Daming talker

Chapter 703: Who wouldn't lie down and let others ridicule him?
The East Court Room was silent for a long time and no one spoke. This situation was rare in the court meetings where there were many people and often noisy discussions.

If I were to make an analogy, it would be that the reaction of Da Sima Ye Mengxiong killed the conversation.

The purpose of the Qingliu forces is just to gain bargaining chips in the struggle, so they tried their best to put big hats on Lin Tailai, such as five major crimes and three major atrocities, saying how serious they are.

This seems to be a very normal operation to everyone and is also a common tactic in party struggles.

According to normal practice, people from Lin’s party should have tried their best to defend and exonerate Lin Jiuyuan.

Then it is highly likely that the Lin Party would make certain concessions, the two sides would reach a compromise, and Lin Jiuyuan's mistakes would be let off lightly.

Who would have known that Ye Dasima, the highest-ranking official among the Lin Party present, did not play by the rules at all and simply "lay down and let himself be ridiculed."

Could it be that Sima Ye had only been working in the court for too short a time and was not yet familiar with some of the fixed routines in the court, which led to this embarrassing situation?
Even though Qian Yiben, the representative of the Qingliu faction, was shouting so fiercely and his accomplices were making such a fuss, it was absolutely impossible for the Qingliu faction to propose severe punishment for Lin Jiuyuan.

Now Lin Jiuyuan's military exploits of nine victories in nine battles and three times of being the first to ascend the mountain are like Yue Fei's victory after the battle of Zhuxian Town. If anyone dares to propose removing Lin Jiuyuan from his post today, the public opinion situation will be "clear as day" tomorrow.

Don’t forget that Lin Jiuyuan is also the quasi-leader of the literary world. He has public opinion tools in his hands and has close ties with the printing industry.

But if we only propose "three cups of wine as punishment" for the "five major crimes and three major atrocities", wouldn't that be slapping ourselves in the face?
Grand Marshal Ye Mengxiong looked at his opponents' constipated faces and wondered if he had accidentally mastered the trick of debating.
No wonder the organization didn't give me a contingency plan. It turns out I don't need to do anything. I can just overturn the table.

Then Ye Da Sima turned around and said aggressively: "Why are you guys silent?
Since you think Lin Jiuyuan is guilty, please come up with a disciplinary plan!
If no one proposes to convict Lin Jiuyuan, we can only assume that Lin Jiuyuan has done nothing wrong! "

The Qingliu Party members could only look at each other in bewilderment for the time being, while several think tank figures were rapidly thinking of how to resolve the dilemma.

At this time, Zhou Yingqiu, editor of the Hanlin Academy, suddenly squeezed out from the crowd. Originally, his position was relatively far back.

As for this young man who had only been in the court for three and a half years and was not yet thirty years old, the court officials either had never seen him and were very unfamiliar with him, or had seen him and were extremely impressed by him.

Well, if Lin Tailai was pushed to Caishikou and beheaded one day, Zhou Yingqiu would definitely be chopped along with him.

When others said that the Nine Yuan True Immortals had descended to the earth, it was more or less a joke, but Zhou Yingqiu seemed to really believe it.

In the previous three years, Zhou Yingqiu was just a scholar studying in the Hanlin Academy and was not qualified to speak in the court. This year, he was promoted to an editor and began to show his face in public.

Ye Dasima, who was forced to fight on the line, saw Zhou Yingqiu coming and took the initiative to make way.

Zhou Yingqiu stared at Qian Yiben and said calmly: "If no one convicted Lin Jiuyuan, it means that Lin Jiuyuan is not at fault. Then impeaching and attacking Lin Jiuyuan is equivalent to false accusation.

In my opinion, falsely accusing a minister who leads troops to war is tantamount to treason.

The court cannot tolerate such behavior and must crack down on it severely!
Otherwise, if we allow others to follow suit, we would be irresponsible to the millions of soldiers who have gone on the expedition!"

The ministers were shocked when they heard this. This newcomer in the court named Zhou was really cruel and ruthless!

Ye Da Sima was only squeezing out his opponent, but this guy named Zhou directly accused his opponent of collaborating with the enemy and selling out his country!
Shit! Qian Yiben was immediately horrified. Others don’t know their identities, but don’t you, Zhou Yingqiu, know?
Before Lin Tailai went on the expedition, he specifically instructed that he should have a single line of contact with Zhou Yingqiu. Do you, Zhou Yingqiu, still have any political credibility?
At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the window: "Will you allow me to say a few words?"

Everyone turned to look, only to see that the North Korean envoy Yin Zhuoran had been leaning on the window frame outside, looking inside.

Zhou Yingqiu scolded him rudely, "Get out! You have no right to speak in the court of the Ming Dynasty!
Allowing you to cry outside the Meridian Gate is already a great favor, how dare you ask for more!"

Envoy Yin refused to leave and said, "After all, this involves the affairs of our country, so I will only say a few words!
Although Lord Lin Jiuyuan used drastic measures to save our country, he did so with a kind heart like a bodhisattva.

Although there are some unsatisfactory aspects, I implore the court not to impose heavy penalties, so as not to discourage people's hearts!"

