The summer days are long, and the golden sunset sets in this backyard.

Lin Haoran's fair face was dyed red by the setting sun, and when he heard Wu Shan throw this question, his eyes first widened slightly, and then he helplessly spread his hands and responded: "Father-in-law, do I know that Zhang Yue?" And thou hast questioned me like this? ”

Zhang Yue, a 38-year jinshi in Jiajing, is a native of Yuyao, Zhejiang. The first pedestrian, now for the Criminal Department, followed by Lin Haoran is not the same year, fellow townspeople, teachers and students, it can be said that he has nothing to do with him.

"If I'm not mistaken, you drank with him last month?" Wu Shan raised his eyes and looked at Lin Haoran, and immediately debunked it.

It was a coincidence, Lin Jinyuan sent something to him for his daughter, he wanted to call Lin Haoran over, so he asked casually, Lin Jinyuan said that Lin Haoran drank with Zhang Yue in the criminal department.

It was this casual question in the past that made him think of Lin Haoran when he learned the news of Yang Bo's impeachment. He guessed that it was Lin Haoran who instigated Zhang Yueshang to impeach the Ministry of War, and pointed the spearhead at Yang Bo, the current secretary of the Ministry of War.

Lin Haoran smiled bitterly, and explained: "Zhang Yue has found a son-in-law because of the problem of the clan before, although the son-in-law drinks with him to communicate, but I am far from having such a deep friendship with him!" ”

After promoting the achievements of the Ming Dynasty and rectifying the salt administration, coupled with the fact that he has become an official residence in the Ministry of Rites, he has quietly become a representative of the reformists.

Zhang Yue was also attracted by Lin Haoran and asked Lin Haoran about the Pope's Fan Lumi. At that time, Lin Haoran could not predict that Zhang Yue would impeach Yang Bo, so he invited him to drink together and discuss the problems and views of Zong Fan Lumi.

It's just that this meal is related, Lin Haoran is far from reaching the point of taking Zhang Yue for his own use, and it is impossible to instruct Zhang Yue to impeach Yang Bo, the secretary of the military department.

Zhang Yue's reputation is good, and he can be said to be an upright person, because he once insinuated that Xu Jie's lecturer would use wealth and fame to encourage scholars.

It is precisely because of this that Zhang Yue's impeachment this time should belong to his personal behavior, because he is not used to Yang Bo's manipulation of the military department, and he is doing his duty as a science and technology official.

"It's really none of your business?" Wu Shan looked up at Lin Haoran, who didn't look like he was lying, so he seriously asked for verification.

Lin Haoran took the tea cup from the housekeeper, sat down opposite and said openly: "Although I am not used to seeing Yang Bo regard the military department as his own backyard, and even hope that the military strategy in the north of the Ming Dynasty can be changed from defense to attack, but I don't want to have a head-on conflict with Yang Bo now, and I am not ready to take his place!" ”

"You actually want to take Yang Bo's place?" Wu Shan already believed in his heart that this son-in-law was not behind the scenes, but when he learned that Lin Haoran had this thought, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At the age of twenty-three, he was already an official of the Ministry of Rites, and this son-in-law was not satisfied, and he was already about to set his sights on the position of the secretary of the Ministry of War.

Lin Haoran lightly splashed the hot tea with the tea lid, and responded seriously: "The Japanese in the southeast have crossed the ocean, and the root is in Dongying after all, and the picture is still the property of the Ming Dynasty." Even if the thieves everywhere are like Zhang Lian and others, their dangers can be brave for a while, but my Ming soldiers are strong and strong, and they are destined not to become a climate. The biggest threat to the Ming Dynasty has always been in the north. Now the Ming Dynasty can only adopt a defensive strategy as an expedient measure, but if the Ming Dynasty wants to be permanent for a thousand years, it is necessary to maintain the strength of a conquest, at least so that a unified tribe cannot appear in the north! ”

After all, he is not a person of this era, and his eyes will not be limited to just one answer, let alone this moment. He can see the true face of the entire northern region, and he can also see the potential threat of this region, which has always been a major problem for the Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty implemented a system of civil and military system, and it was an established fact that the north was strong and the south was weak, as long as a strong tribe appeared to dominate many tribes in the north, it would pose a great threat to the Ming regime.

The most effective solution was not to build the Great Wall for defense, nor to make peace at Longqing, but for the Ming Dynasty to promote the development of firearms and strengthen the strength of the army in the north.

Only the Ming Dynasty maintained enough strength and had the ability to carry out precise strikes against the tribes that tried to unify the north, so as to dispel the ambitions of the northern nomads to enter the Central Plains, and then maintain the national peace of the Ming Dynasty.

