Transmitted through the secret channel of Jin Yiwei, the letter vaguely explained some situations in the capital. Such private letters between the emperor and his ministers had been exchanged many times since Tang Yin became the governor of Xuanda.
Now that Tang Yin wants to report the situation to the Xuan Mansion, he has to take two routes: the imperial court and the royal guards, which means he has the power to go to the secret service.
"... His Majesty said that Jingdao has gone to Xishan, which is tantamount to self-exile. He will stay there for two months after passing, and may come to Xuanfu in the middle... When he returns to Beijing, he will ask me to pack it up.
Come back with me."
When Tang Yin conveyed this news to Jiang Lun, his tone was relaxed.
The position of governor-general of Xuanda seems to be prestigious, but he is exhausted both mentally and physically.
This position is not suitable for him at all. He only relies on the reputation of Juyongguan Victory and his status as a close minister of the emperor who was born in Prince Xing's Palace to maintain the peace of Xuan Palace.
He himself was not a suitable candidate to be the governor of Xuanda. In terms of both military and government affairs, he mostly asked to teach his subordinates, and relied on Zhu Hao to give him secret advice. Sometimes he even asked Zhang Yong for advice.
After learning that he could return to the capital, he felt relieved and felt that he was finally free.
It was Jiang's turn: "Brother Bohu, are you really willing to leave? Although the bed here... is not as high as the capital and the pillows are softer, it is powerful... What kind of errands are your Majesty going to arrange for you?"
Tang Yin smiled and said, "Jingdao told me before that after finishing his errands in the northwest, he would stay at home and relax for a while."
Now Jiang Lun couldn't understand it even more.
"Meng Zai, neither His Majesty nor Jingdao mentioned whether you want to stay in the northwest. If you are willing, you can stay here permanently, which will be very helpful for your reputation in the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion." Tang Yindao.
Jiang Lun shook his head: "If you don't have the ability, it's better not to stick to the pit. Brother Bohu and I will return to the capital and have a comfortable life for a few days. Speaking of military achievements, I have already made enough. Who would have thought of following you to the northwest?
How can you get such a big deal? Brother Bohu is too far-sighted."
"Don't thank me."
Tang Yin said angrily, "If you want to thank me, thank Jingdao. He made everything happen."
"Yes, yes, yes, thank you all, thank you all...I will give him a big gift when I get back. Haha. Now, Brother Bohu, if you leave, who will take over this position? You won't give it back to Peng Shangshu's disciples, right?"
"
Jiang Lun can now basically see clearly the situation between North Korea and China.
Now anyone in the northwest who has anything to do with Wang Qiong, Lu Wan, Wang Xian and others is being suppressed, while Peng Ze's party is gradually coming to power.
The reason why Tang Yin was able to resist the situation in the Xuanfu without any experience in running the army was that the Xuanfu and the Datong front line were mostly people from the Wang Qiong faction. They were eager to find a new backer and moved closer to Tang Yin.
Behind the big tree, people's hearts will calm down.
If Tang Yin leaves and there is no one who can take charge, the front line of Xuanda will still be in chaos, especially because they are afraid that Peng Ze's people will take away the power of Xuanda.
Tang Yindao: "If nothing else happens, the former Xuanda Governor Zang Feng will be appointed to take over. If the northwest is still peaceful from next year to the middle of the year, the position of Xuanda Governor may be temporarily removed... No matter what, I won't do this.
Heartbroken."
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Tang Yin was ready to return to Beijing and become an idler.
His experience as an official in the past few years seems to be very impressive, but in fact, only Tang Yin himself knows the hard work involved. For someone like him who is used to a leisurely life, he is simply not used to the lifestyle of following the rules and managing military and political affairs day and night.
I have mentioned to Zhu Hao many times that I want to go back to my hometown to express my love for the landscape.
Even if he is asked to stay in the capital, he will at most be a staff member or run errands for small things, rather than arranging any important errands for him.
the other side.
