Qin Xuezheng was holding the pearl of wisdom at this time.

The main thing is that this is a big problem.

As for Yang Pu, he didn't dare to compete with him at this time.

Today's public recommendation, the ambition is bound to win.

At this time, Zhu Gaochi ascended to the seat, looked around, and said, "What is discussed today ......"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince......"

At this time, someone directly interrupted Zhu Gaochi's words in a dignified manner.

It was Liu Beep who spoke.

The wind direction has changed.

At this time, everyone pays attention to this matter, and for the people in the Zhan Mansion, it is ...... This is not a simple public push.

It's like someone has set up a stage, everyone has their own role, Liu Bi, a bachelor from Zuo Chunfang, of course knows that he is old, even if he is an official again, it is not interesting, but if he leaves a good reputation, he will benefit himself and his children and grandchildren immensely.

Think about it, in the future, his children and grandchildren reported to their families, claiming to be the descendants of Liu Beep, and when the other party heard it, he looked at him with admiration, and said a word, Could it be Liu Gong who spoke up at the beginning?

What a longing scene, it was like the ancestral tomb was going to smoke.

Liu Bi looked very dignified at this time, and said very unceremoniously: "If Your Highness wants to be publicly promoted, then you should select talents and use energy, so that it is the blessing of the country." What good is it to the country if private individuals are appointed? The ministers serve His Royal Highness, dare not be unsatisfied, this Zhan Shifu bachelor is very important, and the ministers think that it is ...... It is necessary to give up the Qin political studies. ”

As soon as this statement came out, it can be described as loud and clear.

Everyone said yes.

This time, everyone's attitude was much more resolute.

After all, everyone in the world is watching, and if anyone takes a step back, they will become the same stream and will be stinking for thousands of years.

Zhu Gaochi's face changed slightly.

He had apparently anticipated this as well.

So Zhu Gaochi pondered, he knew that to a certain extent, this was also a temptation.

Although Zhu Gaochi is lenient and benevolent, he is not a fool, and today's events are just like the original imperial examinations, to a certain extent, it is actually a kind of temptation of the ministers to the emperor.

The subtlety of this temptation lies in the fact that he can take the opportunity to make a compromise between the imperial power or the East Palace, and at the same time, on the pretext of reasonable and legitimate reasons.

thinks that at the beginning, his grandfather, Emperor Taizu Gao, killed so many people, and in his later years, he was still tempted again and again. Of course...... Emperor Taizu Gao's solution is also very simple, he is more straightforward, whoever tests me, I will cut it with a knife.

And now, when it comes to Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Gaochi is calmer, he listens carefully to a person standing up and speaking righteously, but he is silent for a long time.

It wasn't until these people finished speaking that Zhu Gaochi looked at Qin Zhengxue and said, "Qin Qing." ”

"The minister is here."

Zhu Gaochi said: "Qin Qing, all of you think that you are the best candidate, what do you think?" ”

"I'm afraid I can't do it." Qin Zhengxue wanted to laugh in his heart, but he put on a modest look and said, "Please also ask Your Highness to choose another high-minded one." ”

Don't you want to choose Yang Pu? Then choose, now I have to give up three ways, you have to invite me, I am reluctant to make it difficult.

Zhu Gaochi's face was even worse, because these words sounded modest, but in fact, they were a squeeze on him, the crown prince.

Zhu Gaochi took a deep breath before he said, "If you choose to be smarter, who is smarter?" ”

Qin Zhengxue said: "Washing horses and Yang Pu, he is ten times more talented than his ministers, and he is enough to be competent." ”

Zhu Gaochi's face changed slightly.

He was a little angry.

This is obviously bullying honest people, and at this time, still saying such things is tantamount to humiliating the prince.

But the officials of the East Palace are indifferent, and to a certain extent, this is also a silent confrontation.

This is the ...... Is it because of a Yang Pu?

Yang Pu is also a Jinshi, and he is also his own person.

It's not because of the crown prince either.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is everyone's treasure and the ladder for everyone's promotion in the future, and no one will choose to embarrass His Royal Highness the Prince.

Today's attack is not even aimed at Zhang Anshi, there are emperors, princes, and imperial relatives, and everyone is not intolerant of the emperor's relatives and relatives.

