The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 250 Zhu Ming Royal Family’s New Generation Movie King Zhu Houzhao
Zhu Houzhao is an extremely smart young man.

His best childhood playmate only ranked at the bottom of the top three gold lists. This was his temporary compromise with the civil service group.

However, in the compromise he saw an opportunity.

The most important thing about the so-called emperor's art is to provoke one faction to fight another faction to achieve the purpose of checks and balances.

Although Zhu Houzhao was not an emperor yet, he knew this well.

On the night when the gold list was confirmed, Zhu Houzhao summoned Chang Feng.

As soon as Chang Feng entered the main hall of the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao said enthusiastically: "Chang Qing is here, Liu Jin, please give me a seat quickly."

Chang Feng knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, Chang Feng, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."

Zhu Houzhao said quickly: "Chang Qing, please get up quickly. Are you forty this year? You can be called a veteran of two dynasties!"

"In the last years of Chenghua, if you hadn't survived a narrow escape to protect my father and my mother, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to become a prince. No, it's still unknown whether I could have been born into the human world."

What Zhu Houzhao said was really not polite.If there was no constant wind, Zhang Fengling would have turned into the longevity pill in Concubine Wan Gui's mouth, let alone being a queen or giving birth to a prince.

Chang Feng said humbly: "I dare not claim my merits. Let alone claim to be a meritorious veteran."

Liu Jin brought a chair to Chang Feng, and Chang Feng sat down.

Zhu Houzhao began to have a relationship with Chang Feng: "Aunt Xiaoyan, Aunt Tangtang, and Brother Ponu watched Gu grow up. Gu and the Chang family have broken bones and connected tendons."

Liu Xiaoyan is the sworn sister of Empress Zhang. Counting from Empress Zhang, Liu Xiaoyan is Zhu Houzhao's godmother.

Chang Tian is the adopted sister of Emperor Hongzhi.From Emperor Hongzhi's side, Chang Tian was Zhu Houzhao's aunt.

Zhu Houzhao changed the topic: "Brother Ponu will take part in the palace examination this time. Gu Ben hopes that he will be among the top ten in the second class. Gu will grant him admission to the Hanlin Academy as a concubine."

"With the status of Shujishi, he will have the opportunity to join the cabinet and become the prime minister in a few decades."

"Brother Po Nu is top-notch in terms of character, talent, knowledge, and ability. With training, he will definitely become a good minister for the country."

"Yang Tinghe, the chief examiner of the undergraduate examination, is a selfless person. What do you think Yang Tinghe and the eight examiners have previously assigned to Brother Ponu?"

Chang Feng handed over his hand: "The gold list has not been announced yet, but it is a secret of the imperial court. I dare not make any assumptions."

Zhu Houzhao said: "Yang Tinghe originally ordered a second-grade ninth grade for Brother Ponu!"

After Chang Feng heard this, he remained calm on the surface.But I was surprised and happy in my heart!
You know, my precious son Chang Ponu is only 19 years old this year!

A 19-year-old won the ninth place in the second division? !This is simply smoke coming out of the ancestral tomb, no, it is spitting fire, no, the ancestral tomb was struck by lightning!The God of Thunder and the Mother of Lightning also led a group of heavenly soldiers to perform a heroic song and dance on the chopped-up grave.

According to the old promotion rules of the Ming Dynasty officialdom.The ninth class of Erjia entered the Hanlin Academy and became a shujishi.Three years later, he was transferred to the Sixth Department as a Yuanwailang.If you are lucky, you can be promoted to the rank of Siguan Langzhong within six years.

Then transfer to another place and get some experience.In less than 20 years, one can become a feudal official or an official of the six departments.

It is not impossible to join the cabinet and become prime minister before the age of 50!

When Zhu Houzhao saw that Chang Feng was silent, he continued to drug Chang Feng with words: "You know Yang Ting and that person. I will never show favoritism in my relationship with you."

"Brother Ponu was able to pass the second-level and ninth place because of his true ability! I admire him very much."

"No way. Alas!"

Chang Feng asked: "Why does Your Highness sigh?"

Zhu Houzhao gave a bitter smile: "Oh, but Xie Qian didn't agree to assign him to the ninth place in the second class! Why is Brother Ponu the student of Mr. Li, my companion, and his father, you have a close relationship with the examiner Yang Tinghe. .”

