The first day of March in the fifteenth year of Hongzhi.
The ministers entered the palace very early that day, and the court meeting was held in the Fengtian Hall. There were two major events in the court meeting that day, one involving changes in court personnel, and the other involving the trial release of the results that day.
When Zhu Youtang appeared in Fengtian Palace, the emperor seemed very strange to the ministers. At this time, Zhu Youtang did not look sick. After passing by Binhai City and his party, Zhu Youtang looked radiant. Seems younger than ever.
The meeting begins.
Zhu Youtang's voice was also very loud, saying: "I traveled outside the capital and came back. I saw many local customs and customs, and I was filled with emotion. If the people can live in peace, I will be satisfied. "Comfort."
To the ministers, this was the emperor's excuse for traveling privately. In the eyes of the ministers, it was inappropriate for the emperor to leave the palace or even leave the capital without the consent of the court. Disregarding the interests of the court is not a matter of understanding the sentiments of the people, but of acting recklessly.
However, the ministers present did not want to argue with the emperor about this.
They know that it is useless to argue, so no one comes out to sing the opposite.
Immediately, Zhu Youtang waved his hand and asked Chen Kuan, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony and eunuch, to come out and read out the relevant appointments and removals of court personnel. < /p>
Four personnel changes were announced in succession.
First, Lin Han was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and then Wang Qiong was promoted to Yushi of Zuodu, the Imperial Procuratorate. These two events were basically known to previous people.
But the subsequent changes were unexpected by many people present. The Minister of Rites was replaced by Fu Han, the left minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Although this was a reasonable thing, Fu Han did not go through the court. He immediately filled the seat upon the meeting, which obviously exceeded the minister's psychological expectations.
The last change is that Lu Wan, the right minister of the household department, was further promoted to the left minister of the household department, but this position was not further extended. In other words, although Lu Wan was promoted, But right now, it seems that it has nothing to do with the trilateral system.
Zhu Youtang waited for Chen Kuan to finish announcing the content, and then said in person: "I have been saying before that the energy of several ministers in the cabinet is limited, and they need to find someone to fill their seats to do their job. I think After much deliberation, Wang Hao, a Hanlin scholar, and Wang Qing's family are the most suitable. I have asked the cabinet and many ministers of the Hanlin Academy for their opinions, and they also agreed. "
Wang Hao wants to join the cabinet. It’s been a long time in the making.
This time the emperor proposed it, and no one present would object. Although Wang Hao was not the backbone of the traditional faction, he was still a Hanlin scholar, and his ability was obvious to all.
There was no push and pull. The matter of Wang Hao entering the cabinet was immediately settled, and even Wang Hao himself came out to receive the order.
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The personnel arrangements that are almost uncontroversial have been announced.
The emperor did not immediately proceed with those controversial projects. He first asked the Ministry of Rites to reportRegarding the release of the examination results.
Zhu Youtang said: "The general examination is to recruit the world's talents. Now that the general examination has passed, the palace examination will be held soon, and the selection of the examiners for the palace examination will also be carried out soon. The time is still set for March 15th. I will come up with the question myself."
This is also something that is not controversial.
Immediately, someone from the Li Ke Shizhong came forward to state the progress of the examination to ensure that everything was in order and that no fraud or other phenomena had been discovered.
The imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty were relatively fair. Although there were deviations in educational resources, at least the candidates did not care about their origins and reputation. As long as the article was well written and appreciated by the examiner, they would be successful. High School Hope.
At this time, Zhu Youtang remembered to set the tone for the northwest.
"Since the beginning of February this year, the Tatars have repeatedly invaded Huamachi and other places in Ningxia. The local guards and other officials resisted with soldiers and horses. Although it was effective, they also lost troops and generals. After hearing the report from the front line, the Tatars The attack with firearms and the abandonment of the previous tactics of cavalry advance were imitated by the tactics of the soldiers of the Korean and Korean border troops. However, it did not include powerful cannons or other weapons that could cause great damage, so it took its form but lost its essence. "< /p>
When Zhu Youtang said this, his tone was somewhat proud.
It seems that the border army officers and soldiers I trained are still not inferior in a firearms battle with the Tatars.
Even if the Tatars wanted to imitate, they couldn’t.
Liu Jian came out and said: "Your Majesty, the shortcomings of the Northwest War have emerged. The Eight Hundred Mile Pass in Ningxia should be rebuilt to strengthen defenses to prevent the Tatars from attacking again."
Zhu Youtang said: "The pass needs to be renovated, but now the war is not over, and everything has to wait for the result. I temporarily transferred Wang Qiong, who is responsible for the military affairs of Yansui and other departments, back to the capital because he is waiting on the three sides. At this time, he did not effectively make progress, but often missed the enemy's opportunities. He was too conservative."
