Don't look at Dachang Siqing and the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites are also the third grade, but when it comes to status and power, they are far from being comparable to the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites. At this level, the status has long been determined not by the grade, but by the specific position.

Especially for the ministers, their ultimate goal is always to enter the cabinet.

According to the consistent order of entering the cabinet, the Ministry of Rites, the other six Books, the Ministry of Rites, and the other six Rites, so from Taichang Siqing to the right Waiter of the Ministry of Rites, it is already closer to the threshold of the cabinet.

This position can be promoted within the yamen of the Ministry of Rites, or it can jump directly to the left servant of the Ministry of Officials or the Left Servant of the Household Department, or even the Six Books of Shangshu. The ideal state is to be promoted to the secretary of the Ministry of Rites in the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, so that he will naturally enter the cabinet.

The current status of the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites is Li Chunfang, Lin Haoran and Gao Gong, but according to seniority, it is the highest Gao Gong. Gao Gong is a Jinshi in Jiajing's 20th year, six years earlier than Li Chunfang, and his Qingci skills are also not weak.

Gao Gong officially took office yesterday, and now he can be described as a "newcomer" to the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, but he does not regard himself as a newcomer at all, and he does not even put himself in a good position, but he walks in first.

"Uncle You, you're just in time!" Li Chunfang was good-tempered and responded with a smile at Gao Gong.

Lin Haoran immediately caught Li Chunfang's voice-over, and dared to arch uninvited.

Gao Gong didn't pay attention to etiquette at all, and when he arrived in the hall, he bowed to the two and said: "I've seen Lord Zhengtang, I've seen Uncle Zuo!" ”

Gao Gong is a standard northern man, of medium build, but very sturdy, with a thick and dense black beard on his face, and a very rugged voice.

"Uncle Youzong, please take a seat!" Li Chunfang's face was full of gentleness, and she raised her hand and pointed to the seat next to her.

Gao Gong sat down on the chair with a bold face, and when he sat down, he asked directly, "Are you discussing the affairs of the clan?" ”

When Lin Haoran heard this straightforward remark, he didn't seem to treat himself as an outsider, but in fact, he wanted to participate in important matters together when he first came.

Lin Haoran put himself in the right position, but he didn't respond, but raised the teacup and looked at Li Chunfang.

Li Chunfang is the main hall official of the Ministry of Rites, but he can speak a word, but he can also choose to discuss with the two waiters, but it all depends on how Li Chunfang chooses.

Li Chunfang faced Gao Gong's inquiry, and responded with a smile: "The news of Uncle Zuo is really well-informed, Uncle Zuo and I learned that the emperor is displeased by the right side of the Criminal Division, and we are discussing how to do this matter!" ”

"This matter is easy to do, let's make a plan together, this matter is always dragging on and it is not the best policy!" The high arch looks very aggressive, but it is as authentic as a clapper.

Lin Haoran pinched the lid of the tea and splashed the tea lightly, and glanced at Gao Gong in surprise. If you don't know the truth, I'm afraid you think that he is the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, not the newly appointed right attendant of the Ministry of Rites.

Li Chunfang's face was not annoyed, but responded with a smile: "Qin Minglei got a few bills after the year, but none of them were allowed to have a sacred heart, this matter is quite tricky!" ”

Because the Han royal clan made a big fuss in Xi'an City, Long Yan was furious, and even pushed the matter of Zongfan Lumi to the cusp, but Qin Minglei submitted several plans that were not adopted, which made the emperor unhappy.

Nowadays, everyone knows that this is not a good job, and the Ministry of Rites has also reached a tacit understanding, and has been using the procrastination trick to deal with this matter during this time.

If it is possible, Li Chunfang naturally hopes to drag it out forever and leave this matter to the next one to deal with.

"Qin Minglei is a mediocre talent, the few plans he proposed are bullshit at all, how can the saint adopt them!" Gao Gong immediately snorted coldly, but he didn't give face at all.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea, looked up and glanced at Gao Gong seriously, and found that this tall beard was really a person with character.

This has just taken office, and he dares to evaluate his predecessor like this, but he doesn't know whether to praise the new right attendant for being temperamental, or accuse him of showing no mercy.

According to the current atmosphere of Ming officialdom, it is more common to be in harmony with each other, even if they hate a political enemy, they usually try their best to maintain a superficial harmony.

However, for such an important official, he also spent a lot of financial and manpower to collect enough resources to analyze what kind of person Gao Gong was.

