Chapter 680 His Majesty’s Speech and Leaving Beijing
The day before Lin Jinglue left Beijing, the court ministers were in the east room outside the Meridian Gate to recommend candidates for the censor of Zuodu, and it was very possible that there was even a minister of the Ministry of Punishment.
It involves two of the Seven Qings, which can be said to be very heavyweights, so all forces are prepared to prepare.
If you don’t include the farce at the end of last year, the last time such an important recommendation was a year ago.
In the east room outside the Meridian Gate, the atmosphere was very serious. Although it had not officially started yet, it had already become quiet.
In fact, in the eyes of many people, the result of the nomination has been "predetermined".
Sun Piyang and Sun Qin, two old Jinshi scholars who lived in the 35th year of Jiajing period, will serve as the censor of Zuodu and the minister of punishment respectively.
It is difficult for others to compete head-on with these two in terms of qualifications, and the Lin Party cannot come up with equally matched candidates to compete.
Wang Tianguan, who was presiding over the court, closed his eyes and rested his mind, as if he was waiting for a certain rhythm point before speaking.
At this moment, figures moved around on the east side of the window, and suddenly a giant man wearing a unicorn suit poked his head out the window, opening the window and looking into the room.
This figure seemed to block the sunlight, as if a huge shadow appeared in the hearts of the Qingliu forces.
Looking up and seeing Lin Tailai is an ominous sign!
"Lin Tailai! What are you doing here?" Yang Junmin, the right servant of the Ministry of Revenue, asked.
Among the giants of the Qingliu forces and the Shanshan-Shaanxi Alliance, Sun Piyang and Sun Qin are likely to be elected today. It is not convenient to serve as "gunners", so Yang Junmin can only be used.
In usual Tingtui, Lin Tailai could always find a way to sneak in, but that was definitely not possible today!
The commander-in-chief who is about to lead the army must avoid suspicion! He cannot interfere with the high-level personnel of the court while holding heavy troops.
That's why Yang Junmin dared to get rid of his psychological shadow and scolded Lin Tailai confidently!
Lin Tailai was not angry, and said with a smile: "Passing by! I just passed by by chance, you continue!"
Yang Junmin was afraid that Lin Tai would come up with an excuse and refuse to leave, so he continued to refute: "How dare you say it was a coincidence? Why would you pass by Dongchaofang?"
Next to the East Chamber is the Meridian Gate, and inside are Huangji Gate, Huiji Gate, Wenhua Hall, and the Cabinet. Is there anything you, Lin Tai, need to do?
"Come and give me your speech!" Lin Tailai said confidently.
On the day before the ministers leave Beijing, according to etiquette, they should meet with the emperor to deliver his speech.
When the morning court can be held normally, the royal speech is usually held at the court meeting, which is regarded as one of the reserved items of the court meeting.
But as we all know, these are extraordinary times, and any project that requires the emperor's intervention must be modified.
Yang Junmin felt that Lin Tailai was really humiliating everyone's intelligence and retorted:
"Now your Majesty only needs to bow outside the Chengtian Gate, facing the Chengtian Gate! Why do you need to enter the palace and come here?"
Lin Tailai opened his eyes wide and said in surprise: "Do all your ordinary ministers give their speeches outside Chengtian Gate?
But the emperor ordered me to enter the Meridian Gate and give my speech outside the Huangji Gate, so I passed by the East Chamber."
Ordinary ministers in the East Chamber: "."
Fortunately, Lin Tailai didn't delay for long. After saying this, he left in a hurry and entered the Meridian Gate next to him.
Then Lin Tailai stood in the small square outside Huangji Gate and said goodbye to Huangji Gate.
Chen Ju, the eunuch and eunuch Bingbi, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, came out of the east corner gate of Huangji Gate and called Lin Tailai over to listen to the order.
First, eunuch Chen gave some verbal encouragement to Lin Jinglue on behalf of the emperor, encouraging Lin Jinglue to do a good job in mineral exploration in addition to military operations.
