In the morning, the sky was clear. Mid-Autumn Festival waves surged in Beihu. In a small courtyard near the lake in Jingyuan, there was a pink walled house, Han Jin and the King of Chu played chess in the open pavilion.

The King of Chu was twenty years old, slender, wearing a moon-white scholar's shirt, gentle and gentle. Sitting in front of the chessboard, a black piece fell down and smiled and said, "Sir, a talented man."

The discussions in Wuying Palace have begun. I don’t know, Gao Shangshu, who was about to retire, recommended the King of Jin according to tacit understanding. I’m afraid no one expected it?

Han Xiucai smiled calmly and said, "The prince is too rewarded. It is just that the prince has gained some opportunities. To be made the prince, we still need to work hard."

The King of Chu smiled and nodded.

His fourth brother contacted the minister in Beijing, and had the Jinyiwei, the inner supervisor, and showed his face in front of the emperor. He was so proud! Now? Haha!

Outside the door, from Suzhou, Han Jin's friend, scholar Luo Ziche and Tong Zhengyan, saw the situation in the house and looked at each other. Ziheng traveled around the world for several years and is now getting more and more powerful. The Donglin lineage is expected to pass through the King of Chu and take charge of the court again.

…

In Wuying Hall, the air solidifies.

In terms of procedure, Gao Guo, the Minister of War, had no problem with the words. The court discussed that in addition to the ministers who were automatically qualified through official positions, the emperor could also designate someone to participate.

However, Gao Shangshu suggested that the emperor designate the King of Jin to participate, which was really too taboo. Who knows what the emperor was thinking? The deposed prince is not far away. Whether the emperor is willing to establish the prince now is difficult for any minister to grasp the correct merits.

Emperor Yongzhi looked at Gao Guotong in front of him with a cold look, and Gao stood on the throne, and said coldly: "Gao Guotong's intentions and intentions are sinister, so his crimes should be punished."

Gao Shangshu, who was old and sick, was just planning to make political speculation before retirement. At this time, he was so scared that he knelt down to the emperor. He kowtowed without a crown and apologized: "

Your Majesty, the crown prince is the foundation of the country, so it is better to decide it early. Since ancient times, there have been legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate legitimate ethics, and your Majesty is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the only one who is the

Gao Shangshu begged for mercy and the ministers in Wuying Hall sighed in their hearts, and they won a lot of sympathy for the poor cannon fodder in the Jin King's camp! Of course, just because of the emotion, no one would plead for Gao Shangshu at this time.

Don’t treat everyone as fools, and don’t treat the emperor as fools.

Emperor Yongzhi ignored the Minister of War who was kneeling down and asked He Shuo in front of him, "He Qing?"

He Shuo bowed and gave a solution, saying loudly: "Your Majesty was in great prosperity in the Spring and Autumn Period. I think Gao Guo’s arguments about this are not worthy of being a big mistake. Your Majesty remembers that he was diligent in the king's affairs for many years and was confused for a while, so he could allow him to retire." Gao Guo was guilty of waving the flag for the King of Jin, but he would not die.

Grand Secretary He is still very fair. Although, he hated the struggle between the two kings for the throne in his heart. The struggle over and over again made the country useless. Empty talks ruined the country, and hard work made the country prosperous!

He was trusted by the emperor, and it would be enough to rule for five to ten years. Anyone who monopolizes power for a long time will basically not end well. He did not want to end like this. With the emperor's age, the dispute between the prince has nothing to do with him.

Emperor Yongzhi was still quite murderous. Gao Guo violated his taboos. He immediately frowned slightly. However, he needed to consider He Shuo's opinion.

The Wuying Palace fell silent.

…

In a court debate, when the candidate for the Grand Secretary was originally discussed, no one expected that the topic would turn to the candidate for the prince. King Jin participated in the government affairs, wasn’t this the prince? Although the state did not raise the prince and clan relatives as pigs like the Ming Dynasty, the princes did not have the authority to open a government to govern the affairs. Only the prince needed to learn to govern the country.

At this moment, Emperor Yongzhi was silent and thought, and the court officials were waiting for the emperor's decision.

Hua Mo, the Minister of Justice, suddenly realized that his opportunity had come. All major events in the world depended on the Holy Emperor! He Shuo's opinion was very important to designate who was the Grand Secretary of the Wuying Palace, but the decision was in the hands of the Emperor.

Hua Mo's heart moved, stepped forward, and said to Emperor Yongzhi who was pondering on the imperial throne: "I think Gaoguo has ulterior motives and can seize the words since his birth. Your Majesty's prosperity in the spring and autumn, so why bother if the prince hangs in the air for a while?"

The pursuit of writing since his origin is a heavier punishment for officials. In other words, it is to kick out the team of scholars. The corresponding political privileges of scholars will naturally not be enjoyed.

Similar to the double-opening, that is, expelled from the party (scholarship status), and removed from public office (official position).

Therefore, the Wuying Palace suddenly heard whispering and talking, and the Censor Zhu Hongfei immediately spoke out and suppressed him, "Silent!" It was obvious that Shangshu Hua was blatantly praising the emperor. This was a very despicable act of no ministers! It was shameless.

