Chapter 489 Do you want to stay together and fly together?
Meeting on the fifth day of May.
Liang Chu officially took office and became the first cabinet bachelor to be replaced after the new emperor ascended the throne.
In the court, Zhu Si formally proposed the candidates for cabinet ministers. He also knew that if he wanted to select people to join the cabinet from the existing Hanlin system, they would basically become Yang Tinghe party members. Therefore, Zhu Si followed Zhu Hao's suggestion and secretly sent people there.
The matter of recruiting Fei Hong was revealed.
Fei Hong was once a cabinet scholar. Although he had been idle for a long time, his reputation had always been very good. His conflict with Prince Ning fully demonstrated that he was upright and not a sycophant.
Yang Tinghe did not raise any objection in the court, but it was clear that he had a next step plan.
The meeting ended.
Liang Chu finally packed up his belongings and prepared to return to his hometown.
For Liang Chu, he had experienced too many bad things during the Zhengde period, and now he could finally go back to take care of his old age. He had nothing to miss in the officialdom of the capital, especially after serving in the cabinet for many years.
It's about taking orders from others.
In the future, Liang Chu will want to be the chief minister again... unless Yang Tinghe retires.
Judging from the current situation, Yang Tinghe has great power in the government and the opposition, and most of the civil servants in the court are his party members. It is not easy to retreat.
Liang Chu accepted his fate and decided not to interfere in court affairs, and planned to go home and live in peace for a few days.
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This day's court meeting was regarded as a day of "great victory" for Zhu Si.
Driving Liang Chu away, knocking on the mountain to intimidate Yang Tinghe, and allowing Fei Hong, whom he recommended, to join the cabinet, he accomplished multiple things with one stone, and Zhu Si already dreamed of a scene in which he had great power.
When Zhang Zuo was ordered to come out to Zhu Hao to inform the court of the news, he was also very excited: "... Your Majesty has eaten more breakfast after the court today and is in a good mood."
Zhu Hao shook his head: "I'm afraid that Mr. Yang's counterattack is coming soon."
Zhang Zuo asked in confusion: "Counterattack? Where to start?"
Tang Yin, Lu Song and Luo An who were present also looked at Zhu Hao.
This small yamen office was equivalent to the Zhongshu Province of the Ming Dynasty, and Zhu Hao was equivalent to the Zhongshu Ling. Lu Song and Luo An actually did not have a high say, but Zhang Zuo and Tang Yin did.
Zhu Haodao: "Of course it is a matter of great gifts... It is estimated that in the next two days, the Ministry of Rites will report the agreed-upon gift issues. Most likely, the late king will be called the 'Emperor's Uncle Kaoxingxian King', and the princess will be called 'Emperor's Aunt Xingguo Dafei'
'.I'm afraid this is not a result His Majesty is willing to accept, right?"
Zhang Zuo was shocked: "This... what should I do?"
As someone close to the new emperor, Zhang Zuo naturally knew how much Zhu Si cared about his parents' titles.
If, as Zhu Hao said, Yang Tinghe, Mao Cheng and others used the title issue of Zhu Youqi and his wife to silence the new emperor, Zhu Si would probably be furious.
Tang Yin was worried, obviously he also knew that the issue of Dali was not something ordinary people could interfere with, and whoever had the right to speak in public opinion was qualified to make the decision.
Although Zhu Si is now the emperor, public opinion is firmly in the hands of the civil servants headed by Yang Tinghe. The civil servants say this is a great gift. Anyone who questions it is challenging authority. Who among the civil servants dares to disobey?
Zhu Hao said: "But let your Majesty rest assured. Even so, there is no need to be discouraged. I will find a way to find someone to report and discuss the ceremony again, creating a trend in the court that is opposed to Yang Ge Lao and Mao Shangshu, causing scholars to discuss, and giving
There is room for change."
"That all depends on Mr. Zhu..."