After hearing Ambassador Yoon's speech, many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief. These words were equivalent to smoothing over the deadlock.

I have to say that this North Korean envoy seems to be quite sensible.

After all, the envoys as the victim have taken the initiative to forgive, so naturally everyone is happy and can step down.

It doesn’t matter whether Lin Jiuyuan committed a serious crime or not, because the victims have forgiven him anyway.

In particular, Qian Yiben, who had been very high-profile, was finally able to temporarily escape unscathed after his unscrupulous attack on Lin Tailai.

Qian Yiben turned his head and looked at Yin Zhengshi for a long time. His expression seemed very complicated, and his acting was a mixture of anger, pity for his misfortune, and anger at his lack of resistance.

Finally, Qian Yiben turned around and snorted helplessly: "Since the Kingdom of Korea is magnanimous, there is no need to pursue the crime. Please ask the court to give Lin Tailai a written admonition!"

Zhou Yingqiu sneered a few times with disdain, and looked at Qian Yiben with a look full of contempt, which was the contempt of a technical player for a krypton gold player.

But Zhou Yingqiu didn't say anything else. In certain specific situations, technical players also have to serve the paying players to ensure the gaming experience of the paying players.

The Qingliu Party was helpless, and their attack against Lin Tailai's mistakes was easily resolved.

Our side did not gain any benefit, nor did it achieve the strategic goal of using this as a bargaining chip.

Shangshu Yu, who presided over the court meeting, started another topic, or rather, this topic was the main course of today.

"Someone has submitted a petition suggesting that we make an exception and transfer the Left Censor-in-Chief Sun Piyang to the position of Minister of Personnel. The Emperor has sent this petition to the court for discussion."

Yang Junmin, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, was the first to say, "Why not? If we follow the usual practice of nominating candidates, and there is no suitable candidate in the court in all aspects, then we can only make an exception. We can't leave the position vacant for a long time, right?"

As a turn-based game, the Qingliu forces and the Shanxi-Shaanxi Alliance have made their positions clear, and now it is the opponent's turn to make a move.

Many court officials still followed the old practice and looked at the official with the most influence in the Lin Party.

But Grand Marshal Ye Mengxiong was unaware of it and looked at Zhou Yingqiu.

Ye Dasima was very clear-headed. Everyone has different talents, and some people may be more suitable for such situations.

Not every young person dares to speak freely in front of a group of bigwigs in the court, and even dares to confront and refute them.

Thick skin, big heart, strong background, quick reaction and sharp tongue are all indispensable qualities.

Zhou Yingqiu sighed inwardly, took a step forward, stood in front of Ye Da Sima, and said puzzledly: "Sun Piyang? I always hear this name."

The court officials were a little speechless. What did you mean by this, Mr. Zhou? Did you mean that you were ignorant or unfamiliar with the people in the court?
Then Zhou Yingqiu said: "Why is there no suitable candidate? Why should we make an exception? I recommend Wang Honghui, the Minister of Personnel of Nanjing!"

Everyone felt that this young man was really thick-skinned. Although in theory everyone who participated in the court discussion could speak and make recommendations, don't you think it's rash for a newcomer like you to do this?
Zhao Yongxian, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, immediately stood up and refuted, saying: "First, Mr. Sun passed the imperial examination in the 35th year of Jiajing, while Wang Honghui only passed the imperial examination in the 44th year of Jiajing. In terms of qualifications, reputation and achievements, he is far inferior to Mr. Sun.

Second, Wang Honghui had been serving as an official in Nanjing and had not been to the capital for many years. He was not familiar with the situation in the court at all. How could he suddenly become an official?

Looking at the whole court, it is true that only Lord Sun is the most suitable to be the Heavenly Official, so there is a proposal to make an exception."

Zhou Yingqiu shouted: "Sun Piyang, Sun Piyang, it's Sun Piyang again! It seems that with Sun Piyang, everything can be taken care of!"

Yang Junmin, who spoke first, rebuked in dissatisfaction: "Mr. Sun is a senior scholar. People should respect the elderly and show them more respect!"

Zhou Yingqiu raised his eyelids, "Are you the uncle of the newly crowned number one scholar Han Yu? He owes eight taels of silver to the music department, and you want to pay it back? Have you found the culprit?"

Yang Junmin: “.”

Damn it! If you dare to talk like this in Shanxi, you will lose if you live for three days!
Zhao Yongxian rebuked Zhou Yingqiu, saying, "The court is not a place for you to act like a spoiled child! If you have a point, then reason with me. If you don't, get out!"

Zhou Yingqiu then said: "Then let's not interrupt and just talk about Sun Piyang!

I studied in the Imperial Academy for the past three years and could not participate in government affairs, but as the saying goes, a bystander sees more clearly, and I also saw some of the situation while observing from the sidelines!"

The host, Yu Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue, asked curiously, "What's going on?"

Zhou Yingqiu continued to answer, "Two years ago, the position of Minister of Justice was vacant, and some people pushed for Sun Piyang to take the position;
Two or three months ago, the position of Left Censor-in-Chief was vacant, and some people pushed for Sun Pi Yang to take the position!

