Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

The rising sun has already shone on the civil and military officials in Fengtianmen Square, but some people feel that today's sunshine is clearly dazzling, but in fact it makes people feel dizzy.

Now Zhu Youtang's question was posed to the examination department. Fan Yi, the doctor in the examination department, suddenly broke into sweat. Their examination department did not just rate Qiu Jing's examination as superior.

The development of the situation made him feel as if he was suddenly standing on the edge of a cliff.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!" Chen Baigui, the director of the Examination Department, glanced at Fan Yi, the doctor of the Examination Department, who was stunned, and suddenly said loudly.

Zhu Youtang felt the vigor of the young leader and said calmly: "It's accurate!"

"Qiu Jing, born in Gongsheng, is from Qiongzhou Prefecture. Since then, he has served as the magistrate of Wuyuan County, the general magistrate of Anqing Prefecture, and the magistrate of Anlu Prefecture, which has just taken office for less than a year. He has no outstanding achievements during his tenure, but he was promoted faster than Jinshi who came from a major. Official. However, Fan Yi, the doctor of the examination department, wanted to name him as one of the four great prefectures in the world last month. Wei Chen raised questions at that time, but he ignored him and Li Feng, the official of the examination department, insisted on appointing Qiu Jing. Ranked as one of the four best prefectures in the world. When I look closely at Qiu Jing's political achievements, I can tell that Qiu Jing is definitely not worthy of being one of the four prefectures in the world. Among them, it must be the result of favoritism between the two of them!" Chen Baigui, the head of the examination department, stood up and immediately pointed the finger. Pointing to his two superiors.

Gongsheng? One of the four great prefectures?

The officials present looked at each other in shock and immediately realized that Qiu Jing's promotion was indeed unreasonable.

Although it is not impossible that Gongsheng was promoted to the prefecture, and the first minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce who was appointed as a Juren was even born in this dynasty, he had both merit and qualifications, but what about Qiu Jing?

The Anlu Prefecture governed by Qiu Jing is in a mess, and now he has been promoted to the prefect of Ganzhou after only taking office for less than a year. There are no such servants even if he is promoted to a non-commissioned officer.

Li Feng, a member of the examination department, did not expect that his subordinate would stab him in the back, so he immediately defended himself and said: "Chen Baigui, I and Dr. Fan have always been loyal to their duties. Don't you dare to spit on others here!"

"If you really have no selfish intentions, then I will ask you again now in front of His Majesty! Qiu Jing is only a Gongsheng student. What achievements has he made? How can he be rated as one of the four intellectual states in the world?" Chen Baigui, the head of the Gong Gong Examination Department, immediately reasoned. Strive to say.

this……

Li Feng, the foreign minister of the examination department, did not expect this subordinate to be so eloquent and was immediately speechless.

Zhu Youtang knew that there was something fishy about Qiu Jing's affairs, so he looked at Fan Yi, the doctor of the examination department, and Li Feng, the member of the examination department, and said: "Examination department, then you can talk about what Qiu Jing, who was born as a Gongsheng student, did. Merit? In other words, the Ming Dynasty’s Talent Recruitment Ceremony can no longer find talents, and it is already necessary to select talents from Gongsheng!"

"Your Majesty, there is something fishy about this matter that needs to be investigated!"

"Your Majesty, there are many scholars and capable ministers. This matter must be caused by someone's selfishness!"

"Your Majesty, how can such a mediocre tribute student have any reason to serve as the governor of Ganzhou? Please investigate thoroughly!"

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The officials present were basically all non-commissioned officers. They also realized that there was something fishy here. When the reputation of the entire non-commissioned officer group was involved, they immediately jumped out to express their opinions.

Suddenly, the situation changed suddenly, and everyone pointed their fingers directly at the Department of Civil Service and the two most important officials of the Department who engaged in malpractice for personal gain.

I... didn’t teach you!

Liu Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, saw that his charged attack failed. Not only was Liu Zhong not injured at all, but he was caught in the pigtails, he couldn't help but murmur to himself.

With such an astute resourcefulness and such mastery of power, is the emperor in front of him really the obedient student who was obedient to him in the East Palace?

"What are you doing standing there in a daze? His Majesty is asking you something!" Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was deeply dissatisfied with such nonsense by the Examiner and immediately reprimanded him.

Facing the pressure from Li Yu, Fan Yi, the doctor in the Examination Department, bravely defended himself and said: "Your Majesty, Qiu Jing was a student with excellent moral character when she was studying in the Imperial College. During his time in Luzhou, he was deeply loved by the local people, and there were even more sages in Anluzhou..."

"That's enough! When did our Ministry of Civil Affairs stop looking at official performance and effectiveness when in power, and instead listened to local sages to evaluate officials?" Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, said angrily, and immediately blamed him directly.