"If he gets on the gold list, there will be gossip among the scholars, saying that the court is unfair!"

"Xie Qian asked the solitary general Po Nu to cross out his name from the gold list!"

After Chang Feng heard this, he felt angry at first.

Everyone will be angry!
When his son took the provincial examination, Xie Qian obstructed him.

After finally standing out from the general examination and ranking ninth on the gold list, Xie Qian jumped out to hinder his future.

Cutting off one's future is like killing one's parents!

However, Chang Feng still said calmly: "What Mr. Xie Ge said makes some sense. With these complicated relationships, Po Nu entering the gold list will indeed attract criticism."

Zhu Houzhao gave a wry smile: "Chang Qing, you treat the problem but not the person. Xie Qian is not the right person!"

"He is here for you! You are Gu's most trusted confidant. He is here for you, just for Gu!"

At this point, Zhu Houzhao's expression suddenly became angry: "I am the prince. The prince takes talents from heaven, but he cannot keep the real ranking of his childhood friend!"

"Gu argued with Xie Qian and the others, and they reluctantly agreed to put Brother Ponu at the bottom of the top three!"

"Woohoo! Is this world the Zhu family's world, or is it the cabinet's world, or the civil servants' world?"

The more Zhu Houzhao talked, the more excited he became.In desperation, tears burst out of his eyes, and then he began to cry bitterly: "Ugh, oh, oh, oh! I'm so sorry to the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty!"

"Woooooo! Guzhen is a weak and incompetent prince!"

As we all know, the emperor's family has many movie stars.

Zhu Houzhao was possessed by the souls of Taizu and Taizong at this moment.

The cry revealed the prince's weakness, pity and helplessness.

Zhu Houzhao said while sobbing: "In today's court, the power of civil servants is monolithic. From local officials to Beijing officials, everyone suffers and everyone prospers."

"My father is a wise king for all time, and there is nothing he can do against them. Even if you say something that doesn't sit well with you, the power of the emperor and the power of the heir apparent have all been eclipsed by the civil servants!"

"If this continues, Cao Cao may appear in the Ming Dynasty!"

For this reason, Chang Feng had to express his position: "Whoever dares to be Cao Cao, I, Chang Feng, will kill him from ten tribes! I will squeeze out the yolks for him to feed the flies!"

"He cut all the earthworms at home in half and chopped them vertically!"

Zhu Houzhao got the seat and staggered down in front of Chang Feng: "Chang Qing, no, uncle! You have to protect Zhao'er and don't let Zhao'er become Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty in the future!"

Chang Feng quickly supported Zhu Houzhao: "Your Highness, don't worry! You are the reincarnation of the true Buddha, and I am willing to be a Vajra protector."

Zhu Houzhao wiped his tears: "Really? Then I'll be counting on my uncle!"

Chang Feng said seriously: "It is my duty to protect the crown prince and protect the country. I will not hesitate to break my body to pieces!"

Zhu Houzhao jumped up from the ground like a big agile toad.

He strode back to the seat with steady steps and sat down.Then he clapped his hands.

A group of people walked into the East Palace.

Among this group of people, there were seven internal officials and two generals.

The seven internal officials are Zhang Yong, Gu Dayong, Ma Yongcheng, Qiu Ju, Luo Xiang, Wei Bin, Gao Feng, plus Liu Jin who is already in the palace, there are exactly eight of them!

These eight people are the legendary "Eight Tigers" in the inner palace.

The two military generals are Ye Guang, the commander-in-chief, and Shi Wenzhong, the commander-in-chief of the [-]th Regiment Battalion.

Chang Feng suddenly figured out something.The so-called "Eight Tigers" are never the Emperor's Eight Tigers, but the Prince's Eight Tigers!
Zhu Houzhao said: "Uncle, you 11 people are the group of people I trust most now! The safety of the Ming Dynasty depends entirely on you!"

"Liu Jin, give me Gu's order to my uncle."

Zhu Houzhao talked about his uncle, and it sounded like he regarded Chang Feng as a close relative.

In fact, in the heart of young Zhu Houzhao, everyone is just a tool for his use.

Liu Jin handed an order to Chang Feng.

The order reads: "Order Chang Feng to temporarily act as the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and together with Duke Ding Xu Guangzuo and eunuch Zhang Yong, control the three major battalions, the twelve regiment battalions, the five-city military and horse divisions, and the six private soldiers. "

This order is equivalent to handing over all military power in the capital to Chang Feng, Xu Guangzuo, and Zhang Yong!
There was no date on the decree.

