When Zhu Si inquired about the vacancy of the Right Minister of Rites, the Minister of Rites issued a report: "Your Majesty, that's right." Zhu Si asked again: "Can the Ministry of Rites recommend a candidate to take over the position of Right Minister?"
The ministers present felt that something was wrong. Why should the position of right minister of the Ministry of Rites be recommended by the Minister of Rites?
In fact, courtiers should adhere to the principle of avoiding suspicion and usually do not recommend deputy officials to avoid being accused of recommending their own people to make a speech in the yamen. Therefore, at this time, the emperor should try to avoid asking the Minister of Rites, but now it seems that the emperor just wants to ask the minister The book was publicly blended, and the right minister of the Ministry of Rites was handed over to someone from the Etiquette Sect.
"His Majesty······"
A censor came out immediately, and it turned out to be Xia Yan from the Ministry of War, who had always been known for his uprightness. Zhu Si raised his hand to interrupt Xia Yan.
But Zhu Si did not continue to question Xi Shu. Instead, he looked at Jiang Mian aside and asked, "Who does Mr. Jiang Ge recommend?" Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, but just raised the wat board and said nothing.
It seemed that even though it was a matter that had been discussed, Jiang Mian chose to avoid it at such a critical moment because there were some things that Jiang Mian really didn't want to say in person.
Zhu Si smiled faintly and said: "If you all don't want to say it, then I will propose it myself... I will use the Hanlin Academy to compile Zhu Hao, the Hanlin Academy to serve as a bachelor, and the Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi. Right Minister of the Ministry of Rites, do you have any opinions?"
"Ah!?" The whole court was in an uproar.
If Zhang Cong was promoted to Hanlin bachelor before, the ministers present were both expected and unwilling. Then Zhu Hao was suddenly promoted by the emperor as an exception, and the ministers present were all shocked and puzzled.
Zhu Hao? Who is it?
The top pick in the same class as Zhang Qiu?
It's only been more than two years since he entered the DPRK, right? He seemed to be quite active in the past, but hasn't he disappeared since then? Hasn't he been released yet?
The position of right minister of the Ministry of Rites is so critical, why would a little-known Zhu Hao be allowed to take over? What virtues and abilities does he have?
Qin Jin, the Minister of Household Affairs, came out and said: "Your Majesty, no! Absolutely no! Zhu Hao has only been in the court for a short period of time and has insufficient qualifications in the court. How can he take on such an important task?"
He spoke out the inner thoughts of many ministers present.
Many people want to say this, but don't have the courage to stand up. Many people actually don't understand. Does Zhu Hao have anything to do with today's struggle between monarchs and ministers?
Or is it that the emperor deliberately let out a very nonsense person to try his tone first?
For the vast majority of ministers, it is not appropriate for them to speak out against something before they have a clear understanding of the situation, because there will always be someone to stand up for such nonsense...
Zhu Sidao: "Zhu Hao was previously a doctor in the Ministry of Punishment, and it was appropriate for him to handle matters of etiquette. Especially when it came to my posthumous title as Emperor Kao, it was brought up by him. Even in this court, have you forgotten? ?」
Is there such a thing?
The ministers present carefully recalled that at that time, Zhu Hao proposed to posthumously designate Zhu Youqi as the "Bensheng Emperor". Most of the ministers only remembered that it was the result of a compromise between the emperor and his ministers, and they really didn't care much about who proposed it.
Later, Zhu Hao disappeared, as if he was being punished. Neither the emperor nor the orthodox civil servants took Zhu Hao seriously anymore, because Zhu Hao had done something that was not flattering on both sides.
Zhu Hao's proposal not only failed to realize the emperor's intention of pursuing King Xingxian as the emperor, but also violated the principle of civil servants not to give in when discussing great rituals. It is tantamount to saying that Zhu Hao was a scapegoat and was later marginalized by the court, which is reasonable. things in.
But this kind of marginalized person actually wants to be a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and concurrently serve as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites? What kind of trick?
Huang Zan came out and said: "Zhu Jingdao has not been an official for a long time, but he is very principled in dealing with people. It is rare for him to be impartial in matters of etiquette. If he is not promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, we will find a suitable one."
I'm afraid it's not easy to select someone. Your Majesty appoints people on an exceptional basis and appoints people on their merits, which is an example of a wise king."
This flattery...
Many people want to say, did you Huang Zan get to power by flattering? How do we remember that you seem to be a hard worker?
Sure enough, after passing the ceremony and entering the cabinet, you guys didn't even talk about principles. You actually said that a little-known Zhu Hao was the best choice for the right minister of the Ministry of Rites?
You really make our civil servants look good.
Zhu Si looked at Jiang Mian and said: "Elder Huang Ge's reminder is exactly what I want, but I am not a stubborn person. I wonder what Mr. Jiang Ge's opinion is?"
Jiang Mian hesitated for a moment, probably knowing that if he didn't express his position, he would not be able to do it today.
Because the emperor needed his attitude before leaving, telling the civil servants present that they should compromise on this matter instead of continuing to argue. All his fellow civil servants were also waiting for his opinion.
Jiang Miandao: "Old minister seconded the suggestion." "Wow!"
There was another uproar at the scene.
Even Yang Tinghe's designated successor to the political legacy, the famous Shofu University Scholar in the court, agreed with the emperor's bizarre and nonsense hiring decision?
Is the Ming Dynasty coming to an end?
Before anyone else could stand up to object, Zhu Si suddenly seemed angry. He looked around at the ministers and said, "If any ministers or ministers have any objections, just come out and object together. But while objecting, you must recommend a suitable candidate to me.
