In June of the fourth year of Zhengde, the affairs of Huai'an Mansion really developed into a situation that was difficult to cover up, and Jinyiwei was only acting secretly at first, and then with the increase in the number of people involved, he directly intervened.

Huai'an Mansion and Shaofu have become the 'hardest hit areas', and many officials below the fourth rank have been affected, and there are those who have taken their lives and demoted officials.

Such actions can't help but remind people of some old Hongwu things. This kind of thing has happened many times, and of course people understand that today is very strict about greedy for ink.

Soon, the Ministry of Officials issued an order, and Lin Ting, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, was transferred to the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture, and the vacancy of the prefect of Suzhou was promoted by Jiang Yong, the prefect of Deqing County.

The new prefect of Huai'an Prefecture is Lin Han's second son, and it just so happened that Lin Han returned to his hometown, which is really wonderful.

"Everyone said that Lin Heng was not a favorite minister of the Son of Heaven, and I thought that this was just a tribute, but I didn't expect that the Son of Heaven was extraordinarily gracious, and it could be regarded as a good death."

In the scorching summer, it was not ordinary people who went outside the city to see Lin Han off.

It is the left capital of the imperial history Zhang Fuhua and the head of the book Hangul.

Zhang Fuhua has some old friends with Lin Han, and as for Hangul, he and Lin Han are actually in the same department. They are all Jinshi in the second year of Chenghua.

Decades of ups and downs, no matter what unpleasantness has happened in the middle, why care about those in the end?

The brothers are here, and they meet with a smile and a grudge.

Seventy-six-year-old Lin Han is like a bad old man at this time, even his eyebrows are already white, and under the pale green grosgrain coat is a slightly rickety figure, his pupils are actually a little strange, Zhu Houzhao thinks that there may be some cataracts, but the old man's thinking is still clear, and there is nothing wrong with treating people and things.

Zhang Fuhua is also seventy years old, he is not in good health, he had a serious illness two years ago, and he almost went, but fortunately, the doctor in the medical hall has superb medical skills and extended his life. But I guess it'...... It didn't take long.

So as soon as the three of them sat down, Zhang Fuhua said: "The Duke of Quanshan is going, which is both life and death." ”

Farewell ......

Lin Han looked down at the ripples in the teacup and was silent for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao traveled for a long time before he slowly understood the meaning of parting to the ancients.

Especially like them, they are all people in their seventies, and their health is not very good, after this separation, they will basically not see each other again, what is it if they are not dead?

"I have no regrets in my life, so why be afraid of separation?"

Zhang Fuhua and Han Wen both smiled, "That's a good statement. ”

"Quanshan Gong, see you off today. But is there anything unfinished that I need to do for the two of us? ”

Lin Han really has it, he took a sip of tea, and said with a bit of righteousness: "The emperor has ruled the country for less than ten years, and his martial arts have far surpassed most emperors. But the old man, as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, understands best that His Majesty values profit over courtesy, and often puts profit first in governing the country and employing people, completely ignoring the number of etiquette. ...... like this"

Lin Han said the truth, "This can be used for a while, but it is easy to bury hidden dangers for future generations." Monarchs, ministers, fathers, sons, and sons, the etiquette in this seems to be useless, but it is actually extremely important. But His Majesty doesn't pay attention to it, which is really a hidden worry in my heart. In the long run, once the successor is the king, he will not be able to do it now, I am afraid that chaos will arise. ”

"Hey." Han Wen couldn't help laughing and said, "When I came, I said that everyone thought that Quanshan Gong was not His Majesty's favorite minister, but I didn't expect His Majesty to treat Quanshan Gong very kindly." Listening to the words of the Duke of Quanshan today, I know that the Duke of Quanshan also respects His Majesty so much. People say that appearance is in harmony with God, and Quanshan Gong and His Majesty should be called 'appearance and separation from God'. ”

"Hahaha."

The three old men laughed heartily.

Ming Jun is in power, and the country and the people are safe, which is worth making people happy.

"Brother Guandao is serious." Lin Han waved his hand, "I am not a person without eyesight, Your Majesty is wise and intelligent, who doesn't know this?" Besides, he is diligent in governing and treats the people like a son, no matter what others say, in my Lin Han's heart, the Son of Heaven is a rare monarch since ancient times. But the courtiers are sincere, that is, some places that feel that they should be admonished, then they still have to be admonished, and it is absolutely not the case to say that they are in line with the gods. As for the dog, everything depends on his blessings. ”

"Your Majesty has instructed the Ministry of Officials to play Lizhan (Lin Tingzi) in Huai'an Mansion in a timely manner, as long as you remember the four words of ruling for the people, you will have a future in Lizhan."

Speaking of this, Lin Han was also very grateful to the emperor.

When he heard this for the first time, he actually felt a little sour and remorseful in his heart, that is, he felt that he should have understood the emperor better in the past.

Because no matter what, he has served the emperor for several years as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and the time spent with them is here. And this emperor is different from before, that is, they can meet often,

Xianzong and Xiaozong did not often summon their courtiers.

Although there was a lot of quarrel, the Son of Heaven did not treat him badly. Based on this alone, Lin Han was grateful to the emperor, and he also took care of his son a little.

"It's hard to repay your kindness."

In the end, there are only these four words.

Jingli's will has just gone out, and after arriving, Lin Ting will have to prepare for a few days before he can leave for Huai'an Mansion.

