Chapter 717 Only with maturity can one be prudent

The Imperial Palace, inside the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youtang sat behind the desk, with two memorials in front of him, one was a battle report about Liaodong, and the other was a memorial about the general examination that year, involving the list of results, etc. At this time, it was already It's the end of February, and it's about to be the time when the test results will be released.

Chen Kuan waited beside him carefully, helping to grind the ink for a while and delivering memorials for the next.

But for a long time, Zhu Youtang just looked at the two things in his hands without saying anything.

"Your Majesty, it's almost time for dinner to be served. You might as well put things down for now. It's time to have dinner. There will be a court meeting early tomorrow morning." Chen Kuan said.

Zhu Youtang said: "Don't worry."

As he said that, he suddenly put the portion of the general examination on the table

Just when Chen Kuan wanted to see clearly When Zhu Youtang wrote something, Zhu Youtang had already finished it in one go and closed the memorial.

Chen Kuan is not in a hurry, because he knows that when he executes it later, he will know the specific content above.

He was also thinking that if the war in Liaodong was not going well, someone must be responsible, whether it was Tang Yin, the commander-in-chief of Jiliao, Yang Yiqing, the governor of Liaodong, or the commander-in-chief of various armies or soldiers. The guarding eunuch...even Zhang Yong, who is a serious enemy of his, may be implicated in this.

Not bad news.

"Jurchens still have something." Zhu Youtang said.

Chen Kuanxin said that no matter how capable the Jurchens were, they did not threaten the Central Plains Dynasty. In this way, they could still make several big bosses suffer in Liaodong. This is a bit like stealing the chicken but losing the rice. Why is Cai Guogong so obsessed with Liaodong affairs?

Zhu Youtang said: "Tomorrow we will go to court. What are the ministers and ministers in the court talking about now?"

Chen Kuan thought about it and realized that he shouldn't ask this question. Yang Peng? After all, Yang Peng is the admiral of Dongchang and the one in charge of intelligence.

But then I thought about it, Yang Peng was not here today, and the emperor just asked casually, not necessarily really wanting to get the exact answer, because what was discussed or what the intention was, it would not be possible at the meeting in the future. It's crystal clear.

Chen Kuandao: "Your Majesty previously asked your slaves to inform the cabinet about personnel changes, especially those in several ministries, and also informed the ministers in the court. They have no objections to this. . But this has brought about some changes, and the most eye-catching one is the selection of the three-sided system."

"The three-sided war seems to have won. It also relies on Wang Shouren's surprise attack tactics. This kind of thing is accompanied by luck. We cannot expect that the Tatars will always be prepared, but at least it can make them look forward and backward." Zhu Youtang said.

Chen Kuan smiled and said: "Yes, this battle was won after all, and what is reported now is a great victory. More than a thousand Tatars were captured. Pinglu Hou and The young master of the British Duke's palace... took the greatest credit."

Zhu Youtang ignored Chen Kuan's topic and continued to ask: "Tell me, who do the people in the DPRK think is more suitable for the Third Chief Executive? Border military affairs? ”

The question got right to the point.

Chen Kuan immediately thought that this was when he was playing his role as a close minister of the emperor. He had just established a not-so-strong alliance with Lu Wan. If he said anything to the emperor at this time, it would be tantamount to indirectly helping. When they arrived at Lu Wan, Lu Wan realized how important it was to have him, the eunuch and eunuch in charge of rituals, as his backer.

Chen Kuandao: "The general control of the military affairs of the three sides has important responsibilities, and I dare not speak nonsense."

Zhu Youtang said: "I just want to know what they have in their minds. I want to hear about the candidates."

Chen Kuanxin said, does your Majesty still not know who the candidates are? Could it be that Cai Guogong really didn't make any suggestions to let the emperor have a general idea?

It’s just that I didn’t specify a specific candidate. How come there isn’t even a general scope?

Chen Kuan looked a little curious, and then said respectfully: "This slave is just hearing about it."

"Then tell me what you heard about." Zhu You Zang Road.

Chen Kuandao: "The two people who have the loudest voices in the court now are Xinjian Bo and the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Lu Wan."

"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded. Chen Kuan then said, "They are all admired by Bingkuan, have made meritorious service on the battlefield, are famous in the northwest, and can hold things together."

Chen Kuan then said: "But according to the past rules "The person who is in charge of military affairs in the northwest should have experience as a minister in the court, and in this case, Xin Xinbo will be at a disadvantage."

This is a tactful way to tell the emperor that Wang Shouren is not suitable because he is not in court. The experience of being a minister, although Lu Wan has only been a minister for more than a year, at least Lu Wan has been an official longer than Wang Shouren and has experienced more things.

