In Zhu Hao's eyes, Yang Shen was not such a noble person that he didn't even care about fame and fortune.
Yang Shen's nobleness lies in the fact that he feels that he is the son of the former chief minister. He feels that the concessions of Jiang Mian, Mao Ji, Qiao Yu, Shi Yun, Feng Xi and others are unacceptable. He wants to go to the imperial court as the son of his former chief minister.
Adjust the attitude of the civil servant system towards the Great Rites Conference.
But if someone really offers his fame, fortune and status in exchange for his "temporary concession," at least from Yang Shen's personal perspective, it is still feasible to reach a deal.
Zhu Hao continued: "At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, His Majesty will definitely reopen the Grand Ceremony. Although you are now a lecturer in the Imperial Academy, your speech is still not enough. If you can go one step further...you want an opportunity to display your ambitions."
, isn’t it bigger? I don’t know anything. I can only tell you what Mr. Tang said, and that’s all.”
Yang Shen's face was gloomy, but he was no longer as cold as before.
He stared directly at Zhu Hao and asked, "Are you here as a lobbyist for Tang Bohu?"
"Brother Yongxiu, what qualifications do I have to act as a lobbyist? I will speak out when others ask me to say anything. The choice is yours. Anyway, this is a matter of great courtesy. Now I don't want to maintain too firm a position...
·Whether you think I'm timid or fearful, or you think I'm irresponsible, in the end it's your own choice."
Zhu Hao was still speaking righteously, although from a standpoint, Zhu Hao should have entered Yang Shen's "blacklist" at this time. But because Zhu Hao always maintained a neutral attitude of protecting himself, Yang Shen really couldn't blame him.
"If Brother Yongxiu thinks this matter is feasible, Mr. Zhang, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, will meet with you. I don't know the specific time and place, but you only need to ask Mr. Tang."
"By the way, I don't want to leak anything about today's conversation. I hope Brother Yongxiu won't make it too clear to others. Just say that we sat down and just talked about the ceremony. Is that okay?"
The conversation between the two was considered absolutely confidential.
When it comes to Zhu Hao acting on behalf of the emperor's faction to "bribe" Yang Shen, not to mention that Zhu Hao doesn't want others to know the content of the conversation, and even Yang Shen himself doesn't want anyone to know the inside story.
"Yeah." Yang Shen nodded in agreement.
Zhu Hao stood up and said, "Well, let's take the words here. I can finally relax a little and go back and continue to be my idle man. Let's get together when we have time."
******Zhu Hao left.
When Yu Chengxun saw Yang Shen again, he found that Yang Shen's expression was different from before. He asked strangely: "Yong Xiu, look at your expression, but are you relieved about something? Jingdao really has some tricks, let me tell you something."
Sentence, can you think of some things?"
"Is there any?" Yang Shen deliberately kept a straight face.
Yang Shen didn't want to admit that he was the kind of person who would do anything for fame and fortune.
Yu Chengxun did not answer, but asked: "What did Jingdao tell you?"
Yang Shen thought to himself, as expected, when I meet Jingdao, others will care about what we talked about. Jingdao has considered every aspect of this matter.
"I just talked to him about the Dali Conference. He went to see Tang Yin and brought me some inside information. That's all." Yang Shen was very particular about what he said.
I did talk to Zhu Hao about Tang Yin, and Zhu Hao did bring him some inside information, but he didn't mention that the emperor wanted to advance Yang Shen to the rank of Bachelor of Attendant, Bachelor of Attendant Lecturer, or even Bachelor of Imperial Academy.
Yu Chengxun asked reluctantly: "What's the inside story?"
Yang Shen said: "It's okay to tell you. Zhang Bingyong has recently been praised by the Lili faction, and your majesty intends to let him succeed Hanlin bachelor and replace Huang Xueshi, and Huang Xueshi may join the cabinet."
"Ah? Jingdao actually knows about such a big thing?" Yu Chengxun was shocked.
Sure enough, Yang Shen only revealed the inside information provided by Zhu Hao, which made Yu Chengxun no longer suspect that the two had talked about something else, because this revelation was shocking enough for outsiders.
Yang Shen sighed and said, "Jingdao is from Prince Xing's Palace after all, and has contacts with Prince Xing's Palace. This is both his advantage and sometimes a constraint for him as an official, making it difficult for him to get ahead."
"Then... what should we do next?
Will you tell Xuexian Shi and the others about this immediately?" Yu Chengxun asked. "No need."
Yang Shen didn't take Huang Zan and Zhang Cong's rise to power at all. Besides, when he got the information, why did he tell the "capitulationists" he didn't like? Wouldn't it be better to consider the plan and solve it on his own?
Yu Chengxun said: "What's the point of just you and me knowing about this kind of thing? We should let more powerful people know about it, so that they can take precautions and intervene. Let's not talk about that Bachelor Huang, let's talk about Zhang Bing
Use...This person has only been an official in the court for more than two years, and he wants to rise to the top in one step. Isn’t it just a joke to the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty?"
Yang Shen couldn't help but frown after hearing this.
He obviously doesn't like what Yu Chengxun said, which is to describe himself as a small person, and big problems must be solved by powerful people.
Why should I, Yang Yongxiu, listen to others?
In this way, Zhu Hao's conditions for him to rise to the top are more attractive to him.
At any time, only when you gain power and status can you do more. Even if you are against the emperor, you must make your voice more inspiring.