According to the conclusions, Gao Gong is an official with a strong leadership personality. During his tenure as the Guozijian sacrificial wine, while showing his talent, it also showed his strong side, and serving as a sacrificial wine in the Guozijian was his word.

Some powerful officials are only strict with their subordinates, but Gao Gong is not only to his subordinates, but also repeatedly domineering in his dealings with his colleagues.

On the contrary, Li Chunfang is a well-known good man, but he responded gently: "Otherwise, Qin Minglei is to blame for this matter, and the emperor's attitude is either bright or dark, and it is difficult to do the proposed plan properly!" ”

This is also the case, Qin Minglei cannot be blamed too much for this matter.

Zong Fan Lumi is a bloodsucking worm that the Ming court can't bear, but this bloodsucking worm is the bloodline of Taizu and the clansman of the current emperor, but it can never be cured.

It's just that this bloodsucking worm should be dealt with in this way, but it is too much of a "square inch" problem, at least it will leave hidden dangers, and at worst, the clan relatives are unwilling and the emperor must agree.

"What's so hard about this? Let's formulate a more modest plan, and believe that this is the plan given by the Ministry of Rites, as long as the three of us stand together, I believe that the emperor will pay more attention to it, and even adopt the plan of our Ministry of Rites! Gao Gong faced Li Chunfang's words, but directly gave a solution.

If you meet an ordinary Ministry of Rites Shangshu, I am afraid that I will have a grudge against Gao Gong, but Li Chunfang didn't seem to take it too seriously, first nodded slightly, and then asked Lin Haoran seriously: "Uncle Zuo, what do you think?" ”

Gao Gong glanced at Lin Haoran lightly, but there was a trace of contempt in his eyes.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea slowly, and after some thought, he responded to Li Chunfang: "Presumably the emperor will pay attention to this matter now, it is really inappropriate for us to have no movement, since Uncle You is so confident, then why not give it a try?" ”

Although he felt that the matter of this clan was a hot potato, if someone really dared to push it vigorously, he would actually support it, even if it was Gao Gong, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites who was eyeing his position.

Li Chunfang and Lin Haoran have been together for a long time, so they glanced at Gao Gong tacitly, planning to hand over this matter to Gao Gong and said: "Uncle Youzong, then this matter ......"

"Lord Shodo, this is not appropriate! I have just arrived at the Ministry of Rites, and I haven't started a lot of affairs yet, so I will leave this matter to Uncle Zuo! Gao Gong waved his hand, and he responded with a leadership posture.

Burst......

When Lin Haoran heard this, his years of qi cultivation kung fu were almost broken, and the tea in his mouth wanted to spray high arch all over his face.

The matter was obviously made by him, and the specific solution was also proposed by him, but when it came to the most critical stage of hospitality, this one actually picked the pick, and kicked the ball to his feet.

For a moment, Lin Haoran had the urge to smash the tea cup in his hand, because he had thought that this person was really temperamental, but he didn't expect that he was a good hand of the Yin people.

Originally, I thought that this new right attendant of the Ministry of Rites might be able to fight with Li Chunfang, so that he could make a profit for the fisherman, but now he is the most troublesome.

Gao Gong also seemed to feel that it was not appropriate to arrange the work directly, looking at Lin Haoran's uncertain face, he hurriedly added: "Zuo Zongbo is a recognized capable minister of the government and the opposition, if the matter is handed over to Zuo Zongbo, I believe that the matter will be solved, and please ask Zuo Zongbo not to shirk for the sake of the common people in the world!" ”

Although this is a top hat for Lin Haoran, Lin Haoran is indeed worthy of the title of "capable minister" now. Whether it is the opening of the sea in Guangdong or the new policy of Huaiyan, it has created a lot of tax revenue for the Ming Dynasty, which has eased the financial problems of the Ming court.

Looking at the current court bosses, there is no one with Lin Haoran's achievements, even if Yang Bo, the secretary of the military department who is known as the "Dinghai Divine Needle" of the Ming Dynasty, is actually just to make Mongolia unable to easily threaten Beijing City, but in fact, there is no military exploits that can be obtained.

Lin Haoran put down the teacup, knowing that everyone was actually smart people, and it was not inevitable that they would play Tai Chi like they did with Qin Minglei, but he said openly and honestly: "Where is the crux of the Zongfan Lumi, presumably the Lord of the Main Hall and the Right Sect Uncle should know!" If the new plan wants to satisfy the emperor, it also needs to solve the malaise of Daming, and the lower officials really don't have this ability! ”

Everyone is a smart person, if this sect is really so easy to solve, I'm afraid it has already been solved by Yan Song. Instead of when the Ming Dynasty's finances were stretched, Yan Song preferred to use the deductible tactic rather than propose a reform plan that infringed on the interests of the clan.

