While the city of Beijing is in turmoil and unrest, the scorched Nanjing is still prosperous, but the undercurrent never stops surging.
But he said that Shi Kefa went to Yangzhou to supervise the governor, and Ma Shiying was in the cabinet and had great power.
However, not everything goes as planned for him.
For example, he wanted to revive his friend Ruan Dacheng, but was rejected by Shi Kefa.
Chengyi Bo Liu Kongzhao (a descendant of Liu Ji) recommended the recommendation, but Shi Kefa directly rejected it by saying, "This is a contrary case decided by the late emperor, and there is no need to say anything more."
Ruan Dacheng was not ordinary. At that time, Ma Shiying supported the establishment of King Fu. In terms of honors and nobles, Liu Kongzhao, the sincerity uncle, was connected with him.
It was also because of his efforts that Ma Shiying became the governor of Fenglu.
In order to repay Ruan Dacheng and gain better control over the Nanjing court and eliminate the Donglin Party members, Ma Shiying tried every means to get Ruan Dacheng out of trouble.
"Qian Butang, Ruan Dacheng was falsely accused of being an eunuch, so that a powerful minister was exiled. Isn't it a pity for the court?"
Ma Shiying and Qian Qianyi talked face to face, and their tone was quite friendly.
Qian Qianyi is a mature man. When he heard this, he immediately understood that due to the resistance of the Donglin Party, the prime minister wanted him to be a breakthrough.
He wanted to refute, but Ma Shiying's position as chief assistant was too intimidating, so Qian Qianyi hesitated.
"Ruan Yuanhai (number) is indeed a great talent, and the imperial court has taken responsibility for his appointment. However, this is an edict from the late emperor, and I am afraid it is inappropriate."
"The late emperor was deceived. How can he cover it up with just one word?"
Ma Shiying shook his head and said earnestly: "It's a pity that Ruan Dacheng is so talented. We don't need to kiss him to promote him. I'm quite worried."
"The newly established imperial court only covers half of the country, and bandits are rampant in the north. If we don't use talented people, how can we return to the Central Plains? Return to the old capital?"
"Or maybe Qian Butang doesn't take my recommendation seriously?"
These words were spoken in an aggravated tone. Qian Qianyi's bones immediately began to tremble. He held back his head and chest and said:
"What the chief assistant said is absolutely true. Ruan Dacheng is indeed a good talent and should be used as an exception."
"Hahaha, it's rare that my boss has the same thoughts as me. I'm really happy and congratulated."
Ma Shiying nodded with satisfaction and admired Qian Qianyi's understanding: "In this way, I will wait for your good news."
"Ah?" Qian Qianyi was stunned. Is he asking me to recommend him as a co-author?
"how?"
"I'm very happy!" Qian Qianyi nodded hurriedly and said flatteringly: "Promoting talents for the country is what we should do."
"That's good!" Ma Shiying patted his shoulder and said nonchalantly: "You will be truly grateful in the future."
Qian Qianyi left angrily, feeling full of bad luck.
Recommending the eunuch would be such a huge harm to him, the leader of Donglin.
"Master, what's wrong?"
When Liu Rushu saw him blowing his beard and staring back, Pingting came over and comforted him.
Qian Qianyi waved his hands and fell into deep thought.
The next day, the court meeting was held again.
"Your Majesty, the bandits from the west entered Sichuan, and the King of Hanyang went westward without an edict. He recklessly launched an army. This is a serious crime. I hope the imperial court will deal with it."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the palace instantly solidified.
Even Qian Qianyi couldn't help but secretly curse, where did this stupid young man come from?
Emperor Hongguang was stunned: "Chief Assistant, is this possible?"
Ma Shiying hurriedly raised his hands and said: "Report to your Majesty, but there is something like this."
"However, this was the invitation of Sichuan Governor Chen Shiqi. With the Western bandits entering Sichuan and the danger of danger, we can only acquiesce."
