Han Yi looked at Zhang Yu, and the expression on his face became more and more appreciative.

This young man is really a very good young man, and if he can be taken in as a confidant, then he must have a bright future.

But after thinking about it, Han Yi smiled and shook his head.

It's not that he doesn't want Zhang Yu, but he thinks that it is impossible for such a young man to be willing to be subordinate, and it is impossible for him to surrender sincerely.

But it doesn't have much to do with it, he is now the head of the cabinet, and he can give Zhang Yu a lot of things that others can't give.

Glancing at Zhang Yu, Han Yi smiled and said, "Even if the old man agrees, what can you do to let Your Majesty know?" ”

This can be regarded as a test for Han Yi to Zhang Yu.

Now the imperial court is not allowed to lecture privately, and if you publicize your own doctrine, it is likely to become the target of public criticism, not to mention that this doctrine is still so unmainstream.

Zhang Yu didn't care, and said with a faint smile on his face: "As long as the elder wants to do it, he can naturally do it." ”

"However, the students feel that the most urgent task is to improve and further improve Mr. Feng's doctrine, and then Mr. Feng, the veteran of the cabinet, can introduce him to His Majesty. This is something that has a precedent to support, and it doesn't take much brains at all. ”

Han Yi stroked his beard slowly, then nodded and said, "There is indeed a precedent to help. ”

The precedent that the two of them said was naturally Xu Guangqi.

Everyone in the court knows how Xu Guangqi ascended to the throne, because he recommended Chen Kedao for His Majesty, which became a point for everyone to attack him.

What is the difference between recommending heresy to His Majesty in order to be fortunate and Wei Zhongxian's offering adultery to His Majesty?

So in the eyes of many people, Xu Guangqi's reputation is really bad, and what he did is not recognized by everyone. After this period of brewing and development, Xu Guangqi's reputation became even more stinky.

Now Zhang Yu asked Han Yi to do the same thing.

After Zhang Yu said this, he looked at Han Yi with a smile.

Han Yi didn't show an angry look, but glanced at Zhang Yu meaningfully.

Zhang Yu's meaning, Han Yi can understand, he is also an old fox in the officialdom. To put it bluntly, this is to make yourself vote.

If he dares to recommend Feng Congwu in front of the emperor, then he proves that he is on the same road as them. Once something happens to Feng Congwu and them, he, the recommender, will not be able to eat and walk around.

It's about tying them to themselves. It's not a very clever method, but it's very effective.

Looking at the smiling Zhang Yu, Han Yi also smiled.

Han Yi said directly: "Then when you are ready, tell the old man." ”

There is nothing in this world that can benefit from not getting out, so Han Yi didn't think much about it, and directly agreed.

He also saw that this Zhang Yu was a little fox, and if he didn't agree to his conditions, it would be useless to say anything.

Hearing Han Yi's reply, Zhang Yu smiled and said: "The elder of the pavilion understands the righteousness and serves the country and the people, and he is really a model for my generation. ”

Glancing at Zhang Yu, Han Yi smiled noncommittally and said, "The old man can promise you about this matter, but there is one thing I want to make clear to you, should you find a way to reverse the old man's reputation?" ”

"You also said that the old man understands righteousness. But the current reputation is not good for the old man. The outside world doesn't know the old man, and there are many misunderstandings and misunderstandings about the old man. Is there anything you can do? ”

This is not a test that Han Yi gave Zhang Yu. In fact, he really wanted Zhang Yu to find a way to save his reputation.

You say it's useless for fame, but more often than not, it's really useful, and it's useful. So Han Yi doesn't want such a stigma to follow him all the time, he wants a good name, at least not everyone gritted his teeth when he mentioned it.

Zhang Yu looked at Han Yi clearly.

Regarding Han Yi's thoughts, Zhang Yu can probably understand it in his heart.

