Chapter 283 Zheng Guoben (Yuan Er) Shen Yiguan gave in
"Mr. Jiaomen, it would be foolish to say that the two dynasties of Long and Wan were the second resurgence of the Ming Dynasty. However, the reason why the country has the appearance of resurgence is not because of the achievements of the ministers. In fact, the emperor's actions come first, and the ministers' actions.
In the future, the monarch and his ministers will help each other, and then the Zhongxing will be restored."
Gao Pragmatic still maintained a faint smile and said: "If it weren't for the late emperor's sage, how could there have been Duke Wen Zheng's great new state affairs, or even the beginning of the so-called ZTE by Duke Jiaomen? If it hadn't been for the heroic and enterprising spirit of the present emperor, how could we talk about the savings of our ancestors?
Uncle Zhiyan, and Yaoquan Gongzhan?
As for pragmatism, it is because he was highly valued by the late emperor when he was young and was appointed as the prince's companion. It is believed that your majesty clearly knows his nature and used it in various places in the north and south, with little success. From this point of view, if it were not for the late emperor's insight, your majesty's wisdom would not be enough.
, even with the help of colleagues, colleagues working together, pragmatism is just mediocre, not worth mentioning."
In the officialdom, discussing merits and deeds, what is politically correct?
Whenever I have any merit, it is all because of my leadership’s foresight, my seniors’ unstinting support, and my colleagues’ selfless help. As for me personally, I have only done a trivial job. If I were to judge my merits, I can only take the last place.
This was still in the Ming Dynasty. If it were in later generations, then before you talk about yourself, you must add a sentence of strong support from the masses.
This is called political correctness, and it is the answer that can never be wrong. And only by adhering to this approach can you always maintain a state of being able to get a lot of help.
You must not be unable to withstand praise. When people praise you, they will stick up their tails, be complacent everywhere, and use your own strengths to compare the weaknesses of others. As a result, you will look down on other people around you, and even look down on your leader. Then you are a fool, and you will fail.
It's just morning and evening.
Shen Yiguan was not surprised when Gao Pragmatic said these words. This was Gao Pragmatic's consistent style. Shen Yiguan had expected it, but he still felt a heavy heart.
The heaviness Shen always felt came from his opponent's impeccable performance. Whether it was his deliberate irritation when he returned to the court not long ago, or his deliberate flattery now, Gao Pragmatic could always remain calm in the face, neither humble nor arrogant, as if there was nothing in the world.
It can cause obvious fluctuations in his mood.
If you say that the other party is an old fox, then that's fine. But he is a pragmatic man in his thirties, and he is only at the age when most Jinshi have just been named on the gold medal list. How did he cultivate such a state of mind and be indifferent to the city? Is it possible that all the world is under the sun?
Are there really people who are "born to know the best"?
But Shen Yiguan was Shen Yiguan after all, and he immediately told himself in his heart: There is absolutely no one in the world who is impeccable. If there is, it only means that he has not found his flaw.
But even so, Shen Yiguan had no time to look for Gao Pragmatic's loopholes at this moment. After all, the current situation was already extremely dangerous. It was not for these reasons that he came to him today, but to make peace - at least for the time being.
"I heard that the original scripture of Ri Xin Gong is "Yi", and now it seems that it is true. If you are like this, 'work hard all day long, be vigilant at night, and have no faults', who is Ri Xin Gong in the world?"
Shen Guanyi said with a smile, and then continued playing Tai Chi Push Hands without waiting for Gao Yingshi, and then said to himself: "Previously, I thought that my achievements today were enough to tell heaven and earth, so I suggested that my emperor grant me the title of Zen to Mount Tai. Then, I heard that it was Ri Xin Gong.
I persuaded the emperor to suspend the proposal to enshrine Zen, and wait until the troops are sent out this year to completely destroy Can Yuan before enforcing Zen. I wonder if this is true?"
This news has been spread a long time ago, and what kind of person Shen Yiguan is, of course the information he received cannot be wrong. The reason why he asked this is obviously because he has something to say later, which Gao Pragmatic can tell at a glance.
However, Gao Pragmatic didn't care. This was something that didn't need to be concealed. Since Shen Yiguan had asked, he would answer it openly. Anyway, the question itself was not important. What was important was what Shen Yiguan wanted to elicit.
"Of course." Gao Pragmatic nodded and said: "It takes half a mile to travel a hundred miles. Although my emperor's achievements are great, he still lacks the complete destruction of the Chahar tribe, or complete surrender. And if this is not accomplished, it will be difficult Saying that the golden pot is perfect is not considered a perfect martial art, how can it be said to the heaven and the earth on Mount Tai?"
"Gong Rixin is still thoughtful, but this matter is always abrupt." Shen Yiguan continued with a smile on his face: "It's just that I have never been familiar with military affairs, so I would like to ask more, I don't know when the Western Expedition will be completed. If the trip is successful, when will it be enough to make a triumphant return?"
