He invited Teacher He Aohe into the study, and then Qin Dewei asked someone to call Xu Wenchang over. After all, Teacher He was here nominally for the juniors from his hometown.
Then the study room became crowded with people. He Ao, Tang Shunzhi, Xiong Guo, Wang Yan and others only spent a lot of time introducing each other and greeting each other.
When He Ao heard that Tang Shunzhi was a key official of Zhan Shifu, he immediately expressed his enthusiasm, "It turns out to be Tang Jingchuan. I have admired him for a long time! I heard about the name of the Eight Talents of Jiajing ten years ago. Everyone said that Tang Jingchuan was one of the most talented people in the world!"
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Suddenly Qin Dewei and Tang Shunzhi coughed together, "Teacher He, why don't you open the pot and pick up the pot!"
How did the Jiajing Eight Talents Group, which was at its peak ten years ago, wither in the end? Who ruthlessly turned the Jiajing Eight Talents Group into a laughing stock that cannot be looked back upon?
He Ao, who was aiming at the East Palace, wanted to chat more with Tang Shunzhi, but Qin Dewei led him to his seat and forced him to sit down.
Qin Dewei separated a certain official of Zhan's Mansion and said to He Ao: "Tonight we will focus on the conversation between teachers and students. Teacher, you are the most important guest of Qin Mansion, don't worry about others!"
Then Qin Dewei asked a few words about Teacher He's health, and then talked a few words about the local customs and customs of Shaoxing Prefecture.
Tang Shunzhi finally figured out that Qin Zhongtang was wasting time on purpose. But it was useless to see that. He didn't have the initiative, and he couldn't leave.
Moreover, Qin Dewei kept talking to He Ao, so Tang Shunzhi couldn't interrupt him casually. Others were reminiscing about old times between teachers and students, and he had no right to be rude.
When Tang Shunzhi was at his wits' end, he heard Qin Dewei smile to He Ao: "Teacher, I am coming to Beijing this time. I think I will make a difference? Is there any place where I can help my students?"
He Ao was actually waiting for this sentence and quickly asked: "I heard that the imperial court is planning to have the prince as a guest?"
When Qin Zhongtang heard this, his smile gradually disappeared
Tang Shunzhi, who was beside him and had fallen into despair, was overjoyed. He thought Teacher He was a hindrance, but he didn't expect that he actually gave a divine assist and brought the topic to the East Palace!
"It is indeed true!" Tang Shunzhi said to He Ao with the same enthusiasm: "Master Zhan Shilu cannot be a director, and the imperial court will appoint another prince guest to take charge of the affairs of the East Palace.
Mr. He is well-known for his integrity and integrity, and it is only natural that he comes to take charge of the affairs of the East Palace! All the officials of the East Palace are eagerly waiting for you like this!"
He Ao was very happy. Unexpectedly, before Qin Dewei opened his mouth, the East Palace official next to him had already given his full support. Could this be called "returning to public expectations"?
It is indeed a blessing to be the teacher of someone like Qin Dewei.
At this time, Wang Yan, Xiong Guo, Xu Wenchang and others all left one after another. They were all sensible people and knew that it was no longer suitable for them to continue to listen.
After that, He Ao and Tang Shunzhi looked at Qin Dewei together. They have reached this point. Why don't you, Qin Zhongtang, express your opinion?
Qin Dewei looked up to the sky and sighed, how should he explain to Teacher He that people should live well and not go to the East Palace to seek death?
For most people, the official position in the East Palace is a high-class and beautiful position. If you dissuade others, you will turn against them.
Faced with the fame and fortune that seemed to be within his reach, He Ao couldn't hold himself back and asked Qin Dewei, "What do you think?"
Qin Dewei didn't want to talk to Tang Shunzhi just now, and now he didn't want to talk to Teacher He. After thinking about it, he said to Tang Shunzhi: "What on earth do you want to do!"
Tang Shunzhi replied: "Your Majesty is diligent in Xuanxiu and has the holy will to let the prince supervise the country. We think we can do it according to the time!"
