The large transparent glass windows of Wuying Palace reflect the sunlight onto the palace walls, reflecting the bright lights everywhere in the Forbidden City. Several ministers who do not often come here for meetings also feel warm in their hearts - I don't know when, the cold and chilly atmosphere in the Forbidden City
It gradually subsided, and many changes occurred without them realizing it.
At this time, the Wuying Hall has been newly renovated. The original dark and empty main hall has been separated into independent rooms with wooden glass doors. The gold bricks on the floor have also been replaced by oily red teak floors.
Entering from the door on the left side of the main hall, you first go to the aisle, which is lined with thick and exquisite carpets. Then you go around the right along the aisle. There is a corridor about five feet wide in front of you and on the right side. On the door in the middle of the right corridor, there is a horizontal hanging
There is a sign saying "First Conference Room". Under the sign, a small eunuch with a hunched waist stands, instructing the ministers to enter through this door.
Entering the conference room, there is still a large carpet in the center of the room. On the carpet, there are two semicircular tables about two feet long with two semicircles at the north and south ends. The flowers that were ordered at that time were inserted into a long and large table flower and placed in the middle of the table, making the room more lively.
It's filled with a faint aroma.
Wang Xilie, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, who came here for the first time, was confused. He bowed and asked Lu Shusheng, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, in a low voice: "When was this changed?"
Lu Shusheng squinted his eyes and replied in a low voice: "The work started last month. This is my first time since the modifications were completed."
Wang Xilie saw that the oval side of the long table faced the door, and a three-step platform was made on the floor. The throne was placed on it, and the dragon case was placed one foot above the ground. There were ocher-yellow gauze curtains tied up on the left and right. In addition to this,
Outside, there are no other ritual decorations in the room. Opposite the throne, there are eight high screens with cursive writing on them, blocking the main entrance of Wuying Palace.
There are two circles of armchairs surrounding the table, and the chairs are thoughtfully placed with soft cushions. On the table facing each chair in the front row, there is a teacup and a set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone.
Wang Xilie looked around and saw that the whole room was sparse and bright. The carved beams and paintings in the previous palace and the decorations of happiness, wealth, longevity and happiness were all gone. Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, who was used to attending court meetings in dark palaces, was attracted by this simple and bright conference room.
I was stunned for a moment, my heart was in turmoil, I didn't know what it was like.
He asked Lu Shusheng in a low voice: "What kind of etiquette is used for meetings here?" Lu Shusheng still squinted his eyes and said in a low voice: "The emperor is still sitting facing south, it should be no different from usual, right?" He said that he didn't mean anything.
Confidence.
While they were talking, Zhang Juzheng, Lu Tiaoyang, Wang Guoguang and two middle secretaries pushed the door in. Seeing everyone standing in the room, Zhang Juzheng said: "Everyone, please take a seat. The emperor will be here soon. Let's discuss it first."
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After saying that, Zhang Juzheng walked under the throne and sat on the first chair on the upper left side of the long table. Zhang Hong, the supervisor of etiquette, sat opposite him. Lu Tiaoyang and Chen Ju followed and sat in rows facing each other. Zhang Jing
He and the two chief ceremonial officers Bingbi sat down next to Chen Ju.
Lu Shusheng saw that the court promoted Wang Guoguang, the newly appointed cabinet minister, to sit down next to Lu Tiaoyang. He also found his own seat and sat next to Wang Guoguang. Wang Han, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Chen Zan, the newly promoted Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, and Tan Lun, the Minister of the Ministry of War, followed them in turn.
Down.
Wang Xilie was a little confused again. He didn't know where he should sit. Should he sit in the front row with these ministers? He seemed not qualified to sit on an equal footing, so he should sit behind his own minister, like a follower, and it was not very respectable.
Just as he was hesitating, Guo Chaobin, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue, went to sit next to Tan Lun first, but he was separated by two chairs.
Wang Xilie finally calmed down and sat between the two of them next to Tan Lun. In just a moment, countless thoughts were running through the old man's mind, and he was sweating on his forehead.
When Zhang Juzheng saw everyone sitting down, he first took a sip of tea from his tea cup and then motioned for everyone to drink some water as well.
Then he put down the tea cup, cleared his throat and said: "The victory in Liaodong has been confirmed. Let's discuss first what the regulations for this reward are. Who can say it first?" After speaking, he glanced around the people present.
Tan Lun, Minister of the Ministry of War, then said: "Let me talk about Li Chengliang first. According to the system of the country, those who kill enemy chiefs in formation should be rewarded with titles. Although the person killed this time was not a great Khan, and the quality was a bit worse, but one kill
Two of them were captured, and one of them could be offered as a prisoner. This is a great achievement. I thought Li Chengliang could be made a non-hereditary earl."