The ministers heard this.
Is this okay?
Wang Qiong, who likes to fight and is capable of fighting, is considered conservative by the emperor? So who needs to be replaced to be considered enterprising?
Then it would probably be more appropriate to arrange for Zhang Zhou to go there, or to let Wang Shouren go.
Zhu Youtang asked: "Dear gentlemen, the northwest is still unstoppable. I can't just evacuate people without replacing the new admiral's military affairs. Who do you think should go?" Which one is more suitable?"
Li Dongyang was about to recommend Ma Zhongxi or Shi Lin.
He came out to recommend this matter in order to highlight the cabinet's position on this matter, and gave up the previous tradition of letting others take the lead while he watched from behind. This is also the cabinet's move to the front desk, and even to the front desk. Signs of the fight on the front lines.
But before Li Dongyang could take this crucial first step, Liu Jian glanced sideways at him. Li Dongyang understood immediately and did not step out.
Although the tactics are determined, Li Dongyang also knows how to assess the situation.
Liu Jian clearly meant that the emperor was hidingHe pointed out that Wang Qiong was replaced because he was too conservative. Look at the two people we are going to choose, one is Shi Lin and the other is Ma Zhongxi. Which one is not conservative? Even worse than Wang Qiong.
So the focus now is not on who we recommend, but who the emperor likes. We first find out the faults of this person, and then push our people out.
Didn’t your emperor set the tone and say that we should be aggressive?
This kind of thing is just talk. Wang Shouren is very enterprising? Or is Lu Wan very enterprising?
Even if they are stubborn and can send troops the next day after being ordered, it is already very aggressive, but for such ambiguous things that need to be defined, as long as we stand on the opposite side.
Let’s just say they are not aggressive enough!
What can you do to us?
For a long time, no one said anything. They were all waiting for Li Dongyang to come out to set the tone. When Li Dongyang didn't come out, many people were wondering, is there something wrong with this scene?
Chen Kuan came out and asked loudly: "My ministers, Your Majesty is asking who is suitable to take over the military affairs of the king's army and take charge of the military affairs of the three sides. He must be able to repel the Tatars and also be able to defeat the Tatars." Can it stabilize the morale of the army and deter the Tatars from attacking?"
As soon as this condition was announced, everyone present immediately understood why Li Dongyang did not speak out.
The conditions are so harsh, whoever is mentioned first will be pushed into the pit of fire.
Who else is such a useful person in the world besides Zhang Bingkuan? To take a step back, even if Zhang Bingkuan goes, will the Tatars really not dare to come? Who gave Ming the courage to say such things in court?
Seeing that no one was speaking, Zhu Youtang frowned slightly and said, "My lords, are there really no better candidates?"
The people present remained silent.
If you say it first, you are wrong first. If you don’t say it, it must be right.
"Let's talk first. I also want to hear your opinions. I also have some opinions here and want to discuss them with you." Zhu Youtang suddenly said this.
The people present suddenly became nervous.
It turns out that the emperor did not have no idea, but already had a candidate, but it seemed that he had not leaked it before.
Even Chen Kuan didn't expect that the emperor would actually take a careless look. He obviously had a candidate, but he didn't mention it in front of him before. This shows that... the emperor doesn't trust him enough.
Li Dongyang then came out and said: "Your Majesty, given the current situation in the northwest, a commander with actual combat experience is required to defend against the enemy, and he must also have experience in running a court. From what I have seen, , if the minister of the Ministry of War is responsible for the northwest military affairs, it may be the best choice."
I don't recommend anyone, I directly recommend Zhang Bingkuan, and it depends on how you take it.
Everyone present was also very curious.
Did the cabinet reach a compromise with Zhang Zhou? Or maybe they have some secret conspiracy, so that the cabinet has to speak for Zhang Zhou, and even recommend him?
Zhu Youtang said: "Although Bingkuan is very capable, but since he has gone to the three sides, what should we do with the military affairs of Liaodong and Xuanda? Every time something happens, we have to spread the news to the three sides, and then let him Do you want to send back your opinion? The Minister of the Ministry of War is currently in the capital and is not going anywhere."
Li Dongyang said: "But Your Majesty, the Minister of the Ministry of War was in the coastal city and has not returned yet. There is no delay in the major military affairs in China, so why not let him go to the three sides? Since the Minister of War can know in advance that the Tatars invaded the border from Huamachi, and also deployed a large number of troops, if he is in charge of the military affairs in the three sides, he will be able to do it. If you know the enemy first and have the upper hand, you will definitely be able to do anything."