Once a person matures, he will appear prudent, act more steadily, and will be able to deal with the sophistication of people and the world with ease.

As for that green-headed rookie, no matter how capable he is, he is only suitable to live in his small circle.

Zhu Youtang did not comment on the relative merits of Wang Shouren and Lu Wan, and then asked: "Does the court and the central government think that these two people are suitable and have no other opinions?"

Chen Kuan knew that the emperor wanted to ask who the traditional civil servants supported.

Chen Kuandao: "Of course there is, but some information will not be leaked to the outside world. But based on the clues that the slaves have grasped, some people are discussing in private, who else is suitable besides these two people, mainly The person I recommend is Shi Lin, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry. He has been in charge of border affairs many times in Chenghua. It can be said that he has experience and connections, and he is more mature."

Zhu Youtang. He shook his head directly and said: "Shi Lin, that's too pedantic. If ten years ago, someone had recommended him to take charge of the trilateral military affairs, I think he is very suitable. But nowadays, with such a pedantic If the old minister goes, it will only plunge the military affairs in the northwest into a stagnant water."

Chen Kuan knew as soon as he heard that the emperor responded with contempt and rejection to the support of the traditional civil servants.

That’s a good thing for him.

Because the person he likes is Lu Wan, who is nominally from the Zhang Zhou faction.

Chen Kuandao: "Your Majesty, I don't understand what the tripartite leader is doing wrong now. If he is kept in the northwest, the morale of the army may be stabilized."

At this time, Chen Kuan knew very well not to arouse the emperor's suspicion.

Even if you support someone, you must speak in the opposite direction.

It is very convenient to say that Wang Qiong is more suitable to stay in office.

First of all, this is a person from the Zhang Zhou faction, which does not make the emperor hate him. This person is also suitable, otherwise the emperor would have let Wang Qiong take this position before.

And there is no need to worry about the emperor really considering this person. After all, the prerequisite for someone to step in is that the emperor really wants to replace him. Since the emperor has already made this move, he can't take it back... He can't. After replacing half of it, you finally told the people in court not to replace it, right?

Even if he really doesn't change, Chen Kuan will still have the credit of stabilizing the morale of the army, and it will be easy to get along with Lu Wan.

Look, the emperor has not changed, how can I recommend you? And I also tell you that it was I who asked His Majesty to consider Wang Qiong staying in office, and the Emperor believed my words so much. Then next time the Emperor really wants to find someone to replace Wang Qiong, will you come and curry favor with me?

Zhu Youtang didn't think too much. He just shook his head and said: "It's time to change back. In some places, he did a good job, but his aggressiveness is still not enough."

When Chen Kuan thought about it, this "enterprising spirit" sounded very harsh.

But he didn’t take it too seriously.

He thought to himself that once this person was to be replaced, he would definitely find fault with you, but because he didn’t want to make a fuss, he only gave you a relatively good excuse without any intention. Enterprising spirit is a very reasonable but harmless excuse.

Zhu Youtang said: "Let him come back to preside over the affairs of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is also time to reorganize the government. Some changes need to be made in some places."

At this point, Zhu Youtang wondered again, "Are there no other candidates? There won't be only these few, right?"

Chen Kuan was also thinking.

Is this because the emperor's favorite candidate was not mentioned, so the emperor continued to ask, or the emperor wanted to know who else the civil servants would recommend, and had to take some precautions in order to prepare for it in the future. Can you easily handle the meeting and refute the candidate?

Chen Kuandao: "Your Majesty, in fact, there are very few people who meet the requirements of the three-sided military affairs of the general system. After all, according to the previous conditions, there are only a handful of qualified people in the court. Even if we add virtue and reputation, Sometimes it’s difficult to pick out just a few. If you have to recommend them, maybe some veterans who have already served would be suitable..."

"Yes." Zhu Youtang nodded, "Previously, Qin Hong was the president. The military affairs of the three sides were elected from among the veterans, and the results were pretty good at the time. It seems now that during Qin Hong's time in the three sides, the northwest was doing pretty well in all aspects. At least it stabilized the situation and prepared the way for his subsequent march to the grasslands.Foreshadowing. "

Chen Kuan thought to himself, is it possible that Qin Hong will be re-recommended or even elected?

"Forget it. Zhu Youtang said, "I'll think about it again." ”

As he spoke, Zhu Youtang was about to get up, as if he was going to eat.

At this time, Chen Kuan was still concerned about the battle report about Liaodong and wanted to know the emperor’s instructions. But he saw that the emperor had already carried the memorial in his arms, as if he had no intention of leaving it to him.