Zhang Yong received a letter from Yang Tinghe.
The person who came to deliver the letter was named Wu Zhou, and he was a retainer of Chen Jiuchou. Now that Chen Jiuchou had been transferred back to the three sides, Yang Tinghe also wanted to actively bring Chen Jiuchou back to Xuanda as governor. After all, Tang Yin's task as temporary firefighting captain had been completed.
It is necessary to allow him, an old scholar with no experience in running politics or running the military, to stay in an important position in the northwest
superior.
"...Master Zhongtang hopes that Eunuch Zhang can contribute to this matter."
Wu Zhou was a typical aide, who mostly spoke and acted in a tone of advice and pleading. He was Chen Jiuchou's right-hand man. He was a civil servant, had never been an official, and had a wide network of contacts in the northwest military and political circles.
Zhang Yong put down the letter and sighed: "At present, the Tang Dynasty Taiwan is in the northwest and its reputation is booming. I'm afraid... our family is powerless."
Wuzhou said: "Eunuch Zhang does not need to worry about this. It will be a matter of time for Master Tang to withdraw from the northwest. I just hope that at the critical moment, Eunuch Zhang can make a memorial to Chen Ming on who will succeed him. Peng Shangshu shows his sincerity and has prepared generous gifts.
, ready to be sent to Eunuch Zhang’s house..."
Previously, Yang Tinghe had re-ennobled Zhang Yong's two younger brothers, or given some benefits such as hereditary commanders of the Imperial Guards, so that Zhang Yong could serve for him.
As a result, Zhang Yong did not listen to Yang Shen and stopped Tang Yin from sending troops during the Battle of Juyongguan.
Now Yang Tinghe changed his strategy and asked Peng Ze to send money to Zhang Yong.
If you don't like the name, you may feel that you can't get it and you can't get it securely, so the money will always be yours, right?
"oops."
Zhang Yong was really moved after hearing this.
For a person like Zhang Yong, although he was prosperous in the first half of his life, he did not save much wealth in order to maintain a good reputation, or it was a bit far from his expectations. Now that Peng Ze is so wise, he knows that he is short of money and gives it to him.
Giving away money... The eunuch's favorite thing is to save money, which suits Zhang Yong's taste.
In front of Yinzi, Zhang Yong had to think carefully, could he be considered a member of the New Emperor faction?
He was afraid that the new emperor would be alienated from him, and Tang Yin would not regard him as a confidant, and Zhang Yong did not bother to obey Tang Yin's orders.
"How much is the generous gift?"
Zhang Yongyong plays imaginary.
When it comes to giving gifts, let’s see if your price can impress me.
Wu Zhou said with a smile: "Thirty thousand taels of silver tattoo, if Eunuch Zhang feels it is not enough, we can discuss it again."
The price is indeed high.
When Liu Jin was in power, he was bribed by Liu Yu and received 10,000 taels at a time and was overjoyed.
Zhang Yong had received gifts from so many people, never exceeding 5,000 taels. Peng Ze gave him 30,000 taels as soon as he came up, which made him feel that he was a generous person and that he might really be able to discuss this business with him.
.
"Hiss... quite a lot, indeed a lot."
When Zhang Yong heard this, his face was full of smiles, and then he frowned and said with doubts, "Speaking of which, the military and political power in the northwest is not something that our family can interfere with. Even if Tang Zitai is transferred back, the person who needs to be replaced will probably be
Your Majesty also needs to think carefully. As a minister in my family, I am not very capable, and I am afraid that no one will listen to what I say."
Wu Zhou boasted: "The Battle of Juyongguan, how could we have won the battle if Eunuch Zhang was not in charge? Your Majesty must care about Eunuch Zhang's opinion. As long as Eunuch Zhang is willing to speak out..."
Zhang Yongdao: "If you say something, you will be given thirty thousand taels?"
As a eunuch, I speak plainly and straightforwardly.
He is not like those literati who like to talk in circles or make unrealistic guarantees.