He raised his head and looked at Han Yi, and said slowly: "Elder Ge, there are many ignorant people in the world, and there are still few people who can have their own opinions, and most of them are like people. The outside world's slanderous words against the elder of the pavilion, the elder does not have to take it to heart. ”

"As for what Elder Ge said, it is actually not difficult to do it. First of all, we must find out why Ge Lao's reputation is poor, the reason is very simple, that is, those people in the outside world think that Ge Lao is doing something wrong, so they will feel that Ge Lao is not a good person. Because those who do bad things are definitely not good people, this is a truth that children understand. ”

Han Yi looked at Zhang Yu, nodded thoughtfully, and said with a wry smile: "Then can you turn a good thing into a bad thing?" Or can you turn a bad thing into a good thing? ”

"What is a good thing? What's the bad thing? Zhang Yu said confidently: "More people in this world can't tell the difference between good and bad, and is good and bad fixed?" Just look at where you stand and look. ”

"Those Donglin Party that were taken out, are they really wronged? What is the charge of taking them down? Is it unwarranted? Which of them is not corrupt and bribery? Which of them is not a lawbreaker? Which of them did not go against the righteousness of the scholars? ”

"Is there a problem with curing them in such a situation? Of course there is no problem. Zhang Yu said with a smile: "But why do some people think it's wrong to do this?" ”

"The reason is very simple, because they are doing the same thing as these people, they are afraid that one day they will be condemned for it, and there is no other reason."

"So the elder doesn't have to think about it so much, if you want to reverse the reputation of the elder pavilion, just start from this aspect. Let people keep preaching the sins of these people, and keep saying why these people were taken down. ”

"As the so-called public mouth accumulates gold and destroys bones, it is naturally true if you say too much. It's like those people are clearly telling lies, but what they say is the same as the truth. When we tell the truth, it should be the same as the truth. ”

"If someone speaks for those people, it is said that they are colluding with each other and have affections, and they may have taken money from those people. If the money is confiscated, why should they help those corrupt officials to say good things? ”

Han Yi looked at Zhang Yu, and he didn't know what the expression was on his face.

Is this considered to be treating others the way they are doing?

Those people in the Donglin Party are the best at buttoning hats, but this time they were buttoned by Zhang Yu.

Zhang Yu didn't go to see Han Yi, but continued: "This is just one of them, used to reverse the impression that the elder is in Shilin. ”

"This method is definitely useful, many people just don't have the steps to go down now, so they have to stand on the opposite side of the elder pavilion. As long as the elder gives them a step, no matter whether the step is good or not, they will walk down by themselves. ”

"The reason is also very simple, these people are not walking the steps given by the elders, but their future. Many people can also see that if they continue to persevere, they have no future, so they will definitely give in. ”

"Just give a reason, they will definitely give in, there are not so many hard bones in this world."

Listening to Zhang Yu's words, Han Yi's heart didn't know why he was a little cold. This young man is too calculating people's hearts.

"At that time, the elder was impartial and selfless. Of course, this is only a reputation among the common people and among the scholars. There are other methods to be adopted in the court, so the cabinet elders must be more impartial and selfless. ”

"The minister thought that the elder of the pavilion should be a book to invite His Majesty, and the content was very simple, that is, to promote Chen Kedao to the Royal Academy, and to be promoted to the doctor of the Royal Academy, and at the same time hoped that His Majesty would reward the elder Xu Ge for his recommendation."

"Forget it, it's better not to come forward in person in this matter, just find another person to come forward, it's best to find a few more people, let them make a big noise, so that you can drive Xu Ge Lao's people and let all of them go to the book and make this matter done."

