Chapter 046 One stone stirs up a thousand waves (Part 2)
Shen Shixing returned to the cabinet with all the cabinet ministers. When he heard that Xu Xuemo was coming, he couldn't help but frown slightly and secretly wondered what was going on with Xu Ziyan. How could a veteran minister who was over sixty years old be so helpless?
It's not that he didn't know that Xu Xuemo would definitely be a little passive today. After all, the entire Xinxue School was very passive today due to Gao Pragmatism, and Xu Xuemo happened to be the eldest uncle, so he was definitely the most passive one.
But, so what? You can be more passive as long as you are more passive. At this time, the cabinet has just come up with an idea and is urgently meeting with the emperor to express its attitude. No matter how passive you are, it is better than acting blindly!
Are you coming to see me in such a hurry, are you afraid that others will not know that you, the eldest uncle, have no independent opinions? Moreover, you are still my hometown party member, Shen Rumo. What will others think when they see you doing this?
However, he was dissatisfied, and he had to see everyone even when they were here. Shen Shixing had no choice but to exchange a few casual words with the cabinet ministers, and then went to check in with Xu Xuemo.
There was not much to say in the scene. Xu Xuemo directly explained his intention to Shen Shixing as soon as they met, and then said worriedly: "Now the science is boiling, and people have been sent to the palace to present the joint signature to the emperor. I am afraid that what this person has done will be high-profile."
Seek truth and use it..."
"Huh? What do you mean by that?" Shen Shixing was a little surprised and asked, "You said Gao Qiuzhen used science and technology? What is he going to do?"
Xu Xuemo expressed his previous worries and said that Gao Pragmatic might have fallen in love with the Ministry of Rites.
Unexpectedly, Shen Shixing shook his head and said: "This is not the case. I think it is unlikely that Gao Qiu will covet the Ministry of Rites - at least not now. It is most suitable for him to stay in the Ministry of War."
Xu Xuemo was a little hesitant and asked, "Can Yuan Fu give me some advice?"
"How dare you give me advice?" Shen Shixing has always done a good job in saving face, and now he said politely: "Brother Ziyan, what do you think is the best thing to do to seek truth?"
Xu Xuemo was slightly startled, pondered for a moment, and said: "The reputation of Gao Qiuzhen's literary works has moved the world, but based on what he has done in recent years, I think his best is actually military and wealth."
"Yes, Brother Ziyan has seen it thoroughly." Shen Shixing said with a slight smile: "Actually, Gao Qiu is a very interesting person. It stands to reason that with his status and reputation as the number one scholar in the Sixth Sect, and being the queen of the Shixue Sect, if he just wants
If you want to advance, you can just sit idle in the Hanlin Academy and get six or nine years of experience. Depending on the fact that you are classmates with the emperor, you might be able to be promoted to the post of Shaozai (Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs). Shen Shixing is special here.
Refers to Zuo Shilang) and entered the cabinet, but he refused to do so.
Needless to say, Annan and North were determined. He also refused to be idle when he went to Liaodong. He first fought a battle in southern Liaoning, and then introduced that... well, that corn, and also developed tussah. At the same time, he also brought about the salt industry.
I sorted it out. Look, he has only been in Liaodong for so long and he is actually busy with so many things. Brother Ziyan, why do you think he is like this?"
Xu Xuemo frowned and said: "I think it's just to prove that what they learned in practice can be used in the country."
"Yes, Shi Xing thinks so too." Shen Shixing nodded and said: "Gao Qiuzhen would rather leave the road open, but chooses to prove what he has learned. This is worth noting - it means that when he acts,
He will definitely consider how to demonstrate the effectiveness of practical learning first, rather than how to get promoted. In fact, I even think that Gao Qiuzhen doesn't care much about official rank. Perhaps in his eyes, official rank is just something that is easily accessible and does not require too much effort.
."
Xu Xuemo was not happy to hear this, so he objected at that time and reminded: "Yuanfu must not forget that Gao Qiuzhen did not go to Guangxi for his own reasons. He was demoted."
Shen Shixing waved his hand and said: "There is an inside story about that matter, but the information I have here is not very complete. I only know that he may have suffered it on behalf of the king that time... I'd better not mention it."
When Xu Xuemo heard what he said, he also knew that this matter was not easy to discuss in depth, so he said: "You don't need to mention this matter, but after he returned to Beijing - I mean after the Monan War - he was appointed to Liaodong. This matter
Could it be that he also took the initiative?"
Shen Shixing said calmly: "That's right."
Then there's nothing you can do.
Xu Xuemo sighed, shook his head, and changed the topic: "Even if Gao Qiuzhen doesn't think much about the Ministry of Rites, wouldn't there be others in their Shi School who covet this great uncle?"
