Early the next morning, all civil and military officials arrived, and no one asked for leave. Even those who really had headaches and fever came to court early with a fearless revolutionary spirit that would not leave the line of fire even if they were slightly injured. Now is the critical moment. After these few days In the day-to-day battle, the new party and the old party Shen clique spent one night making full and detailed preparations from various aspects such as legal principles, political system, official system, ancestral system, etc., and were ready to fight to the death again.
Especially the prime minister of the left, Shen Cheng, who was the trigger of the whole incident today, was standing on the Golden Palace, wearing a python robe and jade belt, neatly dressed. He stood there, his feet were uneven, his eyes were half-closed, and his expression was the same as when Zhuge Liang was fighting with each other. It was almost the time when he was a group of scholars, but Shen Cheng's power as prime minister for so many years was immediately revealed, and some people who had suffered losses from him couldn't help but secretly murmur.
Wanchang entered the palace and took his seat. When his eyes met Shen Cheng's, doubts arose in his heart again. Shen Cheng's eyes were as calm as water, as if he didn't know that today's morning meeting would decide whether his thirty-year career as Prime Minister was over. Generally speaking, does he already have a plan to deal with it, or does he really not even care about this aspect?
The eunuch of the Si Palace has been replaced. Liao Pingran was sent to the cold palace to sweep the floor by Xue Zongting. He was replaced by the eunuch Chu Yunbin, the internal eunuch. This young eunuch is not very old. He is only 19 years old now. He has studied in the inner library and worked as a He was a close servant of the Qianqing Palace and later served as the Supervisor of Rites and Writing. Although he was not a close confidant of Xue Zongting, he was extremely honest and was also very popular with Wanchang, so Xue Zongting nodded and agreed when he mentioned Wanchang.
Chu Yunbin waited for all the officials to finish their visit and return to their respective places. Then he sang as usual: "All officials, both civil and military, have their own books and will play early. If nothing happens, they will retire from the court."
Shen Cheng glanced at the general of the Shen faction and Li Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs. Li Yi immediately came out and said: "This is to report to the emperor. I have this memorial."
Xue Zongting had long expected that Shen Cheng's faction would try their best to evade and prevent Shen Cheng from resigning as the left prime minister at the head of the cabinet. Yu Zhongle, the Minister of Household Affairs, was one of the main forces of the new party. Although he looked down on Xue Zongting, an eunuch, but now the new party He needed the power of this eunuch, so he stood on the same front with Xue Zongting at this moment. He dusted off his official robe, took a long breath, and was about to have the first fight with Li Yi, but he heard Li Yi say: "Your Majesty, the left side of the Ministry of War The position of Zuo Shilang has been vacant since Liu Jin, the minister, retired. Currently, Cao Rui, the minister, is out of town and has not returned. The affairs of the Ministry of War are numerous and obstructive. I believe that such an important position cannot be left unoccupied for a long time, and corresponding candidates should be arranged as soon as possible to fill the vacancy."
"Huh?" Everyone was stunned by this sentence. Who didn't know that Li Yi was from Shen Cheng? He was not in a hurry to save Shen Cheng as the left prime minister, but he seriously discussed the vacancy in the Ministry of War. It was too It was so unexpected that everyone was speculating on whether he had any conspiracy or conspiracy, so that the Golden Palace was silent for a long time.
Wanchang was also stunned for a moment, and then he came to his senses and asked: "Aiqing is the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, do you have a suitable candidate?"
Li Yidao said: "Yang Wen, a doctor in the Qing Li Division of the Ministry of War, is strict in managing affairs and is proficient in the art of war. Since he took office, he has strictly enforced military discipline and reorganized the ranks. The combat effectiveness of the Central Army has been greatly improved. The veteran believes that Yang Wen can take up this post."
Wanchang put his thoughts aside for the time being and asked, "Yang Wen has been promoted to the position of minister, who can take over the position of minister?"
Li Yidao: "One of his members, Wang Shouyi, can do it."
Wanchang was not very familiar with Wang Shouyi, but he vaguely remembered that this person was evaluated very well every year, so he should be a useful person. He thought about it and asked, "What do you think, sir?"
