Chapter 50: The Meaning of the East Palace
"The trilateral chief officials could not be selected, and the emperor and the courtiers disagreed. Elder Xu Ge, this matter can't just drag on. ”
After the weather was cold, Xu Ge's old body was weak and he couldn't bear to get sick.
In the meantime, he insisted on going to the cabinet for a few days, and now it seems that he didn't listen to the doctor at the beginning, and a cold old man can't get better.
It's probably really useless.
On the day of Li Guang's incident, he was sick at home and not in the palace, especially those eyes, and he had to put them on his face when he read an article.
But now that the court situation is like this, Xu Ge's old protégés are all over the court, how can he not be contaminated with mundane things at all.
Speaking of which, Wang Wei and Wang Hua ...... This Tanhua and a champion are all talents selected for the imperial court when he presided over the examination when Xu Ge Lao presided over the examination.
Now these people are no longer the green they used to be, but fortunately, they have a good future, and they have all entered the prince's mansion. Reminiscing about the past, of course, I can't forget the kindness of Xu Gelao.
Now that the master is seriously ill, how can the disciples not come to visit?
And after sitting down for a few words, he naturally talked about the trilateral chief officials.
Xu Pu is old, in his seventies, with white hair on his head and puffy bags under his eyes, and it makes people feel hard for him to turn his head, and now he is sick, and he has to cough.
In the Ming Dynasty, the cabinet was somewhat of a lubricant for the emperor and ministers.
The cabinet commands the officials and reflects the opinions of the courtiers.
If you blindly please the emperor, in this political ecology is flattering, in case the emperor is not so moral, then the cabinet will usually be set up by public opinion and forced to write and play.
Otherwise, other ministers will give you a hat, saying that you are welcoming the holy will and misleading the country and the people!
As a result, after the courtiers persuaded the emperor to disobey, the cabinet would feel the pressure.
Xu Pu has been a cabinet minister for so many years, doesn't he understand such a little truth?
But he is already at this age, and the situation is rising again, and he is powerless. Hongzhi had already submitted his resignation to the emperor at the beginning of the tenth year, but the emperor was gentle and reluctant to let him go.
To be honest, I originally thought that going out of the East Palace to give a lecture would be his last thing. Li Guang...... I really didn't expect it.
Old Man Xu's words were very hoarse, his voice was also very heavy, his eyes were looking straight ahead, in fact, his eyesight had decreased too much, "You two are both serving in the East Palace." How did the prince express his position on this matter? ”
Wang Wei is the person who knows the crown prince best.
He said: "His Royal Highness is not involved in court politics, it seems that there should be no statement?" ”
Xu Ge Lao didn't have any expression at all.
"When Li Guang was poured, His Royal Highness also did his best. Should...... You're on the same path as us, aren't you? Wang Hua was appointed as the right commander at this time, and he was the champion of Chenghua for 17 years.
He is also the father of the famous Wang Yangming, and he can be regarded as a young and middle-aged official with great potential at this time.
Listening to the two of them say this, it should be that they haven't considered the meaning of the East Palace.
Xu Ge didn't show joy or sorrow, but he already knew that the two of them didn't grasp the key.
"Trilateral Commander-in-Chief, Your Majesty's Sacred Heart has been decided. But as soon as Li Guang died, no one responded, and it was inevitable to remember the grievances when he was forced to kill Li Guang. Although Your Majesty is benevolent, it does not mean that Your Majesty can endure everything. Xu Pu spoke on his back, speaking slowly, but without stopping.
"Who can solve the king's grievances?"
When Wang Hua asked, in fact, the answer was about to come out, and he himself instantly understood,
No wonder Shousuke-sama asked the East Palace first.
Wang Hua clapped his hands, "If you can say that the East Palace can be moved, this matter is still okay." ”
"I'll go." Wang Wei thought about it, he and the crown prince were the most familiar.
The crown prince also agreed with his words, and every time he talked about the end, the prince said, "I only understood when the gentleman said it," and it can be said that they had a very happy conversation.
Xu Pu shook his head, "Don't go." When I asked the East Palace, I didn't ask you to persuade the East Palace. ”
Huh?
In this way, both of them were a little puzzled.
"What does that mean?"
"I asked because the East Palace is important." Xu Ge Lao's previous words were a little vain because of his weakness, but when he said this, he suddenly began to get worse, "Donggong is very assertive, if he has the same mind as us, he will naturally help at the right time." If it doesn't work, persuasion is useless. ”
He was only afraid that the prince would not be willing to take care of this 'overall situation'. And this overall situation is that in the situation that Li Guang has fallen, for the sake of stability, do not use Wang Yue, otherwise it will be a combination of wind and rain.
"In addition, His Majesty suffers from a disease of grievances in his heart, and he is afraid that he will not understand the grievances, and he is even more afraid that those close to him will not understand. Now His Majesty already has a grudge against the courtiers, and at this time he has to go to the East Palace, if His Majesty learns about it, how will he feel? ”
When the three of them heard it, they couldn't help but secretly admire.