Zhang Yong felt that his opinions would not be taken seriously by the emperor, but he would intercede for Chen Jiuchou in exchange for these 30,000 taels... If it is said here, you must achieve something before you can give money.
Here, that Zhang Yong will definitely fall out immediately.
Wu Zhou smiled and said: "This is natural. Just buy a friendship from Eunuch Zhang."
"It's a good idea to buy friendship, but business cannot be done without justice, so I'll take over this job!"
Zhang Yong readily agreed to this matter.
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The New Year has passed in a blink of an eye.
In the second year of Jiajing reign.
Zhu Si had gained a certain degree of confidence in the stability of his throne, and he had reached a certain standard when he became emperor. He felt that he had his own place in the world.
The first court meeting after the New Year is held on the seventh day of the first lunar month.
When the ministers came up after the year, they made a fuss about the northwest affairs, and proposed that Tang Yin return to Beijing and replace him with a more experienced person, and mentioned that Chen Yin, who had resigned,
Jiuchou has been staying in Datong waiting for deployment.
It seems that Chen Jiuchou can resume his duties at any time.
Zhu Si had a look of disdain on his face: "I very much recognize the Tang Qing family's ability to do things. Now he is doing well in the Xuanfu, why should we replace him? Besides, after the Tang Qing family returns to the capital, arrange a job for him.
What errand to do?"
When the ministers heard this, they were in awe.
Is this considered negotiating terms?
What the emperor means is that as long as you give Tang Yin a suitable official position, I can still consider it.
Qiao Yu, the Minister of Civil Service, had to speak out about this matter.
Qiao Yu stopped being polite, walked to the crowd, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the military affairs in the northwest involve many aspects such as soldiers and horses, food and grass, peace of the people, and farming. Unless someone has been working in the northwest for a long time, it is difficult to take care of all aspects. Today in Nanjing
If there is a vacancy for the young minister of Taichang Temple, Tang Yin may be transferred to take over."
When Zhu Si heard this, his face suddenly dropped.
"Young Minister of Taichang Temple? Or is there an official vacancy in Nanjing? Qiao Shangshu, you are joking with me, right? You have made great achievements, but you are transferred to Nanjing. What is the difference between that and being sent to another country?"
Zhu Si almost yelled.
Zhu Hao hit the mark again.
Tang Yin was arranged to go to Nanjing without being given an important position. It seemed that he was transferred to a fourth-rank official position, which was a high promotion, but it was an indifferent position and was for messing around. The purpose was to keep Tang Yin away from the officialdom of the capital.
Qiao Yu didn't expect the emperor to be so excited.
A young official from Taichang Temple in Nanjing, who has been an official for less than two years, has now become a fourth-rank Shaoqing of Nanjing. He has such a generous and generous position that no matter how many years he has spent as a Jinshi, he can't even ask his grandfather or grandma to get him.
The emperor is not satisfied yet?
Qiao Yu did not satisfy the emperor, so he could only look to Yang Tinghe for help. After all, Yang Tinghe was the leader in this matter.
Yang Tinghe came out and said, "I wonder what kind of errands your Majesty wants to dispatch to Tang Yin?"
As soon as these words came out, there was a buzzing discussion in the Fengtian Hall.
Yang Tinghe did not make any suggestions and directly let the emperor make his own conditions. This way of communication between the emperor and his ministers... was really special.
Zhu Sidao: "Why should I be the right servant of the Ministry of Revenue?"
Yang Tinghe refused rudely: "I'm afraid this person is not qualified for the job."
"Mr. Yang Ge, please tell me. I am proposing that Tang Yin be the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Is this too much? He is in charge of Xuan Da General System and regulates the military power in the northwest half. Shouldn't he be given the title of minister? Besides,
Even if Tang Yin is a candidate, the Ming Dynasty does not stipulate that a candidate cannot be the sole proponent. There have been precedents in the past. I am not good at making opinions, right?"
Zhu Si refused to give up, because he wanted to find a job for Tang Yin to be a minister.