Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

Xijiang Mixiang, Xingbu Yamen.

Unlike the six yamen of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Husbandry, which sit east to west, the Xingbu yamen, located on the west side of the central axis of the Forbidden City, faces east and is adjacent to the Imperial Court and Dali Temple.

The officials in the capital have a huge network of relationships, and they move around very frequently.

Since the minister of the Ministry of Industry wanted to be filled by the court recommendation again, the next step was to carry out the nine ministers' court recommendation.

Although Jiuqing Tingtui said that everyone should vote together to make the recommendation, within the civil service group, a few leaders have always decided the matter, and almost every tingpin was resolved privately.

Of course, they would all follow the Ming Dynasty's power game rules, and many times they would hand over two or more lists to the emperor for the emperor to make the final decision.

If the emperor does not choose their first choice but chooses the alternative, then there will be no disputes among the various factions and they will accept the end calmly. Their civil servant group will still have to give His Majesty some personnel power.

After Ni Yue, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, conveyed the candidate for the minister of work, he said seriously: "Big Sikou, now the demon Li Zi has been convicted by the court, and the officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology have written letters one after another to impeach Li Yu recommended by Li Zi. . Once there is a vacancy in the Ministry of Civil Affairs and a virtuous person takes up a high position, we will work together to recommend Wang Shu."

"This matter should be like this. Wang Shu is my number one remonstrator in the Ming Dynasty, so he can shoulder this important task!" Du Ming knew that Qingliu needed to set an example who was not afraid of imperial power, so he nodded gently.

When Ni Yue saw that the business had been discussed, he looked mysterious and said: "I just heard the news from the palace. Although it is unbelievable, I'm afraid it's the same!"

"I would like to hear the details!" Du Ming knew that Ni Yue had a relationship with Huai'en, and the township party in South Zhili did have connections in the palace, so he picked up the tea cup and said with interest.

Ni Yue waved his hand and asked his servant to go outside to watch, and then revealed in a serious manner: "Yesterday at Qingning Palace, His Majesty promised to give the treasure land of Baodi to Marquis Qingyun. It is a fertile land!"

"Haha... His Majesty is so soft-tempered that he actually agreed to the reward from Marquis Qingyun!" Du Ming took a sip of tea and couldn't help but look down on Zhu Youtang.

Ni Yue was aggrieved because of Zhu Youtang's cancellation of the enthronement, so he added some insults and disparaged him: "It's not just soft, it's simply stupid! No one knows that it is a fertile land, and even the British Duke and Dingguo Duke have already forgotten it." I just didn’t expect to give Marquis Qingyun the first opportunity. Now that His Majesty has given that piece of land to Marquis Qingyun, the people must be complaining. Even if they dare not say it with their mouths, can they still think that he is a wise king in their hearts?"

"I heard earlier that Marquis Qingyun wanted to ask for the land in the name of tax-free land. I'm afraid His Majesty was also in the dark and didn't know that it was a piece of fertile land!" Du Ming thought of the young emperor who was born and raised in the palace, and the corners of his mouth curled up. He couldn't help but raise his voice slightly.

Why not eat minced meat? This is not just a joke for Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty.

Zhu Youtang was born in the palace, and the person who raised him was the scheming Empress Dowager Zhou. Even if she got married and moved into the Prince's Mansion, she would not dare to leave the Prince's Mansion to play outside.

On the other hand, he was well versed in etiquette and filial piety. He respected the Empress Dowager Zhou and was filial to Emperor Chenghua. He was also an obedient and good student to several teachers.

Although Zhu Youtang's ascending to Dabao exposed his autocratic nature, his vision has been set here, and he will definitely not be able to cause much trouble, and he will have to be manipulated at will by a bunch of old fritters who have read the books of sages and experienced officialdom struggles.

As a Ci minister, Ni Yue had many contacts with Zhu Youtang, and he still disparaged him and said: "What Da Sikou said is reasonable. Your Majesty has lived in the palace since he was a child, so how could he know that people's hearts are sinister and greedy. But if such things are allowed to happen, The late Emperor would definitely not be so confused in his handling!"

"That's true, the late emperor made a clear decision when things happened!" Du Ming thought of the various actions of Emperor Chenghua when he was in power, especially the eunuchs who extended their eyes and ears out of the palace, and put down the tea cup and nodded in agreement.

Seeing Du Ming frequently recognizing him, Ni Yue said as if he had found a confidant: "In fact, your Majesty himself has to blame for this matter! If they valued our ministers, they would discuss matters with us more often, instead of staying in Qianqing Palace every day without seeing our ministers. , how could he be fooled by Marquis Yingyun like this? Now it’s better, Marquis Qingyun has benefited, Your Majesty has been reviled by the people, this world must be governed by us scholar-bureaucrats!"

