At this time, the senior officials of the Hanlin Academy were holding an internal meeting. Three lecturers, two Hanlin bachelors, and Zhan Shifu, a total of six people, attended the meeting.
The youngest among them is Yang Shen, who has just been promoted to the bachelor's degree. Jia Yong, Zhan Shifu, was transferred from the position of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. During the Zhengde period, he had been in charge of the Hanlin Academy for a long time as the bachelor's degree student of the Southern Hanlin Academy.
He also paid homage to the Imperial Academy of Nanjing to offer wine, and his influence was far-reaching in Southern Zhili.
Fengxi, a Hanlin scholar on the side, couldn't help but ask: "I wonder if the court has decided on the candidate for the right minister of the Ministry of Rites?"
There were earlier rumors that Jia Yong would serve as the Minister of Rites, but because the Ministry of Rites was now involved in the issue of the Great Rites Conference, Jia Yong was not a member of the Rites Conference, so he did not fall into the emperor's eyes, and instead returned to the Hanyuan system again.
The Ministry of Personnel controls the promotion of officials, and the status of Zuo Shilang is extremely respected. Although Zhan Shi in Zhan Shifu is also a third-rank official, but now the emperor has no heirs, so it is more of a false position. At first glance, Jia Yong is derogatory, but in fact Zhan Shi
Fu Zhanshi has the qualifications to join the cabinet. Perhaps it is more appropriate to use a flat evaluation.
Since Jia Yong has been an official in the Ministry of Personnel for a long time, he has the best say in this matter. He shook his head and said: "It is not clear yet, and the selection may be discussed again by the court."
Fengxi nodded slightly and looked at the grouper beside him.
Shi Ban had previously served as Zhan Shifu of Zhan Shifu, but now the position was taken by Jia Yong, and he became a vacant Hanlin bachelor, because he was previously the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, but now even if the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel is vacant, it will not be his turn.
In this case, either Shi Ban will be promoted as a cabinet bachelor or he will step down. There is no third way to go.
Grouper took out the list that he had shown Yang Shen before and displayed it in front of several people: "This is the list of all the serving readers and lecturers in the Hanlin Academy, as well as all the ministers inside and outside the Hanlin Academy. Some of them only have temporary posts in the Hanlin Academy.
They have not yet taken up their duties. This time, we will select a few of them to serve as ministers, lecturers, or make changes in other positions. We will discuss this with you in advance."
The emperor asked the eunuch Zhang Zuo, the eunuch in charge of etiquette, to greet the Hanlin Academy and let the internal selection be made.
The main reason is that the emperor wants to add another Yili Hanlin bachelor, and at the same time there may be major changes in the cabinet. Jiang Mian is almost counting the days to become an official, while Fei Hong and Liu Chun seem to be neutrals, but they may not be able to keep their positions as cabinet ministers.
Although Huang Zan has not been in the cabinet for a long time, anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is a transitional figure and will retire after a short time in the cabinet.
Recently, there have been frequent personnel changes in the DPRK and there are too many vacancies, especially in the Ministry of Rites. There have been more changes in the Hanlin Academy. The Hanlin Academy needs to be prepared for personnel changes in advance.
Yang Shen said: "In Hanyuan, who is the attendant reading or serving as lecturer, is it so important?"
Several people looked at Yang Shen at the same time.
Although Yang Shen is the youngest and least qualified person present, he is also the most "awesome" being. Who makes him the son of the former chief assistant?
Moreover, when Yang Shen came to power, everyone knew that his father was involved.
The emperor's courteous treatment of Yang Shen does not mean that the emperor appreciates it. On the contrary, the emperor probably hates Yang Shen deeply. Yang Shen has always regarded himself as an opinion leader and is the leader among young scholars. However, in front of a few old guys, he
I am also trying to find a sense of presence.
Feng Xi looked at Yang Shen: "Yong Xiu, I wonder what your opinion is on this? I have discussed with most of my colleagues here to recommend one person to another. Whether it succeeds or not is another matter. At least we have a general direction."