"I will make my own decision. You don't want to leak this matter to anyone, just leave it at that." Yang Shen didn't say much to Yu Chengxun, even though this was his brother-in-law and he was considered one of his own.
But Yang Shen couldn't let Yu Chengxun know that he came to power by making some private deals with the emperor's faction. It would have a very bad impact on his reputation.
Qianqing Palace.
Zhang Zuo was reporting to Zhu Si about "bribing" Yang Shen.
Zhu Si asked with a smile: "Should we give him a position as a bachelor's lecturer? If he makes trouble later, tell others that he made a deal with me in private, completely ruining his reputation?"
When it comes to Yin damage, Zhu Si does not discriminate between people at all.
Zhang Zuo looked very embarrassed for a moment: "It shouldn't be...that's what it means, right?" "What's that?"
Zhu Si was a little displeased, "Now he is specifically looking for trouble for me. Not only do I not punish him, but I also give him a promotion. This will give him more confidence when he scolds me? Don't I think the beatings are not enough? When I owe him
Beat him up?"
When Zhang Zuo heard this, he quickly explained: "Mr. Zhu didn't elaborate on the specific reason, but it is expected that there is a relatively stable arrangement. It is probably to divide and divide. We must first remove the thorns and gradually let the civil servants camp form
Contradictions, in this way, achieve the effect of dividing and alienating people.”
Zhu Si nodded: "Hearing what you said, I feel a little better... Also, if others don't make trouble, Yang Yongxiu is the only one who makes noises every day and really takes himself seriously."
Zhang Zuodao: "This Minister Yang has a high prestige among the young scholars in the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial College, which is also related to his father's reputation and status in the court. Although Mr. Yang Ge has become an official, many people in the court are still very generous.
Because of his face, there are quite a few scholars who are joining forces with him on this joint venture."
"Um."
Zhu Si nodded again, "So Jingdao will treat him first... Then will he agree to my bribery plan? If he can calm down a little, won't it be much easier to deal with young scholars?"
Zhang Zuo smiled and nodded.
The emperor was in a good mood, and Zhang Zuo felt confident when he told the emperor: "Among the young scholars, he is the one who makes the most noise. He takes advantage and restrains his hands when doing things. Sometimes it may not be necessary to make deals with your majesty."
He himself is afraid that the matter will be leaked out in exchange for an official position, and even if he does nothing, he will lose his previous momentum."
"Yes, yes, that makes perfect sense! He is short-tongued and takes the official position I gave him, and he still wants to brag about his beard and stare at me? Who gave him the courage? If he pisses me off, I will eat him up with the civil servants.
Let’s talk about it...Haha, it’s interesting to win over others without fighting.”
Instead of being annoyed, Zhu Si began to get upset.
Zhang Zuo asked: "Your Majesty, do you want me to meet him and promise him the position of bachelor?" Zhu Sidao said, "Listen to your advice, he will give it to you."
Zhang Zuoxin said, "Even the position of bachelor is subject to the advice of Mr. Zhu Jiaxiao? You, the emperor, are too trusting, right?"
"Your Majesty, it is for Hanlin
Bachelor? Or give it to an attendant to teach the bachelor?" Zhang Zuo asked for instructions again.
Zhu Si said impatiently: "Don't you understand what I said? Listen to Jingdao, whatever he says, you can do whatever he says... From the great ceremony to now, what matter has he not presided over? Now I will do it first
The emperor has won the "Imperial Examination", and the next step is the "Emperor Examination". At this time, if you ask me to change my military advisor, can you guarantee that it will be successful?"
When Zhang Zuo heard it, he thought it was true.
Whoever presides over such a thankless task as the Great Ceremony is destined to offend the civil service system. Zhu Hao dared to make suggestions for the emperor behind his back, but he did so at the risk of infamy.
As a civil servant, Zhu Hao went against the civil service system. With such courage... could he not afford to give others the position of a Hanlin bachelor?
The gift was given to no one else, but to the son of the former chief academician. What he did was still helpful to the new emperor's ceremonial discussion. Why should I fight for it? His understanding was not as good as that of the emperor. At least the emperor knew what it meant to be trustworthy in employing people.
But I seem to be a bit sluggish.
--Tang Yin got married.
On the wedding day, the bride hid herself from Zhu Hao. This degree of caution made Zhu Hao really puzzled.
You didn't marry Lou Suzhen in secret. What do you mean if you were afraid of letting me see it? Can't you let me take a look first and see if this little wife is worthy of you?
Or are you an old cow eating young grass and feeling embarrassed in front of a junior like me?
"Jingdao, you actually used your official position to lure Yang Yongxiu? You can't imagine that... Yang Yongxiu is also principled after all. Will he listen to you?"
Tang Yin did not go to the bridal chamber to have flowers and candles, but went to the front yard to entertain the "guests". In fact, the guests who came to the wedding this time were all uninvited, including Zhu Hao, and there were only a few people in total.
Zhu Hao said: "Why not? People eat whole grains. I don't believe it. Yang Yongxiu doesn't like fame, wealth and status?" "You... really make people don't know what to say." Tang Yin was speechless.
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Sir, I didn't ask him to give up his principles. I just asked him to ease the situation first and not to get ahead of everything. You didn't forget what I said before, that I wanted to protect him, right?
"If you don't give him anything, why should you ask him to restrain himself? Now you have to give him a choice. Does he want to win the opportunity to be famous in the great ceremony, or does he want to directly obtain the status that is easily available at the moment? Want to get it?
It’s the same, there have to be sacrifices, right?”