In modern society, we pay attention to the division of labor and assistance, to put it simply, do whatever position you want, do what you have at hand well, don't meddle in things, and have clear rights and responsibilities.

But in ancient societies, especially in the Ming Dynasty, especially in the court, the so-called rights and responsibilities were not clear.

The dispatch of local officials is generally discussed by the court, such as the former governor of Zhejiang and the military governor, which should be a joint decision of the cabinet and the Ministry of War, but the secretary of the criminal department and the secretary of the Ministry of Rites can be inserted.

Another example is the recommendation of talents, theoretically it should be the scope of the authority and responsibility of the Ministry of Officials, but in fact, those who have a little status and reputation in the DPRK have this power, at least the power to recommend, for example, the person who recommended Qian Zheng to recover was Sun Chengen, who was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites at the time.

Therefore, Zhang Juzheng, who returned to the Hanlin Academy, also has such power.

Facts have proved that Zhang Juzheng is a restless guy, although he does not dare to get involved in the court dispute, he dances quite happily in other aspects.

Sending away Xu Jie, who came to the Hanlin Academy to inspect, the corners of Zhang Juzheng's mouth were slightly crooked, he didn't have much of a good impression of him, although he seemed to attach great importance to himself.

Of course, Xu Jie also knew what the young Zhang Juzheng would think, but he didn't care, he was very optimistic about this young man, and he also had enough confidence and means to tie him to his chariot.

"It is said that you have a good relationship with the Qian family?" Xu Fan, who was mixed in by Xu Jie, stretched his face, "Stay away from him." ”

Zhang Juzheng smiled reservedly and didn't say anything, just thinking in his heart, last year Qian Yuan said that it was like Yan Donglou, hehe, it's far behind.

Looking at Xu Fan, who was leaving in a daze, Zhang Juzheng squinted slightly, today is the twentieth day of the first lunar month, the first day of the opening of the Shang Dynasty, Xu Jie came to the Hanlin Academy, but he was diligent and tight.

"Uncle, big brother." A young scholar of about the same age came over, "Who is the Qian family you asked just now?" ”

"A friend I made in Hangzhou." Zhang Juzheng replied casually, turned his head to look, and couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth.

This is a new science and technology scholar last year, and he was admitted to the Shu Jishi with the first place...... Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but laugh every time he saw him, because this person was called Zhang Siwei.

It is said that Zhang Siwei in Hangzhou died suddenly when he was escorted to Nanjing, because it involved Xie Yuyao's descendants, so the news spread to the capital, and the atmosphere in the Hanlin Courtyard was quite strange at that time.

After all, there are many people with the same name and surname, but it is a bit unusual for two people to suddenly become famous in the same year.

Touching the letter in his sleeve, Zhang Juzheng calmly walked out of the Hanlin Academy and went straight to the Yamen of the Ministry of War.

"Uncle and brother are here." Hangzhou's old acquaintance greeted him with a smile, although the other party was much younger than himself, but he was born as a Jinshi, "This time I want to recommend talents?" ”

Although he has only been back in the DPRK for half a year, Zhang Juzheng has already recommended several officials, basically all of whom are related to the anti-Japanese war, which has a great deal to do with his experience in Zhejiang.

In July last year, Zhang Juzheng recommended Ren Huan, the governor of Suzhou Prefecture, to Nie Bao, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and then Ren Huan concurrently served as the deputy envoy of the military preparation road, and won consecutive battles in the second half of the year, so Zhang Juzheng is now gradually known in the DPRK.

After a few words of greeting, Zhang Juzheng quietly asked, "Are Da Sima and Lord Shilang here?" ”

"Yes, but I'm not in a good mood." Fortunately, he smacked his lips, "Zhejiang just sent a war report......"

"How?"

"On the sixth day of the first month, Lu Bo, the general of western Zhejiang, attacked and advanced, and was defeated, losing more than 1,000 soldiers." Xingshi smiled bitterly: "I don't know if Lu Bo can escape this catastrophe." ”

Lu Bo was implicated by Zhu Kun and imprisoned for five years as early as the 27th year of Jiajing, and this time he was afraid that he would be imprisoned again.

"There seemed to be good news a year ago, and it was also Lu Boring's ......," Zhang Juzheng recalled.

"It's Lu Bin, Lu Boring's youngest son, Jiading and Haiyan have won two games in a row." Fortunately, he said with a smile: "In the first battle of Jiading, Huating Qian Yuan is also there, have you read Zhenchuan Gong's "The Book of Jiading Wakou"? ”

"I've seen it, Zhenchuan Gong praised his wisdom and bravery, and his integrity, hehe, he is a life-saving person......"

