"Hasn't Elder Xu Ge always opposed Diao Minshu, how could a court meeting be held?"

"Although Elder Xu Ge is against Diao Min's book, this time it was the emperor himself who took the board!"

"Huh...... It seems that Xu Ge Lao can't cover the sky with one hand, and this time he may have to brew a big change! ”

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As the news spread to the officialdom of the capital, the officials also began to discuss, combined with the recent situation in the court, some people immediately felt a different wind direction.

Since February this year, Lin Haoran has openly thrown out Xu Jie's two accusations of "inaction" and "false loyalty", which can be said to directly separate the relationship between the monarch and the minister and directly hit the key point of Xu Jie.

Throughout the four years of Xu Jie's rule, not only did he not promulgate a single measure to benefit the country and the people, but instead the party was the same and the same as the other, so that the dynasty showed no signs of improvement.

As Hai Rui said in "Public Security Shu", "After the Song Song, it is just before the Song Dynasty, and the world is not very clear, and it is not as far as Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty", which directly smashed the mask of Xu Jie, a "virtuous minister".

Fortunately, Jiajing's condition continued to deteriorate, and Xu Jie's authority increased day by day, faintly giving people the illusion of being more favored by the emperor.

In the face of Xu Jie, who was in full swing, especially when he was faintly on par with Yan Song back then in terms of personnel rights, the vast majority of officials decisively chose to support Xu Jie, and continued to compliment Xu Jie's "virtuous appearance".

It's just that on the first day of this May, things seem to have changed.

The emperor didn't seem to trust and favor Xu Jie as much as he imagined, and this time he personally ordered the court to discuss Diao Min's book, and even had the intention of letting Wu Shan replace Xu Jie.

"Will Elder Xu Ge really fall this time?"

"Xu Ge Lao has indeed had no political achievements over the years, and it is not unimaginable that he will be replaced by Wu Shan!"

"Not to mention, his protégé is indeed too procrastinating in raiding the Yan family, and Wan Cai and Yan Maoqing are blamed for hiding the Yan family's silver, and this time there is a suspicion of retaliation!"

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As some officials smelled the signal that "Xu Jie's may fall out of favor", they pointed the finger at Xu Jie, and criticized Xu Jie's various actions.

There is a phenomenon in the Ming officialdom: when you are in power, everyone is crazy to support you; But when you lose power, the people who once supported you like crazy will often stomp on you.

It was this unexpected news that quietly changed the officialdom of the entire capital, and some people were even planning to engage in political speculation.

When night fell, the entire capital was lit up.

Tonight, the Wu Mansion in Huaishu Hutong seemed to be very lively, and several official sedan chairs came to the banquet one after another. After the host and the guests ate a sumptuous meal and tea at the wine table, they went to the flower hall to drink tea together, and chatted with a smile.

Although Lin Haoran was the one who caused the turmoil, the biggest beneficiary of this turmoil was not him, but his father-in-law Wu Shan, who was in the second place.

Wu Shan didn't seem to be very happy, he kept his face as before, put down the teacup and asked straight to the point: "I think you have all heard about it, the emperor ordered today to discuss the Diao Min Book in the near future, but I don't know what you think of the Diao Min Book?" ”

Lin Haoran has been accompanying him tonight, and he can be regarded as half a master, and at this time he also looked at the four people who were invited to the banquet with a smile.

The people who were invited this time were Lei Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, Guo Pu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yongming, the imperial history of the Zuodu, and Chen Yiqin, the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites, who were not only in high positions, but also had great influence.

With his excellent ability to preside over the project, even if he has a deep imprint of the strict party, he can survive in this court unharmed, and there are the old people of the strict party in the past.

Although Guo Pu is not what it used to be, after all, he is the current secretary of the Ministry of Rites who is favored by the saints, and he has also served as the servant of the Ministry of Officials and the Secretary of the Ministry for a long time, and has an influence that is not weaker than Yang Bo in the northern system.

Zhang Yongming is an official promoted by Dong Fen, although the resignation of Yuan Wei and Dong Fen has caused the Zhejiang Party to suffer a heavy blow, but the foundation of the Zhejiang Party should not be underestimated.

Chen Yiqin, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, is an authentic minister and a teacher of King Yu, with a very bright future, and he also has a strong influence as the leader of Bashu.

They all had their own sources, and they knew better than ordinary people what was happening in Wanshou Palace today, so they knew Wu Shan's intention to invite them to this banquet.

Guo Pu sighed secretly in his heart, and directly fulfilled the agreement during the Spring Festival: "Lord Cifu, Diao Minshu is a policy for governing the world, and the lower officials will definitely support it!" ”

"Huh...... Cheng Meng Guo Shangshu praised that Diao Minshu is beneficial to solving the stubborn disease of hidden fields, but it is far from governing the world! Lin Haoran smiled slightly, and responded modestly.

