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Chapter 11 Mr. Shen Ge

After all this trouble, how could it be that the officials in the DPRK and the Central Government could not see the truth behind the scenes, but they all refrained from speaking out.But Shen Guanyin insisted on jumping out and piercing the window paper. He not only slapped Mr. Zhang Ge in the face, but also took the emperor and the empress dowager with him.

This time Zhang Juzheng really couldn't bear it anymore. There is no historical record of what measures he took. Anyway, no matter how hard he endured his qualifications, Comrade Shen Yiguan remained fixed in the position of editor of the Hanlin Academy for another five years.

There is a saying that goes, if you get fat first, you will not be fat, and if you get fat later, you will collapse.In the tenth year of Wanli (1582), Zhang Juzheng died in office, and Empress Dowager Li grew old, so she handed over power to the adult Emperor Wanli.

At this time, the courtiers who had been suppressed by Zhang Juzheng for more than ten years were about to turn over and start a counterattack, including the frustrated Shen Yiguan.

Moreover, he has an additional advantage. He publicly opposed Zhang Juzheng twice and was politically persecuted for several years. He does not have to jump up and down at all and is a typical example of vindication.In the words of later generations, it is politically correct. Even if you don't know shit, you still have to be promoted.

This time Shen Yiguan didn't waste any more opportunities. He bit hard and well, winning the trust of the new first assistant Zhang Siwei.He was first promoted to Zhan Shi, the Young Master of Zhan Shi's Mansion, and concurrently served as a bachelor's degree student at the Hanlin Academy. He had the opportunity to speak to Emperor Wanli in person.

But not long after the good days, he realized that something was wrong. Why? Because the ministers and the emperor had a huge quarrel over the canonization of the crown prince. Whoever got involved would be unlucky, and would either be demoted or exiled.

But on the issue of who between Zhu Changluo and Zhu Changxun can ultimately be crowned the crown prince, Shen Guanyin felt that he was not sure of the outcome. No matter which side he leaned on, he might offend the other side, so he had to take a stand.

What to do?This is also a political genius who is flexible and able to do things in his own way. He actually turned complexity into simplicity and resolved the crisis with just one move.He asked for leave on the pretext of returning to his hometown to visit relatives. When he got home, he excused himself because he was sick and could not return to Beijing to continue his post. So he ran away!

No one knows whether it was a real illness or not. During the years when he was on sick leave, the issue of canonizing the crown prince did cause a series of major changes. Three or four cabinet ministers were demoted because they pushed the emperor too hard and angered the emperor. , and countless officials at all levels have been implicated.

Shen Guangyuan was not idle at home. He contacted a group of fellow Zhejiang people who were officials in the government to rely on each other and deliver news anytime and anywhere.In the 22nd year of Wanli (1595), he felt that the battle for the crown prince was no longer fierce, so he immediately asked his acquaintances to report to the emperor to remind him that his illness was cured.

Emperor Wanli didn't know whether he had a bad memory or a generous heart, but he didn't pursue any further investigation and appointed him as the Minister of Rites in Nanjing.As a result, Shen Guangyuan was not satisfied with this title and continued to stay at home without taking up the post, waiting for the next opportunity.

A year has passed in the blink of an eye. Except for the 70-year-old chief minister Zhao Zhigao, there is no one in the cabinet. The other ministers who are qualified to enter the cabinet have been dismissed and dismissed from office over the years.Emperor Wanli pushed and pulled, but he could only select generals from Zhizi, and let Shen Yiguan, who had good qualifications and connections, join the cabinet.

This year Shen Guanyi was 64 years old. He was the Minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of Dongge University.Thanks to the support of Zhejiang officials, his position in the cabinet is secure.As the health of the first assistant Zhao Zhigao became worse and worse, he gradually gained control of the cabinet.

Just like this, another six years passed. By September of the 29th year of Wanli, Zhao Zhigao, the first assistant, finally couldn't bear it anymore and died in office before he could retire and return home.In November, Shen Yiguan became the crown prince's young master and a bachelor of Jianji Palace. He took over the position of first assistant and established a precedent in the Ming Dynasty for the top three Jinshi to be the first assistant.

Hong Tao didn't have much contact with this Shofu University Scholar. He only met a few times before and after the canonization ceremony. He spoke no more than ten sentences in total. The rest of his understanding came from other people's oral accounts, so he didn't dare to make any judgments.But judging from the descriptions in history books, Shen Yiguan's personality changes are relatively clear.When he first entered the officialdom, he was relatively straightforward, had ideals in mind, and dared to act impartially.After being suppressed for several years, his edges were quickly polished, he learned the way of being an official, and he was well versed in the rules of struggle in the officialdom.

The most powerful thing is that he understands trade-offs and can stop losses immediately when the benefits are unclear and the risks are too great.He is also good at uniting his colleagues and is good at pretending to be pitiful. He is a very powerful officialdom veteran and should not be underestimated.

"Does Your Highness know this book?" Shen Guangyuan had no problem with the prince's behavior. There have been rumors about the eldest son Zhu Changluo not being smart enough. Since he can perform well in the canonization ceremony, it means that he must be wise and intelligent. no problem.

As for whether he has the talent to travel through the world and whether he is the material for an emperor through the ages, it doesn't matter at all.The imperial court does not need an emperor who is too powerful. If everyone is as powerful as Taizu and Chengzu, and does everything personally, then the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty will become just yes-men, and there will be no talk of governing the country.

Now is a perfect opportunity to influence the future emperor. As long as the prince can think about things according to his own ideas, it will not only benefit himself and some officials, but also the country.

In order to achieve this goal, I have been thinking hard these days.Unfortunately, the prince's enlightenment was too late. He was nearly [-] years old and had not yet mastered the classics and history. If he wanted to learn it step by step, it would be too late. He had to go off the beaten path and find a suitable way to get a crash course.

"The Emperor's Manual says... I have never read it." Hong Tao almost laughed out loud as he looked at the pamphlet in front of him, which was obviously printed more beautifully than ordinary books, but on the surface he had to pretend to be confused and uninterested.

"This is a book written by Zhang Juzheng of this dynasty. It is a book used by His Majesty to give lectures. Today, the old minister also uses this book to give lectures to His Highness." Shen Yiguan smiled lightly, very satisfied with the prince's humble attitude.If you haven’t read it, that’s right. The less you know, the better you can describe it.

"Students, please listen to Mr. Ge's teachings!" Hong Tao quickly sat upright and bowed his body slightly. His etiquette was in place, but his expression was not in place. You could tell at a glance that he was unhappy.

"Well, today's first lesson is to rebuke the drum and slander the wood..." But this expression is a very reasonable reaction in Shen Guanyi's eyes. As a young man, he has just gotten married and has a lot more things to do than study. Fun.

At this time, I have to feel a little proud. If I hadn't carefully selected this book as a textbook and read the history lectures directly, the prince would have been bored after half an hour. Not only would he not learn anything, but he would also be worried about the future. The sutra banquet produces conflicting emotions.

It should be said that Shen Yiguan's Jinshi degree is really not a diploma bought with money. He can basically explain all the contents without reading a book, and his tone is full of rhythm and rhythm.

In addition, I have to praise the author of this book, Zhang Juzheng. I didn’t see how he was in power when he was the chief minister, but I can see it just from this book. From the details, I feel that this person is very talented. .

(End of this chapter)