Chen Dao started to talk, and the rest of the words were no longer hidden. He spoke eloquently to Su Hao. Su Hao was dumbfounded, and deeply understood what Chen Dao said, that he had indeed suffered.
What a disaster.
It turned out that Su Hao invented the contour map, and the Ministry of War valued it very much and had the idea of promoting Su Hao for reuse. Later, Su Hao led the survey battalion to go deep into Bozhou, draw a military map of Bozhou, and also released water.
Flooding the Qixingshan military camp and wiping out Yang Yinglong's 5,000 elite soldiers, these two achievements were enough for Su Hao to become famous in the Ming army.
Before Wanli Xiaxuan Su Hao came to the capital, the Ministry of War had also made a motion to summon Su Hao to the capital. The more unanimous opinion was to appoint Su Hao as a military attache of no less than fifth rank, who would be responsible for training surveying and mapping personnel to complete tasks all over the country.
Map surveying work in important military areas. However, when the Ministry of War was discussing when to summon Su Hao to the capital, the eunuch Li Long took the initiative and asked Wanli to issue an imperial edict to Su Hao to enter the capital.
Under normal circumstances, if the Ministry of War wants to reward and reuse a person, and this person happens to be favored by the emperor, this is a very ideal situation. This means that the memorial of the Ministry of War asking for credit for this person can be successfully passed by the emperor.
, this saves a lot of trouble.
However, this time the situation was exactly the opposite. Starting from the beginning of the year, Shen Shixing, the chief minister of the cabinet, launched a campaign to force Wanli to appoint a prince. Wanli and the courtiers fell into a protracted cold war. During this period, the courtiers tried to make Wanli surrender.
, tried every means, one of the most important ones was to reject all Wanli's proposals. To put it simply, whatever Wanli wanted to do, the courtiers opposed it. On the contrary, whatever Wanli didn't want to do, the courtiers pushed hard.
Under such circumstances, Su Hao came to Beijing in accordance with Wanli's imperial edict. Everyone knew that Su Hao was recommended by Li Long, a popular eunuch in Wanli's eyes, and he was labeled as an "eunuch". For such a person, the courtiers certainly
They would not want to see him being reused, so Wanli delayed summoning Su Hao, and the Ministry of War also suppressed the official document preparing to promote Su Hao, pretending that this had not happened.
"Actually, Wang Shangshu also knows that Gai Zhi is not a member of the eunuch party. However, Wang Shangshu also has to take into account the overall situation and cannot lose the big for the small." Chen Dao explained to Su Hao.
"Looking at the overall situation?" Su Hao really sneered this time, "To put a talent who is obviously useful to the country into the cold palace and not reuse it just to spite the emperor. Is this what you call taking into account the overall situation?"
In fact, what Chen Dao said was quite hurtful. He said that the Ministry of War should not lose a big thing because of small things, which meant that Su Hao's future was just a trivial matter in the eyes of the Ministry of War, which could not be compared with such a big thing as "the foundation of the country". However,
He did not expect that whether to use Su Hao was not just Su Hao's personal matter, but a major matter involving national security. The ancients knew that virtuous people should not avoid relatives and enemies. How could these important ministers in the Ming Dynasty even have such a person?
Don’t you understand the truth?
Also, by hiding Su Haoxue, can we force Wanli to make concessions on the country's national issues? This would be an overestimation of Su Hao's status. In the final analysis, snubbing Su Hao is just a gesture made by the Ministry of War to other courtiers.
That’s it, the symbolic meaning is far greater than the substantive meaning.
Chen Dao said awkwardly: "There is some truth in what I said. However, now the entire court has a tacit understanding to put some pressure on the emperor. Mr. Shen usually takes good care of the Ministry of War. At this time, the Ministry of War cannot ignore Shen.
It’s your honor, sir.”
"Brother Chen doesn't dare to come to see my younger brother. Is this the same reason?" Su Hao asked.
Chen Dao said: "There is no way, everyone is one, and Chen can't break everyone's rules. In fact, Chen sees every move Gai makes in the capital. If Gai really touches
If there is any trouble, Chen will definitely not sit idly by. As for the usual social activities, it is not appropriate for Chen to come forward. Please forgive me for this."
"I understand." Su Hao nodded, feeling helpless.
The Ming Dynasty prospered and declined, and was eventually destroyed by a small tribe like the Jurchens in Jianzhou. There were many reasons for this. But among them, the unnecessary wrangling of bureaucrats all day long cannot but be said to be an important factor. By the late Ming Dynasty
, there were officials in the court who were endlessly creating friction, and among the people there were Donglin Party members who were talking loudly and criticizing all the government's measures. It cannot be said that no one was doing practical things at that time. It can only be said that the scene at that time was done by one person.
Ten people commented on the work. In the end, the person who worked was unable to do it, while the person who commented had high ambitions and low abilities, and was unwilling and unable to do anything. When a society is filled with this kind of trend, it is not far from collapse.
The most ridiculous thing is that while the courtiers used national affairs as a weight for their anger, they did not refuse to cooperate privately with eunuchs like Li Long. As agents of the courtiers, Dong Tianzhang and Yang Laizhen had a close relationship with Li Long.
For the sake of intimacy, Chen Dao did not dare to come to see Su Hao due to the so-called "tacit understanding" of the courtiers. However, Dong and Yang did not hesitate to directly give Su Hao a house.
