The spring of the 17th year of Wanli came very late.

Because of the Shuntian provincial examination case, Yu Shenxing voluntarily resigned from his position as the Left Minister of Rites under the pressure of Shen Shixing.

When Yu Shenxing was in Zhang Juzheng's position, he advised him to abusive power. After Zhang Juzheng died of illness, he stood up to oppose the liquidation of Zhang Juzheng.

His character and integrity and fair attitude towards things were unanimously praised by the court. This time, he was just responsible for his duties, but was jealous of the prime minister. Now his departure is regretful to countless people, which is considered a great loss in the court.

At the same time, Gao Gui was demoted by Shen Shixing and went to Guangxi to serve as the magistrate.

Lin Yanchao was helpless about Yu Shenxing's departure and Gao Gui. He had a good relationship with Yu Shenxing, but Shen Shixing did not tolerate Yu Shenxing, which made him feel embarrassed.

When Yu Shenxing left, Lin Yanchao went to Tongzhou Wharf to see him off.

Yu Shenxing has been in Beijing for nearly twenty years and is appointed as the Minister of Rites, but he has no body. When Lin Yanchao came to the dock to send him off, he saw that he had just hired a black-topped boat, and his family and luggage were on the boat, which seemed very cramped.

Yu Shenxing had no intention of being discouraged and drank with Lin Yanchao at the restaurant next to Tongzhou Wharf.

It was snowing outside, but the restaurant was filled with a warm stove. The two of them drank very happily with one drink.

Yu Shenxing was very interested and mentioned that he was a Jinshi in the Party and said with a smile: "At that time, the Shujishi Pavilion was selected, located in the south of Jinshui Bridge. The candidates were sitting behind the case. Each case was written with names in the north. There was Yijiangzuo in the same year, and his case was very sunny in the sun. He saw that Yijiangyou in the same year was in a cool place, so the other party was unprepared and changed the other party's name and sat down. Jiangyou in the same year controversyed with him, and the other party denied it."

"There was a big quarrel at that time. When Jiangyou saw more people in the same year, he smiled and said, "Look at how to explain this, so it's fine. Later, the officials in the same year of Jiangzuo were only the historians, but Jiangyou had a very big official position. Can Zonghai know who Jiangyou was in the same year?"

Lin Yanchao thought for a while and said, "Brother Yuan has produced many famous officials in this subject. What if it was Zhang Xinjian in the same year of Jiangyou?"

Yu Shenxing smiled and said, "Zonghai is really amazing."

Yu Shenxing sighed: "It is true that many of my subjects are extraordinary in the same year. In addition to being the prime minister Wang Shanyin and Zhu Zongbo, many of them can be regarded as pillars of the same year. Zhang Xinjian is also a master. Zong Hai will be an official in the same dynasty in the future, so you can pay more attention."

Lin Yanchao said: "Brother Yuan, where do you put yourself? I think that as a minister, there are three hopes, virtue, talent, and pure hope, but Brother Yuan is not short of it, but Brother Yuan is the emperor's teacher, and he will definitely have a chance to recover in the future."

Yu Shenxing smiled and said, "Thank you Zonghai for your words. This time I was angry with the rule and was forced to resign and return home. There are so many disciples and officials who dare to come to see you off. However, Zonghai, you sent me here. This love is remembered in your heart."

Lin Yanchao knew that it would probably make Shen Shixing unhappy today, but when he issued an edict to imprison him, Yu Shenxing risked his head beheading and contacted officials from all sides to submit memorials to save him. If he didn't come to give him a gift today, how could he be able to live up to his conscience?

Lin Yanchao said: "Where is Brother Yu, Yuan Fu is really a sensible person. How could he blame me for small matters? But Brother Yuan might as well stay for a while when he returns home this time. After a while, I will make suggestions to Yuan Fu. Then Brother Yuan can go back to Beijing and have fun with me."

Yu Shenxing laughed loudly and suddenly said, "Zonghai, what do you care about my career? For me, being an official only means serving the country. It's okay if Yu goes away, but today the traitor in the court has not been eliminated, so I feel unwilling to accept it."

Lin Yanchao asked, "Brother Yuan is talking about Zhang Jing?"

Yu Shenxing nodded and said, "That's right, something is unknown. Zong Hai has always hated evil. Zhang Jing has offended you many times. Even those who Yuan Fu had something to do with Zhang Jing before asked the emperor to stop Zhang Jing, why didn't you make any noise?"

Lin Yanchao said nothing when he heard this. Gu Xiancheng advised him to impeach Zhang Jing, but at that time he did not come forward because of Shen Shixing's relationship.

Now that Shen Shixing and Zhang Jing have broken up, he still doesn't say a word, which is a bit surprising. It's hard to say which third-rank official or above in the court does not impeach Zhang Jing. He used to call him sick as an excuse, but now it's hard to say.

Yu Shenxing looked suspicious when he saw Lin Yanchao's face: "Did Zong Hai have had something to do with Zhang Jing before?"

