Chapter six hundred and sixty-eight: Who to join the cabinet?
Liu Chun thought he knew Zhu Hao very well, but he only knew about Zhu Hao's family background.
The relationship between Zhu Hao and Prince Xing's Mansion is superficial, and the deeper situation is almost unknown.
Although Sun Jiao knew Zhu Hao better and knew that Zhu Hao was a member of the new emperor, he did not want to reveal too many secrets in front of Liu Chun. This was to protect Zhu Hao, even if he knew that Liu Chun was against Zhu Hao.
No malicious intent.
Return to the official office.
Zhang Zuo quickly asked Zhu Hao: "...Liu Xueshi went to see Sun Butang, but he didn't know what was going on? Could it be that he wanted to test the young gentleman's authenticity?"
"I'm afraid not."
Zhu Hao smiled and shook his head, "Normally, Bachelor Liu takes great care of me. He knows that there is no hope of joining the cabinet and does not have much ambition. Recently, he taught me to take root in the Hanlin Academy with peace of mind, face all difficulties and obstacles calmly, and the future will be bright.
"He has a free and easy nature and is approachable. He probably wants to leave the DPRK as soon as possible and return to his hometown to live a stable life for a few days."
Zai Zai nodded: "If he is willing to help Mr. Zhu, he would be a good... candidate, maybe... hehe..."
What Zhang Zuo means is that he wants to promote you, and it seems that he really values you. Why don't you use this relationship to promote him in turn and let Liu Chun join the cabinet to help us?
But these words are always a little presumptuous.
It is not Zhang Zuo and Zhu Hao's turn to decide who joins the cabinet.
Although from a certain perspective, Zhu Hao has a greater say in such matters, because almost all the big plans around Zhu Si were written by Zhu Hao.
This means that if a new cabinet minister is to be promoted to fight against Yang Tinghe, Liu Chun is a more suitable candidate.
Zhu Haodao: "Regarding the issue of candidates to join the cabinet, some people in the court have talked about it some time ago. Comparatively speaking, the person who is relatively powerful and has been praised and supported by the chief minister, Mr. Yang Ge, is Shi Yue, a bachelor of the Imperial Academy."
"Shi Yun? I'm afraid... no..."
Zhang Zuo shook his head and rejected this candidate directly in front of Zhu Hao.
If you want to recommend someone to the cabinet, how can you find Shi Yun who is on the same boat as Yang Tinghe?
This move was in vain and thankless, as the new emperor still had no help in the cabinet.
Originally, Zhu Si hoped that Yuan Zonggao and Fei Hong could help after they entered the cabinet. As a result, Yuan Zonggao died and Fei Hong had no sense of presence in the cabinet... This was also related to the fact that Yang Tinghe, Jiang Mian and Mao Ji were too strong, and Fei Hong was too strong.
Hong couldn't help even if he wanted to.
"Um."
Zhu Hao nodded, "It seems that the next step is for Your Majesty to make some efforts on the issue of candidates for cabinet... This matter should also be put on the agenda."
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Historically, before Yang Tinghe became an official in the third year of Jiajing, there were only four cabinet bachelors: Yang Tinghe, Mao Ji, Jiang Mian and Fei Hong.
In three years, Yang Ting and the three cabinet ministers of the faction retired together, Fei Hong became the chief minister, and then Shi Jue and Jia Yong entered the cabinet, forming a transition. At that time, Gui E, Zhang Cong and others also began to move to the center of power, but they
He only entered the Hanlin Academy as a bachelor, but did not enter the cabinet. Until the sixth year of Jiajing, the cabinet was appointed by two senior figures, Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian, and the transition between the old and the new was finally completed.
In this time and space with Zhu Hao, the struggle between the new emperor and Yang Tinghe's faction became more intense, so much so that the two sides started a fierce confrontation over the addition of a cabinet bachelor.
