There are two intelligence systems in the Great Zhou Wuxun.
One is modeled after the Jinyi Guard established in the former Ming Dynasty, and the other is the Dragon Imperial Guard.
Among them, the Dragon Guard was established by the Supreme Emperor, originally to check and balance the Jinyi Guard.
About five or six years ago, the Dragon Guard was handed over to Jin Shang, who was still the prince at the time. Therefore, the Dragon Guard became the most important institution of Emperor Xiaode.
The Jin Yiwei was controlled by Prince Zhongyi until Prince Zhongyi was imprisoned along with Prince Yi Zhong, and then it was placed in the hands of the emperor.
It's just that Prince Zhongyi has a lot of good people in his hands, so Jin Yiwei also gets a lot of big talkers.
Now the commander of the Jinyi Guard is Cui Qiushan, who is a descendant of Wu Xun of the Jinyi Guard. His grandfather and father both served as Jinyi Guard Qianhu. After Emperor Xiaode took control of the Jinyi Guard, he removed the former commander from his post and investigated, and then he was determined to promote himself as the commander of the capital.
However, the Supreme Emperor intervened at this moment.
After a fight, he, a meritorious disciple of the Jinyiwei, took advantage and became the commander of the Jinyiwei capital.
This position is different from other positions. No matter who is in charge, people who are trustworthy and trustworthy must be appointed. Cui Qiushan and no one else can be considered as Jiji, so in the eyes of interested people, he may not be able to hold this position for a long time.
While Lin Zhao and Daiyu were discussing poetry, the sun had already set, and the door to the mansion that Cui Qiushan, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, had opened was closed. In the Cui family's study, Cui Qiushan was walking around the room irritably.
There were several scribes sitting on the seats.
You must know that Jin Yiwei is a military general, and there is nothing like Liaoyang in the Zhou Dynasty and other dynasties. The literacy rate is very low. Except for those big families, there are too few small families who are willing to send their children to study.
Most of these Jin Yiwei are from poor families, and only a few can read. Not to mention the study room. The so-called study room is just a relatively private place for discussion.
Cui Qiushan walked a few steps, stopped and turned to a scribe sitting over there. Seeing the calm expression on the scribe's face, Cui Qiushan sneered:
"It's just luck that I can take this position. Even if it wasn't me, it would be someone else. Your Majesty now promotes Lin Zhao to be the Commander of the Royal Guards. Even if you prefer him to be the Commander, he is focusing on the future. How many of you have seen?
A child under the age of 20 serves as a high-ranking official? Now that he has not even been interviewed, you are trying to get him down. How do you feel about it? Do you know how risky this is!? In addition, you have great eyes and hands.
You can also put your hands into the Rongguo Mansion and influence the mind of the wife of the house. How audacious!"
After Cui Qiushan finished speaking, several scribes exchanged glances. The scribe in front of Cui Qiushan smiled and said:
"The proprietor is really a loyal person. It's no wonder he got this position. Don't worry, the housework in the deep house has nothing to do with the proprietor. The Rongguo Mansion is like a sieve, and no news can be hidden.
You can pretty much guess what the lady in charge is thinking just by listening on the street. Even with a little manipulation, no one can figure it out, so the proprietor doesn’t have to worry!?"
A person next to me said:
"You guys underestimated Lin Zhao too much. The Yangzhou salt merchants are so big, and there are so many powerful forces behind them. But what happened? Lin Zhao kneaded them like dough. Did they do anything? Now you are watching Lin Zhao's father.
He has been promoted to the position of governor of Shandong and will definitely join the cabinet in the future. If you know this, what consequences will there be for you and the people behind you?
He has such integrity and skills. If you think you can suppress him and make such a joke happen, don't be too sure. When the time comes, everyone will be involved."
Cui Qiushan said a few words in succession at his seat, slammed his hand on the table, and said bitterly:
"No, I will report tomorrow and say that I am not feeling well. I will resign as the Commander-in-Chief. I was happy that day and thought that luck had fallen on me. I didn't expect that I would be roasted on the stove. If I don't do it, I won't do it."
Done!!"