It was he who proposed the book, and much of the credit for this new policy will be attributed to him. However, he is also playing a cautious eye here, ostensibly being modest, but without a trace he emphasizes that "Diao Minshu is beneficial to solving the stubborn disease of hiding in the field".

As long as others agree with his point of view, they will already support the passage of Diao Min's book. If you want to oppose it, then you have to give a good reason, even against his point of view.

"Just to solve the stubborn problem of hiding the field, the old man has to take the responsibility, and he will fully support the implementation of this policy!" Lei Li thought about it for a while, and then expressed his attitude directly.

As Xu Jie's liquidation of the Yan Party intensified, especially the deliberate concealment of Yan Song's death, Lei Li completely stood on Wu Shan's side and stood on the opposite side of Xu Jie.

This......

Chen Yiqin and Zhang Yongming secretly exchanged glances, but they didn't want Guo Pu and Lei Li to express their support so clearly, but it made them feel a little embarrassed.

It is difficult to tolerate duplicity in this court, if they choose to stand on Wu Shan's side today, then the retaliation from Xu Jie's side may not be something they can afford.

"Zhong Cheng, you talk about your opinion on Diao Minji! You and I have been friends for more than 30 years, you should know what kind of person I Wu Yuejing is! Wu Shan did not mean to persecute, but said calmly to Zhang Yongming.

He and Zhang Yongming have been on the same list in Jiajing for 14 years, although Zhang Yongming has taken the official route, but the two have always had a good friendship. Especially after the fall of Dong Fen last year, Zhang Yongming was obviously closer to him.

Zhang Yongming's brows furrowed slightly, as if he was weighing something.

"Mr. Zhang, although this official thinks that it will be a bit difficult for a strong person to say this, can't you really see your situation?" Seeing this, Lin Haoran also reminded kindly.

After all, Zhang Yongming is the person promoted by Dong Fen, and he bears the brand of the Zhejiang Party.

Although Xu Jie is gentle to everyone on the surface, he is more ruthless than anyone else. Not to mention, the last two Liubu squires were replaced by him, and Zhang Yongming, who did not have too deep roots, was also a matter of time.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Yongming said as if he had made a certain decision: "Diao Minshu is indeed eye-catching, but this move hurts the talent ceremony, and it undoubtedly moves the foundation of our Ming Dynasty!" Brother Jing, please forgive the foolish brother for not being able to help! After a pause, he explained again: "But please rest assured, Brother Fool will not object!" ”

Lin Haoran's brows furrowed slightly, he thought he could win Zhang Yongming's support, but he found that he still thought things simple.

But I don't know if Zhang Yongming can't see the situation clearly, or Xu Jie's ecstasy soup is so powerful that he doesn't realize his situation at all?

Zhang Yongming's family did not fall with Yuan Wei and Dong Fen, mainly because Xu Jie did not dare to exterminate the Zhejiang Party, but only left this left capital imperial history that did not pose much threat.

It's just that Xu Jie doesn't really want to win over Zhang Yongming, but more of a use of Zhang Yongming. Once the time is ripe, Zhang Yongming will definitely be like a loser, and he will be swept out of the door directly by Xu Jie.

However, he also understands that a person like Zhang Yongming, who has no foundation, only needs to be attached to this court. But he bet on Xu Jie's side, not only betting that they would not be able to bring down Xu Jie, but also betting that Xu Jie's heart would treat him.

Lin Haoran knew the final result, and sighed helplessly in his heart, only hoping that this person would not regret it too much in the future.

Although Wu Shan said that he didn't care, his eyes couldn't hide his disappointment when he saw his old friend for many years make this choice, and he nodded coincidentally, but he looked at Chen Yiqin and asked hopelessly: "Chen Shilang, I don't know what you think of Diao Minji?" ”

"Diao Min's book is indeed beneficial to the country and the people, the old officials can rest assured, and the lower officials will support it in public and private!" After weighing it, Chen Yiqin raised his head and responded seriously.

Chen Yiqin took the route of an authentic minister, and when he served as a reviewer in the Hanlin Academy, Wu Shan was already a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and then he was also a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, so Wu Shan was his old boss.

Hey?

Lin Haoran glanced at Chen Yiqin unexpectedly, thinking that the biggest variable was Chen Yiqin. After all, he was Yuwang's teacher, and he could choose to stay out of the matter, but he never thought that Chen Yiqin would choose to be on their side, and he couldn't help but re-examine this Ministry of Rites Shangshu.

Of course, Chen Yiqin's Sichuan gang has always been weak, and he may also have the idea of gambling.

Zhang Yongming saw that the other three people all chose to support, but he chose to stay out of the matter, so he stood up and said awkwardly: "Brother Xian, the foolish brother has left first!" ”

"Okay, go slowly, don't send it!" Wu Shan's face was as usual, and he responded lightly.