Emperor Hongguang actually did not know where Sichuan was and what its situation was, but he understood that Western thieves and intruders must not be tolerated:
"The Western thieves killed the people indiscriminately, leaving Henan uninhabited for thousands of miles, and even burning Fengyang. He deserves to die. Since Uncle Wang went to attack, let's issue an edict and let him be justified!"
Zhang Xianzhong set fire to Fengyang and massacred the rich. It was the ancestral mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang. Chongzhen killed several governors for this purpose.
Theoretically speaking, Zhang Xianzhong and Li Zicheng are equally hateful.
Ma Shiying was stunned, and then said perfunctorily: "Of course I understand."
After this episode, Ma Shiying narrowed his eyes and looked at Qian Qianyi vaguely.
Qian Qianyi had no choice but to go out and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend a talented person to you."
"Oh? Who?" Emperor Hongguang asked doubtfully.
"Former Taichang Shaoqing, Ruan Dacheng."
Qian Qianyi said tremblingly.
"What? Absolutely not!"
The Donglin Party members present were instantly in an uproar, with disbelief everywhere in their eyes.
Who is Ruan Dacheng? Not only is he an eunuch, but he is also a disciple of Gao Panlong, the leader of the Donglin Party. He is listed in the "Donglin Point General Record" and is nicknamed "No Block".
Therefore, he is not only an eunuch, but also a traitor. This kind of person is the most hateful.
For a time, there was endless discussion.
However, these were only the Donglin Party members from the bottom, middle and upper classes. They all looked at Qian Qian with confusion on their faces.
Don't dare to speak easily.
And, this is exactly what Ma Shiying needs.
To defeat an enemy with an enemy is the most deadly.
"Although Ruan Dacheng was framed as an eunuch, there is no doubt that he was originally a member of the Donglin Party."
Ma Shiying laughed casually and said: "Since Qian Shangshu recommended it, it is naturally feasible."
Emperor Hongguang was a little confused and nodded: "Since the chief minister and Qian Shangshu agree and everyone has no objections, then that's OK."
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
Ma Shiying paid homage.
The courtiers also bowed down reluctantly.
As a result, Ruan Dacheng came back and was appointed by Ma Shiying as the left minister of the Ministry of War.
After the court meeting, the Donglin Party members became aggressive.
Immediately, Zhang Shenyan, the official secretary, and Jiang Yueguang, Wang Duo, Gao Hongtu, etc. all gathered in Qian Mansion to investigate the crime.
As the leader, Qian Qianyi had to sweat profusely when faced with this scene. He smiled bitterly and said: "You guys have to atone for your sins. I really have to do it."
As he said this, he expressed his bitterness.
He said that Ma Shiying was going to use the crowd to support King Lu and attack the Donglin Party members, but he had no choice but to do it.
After explaining, he said loudly: "Ma Shiying is planning to appoint Ruan Dacheng in view of his weak position in the court, so why should we be afraid? We Donglin Party members, with their strength in numbers, will never be afraid of him."
"The eunuchs bring harm to the country and the people and must not be left unchecked."
Gao Hongtu hurriedly agreed, twirling his beard and said: "Ma Shiying is not worthy of being the first assistant, we must make some plans."
I am the most suitable.
"At that time, we should not have allowed King Fu to succeed to the throne and put us in such a situation."
Wang Duo said dissatisfied: "Ma Shiying has great power and squeezes out the Shi Ge Department. The emperor blindly trusts him and lets him go. How can this be expected of a wise emperor?"
"It's really abominable that all the gentlemen and wise men in the imperial court trust an eunuch without using him."
There was a sound of indignation.
After all, everyone forgave Qian Qianyi and agreed with his words.
Under such a big handle, Ruan Dacheng is nothing.
Zhang Shenyan became even more irritable: "As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, I will never agree with eunuch villains like Ruan Dacheng flooding the court."
With that said, he glared at Qian Qianyi fiercely, threw up his sleeves and left.