Guo Xun's tone was very inflammatory. Although Lu Bing was already moved, after careful consideration, he felt that Guo Xun's IQ was a bit low. Or, did Guo Xun underestimate Lu Bing's IQ?
Everyone knows what kind of character Emperor Jiajing is. If the establishment of the Military Aircraft Office is a decision that the emperor is determined to implement, then openly colluding with ministers to oppose the emperor's decision is tantamount to seeking death.
Thinking of this, Lu Bing said a little distantly: "How can I, the ministers, blatantly oppose the Holy Majesty's will for my own selfish purposes?"
Guo Xun didn't mind Lu Bing's ideas at all. If Lu Bing couldn't even think of this, it wouldn't be worth cooperating with.
He took advantage of the situation and replied: "I just advised you to prevent the establishment of a military aircraft office. Why did you say that you would oppose the holy will? The holy will will also change. Just let the holy will change to our side."
Lu Bing felt that Guo Xun might have something worth learning here, so he patiently asked for advice: "Would you like to hear the details?"
Guo Xun explained: "Since the emperor received the great treasure, he has changed the etiquette system many times. I have experienced most of them, and I have also replaced the emperor as a sacrificial ceremony officer several times.
According to what I have observed for many years, the emperor likes to listen to the opinions of his ministers before every change, but he often changes his mind based on the discussions, which is why there is a saying that the sacred heart is unpredictable.
The addition of the Military Aircraft Department this time is a new system. The emperor will probably ask for opinions, maybe issue an edict to ask for advice, maybe order the ministers to gather for discussion, or maybe summon some civil and military ministers to discuss it.
Mr. Lu does not need to object at all. As long as Xia Yan can be persuaded, Yan Song and others will work together to agree to the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department, and then they will recommend Qin Dewei to head the Military Aircraft Department!
If there is such a situation where the civil and military forces of the whole dynasty are of one mind, the emperor will definitely be suspicious and overthrow his original idea."
Lu Bing suddenly realized that after listening for a long time, he finally understood Guo Xun's true thinking. It turned out that he was creating a suspicious appearance to stimulate the emperor's rebellious mood.
This routine is not new, but it is classic. Classic means timeless, tried and true and easy to use.
This routine may not work in normal times, but now that Qin Dewei is at his most prosperous, it is the best time to use this routine.
On the other hand, such a time is often the time when problems are most likely to arise and when the emperor is most likely to have doubts in his heart.
For example, if a person who usually has a perfect public image suddenly appears with negative information, the intensity of the public backlash is often several times or dozens of times higher than normal.
When Guo Xun talked about what he was proud of, he imagined Qin Dewei standing at the peak of his life, but being hit in the head, and he couldn't help but talk more and more enthusiastically:
"The biggest difficulty with this method, as I said just now, is that Xia Yan and Yan Song also hate each other!
And the one who can persuade Xia Yan and Yan Song not to undermine each other and to do something together is none other than you, Mr. Lu! You can definitely become the guarantor for both of them."
Lu Bing asked again: "Then how can I win the trust of the two elders?"
Guo Xu doesn't think this is a problem: "First of all, your rescue of me will not be in vain. If you can release an enemy of Qin Dewei from prison, you can already win the trust of Yu Xia and Yan!"
Secondly, your relationship with the emperor is extraordinary, and they will consciously want to make friends with you and give a certain amount of trust to you, which is enough for the current situation!
Third, they are all smart people and know how to do things that are most detrimental to Qin Dewei, and they don’t need to pay anything, so why not do it!"
After Lu Bing thought deeply, he confirmed again and again: "If everything happens according to plan, do you really think that the emperor will believe that Xia Yan and Yan Song sincerely recommended Qin Dewei to take charge of the Military Aircraft Department?"
Guo Xun replied without thinking: "Of course the emperor will not believe that Xia Yan and Yan Song are sincere! But the emperor will think about why Xia Yan and Yan Song behaved uncharacteristically!
As long as you, Mr. Lu, hide in the dark and do not expose your operations, in the end the emperor can only think that Qin Dewei used some means to convince Xia Yan and Yan Song this time!
Especially since the first assistant and the second assistant are originally at odds with each other, how can someone who can convince both the first assistant and the second assistant at a critical moment not be suspected by the emperor?"
After hearing this, Lu Bing finally thought it through. Without hesitation, he made up his mind to seize this opportunity, officially get involved in "politics", and make a big splash.,=
Lu Bing was very methodical in handling matters. He did not go directly to Xia Yan and Yan Song, mainly because they were too different in age and qualifications. It would be out of place and too deliberate to approach them rashly.
Moreover, the sudden and continuous visits to the elders were a bit eye-catching. Lu Bing did not want to act so high-profile. The behind-the-scenes manipulation should have a behind-the-scenes look. If everyone knew about it, it would have failed.
But there is no other way, because there are two famous second generations in the capital, Xia Shoufu's son-in-law Wu Chun, and Yan Ge Lao's son Yan Shifan.
