Chapter 3: The First Battle Succeeds
"Dad, I stewed a bowl of ginseng soup, it's late at night, you should rest early. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info" while saying, Yang Jisi came in slowly.
"Ah, it's rare for Si'er to have this piece of filial piety, come in." The gloom on Yang Yiqing's face did not diminish much.
A bowl of ginseng soup, Yang Yiqing half drank and half didn't drink, but kept looking at the music on the table in a daze. After taking a few sips, he was no longer in the mood, pushed the soup bowl aside, leaned back to the chair behind, and didn't notice Yang Jisi standing next to him at all.
"Dad, did the emperor accuse you today?" Yang Jisi asked cautiously.
Yang Yiqing was taken aback, half because of the voice of Ji Si who was ignored next to him, and half because Ji Si suddenly asked such a question, and his impartiality just hit his heart. "Where did hearsay come from, how can such words be credulous?" Yang Yiqing pretended to be calm.
"The child didn't listen to what people said, he guessed it himself, the child was selfish, the villain Zhang Xuan didn't believe his words, and he did have conflicts with his father before, but his father was relied on by the emperor and was not subject to the villain's words. Besides, how can little Zhang Xuan be worth his father's worries. According to the routine taught by Shiyun, Yang Jisi glanced at Yang Yiqing's expression with his residual eyes as he spoke. Daddy's heart is for the community, Wen Taowu strategy, seeking the major matter of reform, and planning the well-being of the people, I think only this Li Min Sheji can cause Daddy to think so deeply..."Yang Jisi wanted to continue, but was interrupted by Yang Yiqing.
"Jisi, who told you this, according to what your father knows about you, I'm afraid this is not your personal thoughts, right?" Although Yang Yiqing said this, there was also a hint of uncertainty in his tone, as if he was expecting a negative answer.
Yang Jisi's face flushed, and he confided to Yang Yiqing that he was already unintentional: "The child is not talented, it was Shiyun who taught me this." ”
"Poetry?" This time, Yang Yiqing was surprised. In fact, he remembered that this scholar had been bought since he was a child, and he wanted him to accompany Yang Jisi to study, and he was of a similar age, so he could be a playmate. Naming him "Poetry Rhyme" is actually the expectation and sustenance of Yang Jisi, but Yang Jisi does not like poetry and does not understand rhyme, which is quite disappointing to Yang Yiqing. Fortunately, the relationship between the two is good, and Yang Jisi saved his life last time, Yang Yiqing has a good impression of this scholar, and he still hides a sense of gratitude in his heart. But after thinking about it, although Jisi often praised Shiyun for being smart and clever, he could also see that this scholar was quite wise between his words and deeds, but in any case, he could never imagine that he could figure out his own thoughts at a young age.
"Did that Shiyun tell you anything else?" Yang Yiqing's curiosity prompted him to want to ask Yang Jisi what was going on, although he didn't expect to get a more affirmative answer.
"Having said much, saying a lot." Yang Jisi saw that Yang Yiqing's face was much better, and he became bold when he spoke. He said that let his father play the chapter, not to mention the matter of Nie Nengqian, only to mention the "mutual correction of science and technology" and "reform of the Hanlin Academy", and said that the reform must be vigorous and resolute, so as to have the effect of the prosperity of the Ming monarch. ”
Yang Yiqing was shocked by these words, he didn't expect that his painstaking meditation strategy on this night would be broken by a little scholar, and the twists and turns could really make him enlightened, not only to show weakness to the emperor, but also to make up for the mistakes of the past. But he didn't want to admit it: "It's ridiculous, little scholar, and I still want to talk about national affairs." ”
"Dad, Shiyun is not a little scholar..."Yang Jisi looked at Yang Yiqing with a little disgust: "Shiyun is my savior, it's mine... Friends..."
"Alas..."Yang Yiqing sighed a little helplessly, but the corners of his mouth inadvertently showed a smile, "Okay, Si'er, you go down first." ”
"Hmm..." Yang Jisi responded softly, and walked out with half a bowl of ginseng soup. Although he knew that what he said just now would cause Yang Yiqing's displeasure, he still said it, because in his heart, Shiyun was indeed not a scholar, but a friend, especially after he saved his life.
In the brightly lit courtyard of the deep house, several people had different expressions and were discussing something.
I saw that the person sitting on the main seat was dressed in court clothes, about fifty years old, slightly old, this person was Zhang Xuan, a cabinet scholar: "Yang Yiqing is openly against me, and it is for a little brocade guard, it is really angry with me!" ”
At this time, a younger official said: "Yang Yiqing is suspected of making a big fuss about this matter, but he may not think of the dispute, we should avoid its edge, after all, in the Great Gift Discussion, if it were not for Yang Ge's great help, I am afraid that it will be difficult to defeat Yang Tinghe and others." "The person who spoke was none other than Huo Tao, the leader of the courtesy.