Yang Shen frowned.
He sounded as if he was being boycotted.
Since Fengxi said that he had discussed it in advance, he meant that before this meeting, there had been a small meeting within the Hanlin Academy, and he was isolated from this circle.
Then this time we are not here to discuss with him. It is very likely that a few old guys have already decided on a strategy and are just giving him a symbolic notice.
Yang Shen said: "The Hanlin Academy cannot accommodate so many ministers and lecturers at one time. In the coming year, there will be no need for so many lecturers."
Tough stance.
Grouper explained: "You don't have to be in a hurry. Let's elect someone first for the assessment... I'll do it. I'll elect Zhong Cheng."
The stone bead chosen was Zhang Yanqing, who was a Jinshi in the sixth year of Zhengde and a good scholar.
He stayed in the Imperial Academy until now. In terms of qualifications, he and Yang Shen were both Jinshi in the sixth year of Zhengde and stayed in the Imperial Academy. In fact, Zhang Yanqing stayed in the Imperial Academy longer because Yang Shen took a break for a long time.
Nowadays, in the sixth year of Zhengde's reign as a Jinshi scholar, Zhang Yanqing is the only one left.
Fengxi shook his head, meaning that he did not recommend it. Then Li Tingxiang, the lecturer, said: "I choose Hengzhong." It was Cai Ang.
Cai Ang was in the ninth year of Zhengde's reign, and was relatively senior in the Imperial Academy. Cai Ang and Zhu Hao were once assigned to dig coal in Xishan together, and they were good friends.
Yang Shen couldn't listen anymore and stood up and said: "Such a choice breaks the rules of the court, and the affairs of the Hanlin Academy should not be decided in this way."
Jia Yong next to him motioned Yang Shen to sit down and couldn't help but sigh.
It probably means that we are all very polite now. When something happens, we would like to bring you Yang Yongxiu to discuss it. Otherwise, we senior officials can make a decision. What's the point of having you as a lecturer?
Fengxi said: "Yongxiu, please tell me first. Among the editors in the Hanlin Academy, which one makes you feel that the future is promising? You have not been promoted to a bachelor for a long time, so you should know something about them."
Yang Shen looked sullen, probably because he felt that this group of people treated him as an outsider, let alone listened to him. Now even the discussions were perfunctory, which he found unacceptable, but he still made his choice: "I recommend
Respect!"
"Ah!?" Everyone was surprised.
You, Yang Yongxiu, are really weird. You have so many close friends around you. You and Zhu Jingdao had a good relationship before, but now that he doesn't even come to the Hanlin Academy, you would actually recommend him to the position?
"Respectfully..."
Liu Long, the lecturer on the side, seemed to have a different opinion, "It's not appropriate. I rarely see other people now, and I haven't seen him publish a few manuscripts in the "Records". If I let him go up, I'm afraid..."
Yang Shen said angrily: "Didn't you ask me to recommend him? I think Jingdao is conscientious and has contributed a lot in discussing etiquette. Why can't he be promoted? Is it because he is from a military household? Or is he also from an peaceful background?
Lu, will his career be cut short?"
Fengxi looked slightly embarrassed and said, "Please be patient and don't be impatient." Yang Shen sat down with a straight face and angrily, silent. Fengxi said, "It's okay to be respectful. He didn't do anything for the court before."
He is young, and Bing Yong, who is studying in the same class as him, is now a student, and besides... alas! Let’s do this for now.”
In fact, what Feng Xi meant was that since Zhang Bingyong was a scholar, he was likely to be promoted to Hanlin bachelor's degree in the next step, while the number one scholar in that subject was still only a Hanlin editor. The contrast was too obvious.
Since Zhang Cong can do it, Zhu Hao can't say no.
Liu Long said: "Then I recommend Guoshang. He is an upright man and can rebuke even if he dares to do so. Now he should make some progress."
This is about Shu Fen, the number one scholar in the twelfth year of Zhengde.