Gao Pragmatic frowned slightly and said in deep thought: "To be honest with Mr. Jiaomen, the materials required for the Western Expedition are extremely huge, especially camels and other thirsty livestock. This cannot be prepared in a few months. I thought it would be necessary this year. If the trip cannot be made, it may not be ready until at least the spring of next year.
As for when the victory will come, it depends on the battlefield situation. If everything goes well, the war itself may only take a few months, but the Western Region is very large and involves many forces. If the local situation is stabilized... In my humble opinion, at least it will take One year.”
"That's two years ago." Shen Yiguan didn't express any objections. Instead, he pondered, and then said: "The Fengchan Taishan is of great importance, especially since this dynasty has never held a Fengchan ceremony, and not only all the rituals may not be followed. In the previous dynasty, we needed to make plans one by one, and many necessary supplies had to be prepared in advance to prevent things from happening unexpectedly and causing the emperor to disturb the people when he went south, which would be a mistake for us as ministers."
Gao Pingshi's heart moved, and he vaguely guessed Shen Yiguan's intention, but he still endured his temper and did not criticize anything. Instead, he asked: "What Mr. Jiaomen said is reasonable, but I don't know..."
"I don't dare to ask Lao Rixin Gong." Shen Yiguan raised his hand and said: "The reason why Guan Guan asked this question is because he thought that since Ri Xin Gong was planning the military affairs of the Western Expedition, there was no need for others to comment. And Guan Yiguan was about the matter of Feng Chan. The minister who initiated the initiative, since the grand ceremony is roughly scheduled to be held in two years' time, it is not always good to just talk about it, you have to do something practical."
"Oh?" Gao Pingshi asked, "What does Mr. Jiaomen mean?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Shen Yiguan said: "I have always been willing to go to Mount Tai in person to inspect the mountain roads, study the places where the imperial driver will stop along the way, and make arrangements for expenses on the way in advance, etc. Everything is done in order to ensure that the grand ceremony can be held successfully and to ensure that the holy driver has a safe journey and does not disturb the people."
To be honest, Gao Pingshi guessed that Shen Yiguan might want to make a fuss about the Zen Ceremony, but he really didn't expect that he would go to Mount Tai himself to do these "logistical chores". This was really not his style.
Of course, it doesn't matter whether it resembles his style or not, the key is why he does what he does.
The reasons Shen Yiguan gave himself are not unreasonable, but although these reasons are valid, they may not really require him, a dignified elder, to go there in person. Even if he wants to show that the court attaches great importance to the Zen ceremony, Yu Shenxing, the Minister of Rites, should go there. That's enough. It's not even necessary for the minister to go in person. The left and right ministers of the Ministry of Rites are also "officials", so it's okay to choose one of them to go.
After all, it's just a front-end, and the officials from the Rites Hall have already arrived in person, so the price won't drop.
If this is the case, then "work needs" are not Shen Yiguan's real purpose. He must have other intentions. Thinking of Shen Yiguan's praise just now, Gao Pragmatic had some vague guesses, but he still wanted to test it out.
"Mr. Jiaomen is concerned about state affairs, and he is pragmatic and empathetic. However, after all, there are still two years until the ceremony. I don't think he is so concerned. Why not go to Mount Tai to visit Yu next year?"
"Otherwise." Shen Guanyi heard this and immediately declined: "I don't know what Mr. Rixin knows. This time Guangyuan went south to Mount Tai to survey, it was not just for a simple look. As I said just now, in addition to the situation in Mount Tai, the more important thing is It is still necessary to make arrangements along the way to avoid disturbing the people when the royal driver goes south. This is the basis of loving and nourishing the people.
In this way, all the prefectures and counties along the way would have to arrive in person, and then discuss with the local officials, such as what should be donated by the locals when the Holy Spirit comes, so as to show loyalty without increasing the burden on the people. I thought this matter was very important and did not dare to When entrusted to others, you must do it yourself, so you must go south in advance and cannot delay the decision for too long."
"Well...that's it." Gao pragmatic pondered. He knew that Shen Yiguan himself probably didn't care about disturbing the people. The reason why he said this now was to find an excuse and to vote. What you like.
He is highly pragmatic and is the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of Revenue was actually called the Ministry of Civil Affairs in the Sui Dynasty before the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, it was renamed the Ministry of Revenue to avoid Taizong Li Shimin's taboo. Therefore, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue often pays special attention to people's livelihood - never mind Are you sincere or are you just pretending? In short, this issue of people's livelihood has always been regarded as the responsibility of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
In other words, as long as Shen Yiguan said that he was rushing south in such a hurry to "not disturb the people" and offered it as a magic weapon, Gao Pragmatic, the Minister of Household Affairs, would have to agree for the sake of political correctness - at least he would definitely not be able to do so. be opposed to.
However, Gao Wuchen now understands Shen Yiguanyin's purpose, and there is no need to object. He only needs to consider whether to accept Shen Yiguanyin's hidden intention of reconciliation - at least temporarily.
