The four cabinet ministers came out of Qianqing Palace with different expressions.
Liu Chun and Huang Zan already knew Zhu Hao's situation relatively well. They knew that the emperor relied heavily on Zhu Hao, so they didn't think much... If the emperor just wanted to use Zhu Hao and did not discuss etiquette matters, in their opinion It's much more normal than before.
Although Fei Hong was worried, he was not worried enough that Zhu Hao would destroy the court.
Only Shi Yun felt the seriousness of the situation.
"Are you allowing your Majesty to act so randomly?" Shi Yun said rudely in front of three other colleagues before he arrived at the cabinet for duty.
Liu Chun shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Which thing are you talking about? Jingdao? Or Bohu?"
Shi Yun wanted to say that the emperor was messing around with these two things. One was to promote people, and the other was to be a Jinshi who had only been in the court for three years. Especially the emperor wanted Zhu Hao to serve as the minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works. If this news were If word gets out, you may not know what people in the DPRK will think.
Huang Zan didn't wait for Shi Yue to answer, and said: "As long as everything stops, that Zhu Shilang can also abide by his loyalty, why should he stick to small details?"
Shi Yuan was a little angry with Huang Zan.
Fei Hong and Liu Chun are considered neutral factions, while Shi Yuan and Huang Zan are the real opponents. One is a general of the ritual protection faction, and the other is a leader of the ritual faction. They are the second two in the cabinet, and they don't seem to need to consider it. In view of the overall situation, it is more like an unshirkable responsibility to fight the other party early and get him to leave the cabinet.
Fei Hong didn't wait for Shi Yue to say any offensive words, and said: "Let's talk about it after the new year!"
Again, words that sound like a bullshit stick.
This means that the cabinet will not make any forced changes to the emperor's official position arrangements for the time being.
Liu Chun also added in a timely manner: "It is rare that His Majesty still cares about the opinions of the cabinet. We need to fully maintain this trust and ensure that everything is on track. It would not be a bad thing if Jingdao leaves the Ministry of Rites to work in the Ministry of Industry."
Looking at this matter from the perspective of seniors who are close to Zhu Hao, Liu Chun hopes that Zhu Hao can stay away from the political whirlpool, that is, the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy system. After all, the Great Rites Conference is now the focus that affects personal reputation and historical records. As for other officials... …They are all like outsiders watching the fire from the other side.
The emperor transferred Zhu Hao from the Ministry of Rites to the Ministry of Works. Even if he initially let Zhu Hao hold two posts, he would later let Zhu Hao step down from the Ministry of Rites. For Zhu Hao, he could avoid becoming the focus of attention and attack from the ministers of the court.
Shi Yun said: "Even if the matter of discussing etiquette is difficult to change now, the integrity of a courtier should still be intact. After I return, I will contact everyone and report to His Majesty to object to this matter."
After saying that, Shi Yue arched his hands and went straight to the Meridian Gate.
As a member who had just joined the cabinet, he still had the task of being in charge of the Hanlin Academy's errands. The other people probably understood that when Shi Yun said that he wanted to find someone to complain, he probably went to someone from the Hanlin Academy...
Liu Chun looked at Shi Yun's retreating back, shook his head and sighed: "Now that the talents in Hanyuan are withering, I'm really afraid that he will cause something else."
Huang Zan's face was full of disdain: "No, he didn't take the initiative to discuss etiquette matters. Now he is looking for a sense of presence in other matters. Doesn't it still have a big impact on him?"
Both Liu Chun and Fei Hong could see that Huang Zan and Shi Yun were completely unwilling to deal with each other, and they might fight each other at any time. The so-called "different ways and not conspiring with each other" probably refers to their relationship, unlike Fei's. Hong and Liu Chun can be used as troublemakers... although to some extent, troublemakers are more pathetic and belong to the group that is more likely to be eliminated.
But the problem is that now the emperor needs this kind of shit-stirring stick.
As long as you do not interfere with the imperial power and do not demonstrate the ways of a minister, then you can stay in your positions and at least pass the transition period smoothly.
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As Shi Yue went to the Hanlin Academy, the news that Zhu Hao was going to be transferred to the Ministry of Works as a minister was no longer a secret.
Zhu Si asked four cabinet ministers to come to the inner court to discuss the matter, as if to let the world know what happened. After the incident, Zhu Si even let people discuss it, gradually letting the government and the public know that Zhu Hao was his.
People...show Zhu Hao's status in this way.
This is a manifestation of Zhu Si's selfishness. After all, he does not care about Zhu Hao's identity and stance, and there is also the backlash that the civil servant group will bring to Zhu Hao.
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It also reflects the importance Zhu Si attaches to Zhu Hao, because Zhu Si is about to entrust him with important tasks.
In the Hanlin Academy, Zhang Cong, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, was meeting Gui E who came to see him.
Gui E was just an attendant, but this time the emperor had already made it clear that Tang Yin would be promoted to the cabinet. In addition, Fengxi had been assigned to guard the border, and Shi Yue was promoted to the cabinet. This is equivalent to saying that... now the Hanlin bachelor's degree is very rich from four people.
, it will soon become Zhang Cong's responsibility alone.
As Gui E, who had been close to Zhang Cong and had made many suggestions in the ceremonial meeting before being appreciated by the emperor and promoted to the capital, at this time, of course she wanted to discuss with Zhang Cong to see if he had a chance to fill a position in the Imperial Academy.
Bachelor's positions.
Even if he is not in charge of the Hanlin Academy and does not care about the affairs of Zhan Shifu, he is just a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy of Litigation. For Gui E, it is still a dream promotion.
After Zhang Cong learned the purpose of Gui E's visit, his attitude was indifferent: "You should be very clear about your Majesty's attitude towards the courtiers now. It is not a secret who your Majesty values. Why don't you go to him?"
Zhang Cong has also had some opinions on Gui E recently. After all, after arriving in the capital, Gui E didn't come to him for advice on everything. He only came to see him when he needed to be promoted... You clearly don't regard yourself as my disciple.
Why should I help you?
The person Zhang Cong was talking about was naturally Zhu Hao.
The emperor showed Zhu Hao's unrivaled status in front of them, and even Tang Yin had to step aside. If you, Gui E, are an opportunistic person, you should go and curry favor with Zhu Hao now.
His words are much more effective than my words.
Gui E sighed: "Brother Bingyong, what are you talking about? We are dedicated to the imperial court. When we were in Nanjing, I thought of the daily rituals and working all night long, as if it was yesterday, in front of my eyes."
Let’s make some friendship first.
Zhang Cong replied coldly: "Then you should know that I am just a Hanlin bachelor. I have no right to transfer you to the same status as me."
Are you Gui E really having a sweet dream?
It’s not me who is joining the cabinet now. If you enter the Hanlin Academy, you will be tied with me. Why do you think I want to find a "rival" for myself?
Don't think that if you say a few nice words, I will listen to you. Now that I respect you, you still don't take me seriously. When you become my equal, will you still take me seriously?
Gui E said: "As long as I become a bachelor, I can make more suggestions for Your Majesty."
"Hmm."
Zhang Cong's attitude was somewhat unkind.
Even if you, Gui E, just want to be a bachelor and a lecturer, it still depends on whether you are really willing to surrender to me. I don't want any gifts from you. It depends on your sincerity.
Zhang Cong said: "When I went south, I went to Zhenjiang many times, and even went to Yuyao once. You should know the purpose of my going there, right?"
"Um."
Although Gui E didn't know why Zhang Cong mentioned this, he still nodded, "I went to see those two people."
Zhang Cong had a sinister smile on his face: "It is precisely because these two people are so respected that His Majesty once wanted to recall them to the DPRK and let them join the cabinet to counter the power of the ministers who were in power in the cabinet. But now, the ministers are in charge of the government.
It has obviously become a thing of the past, but I think it is still necessary to call them back to the DPRK."
"Why is this?"
Gui E couldn't stand listening anymore.
There are now four people in the cabinet, and together with Tang Yin, there are five.
Do you still want Yang Yiqing and Xie Qian to return to the court and join the cabinet?
Even if they are really powerful and have a good relationship with you, are you sure that when they come back, they will take you as a lucky minister who has only been in power for two years and relied on opportunism to take advantage of you?
At that time, Zhu Hao hadn't taken action yet, so they dealt with you violently, leaving those of us who had finally climbed up to go back to another place to live a miserable life.
Zhang Cong said: "You still don't understand? If everything goes smoothly, as His Majesty expected, and in line with Zhu Jingdao's expectations, then no one in the court will threaten Zhu Jingdao's promotion to the cabinet as the chief minister, even if you and I have
The opportunity to join the cabinet will definitely come after him."
Gui E shook his head and said, "Didn't you say that he will first take a job in the Ministry of Industry?"
Zhang Cong said coldly: "Do you want to say that we will join the cabinet earlier than him? Have you ever thought about how you and I will stand when His Majesty wants to promote him to be the chief minister?"
Gui calyx is silent.
This time he finally understood.
If they follow Zhu Hao into the cabinet and Zhu Hao is the chief assistant, they will still have soup to drink.
But if they enter the cabinet first and Zhu Hao joins the cabinet later, and the emperor wants Zhu Hao to be the first assistant, then the two of them will have no choice but to drink from the northwest wind.
"The biggest question is who does His Majesty trust? Do you think you are qualified to gain His Majesty's complete trust?"
Zhang Cong said, "I won't hide it from you. From the very beginning, Zhu Jingdao was hiding behind the scenes and controlling everything. Even I was just his pawn. In His Majesty's eyes, he had the most credit for the ceremony. And he was once in the palace.
He is a student of His Majesty, he has a close relationship with Tang Yin, and he is a top scholar... Now even Eunuch Zhang, who is the Chief of Ceremonies, and Eunuch Huang, who is in charge of the East Factory, are on his side."
Gui E said: "How can he win everyone's trust?"
Zhang Cong sneered: "Others may not trust him, but in this dynasty, is there a lack of people who follow the trend? Everyone is just a faggot, and you and I shouldn't be aloof and arrogant."
"hehe."
Gui E could only shake his head and smile bitterly.
This point really makes Zhang Cong right. Even Gui E knows if he thinks about it carefully, they have achieved their current status by following others' influence.
Zhang Cong said: "Only when those two return to the court or even join the cabinet, will they have the opportunity to break this balance and let Your Majesty know that it does not mean that only Zhu Jingdao can be in charge of the government and bring peace to the people of the world. Only then will you and I have a chance.
"
Gui E shook his head and said: "But... I'm afraid that when they return to the court, they will use us to practice first."
"Will not."
Zhang Cong said, "I was in charge of the previous contacts with them and the discussions on major matters. They also know how serious the consequences of Zhu Jingdao's chaos are. They will naturally stand by me then!"
Seeing Zhang Cong's persistence, Gui E probably understood what was going on and took the initiative to ask Ying: "Then I will find someone to recommend these two people to His Majesty."