Hearing this, Zhang Xuan looked at him angrily and shouted: "The merit of the etiquette discussion is the deafening deafness of the "Great Gift or Question" I made, plus the princes are not afraid of power and fight according to reason, so that there is the merit of the day, Wei Xian is humble and polite, not arrogant, but don't attribute the credit to him Yang Yiqing." With that, he turned his head angrily to look at Shao Zhan Shifang next to him.
Fang Xianfu stood up slowly at this time: "Wei Xian is confused, not to mention that the merit of the etiquette belongs to us, even if Yang Yiqing participates in it, how can he not hide his selfishness?" It was because he figured out the king, knowing that Yang Tinghe and others were dictatorial and domineering, and they would definitely be defeated, so in order to return to the political arena, he stood on our side. Besides, his personal enmity with Yang Tinghe, although he doesn't say it, is also clear in his heart! ”
When Huo Tao heard this, he couldn't help but suspect that he was a jinshi in the last years of Zhengde, but he didn't know about it, not only him, but Zhang Xuan, who was also a jinshi in the last years of Zhengde, didn't know much about it.
Fang Xianfu chattered quietly: "I was originally a Jinshi during the Hongzhi period, and I have heard of this, Yang Tinghe was an old official of the East Palace during the Zhengde period, and Yang Yiqing did not belong to this faction, but because of the removal of Liu Jin, he was able to enter Beijing, and Zhang Yong and other internal servants were close, and the two of them had contradictions in both governance and employment. Mr. Yang Ming was originally a disciple of Yang Yiqing, but he never entered Beijing, all thanks to Yang Tinghe. In the early years of Jiajing, Yang Tinghe was in power, and Yang Yiqing could not return to politics, so I am afraid that he also had a great connection with Yang Tinghe. With that, he glanced at Huo Tao contemptuously.
Huo Tao and Fang Xianfu are both "Wang Xuemen", and they do know a little about Wang Yangming, so they can't help but bow their heads.
"Not only that, Gui Cao is a disciple of Yang Yiqing, he was the parent official of Yang Yiqing's hometown, and it was also arranged by Yang Yiqing, Gui Cao has a good relationship with him, and when it comes to this, he also has to stand on our side." Zhang Xuan laughed, as if he had regained face for not knowing the dispute between Eryang.
"What Master Zhang said is extremely true." Fang Xianfu hurriedly continued.
"No matter what, this time I am going to tear my face with Yang Yiqing, Huo Tao, tomorrow you will play a fold and impeach Yang Yiqing, I don't believe it, after a few years of foundation, you can't bring down a Yang Yiqing!" Zhang Xuan said hatefully.
"But... Master Zhang, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to work alone! Huo Tao hesitated.
"I didn't say that you were the only one to play, there are so many speakers under your hands, can't you tune?" Zhang Xuan's tone was obviously angry and mocking.
The next day, above the court, the intensity was unusual. First of all, Huo Tao started the music, opened the chapter, and counted all Yang Yiqing's mistakes. Then, all the officials said that there was a book and a book, and the result was much the same, just to reprimand Yang Yiqing. Some of the rhetoric was more radical, and even denounced Yang Yiqing as a "traitor". Ask the ministers, and many of them say reconsideration.
Jiajing Emperor Zhu Houxi's face was a little ugly, and when he raised his head to look at Yang Yiqing, he was as calm as water, as if all the things that happened just now had nothing to do with him.
"Lord Yang, what do you think about this?" Zhu Houxi's face was solemn, wanting to see how Yang Yiqing wanted to deal with this situation.
"Your Majesty, the minister has a good song." Yang Yiqing finally spoke.
"Bring it in."
Zhu Houxi opened the chapter and read it quietly. At this moment, the ministers below were staring straight at the piece of music in Zhu Houxi's hand, and the court was so quiet that it could be said that even a needle could be heard. I saw that Zhu Houxi's face was solemn at first, and after a while, he calmed down a lot, and finally showed a smile of relief. At this time, everyone was stunned, and they didn't know what mystery was hidden in the recital, especially Zhang Xuan, who couldn't wait to get to Zhu Houxi's side and see what the recital was.
"This matter is closed for today, and no further mention shall be made. In addition, Yang Yiqing was crowned "Prince Taibao", and today is in the court...", Zhu Houxi paused, "Let's disperse." ”
With complicated eyes, everyone was about to leave. At this time, a strange voice sounded in the court: "The minister has a play." The voice was made by Zhang Xuan, a cabinet scholar.
"What's the matter?" Zhu Houxi was angry with a hint of anger.
"The minister is in poor health, please Zhishi!"
"No, retreat!" After that, Zhu Houxi flicked his sleeve robe and turned to leave.
After the court dispersed, a group of people naturally gathered at Zhang Zhang's mansion, and Zhang Xuan was anxiously pacing back and forth.
It was Huang Zongming, the secretary of Guanglu Temple, who was the first to break the silence: "Today's plan, the only way is to retreat as advance, since Lord Zhang has proposed to Zhishi, then continue to play, in my opinion... Your Majesty will eventually agree. ”
"Chengfu, if Master Zhang is a scholar, what will you do with our people?" Huo Tao was a little breathless.