But Zhu Si had not taken action before, probably because the Hanlin Academy system was firmly controlled by Yang Tinghe. In this case, the result would be the same no matter who was replaced in the cabinet. Even if Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian were recalled now, it would be in vain.
Unless Yang Tinghe steps down, the cabinet will never be in the hands of the new emperor.
Zhu Hao himself knew this very well.
Zhu Hao analyzed with Zhu Hao more than once that instead of fighting for power in the court now, it would be better to think about how to force Yang Tinghe away.
When Yang Ting and Wu retreat, no matter who is in charge of the cabinet at that time, they will become Zhu Si's pocket. It will be useless to replace them now.
But what Zhang Zuo wanted to do was to replace Yuan Zonggao's position in the cabinet with someone from the New Emperor faction, which would at least create a certain restraint on Yang Tinghe.
Zhu Hao didn't want to offend Zhang Zuo's kindness.
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In Zhu Hao's view, recommending people to join the cabinet is not something that cannot be done. The purpose is not to find a suitable person to join the cabinet to cause trouble for Yang Tinghe. Even Liu Chun cannot do this. The main purpose is to compete for admission. He cleverly dealt with Yang Tinghe on the cabinet selection issue, allowing Yang Tinghe to compromise on some other matters.
Or Yang Tinghe felt that the little emperor was at his wits end, so he would use such a direct and brainless trick as finding someone to join the cabinet.
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A few days later.
After Zhu Si left the court meeting, he summoned Yang Tinghe and other four cabinet ministers to Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Si first asked about the hard work of the four cabinet ministers recently.
"...Recently, there have been frequent military reports in the northwest. Someone is needed to guard the cabinet at night. What I want to do is that you should not work too hard at your age. I want to arrange for a capable minister to join the cabinet to share the responsibilities. I wonder if you have someone in your family. Choose recommendation?」
Even though the four cabinet ministers all knew that the young emperor intended to insert people into the cabinet, they did not expect to say so directly.
Seeing that several people were silent, Zhu Si continued: "My lords, don't be restrained. I didn't mention it in court, but asked privately. I just don't want to make any arbitrary decisions. I prefer to listen to your opinions... I'm looking for The purpose of joining the cabinet is to give you more rest time and to serve the Ming Dynasty better, so you don’t need to think too much about it.”
Zhu Si's tone was very sincere.
It is up to you to propose whether you want to find someone to join the cabinet, or who should join the cabinet. I did not publicly announce this matter in the court, just to limit the matter to a small circle. While respecting your opinions, I don’t want to It makes people feel that this is deliberately targeting you veterans.
That being said...
But who can't tell that the little emperor just wanted to appease the four bachelors in the cabinet, and his main purpose was to make a fuss about the selection of the cabinet?
As the chief assistant, Yang Tinghe originally had the most say, but in this matter, he did not speak.
Because Yang Tinghe knew that, to put it bluntly, this was a conflict between him and the emperor. He could not fire the first shot and needed someone to help him charge into the battle.
Mao Jidao: "Your Majesty, although the affairs of the cabinet are complicated at the moment, the ministers can basically handle them properly without hindering any official duties. There is really no need to add additional candidates."
"Um."
Zhu Si nodded, "Okay, although I know it will be very hard for you, but since you don't need it, I won't make this suggestion..."
What?
The little emperor said something and then took it back?
Isn't it like pulling the daddy out and forcing it back in?
This is not the little emperor’s style!
Could it be that his purpose in asking several people for their opinions was really to feel sorry for the hard work of several cabinet ministers?
Who are you lying to?
We have all snuck into the position of cabinet bachelor, and you think we are fools?
Zhu Si suddenly asked: "I also want to ask, if an official has never entered the Hanlin Academy, can he not be promoted to the cabinet?"
This is a system problem.
Fei Hong came out and replied: "Your Majesty, this is not a rule, but the selection of ministers in the Ming Dynasty basically follows this rule, and it cannot be violated easily."
There is nothing wrong with what you say.
