As Elder Ge came out of the inner palace, what happened in the inner palace today gradually spread.
Even if the elders don't want to say it, there are so many people present that it's impossible to keep it secret.
After watching Lin Tailai's flamboyant performance, officials from outside the court finally learned a lot of details about what happened in the inner palace today.
If it's not a source of information, it may be reliable, but it feels like it's just like a book.
At the beginning of the story, the uncle and father-in-law of the country were resented by a traitorous concubine because of a grudge. When he entered the palace, he was ambushed and besieged by dozens of minions, and then he was framed by a traitorous minister. If there was another one who was beheaded at the Meridian Gate, it would be the protagonist's father's template!
The following plot is probably about the real protagonist growing up eighteen years later and taking revenge after many twists and turns - everyone is familiar with this old routine, similar to "The General of the House".
It is today that the protagonist's father, who was supposed to be offering sacrifices to the gods at the beginning, did not follow the routine and refused to die honestly, causing the plot line to completely go wrong.
Not only did he chase dozens of traitorous concubines and beat them up violently with his minions, but he also killed the traitorous concubines en masse, making them even more traitorous than the traitorous concubine. In the storybook, this is considered a plot failure.
The flow of information is two-way, and the bachelors who came out of the inner palace also learned what was happening outside.
The academicians did not come out from the inner palace and were unable to quell the negative public opinion immediately.
As a result, Lin Tailai's high-profile and arrogant parade was extremely successful, taking advantage of public opinion to the extreme and creating tremendous pressure like Mount Tai.
When the third assistant Wang Xijue returned home, he found that his son Wang Heng had returned from the Imperial Academy, and his disciple Fang Congzhe was also there.
"Did you also hear the news in the Imperial College?" Wang Xijue asked his son in surprise.
The Imperial College was located in Beicheng, physically far away from the core area of the imperial court, and politically it was remote and remote. Could the news spread so quickly?
Wang Heng smiled bitterly and said, "Son, I just happened to go home today and met Editor Fang, so I heard some news."
The Editor Fang mentioned by Wang Heng was Fang Congzhe, the editor of the Hanlin Academy. He watched Lin Tailai being carried in at the Hanlin Academy today, and then quickly came to Wang Xijue's residence to wait.
Fang Congzhe couldn't help but be nervous. His future all depended on Mr. Wang Xijue.
Because Wang Xijuege is always his mentor and the boss who appreciates him the most at present, he is the editor promoted by Wang Xijuege.
If Wang Xijue were gone at this time, Fang Congzhe, who had only been in officialdom for a few years, would have a very slim future.
Facing his own son and a close disciple, Wang Xijue did not hide his feelings. He sighed and said dejectedly: "Am I really not as good as Shen Wumen?"
For example, today in the palace, he chose a very stable position, advancing and retreating at the same time as most of his colleagues and cabinet ministers. No matter how you look at it, it is safe.
However, Shen Shixing acted independently, stayed out of the situation, isolated himself from his colleagues, and became a minority.
But the final result is that Shen Shixing continues to be carefree, while he is about to become a traitor!
Wang Heng replied: "If you talk about this issue, my son, I have some experience.
It's not that my father is not as good as Shen Wumen, but because my father holds a high position and has not returned to his hometown for several years, he may lack detailed knowledge of some of the following situations."
Wang Xijue asked a little confused: "What do you mean by this?"
Wang Heng continued: "Everyone knows that Lin Tailai is deeply bound to the Shenwu clan, but most of this binding of interests is not in the capital, but in Suzhou.
Moreover, the degree of binding is very deep and the range is very wide, making it difficult to cut.
If the Shen Wu Sect doesn't sell Lin Tailai today, the worst result will be that he will be dismissed as his first assistant and return to Suzhou to live happily in his old age.
But if Shen Wumen sells Lin Tailai together with you, I'm afraid he won't even be able to return to Suzhou to live in peace in the future.
So it’s not that my father is inferior to Shen Wumen, but that the interests of Shen Wumen and Lin Tailai are too deeply tied and they really can’t sell it, so they make different choices from my father.”
