golden scales

Before leaving the palace, Zhu Cihong had a major leisure activity, which was to look for famous historical figures he remembered from the residence newspapers, and to see their life trajectories, even birth, old age, sickness and death.Gradually, he found that many people were different from the records in the history books, and even more different from the images in the TV series.

What made him even more confused was that even if he knew that a certain famous general was destined to die in battle, he couldn't change it at all.One is that his own strength is limited, even the concubine can't preside over the government, let alone a young boy.The second is that reality is full of twists and turns, the sun was shining one moment, and thunder and rainstorm the next moment.As a liberal arts student who is not a history major, how could Zhu Cihong know so many twists and turns hidden in the pile of old papers?

He used to pay close attention to Lu Xiangsheng and cared about this loyal and brave minister, but Governor Lu died in battle when Zhu Cihong thought it was the most unlikely accident.

He also hoped that Cao Wenzhao and Cao Bianjiao could get rid of their fate, and even begged Chongzhen to stay a few more days when these two generals returned to Beijing to explain their duties, and went to the East Palace to explain the art of war to him.However, Chongzhen sneered and asked him to study hard and practice calligraphy, so that he would have time to learn the art of war a few years later.

As a result, generals Cao and Cao didn't know that Donggong had hoped to see them until they died in battle.

Several times of helplessness finally wore down the prince's surname.

Zhu Cihong soon understood that it is not impossible to change one's fate against the sky, but one must not do it recklessly.Only by immersing yourself in history and following the general trend can you act at the critical moment and turn things around.If you are just a cold-eyed spectator, even if you travel with Baidu, you don't want to do anything.

Zhu Cihong's super learning ability and adaptability made him quickly change his way of thinking and straighten his position. He first considered issues as a crown prince, and then examined his behavior from the perspective of an emperor.When Zhu Cihong heard his sick younger brother say to His Majesty the Father: "Nine Lotus Bodhisattva said that Your Majesty treats his relatives too harshly, so it is difficult for the child to breathe..." His first reaction was: Even if this kid is not sick, he must die young.

Realizing that he had this idea subconsciously, Zhu Cihong finally determined that he had integrated into "history" and became an "ancient man".

As a real courtier of the emperor, the first principle is: don't go against the emperor.

In fact, any dynasty is the same.

Facts have proved that don't fight against the ruling party when you are outside, and don't fight against your wife at home.Only those who do these two points can live a long and healthy life without disasters.

Wu Zhen was the criminal appointed by the emperor. Although the charges are somewhat vague, let alone any evidence, if viewed from a legal professional perspective, it is simply absurd.But as the crown prince, Zhu Cihong, as a son, could not discuss his father's faults, and as a subject, he could not discuss the faults of his lord, so the best solution was to keep silent.

"Among the ministers back then, Wu Xin, Jiang Dejing, and Huang Jingfang were prime ministers together. Jiang Dejing was good at managing money and managing the army, and Huang Jingfang was good at knowing people and employing them." Feng Yuanbiao tried to calm his breath, and said: "Only Wu Xin has great strength. device."

"It was Mr. Feng who recommended Wu Tong to Zhou Yanru that day." Zhu Cihong said.

Feng Yuanbiao felt a lump in his heart and coughed again.

This matter is really a testament to the intricacies of the officialdom.

When Feng Yuanbiao was speaking, he was extremely unfriendly to Zhou Yanru, and he could be called a political enemy.

In the 14th year of Chongzhen, Zhou Yanru returned to the prime minister as the chief assistant, and wanted to "recover the crown" for Feng Quan.Feng Quan is a well-known eunuch, who was appointed as a "sticker" by the imperial court at that time, and was later redeemed for the people.At that time, most of the rumors in the court were the old Donglin. Zhou Yanru wanted to reverse the case for Feng Quan, and the pressure could be imagined.

However, Feng Quan and Feng Yuanbiao are of the same clan, and Feng Yuanbiao hopes that Feng Quan can recover.He spoke to Zhou Yanru and used Wu Tong as a helper to disperse the pressure.Zhou Yanru wanted to make friends with Donglin at that time, so he agreed to Wu Sheng's entry into the cabinet.Gaiyin Wu Xin was also considered a very famous Donglin person in the court at this time. He once benefited from [***] Xing, one of the "Three Monarchs" of Donglin, and also benefited from the other "One Monarch" Zou Yuanbiao.

Unexpectedly, after Wu Yan entered the cabinet, he did not agree with Feng Quan's reinstatement, so he directly approached Fu Shuxun, then Minister of the Household Department, and vetoed Feng Quan's reinstatement.Later, Zhou Yanru wanted to use Zhang Jie as the imperial envoy of the right capital of Nanjing, but was also blocked by Wu Sheng, and thus completely split into two parties.

When Wu Sheng entered the cabinet, he must have known that Zhou Yanru would use Feng Quanqi's recovery as a bargaining chip in exchange. ——It’s not that the cabinet ministers are worthless, it’s unreasonable for them to give them to you for nothing.

