Today is the last great court meeting in Hongwu’s thirty-fifth year.
It's the New Year, and even the old ministers who are old and infirm and don't need to go to court on weekdays are here. They always have to pay homage to the emperor during the New Year. There are hundreds of civil and military officials in the hall. Zhu Di seems to be in high spirits. There is not much official business to discuss today.
, the main thing is for the monarch and his ministers to talk and connect their feelings. The posture is a bit like a modern New Year's Day symposium, but after all, the monarch and his ministers are different, and the format is more rigorous.
However, beneath the surface harmony, there is still a secret atmosphere of tension, because news has spread that the Chinese New Year has turned into the first year of Yongle, and the emperor is about to operate on various yamen. In other words, most positions have been replaced.
It's time to make a move. Even the people the emperor wants to use must be re-appointed. Once the emperor and the courtiers were once in power, not all of them may be replaced by new people, but the necessary form must be followed: You are the person I use, not the previous dynasty.
Leave it to my people.
In fact, officials had already known this step. When Zhu Di first entered Nanjing, the situation at that time could only be stable. Not only did they try to retain the old ministers, but most of them stayed in their original posts. After more than half a year of running in, whoever is good at using it will be the best.
Whether mediocre or competent, the emperor already has his own account in mind, and adjustments are inevitable.
However, even though everyone knows that this day will definitely come, it is related to their own official career, so they are still nervous about it. Some people are concerned about whether they can still hold an official position, and some are concerned about what official position they should change. The world is bustling, and everyone is benefiting.
Moreover, the dispute between Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaoxu has gradually become clear. Taking this opportunity, they are bound to place their own people in important yamen. I wonder if Zhu Di is completely unaware of the secret rivalry between the two sons, or is he still wavering?
In his mind, he just wanted to see the talents and abilities of his two sons, but he did not take any restraint on his two sons, which made the undercurrent under the still water even more turbulent.
As soon as the morning ended, Xia Xun strolled out of the Jinluan Palace, and Huang Zhenhuang Yushi quickly chased after him.
In the court hall, officials said hello and greetings, and sometimes it was possible to identify many problems, and even represent a trend. As soon as the court broke up this morning, several academicians in the cabinet were surrounded by civil and military officials.
The emperor's new official was appointed three times, and the status of the six ministries and nine ministers was not stable. However, it was basically impossible for the cabinet members he had just established and promoted to be moved. Only they could know which yamen the emperor planned to move.
Therefore, these cabinet bachelors have become very popular.
The most leisurely ones are the nobles and relatives. They have titles and no permanent positions in the court. At this time, it is none of their business no matter how turbulent the court is. Therefore, these people's steps are the most calm and serene.
Huang Zhen actually wanted to squeeze in beside the bachelors, but his body was too strong to squeeze in. As soon as he saw Xia Xun, he rushed to Xia Xun.
He was one of the few people who knew that Xia Xun had a close relationship with Xie Jin, the chief minister of the cabinet.
Xie Jin and Xia Xun have a gentle friendship. They have no contact with each other. Xie Jin will not deliberately approach Xia Xun, and Xia Xun will not try to win over him. However, when something happens, the two of them will
They can take care of each other tacitly. Their relationship with others is getting closer and closer. The two of them drink together every day and their relationship is still the same. They haven't seen each other for ten years, but they are still not indifferent. In their bones, both of them are gentle and calm.
Huang Zhen thought about following Xia Xun's route. If Xia Xun was willing to help, as long as he mentioned it in front of Xie Jin, it would be of great benefit to him, so he started Xia Xun's cold stove: "My lord, you
It’s a shame to say that I’m a low-ranking official! I’ve worked hard all my life in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, through the Hongwu Dynasty, the Jianwen Dynasty, and now the Yongle Dynasty. Is it considered a veteran of the three dynasties? But Xianguan has always been sitting on the bench. Xiaguan is dedicated to his work.
,hard working……"
Xia Xun glanced at him, and Huang Zhen felt a little embarrassed. He lowered his voice and explained: "That time I went to Jinan..., ahem, in front of the Duke, the official did not dare to tell lies. Indeed..., the official was indeed a little bit...
Giving up on myself, thinking that if I go on this trip, I will still be unpopular in the future, and I will be used when I can. This... is a little ridiculous, a little more ridiculous. However..., since then, the governors of the Duchayuan have changed frequently.
I feel like I can still make a difference as I grow old, so I do my work very seriously."
Huang Zhen complained and said: "My lord, the subordinates in the Metropolitan Procuratorate are relatively old, but there have been several major cases in which the subordinates have been involved. Mr. Chen is very anxious in handling cases, and the subordinates are working day and night.
Sometimes I would live in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and be away from home for several days. As a result, at the end of the year, in the exams of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the merit examination of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, all the lower-ranking officials were below average.
If others are really more diligent than the official, the official will have nothing to say. But who are the people who got the excellent evaluation? They don’t do much, but they talk more beautifully than anyone else, as if everything is all about him.
What he does is average. Otherwise, he just flatters the superior, goes to the superior's corner door late at night with generous gifts, sends a message to the concierge of the official in the Ministry of Personnel, and nods and bows like a third grandson..."
Huang Zhen gritted his teeth as he spoke. Xia Xun patted him on the shoulder and called out, "Old Huang!"
"ah?"
"Those who can do are not as good as those who can talk, those who can talk are not as good as those who can talk, and those who can talk are not as good as those who can dig doors and steal holes. This kind of thing has happened in the past, is happening now, and will happen in the future. When working, you are pushed to the front
, is it uncommon for *** to be squeezed in the back when giving rewards? You have been in the Metropolitan Procuratorate all your life and have never been able to get ahead. Isn't that what you are missing? You have to be a clear-minded person to do your job ideally.
