Suncheon Gongwonin Temple.

The examination date is imminent, and for Xu Guo, who is the main examiner, he does not dare to slack off at all.

Among several scholars, although Xu Guo is the second assistant, he has the least sense of existence.

The cabinet bachelors all have the opportunity to give the Son of Heaven as a lecturer, Shen Shixing, Wang Xijue, and Wang Jiaping have several years of experience, but Xu Guo only served as a lecturer before the Son of Heaven ascended the throne, and the time was the shortest.

No matter how short the time is, the Son of Heaven does not trust Xu Guo, for example, in the fourteenth year of Wanli, Xu Guo was originally the chief examiner, but the Son of Heaven crossed Xu Guo and appointed the third auxiliary Wang Xijue as the main examiner, which was really enough to slap the face.

Xu Guo does not have the trust of the Son of Heaven, so is he very well-established among civil officials? No, Xu Guo's entry into the cabinet was in accordance with the Zhongzhi's special brief entry into the cabinet, and he was not pushed by officials above the fifth grade in Beijing.

The Son of Heaven didn't trust Xu Guo, why did he simply allow Guo to enter the cabinet. That was when Zhang Siwei returned to his hometown and recommended it to the Son of Heaven alone. Xu Guo was able to enter the cabinet because of this.

Xu Guo also knew that he didn't rely on his two ends, so after he entered the cabinet, he kept hugging Shen Shixing's thighs.

With the support of Shen Shixing, Xu Guo has been in the cabinet for nearly six years, cultivating many protégés and former officials, and there is also the financial support of Hui merchants behind him, and he has gradually formed his own political power.

Xu Guo chatted with Zhu Geng, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in the court, both Huizhou and Zhejiang are commercially developed, and the two are also good at accidents, so they get along very well.

The two of them had a meal, and then began to talk about a game.

Zhu Geng is a chess master, whether in the Hanlin Academy, or the Ministry of Rites like to find someone to play chess, his chess strength depends on the opponent's official position, when the opponent's official position is higher than his own, Zhu Geng often plays extremely poorly, when the opponent's official position is lower than his own, Zhu Geng wins more and loses less, but he doesn't win much, just one or two glances.

Over time, everyone knows that Zhu Geng's chess strength is at the level of a big player, but he doesn't admit it, but his reputation for a game of chess after dinner spreads.

And Xu Guo has always been not very good at chess, so there is no accident in today's game of chess, and the two sides are inseparable.

At this moment, the people below reported that someone outside the Gongyuan asked to see him.

At this time, Xu Guo was fighting a robbery, and he was a little undecided, for him, Zhu Geng's chess was just playing to the itch in his heart, and he didn't want to put it down no matter what, but at this time, he heard that it was Lin Yanchao, and immediately Xu Guo frowned, and asked in the chess box: "What?" ”

Xu Guo has been in the cabinet for several years, and he has been raised to be a prime minister, and everything is in front of him and not moving, but when he hears a long list of names at this moment, he can't help but be emotional, he knows that something is wrong.

After listening to the official's proclamation, Xu Guozheng hesitated, and then asked, "Brother Shaoqin...... What do you think? ”

Zhu Geng replied: "The elder of the pavilion can completely avoid seeing any officials as the chief examiner at the moment, but Lin Zongbo and Xu Zongbo are both officials of the Ministry of Rites and the imperial examination, so it is okay to see them, so everything is still decided by the elder of the pavilion." ”

Xu Guo nodded and said, "I just don't know what happened to me, let's see it." ”

To the public court, Lin Yanchao, the left and right attendants of the Ministry of Rites, Xu Xianqing led the frightened eunuch Sun Long, and Zhao Nanxing of the Ministry of Officials, and the rest of the officials waited outside the door.

After Lin Yanchao finished his salute, Xu Guo asked in the first sentence, did you ask Yuanfu about this time?

Lin Yanchao replied that Yuan Fu had already thanked him, and everything was arranged by Xu Ge Lao.

Xu Guo sighed when he heard this.

Not long after, Xu Guo, Lin Yanchao, and Sun Long entered the palace together.

