After teasing Zhao Zhigao from a condescending angle, Lin Tailai asked curiously: "Who are these two people?"
Zhao Zhigao replied: "Qi Shichen and Ke Ting."
Damn it! Lin Tailai was also surprised, "Why are they two?"
These two people are not earth-shattering figures, nor have they done anything big, but their reputations are really quite big.
The main reason is that these two were given nicknames, which were very loud and impressive.
A long, long time ago, six or seven years ago, the focus of the court's struggle was not the country's foundation, but the location of the emperor's longevity palace.
As for the two parties in the struggle, they are the "Three Reds Against Zhang Juzheng" who have lost power and Shen Shoufu, who is still alive.
At that time, the first assistant, Shen Shixing, resolutely chose Dayu Mountain because this was the place decided by the father-in-law of the Second Master Shen, the former Minister of Rites.
The "Three Reds" who opposed Shen Shixing firmly opposed Dayu Mountain. The main excuse was that there were huge rocks underground which were unlucky.
At that time, Lin Tailai had not yet entered the court, and the main thugs on Shen Shoufu's side were Qi Shichen and Yushi Keting, who were called the two generals.
Qi Shichen had previously protected his masters Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Taiyue, and then helped Shen Shou and Fu die to protect Dayu Mountain.
As a result, he was nicknamed "Qi Ren Qi Baoshan" and henceforth was nicknamed Qi Baoshan or Baoshan.
But Ke Ting said in front of the emperor: "If there is a stone under the Dayu cave, I dare to bear it with my own body!"
As a result, he was nicknamed Shi Gandang, also called Gandang Yushi.
There are all decent people in the court, and there are not many nicknames for people. These two nicknames are the best in recent years, comparable to the nickname "Gu Jia Ban" that Lin Tailai helped Gu Xiancheng to give to his circle.
"How come the two of them are familiar with you?" Lin Tailai was still in disbelief. These two should be the chief assistant's hardcore friends, right?
Zhao Zhigao answered truthfully: "In the fifteenth year of Wanli's reign, the chief minister seemed to have the intention to leave.
So the two of them were worried and uneasy, so they came to me for help, and they became familiar with each other after going back and forth."
Lin Tailai recalled that it turned out that the Qingliu forces came to his hometown in Suzhou to cause trouble, and even used the governor as an undercover agent, which almost made the chief minister not want to do it that time.
In the end, he had to launch a civil uprising by himself, forcing the prefect and governor to death one after another, and severely injuring the imperial envoy, before settling the matter.
Lin Tailai asked again: "What are their current official positions?"
Zhao Zhigao continued to reply: "Qi Shichen is older and his official position is already the Young Minister of Taichang Temple, just like you.
But his assignment is relatively partial, as the admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion, he can only supervise a hundred generals and translators."
After being in the imperial court for so long, this was the first time Lin Tailai encountered the official position of "Admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion" in reality.
Subconsciously said: "Isn't this a rare official position that only the protagonist can have?"
Zhao Zhigao: "."
Lin Jiuyuan, what are you talking about? Can you have some moral integrity? No one has ever offended you.
Even if you have a noble status and don't look down on this kind of official position, just think about it in your heart. Why bother to speak harshly and sarcastically?
Lin Tailai explained: "Don't get me wrong, I really think that Admiral Siyi Hall has a great future!
If the emperor hadn't approved the establishment of the Communications Department, I would have personally taken charge of the Seyi Pavilion."
Zhao Zhigao continued: "As for Shi Gan being Ke Ting, his qualifications are relatively junior. He has been the censor since the thirteenth year of Wanli.
Now it is exactly six years since my term of office has expired, and it is time to undergo inspection again, and I am at a critical point in my official career."
The suspicious Lin Tailai continued to cross-examine: "They also contributed a lot back then, why didn't they go to Shen Shoufu?"
Although Lin Tailai feels that there is an urgent need to strengthen organizational building, he really does not accept people casually and would rather lack them than overwhelm them.
Zhao Zhigaohe answered frankly: "What can I say about Shen Shoufu's attitude? In the past two years, he has been a bit neglected by middle-level officials, and he doesn't seem to be particularly concerned about it.
Otherwise, Qi Shichen would not be stuck with the job of admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion.
Seeing Qi Shichen's current situation, Ke Ting was even more worried now.
After all, after Lu Guangzu became the censor of Zuodu, most of the internal inspections of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were in the hands of his opponents."
