Just as Zhang Yanling expected, some people celebrated Li Dongyang's death and were extremely happy.
After Li Dongyang passed away, Liu Jin went to the mourning hall to pay homage, and she also cried and sighed and said some polite words such as "the country has lost its pillars, and the mountains and rivers have changed."
However, looking at Yang Tinghe standing aside with a sad face and describing himself as haggard, Liu Jin felt really happy in his heart. From this moment on, the largest tree in the outer court fell down, and the monkeys on and under the tree were scattered. This
For a moment, God will help you, and you don’t need to do it yourself.
After returning from condolences, Liu Jin immediately summoned his party members to discuss important matters. Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, Zhang Cai and others were all present.
"Everyone, you all know the situation. Tell me, what do you think about Li Dongyang's death?" Liu Jin slumped lazily on the chair, with a faint smile on his chubby face.
"Hehe, this is called self-defeating by Li Dongyang. In order to get credit, he insisted on going to fight the flood and provide relief in person. The thing was done, but he ended up exhausted. It's really ridiculous. He wanted to make the emperor more happy through this matter
I relied heavily on him, but I didn’t expect this to be the result. I think he will regret it before he dies. Hahaha." Liu Yuxi said with a smile.
Jiao Fang said solemnly: "Master Liu, there is no need to be so gloating. After all, death is a big deal. Even if you are happy in your heart, you don't have to show it so obviously. It makes people think that you, Master Liu, are uneducated and heartless."
Liu Yu said awkwardly: "Yes, yes, Master Jiao taught me this lesson. I just think... Li Dongyang's death is a good thing for us. Of course, death is a big deal, so we should respect it more."
Jiao Fang nodded and said: "It's good that you know. After all, Li Dongyang is a scholar leader and an important minister in the court. The emperor is very sad when the chief minister of the court passes away. I'm afraid that I will forget the form in my pride and violate a taboo."
Liu Yu nodded repeatedly.
Zhang Cai sneered at the side and said: "Come on, Mr. Jiao, why do you need to be hypocritical? Why hide it when you are happy? We all hope that Li Dongyang will be finished. I am afraid that you, Mr. Jiao, also hope that Li Dongyang will be finished soon. Why do you need to lecture others here?
.I am very happy, but I don’t hide it. Li Dongyang is our enemy, and we should be happy when our enemy is dead."
Jiao Fang frowned and said: "Master Zhang, what are you talking about? What do you mean I hope Li Dongyang will die the most? If your words get out, others will misunderstand me. After all, Li Dongyang and I have some personal relationships. Even after he died, I still have some feelings.
Sentimental.”
Zhang Cai sneered and said: "What are you feeling sentimental about? Are you sentimental that Mr. Jiao is about to ascend to the position of chief minister of the cabinet? Mr. Jiao, the chief minister of the cabinet may not be you. Don't be too happy too early."
Jiao Fang said angrily: "Master Zhang is really presumptuous. When did I say that I wanted to seek the position of chief minister of the cabinet? But you, Master Zhang, can't wait to join the cabinet. You have been arguing about this for a long time.
The happiest thing is that you, Zhang Caicai."
Zhang Cai sneered and said: "That's what I think, what's wrong? What I, Zhang Cai, think in my heart, I never hide it. Why can't I join the cabinet? You, Jiao Fang, are the youngest than me? If it weren't for me, Zhang Cai
You can't be as good as Eunuch Liu for recommendation. It's better for you, but you can enter the cabinet before me. You can enter, but I can't?"
Jiao Fang frowned and said, "Master Zhang, I didn't say you can't join the cabinet."
Zhang Cai sneered and said: "That's what you are thinking in your heart. You just want to trample me and Mr. Liu under your feet. Don't I understand what you, Mr. Jiao, are thinking?"
Jiao Fang said angrily: "You! You are...the heart of a villain and the heart of a gentleman."
Zhang Caici smiled and said: "Master Jiao, are you also a gentleman? Doesn't that mean that everyone in the world is a gentleman?"
Jiao Fang's face turned red and she was waiting for a rebuttal. Liu Jin who was standing beside him finally couldn't help it anymore, reached out and patted the table, and said in a deep voice: "What are you two doing? Do you think our family is dead? If you want to quarrel, you go back and quarrel."
, don’t make noise in our house. It will make our family upset."
Jiao Fang hurriedly suppressed the words that came to her lips, cupped her hands and said, "Eunuch Liu, you heard it too. It was Mr. Zhang who said something unpleasant, but I didn't provoke him. I don't have the same knowledge as him."
