Chapter 57: Entrustment and Destruction of the Court (4)
The academy's selection process was carried out in a lively manner for several days, and it was indeed carried out well. About twenty or thirty talents were selected. In the eyes of Zhu Che and other great scholars, such results were satisfactory enough, but except for Wang Zhengui and he
None of his confidants knew what went wrong in the selection process.
Although Wang Zhengui's appearance is quite honest, as the saying goes, a person cannot be judged by his appearance, and the cunning in his heart is deep in his bones. What's more, his position is no longer biased towards the academy, and he will inevitably let it continue to approach the road of destruction.
Wang Zhengui used the power at hand to spread rumors to the outside world through his confidants, spreading rumors that "anyone who asks Wang Yan for lessons will definitely be admitted to the academy." As a result, many opportunistic people were eager to try, and they started to spread rumors.
Carrying expensive gifts, he went to pay homage to Counselor Wang. Because there were so many guests, Wang Zhengui had to sit in the main hall of his home all day and night, receiving the guests diligently, so that even in the middle of the night, the lamps were not turned on and the lights were brightly lit.
Wang Zhengui knew very well that this was not the time to collect dirty money. The top priority was to complete the task of the prefect. Therefore, he tried several times to test the visitors. If they were stupid, he would reject them all, no matter how generous the gifts they gave him.
He was also very discerning. In just one day, he quickly selected a group of shrewd talents and selected them into the academy to serve as casual employees. In order to better win people's hearts, Zhen Gui used the things he had collected to
All were returned without a penny; those latecomers were all grateful and regarded Zhengui as a reborn parent, while Zhu Che and others looked at each other with cold eyes.
Wang Zhengui summoned them and said: "You came to the academy to serve, just because you want to use this place to enter the officialdom and report to the country. But we, the academy and the government are not on the same path. If we part ways in the future, it will be... Ordinary people
To put it bluntly, I got on the pirate ship and couldn't get off."
When his confidants heard his metaphor, their faces turned pale with fright, and they all came up to ask for advice on how to survive.
Wang Zhengui narrowed his eyes and said calmly: "Although the political participation academy is beautiful in front of the eyes, it is already crumbling internally and cannot be sustained for a long time. Wang knew well that the academy specializes in confusing the people and corrupting the atmosphere, so he enthusiastically asked for help from the government, and planned to cooperate with the inside and outside in one fell swoop.
Break this thief's hole. When the academy is destroyed, you will all have great achievements, be awarded officials and titles, and be given the title of wife and son. Isn't it expected?"
The nervous mood of the confidants was instantly relieved, as if they had flown from the dark valley bottom to the top of the mountain. They were each possessed, dancing and laughing wildly, which made Wang Zhengui also laugh when he saw such a scene.
The storm that had just blown up in the academy was about to subside. As the two 'good news' came, the prefect's face was filled with immense joy, and the uneasiness finally disappeared.
He had to decide which letter to read first. The prefect thought for a long time and took Song Zhang's letter.
Jun Jian, Lord Futai: Since our academy was established to participate in politics, the people's advice has poured in from all directions. They have piled up like mountains, which can be used to fill the sea. This shows that the people are eager to despise the bad government. Futai is in charge of Suzhou, and its name is Qingtian. Good governance is like this
If they are established, then all the three Wu figures are not worthy of being called. Here are some suggestions as follows:...'
When the prefect saw this, he gradually felt relieved. He didn't need to read the suggestions carefully. He glanced at them briefly and found the last line directly.
"If you can sincerely implement one thing, then all the surnames will be blessed together, and the benefits will be far away! Song Zhang, the governor of the Experience Department, pays homage to you again and again."
The magistrate calmly put the letter together and circulated it to all his confidants for reading. Instead, everyone shook their heads and wondered: "The requirements he made in Song Zhang are also harsh and may be difficult to satisfy. Why don't you take it seriously?"
The prefect smiled and said: "This is the beauty of Wang Zhengui's idea. If the academy is determined to advocate for the people, it will take advantage of the power at this time, raise its arms and shout, lead thousands of people to attack the yamen, and kneel down on the steps to remonstrate with blood.
Why should they still act according to the rules and just hand over a letter in an attempt to solve the problem peacefully? This is because they do not dare to offend the government and seek cooperation."
"That……"
"Then I can do whatever I want. It's easy to press this letter." He held the cover of the letter in his hand and said proudly.
"Come and celebrate our academy's return to the right path!" Zhu Che shouted excitedly, holding the wine bowl high.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Everyone raised their bowls in agreement and drank the wine in one gulp.
"Mr. Zhu worked hard to make this happen, and he deserves the most credit. Zhengui will give you a full cup!" With that, Wang Zhengui left the table, picked up the pot, and poured a full cup for the dean.
Zhu Che beamed with joy and patted his shoulder: "Where did you come from? If the princes and the governor of Song Dynasty had not dealt with the government, how could the academy abandon Xia Yuanlong's fallacies and achieve the grand status it has today? Don't be modest."
After Wang Zhengui heard this, he turned to look at Song Zhang and smiled: "Oh, I forgot, Governor Song should also be respected!"
He strode up to Song Zhang and was about to pour him wine, but Song Zhang tried his best to refuse: "A certain person in the yamen relies on the help of subordinate officials. He has no talent and is of no use. How dare he claim to have made a contribution? Isn't he ashamed?
I dare to deserve it, but I don’t deserve it.”
After refusing three times in a row, Zhu Che persuaded him: "Since the prince has such good intentions, sir, just accept it calmly."
Song Zhang had no choice but to give in, drink it all in one gulp, and then smiled and asked Zhen Gui to take a seat.
Zhu Che quickly asked people to bring up the banquet and set out delicacies on land and water. Everyone ate with chopsticks and chatted happily.
After three rounds of drinking, Zhen Gui saw from the corner of his eye that Song Zhang was slightly tipsy and already tipsy. He turned sideways and asked boldly: "I heard you say that 'official affairs are all entrusted to subordinate staff'. Is this true?"
Song Zhang put the meat into his mouth and said: "This is also a helpless matter. Song is not familiar with government affairs, but the clerks in the secretary's office are fully assisting. Apart from them, no one else can be trusted."
Wang Zhengui looked worried: "These subordinate officials are all cunning and corrupt people who work in the market. If we entrust all political affairs to them... I am afraid there will be danger in the future."
Song Zhang shook his head violently: "No, no. I have no wealth and no power of life and death. What can he plot against me?"
"Your experience is related to the overall situation of the academy. It would be inappropriate if you deal with it so hastily." Wang Zhengui frowned and said.
"Then..." Song Zhang rubbed his temples, "Jin Gui has an idea."
"Do you agree with my idea?" Wang Zhengui coughed a few times and showed a strange smile. "If you leave the official affairs of the Experience Company to me, you won't be afraid of outsiders seizing power."
Song Zhang nodded slightly, with suspicion still in his eyes: "Officials are all about everyone performing their duties. Wang Yanke's behavior... is not good, right?"
Wang Zhengui sighed: "Well, all I need is Governor Song to write a few words to me, saying, 'All the affairs of the administrative department, big and small, are left to Wang Zhengui to handle', and ask me to hand them over to the subordinate officials. No one else knows about them, and they can supervise those who do evil."