Xia Shoufu had no sons, Wu Chun was considered his half-son, and Mr. Yan Ge only had an only son, Yan Shifan, so these two second generations were very influential to the elders. Many people who were not qualified enough to go to Mr. Ge for anything they wanted to do.
These two second generations came forward.
Lu Bing just found an excuse to hold a banquet, invited guests and friends, and held a gathering of young people. Then he specially invited Yan Shifan over, and finally quietly left Yan Shifan alone to talk.
Although Yan Shifan was arrogant, he also understood that his arrogance was of no use to Lu Bing, the emperor's brother-in-law, and he could still talk to Lu Bing properly.
Afterwards, Lu Bing came into contact with Wu Chong, the son-in-law of Xia Mansion, and the guests and hosts also enjoyed themselves.
After all, Lu Bing's special identity is a golden sign. He is one of the two most promising commanders of Jinyiwei. No one will easily reject Lu Bing's overtures.
While Lu Bing was working secretly for his political debut, Qin Zhongtang, who was regarded as the "prey", had resumed his work.
After an absence of more than two or three months, Qin Dewei finally returned to Wenyuan Pavilion. Dozens of Zhongshushe people crowded in the small courtyard to warmly welcome Qin Zhongtang's honorable return.
Qin Dewei stood on the platform outside the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion and smiled at everyone: "During the time when I was away from the main hall, did you all work hard? Did the Yiying document affairs run smoothly?"
Someone replied: "We dare not be careful, all the documents will be circulated in time and without any errors! You can rest assured in the middle hall!"
Qin Dewei frowned imperceptibly. When the leader is away, all official affairs can be handled perfectly. Doesn't that mean that the leader is redundant?
Fang You, who was still a caring person, responded quickly and immediately added: "Actually, I don't dare to deceive Zhongtang. Although we work hard, our talents are limited and we lack a backbone, so the operation of affairs is often stagnant!"
Qin Dewei nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand and said: "Let's go and do business!"
Walking into Wenyuan Pavilion, Qin Dewei saw that the decorations in the central hall had not changed, so he was even more satisfied.
After Fang You followed in, Qin Dewei asked with great concern: "I heard that Zhai Ge has relapsed and is also on duty at Wenyuan Pavilion. Where are his public cases?"
Fang Sheren replied: "Although Mr. Zhai Ge came back to Wenyuan Pavilion, he said he was ill at home and had not been to Wenyuan Pavilion for a day, so there was no special arrangement."
Qin Dewei scolded: "How can you be so negligent! The preparations are done in advance, how can there be any reason to prepare the public case when someone comes?"
Fang You didn't care about the criticism and casually said, "Yes."
Qin Dewei sighed again: "But the other cabinets are too narrow and dark, not suitable for the elderly to work. There is really no suitable place."
When Fang You heard Qin Dewei's words, he suddenly felt that Qin Zhongtang was somewhat considerate.
Wenyuan Pavilion was not originally designed to be used as a central office. Who could have imagined the subsequent evolution of functions, but the hardware conditions could not keep up, and the lighting in each compartment was notoriously poor.
Then Qin Dewei pointed to the east and said: "I think there is a place there. Go and clean up the room, prepare the gongan and all kinds of utensils, and prepare them for Mr. Zhai Ge!"
Fangshe people: ""
He retracted his previous thought, which was "I think Qin Zhongtang is a bit considerate."
After Wenyuan Pavilion became the office of the cabinet, the room was never enough, so the royal palace and imperial palace were first expanded on both sides.
Then in the first few years of the Jiajing Dynasty, three more rolling sheds were built in the open space south of the Donggao imperial room.
The east side that Qin Dewei is referring to is here. If we want to compare it, it is equivalent to the east wing of a normal courtyard.
To ask a senior bachelor to leave the Wenyuan Pavilion in the middle and go to the Dongjuan shed to work would be a direct insult.
The official position of a cabinet minister literally means "enter Zhiwenyuan Pavilion", not "enter Zhidongjuanpeng"!
Fang Sheren dared to swear that if Zhai Luan's case was placed directly in the Dongjuan shed, Zhai Luan would never come to work! He would definitely resign in anger. If he didn't resign, he would only be laughed at and would have no shame to stay!
Of course, maybe this was Qin Zhongtang's intention. Anyway, Fang Sheren didn't dare to ask or think about it. Anyway, everything was because of Zhai Luan's own fault.
At this time, news suddenly came that the Emperor Jiajing issued an edict to ask the ministers of the third rank and above in the cabinet, the ministers in charge, the Hanlin bachelors in the academy, the left and right governors of the Fifth Army Governor's Office and other civil and military ministers to discuss the matter of adding more bachelors and adding a military aircraft department.
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Qin Dewei went home after receiving the news, and Fang Sheren sent Qin Zhongtang to the Meridian Gate. He felt that Qin Zhongtang came to work just to wait for the news.
