Wind rises time and space gate

Chapter 449 Weighing
After Zhang Lianqiu's wedding, Lin Zhaoxia and his wife returned from modern times. Zhao Guangyuan still claimed to be ill at home and did not go to court.

He went to Huixian Tower frequently, and often wandered to the library to listen to people discussing knowledge.

Since the end of last year, after a calligraphy and painting exhibition was held in Huixian Tower, Zhao Guangyuan has received many donated paintings. Some of the masterpieces are hung in Huixian Tower for people to observe and study, and some are sent to modern calligraphy and painting shops for sale. It will never be sold in Daqi.

Today's literati and poets, like Tang Shiqian, feel that buying and selling calligraphy and paintings is an insult to politeness, and they will only sell calligraphy and paintings in order to make money unless there is no rice in the leaky rain tank in the house. However, it is common for colleagues to give each other paintings, and it is an elegant thing.

King Zhiyue loved painting, and was grateful to him for providing such a place for display, raising everyone's reputation, and providing them with a road to the sky. The emperor in the palace collected six fine paintings. If they hung them with the emperor, Being famous will naturally be of great benefit to their future career.

Since that calligraphy and painting exhibition, more and more people have donated paintings to Zhao Guangyuan.

If there were any good works, he would accept them all and return gifts one by one. There will be no mundane items such as gold or silver in the return gift, but gifts of equal value will be given according to each person's situation, so everyone is happy.

In addition to these paintings and calligraphy, Zhao Guangyuan also received many collections of books.

The reason why Zhao Guangyuan's Guanlan Library is so popular that people queue up every day to block the nearby roads is because the collection of books nowadays is in the hands of high-ranking officials, nobles and aristocratic families, and is easily hidden from the public.

As soon as the Guanlan Library opened, Zhao Guangyuan was almost worshiped as a god by countless students from poor families, and bachelors who had received great benefits almost worshiped him.

After the calligraphy and painting exhibition, impressed by Zhao Guangyuan's sincerity towards literati, many people also sent handwritten copies of books collected at home.

Zhao Guangyuan came to express his gratitude in person, and asked a bachelor from a poor family who often came to the library to copy a dozen copies, and a special exhibition stand was specially built to display these donated books.

There is also a special explanation on the inside of the book cover, saying who gave it to me in what year and month, and I am grateful.

Such a solemn act has attracted more and more people to donate books to their homes.

Although they are all handwritten copies, they have made a great contribution to enriching the collection of books in Guanlan Library. The families who donated books were praised by countless students.

In the end, even major academies responded and sent many manuscripts from the academies' collections. The last display rack could not be displayed, so it had to be placed on a separate floor to accommodate it.

The collection of books donated by various families on this floor is increasingly attracting visitors from all walks of life, who are vying to make appointments and queue up to enter the library.

The reputation of the Yue King Zhao Guangyuan is getting higher and higher in the eyes of officials.

Emperor Zhengzheng was stunned for a long time when he heard that the reputation of King Yue outside was so high that he could not cover it up. Thinking of him having no heir, his eyes flashed, not knowing whether it was a pity or a blessing.

He sent Liu Qi to find forty or fifty books from the palace library, and ordered people to copy them and send them to the Guanlan Library. This attracted more and more people to borrow the books in the palace.

However, donated books, even manuscripts, cannot be loaned out and can only be read in the library. So the scholars rushed to see the palace's collection of books, and blocked the road near Guanlan Library.

There were people queuing up in the middle of the night.

The King of Yue's reputation among the officials became more and more prosperous, and the Crown Prince, King of Qin and others became more and more fortunate. With the status of the seventh son, if he had outstanding heirs, he would have many followers if he raised his arms and raised his voice. This becomes another powerful enemy.

I feel so lucky.

When Emperor Zheng saw that all the books had been sent away, the King of Yue not only refused to enter the palace to thank him, but also refused to go to court claiming to be ill, so he asked Liu Qi to make another trip and bring the imperial doctor to see him.

Zhao Guangyuan went to court the next day.

During the court meeting, there was not much to discuss. When the court was dismissed, Emperor Zheng did not ask him to leave. He called some important ministers and Zhao Guangyuan and other princes to the imperial study room to discuss matters.

