Seeing that no one objected to the principle of "independent of goods", Wang Tianguan struck while the iron was hot and said:
"The qualification issue has been agreed upon in this way, so the second article of today's nomination regulations is about the arrangements for the selection process."
Then he explained: "After the scope of alternatives is expanded, there will be too many potential candidates. There are more than 20 people present, I'm afraid everyone has their own account.
In order to prevent the emergence of ten or twenty candidates, and then it is difficult to negotiate the situation with everyone talking, it is necessary to make corresponding arrangements for the selection process to ensure the smooth progress of the nomination."
Someone with an impatient temper shouted: "The Heavenly Official will clearly state the regulations quickly, and then it will start! No matter how you recommend it, in the end, it still depends on people's expectations?"
Wang Tianguan looked a little impatient at others, so he said succinctly: "The selection process is arranged in two rounds, the first round is called the preliminary discussion, and the second round is called the decision!
In the first round of preliminary discussions, everyone can nominate a candidate. As long as more than half of the ministers agree, the nominated person automatically becomes a candidate and participates in the second round of resolutions.
In the second round of resolutions, the candidates are discussed and the two most famous ones are elected as the final result!"
The charter proposed by Wang Tianguan is concise, clear, and highly efficient. There is nothing to object to.
It's better than dozens of people fighting in a group and arguing with each other.
Sometimes it's okay to argue for two or three hours without any results, and there are also those who say they get into a fight out of a hurry - don't think that civil servants won't fight anymore.
Of course, since Lin Tailai started working in the court, when he was present, the phenomenon of fighting in the court meetings disappeared, and ministers would not choose to take action no matter how impatient they were.
So to be honest, Lin Tailai also made outstanding contributions to the civilized progress of the court meeting order.
After setting today's schedule, it's time for the much-anticipated shake-up session, and everyone can't wait.
This time the scope of qualifications has been expanded. Everyone seems to have relatives and friends who can mention it and give it a try. What if it works?
Several governors and governors who were not present were slipped out and acted as castigators.
However, the reality is a lesson for those who take chances. It is not easy to get more than half of the votes.
None of the exploratory nominations that were thrown out at the beginning could get a majority, and most of them only received a few scattered votes.
Today there are twenty-one ministers participating in the Tingtui. About one-third are members of the Qingliu Party and the Shanshan-Shaanxi Clan, about one-third are the remnants of the Lin Party and the Gashen Party, and the remaining one-third belong to the chaotic camp.
Therefore, if we want to get more than half of the votes to pass the primary election this time, we must at least gain the support of one party between the Qingliu Party and the Lin Party, and then win over a few loose votes.
How can ordinary retail investors do this? Those who are nominated are just cannon fodder.
Lu Guangzu, who had been worried about being disturbed by random items, felt relieved when he saw that all the messy nominees had failed.
It seems that the impact of "not being limited to goods" is not as great as imagined, so we still have to keep it focused on myself.
So Lu Guangzu stood up and said, "I recommend Xu Guo, the former great scholar of Wuying Palace!"
After this nomination was announced, the slightly noisy Dongchao Room instantly became quiet, and everyone thought "Holy shit" in their hearts!
Everyone suddenly realized that there was such a special bachelor before the opposition.
A year and a half ago, Xu Guo was forced to resign because of the Xizhimen Zhonglie eunuch incident.
In fact, in the Ming Dynasty, it is not uncommon for retired cabinet ministers to come back to work in the cabinet. There is no problem with the rules.
But the special thing about Xu Guo is that, firstly, he is Lin Tailai's teacher; secondly, if he comes back, he will probably displace Zhao Zhigao as the first assistant.
After all, according to the rules, whoever enters the cabinet earlier will be ranked higher. Xu Guoke entered the cabinet in the twelfth year of Wanli. If he comes back, he will definitely be ranked above Zhao Zhigao.
There are many precedents for this matter. For example, after Xia Yan came back in the 24th year of Jiajing, Yan Song was demoted to the rank of second assistant.
So it can even be said that excluding the three people who just resigned, Xu Guo is the only person who is theoretically possible to take away Zhao Zhigao's position as chief assistant.
Anyway, after Lu Guangzu proposed Xu Guo, six people from the Qingliu Party and the Shanshan Gang immediately agreed.
Then several people who were not on good terms with Lin Tailai, or who were friends with Xu Guo, also agreed.
Therefore, those who agreed with Xu Guo easily surpassed half of the votes and became the first candidate to enter the resolution today.
Lu Guangzu couldn't help but smile. Today was a good start. As long as Xu Guo can be promoted, it will be considered a success. Everything else doesn't matter.
Originally, the atmosphere in the Dongchao room was quite relaxed. It was almost Chinese New Year, so everyone was having a great time recommending the two pavilions.
But after Lu Guangzu's coquettish maneuvers, the atmosphere suddenly became tense and even tense.
You must know that in the past few years, the cabinet minister who had the most fierce exchanges with the Qingliu forces was none other than Xu Guo.