But the reason why all of a sudden everyone began to be targeted, in fact, the problem is also very simple, because...... What they want to set is a rule.

This is like the great etiquette discussion in history, who cares that you Jiajing recognizes your own father as your own father? The crux of the matter is whether your father is your father or not, not your Jiajing who has the final say, but the etiquette and law.

So who has the final say on etiquette? Of course, we have the final say.

Today's atmosphere is particularly weird.

This kind of weirdness, Zhu Gaochi felt it.

He didn't expect that the ministers who were kind to him on weekdays would instantly become another posture in front of real authority.

Although they still grovel, it is obvious that this gives Zhu Gaochi a completely different feeling.

At this moment, Zhu Gaochi actually began to miss Xie Jin.

Although Xie Jin's mind is also complicated, at least ...... What he is good at is creating an imaginary enemy, and then acting in front of him, the crown prince.

But the ...... is in front of you

At this time, a person's patience has to be tested.

Since His Majesty has issued an order to reprimand Zhu Gaochi for speaking filthy words, then of course Zhu Gaochi can no longer spit fragrant words.

He pressed down the anger in his heart, but still smiled and said, "Zhang Qing." ”

He looked at Zhang Anshi: "What do you think?" ”

Zhang Anshi didn't think about it and said: "The minister still thinks ...... Yang Pu is the best. ”

Zhu Gaozhi shook his head: "Well......"

He was silent, obviously Zhu Gaochi was a little unwilling, he thought that Zhang Anshi, this kid, would come up with something else.

But what is the use of this lightly written Yang Pu?

Zhu Gaochi said: "The bachelor of Zhan Shifu also needs to be responsible for the drafting, and he also needs to assist the East Palace, and the responsibility is not small......"

He began to change his tune.

And at this time, it was obvious that someone was beginning to understand what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince obviously wants to find another way, since everyone chooses Qin Zhengxue, why don't they each give in and set up two bachelors?

In fact, this is a good solution.

But obviously, other times it works, not today.

Today's matter is not a bachelor's problem at all, and even anyone can become a bachelor, but Zhang Anshi's recommendation cannot.

Zuo Chunfang bachelor Liu Beep immediately said: "Your Royal Highness, such a big responsibility, the East Palace should be more cautious, although the East Palace is open, but if there are too many bachelors, I am afraid that it will not be appropriate, Your Majesty's responsibilities in the East Palace are much smaller than those of the imperial court, and there are only three bachelors in the imperial court, how can the East Palace be increased, if Your Majesty blames it, the ministers will wait...... How can you bear to see Your Highness being blamed? ”

"Yes, Your Highness...... It is enough to have Qin Zhengxue. ”

"In all dynasties, the most difficult problem to solve is redundant officials and redundant personnel, today's increase in the number of people in the East Palace, isn't it increasing the burden on the people, and please ask Your Highness, to think of the common people, it is easy to increase redundant officials and redundant personnel, but it is difficult to reduce it."

Zhu Gaochi was really a little angry at this time, and he was angry.

However, he still maintained patience, and the corner of his eye swept towards Zhang Anshi, but Zhang Anshi seemed to be ...... Like a wooden man, he sat as stunned as a wooden chicken.

This made Zhu Gaochi a little confused.

An Shi is unreliable, this palace is the prince, there are some inconvenient things to say, why don't you hurry up and give it to me?

But Zhang Anshi was still silent, as if he was closing his eyes and recuperating.

Zhu Gaochi finally became a little anxious, so he looked directly at Zhang Anshi and said, "What does Zhang Qing think?" ”

To Zhu Gaochi's surprise, Zhang Anshi actually said: "Yes, you can't increase redundant officials." ”

Zhu Gaochi: "......"

It's as if Zhang Anshi was arching the fire in the whole thing, constantly pushing Yang Pu, and letting Zhu Gaochi also come down to help.

As a result, at the most critical time, Zhang Anshi ...... Ran.

Zhu Gaochi looked a little embarrassed.

And Qin Zhengxue couldn't help but look proud, and said: "Your Highness, if Your Highness doesn't like the ministers, the ministers are very afraid, how dare you take on this heavy responsibility?" Yang Pu is very virtuous and very talented, and he has the trust of His Royal Highness, so it is appropriate for His Royal Highness to invite him to preside over the overall situation. ”

Yang Pu stood calmly on the side, silently observing what happened today.

