Since the Son of Heaven abolished the Pure Army, the opposition of the civil servants to his exemption from the court has also subsided.

As for Shen Shixing's position as prime minister, he is also stable.

Shu Yinglong, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry in Nanjing, also had a great rise in prestige because of this, and it was very likely that he would become an official in Beijing.

Only Lin Yanchao, who actually single-handedly promoted this matter, was impeached and had to resign.

After Lin Yanchao resigned, he was approved, and Lin Yanchao was not allowed to resign in the holy decree, but he issued an order to remove Lin Yanchao from teaching Shu Jishi.

The meaning behind this holy decree is very intriguing, but it is not difficult for officials who are familiar with the affairs of officialdom to see the Mingtang in this recital.

However, after Lin Yanchao received the recital, he said that he did not accept it and resigned for the second time.

Wenyuan Pavilion will be in the room.

Shen Shixing sat at the top, and at the bottom was Song Qi, the head of the household department.

Song Qi is a fellow villager of Shen Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Shen Li is the leader of the Qing Dynasty in the court, and he and Shen Shixing have never dealt with each other. On such big occasions as meeting and pushing, the court often disagrees with Shen Shixing.

And Song Qi is a fellow villager of Shen Li, and the two have a good relationship, and he also thinks that Shen Shixing is too superior and not a competent prime minister.

If Shen Li enters the cabinet, with his temperament, he has been an emperor for many years, and he will definitely dare to compete with the Son of Heaven in office. But as long as Shen Shixing reigns for one day, he will have no hope of entering the cabinet with Shen Li.

Therefore, Song Qi has the heart to stand on the side of fellow villager Shen Li, but he must deal with Shen Shixing more, Shen Li, as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is more pragmatic and less pragmatic, and he can not be afraid of Shen Shixing, but as a household secretary, if Shen Shixing is stuck with himself, it will be difficult to move an inch.

What's more, after Song Qi was appointed as the secretary of the household department, he also wanted to do something, and what he wanted to do was to promote the law of private establishment of social warehouses to the whole country, and regard the provinces as a test for disaster and famine.

Although Song Qi is the head of the household department wants to promote this matter, he can't do it himself, and he must obtain the support of Shen Shixing before he can pass it in front of the emperor.

Song Qi said: "This time the matter of abolishing the net army, all the Yuan Fu was in the middle of the strategy, and the annual branch of 170,000 silver in Taicang was exempted, and the provinces no longer had the pain of apportionment. ”

Shen Shixing pinched his beard and said: "Where is the merit of this matter, Li An wants to thank Shu Sikong of the Nanjing Ministry of Industry." ”

Song Qi continued to compliment: "Yuanfu is too humble, but the good builder is not pulled, Yuanfu is high-spirited, and he is successful and does not pretend to be self-assured, but the officials and the people will not forget." ”

Shen Shixing said with a smile: "Li'an, don't wear a high hat to the old man anymore, now many officials in the DPRK and China have recommended Shu Sikong to move to Jingtang, what do you think?" ”

The promotion and transfer of the three officials of the court are all to be pushed by the Jiuqing, Jiuqing is the six Shangshu plus the Zuodu Imperial History, Dali Temple, and the political envoy, of which the six Shangshu and the Zuodu Imperial History are also known as the Seven Qings.

Therefore, such a system is called Jiuqing will push.

Later, the cabinet once joined, and once did not join, and when it came to the Longqing Wanli year, the cabinet must have it.

And now that the official of the central government is shouting that Tingtui wants to join the six branches and thirteen paths, as long as Shen Shixing is not a fool, he will definitely not agree to this.

However, the decline of the power of the cabinet ministers in the late Ming Dynasty also began with the addition of six branches and thirteen provinces.

For the time being, in addition to the three sides, Xuanda, Xuliao, and Liangguang, all of them are vacant in the imperial history, which is pushed by the Shangguan of the Great Jiuqing Hall and the Kedao Ting.

Generally, officials with more than three grades, as well as officials with four grades such as the imperial history of the capital and the prince of the north and south, are the cabinets, and the Jiuqing will push, one person, one vote, and two or more people with more votes will be elected to the Son of Heaven to choose, but the name is still called Jiuqing will push.

If Jiuqing is vacant, the meeting will be expanded, and officials above the third grade in Beijing are eligible to participate in the meeting.

Once there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War, the Cabinet must be expanded to include officials above the fifth rank of the Ninth Minister.

This is the Ming Dynasty will push the system, the officials below the third grade will push, and the more important the official position will be vacant, the more people will participate in the push.

And with Shen Shixing, the current strength of Yang Wei, the secretary of the ministry, and the ministry push of officials below the fourth grade, they can be said to count, but the only exception is that the Son of Heaven issued a decree for Li Zhi, and Yang Keli arranged official positions for them, so this made Shen Shixing, Yang Wei very angry.