Today, Lu Guangzu recommended his old enemy Xu Guo, apparently because "Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was intended for Pei Gong." Firstly, he wanted to get rid of Zhao Zhigao's first assistant, and secondly, he was disgusted with Lin Tailai.
At this moment, no one was talking or laughing anymore, they all looked at Wang Tianguan.
Lu Guangzu has launched a big move, how should Mr. Tianguan respond?
Wang Tianguan coughed a few times, and then he saw Xu Shen, the general envoy, stood up and said, "I recommend Lu Guangzu, the censor of Zuodu."
Everyone: "."
Lu Guangzu's operation is already sexy enough, but he didn't expect it to be even more sexy?
After all, Lu Guangzu still "borrowed his strength to fight", so you, the Lin Party, just took advantage of you?
Everyone knows in their hearts that the several ministers standing here have their own reasons, and none of them wants to join the cabinet.
It was Zhao Yongxian, a minister who was not too old but had no future, who really wanted to join the cabinet, so he had the idea to take a chance on joining the cabinet.
Lu Guangzu looked at Xu Shen in surprise, and then at Wang Tianguan, who had no expression on his face.
It turns out that the so-called "independent goods" are entirely for yourself?
Xu Shen explained the reason: "Since it is said that it is not limited to capital, non-Hanlin officials can also be recommended.
So Lu Zongxian is the oldest and most senior minister in the court, and of course he is the most qualified to join the cabinet!"
This reason is naturally very sufficient. As a living fossil of officialdom who was admitted to the imperial examination in the 26th year of Jiajing, the seventy-one-year-old Lu Guangzu is definitely the most qualified person to join the cabinet in terms of qualifications.
A scene similar to the one before appeared, but this time it was unanimous approval from the Lin Party.
But on the side of the Qingliu forces, there were some conflicts. There was no plan in advance, and it was easy for everyone to have their own ideas when encountering emergencies.
Some people opposed it, but some people agreed after hesitation. They may think that Lu Guangzu's entry into the cabinet is a good thing.
Coupled with the votes of the neutral camp who "did not want to offend Lu Guangzu", Lu Guangzu also passed the preliminary discussion very smoothly and became the second candidate to join the cabinet.
Then the atmosphere in Dongchao's room changed from tense to weird again.
Lu Guangzu was a little numb. He had previously opposed Zhao Chief Fu's proposal and strongly requested the court to recommend it.
If the final result is me, what will the emperor do?
Fortunately, this is just the first meeting. In the resolution, you must remove yourself. As long as Xu Guo can be promoted to the top, it will be a success!
Wang Tianguan scanned the crowd and asked, "Are there any more nominations?"
Yang Junmin, the right minister of the Ministry of Finance, suddenly said as if he was playing a prank: "I recommend Wang Tianguan!"
Since we are going to cause chaos, then everyone should just cause chaos.
Why didn't Lin Tailai beat you to death in Yangzhou? Wang Tianguan cursed in his heart, and then replied: "I am the person in charge of the court, so I should avoid suspicion."
Yang Junmin greeted everyone: "Do you agree?"
However, Wang Tianguan said with a hint of truth: "Tingtiu is a serious matter. I respectfully advise you not to fool around."
Except for a few of his comrades, no one jumped out and started making noises with Yang Junmin, so Yang Junmin's "nomination" was not passed.
No one wants to be wildly retaliated by the Minister of Civil Affairs. Even if he is not afraid, there are still relatives and friends to care about.
After suppressing the unrest, Wang Tianguan asked everyone again: "Are there any more nominations?"
Another remnant of the Shen Party, Zhan Yangpi, suddenly said: "Shen Li, the former Minister of Rites?"
Everyone felt like they had seen a ghost. Why did the people on the Lin Party side push the people from the Qingliu forces so hard?
It was Lu Guangzu just now, and now it is Shen Li. What is the intention of Lin Dang? Why can't you understand it at all?
However, when they heard the name "Shen Li", some people secretly sighed that there was finally a serious nomination.
If Ting Tui must have a standard answer, then it may be Shen Li. If the political situation in recent years is normal, it will be Shen Li's turn to enter the cabinet.
If Shen Li was still in the court, he would be almost the only senior ci official left, second only to Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue in seniority.
Moreover, Shen Li is also the leader and founder of the Qingliu forces. He has both qualifications and prestige. If he doesn't join the cabinet, who will?
But the Qingliu Party members present were still confused as to whether they should invite Shen Li back to wade through the muddy waters?
However, Shen Li's own conditions were too tough, and it seemed difficult for anyone to openly object, so Shen Li's nomination was successfully passed.
Lu Guangzu secretly deduced in his mind that if Shen Li and Xu Guo could be elected to the cabinet, plus the candidates recommended by Wang Jiaping, that would be enough to monopolize the cabinet? This result does not seem impossible?
At this time, Wang Tianguan was like a machine, only asking repeatedly: "Are there any more nominations?"
