Chapter 525: Open Book Exam

After talking about the official duties, Zhang Zhou immediately gave instructions to the two of them about meeting the emperor and performing their future errands.

Zhu Feng on the side seemed to have something to say, but because Lu Wan and Tang Yin were nearby, he was too embarrassed to speak.

After getting down to business, Zhang Zhou invited a few people to watch the show, and then Zhang Zhou called Zhu Feng into the private room next door.

"If you know your morals, you can speak up if you have anything to say." Zhang Zhou said.

Zhu Feng coyly told Zhang Zhou about Ning Tong’s request.

Zhang Zhou said, "The second prince is sick. Although I have not visited him, as far as I know the problem is not serious. It is normal for children over one year old to get sick more often. He should be nursed back to health within a reasonable range. In the palace, The imperial physician is actually quite experienced.”

That’s what he said, but Zhang Zhou knew very well that if the imperial physician could deal with the diseases that infants and young children often suffer from, it would not be a problem for the young princes of the palace. The mortality rate is so high.

"It's you." Zhang Zhou added, "Others are making progress, so you don't still want to stay in the capital and live your life. You don't want to go to Liaodong, and you dislike the bitter cold in the northwest, so what kind of job do you think is more important?" It's suitable for you."

Zhu Feng looked frustrated and said, "I don't know either."

Zhang Zhou saw that Zhu Feng was indeed the kind of person who had no idea and might need someone else to help him. He shows a clear way.

"In front of outsiders, you, Anbianhou, are second to none in the entire Ming Dynasty from your birth to your personal achievements. You are so generous, how can you be so unassertive in personal matters?"

Zhang Zhou also hated his inability to argue.

Zhu Feng said, "Outsiders don't know anything about me, so I can pretend to be in front of them, but in front of Brother Zhang, I really have nothing to pretend. How about Brother Zhang help me arrange it."

"Then I'll make a plan for you and inform you later. I've been taking a good rest in the capital recently, and maybe I'll be leaving in a few days." Zhang Zhou said.

When Zhu Feng heard this, he knew that Zhang Zhou had already made plans and arrangements for him. Although he didn’t know what they were, he seemed to trust Zhang Zhou very much.

Then he nodded to indicate that he could accept it.

Zhang Zhou entered the palace before dawn the next day.

He wants to meet Zhu Youtang in advance.

In the Qianqing Palace, the lights were a little dim, and Zhu Youtang looked very tired physically and mentally. When Zhang Zhou saw the king coming, he wanted to go up and remind him that if you are not in good health, you should not focus too much on the room. It's all about the curtain. Although I also know that you are harmonious now, it doesn't mean that you can be strong-willed.

"Bingkuan"

When Zhu Youtang saw Zhang Zhou, it was like seeing a relative.

Zhang Zhou stepped forward to greet him.

Zhu Youtang asked Wei Bin, who came with Zhang Zhou, to sort out some memorials and prepare to take them to the court. Zhu Youtang himself asked Zhang Zhou to sit down, and the monarch and his ministers had some communication first.

"Bingkuan, you are saying that you plan to ask Zhijie to go to Jizhou with you." Zhu Youtang said with some surprise after hearing Zhang Zhou's request.

Zhang Zhou said, “Yes..

Zhu Youtang sighed, "This troop dispatch is just like the ordinary military exercises in various towns. If you go to Jizhou to arrange the troop dispatch, I'm afraid the noise will be loud again." ”

“Back to Your Majesty, I went to Jizhou just as a side trip. This time I was not going to send troops, but I was going to Yongping Mansion to further expand the iron mine. Recently, the imperial court has used iron in various aspects.” There has been a sharp increase, and the current production is no longer sufficient. ”

Zhu Youtang seemed to know that Zhang Zhou was going for business, but he was reluctant to go. After thinking about it, he said, “You don’t have to go either.” ”

Zhang Zhou said, “I will be back in less than a month.” "

Zhu Youtang saw that Zhang Zhou had to go, so he agreed and said, "Go early and come back early." "

Wei Bin on the side asked, "Then Marquis Anbian went with Cai Guogong to let him send troops from Jizhou?"

Because in the Li Prison, Wei Bin followed The frequent and close exchanges between generals in various border towns also made him more concerned about the situation in each border town. If Zhu Feng stayed in the capital, he would be just a small person waiting to die, even very inconspicuous, but if Zhu Feng arrived in Jizhou This place is at the level of the general army, and it has a great influence on the power structure of the border town.