And when it comes to Jiuqinghui, Shen Shixing and Yang Wei can still say it, although Shen Li and Song Qi are not their henchmen, but as long as they exchange interests, there is no big problem.

But when Jiuqing is vacant, it will be a bit difficult to participate in the promotion of the three officials in Beijing and above.

As for the secretary of the Ministry of Soldiers, the vacancy of the cabinet scholars, the five grades or above in Beijing, and the officials of the science and technology will push, it is even more difficult, this is not an absolute advantage.

In the end, the six sections and thirteen Dao joined the Jiuqing Association, and the power of the cabinet was even weaker.

Behind this system is the classic checks and balances of power, and those who are familiar with politics know that countless political struggles and subversion of power from ancient times to the present have been completed through such enlarged meetings.

Of course, if Zhang Jiangling and Wei Gonggong were there, this system would be a decoration, but it was different in the Wanli Dynasty, and there was a classic example in front of him.

For example, in the twenty-first year of Wanli, there was a vacancy in the Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, Gu Xiancheng in the Wenxuan Shilang recommended Chen Younian, and Wang Xijue, the first assistant of the cabinet, recommended Luo Wanhua, and finally Chen Younian was elected.

This matter was mentioned in the history of the Ming Dynasty, and when those things were mentioned in the Ming Dynasty, it was inconceivable that Gu Xiancheng, a five-grade official, had defeated the first assistant Wang Xijue.

But if you understand the political system of the Ming Dynasty, you know that it is not an impossible task.

Because the Ministry of Officials will be promoted, officials above the fifth grade can participate, and Gu Xiancheng is just qualified to attend the meeting.

Moreover, Gu Xiancheng is the civil election lang of the Ministry of Officials, and he has the qualifications to nominate candidates.

The most important thing is that Gu Xiancheng dares to fight against Wang Xijue.

In the end, after the meeting, at least two people on the list must report to the Son of Heaven, and these two people are Luo Wanhua and Chen Younian, and finally the Son of Heaven chose Chen Younian.

And the Son of Heaven made this decision to prevent the balance of power made by the first assistant and the official secretary wearing the same pants.

But in the eyes of outsiders, it was seen that Gu Xiancheng defeated Wang Xijue.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty has the right to choose and the right to veto, the so-called veto power is that I will not choose anyone, of course, as the embodiment of the virtual monarch system, the right to nominate and elect is on the side of the civil officials.

In the forty-fifth year of Wanli, why were there six or seven of the ten officials in the ministry and temple? It is not that the Son of Heaven is neglecting his government, but that the Son of Heaven has exercised the right of veto, which is equivalent to telling the hundred officials that I can't trust the candidates you have put forward.

But can the Son of Heaven appoint the cabinet scholar himself, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites? Yes, but if you don't push it, the officials won't listen to you.

Therefore, if you understand this system, you will also understand what it means for the Son of Heaven and scholars to rule the world together.

Later, Emperor Chongzhen went against his grandfather's normalcy and was determined to be a diligent son of heaven, but also out of anxiety about the ministers.

For example, Yuan Chonghuan's five-year Pingliao was told to Chongzhen when he was so called. After being summoned, Yuan Zonghuan came down and said that I had accidentally said something big at that time. Some people say, if you say this, what should the Son of Heaven do after five years?

Yuan Chonghuan could only say again, it is a bit difficult to level Liao in five years, but Your Majesty, you give me power, I can do it.

Having said that, Shu Yinglong is already the secretary of the Ministry of Industry in Nanjing, and if he is transferred to Beijing, it will definitely be a flat transfer, and it will be pushed by the Jiuqing Society.

At this juncture, Shen Shixing asked Song Qi, which also meant to find out.

Song Qi thought for a while and said: "I think that Shu Sikong has made this great achievement, of course, it is the choice of transfer, but now there is no shortage in the Ministry of Industry for the time being, so I can only wait for one or two." ”

Shen Shixing nodded, Shen Shixing did not designate any of the six Shangshu, and Song Qi meant that if Shu Yinglong was appointed as the Shangshu of the Ministry of Works, I would have no opinion.

The six Shangshu belong to the list of Jiuqing, and they must be elected by one person and one vote for officials above the third rank in Beijing.

This is the expanded version of Jiuqing.

In this way, even if Shen Shixing and Yang Wei are pushed, the two of them can't arbitrarily push their own people up.

At this time, the benefits of prestige will be revealed, and you have completed the matter of dismantling the pure army, and everyone will acquiesce that you have this qualification.

It's just that this kind of prestige was originally meant to be given to Lin Yanchao.