Fan Yi, the doctor in the examination department, knew that this reason was indeed untenable, but at this moment, he felt miserable.

When people are in the officialdom, there are actually many things they cannot control themselves. I am a member of the civil service group, but while enjoying the benefits brought by this group, I naturally have to bear some obligations.

From a certain perspective, Qiu Jing has actually made great achievements. It has been nearly a month since Liu Zhong arrived in Anlu Prefecture, and the progress in clearing his father-in-law's land has been slow. Even he, as an official from Huguang, has to say thank you to Qiu Jing.

But now that the matter has come to the emperor, can he say that Qiu Jing was responsible for preventing Liu Zhongqing from marrying his mother?

Du Ming, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, was sweating profusely when he saw Fan Yi, the doctor in the examination department. He still cannot give a reasonable explanation, but he knows that it must be due to favoritism.

"Your Majesty, Qiu Jing is the nephew of Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Sun Jiao, the member of the Literary and Selection Department, is Qiu Jun's teacher. This matter must be caused by someone's favoritism!" Zhao Liang, the head of the Jixun Department of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, is in charge of official files. In order to protect himself, he jumped Come out and report.

Huh?

When the officials present learned that Qiu Jing was actually the nephew of Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, they all showed expressions of sudden realization.

When Sun Jiao saw that his colleague was pointing the finger directly at himself and his mentor, he immediately said angrily: "Mr. Zhao, don't spit on me with your blood!"

"If this were not the case, how could the Literary and Selection Department you are in charge of pushing a mediocre Gongsheng student like Qiu Jing to the position of Ganzhou magistrate? Is there really no other Jinshi official in the world?" Zhao Liang, the head of the Jixun Department of the Ministry of Personnel, knew whether he had opened the bow or not. He turned his head and asked questions.

Sun Jiao knew that he could not be labeled this way, so he expressed his position to Zhu Youtang above: "Your Majesty, I select and employ people according to the regulations, please be careful!"

"Your Majesty, there must be some malpractice for personal gain, please investigate thoroughly!" Zhao Liang, the head of the Department of Civil Affairs, also knelt down and made a request to Zhu Youtang.

"Li Qing, how do you think we should handle it?" Zhu Youtang naturally knew that Qiu Jing's unusual promotion must be related to Qiu Jun, so he turned to look at Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Service, and said:

Everyone looked at Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, but they knew that Li Yu's attitude was crucial.

Li Yu knew that the emperor valued him and asked such a question, so he solemnly expressed his position: "I am in charge of the selection of hundreds of officials. Today there is such an unreasonable promotion in the Ministry of Personnel. I also ask for a thorough investigation to remove those who practice favoritism and malpractice." department!"

The officials in the Ministry of Personnel suddenly felt a chill, but they knew that a storm targeting their officials was coming.

"In that case, let's check it out!" Zhu Youtang glanced at Sun Jiao and others lightly, and then called Tan Conggui to accompany him.

Just as Qin Conggui was about to go down to arrest someone, Fan Yi, the merit examination director, suddenly confessed: "Your Majesty, Qiu Jing rated it as a high-level matter. This matter was instructed by Li Ao, the minister of Guanglu Temple. I feel the kindness of Li Ao's recommendation back then, so please also Your Majesty is aware of this!"

When Li Feng, a member of the examination department, saw Fan Yi's confession, he also chose to speak frankly: "Your Majesty, Qiu Jing rated it as a top-notch matter. I was entrusted with this matter. Please punish me!"

Recruited?

Li Si, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and other officials couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw that the examination department had confessed.

It's just that this matter cannot be hidden. It is impossible to explain such an unreasonable promotion of a small Gongsheng, and his promotion from the mediocre Anlu Prefecture to the Ganzhou Prefecture.

When they saw the confession made by the examination department, everyone couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Sun Jiao, the member of the Wenxuan Department. Now it was up to the Wenxuan Department member to make such a decision.

After thinking about it for a moment, Sun Jiao, a member of the Wenxuan Department, admitted his mistake and said: "Your Majesty, the minister recommended Qiu Jing to be promoted to the governor of Ganzhou based on the evaluation of the merit examination department. It is true that the minister did not pay attention. Please punish him!"

Huh?

When the officials present heard this statement, they immediately took a second look at this unattractive young official.

No wonder it was favored by Qiu Jun and Xu Pu one after another. At this time, neither panicked, but gave a barely reasonable explanation.

Although he took the initiative to take the charge of negligence, compared with the fraud for personal gains, this crime was much lighter, and he also indirectly saved Qiu Jun.

"The Literary Selection Department wants to refer to the performance evaluation of the Merit Examination Department, but it is impossible not to look at Qiu Jing's resume. You clearly want to put all the blame on the Merit Examination Department!" Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, frowned slightly and couldn't bear it. Zhu stood up and accused.

