In the court room.
Zhang Zhou attended the court meeting as a non-voting delegate, and at this court meeting, Zhu Youtang began a speech on the northwest frontier affairs. What he said was that the northwest could not be idle and must continue to fight.
"Since the beginning of autumn, there have been reports from many Tatars approaching the border and the border, and there are urgent reports from various guards in Ningxia. The Tatars seem not to be reconciled to their previous defeats. , still trying to find opportunities for harassment and robbery on the border."
"I thought about it again and again, and decided to send Wang Qiong and Wang Qing's family to control the military affairs of Yansui, Ningxia, Gansu and other places, and let him go to the northwest. He will take over Qin Qing's family. After Qin Qing's family returns to the court, I will arrange a new job for him as appropriate."
In addition to sending Wang Qiong to the northwest, I will also transfer Qin Hong back.
It is not that Qin Hong is directly asked to retire and return to his hometown, but he is given an official position at the level of minister and allowed to hang out in the capital for a while, which can be regarded as a glory before retirement.
After being reactivated once, you can’t just release it, otherwise others will think that Qin Hong’s job this time is not good enough.
But in fact, from the emperor's point of view, Qin Hong's work in the northwest this time was basically satisfactory. This was also because the Tatars did not invade from Yansui, but chose Ningxia twice. Qin Hong had neither a chance to make a mistake nor a chance to make a major contribution.
Xie Qian came out and said, "Your Majesty, since the military affairs in the northwest are tense, we should send people from the Ministry of War to assist in the military affairs of the three sides. Why should we transfer people from the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
This is because Zhu Youtang is afraid that Zhang Zhouyi will not be able to find so many suitable helpers in time.
As soon as these words came out, all the ministers present were shocked.
"In addition to the governor of Ji Town, the prefect of Yongping Prefecture, and some local officials should also be replaced by a group of trustworthy people." Zhu Youtang thought of something else and added.
Liu Jian wanted to say something else, but seeing the emperor's firm attitude, he could not object.
If someone can replace Wang Qiong, it will greatly strengthen the control of the old faction over the household department.
The transfer of the censor of Youdu can be regarded as a relatively high salary, but because the Trilateral General System is considered the most important military commander in the northwest, such a transfer is equivalent to giving Wang Qiong a direct promotion to the minister. Chances are, the ministers present were also aware of this.
Because Wang Qiong has always been Zuo Shilang and has not been a minister, he has not directly transferred to the northwest as Zuodu Yushi.
But things are different now.
Bingkuan and I can do it without the help of you people in the court.
Ever since Li Zhaoxian came out of the examination room, he stayed behind closed doors for many days without coming out to meet guests, mainly because he knew that he did poorly in the examination. He also deeply felt that even if he had some poetic talent or some crooked talent, he would not be able to see anyone. There is still a long way to go before passing the exam.
This is obviously not right.
Obviously, the emperor wanted to "operate behind the scenes" when it came to Yongping Mansion. Not everything needed to be stated openly. The emperor also had his own little thoughts.
"Two years, in another two years at most, I hope to see everything change from the northwest to the east and Liaodong. "
"Your Majesty, it seems that Ma Shangshu and others are still quite critical about the construction of a port in Yongping Mansion. "Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, why don't you tell the court officials about the case of Yongping Mansion?"
But he felt uncomfortable in his heart.
The emperor regarded Yongping Mansion as a "My own vegetable garden"
Xiao Jing couldn't help but think about it. Some people said that His Majesty was going to give Yongping Mansion directly to Cai Guogong. It seems that the rumors were true.
Liu Jiandao " Your Majesty, this waste will be huge. "
Xiao Jing reminded, "Your Majesty, Liu Yu, the governor of Ji Town, seems to be able to help. ”
“This is natural. "
Zhu Youtang also understood what Liu Jian meant.
Zhang Zhou smiled.
"There is no need for the court to provide money. "Zhu Youtang said, "Every time I mention the construction of sea-going ships, you all object. Have you ever thought that such a way can bring some practical benefits? Ships going north and south have to pass through the river, and dredging the river every year costs money. How many times every year and because of this, ships are impassable and the sea is peaceful now, why can't we make good use of the waterway?"
It is already August 23rd, and seven days have passed since the end of the rural examination.
Out of sight, out of mind.
He wanted to know when Eunuch Xiao had ever spoken so well.
At this point, Li Zhaoxian lowered his head in shame. Come.
If you want to send someone, you should send that guy Zhang Bingkuan over.
This is very different from what I asked you to do before.
< p>Hearing this, Zhu Youtang suddenly stopped, turned his face to the sky and thought for a while, nodded and said, "That makes sense. My previous intention was to transfer him back to the capital to be a minister, but now it seems that there is no need. I would rather stay in Jizhen as governor for a period of time and help pave the roads. ”There are indeed not many times when Ma Wensheng is as strong-willed as he is today. In the past two years, Ma Wensheng has become too old and dim, and he is obviously not as aggressive in the court as he was in the early days.