He thought for a while and then added: "They still have several people in important positions in the Hanlin Academy, such as Han Ji, Zhang Yigui, etc., who can be transferred to the Ministry of Rites at any time."
Xu Xuemo immediately said: "It's not just these two people? Cheng Wen, Song Zhihan, Gao Yongchun and even Tu Menggui, etc., if recommended by the cabinet, who can't take over as the eldest uncle?"
This is true, but Shen Shixing pondered for a moment and shook his head hesitantly: "But they have never been very interested in the Ministry of Rites... In the past few years, when the cabinet was in their hands, they would rather keep it in their hands."
Most of the high-ranking officials have been appointed as governors, but no one has ever been sent to the Ministry of Rites."
"Otherwise, it's just one moment and the other." Xu Xuemo said seriously: "It is precisely because in the past ten years or so, Gao Xinzheng, Guo Anyang, and Zhang Puzhou have successively ruled the world. In order to control the power, they did not make up their minds.
It comes to the head of the Ministry of Rites, but the situation is different now."
Shen Shixing's heart moved, as if he had some realization, but he still asked, "What's the difference if you dare to ask Brother Ziyan?"
"Yuan Fu is too polite." Xu Xuemo replied: "The biggest difference now is that the court has replaced Yuan Fu."
But Shen Shixing shook his head and said: "It seems different, but in fact... Hey, brother Ziyan, you don't know what Shi Xing's situation is in the cabinet, so why bother saying that?"
"Otherwise." Xu Xuemo said solemnly: "No matter what Yuanfu thinks his situation is, it cannot change the fact that it is easier to govern. At least now, no matter what they want to do, you will have Yuanfu to check it. If it comes to a critical moment, Yuanfu
The assistant can veto it."
In theory, this is true, but Shen Shixing knows that it is only theoretical. In fact, just like the situation during today's cabinet discussion, once the other four cabinet ministers have unified their attitude, even he, the chief minister, cannot really ignore it.
, what kind of "exclusion from the crowd" is there?
Since Yan Song resigned as prime minister, only Gao Gong has occasionally done this kind of behavior. The others, including Xu Jie, Li Chunfang, Guo Pu, and Zhang Siwei, have never done this kind of thing.
.
After all, "standing alone against the crowd" is really a test of courage and the Holy Family. As long as one of the two is missing, no one will dare to choose. Even the first assistant will not dare to do this - you really don't plan to
Do you want a posthumous name?
As for Gao Gong, he is a special case. He has always had strong opinions, and Gao Pragmatic was there to help him plan carefully. He believed that everything he did was right, so he was naturally not afraid of his reputation being slandered after his death, and the Holy Family was
One piece is his strong point, so what else is there to say?
At present, Shen Shixing's own family knows his own affairs, and he himself is not the type of Gao Gong. Although the Holy Family is okay, there is Gao Pragmatic in front of him. He does not dare to compete with Gao Pragmatic, so he "stands alone against all opinions."
"Such a thing certainly cannot be done in his opinion.
However, it was difficult to say this clearly, so Shen Shixing chose to remain silent.
Seeing that he had no objection, Xu Xuemo continued: "There is another difference, that is, from today on, the Ministry of Rites will no longer be a Qingshui Yamen."
In fact, the Ministry of Rites could not be said to be the Qingshui Yamen before. After all, in addition to various major ceremonies, the imperial examinations were also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rites. How could this be regarded as an idle job in the Ming Dynasty? It is just that compared to the Ministry of Personnel, which is the most important thing of the Practical School, the Hu
As far as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of War are concerned, the errands of the Ministry of Rites are not that important.
However, Xu Xuemo's words awakened Shen Shixing. His eyes narrowed and he asked: "Brother Ziyan means that after Gao Qiuzhen published the "Please Open the Fan Ban Shu" today, the Ministry of Rites will probably be responsible for the clan.
The vassal restructuring is about to happen, and this matter is not only very involved, but also very important. In the future, the power of the Ministry of Rites will definitely be far greater than before?"
Xu Xuemo immediately expressed his affirmation: "Yuan Fu Rui saw that this is exactly the case."
Shen Shixing hesitated, but as he thought about it, some other worries came to mind, and his face changed slightly: "It's broken."
Xu Xuemo was a little stunned and asked: "What?"
Shen Shixing said anxiously: "The cabinet has just agreed to Gao Qiuzhen's proposal and went to see the emperor together..."
Xu Xuemo interrupted and asked: "The emperor agrees?"
"Not yet, but I'm afraid that's just a show." Shen Shixing said anxiously: "The emperor said that the matter was of great importance, and he wanted to think about it for more time. He also said that he wanted to understand the attitude of the sects and vassals in various places towards the matter through the clan government, and then
Only then can you 'make careful decisions'."
Xu Xuemo said in astonishment: "Isn't it a good thing for the emperor to be more cautious about such a big matter?"
