Speaking in order of rank, Xia Yan was followed by Yan Song, the Grand Scholar of Shaobao Jinshen Palace, Yange Lao.
Mr. Yan Ge said very calmly: "In my opinion, the so-called collective resolution is just a forgery of the past king's affairs, under the guise of Datong, in an attempt to use the power of many people to confuse right and wrong.
Putting aside the discussion of right and wrong according to natural principles, and only looking at the large number of people and the small number of people talking about right and wrong, how can we talk about justice? If things continue like this, I am afraid that the same thing will happen in our Ming Dynasty.
Therefore, the abolition of this so-called collective decision is in line with nature, and I agree with it." Yan Song's statement was very straightforward and without any delay, which surprised others.
If Yan Song was still the chief minister, it would be normal for him to insist on abolishing the collective resolution. After all, this system restricts the chief minister.
But now that the first assistant has been replaced by Xia Yan, and Yan Song has stepped down from the position of first assistant, why do you still advocate the abolition of the collective decision-making system?
The only explanation is that Yan Song made such a statement in order to please Xia Yan.
Although the others were surprised, they did not show too much fuss and remained calm on the surface.
Maybe this is politics, how can you not even have this bit of strategic determination when you are hanging around in the court?
Xia Yan was noncommittal about Yan Song's statement and looked at the next bachelor, Zhang Chao. Everyone knew that Zhang Chao was the agent of a certain Qin in the cabinet.
If we follow the collective decision-making system now, it was Xia Yan and Song who voted to abolish it.
Teacher Zhang cleared his throat and said slowly and unhurriedly: "The sage said, those who have gained the Tao will have many help, but those who have lost the Tao will have little help. Isn't this truth unreasonable?
Why do you, Yan Jiexi, think that getting more help means relying on the power of numbers to confuse right and wrong?
I think the specific resolution system is still necessary to prevent female officials from seizing power and causing harm to the government and the opposition."
Later, Zhang Bi, a bachelor of Wenyuange, also expressed his position: "The collective decision-making system operates well and the decision-making is concise and neat, and should not be abolished."
Now it's a two-to-two vote, with Xia Yan and Yan Song advocating for its abolition, and Zhang Chao and Zhang Bi advocating its continuation.
Among the bachelors present, only the last Dongge bachelor and Zhanshifu Zhanshi, the leader of the Zhejiang Party, Zhang Bangqi, remained.
According to Zhang Bangqi's habit of following the lead of the Yan Pavilion, he probably also supports the abolition of the resolution system. In this case, Xia Shoufu's proposal will be passed by 3 to 2.
However, Zhang Chao on the other side did not panic. He still had one card that he had not played, and that was Qin Dewei's status as a cabinet minister.
Since it is a vote by cabinet ministers, in theory, the opinions of Qin Zhongtang should be respected. After all, the word "zhongtang" in the word "qinzhongtang" refers to the middle hall of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Then we should hurry up and write an official document to Zhejiang to seek Qin Zhongtang's opinion before the vote can be considered complete.
In the two months before Xia Yan came back, Yan Ge was tricked in this way several times.
In the eyes of everyone, Zhang Bangqi expressed his position in a concise and concise manner: "The collective resolution is a good law and cannot be easily abolished."
So others were surprised again, you Zhang Bangqi didn't follow Yan Song?
Zhang Bangqi's attitude was even more surprising and inexplicable than Yan Song's statement just now, but everyone remained calm and calm on the surface.
Maybe this is politics, how can you not even have this bit of strategic determination when you are hanging around in the court?
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Xia Yan frowned. This time was actually a test. As a result, he felt that the situation in the court was more complicated than he imagined.
Teacher Zhang Chao Zhang said with a smile: "I think Shou Kui also understands that this is the collective decision-making system.
The current vote is three to two, so your proposal to abolish the collective decision-making system has been abolished by the collective decision-making system."
Xia Yan: ".
When did you Zhang Chao learn tongue twisters? There is reason to suspect that you are deliberately trying to bully people! I don’t know who you learned this weird attitude from!
At this time, Yan Song stood up and stood up for Xia Yan and said, "Zhang Yuxi, don't be too happy first. In fact, this matter is not over yet!
Now, unlike the previous two months, the emperor has woken up, so the collective resolution of the cabinet
It cannot be regarded as the final decision, it should also be changed according to the situation!
The chief assistant has the right to take the decision result and report it to the emperor! Then, depending on the emperor's edict, he will decide whether the decision is passable or not!"
What Yan Song means is that now that there is an emperor, the chief assistant can go to the emperor with the results of the decision. If the emperor says no, then it is no!
Zhang Chao ignored Yan Song who intervened and asked Xia Yan directly: "It was you, Shoukui, who proposed the vote. Now that the results have come out, what do you think, Shoukui?"
After Xia Yan hesitated for a moment, "What Yan Jiexi said makes sense. You can do what Yan Jiexi said. After all, the emperor has woken up and he should obey Qian Gang's decision."
Everyone was shocked. They didn't expect that Xia Yan would publicly admit his defeat. You know, Xia Yan used to be very shameless and would never do such a "cheating" thing.
Maybe this is politics?
Zhang Chao sighed and said angrily: "I originally thought that only Yan Jiexi could do such a shameless thing, but I didn't expect that you Xia Guizhou also learned it!"
Yan Song: "."
Then Zhang Chao added: "I have an unscrupulous disciple who said something, and I would like to pass it on to everyone, if you can't afford it, don't play it!"
Then he walked away in protest.
At dusk, the cabinet ministers got off the stairs and walked from Wenyuan Pavilion to the outside of the palace.
Yan Song intentionally walked with Zhang Bangqi, and then asked: "What happened to you today? Why are you standing over there?"
Zhang Bangqi smiled bitterly and replied: "Actually, Qin Dewei recently sent someone to send me a message, which made me change my mind."
Yan Song skillfully carried out moral kidnapping and said: "Can it be that the friendship between you and me for many years is not as good as Qin Dewei's few words?"
Zhang Bangqi then replied: "Qin Dewei sent a message saying that if I dare to cheat in the court again, my whole family will be killed! I will do what I say!"
Yan Song: ".
I've been so exhausted talking about it that I can't say anything more.
Moreover, Qin Dewei's techniques are becoming more and more simple and crude, with no skills at all!
I don’t know if it can be explained that Qin Dewei’s mentality has been expanded, so he is too lazy to talk about skills anymore? I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Zhang Bangqi said to Yan Song a little apologetically: "How many drinks can we have tonight? I want to apologize to you."
Yan Song shook his head, "Forget it tonight, I'm going to Xia Mansion to see you."
Zhang Bangqi asked in confusion: "Can Xia Guizhou see you?" In fact, he wanted to ask Yan Song more, "Can Xia Guizhou forgive you?"
Yan Song didn't answer, but he had a good idea. He went to Xia Mansion tonight, maybe to kneel down and kowtow, or maybe to cry and repent, in order to obtain Xia Yan's forgiveness no matter what.
And let Xia Yan understand that the number one enemy in power is the Qin Party, not Yan Song! Don't always stare at Yan Song's three melons and two jujubes!
