Chapter 966 Seeking an official, asking for a name
Zhang Cong was in the capital's residence, and a special guest came to the capital that day. He was recommended to the capital by Huang Huang, and it was supposed to be Huo Tao, one of his party members.
Huo Tao is a descendant of the national hero Huo Qubing. He ranked first in the ninth-year Zhengde examination and the second-class imperial examination. He was the director of the Ministry of War in Nanjing and was just moved to Shandong Province six months ago to serve as the counselor of the Chief Envoy. He learned that during his tenure in Shandong
He was transferred to the capital and set out immediately. He arrived in the capital faster than Gui E, Fang Xianfu and others in Nanjing.
Unlike Gui E who was directly transferred to serve as Imperial Minister, Huo Tao's transfer to the capital was "to be called upon", which means that he currently has no actual official vacancy.
In terms of age, Huo Tao is twelve years younger than Zhang Cong, but he entered the official position seven years earlier than Zhang Cong. Now Zhang Conggui is serving as a scholar in the Hanlin Academy. He came to visit him as a member of the Yili Sect, and he also wanted to know about himself.
What did you come to the capital for?
"... Mr. Huang Ge recommended you. Tomorrow I will inform Mr. Huang Ge of your situation and ask Mr. Huang Ge to recommend you to Your Majesty. In the next two days, the Ministry of Civil Affairs should have decided on your official position. You may not necessarily enter the Imperial Academy.
hospital, but at least it is more accomplished than before.”
Zhang Cong completely regards Huo Tao as "one of his own", but Huo Tao has noble aspirations and has no intention of joining Zhang Cong, who has a poor reputation. This visit was just a courtesy visit and he did not say that he would completely maintain a relationship with Zhang Cong.
Consistent.
Huo Tao said: "Brother Bingyong misunderstood. I'm not here to seek an official position. I just don't know how to start a memorial if I want to comment on etiquette? Secretary of General Administration? Or... Hanlin Academy? Or just write a memorial directly."
for you?"
Compared with speculators like Zhang Cong, Huo Tao is not so demanding about official positions, but more wants to make a name for himself through generous gifts.
One is seeking an official position, while the other is seeking fame. Naturally, the methods chosen to act will be different, and the ultimate goals of the two will also conflict to a certain extent.
Zhang Cong felt unhappy when he heard the avoidance in the other party's attitude, but he smiled and said: "If you have anything to do, just tell me directly. We will play together, so that we can have a response. If we play alone, I'm afraid something will happen."
The officials in the DPRK criticized him."
"I'm not afraid of criticism."
Huo Tao didn't give Zhang Cong any face, which made Zhang Cong very embarrassed.
Originally, Zhang Hun wanted to tell Huo Tao something from the bottom of his heart, but because Huo Tao was "ignorant," Zhang Cong could only hold back.
Huo Tao added: "Before arriving in the capital, I received a letter from the military department to Xia Gongjin who was involved in the matter, asking me to visit him after arriving in the capital, but I don't know what his attitude is in discussing etiquette?"
Huo Tao had known Xia Yan early on, but the two were not friends, more of a kind of official support.
Zhang Hun asked: "Are you talking about Xia Yan?"
Zhang Cong had not been in Beijing for a long time and was not very familiar with the people in the Sixth Section, so he looked a little confused.
"Yes." Huo Tao nodded.
Zhang Cong thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "This person does not seem to be involved in his position on the matter of discussing rites. He was definitely not among the people who supported the succession but not heirs due to the previous discussion of rites. As for the other side...
…There are too many people, and it’s really impossible to verify them one by one.”
When it comes to pursuing fame, Xia Yan is much better than Huo Tao. When it comes to directly admonishing illegal things in the court, he always stands up and wins a great reputation. However, when it comes to ritual discussions, he seems to be silent and never participates.
Perhaps Xia Yan also knows that matters like the Great Ceremony Conference will cause a lot of trouble no matter which side he supports. Since he is not the key figure in initiating the Great Ceremony Conference, and he wants to make a difference in the court in the future, he should not show too strong tendencies.