After listening to his son's explanation and explanation, Wang Xijue, who had been depressed all afternoon, suddenly felt relieved.
It turns out that Shen Shixing is not smarter than him, it is also the result of profit-driven choices, but Shen Shixing is just lucky this time.
But I still don't accept it, why is Shen Shixing always luckier than me?
Starting from the titles on the gold medal list that year, Shen Shixing was the top pick, but he was a little behind and was only the second pick.
At this time, Fang Congzhe quickly asked: "What are the teacher's plans next?"
Compared with Teacher Wang's mental health, Fang Congzhe is more concerned about whether Teacher Wang can keep his position.
Wang Xijue asked: "What do you think the situation will be like?"
Fang Congzhe, who had already known the case, replied: "If such an accident occurs in the cabinet, one of the cabinet ministers must take the blame and resign.
If the three cabinet ministers involved resign at the same time, it would be a big shock, so it is most likely that one or two cabinet ministers will resign."
When Wang Xijue heard this, he suddenly interjected: "Either one or two cabinet ministers, or two. At least Lin Tailai will ask them to resign."
"Why is this?" Fang Congzhe said subconsciously.
Wang Xijue reminded: "Have you not heard Lin Tailai's declaration in the Ministry of Officials? He said to Zhao Zhigao, the left minister, you should encourage yourself!
If only one cabinet minister is dismissed, there will still be three people in the cabinet, which is enough and does not necessarily need to be supplemented. After all, most of the time, the cabinet consists of three people.
But if two cabinet ministers are dismissed, there will be only two cabinet members left. Logically, one person should be added.
So Lin Tailai must be thinking about trying to remove the two cabinet ministers, and then he can replace them as the tide goes!"
Fang Congzhe sighed in admiration: "Teacher, great advice."
Then he continued to express his thoughts: "If the teacher wants to continue to serve Sheji, he only needs to be better than Xin'an and Shanyin, and it will be safe enough."
In this era, it was customary to refer to big bosses by their place of origin. Wumen was the first auxiliary Shen Shixing, Xin'an was the second auxiliary Xu Guo, and Shanyin was the fourth auxiliary Wang Jiaping.
In front of his own people, Wang Xijue stopped pretending and asked again: "How can I be better?"
Fang Congzhe glanced at Wang Heng and analyzed: "Teacher's biggest advantage is that he has no irreconcilable conflict with Lin Tailai."
The biggest conflict between Lin Tailai and Mr. Wang Sange was that the year before last, Prince Wang Heng came to Suzhou Prefecture School to grab resources for the provincial examination, but Lin Tailai drove him away.
As long as the prince is more generous, rounding off means the contradiction has been resolved!
Furthermore, Wang Xijue and the literary leader Wang Xijue had the same surname and came from the same hometown, and the two families had a good relationship.
But now Lin Tailai is the first deputy leader of the literary world and has become the legal successor of leader Wang Lao, so the contradiction in this aspect can be almost non-existent!
Finally, Fang Congzhe said: "In comparison, the contradiction between Xin'an, Shanyin and Lin Tailai is irresolvable."
Behind Xu Guo were the Hui merchants and salt merchants, and behind Wang Jiaping were the Qingliu forces. The feud between them and Lin Tailai could not be said to be as deep as the sea, that is, they were irreconcilable.
Wang Heng couldn't bear it anymore, and the other party Congzhe said angrily: "Do you mean to say that if my father wants to stay in office, he must look at Lin Tailai's face?"
Fang Congzhe said a little helplessly: "Of course it's not entirely like this because it depends on the face of the chief minister."
Whether you, Prince, are convinced or not, this is the reality.
Wang Xijue did not accuse Fang Congzhe of being honest, but said thoughtfully: "Xin'an and Shanyin actually have their own advantages.
Xin'an was Lin Tailai's tutor. Although he had broken all ties with the emperor today, if Xin'an became shameless and accepted him as his teacher and student again, Lin Tailai would not be able to refuse.
Sanyin's advantage is that he is the only northerner in the current cabinet.