Lin Yanchao smiled when he heard this. He had submitted a memorial to save Zhang Juzhengqian before, but he was suffering from the great punishment of the imperial prison and bribed Zhang Jing. In addition, during the Ministry of Rites, he also helped Zhang Jing cheat and seize one person.

Although he had Zhang Jing's handle before, the two of them restrained each other and disgusted each other, and would not live to the death. But now Zhang Jing's ship is about to sink, and it is difficult to guarantee that he will not be defeated by the death.

Lin Yanchao denied, "What's wrong? How could I have anything to do with Zhang Jing? It's just that Zhang Jing can be as rampant as he is today, and it's a mistake that the emperor indulged. If he impeached Zhang Jing, it's hard to guarantee another Zhang Jing will come. I'm really lazy to do anything to do this."

Yu Shenxing said with relief: "So that's the case. Zong Hai really looked at things thoroughly. However, he thought that it was like a murderer who could not be resurrected when he died, and killing him would be useless to pay for his life. However, if he did not impose severe punishments and laws, it would be difficult to ensure that future generations would not learn from it."

"In addition to Zhang Jing, there may be another Zhang Jing, but as long as he can act a little more restrained than his ex, our efforts will benefit the people of the world."

Lin Yanchao said solemnly: "What Brother Yuan said is very true, because he has a short-sighted knowledge."

Yu Shenxing waved his hand and said, "A Zhang Jing is in Zong Hai's eyes. Your ambition lies in the world. Even if I am not above the temple, I can still see Zong Hai's future actions in the world. Please ask Brother Zong Hai for state affairs!"

After saying that, Yu Shenxing bowed to Lin Yanchao for a long time, and Lin Yanchao also raised his glass. At this time, the wind and snow outside gradually became heavier.

A gust of wind blew in from the window, as if snow had fallen into the hot wine.

Lin Yanchao immediately drank the wine, but Yu Shenxing picked up his pen and wrote a poem: "I have always dreamed so far away, and I have been closed from now on. It is not like Zhongnan Road, and I live in the world."

Since Lin Yanchao and Yu Shenxing worked together, they have known each other's talents. In the later generations, he wrote Gu Shan Bichen's books, which also criticized the current problems. They mentioned that the court's taxes were heavy but the business was lenient, which coincided with his political views on "flooding and killing". Moreover, during the period of working in the Ministry of Rites, the two got along very well.

Thinking of this, Lin Yanchao said, "But Brother Yuan doesn't have to say that. As long as Lin can speak in the court, he will definitely run for you."

Yu Shenxing was stunned and said, "Zonghai doesn't need to take it seriously, but then it will make it difficult for you to do in front of Yuanfu. But if you have joined the cabinet and become a prime minister, you will not be pedantic and stubborn, and Yu is willing to serve you."

Lin Yanchao was happy when he heard this, and immediately toasted Yu Shenxing with a glass of wine and said, "One word is certain."

Afterwards, Lin Yanchao sent Yu Shenxing to the boat. When he was saying goodbye at the dock, Yu Shenxing stood at the stern of the boat and bowed to him again. Lin Yanchao watched the other party leave.

Yu Shenxing offended Shen Shixing and was kicked out of the court by him. Because of this, the relationship between the two became closer.

Thinking about the idea of ​​surrendering to the Zhejiang Party before, or taking advantage of the Zhejiang Party, but now it seems that Zhu Geng is too slippery and Chen Yiguan has no friendship with him. Joining the Zhejiang Party may not be a good choice.

However, Yu Shenxing is kind to himself, but more importantly, he is in harmony with his political views and can become his reliable political ally in the future.

Before leaving, Yu Shenxing introduced the editor Feng Qi to Lin Yanchao. Feng Qi was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Wanli and was one more senior than Lin Yanchao. He was Yu Shenxing's fellow Shandong fellow and a son of Nian family. Feng Zilu, the current deputy envoy of Henan Censorate, was Feng Qi's father, and Yu Shenxing was also the same year.

The Lin Party’s peripheral gangs are also expanding.

"Master, Mr. Yu's ship is already far away. Let's get on the sedan chair and go home!"

Chen Jichuan put on Lin Yanchao's coat, and Lin Yanchao nodded.

"The emperor of Fengtian Chengyun said that the court is in a very troubled state, and I have used a thousand gold to seek horse bones..."

In the lobby of the Ministry of Rites after the spring of the 17th year of Wanli.

Chen Yiguan, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who had just taken office, read the imperial edict in the yamen.

Officials from Zhu Geng and Lin Yanchao all have been following the order.

But Chen Yiguan continued: "...Tezgarin Yanchao was the left minister of the Ministry of Rites and was promoted to the Tongyi Doctor..."

Lin Yanchao obeyed the order and promoted himself to the left minister of the Ministry of Rites and replaced the vacancy that was originally after Yu Shen walked, which was also considered a reward from Shen Shixing for his outing.