Chen Kuan said: "Your Majesty, should you send someone to ask Cai Guogong's opinion in advance? "

Zhu Youtang had already walked out a few steps, waved his hand behind him and said, "No, Bingkuan will not go to court tomorrow. I have approved his leave again. The candidates for the three-sided military affairs of the General Administration are closely related to him, the Minister of War, so let him avoid suspicion first. ”

Chen Kuan was stunned.

Aren’t you coming?

Is your old Zhang family running the Emotional Court? You can come if you want, but you can’t if you don’t want to. Come? The emperor still lets you do it every time?

Even if you really feel that you have the right to speak, shouldn't you show it in the court? Every time you go to the court, you are the one who attracts attention. , it also allows you to be in the limelight, how can I put it...don't you want to be in the limelight?

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Chen Kuan looked puzzled, by the way. Taking the reviewed memorials, he returned to the room of the Supervisor of Ceremonies.

The emperor would not review the memorials that night. This was to prepare for the court meeting the next day.

Chen Kuan said: “Your Majesty didn’t give the order, so I guess it won’t happen.” Concubine Xian is not in Beijing now, so His Majesty doesn't have much on his mind. ”

“That’s not right. "Wei Bin said, "Just because the worthy concubine is away, shouldn't your Majesty be more diligent in government affairs?

Chen Kuan frowned and said, "Do you mean to persuade His Majesty?" If you have anything to say, go to the Holy Spirit and say it. Don't complain here. "

Wei Bin looked embarrassed and said nothing more.

Chen Kuandao: "His Majesty asked a question today. It seems that His Majesty has not yet decided on the candidates for the trilateral general system. , we are still seeking our opinions. "

Wei Bin became concerned again and asked: "Then what did you say? "

"Tell it like it is. "Chen Kuan said, "There are only a few people who can apply for the election now, either Wang Shouren, Lu Wan, or Shi Lin. No matter how you look at these three people, they are the final candidates, so we will choose them from them. Do you still want to do what he wants? "

Wei Bin shook his head and said: "If it were that simple, Your Majesty wouldn't ask. Thinking about those senior members of the government, Shi Lin was the one they wanted, but after all, he had never had any experience in running an army in the northwest in recent years. "

"Haha, His Majesty said so too. You are really a roundworm in His Majesty’s belly. "Chen Kuan sneered.

Wei Bin said: "You are joking. Your Majesty will deny this person entirely because your Majesty can seeThe disadvantage of this person is that this person was not sincerely recommended by the senior ministers of the imperial court, but was chosen for the sake of selection. "

Chen Kuan nodded and said: "That's true, but if they don't choose Shi Lin, who else can they choose? In the past few years, among the people who have made great achievements in the northwest, apart from Yang Yiqing, who is still in Liaodong and is not completely a member of Cai Guogong, who else is not a direct descendant of Cai Guogong in the eyes of outsiders?

Wei Bin said: "Is it possible that Mr. Liu Ge and the others will only recommend Shi Lin tomorrow and not make other candidates?" "

"This..." Chen Kuan thought for a while and said, "Maybe there will be, but no matter what, it is incomparable to Lu Wan and Wang Shouren. These two people have made great achievements. "

Wei Bin smiled and said, "Lu Wan? Haha, his credit is still not enough. Otherwise, why is he still just a minister, while Wang Junmen is already a new uncle?

Chen Kuan frowned and said: "From what you say, you also have a favorite candidate in mind. Would you like to make a recommendation tomorrow?" "

"No, the Chief of Ceremonies and the Supervisor of Ceremonies will advance and retreat together. I will listen to you, Eunuch Chen. "Wei Bin said hurriedly.

Chen Kuan snorted softly, which was a warning to Wei Bin. He said: "Our family knows that you have a good reputation in the military, and many people have secret dealings with you. I wonder if Uncle Xin Xin has given you any gifts recently? "

As soon as Wei Bin heard this, he knew that the person Chen Kuan liked was Lu Wan.

Why else would he choose Wang Shouren alone?

"No. "Wei Bin said, "Since the incidents in Liaodong and Jizhou, the generals and governors from various places have never had any contact with this place. You really misunderstood.

Chen Kuandao: "It would be best if you don't. Think about it, Cai Guogong doesn't seem to recommend anyone in this matter. What can you do here?" There is one more thing I can tell you in advance. Tomorrow morning, Cai Guogong will not attend the court meeting. "

"Sick? "Wei Bin asked.

"No. "Chen Kuan thought for a while, shook his head and said, "I don't know, no one told our family. His Majesty only said that he would not go to court. The specific reason is not clear. If he doesn't come, there will be one less person to make the final say on this discussion. "

Wei Bin smiled and said: "Isn't there your Majesty? That matter must be His Majesty's decision. "

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