In the absence of Li Mengyang, He Jingming is the leader of the Qizi Poetry Club. However, this former cabinet minister does not have the personality to be first in everything like Li Mengyang. Although he is unwilling to let go of some things, he still insists on it.
Most of the time, he is very easy-going. Therefore, many of the younger generations who were not qualified to be in the same category as him, who were excluded by Li Mengyang in the past, also joined in with his tacit approval. Even though he knew that many people were targeting them.
He Jingming didn't take the guests from the Xu family of the Xing'an Marquis Mansion to heart. After all, the word "retrospective" was not originally advocated by just these people, even if a small group of people could gradually accept their ideas.
, that’s also a good thing.
Therefore, the leisure garden poetry meeting on this day was a hot draw. In addition to He Jingming, the leader, and Kanghai Wang Jiusi and other five people, there were also several shuji scholars from the 18th year of Hongzhi.
For example, Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song, who were forced to come here by Xu Zhenqing, and several others who are from the same hometown or from the same school as the Seventh Son, are waiting for the imperial examination next year, and there are also those who were successful in the imperial examination in the early years, but have been depressed in the court these years.
Ambitious person.
As a result, a simple theme of chanting about falling flowers suddenly turned into a collection of complaints from talented talented people who were not yet ambitious enough to express their depression. He Jingming listened and copied at the same time at first, with a leisurely and contented look on his face, but he didn't know
Unconsciously, he felt a little sad. When everyone in the audience was comparing themselves to Luo Hong, he blurted out the poem without realizing it.
"The fallen leaves bid farewell to the old branches, and the floating dust leads to the wrong road. The lingering determination is made, and the memories of my life are remembered. There is mud between the mud rows, and scattered grass and dew. Don't you be afraid of contamination, and you will be a child without morning and evening."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a laugh coming from behind the wall on one side: "Zhong Mo's poem is so sad. Even though Li Kongtong was relegated to the outside world, his poems are still sonorous and powerful. If you give this poem to him,
If you hear this, you won’t be able to ridicule me!”
He Jingming has now returned to the Hanlin Academy. With his illustrious literary name and being a guest of the Xu Mansion, even though he is only in his early twenties, he is already a celebrity in the literary world. The old masters in the literary world headed by Li Dongyang know that these young people are not
They were easy to provoke, so they simply ignored them. Therefore, it was the first time for several scholars who had been hanging out with Qizi Poetry Club for a while to hear such accusatory words, and they could not help but change their expressions. However, before they could think about whether
Wanting to help He Jingming, He Jingming put down the pen in his hand and stood up. He cupped his hands behind the wall and said, "Since Lord Marquis is here, how can he hide behind the wall?"
Now that the Marquis has spoken, even the dullest people know who it is, and naturally they all look forward to it. After a while, they see a young man wearing gray-brown cloth who looks like just a boy next door.
He walked over with a smile, and many scholars showed expressions of disbelief. It was not until He Jingming, Kanghai, Xu Zhenqing and others came forward to see him first that they believed that this was the famous Marquis of Pingbei, and they all hurriedly paid tribute.
Not enough.
Xu Zhenqing and Xu Xun have the same surname and are both from the south of the Yangtze River. In addition, they have known each other for the first time. At this moment, they couldn't help but joke: "Master Hou, who is dressed in common clothes and has manly shoes, just hid behind the wall and listened to Zhong Mo reciting poems. Could it be that he was deliberately relaxing today?"
Are you listening to people everywhere in the garden?"
"It's just a corner, just wandering around. After all, this leisure garden is no other place. No matter whether you are wearing fresh clothes or wearing common clothes, no one will stop you. Now in this hot summer, wearing silk is neither breathable nor sweat-absorbent.
, how uncomfortable it is to wear it, why should I make it difficult for myself? This Songjiang standard cloth is not cheaper than silk, I will be very happy."
Xu Xun said this, glanced at the people around him, nodded and said hello to the acquaintances Zhan Ruoshui and Yan Song, and then picked up the poems that He Jingming had just copied. After reading them one by one, he was stunned.
He smiled and said: "It is summer now, the sun is shining brightly, and everything is lush and green. It would be too sad to sing about the fallen branches falling red, which would be too sad for spring and autumn. Don't you know that falling red is a heartless thing, but it turns into spring mud to protect the flowers?"...
As soon as he said these words, He Jingming was the first to show a thoughtful expression. Only then did Xu Xun vaguely remember that he had used Gong Zizhen's famous saying again. For him who had borrowed many words intentionally or unintentionally, this was not a big deal.
What a big problem, so he did not open his mouth to explain or complete the meaning of the poem. Instead, he smiled and crossed his fingers at He Jingming and said: "Zhongmo, I planned to talk to you in a few days, but since we happened to bump into each other today,
Come on, that's the best. You guys go ahead and start your poetry club and leave Zhong Mo to me for a while."
He Jingming, who was serving as the secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China in the cabinet, originally had the idea of resigning. However, under Xu Xun's arrangement, he was transferred to the Hanlin Academy. In addition, Xu Xun rescued Li Mengyang, and all of his like-minded friends were rewarded.