After entering the cabinet, Wu Tong refused to accept his power and directly cheated Feng Yuanbiao who recommended him.

Normally speaking, Feng Yuanbiao would be fine if he didn't take advantage of the trouble now, but it's a bit abnormal to ask the prince to rescue Wu Zhen.

It was really helpless for Zhu Cilang to break the past of the two of them.Even with his experience and cognition, he doesn't know why Feng Yuanbiao recommended Wu Tong.

Zhu Cihong looked at Li Banghua, and suddenly realized, "Is it because of Donglin?"

If Li Banghua, Feng Yuanbiao, and Wu Tong have any common label, then only Donglin is there.Although Li Banghua has always denied that he is a member of the Donglin Party, and expressed his disapproval of many policies and practices of the Donglin Party members, he is a direct disciple of Zou Yuanbiao, and he cannot deny it.

Although Feng Yuanbiao's resume does not have the seal of Donglin, he is from Cixi, Zhejiang, and his father, Feng Ruoyu, is the Shaoqing of Nanjing Taipu Temple. These two items alone are full of the southern party atmosphere.

Li Banghua said helplessly: "Where is there Donglin in the world? Your Highness employs people, and the authorities measure their talents. It is not appropriate to select people by the party, and waste talents because of people."

It is true that there is only the name of Donglin in the world but not the reality of Donglin.Jiangnan scholars once gathered under the banner of Fushe, hoping to continue the righteousness of Donglin, but after Zhang Pu died, no one could carry this banner, and finally became an entertainment club for talented scholars and beautiful ladies.

Zhu Cilang recalled that Shen Tingyang was also inextricably linked to Fushe, and said with a smile, "It was my over-heartedness that misunderstood the two gentlemen."

"There are really no powerful people in the Eastern Palace." Feng Yuanbiao said helplessly, "The minister recommended Wu Xin out of justice."

Feng Yuanbiao made Zhu Cihong feel more guilty.He was well aware of Wu Zhen's ability and capacity, and he indeed had the appearance of a prime minister.In the outer mansion of the East Palace, Liu Ruoyu can see the Forbidden City, Wu Weiye can only see an office, but as a prince, he still needs a real prime minister who can see the world from a bird's eye view.

Now the chief assistant Chen Yan is a mediocre person; Jiang Dejing is in charge of the household department, so it is impossible to go to Luoyang with the prince; Huang Jingfang is already strongly demanding to retire;If Wu Zhen could be pulled out of the imperial prison, it is impossible for him to regain his phase, but he could be a guest of the prince and walk in the curtain of the Eastern Palace.

"You two gentlemen," Zhu Cihong said after hearing the words, "As a son of man, I dare not disobey the emperor's father in the slightest. Wu Zhen is a hand-picked criminal, is it really worth my crime?"

"Your Highness's pure filial piety, the whole world can see." Feng Yuanbiao took a breath, and said stiffly: "However, the talent of the prime minister was never born in the world. It is really a pity for the world to waste this talent in prison for Wu Yan."

"Wu Zhen can really help the world?"

"As long as Wu Xin is willing to do it, there is absolutely nothing he can't do." Feng Yuanbiao coughed twice again: "I think he is comparable to someone else."

"who?"

"The chief assistant of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng of Jiangling." Feng Yuanbiao pressed his lungs against itching, and said loudly: "His Royal Highness wants to achieve great things, he must help him."

Zhang Juzheng's house was ransacked after his death, and he was not the best example of a minister of the Ming Dynasty.However, he tried his best to practice the method of examination during his tenure, which indeed made the lifeless Daming rejuvenate and full of potential.Regardless of his personal character, no one can question his talent.Feng Yuanbiao compared Wu Tong to Zhang Juzheng, which can be said to be a very high compliment. .

Zhu Cihong has passed the age of chasing stars, and he pays more attention to the improvement of overall strength.However, it is indeed a pity that Wang Zuozhi is not able to get him into the net when he sees Wang Zuozhi by his side.

"This soldier has always had the style of predicting things like a god," Zhu Cihong said with a smile: "I will follow the goodness and go to the emperor's important person!"

Hearing this, Li Banghua wiped away the wrinkles on his face and said, "Wu Chen is stubborn. If His Highness really wants to accept him, he should go and meet him in person."

"If Wang Zuozhi is really talented, I will naturally go to the prison to meet him." Zhu Cihong said: "At that time, I must also thank the two gentlemen for recommending good talents and helping me to do my best."

Feng Yuanbiao knew that he was taking a huge risk in recommending someone so strongly.Once Wu Zhen offends His Highness the Crown Prince in the future, it is inevitable that he will be implicated.

Thinking about my chronic illness and the fact that I have written several memorials requesting to be an official, the last thing I can do for the imperial court is to recommend a few good talents.He had already recommended Li Banghua or Shi Kefa to take over as Minister of the Ministry of War in his memorial, but no reply has yet been made.The last time I talked about this matter with the prince, the prince was also noncommittal.If Wu Zhen could use it, he would have nothing to worry about in the military department. (To be continued.)