Zhang Cai snorted but did not reply. Liu Jin had spoken. If the argument continued, Eunuch Liu would be unhappy and feared he would be scolded.
"Our family has called you here to discuss matters. After Li Dongyang dies, the situation will change greatly. We must discuss how to act immediately. But it's a good thing for you, there is a fight in the nest. Zhang Cai, it's not our family who is talking about you. You have always been right
I am still worried about not being included in the cabinet.
We all know in our hearts that we are angry about not getting the Minister of Civil Affairs. But things have to happen step by step. How can we cooperate with each other if we are always so resentful and provocative? How can we be consistent with the outside world? Our family will not allow you to do this.
Liu Jin said in a deep voice.
Zhang Cai cupped his hands and said: "My father-in-law taught me that I shouldn't be like this. Please forgive me."
Liu Jin waved his hand and said: "That's all, it's not a big deal. Everything needs the right time. Before Li Dongyang was alive, and there were nobles helping him, his actions were naturally limited. Now that Li Dongyang is dead, won't the opportunity come? This
Once, our family’s idea was that both Zhang Cai and Liu Yu should be in the cabinet, and the cabinet must be completely controlled by us. Even if we can’t get rid of Yang Tinghe, we must isolate him and let him stand aside.”
"That's great, thank you father-in-law. I didn't expect that I, Liu Yu, would be able to join the cabinet today." Liu Yu said excitedly.
Jiao Fang glanced at Liu Yu with disdain and said in a deep voice: "Master Liu, please don't be too happy. Father-in-law, this is just a plan. But it may not be the reality."
Liu Yu said: "Can what my father-in-law want to do still be impossible? If Li Dongyang is dead, who can stop what my father-in-law wants to do?"
Jiao Fang moved her mouth, but no words came out.
Liu Jin said: "Master Liu, what Master Jiao said is true. Although Li Dongyang is dead, do you think it is so easy to join the cabinet? Can you just say it? This matter requires planning. The emperor has to nod. Moreover, it needs to be won over.
Even
It takes more people's recommendation and secondment. It's not just words. We just want to ask, what are your achievements, Liu Yu, that can make you an assistant minister in the cabinet? What have you done to convince all the ministers to agree to your appointment?
The merits of the cabinet?”
Liu Yu rolled his eyes and was so embarrassed that he had nothing to say. What achievements could he have? It was nothing more than betraying Liu Jian and holding Liu Jin's thigh. In terms of merit, it was naturally insufficient, but in terms of reputation, it was a traitor that civil servants privately despised.
People who have no hope at all.
"There are also those princes and princes, especially Zhang Yanling. Don't forget that although Li Dongyang is a strong enemy, Zhang Yanling is more difficult to deal with. This guy's voice is getting more and more important now. Among the nobles,
The right to speak among them is also getting bigger and bigger. If they interfere with it, this matter will be very difficult to handle." Liu Jin continued.
Several people's hearts tightened and they frowned. Yes, don't forget that the honorable nobles should not be underestimated. If Zhang Yanling and others had not interfered with it, the outer court would have been completely ruined after the impeachment case, so why let them die?
Not stiff, just lingering.
"My father-in-law, in the opinion of the lower officials, this matter should be carried out quickly without allowing them to interfere with it. After Li Dongyang was buried, he should immediately ask the emperor to add additional cabinet members and appoint the chief minister of the cabinet. The decision should be made quickly and without giving them time to connect. Then Yang Tinghe
The others are currently busy with Li Dongyang's funeral matters, and before they had time to contact Zhang Yanling and the others, they were caught off guard." Zhang Cai said in a deep voice.
"Yes, what Mr. Zhang said is very true. We need to resolve this matter quickly and cannot give them time. Li Dongyang died of illness suddenly, and the people in the outer court are now leaderless. We can try to win over them in the past two days. Many people must be at a loss now.
.As long as we show a little bit of expression, a group of people will definitely turn to us. In this way, we can take the initiative in the court discussion. Getting their people to switch sides and second the proposal will have a miraculous effect." Jiao Fang had a rare opportunity to have a relationship with Zhang Cai.
reached a unanimous opinion.
"I'm afraid my father-in-law will have to find out more about the emperor. The emperor will definitely listen to your father-in-law's opinion. The only thing that can be worried about is that Zhang Yanling goes to talk to the emperor about this matter in advance. I feel that Zhang Yanling cannot be allowed to do anything in the past two days.
Enter the palace to see the emperor, including the princes and princes, and find an excuse for the emperor not to see them." Jiao Fang continued.