Therefore, we must not be careless and lose Jingzhou, but we must still be cautious.
I am willing to admit defeat on the Shenwumen side and bow to him personally. But Lin Tailai is over there."
Fang Congzhe immediately replied: "I am willing to run errands and lobby for the teacher."
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Wang Xijue sighed: "The situation is urgent, so without further delay, I will go visit Shen Wumen."
Tonight is probably a sleepless night for all the elders.
When Shen Shoufu returned home, he asked the good boy, "Has Lin Jiuyuan been here?"
Shen Yongmao replied: "No."
Shen Shoufu then chuckled and said, "Lin Jiuyuan will definitely come to see me tonight."
After dinner, Shen Shoufu waited outside in the study.
But after waiting for two hours, it was almost time to go to bed, and there was still no sign of Lin Tailai.
Not only did Lin Tailai not come, but Wang Xijue, who bowed to him, came instead.
Shen Shoufu felt like a lost dog. Why did every meeting with Lin Tailai become a kind of tug-of-war? Are you, Lin Tailai, tired?
How can we talk to Wang Xijue without talking to Lin Tailai first?
Therefore, when facing Wang Xijue, Shen Shixing could only talk about it and did not dare to get to the point.
This made Wang Xijue confused, and he felt unhappy that he could not sell even though he had sold himself.
Suddenly Shen Yongmao stood at the door of the study and said, "Lin Jiuyuan is here!"
Shen Shoufu then breathed a sigh of relief, regained his confidence and said, "As expected, Lin Jiuyuan came to visit."
Shen Yongmao replied: "Actually, I just went to the Lin Mansion in person to invite Lin Tailai, so that my father would not have to wait all night."
Shen Shoufu: ""
Then I saw Lin Tailai being carried in, yawning non-stop and feeling listless.
After all, today consumed a lot of physical strength and energy, and even Lin Tailai couldn't bear it anymore.
"If you have something to say, just say it." Lin Tailai said to Shen Shixing a little impatiently.
Wang Xijue: "???"
Is this Lin Tailai's private attitude towards the chief minister? It has been rumored by the outside world that Lin Tailai is a member of Shen's chief minister's party and a retainer of the Shen mansion.
Shen Shoufu felt that he was not respected, especially when there were outsiders present. He was very dissatisfied and said: "You don't even want to call me senior?"
Lin Tailai nodded slightly and added: "Old senior."
Shen Shoufu asked again majestically: "Such a big event happened today. Don't you have anything to say to me?"
Lin Tailai answered with two words: "No."
Maybe he talked too much today. Lin Tailai has lost interest in talking now, so his answers are very concise.
Shen Shoufu glanced at Wang Xijue, who seemed to be suppressing a smile, and said angrily to Lin Tailai: "Have you never considered how to deal with the aftermath?"
Lin Tailai said simply: "Everything has been arranged."
Shen Shoufu: ""
If you can arrange everything, then what's the use of having him as the first assistant?
"I'm not joking with you!" Shen Shoufu said, "Do you think the temple affairs are child's play?"
Lin Tailai just wanted to go back and rest, and said even more irritably: "I'm not kidding either!
If Xu Er is dismissed from office, Zhao Zhigao, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, will be promoted to the cabinet, and Zhao Huan, the censor of Zuo Qiandu, will be promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel!
If Xu Er and Wang Si are dismissed from office at the same time, then Tianguan Yang Wei will be added to the cabinet, and Zhao Zhigao will replace Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel!
If Xu Er, Wang III, and Wang IV are all dismissed from office, then Yang Wei, the Heavenly Official, Zhao Zhigao, the Shaozhong Prime Minister, will be added to the cabinet, and Wang Zhiyuan, the Chief Situ, will replace the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"
Wang Xijue couldn't help but be in a trance, who was Wang San? It seemed as if he was referring to himself.
But it’s not without good news. Judging from the order in Lin Tailai’s words, the top priority in his mind to remove the cabinet boss is Xu Er, the second priority is Wang Si, and the priority for Wang San’s removal is last!