Although Xu Ge is old, after all, he has been the head of the cabinet for many years, and he seems to be quiet, but in fact, he has already seen the fire.
In this way, this thing really can't be done. At this time, he persuaded the prince to 'rebel', which made the emperor even more angry.
"This matter is big and big, and small is small. Everything is tied to the prince's body. However, the situation is like this, it is really not a blessing of my Ming Dynasty. ”
Wang Wei and Wang Hua didn't understand it again.
"Teacher...... What exactly are you worried about? ”
The disciple is a little close, and Xu Ge Lao is also willing to say: "The border is constantly fighting, but the imperial court cannot send famous generals due to the situation. Is this a blessing? This matter is pressed too hard, forcing Your Majesty to send another person, once the battle is lost, you and I will have no face to face Your Majesty, and you will not be able to appease the people, cough cough ......"
The old man lay on the bed and stretched out his hand to the bookcase.
The people in the house immediately knew what it meant, and went over there to bring a note.
"Master...... "The housekeeper in the house brought the song,
But Xu Pu waved his hand and motioned for him to give it to the two people on the side.
This note is written with a resignation.
"What is this?"
"In the midst of the storm, I am old and weak. Although the state affairs have improved, they are still difficult. This resignation ...... If you want to add something, add it. ”
Wang Wei and Wang Hua suddenly understood that Xu Ge Lao already knew that his time was short, and this was probably the last thing he would do, he would make a statement to the emperor, and then resign from his official position. Use your last energy to light up the road of future generations.
But they were all gentlemen for a while, and they couldn't bear to let Xu Ge Lao do such a thing in the end, so they refused one after another.
Wang Hua was even more moved: "The teacher is sincere for the country, and the students can understand it, but forgive the students, they can't agree to the teacher's request." ”
Xu Ge's old hoarse voice sounded again,
"It is a blessing and a curse that I can still serve my country in my old age. But you must remember that this matter must not involve the East Palace, otherwise it will not be possible. ”
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Daimyo's Mansion, Jun County.
This is Wang Yue's hometown.
Wang Yue has two other characteristics.
First, the official addiction is very big, it stands to reason that he is so old, why bother? But since the beginning of the first year of Hongzhi, he has been shouting grievances.
In the seventh year of Hongzhi, the emperor asked him to take the title of Zuodu Yushi, but he was still unwilling, and secretly started his activities through Li Guang.
In the ninth year of Hongzhi, it had some effect, and the emperor summoned him to take charge of the inspector, but because of the fierce opposition of the officials, the emperor withdrew his order. After another defeat, he still did not give up......
This second characteristic is handsome.
The history books record that he is a talented person, graceful, tall, and has a good temperament and image!
Think about it, what kind of person is this? can be admitted to the Jinshi, this is Nengwen; can be a famous general, this is Nengwu. People are also very handsome, what kind of gene is this?
Such a gene can still be born, even if there are unworthy descendants, they can always meet a good one.
is the daughter of his fourth son, Wang Zhi, who has been a delicate heart since she was a child, not only smart, but also has the appearance of a sinking fish and a goose. It is said that since he was a child, he likes to wear white clothes, and he will always be a person who is not touched by the world.
Walking through the courtyard where Wang Yue was sitting, you could see that her black and shiny hair was naturally draped down, as smooth and soft as black brocade, which made people unable to take their eyes off it.
Wang Yue was old after all, and there was such a news suddenly from the capital, and his eyes were dull and his lips trembled.
When his little granddaughter came to him, she knelt down in a loud voice.
"The granddaughter begged her grandfather to put away the idea of making a comeback."
"Today...... It doesn't make a difference whether I have the idea or not. ”
"Grandpa, this is not to be an official, but to save your life. Since Li Guang is dead, there must be someone in the court to play his grandfather. At this time, Tu Yun also wrote to you to discuss the plan to return to the court, which is obviously aimed at harming you. ”
Old Man Wang's eyes were different, but he didn't speak, it seems that he didn't expect it. It's just that he is in the bureau, and he himself also wants to enter the court as an official, so naturally he is not so dissatisfied, at least people are still helping him.
"At this time, grandpa can only call himself sick at home, and he will not see outsiders, or he may have a glimmer of life."
If you pretend to be sick, the court will not think of him again. After all, he is a general, and it doesn't make much sense for a general who is not in good health.
"Master, a letter from the capital."
Behind Wang Yue, the housekeeper in the house suddenly appeared.
"Bring it." He lay in his chair and stretched out his hand,
The silk and satin packaging of this letter looks extravagant, and there are a few ugly characters on the envelope: General Wang Yue personally opened.
These few words alone are enough to amaze the old man,
This is where the famous teacher cultivated such a calligraphy genius.
But as soon as he saw the contents, he suddenly sat up straight!
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A National Day, fever plus bronchitis. Not only is there no increase, but it is decreasing. crazy。