"This matter is naturally very difficult, but it is better to solve it than not to solve it, and it is better to put forward a plan than to make a mistake! I think you are solely responsible for this matter, and the two of us will definitely fully support you! "Gao Gong is like a leader's style, but he is writing empty checks.

As a newly hired right waiter of the Ministry of Rites, he shouldn't be so strong, but Gao Gong is this kind of leading character, and he likes to be self-centered in everything.

However, he has a proud capital, King Jing has arrived in Anlu to take up the domain, King Yu is already a nominal prince, and Gao Gong's status is already rising.

Unlike many court officials who can only enjoy the scenery of the Jiajing Dynasty, Gao Gong has already tightened the ticket to the next dynasty, and is about to become the most senior emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and his status is naturally far beyond the ordinary right attendant of the Ministry of Rites.

In the face of the first and second leaders of the Ministry of Rites, he did not intend to put himself in the position of third in command at all, but wanted to be above the two.

Li Chunfang felt that Gao Gong's words were reasonable, but he looked at Lin Haoran and said seriously: "Uncle Zuo, this matter really shouldn't be delayed any longer, why don't you give it a try?" ”

Compared with Gao Gong's aggressiveness, Li Chunfang's attitude was obviously much softened, and he was already in a deliberative attitude, and he did not forcibly stuff the matter to Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran sighed secretly in his heart, looked at Li Chunfang and Gao Gong with complicated eyes, and found that things had come full circle, but he still couldn't escape this fate.

In fact, he also understands that this matter will be related to him sooner or later. As Zhang Yue said: "There are two major disadvantages today, and it is advisable to pay attention to those who are timely and demanding."

If he really wants to do something that is really beneficial to the country, wants to change this decadent dynasty, and wants to bring a great change to the people of the Ming Dynasty, then he must deal with the Lu rice of the clan.

Not to mention that with the reproduction of the clan, the finances of the Ming Dynasty must be overwhelmed, but in fact, it is no longer able to afford it now.

According to Lin Run's statistics, the current rice of the sect is 8 million stones, but the income of the summer and autumn taxes of the Ming Dynasty is about 20 million stones.

The 20 million stone is still the income in a relatively ideal state, but the flood of the seven southeastern provinces the year before last, the Japanese rebellion in Fujian last year, and the drought in Guangxi this year, etc., all need to be allocated by the imperial court from the treasury, not to mention that the Ming court still supports the army and officials, and even raises some people, and there are all kinds of water conservancy projects and river control costs.

As the saying goes: "A thousand miles of embankment collapses in an anthill", but this clan is not an anthill, it is simply a gold-eating beast.

Lin Haoran hesitated, but he didn't respond too much: "Since Lord Zhengtang also means this, then the lower officials will give it a try and sort out a plan to see what the emperor's attitude is!" If you anger Long Yan, please ask the main hall to help! ”

This request is actually true! Li Chunfang and Lin Haoran are not all the way, if Lin Haoran is really in danger, Li Chunfang did not fall into the well, it is already a kindness.

It's just that Lin Haoran still chose to say this request, and he already had another plan.

"This is natural!" Li Chunfang faced Lin Haoran's request, and immediately agreed to come down to the tunnel.

Gao Gong stroked his beard and waited for Lin Haoran to come to visit him, but found that Lin Haoran didn't look at him at all, but stood up from the seat and said goodbye: "Lord Zhengtang, the lower officials don't bother, there are still some important matters to deal with, so I will leave first!" ”

"Zuo Shilang, go slowly!" Li Chunfang liked Lin Haoran, an assistant officer who could handle things and was respectful, and raised his hand with a smile.

Lin Haoran only nodded perfunctorily with Gao Gong, ignoring Gao Gong's reaction, but left here directly and walked towards the courtyard where the rain had passed.

At this point, if he really didn't try, it really wouldn't be appropriate. However, he is not a reckless man, and he can't really be tough, but he proposes a plan in the name of the Ministry of Rites.

It's just that he knows very well that this matter is a hot potato, and there are many people outside who are eyeing him. As long as the news of him taking over this matter comes out, there will definitely be all kinds of waves, and he is afraid that he will be in the whirlpool again.