Liu Jin nodded slowly and said thoughtfully: "What you two said is reasonable. This matter cannot be delayed. After Li Dongyang is buried, the cabinet candidates must be finalized immediately. We cannot give Yang Tinghe, Zhang Yanling and others a chance to connect. Foreign court officials, at this time
Winning them over should be miraculous. As for the emperor's attitude, our family is confident that we can convince him. But..."
Liu Jin's face dropped and he stopped talking.
"What's wrong, father-in-law? Is there anything you can't say?" Jiao Fang asked.
Liu Jin said: "It's nothing. We just feel that the emperor seems to be in a bad mood and worried about Li Dongyang's death. Yesterday afternoon, the emperor went to Li Dongyang's home to visit Li Dongyang. After returning to the palace, he became a little silent. In the evening, he heard that Li Dongyang had passed away.
After hearing the news, I didn’t even eat dinner, and I was quite anxious. We didn’t know what Li Dongyang said before he died. I asked a few questions, but the emperor didn’t say a word. I was worried about what Li Dongyang said before he died.
, will influence the emperor’s decision.”
Jiao Fang frowned and said nothing. Zhang Cai said in a deep voice: "Father, are you worried that Li Dongyang said something detrimental to us before he died?"
Liu Jin said: "We are not sure. We just feel that the emperor's mood is a little abnormal."
Jiao Fang said: "Perhaps the emperor is just sad. After all, an important minister in the court passed away, and the emperor is a very emotional person. How could he be indifferent? I think your father-in-law doesn't need to worry too much. Li Dongyang couldn't do anything while he was alive, so he said a few words before he died.
when
What? Besides, don’t you understand that the emperor is such a person? You will forget about it in three or two days. The father-in-law should relieve the emperor’s worries. The more lively the leopard room is, the emperor will be happy. Once the emperor is happy, there will be nothing to worry about.
.”
Liu Jin stared at Jiao Fang and said in a deep voice: "Jiao Fang, are you instructing our family to do things?"
Jiao Fang was stunned, and hurriedly raised her hands and said: "I don't dare, I just want to suggest it."
Liu Jin shouted in a deep voice: "You'd better give less advice to our family in the future. Everything our family does is for the emperor. From the East Palace to the present, everything our family and the emperor do is for the emperor's happiness and for the emperor's ability.
Don't worry about national affairs.
The relationship between our family and the emperor is very deep, and it is definitely not to achieve any personal selfishness. Everything our family does is measured. Do you think that our family is bewitching and deceiving the emperor? Then you and those people will impeach our family.
Don’t the people think the same thing?”
Jiao Fang's face changed drastically, and she knelt down in the tunnel and said: "My father-in-law, please calm down, I have no such idea. Please take a closer look, father-in-law."
Zhang Cai sneered at the side and said: "If Master Jiao is made the chief minister, wouldn't you want to lead the ministers and arrange the father-in-law?"
Liu Jin shouted: "Zhang Cai, you are not allowed to say such things in the future. Let me make it clear to you. All our actions must be for the sake of the emperor. The reason why our family wants to defeat the outer court is because of those people
Intimidating the emperor with the intention of controlling the government and silencing the emperor. That is a treasonous act. The emperor trusts our family, so our family will fight for the emperor to make their plot miscalculated. Everything we do
It's not for yourself, it's for the emperor. Do you understand? By following our family, you are loyal to the emperor, not to join the party and oppose dissidents. If you are still thinking about your own little thoughts, you may even think that our family has something to do with others.
You will have a hard time in the future if you plot any conspiracy. If our family can give you a high position of power, our family can also make you lose your reputation like Liu Jian, Xie Qian and others."
"My father-in-law taught me a lesson, and I have learned from it." The three of them said quickly.
Liu Jin waved his hand and said: "Master Jiao, get up. You are going to be the chief minister of the cabinet, but you can't kneel down to our family. Wouldn't it be a disservice to our family?"
Jiao Fang was surprised and happy. Although she was scolded by Liu Jin, Liu Jin also expressed his position. It turned out that he really preferred her to be the first assistant.
Although Zhang Cai was dissatisfied, he did not dare to say anything.
"This matter has been decided, let's take action immediately. Our family is responsible for the emperor's side. You have to win over those frightened birds in the outer court. This time, we will make a quick decision and fight a good battle. We will fully control the outer court.
It’s up to you this time. Let’s break up and see the guests off.” Liu Jin picked up the tea cup, which meant serving tea to see the guests off.