Zhu Youtang said, "If Zhijie leads the army from Jizhou, it will be considered a blessing to him. experience. "

Zhang Zhoudao "I also have the same idea. Anbian Hou has not had the opportunity to make achievements in the past two years. He should be given more training to avoid being rusty in the art of war and strategy." "

"Okay. "Zhu Youtang is not that attached to Zhu Feng. In the eyes of the king, no matter how loyal Zhu Feng is, he is just a chess piece. "Then let him lead the troops again. Even if he can't get any credit, he can still gather some. Regarding military morale, I have been worried about Jizhou and Liaodong recently. Bingkuan, you just happened to reorganize military affairs in the past. You can handle the rest by yourself, I won't put too much pressure on you, I believe you can handle it well. "

Fengtian Hall, court meeting.

On that day, civil servants and military officials took sides, and the protagonists of the day were two members of the Zhang Party, Lu Wan and Tang Yin. Appointment ceremony.

Because Zhu Youtang had greeted Liu Jian in advance, and with Zhang Zhou’s support, Tang Yin was able to obtain the position of admiral of Yizhou Shanchang without any complications. It was a new technology. It has only been more than two years since Jinshi was promoted to such a high position. It is enviable and also laments the power of Zhang Zhou's party.

But the fact that Lu Wan is the right servant of the Ministry of Revenue is currently under consideration. There are still some obstacles.

The current right servant Wang Yan has a very good conduct and official reputation in the court. The emperor wants to arrange for him to be governor of Datong, and there are many objections.

Because in the eyes of outsiders, Wang Yan should have been promoted to Zuo Shilang, and even became the Minister of the Sixth Department of Nanjing, instead of being sent to the northwest at the age of seventy to work for others. After all, Governor Xuanda is currently based in Datong, and Wang Yan used to serve as deputy to the young boy Wang Shouren.

Zhu Youtang saw the ministers below.In the face of many objections, the opinions seemed to be unanimous. He was also a little angry, but he tried to remain calm and said, "I only wanted to make such an arrangement after careful consideration. Uncle Xinjian has made great achievements on the grassland one after another. With him sitting in Datong, he can It shocked Di Yi, but after all, he did not have much experience in governing, so he would inevitably be deficient in this aspect."

This means that Wang Shouren is great at fighting, but he is good at governing people's livelihood and managing local affairs. After all, he is still a novice and needs an old man to guide him.

Looking at it this way, it seems more reasonable to send Wang Yan there.

Is that because I don’t trust you and assign you?

That’s wrong

It is precisely because I believe you can cultivate Wang Shouren well that I let you go. Yes, this job can’t be done by someone else.

When it comes to this matter, it is naturally difficult for ordinary ministers to speak out. Many people are waiting for the cabinet to come out to express their opinions and let the emperor change his mind. However, because Liu Jian got the emperor's leave in advance, According to instructions, Liu Jian would naturally have to convey the emperor's thoughts after he returned, so that it was difficult for the cabinet to speak out at this time.

If Li Dongyang or Xie Qian came out to oppose this, it would mean that the cabinet did not understand the emperor's "painstaking efforts". Although the emperor might be persuaded to stop, this would deepen the gap between the emperor and the cabinet. .

The three people in the cabinet naturally had to weigh whether they wanted to fall out with the emperor because of a royal figure.

Ma Wensheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, walked out and said, "Your Majesty, if Wang Yan goes to Datong, it will be difficult to complete the handover regarding his taking over the Ministry of Revenue in the past few months. It should be done in Xia Liang After the collection, we will make a decision."

"Isn't it just a few days away?" Zhu Youtang said, "It seems to be June, and the situation of summer grain collection in various places has not been reported yet."

At this time, Wang Yan came out and said, "Your Majesty, there are still droughts in many places in the north this year, and tax revenue has been further reduced."

Zhu Youtang said, "It is time to change In the past two years, there has not been much pressure on the treasury. This is all due to the previous battles against the Tatars, which achieved great results at a small cost. The northwest is peaceful, so the cost is naturally not that big. Bing Kuan is still well-organized."

When the emperor said this before, the ministers had a hundred opinions and dissatisfactions in their minds, and they were all thinking about how to refute it.

