Summary of the previous chapter: Wei Zhongxian had already planted spies in the manor. Ma Xiaoquan had just been honored as the "God of Fire" by the believers, and the news reached Wei Zhongxian's ears...
There are very few people who can get close to the emperor in normal times. Wei Zhongxian counts one, and she, Ke Yinyue, counts another. The pinnacle,...
Picking up the tea cup, Ke Yinyue took a sip. When her thoughts were wandering, the maid suddenly came to report that Eunuch Wei was here.
Ke Yinyue put down her tea cup and went out to greet Wei Zhongxian in person.
As soon as the two met, they hugged each other and winked, prepared a table of delicious food, and chatted while eating, which was very comfortable.
Wei Zhongxian never mentioned the purpose of his visit today, and Ke Yinyue was smart enough not to ask.
After having a good time with wine and food, Ke Yinyue, who was completely satisfied, finally asked Wei Zhongxian about the purpose of his visit today.
Wei Zhongxian did not hide it. If he was not by the emperor's side, she would definitely be by his side.
Ke Yinyue was not a light-hearted person either. She said delicately: "Yeah, of course I know, but there are so many enemies in your court. What should you do?"
Wei Zhongxian said bitterly: "Aren't they just those Donglin Party members? I will definitely find an opportunity to clean them up."
The two were preparing for another battle. At this moment, a small yellow gate suddenly rushed into Xianning Palace. After seeing Wei Zhongxian, he informed the emperor that he wanted to see him now.
The second round didn't work out, and Wei Zhongxian was not interested either. Ke Yinyue reluctantly tidied up Wei Zhongxian's clothes and let him go...
A few days later, in Ma's study room...
Ma Xiaoquan frowned and patted a letter on the desk.
This letter was written to him by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The content of the letter is not much, but it is substantial enough.
The letter mentioned: The previous Ministry of Civil Affairs gave me a job that I have reached the age limit and retired home. I want to see if there is anyone who can be used here by the deacon. I will recommend him. Although it will not be the final conclusion, the deacon has given me a recommendation. Xiang Mingda, the officials of the Ministry of Personnel mainly pointed out that the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel believed that the deacon would be able to judge fairly... Of course, it doesn't matter if the deacon cannot give any good candidates. , the Ministry of Personnel happened to have drafted a few lists, and I hope the deacon can give you some opinions or suggestions...
Ma Xiaoquan frowned and put down the letter, and sighed softly. To put it bluntly, the position of Shi Zhong was vacated by the Ministry of Personnel. The Ministry of Personnel is the department that oversees officials. What are the rewards for promotion and demotion of officials? Everyone has to go through the Ministry of Personnel, so the Ministry of Personnel is a "good department". Although the official rank of Shizhong is not as high as that of Minister and Secretary, it can be regarded as a fat position in a fat official office like the Ministry of Personnel.
Ma Xiaoquan pondered for a moment, read the letter again, and said to himself: "Historically, there should be a character that triggered the incident in the official affairs, Ruan Dajue... But I have never I didn’t see Ruan Dayue’s name in this list... I think the Minister of Public Affairs must have excluded Ruan Dayue from the list... Hey, how did this happen so quickly... .”
Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and threw the letter in his hand on the desk. Then he picked up the brush and wrote a word on a piece of paper. Then he folded the paper with the word on it, called in the servants, and gave instructions. The servant handed this piece of paper to Yang Lian.
In fact, Ma Xiaoquan didn't want to write this word, because if it was not handled well, it would destroy history. However, Ma Xiaoquan was a little bit intolerant. Yang Lian was considered a good friend of his. Handing it to Yang Lian indirectly reminded the Donglin Party that Ma Xiaoquan
Although I don't have a good impression of the Donglin Party, I have to say that in recent years, the Ming Dynasty would have been miserable without these people.
Ma Xiaoquan knew that this word alone would not have any effect, but at least he gave an answer, which could be regarded as an explanation for himself.
...
Yang Lian received Ma Xiaoquan's writing paper, unfolded it, and immediately frowned. After thinking for a moment, Yang Lian slapped his head fiercely, put the paper on a candle to burn, and hurried to Xing's house.
At Xing's house, Gao Panlong, the right minister of the Ministry of Punishment, and Zuo Guangdou, the censor of Zuo Qiandu, were also there. When they saw Yang Lian coming, the three of them came to greet him.
Yang Lian's official position was one level higher than that of Zuo Guangdou, but smaller than the other two. However, Yang Lian's dual identity as a person and a member of the Donglin Party still received a warm welcome.
Gao Panlong smiled and said: "Wen Ru Yang Lian's character, you came just in time. Yi Zhi Zuo Guangdou's character wants to recommend Ruan Dayue to be a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. What do you think?"
Yang Lian remembered the word Ma Xiaoquan wrote for him in his mind, and said quickly: "Ruan Dayue, although he is a little reckless, he is talented and a talent."
Xing coughed and expressed a different opinion: "Although Ruan Dajue is good, but Wen Ru, who is better than Wei Dazhong?"
When it comes to the abilities of the two of them, Ruan Dajue is actually better... However, what Xing suddenly said about Wei Dazhong, well, there is something wrong...
Although Yang Lian is a straight-tempered person, he has gained a lot of knowledge after being in the officialdom for these years. Wei Dazhong is a student of Gao Panlong. Xing said this because he clearly wanted Wei Dazhong to fill this gap.
Yang Lian's head quickly calculated the gains and losses. After a moment, he exhaled and decided to give up the advice Ma Xiaoquan gave him.
Yang Liandao: "Well, if this is the case, Wei Dazhong should be considered a more suitable candidate..."
Zuo Guangdou was a little embarrassed when he heard what Yang Lian said. He was the one who recommended Ruan Dajue, but the three of you didn't agree, so how should I explain to Ruan Dajue?
Xing saw Zuo Guangdou's dilemma and said with a smile: "Yi Zhi, don't be anxious. The Ministry of Personnel does not have this shortage, but the Ministry of Works does. The Ministry of Works has recently made some personnel adjustments, well, let's do that.
, you should tell Ruan Dayue first and ask him to stay at the Ministry of Industry for a few years. When he is offered a position, he will be the first candidate that comes to the mind of the Ministry of Civil Affairs."
Zuo Guangdou was a little dissatisfied. Although the official rank of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Works were the same, fools knew which of the two departments had the most power and more money. It would be worse to let Ruan Dayue go to the Ministry of Works.
Don't let him go to the Ministry of War.
...
After Zuo Guangdou came out of Xing's house, he thought about it and decided to write a letter to Ruan Dayue.
Zuo Guangdou actually did a good job in maintaining the friendship between fellow villagers. Although Ruan Dajue did not join the official department, he was promoted anyway.