Conference two years ago, a group of anti-thieves attempted to nominate Sun Jigao to be the leader of the literary world.

If nothing unexpected happens, this will be my position in the future.

But two days ago, when I returned to the Hanlin Academy's Top Scholar Hall, I saw that Sun Jigao had taken my seat. What could I think?
He wanted to take a position in Suzhou, but I crushed his plan; then he turned around and took my position in the Hanlin Academy. What else could this be if not a crazy provocation?
Mr. Chen, do you think that I, a hero who fought for my country on the battlefield, should tolerate his provocation?
As for letting Sun Jigao be the tutor of the Shujishi, I don't care at all, and I have no complaints about it!"

Bachelor Chen: "."

This Lin Tailai is really good at writing and directing. I haven't even said a few words yet and I already feel like I'm at a loss for words!
After a long sigh, Chen Xueshi said helplessly:

"I just want to tell you that Sun Jigao's appointment as a tutor for the Shujishi was indeed the result of public recommendation.

However, those who recommended Sun Jigao to be the tutor of the Shujishi did not necessarily have good intentions towards him. "

Mr. Chen's words finally aroused Lin Tailai's interest. "Hmm? What does that mean?"

Chen Xueshi explained: "They clearly knew about Sun Jigao's relationship with the Qingliu Party, and they also clearly knew about your dislike and vigilance towards the Qingliu Party.

But they still pushed Sun Jigao to the position of tutor of the Imperial Academy, hoping to use you to get rid of Sun Jigao!

After all, everyone knows that you will not tolerate someone like Sun Jigao teaching Shujishi."

Lin Tailai was stunned. Could it be that he had also been predicted?

Chen Xueshi added: "There aren't many promotion channels for us Hanlin scholars. In the Hanlin system, being promoted to the third rank is the highest.

Sun Jigao was only one step away from reaching the top, and many people wanted to pull him down.”

Lin Tailai can only say that the political waters are really muddy, and even he himself sometimes cannot see clearly.

So Lin Tailai asked another soul-searching question, "What do you want, Mr. Chen?"

At this point, Chen Xueshi answered bluntly: "If there are vacancies for assistant ministers in the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Works during the turmoil in the court, I am willing to transfer there.

With your ability, you should be able to create such a vacancy, right?"

Lin Tailai was speechless. Is this what a president of the Hanlin Academy should say?

How many fake medicines have you taken to think about being transferred from Right Vice Minister of Rites and Hanlin Academician to Vice Minister of Justice or Vice Minister of Works?
If I wrote this in a novel, I would be criticized for being unreasonable, right?

"Why?" Lin Tailai asked.

Chen Xueshi replied calmly: "If there is no suitable reason, it would be too abrupt for me to be transferred to the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Works.

So I have to rely on you! In the eyes of others, I offended you first, and then you retaliated against me, so it is reasonable for me to be transferred to the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Industry. "

Lin Tailai repeated again: "I'm asking why!"

Scholar Chen sighed and said, "If one can stay in the Imperial Academy, who would want to go to the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Works?
When the disaster occurred last year, Your Majesty promised to appoint a crown prince on the winter solstice this year.

With only a few months left, the battle for the national foundation will surely rage again, and it will be more intense than ever before.

Hanlin is an advisor to the emperor and is likely to be placed with high hopes. If I, a Hanlin scholar, don't leave now, it will be too late.

After looking around, I think the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Works are the most stable. Moreover, they are within the scope of the six ministries, so they are not considered to be downgraded in name, and it is convenient to transfer them later."

Lin Tailai: "."

No wonder Chen Yubei was able to stand out among a group of scholars, safely survive the most chaotic years of political situation, and become one of only two newcomers in history to be recommended to the cabinet in the next six or seven years.

Originally, Zhao Zhigao and Zhang Wei in history were not counted, as they were recommended by Shen Shixing, not recommended by the court.

After Lin Tailai came to his senses, he questioned, "But if you do this, others will think that it is me, Lin Tailai, who bullied and expelled my superiors, which is bad for my reputation!"

Scholar Chen said in surprise: "Do you still have a reputation in this regard? No, do you still care about your reputation in this regard?"

(End of this chapter)