Three days later, the west inner porch room was very lively, mainly because there were a large number of people participating in this court meeting, which probably reflected the idea of brainstorming.
Gradually there was no more room to stand in the gallery, so the meeting place was moved outdoors to the east bank of Taiye Pond. It was autumn and the air was crisp, which was considered the best season in the capital, and it was comfortable outdoors.
The court meeting has not yet begun, and everyone is standing by the water in twos and threes, all with serious expressions. Although the big bosses have held many meetings, the important content of today's meeting can still be ranked high.
Adding a new bachelor, and establishing a military aircraft department that specializes in handling urgent matters such as borders, disasters, civil commotions, etc. Both are very important government affairs, let alone discussing both!
I don't know who shouted: "Qin Dewei is here!"
Everyone turned to look at the west inner gate, and sure enough they saw Qin Dewei's figure walking out of the west inner gate unhurriedly.
Apart from playing a supporting role in the prisoner presentation ceremony, Qin Dewei had not appeared in court for two or three months.
Today, this person is not wearing the count's crown uniform, but is still wearing the official uniform of a fourth-grade civil servant. His appearance is not reasonable, but it is expected!
Qin Dewei was not qualified for any of these conditions: being a third-rank or above in the cabinet, being in charge of the road, being in charge of the courtyard, and being the left and right governor of the Fifth Army Commander's Office. However, he happened to appear here. This is called "unreasonable."
But no one was surprised. This was "expected." Everyone in the court knew that Qin Dewei had a hundred excuses to attend the court meeting, either directly or indirectly.
Qin Dewei walked to the water's edge, thought for a while and walked a few steps further away from the water's edge, which would be safer.
At this time, someone said: "Scholar Qin seems to have no qualifications, why can he appear here?"
Qin Dewei looked at the voice in surprise. It was an old man he didn't recognize. After glancing at his official robes a few times, he could only confirm that he was a boss-level figure.
Then Qin Dewei replied: "New courtiers? Have you been in the court for two months? Listen to my advice. The newcomers should learn more, watch more, listen more and talk less."
Wang Tingxiang, the Minister of the Ministry of War, introduced it kindly: "This is Dongzhou, the imperial censor of Zuodu, Tu Qiao, who has just been transferred from the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing."
Qin Dewei suddenly realized that he was the one who succeeded the late boss Huo Tao as the censor of Zuodu when he left town to announce the university.
Then Qin Dewei laughed and said: "It turns out that it was Tu Zongxian in person! It seems that the descendants of the Minister of Civil Affairs have good official fortunes!"
Tu Qiao's great-uncle was a famous official in the Chenghua Dynasty, and Tu Yu was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. This is what Qin Dewei targeted.
But just after Qin Zhongtang finished speaking, Xu Zan, the official secretary not far away, snorted coldly and expressed his dissatisfaction.
Because Xu Zan's father was also the former Minister of Civil Affairs, he was accidentally covered by Qin Dewei's firepower.
As a result, Qin Dewei could not continue to use this point to ridicule, and sarcastically said to Tu Qiao: "So that Tu Zongxian will know that this time Academician Wen is ill, and I will attend the court meeting as a representative of the Hanlin Academy for him. Could it be that Tu Qiao
Is General Xian planning to inspect Hanyuan affairs?"
Everyone else was a little strange and couldn't understand. Logically speaking, Qin Dewei and Tu Qiao didn't know each other before, so why were they so at odds with each other the first time they met?
Even if Qin Dewei has the physical ability to attract hatred and lack of fighting, it's not so inexplicable, right?
I don’t know what others think, but Qin Dewei knows very well that the historical massacre of overseas Chinese in Ningbo may be one of the largest smuggling backstages in Zhejiang.
Many of the officials who investigated smuggling in Zhejiang were punished by Tu Qiao, who had controlled the Metropolitan Procuratorate for more than ten years, but Tu Qiao was "famous for his integrity" in the history books.
Qin Dewei also guessed that it was most likely that some of his remarks involving the smuggling situation along the coast of Zhejiang reached the ears of Tu Qiao when he was presenting the speech in front of the emperor.
There really is no secret at all in the officialdom for those who ride horses!
Tu Qiao wanted to say something else, but he was dragged away by several Zhejiang officials. This Zuodu censor was the pillar of the Zhejiang gang, so don't let him fall into trouble easily.
Qin Dewei shouted from behind: "You old people should teach the newcomers more rules!"
After that, he turned around and asked Xu Zan, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs: "I heard that Your Majesty sent my self-defense to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for discussion. Has there been any result? There is only one and a half grades between me and Yan Shifan. How should we solve it?"
Xu Tianguan didn't want to talk to Qin Dewei, so he left quickly and went to chat with his chief assistant, Xia Yan.
Qin Dewei looked around and suddenly saw the low-key Mr. Zhai Luan and Zhai Ge again, and was slightly surprised.
In fact, others are quite speechless. Zhai Luan recently claimed that he was ill and could not go to work, but every time the court held such a meeting, he would show up lively.