Gui Zi Scroll Chapter 773: Remove the fuel from the bottom of the cauldron, and the black tiger takes out the heart
Just when Guan Yingzhen was hesitant and confused, Xu Guangqi had quickly completed the procedures and began to announce the start of voting.
In the end, Guan Yingzhen couldn't make up his mind, so he could only sigh sadly and let this group of people choose freely.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the jade bottle and jade plate in front of the case.
Putting into the jade bottle means supporting Feng Keng, while putting into the jade plate means opposing or abstaining from voting.
Four people, including Feng Ziying, Gu, Guan, and Qiao, stood aside and watched this scene quietly.
No matter what the outcome is, the necessary grace still needs to be maintained, even if the outcome may be unacceptable.
They need to observe everyone's movements and understand the trend of the wind as soon as possible. Even if they are unable to change the result now, Xu Guangqi's announcement will further confirm the result.
The first person to go to the jade plate was Han Xu, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He voted against or abstained from voting, and there was an extra jade gui in the jade plate.
This is expected.
Next came Yang Lian, the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This upright Huguang scholar had a status among Huguang scholars second only to Guan Yingzhen and Chai Ke, and ahead of Xiong Tingbi, Yang He and Guo Zhengyu.
Yang Lian also voted against or abstained from voting.
Gu Bingqian and Qiao Yingjia both felt a little relieved.
It was normal for Han Xu not to vote for Feng Ziying. He was Qiao Yingjia's most staunch ally, and there was absolutely no way he would support Feng Ziying in this situation, even if he had a good relationship with Feng Ziying.
Yang Lian also voted against or abstained from voting. He is an important member of the Huguang scholars. Maybe he can represent the attitude of the Huguang scholars?
But the blows came one after another.
It was not surprising that Fu Shi, the left deputy governor of the capital, voted in support, but Zuo Guangdou, the right deputy governor of the capital, also voted in support.
All eyes were focused on Zuo Guangdou, but Zuo Guangdou remained calm and composed. Shi Shiran walked back to his original position, completely ignoring Gu Bingqian's almost furious gaze.
He was not very satisfied with Gu Bingqian's temperament and style, but he was even more indifferent to Guan Yingzhen and Qiao Yingjia, so he reluctantly voted for Gu Bingqian in the first round of voting. But this time he was not wronging himself.
I also believe that Feng Ziying is much better than Gu Bingqian!
Zuo Guangdou's "treachery" dealt a heavy blow to Gu Bingqian, and also made Qiao Yingjia's hair stand on end.
Zuo Guangdou was a real native of Nanzhi and Tongcheng, Anqing, and he was arrogant and aloof. Even when faced with pressure from his superiors, he would never compromise as long as he believed in it. Although Han Xu was the censor of Zuodu,
I often have trouble with this right deputy captain.
In other words, if Feng Ziying wants to impress the other party, he cannot rely on coercion or inducement, it can only be his own idea.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate's vote went awry, and Zuo Guangdou's "rebellion" heralded a certain trend that was starting to get out of control.
Immediately afterwards, the general affairs envoys of the General Affairs Department and the ministers of the five temples voted.
General Affairs Minister Sun Dingxiang walked a little heavy. He seemed to be hesitant until he walked to the case. But in the end he put his jade guide into the jade plate, but after putting it in, he shook his head and sighed.
tone.
These subtle expressions were reflected in the eyes of everyone in the cabinet. Qiao Yingjia's expression became even more ugly, while Guan Yingzhen's expression was thoughtful, and Gu Bingqian's expression was uncertain.
Only Feng Ziying still looked calm and composed.
Cao Yubian, the minister of Dali Temple, walked very quickly. He walked to the court in a few steps and threw the jade gui into the jade bottle without hesitation. The clear sound of the jade gui hitting the jade bottle made Qiao Yingjia's face almost turn dark.
, but Cao Yubian obviously didn't care about this, and even deliberately wanted to show off this in front of Qiao Yingjia.
Next came Wu Daonan, the minister of Taichang Temple.
Wu Daonan, with a spring breeze on his face, walked briskly, almost following Cao Yubian. When Cao Yubian had just put the jade guide into the jade bottle, he had already put the jade guide in his hand into the jade bottle without any hindrance.
Gu Bingqian's cheek twitched, while Qiao Yingjia seemed a little dazed.
Both of these two marginalized scholars were at odds with the leaders of the factions where they were from. Unexpectedly, these two people chose to counterattack at this time and stabbed them in the back.
Both Gu and Qiao also had a premonition, but when this scene actually happened, it was still like being punched in the chest, and they felt like they couldn't breathe.
Wei Fan, the Minister of Taipu Temple, followed closely behind him, but he threw the jade gui into the jade vase with high spirits. This was all expected. Gu Bingqian and Qiao Yingjia both had expressionless faces.
The latter two are two fellow townsmen and good friends, Lu Yanzhang, the minister of Honglu Temple, and Dong Qichang, the minister of Guanglu Temple.
The two of them also had smiles on their faces and walked side by side. However, when Gu Bingqian's eyes passed over the two of them, they seemed to respond with a slight smile. However, when they responded, Gu Bingqian felt a strange feeling, which made him feel uncomfortable.
I got excited.
But before he could recover, Lu Yanzhang and Dong Qichang had already casually dropped the two jade pieces in their hands into the jade bottle!
The sound of Yu Gui hitting the wall of the jade vase was still echoing, but everyone in the hall below had already exploded.
The Five Temple Ministers are the most noble and fringe organization without much power, but they have five votes!
If Cao Yubian and Wu Daonan were at odds with the leaders of their own factions and voted out of frustration, then how did two Songjiang scholars, Lu Yanzhang and Dong Qichang, suddenly "betray" to Feng Ziying?
You must know that Zuo Guangdou can still say that he is an aloof and unsociable person, and he often behaves independently, but what about Dong Qichang and Lu Yanzhang? They are Songjiang scholars and are close to Gu Bingqian's hometown of Kunshan. They are true township party members.
, why did such a fierce and brazen backstab come?!
Like a corner of a thousand-mile dike that suddenly collapsed, Gu Bingqian could no longer control his mood. He tried his best to make his facial skin less stiff and ugly, hoping to squeeze out a smile, even a bitter smile, but he failed.
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Everyone's eyes fell on his face, and he knew that he couldn't lose his composure and had to control his emotions.
Perhaps losing this battle is inevitable, but he cannot lose his own style, which is the foundation of a scholar.
Songjiang?! Gu Bingqian silently recited this place name in his heart. Unexpectedly, Feng Ziying actually launched his force from the rear that he thought was the safest and most stable. Why?
Why are these two people from Songjiang? No, if nothing else happens, there is also Yuan Keli, the right minister of the Ministry of War, who is a scholar from the North but grew up studying in Songjiang. He will also vote for Feng Ziying.
You must know that Yuan Keli grew up in Lu Yanzhang's family and studied under Lu Yanzhang's father, Lu Shusheng. He and Dong Qichang were both members of Lu Shusheng's family.
This move was so powerful that Gu Bingqian, who had regained his composure, had to admit Feng Ziying's skill in taking down the Songjiang Gang single-handedly.