Mingshi

Chapter 1514 The Cabinet
"Do you want me to resist the edict?" Zhang Juzheng's tone was a little ashamed and angry.

"You can find a reason." Luo Xin said softly: "If you miss this time, even if those old fellows come back, with your mentor here, it will be a matter of time before they join the cabinet. And I can also help when the time comes."

Luo Xin really thought about Zhang Juzheng, the procedure for joining the cabinet was wrong, and it would have a great impact on Zhang Juzheng's future.He didn't want Zhang Juzheng, a famous minister, to have a lot of uncertainties because of his own reasons.Zhang Juzheng turned his head to look at Luo Xin. Seeing Luo Xin's sincere expression, his sharp eyes finally showed a bit of bitterness, but then he became firm and said:

"I think I deserve that position based on my ability."

"Alright!" Luo Xin no longer tried to persuade him.

Zhang Juzheng clenched his fists and said: "I believe that after I join the cabinet, as long as I do a few things, only people will remember that I, Zhang Juzheng, is a cabinet scholar, but no one will remember how I became this cabinet scholar .”

Luo Xin glanced at Zhang Juzheng. He felt that Zhang Juzheng's mood was very unstable at this time, so he nodded and said:

"Taiyue is as long as he is mentally prepared, so let's say goodbye!"

Zhang Juzheng stopped in his tracks, watched Luo Xin enter the sedan chair, gradually drifting away, and said in his heart: "There is no rule in the Ming Dynasty. If you enter the cabinet, you must be a head shorter than Ting Tui. After entering the cabinet, everyone will compare It is ability, as long as I am strong enough, I will definitely be able to reach the top."

In the evening, Zhang Xun and others naturally came to the Luo Mansion again. Luo Xin finally entered the cabinet and became a cabinet scholar, and he was still dignified. After being promoted by the court, he entered the cabinet.This is worth celebrating. This is not the victory of Luo Xin alone, but the victory of the entire Fuxing Society.

During the meeting, it is natural to look back on the past and look forward to the future.Haizheng said with a smile:
"No, you entered the cabinet dignifiedly through the court, and the seat must be before Zhang Juzheng. This is worth clarifying."

"Floating white!"

Everyone had a drink, and Tao Xingyan said in a concentrated voice: "Zhang Juzheng is not a person who easily admits defeat. This time, I specially promoted him to the cabinet. I thought he would refuse, but I didn't expect to accept it. He must be holding back in his heart." With a lot of energy, I want to do a few beautiful things in the cabinet, make a comeback, and surpass what I can't do."

Yun Zhiqiu nodded and said: "That's right, Zhang Juzheng is not something in the pool, it's normal to have such thoughts, and he also has Xu Jie's support. However, Gao Gong's support for Luo Xin is far from enough, because we and Gao Gong It’s just a state of alliance, and if you don’t enter the cabinet, it’s dangerous every step of the way.”

Luo Xin shook his head and said with a smile: "Zhang Juzheng has nothing to do, those old ministers who have recovered are about to come back. If he refuses to accept the order this time, when those old ministers come back, at least ten years later, Zhang Juzheng will have no chance to enter the cabinet. Xu Jie was there.

As for Zhang Juzheng's thinking of surpassing me, that's naturally a very normal thing, and I still hold the position of chief assistant. "

"Hahaha……"

Everyone laughed loudly, everyone was happy today and chatted enthusiastically, but thinking that Luo Xin would be going to the cabinet for the first time tomorrow, everyone didn't chat until it was too late, so they left.

Early the next morning.

Luo Xin and Luo Yu father and son finished their martial arts training, and after breakfast, Luo Xinbian drove to Dong'anmen in a sedan chair.

Luo Xin got out of the car and walked towards the inside. He had just walked a few steps when he heard the sound of a sedan chair from behind. He stopped and looked back, and saw a sedan chair stop, and Zhang Juzheng was walking from inside. down.

"Lord Luo came early!" Zhang Juzheng saw Luo Xin when he got off the sedan chair, and greeted him with a smile.

Luo Xin also walked towards Zhang Juzheng, cupped his hands and said, "I just came here not long ago, Mr. Zhang, let's go together."

Zhang Juzheng is familiar with Luo Xin, so he didn't formally salute, but he still knows that his rank is not as good as Luo Xin's, and although he doesn't want to admit it in his heart, he, who is specially appointed to enter the cabinet, is not as good as Luo Xin, who was promoted by the court. letter.Therefore, although the two walked side by side, Luo Xin walked on the left, while Zhang Juzheng walked on the right.And he was a little behind, making Luo Xin stand out.This is the rule of the officialdom, even if Zhang Juzheng feels uncomfortable at this moment, he has to bear it.There can be no mistakes in etiquette, otherwise it will be seen by interested people, and it will be ignorant of etiquette if it is spread, which will greatly harm future official careers.

Today is the first time for Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng to enter the cabinet. As the boss of the cabinet, Xu Jie, it is natural to hold a welcome ceremony.Although it will not be grand, it also gives Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng a sense of being valued.

The two came to the Meridian Gate and took out the value card, the value card of ivory.As soon as this value card was taken out, the gatekeepers knew that these two were newly promoted cabinet scholars.And even if they don't have any cards, they still know Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng, and these two people often went to the cabinet before.Checking the value card is only an inevitable procedure.

Those soldiers still congratulated Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng, and several eunuchs also ran out, greeted the two people graciously, and offered to lead the way for them.

Luo Xin originally wanted to reward some silver coins later, but Zhang Juzheng didn't mean that at all when he saw from the corner of his eye, so he rewarded himself, but Zhang Juzheng was not prepared, which was not good.He nodded, ignored those soldiers and eunuchs, and walked towards the cabinet.

"Huh..." Luo Xin exhaled lightly, Zhang Juzheng turned his head and asked, "Why?"

"It's nothing." Luo Xin shook his head and said, "I just remembered that I needed to be notified by the Secretary when I came here before."

"Yes!" Zhang Juzheng raised his eyebrows: "Now we can finally go in directly."

At this time, Zhang Juzheng didn't care about the special purpose to enter the cabinet at all. Being able to enter the cabinet was a matter of skill. How do you care how I got in?
When the two arrived at Huiji Gate, they saw Gao Gong, Ma Fang and Yan Na were already waiting there, and there were more than a dozen people behind them, all of whom were directors. Among those people, Luo Xin also saw Wang Xijue , but at this time, Luo Xin could only pay attention.But Wang Xijue's eyes were full of envy.

Luo Xin stepped forward first, like Gao Gong, Ma Fang and Yan Na saluted, Gao Gong also politely returned the salute.Then more than a dozen directors came forward to salute Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng, and Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng returned the salute politely.After this, Gao Gong led the crowd into the Huiji Gate.

Gao Gong led Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng inside, and said:
"No, Taiyue, you two here are also familiar, so I won't introduce them one by one."

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