He got the seat he wanted most, so when he heard that Xu Xun came specifically to find him, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, but he still smiled and agreed. When he followed Xu Xun in the envious eyes of everyone,
Xun walked some distance away, and then he smiled and said: "If the Marquis had just made a solicitation, I'm afraid there would be many people who would bow to you."
Xu Xun burst out laughing when he heard this, but ignored He Jingming's teasing. He put away his smile and said seriously: "Zhen Mo, you have been staying at ease in the Hanlin Academy these days. If you were asked to move to another place, would you be willing?"
"Move somewhere?" He Jingming was stunned for a moment, then he asked directly, "I wonder where it is?"
"Imperial Office of the Imperial College.
"Director of the Imperial College? If I remember correctly... It seems that Lu Duo, Lu Zhenzhi, a disciple of Yuan Fu, has just been transferred to the Imperial College. Why does the Marquis want me to go to the Imperial College?"
"Lu Zhenzhi, just go to the South Prison. Xie Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites will not mention the North Prison now, but he has been in office for a long time, and he will inevitably worry that there are no good teachers in the North Prison. Although you are young, you are talented. If you can be promoted in the North Prison
When a few good talents come out, the contribution of this talent reserve lies in the first one; secondly, I know that you have always advocated the Wen Zong of the Qin and Han Dynasties, the ancient poetry of the Han and Wei dynasties, and the modern poetry of the Tang Dynasty. In that case, let's see if there are like-minded people in the Imperial College
It is better to deal with people like you than you are among a group of old masters in the Hanlin Academy; as for the third...it will not be difficult for you to stay in the Imperial College for a few years and take the examination for one subject in the future."
Even though He Jingming didn't value fame and fortune the most, Xu Xun's words touched his heart, and he couldn't help but feel moved. After pondering for a while, he nodded quickly and said, "Since Hou
If you say this, then I would rather be respectful than obey your orders! I just don’t know that the new Chief Sicheng of the North Prison will not tolerate a deviant like me."
"Just don't worry." Xu Xun couldn't help but sigh in his stomach when he thought of the promise he made to Zhang Cai that day. It is conceivable that for a long time, he would not want Zhang Cai to visit his home again.
.After all, this is not Qian Ning who only wants to get things right and left without offending. Zhang Cai has a rift in his heart, and he is young and powerful with a bright future. Now that Liu Jin has obtained it, he will never let him go.
"Hey, brother Xu is actually here too?"
Just as he was thinking this, Xu Xun suddenly heard such a call. Most of the nobles called his father brothers. Although they did not look down on him in front of him, they would not call him that. In today's world, people who can call him "
His brother Xu's were those few big ones. Therefore, when he saw Liu Jin and Zhang Cai standing side by side with smiles on their faces, he couldn't help but his pupils shrank suddenly, and then he said nonchalantly: "Eunuch Liu
It’s so fun today.”
"I just went out to the city to escape the summer heat." Liu Jin felt extremely happy when Xu Xun saw Zhang Cai's expression. However, when Zhang Cai's unnatural voice came to his ears, he gave up.
The leader planned to continue fighting with Xu Xun in the ring. He glanced at He Jingming and said, "But since Brother Xu, you are talking to a young talent, we won't disturb you. You can enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself!"
….
Seeing Liu Jin pulling Zhang Cai in another direction with great enthusiasm, Xu Xun couldn't help but stare at the direction of the two men for a long time, and finally let out a long breath. And He Jingming was right behind him.
Naturally, he knew the rumors in the court. He pondered for a moment and then said: "Master Hou, everyone has his own ambitions and there is no need to force him. Furthermore, a distance can tell a horse's power, and time can tell a person's heart. If Zhang Xilu really chose Liu Jin because of his future,
That also shows that people are just like this and not worth remembering. But..."
Xu Xun was about to blurt out and yell at He Jingming, but when he heard the word "but", he suddenly woke up. After a moment of silence, he heard He Jingming say hesitantly: "I don't have much contact with Zhang Xilu.
But I heard that he is an upright and upright man, and he might have other reasons. I think if it hadn't been for Mr. Hou's intervention, Kang Duishan would have almost surrendered to Liu Jin?"
"Thank you Zhongmo for your explanation. This matter is over. Please allow me to stand alone for a while."
Xu Xun did not look back at this moment, for fear that He Jingming, a really keen celebrity, would see through his facial expression. It was not until He Jingming's voice of resignation and the sound of leaving footsteps came from behind that he took a deep breath again
.
Zhang Cai, please take care!
Lin Han, the Minister of Civil Affairs, asked to retire due to illness!
When the news spread throughout the capital, all astute people felt that this was another heavy blow suffered by Xu Xun, the Marquis of Pingbei, after Zhang Cai defected. Everyone knew that Lin Han, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was one of the four gentlemen of Nandu, and summoned
He entered the capital to be the Heavenly Official in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was the head of the Seven Ministers. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the most backbone figure in the Xu Party. Now that he has become an official, it undoubtedly means that the Ministry of Civil Affairs, which is the most closely controlled by the people in the Xu Party, has declared its fall.
