In the Ming officialdom, some people have sad faces, and naturally some people are happy.

The news that Lin Haoran was taken away by the Jinyi Guards of Beizhen Fusi also reached the ears of some people, but they couldn't help but celebrate, they all wanted Lin Haoran to fall into the realm of no return.

Hour Yongfang, Yang Mansion.

Yang Bo had just returned to the capital from Datong and invited many officials from the northern department to attend the dinner, but he never expected that such "good news" would come.

"I really didn't expect Lin Ruoyu to plant it so quickly!"

"Huh...... As I said a long time ago, this is not a cause for concern! ”

"It's just that I don't know what he committed, and the emperor actually ordered him to be sent to prison?"

……

Due to the different camps to which they belong, and the "transfer of generals from the south to the north" promoted by Lin Haoran seriously infringed on the interests of the northern officials, few of these northern officials liked Lin Haoran, and they all seemed to gloat.

However, they also didn't know the truth of the matter, and they also didn't know why Lin Haoran was suddenly taken away by the brocade guards of Beizhen Fusi, and more detailed information had to be further investigated.

After learning that Xu Fan happened to be in the palace today, they also sent people to the gate of Xiyuan to guard, as long as Xu Fan came out of the palace, they would invite people here.

Gao Gong sat upright in the hall and drank tea, because he had always left the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites earlier than Lin Haoran, so he couldn't see the scene of Lin Haoran being brought by the Beizhen Fusi with his own eyes, and even went to the Yang Mansion to know the news that Lin Haoran was escorted away by the Beizhen Fusi.

"Haha...... I wish you good luck and prosperity! ”

"Yes, let's congratulate Master Gao in advance!"

"If it was about prestige and ability, Gao Shilang should have been on the left a long time ago!"

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Guanglu Temple Shaoqing Chen Mingyong's eyes suddenly lit up, and he congratulated Gao Gong, and other officials also followed one after another, and they warmly congratulated Gao Gongdao.

If it is said that who is the most direct beneficiary of Lin Haoran's downfall, then it is undoubtedly the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites.

According to the tradition of the Ministry of Rites, once there is a vacancy in the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites, it will definitely be filled by the right waiter of the Ministry of Rites, and it is rare that Lin Haoran "cut the line" Qin Minglei the year before last.

Gao Gong is now the identity of the future emperor, as long as it is not the emperor who suddenly interferes with the candidate for the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, even if it is the first assistant of the court, Xu Jie, will not take the liberty of arranging for others to snatch this Zuo Lang of the Ministry of Rites.

It is exactly like this, once Lin Haoran's position as the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites is vacated, then Gao Gong will serve as the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites without any suspense, and will be promoted from the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites to the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites.

Don't underestimate this small step, if it is only the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, then it usually has to go through the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites or the left attendant of the Ministry of Officials for the transition, but the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites can directly serve as the six scholars, or even directly enter the cabinet.

Especially now that there are only Xu Jie and Yuan Wei in the cabinet, the cabinet ministers have potential filling needs. If Gao Gong is now promoted to the left squire of the Ministry of Rites, once the cabinet wants to fill the cabinet ministers, then the six Shangshu will inevitably be vacant, which is undoubtedly a good opportunity to promote the six Shangshu.

Gao Gong's brows furrowed slightly, and he responded with displeasure: "I haven't even written a word about this matter, what is there to congratulate now?" ”

Naturally, he couldn't have thought about the position of the left waiter in the Ministry of Rites, and he couldn't even think about stepping on Lin Haoran.

It's just that he has been with Lin Haoran for more than half a year, and he knows very well in his heart that Lin Haoran is a very capable official, but he can't gloat with these people, and he doesn't feel that this kind of winning method is worth being happy and celebrating.

It was at this time that Xu Fan walked in from outside.

"Xu Shaoqing, you are here!"

"Xu Shaoqing, please take a seat!"

"Xu Shaoqing, you have been in the palace today, you must know why Lin Ruoyu was imprisoned, right?"

……

When they saw Xu Fan coming in, the eyes of Chen Mingyong, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and other officials lit up, some beckoned Xu Fan to sit down, and some people eagerly inquired about the situation.

Although Gao Gong didn't snort, he also looked at Xu Fan curiously, and also wanted to know what Lin Haoran had done and why he suddenly went to the edict of Beizhen Fusi.

Xu Fan faced the enthusiastic crowd, but there was not too much expression on his face, and he vaguely seemed to enjoy this feeling of being in the limelight. He walked over to his chair and sat down, and the servant brought the teacup.

Chen Mingyong, the young secretary of Guanglu Temple, didn't dare to breathe roughly, and his eyes were staring at Xu Fan tightly.

Xu Fan picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and then announced the answer in front of everyone's eyes: "I'm afraid you are mistaken, Lin Ruoyu did not commit a crime and went to prison, he was selected as the chief examiner of this year's examination!" ”

According to the regulations, the examiner will be finalized a few days before the examination. Just to prevent fraud, the Jinyi Guard of Beizhen Fusi will find a house and take care of the selected examiner and fellow examiners.

Bang Bang Bang ......

Guanglu Temple Shaoqing Chen Mingyong and other officials were slapped loudly one after another, and just now they had a gloating face, but Lin Haoran was not the edict of the Fusi of Xiabei Town at all, but was elected as the chief examiner of this year's examination.

