In the official system of the Ming Dynasty, there are many third-rank positions, and there can be many ministers, governors and the like. It is not difficult to get one when you are senior enough.
There are also many fifth-grade positions. There can be several Hanlin bachelors, and there is no limit on the number of bachelors and lecturers.
Only the fourth-grade position is very rare, especially the noble fourth-grade Ci ministers are extremely rare and precious. Zhan Shi, the youngest of Zhan Shifu, is the only one of the fourth-rank Ci officials.
Especially now that there is a crown prince, Shao Zhan has a full-time job. Unlike the previous ten years of idle work, it is of great significance and is almost equivalent to a minister.
And Qin Dewei, the Bachelor of Qin, was planning to conquer Annan, repairing books for the emperor's own mother, and commanding rescuers, and yet he was suppressed to the fifth rank. Even Grand Bachelor Zuo Chunfang was arranged to be suppressed to the fifth rank. Why?
Apart from the fact that he is too young, the biggest reason is that there is really no suitable position for him in the fourth rank.
But under everyone's noses, a fourth-rank position happened to be vacant. Cui Xian, the young master of Zhanshi Mansion, unexpectedly resigned due to old age and serious illness and was unable to perform his duties!
Qin Dewei, the third-in-command of Zhan Shifu, a scholar from Zuo Chunfang, has accumulated so many new and old achievements, so it seems justifiable to take over the position of second-in-command Shao Zhanshi.
But he is still a 21-year-old kid!
Due to the traditional concept of seniority in capital selection, even my own people felt that Qin Dewei's marriage to Shao Zhan at the age of 21 was too exaggerated, and it was written in the history books that it was "shocking both China and foreign countries".
So all the ministers looked at Yan Song. Come on, Mr. Yan Ge!
Even if others don't support you, they may be too embarrassed to speak out to stop you due to feelings, or they may not dare, or they may not have enough status, so you can only rely on Yan Ge to help you!
Since Yan Song became an official, he has never been so popular, but he can't do it if he doesn't.
He opened his mouth and told Emperor Jiajing: "The candidates for the assistant ministers in the East Palace, especially the ministers in charge, must be mature and prudent."
This reason can be considered a cliché, and it is also a relatively recognized classic saying.
Qin Dewei was a little impatient and said something to Yan Song: "I chose an old man at the beginning, but within a few days, this young man became old and seriously ill and could no longer perform his duties.
If you are still willing to only choose an old man, you are afraid that he will have to change him again in a few days! He is just a fourth-grade official, so why must you insist on choosing an old man?"
Everyone: "."
I can only say that he is worthy of being a "Jiajing man", and he has a lot of achievements in his hands and is very stubborn. He really dares to be pampered and arrogant here!
In fact, Qin Dewei's words were a little too hasty and even a little vicious. If you want to ask for an official in the court, you should be subtle in your words and don't be so explicit.
But Qin Dewei stopped pretending and showed his cards!
Don't worry, after returning to the capital, Emperor Jiajing will switch to the mode of cultivating immortality away from the courtiers. Before that, you have to climb up as much as possible, otherwise there may not be many opportunities in the future.
Although Yan Song was choked, he was still smart enough not to confront Qin Dewei.
You say yours, I say mine!
Therefore, Mr. Yan Ge pretended that he had heard nothing and continued to tell Emperor Jiajing: "Regarding the matter of Xin Shao Zhan, there is a very suitable candidate, and it is Gu Lin who was born in the ninth year of Hongzhi."
Gu Lin? Gu Dongqiao? Gu Lao Alliance Leader? Qin Dewei was very surprised. He didn't expect to hear this name.
As Qin Dewei's power grew, no one mentioned this person in front of Qin Dewei for a long time. Gu Lu
This is the tragedy of people in high positions. A lot of so-called "negative information" is automatically filtered out by others.
Although Gu Lin can't affect Qin Dewei's mood at all, and Qin Dewei has always had the upper hand, others will always think that mentioning Gu Lin, his enemy, will make Qin Dewei unhappy.
Emperor Jiajing was busy with everything, but how could he remember so many people? Gu Lin was not like Yang Shen, so Yan Song explained the situation in detail:
"Gu Lin was originally from Nanjing, and was previously the governor of Huguang. He resigned at the end of last year, just as Sheng Gong was preparing to tour the south to visit the Xian Mausoleum.
So Gu Lin was appointed as the right deputy censor of the capital and the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, supervising the affairs of the Xianling Mausoleum, and was especially responsible for the repair and expansion of the Xianling Mausoleum in order to welcome His Majesty to visit the mausoleum.
This man had outstanding knowledge and was famous for his talent in his early years. He was ranked among the Ten Talents of Hongzhi and the Three Talents of Jinling.
After middle age, he became the leader of the Southeast Literary Circle, and everyone in the world thought he was highly virtuous and highly respected! I recommend this person to assist the Eastern Palace!"
Qin Dewei: "."
Yan Song raised Wang in Nanjing for several years, during which time he hooked up with Old Man Gu. Qin Dewei had known about this for a long time, and this was also the case in the original history.
It's just that Old Man Gu is no longer a threat, so Qin Dewei doesn't care at all, but he didn't expect Yan Song to be so capable that he pushed Old Man Gu out at this time.
The others immediately understood the meaning, and all praised Mr. Yan Ge in their hearts. Thank you for being able to find such a person!
Gu Lin's identity is really useful. No matter what the actual relationship between him and Qin Dewei is, as long as there is no life-or-death feud, in terms of imperial examination ethics and official rules, Gu Lin is indeed Qin Dewei's hometown elder.
In the face of direct competition, it is the basic etiquette of scholars to give in to the seniors. It is a matter of humility, unless you don't care about your character and reputation at all.
Therefore, moving Gu Lin out was equivalent to morally kidnapping Qin Dewei. So everyone looked at Academician Qin again, and everyone was looking forward to Academician Qin's reaction.
If Qin Dewei still wanted to have grace and image, he couldn't belittle Gu Lin in public here. He could only technically question:
"The ancestral teachings of Emperor Taizu Gao stated that the assistant ministers in the East Palace must be concurrently served by courtiers. Mr. Gu, senior, is not even a minister, how can he be an official in Zhan's mansion?"
Yan Song was well prepared and responded: "With Gu Lin's qualifications and reputation, he can be promoted to Minister of Rites, and then take over Shao Zhan's affairs."
Qin Dewei was really caught off guard. He could only pinch his nose and say: "Gu Lin is outstanding and has an impressive demeanor. Your Majesty will know it as soon as he sees her in Huguang."
It's obviously a compliment, but actually the focus is on the last sentence, implying that the emperor is not familiar with Gu Lin, so you should see the person first before making a decision.
Old Man Gu lived in seclusion in Nanjing for most of the early years of the Jiajing Dynasty, and mainly stayed in Huguang after his resurrection. Emperor Jiajing was really not familiar with him.
In desperation, Qin Dewei could only use delaying tactics first.
So Emperor Jiajing put aside the problem for the time being and continued southward, passing through Henan Province and arriving at Huguang Province.
The governor of Huguang, the chief minister, and the police inspector all met him at the border. A few days later, he arrived at Chengtian Mansion, the end point of the southern tour, on March 12.
The palace was located in Fengleyi, which is very close to Chunde Mountain where Emperor Xian's mausoleum is located.
Gu Lin, the right deputy governor of the capital and left minister of the Ministry of Industry, who was stationed here, and the supervisor of the Xianling Mausoleum affairs, came here to pay an audience.