Xu Guo directly reported in front of the Huangji Gate to meet the Son of Heaven, during which Sun Long wanted to leave one by one, but the two of them did not let go.

After the clerk's office agreed to the report, Xu Guo's face was uncertain, and the spring festival began immediately, Zhang Whale actually detained the same examiner, as well as more than 20 candidates, and the Ministry of Etiquette came forward several times, and even Lin Yanchao, the left waiter, came to the door to ask for people, and he didn't see it, which was also too arrogant.

But Xu Guo was not willing to offend Zhang Whale rashly, but he could not avoid this matter, because Shen Shixing's note named Xu Guo.

Therefore, Xu Guo came to the palace and directly asked to face the Son of Heaven, but he was also very cautious, he didn't dare to bring the rest, and he was afraid that he would be suspected of forcing the palace, so he came directly to the emperor's gate with Lin Yanchao.

On the other hand, Sun Long was already frightened at the moment, his legs were weak, and his soul was not possessed.

Lin Yanchao and Xu Guo saw this scene.

The wind was very cold, the cold wind was biting, both of them were wearing cloaks, although there were no officials to follow, but Xu Guo, as a cabinet scholar, was not small, and there were more than 20 entourages around him.

When Xu Guo was not a university scholar, Lin Yanchao still corresponded with him often, but Shen Shixing became the first assistant, and he became the second assistant, Lin Yanchao automatically avoided suspicion, and there was naturally less movement to Xu Guo.

Moreover, when Lin Yanchao was in Guide to Ren Tongzhi, the Su Governor's Mansion was the protégé of Xu Guo, and as a result, Lin Yanchao took action to clean up the Su Governor's Mansion.

At this time, Sun Long gritted his teeth and said: "Elder Xu Ge, Lin Butang, there must be a misunderstanding in this matter, you will only make a big deal like this, not the way to resolve the conflict." ”

Lin Yanchao smiled and said: "Grandpa Sun still has leisure to care about others, this time, Zhang Whale lost, you are finished, Zhang Whale wins, you are also finished, have you thought about what to do?" ”

Sun Long's expression darkened and then said: "Lin Butang, I know how powerful you are, even if Sun Mou lives for another ten lifetimes, he can't fight you." But Sun has never been difficult with you, you can let Sun go this time, if you remember, Sun gave you three yuan and the first plaque back then. ”

Lin Yanchao said: "Lin is just acting impartially, if he really wants to help you, there is only one sentence, speak truthfully in front of the saint, don't be deceitful." ”

Xu Guo walked up to Sun Long and said, "If you are willing to tell the truth about what Zhang Whale has done in the past few years, maybe the old man can still save your life." ”

Sun Long changed color when he heard this, and Lin Yanchao said: "Zhang Whale's usual behavior, you also know, you don't want to give up on today's affairs, so at this point, I really advise you to listen to Xu Ge Lao's words and think about it." ”

Sun Long immediately cried bitterly when he heard this. Lin Yanchao patted Sun Long on the shoulder and whispered a few words to him.

Then Lin Yanchao nodded to Xu Guo. The two walked to the palace wall together.

Xu Guodao: "Oh no, Zong Hai can know that today Dali Temple Commentary Temple Yu Yuren soothed the impeachment of Zhang Whale, and he also said the matter of the country in the chapter. ”

Lin Yanchao was surprised: "I haven't heard of it yet." ”

Xu Guodao: "Today's matter is likely to be beaten upside down by Zhang Whale in front of the Son of Heaven, this Yu Ren is still the old man's protégé!" ”

Lin Yanchao pondered carefully: "This matter is really caught off guard, this country-based matter has always been a taboo in the heart of the Son of Heaven. Will Zhang Whale use this matter as a fuss, wanting to survive in death. ”

Xu Guodao: "Whether you can defeat Zhang Whale this time or not, I'm afraid Your Majesty will not be happy, why should Zong Hai be involved in this matter?" ”