No one dares to speak
No one knows what kind of land Li Yi sells in his gourd. This old guy looks mysterious. Now is the critical moment when the two sides are dueling and want to bring down Shen Cheng. As Shen Cheng's top general, he Chi Lengzi seriously discussed the matter of the left minister of the Ministry of War hanging in the air. What is the trap? Who dares to talk nonsense before knowing the details?
Wanchang asked again but no one answered. Then he turned to the six ministers and nine ministers and Gu Heng. Qin Ting asked: "What do the ministers think?"
Qin Ting had a good relationship with the Shen faction recently. Hearing this, he bowed and said, "I believe that the two people recommended by Li Shangshu are both suitable candidates."
Gu Heng also echoed that although Yang Wen was from the Shen sect, his father-in-law turned out to be from the Gu sect. Yang Wen himself had a pretty good relationship with him, and he was a talent he admired, but it was just that When Yang Wen became an official, his advisor was Shen Cheng. Now two of the three prime ministers sent by Shen had agreed - plus Shen Cheng actually agreed with all three prime ministers - and the proposal was made by the officer in charge. The hat's official minister was the first to propose that if the others didn't have enough reasons, they could only remain silent.
When Wan Chang saw no one to refute, he nodded and said: "It's accurate, as long as there is an edict issued by the Secretary."
Li Yi retreated, and Yu Zhongle coughed, and was about to leave the office. Unexpectedly, Wen Qing, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, who was standing next to him, stepped forward and said: "I have this book for the emperor, although it leads to Goryeo." The trade route with Japan has been changed to Huai'an, but after all, Dengzhou is closest to Goryeo, and its private trade volume is still large. The Hong Kong commercial tax is a major source of revenue for Shandong, but the current prefect Peng Bingcheng is already sixty-four and is old and infirm. Weak and embarrassed by the heavy responsibility, he repeatedly submitted letters requesting to resign and return to his hometown. Now the government affairs are backlogged, which is very unfavorable for Korea's trade. The minister believes that capable ministers and officials should be dispatched as soon as possible to take over as the governor of Dengzhou, manage the government affairs, and work together with the Huai'an City Shipping Department Yamen Cooperate to stabilize the situation as soon as possible and ensure the progress of the policies of opening up the outer seas and promoting trade.”
Yu Zhongle almost burst into laughter: "What are the Shencheng faction doing? Isn't it just talking here and there, trying to drag this matter out with dragging tactics? How old are you? As long as the emperor is willing and can avoid the first year of junior high school, you can still Can you escape fifteen?"
Yu Zhongle sneered secretly, and immediately took a step forward and said: "What Minister Wen said is true, Dengzhou is the gateway to the Beihai of our Wei Dynasty. Goryeo and Jurchen merchants use Dengzhou as the place of business for our Wei Dynasty, and the representative of the prefect of Dengzhou The imperial court of the Wei Dynasty is majestic, so we should send a suitable capable minister to take advantage of the approaching autumn and before the business flow increases to straighten out the administration, reorganize the place, receive envoys from other countries with a new look, and promote the power of the Wei Dynasty."
Wanchang calmed down and nodded: "What you said is true. Wen Aiqing and Yu Aiqing are right. Who do you think is a suitable candidate to send to the post?"
Wen Qing was the first to say: "Your Majesty, Cheng Li, the head of the Household Department, is talented, young and promising, with a long-term vision. He has performed outstandingly during his tenure in the Household Department and has received excellent evaluations. Therefore, although this person is young, he is worthy of the position. Mr. Li, Mr. Yu , what do you two say?"
"Shilang Wen's words are reasonable. I am in charge of the official department. Cheng Li's performance evaluation is indeed different!" Li Yi replied
Yu Zhongle was also unambiguous, isn't he just a prefect? Let me show you how many official vacancies you will create today to discuss matters: "Yes, Cheng Li's performance is indeed outstanding!"
"It's accurate, what else do you have to report?" Wanchang was also worried. What happened to the officials? There was such a fierce quarrel yesterday. If they didn't mention it today, could there be some private connection?