Although I don't know what Yang Yiqing said, it is obvious that the impeachment of Yang Yiqing has failed, and the people who waver between the old ministers and our new ministers are afraid that they will also be moved by the wind and attached to Yang Yiqing. The old minister also wants to attack Lord Zhang on this matter, if Lord Zhang is in the court again, the situation will be even more unfavorable! Huang Zongming continued, "But you don't have to worry, the emperor's heart for reform is growing day by day, and Yang Yiqing's dedication to maintaining the old ministers will not be tolerated by the emperor." Although Jiang Mian and Mao Ji went to the throne one after another, and even Fei Hong was driven away, the power of the old ministers is still very large, and the emperor needs us, the ministers of etiquette, to suppress the momentum of the old ministers. As long as we wait patiently, there will always be a chance to bring down Yang Yiqing. ”
"That's the only way to do it now." Zhang Xuan sighed helplessly, "I'm going to write a memo and ask the emperor for a tribute." ”
Just when Zhang Xuan was worried, Yang Yiqing's mansion was full of joy.
"Shiyun, you are too powerful, do you know, today's court, everyone impeached Daddy, but I didn't expect that after the emperor read Daddy's recital, not only did he not punish Daddy, but instead crowned Daddy "Prince Taibao", haha, this time you have made a great contribution. Yang Jisi said to Peng Yue excitedly.
Before Peng Yue could speak, Ziling next to him opened his mouth first: "What are you talking about, what kind of performance, meritorious service." Shiyun, you are so annoying, you have something to hide from me. Ziling pursed her lips and pretended to be unhappy. Privately glanced at them again, only to find that Yang Jisi was just excited next to him, while Peng Yue was smiling at him.
Looking at each other, Ziling was even more embarrassed, and her small mouth pouted higher: "Dead poetry, stinky poetry, people are really going to be angry!" ”
But I only heard Peng Yue laugh out loud in the back.
Ziling couldn't suppress her curiosity, so she immediately changed her face and said with a smile: "Brother Yun, just tell me!" "My face was red, and I was coquettish.
Yang Jisi couldn't help laughing: "Let me tell you, haha." So he pulled Ziling to the edge of the table and told Ziling everything about it.
Ziling couldn't hide her surprise, it seemed to be unbelievable, and she looked surprised, her mouth was so shocked that she kept it open, and from time to time she looked at Peng Yue on the bed.
Peng Yue pretended to be indifferent, his head rested on his hands, and he lifted Erlang's legs, looking leisurely.
After Yang Jisi finished speaking, he talked to Ziling again, not knowing what to say. I saw Ziling's little face red from time to time, and after a while, she laughed stupidly.
Just when Peng Yue was lying on the bed and closing his eyes to recuperate, Yang Jisi had already gone out.
"Get up." Ziling's slightly coquettish voice sounded in his ears.
Peng Yue opened his eyes, looked at Ziling, and closed his eyes again.
With a "snap", Peng Yue felt that someone was patted on the leg.
"Hmph, don't think I don't know you're pretending to be sick, your injuries are almost healed, right?" With that, Ziling laughed proudly beside her.
Peng Yue couldn't help but "hehe" and laughed dryly twice to ease the embarrassment.
"I thought you stupid girl wouldn't be able to see it." Peng Yue scratched his head embarrassedly.
"Who is stupid, you are stupid." Ziling seemed to be really angry, and stretched out her hand to hit Peng Yue again. Peng Yue hurriedly grabbed her wrist and grinned: Sister Ling'er, I begged for mercy. ”
"Oh, I found that since you came back from the fall, although you have become wise, you have become... So bad! Ziling withdrew her hand, raised her little hand and wanted to hit again.
After a while, the room burst into laughter like silver bells.
Suddenly, a subordinate hurriedly ran into the house: "Shiyun, the master told you to go to the study." ”
Peng Yue, who was messing with Ziling, hurriedly stopped: "Please show me the way." ”
"Hey, are your injuries okay, or I'll help you to the study." Ziling asked with concern behind him.
"Of course it's fine, just now... Haven't you already seen it, haha. Peng Yue smiled slyly.
"Flim Flam, too lazy to care about you." Ziling said with a smile.
Note 1.The Great Rites Debate: A large-scale and protracted political controversy over the issue of imperial unification that occurred during the Jiajing period, which was caused by a dispute between Zhu Houxi, who of the Ming Dynasty, took the throne as a local vassal king, and had a dispute with the former ministers of Wuzong headed by Yang Tinghe over the issue of his biological father's honorific title and who was the emperor of Sejong. In essence, it was Ming Shizong Zhu Houxi who attacked Yang Tinghe and other former court ministers and officials through the dispute over etiquette, established and consolidated his own rule, and implemented a new policy. The affair lasted three years and ended with a victory for Sejong's side.