There is a common phrase in official circles called "virtue does not match the position." Probably in the eyes of Yan Song, Zhao Wenhua and others, Wang Tingxiang occupied Wenyuan Pavilion, which means that virtue does not match the position.
You, Wang Tingxiang, are not Qin Dewei who can "conquer people with virtue", so why should you continue to occupy Wenyuan Pavilion? What Qin Dewei can do does not mean that others can do it!
Therefore, for Yan Dang, Wang Tingxiang is an excellent breakthrough point, which can be used as a test of Qin Dewei's power.
At the same time, this matter is neither big nor small, and is suitable for testing the direction of the wind. Moreover, there will be no future troubles. Even if it fails, there will be no loss or more serious consequences.
After Yan Song made up his mind, he instructed Zhao Wenhua: "Go to the court in person! Then find a few censors to be ready for support at any time. In addition, communicate well with Tu Zongxian and prepare for the debate in court in advance."
Compared with previous dynasties, the political system of the Ming Dynasty has a very distinctive feature, that is, the official document circulation system is unprecedentedly mature. To a large extent, temple politics are often official document politics.
On the one hand, this is because the state machinery has become more perfect and the official document system has become increasingly mature; on the other hand, the Ming Dynasty often has emperors who have not been in court for several years, and the government is forced to maintain its affairs through the circulation of official documents.
Therefore, political struggles in the imperial court often started with memorials and criticisms, and then took turns to write memorials and debates with each other. These are all types of official documents.
After all, not everyone has the conditions like Qin Zhongtang, who can fight others directly in front of the emperor without the need to stir up trouble through memorials.
This was the case when Yan Song asked Zhao Wenhua to come to Shu.
At this time, Zhao Wenhua was serving as the left counselor of the General Affairs Department, responsible for sending and receiving memorials and expressing opinions on court office procedures, which was justifiable.
After Zhao Wenhua returned, he wrote a memorial overnight, with two main contents: one was to ridicule Wang Tingxiang for coveting the false reputation of Wenyuan Pavilion and not wanting to leave; the other was to request that the cabinet ministers be moved back to Wenyuan Pavilion to work, and then the military aircraft would be used.
The place was moved from Wenyuan Pavilion to another place.
The next day, Zhao Wenhua submitted the memorial to the cabinet early, and Mr. Yan Ge also dealt with it with super efficiency and drafted a "distribution to the court".
According to the official document process, after the cabinet vote is drafted, it will be approved by the emperor, or the chief minister of rites will approve it on his behalf.
Therefore, after Zhao Wenhua's memorial reached the Chief of Ceremonies, it was seen by the new eunuch Qin Eunuch.
So the Qin eunuch sent Feng Bao, the eunuch who wrote in the scribe's room, to go to Wuyi Hall to ask Yan Song: "This memorial is nothing to cause trouble. The court is currently in a state of tranquility. Why is there any need to cause trouble again?"
Yan Song replied: "What the Qin eunuch said is indeed reasonable, but what he said in the memorial is also true in another way.
That's why we don't comment on right or wrong for the time being. We issue a court discussion first and make it public. What's wrong with that?
If Eunuch Qin disagrees with the drafting of the votes, he might as well report it to the old lady and let her decide according to her wishes."
Yan Song's sentence implies a soft nail. You, Qin Fu, are just replacing the imperial power to criticize the public and figure out your own position. Where did you get so many independent ideas!
If you are not convinced, ask the regent Queen Mother Zhang to see what she decided.
Given Yan Song's habit of being kind to people in the palace, he would never have said such a thing if he had not been desperate for Eunuch Qin.
Feng Bao was just a silent mouthpiece anyway, so he couldn't argue with Mr. Yan Ge on the spot. He just took Mr. Yan Ge's words back intact.
Eunuch Qin listened to the reply brought by Feng Bao. After thinking about it for a while, he didn't say anything more and approved it according to Yan Song's original vote.
Feng Bao did not retreat, but hesitated to speak. Eunuch Qin asked, "Do you also have something to say?"
Feng Bao then replied: "If Duke Qin doesn't pay special attention to this memorial, then since Duke Qin has shown his concern, then the cabinet Yan Song's response is rude!
Now that Mr. Qin has just taken office as the Chief of Ceremonies and is about to establish his authority, how can he not express anything to Yan Song in the cabinet?"
Eunuch Qin glanced at Feng Bao and said casually: "There is no truth in everything in the world, so just act according to the truth."
Feng Bao said eagerly: "The Supervisor of Ceremonies and the Cabinet share the same responsibility for secrets, and the total power is only so great. If the cabinet has more power, the Supervisor of Ceremonies will have less power.
The relationship between the two can be described as one ebbing and the other ebbing and flowing. Duke Qin must not take it lightly, otherwise it will set a bad precedent and lead to endless troubles.
Besides, Qin Gong took office, and now everyone inside and outside is watching Qin Gong’s actions. Qin Gong must not show weakness to others! Otherwise, in the eyes of others, Qin Gong will only be seen as weak and can be bullied!"