"Then... Dear sirs, if an official fails to pass the Jinshi examination, does that mean he is completely ineligible to enter the Hanlin Academy?"
Zhu Si raised another question.
This question sounded extremely idiotic, but several cabinet ministers understood it instantly.
Didn't get Jinshi?
That is to lift people!
Do you want to enter the Hanlin Academy?
Please!
Your Majesty, just say that you want Tang Bohu to enter the Hanlin Academy. We are all smart people and should communicate in a convenient and quick way. Is there any need to hide it like this?
If you want to mention Tang Yin's name, just say it out loud!
Fei Hong continued to reply: "Yes, no!"
Zhu Si frowned and said, "Isn't it? I heard that there are also some middle- and lower-level officials in the Hanlin Academy, such as
When there are vacancies in the Hanlin Academy waiting for imperial edicts and other officials, non-jinshi can be used to fill them."
Fei Hong smiled bitterly and replied: "Your Majesty, even if those people enter the Hanlin Academy to work, there is no possibility for them to advance to editing or copywriting, and there is no way to be promoted to serving as a reading or serving as a lecturer. Naturally, they cannot become Hanlin bachelors and enter.
Pavilion..."
Zhu Si asked: "Can't I set a precedent? The previous chief historian of Prince Xing's Palace, Yuan Changshi... that is, Mr. Yuan Ge, he did not have the resume of the Hanlin Academy, but he could become a cabinet scholar. There is a precedent.
This time I... want to..."
Speak hesitantly.
In the eyes of several cabinet ministers, the emperor may have felt that this matter broke the rules and was a bit difficult to talk about.
Yang Tinghe finally came out and asked directly: "Your Majesty wants Tang Yin, a foreign minister from the Ministry of Industry, to serve in the Hanlin Academy?"
"This...Mr. Yang Ge, there is no need to be so absolute. I am not just for Mr. Tang..."
You also said no, calling "Sir" so affectionately, why didn't you call us cabinet ministers "Sir"? This is enough to show that in your mind, you still trust Tang Bohu more, but treat us veterans as political enemies?
So chilling!
Yang Tinghe said: "Under the Ming Dynasty, no one can be admitted to the Hanlin Academy. If Tang Yin really wants to enter the Hanlin Academy, your Majesty can grant him permission to cancel the restrictions on him taking the National Examination and the Palace Examination, and let him take the Beijing Examination next year. If he can be ranked first in the high school
If so, it would be a good story.”
After Zhu Si heard this, he immediately became angry.
Tang Bohu is a fifty-year-old old man, and he has not been exposed to the imperial examination for many years. You actually let him take the imperial examination?
Not to mention that you will tamper with it, even if he is lucky enough to pass the exam, there is still no hope of entering the Hanlin Academy if he does not pass the top grade. Then you will not have to impose various restrictions?
How infuriating!
He obviously didn't refuse, but pointed out a dead end for me and Tang Bohu.
Do I naively think that Tang Bohu can be the top pick in the rankings like Zhu Hao?
Jiang Mian smiled and said: "Is it possible that Tang Bohu is not confident that he will pass the Jinshi examination?"
This is purely for fun and fun.
Zhu Siqiang suppressed the anger in his heart and said: "I think that since the Qing family has worked so hard, it would be better for you to have an additional bachelor to assist you... I want to listen to your opinions, please give me a candidate now!"
If you all reject me so ruthlessly, then I will completely break up with you!
If Tang Yin is not allowed to enter the Hanlin Academy, I will find someone to join the cabinet. Even if the person who joins the cabinet cannot threaten his status in the court, I will still make you sick.
It's best to be angry!
"Your Majesty, this move..."
Fei Hong saw that the situation was out of control and quickly came out to persuade them to make peace.
But before he could finish his words, Zhu Si stretched out his hand and interrupted: "It's really not for anything else. It's just for Chao Gang's stability. If you don't have a candidate, then leave everything to Ting Tui!"