Yu Yuanwei served as an official in the court for many years, and later served as a bachelor of the Imperial Academy. He had little power and a high official position. However, the Yu Mansion could only be regarded as ordinary in the inner city of Shangjing.
Every inch of land in the capital city is precious, especially the inner city. The closer it is to the imperial city, the more valuable the mansions are. Yu Yuanwei's situation is not bad. Even the residences of officials who need to attend the imperial meetings are still in the outer city. When there are imperial meetings,
He had to get up at night and rush to the palace.
There are only four courtyards in Yu Mansion, including the front courtyard for entertaining guests, the backyard where Yu Yuanwei and his wife lived, and the east courtyard and west courtyard where his two sons originally lived.
The eldest son Yu Jingwei was decentralized to the local government decades ago, so the East Hospital became vacant.
The younger son, Yu Xidong, is now working as a secretary in the Provincial Taishi Bureau, and is also a Qingshui Yamen.
At this moment, in the reception room.
Yu Yuanwei was sitting across from a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man is about forty years old. He has a short beard and narrow eyes. He is extremely energetic. However, he is an upstart who was recently promoted to the post of sect member.
Zhongshu Sheren, the fourth rank, is in charge of the post-provincial affairs of Zhongshu. He is responsible for carrying out the emperor's orders and drafting the words. If there is any objection, the head of the word must be returned.
The nature of the work is actually somewhat similar to that of a Hanlin bachelor's degree. However, a Hanlin bachelor's degree is much more noble and noble.
This means that many things that cannot be handled by Hanlin bachelors are handed over to people in the provinces. Any important and confidential edicts are drafted by Hanlin bachelors.
But the people in Zhongshu She who are in their early forties are worthy of the title of "nouveau riche".
And this person is none other than Ran Hongbo, Yu Yuanwei's favorite disciple.
The ministers in the court thought that the promotion of Ran Hongbo to Zhongshushe was the emperor's compensation for Yu Yuanwei. Perhaps, within a few years, Ran Hongbo would be able to take over Yu Yuanwei's position as Hanlin bachelor. But who would have thought that Yu Yuanwei would be a scholar?
Yuan Wei will suddenly be appointed Minister of Industry.
Even Ran Hongbo, who was Yu Yuanwei's favorite disciple, was confused.
By now, the two of them had been sitting for a long time, but they were just chatting. They talked about Yu Yuanwei's life in You County, and some recent major events in the court.
A little silence.
Yu Yuanwei suddenly sighed, "You are now in the lower post of the school as a scholar, but you shouldn't have come to see me in such a hurry."
"Students are taking a break today."
Ran Hongbo quickly explained.
But Yu Yuanwei didn't know what he was thinking, and said: "You are eager to know why I was suddenly summoned back to the DPRK and appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry?"
Ran Hongbo raised his eyes and looked at Yu Yuanwei without any excuse.
He is a disciple taught by Yu Yuanwei, and his name will be engraved on him for the rest of his life. Yu Yuanwei's changes are of course very important to him.
But Yu Yuanwei did not give an answer. He just asked: "How about serving in the post-provincial post of Zhongshu?"
Ran Hongbo thought for a while and replied: "It is almost the same as serving in the Hanlin Academy."
He previously served in the Hanlin Academy.
"Actually, I understand the emperor's intention of transferring you to the post of Zhongshu and the Imperial Academy, and I think you know it yourself. The emperor will not allow Wang Zai, Su Zai and other people to be in the two places of Zhongshu, the Imperial Academy and the Imperial Academy.
Anyone with real power will intervene. I am retiring and returning home. The emperor wants to promote you to the position of Hanlin bachelor. Your character is somewhat like mine, conscientious and unwilling to pay attention to the complicated relationships in the court. The emperor needs you.
Such people."
Yu Yuanweidao.
He also said: "But now that I have re-entered the court as an official, it is probably impossible for you to become a Hanlin bachelor. It is impossible for the emperor to allow you and me to be ministers of the Ministry of Industry and Hanlin bachelors at the same time. After all, Hanlin bachelors have the right to consult, and you and
My relationship is too close, and my occasional casual words may affect the emperor's decision. And as the minister of the Ministry of Industry, any decision I make will affect the entire people of Dayu."
Ran Hongbo was slightly silent, "If the teacher can return to the court, it doesn't matter whether Hongbo becomes a Hanlin bachelor or not."
"hehe."
Yu Yuanwei chuckled, "You... at your age, it is only natural that you will be a Hanlin bachelor for more than ten years and then be promoted to Yinqing Guanglu doctor. If you say that it is not a pity in your heart, I am afraid that even you don't believe it.
of."
Ran Hongbo finally showed a bit of bitterness on his face, "Who can say for sure what happens in the court?"
I probably said this mostly to comfort myself.
He also knew that if Yu Yuanwei went into seclusion, it would be certain that he would become a Hanlin scholar or even a Yinqing Guanglu doctor.
But now that Yu Yuanwei is back, what can he do?
You can never do things that deceive your master and destroy your ancestors.
Moreover, Yu Yuanwei served as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and even the two prime ministers Wang Zai and Su Zai did not dare to speak easily during the court meeting. What could he say?
Maybe he really wouldn't be able to hold the position of Zhongshu Sheren for long, so he had no choice but to accept it. In any case, Yu Yuanwei was his teacher.
I just don’t know which yamen the emperor will transfer him to.
I'm probably taking a deputy position in which Qingshui Yamen? Let's see the results?
At this time, Yu Yuanwei said again: "The emperor has summoned me to the imperial study tonight to give a speech. I intend to recommend you to the emperor as the minister of the Ministry of Industry. What do you think?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry is a third-rank official. In fact, he is the deputy to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
Ran Hongbo couldn't help but be slightly stunned.
He never expected that Yu Yuanwei would say such words.
He glanced at Yu Yuanwei with some surprise and said, "Thank you very much, teacher. But the students thought this was unnecessary."
"Why?"
Yu Yuanwei said with great interest.
Ran Hongbo said: "The teacher has just taken up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry and recommended the student to be the minister. How could the emperor agree? I am afraid that it will cause the emperor's dissatisfaction."
"hehe."
Yu Yuanwei laughed again.
Of course he was pleased that Ran Hongbo could think of him.
Then he said: "Since I tell you this, I am sure that the emperor will agree."
Ran Hongbo looked puzzled.
Yu Yuanwei said again: "The emperor summoned me to return to the court. It was actually I who proposed it to the emperor."
But that’s all.
Ran Hongbo frowned slightly and nodded, then was horrified, "Teacher, do you want to..."
Yu Yuanwei looked serious, "Exactly."
Ran Hongbo was both impressed and bitter, "Teacher, you are putting yourself in danger..."
Yu Yuanwei slowly stood up and said, "I'm going to You County now, and I've accepted a new junior brother for you. Although he has no fame, he has a saying that inspires me."
Ran Hongbo turned his head and looked at Yu Yuanwei.
Yu Yuanwei continued: "Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations."
Ran Hongbo was stunned for a while and sighed, "It seems that the junior fellow teacher accepted is a person with deep flaws. His future prospects will definitely be beyond our reach."
Yu Yuanwei suddenly smiled.
"This guy is very knowledgeable, but he may not be willing to serve as an official in the court..."