The first thousand and fifty-eight chapters collect money and do nothing
Zhang Zuo and Huang Jin returned to the duty room of the Secretary of Ceremony.
Huang Jin asked: "Eunuch Zhang, do you think it is necessary to inform Mr. Zhu to leave for Beijing early? If this continues, I am afraid that he will go to sea by boat...
"Well, it seems that Mr. Zhu is very keen on overseas affairs. I heard that the ships previously sent to Nanyang will leave soon. Maybe Mr. Zhu will go with them this time."
As the owner of Dongchang Factory, Huang Jin is always a little helpless when facing Zhu Hao's problems and has no solution.
On the one hand, the emperor wanted Zhu Hao to stay in the capital honestly and help handle the government affairs while also making suggestions on some important matters; on the other hand, he did not want Dongchang and Jinyiwei to use any coercive means.
Now that Zhu Haoren is out of town and unable to go to persuade him, there is simply no solution.
Zhang Zuo shook his head helplessly: "It can't be stopped."
The implication is, don't even think about trying to persuade them. Both Zhu Hao and the emperor are now so stubborn that they can't pull back even if nine bulls are on their side. It's useless to just rely on us people to mediate.
Unless one of them hits the wall, they will wake up and get back together.
"Then if it really can't be stopped and His Majesty wants someone from us..."
What Huang Jin was most afraid of was that if Zhu Hao really went to sea, the emperor would not be able to find anyone and ask them for help, or blame them for not paying attention to Zhu Hao.
Zhang Zuo glared at Huang Jin and said: "What did you want to do when nothing happened? It's a place overseas where life is inconvenient. Do you think everyone likes to stay there? Just run your own errands! Don't ask questions about everything.
Our family, our family also obeys orders, what's the difference between you and me?"
Zhang Zuo was angry because there was no solution to this problem.
Even the emperor can't help it. Do you, Huang Jin, take me, Mr. Zhang, too seriously?
In the past, when we encountered any trouble that was difficult to solve, we would ask Zhu Hao to come forward and settle the matter. Now the person who has the problem has become Zhu Hao, so who should we turn to for advice?
You can't ask courtiers about such confidential matters, right?
Among the civil and military ministers of North Korea and China, who hopes that Zhu Hao will return to Beijing as soon as possible?
"yes."
Facing Zhang Zuo who was about to get angry, Huang Jin could only lower his head and respond.
But I was thinking in my heart that it was getting harder and harder to do this job.
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The news about Zhu Hao going to sea was still a secret in the court. What the courtiers knew was that Zhu Hao went to Nanjing to be the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and there might be some secret missions involving Jinghai.
As for shipbuilding, the ministers did not think it was an important task. They probably thought that the emperor sent Zhu Hao to Nanjing for gilding, and they were already trying their best to be prepared for the possibility that Zhu Hao might return to the capital at any time and serve as the six ministers or even the emperor.
Pavilion, disrupting the political environment of the Ming Dynasty.
This day will happen.
I don't know why, but suddenly someone came out and mentioned that Zhu Hao had not fulfilled his duties as minister of the Ministry of Labor after arriving in Nanjing.
The emperor was already preparing to end the court meeting and leave the Fengtian Palace. Hearing this, he suddenly sat back down and stared at the civil servants below the imperial steps.
During this time, the ministers have vaguely felt that the young emperor has no interest in court affairs, or that the emperor has gradually become lazy. He likes to leave everything to the ministers, but uses various unconventional means to hide behind the scenes and pull strings.
, treating the ministers as puppets.
Regarding the issue of personnel in the imperial court, it seemed that only Zhu Hao's matter could make the emperor so cautious.
Zhu Si said with a straight face: "When Zhu Jingdao went to the south, I said hello in advance. The so-called Nanjing Ministry of Industry was just a temporary job entrusted to him. He did not necessarily stay in Nanjing at all times in the past... As for the Nanjing Ministry of Industry
Can't the work be completed without him?"
At this time, there were still people involved in impeaching Zhu Hao, but Zhu Si couldn't figure it out no matter what.
Everyone has already gone to the south, and it won't bother you old guys. Why are you still chasing after them and nagging them?
Fei Hong came out and said loudly: "Your Majesty, if the Nanjing Ministry of Industry has something to make a decision or something goes wrong, should the Minister of Nanjing Ministry of Industry bear the responsibility instead of the Minister?"
It is Zhu Hao who does not seek political advice in his position.
In the past, when I was in the capital, if anything happened, I could report it to the emperor at any time, or we, the ministers, would help the emperor solve his problems, but that was not the case in Nanjing.
Nanjing has its own administrative team, and many things need to be decided on their own and then reported...
Although Nanjing is not necessarily a major event, especially the Nanjing Ministry of Industry, it is only responsible for the construction and construction of river defense projects in various parts of South Zhili. Most of the time it is trivial matters such as repairing the Nanjing Imperial Palace and city walls.
But even so, the court officials naturally regarded these as major events.
It is to do things for the imperial court, no matter how big or small.
There always needs to be someone who stands up and speaks out, and someone needs to take the blame when trouble comes.
Zhu Si sneered and asked: "There is nothing wrong with letting Zhu Hao take the responsibility if something goes wrong, but please wait until something happens!"
After saying that, the emperor ignored these unreasonable ministers and went straight away.
The minister wanted to salute him, but he didn't have the chance. When he raised his head, the emperor was gone.
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After the court was dismissed, the ministers had no private discussions and all headed out of the palace.
Huang Zan hurried over to find Fei Hong. He wanted to ask about his move to the Ministry of Civil Affairs... He had previously handed over 60,000 taels of silver, of which 30,000 taels were from the capital reserve and the other 30,000 taels.
He paid for it out of his own pocket, and the emperor said he would be given the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but there has been no news until now.
The emperor only asked for the money from selling his official position and did not do anything, which gave Huang Zan a headache.
At the moment, he can only take advantage of the occasional court meeting to meet Fei Hong, the chief minister, and ask about the progress of the matter. After all, as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he cannot ask to see Fei Hong casually at other times, otherwise he may let outsiders gossip.
In order to become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who is the head of the six departments, Huang Zan always pays attention to his words and deeds. Now he has behaved in a orderly manner and behaves without any disorder.
"Gongxian, are you asking about the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs? Recently, I heard that Minister Shi submitted a request for resignation, but His Majesty did not agree. The court is as calm as a pool of stagnant water... Could it be that you have some misunderstanding?"
Although Fei Hong didn't know that Huang Zan had donated money to buy an official position, he vaguely knew what price Huang Zan must have paid. It was also possible that an internal official had promised something to him, otherwise Huang Zan would not have been concerned about his appointment as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
It's so certain.
Shi Yuan was transferred from the cabinet to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Not long ago, he was dismissed like this. Isn't it a bit too sorry for Shi Yuan's hard work for the imperial court for so many years?
"well!"
Huang Zan sighed heavily and said, "The old man is already in his twilight years. I'm afraid I won't be able to stay in the court for much longer. I have previously petitioned to beg my old age to return to my fields and to go back to my hometown to take good care of myself. However, there is always a trace of regret in my heart."
Liu Chun on the side smiled and joked: "Looking at your rosy face, you are in good spirits. If you work for the court for another three to five years, there should be no problem. Recently, the household department has become more orderly after you took care of it.
The cabinet feels a lot relieved, you take the greatest credit."
Liu Chun has been responsible for communicating with the household department.
After Huang Zan became the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Chun's job became much easier, because Huang Zan had an excellent talent in managing money and food. The work of the Ministry of Revenue was greatly improved, and Huang Zan was also reforming the salt tax in the DPRK.
Push forward in an orderly manner and with all your strength.
Nowadays, many officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs system, and even key officials in the provincial chief envoys' departments, have a close relationship with Huang Zan. It can be said that Huang Zan is the guarantee for the normal financial operation of the Ministry of Household Affairs and even the imperial court in the Ming Dynasty.