The affairs of the country can be used for show. However, one's own interests cannot be shaken at all. How many of these courtiers who talk about loyalty, filial piety and etiquette are really clean in the buttocks?
"So, the Ministry of War has already regarded me as an outcast?" Su Hao asked.
Chen Dao said: "That's not true. In fact, Wang Shangshu has been talking about you, saying that it is a pity that such a capable person cannot be used by me. According to Chen, Wang Shangshu just wants to avoid the limelight at the moment.
When things become less sensitive, they will naturally be reused and changed.”
"Then what should I do now?" Su Hao asked.
Chen Daodao: "Although you live here, I heard that you are cooperating with others to mine. This is very good. It doesn't hurt to do it. Brother Yu only has one piece of advice, which is to advise Gai to move as little as possible with the people in the palace.
This way, if the Ministry of War wants to reuse it and change it in the future, there will be fewer obstacles."
"This advice... Haha, I forgive you for not obeying me." Su Hao said with a smile.
Just kidding, the Ministry of War ignored Su Hao and asked him not to interact with the eunuchs. Why should Su Hao listen to the Ministry of War? Su Hao couldn't say he had a good impression of Li Long, but he was treating him after all.
Showing goodwill is nothing like the white-eyed wolves in the Ministry of War. They don’t show any basic signs at all.
Chen Dao was also speechless. He knew that the struggle between the courtiers and Wanli this time was far away. Chen Dao himself could not tell when the Ministry of War would enable Su Hao. In this case, he asked Su Hao not to fight with Wanli.
The interaction between Li Long and others was equivalent to cutting off Su Hao's future. It was reasonable for Su Hao to refuse his request.
The two sides were silent for a while, and Chen Dao sighed: "Change, brother, don't you know the absurdity of this matter. The soldiers at the border are in great need of maps, and the Ministry of War should immediately entrust Gai with heavy responsibilities, so that Gai can bring out ten soldiers."
Hundreds of teams like the survey battalion were sent to various places to survey and map the map to strengthen the Ming Dynasty's border defense. However, now everyone is arguing over such a thing and missing a major military aircraft, which makes Chen feel bad.
It’s completely conceivable for Brother Yu to complain about the change. Well, if there is anything that needs to be done for the change, just ask, and I will try my best to help the change to be completed within the scope of my ability."
Su Hao said: "I don't dare to interfere in this important military matter. You are all important officials of the imperial court, and you only think about important matters like the foundation of the country. I'm sorry that I can't understand. What I want to do now is to do some small business and make some money."
, to support the family. There is indeed a troublesome matter at the moment, and I would like to ask Brother Chen for help. I wonder if Brother Chen is convenient."
Chen Dao said: "What's so difficult about changing it? Even if Brother Yu can't help, at least he can give some ideas."
"I want to use the channels of the Ministry of War to send a few letters to Fengcheng." Su Hao said.
"Just such a small thing?" Chen Dao asked in surprise.
Su Hao said: "This is a small matter for Brother Chen, but it is a big deal for me. I wonder if Brother Chen can help."
"Of course." Chen Dao said, "The Ministry of War often has messengers to deliver military information and military orders to various places. Instead, give the letter to Brother Yu, and Brother Yu will ask the messenger to Jiangxi to carry it to Fengcheng for you."
This is what Su Hao can ask Chen Dao to do. According to Chen Dao, the Ministry of War is still operating normally, but when it comes to matters involving Su Hao, it can only be stuck. It is said that Guizhou
Governor Ye Mengxiong also wrote a letter to Wang Yi'e, Minister of the Ministry of War, asking about Su Hao's resettlement. However, as a direct descendant of Chief Assistant Shen Shixing, Wang Yi'e had to set an example, so he could only reluctantly put Su Hao on hold.
One side.
Being unable to promote Su Hao does not mean that you cannot do something for Su Hao. Even if it is to reward Su Hao for his contribution in Bozhou, it is appropriate to use the military system to send a letter to Su Hao. Chen Dao himself said this
He can make the decision, and he is fully confident that he can ensure that this matter will not be known to other courtiers.
Chen Dao had dinner at the Su Mansion, and especially drank several large glasses of wine by himself as an apology. Then he left with the letters written by Su Hao to Lu Xiuer, Hao Yizong, Ma Yu and others. He promised that two or three
Within days, someone will be arranged to deliver the letters. If it's quick, these letters can be delivered to Lu Xiuer and others within six or seven days.
Xu Guangzu was also called to have dinner with Chen Dao. After seeing Chen Dao off, Su Hao told Xu Guangzu what Chen Dao had said again. Xu Guangzu advised: "Change it, don't take this matter to your heart.
Things in the Ming Dynasty are like this sometimes. When I was waiting to fight at the border, it was common for the fighter planes to be delayed due to conflicts between the generals. This was the result of long-term peace. On the contrary, it was there
In difficult times, everyone can help each other better."
"How long will the peace last?" Su Hao sneered, "Our Ming Dynasty is now surrounded by crises, and these people are still at war with each other. I really want to see how many days the peace can last for the Ming Dynasty."
"We all obey fate and do our best." Xu Guangzu also said a little gloomily. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel will be better and updated faster!)