Hua Mo was not affected by the atmosphere around him at all, and said again: "I think it is the most urgent thing, because the emperor is not giving away the people, so it is better to decide early. I think it can be promoted to Concubine Yang as the imperial concubine!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the palace was in an uproar. The censor of the Kedao immediately stepped out and cursed: "Hua Mo, is it because of being a slander?"

"It's just a fart. How can my brother and sister-in-law be the queen? A hundred years later, how will future generations comment on this dynasty?"

"Your Majesty, Hua Mo is so arrogant and wants to capture Your Majesty for being unjust, and his crime should be killed."

For a moment, the feelings in Wuying Hall were surging.

Emperor Yongzhi currently has three imperial concubines. When Yang Guifei was promoted to the imperial concubine, the Grand Secretary of the Military Affairs Office refused to obey the imperial concubine. Because there was a problem with Yang Guifei's identity. Yang Guifei had a prince under her knees. If she was an imperial concubine, it was only a matter of time before she became the queen. So, should the Three Bonds and Five Constant Virtues be needed? How can orthodox scholars accept this?

Emperor Yongzhi was slightly stunned. He did not expect that among the court officials, there were such eyesight and courage. There were three thousand beauties in the harem, and he favored Yan Yan the most. However, He Shuo, the head of the military minister, was honest and upright. The Neo-Confucian master, would not agree to him to make Yan Yan the queen.

Emperor Yongzhi glanced at Hua Mo deeply, as if he wanted to remember this person.

He Shuo reprimanded: "Hua Bingzhang, what is your proposal? Why don't you withdraw?"

The power of the prime minister was like this. Hua Mo bowed and retreated silently. No one saw him lowering his head, and the joy in his eyes flashed by.

He Shuo said to the emperor again: "Your Majesty, it is better to discuss the candidates for the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace today." Although he did not agree to make Concubine Yang the imperial concubine and queen, he did not want to wipe out the emperor's face in public.

Emperor Yongzhi didn't say anything, and with a calm face, pointed at Gao Guo who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Dispose according to Hua Mo's opinion." As he said that, he stood up from the imperial throne, turned to the back of the hall, and left the Wuying Hall. The eunuchs hurriedly followed.

The civil and military ministers in the hall were caught off guard and felt a little confused. Obviously, the issue of Yang Guifei made the emperor very dissatisfied.

Liu Feibai shook his head in his heart. He also disagreed with making Yang Guifei the queen. But the emperor seemed to have decided. He asked He Shuo, "Gao Yuan, what is the constitution now?"

He Shuo looked at the ministers of the Wuying Hall who were discussing a lot and made a decision, saying: "The Gao Kingdom's handling of the emperor shall be subject to the emperor's oral order. We will continue to recommend the court and report the results to the emperor later."

Immediately, the courtiers in Wuying Hall slowly restored order.

As noon approached, Zeng Jin, the candidate who won the highest votes, and Yin Peng was reported to the emperor, waiting for the emperor to make a decision. Song Pu, the Minister of Personnel, who received the third vote, was excluded from the reported list by Grand Secretary He.

…

On September 26, 14th year of Yongzhi, as the ministers left Wuying Hall one after another, the process of discussing affairs in the hall quickly spread throughout the capital. It was really twists and turns!

No one expected that the High Secretary of the Ministry of War would speak for the King of Jin. Similarly, no one expected that the Minister of Justice Hua Mo rose up and mentioned the status of Yang Guifei. Of course, he left a good impression on the emperor, but to be promoted, he had to wait for the opportunity.

On the other hand, before the court's discussion, the nine provinces, who were full of confidence, were very popular, were unexpectedly defeated. Who would have thought that the advocacy of Judaism had a counterproductive effect? ​​Grand Secretary He wanted to suppress the military officer!

There are many highlights. The roadside club analysts and commentators have already said that they are flying everywhere in the capital. The real aftermath and influence are slowly spreading in the night like ripples on the lake.

…

The autumn night is cool. In the outer study of Xiaoyongfang, Qiuye Hutong, Wang Ziteng, some people who had only gathered two days ago had to meet again. However, the atmosphere this time was a bit solemn.

Wang Chengsi sat in the main seat of the study, his eyes slid across everyone's faces: Wang Zisheng, Shi Ding, Shi Zhi, Li Shourong, Tian Shengyuan, Tang Qi, and Chuan Ninghou. He sighed with a heavy heart, "Everyone..."

Wang Chengsi started, and suddenly, he was so depressed that he couldn't continue. He had talked to the King of Jin, who recommended him in front of the emperor, but who thought that the result would be this? The Grand Secretary who his father originally obtained flew.

Wang Zisheng said dissatisfiedly: "What are you sighing? This is all that guy Jia Huan is making trouble. If he hadn't been talking nonsense in the Truth, how could it have caused Grand Secretary He to be dissatisfied?"

Shi Zhi immediately agreed, "Yes, it's his reason."

Shi Ding was silent. There was no reason for themselves? Some of the articles in the newspaper were written by officials from the four major families, right?

