The court discussion has reached this level and has actually reached a deadlock with no one retreating. It is not an exaggeration to call it a "political crisis".
Some people understand the principle that things must be reversed when they reach their extremes, and some people don't.
In fact, no one can say whether things will really turn around after the end of things. Sometimes it’s just a gamble.
Those who opposed Qin Dewei originally wanted to use a trick to make Qin Dewei, who was already unstoppable, drive faster and overturn his car.
Their bet is that the emperor will think that Qin Dewei has the ability to make all opposition voices disappear.
Qin Dewei, who didn't want to lose, had no choice but to go to more extremes. If the road goes to the dark side, it will be counterattacked, and then there will be another inevitable counterattack.
The order is also very important. The Military Aircraft Department will be discussed first, and then the cabinet bachelor will be discussed. This gives Qin Dewei an opportunity to "counterattack" after being praised and killed.
What he was betting on was that the emperor would think that the ministers were giving him eye drops.
The election of a 22-year-old cabinet bachelor and head of the military department, not to mention whether it is funny or not, but what does it think in the eyes of the emperor?
Will the emperor judge that the ministers are dissatisfied with Qin Dewei's reuse?
That's why he deliberately quarreled with the emperor and elected a 22-year-old to become a very powerful minister, a rare being who is comparable to the chief minister, and will be blackened in the history books in the future?
Under the system of co-governance by imperial power and scholar-bureaucrats, once the emperor distrusts all the courtiers, it will be the biggest "political crisis"!
The consequences of the emperor's distrust of his courtiers are usually eunuchs and the rise of noble forces!
This is what ministers, especially ministers with legitimate authority, fear most.
At this moment, even Wang Tingxiang, who had been speaking actively just now, did not dare to speak. Everyone was paying attention to Qin Dewei.
Everyone thinks that probably only Qin Dewei himself can decide the next move, or resolve this "political crisis."
The reason is simple, no one has a way to go down, only Qin Dewei can build a way down for himself.
As for the method of repairing the steps, it is also very simple. Qin Dewei only needs to express, "If you are not qualified, please resolutely refuse and please recommend someone else who is worthy."
Many people have a very ridiculous feeling in their hearts. Why do they still have to listen to Qin Dewei's "beep beep beep" in the end?
Under the spotlight, Qin Dewei, who returned to the center of the stage, coughed several times and said in a deep voice:
"First of all, I am deeply honored by the praise from you, especially the two elders. At the same time, I feel that I will have a heavy responsibility in the future!"
Everyone: ""
I just feel that something is wrong the more I listen to it. It seems that Bachelor Qin’s speech is not a step down, but more like an inauguration declaration?
How long has this been happening? Scholar Qin, you are playing with fire!
Qin Dewei seemed not to know what everyone was thinking, nor could he feel the tense atmosphere at the scene. He expressed his determination and looked forward to the future:
"I will definitely live up to your majesty's high expectations and the trust of all the kings. I will fulfill my duties, forge ahead, and strive for the long-term peace and stability of the Ming Dynasty throughout my life!"
After finishing speaking, Qin Dewei retreated into the crowd, hiding his merit and fame.
Now everyone can be sure that this is really a declaration of preparation for taking office! Qin Dewei must do his part and not refuse to be the cabinet bachelor and leading military officer!
Someone couldn't bear it anymore and said to Zhang Chao, the Minister of Rites, "Why don't you, the great uncle, come out and say more about matters involving the court etiquette?"
At this time, someone suddenly asked Zhang Chao to speak. Obviously, they did not value Zhang Chao's status as Minister of Rites, but placed their hope on Zhang Chao's status as "Teacher Qin Dewei."
Zhang Chao still took the overall situation into consideration and advised Qin Dewei: "As a person, you must be humble and introspective, and don't do your part."
Qin Dewei replied unceremoniously: "When we discussed the issue of the Military Aircraft Department just now, I have been humble several times, but it is of no use. I still can't stand up to the constant flattery of others.
So teacher, you have also seen that I also want to be humble and low-key, but my strength does not allow it!"
Everyone also heard the meaning of Qin Dewei's answer. The responsibility for causing this situation does not lie with me, Qin Dewei. Why should I, Qin Dewei, be the one to solve it?
The deeper meaning is: Whoever should be responsible should be held responsible! Whoever makes Qin Dewei unable to be humble is his responsibility!
This responsibility is also obvious. Xia Yan and Yan Song are two elders. But both elders want to breathe fire. You, Qin Dewei, are not afraid of dying!
After Yan Song thought for a while, he said: "Actually, when it comes to recommending a bachelor, I think Zhang Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites is more suitable to join the cabinet."
This intention of Mr. Yan Ge can be seen by almost everyone, and it can be said to be a conspiracy.
If Teacher Zhang is recommended as a candidate for cabinet minister, then Qin Dewei cannot compete with the teacher for the position under any circumstances.