Shu Fen was exiled because he advised Zhu Houzhao not to travel. He returned to the Imperial Academy only after Jiajing ascended the throne. Among those who stayed in the Imperial Academy in the twelfth year of Zhengde, Shu Fen had both a reputation for talent and loyalty. Now he is even the Empress
Zhu Hao, the first-time top pick, was recommended, so Liu Long naturally wanted to recommend Shu Fen.
Finally it was Jia Yong's turn.
Jia Yong said: "Both Maogong and Shao'e are good, but it's hard to make a decision." Others either didn't recommend them or recommended one, but Jia Yong recommended both Yu Chengxun and Ye Guizhang at once, and these two people were supposed to be recommended by Yang Shen.
right.
He recommended two people at once, not intentionally breaking the rules. Apparently in another internal meeting, they both felt that Yang Shen should recommend one of the two. Who knew that Yang Shen did not follow the routine and recommended Zhu Hao, and Jia
Yong had to name all the last two candidates in the discussion.
Grouper made his final concluding remarks.
"If the Hanyuan really wants to select new ministers and lecturers, among these people, I will represent the Hanlin Academy and recommend several people to the top. If the imperial court wants to select a bachelor of ministers and a bachelor of ministers,
, I’m afraid it’s not something we and I can decide on. It depends on the outcome of the court discussion.”
At the bachelor's level, the small committee within the Hanlin Academy does not have any decision-making power.
Even when it comes to selecting ministers and lecturers, the few people selected within the Hanlin Academy are only "selected candidates". Who is selected in the end depends on the emperor's wishes.
What is the picture, but if the emperor is not demanding, there is a high probability that he will be approved directly if he is recommended like this.
Of course, it is impossible for the number of recommendations to exactly match the gap, so it depends on who is more appreciated by the senior management.
When Yang Shen left the room where the meeting was held and returned to his bachelor's room, Yu Chengxun and Ye Guizhang arrived on time.
Yang Shen is still sulking.
"Yong Xiu, why did some bachelors come to you earlier?" Yu Chengxun asked.
Yang Shen said coldly: "They are bachelors, am I not a bachelor?"
"this……"
Yu Chengxun could hear that Yang Shen was full of anger. This meant that Yang Shen had hit a snag in front of those people.
Yang Shen said: "The Hanlin Academy is preparing candidates for serving as readers and lecturers. Let one person select one of them. Both of you are on the list, and... I respectfully said."
When Yu Chengxun and Ye Guizhang heard this, they were naturally very happy.
But they couldn't show surprise yet. Yu Chengxun asked: "Who did you recommend?"
Yang Shen suddenly felt like he was being asked a soul-torture question. Can I say that I didn't choose either of you?
"Someone has already pushed you, so I chose Jingdao." Yang Shen said.
Anyway, you didn't go to the meeting, and you were indeed selected by Jia Yong. I deliberately messed up the order and said that you should be on the candidate list first and then I had no choice but to choose Zhu Hao, so that no one would be offended.
I also gave you a proper compliment, which proves that the senior officials of the Hanlin Academy have already taken note of your efforts.
Yu Chengxun finally showed a smile at this time: "That's good, if there is a chance... Oh! This is just an internal discussion, it can't be done accurately."
Ye Guizhang said: "But I don't know where Jingdao is yet." Obviously Ye Guizhang has a certain hostility towards Zhu Hao. After all, Zhu Hao was too popular before. He was obviously an independent person and didn't want to do anything, but he always seemed to be able to do anything.
Thinking about it, others have worked in the Hanlin Academy for more than ten years, but they have not experienced half as many major events as Zhu Hao.
Yang Shen said: "It is true that Jingdao is not suitable for being promoted to serve as a student or lecturer, but if he is not promoted, he will be sent to other places. Moreover, he has a long-standing friendship with the people in Prince Xing's palace. Keeping him in the capital will be of great help to us.
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This can be regarded as Yang Shen's excuse for choosing Zhu Hao. I kept him here just to work with him, so even if you two know that I chose him first, you won't blame me, right?