It is precisely because of this that he is eager to change the status quo of the Ming Dynasty's willingness to defend in the north, and then change the Ming Dynasty's military strategy towards the north.

"Today, the saint is concentrating on Xuan Xiu, and now he hopes that Beijing City will be stable, and he won't let you come here like this!" Wu Shan knew that Lin Haoran was right, but he shook his head lightly.

In the past, when the finances of the Ming Dynasty were still relatively strong, his mentor Xia Yan only advocated the strategy of recovering the Hetao region, but he was suspicious of this capricious emperor, thus becoming the first Shoufu to be beheaded since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Up to now, the military expenditure of the Ming border army can be said to have been reduced again and again, and the defensive strategy for the Mongols has also been completely adopted, and Yang Bo has also been reused for being good at defense.

It is precisely like this, no matter how strong Lin Haoran is, he will not be able to change the current military strategy of the Ming Dynasty's defense.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea, then nodded lightly and said, "I know it's hard to change this now, but this north side is always a sword hanging over my Da Ming's head, and someone must remove it." Even if you can't do anything now, you may not be able to do it in the future! ”

Wu Shan's eyes looked at the son-in-law in front of him complicatedly, and he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart. Although this son-in-law has only been in the office for six years, he has done more than all the officials of the current dynasty, and now he has a far-reaching vision, and he is even more suitable for the position of the secretary of the military department than Yang Bo.

Wu Shan picked up the teacup, but suddenly said, "You're in big trouble!" ”

"Please let my father-in-law know!" Lin Haoran heard his father-in-law say such a sentence for no reason, first raised it in confusion, and immediately asked for advice.

Wu Shan took a sip of tea, and then reluctantly revealed: "In the past, the emperor once issued an edict: it is clear that if the Buddha Langji people do not return the land of Manjia, they will not summon their envoys!" ”

"How can this happen?" Lin Haoran's brows furrowed slightly, and he raised his head unexpectedly.

"Qin Minglei has already been dismissed today, because you pushed the emperor to see the envoys of the Jiaman Emperor, and the impeachment of you is to put the emperor in distrust!" Wu Shan nodded lightly and said with a complicated gaze.

"This thunder champion finally can't hold it back!" Lin Haoran heard that Qin Minglei actually stabbed him in the back, and said with a gloomy face.

Wu Shan gently put down the teacup, looked at Lin Haoran in a teaching tone and said, "This court is like this, as long as you make a slight mistake, someone will jump out and put you to death!" ”

Wu Shan's career seems to be smooth, from the fourteenth year of Jiajing Tanhualang to the high position of the official secretary, but after all, he is in the court, and he has also experienced many risks.

Not to mention the eclipse dispute with Yuan Wei in the past, he almost went to prison with his teacher Xia Yan back then, and the situation was very dangerous. It was at that time that he not only cultivated his self-cultivation, but also seemed very cautious in doing things.

It was at this time that Wu's mother led Wu Qiuyu over and said, "The meal is ready!" ”

"Father-in-law, my son-in-law wants to go to Gao Xinzheng's mansion, and I can't accompany you to dinner!" Lin Haoran stood up from his seat and bowed respectfully.

Wu Shan nodded lightly and said, "You go!" ”

Lin Haoran gave another salute to Wu's mother, exchanged a look with Wu Qiuyu, and left in a hurry.

When night fell, there was already a lot of traffic in front of the teaching department, and the place seemed to be brightly lit, and bursts of laughter and laughter came from inside.

"Drink! Drink! ”

In the main room of a courtyard in the back, Qin Minglei was sitting on the main seat, shouting at several officials at the same table with wine glasses.

Because of the improper position of the champion he obtained, he was inevitably alienated by the word ministers, so unlike many hidden word ministers, he preferred to linger in this land of fireworks.

This is a small gathering of Zhejiang villagers, and everyone already knows about Qin Minglei's impeachment of Lin Haoran, and has a stronger sense of stammering towards Qin Minglei.

Sun Zhi, the left deputy capital, put down the wine glass first, and said with emotion to Qin Minglei, who was full of red face: "Brother Qin, if you make a move this time, Lin Ruoyu can be said to be in a catastrophe!"

"Not bad!"

"Exactly!"

"Huh...... It's hard to fly! ”

……

The other officials present were all middle- and low-level officials, and they all nodded in agreement.

Lu Guangzu, the secretary of the Ministry of Examination, was also invited, and at this time, he sat next to him and drank implicitly, always smiling on his face. Although he had other ideas, he could only be a qualified bystander, watching these fellow villagers in Jiangsu and Zhejiang "gloating".