Zhu Youtang instantly felt Li Dongyang's strong malice.
Are you following his wishes?
You are simply causing trouble for him. I told you that Bingkuan is not suitable, but you still insist on recommending him. Sincerely, you can't get in trouble with me, right?
"Bingkuan is not suitable, the next candidate will be chosen." Zhu Youtang said with a cold face.
Li Dongyang said again: "In addition, I believe that civil servants who have experience in running the army in the northwest and are highly respected should go there, in order to stabilize the morale of the army."
Zhu You Zang Dao: "The most important thing is to have experience, and the second is to be enterprising. We need to give the Tatars enough shock and let them know that they are not afraid of a battle."
Those present The more the ministers listened, the more this man looked like Wang Shouren, so the emperor sent Wang Shouren's name.
But suddenly his style changed, and the emperor asked directly, "Dear ministers, do you think Tang Yin, the current commander-in-chief of Jiliao, is suitable for this job?"
1 As soon as he said this, everyone present became silent.
Even Li Dongyang seemed to be shaken. He had already prepared to oppose or continue to fight, but the emperor did not follow the routine.
Many people are also listening with their ears pricked up.
Who?
Tang Yin?
Which onion is Tang Yin?
Why should he be the trilateral leader?
Is he Zhang Bingkuan’s fellow junior? Just him?
Even if he is Zhang Bingkuan’s master, he still has to step aside. Besides, how can the arrangement of the northwest commander be based on who is from the same sect?
Are you trying to treat Ming Dynasty’s border military affairs as a child’s play?
Liu Jian seemed to sense the emperor's malice. He walked out and said: "Your Majesty, Tang Yin is not suitable."
"Oh." Zhu Youtang said, "Mr. Liu Ge , do you think that while I am joking with you, I actually have another candidate, but I am just recommending someone who is not suitable and want to test your tone first?"
Liu Jian didn't think so, but there were actually many people present. People think so.
Because no matter how you look at it, Tang Yin is not a good choice. The emperor may just be joking first, or let this person be a target first, and then let subsequent candidates be selected to work with him in certain aspects. Compare.
"You are right not to answer. How can I be a child's play? This Tang Yin, although he is not in court,He had experience as a minister or minister, but he had indirect experience as the admiral of Yizhou Shanchang as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry. The admiral of Yizhou Shanchang was actually in short supply, not a temporary position. ”
At first glance, this sounds reasonable.
Although he is not the right minister of the Ministry of Works, it cannot be said that the right minister of the Ministry of Works is just a part-time job. After all, the admiral of Yizhou Shanchang, He used to hold the title of Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
This means that he has done practical work, which means that he has been a minister.
"As for the marching experience, Tang Qing's family led the army in Liaodong several times. Each time, he was on the front line and went deep alone. He was never afraid of the retreat. He was more strategic, brave and resourceful. "Zhu Youtang continued to praise Tang Yin.
This sounds... it makes people feel awkward.
Many people in the government knew that Tang Yin was trapped in Duobi City. Did Tang Yin become a lone hero?
He had no choice. Besides, the troops he led were not from the Ming Dynasty!
Every time he led them, they were from Korea! Soldiers and horses, on the other hand, like to make things happen in Korea.
Zhu Youtang added: "He has been able to stick to his position and make contributions to the vassal country several times, which shows that the country is in dynasty. The way of becoming a king comforts the people. "
This is true. This guy likes to lead people to cause trouble, and he even overthrew the King of North Korea. If you say he has courage, there is indeed nothing wrong with that.
"I After thinking about it, if a mature and prudent person went to manage the army on the three sides, he would inevitably be looking forward and backward. On the contrary, Tang Yin, from the time he became an official, basically stayed at the border or within the vassal, and was not tainted by the imperial court. The habits of Confucian officials will not be hampered by these things. ”
This statement made many people dissatisfied.
What do you mean?
We are Confucian officials, which means that we are not suitable to be three parties. General system?
Because Tang Yin has never been an official in the court, he is more suitable? Does this mean that the habits of our group are a drag?
Zhu Youtang? He said: "What's even more valuable is that he served as the general manager of Jizhou and Liaodong for one term, and he is also familiar with the military affairs of Jizhou and Liaodong. "
Li Dongyang finally couldn't help but retorted: "Your Majesty, the situation of the war in Liaodong is still unclear. I'm afraid this person cannot be transferred back, and he... has little political experience. Being a fledgling is not an advantage, but it is easier." bad thing. "Recent transcoding has been serious, which makes us more motivated and updates faster. Please use your little hands to exit the reading mode. Thank you