At the same time, the imperial edict from the emperor to the king of Korea was handed over to Lin Jinglue, who carried it and presented it to the king of Korea.
More importantly, on behalf of the emperor, Eunuch Chen also gave Lin Jinglue the Shang Sword. Without this thing, the position of commander-in-chief seemed to lack a soul.
In the middle and late Wanli Dynasty when all procedures were simplified, Lin Jinglue's speech today is full of ritual feeling.
Emperor Wanli, who was hiding in the palace, actually sent eunuchs out to spread the word, which shows how seriously he took it.
In fact, the total time does not take long, which is just a few extra sentences.
Lin Jinglue held the newly acquired Shang Shang Sword in his hand, turned around and walked out of the Meridian Gate, and then came outside the East Chao Room.
Then Lin Tailai leaned against the door holding the sword above and shouted: "I'm just passing by to listen, you continue!"
It was originally discussed that Sun Piyang, the Minister of Punishment, should be appointed as the censor of Zuodu, and the time was almost ripe.
As a result, after Lin Tailai appeared, the Dongchao room seemed to have pressed the pause button.
Yang Junmin couldn't bear it anymore, "Please leave all those who have nothing to do with me!"
Lin Tailai still had a playful smile on his face and said to Yang Junmin very seriously: "I have something to ask you for, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time if I leave tomorrow!"
Your nephew Han Xu asked me to give the eighty-two-five-cent silver to Qian Sile, but I really can't find anyone, so I'll return the money to you first."
Yang Junmin's face instantly darkened, "No need! If you can't find anyone, just keep it yourself!"
Then Yang Junmin ignored Lin Tai's arrival, and others were even less willing to speak up and chase him away.
Wang Tianguan pretended not to see Lin Tailai and asked everyone: "If Sun Piyang is recommended as the censor of Zuodu, who will agree and who will oppose it?"
Before Wang Tianguan could finish his words, the left deputy censor Zhan Yangbi, under the death gaze from outside the door, suddenly jumped out and shouted: "I object!"
Yang Junmin always felt that something was wrong, so he irritated and swore: "You are so opposed to it! Is it possible that a person with such a notorious reputation still wants to be promoted to the imperial censor of Zuodu?"
Zhan Yangpi ignored Yang Junmin's provocation and loudly said to everyone: "Last year, there were successive problems with the Fengxian officials in important provinces in the hinterland. So since the beginning of this spring, the imperial court began to investigate the Fengxian officials in each province for three years, mainly from the 16th year of Wanli to Wanli
Nineteen years!
So far, there have been phased results, which can be described as shocking!
During this period, Lu Guang's ancestor was the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and later the Yushi of Zuodu. He should bear the main responsibility, but he has resigned, so he will not be held accountable.
Wu Shilai also served as the censor of Zuodu for two years and had secondary responsibilities, but since he died of illness, there is no need to pursue the case.
And Sun Piyang served as the Minister of the Ministry of Justice for one year during this period, so at least he is responsible for dereliction of his duties! If he is not punished, the court will be lenient, so how can he still be promoted to the position of Yushi of Zuodu?"
Like a thunderclap on the ground, Sun Piyang, whose qualifications were almost impeccable, was suddenly given a small breakthrough.
Although it seems that it is not enough to overthrow Sun Piyang, cracks in the golden body are not a good sign anyway.
Who knows what Lin Tailai will do next to continuously expand this breakthrough?
Here, no one doubts Lin Tailai's ability to get things done.
Thinking of this, everyone in the Dongchao room looked at Lin Tailai who was standing outside the door. Lin Tailai shouted strangely: "It's Deputy Zhan who is holding Sun Da Si Kou accountable, but all the gentlemen are wondering what I'm doing." ?
I was just passing by and listening, and didn’t say anything!”
The more Lin Tailai pretends to be innocent, the more others think there is a conspiracy. There is definitely a conspiracy! There must be back-up plans to deal with Sun Piyang!