Qin Zhongtang slapped the table and shouted: "That's ridiculous! That's just what you think! You must know that power and position are in the hands of the superiors, how can it be left to ministers to take over! I think you are also stupid!"
Tang Shunzhi didn't have any special reaction after being scolded, but Teacher He was shocked. He felt that the student named Qin was even more domineering than Mr. Yan Ge.
After all, Tang Shunzhi was born in Huiyuan in the 8th year of Jiajing. He was a clean poet and a famous talent. According to the rules of Ci officials, he should be a senior of Qin Dewei, a person who is qualified to be treated with courtesy, but he was regarded as a subordinate by Qin Dewei.
Same reprimand.
This place was a private place for the Qin government, and there were no outsiders. Tang Shunzhi also risked his life and argued: "I don't know if we are stupid or crazy, and we are not selfish for our own power and position! It is for the sake of the country that I want to invite the prince to supervise the country!"
Although Teacher He was a little over the top for the "Prince's Guest", he was not stupid. After hearing Tang Shunzhi's words, he immediately felt that the water might be a bit deep?
After Qin Dewei glanced at Teacher He, he continued to goad Tang Shunzhi and said: "It's getting more and more ridiculous! You still dare to talk nonsense, what do you mean for the sake of the country? It's not the ambition of you Zhanshifu officials!"
Tang Shunzhi, who was "stigmatized", couldn't bear it and retorted vigorously: "I don't believe what the situation is now, Qin Zhongtang, you can't see it!
In the past two years, the emperor has become increasingly slack, and the country's decline cannot be concealed. If things continue like this, our Ming Dynasty will inevitably decline!
Should we just sit back and watch, or be helpless? The prince supervises the country, and the ministers assist in the government, maybe he can correct the country!"
Teacher He was stunned. Is the water in the East Palace so deep now? Also, are young people so fierce now?
Qin Dewei said bitterly: "You are not only stupid, but also naive! Does it mean that the prince supervising the country and assisting the ministers in government can correct the situation? It is not your own imagination!"
Tang Shunzhi was really a little angry when he was told, "This is always a method that can be tried, and there is no precedent for success!
At that time, the Ying Temple was full of age and Jian Zuo was young, San Yang assisted in the government, the Xiao Temple was full of young people, and everyone was prosperous. It was all a good thing for a while! There are many precedents here, why can't we imitate and try?"
All in all, what Tang Shunzhi meant was that Emperor Jiajing was in trouble anyway, so why not try a different way of thinking. The model of ministers assisting the government is worse than Emperor Jiajing's failure in any case.
Qin Dewei deliberately took out a lot of words from Tang Shunzhi, and suddenly turned to He Ao and asked: "What do you think, teacher?"
He Ao was still in shock. His biggest feeling at the moment was that maybe he shouldn't come to the capital at this time and should stay in his hometown for half a year!
Tang Shunzhi thought of his mission tonight, and strongly advised Qin Dewei: "Among the central ministers, Qin Zhongtang is different from others after all!
Others only know how to serve the country and the people, and how to do things for the people!
Others are mediocre and nothing without your kindness, but Qin Zhongtang, you have made outstanding achievements and are honored!
So Qin Zhongtang, you can be different from others, after all, you are also a person who cares about the country and the people!"
Tang Shunzhi said it a bit cryptically, and after all, he still didn't dare to express some of his meaning directly.
Some people would be doomed if they left Emperor Jiajing, so they probably opposed the prince's supervision of the country, such as Xia and Yan.
And Qin Zhongtang, you have many great achievements. Even if there is no Emperor Jiajing, you still have a solid foundation, so why do you need to be like those people?
At that time, you, Qin Dewei, will be able to clear out those "mediocre people" who have lost their backers and recreate a "domestic dynasty that is upright and prosperous".
It should be said that Tang Shunzhi's lobbying angle is still very tricky, and it does not seem to be unreasonable.