Otherwise, don’t open your mouth!”
The emperor simply threatened his ministers in person.
This trick actually doesn't work. The civil servants of the Ming Dynasty have always been known for their stubbornness, but no one really said anything at this time, mainly because... they still can't understand the situation.
I don’t understand why the emperor personally recommended officials! I don’t understand why Huang Zan blew a rainbow fart! I don’t understand why Jiang Mian agreed!
They couldn’t understand what was discussed at the inner court meeting yesterday!
And to a certain extent, finding a marginal and incompetent person to be the right minister of the Ministry of Rites would be like Tang Yin being a Hanlin bachelor, and it would not be unacceptable to civil servants.
Is it really a good job to be the right minister of the Ministry of Rites?
When the stalemate in the imperial court's ceremony reached its climax, who would be the right minister of the Ministry of Rites? Wouldn't that mean he would bear historical infamy?
Will the emperor agree if he stands up and recommends an orthodox minister who is not a sect of etiquette to be the right minister of the Ministry of Rites? Will it be of substantial help to the outcome of the ceremony?
Seeing that the ministers present seemed to know each other well, Zhu Si looked at Tang Yin and asked: "Mr. Tang, you have known me for a long time, and you and Zhu Haojian have also known each other for a long time. What do you think of my proposal?"
When Tang Yin heard this, he thought there was no need to say it. What a great suggestion!
Let that kid Zhu Jingdao hide behind the scenes and point fingers every day. Why don't you come from behind the scenes to the front desk this time? Now I can finally sit back and relax!
From now on, when discussing matters in the court, whoever wants to come will come!
Tang Yindao: "I believe that although Zhu Jingdao has not been admitted to the imperial examination for a long time, he is loyal to the country and conscientious..." In the court, the people in the Hanlin Academy were most ashamed after hearing this.
Do you, Tang Yin, want face?
We know that Zhu Jingdao is your disciple, but you can't tell lies with your eyes open. That kid... is just like you, a lazy guy who is in his position and does not seek to achieve his goals!
You actually have the nerve to use words like "conscientious" to describe him? "...I think I can give him a chance."
Tang Yin summarized it for a long time, without saying whether he supported it or not. He just said that he wanted the emperor to appreciate it.
The ministers present seemed to understand that the reason why Zhu Hao was able to jump directly to the position of right minister of the Ministry of Rites as a small person was because... he had a big backer to support him.
As the emperor's teacher, Tang Yin is now a bachelor of Hanlin, and anyone can see how lazy Tang Yin is. Maybe Tang Yin needs an agent to complete the etiquette matters for him, but Tang Yin has no principles in employing people. It can be said that he "does whatever he wants"
”, even Tang Yin didn’t have to give the emperor face, he really did it, to the point where I would use whomever I wanted, and recommend whomever I wanted to recommend.
It is probably that Tang Yin recommended Zhu Hao to the emperor. Then the emperor thought that he should try Zhu Hao.
Because most ministers could not understand the emperor's arrangements, they could only think so.
Zhu Sidao: "Dear members of the Qing family, who is there?
If you have different opinions, please keep it for now. This position will not be retained for a long time. I am also doing it as a temporary measure. I will make another appointment for Zhu Jingdao in the future. Let's discuss this for today."
The emperor's words sounded like there was a twist, but he didn't seem to say anything.
Even if the emperor didn't say it, the ministers present knew that anyone who served as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites would not last long, because the final chapter of the Great Rites Conference would soon come, and this job would definitely be a thankless job.
This is probably the same as the errand that Zhu Hao took on before. If there is any hard work in the court or any unflattering work, let him do it. After he is done, let him be the scapegoat and go away.
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........-The meeting is over.
Jiang Mian successfully became an official. When the emperor left, the ministers gathered around him and expressed their reluctance to leave Jiang Mian.
Many people felt confused because Jiang Mian's departure meant that the transition period from the Zhengde Dynasty to the Jiajing Dynasty was officially over. The veterans were all uneasy, especially those who were the backbone of Yang Tinghe's faction and who had only followed Yang Tinghe's orders before.
And people who don’t take the emperor’s will seriously.
Jiang Mian expressed his gratitude to those present.
Yang Shen didn't say anything to Jiang Mian, and he didn't expect that things happened so suddenly. What shocked him was not Jiang Mian's retirement, but Zhu Hao's unusual promotion to the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.
If he was just the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, he could understand it. After all, it was a thankless job. However, Zhu Hao was concurrently serving as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites as he was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and the young master of Zhan Shifu. In this way, Zhu Hao
Hao Zheng said that the official position jumped to him, Yang Shen.
"Use repair."
Shi Yun appeared next to Yang Shen.
Yang Shen looked at Shi Yuan, frowned and asked, "So Shi Butang, you are going to join the cabinet soon, right?" Shi Yue said, "I don't mean that."
A cryptic smile appeared on Yang Shen's face. Where is the ghost?
The emperor has already said that one of the two Hanlin bachelors will be selected to join the cabinet. This is probably the reason why Jiang Mian gave in. And you are more senior than Feng Zhao. If you follow the traditional promotion standards of civil servants, of course it is you, Shi Yun, who will join the cabinet. After all,
You have been the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. If it is not your turn to join the cabinet this time, you will have only one way to become an official.
It is equivalent to saying that Jiang Mian is using your career prospects in exchange for concessions to the emperor. It can even be understood as.
Because of you, the order of the Ming Dynasty’s court was disrupted! You are the sinner of the Ming Dynasty!