Just when the blood of all the censors was boiling, suddenly a censor named Wan Guoqin rushed in.
Then he shouted to Lu Guangzu, the censor of Zuodu: "I just received the news that Lin Tai has come to the hospital!"
Lu Guangzu shouted: "What's all the fuss about?"
Wan Guoqin replied: "I heard that Lin Tailai's memorial was half a foot high, and I don't know how many people were impeached in it!
There are you, General Xian Gong, as well as Sikong Song Gong, Sikou Sun Gong, Young Situ Yang Gong, Imperial Servant Ai Gong, Merit Examiner Wailang Yu Zhan, and the eight comrades who previously impeached Lin Tailai!"
There was an uproar in the room. They were preparing to do something with great fanfare and launch a huge offensive, but unexpectedly Lin Tailai took action first!
They always stand on the moral high ground and attack others first, but this Lin Tailai dared not follow the rules and strike first!
I don’t know why, but I feel that Lin Tailai’s momentum in impeaching more than a dozen people by himself is no less powerful than that of a group of them.
Feng Congwu, the imperial censor who had just determined to set off a new upsurge in the national dispute, lost his voice: "Why is Lin Tailai impeaching us?"
He was one of the eight famous officials who previously impeached Lin Tailai.
How could this Lin Tailai be like this? So what if I impeached you a few times?
Which commander or general who is on an expedition does not suffer a few rounds of impeachment?
Wan Guoqin glanced at Feng Congwu and replied: "I impeach you for being a liaison with foreign countries, colluding with pirates, and taking refuge in Kuaibai!"
Feng Congwu's face turned red with anger, "That's unreasonable! This is completely groundless slander!
Lin Tailai is not a public official, so he is not qualified to receive such bullets! This is against the rules!"
In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that although Lin Tailai was not an official, he had seven battles and seven victories, and he was the first to conquer the city. His achievements were enough to offset the "violation".
Lu Guangzu frowned and said, "Has this memorial been sent to the palace?"
Wan Guoqin replied: "These memorials circulated back and forth between the Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Cabinet for several times, and were finally known to the Emperor.
Then he issued an order to send the memorial to the court for discussion, and two days later Lin Tailai was asked to publicly confront everyone."
Everyone felt that the situation suddenly became complicated, because this "default position" was not theirs at all, and they always felt uncomfortable dealing with it passively.
After Lu Guangzu thought deeply, he said helplessly: "You have to prioritize things. Of the three directions mentioned just now, criticizing Lin Tailai is the highest priority for the time being.
As for the dispute over the country's foundation and the criticism of the chief minister, we have put it on hold until the confrontation is over."
The original plan was to first stir up a climax of the national dispute and confuse the court, and at the same time gain the right to speak morally.
Let the chief assistant worry about one thing and not the other, unable to take care of both, and finally deal with Lin Tailai with all his strength.
Now I have to temporarily adjust the rhythm and put Lin Tailai first.
In the division of labor just now, the two fellow sufferers Qian Yiben and He Zhuo, who were assigned to attack Lin Tailai, looked at each other with bitterness on their faces.
In other words, the main attack on the country, the first and second comrades may have to hold their troops temporarily, and only the two of them must continue to charge for the sake of the overall situation?
What's the difference between this and a conspicuous bag that will send you to death?
Today Lin Tailai threw the big bomb and went home to rest.
But in the evening, Gu Bingqian, a guest with a strange expression, took two greeting cards and reported to Lin Tailai.
Lin Tailai said casually: "Didn't I say that I won't see any guests for the past two days?"
Gu Bingqian replied: "But regarding these two invitations, I think it is necessary for you, the proprietor, to take a look."
After Lin Tailai read the two invitations, he was stunned, and then said helplessly: "Then let them come."
At midnight that night, when the moon was dark and the wind was high, a slender man holding a long box appeared furtively outside the small side door of the east courtyard of Lin Mansion.
Then he knocked on the door panel a few times, in a rhythm of three long and two short.
The small door opened silently from the inside, and the man quickly stepped in.
Before he could see clearly what was going on inside the door, he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling: "He Zhuo?"
Suddenly hearing his name, his heart almost stopped and he dropped the long box in his arms to the ground.
Then he followed the sound and saw a person standing furtively in the darkness at the base of the wall.
After looking carefully through the light of the lantern, he also shouted out loud: "A copy of the money?"
The two brothers and sisters called each other by name, and the atmosphere gradually became awkward.
During the day, in front of Lu Zongxian of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he enthusiastically accepted the task of attacking Lin Tailai.
In the middle of the night, the two of them suddenly appeared at the side door of Lin Mansion's side courtyard, which was really a bit difficult.
Zhang Wen, the left guardian of the Lin Mansion who was responsible for opening the door, yawned and said, "Since everyone is here, let's follow."