"Tell me, who should be the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy?"

After asking, no one said anything.

Some want to talk, but no one wants to stand out. It was clear that Zhengdi Qiangang was arbitrary, but he liked to ask the people below him to see their reactions.

It is said that the Hanlin Academy is a Qingshui yamen, a poor Hanlin and a poor Hanlin. However, the Hanlin Academy is an important talent selection department in Daqi. After being selected as a Jinshi, you have to take the shujishi test. The shujishi go to the Hanlin Academy for further study and then join the cabinet.

There is a saying that those who are not members of the Imperial Academy will not join the cabinet. The importance of the Hanlin Academy is evident.

In addition to a bachelor in charge of the academy, the Hanlin Academy also has bachelors who serve as reading and lecturers, as well as doctors of the Five Classics, classics, and scholars in charge of the academy. However, these people are of low rank, and it is impossible to recruit them to become bachelors in the academy.

"I'm all dumb!" Emperor Zhizheng snorted heavily.

Everyone was stunned. Seeing that no one said anything, the prince deliberately showed off his presence, "Back to my father, according to the rules of the previous dynasty, if there is no suitable candidate for the bachelor's degree in charge, the prince or the cabinet bachelor can concurrently hold the position. The emperor's grandfather once , there are also those who serve as ministers and ministers of various ministries."

Prince? Several princes came to the Imperial Study Room today. In addition to the emperor's princes, there was also a Prince Qi.

But Prince Qi doesn't want to get involved in political affairs. Of his brothers, he is the only one who has achieved great results. Sui Lao stood there silently and did not express any opinions.

Emperor Zhizheng had probably considered whether there was anyone suitable among the princes, and he probably did not plan to find anyone from the princes. As for the cabinet?
Emperor Zhizheng glanced around, his eyes fell on Jiang Xiang and then quickly moved away.

Jiang Xiang pretended not to see the look he was giving him, and stood there with an expression on his face. Emperor Zheng would not ask him about small matters, and Emperor Zheng would not listen to him about big matters.

"King Yue, tell me, if you were to choose someone from the cabinet, who would you prefer?"

Zhao Guangyuan clenched his fists. He was the closest to Jiang Xiang in the cabinet. Now his good father asked him who he preferred in front of everyone. He said he was interested in Jiang Xiang, but could he really allow Jiang Xiang to concurrently serve as the bachelor of the academy?
At that time, Jiang Xiang would hang out in front of him from time to time, and he was afraid that he might not be disgusted with Jiang Xiang.

"Back to the emperor, I believe that the cabinet is not suitable for this position."

"Oh? What does this mean?" Emperor Zhizheng was a little surprised.

Everyone in the imperial study room also looked at Zhao Guangyuan. In several dynasties of Qi Dynasty, cabinet bachelors also served as master bachelors. Now the King of Yue says it is not appropriate?
Have courage. There is no fear of offending the cabinet.

"In my Imperial Academy and Cabinet, no official, regardless of their official position, has experience in local governance. There are certain limitations and disadvantages in participating in political affairs. Therefore, I suggested that one be selected from among the ministers and ministers of each ministry to serve concurrently."

Zhao Guangyuan read a lot about the rise and fall of various dynasties in modern libraries. But he didn't want to explain too much.

When everyone heard this, they took a sharp breath, hiss! King Yue, you are so brave.

You have no heirs, so you are not afraid that the king will be beheaded at the first term, so you are talking nonsense. Are you afraid that some senior ministers in the cabinet will eat you alive?

I dare to say that they have no experience in local governance and they are openly disgusted. Have you not seen several cabinet ministers looking at you angrily?

Jiang Xiang was also a little surprised by Zhao Guangyuan's words.

Emperor Zhizheng was also stunned.

No one has ever said that the cabinet has no experience in local governance. This is a major drawback. The cabinets of Da Qi were all filled by the Hanlin Academy, and they had no experience in local governance since the founding of the dynasty.

"What are the disadvantages mentioned by the King of Yue?" Emperor Zhizheng asked with a serious face.