At this time, Wang Tianguan, who was presiding over the court recommendation, said leisurely: "Sun Pi's faults cannot be concealed, so we cannot deny it.
But it also gives us a warning. The Minister of Punishment is closely related to people’s livelihood and has important responsibilities, so the selection must be careful.”
This means that Sun Piyang can be the censor of Zuodu, but the vacated minister of the Ministry of Punishment will have to give way. You Qingliu forces can't take everything!
Sun Qin, the current left minister of the Ministry of Finance, who was originally going to be promoted to the Minister of Justice, was speechless and choked. Why was it that Sun Piyang was the one who was breached, but he was the one who was injured?
I was also a Jinshi in the 35th year of Jiajing reign, and now the oldest person among the senior officials in the imperial court is still serving as a minister!
The Qingliu forces originally wanted to struggle and forcefully push Sun Qin, but after looking at the barbarian standing at the door, they decided to "just give up".
Although the barbarians don't speak, people standing nearby seem to have an invisible and powerful deterrent.
Struggle is equivalent to gambling. If Lin Tailai kills Sun Piyang, it will be an even greater loss.
In order to protect the capital next year, we must keep Sun Piyang as the censor of Zuodou, so we can only let Sun Quan endure it first.
The final result of the court recommendation was - Sun Piyang, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, was promoted to the imperial censor of Zuodu, Chen Yubi, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, was promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, and the old Jinshi of the Jiajing Dynasty. After several repeated jumps, all parties accepted the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Zhong Zhenji. Promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
After the court was dismissed, Ye Mengxiong, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Lin Tailai walked out of the palace together.
He couldn't help but asked curiously: "What kind of backup plan have you prepared to deal with Sun Piyang so that you can force them to give up and give up another minister?"
Lin Tailai said calmly: "There is really no backup plan. I can only stand outside the door and say nothing. There is no way.
I don’t know why they are so afraid that I will completely destroy Sun Piyang.”
Ye Mengxiong: "."
It turned out to be an empty city plan? Can Tingtui still play like this?
On the next day, the Imperial Academy's Attendant, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, the Third Secretary of the Imperial Examination Committee, the Right Assistant Secretary of the Imperial Military Department, and the right minister of the Military Department of Youqiandu, conducted a survey of Liaodong, Denglai, North Korea and other places to prepare for Japanese affairs and take advantage of Lin Tailai's departure to the east.
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Accompanying the Biao camp were three hundred temporarily "recruited" servants of the Lin Mansion, as well as hundreds of cavalrymen from the headquarters of Dayun, the deputy commander-in-chief of Songshan, Gansu Town, with Dayun as the central officer.
Originally, there were some officers and soldiers from the Beijing camp who wanted to follow them on the expedition in order to make achievements, but Lin Jinglue declined.
Regarding the veteran soldiers from the Beijing camp who had never even fought in a security battle and whose greatest combat experience was street fighting, Manager Lin said that we should continue to perform more important tasks such as defending the capital.
In order to get a lucky break, Lin Jingli took a slight detour and left the city from Desheng Gate in the north. Ye Mengxiong, the Minister of War, saw him off in person.
Then they went all the way east, out of the capital's territory and arrived at Sanhe, where they paused for another three days to join up with the officers and soldiers transferred from Jizhen.
There are 3,000 soldiers in this battalion, and they have the blood of the Qi family army. Six to seven hundred of them are descendants of the southern soldiers who followed Qi Shaobao north to Ji Town.
The generals who led the army, Wu Weizhong, and the guerrilla Ye Bangrong were both veterans of the Qi Army. They had followed Qi Shaobao in the north and south, and were promoted from Yiwu as new recruits based on their military exploits.
So many years have passed since the turbulent years of the Southeast's anti-Japanese war, and there are really not many veterans of the Qi Army who are still serving in the military camp.