"When it comes to Your Majesty, Your Majesty should agree. As long as His Majesty agrees, then this matter can be regarded as a precedent, and there will be no such big objections to the elder doing it again. ”

"If you want to say that Xu Ge is always a talent for the country, keep saying it, keep saying it, no matter how others refute it, you have to say so. At the same time, the elder can take advantage of this opportunity to recommend Feng Congwu as well. ”

"Unlike Chen Kedao, Lord Feng has an official rank, and now he is Shang Baoqing, who is a fifth-grade person. Therefore, as long as the elder of the pavilion is promoted, then Lord Feng is very likely to sit in the position of sacrificing wine in the Royal Academy. ”

"As long as we can get the Royal Academy into our hands, the rest will be much easier. When that time comes, we can tell the students of the Royal Academy what kind of person Elder Ge is. ”

"As long as there are a few batches of students who graduate from the Royal Academy, the elder will inevitably become famous in the officialdom. Tao Li is speechless, and the next is a strange thing, and the old man will inevitably be a protégé of the world. ”

Han Yi looked at Zhang Yu and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this young man was really amazing, and he refreshed his opinion of him again and again.

Zhang Yu's idea is actually very simple, first lift Xu Guangqi up, and let Xu Guangqi go to the top of something, and at the same time say that Xu Guangqi is a talent for the country. This time, he came to wash himself away, saying that he was following the trend, and secondly, to balance Xu Guangqi.

Recommend Chen Kedao to His Majesty, show his selflessness, and at the same time win His Majesty's favor. When the time comes, I will take the opportunity to recommend Feng Congwu to His Majesty, and let Feng Congwu serve as the sacrificial wine of the Royal Academy. In this way, the Royal Academy is in the hands of its own people

After they get to the academy, then it is up to them to train these students, and they can completely teach Feng Congwu's doctrine, and then they will all be believers in this school. When that time comes, they will definitely tout themselves.

Although on the surface, it seems that he is solving the crisis for himself and thinking about himself, but in fact he is still pushing Feng Congwu and his school. It can be said that it kills several birds with one stone.

What a calculation! In the folk and the court, the means are ruthless, and the good and evil depend on each other.

Han Yi admitted that he was tempted.

After Zhang Yu finished speaking, he bowed to Han Yi and said with a smile: "The student has finished speaking." In front of the elder, he made a mistake, and asked the elder not to blame. As for the words of the students, they should be drunk and nonsense. ”

"It's still very insightful." Han Yi nodded and said, with appreciation in his tone, "There are not many young juniors like you who are so good. It's rare, it's rare! ”

"The old man suddenly has a heart of love for talents today, I wonder if you are willing to worship the old man's door?"

This is to accept Zhang Yu as an apprentice, and it is a way to deepen the interests of both parties.

Zhang Yu knew that if he didn't agree, he was afraid that Han Yi would have a bad feeling about him.

He gritted his teeth, took a step forward and said, "The student thinks that he is a shallow learner, and he doesn't dare to mention this matter. Now that the elder has spoken, the students should obey their orders, and after they go back, they will prepare gifts to come to the house to apprentice. ”

Han Yi looked happy and smiled, as if he was really happy to get a good apprentice.

However, both of them understand in their hearts that everyone is nothing more than a combination of interests, and they are tied to each other, and they are not sincere.

However, this combination of interests is also weaker, but something is better than nothing.

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they were relatively close.

Since the matter had been discussed, Zhang Yu left Han Yi's house.

When Zhang Yu returned to the inn, the two brothers of the Song family were still waiting for him, "How is the matter?" ”

Zhang Yu took a sip of tea and told the two of them about it.

Song Yingsheng looked at Zhang Yu and said in a deep voice: "Only now can I really know you." ”

"Isn't that bad? Zhang Yu said with a smile: "This is our chance, from today onwards, everything will be very different." ”

Speaking of this, Zhang Yu's face showed a look of longing.

Obviously, Zhang Yu likes and is confident in everything he does.

The two brothers of the Song family glanced at each other, shook their heads with a wry smile, and neither of them continued to say anything.

In the West Garden.

Zhu Youxiao did not fish today, but accompanied Empress Zhang to fly a kite.

The two men pulled a huge kite, joking as they ran.

