Not to mention that Baoyu was forced to make various advancements, the eldest master's attention at this time was completely attracted by the situation in the court, and he planned to take a chance and go further.
There were changes in the cabinet. The Minister of Household Affairs, who had had conflicts with the eldest boss several times before, took the initiative to resign because of his old age. After several attempts to persuade him, he was finally allowed to resign and provide for his retirement.
On the face of it, it was like this. It seemed that Qian, the Minister of Household Affairs, was really old and could no longer adapt to the fierce fighting in the court, so he had to take the initiative to give in to avoid losing his security in the late festival.
In fact, this is not the case. Qian, the Minister of Household Affairs, was involved in the Ping'an Prefecture incident, and some of his past mistakes have been abandoned by the present. If he does not escape in time, he will only die, and his family will not end well.
Not only was the man named Qian unlucky, but several other ministers in the cabinet were also affected to a greater or lesser extent, but it was just as serious as Minister Qian.
A position in the cabinet suddenly became vacant, and the elder felt that he had a lot of hope. Regardless of his power or performance, he would naturally not give in to others easily.
Obviously, it was not only the eldest man who wanted to be in the position, but even Wang Ziteng, who was working as a supervisor at the border, had thought of it and immediately sent a letter to ask the eldest man to help with the operation.
It's a bullshit operation, it just wants the big boss to take the initiative to give up his position.
"Master, there is no need to pay attention to Uncle Wang!"
After Lian Er learned the news, he was the first to jump out and express his dissatisfaction, shouting: "The cabinet positions are said to be given by concessions. Even if I don't fight, Uncle Wang may not be able to win over others!"
Lin Ruhai nodded in approval and said solemnly: "Brother, this opportunity is rare. Both us and other forces were caught off guard by Qian Shangshu's sudden resignation, but this is the best opportunity!"
In a melee, what is being compared is the reaction speed of itself and the forces behind it. The Wenchen Group does not have time to join forces. If they fight alone, the big boss has a great advantage. This opportunity cannot be missed.
Mr. Zheng Er also said: "Brother, this opportunity is rare, so why not give it a try!"
If the eldest master can take a further step, it will probably benefit him as a younger brother. If nothing else, at least if he takes a step further, it will not be a problem to become a full-time official of the fourth grade.
If you do it right, you might even be able to become the boss of Taipu Temple or Honglu Temple. I feel excited just thinking about it. Compared with the second brother-in-law, Wang Ziteng, it is obviously more effective for my own eldest brother to become the boss.
Not only Master Zheng, but also Jia Zhu had the same idea. Although he knew that he was in poor health and it was impossible to achieve great results in the officialdom, he also wanted to go further, at least to reach the limit of the fifth rank as soon as possible.
OK, obviously having the big boss in the cabinet will be more powerful for him.
Not long after, two historians who were serving abroad couldn't wait to write letters to express their support. They also hoped that the eldest man could enter the cabinet, so that their positions would be more secure in the future.
Several important figures in the eldest family have expressed their support, including Lin Ruhai, Lian Er and Shi Jia Shuanghou, four officials of third rank or above, including civil and military officials. Naturally, the eldest brother will not reject their good intentions.
Not to mention the promising younger generations of the Jia family, including Jia Rong, the magistrate of Tongzhou, and a group of outstanding children who became officials in the imperial examination, as well as the brave children who fought hard for their future in the army and at the border. They all hope that the eldest man can enter as soon as possible.
Cabinet, it is easy to enjoy the shade under such a big tree, and they can also get a lot of convenience.
With this, the eldest boss started a court struggle for the position of cabinet minister. As for Wang Ziteng's request, he should put it aside for now. There will be many opportunities in the future.
It’s just a pity that the benefits are so exciting!
Wang Ziteng would never let go of such a good opportunity. Hu Qi had made great contributions to him before, and he felt that he was more qualified to enter the cabinet.
Hearing that the elder was trying his best to enter the cabinet, he felt unhappy and immediately cut off contact with the elder. At the same time, a letter was secretly sent to Mrs. Wang.
Soon, all kinds of rumors that were unfavorable to the great master spread rapidly in the capital like a volcanic eruption.
Being unfilial to one's mother definitely means that the eldest man had fallen out with the old lady a long time ago, otherwise why would he have been living outside. Simply being filial in front of the old lady is the most powerful proof.
In addition, he insulted his younger brother Zheng Er, forcing his brother and his family to have almost no place to stand. He talked about it with nose and eyes, and exposed the conflicts in the Rong Mansion under the sun, which aroused a burst of excited discussion among the officials and people in the capital.
Not only that, but there were also a series of problems such as forcibly interfering in clan affairs, contempt for the clan leader, etc., which spread throughout the capital in just a few days, and the great master's reputation was instantly ruined.
The weirdest thing is that the contents of these rumors are all true. Although it is not easy for outsiders to investigate, it is not impossible to detect.
For a time, the great master was besieged by a swarm of censors from Lantai Temple, and the impeachment memorial almost overwhelmed the current Long Case.
But the strange thing is that the eldest master is like an old god. He treats the impeachment of the censor as if it doesn't exist and just does what he does every day. His attitude is so indifferent that outsiders can't figure it out.