"If you are not in charge of your position and do not seek to govern your affairs, your Majesty is a wise man, so you can just talk casually as a minister." Could this be casual talk?
You have offended everyone in the cabinet, and now you say it was just a casual comment? But Zhao Guangyuan kept silent, and there was nothing anyone could do against him.

However, Jiang Xiang endured the risk of being squeezed out by his colleagues and said something on behalf of the King of Yue: "The King of Yue's words were like a thunderbolt. When I think about it carefully, what the King of Yue said is not unreasonable. The position of the academician in charge is of great importance. If it is determined to be To choose someone to serve concurrently, you can choose one from the ministers and ministers of the various ministries. "

After Jiang Xiang finished speaking, everyone in the cabinet looked at him angrily. Do you think that someone doesn't know that the King of Yue is your student, so you praise him like this?
What happens if they don’t govern at the local level? Does it affect their participation in government affairs? Did it affect their decision-making? Or is it that their past advice and decisions were all wrong?
Emperor Zhizheng was noncommittal and asked Zhao Guangyuan, "Among the six tribes, does the King of Yue have a candidate?"

"There is no candidate. The emperor is wise and has his own judgment." He looked like he was not doing anything else.

Everyone's thoughts are changing.

In fact, there are rumors outside that the emperor intends to let Zhan Tanzhang, the cabinet minister, hold this position concurrently. But how could the prince and King Qin be willing?

Zhan Tanzhang is the father-in-law of the third princess. The third princess and the King of Wu are both descendants of Concubine Yi. Previously, the position of Minister of the Ministry of War fell into the hands of Concubine Yi's father, Chu Da. Now the post of bachelor of the Hanlin Academy is up for grabs. Are you taking advantage of King Wu and Concubine Yi?
King Wu and Concubine Yi had previously kept a low profile and did not argue with each other, but with the Minister of the Ministry of War and the head of the Hanlin Academy, both in martial arts and literature, how could they guarantee that they would not have any thoughts?
If the prince and the cabinet are rejected, the remaining candidates will be limited, and those who have ideas in their hearts will become excited again.

Among the six departments, it is impossible for people from the third department of engineering and soldiers to serve concurrently. The most likely one is the department of rites, while the department of personnel and the department of household affairs are reluctant.

Lan Honghui, the Minister of Rites, was the father of Concubine De and the grandfather of King Qin and King Chu. Su Tong, the minister of rites, is the father of Su Miaoren, the concubine of the East Palace, and the prince's son.

Academician Xu Hu was squeezed out because of these two people. Now he wants to be replaced by these two people?
The emperor probably felt disgusted.

Then there are the two reluctant officials and households.

Liu Qi, the former Minister of Household Affairs, has been promoted to Minister of Household Affairs. He is the father of Concubine Liu and the grandfather of King Jin. Are you trying to make Prince Jin cheaper?
How could the prince and King Qin agree?

The eldest princess, the compatriot sister of King Jin, married into the Duke of Dingguo, who guarded the capital. The prince and the King of Qin did not want King Jin to get any more benefits at all costs.

In the imperial study room, as soon as this candidate was proposed, countless people objected. One person was rejected, and another was proposed, and everyone said that it was inappropriate.

Zhao Guangyuan stood there quietly with his hands down, as if he was well used to it, and allowed them to argue endlessly.

Emperor Zhizheng glanced at him from time to time and saw that he didn't say a word, didn't intervene or refute, as if all this had nothing to do with him. He thought to himself, it was just like what was said outside, besides doing business and making money, the King of Yue had no other choice. preferences?
But there was too much noise in the palace, and he had no time to think about Zhao Guangyuan's behavior.

After listening for a while, my mind was buzzing, and it seemed that what I said made sense, and what I said made sense, so I frowned and waved my hand, "Let's stop the discussion for today. Let's discuss it later."

As soon as Emperor Zhizheng spoke, everyone stopped talking, raised their hands in response, bowed and retreated.

After leaving the imperial study, several cabinet ministers surrounded the King of Yue and refused to let him go. The King of Yue had just said in front of the emperor that the people in the cabinet had no experience in local governance. This was Chi Guoguo's disdain, and they surrounded the King of Yue and asked for an explanation.

What are the limitations and disadvantages?