After walking a few steps in silence, He Zhuo couldn't help but ask Qian Yiben, "What are you doing here?"
Facing the inquiry from the fellow sufferers, Qian Yiben replied in a low voice: "Please Lin Jiuyuan to appreciate the ancient paintings."
He Zhuo asked again: "What painting? Where did it come from?"
Qian Benben sighed and said: "Last year Xiang Yuanbian, the head of the Xiang family in Jiaxing, who was famous for his collection, passed away.
The rest of the Xiang family didn't value the collection very much, so I asked someone to buy the paintings from the Xiang family.
I will bring the "Luo Shen Fu Tu" I bought tonight and ask Lin Jiuyuan to appreciate it.
With this painting, Lin Jiuyuan shouldn't embarrass you and me too much."
After explaining, Qian Yiben looked at the long box in He Zhuo's hand, "What about you?"
He Zhuo patted the long box gently and replied: "The Picture of Thousands of Miles of Rivers and Mountains."
Qian Yiben: "."
He Zhuo also explained: “Among the collectors, you have the Jiaxing Xiang family in the south, and we have the Zhending Liang family in the north.
I bought the "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" from the Liang family."
As a result, Qian Yiben became even more depressed. According to the market price, a famous painting with a handed down level would probably be enough to buy the lives of both of them.
Just like last time, a picture of "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains" saved the lives of Wu Zhengzhi and himself.
So if you have two famous paintings, you can keep the other one in your hand and use it next time.
As a result, Brother He didn't discuss it in advance, and the two of them visited Lin's house at night with famous paintings at the same time.
What a waste it is to invite Lin Tai to taste two famous paintings handed down from time to time!
In the study room of the Lin Mansion, Lin Tailai's eyes shone when he looked at "The Picture of Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" and then at the "Picture of Luo Shen Fu".
"You are so polite. I thought you were coming together and would only bring one painting.
I really didn’t expect that you actually brought two of them over, which really makes me embarrassed.
But don’t worry, I, Lin Tailai, am a fair and honest person!
Within a year, you can impeach me at will, but I will cooperate when it is your turn! I guarantee that you will establish a great reputation!"
Coming out of the small side door of the Lin Mansion's side courtyard, He Zhuo and Qian Yiben both breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that using famous paintings handed down from ancient times to deal with Lin Tailai was very effective.
He Zhuo secretly thought, fortunately, he borrowed money to buy an extra "Picture of Ladies with Hairpins" from the Liang family, which could be used at critical moments in the future.
Qian Yiben thought to himself that he was lucky to have bought an extra "Five Bulls" from the Xiang family.
On the second day, looking at the two newly acquired famous paintings, Lin Tailai could only say that he was glad that he had not traveled to the "prosperous age of Qianlong". That Emperor Qianlong would not be polite to you.
Then Lin Tailai walked out and went straight to the Hanlin Academy.
Outside the Dengying Gate of the Hanlin Academy, I saw several wounded people lying on the ground.
The guard guard reported that these wounded were all Sun Jigao's followers. Today, Sun Jigao wanted to break through under the cover of his followers, so he had to knock down all these followers.
As for Sun Jigao himself, he was unscathed, but he left in anger.
Lin Tailai didn't have any new instructions, so he continued walking inside. Then he saw Zhou Yingqiu again, standing at the edge of the corridor waiting.
"Scholar Chen, the master of the academy, wants to see you." Zhou Yingqiu reported in a low voice.
Lin Tailai said without thinking: "No!"
Zhou Yingqiu quickly reminded: "Scholar Chen is sitting in the Number One Scholar Hall waiting for you."
Lin Tailai: "."
Why can't you hide away? Do you still have some sense of boundaries between people?
After entering the Zhuangyuan Hall, I saw Chen Yubi, the academician in charge, sitting next to his official case, drinking tea leisurely.
"Scholar Chen is so elegant!" Lin Tailai didn't even salute and sat down on his own.
Scholar Chen did not exchange greetings and said directly: "If you consider yourself a Hanlin scholar, you must always follow the rules of the Hanlin family. Then Sun Jigao is your senior after all."
Lin Tailai interrupted Bachelor Chen rudely, "Why don't I follow the rules?
I must have heard about it yesterday when I went to Huijimen to deliver the memorial, right?
I impeached more than a dozen people, but the Hanlin Academy was not involved, and Sun Jigao was not mentioned.
This shows that I respect the rules of the Hanlin Academy and respect the independence of the Hanlin Academy. I plan to resolve matters within the Hanlin Academy and do not make noise outside!
With such an approach, who can say that I, Lin Tailai, do not follow the rules?"
Chen Xueshi also said: "The use of Sun Jigao to teach the common people was recommended by the Hanlin Academy. If you are dissatisfied with this?"
