Just when Fang Yingwu was thinking wildly, someone from the Liu family came to send a message, and Lao Taishan asked him to come over to discuss the matter. At this time, Fang Yingwu did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly straightened his clothes and went out.
But when I got to the gate, I saw Madam He sending someone to deliver a message, also asking Fang Yingwu to come over to discuss the matter. It was obvious that this was Wang Zhi's intention.
However, Liu Mianmian and Wang Zhi almost sent people to invite them, which put Fang Yingwu into a difficult situation. He stood in the gate in a daze for a while, gritted his teeth and said: "Go to the Liu Mansion!"
Fang Yingwu thought about it, Lao Taishan was currently in a state of mass killing, which was really scary, so it was better to focus on this end first. On Wang Zhi's side, there was no harm in pushing back.
There was no conversation all the way. When we arrived at the Liu Mansion, we were informed and led into the study. However, we saw Lao Taishan frowning, sitting behind the desk and sighing.
Fang Yingying ignored the trivial matters and first gave countless high-level hats: "Lao Taishan looked far ahead in the temple, strategized among the cardinals, and was as meticulous as starting a business step by step. He eliminated the evil in the court in one fell swoop. We are very happy and encouraged...
....”
Liu Mianhua waved his hand to stop Fang Yingwu, "No need to say such useless words! I asked you to come today..."
After a pause, Liu Mianhua spoke again: "The expulsion of Liu Shuwen and Yin Min this time was actually not the ideal time in my mind. It was just that Marquis Qingyun suddenly disrupted the situation, so I had to take action.
Otherwise, when Qingyun Hou really hooks up with Liu Shuwen and becomes an adulterer, I will not be able to solve my dilemma, and I will have to take a preemptive strike. The result is still a little hasty, and many aftermath matters are not prepared, which is very regrettable."
Fang Yingwu pretended to be confused and said: "The fundamental purpose of Lao Taishan's expulsion of Liu Jue was to protect himself. Now let's get rid of Liu Jue, the great scholar. There should be no similar incidents in a short time, otherwise it would be too shocking to dismiss the great scholar one after another.
Therefore, Lao Taishan can be regarded as temporarily stabilizing his position, at least he will not let you go for now. Then the previous purpose of self-protection has been achieved, what is there to regret?"
Liu Mianhua was dissatisfied and said: "Don't hide your clumsiness and pretend to be stupid. Now there is a vacant position for a bachelor and a minister of the Ministry of official affairs. But I am not prepared. Others may take advantage of me. How can I not regret it?"
In the past, Fang Yingwu would have had to sarcastically say something like "Get Long to look at Shu", but today he tolerated it! Instead, he said with relief: "The most difficult things in the world are perfect, Lao Taishan doesn't need to worry about it!"
Liu Mianhua didn't take Fang Yingwu's leniency seriously. He seemed to be saying to himself: "In the past, there were four people in the cabinet, three bachelors, and Peng Hua, who joined the cabinet to prepare for machine work but did not have the title of bachelor. Now Liu Jue
Now that he has gone, Peng Hua has the support of his chief minister, Wan An, and there is no stopping him from taking advantage of the situation and being promoted to a bachelor.
So there is no use in worrying about the position of Grand Scholar. But this official position of Minister of Civil Affairs is different, and there is no absolute priority candidate. You can try to compete for it. If you can promote yourself to become a heavenly official, the pattern will be more stable."
When Fang Yingwu heard this, he knew very well that Lao Taishan wanted to copy the combination of Liu Jue and Yin Min who were academicians and ministers of the Ministry of Personnel. The problem is that the Heavenly Officials of the Ministry of Personnel are really attracting attention at home and abroad, so how can they be so easily snatched away?
Got it?
It is said that in the officialdom of the country and dynasty, if the ministers and temple supervisors are classified as second-rate, and the ministers and censors are classified as first-class, then there are only two super-first-class official positions, namely, grand scholar of the imperial palace and minister of the official department. From this we can see that the official position is the highest.
The special status of officials.
Other official positions are mainly generated through court recommendation and selection, and do not require direct appointment by the emperor. However, only bachelors and ministers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs can be appointed and directly appointed by the emperor.
However, there is not much interest in Fang Yingwu. The reason is very simple. The turbulent Chenghua Dynasty is about to end. Two years later, when the new king ascends the throne, it will be a time of great reshuffle. What is the point of competing for these short-lived official positions today? If you are in the position now, it will be over within two years. The price-performance ratio is too bad.
"As far as I know, the emperor has no particular preference for the current official position, so he let the officials recommend it and then report it to the palace." Liu Mianhua said.
As we all know, court meetings and court recommendations were the decision-making methods of the Ming Dynasty. Court meetings were mainly about making decisions, while court councils were the recommendation for important personnel matters. Since the emperor did not directly appoint the Minister of Staff, he could only rely on court councils.
Liu Mianhua had just finished the introduction. The other party responded and asked: "Do you think it is possible to promote Zhang Peng from the Ministry of War?"
The ministers of other ministries were moved to the position of minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and their grades remained unchanged, but they were regarded as promotions. Liu Mianhua's fellow minister of Baoding Prefecture, Zhang Peng, the minister of the Ministry of War, first came to the position, and he also contributed to Fang Yingwu, but this time... ....Fang Yingwu thought for a while and said: "It's difficult, it's difficult, it's difficult!"
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six ministers, and the candidate is very particular about qualifications. A senior minister has a greater chance than an ordinary minister with a junior qualification. Zhang Peng is not senior enough, and he is a junior minister among the ministers. It is very difficult to become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. .
Liu Mianhua sighed: "We have to give it a try. At least we can't let Wan An control the staff anymore, otherwise we will die without a burial place!"
Fang Yingwu thought, if it was just to snipe Wan'an, it would be easier to do. It would be much easier than pushing someone to the top. Destruction is always easier than construction.
However, Fang Yingwu said that he was helpless. At present, he was just a small household clerk, preparing for the sixth-grade East Palace official. How could he get involved in the important matter of selecting the Minister of Personnel?
Liu Mianmian understood what Fang Yingwu was thinking, and said: "The court meeting is tomorrow. According to the custom, the cabinet ministers will not show up, so I have to avoid it, but it is beyond my reach. How about you go and take part in it, and act according to the opportunity on my behalf?" "
Fang Yingwu thought that Liu Mianmian was confused and said in surprise: "These people who participated in the court election are ministers of various ministries, ministers, Hanlin bachelors, chief supervisors, censors, and chief ministers. They are all involved. How can I be my son-in-law?" How can you be one of them?"
Liu Mianmian said confidently: "You don't need to worry too much. I will naturally make arrangements for you to participate. You can just go to the east room outside the Meridian Gate tomorrow."
"What's the arrangement?" Fang Yingwu couldn't help but ask. Liu Mianmian gave it away: "You'll know it soon."
Fang Yingwu was speechless. Liu Mianhua must have arranged everything before calling him over. It was more of an instigation than a negotiation, but at this point, he had no room to refuse.
It's nothing more than disrupting the situation. He is so professional in doing this job... So Fang Yingwu nodded very bachelorly: "That's good. My son-in-law will go and see it tomorrow. It's also a chance to see the scene of Tingtui. .”
Liu Mianmian breathed a sigh of relief. If Fang Yingwu refused to go, he would have a headache. Now he actually found that no one could reassure him except Fang Yingwu. In the end, he only said with emotion: "I'm optimistic about it." You." (To be continued)
ps: The next chapter will be updated tomorrow morning.