The next day, Wang Xiangmeng, a member of the Literary and Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel, arrived at the inner courtyard of the Ministry of Personnel and went straight to the main hall.
When Wang Tianguan saw Wang Xiangmeng, he immediately understood, "Tell me, what are the latest instructions from Lin Jiuyuan?"
Yesterday I expressed my concerns about the situation to Lin Jiuyuan, and Lin Jiuyuan will definitely have some plans today.
Wang Xiangmeng was not polite and said: "Lin Jiuyuan told us that there are three things our staff department has to do.
First, from now on, the capital inspection will be changed from the co-chairmanship of the Ministry of Personnel, Zuodu Yushi, to the Department of Examination, in order to avoid the phenomenon of high-level officials shielding unqualified officials and fighting each other.
Second, Chen Yunjian, the chief officer, was promoted to Yuanwailang of the Examination Department, and Lin Jiuyuan took charge of the affairs of the Examination Department when he was not in Beijing.
Third, I, Wang Xiangmeng, should be promoted to the position of Doctor of Literary Selection."
After Wang Tianguan listened, it was okay that the first matter was just a system change, but the second and third personnel changes made Wang Tianguan feel inexplicably familiar.
In the six years from the twelfth year of Wanli to the eighteenth year of Wanli, the Qingliu forces fought against Yang Wei, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs at that time, by firmly controlling the two core business departments of the Wenxuan Department and the Kao Gong Department.
Lin Tailai's approach now seems to be exactly the same as that of the Qingliu forces back then.
But the Qingliu forces did this in order to fight against the officials of the Ministry of Civil Affairs! But now that he has no objections, why did Lin Tailai arrange it like this?
Thinking of this, Wang Tianguan said to Wang Xiangmeng straightforwardly: "Is it possible that Lin Jiuyuan doesn't trust me anymore?"
Wang Xiangmeng didn't know how to explain it. He couldn't say to his face that Lin Jiuyuan was worried that you might die at any time, right?
He could only think out of his wits: "Lin Jiuyuan is afraid that you, Laozhongzai, will become the focus of the Beijing inspection next year and suffer siege, which will affect your physical and mental health, so he has taken precautions and made arrangements in advance."
Wang Tianguan also knew that Lin Tailai's time was running out, so he held a ministry meeting that day to discuss these three tasks.
Liu Yukui, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, questioned: "Is it necessary to change the Beijing inspection system?"
Wang Tianguan replied without raising his eyelids: "This is to reassure someone. Otherwise, do you want someone to focus on the selection of Zuodu Yushi?"
If you don't let Lin Tailai gain a sense of security, then Lin Tailai will have to do his best to prevent Sun Piyang from becoming the censor of Zuodu.
Liu Yukui then began to question the personnel adjustments of the Wenxuan Department and the Examination Department.
"Gu Xiancheng, the former member of the imperial examination department, Ding You three years ago. Now that the system has ended, he is about to revolt.
If you want to hire a second-level official in the Selected Works of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, you should choose Gu Xiancheng."
In terms of logic and officialdom rules, there is nothing wrong with what Liu Zuo Shilang said.
After the end of Ding You, officials should theoretically be reinstated. If they cannot be reinstated, they must be in an official position of similar grade.
This is a common norm in the entire officialdom and is a guarantee and encouragement for "filial piety".
Therefore, Gu Xiancheng and Ding You were formerly a member of the Gong Examination Department, Wai Lang. After Ding You is over, he will be assigned to the Gong Examination Department or the Literature and Selection Department.
If the Ministry of Personnel wants to adjust the ranking officers of the Literary Selection Department and the Examination Department, then Gu Xiancheng cannot be bypassed.
It would be even more unreasonable for Chen Yunjian, who was in the seventeenth year of Wanli, to be the official wailang of the merit examination department instead of Gu Xiancheng, who was in the eighth year of Wanli.
Faced with Liu Yukui's doubts, Wang Tianguan said: "Liu Zuotang, you can rest assured that Gu Xiancheng will probably not return to the court in the near future. There is no need to consider how to arrange for him for the time being."
Liu Yukui was puzzled, "Why do you say that?"
Gu Xiancheng had written to him before, saying that he would come to Beijing quickly after Lin Tailai left the capital.
I don’t know why Wang Tianguan said that Gu Xiancheng would not return to the capital for the time being?
Later, Wang Tianguan was heard replying: "I heard from others that something might happen to Gu Xiancheng's family, which would make it difficult for him to escape.
For example, there is a fire, or it is flooded, or a relative or friend is kidnapped, or it may be involved in a land lawsuit.
With these things dragging down Gu Xiancheng, he should have no time to come to the capital for the time being."
Liu Yukui: "."
Can the Ministry of Officials still get better? Can the Ming Dynasty get better?
Is this what a minister of the Ministry of Personnel should say at an official meeting of the Ministry of Personnel?
That night, another dark and stormy night, Qian Yiben, the senior chief censor, quietly sneaked into the Lin Mansion located in Li Ge Old Alley after a year.
The difference from a year ago was that this time Qian Yushi came alone and did not appear at the same time as He Zhuo.