"That's not the problem!" Shen Shixing said nervously: "I think this matter may be the emperor's hint that Gao Qiuzhen will come forward to do it, which means that the emperor will agree sooner or later. But right now I am worried about another matter
Things—Brother Ziyan, you, the eldest uncle, are probably going to be roasted on the fire."
Xu Xuemo was startled for a moment at first, but after all, he was also a person with a long history in officialdom. He quickly reacted and said in surprise: "In order to seek truth, I tried to relax the vassal ban, but in the end it was me, Xu Xuemo, who did this!
"
Xu Butang's face turned pale suddenly, and he broke into cold sweat in an instant: "Such a big thing, if one person doesn't handle it well, something will happen..."
Well, then you are the scapegoat.
Shen Shixing couldn't sit still anymore and asked, "What are the discussions outside now?"
Xu Xuemo talked about the situation of the six departments, Kedao and other yamen that he knew, and then said worriedly: "Now the general public is very excited, and the cabinet has agreed. I think the emperor's side...according to Yuan Fu
I'm afraid it's just a pretense and I'm going to let it go. In this way, I'm afraid the issue of lifting the vassal ban is a foregone conclusion, it's just a matter of time."
Shen Shixing put his hand on his forehead, frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly said: "Since the matter cannot be stopped, and the Ministry of Rites is a place that we cannot give up easily, there are only two ways to turn passivity into initiative.
"
Xu Xuemo asked hurriedly: "Which two roads?"
Shen Shixing said: "The first step is to clear up the relationship and try every means to let the sects and vassals in various places know that this matter is not led by the Ministry of Rites. It is actually a trick caused by high pursuit of truth. The Ministry of Rites is just hindered by the court's decision and has to do it. As long as the matter is
This point has been clearly hinted to the sects and vassals in various places. Even if they feel resentment in their hearts, their resentment should be aimed at seeking truth, not against your brother Ziyan."
The truth seemed to be this, but Xu Xuemo knew that this was not enough, so he asked in a deep voice: "But as soon as the court resolution comes out, the executor can only be the Ministry of Rites. By then, even if the vassals know who is behind it,
But I’m afraid you won’t look good when facing the Ministry of Rites, right?”
This is a simple truth, and it is actually easy to understand. Just like the urban management of later generations, they are notorious, but where does their own professional pressure come from? Isn’t it because the local government requires them to improve the appearance of the city?
, will they do it?
Even the rough law enforcement methods, if you really want to count, it is because there were no strict rules on this issue in various places at the beginning. Later, they were sprayed more and the rules became stricter. These phenomena are obviously getting better gradually. But the urban management
The sign is still broken, and it is still the main target of criticism from many people.
Although the executor is not necessarily the only one who is unlucky when doing this kind of thing, the executor will always be hated and criticized. The current situation in the Ministry of Rites is similar to this, although Gao Pragmatic proposed this matter, and then Baiguan
The excitement of the crowd "forced" the emperor to agree, but in the end it was up to the Ministry of Rites to handle it.
The result is very likely that Gao Pragmatic just left it alone, and the emperor was "forced". As for the ministers...the law does not punish everyone, and in the end only the Ministry of Rites is the unlucky one.
This is truly a miracle from heaven!
Xu Xuemo thought about the bad situation he might face in the future. He was worried just now whether Gao Pragmatic was trying to get his name as a big uncle, but now he wanted to give up his job quickly.
This is really the consistent style of the Heart School. If something good happens, I will definitely join in the fun, but if something bad happens, I will never get involved - especially if I can't ruin my own reputation.
As I said before, the study of mind is a category of practical moral studies, and the most directly related thing to morality is reputation.
It doesn't matter if things go wrong, the important thing is that the reputation cannot be ruined! Now that Xu Xuemo saw that his reputation was on the edge of the cliff, he was naturally very nervous.
He was a little sick and rushed to the doctor: "Can you find a way to replace someone else? Now the left minister is Song Zhihan..."
Shen Shixing was furious in his heart. He suppressed his dissatisfaction, his tone became darker, and he said solemnly: "Brother Ziyan, do you want to resign?"
Of course not, Xu Xuemo just wanted to change his yamen.
However, Shen Shixing's face had already shown his mood. Xu Xuemo did not dare to say it clearly for a while, so he could only say awkwardly: "Of course it's not... Well, I mean Wang Taicang has not returned to the court yet. For the sake of the overall situation, I'm afraid it's not Xuemo's.
It’s time to quit.”
Shen Shixing couldn't help but snorted, but his tone finally softened a lot, and he nodded: "Brother Ziyan, it's best if you can think like this. The current situation is difficult, and we really need to share our opinions, how can we
Are you able to retreat at every turn but unwilling to stand firm?"
Xu Xuemo wanted to smile along with him, but in the end he only managed an ugly, bitter smile.
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