Zhao Junchen's current power and influence have gradually approached Emperor Deqing's bottom line. .
If Emperor Deqing hadn't expected Zhao Junchen to get money from the Ministry of Household Affairs to build a palace for him, he might have already begun to suppress him.
Therefore, after seeing the results of the "Beijing Inspection", it was found that the officials of the "Zhao Party" were evaluated one after another in the four grids and eight methods, and a considerable number of "Zhao Party" officials were given the opportunity to be promoted. Emperor Deqing
I couldn't help but feel a little wary.
While alert, Emperor Deqing raised his eyes and looked at Zhou Shangjing, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.
The "Beijing Inspection" held every three years is always a great opportunity for the "Zhou Party" to expand its power and influence, because the key to the "Beijing Inspection" lies in the Ministry of Personnel and the Metropolitan Inspectorate. Zhou Shangjing not only firmly controls the Ministry of Personnel, but also
The Metropolitan Procuratorate also occupies half of the country, and the Hanlin Academy, which is known as an institution for cultivating officials, is Zhou Shangjing's back garden. Therefore, during every "Beijing Prosecution", the "Zhou Party" will always take advantage.
The foundation and heritage of the "Zhou Party" will be strengthened again. Even if Emperor Deqing suppresses it repeatedly, there is nothing that can be done.
But this time, the biggest beneficiary of the "Beijing Procuratorate" is undoubtedly the "Zhao Party"!
Regarding this point, you only need to look at the results of the "Beijing Inspection" to know that not only the "Zhao Party" officials have evaluated the outstanding ones in the four grids and eight methods, but also the 73 quotas for promotion and transfer to other places, "Zhao Party"
"It actually accounts for a full third! Among them, there are still many positions for those who are above the fourth grade!
What does this mean? Is the "Zhou Party" secretly cooperating with the "Zhao Party"? Or is the influence of the "Zhao Party" such that even the "Zhou Party" has to avoid it?
If the "Zhou Party" and the "Zhao Party" cooperate secretly, it means that the ministerial power will merge and the imperial power will be weakened; if the influence of the "Zhao Party" has forced the "Zhou Party" to make concessions, it means that Zhao Junchen
Today's power and influence have far exceeded Emperor Deqing's psychological bottom line!
But no matter which situation it was, it was something Emperor Deqing never wanted to see.
So, after Emperor Deqing took another look at the memorial in his hand, he asked Zhou Shangjing: "I remember, Mr. Zhou Ge, you have always been very optimistic about Zhang Hanbo, the right young minister of Dali Temple.
I recommend them to me. I see that these people have been rated as excellent in the Four Elements and Eight Methods, but why do they still stay in the capital without changing their official positions? On the contrary, I remember people like Zeng Wei and Liu Zimin.
He was a Jinshi last year and is now training in the Hanlin Academy. It’s enough to be able to judge the best among the four grids and eight methods. Why did he get the opportunity to be promoted to the local government so quickly? There is also the vacancy of the Hangzhou prefect. I remember you recommended it many times.
Li Bowen, a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel, ended up falling to Jiang Qian, a doctor in the Ministry of Finance? In my impression, Jiang Qian’s reputation is not very good, right?"
The names mentioned by Emperor Deqing, such as Zhang Hanbo, Xiao Cheng, and Li Bowen were all members of the "Zhou Party", while Zeng Wei, Liu Zimin, and Jin Deyan were all members of the "Zhao Party".
When Emperor Deqing asked about these things, he naturally wanted to inquire about Zhou Shangjing's attitude, and wanted to know why Zhou Shangjing tolerated Zhao Junchen taking such a big advantage during the "Beijing Investigation" period!
After hearing Emperor Deqing's inquiry, Zhou Shangjing sighed vaguely and explained: "Your Majesty, the result of this 'Beijing inspection' was jointly discussed by all parties in the government and the opposition. Even though I have some thoughts in my heart,
Objection, but it is hard to go against the will of the people. Take the vacancy of the Hangzhou magistrate, for example, after review by the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, they believed that both Jiang Qian and Li Bowen were qualified to supplement. The veteran indeed strongly supported Li Bowen, but Shen Shoufu and Zuo Ge
The elders and others strongly supported Jiang Qian, especially Zuo Ge’s attitude was extremely resolute, and Mr. Zhao, the Minister of Household Affairs, also personally spoke for Jiang Qian..."
Having said this, Zhou Shangjing shook his head slightly, seemingly disapproving.
Zhou Shangjing's words hinted to Emperor Deqing that the reason why the "Zhao Party" took advantage of the "Beijing Investigation" this time was not because of any cooperation between him and Zhao Junchen, but because of the
Zhao Junchen's power and influence were too great, forcing Zhou Shangjing to make concessions.
After hearing Zhou Shangjing's explanation, Emperor Deqing's eyes flashed with a hint of evil.
Zhao Junchen's power and influence can actually suppress Zhou Shangjing?
Considering that Zhao Junchen is only twenty-four years old now, if he is allowed to continue to develop, won't even the emperor have to avoid him when Zhao Junchen is forty or fifty years old?
Also, the reason why Emperor Deqing wanted to support Zuo Lanshan in joining the cabinet to assist the government was because Zuo Lanshan had vaguely shown his ambition to compete with Zhao Junchen, so Emperor Deqing promoted Zuo Lanshan to the cabinet.
The purpose was to use Zuo Lanshan to split the "Zhao Party" and limit Zhao Junchen's increase in power. But now more than two months have passed. Not only did Zuo Lanshan not show any signs of fighting against Zhao Junchen, on the contrary, he
He is even more obedient to Zhao Junchen!
Could it be that the ambition Zuo Lanshan showed at the beginning was actually a disguise? Just to use himself to promote him into the cabinet?
Could it be that all this was Zhao Junchen's plan? Was he actually being teased by Zhao Junchen?
Zhao Junchen had such power and influence without knowing it. Is he really a jester who only knows how to make money? Or is Zhao Junchen's jester attitude just a disguise?
Also, as the chief minister of the cabinet, was Shen Changmao also driven by Zhao Junchen?
Have you always underestimated Zhao Junchen's ambitions and methods?
As Zhao Junchen's power and influence gradually approached Emperor Deqing's bottom line, Emperor Deqing's attitude towards Zhao Junchen was already much more sensitive. Now, because of Zhou Shangjing's deliberate guidance, Emperor Deqing suddenly thought of many things.
Many doubts that had already existed in my mind suddenly emerged one after another at this time.
However, the sinister look in Emperor Deqing's eyes only disappeared for a moment, and the next moment he had returned to his calm and calm emperor's demeanor.
Emperor Deqing turned to look at Shen Changmao, the chief minister of the cabinet, and said slowly: "Shen Chief Assistant, you have been in good agreement with Zhao Junchen during this time."
After hearing Emperor Deqing's meaningful emotion, Shen Changmao slowly stepped out of the queue and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that there is a tacit understanding between the old minister and Mr. Zhao, but that Mr. Zhao now controls the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works and has great influence.
There are many things in the court that cannot be circumvented by him, so the veteran often has to reach a consensus with Mr. Zhao, otherwise many things in the court will not be accomplished."
After hearing what Shen Changmao said, Emperor Deqing's eyes once again flashed with a hint of vigilance.
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