What does Shen Yiguan mean? It means that the government of the capital has been handed over to you, Mr. Gao Ge, for the past two years. My old Shen has completely admitted his defeat and sent me out to do hard work. In the past two years, no matter how hard you, Mr. Gao Ge, have done in the capital, I Old Shen didn't ask any questions and expressed his acquiescence.
Gao Pragmatic could not help but feel a little emotional. Shen Yiguan was indeed a ruthless person. By doing this, he actually completely packaged up the inherent power of the entire Heart School and threw it to himself, and he could do whatever he wanted to do with it - he could kill as much as he wanted. If you want to belittle someone, belittle him. He can only treat someone as invisible.
My old Shen has left the Beijing Foreign Affairs Office, and I have no control over the affairs in Beijing! My fellow colleagues, please take care of yourself in the past two years. After all, my own future is much more important than yours!
Some people may ask, why did Shen Guanyi completely sell out his colleagues from the Xin School when he left Beijing to work? He also did not say that he would not beg for mercy for someone externally.
You must know that both Wang Jiaping and Liang Menglong are about to take office, and then Gao Pragmatic will be the first assistant. Gao Pragmatic being the first assistant is definitely not the situation where Wang Jiaping is the first assistant, and his authority will even far exceed that of Shen Shixing.
There is no need for Wang Jiaping to explain. He cannot get the emperor's favor from above, and he does not have a united work team, so what authority can he have and what great things can he accomplish? No matter what he does, he must strive for both practical learning and spiritual learning. At the very least, you have to win the support of one party to have a chance.
Shen Shixing was better than Wang Jiaping. After all, the Xin School still had a certain strength at that time, especially the Nanbang Jinshi group still had a lot of hope for the revitalization of the Xin School. However, Shen Shixing was not very lucky. The period when he was in charge happened to be During the period when Gao Jingshi was killing everyone, as Gao Jingshi's achievements became higher and higher, the emperor's favor and trust in him also increased day by day, and in the end, he became the "sacred family alone".
Therefore, even though the basic strength of the Xin School in the Shen Shixing era was still there, on the surface, it was overwhelmed by the Real School and was almost passively beaten. In the end, due to the drag of the Caojun case, Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue These two real last bosses of the Heart School finally had no choice but to resign sadly, while Gao Pragmatic's prestige remained unchanged for a while.
At this time, Gao Pragmatic was still only ranked third after the cabinet change. However, everyone knew that one of the first two could do nothing to him, and the other was his main helper. In the final analysis, from this point on, Gao Pragmatic was actually He is already the most authoritative bachelor in the cabinet - just like Gao Gong in the Li Chunfang era. Although he is not the first assistant, he is better than the first assistant.
So, when he goes one step further and officially becomes the chief minister, what will his power be like? At this time, Shen Yiguan, the only one who can still support Gao Pangshi, takes the initiative to leave the capital and completely "gives up" the center to Gao Pangshi. How can this cabinet Isn’t it a highly pragmatic one?
Gao Pragmatic basically understood what Shen Yiguan meant.
What's the matter, you Zhao Zhigao is allowed to sell his teammates, but I, Shen Guanyi, can't sell? Not only can I sell, I can sell more thoroughly than you! Don't you want to sell, then let's compare to see who sells more efficiently!
Gao Pingshi pondered for a while, and at the same time looked at Shen Yiguan, and suddenly said: "The emperor had an edict last time, saying that after the victory of the Western Expedition, not only should he be enshrined in Mount Tai, but he should also go south to Nanjing to pay homage to Xiaoling Mausoleum..."
Shen Yigui handed over his hand without hesitation and said solemnly: "Yes, Mr. Ri Xin reminded me that in this case, Yi Guanyi cannot stop at Mount Tai. He must continue to go south and arrange the reception in advance along the way. Ah, of course, Nanjing The palace has been unoccupied for a long time, so it needs to be cleaned and tidied up."
Speaking of this, Shen Yiguan looked bright and pretended to be embarrassed and said: "However, I am afraid that the renovation of the palace will require some money from the Ministry of Revenue..."
Gao Pragmatic smiled slightly and said gently: "This is the proper meaning of the question. Naturally, the Ministry of Finance will not sit idly by."
"Then thank you Mr. Rixin." Shen Yiguan felt relieved, knowing that the matter was settled. At least Gao Pragmatic would not kill him, Shen, in the current "Medicinal Diet Case" with great influence.
Gao pragmatic stood up and prepared to leave. At the same time, he finally asked: "When does Mr. Jiaomen plan to go south?"
Shen Yiguan said solemnly: "We have such a heavy responsibility, how dare we delay it? I will start today and leave tomorrow."
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PS: I originally planned to combine this update into one because I fell asleep last night, but I suddenly realized that it can be divided into chapters, so I decided to do it separately. There is another chapter tonight, and judging from the time, it shouldn’t have to be postponed until tomorrow morning.