"Now that the dynasty is full of virtuous ministers, Your Majesty insists on re-employing a guilty minister, and actually tries to exonerate Wang Yue. This is really incomprehensible and unreasonable!" Du Ming was also angry when he thought of the disputes over Wang Yue's case. The ground expressed its attitude.

When Ni Yue heard about Xian Zhiya, he immediately complimented him and said: "Fortunately, the great minister is in charge of the criminal constitution, so the traitors can be prevented from resurrecting! Today, the Ming Dynasty upholds the law, and the officials and people in the capital all call the great minister upright, and the history of Qing Dynasty will also leave Du Gong's name as a sage!"

"I am not a person who values ​​fame and fortune! As long as I am still in charge of the Criminal Department, Your Majesty will not be allowed to exonerate the guilty minister, but now His Majesty is probably going to regard me as a thorn in his side!" Du Ming naturally knew his praise. It's skyrocketing, but I'm still worried.

Ni Yue didn't know what Du Ming was thinking, so he smiled slightly and said: "Nowadays, all the important ministers in the dynasty do not agree with your majesty's restoration of Wang Yue. Even if your majesty wants to abolish the chief minister, there must be a reason, otherwise the ministers will issue an edict. ! Taking ten thousand steps back, even if you really insist on being a great minister regardless of the obstruction of the Manchu ministers, the great minister is our direct minister after Wang Shu in the Ming Dynasty. He will be supported by the gentry when he returns to his place, and when he returns to the court in the future, he should be treated as a heavenly official. Of!"

When Du Ming heard the word "Tianguan", he couldn't help but swallowed. This was a high position that he had never thought about, but at this moment, the door of Tianmen seemed to be opening to him.

"Haha... I still have to go to Shu to ask Your Majesty to reopen the Sutra feast, so I will take my leave first!" Ni Yue looked out and said it was already afternoon, and said goodbye with a smile.

"Okay, I'll see you off!" Du Ming knew that he would definitely take Zhou Hongmo's place next, so he got up and saw him off in person.

Ni Yue was tall, standing a head taller than Du Ming. He enjoyed the feeling of being superior to others, but he declined Du Ming's offer at the second gate.

Du Ming thought of abandoning Wan An and embracing Xu Pu's lap. Judging from the current situation, it was really a blessing in disguise.

At this time, there was a rush of footsteps in the courtyard outside. Someone seemed to have had a conflict with his guard and immediately walked out dissatisfied.

Du Ming, who was wearing a second-grade official uniform, saw the menacing attack from a high position and immediately scolded: "What do you people in the East Factory want to do? Do you still have the law in your eyes? Who would dare to break into the Criminal Department?" From the Yamen?"

"Du Shangshu, stop yelling here, please come with the Zajia family!" Guo Yong appeared here holding Buddha dust, and seemed to speak softly.

Du Ming frowned slightly, and said disdainfully: "Where is your factory supervisor Li Rong? You are so lawless, I have to ask your factory supervisor whether you want to ignore it or not!"

"Your Majesty just issued an order for Li Rong to go to Fengyang to guard the mausoleum. He should have left Zhengyang Gate now!" Guo Yong recalled the expression of disbelief on Li Rong's face just now, and said with a trace of disdain at the corner of his mouth.

Du Ming did not expect that Li Rong would be withdrawn by the emperor. He immediately thought of the leader of the inner court and said, "Where is Eunuch Huai'en? If Eunuch Huai'en knows about this, you will not be allowed to act so recklessly!"

"Huai Gong is under the control of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. He has no control over the affairs of the East Factory now!" Guo Yong knew that Huai'en had a close relationship with these officials, but he said calmly.

Maybe Li Rong could still obey Huaien's instructions, but he had been following Zhu Youtang for a while, so he didn't know that he was just a grasshopper after autumn.

Du Ming realized that there had been major changes in the inner court, but he still said stubbornly: "What do you want to do? I have always been aboveboard in my work, what crime is there?"

"Did you write this poem?" Guo Yong took out a piece of paper from his arms and asked lightly.

Du Ming saw in front of him the poem he had written for his late mother to show his filial piety, and immediately snorted coldly: "Haha... No one in the current Dynasty knows that Your Majesty is going to resurrect Wang Yue, but Wang Yue's poems are resented by the world. You know, if your Majesty is framing loyal ministers in this way, won’t it chill the hearts of knowledgeable people in the world?”

"Then take it and take a good look at it. The poem above is a serious crime, lest you end up confiscating your family and exterminating your clan without realizing it!" Guo Yong handed over the poem and reminded him kindly.

After Du Mingjing and Guo Yong said this, he took the poem and re-read it carefully. When he read "Joy in the Beilou Cup in January", he couldn't read the next sentence and felt a chill in his heart.

"Take it away!" Guo Yong's face straightened and he waved his hand.

Du Ming was so frightened that he fell to the ground. When he was dragged away by two gangsters, he hurriedly begged: "I want to see your Majesty! I want to see your Majesty!"