The chief eunuch Huaien and the first assistant Wan'an held different opinions and argued back and forth for several times. But Fang Yingwu was not the only one in the palace. Others in the palace seemed to have nothing to do with the matter. No one came forward to express their opinions. Si Li
This is true for all the eunuchs, as well as for the cabinet and ministers of the East Palace. It is easy to understand when you think about it.
On the eunuch side, Wynn wants to get to the bottom of it, which may involve Concubine Wan Gui and Liang Fang, which will definitely make the emperor unhappy.
Of course, the other eunuchs did not have Wynn's capital and character, and did not have the courage to openly support Wynn, but at the same time they did not dare to confront Wynn, so they could only remain silent.
As for the minister, Wan Shoufu is completely in favor of Concubine Wan Gui, but who is on the same page as Wan An? If he actively helps Wan Shoufu in this matter, he may be considered by Shilin to please Concubine Wan Gui
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Therefore, the minister would not speak in support of Wan'an, and at the same time, it was not convenient to support the eunuch due to camp issues. In the end, Xu Shu simply entered Cao's camp.
What many people thought was a group battle drama turned out to be a one-on-one battle between Wynn and Wan An, which seemed a bit boring.
Fang Yingwu, an onlooker, secretly lamented that the Chenghua Dynasty was indeed an abnormal era. It should be said that Eunuch Huai'en's stance favored the traditional stance of scholar-bureaucrats, while Wan'an, the chief minister, took the sycophantic route.
Compared with their status, what they do is exactly the opposite. Eunuchs are more loyal and upright than ministers, which is really ironic.
Seeing that there was a stalemate with Wan An, Huai'en put it aside for the time being and started talking about another issue, asking Wan An: "The Queen Mother has a question. How should officials in the East Palace be punished for neglecting their duties?"
But he said that Wan Shoufu's various behaviors were despicable and he was despised by Qingliu many years ago. Since then, the relationship between them has been very discordant. Therefore, there is no friendship at all between Wan Shoufu and Qingliu Cichen, and at this time, it is completely
He had no intention of retaliation. He even felt a sense of revenge.
Hearing the words, he said: "The attendants of the East Palace are responsible for the important task of teaching, but they neglected and neglected it. This caused the prince to lose his morality. His mistake is unforgivable and he can be punished by being demoted to one level!"
As soon as these words came out, all the lecturers in the East Palace standing in the palace looked at Wan Shoufu angrily. The rank of the minister was not high to begin with, usually only five ranks at most. It would be unbearable if he were to be lowered by another level.
However, regarding the prince's addiction to gambling, the official in the East Palace should indeed be held responsible. Although he knew that Wan An was deliberately trying to harass him, he could not defend himself.
In addition, Fang Yingwu is also very dissatisfied. Because his father Fang Qingzhi is also the attendant of the East Palace! Since the 14th year of Chenghua, he has seized every opportunity to build momentum for his father Fang Qingzhi, and has been working hard for seven years.
years.
Seeing that his father has been on the fast track, he has become the leader of this generation, and even has signs of surpassing Xie Qian. If he is demoted at this time, it will be like being hit in the head with a stick, not that all the previous efforts have been wasted.
It's also a waste of several years.
It was difficult for others to speak, but Fang Yingwu had no scruples. Today he is a hero. He is not a sinner, and he does not have a guilty conscience. He stood up and said to Wan An: "What the chief minister said, I don't agree with the lower officials."
Wan An glanced at Fang Yingwu and said with a faint sneer: "Of course you won't agree, Fang Shiyi. Who asked your father to be among the attendants of the East Palace? I think it's better for you to avoid suspicion. Don't pay attention to the personal relationship between father and son in the temple.
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Fang Yingwu burst into laughter, "The old chief assistant has preconceived ideas. The lower official did not come out to relieve my father! As a servant of the East Palace, he made mistakes in teaching the prince. The court will decide how to deal with it, and the lower official has no say. This is the truth.
I still understand! But I have something to remind the old chief assistant."
Fang Yingwu paused, and then said in a more serious tone: "Although the imperial court selects virtuous Ci officials to serve in Bandong Palace and be responsible for daily lectures, there are also cabinet ministers in name who are in charge of the affairs. Not to mention the cabinet minister Lin Ben.
The inside and outside are one, and often they are indistinguishable from each other.”
Wan Shoufu suddenly felt that something was not good and might be on the verge of getting burned, so he quickly scolded: "This statement is too far-fetched!"
Fang Yingwu asked in reply: "Master Wan Lao's official position is Young Master, Crown Prince Taishi, and Grand Bachelor of Huagai Palace? Master Liu Boye's official position is Prince Taibao, and Grand Bachelor of Jinshen Palace? I don't know whether Prince Grand Master or Prince Taibao
How do you explain such an official title?"
Wan An glared at Fang Yingwu and did not answer. There was nothing he could say. Even though Wan An was full of cleverness and quick wit, it was completely useless at this time.
Fang Yingwu then said loudly: "I think that even if I want to punish the ministers and lecturers, please treat the cabinet bachelors equally, and ask the old chief assistant and Liu Boye to be punished together! Only in this way can we call it justice, and call it Chinese and foreign."
I am convinced and have nothing to say!”
When the lecturers heard this, they just wanted to applaud Fang Yingwu, but they probably restrained their enthusiasm because of the shame of the cabinet ministers.
However, besides Fang Qingzhi and Wan An, there were two more people who glared at Fang Yingwu, namely Liu Mianmian, the second assistant, and Liu Jue, who was also a bachelor.
Liu Mianmian glared at Fang Yingwu because his son-in-law was so merciless when it came to kissing him. He, Liu Ji'an, stood here quietly, not provoking anyone, but he was pushed out by his own son-in-law to accompany him!
If in the end both the bachelor and the lecturer of the East Palace are punished and demoted together, then Liu Ji simply suffered a disaster for no reason. Liu Ji can only say one thing about this, you are so cruel!
Liu Jue glared at Fang Yingwu because Fang Yingwu kept saying that Wan An and Liu Ji were also responsible, and only named these two during the roll call, as if these two people could represent the entire cabinet, but he, Liu Jue, disdained
It’s like mentioning it!
If word of this spreads and someone with a heart thinks about it, won't Liu Jue be regarded as a marginal figure in the cabinet? But Liu Jue cannot stand up and take responsibility for himself at this time, so Liu Jue can only dwell in his heart.
He scolded, Fang Yingwu, you are so cruel!
Fang Yingwu turned to Wynn and asked, "What do you think of this?"
Eunuch Huai'en looked at Fang Yingwu thoughtfully, and then spoke after a moment: "The demotion is too severe! Officials are just like ordinary teachers, how can there be any reason to punish teachers so severely? In my opinion, each person should be fined one year's salary
That’s enough.”
No one has any objections anymore, everyone is happy with this solution, as long as they can come up with a regulation to fool the emperor.
Fang Yingwu actually wanted to encircle Wei and save Zhao, so that his father would not be substantively punished. He accepted the punishment of a year's salary and there was no need to continue to pester him. He did not really want the cabinet bachelor to be punished.
And noisy.
So Fang Yingwu was satisfied and slowly returned to his station. When he was standing still, he suddenly heard Eunuch Huai En say: "Besides, the East Palace needs to recruit more people. I think Master Xiao Fang can do it."
Generous refers to Fang Qingzhi, and Xiaofang naturally refers to Fang Yingwu.
"What?" Fang Yingwu was stunned. He didn't expect Wynn to suddenly say such a sentence. How could this be allowed based on emotion and reason? (To be continued...)