How can this not make people sigh and think?
Therefore, when Xu Xun visited Lin Han for several days, Liu Jin had a banquet for a while. If Zhang Cai had not dissuaded him, he would have wanted to announce to all parties that he was about to firmly hold the most important official department among the six departments.
He originally wanted Zhang Cai to take charge of the ministry, but when Zhang Wenmian and Sun Cong sent heavy gifts to Liu Yu and Cao Yuan, and even Jiao Fang came forward to make peace, he suddenly hesitated.
"After all, Zhang Xilu was once a powerful figure under Xu Xun. Now that he suddenly came to vote, my father-in-law asked him to preside over one department. It is inevitable that others will feel resentful. Moreover, he is already a year old and is the head of the six departments of the Ministry of Personnel.
It would be too fast if he were suddenly transferred from the position of minister to minister."
Jiao Fang thought that he was once the person with the highest reputation for taking charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but it took a long time to be transferred to the post of Minister of the Ministry of Justice. How could Zhang Cai rise to prominence so quickly? Even though he had persuaded Liu Jin to win over Zhang Cai before.
, seeing Liu Jin trusting Zhang Cai these days, he couldn't help but secretly feel wary. In addition, Liu Yu and Cao Yuan also exerted great force in front of him, so even if he saw Liu Jin showing hesitation,
, he continued, "It would be better to let Liu Zhida be transferred from the post of Minister of the Ministry of War to Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. And let Cao Yizhen be transferred from the right deputy censor of the capital to Minister of the Ministry of War, and let Zhang Xilu assist Liu Zhida..."
"Stop talking about it yet!"
Liu Jin frowned, knowing that what Jiao Fang said was true, but when he thought of Zhang Cai's demeanor and talent, after he voted for him, even many eunuchs in the palace were spreading rumors about Liu's success. Thinking again
Liu Yu and Cao Yuan only flattered him in front of him, and they came up with meager ideas. He was even less satisfied. But after all, they had given many gifts. He was upset thinking about it, so he simply stood up and said: "Okay.
, this matter will be discussed later, you go back first!"
Jiao Fang didn't want to have the best of both worlds, but Liu Jin still hesitated. Although he tried to persuade her, Liu Jin waved his hands impatiently, so he had no choice but to leave...
Although it was his idea earlier, now he actually feels a bit regretful. In just a few days, Liu Jin has already been so biased towards Zhang Cai, but what will happen in the long run?
In the evening, when Zhang Cai came to the Liu Mansion at the invitation of Liu Jin, he couldn't help laughing when Liu Jin relayed that both Liu Yu and Cao Yuan coveted the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, as well as Jiao Fang's suggestion.
Liu Jin's smile made Liu Jin frown with displeasure on his face. He just stopped and said leisurely: "Eunuch Liu is in trouble for this matter?"
"There is nothing difficult for our family. It's just that Liu Yu and Cao Yuan joined our family early on. Even if our family is interested in you, we can't ignore them completely."
Seeing Liu Jin's stern face, Zhang Cai said with a smile: "My father-in-law, there is no need to be embarrassed. The position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was given to Liu Yu, and the position of Minister of the Ministry of War was given to Cao Yuan. I will continue to be my minister.
Okay." Before Liu Jin could speak, he said with a smile, "It's just that Liu Yu only wants the position of minister, but he can't even think of taking any of the power of the official department from me. He has been a foreign official for many years.
I was in the Ministry of War before and knew nothing about the selection matters. If you want to tell me what to do when you become the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, then don’t talk about it!"
Liu Jin didn't expect Zhang Cai to give such a generous but sharp answer. After a moment of shock, she felt that a real talent should have such an arrogant demeanor. For a moment, she thought more highly of Zhang Cai and almost didn't even think about it.
He nodded repeatedly and said: "Okay, okay, it's up to you! After all, Liu Yu is only asking for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. If you are willing to give it up, it is already your magnanimity. He really shouldn't ask for anything else!"
After Zhang Cai left Liu's house and got into the car in high spirits, he just sat firmly and let out a soft snort from his nose.
Nowadays, the three people Liu Jin relies on the most and are also the ones with the highest official positions are nothing more than Jiao Fang, Liu Yu, and Cao Yuan. If Liu Jin wants to cut off his wings, he must prepare peaches with enough allure!
In ancient times, two peaches killed three men. Fortunately, Xu Xun and Lin Han could trust him so much, and suddenly they dug a good hole. Then, as long as Liu Yu knew, there was no way he could compete with him in the official department. If he had such leisure, he might as well
Go to the cabinet to fight with Jiao Fang! As for Cao Yuan... Yang Yiqing will probably be back soon!
ps: Zhang Cai in history also easily defeated Jiao Fang and Liu Yu as a junior. It’s amazing! And even if the Ming Dynasty’s eunuch biography is passed down, it can only capture the small details of his private life, and I went to check it out.
There is really nothing in his house-raiding record. But I have to say that compared to Jiao Fang and others, his end was the most tragic! .).