Looking at the ugly scene in the study outside, Li Shourong, the head of the Dali Temple Temple, shook his head in his heart. These people didn't even understand the basic things: Jia Huan was making a clear appearance and wanted to compete for the right to speak in the four major families.

Jia Huan disagreed. If Mr. Wang wants to become a Grand Secretary, he will not be able to join him. Who told the Wang family not to discuss with him before?

Li Shourong felt that he shouldn't be here tonight. Instead, he should consider going to the Jia Mansion to sit there. No one is willing to join idiots.

Outside the window of the study room, the colder the autumn night.

Wang Chengsi, Wang Zisheng, Shi Zhi and other Wang family figures are still criticizing Jia Huan, but centrifugal force has already emerged. And they still don’t know it!

…

At seven or eight o'clock in the evening, Baochai talked to Daiyu, Xiangyun, and Baoqin in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and waited for Jia Huan. She asked Qingwen who went to the front yard of the Jia Mansion to inquire about the news, "The Third Master hasn't finished seeing the guests yet?"

Qingwen nodded and replied, "I asked Qian Huai to ask, and said that the third master was still meeting Mr. Zhao from the Ministry of Revenue. Second Master Lian, Mr. Rong from the East Mansion, and Second Master Qiang were all waiting outside, so I'm afraid I'll have to talk about it."

Baochai nodded in contemplation. Under the bright light, her almond eyes and peach cheeks were more beautiful than snow.

…

Jia Huan, as the editor-in-chief of the newspaper, naturally knew about the news in the afternoon. After dinner, Zhao, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, came to Rongguo Mansion. Jia Huan had a secret talk with him.

Mr. Zhao complained to Jia Huan hatefully that Wang Ziteng's eldest son Wang Chengsi was unreliable in doing things, and finally said: "The prince is not good enough to make a plan."

Jia Huan smiled, "Mr. Zhao, you still have to distinguish my uncle and my cousin from him."

Mr. Zhao was slightly stunned and smiled and pointed Jia Huan, "You..., I should have come over to talk to you." He picked up the tea cup and drank a sip of tea, and said, "You want to talk to King Beijing. His friendship with the mansion is extraordinary."

Mr. Zhao belongs to the peripheral forces of the four major families and is considered a close political ally. This is a bit heart-warming: This is to ask Jia Huan to find foreign aid to suppress the Wang family.

The personal relationship between King Beijing and Jia's family is very good. It is far superior to the other families of the Four Kings and Eight Dukes. It also exceeds the relationship with the Wang family.

Jia Huan nodded, "I know."

…

After seeing off Mr. Zhao, Jia Huan called Jia Lian, Jia Rong and Jia Qiang in for a while. Jia Huan's actions in the Truth cannot be hidden. The Jia and Wang families are in-laws and cannot have a breakup. He wants to give some things to the three of them:

The struggle between the Jia family and the Wang family is not a life-and-death struggle. But the Wang family must respect the wishes of the Jia family.

After the talk, Jia Huan came out of the front yard, walked straight to Jia Mansion East Road, entered the Grand View Garden, and went straight to Xiaoxiang Pavilion. Baochai, Daiyu, Xiangyun, and Xiangling were facing him. Baoqin had already returned to Hengwu Garden first. Jia Huan said apologetically: "Let Pin'er wait for a long time. You must rest on time."

Daiyu chuckled.

After laughing for a while, Daiyu and Xiangyun rested. Jia Huan took his wife and concubine back to Beiyuan. Walking on the corridor, the autumn wind was cold. Baochai was wearing an exquisite brown cloak with bright eyes like stars, and asked, "Husband, outside... is it okay?"

Jia Huan smiled slightly, hugged Sister Bao's slender waist, and looked at her delicate and beautiful face under the moonlight, with a beautiful and beautiful face, bright and unreasonable smile, "Sister, it's okay."

The four major families are obviously dominated by the Wang family. Wang Ziteng wants to be promoted to the Grand Secretary and get involved with the King of Jin. Then, if Wang Ziteng cannot be promoted to the Grand Secretary, he will not even express his support for the King of Jin, right?

As a politician, his basic qualities are: if you don’t see a rabbit, you won’t show off your eagle. If the King of Jin is not done, will Wang Ziteng work hard for him? The answer is not asked.

Of course, this only temporarily alleviated the "crisis". With Wang Erjiu's urinary nature, he was afraid that he would still want to gain benefits if he had the chance. The four major families could not be separated because of their blood relationship and could not have a breakup. If Jia Huan wanted to make it happen once and for all, he had to gain the dominance of the four major families.

The conversation between Jia Huan and Pang Ze that day. Jia Huan's decision was: to block Wang Ziteng's promotion, give up his release, and instead seek promotion in Beijing.

Because he was afraid that he would not be in the capital, he accidentally implicated the Wang family in the storm of fighting for the throne.

With his current situation, it is extremely difficult to seek promotion in the capital. As Wei Dantong said, it is almost a dead end. However, Mr. Lu Xun once said: In fact, there is no road on the ground, and as many people walk, it becomes a road.
Chapter completed!