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Although he was not in a good mood, Zheng De still greeted him, "Ziheng, you are here." ”

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?" Wang Tingxiang also saw that the emperor was not in a good mood, and he didn't know who offended this Ming Supreme.

"It's not those officials of the Sixth Division, who have nothing to do every day after they are full of food, and now they dare to refute the holy decree I issued, it is simply lawless. Saying that 'you are not allowed to enter the cabinet unless you are in Hanlin', the whole ****** is bullshit, don't you know that meritocracy is the foundation of a country's strength? A group of self-righteous bastards who rely on the little power in their hands to hold the view of the door are simply the silverfish of the country, the dregs of society, and the scum of the court. It seems that if you don't give them a little color, they still think that they are the second in the world......"

As soon as Zheng De thought of such an official as the Sixth Branch, he was quite angry, and scolded and said a lot. And he repeatedly burst into foul language, and the vicious language simply stunned the Wang Tingxiang on the side.

Does this seem like a great genius from a royal background? How do you feel like a thug from the streets?

I don't know how those officials of the Sixth Branch offended the emperor so badly!

However, when the emperor finally said, "I want to give them a little color", Wang Tingxiang knew that he could no longer sit idly by. And he also knew that this was most likely the emperor's angry words, otherwise he would have disposed of the officials of the six departments just now, so why did he have to run back to the Maoqin Hall to scold?

He arched his hand and said, "Your Majesty is angry, the officials of the six sections should indeed be punished for this matter, why don't they each be punished with a hundred rods, so as to relieve the anger in Your Majesty's heart, how about it?" ”

A hundred rods?

Zheng De was slightly stunned when he heard Wang Tingxiang's suggestion, and looked back at him, "You did it on purpose!" If I really beat them because of such a trivial matter, I will not be able to take advantage of it this time, and what will the ministers of the court think of me? What will the world think of me? Although I don't care what they say, I can't do things without the word 'reason', otherwise how can I, the emperor, obey the public? ”

Wang Tingxiang only smiled slightly when he heard this, and did not admit that what he just said was the opposite. However, hearing the last words of the emperor touched him a little.

As the first person in the world, the identity of the emperor alone is enough to make the people of the world dare not disobey. But this great tomorrow can even speak the word "reason", and understands that things should be done by reason to convince people, rather than relying on power to oppress people. This kind of words came out of the mouth of an emperor who grew up in the deep palace, which really surprised him, and also made him more and more unable to understand the Ming Emperor in front of him.

Maybe I can really assist the emperor to prosper my Ming!

This was the first time he had confidence in the Ming Emperor in front of him, but he couldn't be blamed for it. Who made Zheng De so lazy, so lazy that even he sometimes couldn't stand it. Besides, this one doesn't have the spirit of a king or anything like that, he can shake up the world and the ministers will come to vote one after another.

"Your Majesty Shengming!" Wang Tingxiang also happily slapped a sycophant.

Although this sentence was very unpleasant to Zheng De's ears at first, he even felt a little ironic and surprised. But as he listened to it more, he gradually got used to it. After thinking about it, he said with some concern, "Do you think Wang Jing will refuse to enter the cabinet because of this?" ”

"This ...... Wechen didn't know. Wang Tingxiang pondered for a moment and shook his head uncertainly. Although he knew that this Lord Wang Jing had a good reputation in the court, it was a pity that he had never been in contact with him, and he didn't know what his temperament was.

However, in the end, he added, "If this Wang Shangshu is a person who cherishes feathers very much, I am afraid that he will probably refuse." ”

Zheng De frowned when he heard this, and looked at him, "Then what do you think should be done now, or you go and convince him?" ”

Wang Tingxiang was stunned for a moment, this emperor who was unwilling to enter the cabinet still wanted to send someone to persuade him, which seemed to have never happened in the Ming Dynasty for more than a hundred years.

Could it be that this is comparable to Wolong Zhuge Kongming, so does His Majesty need to send someone to invite?

He shook his head, thinking that this was an exaggeration.

But in the end, he agreed to come down and visit Zheng De as a lobbyist. After all, he also wants to take a chance to see what kind of talent this person will have, so that he can be treated like this.

……

When Wang Jing heard the news of his entry into the cabinet, he was stunned and speechless for a long time. I thought that I was fortunate to be able to become the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, but I didn't expect that as soon as I arrived in Beijing, the news that the emperor had issued a decree to him to join the cabinet and assist the government, which really made him feel very incredible.

Even people who no longer have emotional intelligence understand at this moment that it is the Holy God today who is really driving all this. If there is no promotion from the emperor, not to mention the edict into the cabinet, even the official hat of the Ministry of Rites will not fall on his head.

Now even he couldn't figure out how he got into the eyes of the saints today, or who recommended him to His Majesty. After all, if there is no one to recommend, there are so many ministers in the imperial court, how can the emperor only value himself?

Of course, if he knew that someone had a golden finger in his hand, all this would not be difficult to explain.

