Chapter six hundred and sixty-ninth vote for me with peach in return for Lee
When the bachelors came out of Renshou Palace, it was already getting dark, and no one wanted to go to work anymore, so there was no way to go back across the ocean.
Instead, we turned directly to the northwest and took Xi'an Gate of the Imperial City. After Xi'an Gate, we were in Xicheng, which was closer to home.
Qin Dewei went back home first, quickly changed into ordinary clothes, and then went to the study to find a book and take it with him.
After it got dark, he quietly went out from the back door and sneaked towards Teacher Zhang's house.
According to the rules, leaks of imperial discussions like today are strictly prohibited, so Qin Dewei simply disguised himself and secretly went to Teacher Zhang's house under the cover of night.
Zhang Chao is sitting in the main room drinking rice porridge. Even though he has become the Minister of Rites, his life is as simple as ever, and he still lives in the original small house.
Disciples like Qin Dewei did not need to be formal and went straight into the room. After saluting and saying hello to his wife and making her happy, he also sat down opposite Teacher Zhang.
"Today, all our bachelors went to Xiyuan to listen to the holy teachings in front of the emperor. There may be big changes in the affairs of the inner court in the future." Qin Dewei said a few words in a vague and vague way.
How many of you are bachelors? Teacher Zhang was speechless at this title and couldn't help complaining: "Do you want to tell me that there are actually four of the three well-known bachelors in the imperial court?"
Qin Dewei continued: "That's not important! What's important is that the emperor moved to Renshou Palace in Xiyuan and summoned the cabinet's bachelors to enter the Zhiwuyi Palace, which is at the entrance of Renshou Palace, a short distance from Tianyan."
After hearing the news, Teacher Zhang also became serious, frowned and fell into deep thought.
"Teacher, what are you thinking about?" Qin Dewei asked tentatively.
Teacher Zhang suddenly slapped the table and said: "It's really ridiculous. The emperor is not in his rightful position, he has been living in a side palace for a long time, and the power of the country has been shaken. What's the reason?
In my opinion, this is just like the story of Emperor Wuzong lingering in the Leopard Room of Xiyuan. As a minister, you should go to the book to dissuade him!"
Qin Dewei turned around and shouted to the kitchen in the west wing: "Master, come quickly! Teacher, he wants to take you to the army to guard the border again! Is Yunnan very close to Sichuan?"
Zhang Chao shouted angrily: "Shut up!"
Qin Dewei sighed, "Teacher, you are overthinking. There is nothing you can do to persuade the emperor to make up his mind, so don't waste your efforts!"
And this is different from Emperor Wuzong. The emperor lives in Xiyuan and it will not affect the running of state affairs."
Zhang Chao asked again: "How dare you be so sure?"
Qin Dewei only said: "With the emperor's nature, how can he let go of his power and let his ministers do what they want?"
This is true. Although Emperor Jiajing in history lived in Xiyuan for a long time and was obsessed with cultivating immortality, he did not lose control of the government. He would still personally review and approve memorials, and never failed to publish them.
Therefore, Emperor Jiajing and Zhengde who neglected government affairs were not the same as Wanli. In fact, they were more like Chongzhen in handling government affairs. Anyway, the final result was that they were not lazy in government affairs but the more they did it, the worse they got.
Teacher Zhang felt confused, "You came to me secretly at night, what's the use of saying this?"
Qin Dewei then got to the point: "It's like this. In addition to the three great scholars, the emperor will also summon the Minister of Rites to join the Zhiwuyi Palace in the future."
Teacher Zhang was taken aback before he realized that he was the Minister of Rites, wasn't he? But he didn't understand the meaning for a moment, so he asked directly: "Is this good or bad?"
"Very good!" Qin Dewei said categorically: "From now on, there are only a few ministers who can get close to the emperor, and you are one of them, teacher!"
Teacher Zhang is also a person who can pass the Jinshi examination and join the Imperial Academy based on his ability. His IQ is not bad, and he has even learned to think reversely:
"If it's so good, then why don't you, Grand Scholar Qin, go? There are no rank and official requirements to enter the Zhiwuyi Palace, right? You have already met the king today, why don't you fight for yourself?"
Qin Dewei still said without hesitation: "Because entering Zhiwuyi Palace is not suitable for me, but it is very suitable for you!"
Zhang Chao continued to ask: "Then why is it suitable for me? Do I have any special strengths?"
Qin Dewei replied with certainty: "Of course! Entering the Zhiwuyi Palace is most suitable for an elderly person like you who has no children, no desires, no desires, a simple family life, no need for a married couple, and little sleep time!