Zhang Anshi's recommendation, plus those regulations, if Yang Pu said that there was no slightest wave in his heart, it would definitely be impossible.

He is an ambitious person, how can he not envy the merits of the marquis and worship the prime minister?

Zhang Anshi's ambition is too big, although there are many places in that charter, Yang Pu does not agree, but that vision makes him unable to calm his heart.

If...... If...... You can really give it a try......

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he felt that he could not get rid of it.

But...... Now it seems that he can't help but feel a little disappointed in his heart.

Because he knew that the matter was over, he had no drama at all, and poor him was picked out by Zhang Anshi to accompany the list, and in the end it became a joke.

At this time, I saw Qin Zhengxue and said: "I implore Your Highness to appoint Yang Pu, as for the ministers...... It's really a shallow talent, and it's too much to use........."

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he was only more angry in his heart.

At this time, he was still squeezed again and again, which was already a provocation.

He couldn't help but suddenly rise up, and said angrily: "National affairs, is it child's play in your eyes? Bachelor's appointment, can you wait to finalize it? ”

Qin Zhengxue was calm and relaxed, and made a sincere and frightened look, and bowed down and said: "The crime of death of the minister." ”

Zhu Gaochi could only take a deep breath and try to calm himself down, he was now riding a tiger.

I saw that this Qin Zhengxue cried again: "The minister just doesn't want His Highness to be embarrassed......"

Zhu Gaochi's heart can be said to be angry, but there is nothing he can do, so he can only hold his breath hard.

Zhang Anshi looked at Qin Zhengxue with a smile, but suddenly said, "If Duke Qin is a bachelor, how can he assist His Highness?" ”

Qin Zhengxue obviously knew that Zhang Anshi was making things difficult for him, but he said calmly: "Rule by hanging the arch, don't disturb the people......"

Zhang Anshi listened to it and smiled: "If it is ruled by the arch, then what else does the court do?" ”

Qin Zhengxue immediately said: "Wei Guogong's words are wrong, the edicts issued by the imperial court, one by one, one by one, are all a waste of people's power, and most of the harsh policies are also due to this...... Therefore, it is a blessing for the world to be lightly served, to reduce taxes, and to rule by the holy king. ”

Zhang Anshi smiled and didn't speak.

However, Zhu Gaochi no longer had patience and said, "Okay, there is no need to say anything, today's public recommendation, that's all." ”

With that, he prepared to leave.

Liu Bi said: "Your Highness, I don't know if the results have been released today?" ”

The officials obviously didn't want Zhu Gaochi to continue to delay, so they all bowed down one by one, and said in unison: "I implore Your Highness to make a clear decision." ”

Zhu Gaochi seemed to be unable to hold back his anger anymore, and said angrily: "Haven't you already made a clear decision? Also asked what Hongu does? ”

Obviously, this has been answered.

It can only be Qin Zhengxue.

As he spoke, he was about to walk quickly, but Zhu Gaochi was obese, and his legs and feet were not good, if he paced slowly, ordinary people would not be able to see it, but if he walked in a hurry, he would inevitably limp.

In this way, the limping Zhu Gaochi looked particularly embarrassed.

The officials said one after another: "The ministers send your Highness to you." ”

Zhu Gaochi only felt that these words were particularly harsh.

Zhang Anshi shouted: "Your Highness carefully step down." ”

As he spoke, he had already stepped up to support Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi was annoyed that Zhang Anshi was unreliable, he said that he had an idea, but he didn't say anything when he asked him for his idea, and he dropped the chain at the critical moment.

But Zhang Anshi's support made Zhu Gaochi's heart dissipate a lot at once, and he only sighed in his heart, after all, he was still not prepared enough, or was it ...... The ministers huddled too hard.

Qin Zhengxue looked coldly at the appearance of the two of them leaving, and a sneer flashed in his eyes.

Although he got his wish and got a bachelor's degree.

But obviously...... This did not please him.

Because...... Zhang Anshi is still by the prince's side, but I am afraid that he will have to give advice to the prince at that time, and how can he, a bachelor, become important?