Empress Zhang's laughter was like a silver bell, and it spread far away.

Chen Hong knew that it was very unwise to disturb the emperor and empress at this time, but he still stubbornly walked towards his majesty quietly.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Chen Hong, who came over, and said to Queen Zhang: "I'm a little tired from playing, let's take a break and eat some refreshments." ”

Empress Zhang smiled and nodded, she also knew that Zhu Youxiao had something.

The two handed the kite to the eunuch on the side and walked together into the gazebo next to it.

Someone here has already prepared warm tea, and there are a few snacks on the table next to it.

After sitting down, Zhu Youxiao poured a cup of tea for Empress Zhang, and then drank the teacup himself. He was indeed a little thirsty.

Looking at Chen Hong who came over, Zhu Youxiao asked, "Is there something wrong?" ”

"Back to the emperor, the Song brothers have news." Chen Hong hurriedly said.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said with a smile: "Then let's talk about it, what did this pair of brothers do?" ”

"Emperor, they have been very close to Han Ge Lao these days, and they also went to visit Shang Baoqing and Feng Congwu. The slave maid just got the news that Zhang Yu, who was with the Song family brothers, seemed to want to worship Han Ge as a teacher. Chen Hong bowed and said.

After hearing the news, Zhu Youxiao's brows furrowed.

How did they get together?

However, this matter will soon come to light, and there is no need to continue the investigation. If you continue to investigate, it will arouse suspicion.

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "That's it, don't worry about them." ”

"Yes, Emperor." Chen Hong hurriedly agreed, retreated to the other side and stood.

Zhu Youxiao continued to fly kites with Queen Zhang, and the two of them played until the sun set, then went to dinner together and went to bed together.

The next day, the news came out that the cabinet chief assistant was going to accept apprentices.

This in itself is a new thing, so everyone paid attention to this Zhang Yu, and they all wanted to know what kind of virtue this Zhang Yu had and how could he be favored by the first assistant of the cabinet?

You must know that in the position of the first assistant to the cabinet, you must be cautious in everything you do. Especially this kind of thing, such as accepting apprentices, is often cautious, or even can't be accepted at all.

But Han Yi accepted apprentices, and he made it very high-profile, so people can think about it deeply.

It's just that for a while, no one got much useful information.

However, there is one person who knows what is going on, this person is Feng Congwu, he didn't expect Han Yi's movements to be so fast.

That Zhang Yu really has the ability, not only persuaded Han Yi in such a short time, but also asked Han Yu to accept him as an apprentice, and the momentum was so big.

This is obviously not an ordinary acceptance of apprentices, or even a simple acceptance of students, but the appearance of being a successor.

Feng Congwu didn't understand this, how did that Zhang Yu do it?

But when he hesitated, Zhang Yu came to the door.

Feng Congwu realized that Zhang Yu would give himself an explanation today.

When he met Zhang Yu, Feng Congwu found that he had not changed.

Originally, Feng Congwu thought that Zhang Yu would be more or less changed as a student of the first assistant of the cabinet, or be a little arrogant.

But Zhang Yu didn't, he still looked like before, bowed to Feng Congwu with a smile, and said, "I've seen Mr. Feng." ”

Zhang Yu didn't put himself very high, nor did he put Feng Congwu very low, looking indifferent and light.

However, Feng Congwu still saw something, compared to the previous times, this Zhang Yu seemed much calmer.

He smiled and said, "Seeing that you are full of spring breeze, I think there is good news." ”

"Good news indeed." After Zhang Yu sat down, he nodded and said, "We have already discussed it with Han Ge Lao, oh no, we should be called a family teacher now." My teacher will recommend Mr. Feng in front of His Majesty to seek a seat in the Royal Academy for him. ”

"Once Mr. Feng sits in this position, he will naturally be able to carry forward my Guanzhong lineage. At that time, Mr. Feng will be able to show his ambitions. ”

Glancing at Zhang Yu deeply, the smile on Feng Congwu's face deepened.