< p>Li Zhaoxian sighed, "Little sister, I understand. In recent years, I have neglected my studies, so much so that I almost forgot how to write articles. During a scientific examination, I wrote quite well in the recording essay, so I thought I could handle the test. Unexpectedly, the test questions this time were a bit difficult. Then I will"Xiao Jing personally took the emperor's oral instructions to Zhang Zhou's laboratory. After meeting Zhang Zhou, he told the emperor that he wanted to appoint a new group of Yongping Prefecture officials. I told Zhang Zhou.
Xiao Jing said, "Your Majesty, are you going to ask the officials to come for the examination?"
This way we can save ourselves from seeing him.
"I have calculated with Bingkuan that the construction of the port and other things this time will cost about one million taels, which is also a large amount of money. This may not include the consumption of some manpower. Bingkuan has also spoken out, and he will try his best to raise funds for these projects, and the local government will also provide support. "Zhu Youtang mentioned this and alsoWith some pride.
"Yes." Xiao Jing quickly responded.
Zhang Zhou sighed, "Speaking of it, I really don't have many people to recommend. I don't have any friends, and I have no classmates."
Zhu Youtang is also looking forward to, "If the grassland can Complete pacification is of course the best. Even if the wolves in the grassland are gone two years later and the Ming Dynasty's army is invincible, it seems that it doesn't matter whether the grassland is wiped out in one fell swoop. In my lifetime, I will be able to see such a grand scene. If it can really be achieved, I will have no regrets.”
In fact, Liu Jian also wants to see if you, Zhang Bingkuan, can raise money and food for everything by yourself. Go and solve it, why are people so unbelievable about this matter?
Xiao Jing was startled.
"Brother, why are you so depressed lately?"
Xiao Jing asked with a smile, "Have you read the list, are there any you like?"
"Yes." Xiao Jing responded hurriedly again.
"Eunuch Xiao, there are some things that should not be said before the list is published, do you think it is right?" Zhang Zhou asked.
"I don't know"
Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and other cabinet ministers could not help but look sideways at Ma Wensheng.
Xiao Jing said, "Everything is in accordance with the rules of the border town and is appointed by the censor of the capital. From now on, there will be no separation between Yongping Mansion and Jizhen. Your Majesty also said that as long as the person is chosen by you, , As long as you have a good reputation, that's fine. Even if you're just a student or a tribute student, that's fine."
"No need."
Anyway. Yongping Mansion is just a mansion at best. All official vacancies can be filled by juren or even tribute students. At worst, students can be used to fill vacant official positions.
"The Holy Will has been brought. Mr. Cai Guo, please make your own decision. It is estimated that His Majesty will get the list before the end of the month. There are still six or seven days left, so you should hurry up."
< p>As a result, the emperor's waist became stronger than before, and he became more confident in speaking.This Ma Wensheng is usually considered a representative of the compromise faction. Why is he so stubborn today and directly questions the emperor's decision?
Xiao Jing was a little embarrassed. The implication was that Zhang Zhou didn't want to Tell him who won and who didn't.
"I have already asked people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei to investigate the Yongping Mansion matter. Dali Temple is also involved. The results will be available in the next few days and will not cause any negative consequences to the local area. Don't worry." Zhu Youtang said a few words casually.
"Eunuch Xiao reminded me that the results will probably be released tomorrow." Zhang Zhou said.
Li Jue came to meet his sister-in-law that day because Li Zhaoxian's wife was expecting childbirth. As a woman in the family, Li Jue came to relieve Li Zhaoxian's wife's boredom.
Zhu Youtang said, "Xie Qing's family, who do you think is suitable? Just explain it directly. There is no need to be so obscure."
Zhu Youtang said, "Here in Yongping Mansion, before It's a thorn in the head, which brings a lot of trouble to Bingkuan and me. But after this incident, this is next to Shuntian Mansion.A place where you can run your business with peace of mind is like your own vegetable garden. Do you have to tell others everything about your own backyard?"
Xie Qian seemed to be very sensible and did not dwell on the topic any further.< /p>
However, Xiao Jing is not sorry, because this matter has nothing to do with him in the first place, and knowing it one day in advance will not have much impact on him.
Li Zhaoxian failed to show his ability. Well, the summary is that the topic is too difficult.
It is incomparable to the scholars.
He did not say that the case has been decided and the money was voluntarily given. Hand it over to the court, or to Zhang Zhou, as protection money.
The court meeting is over.
You can just build the ship yourself. Now build a port. You have to do it yourself, you are quite capable.
Li Zhang is still his subordinate, and Xiao Jing is the former eunuch of Dongchang, and there are people in Dongchang.
When Xiao Jing heard this, he smiled heartily and said, "Mr. Cai Guo, you are so humble. Who among the people in the capital doesn't want to be your teacher? The results of the Shuntianfu Provincial Examination are about to be announced." You can't choose a few from them. Of course, those who are young and energetic will not accept the appointment of the officials, but those who are old will not think about it and continue to take the Jinshi exam to pursue their unrealistic dream. Is that appropriate? It’s better to work for you directly and have a bright future.”