Things are always so dramatic, and now it is clear that the examination is imminent, and the candidate for the examiner is finalized, but they have not thought in this direction.

Yang Junmin suddenly realized a flaw, but shook his head firmly and said, "Huh? No, Lin Ruoyu is now the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, how could the emperor arrange for him to be Yuan Wei's deputy? ”

When Chen Mingyong, the young secretary of Guanglu Temple, heard this, he also looked at Xu Fan in puzzlement.

Gao Gong is also slightly aware of the problem, with Lin Haoran's current identity and status, it is indeed not suitable to serve as the deputy chief examiner of the examination.

"Yuan Wei's son Yuan Longhuang participated in this examination, Yuan Wei has taken the initiative to give up being the chief examiner of this examination, and Lin Ruoyu is serving as the chief examiner of the examination this time!" Xu Fan pinched the lid of the tea and splashed the tea lightly, revealing the answer ruthlessly.

Although there is a word difference between the chief examiner and the deputy chief examiner of the general examination, the harvest is worlds apart. The deputy chief examiner of the general examination can only get the false name of a teacher and student, while the chief examiner of the general examination can collect the protégés of 300 advanced non-commissioned officers, and this is a truly rich political resource.

Yang Junmin's brows furrowed slightly, and he still asked suspiciously: "Even if Yuan Wei voluntarily gave up being the chief examiner of the examination because his son participated in the examination, then why wouldn't it be Lin Shilang's turn?" ”

"yes, it won't be that kid's turn!" When Chen Mingyong, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and other officials heard this truth, they nodded their heads in agreement.

Gao Gong was also thinking of this, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at Xu Fan again.

There are still several people whose status and qualifications are far above Lin Haoran, even if Yuan Wei does not serve as the chief examiner of the examination, it is impossible for him to have the turn of a left waiter in the Ministry of Rites.

"Yan Ne, Dong Fen and Li Chunfang were originally more suitable than Lin Haoran, but all three of them had to take turns in Xiyuan, so they had to let Lin Haoran act as the chief examiner of the examination!" Xu Fan sighed helplessly, looking serious.

"This kid really got shit luck!"

"Three hundred Jinshi protégés, who will be able to suppress that kid in the future?"

"God really opened his eyes, why did he let him be the chief examiner of this exam!"

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Chen Mingyong, the young secretary of Guanglu Temple, heard that this was such a reason, and found that it was really helpless, but he was still hostile to Lin Haoran, and still couldn't help but complain.

Yang Junmin was possessed by a detective today, and pointed out the flaws and said: "Even if the three of them can't leave because they have to take turns in Xiyuan, Gao Shilang seems to be more suitable to be the chief examiner of the examination!" ”

Gao Gong is actually the same idea, although he is behind Lin Haoran, he is Yuwang's teacher, and he is a Jinshi of Jiajing for 20 years, and his qualifications are completely above Lin Haoran.

Guanglu Temple Shaoqing Chen Mingyong and other officials nodded in agreement, and turned their heads to look at Xu Fan.

Xu Fan took a sip of tea, met Yang Junmin's gaze and said, "My father mentioned Gao Shilang, but ...... Li Chunfang said that Gao Shilang was responsible for King Jing's funeral! ”

King Jing's body was transported from Huguang, although it has not yet arrived, but if Gao Gong presides over the township test at this time, it is indeed likely to have a conflict with King Jing's posthumous affairs.

This......

When Chen Mingyong, the Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple, and other officials heard this reason, they couldn't help but look at Gao Gong with pity.

Gao Gong's mood was immediately very depressed, he originally thought that King Jing's death was a natural good thing, but he never thought that even if King Jing died, he would have to "drag" him.

Xu Fan then added: "Although Li Chunfang said this, my father still asked a few of them to vote to decide who would be the examiner of the examination? ”

Guanglu Temple Shaoqing Chen Mingyong's eyes lit up, and he asked eagerly: "What is the result?" ”

Yang Junmin and the other officials glanced at Chen Mingyong as if they were looking at idiots, but they still couldn't help but look at Xu Fan.

Xu Fan met everyone's gaze, put down the teacup and said: "My father took the initiative to give up, Yuan Wei, Wu Shan, Yan Ne, Dong Fen and Li Chunfang all voted for Lin Haoran!" ”

"This ......"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the high arch with pity. Since he couldn't win a single vote, even if he was Yan Ne in the same year, he chose Lin Hao but didn't support him, what a bad popularity this must be!

Gao Gong's face was gloomy, but he sat there without snorting, but his face still retained a faint arrogance.

He naturally longs to be the chief examiner of this examination, but even if he can't get it now, when King Yu inherits the throne, he will also be able to preside over a session of the examination in the future.

Anyway, he will be able to preside over a subject sooner or later, this time Lin Haoran took the lead, and next time he will fight back, there is not much loss in essence.

When Yang Bo walked out with a spring breeze on his face, he couldn't help but be stunned when he saw the scene of mourning in this living room.

Things are a little bizarre like this, obviously there are four officials in front of him who have more status and qualifications than Lin Haoran, and there is a future emperor in the back, but Lin Haoran still became the chief examiner of this year's examination.

The news quickly spread throughout the capital, naturally causing an uproar.