However, just as he was about to enter the palace to meet the emperor, the arrival of a man made him have to postpone this plan.

"I've seen Lord Shangshu, the lower officials took the liberty to disturb, and please don't be surprised." Li Qi, the left attendant of the Ministry of Works, came in and saluted Wang Jing.

Wang Jing smiled and got up and saluted back, "You and I are the same year, why should you be so polite, please sit down quickly, don't be upset." ”

shouted again, "Serve tea!" ”

After Li Qi sat down, Wang Jing looked at him, "I don't know why the timing device came over?" ”

Looking at this former year, Li Li was also embarrassed. At the same time, the two were eight years of Jinshi in Chenghua, and they were also released as officials together. Unexpectedly, after more than 30 years, the two of them could still serve as ministers in the same hall above the court. And this year, who was not as mixed as himself before, actually jumped into the dragon gate overnight. Somehow, he was appreciated by the emperor, and not only became the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, but then he was edicted into the cabinet. With such a rapid rise, it is no wonder that it will cause dissatisfaction among the ministers of the imperial court, causing a fierce opposition.

"The lower official is here to congratulate the lord on serving as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites and entering the cabinet, which is really envious." Li Qi said with a smile.

Wang Jing smiled bitterly and shook his head when he heard this, "The matter of entering the cabinet has been blocked by the six departments, and the Ministry of Rites Shangshu doesn't seem to be doing that now, so why should I be happy?" ”

"Oh, I don't think my lord knows yet, just now the emperor was furious in the Six Science Corridor because of this matter. After scolding all the officials of the six sections, this matter is probably a foregone conclusion now. ”

Li Qi's words made Wang Jing stunned, and he asked in disbelief, "Is this true or false?" ”

"This matter has already spread throughout the government and the opposition, and I'm afraid that only you don't know about it now." Li Qi didn't feel strange about his expression, after all, Wang Jing had just entered Beijing, and he had no foundation in the court, so he didn't know that this matter should also be. However, it was a little strange for the emperor to value himself so much, and even to turn his face with the officials of the six sections.

It seems that this is the first time in the more than 100 years since the Ming Dynasty was established, right?

"Actually, I was also entrusted by the ministers of the DPRK and China, and I hope you can refuse this holy decree." Li Qi didn't talk nonsense, and directly said his intentions.

Wang Jing came back to his senses and looked at Li Yi with some surprise. But I don't think it's strange that being slapped in the face by the emperor like this, obviously only Wang Jing refuses this holy decree now, in order to keep the order in the court from being destroyed by the emperor, and also to save the face of the troublesome ministers.

"Shiqi, do you think the officialdom convention of 'non-Hanlin will not be in the cabinet' is reasonable?"

Li Yi understood what he meant, and said helplessly, "You and I are not from Hanlin, so I naturally think that this convention is not reasonable. However, it is undeniable that after hundreds of years of accumulation, the officials who came out of the Hanlin Academy have formed a considerable force in the DPRK, and it can even be said that it is the largest force in the DPRK. That's why your entry into the cabinet has caused so much opposition. As the same year, I naturally hope that you will be able to join the cabinet and assist the government. But if you want to gain a foothold in the imperial court, it is best not to offend the officials who came out of the Hanlin Academy. ”

After all, although the two are the same year, they don't know each other very well, so naturally it is impossible to really make any decisions for him.

In the end, Wang Jing said that he would consider it, and Li Qi, the left waiter of the Ministry of Works, said goodbye and left.

Looking at his departing back, Wang Jing had a hard time making a choice. It's not that he really wants to enter the cabinet, but because the emperor personally decided this matter. If he refuses, how should the emperor explain? If you don't refuse, not to mention what will happen to the officials from Hanlin in the imperial court, what will be the attitude of the three Hanlin elders in the cabinet, and will they be excluded?

Just when he was in a dilemma, the family outside the door came to report, saying that the attendant of the Hanlin Academy and the former secretary of the imperial court, Wang Tingxiang, had come to visit.

The Imperial Secretary?

Wang Jing was stunned when he heard this title, the imperial court doesn't seem to have this official title, right?

Obviously, because of his identity as the "emperor's favorite minister", Wang Tingxiang is already known in the court as red and purple. But because the time of the rise is too short, it is still a very unfamiliar name for officials who have not returned to Beijing for many years.

However, although I don't know what the origin of this is, the word "royal front" alone is also worthy of Wang Jing's attention. Of course, he will not surrender his identity to visit because of this, but wait quietly in the front hall to wait for someone to come.

Soon, under the guidance of his subordinates, Wang Tingxiang walked in and said to Wang Jing, who was sitting at the top, "The attendant of the Hanlin Academy, the Minister in charge of the Internal Affairs Office and the former secretary of the Imperial Palace, Wang Tingxiang, pay a visit to Lord Shangshu. ”

Hearing this series of titles on this head, Wang Jing was completely blinded. Except for the first title, he didn't know what the latter two were for. However, he was not rude because of this, and waved his hand to signal, "The royal servant said please take a seat, I don't know what you are doing when you come to visit this official?" ”

"The lower officials only came to act as a lobbyist because of His Majesty's request." After Wang Tingxiang sat down, he directly explained his intention.