Lin Han had already sent someone to deliver the letter to Suzhou, anyway, he was going south to Fujian, so he asked his son to wait for him for a few days.

Some words,

Need to say it face to face.

Huai'an Mansion is too far away from Fujian, and he himself is old, his son can't go home at will when he is an official outside, and he is also afraid that if he accidentally can't see him for the last time, then he won't be able to say something.

Lin Han still left.

A generation of ritual books, in the end, is a carriage and a horse, and a few followers.

The avenue in and out of Beijing always seems to be like this, the old people go and the new people come.

"Taking Quanshan Gong as an example, it can be seen that His Majesty's employment is not only for the people to be welcomed, just like Brother Gongshi (Zhang Fuhuazi), the imperial history of the left capital is also a long-term appointment, precisely because His Majesty knows that Brother Gongshi is an official, and he also puts the people first."

Zhang Fuhua, Lin Han, Zhang Mao, and the more eccentric Lin Jun, these four are known as the 'Four Gentlemen of the Southern Capital'.

It's because of their bones.

Zhang Mao doesn't need to mention it, he is the left deputy capital of the imperial history, once Zhang Fuhua is a minister, the court and the central government know that he must be the one who takes over. Because the emperor would use Zhang Mao several times to supervise the use of the silver, and he had great trust in him.

Since they are both four gentlemen, Zhang Shihua and Lin Han will not be far behind.

"It's a pity that I'm old and frail, two years younger than Demao (Zhang Mao), but I am far less energetic than him. It's time for this constitutional position to be relinquished. ”

Han Wen's body was good, and he stepped forward to help him.

Zhang Fuhua continued: "Recently, didn't Your Majesty mention the magistrate of Shanyang County again? That's a stubborn donkey, too. So I don't have Hengda's worries. There are talented people from generation to generation, each leading the way, hundreds of years. ”

Han Wen said: "Your Majesty wants to find out the situation of the grasslands in Shaanxi, and the Ministry of War has recommended a suitable person. Even if Brother Gongshi wants to leave, he will wait. ”

"Wait? In the end, it was also a holy decree that all those who occupied it were cleared of the pastures. ”

"I'm afraid it's not just the grassland, just like the case in Huai'an Mansion this time, the world will either not be investigated, and the investigation will be connected to the line, connected to the net, one link after another, and the ring will not be able to escape."

Zhang Fuhua was a little surprised and always pessimistic, "I really want to be like that...... That's no small thing! ”

……

It's really not a trivial matter.

Zhu Houzhao signed a holy decree in the palace, ordering Wang Shouren to return to Beijing.

First, because his father is about to arrive in Beijing, if conditions permit, he can reunite their father and son.

Second, the next facts are important, and he has to explain it clearly to Wang Shouren in person.

The same decree was also given to Zhou Shangwen.

Zhang Xuan, who entered Beijing at this time, was just excited that he could be promoted to the imperial history of Shaanxi Province, and did not understand what was waiting for him.

Returning to Beijing again, he went to Nancheng and found the old man he knew when he was taking the exam.

It's a pity to meet again, things are no longer people, he imagines meeting like old friends, but he is already a dignified royal history, and the old man is just a private school gentleman, so it is actually a big distance.

Zhang Xuan was slightly disappointed.

Along the street, on a carriage, Zhu Houzhao opened the curtain and saw such a scene.

"This person is Zhang Xuan?"

This is a female voice, and it is Wang Zhi who speaks.

"Not bad." The emperor took back the folding fan, and the curtain also fell, "His short few hundred words are now famous among the six departments and nine Qings in Beijing." Even when I see it, I will feel terrified. ”

"It seems...... There's nothing peculiar about it. Wang Zhi also glanced at it twice just now, just an ordinary person......

Zhu Houzhao gently tapped her head with a fan, "Don't you judge people by their appearance." ”

"Just to tell the truth. Also, his words are easier said than done, and Your Majesty should think twice. ”

"Why don't you think twice? I have already thought about it for a long time. If you don't do this thing, Da Ming will always be like a giant with bound hands, and he can't use his strength. ”

In fact, the rise and fall of history cannot be changed, and if it is as strong as the Han and Tang Dynasties, it will eventually return to dust, and the same is true of the Ming Dynasty, so why do you think so much?

Anyway, if you continue to consume it like this, you don't do anything, and in the end, the Ming Dynasty doesn't have any eternal inheritance at all.

In that case, it is better to let go and give him a try.

I'm afraid of him.

Wang Zhi is still a little nervous after all, the ignorant are fearless, she knows some things, so she understands the stake of this matter even more, "If Your Majesty thinks that Zhang Xuan is not enough, you can send Wei Ningbo to go with you." At that time, I can secretly assist the second brother to help His Majesty succeed. ”

"It's good to have that in mind. But this matter is not about the size of the official position of the person who goes, but about the courage and will. Anyway, I'll wait until I see him. ”

Soon after, Liu Jin whispered outside the carriage: "Your Majesty, the slave and maid have been brought there and waited." ”

"Got it. Zhi'er, you go with me, you're fine anyway, let's listen together. I actually think this person has some talent. ”

Wang Zhi bowed her head slightly, "Since Your Majesty values it so much, it is natural to take a look." ”

Zhu Houzhao is not as usable as Zhang Juzheng, but he has a similar one, which can be regarded as good luck.

"Let's go!"