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Teacher Zhang:"......"
He suddenly understood why the traitor named Qin was unwilling to enter the Zhiwuyi Palace. The young man could not bear the loneliness and boredom!
Qin Dewei said with great emotion: "So the mission of entering Zhiwuyi Palace is simply tailor-made for you, teacher!"
Zhang Chao interrupted Qin Dewei's statement and directly tortured his soul: "Is this the old man you recommended?"
Qin Dewei quickly clarified: "I originally recommended the teacher to become a bachelor and then enter the Zhiwenyuan Pavilion. In that case, you will be an old Zhangge, but His Majesty asked you to directly enter the Zhiwuyi Palace. I can't help it."
Zhang Chao couldn't understand very much. What was Emperor Jiajing's intention in arranging himself like this?
When Qin Dewei was in Xiyuan during the day, he was very nervous and had no time to think too much. But after he came out, he thought about it carefully, and then combined with historical knowledge, he had some initial understanding of Emperor Jiajing's thinking.
Then he analyzed Teacher Zhang and said: "According to my guess, the emperor may regard you as a catfish. Don't worry about what a catfish is. Anyway, you will understand it as a disruptor.
Three cabinet bachelors have entered the Zhiwuyi Hall. Teacher, the Minister of Rites, you are also in the Wuyi Hall. This means that, teacher, you can replace one of the bachelors at any time!
In this case, those bachelors who have entered the university will not dare to slack off easily, after all, if they make a slight mistake, they may be replaced by you, teacher."
Zhang Chao said with some indignation: "Your Majesty's intention is to encourage ministers to fight against each other and eliminate those who are behind!"
Qin Dewei had read so much relevant information in his previous life that he was no longer too lazy to comment on Emperor Jiajing's imperial scheming. He only said bluntly to the teacher:
"This is why the emperor must place a civil servant who is not a bachelor into the Zhiwuyi Palace together with the elders.
And it must be a minister like the teacher who is already qualified to join the cabinet, not a young man like me who is still two or three steps away from joining the cabinet.
So what I just said is correct, teacher, in the eyes of the Emperor, you are the most suitable person, far more suitable than me."
In a sense, Teacher Zhang's entry into the Zhiwuyi Hall is actually equivalent to a spare tire, or a better term, a reserve echelon.
Teacher Zhang thought about the arrogant Xia Yan, then thought about the forbearing Yan Song, and then thought about himself, and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "The emperor thinks too highly of me!"
Qin Dewei wittily corrected the teacher's small mistake: "I don't think the emperor thinks highly of you, but you have a disciple like me, so you will be highly regarded by the emperor."
Zhang Chao: "..."
I have dreamed about it countless times at midnight. Why did I go searching for papers twice?
Qin Dewei hurriedly explained to the teacher: "Actually, it's nothing. If the teacher has no ambition, just write Qingci in Wuyi Hall and dawdle around.
Anyway, the main theme today is that Xia Shoufu and Mr. Yan Ge are fighting each other, who can care about the teacher."
Teacher Zhang rubbed his forehead when he thought of the words "Qing Ci".
That’s not to say that he can’t write well. The old Hanlin, who has been immersed in writing for decades, has basic skills here. Writing in any style is not a big problem. The main problem is psychological barriers.
Qin Dewei took out half of the collection from his pocket and presented it to Teacher Zhang.
"What is this?" Zhang Chao asked doubtfully.
Qin Dewei said sincerely: "In the past, my teacher gave me a peach and gave me Hanyuan lecture notes. Today, my student, I will repay him with a peach."
These are hundreds of Qingci poems written by my disciple Gui Youguang, covering a variety of topics. Teachers can use them to ponder and study, or use them directly."
After Teacher Zhang took over this half of the collection, he flipped through it and said, "I heard you say, didn't that returned scholar write two hundred Qingci for you?"
Qin Dewei replied: "I will use the other half of the students for my own use! Teacher, don't worry, Gui Youguang will volunteer to be a guest in the Qin Mansion. After I return home, I will urge him to continue writing more."
Teacher Zhang was a little doubtful, was it really voluntary? Suddenly he couldn't bear it, so he advised: "Be nice to your disciples! Just pay them more when they are due, and don't upset people's hearts!"
Qin Dewei stayed at Zhang's house until late at night before coming out. During this period, he repeatedly gave various instructions and instructions, fearing that there was something not thoughtful.
There is no way, Teacher Zhang wants to go to Wuyi Hall, but from Xia Yan to Yan Song, and then from Yan Song to Xu Jie, the place has been entangled and fought for decades, and the students dare not not worry about it.