Wang Jing knew the intention of this person when he heard this, but he didn't expect the emperor to refuse to enter the cabinet in order not to let himself. actually sent someone over to act as a lobbyist, which made him slightly moved.

He got up and arched his hand to the sky and said, "How can Weichen be able to deserve to be treated like this by His Majesty, I am really ashamed!" ”

Looking at the newly promoted scholar of the Ministry of Rites in front of him, who had a somewhat rugged face, he didn't really want to be a gentle and elegant scholar. It made Wang Tingxiang feel a little disappointed, but he also knew that judging people by their appearance was the most undesirable, and when he heard this, he said, "If Lord Shangshu looks down on himself so much, this is the most disappointing thing for His Majesty." ”

Wang Jing was stunned when he heard this, but he didn't speak, but looked at him and said, "What does Wang Shi mean by this?" ”

"Your Majesty first appointed your Excellency to serve as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and then ordered you to join the cabinet as an auxiliary minister, obviously because you have taken a fancy to your talent. But now you say, 'How can He De treat His Majesty like this', isn't it the most disappointing thing for the emperor? ”

Wang Jing also bowed slightly in agreement when he heard this, this is really the case. looked up at Wang Tingxiang on the side, and he also had a good impression of this young official who was not afraid and dared to accuse himself in person.

Sure enough, the people sent by the emperor to act as lobbyists are not ordinary people!

However, he still seemed a little hesitant, and Wang Tingxiang also knew what he was worried about, so he smiled and said again, "For your entry into the cabinet, the three pavilion elders all agree." As for the six subjects, there should naturally be no problem now. Of course, the criticism of the court and the central government will definitely not be eliminated, if the lord really cherishes the feathers, even if he really refuses, don't worry, the lower officials will naturally persuade His Majesty. ”

Of course, Wang Jing of this radical general will not be tricked, and despite thinking for a moment, he still promised to accept the holy decree and enter the cabinet. He is also an ambitious person, if he can enter the cabinet and do something for everyone in the world, even if there is criticism from the DPRK and the central government, he will have no regrets.

For the last decision, Wang Tingxiang is also quite admired. After all, if this really did this, he invisibly offended a large group of officials from the Hanlin Academy in the DPRK. may not be able to see anything in normal times, but it will also make it difficult for him to move forward in the DPRK. If something really happens, I'm afraid there will be no more than a few people who fall into the ground. Of course, now that the emperor has the backing, there is no need to be too nervous.

Wang Tingxiang didn't chat with Wang Jing for a few words, so he hurriedly said goodbye and rushed back to report to the emperor.

Looking at the back of the young official's departure, Wang Jing stood up, and finally couldn't help but sigh lightly, "Sure enough, it's a young man!" ”

Although I don't know what this identity is, I think it's a close person around the emperor. Wang Jing also had a hunch that the two might meet again soon.

Of course, his hunch was obviously not wrong, but he did not expect that in the near future, the two would end up working together in the cabinet. When I think about it, I think back to the scene when we met today, and I'm afraid I will sigh.

……

In the Daming National Security Bureau, Yan Song took the information in his hand, looked at Fanzi kneeling below, and said, "You said that the matter of the six departments sealing and refuting the holy decree is that Jiao Fang, the left waiter of the Ministry of Officials, Gu Zuo, the waiter of the household department, Liu Zhong, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, and others are all involved, and Yang Tinghe, a scholar of Zuo Chunfang University, cannot rule out suspicion?" ”

"If you go back to your lordship, the result of the investigation of this matter is indeed like this." This fan replied truthfully.

Yan Song's expression was quite solemn when he heard this, and he looked at his subordinate and said, "This matter is classified as a Class A secret, except for you and me." Don't leak it out again, otherwise you should know the consequences. ”

The intelligence of the Daming National Security Bureau is divided into four levels of secrecy, A, B, C, and D, and the highest secrecy level is Class A, and anyone who leaks it will be directly punished with capital punishment. So this fanzi was also shocked when he heard this, and quickly promised not to leak secrets.

"Go down."

Yan Song commanded this fanzi and looked at his departing back. He exuded a heavy expression, he didn't expect that this master of his own would also be involved in this kind of thing. I don't know if the emperor will pursue this matter. But no matter what, I must not let myself fall into it.

Thinking of this, he crossed out Yang Tinghe's name on this information.

"But that's not the way to go, what if there's a next time? I can't always protect my own master, if the emperor knows about it, I'm afraid both of them will be finished! ”

Thinking of this, Yan Song, the director of the Daming National Security Bureau, fell into a deep entanglement, and wondered if he should have a direct showdown with this master. However, until the end, he still didn't make any decisions, and just hoped that this kind of thing would not happen again in the future. Otherwise, he is caught in the middle, and it is really difficult to be a man.