Just as he was thinking about it, Shen Cheng took a step forward, held the scepter in his arms and saluted: "I would like to report to the Emperor. I have the ability to report to you."
"Tell me", Wan Changxin sat upright happily. He was originally an extremely tolerant person, but recently he always felt a little impatient and couldn't bear to wait for anything. If this matter really happened today, no one would mention it. Yes, he may not know how uncomfortable he feels.
"My eldest grandson, Chenju, has studied with me for many years and has made some achievements. I do not shy away from relatives when I am in office. I work with Mr. Qin, the Secretary of the Central Committee, Mr. Li, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Mr. Yun, the left minister of the Ministry of Hubu, and Mr. Wen, the right minister of the Ministry of Hubu. People... seventeen adults will jointly recommend me, and I respectfully ask our emperor to make an extraordinary promotion and use it."
Emperor Wanchang was moved by this: "Everyone in Luoyang knows that Shen Ju is talented, but they have come up with such a large-scale campaign to build momentum for him. Could it be that Shen Cheng wants to change the succession from generation to generation? But Shen Ju has never been an official before. Could it be that the Shen family plans to Can’t we just raise him from a white body to a prime minister?”
Wanchang asked hurriedly, and Shen Cheng replied calmly: "Don't avoid enmity when doing external work, and don't avoid relatives when doing internal work. This son's talent can be put to good use. Therefore, even though both the old minister and his father are in the court, he does not avoid suspicion. With this recommendation, even if three generations live in the same court, I already have a clear conscience."
Gu Heng found that things were getting more and more interesting. He rolled his eyes and twirled his beard and said: "Shen Ju... is indeed a talented man who can be used by the imperial court."
Qin Ting, Li Yi, Wen Qing and others all bowed to each other and said: "I recommend you all."
Wanchang thought for a while and said: "Okay, since all the beloved ministers recommended it, and I also know something about Shen Ju's talent and learning, which is indeed quite extraordinary, then I will recommend him to the court with my personal letter. But... what official position is appropriate to confer?"
Shen Chengdao: "Shen Ju is still young, talented and knowledgeable, but he has no experience in politics. He should not rush into it. He can choose a position to familiarize him with the rules and regulations of the court. The six military and political speeches will be completed after three years and two years." "A capable minister and official can be my emperor's partner."
Li Yi immediately said: "In this case, the old minister thinks that Yang Shen can be appointed as an official of the seventh grade."
Yu Zhongle has been confused by Shen Cheng. What are you doing this morning? First, get a Minister of the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War is the most boring part now. The Minister of the Ministry of War is just like that. He follows Cheng Li to Dengzhou. , a small fifth-grade prefect, what a trivial matter? Now, Shen Cheng’s grandson is recommended to be an official, what does this mean? Is this used as compensation for Shen Cheng’s retirement? But since he is recommended to the court, who cares about him Whether it is a sinecure or not, there are so many ministers and ministers who have recommended them, so why should they be given a fifth rank first, and this is only a seventh rank... Li Ke?!"
Not only Yu Zhongle, but also Qiu Linjiang, who had been silent all this time, couldn't help but feel nervous when he thought of this. He only heard Emperor Wanchang say: "Since the ministers have no objections, then I will issue an order that Shen Ju enter the court and serve as an official. If you have outstanding political performance in the future, you will be rewarded with promotions."
Qiu Linjiang, Yu Zhongle, and Fang Qianran opened their mouths together, but they only swallowed. The opportunity was fleeting, and they lost another round. Ren Like was in trouble. This was a trap around the neck of the new party. The big shackles serve as servants in charge of matters, admonishing, repairing problems, collecting relics, reviewing, sealing and refuting edicts, refuting memorials submitted by hundreds of divisions, supervising six ministries and divisions, impeaching hundreds of officials, and complementing each other with the censor.
He is also responsible for recording and compiling the imperial edicts and memorials, and supervising the implementation of various departments; serving as examiner for rural examinations, co-examiners for joint examinations, and examiner for palace examinations; canonizing clans, serving as chief and deputy envoys when vassals or informing foreign countries; accepting applications
Unjust lawsuits, etc.
Typical of humbleness and weight!