Although Yan Song does not want to see Teacher Qin Dewei join the cabinet, he can only choose the lesser of two evils now.
And in the minds of many people, this is probably the ultimate sure-fire move against Qin Dewei.
Some people also thought, was this the purpose of Qin Dewei's deliberate refusal to retreat just now? Was he planning to exchange his own retreat for the teacher's progress?
Qin Dewei seemed to be incredulous and asked Yan Song: "Do you want to replace me with a teacher?"
Yan Song replied: "So what?"
Qin Dewei immediately expressed his position and said: "If the teacher is appointed as the bachelor of the cabinet and the leader of the military aircraft department, I naturally have no objection!"
Yan Song subconsciously felt that he was really happy to agree, but he realized it later. Wait, who said that Zhang Chao should be appointed as a bachelor and a leading military officer?
Now it can be said that under the shadow of the two powerful powers Xia Yan and Yan Song, anyone who joins the cabinet is a puppet.
But if this new cabinet boss also heads the Military Aircraft Department, it will be different. Relying on the platform of the Military Aircraft Department, it is absolutely impossible to be a puppet.
A bachelor who is not a puppet is also Qin Dewei's teacher, which sounds just as scary!
So Yan Song added another sentence: "It doesn't mean taking the title concurrently, it just means recommending Zhang Shangshu to the cabinet."
Qin Dewei suddenly pointed at Yan Song and shouted rudely: "You, Yan Song, went back on your word and did what you said? You, Yan Song, did whatever you said?"
Don’t I, the teacher, deserve to also lead the military aircraft department? Do I, Qin Dewei, have to follow your ideas? "
Yan Song asked a little lost his temper: "What do you, Qin Dewei, want?"
Qin Dewei said sternly: "I don't want to do anything, I just think that the outcome of the court discussion should be respected!
You, Yan Song, want to modify the results of the court recommendation just because it doesn't suit your liking. You simply regard public instruments as tools for personal grudges!
I said I could ask a teacher to replace me, but you want to reduce your authority. Do you know what it means to obey the rules?
Having said that, I really have nothing more to say to you Yan Song!"
After reprimanding Mr. Yan Ge, Qin Dewei walked away with his head held high and his sleeves in hand, and left directly.
If everyone dared to agree to recommend Mr. Zhang as a bachelor of the cabinet and the leader of the military aircraft department, Qin Dewei could indeed give in and send Mr. Zhang to the position.
However, everyone has a vague attitude towards this, and Yan Song also made it clear that he does not agree to take both positions, so why not play with it?
In today's court meeting, the only candidate who was confirmed to be the "Cabinet Bachelor and Leading Military Machinery Officer" turned over the table and walked away. How can this court meeting continue?
Chief Assistant Xia Yan announced helplessly: "That's it for today, we will continue in three days!"
It is normal for things like court meetings and court meetings to fail to produce results once. In many cases, it takes two or three games to determine the final result.
Therefore, others were not surprised when they heard Xia Shoufu's words. It was obvious that today's meeting could not continue, so adjourning the meeting temporarily might be a solution.
The situation of today's adjournment is a bit special. Except for Qin Dewei, everyone looked solemn. No one could have imagined that the meeting would turn into a situation where it was difficult to get off.
If we want to investigate the reason, the two pavilion elders were a little too irresponsible. They provoked Qin Dewei's anger but did not dare to put out the fire.
The one who was most concerned was probably Commander Lu Binglu. He did not expect that his first secret political operation would lead to such a "crisis".
There is no airtight wall in the world. If the plan fails and people find out, it will be the worst failure.
Even Qin Dewei, who pretends to be relaxed, is actually very worried.
The development of the situation is not quite under his control. Who knows what the final result will be, so he can't help but care. Fortunately, no matter how bad the outcome is, it probably won't be bad for him.
Back home, Qin Dewei called Wu Chengen in his study and asked: "How is the writing of the novel going? The existing manuscripts will be sorted out within two days!"
Wu Chengen agreed, and then saw Xu Wenchang coming in.
It turns out that Xu Wenchang still has some luggage left at the Ningshao Guild Hall in Dongcheng, and he has to go and get it. He will live in Qin Mansion for a long time in the future.
Qin Dewei said curiously: "You can just go and get it, why do you need to ask me for instructions?"
Xu Wenchang said in shock: "I owe one or two silver coins at the guild hall."
Qin Dewei was even more puzzled, "Isn't this kind of hometown guild hall a place to help fellow villagers? Why do you need to give money? The Jinling guild hall has never confiscated my money!"
Xu Wenchang didn't know how to explain to Qin Dewei that for a valuable person like Qin Dewei, the hometown association would of course be free of charge.
But for "worthless" people, such as Bai Shen, a scholar like Xu Wenchang, who failed to pass the exam, fellow villagers' guilds cannot let the autumn wind pass them by.
Qin Dewei waved his hand considerately: "I will make up for whatever money you owe!"
