Although his uncle didn't show the "irritation" he should have, Fang Yingwu didn't want to talk about romance anymore. He was familiar with Xiang Chengxian and it was easy to find someone to talk to. He asked casually: "Where is Brother Xiang now?" The history of government affairs in the Yamen? Is there any result in the election of officials?"
Xiang Chengxian said nonchalantly: "There is nothing to say about running errands and doing odd jobs in Taipu Temple. Now I have been listed in the official selection list, but I am afraid that I will not be able to get any good results. I am not like Yang Tinghe." The young genius.
Therefore, I don’t have too high expectations. I can take office as soon as I have a middle or high-level magistrate or government official. As for my affairs, there is really nothing to say, but the court has been very lively recently. Does Fang Xiandi know the inside story? "
"I've been working hard at the county government recently. I wonder what's going on with the court?" Fang Yingwu asked.
Xiang Chengxian sneered: "Are you pretending again! Are you pretending not to know? Your old Taishan Ding You has resigned, and there is a vacancy in the cabinet that must be filled. Isn't this a major matter not worthy of concern?"
Fang Yingwu suddenly realized that there is no fixed rule for the number of cabinets, but since Sanyang came to power, it has gradually stabilized to three, sometimes four, in the past 20 or 30 years. However, it cannot be only two people anyway. With Liu Miantian and Dingyou resigning, the cabinet must have at least Add one person.
The old man in this pavilion is known as the Prime Minister, and his position is extremely powerful. It is really a big deal for him to have a vacancy. But Fang Yingwu thought about it for a while, but he had no clue, so he replied as if he didn't care: "Blow up a pool of spring water." , Doing your business? What do you and I have to do with the selection of old men for the Imperial Court?"
Mr. Xiang asked curiously: "Aren't you always well-informed and well aware of the inside story? Why are you so slow today?"
Fang Yingwu said angrily: "That's because my old Taishan is here, and of course I can get a lot of information from the mouth of the cabinet bachelor. Now that Old Taishan has returned to his hometown, where can I know the inside story?" Of course. The source of information that Fang Yingwu did not mention was Eunuch Wang... Anyway, it is of no use now.
Besides, in real history, there is no such thing as Liu Mianhua and Ding You. Let alone anyone who could join the cabinet in the 17th year of Chenghua, there is no way to talk about Fang Yingwu.
Therefore, Fang Yingwu is almost ignorant of the current situation, let alone breaking the inside story. However, there is a reference. According to the real historical trajectory, in a few years, the assistant Liu Jue will be squeezed out and dismissed from office, and then Yin Zhi, When Peng Shi entered the cabinet, I heard that these two men were members of Wan'an's party.
Xiang Chengxian thought of something again and said: "There is another big thing. Mr. Chen, the Minister of War, has resigned from the Ministry of War. I heard that the emperor will not force him to stay, but I am afraid that the position of Minister of War will also be vacant. There is actually a vacancy in the imperial court at the same time. It is rare to see Mr. Ge and a minister."
Chen Yue, Minister of the Ministry of War, is a well-known member of Wang Zhi's party. It is easy to understand that he is now retiring from office. Now Wang Zhi seems to have lost his heart as an emperor and is on the eve of his precarious downfall. Therefore, Chen Yue, the Minister of War, retreated bravely and resigned first to return to his hometown. , it is better than being treated as a gang member of Wang Zhi in the future.
As long as a good or second-rank minister returns to his hometown, no one will pursue anything, which is also an unspoken rule of political struggle. When he heard this, thinking of Eunuch Wang, Fang Yingwu could only sigh deeply. This historical trajectory Whether it has changed or not, the inertia is still strong.
Fang Yingwu advised Xiang Chengxian again: "The imperial court is in a troubled time now, so just go about your life by selecting officials! Don't care about things you shouldn't care about, and it's not what you should care about!"
Xiang Chengxian said distressedly: "Brother Fang Xian doesn't know how hungry he is when he is well fed. Now among the officials of the Manchu Dynasty, Brother Wei lacks a strong connection, and this official position has not yet been reliably secured. Brother Wei does not want to wander around anymore, and is willing to stay in the capital."
If you can guess the candidate for the new pavilion, you can see if you can connect with him. If you still have no connections, then just leave it to fate."
A certain uncle had been watching Fang Yingwu talking to Xiang Chengxian. Suddenly he interrupted and said: "Speaking of this matter, I know a little bit about it."
Xiang Chengxian suddenly turned his head, and even Fang Yingwu turned his head to stare at Mr. Liu. "I am honored to meet you today. I wonder what you would call me?" Xiang Chengxian greeted him again.
Fang Yingwu had no choice but to introduce him thoroughly: "This is my fiancée's eldest brother, the eldest son of the Liu family." Xiang Chengxian immediately raised his hand and said: "I've admired you for a long time! Are you free tonight? I'll invite you from the Jiaofang branch.
Now, we won’t come home until you and I are drunk.”
Uncle Liu couldn't stand Xiang Chengxian's enthusiasm, so he said: "Before my father left, he once discussed what happened after that. He said that there was a man in the court who was a close relative of a famous minister, and he would be the first in the test.
He is very cunning and calculating, and he is good at waiting for opportunities to attack others' shortcomings... He is really a villain."
When Xiang Chengxian heard these words, he couldn't help but squint at Fang Yingwu. After reading these several comments together, he looked like Fang Yingwu. He didn't know what University Scholar Liu meant by this.
Fang Yingwu was too lazy to talk to Xiang Chengxian, but if he realized something, he said, "Is this what Old Taishan is talking about, Bachelor Peng Huapeng?"
This Peng Hua is the younger brother of the former chief assistant Peng Shi (the one in front of Shang Ren). He ranked first in the joint examination in the fifth year of Jingtai. He is now a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and is one of the best friends who defected to Wan'an. He has the background and qualifications, and is completely
Be qualified to join the cabinet.
Fang Yingwu has an impression of Peng Hua because in the history of the original time and space, a few years later, Liu Jue, the second assistant, fell, and Peng Hua relied on Wan An to fill the cabinet. He was despised in the history books. Could it be that in this era?
Time and space, is Peng Hua entering the cabinet earlier?
Liu Feng nodded and said: "This is the person. My father said that if he leaves, the person who will join the cabinet will definitely be Peng Hua, and Wan Chief Assistant will definitely recommend him."
Xiang Chengxian asked: "Mr. Xu Pu, as a minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of the academy, has a great reputation and is more qualified. How can he let Peng Hua get ahead?"
Fang Yingwu believed in Liu Mianmian's judgment and stopped Xiang Chengxian from questioning, "I think Mr. Xu will not come forward to join the cabinet at this time. Maybe he doesn't want to, maybe he doesn't want to."
Offended Wan Shoufu."
Xiang Chengxian suddenly became discouraged. If Peng Hua joined the cabinet, what new opportunities would there be? He could still only get lucky in the official department.
However, when Mr. Xiang thought of something, his eyes suddenly lit up, and the other party responded: "I remember when we met last time, you said that the county magistrate in your place is not a thing. Why don't you find a way to get rid of him and let him go?"
How about I make up for my brother? As the saying goes, brothers working together can break through metal!"
Fang Yingwu was dumbfounded, "What are you talking about? How can I kill anyone I want to?"
Xiang Chengxian's eyes continued to be full of expectation, and Fang Yingwu hummed again: "There is something wrong with my brain, so I asked you, a loudmouth like you, to be my colleague!" (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature.