"Who is he? He is so hateful!"
The eldest brother was able to keep his composure, but the second political lord was the first to become furious. The raging rumors had done great harm to the eldest brother's reputation, and he might have missed this opportunity to enter the cabinet.
Once the first master fails to enter the cabinet, the second master wants to go further. With the speed at which he accumulates achievements and his ability to do things, he doesn't know how long he will delay?
He doesn't want to stay in the same position or rank for another twenty years!
The eldest master was noncommittal to this guy's annoyance, as if he had little interest in joining the cabinet, leaving the second eldest master at a loss as to what to say.
Lin Ruhai and Lian Er remained silent, as if the rumors making the rounds in the capital did not exist. Their attitude was so strange that it made Mr. Zheng extremely uneasy.
"Master, I'm afraid this happened in the house!"
Jia Zhu couldn't bear to see it, so she had to bite the bullet and tell the truth, and said with a wry smile: "The rumors about the affairs in the mansion are half accurate. How could such a situation happen if there hadn't been something wrong in the mansion?"
"No way!"
The second master Zheng looked surprised and said in disbelief: "If your uncle enters the cabinet, the reputation of Rongfu will definitely rise to a higher level. Even if it can restore the glory of the time when grandfather and father were alive, it will not be a dream. At this time, the government is talking nonsense
Is your uncle's hind leg sick?"
No one is a fool, and if there is no major conflict of interest, taking action to punish the big boss at this time will only make outsiders laugh.
Mr. Zheng Er has also gained experience in the past few years. Although his brain is still not very bright, and his interpersonal relationships in the yamen are average, he can't stand it with the help of the big boss, and his life in the yamen of the Ministry of Industry is not ordinary.
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At the same time, he also gained experience as a project supervisor, and felt that he would be confident in his promotion in the future. He wished that the eldest man's official position would become bigger and bigger, and that his younger brother would also be able to share the benefits. At least he would not encounter any trouble when he was promoted, and
Those dirty things that ruin the officialdom will not happen to him.
At this time, the second master of politics is definitely ambitious and wants to do something big, and he will never tolerate his family holding back the first master.
He thought his eldest son was talking about the old lady, and he suddenly felt unhappy.
Although the old lady is a little obsessed with power, at this critical moment that concerns the further development of the Rong Mansion, there is no way she will hold back her eldest brother from behind. Master Zheng is still sure of this.
"Master, my second uncle also wants to enter the cabinet!"
Seeing that the second master Zheng didn't react, Jia Zhu smiled bitterly and spoke more clearly, saying in a deep voice: "The most hope in the house is that the second uncle will take over..."
"It's Wang!"
Mr. Zheng's face suddenly darkened, but his anger could not be easily unleashed in front of Jia Zhu. At this time, he was in a very unhappy mood. The person who caused trouble in the end turned out to be Wang, a stupid woman.
After returning to the second owner's house, the second master of Houzheng stepped back and asked angrily: "Ms. Wang, what do you want to do? What good does it do to you to be such a shady boss who is not depressed?"
The expression on Mrs. Wang's face froze, and when she saw that the second political master was so angry, she immediately put aside her hidden thoughts and sneered: "I naturally hope that my second brother can take over!"
"Haha, it's a beautiful thought. If Wang Ziteng really had this ability, he wouldn't have been wandering around without any movement for so many years!"
"Jia Cunzhou, don't forget how my second brother treated you. If it weren't for my second brother, would you be where you are today?"
"Hey, with the help of Wang Ziteng, I have been working as the head of the Ministry of Industry for nearly ten years, and I have been working as a member of the Ministry of Industry for more than ten years. Is this Wang Ziteng's help?"
"Master, don't be confused. Even if my uncle enters the cabinet, it doesn't matter. The one who gets the biggest advantage is not Lian Er. Even Lin Ruhai gets more discounts than our second wife. Can I bear it?"
"Oh, it sounds like what you're saying is that the prince gave the second bedroom a lot of benefits. Can you tell me?"
When he said this, Mr. Zheng was completely powerless and extremely disappointed with Mrs. Wang. She was really an out-and-out stupid woman.
The most important thing for him right now is to lay a solid foundation and wait for the opportunity to rise naturally, so that he will not attract attention and resentment from others.
If you really succeed in speculating, you will be promoted to the third level in one breath. Your foundation will be shallow and you will not be able to withstand the storm. In the future, you will have to be manipulated by Wang Ziteng, and it will be impossible to jump out?
Mrs. Wang obviously didn't think so much. Seeing the second master Zheng ask such a question, she thought that the second master Zheng was persuaded. She suddenly said with excitement: "Don't worry, sir, my second brother has made it clear. As long as he can enter the cabinet,
Immediately make the master a third-grade official and not fall behind others!"
Talking about the excitement, a sickly blush appeared on his face, and he said excitedly: "As long as the master is promoted to the third-grade official position, our second wife will be completely in power. From now on, we don't have to look at the first brother's face. Maybe he will wait for Yuan Chun in the palace."
With the good news, I can still be on an equal footing with my uncle!"
"Then let's wait and see!"
Mr. Zheng Er lost interest in talking, waved his hand and left directly, leaving Mrs. Wang confused and at a loss.