Sun Jiao, a member of the Wenxuan Department, did not argue with Du Ming, but continued to admit his mistake to Zhu Youtang: "Your Majesty, I have not shown any favoritism because Qiu Jing is the nephew of my mentor, and I have not received any instructions from my mentor. Please be careful. !”

The corners of Qiu Jun's mouth raised slightly, he was happy that he could escape the crime, and he was also proud of his eyes.

If not for bad luck, he would not have been able to host an examination so far. If there is a chance to host the examination, with his vicious eyes, he will definitely be able to select a group of outstanding students for his own use.

Now as long as his disciple puts all the blame on the Examination Department, even if the emperor in front of him is suspicious, there is nothing he can do about it.

this……

Du Ming, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, also saw the mystery and immediately felt that it was very difficult. Qiu Jun's shrewdness ahead of his disciples might really escape this disaster.

"Prime Minister, Sun Jiao will be handed over to your Jin Yiwei for interrogation! Since he keeps saying that he will be dealt with impartially, then you immediately take people to search his house carefully. I also want to know whether he is acting for public or private purposes!" Zhu You Zang looked at this eloquent official and said calmly to Wang Xiang who was waiting for orders.

This has been the case from ancient times to the present, but one cannot judge who is loyal or traitorous with the eyes. Only by stripping off their clothes and taking off their masks can we truly see their true colors.

As for the foreign minister of the Literary and Selection Department in front of him, he also wanted to take a good look to see if he had really wronged him through such an obvious act of favoritism.

Jin Yiwei raided the house?

When Li Si, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and other officials heard this, they knew that the emperor wanted to investigate the Wai Lang who claimed to be innocent.

"Your Majesty, why... why did you search Wei Chen's home? This... action was inappropriate!" Sun Jiao suddenly panicked, but he wanted to stop him.

Huh?

Li Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, saw that Sun Jiao suddenly lost his composure, and immediately realized that something was wrong. He couldn't help but look at the foreign minister of the Wenxuan Department in surprise.

His Majesty did not immediately discuss serious crimes, but investigated and dealt with them. This can be said to be a grace. In the end, this person actually wanted to stop it, which actually showed that there was something wrong with him.

"Not just you, but the other two directors of the Literature and Selection Department have also checked. I want to know whether the current staff is still my staff, and whether they can fairly appoint talents and use their talents for me!" Zhu Youtang did not want to treat a small officer at all. The young Yuanwailang took it seriously and gave instructions calmly.

Wang Xiang had always been grateful for Zhu Youtang's promotion and important use, and he immediately handed over his hands and said: "I accept the decree!"

Seeing that he was about to be taken away by the Jin Yiwei, Sun Jiao hurriedly expressed his position: "Your Majesty, I just committed a crime of negligence. Please ask your Majesty to punish me directly. It's just that there are indecent books in my house. It's inappropriate." Announcement, please take back your life!"

"This is an indecent book, I'm afraid there are shady letters! Your Majesty, please come with me and make sure to check this person out!" Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, was unhappy with his grandson's confrontation just now, so he asked for orders.

Officials such as Li Si, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, could not help but wonder what was hidden in Sun Jiao's house. Although they were eager to move, it was unknown.

"Accurate!" Zhu Youtang trusted Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, so he requested with satisfaction.

Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, noticed that Sun Jiao was looking at him for help, as if he suddenly wanted something. He immediately stood up and expressed his position: "Your Majesty, it is such a mistake to search the minister's house. It is not the way to serve a wise man. Why don't you please Take back your life!"

"Shilang Qiu, what are you so anxious about? Sun Jiao keeps saying that he is innocent. Your Majesty is just investigating his house. Could it be that there is a letter you wrote to him in it?" Du Ming from the Criminal Department was in the right mood, and he pretended to be disdainful.

"The official department is my official department, not the official department of some people. From now on, whoever dares to disturb the Ming Dynasty's regulations on selecting talents and appointing talents, or whoever appoints one's own relatives for personal gain and violation of regulations, I will not treat lightly!" Zhu Youtang's He glanced at all the officials present and issued a warning.

Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and other civil and military officials knew that the emperor's cave in front of them was like watching fire, and they immediately responded in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, I will bear this in mind!"

"Take him away!" Wang Xiang came to Sun Jiao and immediately waved his hand.

Sun Jiao suddenly felt a chill, but thinking of the unburned letters in his study, he fell to the ground, knowing that he was really finished.

Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, saw his favorite disciple's reaction. Now that his request was directly ignored by the emperor, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning.

The radiant morning sun fell on Fengtianmen Square, but there seemed to be ghosts hiding among the more than a thousand officials. Qiu Jun, Sun Jiao and a group of officials in the Ministry of Civil Affairs seemed to suddenly disappear into ashes.