Lin Tailai interrupted Xueshie Chen again and said in surprise: "I have no objection to Sun Jigao becoming a scholar. Why does Xueshie Chen say that I am dissatisfied with this?"
Don't put all the responsibility of Sun Jigao's teaching as a scholar on the public recommendation. Don't you, Chen Xueshi, as the head of the academy, have no responsibility at all?
Since you, Bachelor Chen, are not willing to be honest with you, Lin Tailai will also play tricks on you.
Scholar Chen almost laughed out of anger, "If you are not dissatisfied, then why did you target Sun Jigao so deliberately?"
Lin Tailai replied: "At the Suzhou Literary Forum the year before last, a group of rebels attempted to elect Sun Jigao to the position of leader of the literary forum.
If nothing else happens, this will be my position in the future.
Two days ago, when I returned to the Imperial Academy’s Number One Scholar Hall, I saw that Sun Jigao had taken my seat. What could I think?
He wanted to occupy a position in Suzhou, but I crushed him; he turned around and occupied my position in the Hanlin Academy. What is this if not a crazy provocation?
Mr. Chen, do you think that I, a hero who fought bloody battles for my country, should tolerate his provocation?
As for having Sun Jigao teach as a scholar, I don't care at all, and I have no dissatisfaction in this regard!"
Bachelor Chen: "."
This Lin Tailai is really capable of writing and directing. Before he even said a few words, he felt like he was at a loss for words!
After letting out a long sigh, Bachelor Chen said helplessly:
"I just want to tell you that Sun Jigao's appointment as a scholar is indeed the result of public recommendation.
But those who recommended Sun Jigao to be a shuji scholar did not necessarily have good intentions towards Sun Jigao."
Xueshie Chen's words finally aroused Lin Tailai's interest, "Huh? What's the meaning of this statement?"
Scholar Chen explained: “They clearly know the relationship between Sun Jigao and the Qingliu Party members, and they also know your disgust and vigilance towards the Qingliu Party members.
But they still pushed Sun Jigao to the position of teaching Shujishi, just hoping to use your hand to get rid of Sun Jigao!
After all, everyone understands that you will not tolerate people like Sun Jigao teaching common people."
Lin Tailai was stunned. Could it be that he had also been prejudged?
Bachelor Chen added: "In fact, there are not many promotion channels in our Hanlin system. Being promoted to the third rank in the Hanlin system is considered to be the top.
And Sun Jigao is only one step away from reaching the top, and many people want to pull him down."
Lin Tailai can only say that the political waters are really muddy, and sometimes even he can't see clearly.
So Lin Tailai asked another question that hit his soul, "Then what do you want, Bachelor Chen?"
At this point, Chen Xueshi replied bluntly: "If there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Works during the turmoil in the imperial court, I am willing to transfer him.
With your ability, you shouldn’t be able to create such a vacancy, right?”
Lin Tailai was speechless. Is this what a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy should say?
How many fake medicines have you taken before you think about being transferred from the right minister of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of the Imperial Academy to the minister of the Ministry of Punishment or the minister of the Ministry of Works?
If this were to be written in a novel, would it be criticized as unreasonable?
"Why?" Lin Tailai asked.
Academician Chen replied calmly: "If there is no suitable reason, it would be too abrupt for me to be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment or the Minister of Industry.
So it’s up to you! In the eyes of others, if I offend you first, and then you take revenge, it would be very reasonable for me to be transferred to the Ministry of Punishment or the Ministry of Works.”
Lin Tailai repeated again: "What I asked is why!"
Scholar Chen sighed and said: "As long as you can stay in Hanyuan, who would want to go to the Ministry of Punishment or the Ministry of Works?
When there was a disaster last year, His Majesty promised to establish a prince this winter solstice.
Seeing that there are only a few months left, the struggle between the country and the country will surely resume and become more intense than ever.
Hanlin was originally an advisor to the emperor, so he was very likely to have high hopes. As a bachelor of Hanlin, it would be too late if I didn't leave.
It seems that the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Work are the most stable, and they are within the scope of the six ministries, so they will not be considered downgraded in name, and it will be easy to transfer them in the future."
Lin Tailai: "."
No wonder that among a group of bachelors, Chen Yubi was able to stand out and safely survive the most chaotic years of the political situation, becoming the only newcomer in history to be promoted to the cabinet in the next six or seven years.
The original historical figures Zhao Zhigao and Zhang Wei were not counted. These two were recommended by Shen Shixing and were not recommended by the court.
After Lin Tai came to his senses, he questioned: "But if you do this, others will think that I, Lin Tai, bullied and expelled Shangguan, which is not good for my reputation!"
Scholar Chen said in surprise: "Do you still have a reputation in this area? Oh no, do you still care about your reputation in this area?"