Ultimately...... The next thing to deal with is this Zhang Anshi.

Of course...... It is difficult to deal with Zhang Anshi, the Duke of Weiguo, but fortunately, what Qin Zhengxue wants to do is to squeeze Zhang Anshi out of the decision-making circle of the East Palace.

At that time, he will be in power in this East Palace.

Of course, Qin Zhengxue is not without advantages, at least ...... This Manchu minister still supports him.

So...... Wait and see, step by step.

He sighed, thinking of his wonderful future, he couldn't help but feel a little light.

Just when Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Anshi were about to leave in embarrassment, at this time, a eunuch came quickly.

"Your Highness, Your Highness......"

The eunuch was in a hurry, panting.

All of a sudden, everyone in the temple stood still.

Even Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but stop and look back at the eunuch.

Zhang Anshi seemed to be smiling.

Qin Zhengxue was not happy, and said righteously: "This is the East Palace Political Hall, how can it be so noisy." ”

This can be regarded as the disadvantage of Qin Zhengxue, a new bachelor.

The East Palace should be the minister's final say, not some relatives and eunuchs, and the minister is naturally opposed to these relatives and eunuchs.

At this time, it can be regarded as exercising his duties as a new bachelor in front of all officials.

Today's events will also be spread all over the world, and he will not only glorify his ancestors, but also be praised by the people of the world.

The eunuch glanced at Qin Zhengxue in a complicated manner, but still said, "Your Highness, Cixi Qin's ...... 's family, come to Beijing to ......"

Qin Zhengxue listened to it...... Cixi Qin's ......

It's not ...... Is he his own home? For no reason, his heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling.

The officials also seemed to sense that something was wrong, and looked at the eunuch with solemn faces.

The eunuch said: "I came to Beijing to report the funeral." ”

Funeral ......

As soon as this statement came out...... It's quieter here.

Zhu Gaochi: "......"

Qin Zhengxue: "......"

Liu beep: "......"

Yang Pu: "......"

Needles can be heard in the temple.

Everyone was suffocated.

"How...... How can you ......" Qin Zhengxue only felt as if his heart had been hit by something all of a sudden, and with a bang, the person was about to explode.

Then, his body staggered, as if he had been drained of his strength all of a sudden, looking at the eunuch, it was too late to blame the eunuch at this time, and he hurriedly said: "What's the matter, is it...... Who had the accident? ”

The eunuch glanced at Qin Zhengxue more complicatedly: "Qin Sheren...... Be...... It's Ling Zun ......"

At this moment, Qin Zhengxue's brain exploded all of a sudden.

Buzzing, his body was a little unsteady.

My own father...... Gone......

It's all gone......

When a father dies, the son has to hold a mourning vigil.

The ancients have always respected filial piety, not to mention the ministers from Confucianism, so in the past dynasties, if the parents have passed away, the ministers have to go home to mourn and keep filial piety for three years.

Within three years, he shall not be an official.

Can...... I just put my foot in the center of authority in the East Palace......

This is not yet a feast celebration.

Outcome...... Are you going home and invite someone to dinner?

How can it be......

How can it be......

Qin Zhengxue's face changed greatly, there was sadness in his eyes, there was panic, he was in a hurry.

"A few days ago, my father wrote a letter saying that he was in good health, what ...... Suddenly...... Passed away suddenly? ”

He muttered, incredulous.

But this time, Zhu Gaochi was no longer angry.

Everyone is dead, what's the anger?

Zhu Gaochi slowly paced back, sat down, and then ...... He tried very hard to show a sad expression: "Qin Qing...... Mourning......"

Zhang Anshi looked at Qin Zhengxue coldly.

He doesn't pretend, he has to have a showdown.

Yes, this time...... There must be a showdown.

Really...... Many people subconsciously looked at Zhang Anshi.

After all, this also died too punctually, so punctual that everyone didn't think it was an accident.

Thinking of it again, Zhang Anshi is a brocade guard...... This guy ...... Crazy, maybe, can really do such a thing.

Qin Zhengxue seemed to realize something all of a sudden, he looked sad, and then turned his head to look at Zhang Anshi.

And at this time, Zhang Anshi was also red. Bare. stared at Qin Zhengxue naked.