"These are all important ministers that the emperor relies on. They have worked hard and made great achievements. I have nothing to criticize. In fact, I intend to let Mr. Zhan Ge concurrently serve as the academician in charge of the academy."

When Zhan Tanzhang heard this, he felt comfortable all over and could not help but straighten his back.

"It's just...if Chu Da hadn't become the Minister of War, the bachelor in charge of the academy must be the elder of Zhan Ge."

When Zhan Tanzhang heard this, he thought of the key and lost his breath.

According to what the King of Yue said, it was a bit inappropriate. The King of Wu turned aside and cupped his hands when he saw the Wu Dynasty. Zhan Tanzhang felt more comfortable again.

Not to mention others, the emperor only thought of his relationship with King Wu, and was afraid that this position would not fall to him.

Jiang Xiang held it in all the way, and walked out of the palace gate with Zhao Guangyuan, looked around, and then asked him: "Does the prince have a favorite candidate?"

Zhao Guangyuan nodded, but there were many people at the palace gate, so he did not explain. He only gave him a look, then got on his horse and left.

Returning to the palace, he was discussing matters with the staff and subordinates. When asked, Zhao Guangyuan revealed Zhan Ting's name.

Everyone was stunned, "Zhan Ting?"

The father of Miss Zhan, who almost became the concubine of the Yue King? Does the King of Yue want to compensate his family?

Many people thought this in their hearts and looked at Zhao Guangyuan with unclear meaning. Zhao Guangyuan seemed to know what they were thinking, and swept over them coldly, and the surprise on everyone's faces disappeared.

Jiang Wentao thought about Zhan Ting's situation and said: "There are not many suitable people among the six departments. Either they are from the prince or from the King of Qin." In terms of the relationship with his own prince, this Zhan Ting is really , have some connection.

"Does the prince want to take this opportunity to show favor to Zhan Ting and win him over?" To turn Zhan Ting into one of his own?
Seeing the King of Yue nodding, everyone started discussing enthusiastically again, and brought up the eighteenth generation of Zhan Ting's ancestors.

"My lord, Zhan Ting's wife seems to be a member of Queen Shen's clan. It was also because of this that Queen Shen took a fancy to his daughter and pointed Zhan Qingke to the prince as his concubine."

Queen Shen was afraid that she might have drawn Zhan Ting's family to the prince's side early on.

"Now there is a stalemate in terms of candidates, and both parties are not satisfied with the recommended candidates. The prince and the King of Qin will not let each other's people take the position. On the prince's side, in terms of closeness, they would like Su Tong to serve concurrently, and have not thought of using Zhan Tong for the time being. Ting.”

"But when King Qin thinks about Zhan Ting's relationship with the prince, he probably won't let Zhan Ting get this position."

"So Zhan Ting cannot be recommended by the prince."

Uh, what does this mean? Does the prince want to recommend Zhan Ting personally?

After the meeting, Jiang Wentao was a little worried, "Your Majesty, even if you recommend Zhan Ting, the Emperor is right, but Zhan Ting may not vote for us." It's hard to say how much effect it will have.

Based on the relationship between Zhan Ting's wife and Empress Shen, I'm afraid it would be more likely to kiss the prince.

Then the prince will not have to work in vain.

Zhao Guangyuan nodded, knowing it in his heart.

"Now those who should take their positions in the court have already taken their positions, and the remaining lone ministers like Duan Yushi cannot be won over. No matter who Zhan Ting kisses more, if this king recommends him, he will finally win this one. Position, even if you are willing to miss me even a little bit, it is still good. "

Jiang Wentao felt uncomfortable in his heart. If those people were not unscrupulous, how could the prince be in this situation.

Because the prince has no heir, he approaches the prince openly and without any worries. It is also because the prince has no heir, but he does not think highly of the prince and refuses to show his sincerity.

After returning to the backyard from the meeting hall, Zhao Guangyuan told Lin Zhaoxia about today's meeting and the decision he and his staff had made.

"Do you want me to post a message to invite Miss Zhan to my house as a guest, and send messages to her father through her mouth?"

"He who knows me loves his wife. If you approach Miss Zhan, there will be less right and wrong."

Lin Zhaoxia nodded to express her understanding, and her wife's diplomacy was going to work well again.