The chief officer may not treat you badly, otherwise... you are past the age of knowing your destiny, and you still can't think about it? Forget it!"
Huang Zhen was stunned for a while, then he caught up and said: "My lord, the new dynasty has just been established, who doesn't want to be successful? Even if you are getting older, you want to retire with honor and dignity, if you don't want anything else, right?"
Mr. Chen won’t talk about it anymore, let’s just talk about the Civil Service Examination Department. Oh, by the way, the doctor of the Civil Service Examination Department turned out to be Zhou Wenze. The last time he committed suicide in prison for protecting Sun Guanghe, the prefect of Guide, who was his in-laws.
Okay. The one I mentioned now is called Wu Bi, who was originally a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
Yuan Wai Lang is responsible for the examination of foreign officials, and the Lang Zhong is responsible for the examination of Beijing officials. After Wu Bi was promoted to the examination doctor, he moved his former deputy to the position of Yuan Wai Lang. The assessment of internal and external officials was all about
The control is in his hands. Taking advantage of the year-end exams, the emperor wants to re-adjust the officials of various ministries. This person is lining his own pockets! There is no benefit, you can't even hope to get a good exam, you said such a person is responsible for the exams
, what kind of officials will we have in the Yongle Dynasty next year?"
Xia Xun glanced at him and said, "Isn't your Metropolitan Procuratorate responsible for supervising all officials? If so, why not impeach him?"
Huang Zhen stamped his feet and said: "Oh, my Lord, do you think that I can punish whomever the Procuratorate wants to punish? If he is impeached, it will be fine, but if he is not impeached? Isn't that asking for trouble?"
He looked around and said in a low voice: "My lord, our Lord Chen is very close to the second prince now."
Xia Xun calmly said "Huh" and said, "So what?"
Huang Zhendao: "This Wu Bi has now joined the second prince's family. Do you think they can still take care of each other if they are both disciples of the second prince? Without Mr. Chen's support, even if the lower official impeaches Wu Bi, how can he succeed?" Does it work?"
Huang Zhen said even more mysteriously: "There's more! The Duke doesn't know that because Wu Bi was in charge of the merit examination department and had the opportunity to contact hundreds of officials in the court, he was highly regarded by the second prince. After he surrendered to the second prince, the second prince reciprocated the favor and also returned the favor. I gave him a great gift, and it is said that his son Wu Ziming will soon be a county horse!"
Xia Xun was particularly sensitive to the word "junma" and immediately asked: "What Junma?"
"Hi, it's the prince's horse of the little princess of Zhongshan Palace! I heard that the second prince used tricks to make the Queen pay special attention to Wu Langzhong's son among the candidates for the prince. The Queen chose several people, among them The one he likes the most is his son. Speaking of which, if Wu Langzhong joins the second prince, even the Minister of Civil Affairs will have to give him a third. Now that it is possible to marry the empress, who would you say? Dare to deal with him?"
Xia Xun stared at him and asked, "Is this true? How do you know so well?"
Huang Zhen laughed twice and said: "My lord, he unconscionably gave the official a 'middle-low' rating. The official has been holding back his pigtails for catching him. Unfortunately, his backstage is too tough. The officials dared not touch him even though they had the handle."
Xia Xun breathed a sigh of relief. He really didn't know about these things. There were so many things happening in the capital every day. Metal Dragon's secret agents weren't just people with eyes and ears. They knew everything, and they knew things to a certain extent. Targeted. It’s true that the person who knows you best must be your enemy. Wu Bi offended Huang Zhen, so Huang Zhen focused on him.
"Ming'er...are you going to marry the son of a corrupt official?"
Thinking of this, Xia Xun felt troubled, but who was he qualified to intervene? He could only comfort himself: "He Shen also has a good son. Maybe this Wu Ziming is a gentleman with good moral character, maybe... …”
Although I comforted myself like this, I was still panicking: "No, I have to remind her, but I... offended her so much, will she be willing to see me? By the way, I went to Xu Jingchang, and through him, I revealed that I knew Ming'er... …”
While Xia Xun was thinking about it, Huang Zhen said with a bitter face: "My lord, in front of you, Huang Zhen has nothing to hide. Huang Zhen regards himself as your disciple. His disciples don't dare to ask you for anything. Chen Yu Neither the envoy nor Wu Langzhong are interested in seeing Xiaguan, but no one in the capital will give you your face, Lord Guo. If Lord Guo, please say a word to Xiaguan..."
Huang Zhen put on an old face and didn't mind being embarrassed for the sake of his future. He looked at Xia Xun eagerly with a look of earnestness on his face.
Xia Xun's heart moved, and he smiled and said: "It's not difficult to ask me to say something for you. However, no matter how hard you worked in the past, weren't you always working behind Chen Ying's ass? Even if you have the credit, how much credit is there for you? ?The so-called hard work is just a matter of duty! My lord has heard that the war to suppress the Japanese in the East China Sea is not going well. The emperor still doesn’t know about it. Why don’t you inquire about this matter carefully and write a report to the emperor. In this way, once If something is investigated and dealt with, my father-in-law can speak for you."
Huang Zhen said hesitantly: "Well... I'm afraid the matter of merit examination has been settled by the time the official's memorial is handed over..."
Xia Xun snorted and said: "Short-sighted! Even if there is a word 'poor' on the test book, can this principality not guarantee that your future will be bright and bright?"
After Huang Zhen took this reassurance, he immediately felt reassured and immediately said with a smile on his face: "With these words from the Duke of Guo, I feel relieved. Duke of Guo, I will go back and start investigating this matter immediately!"
Xia Xun nodded slightly, and Huang Zhen ran away in a hurry. Looking at his cheerful look, he seemed to have been promoted to the third level...
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