Nachi. Bare. There was a bit of coldness in his naked eyes.

It's like saying...... The taste of a dead father...... How is it?

Qin Zhengxue shuddered unconsciously, and then became furious.

He pointed at Zhang Anshi and shouted: "Wei Guogong...... What does this mean? ”

The goal is directed at Zhang Anshi.

The officials also suddenly felt a chill on their backs.

It's so ruthless, no one expected that this guy was playing off-board tricks, and he was so vicious.

All of a sudden, everyone was furious.

Liu Bi immediately said: "How can things be so strange, Your Highness, the minister thinks...... It's not easy. ”

It's like a clarion call to a charge.

Qin Zhengxue was grieving, but he had a feeling of lack of skills.

When my father died, I had to mourn, which could never be changed.

His career...... Although it is not said that it is an end to the end, but if he comes back after three years of mourning, it may be a different situation in the temple, who can guarantee that there is still a place for him?

At this time, he was full of anger and furious, he looked at Zhang Anshi deadly, since his father is gone, and his future is gone, then ...... is to make Zhang Anshi pay the price.

Even if it wasn't Zhang Anshi's doing, he would implicate Zhang Anshi in the matter and let the world criticize him.

Burn the jade!

Qin Zhengxue continued to ask: "Wei Guogong...... What does this mean? ”

Zhang Anshi was very calm, and said lightly: "Mourning." ”

Qin Zhengxue said: "Why is my father so coincidental......

Zhang Anshi said: "This shouldn't be asked of me, but of Ling Zun." ”

Qin Zhengxue: "......"

Qin Zhengxue was furious in his heart, and he only felt that there was nowhere to vent his anger, so he looked at the eunuch again and said, "Where is the mourner, outside the East Palace?" ”

"It's just outside, here...... There is an epistle......"

Hearing the letter, Qin Zhengxue settled down, took the letter, and then ...... Try to look.

He tore open the letterhead, as if trying to find clues from his father's death, perhaps...... There's evidence of murder here.

Everyone looked at Qin Zhengxue and hoped that Qin Zhengxue could discover something.

It's just that...... This epistle reads...... Qin Zhengxue was a little confused.

Yes......

Completely confused.

His father's death was more ugly.

According to the doctor, he died on the couch of the concubine.

Of course, people who die on the couch generally die at the end of their lives.

But the doctor's conclusion was exhaustive. People die.

Yes, literally. People die.

And the reason for the exhaustion. People die because they have taken medicine.

Medicine......

When he saw this, Qin Zhengxue chuckled...... This must be Zhang Anshi......

This medicine ......

But he continued to look at it, and this medicine ...... But it was given by Liu Jiong, the local county.

“……”

As for Liu Jiong's medicine...... It is naturally impossible for the family to hide Qin Zhengxue, after all, this is a family letter, and the cause and effect of the matter must be told the truth, after all, Qin's father is dead, and now Qin Zhengxue is the family.

This medicine ...... It was a subordinate servant who blackmailed a merchant...... To put it mildly, it was robbed.

And that merchant ......

Don't look at it...... Qin Zhengxue immediately closed the letter, and he couldn't wait for this time, so he immediately tore the letter, and then burned it to ashes.

Zhang Anshi said at this time: "Qin Sheren, is Ling Zun dead in vain?" Speaking of which, this is also too coincidental, if there is really any hidden secret, in my opinion...... It's better to investigate thoroughly! ”

"Jin Yiwei's side, you can check it at any time. If the Qin Sheren feel that Jinyiwei is unreliable, they can also ask His Royal Highness the Prince, the Criminal Department, and Dali Temple to thoroughly investigate to the end...... All in all, Ling Zun must not be allowed to ...... Died in vain. ”

When the officials heard this, they were already filled with righteous indignation, and many people looked at Qin Zhengxue, and they all wanted to let this Qin Zhengxue jump out immediately and find out the matter.

After hearing this, Qin Zhengxue's face changed greatly, and in front of everyone's eyes, he suddenly said, "Father...... My father is dying......"

"No, not the other day...... Are you okay? How can it be said that if it is not, it is gone? Zhang Anshi said with a suspicious expression.

Qin Zhengxue hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Don't say it, don't say it." ”