Zhu Houzhao said: "We are all our own people here. Don't shy away from being alone! My father is seriously ill and I am afraid that his fate will not be long. Once the sky collapses and the earth breaks apart, you must firmly control the troops and horses of the capital!"

"We must be careful to prevent the civil servants in the DPRK and China from being so bold as to take advantage of the moment when the sky is falling apart and the earth is falling apart to abolish the establishment!"

Chang Feng and Zhang Yong knelt down and kowtowed: "I obey His Majesty's order!" Zhu Houzhao added: "Of course. The civil servants are not so bold. But it is better to be careful in everything!"

"Uncle, once that day comes, you will take out this decree and lead the troops and horses of the capital."

"There are not many people I can trust. The first person I trust is you, uncle!"

Chang Feng kowtowed again: "I would like to thank Your Highness for your trust."

Zhu Houzhao said again: "As for Po Nu, let's aggrieve him first and be at the bottom of the list! When I come to the throne, I will let him enter the Hanlin Academy and become a concubine!"

"It's a joke, who said you have to be in the top ten to be a sage?"

"The Chang family will live up to Gu, and Gu will not let down the Chang family! Gu guarantees you that within 20 years, at least Po Nu will be made a minister of the ministry! Assist Gu to govern the country!"

First pretend to be pitiful and gain sympathy.Then grant military power to the capital and give real power.Finally, draw the pie.

Zhu Houzhao, a 14-year-old boy, has clearly figured out the secret of being a boss.

In tonight's secret discussion in the East Palace, Zhu Houzhao completely tied Chang Feng to his and the Eight Tigers' chariot.

Chang Feng did not object.The civil servant group is already too big to lose, and we cannot sit back and watch the prince really become Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty in the future.

Chang Feng is well-read in history books.

The history of the Ming Dynasty starting from Taizu is actually the history of the game between the emperor and the civil servants.

Taizu initially used civil servants to suppress the founding noble group.The founding noble group collapsed, and the power of civil servants rose, forming cliques at the top and bottom, endangering the country and exploiting the people.

Then came the Kongyin case and Guo Huan case, which killed several civil servants.

Too much power among civil servants will inevitably lead to rampant corruption and deprivation of the people's livelihood.

Chang Feng must side with the prince to check and balance the civil officials.

The secret discussion in the East Palace is over.Liu Jin personally escorted Chang Feng out of the palace.

Liu Jin said as he walked: "Don't worry, little uncle. We will record Po Nu's account for Xie Qian and the others!"

"I also remember the other accounts clearly!"

"No matter how happy they are today, they will have to make a list sooner or later!"

However, Chang Feng advised Liu Jin: "Don't just think about personal revenge when doing things. Just do it for the good of the country, the country, and the people. We can put aside all selfishness."

"Then again, if those people want to ride on the heads of the emperor, the prince, and the people, we won't agree to it!"

Liu Jin smiled and said: "My little uncle is still selfless."

Chang Feng left the palace gate and went to Duke Dingguo's mansion.

Fatty Xu is ridiculous enough.Since he took over the throne and became the head of Dingguo Palace, he directly took Sai Tanghong back to the mansion.

Although Sai Tanghong has no status, she is like the housekeeper's wife in Duke Dingguo's mansion.

You know, Sai Tanghong has passed through at least two to three thousand men in his life.

Hall of the Duke's Mansion.

Chang Feng asked Fatty Xu to retreat.Showed Zhu Houzhao's order to Fatty Xu.

Fatty Xu took a breath after seeing this: "The relationship between His Highness and the civil servants is so tense? Is he guarding against being deposed?"

Chang Feng said: "When it comes to matters of succession, Your Highness is right to be cautious!"

"The civil servants all think that His Highness is a ridiculous and playful young man. However, they don't know that His Highness's scheming, strategy, and courage make him a seasoned strategist."

"Just now in the East Palace, His Highness was crying and crying, but also moved with emotion and reason. How brilliant!"

Fatty Xu said a few words from his heart: "Everything is good today. It's just that the civil servants are too indulgent. They say that the monarch and his ministers govern together, but in the end the civil servants monopolize power. The emperor must be afraid of the civil servants."

Chang Feng sighed: "This is just too much and not enough! That's all, I'm going to put this order away. You have to be aware of it."