Eunuch Qin looked at Feng Bao a few more times, and was not sure for a while. Is Feng Bao deliberately trying to please him in order to surrender to him, or was he instigated by someone else?
People in the palace were so divided that they didn't dare to trust anyone easily, so Eunuch Qin waved his hand and said, "Go down!"
Until the end, Eunuch Qin did not reveal his true attitude in front of Feng Bao.
Yesterday, Wang Tingxiang went to Wenyuan Pavilion after leaving the court. He could only recognize the door, and had preliminary contact with Fang You, the chief secretary of the Central Committee, and officials of the Military Aircraft Department. It was more of a reporting nature, making preliminary preparations for the official launch of the work.
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Today, Wang Tingxiang went to the Ministry of War to work as usual. After finishing the important matters, he came to Wenyuan Pavilion at noon. This was his first official visit to the Military Aircraft Department.
Fang You was impeccable in his conduct and greeted Wang Tingxiang at Zuoshun Gate with the same respect as he treated Qin Zhongtang.
Then he led Wang Tingxiang to the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Originally, Wang Tingxiang didn't think much about it. He served successively as chief officials in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of War, and he always used the main hall alone to work.
But when he walked to the platform outside the door of Wenyuan Pavilion, Wang Tingxiang looked at the big characters of Wenyuan Pavilion and suddenly felt a little weak.
I couldn't help but asked Fang Sheren: "Usually only Qin Dewei works here?"
Fang Sheren replied naturally: "Everyone in the world calls Lord Qin Qin Zhongtang, and this middle hall refers to the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Originally, the Zhongtang was the place where the pavilion elders met to discuss matters. Later, all the pavilion elders went to Wuyi Hall, and Wenyuan Pavilion was used by Qin Zhongtang alone.
Later, Qin Zhongtang disliked the dim and narrow compartments in Wenyuan Pavilion, so he installed the public eucalyptus in the middle hall, removed the extra seats, and only used the middle hall as an office space."
Wang Tingxiang hesitated. Not everyone is as thick-skinned as Qin Dewei and dares to sit in the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion to work. This requires a strong psychological quality.
None of the cabinet bachelors or chief assistants in the past dynasties worked alone in the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion like this.
Everyone thinks that Qin Dewei has a high position and it is easy to do whatever he wants. In fact, after actually experiencing it, he realized that Qin Dewei's experience card is not that easy to get.
Not as shameless as, ah no, not as good as Qin Dewei in virtue, sitting in the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion working, I'm afraid my life will be shortened.
After struggling for a moment, Wang Tingxiang still couldn't help but look down, so he turned to Fang You and said:
"Qin Banqiao can work in the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion because he is a bachelor and also works in Wenyuan Pavilion. I do not have this honor and am just temporarily acting as a military aircraft officer.
So I'd better go to Dongjuan Peng and join the other Military Aircraft Department officials, so I don't need to use the central hall of Wenyuan Pavilion."
Fang You replied: "Sima, don't think too much. Sir, you are working in the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion. Qin Zhongtang allowed it in the first place. Why do you care about what others think?"
"No, no, I'd better go to Dongjuan Sheng!" Wang Tingxiang said very self-awarely: "The person who is taking over for the time being should not occupy the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion, so as not to be discussed by others and cause trouble!"
At this time, Zhao Wenhua's memorial was passed to Wenyuan Pavilion. After Fang You read it, he quickly submitted it to Wang Tingxiang.
When Wang Tingxiang also finished reading, it felt quite difficult for a while.
First, he didn't expect Yan Song to launch an offensive so quickly; second, he didn't expect Yan Song to directly use himself as a breakthrough point.
Other than that, I'm just a little angry. I don't even dare to use the central hall of Wenyuan Pavilion, so why should I be criticized?
Then Wang Tingxiang summoned Fang You and asked, "Does Qin Banqiao have any arrangements for this situation?"
Fang Sheren replied: "It seems not, at least he didn't tell me."
Wang Tingxiang said doubtfully: "Qin Banqiao has always been very careful and calculated, I don't believe he couldn't foresee this situation!
So Qin Banqiao will definitely make preparations in advance, have you forgotten it?"
Fang You was speechless. He thought he had enough admiration and superstition for Qin Zhongtang, but he didn't expect that there were people outside the world. This Wang Da Sima seemed to be even more superstitious about Qin Zhongtang.
Although Qin Zhongtang is smart, he is not a god!
After thinking for a while, Fang You advised Wang Tingxiang: "Now Qin Zhongtang is almost out of Beizhili, and he is beyond his reach to deal with the capital!
Therefore, Da Sima had better not think about Qin Zhongtang and think of ways to deal with the current crisis first.
I have some ideas and would like to consult with Grand Sima..."
Wang Tingxiang waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. I'd rather go out and do some errands. I can't trust anyone else."
Fang You asked: "What errands are you running?"
Wang Tingxiang then ordered: "Go to Mr. Zhang Ge, the great scholar and Minister of Rites, and Wang Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and ask them if Qin Dewei has any arrangements for the current situation!"
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Fang You: "..."