Now that they are used to it, they seem to be too lazy to argue with the emperor. If you think Bingkuan is great, then so be it, do as you like.

Zhu Youtang said again, "I propose that Lu Wan and Lu Qing's family, who have been promoted to Zijingguan, Daomaguan, Juyongguan, Baoding and other places, should succeed Wang Qing's family as the right minister of the household department. Based on his past With several years of experience in managing affairs, I believe that I can handle the errands of the Right Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and allow Wang Qing’s family to go to Datong with peace of mind.”

I stopped pretending and transferred Wang Yan. He left just to make room for Bingkuan's people.

At this moment, Ma Wensheng was still standing outside, hoping that he would continue to object, but when Ma Wensheng heard this, he understoodI wonder why no one in the cabinet speaks out.

Immediately, Ma Wensheng returned to the court.

"If no one objects, this matter will be settled." Zhu Youtang said.

Lu Wanze came out to accept the order and said, "I obey the order."

You are so eager to accept the order before I give you the final decision. Are you worried about being a minister? , you can’t wait. Even if you have experience as a governor, with your qualifications, you can definitely do the job of the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue

There are also many ministers who have set their sights on Zhang Zhou and Wang Qiong.

Some people also went to see the clock.

After all, Ji Zhong is the Minister of Household Affairs. If he comes out to oppose, he may still have a certain say.

However, Zhong Zhong’s own status is not stable, and his position as Minister of Household Affairs is more of a compromise between various forces. As a traditional civil servant, Zhong Zhong became a minister when he rose to power. The pattern has been formed, and it seems to him that he does not have the strength to confront Zhang Zhou.

"Also." Zhu Youtang said, "I am going to send Bingkuan to the Jizhou area on business, so I should tell you all in advance."

Liu Jian's intention Then he came out and asked, "I wonder why your Majesty sent Cai Guogong to Jizhou?"

Zhu Youtang looked secretive and said, "I can't tell you this yet, but I may tell you." What you think is different, Marquis Anbian will go with him then."

The minister will inevitably think.

What do we think, Your Majesty, how do you know?

Wait a minute

Zhang Binghuan picked up Zhu Zhijie and went to Jizhou. Isn’t this just to fight? Are they? In order to arrange some big event, I will do something big from Jizhou and then go out to the grassland or something

The court meeting is over.

In the court that day, Zhang Dang became the biggest winner. He got two minister-level official positions at once, allowing Zhang Zhou's power to instantly gain a foothold in the court. It seemed that Zhang Zhou was no longer alone. fighting.

After the court meeting, Liu Jian's face was still gloomy, because he knew that the emperor had bigger plans behind him.

That is to further upgrade Lu Wan and Tang Yin from their current positions to the official rank of "Commissioned Officer". By then, these two people will even be able to compete with their cabinet. < /p>

Chaoyi left the Fengtian Hall, and before he could reach the Meridian Gate, many ministers gathered around Liu Jian and the others.

Xie Qian laughed and said, "You guys really don't have any ideas."

"If Mr. Zhang goes to Jizhou with Marquis Anbian, what good things can happen?" Someone in the crowd questioned.

Xie Qian glanced around and kept walking, saying, "Hey, your Majesty may be talking about what you think."

A group of people couldn't help but look at each other.

It can still be like this

Li Dongyang said, "If you have any questions, why don't you ask me face to face?"

This is because he thinks this group of people is quite annoying, and there are no people in the court. They came out to object, but now after the meeting, they are questioning the three members of their cabinet.

We can understand that you don’t have the guts to question the emperor, but Zhang Bingkuan is also participating in the court meeting today, why don’t you go and shoot at him

But this group of people seems to have it right. It's unreasonable not to communicate with Zhang Zhou, or maybe they think that even your cabinet can't deal with someone, so why should we let us go?

"Your Majesty's mission to Lu and Tang, Whether it is beyond the scope of the court discussion, and whether it is an official entrusted by His Majesty?"

Ma Wensheng came over to relieve the three cabinet members. He said in a deep voice, "What do you think is going on right now? During the wars in Ningxia, His Majesty forgot about rewards based on merit or do you think that after the wars in Ningxia, His Majesty will maintain the old attitude towards the affairs of the DPRK and China."

This is relatively straightforward. of.

You guys have no brains.

The Battle of Ningxia had just ended a month ago, and the emperor seemed not to reward meritorious service. He did not reward meritorious ministers, including Yang Yiqing and Cui Yuan, as they should have.