The opportunity obtained with "Luo Shen Fu Tu" a year ago has now expired. Qian Yushi came today with the Tang Dynasty "Five Bulls Tu" to renew the relationship.
Originally, Censor Qian had a guilty conscience and felt that drinking poison to quench his thirst was not a long-term solution.
But when Qian Yushi discussed with He Zhuo, He Zhuo made it clear that he could not stand the psychological torture and conscience condemnation of being a two-faced person, and he would not continue to do it after the opportunity expired this year.
Then He Zhuo also proposed to sell the "Pictures of Ladies with Hairpins" that he had on hand to Qian Yushi.
So Qian Yushi, who originally wanted to withdraw, was shaken again. If He Zhuo withdraws, wouldn't this track be exclusive to him?
The consequence of monopolizing the track is that the income is doubled.
More importantly, Qian Yiben has served as the censor for two six-year terms. According to the rules of official conduct, he is considered a senior censor of Xiao Yuanman. His official career is at a critical point.
No matter which path he chooses, he must continue to gain reputation as an official from Lin Jiuyuan, and at the same time, he must not be dismissed or demoted in retaliation.
Therefore, after comprehensive consideration and analysis of risks and benefits, Qian Yushi sneaked into the Lin Mansion with the "Five Bulls".
Lin Jinglue may leave Beijing at any time. If he doesn't come today, it may be too late.
In Lin's study, Qian Yiyi put down his paintings and said straight to the point: "I hope Lord Jiuyuan can give me some advice on how to do things in the next year."
Sensing the other party's sincerity, Lin Tailai thought about it and gave careful guidance:
"I am about to march eastward. In the next year, you can impeach me for crimes such as insulting the vassal, looting and amassing, raping women of the people, forcing good people into slavery, committing military plunder and other crimes."
"Is this possible?" Qian Yushi confirmed.
Lin Tailai replied very definitely: "That's true! As long as it does not touch the red lines of military, political and diplomatic strategies, you can impeach me at will on issues related to my moral character.
If you don't have enough negative news about me, I can proactively provide you with material.
We also provide customized services. If you think what kind of negative news is more suitable for impeachment, just let me know and I can do it to ensure your reputation is high!"
Qian Yushi was speechless. Why did these words sound so absurd?
But in the end Qian Yushi left with satisfaction, and he felt even more relieved when he thought that there was still a "Picture of a Lady with a Hairpin" at home.
In fact, for Lin Jinglue, who was leading the army outside, this was a means of self-destruction.
However, Emperor Wanli was not stupid. He had received an elite education since childhood and was familiar with history books. He would definitely be able to tell that this was Lin Jinglue's deliberate self-destruction. However, even if the emperor could see it, Lin Jinglue had to show his initiative.
Awareness of pollution, maybe this is another kind of formalism.
A man who leads an army outside doesn't even pretend to be dirty, so what is he thinking?
Does he have no respect for the emperor at all? He doesn't even bother to pretend to be formalistic and self-deprecating?
The process of historical development is often the process of formalism replacing idealism.
The next day, Lin Tailai went to the Hanlin Academy, where he had been away for more than ten days, to say goodbye to his Hanyuan colleagues.
When entering the Number One Scholar Hall, Tang Wenwen, the former Number One Scholar, joked: "What a rare visitor! Mr. Jiu Yuan actually remembers where the Number One Scholar Hall is."
Lin Tailai replied in a weird way: "A new generation replaces an old one. We are all former number one picks. How can we compare to the newcomers who are currently in the limelight? It's embarrassing for me to come here."
Tang Wenwen smiled and did not continue to answer. Anyway, it was not him who was being yin and yang.
There was just a cold snort coming from the corner, and you knew who it was without looking.
Lin Tailai's empty desk still occupied half of the No. 1 Scholar Hall, while Zhu Guozuo, Tang Wenxu, and Han Xu shared the other half.
When I saw a real person today, Han Xu, the new No. 1 Scholar, couldn't bear it and said: "Senior Lin is about to march eastward and will not be in court for a long time. Is it a waste to still monopolize half of the No. 1 Scholar Hall?"
Lin Tailai shouted: "So you want to sit here?"
Han Xu quickly denied: "I have no such intention, I am just complaining about injustice."
Lin Tailai did not listen to Han Xu's explanation and said to himself: "I heard that your kid deliberately compares with me and imitates my actions. It's not surprising that you want to sit here."
Of course Han Xu couldn't admit it, gritted his teeth and said: "Senior is joking!"
At this time, the clerk in charge of the Hanlin Academy's miscellaneous affairs suddenly rushed to the door of the Number One Scholar Hall and shouted: "A group of women from Leji came outside Dengying Gate and were yelling at Han Number One Scholar!"
The so-called Leji women, of course, refer to women who are engaged in the entertainment industry in the alleys belonging to the Jiaofang Division. Their household registration is under the jurisdiction of the Jiaofang Division.
Han Xu looked confused, "Why are you scolding me?"
The secretary said: "They scolded Han Zhuangyuan for showing off last night and imitating the elegant behavior of the Nine Yuan True Immortal.
You force a little sister to pay for her overnight stay with your poems, but your poems are actually nonsense and worthless!"
To be continued...