He didn't expect Zhang Yu to plan this position for himself, how critical this position is, he knows it very well in his heart. At the same time, he also understood one thing, which was to break hands with Xu Guangqi, the deputy assistant of the cabinet.

Because from the very beginning, this matter was presided over by the Ministry of Rites, and Shen Tingyun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, was a person along the way with Xu Guangqi. The Royal Academy is regarded as a forbidden luan by them, and now we people go up and intervene, this is the rhythm of revenge.

The most important thing is that Han Yi actually agreed, and Zhang Yu's method really didn't think of it.

"Sure?" Feng Congwu looked at Zhang Yu and asked with a little worry on his face.

Zhang Yu nodded and said with a smile: "Not to mention that there is a ten-percent certainty, there are still six or seven percent." Sir, let's study the customs study carefully in the near future, and His Majesty will definitely meet Mr. at that time. ”

Feng Congwu nodded.

This Zhang Yu said so confidently, then he really wants to try it.

After everything was arranged, Zhang Yu went back.

As the saying goes, do your best to obey the destiny of heaven, and the rest of the things are not something he can calculate, he just needs to go back and wait for the result.

In the next period of time, all they have to do is try to find a way to get into the Royal Academy. As long as they can enter the Royal Academy, then the entire Royal Academy is what they say.

With Feng Congwu on it, they can do a lot of things.

In the West Garden.

Zhu Youxiao put down the teacup in his hand with some hesitation, he turned his head to look at Chen Hong, and asked expressionlessly, "You mean Han Yi asked to see?" ”

"Back to the emperor, it is Han Ge Lao." Chen Hong hurriedly said.

Zhu Youxiao slowly put down the teacup in his hand, an inexplicable smile appeared on his face, and then said, "This is interesting." ”

You must know that since the last time he had a quarrel with the Donglin Party, although Han Yi was promoted to the head of the cabinet, his relationship with himself is not very close.

After all, everyone knows that Zhu Youxiao trusts Xu Guangqi, and Xu Guangqi is also reused; Han Yi is just a transitional figure, and he was left behind only to stabilize the situation.

Therefore, the two monarchs and ministers are not close, and they have never done this kind of private invitation to Han Yi at all.

That is, for the first time.

Originally, Zhu Youxiao thought that Han Yi would not do this at all, which could be regarded as a tacit understanding between the monarch and the minister. When the time is almost right, he will give him an honor and let him leave in style. This is the best ending for Han Yi.

But now it seems that Han Yi doesn't think so, and this tacit understanding between the monarch and the minister has been broken.

However, Han Yi has been an official for so many years, so he naturally has his own ideas, and he is definitely not a reckless person. Since he came over today, he is naturally sure in his heart.

This aroused Zhu Youxiao's curiosity, and he turned to Chen Hong and said, "Let him come in." ”

"It's the Emperor." Chen Hong respectfully agreed, then turned around and walked outside.

It didn't take long for Han Yi to walk in from outside.

After seeing Zhu Youxiao, Han Yi hurriedly saluted, "Minister Han Yi, see Your Majesty." ”

"Excuse me." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, and at the same time said to Chen Hong, who was standing beside him, "Sit." ”

After Han Yi sat down, Zhu Youxiao asked with a gentle face, "Aiqing came over today, but what's the matter?" ”

Facing Han Yi, Zhu Youxiao naturally had no intention of making a detour, and there was no need to detour, so he directly asked the question.

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Han Yi was stunned.

He didn't expect His Majesty to be so direct, but he quickly came back to his senses, so he said: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister came here today to ask for sin." ”

Looking at Han Yi playfully, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "What is Aiqing's crime? ”

"The courtesy of the minister is wrong." Han Yi continued: "The minister accepted a student, and the movement was a little big, which is really unorthodox. The minister was rude, and asked His Majesty to punish him. ”