Later, when the Zuo Shunmen case occurred, because Ding's mother was worried about missing it, she was spared the trouble of taking sides.
Zhang Cong added: "But since he has found you, he should know your attitude on discussing etiquette, or you can explain it to him. If you can win the support of such a capable person among the censors, it will be a great achievement."
Great credit."
Huo Tao shook his head: "You just need to stand firm and don't need support from others. When I go to see him, if it comes to discussing etiquette matters, it would be good if we have similar opinions. Otherwise, we will definitely argue with reason. There is no need to deliberately try to win people's hearts."
Cater. Brother Bingyong, thank you for your hospitality, I’ll go first!”
Zhang Cong did not feel the slightest sincerity in Huo Tao's visit, and Zhang Cong even felt that he might have recommended Huo Tao by mistake.
Originally he was brought to the capital to use it for his own use, but it turned out to be a
How can a self-proclaimed noble person be used in the future, whether he is a ceremonial councilor or an official?
After Huo Tao left, Yan Jiguan appeared in Zhang Cong's study.
"...I wonder if this person is available?" Zhang Cong asked.
Yan Jiguan said: "Maybe it can be used. At present, there are only a few people in the court who support the discussion of etiquette. When this person comes to the capital, he does not avoid suspicion and comes to visit. No matter what choice he makes, others will definitely think that he is a confidant of Mr. Zhang. As long as Zhang Zhang
Your Excellency has paved the way for his official career. Even if he doesn't want to, he will have no choice but to obey."
According to Yan Jiguan, these people have come to visit. Even if they show some unique characteristics, you can just tolerate it. As a lucky minister who has been promoted to a high position in three years, it is easy for you to recruit a few comrades.
?
Qingliu is unwilling to join, but the one who is willing to join is a bit temperamental. Do you want to shut him out or something?
Zhang Cong declined to comment.
Yan Jiguan added: "There are rumors outside that His Majesty once again proposed to add a Hanlin Bachelor of Lili to the Hanlin Academy, perhaps to prepare for Mr. Zhang's promotion to a Hanlin Bachelor... Mr. Zhang can go and follow
Mr. Huang Ge mentioned that he will definitely help."
Zhang Cong said: "I am not interested in becoming a Hanlin scholar."
"Um!?"
Yan Jiguan was startled.
You're not interested?
Then you were furious because of Tang Yin's promotion to the Imperial Academy, and your jealousy was beyond words. I wonder what the fuss was about?
Zhang Cong said: "His Majesty only appointed one bachelor of Yili Hanlin before, and this position fell to Tang Bohu. So no matter whether Tang Bohu is serious about being an official or not, others will only think that he is a full-time bachelor of Yili. Even if there is one more person, others will only think of him as an official.
I will regard it as a deputy position with no redeeming qualities."
Yan Jiyuan nodded.
Zhang Cong’s analysis is quite reasonable.
If there are two at a time, one is Tang Yin and the other is Zhang Cong, then it doesn't matter. The two can be said to be equal and equal.
But let’s set up one first, because Tang Yin spent three days fishing and two days drying nets, so he will add another one. Others will no longer take this addition seriously.
Yan Jiguan said: "Then... what should Mr. Zhang seek if he does not seek a bachelor's degree in the Hanlin Academy? Just having the title of Imperial Academy Scholar will not be able to do much in attracting people's hearts."
Zhang Cong said: "Now the Minister of Rites is already a member of the Rite-minded faction, but Wu Yipeng, the left minister, is stubborn, and the right minister of the Ministry of Rites is vacant. If he can get this position, he may be able to move to the left within half a year, which will be very helpful in joining the cabinet in the future.
"
"Would this.........be too eager for quick success?"
Yan Jiguan felt that Zhang Cong's ambition was a bit too ambitious.
You don't want to be a Hanlin bachelor when you have the opportunity, but you want to be the right minister of the Ministry of Rites?