Lin Yanchao said: "To tell the truth, in the middle hall, the lower officials have the heart to go, but if they can go to the throne to eliminate traitors for the country and make a modest contribution, Zong Hai is still willing." ”

Xu Guo was surprised: "You are young, how can you have the intention of returning to the countryside?" ”

Lin Yanchao sighed: "The lower officials are also unavoidable. ”

Xu Guo suddenly thought of something, nodded and said, "The cabinet seems to understand, but I heard that Yuanfu intends to let you fill the cabinet in the future." ”

Lin Yanchao said: "Zhongtang is joking, with Zonghai's little qualification, how can he have the luxury of entering the pavilion to worship the prime minister, and Yuan Fu has no such intention." ”

Xu Guo sighed: "That's a pity, but if I am Yuanfu, I will keep you for the country." Let's just get past this level first. ”

Xu Guo's words expressed a lot of meaning, but anyone can say good things, just listen to them.

After a while, the door of the palace opened, and immediately a lieutenant came to Xu Guo and said: "Your Majesty has a decree, please invite Xu Ge Lao and Lin Shilang to the Qianqing Palace to warm the pavilion to face the saint." ”

Xu Guo and Lin Yanchao glanced at each other, and the two immediately entered the palace.

Walking to the corridor in the palace, it was raining a little light rain at this time, Lin Yanchao felt for a while, he had come to the palace since the eighth year of Wanli, and he had experienced a lot of ups and downs in the sea of Huan, and he was tired for some reason.

The two entered the warm pavilion of the Qianqing Palace.

The Son of Heaven sat on the bright yellow imperial chair, and after saluting, he promised the country, and then Lin Yanchao also told him what he knew, and Zhang Cheng, Tian Yi, and Chen Ju, the three ceremonial eunuchs and eunuchs, all stood aside.

After hearing this, the Son of Heaven looked calm and asked, "Mr. Xu, what do you think?" ”

Xu Guodao: "The minister thinks that the top priority is to give the arrested candidates an explanation, and the examination will be carried out as scheduled, but there must be any negligence in it, Your Majesty might as well summon Zhang Whale to ask for clarification, as for how to deal with it, in the end, it depends on Your Majesty's holy judgment, and the minister does not dare to trespass." ”

The Son of Heaven nodded and said: "Zhang Whale's matter has been in an uproar to this day, and Mr. Xu knows about the matter of Dali Temple's commentaries on Yu Renshangshu?" ”

Xu Guo said with sweat on his forehead: "The minister also heard about it when he first arrived in the palace. ”

The Son of Heaven said: "I am also tired, so I summoned Zhang Whale to the palace." ”

"Mr. Xu said that he was not good at overstepping, so he summoned Mr. Shen and Mr. Wang as well."

After listening to the words of the Son of Heaven, everyone knows that today I am afraid that I want to have an understanding of the great turmoil in the court that has lasted for several months.

Everyone was speechless in the hall for a while, and the Son of Heaven looked at Lin Yanchao at this time, and then said, "Why are these things always related to Lin Qing?" ”

Lin Yanchao knew that the Son of Heaven was talking about himself, and at the same time he also meant to warn Xu Guo, but Xu Guo was the prime minister, and the Son of Heaven wanted to save face for him after all, so he was angry with himself.

Lin Yanchao also knew that the Son of Heaven had a dislike for him, so he didn't bother to argue or say: "Your Majesty, you are a minister...... It was the fault of the ministers. ”

The Son of Heaven shook his head and said, "I am really a rare idle day. In the past few days, there has been no one in the cabinet, and I have personally handled state affairs, but the six ministries have disobeyed me, and the six departments have even refuted my Zhu criticism. I don't understand why Mr. Shen is so light in his governance that he can't point to those officials when he is in my hands. Is it that I am not as good as Mr. Shen? Or do the officials only listen to Mr. Shen? ”

Xu Guo looked terrified.

Lin Yanchao also understood what the emperor was complaining about, it must be nonsense, the Ming Dynasty's system has been running to this day, and it is no longer the time when the emperor can say anything in the early years of the Ming Dynasty.