Song Qi said again: "But Yuan Fu, as far as Qi knows, this time to dismantle the pure army, it was not Shu Sikong's idea, Master Lin ran for it a lot, but in the end it was not his credit, this time he resigned from the Son of Heaven." Bachelor Lin is Motosuke's protégé, I don't know how Motosuke planned it? ”

Shen Shixing said with a smile: "Why is Li An interceding for Zonghai?" ”

Song Qi said with a smile: "I don't mean this, in fact, many people in my generation understand that this time Zong Hai is wronged, this son is the real pillar of talent, can admonish the Son of Heaven, and is very prestigious in the court, and there are many officials and scholars in the court who regard Lin Xue as Guiyu." ”

Shen Shixing said with a smile: "Li An also said that it was not for Zonghai to intercede. ”

Song Qi said: "Actually, I want to say that the more talented you are, the more you have to be careful." For example, he mentioned the policy of trade and benefiting workers in the Shu Chang before, which was the foundation that shook the imperial court. It would be okay if Bachelor Lin was a petty official, but as a minister and a lecturer of Hanlin, such a blunt statement would undoubtedly be criticized. ”

Shen Shixing nodded and said: "Li An is right, the higher you are in a high position, the more you need to be cautious." ”

Song Qi said: "Yes, it's just a matter of idlers saying such things, but what the consequences of the imperial court really implementing it, I can't imagine it." What's more, Zong Hai is not yet a cabinet scholar, in case he proposes to the Son of Heaven in the cabinet in the future, he will be the first to come out and oppose it. ”

Shen Shixing nodded and said, "Yes, Li An is very insightful. ”

Song Qi said: "Yuan Fu, I didn't think that I wanted to take Bachelor Lin away, but he was still young and had to be tempered before he could be a pillar." The more talents, the more ideas, sometimes the greater the harm to the country, when Wang Mang and Wang Anshi were in power, wasn't it also famous in the world? This is a lesson from the past, and it seems that in order to govern the country, it is still necessary for an old and serious official like Yuanfu to take responsibility. ”

Shen Shixing said happily: "Don't dare to be, Li An is the old man who seeks the country, and the servant will have to ask you more for advice in the future." As for Zong Hai, this time it was also a lesson for him, letting him know that he should not talk nonsense. The servant had already suggested to the Son of Heaven that he be exempted from the errand of teaching Xi Jishi, so that he could reflect on it. ”

Song Qi arched his hand and said: "Yuanfu Gaojian!" ”

Soon after, Song Qi mentioned the establishment of a community warehouse and the inclusion of disaster relief in the examination of provincial officials. Shen Shixing was full of shirk about this, which made Song Qi deeply disappointed, and then left.

After Song Qi left, someone came to report at this time: "Qi Yu Yuanfu, Gu Xiancheng, the head of the Ministry of Officials, Zhong Yuzheng in the matter, and Yang Hao, the Taoist Imperial History, asked to see him." ”

Shen Shixing shook his head and said, "This is a lobbyist." ”

At that moment, Shen Shixing met with three more people.

Gu Xiancheng, Zhong Yuzheng, and Yang Hao bowed together as soon as they met. Gu Xiancheng said: "Teacher, do you really want Zong Hai to resign and return to his hometown?" ”

Shen Shixing sighed: "Where is it, you get up first." ”

Gu Xiancheng, Zhong Yuzheng, and Yang Hao are not great. Gu Xiancheng said directly: "Teacher, Zong Hai was brought up by you, and he is your most proud protégé, and I and the others also took him as an example in the same year, and everything was effective." ”

"This time, his words are a little inappropriate, but they are out of a public heart, how can the court sin people because of his words, so who dares to give an opinion."

Shen Shixing's face softened and said, "Zong Hai's personality, isn't the old man still clear?" The old man didn't expect much from him, but the more he did, the more disappointed he was. ”

Zhong Yuzheng and Yang Hao looked at each other, he couldn't be clearer about the ins and outs of this matter, he always thought that Shen Shixing and Zhang Whale had reached an agreement, so Lin Yanchao was treated as an outcast.

At that moment, Zhong Yuzheng couldn't help but say: "Teacher, I and other disciples Zong Hai are the most dedicated to their mentor on weekdays, and I implore the mentor to remember the merits of Zong Hai in the past and forgive him this time." ”

Zhong Yuzheng was almost saying bluntly, this time the net army was abolished, Lin Yanchao has made a great contribution, Shen Shixing can't unload the mill and kill the donkey, so we will be chilled as the same year, who will dare to do things for you in the future.