It was just that Cui Yuan was appointed as the deputy commander-in-chief of Ningxia, while Yang Yiqing transferred Nuer Gandusi to the governor, which was more like a demotion.

But the emperor has a title in his heart. Who does the emperor think is the biggest hero in this battle?

It is not his Bingkuan

Since he wants to give it to Zhang Zhou In terms of rewards for merit, what should be said? You can't give Zhang Zhou any more promotions. In the end, why don't you reward his people? You regard the promotions of Lu Wan and Tang Yin as a sign of Zhang Zhou's victory in the battle with Ningxia. Isn't it much easier to understand the rewards of merit in this way

Liu Jian couldn't help but glance at Ma Wensheng. Even Liu Jian had never thought about this angle, but Ma Wensheng said it so concisely and clearly.

It’s a bit like having someone else’s ambition.

Xie Qian smiled and said, "If Cai Guogong and Anbian Hou have new military exploits in Jizhou, more people will be rewarded for it."

This In addition to being arrogant, the words are also a reminder that we should find a way to prevent Zhang Zhou from participating in the planning of certain wars, or even gaining military exploits for it. With his efficiency in gaining military exploits, I'm afraid it won't take long. , all the people in the DPRK belong to him.

"Don't talk about such unwarranted things." Liu Jian reminded sternly, "In a forbidden place, be careful what you say and do."

Everyone dispersed one after another.

Liu Jian and the other three also headed towards the cabinet room with a strange atmosphere.

After the court meeting, in addition to Zhang Zhou, Tang Yin and Lu Wan, guided by Wei Bin, went to Qianqing Palace to receive Zhu Youtang's visit.

In the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang first treated the two people with high courtesy and specially gave them gifts.The two of them were flattered.

“I don’t know if Bingkuan has told you, but my next plan is to let the two ministers join the supervisory office to help handle some military affairs in Beijing, except for the Beijing camp. , you can participate in the drafting of memorials in other border towns, etc. If I have relevant matters, I will summon you at any time, or send someone to ask for your opinions."

Zhu Youtang smiled. Say what he means.

The two of them were still sitting cautiously, but after hearing this, they couldn't help but get up.

They all had a dreamlike and unbelievable panic in their hearts. Being a minister is already very impressive. Are we already so awesome that we can challenge the cabinet?

Zhu Youtang said " The war in Bianzhen is not over yet. After Qin Hong returns to the court, his errand will be taken over by Wang Qing's family, the Minister of Household Affairs. Then there will be new faces in Shangting Office, and it will be you. ."

Tang Yin said hurriedly, "Your Majesty, I am new to the officialdom, so I am afraid that it will be difficult to accept such a big event."

Lu Wan was a little anxious after hearing this. How can you, Tang Yin, be treated like this by the emperor? Appreciate it, why are you backing down? It’s okay for you to back off. The key point is that we are on the same page now. If the emperor changes his mind, then it will be all over for me.

Zhu Youtang said, "Tang Qing's family, you don't have to belittle yourself. Although your affairs in Duobi City and North Korea are not It’s worth publicizing, but I know your abilities. As Bingkuan said, you are not mediocre, but sometimes you need to stimulate your potential, and you have to face your own abilities.”

Tang Yin was confused when he heard this.

I have superpowers. Why don’t I know what I’m looking at?

“As for you, Lu Qing’s family, I have recently reviewed all of your past achievements as an official. I am also amazed at your achievements in military and political affairs, and I am also wondering why, with your ability, the imperial court has never mentioned or recommended it before. If Bingkuan hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have known that there was a talent like you. "Zhu. Youtang said.

Of course Zhu Youtang couldn’t understand.

This is because Zhang Zhou uses "open book examination" when hiring people, digging out a person from the highest point of history, and even uses history's summary and characterization of the person to determine whether the person is available. .

Can be compared to those in authority

Just like Lu Wan, he has mixed reputations, but his ability is definitely outstanding, and more importantly, he is eager for quick success and good at communicating with others.

To put it bluntly, it is easy to be bribed.

It can only be said that he has poor vision and failed to see Prince Ning’s ambition.

Lu Wandao said, "I am just doing my duty and I don't dare to forget my duty as a minister."

Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Then you are the best. Bingkuan From so many officialsIf he singles you out, you should try your best to repay his trust and my regard for you. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading