After the New Year, the court seemed peaceful, but a big change was inevitable.
Many people speculated that Fei Hong would not be able to serve as the first assistant for long and would retire soon. The civil servants hoped that Shi Yun would take over as the first assistant. There were even rumors that Yang Yiqing would return to the court and join the cabinet. Then there was the news about Tang Yin.
There are also different opinions on joining the cabinet. Some people even think that it will be a matter of time before Tang Yin becomes the chief minister.
As for why Tang Yin is seriously ill...
That seems to be just a cover.
It is true that Tang Yin was ill. After all, it can be proved by the fact that he has resigned from his post since returning to the Xuan Mansion and has not left home. However, it does not mean that he is terminally ill. Civil servants will not believe this kind of lie told to get into the cabinet.
After the New Year, Zhu Hao went to Tang Yin's house to pay New Year's greetings, and at the same time told Tang Yin about the news that he was about to join the cabinet, and the time would be around the fifth day of the lunar month.
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Tang Yin was originally waiting for Jiang Lun's arrival at home.
Because Jiang Lun was about to return to Anlu, he had to meet Tang Yin before leaving. The two old buddies had to have a good drink before leaving, which meant that after this meal, the next time they came back, they would be separated forever.
"...Whether you join the cabinet or not, it doesn't make much difference to me. Ahem..."
Tang Yin kept coughing while talking.
Zhu Hao watched helplessly as Tang Yin's body deteriorated day by day, but he couldn't help but sigh.
Tang Yin's life could probably only last until the turn of spring and summer at most, which was a few months longer than in history. Although it was considered a change, it was not a complete change in the end.
Zhu Hao said: "Being a one-day pavilion elder can be regarded as a leap in identity and status... With this honor, you can be much more prosperous in another world."
"hehe."
Tang Yin shook his head and said with a smile, "Do you still believe in this kind of strange power and chaos?"
Zhu Hao shrugged, meaning that whether he believed it or not, he would be rejected.
"Jingdao, you have to remember that there are many things that I don't understand. Don't let me leave with regrets. You have to tell me clearly no matter what," Tang Yin said.
Zhu Hao nodded.
What Tang Yin wanted was actually an "answer". Ever since he met Zhu Hao, he wanted to know a lot about destiny. Anyway, in Tang Yin's eyes, Zhu Hao was not simple, but he couldn't explain why... Tang Yin could say that he saw it with his own eyes.
Witnessing Zhu Hao's growth, he knew that Zhu Hao had an evil talent as a young boy, but he didn't know where this talent came from.
Perhaps in Tang Yin's heart, he just wanted to find out who the "master" hidden behind Zhu Hao was.
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After Jiang Lun arrived, the banquet turned into a carnival for three people.
Originally, Zhu Hao didn't want Tang Yin to drink, but what Tang Yin meant was that my life wouldn't last long, so I shouldn't do that forced thing. Living one day longer and one day less would not make much difference. In short... just eat what you can.
Drink if you can, and get through the rest of the day first.
At the banquet, Jiang Lun kept toasting to Zhu Hao.
In the past, he only toasted to Tang Yin, who could drink anyway, but now he insists on toasting to Zhu Hao, which is more of a flattery.
"...Mr. Zhu, you also know that when I return to Anlu next time, there are too many things to do, and there is no order. Your Majesty just gave me a decree, and many things have to be directed by you."
Jiang Lun almost said, "When I go back to Anlu, will you give me some tips so that I can do what the emperor wants in Anlu?"
Zhu Hao said: "This is a bit difficult, because I don't know what you are going back for."
"ah?"
Jiang Lun was surprised.
Tang Yin laughed at the side and said: "Jingdao, stop joking with him. This time he will be responsible for repairing the temple when he returns. Even I know something, why are you two playing riddles here?"
Only then did Jiang Lun come back to his senses and said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, yes, it is to build a temple, but how to do it, please give me Mr. Zhu's advice."
Zhu Haodao: "If you just build a temple, then build it according to the emperor's specifications. It is no longer the regulation of the vassal king, or so to speak... You can assume that the Prince's Palace was once the Prince's Palace, and the previous Prince's Palace never existed.
, that’s just another palace.”
Jiang Lun nodded: "I know too, but it's just...the cost..."
If you want to build something more luxurious, the specifications should be high, but the cost is naturally out of control, at least tens of thousands of taels of silver will have to be spent.
And what the imperial court could allocate to Jiang Lun might not even be ten thousand taels of silver.
Although Zhu Si now has a lot of money, he can only take back a little to cover the expenses of the palace. He has to build the palace temple and Zhu Youji's mausoleum at one time. The cost is unbearable.
Zhu Hao said: "I will find a way to allocate money to you as much as possible, and it depends on whether the Ministry of Accounts cooperates. Mr. Tang, you are going to join the cabinet soon. Even if you don't want to take care of anything, you still have to do something about it."
Be careful."
"What? Is it still related to me?"
Tang Yin looked puzzled.
I am a dying person, didn’t I just agree to join the cabinet as a formality?
Why are you still ready to let me work now?
Jiang Lun smiled and said: "Brother Bohu, after you join the cabinet, you can ignore other things, but I'm afraid you really have to listen to Mr. Zhu and take care of the Anlu matter."
Only then did Tang Yin understand the significance of his joining the cabinet.
Others joined the cabinet with a certain position and had specialized errands in the cabinet. For example, Huang Zan was in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works. Liu Chun used to be in charge of the Hanlin Academy, but now he is in charge of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment. Shi Yun, who is new to the cabinet, is responsible for the Ministry of Rites and Punishments.
