Mingshi

Chapter 1515 The First Day of the Cabinet

Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng quickly nodded yes, Gao Gong looked serious and said: "Those of us who entered the cabinet are not here to be domineering, but to manage the world for the emperor, so the work of the cabinet is even more important than that of the Ministry of Rites where you are. The Hehu Department is heavy and hard work, so you have to work hard, restrain yourself, and devote yourself to it.”

Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng responded quickly, in fact Luo Xin knew very well that the work of the cabinet was much more arduous than that of him in the Ministry of Rites, usually the Ministry of Rites really had nothing to do, but the Ministry of Household Affairs was busier than the Ministry of Rites.When Gao Gong said this, he also reminded himself to get rid of some loose and casual habits in the Ministry of Rites.

He led Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng to the door of a room and said, "This is where you two work."

Luo Xin couldn't help but sighed. When he was in the Ministry of Rites, he still had a single office room, and the room was quite large, with a small garden behind it.This official has been promoted, but the office space is cramped, and there is no room for one person.

But at this moment, a majestic cough sounded, and everyone turned their heads to look, and saw Xu Jie appearing at the door.All the people saluted together and said:
"See Chief Assistant."

Xu Jie glanced over Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng, and said kindly, "Come in."

Under the leadership of Gao Gong, everyone entered the main hall.After Xu Jie sat down after the big case, Gao Gong led someone to salute Xu Jie.Luo Xin didn't have any conflicts, he and Xu Jie fought every day until they blushed and scolded Xu Jie unnecessarily, but if he could salute Xu Jie, Luo Xin would naturally be able to salute him too.Just like when Zhang Juzheng and Luo Xin were walking, they had to be slightly behind. This is the etiquette in the officialdom, which is very important.

After saluting, Xu Jie waved his hand, and let a dozen or so clerks retreat and return to his side hall.There were only five cabinet ministers left in the room.

"Everyone, sit down."

Xu Jie said lightly, he was sitting in the right seat, but this seat invisibly put pressure on people's hearts, showing a kind of majesty.

"Here!"

Everyone responded, Gao Gong sat on a chair on the left, Ma Fang sat opposite Gao Gong, and Yan Na sat on Gao Gong's lower head with ease, so Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng were left.

There is nothing to hesitate, Luo Xin stepped up and sat down opposite Yan Na, so Zhang Juzheng had no choice but to sit at the bottom of Yan Na, respectfully accompanying him in the last seat.

In this way, the order of the cabinet was determined, starting from the chief assistant Xu Jie, followed by Gao Gong, Ma Fang, Yan Na, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng.

This order is the order of entering the cabinet, which is actually the seniority.And once settled, it's hard to change.It is extremely difficult to surpass.

Logically speaking, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng entered the cabinet on the same day, and Zhang Juzheng was about to take the examination to become a Jinshi before Luo Xin. He was Luo Xin's senior.

But Luo Xin's official position was higher than that of Zhang Juzheng, which equaled Zhang Juzheng's qualifications. In addition, Luo Xin was promoted to the cabinet by the court, and Zhang Juzheng had a special order. As long as he had some face, Zhang Juzheng would not fight for this position.And even if he fights, there is a high possibility that he won't win.

Looking at the four people in front of him, Luo Xin couldn't help but sigh in his heart, when will it be his turn to become the chief assistant?

This required Xu Jie, Gao Gong, and Ma Fangna Yanna to leave the cabinet one after another before it was their turn.

No wonder Gao Gong and Xu Jie fought so fiercely, this Gao Gong wanted to push Xu Jie down and take the position of chief assistant himself.

After everyone sat down, Xu Jie began to lecture, which was basically the same as what Gao Gong said, and the speech was also very short. Then he got up and took Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng to face Sheng Xie'en.

Originally, Xu Jie, as the chief assistant of the cabinet, could just take Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng to go, but Gao Gong proposed to go too.Gao Gong was gone, and Ma Fang and Yan Na were naturally not far behind, so the six of them went to face Sheng together.

After Feng Bao's biography, the six people went in to meet Emperor Longqing, who sat him down, served tea, and chatted with the six cabinet members.During the conversation, they were full of expectations and trust in the six people, which made the six people grateful.However, slowly, the thoughts in the hearts of several people are different.

When Emperor Longqing called Xu Jie, Ma Fang, and Yan Na, he always called them by their first names, but when he called Gao Gong, Luo Xin, and Zhang Juzheng, he called them Shi. This showed a difference.Ma Fang and Yan Na are not far behind, these two people have never been the teacher of Emperor Longqing, but the other four, Xu Jie, Gao Gong, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng have all been teachers!Now Emperor Longqing called Gao Gong, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng his teachers, but he didn't call Xu Jie his teacher.

what does this mean?
Everyone can understand it in their hearts.

Emperor Longqing didn't chat with them for a while, and everyone left.Back in the cabinet, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng were working in the same room, and they were used to working alone. Now they are not used to sharing a room.Before working for a long time, a scribe reported to Luo Xin, and someone was looking for him.

Luo Xin went out to look, but it was Huang Jin.With a glance, the two came to a secluded place, and Luo Xin asked in a low voice:
"Eunuch Huang, what's the matter?"

Huang Jin said with a mournful face, "No weapon, help me."

"Don't make such nonsense." Luo Xin's expression darkened, "I really don't believe it. I'm in the capital, who would have the guts to take your life?"

"This……"

"Speak straight."

"I want to go to Nanjing."

Luo Xin thought for a while, then nodded and said: "That's not bad, let you go to Nanjing to be in charge, away from the capital, of course it won't hinder Feng Bao's business, and you can also enjoy life there."

"Yes yes yes." Huang Jin said hastily: "I still need to ask Mr. Luo to find a way."

"Okay, let me do this for you."

"Thank you, thank you." Huang Jin saluted repeatedly.

Seeing that Huang Jin hadn't left, Luo Xin shook his head and said, "Okay, I'll go see Your Majesty right now."

"Thank you, thank you."

It is easier for Luo Xin to meet Emperor Longqing now, he is also a cabinet scholar.Therefore, he easily met Emperor Longqing, and when he told Emperor Longqing about Huang Jin, Emperor Longqing also remembered that Huang Jin also defected to himself when he was in his infancy, a serious person of his own.Now if you want to enjoy Qingfu, then go for it.

It was Luo Xin's first day in the cabinet today, so naturally he couldn't stay here any longer, so he said his goodbyes and left. After telling Huang Jin, he returned to the cabinet.

During the whole morning, Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng saw what is called the official affairs of the cabinet. There were many things, and they were busy until noon, when Luo Xin and Zhang Juzheng packed up and went to the cafeteria to eat.But this was called a public kitchen in ancient times.

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