Seal and refute imperial edicts, refute memorials submitted by hundreds of departments, supervise six ministries and departments, impeach hundreds of officials, and accept unjust lawsuits. Is this power small? Compile imperial edicts and memorials, supervise the implementation of various departments; serve as examiners for rural examinations
Serving as the same examiner, serving as the examination examiner for the Imperial Examination, if you stay in this position for a long time, you will become a disciple with old friends all over the world.
The most important thing is that he is in charge of civil affairs, and there is Li Yi, the Minister of Civil Affairs, looking after him. Will the New Party be able to promote and demote officials unscrupulously in the future? As long as he sits in this position, the entire New Party will
Don't even think about doing things happily.
Yu Zhongle was filled with regret and angrily stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I also have this report. Mr. Shen, the left prime minister, is old and often cannot go to court in the morning in recent days. However, the left prime minister has a respected position and is responsible for everything. He can't do anything in one day."
I am slack, I think that since the Zuo Prime Minister is old, it is not suitable for him to hold the post of Grand Master. It is better to select a young and promising official for the position of Zuo Prime Minister? Please enlighten me."
After Yu Zhongle finished speaking, the people behind him knelt down and said in unison: "Your Majesty, I believe that Mr. Shen's merits are in the country and he should be promoted to Grand Master!"
Qin Ting, however, hoped that Shen Cheng would step down. He flicked his sleeves and was about to step forward to argue when he suddenly felt his clothes tightening. He turned around and saw Li Yi as if nothing had happened, but his right hand was tightly holding on to his robe.
Wanchang's heart skipped a beat and he couldn't help but look at Shen Cheng: "Will he decline or accept?" After all, he was the great contributor to Conglong back then. Although Wanchang was determined to get Shen Cheng to step down, he still felt a little guilty when things came to a close.
Wanchang said hesitantly: "Shen Qing, I thought that Shen Qing's decades of service were enough to reward you with the title of Grand Master. I saw you in love and fell ill before, and I was heartbroken and said that you should receive the title of Grand Master. Go."
He holds the position of Prime Minister of the Left, but now that Ai Qing is back in court, it seems that he can stay in the post because of his health... I wonder what Ai Qing wants?"
Shen Cheng looked panic-stricken, hurriedly knelt down, bowed his head and said: "You have given me a great master, and I have given it to you with great kindness. I have been rewarded brilliantly by heaven, and I dare not resign."
"You give me a great master, and you give me generous gifts. I am rewarded brilliantly by heaven. I dare not resign!" The ministers repeated this sentence in their hearts before they came back to it. No matter they had already made up their minds and wanted to force him to
The officials who accepted the post of Grand Master and left the post of Zuo Xiang were all stunned.
Emperor Wanchang took a long breath and said only one sentence in his heart: "Mr. Shen Qing still knows the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, but I have no choice but to do this..."
Shen Cheng said calmly: "I have been serving as prime minister for more than thirty years but have not achieved much. Even if I have achieved a little, it is just a grain of glory compared to the sages. I am so frightened to receive such a favor from the emperor. But as a minister, I can't
If I dare to resign from the king's gift, I am willing to accept the post of Grand Master, resign as Minister Zuopushe, Chief Master of Tianji Pavilion, etc., and concurrently hold various positions."
Wanchang laughed very happily: "What you said is very reasonable. In that case, I agree with you. For these errands, is there a suitable candidate to succeed you?"
Shen Cheng said: "Shen Yiyi, the second seat operator of Tianji Pavilion, is the person who presides over and manages this pavilion. He has outstanding ability and is cautious in handling affairs. He can be promoted to the position of operator."
"Yes!" Wanchang nodded. Your granddaughter Shen Yiyi is a woman. Once you, the left prime minister, are no longer in office, it is still a matter of whether she can control Tianji Pavilion. Besides, Tianji Pavilion can only be managed by the cabinet as usual. I will control it. I can't interfere, so I might as well let you go and let your granddaughter fight with Gu Heng when the time comes.
"As for the position of left prime minister, I believe that Mr. Qiuge, the Minister of Rites, is of noble character, has both ability and political integrity, and is worthy of taking over!"
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