Liu Jian wanted to weaken Zhang Zhou’s control over the Ministry of Household Affairs. After all, one of the left and right ministers of the Ministry of Household Affairs is Wang Qiong and the other It was Lu Wan, who was promoted by Zhang Zhou, and only Shangshu Ji Zhong was still from their old faction, but Shangshu didn't care about things to begin with.
Zhang Zhou couldn't help but lament that reincarnation happens every three years. , I seem to have grown up again.
In Li Dongyang's house
As long as Zhang Zhou thinks it is appropriate, the official vacancies in Yongping house can be arranged at will. Controlling the allocation of money and food from the Ministry of Revenue has always been considered by the old faction as the best way to curb imperial power.
The emperor made another announcement and decided on something directly without consulting the ministers.
< p>Build a seaport close to Gyeonggi, and it was not a small ferry like before, but a large port that could accommodate large sea-going ships and make up for the lack of canal transportation capacity through land transportation.It seems. In order to help me develop party members, you have taken great pains.
"The officials asked Bingkuan to draft who they could choose. Zhu Youtang said, "Go in person. Bingkuan will also be busy with the design and construction of the port recently. If you have time, you should help more." ”
The errands of the household department have now been basically stolen by the second and third leaders.
The Yongping Mansion case is no longer a secret among Xiao Jing.
The ministers ended up disappointed again, and the emperor headed towards the Qianqing Palace with great satisfaction.
It was taboo in itself to allow internal ministers to get close to foreign ministers. Xiao Jing was naturally a little aggrieved when he asked me to cooperate with him on the matter.
Then Li Jue knew that his brother was behind closed doors.Even if he doesn't go out, he comes here to comfort him.
Zhu Youtang also deliberately waited for Xie Qian for a while. Seeing that Xie Qian really had no intention of coming out to spoil the fun, he said with a straight face, "In that case, let's settle this matter first. With Wang Qing's family He is now an official and the censor of Youdu. He will be transferred to Yansui and will set off today. "Go and tell Mou Bin," Zhu Youtang said again, "There are still some idle men in Jinyiwei." Some of the post-remuneration officers were all transferred to Yongping Mansion. Based on the mines and the port and shipyard to be built, as many people as possible were transferred to whatever work Bingkuan wanted to do in Yongping Mansion. Coordinated by Jin Yiwei."
"I've seen it," Zhang Zhou said.
Before the results were released, the matter of filling in the results was over, and Zhang Zhou, as the chief examiner of the Shuntian Prefecture Township Examination, even if he had left the examination room in the past two days, he would still check the rankings after the results were released. one time.
"This time the use of troops in the northwest will not allocate more money and food. Each border town still needs to be self-sufficient." Zhu Youtang added, "Previously, I have approved the construction of the shipyard and shipyard in Yongping Prefecture. The port matter is related to the transfer of money and grain to Nanjing and other places. You don’t need to discuss it. This matter can be regarded as beneficial to the country and the people.”
I know what you know. mean.
Liu Jiandao, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Household Affairs is now involved in the storage of autumn grains. Transferring the Zuo Shilang out at this time will cause slack in the internal affairs of the palace. We might as well appoint another person as the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Household Affairs. ”
Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, said, “Your Majesty, Yongping Mansion involves local affairs and other matters, which have not yet been identified and implemented. If you lightly talk about mining in Yongping Mansion at this time, it will inevitably be exposed.” It is believed that the imperial court is holding the local government hostage, which will damage the imperial court's reputation."
If Wang Qiong fulfills his duties in the northwest, even if he does not have to make a big contribution, as long as the Tatars no longer invade the territory, or in some places. If there is a small victory in the local war, it is basically a certainty that Wang Qiong will return to the court and become a minister in two or three years.
I am the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, and I actually went to work with the Minister of War of the Ming Dynasty
Everything should be settled.
According to the rules of selecting officials in the Ming Dynasty, it is not impossible for students to become officials, but they must also go through the examination and selection of the Ministry of Personnel, just like Wen Zhengming. In the end, officials are selected through this method. Of course In terms of official vacancies, it is not even a little bit worse than those of Juren's background.
It is also because the emperor said that there is no need for the court to provide money.
The emperor did not hide this matter from the Director of Ceremonies, but did not allow it to be made public to the ministers.
But in fact, the question was not given by Zhang Zhou, but mainly by Yang Tinghe, and Yang Tinghe’s question was very formal, because the question was so neat that everyone could say a few sentences. , but it is difficult to perform at a high level, and then Li Zhaoxian will fail the test accidentally.
"Brother, don't be sad. My father once mentioned that no matter whether your brother passes the exam or not, he will consider finding you an official position. After all, your brother is also a supervisor."
< p>"Father'sI mean, I want to help you become a member of Zhongshushe, so that you can honor your ancestors in the future. "When Li Zhaoxian heard this, he rolled his sleeves and said, "If I only rely on Zu Yin to become an official, I would rather not do it. Men still have to be ambitious. "Please remember to bookmark, the latest and fastest website without anti-theft and free reading