Zhang Zuo himself was unable to fight against the powerful force of public opinion from the civil service group, so he could only pin his hopes on Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao nodded: "When Eunuch Zhang met with Minister Yuan these past two days, did he tell him about His Majesty's attitude? I wonder what Minister Yuan's views are on the matter of great gifts?"
"This...Shilang Yuan never mentioned..."
Zhang Zuo did not avoid it.
Yuan Zonggao was not interested in any grand ceremony at all. He had been very confused since arriving in the capital and wanted to support the new emperor. The problem was that Yuan Zonggao himself was a Confucian official and had to succumb to Yang Ting and his superiors.
Official authority and strong voice.
Unless Yuan Zonggao wants to discredit himself among literati.
Zhu Haodao: "This shows that Minister Yuan's voice in the court is not strong enough now. It may take some time for Mr. Fei from Jiangxi to arrive in the capital. During this time, the cabinet needs someone to speak out. With the qualifications of Minister Yuan, he can join the cabinet."
Being a cabinet minister is a good choice."
Although Zhang Zuo had a grudge against Yuan Zonggao before, he is now the head of the internal officials and will not block Yuan Zonggao's career for the sake of personal grudges accumulated in the Xingwang Palace.
Zhang Zuo said hurriedly: "Then please give Mr. Zhu some advice on how to progress this matter..."
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Send Zhang Zuo away.
Zhu Hao took Tang Yin to see Lou Suzhen.
The two sat in the carriage and talked about Zhu Hao's previous recommendation for Yuan Zonggao to join the cabinet.
Tang Yin said: "Do you think it is that easy to let Mr. Yuan join the cabinet? I'm afraid Mr. Yang won't agree..."
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "I think it would be good for you, sir, to join the cabinet."
"Stop talking nonsense. As a minister, what qualifications do I have to talk about joining the cabinet? You can't talk nonsense..."
Despite Tang Yin's stubbornness, he emphasized that he was a candidate, which showed that he cared about this matter in his heart.
Tang Yin often felt sorry for himself. Because Yuan Zonggao had the status of a Jinshi, he could directly enter the court as a minister, but because I was only a juren, it was difficult to even arrange an official position.
People are more infuriating than others.
"So what if Mr. Yuan Shilang joins the cabinet? Shouldn't we listen to Mr. Yang Ge? Among civil servants nowadays, Mr. Yang Ge can be said to control everything. As long as he doesn't get his way, he will either end badly or be powerless..."
Zhu Hao's leisurely analysis.
Tang Yin frowned: "So are you trying to trick Mr. Yuan? After he joins the cabinet, everything must be based on Mr. Yang Ge's opinion. Then won't he be alienated by the new emperor?"
Zhu Hao said: "How could Sir think so? I helped him join the cabinet, but I ended up harming him? Doesn't Your Majesty need someone to stand out in the cabinet? Among so many people in Prince Xing's palace, except for the late Zhang Changshi, who
Can someone with the reputation of Minister Yuan take on this important task? Can you rely on me?"
Tang Yin said disdainfully: "If you pass the Jinshi examination, it would be a good choice for your Majesty to arrange for you to join the cabinet."
Zhu Hao shrugged: "Do you really regard the court as your own back garden? Whoever you want can join the cabinet? Even if I pass the Jinshi examination, I may not be able to enter the Hanlin Academy. If Mr. Yang Ge knows that I and the new emperor
Because of my relationship, I will definitely be transferred to the ends of the earth to serve. Even if I have the opportunity to hide my identity and enter the Hanlin Academy, I don’t know how many years I will have to hang around in the bureaucracy that pays attention to propriety and qualifications."
Tang Yin didn't answer.
"Okay, let's gather enough energy to meet Concubine Ning... Speaking of which, sir, I haven't seen her for a long time. She didn't take the initiative at all after arriving in Beijing this time. Don't you have any ideas?"
Zhu Hao had a narrow look on his face.
If you, Tang Yin, cause trouble for me, I will use Lou Suzhen to amuse you.
Tang Yin continued to pretend to be deaf and dumb.
Do you want to tell Zhu Hao about your relationship history?
Tang Yin asked himself if he wanted to be old-fashioned, and even thought that when he saw Lou Suzhen later, he should send Zhu Hao away to prevent Zhu Hao from hearing things he shouldn't have heard.
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Lou Suzhen knew that Tang Yin had returned to Beijing and came to see him today, so she specially prepared wine and food.
At the wine table, Zhu Hao and Tang Yin sat across from each other. Lou Suzhen stood up and poured wine for them.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Sorry to trouble you, madam. Recently, my husband has been helping the people who rebelled against the case last year. Not only did Lu Shangshu avoid death and guard the border, but he also tried to minimize his involvement in the case. The Lou family should be safe."
Tang Yin glared at Zhu Hao, as if to say, when did I help the people involved in Prince Ning's rebellion? You really know how to talk.
When Lou Suzhen heard this, she was moved. With tears in her eyes, Lou Suzhen saluted Tang Yin and said, "Thank you very much, sir, for running away."
"Don't you dare, don't you dare... Princess... Madam, I'm sorry, I'm just... but..."
Tang Yin didn't know what to say.
Could it be that Zhu Hao was talking nonsense when he told Lou Suzhen that he had done nothing? Lou Suzhen’s charming appearance, no matter how old she was, still made Tang Yin extremely excited. She was a graceful woman with a charm that made men fall in love with her.
The charm of dreams.
At the wine table, Tang Yin didn't dare to drink too much. He knew that if he drank too much, he would definitely look dissolute. It was better to maintain a little grace in front of the goddess. He basically only tasted the wine.
Zhu Hao refused to drink because he was about to take the imperial examination.
At the wine table, Lou Suzhen asked about Tang Yin's situation after arriving in the capital, and learned that Tang Yin was now helping the new emperor, mainly related to prison matters. Lou Suzhen spoke sincerely: "Please help me, sir, to find out the whereabouts of the clan members. I am physically unable to do so and cannot help."
If my family is going through this difficult time, I have no choice but to ask you, sir."
Tang Yin was stunned again, not knowing what to say.
Zhu Hao said: "Madam, please relax. Now even Commander Zhu, who directs the Jin Yiwei and Qian Shixing, obeys Mr.'s words and helps inquire about the people involved in the Jiangxi case. It's easy. Isn't it Mr.?"
Tang Yin glared at Zhu Hao, then reluctantly nodded.
Lou Suzhen saw some clues, and Tang Yin looked embarrassed, as if he had many unspeakable secrets.
"gentlemen……"
When Zhu Hao was about to say something, Tang Yin suddenly interrupted: "Actually, Madam, if you have something to do, you can ask Zhu Hao. Now His Majesty obeys his advice. Even the recent candidates for the imperial court were proposed by Zhu Hao. He is more capable than me."
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Zhu Hao was startled.
I thought to myself, you old boy, I am trying to help you, but you are tearing me down?
Lou Suzhen then turned her eyes to Zhu Hao. In addition to surprise, there was also a little fear in her eyes. It was obvious that this news shocked her greatly.
Zhu Hao, who usually laughs and seems very easy-going, is now a big shot beside the emperor, turning his hands into clouds and rain? Even Tang Yin admits that Zhu Hao's ability is monstrous, so how unpredictable is Zhu Hao's current methods?
"I'm just a tribute scholar. I haven't even passed the Jinshi exam yet. Sir, you really know how to joke. Come and have a drink with us... I'll take tea instead of wine!"
Tang Yin was chatting to death, so Zhu Hao could only change the topic.
It seemed like a great honor for Tang Yin to be able to sit down and drink with Lou Suzhen. He didn't expect much. After hearing this, he immediately raised his glass with satisfaction on his face.
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After having enough wine and food, Zhu Hao took Tang Yin away.
After going out, Zhu Hao protested dissatisfied: "Sir, what do you mean? Do you want to stay and fly with her?"
Tang Yin said: "I'm just telling the truth. It's just your kid who talks nonsense. Madam is so noble, how can she allow me, an old man, to tarnish her reputation? That's all!"