When he heard what he said, the scribe who called him proprietor was stunned for a moment, didn't say anything, and leaned directly on the back of his chair. The other scribe sneered and said solemnly:
"Cui Dutang, do you really think that you can be appointed as the commander of the capital by luck? The student thinks, if you want to resign, I'm afraid that the person will not agree. If the official is impeached, the Qianhu Xiang of Guer will
I was transferred back and gave you 50,000 taels of silver. I am afraid that the girl from Yehenala who lives in your house will also become a spy sent there. By then, even if you are full of words, you will not be able to tell.
ah!
Cui Qiushan slammed the table, stood up and shouted angrily:
"You bastards, you are threatening me!!"
"It's not a threat, it's just a reminder. Cui Dutang, you know how you got here. Don't think it's just a fisherman's profit. In addition, how many senior officials there are in the Ducha Yuan, Taipu Temple, Guanglu Temple, Ministry of War and other departments?
He was the one who single-handedly promoted him, so how could he just go down as soon as he said it? Besides, His Majesty didn’t even say that he would let Dutang resign, so why are you so upset!!"
These words were almost scolding, and Cui Qiushan immediately glared at him fiercely.
If that person said this to him, he would have to listen attentively and even kowtow.
But who is the person in front of me?
It really pissed him off. He thought he couldn't deal with you as a scribe?
Maybe he thought it was too stiff, so the man from earlier said with a smile: "Cui Dutang, for our Jinyiwei pro-military and meddlesome descendants who have been passed down for generations, no one wants a guy from Suzhou's poor family to achieve the position of Dutang, what are the rules?
Even if his father is a feudal official, he himself has done history and cannot participate in the imperial examination. Besides, although your majesty is a wise man, he still uses such a sycophant. How can it be the long-term success of the country?
Plan, this is a matter of great importance to the country, the country, the country, and we, as ministers, cannot just sit idly by and ignore it!!"
Cui Qiushan stood there and looked around. Some people were laughing and some were angry. He also understood in his heart that the people here were said to be his aides and purges, and behind them were the big guys. They could use the people in the palace to suppress him. He himself
Nothing can be done.
After standing there in silence for a while, Cui Qiushan took a long breath and said tiredly:
"Since you have said so, there is nothing I can do. I am tired, so you all should stand down."
The few scribes all stood up, said goodbye politely, and went out. When these people left the door, Cui Qiushan listened to their walking footsteps, and suddenly a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The next morning, Lin Zhao got up early, washed up, and was about to send someone to deliver the sign to the palace. Suddenly a eunuch came to the palace and said to Lin Zhao very politely: "Long live the Lord to announce Lin Zhao's entry into the palace!"
What are you doing?
Shouldn't the morning be the time when the emperor and his cabinet ministers discuss state affairs? How could he, a small commander of the royal guards, Baron Zhongxiao, meet with him at this time?
Isn't it right to still go to court to perform the memorial?
Thinking of this, Lin Zhao just smiled slightly, gently cupped his hands to the eunuch, gave a red envelope, and said with a smile: "Thank you, father-in-law, for leading the way."
Hearing that her brother was going to see the emperor, Daiyu also came from behind, personally helped Lin Zhao pack his clothes, and said worriedly: "Brother, come back soon."
Lin Zhao smiled and consoled him: "It's okay. Your brother is very lucky. I believe Long live the Lord will give you a big reward this time."
To the officials outside the palace, Lin Zhao was just an ordinary young man. There were many bigwigs in the capital. After all, not all of them had interests involved with the Yangzhou salt merchants. But to those in the palace, Lin Zhao was
An extraordinary person. Because of him, the cost of kilometers has become much more abundant. Many people know the contribution of Lin Zhao, the "good fortune boy" of Long Live Lord.
Of course, with the advice of His Majesty's confidant eunuch Dai Quan, Lin Zhao is also a person that most eunuchs cannot afford to offend.
But Lin Zhao didn't know this, and even if he knew it, he wouldn't care.
Of course, if tens of millions of taels of silver couldn't buy the smiling faces of these eunuchs, Lin Zhao wouldn't mind a chance to gain enlightenment.
In this way, Lin Zhao followed the eunuch to the Wenhua Palace.