Now, only two or three months have passed, and the Minister of Personnel is seriously ill. Some people would rather make an exception and push Sun Pi Yang to the position!

Although I, a newcomer, don't understand the rules, I am still puzzled. Is there no one else in the court except Sun Pi Yang?

Isn’t he just the senior who passed the imperial examination in the 35th year of Jiajing? Why do they have to recommend Sun Pi Yang every time there is a vacancy?
Can we assume that Sun Pi Yang can choose any official position in the court?

If one of the cabinet ministers, such as the second, third, and fourth ministers, is no longer in office, do we still have to nominate Sun Piyang to take the position?"

Someone in the crowd said mischievously, "If it's just the second, third, or fourth assistant, it's hard to say, but if it's the first assistant, then Sun Piyang must take over!"

Everyone: "."

This new guy named Zhou is really tricky, and it's hard to respond to what he says.

If the previous attack on Lin Tailai was successful, the opponent could use it as a bargaining chip to suppress Zhou Yingqiu's remarks.

What’s even more frightening is that the Lin Party did behave cunningly in the beginning, but they usually just held the note and read it while talking.

Zhou Yingqiu did not have any reference answers for this question, and it seemed that he was just being tricky on his own.

Is it innate, or is it something we learn consciously? Or is it something that is influenced by something?

While others were still figuring out how to respond, Zhou Yingqiu approached Sun Piyang himself and asked directly:
"You have only been the Chief Justice for a short time, but today you have completely disregarded the usual rules and coveted the position of the Heavenly Official. Is this the story of getting more and more?"

Sun Pi Yang, who was labeled as "greedy and greedy", was so ashamed that he sighed "forget it" and turned to leave.

But Yang Junmin grabbed Sun Piyang's sleeve and advised: "Sun Gong, don't be provoked and don't act on impulse!"

You can't be too selfish. When the organization needs you to step up, you can't let your personal emotions control your behavior!

Then Yang Junmin said to Zhou Yingqiu: "Even if you get what you want, so what?

Mr. Sun's qualifications, reputation and achievements are all there, and it is worthy of the court making an exception. Are they giving up the right candidate because they are afraid of being criticized for being greedy?
If you think it is not possible, please bring up a candidate whose qualifications and reputation surpass those of Mr. Sun!
As for Wang Honghui, who you, Zhou Yingqiu, just nominated, it's simply a joke!"

Then, immediately, the censors from the Qingliu forces came out to cooperate and listed seven or eight faults of Wang Honghui in succession.

Obviously, they were well prepared to deal with Wang Honghui, who was nominated by the Lin Party.

In fact, what Yang Junmin said was a bit like the style of Sima Ye Mengxiong just now. Who doesn't know how to lie down and be ridiculed?
What if you want more? You can ridicule me as much as you want, as long as you don't care about your face and reputation!
Zhou Yingqiu looked in a certain direction of the crowd and gave a wink.

Then Wang Yusheng, the censor and a key member of Lin's party, rushed out and questioned Sun Piyang:

"General Sun! The post of Left Censor-in-Chief is so important, are you really going to give it up and break the rules just to become a Heavenly Official?"

Sun Piyang replied helplessly: "I am just a minister of the Ming Dynasty. I will do whatever the court asks me to do."

This answer is acceptable and does not reveal any flaws.

Wang Yusheng looked around angrily and said, "Then I will impeach the Left Censor-in-Chief Sun Piyang for being dissatisfied with his position, seeking to gain promotion, and being keen on scheming for personal gain!"

The person involved, Sun Piyang, was not in a position to express his opinion, but Yang Junmin said disdainfully: "You can impeach me as you like!"

As long as Sun Piyang can be promoted to the position of Minister of Personnel, everything will be worth it! What does it matter if I am impeached? What does it matter if my reputation is damaged?
Anyway, after becoming the Minister of Personnel, my official career is basically over, so it doesn’t matter whether I’m famous or not!
Originally, I also wanted to preserve Sun Pi Yang's reputation at the same time, but I didn't get any bargaining chips, so I could only temporarily preserve benefits between reputation and benefits!

Yang Junmin emphasized, "If there is no one more suitable than Mr. Sun, then we should ask the emperor to make an exception!"

At this moment, many people noticed from the corner of their eyes that there was suddenly a figure swaying over there at the window.

Originally, everyone thought that it was Yin Zhengshi from North Korea who was breaking the window.

Some officials with hot tempers wanted to scold them for not knowing the rules, but when they turned around, they were stunned.

The Minister of Personnel Wang Shizhen and Wang Tianguan, who had not yet resigned from their posts, stood outside the window like a lonely ghost, looking into the house with a smile!

Holy shit! Even officials who didn’t believe in ghosts and gods seemed to be greatly frightened at this moment!

Could it be that Wang Tianguan is dead, and his ghost floated to his favorite Dongchaofang because of his obsession?

The repeater, the censor Wang Yusheng, came online again, pointed at Sun Piyang and said, "I want to impeach you for being dissatisfied with your position, seeking to get promoted, and being keen on scheming for personal gain!"

Sun Pi Yang's eyes were wide open, as if he had lost his soul.

(End of this chapter)