In charge of the Hanlin Academy and the imperial edicts, the remaining major affairs such as the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War were consulted and made decisions, which were completed by Fei Hong, the first assistant.
It can be said that there is a specialization in the art.
What does Tang Yin know?
Let him use his experience in the battle at Juyongguan in the northwest?
Put him in charge of the affairs of the Ministry of War?
The question is who will listen to him?
When Tang Yin was a Hanlin scholar, he also served as a Hanlin scholar who discussed rites. Needless to say, after he joined the cabinet, he had to take over matters related to the Ministry of Rites. In the Ministry of Rites, only the discussion of rites, especially the part related to Xing Xian Emperor, was under his control.
He is in control.
Tang Yin sighed: "I really don't have time to relax even before I die."
It seemed like a harmless sigh, but even Jiang Lun could feel Tang Yin's freedom and ease.
He was almost dead and still making fun of his own life and death. Probably only Tang Yin could treat life and death with indifference.
Zhu Hao said: "Before Mr. Tang officially joins the cabinet, he will go to the palace to express his gratitude. Your Majesty will definitely explain to you, Mr. Yutian, the matter of Uncle Yutian's return to Anlu. Then, Mr. Tang must behave well."
Tang Yin said disdainfully: "What do you mean? You want me to get money to build a temple? There is also Meng Zai... He is in Anlu and the two places are separated. How can I contact him... Maybe when my letter arrives, I will still be here
You can't say the same thing in this world."
"Sir, have a drink."
Zhu Hao poured wine for Tang Yin and said comfortingly, "It's not good to always think about life and death. This is not the reason for you not to work. Since you are a cabinet minister for a day, you must do something to at least leave your name in the history books.
Pen. This can be considered a change that I have made to you. Otherwise, there are some things that I would not be able to explain to you clearly."
threaten.
Tang Yin could feel that Zhu Hao was telling him that if you don't work hard before you die, I won't tell you the reason why I am so awesome, and I won't tell you who the master behind me is.
I'm so anxious for you!
Let you have no peace on the road to hell!
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Years later, on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Hao went to the Hanlin Academy for the first time.
After all, he is now a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and he came back to participate in the review of "Wuzong Shilu" as usual. After he returned to the Hanlin Academy, Xu Jie came to see him after hearing the news.
"Jingdao, there is news that I will be transferred to the work department as a doctor. This matter... is very sudden."
Xu Jie has just been promoted to editor and editor, and he is just waiting to make a big difference in the Hanlin Academy. To put it mildly, he is actually just trying to live in a more advanced way.
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "I told His Majesty to ask you to go to the Ministry of Industry. Isn't that good?"
Xu Jie wanted to say, of course it's not good.
Although in terms of official rank, the Doctor of the Ministry of Industry is of the fifth rank, while the Hanlin Editor is only of the sixth rank.
But when it comes to status in the court, I am afraid that a doctor cannot be compared with a compiler. Being able to stay in a library is something that many literati dream of. It seems that only staying in a library can guarantee one's promotion in the Hanlin system, and climb step by step to become a scholar and a lecturer.
Even the high position of Hanlin bachelor or cabinet minister.
Zhu Hao said: "Don't be discouraged. Come back and work with me. A bright future is inevitable."
This time Zhu Hao only transferred Xu Jie out. Cai Ang, who had a good relationship with Zhu Hao in the Hanlin Academy, remained unchanged.
Later, Zhu Hao planned to promote Cai Ang to the position of minister and let him go to the palace to give daily lectures. After all, Cai Ang's age was there and he was not as young and powerful as Xu Jie, so the division of labor between the two was different.
Xu Jie looked troubled: "I have just returned to the capital not long ago, and my wife has just become pregnant..."
The general meaning is that I just got married and my family took it as an honor for me to be a Hanlin Academy, so they asked me to leave the Hanlin Academy immediately, which I couldn't accept.
Zhu Haodao: "This time I didn't let you retain the position of Imperial Editor. It's not that it's unreasonable. It's because you were not qualified enough to be promoted to Editor. Many people were dissatisfied with you. After all, you didn't do much in discussing etiquette.
, others will regard you as an opportunist.
"Now when you join the Ministry of Industry, your salary will more than double. If you do well, you will be given more commissions... How should I put it? It all depends on your performance."
Xu Jie: "..."
Zhu Hao continued: "As for the reputation issue that you are worried about, you can also tell your family that in two years you will definitely be promoted to a minister and a minister. When you return to the Hanlin Academy, you will have already reached the qualifications and can conduct yourself in the world.
You will become more mature, and others will look at you with admiration."
Zhu Hao's "two years" is well founded.
It is already the third year of Jiajing's reign, and during the third to sixth years of Jiajing's reign in the Ming Dynasty, the changes in officials were not as drastic as imagined.
Historically, it was not until the sixth year of Jiajing that Fei Hong resigned from the post of chief minister. Before that, Yang Yiqing had entered the cabinet, and Yang Yiqing was in charge of the cabinet from then on... Zhu Hao's plan for Xu Jie was to put Fei Hong in charge.
During this transitional period, don't think about doing anything.
This is the period of transition between the old and the new in the Ming Dynasty. You should go on a career with me.
When you come back, it will be hard for you not to enjoy the scenery.
Xu Jie asked: "Can I still make other choices?"
Zhu Hao put on a serious face and said: "Zisheng, you are a few years older than me, but I won the first prize earlier than you. Do you think you underestimate my talent?"
"No...no."
Xu Jie quickly explained.
Zhu Hao said: "Then you listen to me, I will never harm you! There are so many people in the Hanlin Academy, you are the only one missing, but I need a helper, and you must be the one!"