The emperor has already faced a lot of criticism for placing you in a sinecure position like the Hanlin Academy. The right minister of the Ministry of Rites is involved in the affairs of the six ministries. Is it possible for a newcomer like you to get in if you want to?
"With so many Hanlin scholars, it's unclear how long it will take for the next one to join the cabinet."
Zhang Cong's attitude was extremely tough, and he said in a deep voice, "I will make another report and force the people in the court to object fiercely. When the time comes, your Majesty will feel the pressure of discussing etiquette, and he will give the Ministry of Rites one more person who can help him. Then maybe it will be
My chance."
Tang Yin's Mansion.
Zhang Zuo came specifically to see Tang Yin that day for the purpose of discussing etiquette between the court and the central government.
It was also because Zhu Hao was not in the capital recently, and Zhu Si was eager to complete the great ceremony before the year, but now the emperor was helpless even Jiang Mian, so he was naturally a little impatient. Seeing the twelfth lunar month approaching, Zhu Si began to send gifts to Tang Yin.
pressure.
It is said that you are not required to take on errands within the Hanlin Academy, but you can't always stay in your position and not pursue political affairs, right?
Tang Yin's health has improved recently due to his newlyweds, but it seems a bit far away from the son he hopes for. At least the newlywed wife has no signs of pregnancy until now.
"Eunuch Zhang should ask respectfully about these matters."
Tang Yin pushed him away as soon as he came up.
Zhang Zuo sighed: "With the current situation, it will take some time to replace some old ministers in the court. And even though the Ministry of Rites is now headed by Xi Shangshu, there is still a memorial against the discussion of rituals. Your Majesty's intention is to replace the Ministry of Rites."
Zuo Shilang was assigned to Nanjing and gave the gift
All opposition voices have completely disappeared."
Tang Yin frowned: "What does respect mean?"
Zhang Zuo shook his head: "Mr. Zhu didn't put forward any opinions on this, but at present, it seems that Zhang Shidu is not eager to become a Hanlin bachelor. His Majesty previously had no idea of cultivating cronies in the Hanlin Academy, but he has not yet thought of it.
Put it into practice."
"Um."
Tang Yin nodded, "The changes in the Hanlin Academy should be discussed together after Gui E and others arrive in Beijing, right?"
Zhang Zuo smiled and said: "But there is a man who arrived in the capital first. His surname is Huo Mingtao. He comes from Shandong. Mr. Tang didn't come to see him?" "Oh?"
Tang Yin suddenly remembered that Zhu Hao had given him advice and asked him to "poach" Zhang Cong.
Come and recruit one, no matter whether it succeeds or not, first establish the conflict between yourself and Zhang Cong, arouse Zhang Cong's hatred, and facilitate Zhu Hao's "big plan", which is to establish a political enemy for him.
Of course Tang Yin didn't want to do this.
He and Zhang Cong had no enmity in the past and have no enmity in recent times. Why should he provoke Zhang Cong?
Even if I take Zhang Cong's position as a Hanlin bachelor, I can just give it to him later... Why is Zhang Cong still getting competitive? I'll give you a Hanlin bachelor's degree. I don't believe you can take it. Even a common man like me is unavoidable. You
Zhang Cong, who is so striving for fame and fortune, would give up his position as a Hanlin scholar?
Tang Yindao: "It's better to let Jingdao come back early. I really can't figure out what happened in the court. But I haven't been in good spirits recently. I don't know why. Or as Jingdao said, this year is also the gate of death for me."
"
Zhang Zuo couldn't help but smile bitterly.
He said you were fat and you started to breathe.
You just use the excuse that you are sick when nothing happens. You look like this, with your face flushed. How do you look like you are sick?
"Mr. Zhu will probably return to Beijing before the New Year. However, Mr. Zhu said that the ceremony will be settled before the New Year. You have time to write to him and communicate with him to ask about the progress, so that our family can communicate with His Majesty.