After all, you, Wang Tingxiang, are also the Ministers of the Ministry of War, can you show some fighting spirit? At this time, you are still asking Qin Dewei if he has any arrangements!
But Fang Sheren had no choice but to ask.
After asking Mr. Zhang Ge and Wang Shangshu, he got the answer that Qin Dewei still had no special arrangements.
"No way? How could Qin Banqiao not make arrangements?" Wang Tingxiang murmured to himself, "I must have missed something."
Fang Sheren was too lazy to offer any more suggestions. He was already in despair. Even Wang Da Sima couldn't help him even if he wanted to!
I don’t know what Qin Zhongtang is planning, so he asked Wang Tingxiang to take charge of the military aircraft department instead!
After this memorial was made public, it immediately aroused heated discussions throughout the imperial court. What everyone was talking about was not only the matter itself, but also the attitude shown by Mr. Yan Ge in it.
Immediately, several censors followed up and wrote memorials in support of Zhao Wenhua, which initially created a certain amount of public pressure.
However, what surprised the courtiers was that the "Qin Party" was quiet and there was no movement worthy of public attention.
This caused everyone to speculate a lot. Could it be that after Qin Dewei left, the Qin Party immediately fell into disarray?
If we say that we cannot even organize the most basic public opinion counterattack, then it would be too disappointing.
There is also a wise analysis that everything has disadvantages but also advantages. Qin Zhongtang is too strong. Normally, the Qin Party’s cohesion and execution ability are because Qin Zhongtang is very strong;
But without Qin Zhongtang to issue orders directly, the Qin Party members who were accustomed to blind obedience were immediately helpless, and the organization was disorganized beyond imagination.
Two days later, it was time for the prince to go to court again. This time, there was no trouble from the Queen Mother, and all the officials met with the prince smoothly and politely.
At the end of the dynasty, Yan Song, the cabinet minister, said to Xu Zan, the Heavenly Official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs: "The Ministry of Civil Affairs has not convened a court meeting for a long time. Today, your ministry just gathered a few things to discuss together! Then the results of the discussion will be fed back to the cabinet!"
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Although Mr. Yan Ge was talking about a few things, everyone knew that the only thing Mr. Yan Ge really cared about was whether the cabinet ministers would return to Wenyuan Pavilion.
So Xu Zan called the relevant ministers and officials to the east room outside the Meridian Gate for a meeting.
As the head of the outer dynasty, court discussions are usually presided over by officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Xu Zan didn’t want to talk nonsense and asked everyone directly:
"A minister has petitioned the cabinet ministers to move back to Wenyuan Pavilion, and the military aircraft department to move out of Wenyuan Pavilion. The cabinet will bring the matter to the public for public discussion. Do you agree?"
"I object!" someone shouted, and everyone looked at the voice. Not surprisingly, it was Wang Tingxiang.
Xu Zan, the heavenly official who presided over the court meeting, couldn't help but asked: "What's the reason for Da Sima?"
Even though it had nothing to do with him, he was also very curious about what kind of reasons Wang Tingxiang could make up.
Wang Tingxiang only said one sentence: "The current layout of the inner court was set by Qin Banqiao's request to the emperor. It is best for you not to tamper with it."
Everyone: "..."
That's it? Is this a reason?
Tu Qiao, the censor of Zuodu, couldn't bear it anymore and said: "Qin Dewei is no longer in the court!"
Wang Tingxiang forcibly refuted: "Qin Banqiao's presence or absence in the court has any direct relationship with the changes in the inner court structure?"
Tu Qiao responded: "It is precisely because Qin Dewei is no longer in the court that it happens now and then!
In the past, a total of five auxiliary ministers were appointed at home and abroad, although most of them were far away from the crown prince. Among them, Zhai Shoufu, Yan Ge Lao, Zhang Dazongbo were always in Wuyi Hall in Xiyuan, and Zhang Zhanshi was in Zhanshi Mansion outside the palace.
But fortunately, Qin Dewei was stationed at Wenyuan Pavilion, which was only a few feet away from Wenhua Hall and the East Palace. He was able to guide the prince day and night, so that the prince would not alienate his ministers.
Now that Qin Dewei has left Wenyuan Pavilion and served as an imperial envoy to the southeast, none of the other four auxiliary ministers in the court are close to the prince. This is really the biggest unreasonable thing today.
That’s why we have to change the current situation of the inner court! This is the purpose of the cabinet returning to Wenyuan Pavilion!"
When everyone heard this, they were surprised at first. Tu Qiao actually gave Qin Dewei some almost positive comments! He said a few words about Qin Dewei as a positive example!
Then I realized that the turning point was still behind me.
But we have to admit that Tu Qiao said these words with impeccable logic and high level. He did not belittle his opponent in the slightest, but he also demonstrated his own purpose.
All in all, it is at least one step ahead of Yan Shifan than Wang Tingxiang’s strong words!
So everyone was a little puzzled, why did Tu Qiao, who usually seemed quite weak, become more presentable and sharp in his words when Qin Dewei was away?
Could it be that Qin Dewei's power to suppress others is so terrifying?