Both Xia and Yan are more dependent on Emperor Jiajing than Qin. If Emperor Jiajing becomes a virtual emperor, Xia and Yan will suddenly be like fish out of water, while Qin is an amphibian.
If Qin Dewei hadn't known about the future history, he would have been almost convinced. No one except Qin Dewei knew about it. The biggest key to the problem is that the prince will not live long.
Even if the "Prince Supervising the Country" is successful this time, in ten years' time, the current prince will have a physical problem and die, so there is no possibility of following the dragon.
If Tang Shunzhi was working as a lobbyist for "Prince Yu" today, it might be worth the gamble, but at present, the prince really doesn't dare to let Qin Dewei gamble.
The most important thing is that as a time traveler, sometimes it is really instinctive. When there is no obvious gain or loss, you tend to change the original historical trajectory as little as possible.
Standing at the crossroads of history, Qin Zhongtang decisively decided to choose the conservative route.
To put it bluntly, there is a member of the Yan Party listening nearby. Is this really a good idea to imply that Yan can be killed in the future?
In fact, this cannot be blamed on Tang Shunzhi. Unless he was a very familiar person, who would have thought that Qin Dewei's mentor was actually a member of the Yan Party?
Not to mention that Qin Dewei has been controlling the rhythm of the conversation and "tempting" Tang Shunzhi to speak boldly.
Teacher He originally wanted to express a few comments, but at this time he did not dare to speak. He looked at Tang Shunzhi and then at Qin Dewei.
It seems that he has heard some incredible inside information. He, a member of the Strict Party for eight years, will not be silenced, right?
Qin Dewei seemed to have pondered for a long time, and then said to Tang Shunzhi: "You are eager to do justice, and as a young official, I naturally have the duty to do it. But you are in front of me, I don't know what I can do."
Tang Shunzhi immediately replied: "Although we dare to go to the court to express our opinions, we are not worthy of being heard by heaven. We need the help of central ministers like Qin Zhongtang to persuade the emperor."
Although they can create public opinion, they still have to rely on the favored ministers around the emperor to truly convince him. This is why they lobby several central officials separately.
Qin Dewei nodded vigorously and said: "I understand, I will help you!"
Tang Shunzhi finally became happy. Although there were twists and turns tonight, he finally achieved a good result and the task was completed.
No matter whether Qin Dewei's purpose is pure or not, whether he sincerely agrees with their political views, or whether he has ulterior motives and wants to take the opportunity to kill Xia and Yan, all he needs to do is agree to help.
Teacher He, who has been an official in other provinces all year round, felt very frightened. This time he had a close look at the high-level political life of the imperial court.
This student surnamed Qin seems a bit scary. Are the internal fights among the top officials of the imperial court always like this?
The night was getting dark, and Tang Shunzhi stood up to leave after achieving his goal. He Ao wanted to leave together, but Qin Dewei forcefully persuaded him to stay.
"We teachers and students haven't even exchanged a few words, why does the teacher want to say goodbye? Don't worry about it being late at night, the teacher can stay here!"
Teacher He had no choice but to stay and talk to Qin Dewei alone.
Qin Dewei asked casually, "What did the teacher think after hearing what Tang Shunzhi said?"
He Ao smiled bitterly and said, "I don't understand the affairs of the imperial court, so I just listen. There is nothing to think about. I still have this bit of self-knowledge."
Qin Dewei asked again: "Teacher, why did you think of the official position of Prince Guest?"
Teacher He was very particular about political character and did not betray Yan Song. He only said: "After entering Beijing, I had to inquire about the market situation, so I heard that the imperial court wanted to set up this official position.
Someone else said that as long as you, Qin Zhongtang, are willing to come forward and support me, it will be a sure thing for me to become a guest of the prince."
Qin Dewei sighed and said, "Teacher, you also heard what Tang Shunzhi said just now. The water in the East Palace is too deep at present, and people's hearts are very complicated. Teacher, you, an outsider, cannot grasp it.