Lin Jinglue, the commander-in-chief, was promoted to the tent. Wu Weizhong and Ye Bangrong came to the tent in full armor to pay their respects.
According to the etiquette at this time, when a general pays homage to his commander, he must first come in to pay homage, then go out and change into regular clothes, and then come in to talk.
General Wu Shen, who was still in armor, had finished paying homage to Ye Guoji. When he was about to go out to change into his regular clothes, he was stunned when he looked at the furnishings on the right side of Lin Jinglue's handsome chair.
As a commander-in-chief, there must be some "decorations" on the left and right to publicize the ceremony.
At this moment, Lin Jinglue's left side hung the Shang Sword and the King's Order Flag, and the murderous aura of "taking advantage of others" rushed toward his face.
On the right side is a weapons rack, with a long spear of a unique shape inserted, the head of the spear is half a foot long, and the shape is like a dagger.
What made Wu Shenjiang and Ye Youyi stunned and stared at it was this spear. They looked so familiar!
The powerful water gun! Qi Shaobao’s powerful water gun!
When they were still working under Qi Shaobao, this powerful water gun was right next to Qi Shaobao!
Under the command of this powerful water gun, they were promoted step by step from civilian soldiers to third- and fourth-grade military attachés!
Lin Jing smiled slightly and said: "This academy is the successor of Qi Shaobao's martial arts, which is also the so-called closed disciple among the people."
As for whether he is considered a "closed disciple", Lin Tailai is not sure.
But it doesn't matter, if there are new disciples behind you, then as long as you kill the new disciples, you will definitely become a "closed disciple".
Wu Weizhong and Ye Bangrong did not doubt the theory of "closed disciples". If not, how could Qi Shaobao send the powerful water gun to Lin Jinglue?
Besides, Ji Town is not far from the capital, and I have long vaguely heard the legend that the number one scholar in Wanli's 14th year was Qi Shaobao's disciple.
With this bond, when the two of them look at Jinglue Lin, their mentality will be different.
Lin Tailai greeted him and said: "The military ceremony has been completed. The two veterans have changed into their regular clothes and come back to talk! We will not talk about official business today. I will host a banquet for the teacher to entertain the two old friends!"
Wu Shen will increase loyalty by 100!
Ye Guerrilla Loyalty +100!
Looking at the two people who went out to change into regular clothes, Lin Tailai thought of some popular sayings on the Internet in later generations.
Why in Korea, the great achievements of the Southern Army, dominated by the Qi Family Army, were misappropriated by the Northern Army, dominated by the Liaodong Army, and the commander-in-chief Li Rusong favored the Northern Army.
Then it was derived from the story that after returning to Ji Town, the Qi family army made a fuss about the silver reward, was suppressed and bloodied, and three thousand people were slaughtered.
It can only be said that these jokes are the same as those about Qi Shaobao who was poor and had no money for medical treatment in his later years. They are more like rumors processed by Qingfen based on some prototype events to demonstrate that "the Ming Dynasty was immoral."
During the Battle of Korea, there were indeed conflicts between the Southern and Northern armies, but they were not to the extent that the Northern Army completely usurped the Southern Army's great achievements.
It is true that a general of the Southern Army came up to Li Rusong and swore violently, and Li Rusong paid for it out of his own pocket.
As for the subsequent Jizhen Mutiny, official materials state that the reason was that a group of officers and soldiers who had never been on the battlefield also made a fuss and demanded a reward of silver. The details are yet to be investigated.
In the end, the result of the mutiny was that one or two hundred people were killed in the suppression, and the rest of the mutinous battalions were demobilized. Not all the southern soldiers in the online jokes were massacred.
Those who know something about mutiny will know that at this time, the Ming Dynasty did not have the tradition of massacring large-scale rebels.
If the current Ming Dynasty was really so ruthless in its approach to mutiny that it would not hesitate to slaughter thousands of people, Lin Tailai, who had tried the law many times, would have surrendered long ago.