It wouldn't have been possible if it had been anyone else.
Huang Zan frowned, he heard what Liu Chun meant.
Since you have done well in the Ministry of Household Affairs, why are you anxious to become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel?
They are all ministers. Although the official title sounds good, the official rank and rank of your household minister are the same, and you are also in charge of the important money bag. Why do you have to be persistent?
Of course Huang Zan was not willing to just be the Minister of Household Affairs. Isn't it tiring to manage money and food for the court?
How cool is it to be in charge of people’s affairs?
He can be dispatched however he wants. Which yamen in the court wants to arrange people, or if there are any vacancies in the local area, the decision is nominally based on evaluation, but the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has a lot of discretion, so he just happens to take advantage of his departure from the court
Wouldn’t it be nice to promote your disciples’ old habits more often?
"I just want to serve the imperial court more!" Huang Zan said.
Fei Hong looked around and saw that Jia Yong and Yang Yiqing had gone to the cabinet to check in. He couldn't help but remind him in a low voice: "It is better to ask His Majesty about this matter, or to find an internal official. Please forgive me for being unable to help!"
After saying that, Fei Hong ignored Huang Zan's questioning and went with Liu Chun to catch up with his two colleagues.
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Huang Zan felt that Zhu Hao's departure had a huge impact on him.
Huang Zan wanted to ask the emperor what he meant, but couldn't find anyone. In the end, Huang Zan had no choice but to ask Zhang Cong for help.
He had given up hope on Yang Yiqing. Although Yang Yiqing had vacated the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he did not let him take over. He also used many methods. This also made Huang Zan see that Yang Yiqing did not sincerely help.
In this case, he might as well ask Zhang Cong as the minister of ceremony.
Huang Zan also felt a little embarrassed.
It was obvious that Zhu Hao was able to climb the ladder faster than Zhang Cong before, but now when something happened, he actually relied on Zhang Cong to help negotiate peace... But who allowed Zhang Cong to have close contact with Zhang Zuo, after all, it involved imperial edicts and other matters
, will they see each other often?
Moreover, Huang Zan knew that he was not suitable to meet Zhang Zuo, or in other words, he had no chance to meet him, so he could only ask Zhang Cong to ask for help.
Zhang Cong saw Huang Zan in the temporary residence arranged by the emperor. His face was full of surprise after Huang Zan explained his purpose.
"Huang Butang, you have a high position and you still have to come and ask me when something happens?"
Zhang Cong couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.
When you, Huang Zan, and Zhu Hao were colluding with each other, did you ever think about my feelings?
I was wholeheartedly waiting to become a Hanlin bachelor, but you just pushed me out of my position. Initially, you only gave me the position of a Hanlin attendant. I will always remember this grudge.
When we got along before, I tried my best to curry favor with you.
It turns out that it's a good thing for you. I gave you a cabinet minister and you refused to do it. Instead, you came back and became the minister of household affairs. Now you know the difference between cabinet ministers and ministers?
Huang Zan said: "Then... Bingyong, are you willing to help talk to Eunuch Zhang?"
"Okay."
Zhang Cong did not refuse. For him, it was just a matter of asking Zhang Zuo the next time he met, "But, Huang Butang, to put it bluntly, since His Majesty has arranged for Shi Butang to remain the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs,
There must be a reason. If you are anxious to replace him, you should also talk to Shi Butang and ask him to submit another memorandum to resign."
Huang Zan frowned.
I went to tell Shi Yun, "Get out of here and give me the position of Minister of Staff?"
Who has the nerve to say such hurtful words?
Would you dare to replace Zhang Cong?
Zhang Cong smiled and said: "If Huang Butang has anything to do with you in the future, please discuss it with me more often. I may be able to help you plan something."
Huang Zan understood that the purpose of Zhang Cong's difficult questions for him was actually to distinguish between the two of them... Zhang Cong was the leader, and he was the assistant. From now on, he would be able to dominate him in the court.