From the very beginning, Zhang Juzheng controlled the rhythm of the conversation, quietly turning the topic to where he needed, and he was well aware of Qian Yuan's influence on Wang Minying, who was the governor of Zhejiang.

While he was laughing, a loud voice sounded not far away.

"It's Qian Zheng's nephew." The hair was faintly gray, but the burly old man stood there, his eyes were bright, and he was not angry, "The old man has heard of it. ”

"Da Sima."

"Da Sima."

This is naturally the great Sima who is now extremely prestigious in the DPRK and China, and is honest and honest, and Nie Bao Nie Shuangjiang, the secretary of the military department.

"Come in." Nie Bao said softly, and then turned around and entered the house.

Fortunately, he pushed it away, Zhang Juzheng tidied up his clothes, held the written recommendation book in his hand, and slowly walked into the house.

"Sit." Nie Bao, who had his hands behind his back, said casually, his eyes still falling on the map on the wall.

Zhang Juzheng took a few steps closer and took a closer look, and the coastal area of Zhejiang had been painted with a red pen, which was shocking.

Nie Bao sighed and sat back in his chair, "Who do you recommend this time?" ”

Zhang Juzheng handed over the letter of recommendation with both hands and said respectfully: "Dengzhou Wei commands Qi Jiguang." ”

After taking it and looking at it a few times, Nie Bao nodded, "Uncle Da's vision is very accurate, and the old man knows about this person." ”

"Although the "Prepared Answer Strategy" is superficial, there is no lack of insight in it." Zhang Juzheng's words are very in line with the attitude of scholars towards military generals in this era.

Nie Bao seemed to be smiling, "It's not my intention to be a marquis, I hope Hai Boping and the old man are not so lonely." ”

"Xia Guan Meng Lang." Zhang Juzheng smiled bitterly a few times, "I heard that Qi Jiguang defeated several Japanese robbers in Dengzhou in a row......"

"Transferred to Zhejiang ......" Nie Bao muttered a few words to himself in a low voice, shaking his head slightly, "It has nothing to do with the overall situation." ”

Zhang Juzheng's face became even more bitter, it has been more than half a year since he returned to the dynasty, and he naturally understands what this sentence means.

Nie Bao was nominally in charge of the military department, but under the constraints of the cabinet, several candidates for the main general were refuted.

After being silent for a while, Zhang Juzheng peeked at it, and the elderly Nie Bao's face was full of sadness, and he had nowhere to vent his depression with all his strength.

"Anyway, you always have to be transferred." Nie Bao suddenly smiled bitterly, "If you don't transfer from Shandong and Nanzhili, can you still ......?"

Zhang Juzheng also smiled bitterly in his heart, on the strength of the official army in the Ming Dynasty, the strongest is naturally the border army, but it is not so easy to invite these uncles, where can there be so much money and food in the court.

Moreover, the border army is moving south, and the ministers of the DPRK and China will inevitably have doubts, not to mention that officials from Zhejiang and Fujian will definitely fight to the end.

Just think about it, the local soldiers in Guangxi are so fierce in Zhejiang...... They don't have military salaries, they all rely on the capture of the first level, and they have nothing to gain, so they simply rob the common people from the bottom to the sky, not to mention replacing them with a border army like wolves and tigers.

"Jizhou has been garrisoned for five years, Dengzhou has been garrisoned for three years, and the generals are slightly insufficient, but the guerrilla is more than enough." Nie Bao nodded and said with a smile: Uncle, Qi Jiguang has an old relationship with you? ”

Zhang Juzheng tried hard to recall Qian Yuan's appearance, and nodded shyly, "In the Gengxu Rebellion, Qi Jiguang temporarily served as the chief flag officer, and he made friends at that time. ”

Nie Bao bowed slightly, and suddenly the topic changed, "Uncle, I was outside the door just now, I heard you mention that Qian family?" ”

Zhang Juzheng was stunned for a moment before replying: "Qian Yuan, a member of Huating, once helped the officers and soldiers to stick to the Jiading ......."

"The old man knew that Lu Bin killed Xiao Xian, the leader of the Japanese bandits, because of this." Nie Bao waved his hand, "How can you talk about him?" ”

"...... casually chatted"

"Your Uncle Zhang casually mentioned irrelevant people in the yamen of the Ministry of War?"

Nie Bao glanced at him casually, and the pressure in his eyes made Zhang Juzheng swallow his saliva.