Why can't the Son of Heaven move the six parts? Because the officials below have long been intertwined, everyone has their own little ninety-nine. Can the official tell Xiao Jiujiu to Shousuke, but dare to tell the Son of Heaven? Any decision made by the imperial court involves the exchange of power and the distribution of interests, in other words, can the Son of Heaven balance the interests of the following factions?

Even the most important personnel power, the Son of Heaven can't grasp it, why should the officials below buy your account? Everyone listens to you today, what should I do if Shen Shixing comes back tomorrow?

Therefore, after Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue went on strike, the Son of Heaven found that the center of the imperial court was basically paralyzed, and he could not govern the Forbidden City.

Originally, the Son of Heaven still had a Shen Carp who could balance Shen Shixing, but now Shen Carp was driven back to his hometown by Shen Shixing, and only Song Qi of the Six Divisions could not buy Shen Shixing's account, but he saw the situation early, he was alone and could not support it, how did he fight against Shen Shixing alone? Therefore, he said that he was sick at home, and asked the Son of Heaven to let him return to his hometown one by one.

Therefore, he overthrew Zhang Juzheng, the son of Feng Baohou, and worked hard for seven or eight years to think that he was in control of the court, but today he finally found that he could not control the situation even if he was as diligent as Taizu Chengzu, and the times were different. All in all, it really doesn't work without Shen Shixing.

Therefore, Lin Yanchao guessed that the current strategy of the Son of Heaven is two, either to invite Shen Li and Wang Jiaping back, or just to completely abolish the cabinet and handle government affairs himself, this move must reuse Zhang Whale, of course, the consequences of this are unimaginable.

It's good to repeat Liu Jin's mistakes, but Zhang Jing's reputation is rotten among officials and ordinary people.

Soon, the following Zhongguan said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Whale has arrived." ”

"Xuan!"

When Zhang Whale entered the hall, Lin Yanchao glanced at it, and Zhang Whale also had a quick glance at himself. Lin Yanchao could see the resentment in his eyes.

Before the Son of Heaven could ask, Zhang Whale knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty's slave is guilty of death, and the slave is guilty of death." ”

"Is Sun Chengzong in the East Factory?"

"The wrong person was caught down there, and the minions should be damned."

"And what about the dozens of candidates?"

"These people talked about the government in vain, and the slaves locked them up for a day, and then immediately ordered them to be released. Minions deserve to die. ”

"Why didn't you see Lin Qing when he arrived at the East Factory?"

Zhang Whale paused and then said: "The slave is at odds with Lin Shilang, and he doesn't want to see him, the emperor, the minion, the slave should die." ”

Lin Yanchao sneered in his heart, who told you to pretend to be forced, the most ridiculous thing is that I still think I am pretending to be forced.

But seeing that the Son of Heaven grabbed the imperial case and smashed it towards Zhang Whale, he saw that Zhang Whale was smashed so that his hair crown was crooked. Lin Yanchao saw the Son of Heaven's move and knew in his heart that the Son of Heaven wanted to protect Zhang Whale, so he made a show. It means that I have already been punished, so let your men be merciful.

Immediately, another lieutenant said: "Mr. Shen, Mr. Wang has arrived." ”

"Xuan!"

But seeing Shen Shixing, Wang Xijue was wearing a big red python suit, and walked into the warm pavilion one after the other, and both of them saw the music scattered on the ground next to Zhang Whale.

Zhang Whale cried quietly, looking very sad.

"Mr. has heard about Zhang Whale?"

Shen Shixing said: "Before coming, Lin Butang had already told me once, and the old man said that the old man Du Men was thankful, but he asked the government. ”

The Son of Heaven sighed: "The ministers outside always say that I reuse Zhang Whale because Zhang Whale bribed me with gold and silver, isn't this a joke?" I am the Son of Heaven, rich in the four seas, under the whole world, it is not the king's land. The wealth of the world is the wealth of me. If I am greedy for the whale's wealth, why don't I take him away? Zhang Whale has been, and I have already beaten and scolded. ”

Lin Yanchao listened to the bottom of his heart, that's right, the ministers are not copied, and eunuchs have always been the means for the Ming Dynasty emperor to make a fortune.