No one spoke for the time being. With Lu Guangzu, the first assistant to Xu Guo, the most senior person in the foreign dynasty, and Shen Li, the standard answer, there was no one more qualified.
If you recommend others to come out, you will be humiliating yourself in front of these three people.
Objectively speaking, these three people do seem to be the most qualified.
The right minister of the Ministry of Industry, Zhong Zhengyoshi, who has been keeping a low profile recently, came out and said with a wry smile: "I also recommend someone."
Just when everyone was astonished, they heard Zhong Zhenji say again: "I am an attendant of the Hanlin Academy, a young minister of Taichang Temple, and a doctor in the third department, Lin Tailai."
Everyone who had started whispering to each other was silenced again. What are you doing, Mr. Zhong? Is Lin Jiuyuan qualified?
Also, didn't you offend Lin Tailai three months ago? What does it mean to recommend Lin Tailai now?
Do you want to trick Lin Tailai or promote Lin Tailai? Why can't you understand?
Zhong Zhenji said with an innocent face: "Previously, the ministers agreed not to limit the property, so why can't Lin Tailai, the sixth leader, do the same?
Now Lin Tailai is already at the fourth rank, which is not much worse than the third rank. Besides, the Grand Bachelor himself is only at the fifth rank."
Before everyone could finish tasting it, Ye Mengxiong, Minister of the Ministry of War, jumped out and said loudly: "I agree!"
In the next wave, Wang Tianguan, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Yongji, the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Zhou Cai, the minister of Dali Temple, Xu Shen, the general affairs envoy, and Zhan Yangpi, the censor of the left deputy capital, all expressed their approval.
Yu Shenxing, the Minister of Hubu, and Chen Yubi, the Minister of Industry, hesitated for a moment and then agreed.
If they don't stand up to support Lin Tailai, then the Lin Party will support them to join the cabinet.
Under the death gaze of Ye Mengxiong, Minister of the Ministry of War, the newly transferred Right Minister of the Ministry of War had to agree.
Zhang Mengnan, the former chief assistant Gao Gong's wife and nephew, and the left minister of the Ministry of Justice, Zhang Mengnan, finally came out and agreed.
As a result, Lin Tailai's seemingly unorthodox nomination was passed with just over half of the 11 votes in favor.
The Qingliu Party members fell into collective silence as they looked at the ridiculous scene in front of them. They had no idea what their opponents wanted to do.
It seems that after they successfully nominated Xu Guo, things have been getting out of control.
After Wang Tianguan looked at the sky, he said to everyone: "It's getting late! It's better to make a quick decision!"
Immediately, several officials carried a table into the east room, with pen and ink and a stack of paper on it.
Wang Tianguan added: "Now there are four candidates: Xu Guo, Lu Guangzu, Shen Li, and Lin Tailai. Each of you takes turns to come forward and write down two candidates on the paper!
In the end, the two people who were recommended the most times are the results of today’s nomination!
For the sake of fairness, from now on, no one is allowed to whisper to each other!
Please write down who you think is the most suitable candidate with a responsible attitude towards the court!"
Lu Guangzu blurted out subconsciously: "Isn't this inappropriate?"
Wang Tianguan glanced at Lu Guangzu and asked: "Why is it inappropriate? I dare to ask Mr. Lu, how is it unfair to let everyone freely write down the candidates?
Mr. Lu, do you still want to interfere with others? Otherwise, why don't you become the official?"
Then everyone took turns to come forward and write two names. After writing, the paper was put aside and was not made public for the time being.
After everyone had finished writing, Wang Tianguan personally called the names one by one.
After the statistics were completed, Wang Tianguan solemnly announced:
"In this round of nominations, Lu Guangzu is the number one candidate! He was recommended by fifteen people in total!"
Lu Guangzu: "."
Can you still not understand at this time? Seven or eight people from the Lin Party must have voted for him!
Coupled with my own side and some loose votes, I got a high number of votes like fifteen!
Fifteen of the twenty-one people voted for him. When had the Ming Dynasty been so united?
Everyone just sighed that this time the court promotion was so magical, the two great poets Xu Guo and Shen Li did not beat Lu Guangzu who seemed to be making fun of him.
But the next moment, something even more magical happened. Wang Shizhen continued to announce: "Second Lin Tailai, a total of eleven people recommended!"
Everyone: "."
Is it the eldest minister Lu Guangzu or the youngest minister Lin Tailai who is responsible for the comedy today?
As for whether the third place was Xu Guo or Shen Li, Wang Tianguan did not continue to announce it, because the third or fourth place was meaningless.
Everyone was deeply doubtful, could Lu Guangzu and Jia Lin Tailai report the results of this funny court recommendation to the emperor for approval?
How did it end up like this step by step? Something really happened in the middle. I really can’t figure it out without resuming the trading.
Wang Tianguan looked at Lu Guangzu proudly, he really had nothing else to do today, he just wanted to play!
Do you think others can’t guess that you will nominate Xu Guo?