Hearing this, Shen Shixing shook his head and said, "The old man didn't do anything, didn't he just be exempted from the errand of teaching Shu Jishi?" And he didn't take away his officials? ”

Yang Hao said again: "The teacher is not unaware of Zong Hai's temperament, he has always been the most stubborn, he thinks it is right, ten cows can't be pulled back." Isn't this exempting him from the errand of teaching Shu Jishi tantamount to saying to the hundred officials that he was wrong? In this way, how can he stay in the Hanlin Academy in the future, isn't it forcing him to resign? ”

Shen Shixing said with a straight face: "If you don't hit the south wall and don't look back, this is not the way to be an official." ”

Gu Xiancheng gave Zhong Yuzheng and Yang Hao a look, and then remedied: "Teacher, the lesson should be given, but the skin should not hurt the flesh, how to say it, let Zong Hai continue to serve the teacher in the court, he is the backbone of our years!" ”

"Then what do you say? Do you have an idea for the old man? Shen Shixing asked.

Gu Xiancheng said: "The student might as well transfer Zong Hai to another position." ”

Zhong Yu said: "For example, he was transferred to the country to supervise the sacrificial wine!" ”

"Promoted to the rank of Priest of the Kingdom?" Shen Shi Xingdao.

Yang Hao said: "Otherwise, I will go to Nanguozi to supervise the sacrificial wine, so that I can also settle the heart of Zonghai, and it can be regarded as stepping down for him." ”

Shen Shixing shook his head and said: "Although the priest wine of the Southern and Northern Princes is a fourth-grade official, it has to be pushed by the Jiuqing Society, not to mention that there is no shortage of eunuchs in the Northern and Southern Kingdoms now. ”

Hearing Gu Xiancheng, Zhong Yuzheng and the others were stunned, and then they were overjoyed, and Yang Hao didn't hear Shen Shixing's meaning, and continued: "Teacher, otherwise you will be transferred to Jingqing, otherwise it will be released, Zong Hai has also had the experience of going out in the past, and he is willing to go to the place if he wants to come." Teacher, Zong Hai is a genius in the world, and not being in the court is a loss to the country and society. ”

Shen Shixing shook his head when he heard this.

Gu Xiancheng coughed heavily at this time, stood up and said to Shen Shixing: "Teacher, the student knows, go back and warn Zong Hai about these words, let him remember them in his heart." Students say goodbye! ”

Yang Hao was anxious and said, "The teacher hasn't forgiven Zong Hai yet...... Uncle, what are you pulling my sleeve for? ”

Gu Xiancheng showed a look of unteachable on the spot, and said immediately: "The student is retired!" ”

Zhong Yuzheng also followed.

Shen Shixing nodded slowly.

Yang Hao saw Gu Xiancheng and Zhong Yuzheng both left, and it was not good to stay any longer, so they could only retire.

Zhong Yuzheng caught up with Gu Xiancheng in a few steps, and Zhong Yu said solemnly: "Uncle, why are you so unrighteous, didn't you say that you would come together to intercede for Zong Hai, and we wouldn't leave without waiting for the teacher's consent?" ”

Gu Xiancheng smiled and said nothing, while Zhong Yuzheng said with a serious face: "Jingfu, have you been in bad health lately?" Feeling dizzy? ”

Yang Hao was stunned when he heard this, and said casually: "It's true that this has been the case recently. ”

Zhong Yuzheng nodded and said, "I'll buy some pig brains and send them to your house when I go back, and make up for it for me tonight!" ”

As Zhong Yu finished speaking, Gu Xiancheng looked up to the sky and laughed.

But it was said that it was in the mansion of Zhang Whale in the capital.

In a few days it will be Zhang Whale's birthday, and his godson Zhang Shen, who has always been one of the more powerful of his godsons, came to see Zhang Whale with a generous gift today.

Zhang Jing looked at the gift list sent by Zhang Shen and put it aside without speaking.

Zhang Shen was overjoyed when he saw this, and he knew that Zhang Whale did not scold him, which meant that he was still satisfied with the birthday gift he gave this year.

Zhang Shen said: "This year's birthday ceremony, my son did not do it well, and he failed to live up to his godfather's love for his son on weekdays, and asked his godfather to punish him." ”

Zhang Whale sneered: "You don't use my name to go out to make trouble on weekdays, you are already filial piety, let's say, the etiquette prepared today is different from the past, is there something to ask me?" ”

Zhang Shen said with a smile: "Don't hide it from my godfather, my son has something to tell his godfather recently, but it's a good thing." ”

"What's the matter?"

Zhang Shen said: "There are a few Beijing officials who want to take refuge in their godfather!" ”

Zhang Whale sneered: "It is said that it is a Beijing official, but in fact, it is an official of sesame mung beans, you don't want to be introduced by anyone, the threshold of our family is not so low." ”

Zhang Shen immediately said: "Godfather's vision son knows, and he doesn't dare to recommend anyone, but this time, there are Lin Yanchao's comrades, who once plotted with him to abolish the net army." ”

Zhang Whale smiled: "The tree is falling and scattered, and his people want to change the court now?" For such a person with a backbone in the back of his head, his godfather likes to use it the most. ”