He thought that with the friendship between the two and the care he had always taken care of, Zhang Yongming would support him. As a result, he still came up with that set of self-deceptive rhetoric, and he actually wanted to curry favor with both sides.

This......

Zhang Yongming couldn't help but feel even more embarrassed when he saw that Wu Shan didn't send him in person, but he said goodbye to Guo Pu and Lei Li, and turned to leave.

"Mr. Zhang, let's go!" Lin Haoran hesitated, but said lightly.

Zhang Yongming realized that he had lost his etiquette, because of his close relationship with Wu Shan, Lin Haoran had always respected him. It's just that people are still from the household department of the first product after all, but they have to say hello to people no matter what.

In order not to leave people with a hat of contempt for Shangguan, he saluted Lin Haoran in a proper manner, and then left in embarrassment.

Wu Shan and the others drank tea and chatted for a while, and then Guo Pu, Lei Li and Chen Yi got up to say goodbye.

Wu Shan and Lin Haoran personally sent people to the front yard, watched the three sedan chairs go out of the gate, and then disappeared into the night.

Lin Haoran didn't wait for Wu Shan to speak first, but said happily: "Father-in-law, with three votes this time, we can be regarded as completing the expected goal!" ”

Wu Shan was originally very disappointed and guilty about Zhang Yongming's "rebellion", but when he heard Lin Haoran deliberately emphasize the results, he reluctantly showed a smile on his face.

Lin Haoran chatted with Wu Shan for a few words, and then he personally went to the inner house to pick up Wu Qiuyu from his mother-in-law, and left in a sedan chair with Wu Qiuyu.

There was only one waning moon tonight, and the lanes were dim, and the evening breeze gently blew the leaves on the ground.

Xu's Mansion seemed quiet tonight, although many officials came, but to their surprise: even if something happened to the sky, Xu Jie still chose to stay in Xiyuan.

When Lin Haoran passed in front of the Xu Mansion again, he opened the sedan curtain and took a look, confirming that Xu Jie was really staying in Xiyuan tonight, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy in his heart.

Although he was very confident that he would win the votes during the court discussion, Xu Jie, who was afraid that he would not easily admit defeat, did not know what the kind-hearted Licorice Pavilion elder had in mind.

Of course, it may also be that he has thought too much, maybe Xu Jie knows that he can't do anything, especially the emperor is probably hoping to try out Diao Minshu, so he plans to retreat as advance.

When he returned to the Lin Mansion, there was a sound of punching in the flower hall, among which Yang Futian's voice was the loudest.

Lin Haoran said goodbye to Wu Qiuyu, and also walked towards the flower hall as bright as day. Because today is a rare good day, it is also a haze that swept away their blows, but it was Yang Futian who took the lead in inviting a group of people to come here to gather in the same year.

"Senior brother, come, have a drink!"

"Senior brother, I've been waiting for you for a long time, this is the wine that Brother Hongtu brought to Beijing for us!"

"Huh...... It's not that I'm embarrassed, this begonia brew is really only made by me in Hangzhou! ”

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Yang Futian and others also stood up one after another when they saw Lin Haoran appear, and Sun Zhengang also raised a jar of wine filled with the fragrance of wine, and greeted Lin Haoran enthusiastically.

"Okay, I'll try it!"

Lin Haoran no longer had to worry about how to make the Diao Min Book pass in the court meeting, but also sat down on the master's seat and began to taste the fragrant wine.

Long Chi couldn't hold his breath the most, and looked at Lin Haoran's bowl of wine, so he inquired directly: "Senior brother, I met a few adults just now, what did they say?" ”

Yang Futian and the others originally wanted to blame Longchi for being in a hurry, but they couldn't help but look at Lin Haoran with a blank eye.

Lin Haoran knew that these were all trustworthy people, but he did not hide the results achieved this time, and after putting down the wine bowl, he told some of what had just happened.

Although they were angry at Zhang Yongming's "mutiny", they were also very happy to learn that they had won the support of the three big names.

After learning the result, Yang Futian and the others returned to the cheerfulness they had just had, and several people continued to draw their fists and drink.

Lin Haoran is now living in the position of the secretary of the household department, and he is very control over alcohol. Even if he had a home of his own, he would not choose to drink uncontrollably, but kept his head clear.

As the waning moon hangs high in the sky, it is also the end of the wine.

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As usual, if someone is drunk, they will arrange for an escort to send them back, and if they are not drunk, they will go back in a sedan chair or carriage by themselves.

Lin Haoran and Yang Futian sent people to the door together, followed Yang Futian and said a few words, and then watched Yang Futian leave, and then walked inside.

Although he had been restrained tonight, he had gone through two banquets after all, which made him walk a little shaky at the moment.

Just as he was heading towards the inner house, a silver-haired Taoist priest came out of the kitchen happily carrying a pot of wine, and a satisfied smile bloomed on his face.