Qin Minglei was very proud of today's impeachment, so he put down his wine glass and said eloquently: "This son has made a little merit in the place, and with a little bit of good luck, he was exceptionally promoted by the emperor to the position of the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites." But I never thought that this son not only didn't share the emperor's worries, but also wanted to put the emperor in a state of distrust, and this official just did what a courtier in the world should do! ”

"Yes! Be! This son is extremely hateful, and he is to blame! The officials present nodded in approval, looking like they were the same enemy.

Lu Guangzu's heart was like a mirror, and he watched this scene with a smile. What to share the emperor's worries, what courtiers should do, and what Lin Haoran wants to ignore the emperor's distrust, these are all excuses.

The reason why Qin Minglei targeted Lin Haoran and wanted to put Lin Haoran to death was because Lin Haoran was blocking his way, and he wanted to seize the position of the left attendant of Lin Haoran's Ministry of Rites.

Sun Zhi was happy to see it, poured the wine jug and poured wine into the cup and said: "The emperor must be furious when he learns about this, with my understanding of the saint, I am afraid that I will not blame Lin Haoran, but Lin Haoran will definitely be transferred to Nanjing!" ”

This crime is disloyal at worst, but it can also be an unintentional mistake at worst, and the biggest possibility is that Lin Haoran will not be blamed, but Lin Haoran will be transferred to Nanjing.

"Huh...... At the age of twenty-three, I will retire! An official immediately gloated.

The officials present were also happy to see Lin Haoran's bad luck. Not to mention that there is one more person in front, there will be one more obstacle in front of them, and they don't want Daming to have such a young left attendant of the Ministry of Rites.

I have to admit that Lin Haoran is indeed too young and excellent, and if he is allowed to grow up like this, it will not be a good thing for all forces.

"Huh...... Lin Ruoyu will definitely be punished this time, and Lord Qin is afraid that he will take his place! ”

"This position was originally owned by Lord Qin, but now it is just a matter of returning to its original owner!"

"Yes, now the thing is returned to its original owner, and this position should have been Lord Qin's!"

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The officials present all wanted to stammer with Qin Minglei, so they congratulated them in advance.

This is also the case, if it weren't for a Lin Haoran who appeared out of thin air, Qin Minglei would have taken over when Chen Ma, the left attendant of the original Ministry of Rites, went home to guard filial piety.

"Come, drink!"

Qin Minglei raised the refilled wine glass and said loudly with a very proud appearance.

This time, Lin Haoran went to work, and he should take over Lin Haoran's position and become the new left attendant of the Ministry of Rites. The right waiter of the Ministry of Rites and the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites seem to be of the same level, but there is actually a big gap between the two.

Like Lin Haoran, he was able to jump to the left servant of the ministry, or jump to the six books, and even enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister; On the other hand, he, the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites, usually has to go through the position of the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and then he will be promoted or promoted.

Now that he has taken Lin Haoran's place, the space for improvement in front of him has immediately become broader. With his qualifications, he is likely to get the position of Shangshu next, and even be able to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister.

Although his stabbing in Lin Haoran's back this time was very inauthentic, and even damaged his reputation, everything was worth it compared to the harvest.

"We respect Lord Qin!"

All the officials raised their glasses and congratulated Qin Minglei.

Qin Minglei was happy in his heart, and the officials also tried their best to stammer, making this banquet seem very lively, and some people even fell drunk directly in front of the table.

Everyone drank happily until curfew, and then reluctantly dispersed.

Qin Minglei planned to stay overnight in the Jiaofang Division, and when he saw that the person supporting him turned out to be his own son, he immediately asked suspiciously: "Why did you come here, didn't I not let you come to the Jiaofang Division again?" ”

"Dad, the child deliberately came to the Jiaofang Division this time to disgust that kid, so that kid knows that our Qin family is not easy to mess with!" Qin Gongzi's news is also well-informed, and he immediately curry favor with the authentic.

"Good, good!" Qin Minglei immediately thought of Lin Haoran, who was pale, and no longer cared about his son's appearance in the Teaching Division, but patted his son happily.

Qin Gongzi sent Qin Minglei to the room, and saw that his father was sleeping like a dead pig on the bed, and he did not arrange a woman for his father, but was anxious to find Fengluan to arrange the most beautiful woman for him.

Just hurriedly walked to the gate of the courtyard, but suddenly it was dark in front of him, and the whole person was unconscious.

On this night, the officials and scholars in the capital expressed their opinions on the troublesome affairs of Yang Bo, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and Lin Haoran, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and speculated about the fate of the two.