So I don’t know whether it’s a blessing or a curse to be the crown prince’s guest at this time. And I also want to say, I advise you, teacher, to seek out people who are the crown prince’s guest. I’m afraid they have ulterior motives.”
That night, Teacher He, who stayed in the guest room of the Qin Mansion, suffered from insomnia again. After thinking about it, he still felt that there was no reason for Yan Song and his son to cheat him.
I have been conscientious as a member of the Yan Party for many years, and I have never offended Yan Song and his son. It is normal for Yan Song and his son to win over me.
Besides, what benefits and gains can Yan Song get from cheating on himself? With Yan Song’s character, he would do things that are not profitable?
And who doesn’t want to place close friends in the East Palace, and Yan Song is definitely no exception. It’s not surprising that he chooses to go to the East Palace by himself.
So, do you still want this guest of the prince? Is it really as risky as Qin Dewei said?
It's not that He Ao doesn't know how to be an official or a good person, it's just that he has relatively little experience as a central figure in the imperial court.
In the early morning, the upset He Ao simply got up and took a walk in the courtyard of the guest room.
Not long after, He Ao happened to meet Xu Wenchang, who also got up early and stayed in the guest room.
Xu Wenchang still had a good impression of this fellow countryman, so he greeted him: "Looking at senior's complexion, it seems that he didn't sleep well last night? I wonder what worries him?"
Teacher He opened his heart slightly to the juniors from his hometown who were naturally friendly and said: "The trouble is that the officialdom is unstable and it is difficult to grasp the direction.
Even if I reach the third rank, I still feel like a small boat that can only go with the wind and waves."
Xu Wenchang said: "I have a few words that may offend my seniors."
He Ao said generously: "I would like to hear the details."
Xu Wenchang said straight to the point: "Senior, you are actually a fan of the authorities. In fact, you have no choice! So I don't understand, senior. What are you still struggling with?"
He Ao was stunned and said nothing.
Xu Wenchang continued: "Senior, the conversation you heard last night is the secret of Academician Qin, and it is generally impossible for outsiders to hear it!
But Academician Qin asked me, senior, to listen to it from beginning to end. Senior, have you ever carefully appreciated the meaning of this?"
Before He Ao could speak, Xu Wenchang persuaded again: "Junior, I still have a few words of advice that may offend your ears!
That's why Bachelor Qin treats senior so implicitly because you are a teacher, so it's not convenient for you to make explicit threats, but senior, you have to know it yourself!"
He Ao was used to Teacher Qin Dewei's aloof status, and he really didn't think about the problem from another angle.
When I heard Xu Wenchang's words, I felt like I was awakened from a dream, with a cold sweat suddenly breaking out from my back. The relationship between teachers and students is not necessarily omnipotent!
And only then did He Ao realize that last night Tang Shunzhi became more and more "hot" as he talked. It seemed that it was because Qin Dewei kept stimulating Tang Shunzhi.
At this time, Qin Dewei, as the host, invited the teacher to have a meal. During the dinner, Teacher He took the initiative and said: "What happened last night will never be leaked to anyone."
Qin Dewei said calmly: "It doesn't matter if it's a small matter, it's okay to leak it. Teachers don't have to keep it as a secret, just feel free to leak it!"
Teacher Ho:""
Based on his experience, he really can't understand this student.
But it’s normal. How can a person who has risen from a scholar to a half-time cabinet minister in eight years be easily understood by others?
Qin Dewei put down his chopsticks and suddenly said: "Actually, what Xu Wenchang said in the morning was what I asked him to say. After much thought, I still dare not hide anything from the teacher."
The chopsticks in Teacher He's hand fell to the ground unknowingly. It would be better to go to another province and become a local emperor. The court is too dangerous.
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Record:1.2/10
I'm so fucked!!! Why is the readership gone again??? Is this messing with my mentality...
I created a new group and had to set a fan limit. Please forgive me. I'm afraid of being confused.