As he spoke, the secretary of the cabinet, who was sitting in the corner of the back row, wrote quickly to write down his words.
Tan Lun cleared his throat and said: "Li Chengliang's reward has been fixed, and everything else is easy to handle. Just reward him in order of merit. There are ready-made examples of increased rewards for soldiers who are injured, and pensions for those who die."
All the ministers knew that today's topic mainly revolved around Li Chengliang's reward, and all their attention was focused on it. Wang Xilie was usually very concerned about the reward, but at this time, he was looking at the flowers laid out in the middle of the table, and he was in a trance.
What to think about.
Wang Han, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, waited for Tan Lun to finish, and then continued: "Li Chengliang became the deputy commander-in-chief in the first year of Longqing, and became the commander-in-chief in the fourth year of Longqing. In the fifth year of Longqing, he beheaded two Tuman ministers in Zhuoshan, and beheaded five
At level 180, he was awarded the hereditary title of Thousand Households. Last year, he defeated Tuman and Ulushan in Tieling and Liaohetao, and beheaded many people. It can be said that he never fights, and must be defeated in every battle. The Ministry of War has given him a record.
He has accomplished great feats twice, but the imperial court has not yet awarded him a reward. Taking advantage of the great victory this time, making him an earl is not an excessive reward."
When Chen Zan, the Minister of Household Affairs, saw that Zhang Juzheng's cavalry wanted to knight Li Chengliang, he also cleared his throat and said: "Today, some officials said that Li Chengliang invaded the border with his captives, causing the loss of Tianshui Fort and the tragic death of 1,200 soldiers and civilians.
Massacre. Although it was a great victory in the end, the merits are merits and the faults are faults. If the imperial court approves the earl, the soldiers on all sides may imitate Li Chengliang's fighting methods, causing the people on the border to be in danger - this must not be ignored. "
After hearing this, Tan Lun looked angry and said: "It is difficult to guard against thieves for a thousand days! The border wall is not a copper wall or an iron wall. Breaking the border has always been inevitable. If the border people are captured and killed, who will cover up the achievements of the border generals in the future?
Contribute to the country? Chen Shangshu’s words are wrong!”
After hearing this, Lu Shusheng, the Minister of Rites, said: "Don't reward the imperial court indiscriminately. During the reign of Emperor Shizong, Qi Jiguang pacified the Japanese. How could his achievements be as good as those of Li Chengliang today? He also didn't get the title. In the future, when China became strong and peaceful, in the process of pacifying border affairs, he would not be able to control the Japanese.
There are hundreds of them, and when the time comes, we will use today’s example to ennoble them. How many will the court want to ennoble?”
The two ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Husband opposed the title, while the two ministers of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel were in favor. They started arguing at the meeting. Opposite, several ministers from the inner court stood on the dry bank and watched the excitement. Zhang Jing was more restrained and said after a while, "Shang Shu Lu said that
"Yes", and then he said "Wang Shangshu has a point", just to stir up trouble.
Lu Tiaoyang listened for a while and saw that they were gradually turning their heads. He dug out all the old sesame seeds and rotten millet and started talking. He knocked on the table and said: "Let's calm down. There is no need to talk anymore. Let's note down the differences for now. I'll ask the saint later."
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Wang Guoguang, a bachelor of Dongge University, said: "Why don't you take a look at what Li Chengliang said in his memorial? Does he mean to be arrogant based on his merits? If so, the court should give him a warning and leave him some room for improvement.
; If not, the imperial court cannot chill the hearts of its heroes and generals."
After hearing what he said, the secretary of the cabinet distributed the transcript of Li Chengliang's memorial to everyone in the meeting. The cabinet and the inner court Zhang Hong and Chen Ju had all read it, and they all sat quietly and waited. Others looked at Li Chengliang's memorial and gave all the credit to Li Chengliang's memorial.
The emperor planned the strategy and the soldiers were brave and brave, but he did not take any credit for it.
There is a saying in the memorial: "With the emperor's plan, no matter who comes in this battle, as long as the soldiers who dare to fight are defeated, the great success will be achieved lightly. Cheng Liang is just a coincidence of the emperor, and I really don't dare to make the least contribution."
When the two ministers from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Husband met, they were both shocked and speechless by the shameless flattery.
Wang Xilie had come to his senses at this time. After reading the memorial, he said angrily: "Such clever words are flattering to those above us! Moreover, in the memorial, there is an idea that the emperor lives in the ninth level and commands thousands of miles. This is the words of a sycophant who wants to destroy the country! You, wait.
Don’t you see the old Song Dynasty formation diagram?”