Countless people will cross the sea and show their magical powers, jumping up and down just to get a seat in Wenyuan Pavilion.
But this time everyone was very calm because they were not qualified to participate in the competition.
It is good for a person to live to be sixty-five years old, but it is even rarer for a person to live to be sixty-five years old.
There are even fewer people who can serve as officials at an advanced age and still have the qualifications to join the cabinet.
Not to mention the liquidation of Zhang Juzheng seven years ago, which resulted in the liquidation of many ministers of the older generation, resulting in not many senior ministers in the court now.
So it seems that the only candidates are Yang Wei and Zhao Zhigao.
Faced with this kind of recruitment pit, why should others join in the fun?
"So this is the situation now." Shen Yongmao introduced to his father at home.
"If the emperor wants to pardon Lin Tailai, he must first issue an edict to offend himself; if he wants to draft an edict to offend himself, he must first recruit new cabinet ministers, so he is waiting for the results of the election of new cabinet ministers."
Shen Shixing said quietly: "Did the emperor and the court forget something?"
After Shen Yongmao thought for a while, he said doubtfully: "What on earth has been forgotten?"
Shen Shixing suddenly felt a little resentful, "You forgot to let me go back to Wenyuan Pavilion! I, the chief assistant, am still at home!"
Shen Yongmao: "."
After being stunned for a moment, Uncle Shen continued: "It seems that these things currently have nothing to do with my father, right?
As a member of the old cabinet, it is impossible for you to draft the edict of sin.
As for the selection of new cabinet ministers and elders, it has nothing to do with you, and it is impossible for you to publicly express your support for anyone.
The most important thing is that the emperor did not want to consult you secretly, and you have absolutely no ability to influence it."
In this regard, Shen Shixing only said: "No matter what, I am still the chief assistant."
Shen Yongmao told the truth: "With or without you as the first assistant, it really has nothing to do with the overall situation.
Now it’s not like there’s no one leading these things, it’s Lin Tailai.”
Shen Shixing asked unhappily: "Whose son are you?"
Shen Yongmao replied: "I just said a few words from an objective standpoint.
Lin Tailai wanted to give you the leadership, but you reached a tacit agreement with the Qingliu forces.
In order to so-called stabilize the overall situation, you ignored Lin Tailai's appeal and watched Lin Tailai be expelled.
So now that Lin Tailai has regained the leadership with his own ability, what can you complain about?"
Shen Shixing was speechless after being contradicted. No matter who was sitting in his seat at the beginning, he would not make any other choice.
Except for those who were superstitious about Lin Tailai, who would have thought that Lin Tailai, a criminal who was thrown into a border town, could come back and dominate the situation?
At this time, the disciple came to report that Yang Wei, the Minister of Civil Affairs, came to visit.
Shen Shoufu regained some confidence and said to Shen Yongmao: "It is impossible for the major affairs of the imperial court to be completely independent of my influence."
The relationship between the Minister of Civil Affairs and the chief minister has always been sensitive, and public visits are rarely made. Yang Tianguan's visit this time shows his strong support for the chief minister.
Shen Shoufu took Shen Yongmao to the second door to greet him personally, and invited Yang Tianguan to sit down in the private study.
"Old Heavenly Official, are you here tonight for the purpose of court promotion?" Shen Shoufu asked proactively.
"That's not true." Yang Tianguan replied: "I intend to resign and return home, so I informed Mr. Ge in advance."
Shen Shixing was instantly shocked and said subconsciously: "Why is this!"
Yang Wei, the Minister of Civil Service, was his most powerful assistant and the pillar of his foreign affairs. He was even a unique and irreplaceable pillar.
Precisely because of his status as chief minister of Shen Shixing and his control over the Minister of Civil Affairs, he was able to exert a huge influence on the imperial court despite the crazy encirclement and suppression by the Qingliu forces.
If he loses the support from the Minister of Civil Affairs, his power structure of Shen Shixing will collapse immediately.
Yang Tianguan sighed: "It's too tiring to be in this position, and I am nearly 70 years old, and I can no longer support it."
The position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is too important and sensitive. It turned out that he was caught between the chief minister and the Qingliu forces, and was bitten by the Qingliu forces every day.
But now that the Lin Party is gradually taking shape, I am afraid that in the future, I will be criticized and interfered with by the Lin Party at every turn. Is this how people live?
Moreover, it was obvious that the court was becoming more and more troublesome. He was an old man in his late seventies, but he was in the most sensitive position, and he really couldn't stand it anymore.
You know, Yang Tianguan is on the same list as Li Chunfang and Zhang Juzheng. After three dynasties and forty years, I am really tired.
Shen Shixing said a little against his will: "You have the opportunity to join the cabinet this time. Don't you want to enjoy the honor of prime minister for once?"
Although Shen Shixing preferred that Yang Wei continue to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
Yang Wei smiled bitterly and said: "I can see clearly that it is probably Zhao Zhigao who will join the cabinet this time."
Finally, Yang Tianguan said: "I hope the chief assistant will take care of you in the future. I am too old to help you anymore!"
After sending Yang Tianguan away, Shen Shixing had completely lost his confidence as the chief assistant and sat in a daze without any care.
Under the current situation, it is impossible to find an obedient official minister like Yang Wei.
As long as Yang Wei leaves the court, then he, Shen Shixing, will be the one who suffers the most losses.
"Father? Go to bed early." Shen Yongmao advised.
President Shen Shi sighed, "If Yang Wei resigns, then I will also resign, truly resign.
Without the support of the Chief Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, it would be better not to do this!"
Shen Yongmao knelt on the ground to salute, kowtowed with his head to the ground, and shouted from the bottom of his heart:
"Father, think twice! The Ming Dynasty can't live without you! I can't live without you in the capital!"
During this period of time, Shen Shoufu was choked by his son every day at home, and his blood pressure was a lot higher. He was a little relieved to see this.
Then he said with emotion: "It turns out that you also understand in your heart how important being a father is to you."
Shen Yongmao replied: "Lin Jiuyuan said, let me watch my father's movements at home, and I must not let my father really resign."
"Get out!" Shen Shoufu yelled.
The next day, Shen Shoufu had just woken up and before he had eaten breakfast, he saw his elder son rushing to the door of the house.
I heard another report: "Lin Jiuyuan has been waiting at the gate before dawn, asking to see his father!"
Shen Shoufu: "."
Lin Tailai was asked to wait outside the door before dawn for an interview. This must be treated like an emperor, right?
"It's better to meet father," Shen Yongmao advised.
Shen Shoufu snorted coldly: "I realize now that only when I am ready to resign can I gain your respect!"
Chapter completed!