Chapter 674: Accompanying the King is like accompanying a tiger (1)
After putting Gui Youguang into the car bound for the alley of Jiaofangsi Headquarters and locking the door, Qin Dewei and his brother Xu Shian got on their horses and escorted the car forward.
On the way, Xu Shi'an couldn't help but asked with concern: "Why don't you feel panic at all? Did you not expect this?"
Qin Dewei, who was on horseback next to him, sighed: "Who could have predicted this? But entering the cabinet at the age of twenty-one will definitely attract criticism. It can be said that if you want to wear a black veil, you must bear the burden and be criticized by everyone.
Within reason.”
Xu Shian asked again: "Have you guessed who is causing trouble?"
Qin Dewei shook his head and said, "I really can't guess."
Xu Shian was very surprised and said: "You can't guess the culprit? Isn't this an insult to your IQ? Even I can guess some clues!"
Qin Dewei was very suspicious of this and asked: "Then what did you guess?"
Xu Shi'an said confidently: "There are only two directions of speculation. The first is your enemy. For example, I think Huo Tao, the censor of Zuodu, is very suspicious!
He has become enemies with you very early and deeply, and as the censor of Zuodu, he naturally has enough ability to organize a certain number of officials to besiege you.
Also, if you gain a firm foothold in the cabinet, given your age, his disciples and followers will never be able to get ahead. Even if Huo Tao himself doesn’t have this intention, his disciples and followers will agitate!"
Huo Tao, the only remaining leader of the Yili Sect, is indeed an old enemy. They have been enemies since the twelfth year of Jiajing, but Qin Dewei still scoffed and said:
"This speculation of yours has no reference value at all. I have too many enemies! Speaking of recent years, I'm afraid that father and son Yan Ge have an even deeper hatred for me!
In addition to high-ranking officials like Huo Tao and Yan Song, many middle-level officials can also organize a siege by officials as long as they work together effectively."
Xu Shian was very unconvinced and continued: "How can there be a second direction of speculation? In addition to the enemies, the people who may benefit from this are also suspected of being behind the scenes!
Wenyuan Pavilion cannot be left unattended. If you are dismissed from Wenyuan Pavilion, there must be someone to replace you. So who is most likely to replace you in the cabinet?
After much thought, I feel that your teacher, Uncle Zhang Dazong, is very suspicious! It is natural for him, the Minister of Rites, to replace you in the cabinet!"
At this point, Xu Laosan sighed again and said with compassion: "For the sake of power and position, it is possible for teachers and students to kill each other like this. It is really a loss of morality and a tragedy of human relations!"
Qin Dewei: ""
He almost hit Brother Nai with a whip, and then listened to Xu Laosan's analysis, he was a pig!
In the end, I couldn't help but refute a few words: "Maybe there are more people joining the cabinet, including Xu Tianguan from the civil service department and Zhai Luan, the unemployed bachelor. Which one is less likely than my teacher? In addition, there are Zhang Bi, Wen Renhe, Sun Chengen and other bachelors.
, can replace me!"
Xu Shian asked: "Then what are you going to do?"
Qin Dewei replied: "Don't worry, let the arrow fly for a while and wait and see the situation."
"That's it?" Xu Laosan felt that this method of sitting back and waiting for death was not Qin Dewei's style.
Qin Dewei said confidently: "My entry into Zhiwenyuan Pavilion was appointed by His Majesty. These people who criticize me are against His Majesty!
As long as His Majesty is still willing to maintain it, I have nothing to worry about for the time being, and of course I have room to wait and see."
Given Emperor Jiajing's paranoid temper, sometimes the more opposition others opposed, the more stubborn the emperor would become.
Xu Shi'an muttered: "Then don't you look like a traitor?"
Qin Dewei was silent for a moment and sighed: "You have been talking nonsense for a long time today, but this sentence seems to make sense."
Similar examples include the two chief assistants, Zhang Fujing and Yan Song.
These two people were always attacked by public opinion, but were protected by Emperor Jiajing most of the time. In the end, they had a bad reputation in public opinion and in history books.
Xia Yan is the opposite example. The main reason why Xia Yan can't beat Yan Song is that Xia Yan still cares about image.
Xia Yan, who became the first assistant, often deliberately acted upright, which annoyed Emperor Jiajing, but in the end Xia Yan was rated the highest in history books.
So Qin Dewei suddenly thought that there was another possibility this time. Could someone deliberately organize Yanguan to besiege him in order to provoke the anger of Emperor Jiajing?
Then if Emperor Jiajing tried his best to protect himself, the mastermind behind the scenes could manipulate public opinion and label himself as a "treacherous minister" who flattered his superiors.