This is what officialdom is like, with connections criss-crossing each other and affecting the whole body.
Lin Tailai thought for a while and did not continue talking about Qi Baoshan and Shi Gandang, the two famous celebrities. Instead, he asked Zhao Zhigao about Shen Shoufu.
"You are in the cabinet and get along with the chief minister day and night. What is his current state?"
This issue is of great importance. After Zhao Zhigao thought about it repeatedly, he expressed his judgment:
"In the past few years, although the chief minister often shouted to resign, it was actually fine.
Over the past year, the chief minister has not said much about resigning, but he may really have the intention to leave."
Then Zhao Zhigao expressed his judgment in more detail: "From the events of Qi Baoshan and Shi Gandang, we can see some clues.
Under normal circumstances, as long as you sit in the position of chief minister, you will definitely focus a lot of energy on supporting party members. This is a necessary move to maintain your own authority.
And Shen Shoufu is now so slack in supporting party members, which shows that his fighting spirit and enterprising spirit have begun to dissipate."
Lin Tailai sighed and said: "People like Shen Shoufu will not be easily influenced by others in their hearts.
No matter whether he goes or stays, we just have to be prepared.
If he continues to stay, of course we welcome him. If he really wants to leave the court, this is a wrong place."
Having said this, Lin Tailai suddenly reached out and patted Mr. Zhao on the shoulder.
Then he said meaningfully: "Neither of the two kings can last long, you should encourage yourself!"
The political situation in the next two years will still be extremely chaotic and chaotic. If Shen Shixing continues to be the first assistant, it is possible to control the situation.
It wouldn't have been possible if it had been anyone else. Neither Wang Xijue nor Wang Jiaping had the ability to reconcile Ding Nai.
It’s here again, it’s here again! Zhao Zhigao rolled his eyes, it’s the big cake of “You should encourage yourself” again!
But this pie looks less and less like a painting. Is it really being realized step by step?
If Shen, the first assistant, no longer wants to be the first assistant, the order of selection for the next first assistant will definitely be Wang 2nd and Wang 3rd.
Listening to Lin Tailai's words, Wang Er and Wang San won't be able to do it for long even if they become the first assistant?
Then Zhao Si, who is already sixty-eight years old, is not expected to reach the top in his lifetime?
Lin Tailai returned to the topic and said: "These two people you recommended today are a bit difficult to arrange.
Anyway, since Shen Shoufu hasn’t withdrawn yet, let’s just take over his accomplices, okay?”
Zhao Zhigao's attitude suddenly became much firmer and he said without hesitation:
"This is called Qianjinshi Horse Bones! It's not just for recruiting people, but it's also for others to see!"
If Shen Shoufu goes to China in the future, the remaining members of his party will know how to choose!"
Lin Tailai: "."
He just predicted a possibility. Why are you, Mr. Zhao, still looking forward to it?
I really didn't expect that Old Man Zhao, who had been practicing Buddhism for many years, could actually have a little ambition in his heart.
Aren't you worried about what to do if Shen Shoufu sees it as a provocation?
Zhao Zhigao further advised: "After my inspection, these two people are quite capable, and they can be used as talents.
It's just that in recent years, they have suffered from nicknames and have been marginalized, resulting in unsatisfactory development.
Moreover, they believe that turning to you will not be considered as surrendering to the enemy, and the chief assistant will probably not be really angry."
Lin Tailai first gave him a sweet date, "I was ordered to establish the Communications Department of the Ministry of War. We are currently short of officials, so naturally we welcome talents to join us.
As for the two people you recommended, I will wait for an opportunity to personally inspect them.
After all, I have been too busy recently, so the right time will always come."
Zhao Zhigao, who has been paying close attention to Lin Tailai's movements, asked: "What is the next key issue? Establishing a communications department?"
Lin Tailai smiled and said: "It is certainly important to establish the Communications Department, but this is an ongoing process and is not the most urgent matter at the moment.
The organization building work has been deployed tonight, and the next thing to focus on is of course the public opinion propaganda work.
The focus of this work lies in implementation, and the focus of implementation lies in specific actions, and the key points of the work must be grasped in specific actions.”
Zhao Zhigao said helplessly: "Can you tell me in an easy-to-understand language?"
Lin Tailai instructed: "We must publicize my martial arts with great fanfare in the capital, and change the cymbals played at the prisoner ceremony into my words! This is my most urgent task at the moment!"
To be continued...