"Once the earth falls apart, you, the Duke, will shoulder the burden of garrisoning the capital together with me."

Fatty Xu said: "We brothers have been working together for 20 years. 20 years ago, we jumped into the cesspit together. 20 years later, we will shoulder the heavy burden together. I didn't say anything!"

After Chang Feng returned home, he did not tell Chang Ponu that he was at the bottom of the gold list.He was afraid that his son would be disappointed, so he went to his teacher Li Dongyang for comment.When I got excited, I revealed the story about Zhu Houzhao summoning Chang Feng tonight.

Two days later, the gold list was announced.

Chang Ponu was both happy and sad.

I am happy because I finally got the title of Jinshi.Sad because the ranking is too low.

Look at Zhai Luan, a friend from the same hometown, ranked tenth among the top two.Look at Yan Song, the eldest brother in law, ranked second among the top two.

Look at him again, top three, 2.

After the gold medal was announced, Zhu Houzhao passed the imperial examination on his behalf and was awarded the rank of sergeant in Xinke.

Generally speaking, those at the bottom of the top three rankings cannot be directly awarded to the seventh-grade county magistrate, nor are they qualified to join the six ministries to observe government, let alone become a common official.

They are usually placed as candidates for county magistrates in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and are jokingly called "Jinshi of the Ministry of Defense".

Zhu Houzhao did not make an exception to take care of Chang Ponu, so as not to irritate the civil servant group.

As a result, Chang Ponu struggled to get a title on the gold medal list after ten years of hard work, but in the end he didn't even get an official position.He stayed in Beijing and became a "Jinshi of the Ministry of Defense".

Yan Song and Zhai Luan were granted admission to the Hanlin Academy and became concubines.The future is bright.

Let's say that on this day, Chang Feng was reading this month's newspaper in the room.

A man walked into the duty room - Lu Song, the commander of the Yiwei Department of Prince Xing's Mansion.

Lu Song raised his hand: "My subordinate, Lu Song, has met Mr. Chang!"

Chang Feng was surprised: "Why did you come to Beijing? I remember that the date when King Xing came to Beijing to pay homage was June."

Lu Song explained: "His Royal Highness King Xing was seriously ill and sent his subordinates to Beijing to deliver memorials and requested that the pilgrimage be postponed for one year."

Chang Feng looked relaxed when he saw Lu Song say the word "seriously ill".He was suspicious: "Is he really seriously ill or is he pretending to be seriously ill?"

Lu Song smiled and said nothing.

Chang Feng sighed in his heart: King Xing is so brilliant!The mouth of Liu Wentai from Taiyuan Hospital is very much like the waistband of an old lady’s cotton trousers, very loose.Anyone who pays money can get information from him.

The news that the emperor is terminally ill is now probably known to the whole world.

The emperor is critically ill and there will be rumors when the vassal king comes to Beijing.King Xing is avoiding suspicion!
Thinking of this, Chang Feng said: "What King Xing did is right. Since he is seriously ill, don't go to Beijing first. Take good care of yourself first."

"I haven't seen you in a few years. Is your boy promoted to commander? Are you always good?"

Lu Song sighed: "My subordinate is not very good."

Chang Feng asked: "Oh? Why do you say this?"

Lu Song replied: "The belly of my humble wife is not up to par, and the belly of the two concubines is not up to par. Up to now, I have no children. There are three kinds of unfilial piety, and the worst is not having an heir."

Chang Feng comforted him: "Don't be anxious. You can't force this kind of thing. I'm 40 years old, why don't I only have a son named Po Nu?"

Chang Feng is not a fortune teller.Naturally, I didn’t know that Lu Song was born, so he gave birth to a legendary figure in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, a super and invincible fierce man.

Lu Song sighed: "Oh, Master Chang is right. You can't force your heirs."

Chang Feng valued Lu Song, a hidden stake buried semi-publicly beside King Xing.

Chang Feng gave him an idea: "There is a custom of tying dolls in Miaofeng Mountain on the outskirts of Beijing. It is very effective. There is a family named Yu Yuju in Fusi, North Town. He is middle-aged and has no children."

"His wife went to the Miaofeng Mountain Empress Temple to stay for a few days and tied the baby. Guess what, the baby was born after ten months!"

"When I went to fulfill my vow, the great monk in the temple kept praising the child for his wisdom."

(End of this chapter)