Xu Laosan actually felt a little emotional at this moment, "Coming to the capital has really gained me a lot of experience. This is how accompanying you is like accompanying a tiger."
While they were talking, the place had arrived. They casually found a courtyard with a luxurious front door, and Qin Dewei and Xu Shian entered with Gui Youguang in their arms.
The old bustard trotted over to greet him and greeted him warmly: "Scholar Qin is a rare guest! It's the same as last time."
Qin Dewei stopped the old madam from getting closer to him, "Don't talk about friendship, it's useless! My teacher is now the Minister of Rites and is in charge of the Jiaofang Department. You can make arrangements!"
Then he pointed at Gui Youguang and said, "He will stay with you for a few days. You must ensure that he stays here and does not want to leave the capital!"
The old madam agreed, and arranged for a group of people to go in first. She spent all her money to call out all the most outstanding beauties in the hospital, and even borrowed a few from other people's homes.
Qin Dewei sent someone to invite some friends over, and took this opportunity to get together here.
No matter how turbulent the situation was outside today, Qin Dewei drank wine all day long and didn't leave home until late at night.
Xu Laosan said he wanted to accompany Gui Youguang, but he refused to leave, so he stayed.
The next day, Qin Dewei was sitting in his study, thinking about how to write an apology, when suddenly a Jinshi scholar named Chen Chun of the same year came to visit him in a hurry.
"Your Majesty has sent Zhu wholesale to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. I made a copy and sent it to you!" Chen Chun is currently working as the censor in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so he took advantage of the convenience of spreading the news.
Zhu Pi is the emperor's comment on the memorial. Because the handwriting is vermilion, it is called this name.
After hearing this, Qin Dewei quickly opened his eyes and saw what was written on it: "In terms of qualifications, Qin Dewei served as the number one scholar in editing and writing, and later served as You Zanshan, Shijun, Zuo Shuzi, Zuo Chunfang, Hanlin, and Shao Zhan.
thing.
With this accumulation, why not enter the Zhiwenyuan Pavilion? If Qin Dewei cannot do it, what is the use of the order of promotion of Ci officials?
In terms of achievements, Qin Dewei still had achievements in quelling the chaos and reforming the system in Liaodong, manufacturing new firearms, reforming the salt method, revising the "Emperor's Precepts", discussing the conquest of Annan, and rescuing people in the palace.
Even if it is a reward for meritorious service, what's wrong with using Ci Lin's meritorious officials to enter Zhiwen Yuan Pavilion?
There are people who have meritorious deeds and are jealous of talents, pretending to be arrogant and arrogant, hoping to sell their reputation. If they do it again, they will be severely punished!"
Chen Chun expressed his envy: "These are copied from the original text of the imperial approval, which shows the emperor's protection for you.
The emperor can actually remember all the official positions you have held and the undertakings you have done and list them one by one. It is rare to have such an understanding and encounter in ancient times!"
However, Qin Dewei covered his face. He didn't want his painful expression to be noticed by others. Is this a good thing? In some sense, it is not!
Qin Dewei didn't understand very well, Your Majesty, why are you so fierce? Why are you so harsh in your words? And what's the plan for a large-scale map cannon attack?
This will definitely arouse the rebellious psychology of those officials. At that time, what will happen if Qin Dewei is caught in the middle?
According to the customs of the Ming Dynasty officialdom and the political correctness of smooth speech, after a powerful official was impeached by the Yan Guan, he could not directly prohibit the Yan Guan's impeachment, or accuse the Yan Guan of impeachment itself.
If a powerful official wants to clean up his official position, he can only retaliate in private or find another opportunity to retaliate.
In addition, after a powerful official is criticized by an official, especially a group of officials, they should avoid confronting the official directly, because it is difficult to take advantage of the situation.
And from a practical point of view, it is very inefficient and costly to deal with dozens of consultants in a short period of time.
So the best way is to find the manipulator behind Yan Guan. As long as we can find the manipulator behind the scenes, all problems will naturally be solved.
Zhu Pi, who was born to Emperor Jiajing, made the mistake mentioned above.
Not only did he not look for the masterminds and catch them all, he also directly criticized Yan Guan. What is this but adding fuel to the fire? He is not at all like the Jiajing Emperor who was famous for his ruling skills.
So with Emperor Jiajing’s performance, it’s not an exaggeration to call him a pig teammate, right?
The emperor really might as well not say anything, Qin Dewei can handle it himself! Instead, he has made the situation more complicated and passive!
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My thoughts are stuck here. There is a detail below that I haven't figured out yet. I'll probably post it during the day tomorrow.