Everything was arranged so clearly that Shen Shoufu was stunned and speechless for a moment.
But if he follows this arrangement, he won't get any benefits from Shen Shixing. Wouldn't he just "stay out of it" today?
After coming back to his senses, Shen Shoufu said again: "I think"
Lin Tailai interrupted rudely and said, "I don't want what you think, I just want what I think!"
Shen Shixing said angrily: "I am the chief assistant!"
Lin Tailai suddenly became energetic and said a little excitedly: "You also want to dismiss from office? Then the plan will be fine-tuned."
Shen Shixing: ""
Crazy! Crazy! The world is crazy!
"How arrogant do you think he is?" Shen Shixing wanted to ask Wang Xijue next to him for help.
Wang San's little clever guy got online in time, smiled politely, and said nothing.
As the saying goes, a prime minister's belly can hold up a boat. Shen Shixing believed that as a prime minister, he had to be generous and there was no need to fall out with Lin Tailai.
So he changed the direction and asked: "Have you never thought that you can't protect yourself?
Do you think it is so simple for the emperor to punish crimes? After dismissal from office, reduction of status, and imperial staff, it is often accompanied by demobilization or exile!
Do you also want to be a postmaster in Guizhou, or be relegated to Shaanxi and Gansu?"
Lin Tailai said in surprise: "Isn't it? It's not enough to hook up with one or two pavilion bosses, you really want to hook up with three or four pavilion bosses to mess with me?"
But I have already said hello to the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War, and they will definitely resist!
Besides, my public opinion and momentum in the DPRK are all in vain? Who dares not to speak for me?"
Shen Shixing threatened: "The wrath of thunder is so terrifying that as long as the emperor is determined, no matter how hard he resists, he will not be exempted!"
Of all the ministers who have been sent away in the past dynasties, which one has not been rescued by criticism?"
Lin Tailai added: "But I have been tied up with three or four cabinet ministers. The emperor probably doesn't want to empty the cabinet all at once."
Shen Shoufu couldn't bear to correct him: "It's three, not three or four!"
Lin Tailai did not take this number seriously and continued: "So no one can afford to lose. In the end, the emperor and his ministers will definitely compromise on my crime and punishment. I have to believe in the wisdom of the bureaucrats.
For example, to be dispatched means to be sent to Xizhimen, Chaoyangmen, Chongwenmen, etc., and to be exiled to the army is to be sent to serve in the Jingying and Jingwei.
This way, everyone can have a step down, and everyone is happy. I don't even have to leave the capital.
Moreover, being punished by being sent to the army and being exiled from the army can fill a gap in the resume of a famous official. Thinking about it, I am quite looking forward to it."
Shen Shixing: ""
Everything has really been arranged? Then what is the use of his first assistant?
Shen Shoufu questioned again: "Expulsion is exile! Do you think this crime and punishment is a joke?
Even if you don’t leave Beijing, you will still be the most humble criminal pawn!”
Shen Shoufu's subtext is, without my help, you will always be at the bottom as a criminal!
This is not a threat, this is a reminder to young people! The world is big and the future is long. Don’t ruin your life just because of a moment of arrogance!
Lin Tailai clenched his fists and said passionately: "I believe that my destiny is up to me!"
Shen Shixing: "?"
What kind of crazy words are these? Is this Lin Jiuyuan really crazy? Is this Lin Tailai who comes to him for help whenever something goes wrong?
Lin Tailai yawned again and prophesied: "Heaven will not destroy me, Lin. I will be reinstated in a month. I don't need to trouble the chief minister for help."
Shen Shoufu immediately felt as if he had lost something. Lin Tailai really didn't need him anymore?
Looking back, Lin Tailai never made any request to himself from beginning to end today?
Wang San, who was watching, felt that tonight was really an eye-opener and the trip was well worth it.
What's even more difficult is that I watched the live broadcast of dealing with Lin Tailai up close and gained valuable experience.
Moreover, it can be seen that Lin Tailai was no longer satisfied with the power of the six ministries and began to infringe on the power of the cabinet and even the power of the chief minister.