As for the Tongyi doctor who is a rank of a rank, the third-rank official is a Jiayi doctor who is first awarded. Those who have completed the exam in three years or have outstanding political achievements can be promoted to the Tongyi doctor.

The title of this scattered official can be awarded to three generations.

When it comes to Lin Yanchao, his grandfather Lin Gaozhuo is now a third-rank Tongyi Doctor.

News about Lin Yanchao's promotion reached the Ministry of Rites more than ten days ago. The officials below had already congratulated each other, so nothing new. In fact, after Yu Shen walked, Lin Yanchao began to be in charge of the four departments, and decided on small matters only, and then went to Zhu Geng to discuss major matters.

After Chen Yiguan finished promulgation, he congratulated Lin Yanchao with a smile: "Congratulations to Lin Butang, he will be Zuo Zongbo from now on."

Lin Yanchao smiled. From the right assistant minister to the left assistant minister, although it was a transfer of the same level, the power in his hands was much greater.

Of course, if you are promoted from the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Rites to the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, you will be up to another level.

Chen Yiguan was originally a little taller than a cliff, but today he saw him very close. Lin Yanchao glanced at Zhu Geng, but when he saw him, he was smiling, and his heart was bright, okay, the problem now is not whether he wants to join the Zhejiang Party, but that the Zhejiang Party needs me.

The three of them took the seat immediately, and the other officials knew that the three big men had something to say, so they all retreated with the opportunity.

"Zong Hai will be promoted every year to become an official, and he will have a great future in the future." Chen Yiguan said with a smile.

Lin Yanchao thought to himself, Yuanda is so far, the emperor is talking and not letting himself enter the cabinet.

Lin Yanchao said: "I dare not take it, and I will rely more on the support of the two ministries in the future."

After hearing Lin Yanchao's words, Zhu Geng, Chen Yiguan smiled knowingly.

Zhu Geng smiled and said, "If Zong Hai is there, we are all Yuan Fu's confidants. Of course, we have to work together on the same boat. As for the support, it is natural."

Lin Yanchao nodded. Zhu Geng's care was not fake. He was less than half a year old as Secretary of State. Now, except for officials, the Ministry of Rites, where he can make decisions, basically all people and dogs are his Shaoxing fellow villager.

Chen***: "With Zong Hai's words, we will feel relieved. At the moment, the emperor and all officials are urging him to the Shuntian Provincial Examination case. What are the wonderful strategies for Zong Hai?"

Lin Yanchao replied: "I dare not take it. I have reported this to Yuanfu separately. I believe it will be resolved soon."

Chen Yiguan and Zhu Geng looked at each other, thinking that he was really a proud disciple. Shen Shixing did not discuss this with them, but instead looked for Lin Yanchao.

At the same time, Zhu Geng and Chen Yiguan also knew that during the Shuntian Provincial Examination Case, the Zhejiang Party led by Zhu Geng had been smeared before it even took action and did not take the matter down. This made Shen Shixing very angry and the consequences were very serious.

Thinking of this, Zhu Geng broke out in a cold sweat on his back, and then he laughed and said, "I knew that Zong Hai would not make a sound, and he made a big splash. With you in the Ministry of Rites, I will save you much more worry, brother foolishly."

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At the moment, Lin Yanchao did not seem to have come up with a solution, but Chen Yiguan took the initiative to throw out the matter, which seemed to be intentional about showing goodwill to Lin Yanchao.

Zhu Geng also knew that he wanted to win over Lin Yanchao vigorously, so he said, "Whose candidates are there in Zuo Zongbo's heart? You might as well recommend them to Shaozai."

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Lin Yanchao said immediately: "The Ministry of Justice is a member of the Ministry of Justice, and has both moral integrity and ability. I think he is qualified."

Chen Yiguan nodded after hearing this, and Zhu Geng also agreed. This matter is almost the same.

Then Zhu Geng asked, "By the way, the new right minister of the Ministry of Rites, can anyone choose the Ministry of Personnel?"

Chen***: "As usual, I report it five days after the vacancy comes out, and then I can make public recommendations. I have heard of it..."

Zhu Geng and Lin Yanchao both pricked their ears and Chen Yiguan lowered his voice: "...If nothing unexpected happens, it will be Xu Zhangyuan."

It is basically a foregone conclusion when he comes out of Chen Yiguan's mouth.

After a year of hard work, Xu Xianqing was finally promoted to Minister of Rites. He really got what he wanted.

Soon Chen Yiguan said goodbye, and Zhu Geng and Lin Yanchao also knew that the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel were extremely busy, so they did not stay together.

After Lin Yanchao returned to the yamen, the first thing he did was to summon Chen Jichuan to instruct him: "After returning to the mansion, prepare a generous gift immediately to Xu Zhangyuan's mansion."

Chen Jichuan didn't ask, but immediately said, "The villain will do it now."
To be continued...