The Son of Heaven said: "It's just one or two people like this, but there is Gu Xiancheng in the front, and there is Yu Ren in the back, this person is on a wine-colored and wealthy today, saying that I am good at wine, lustful, wealthy, and good, not to mention the wealth of Zhang Whale, and also said that I use Zhang Whale to instigate Concubine Zheng to set up the third son of the emperor as the crown prince, I only because of the Zheng family's diligence, I will accompany him every time I go to a palace." Day and night, he served carefully and diligently. For example, Concubine Gong's Wang, he has an eldest son, and I am in charge of his passport. Mother and son depend on each other, so they can't serve day and night. Why is it biased?

Such a famous minister, Mr. Shen intends to deal with me again! ”

Lin Yanchao thought to himself, isn't this Yu Ren a good friend of Guo Zhengyu?

However, the Son of Heaven also has a careful plan, let Shen Shi make a ticket, and let him go back to the cabinet in disguise, as for Zhang Whale's matter, I have already lost the chapter and scolded.

Shen Shixing said: "This ignorant minister misheard the words of the road and blasphemed him. ”

"No, he's a man of fame."

But seeing Shen Shixing, he replied: "Since he sells his name, if the emperor deals with him seriously, he will become famous." Contrary to the emperor's holy virtue, but tolerance is not schooled, but to see the prosperity of holiness. ”

The Son of Heaven arrived: "This is also true, it is not to damage my virtue, but to damage my degree." ”

Wang Xijue said: "The emperor's holiness is like heaven and earth, why not tolerate it?" ”

The Son of Heaven still said: "I can't be angry with him, and he must be dealt with seriously." ”

Shen Shixing said: "This book was originally credulous and false, if this promissory note is intended to be disposed of." spread it in all directions, but it was taken as the truth. According to the minister's humble opinion, it is still true to stay in the middle as usual, and the history books contained by Rong Chen and others will be passed on to all generations, so that all generations will call the emperor the king of Yao Shun. This is a grand event, and it will be returned to the imperial front. ”

The Son of Heaven calmed down for a moment, and then said: "Sir is my close minister, and my actions are still known to him." ”

Then he said: "Recently, there have been a lot of things about the chapter, and the ministers have been talking about it endlessly, and I have seen the chapter all night, and my eyes are sour, and it is not very clear. ”

Lin Yanchao smiled secretly, the Son of Heaven was doing it again when he kept Shen.

But seeing Shen Shixing, he said with trepidation: "Emperor Hemeng was appointed as an envoy, and he was only lightly hoped. It is not possible to suppress human feelings, so that there are different chapters. Annoyed by the Holy Hearing, the minister is guilty, and I implore His Majesty to allow the minister to return to the old forest. ”

Lin Yanchao had a straight face, and he couldn't laugh in his heart.

The Son of Heaven looked up to the sky and sighed, then looked at Zhang Whale and scolded: "How many things have you caused for me, Mr. Shen, Zhang Whale doesn't know how to change, and he has repeatedly failed to bear my kindness, and in the future, Mr. will reprimand Zhang Whale for me." ”

Shen Shixing immediately said: "The minister doesn't dare, Zhang Whale is His Majesty's minion, and the emperor has already reprimanded him, so how can he use the minister?" ”

The Son of Heaven said: "No, Mr. Shen must reprimand me for me." ”

Shen Shixing said: "If you receive great kindness, you should do your best to repay it." Be law-abiding. ”

Zhang Whale said: "Our family is just doing things for Your Majesty, so we offended the minister, and our family is not guilty." ”

Shen Shixing said: "The minister is like the son and the father, the son must not be filial, and the minister must not be disloyal." ”

Just when everyone thought that the Son of Heaven had let Shen Shi go through the motions, but when they saw Shen Shixing, he said: "Zhang Whale, you keep saying that you are doing things for Your Majesty and saying that you are not guilty, but this time the victims of Hejian Mansion starved to death by more than 10,000 people, can you be guilty?" ”

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