As the name suggests, Ningshao Guild Hall is the hometown guild hall in Ningbo and Shaoxing. Both places are extremely prosperous places for imperial examinations. It is not surprising to have separate guild halls.
Xu Wenchang was from Shanyin, Shaoxing Prefecture. It was normal for him to join the Ningshao Guild Hall after arriving in the capital. But this time he returned to the Ningshao Guild Hall, and Xu Wenchang did not feel very friendly.
The attitude of the fellow villagers here towards him is not as good as that of Qin Scholar. He, Xu Wenchang, would rather live under the shelter of someone in the Qin Mansion than live in this fellow villagers' guild hall.
The place Xu Wenchang lived in the guild hall was not a good place. It was just a small house next to the woodshed in the backyard. But the door was locked at the moment, and Xu Wenchang could not get in.
Then he found Manager Wu of the club in the lobby. Xu Wenchang asked, "I'm leaving today. Please open the door and take out your luggage."
Manager Wu raised his eyelids and glanced at Xu Wenchang, "You still owe one, two or five cents of silver. Please pay off the debt first before leaving."
Xu Wenchang heard this and asked: "I remember clearly, the total is only one tael, how can it be only one tael or five cents?"
Shamelessly, he withdrew one tael of silver from the Qin Mansion, and he would have lost five more.
Manager Wu said impatiently: "How can you not charge money for storing your luggage in the club these days? Besides, how can there be no interest on the accounts you owed previously? All in all, one, two or five dollars cannot be less!"
After not seeing each other for a few days, one tael turned into one tael and five cents! Xu Wenchang was furious and cursed: "You are such a scornful person! You are simply bullying me too much!"
Manager Wu also yelled back: "What a piece of shit are you! If you don't pay off your account today, don't even think about walking out of the clubhouse!"
Xu Wenchang was not stupid, and immediately reported his birth date: "I am a guest at the Qin Zhuangyuan Mansion in Wugong Hutong!"
Manager Wu probably didn't believe it, so he just sneered: "What about the Qin Mansion? Can the Qin Mansion do whatever they want?"
Before he finished speaking, a figure suddenly rushed out from behind Xu Wenchang and slapped Manager Wu twice in the face with his bow.
When Xu Wenchang took a closer look, he realized that this person was Ma Er, one of Qin Dewei's long followers.
Ma Er smiled at Xu Wenchang and said, "Master is worried, so he asked me to come after him and have a look."
Xu Wenchang was immediately moved again. Academician Qin was really closer to him than his fellow countrymen!
Immediately, several more servants rushed up and surrounded Ma Er and Xu Wenchang.
But Ma Er was not afraid and shouted to Manager Wu: "I am Ma Er, the manager of Qin Zhuangyuan Mansion in Wugong Hutong!"
Manager Wu of the guild hall took a few steps back and immediately realized that today's slap was in vain.
Ma Er shouted again: "Why are you so stunned? Why don't you take out Mr. Xu's luggage quickly?"
Manager Wu was dissatisfied. Where should I put the club’s face? Where should I put my own face?
And at this time, he really felt like he was riding a tiger. He carefully considered his words and said, "You can leave, the one named Ma, but you must stay and make it clear that the one named Xu!"
Ma Er shouted tit for tat: "If you dare to touch a hair of Mr. Xu, my master will tell you to close the club permanently!"
Manager Wu only felt pain in his balls, and began to doubt whether Ma Er's identity was true or false?
Ning and Shao were super strong imperial examination bureaus, and there were many officials living in the guild hall. Manager Wu immediately looked around, trying to find officials passing by to help with the matter.
But for some reason, these officials took a detour one after another. Even if someone wanted to come over, they were pulled away by others.
Moreover, there were several officials drinking tea in the lobby, but they immediately got up and disappeared.
Manager Wu then understood that the identity of Ma Er was probably real, otherwise, why would so many officials be able to hide?
Ma Er was very proud and said while looking around: "I'm sorry, the Qin Mansion can really do whatever they want here."
At this time, someone suddenly shouted: "Where are you brave and crazy people who dare to come to our Ningshao Guild Hall to cause trouble!"
Manager Wu looked up and saw that he was an official who had recently stayed in the guild hall. His rank was not low, he was a third-grade official, but unfortunately he was from out of town.
But in the eyes of Manager Wu at this time, no matter what kind of official he is, he who dares to stand up for justice is a good official!
The official strode up to Ma Er and scolded: "You useless thing! Let Qin Dewei come to see me!"
Ma Er didn't take this official seriously at first, but when he heard these words, he almost cursed him "Silly".
How much fake wine did you drink in broad daylight before you dared to be so disrespectful to Mr. Qin?
But at least his instinct for carefulness was still there, and he felt that the official looked familiar. Ma Er looked at it carefully and exclaimed: "It turns out to be Mr. He!"
This person was none other than Mr. He Aohe, the academic official of Nanzhili, who admitted Qin Dewei as the scholar's tutor eight years ago.
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