The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

After teasing Zhao Zhigao from a condescending angle, Lin Tailai asked curiously: "Who are these two people?"

Zhao Zhigao replied: "Qi Shichen and Ke Ting."

Damn it! Lin Tailai was also surprised, "Why are they two?"

These two people are not earth-shattering figures, nor have they done anything big, but their reputations are really quite big.

The main reason is that these two were given nicknames, which were very loud and impressive.

A long, long time ago, six or seven years ago, the focus of the court's struggle was not the country's foundation, but the location of the emperor's longevity palace.

As for the two parties in the struggle, they are the "Three Reds Against Zhang Juzheng" who have lost power and Shen Shoufu, who is still alive.

At that time, the first assistant, Shen Shixing, resolutely chose Dayu Mountain because this was the place decided by the father-in-law of the Second Master Shen and the former Minister of Rites.

The "Three Reds" who opposed Shen Shixing firmly opposed Dayu Mountain. The main excuse was that there were huge rocks underground which were unlucky.

At that time, Lin Tailai had not yet entered the court, and the main thugs on Shen Shoufu's side were Qi Shichen and Yushi Keting, who could be called the two generals.

Qi Shichen had previously protected his masters Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Taiyue, and then helped Shen Shou to die to protect Dayu Mountain.

As a result, he was dubbed "Qi Ren Qi Baoshan", and henceforth his nickname was Qi Baoshan, or Baoshan gave him trouble.

But Ke Ting said in front of the emperor: "If there is a stone under the Dayu cave, I dare to bear it with my own body!"

As a result, he was nicknamed Shi Gandang, also called Gandang Yushi.

There are all decent people in the court, and there are not many nicknames for people. These two nicknames are the best in recent years, comparable to the nickname "Gu Jia Ban" that Lin Tailai helped Gu Xiancheng to give to his circle.

"How come the two of them are familiar with you?" Lin Tailai was still in disbelief. These two should be the chief assistant's hardcore friends, right?

Zhao Zhigao answered truthfully: "In the fifteenth year of Wanli's reign, the chief minister seemed to want to leave.

So the two of them were worried and came to me for help, and they became familiar with each other after going back and forth. "

Lin Tailai recalled that it turned out that the Qingliu forces came to his hometown in Suzhou to cause trouble, and even used the governor as an undercover agent, which almost made the chief minister not want to do it that time.

In the end, he had to launch a civil uprising by himself, forcing the prefect and governor to death one after another, and severely injuring the imperial envoys before settling the matter.

Lin Tailai asked again: "What are their current official positions?"

Zhao Zhigao continued to reply: "Qi Shichen is older and his official position is already the Young Minister of Taichang Temple, just like you.

However, his assignment was relatively partial. He was the admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion, and he could only supervise about a hundred general officers and translators. "

After being in the imperial court for so long, this was the first time Lin Tailai encountered the official position of "Admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion" in reality.

Subconsciously he said: "Isn't this a rare official position that only the protagonist can have?"

Zhao Zhigao: "."

Lin Jiuyuan, what are you talking about? Can you have some moral integrity? No one has offended you.

Even if you have a noble status and don't look down on this kind of official position, just think about it in your heart. Why bother to speak harshly and sarcastically?

Lin Tailai explained: "Don't get me wrong, I really think that Admiral Siyi Hall has a great future!

If the emperor hadn't approved the establishment of the Communications Department, I would have personally taken charge of the Seyi Pavilion. "

Zhao Zhigao continued: "As for Shi Gan being Ke Ting, his qualifications are relatively junior. He has been the censor since the thirteenth year of Wanli.

Now it is exactly six years since his term of office has expired, and it is time for inspection again. He is now at a critical point in his official career. "

The suspicious Lin Tailai continued to cross-examine: "They also contributed a lot back then, why didn't they go to Shen Shoufu?"

Although Lin Tailai feels that there is an urgent need to strengthen organizational building, he really will not accept people casually and would rather lack than overwhelm.

Zhao Zhigaohe answered frankly: "What can I say about Shen Shoufu's attitude? In the past two years, he has been a bit of a lethargic towards middle-level officials, and he doesn't seem to be particularly concerned about it.

Otherwise, Qi Shichen would not have to be the admiral of the Seiyi Pavilion.

Seeing Qi Shichen's current situation, Ke Ting was even more worried now.

After all, after Lu Guangzu became the censor of Zuodu, most of the internal inspections of the Metropolitan Procuratorate were in the hands of his opponents. "

This is what officialdom is like, with connections criss-crossing one another and affecting the whole body.

Lin Tailai thought for a while and did not continue talking about the two famous celebrities Qi Baoshan and Shi Gandang. Instead, he asked Zhao Zhigao about Shen Shoufu.

"You are in the cabinet and get along with the chief minister day and night. What is his current state?"

This issue is of great importance. After Zhao Zhigao thought about it repeatedly, he expressed his judgment:

"In the past few years, although the chief minister often shouted to resign, it was actually fine.

Over the past year, the chief minister has not said much about resigning, but he may really have intention to do so. "

Then Zhao Zhigao expressed his judgment in more detail: "From the events of Qi Baoshan and Shi Gandang, we can see some clues.

Under normal circumstances, as long as you sit in the position of chief minister, you will definitely focus a lot of energy on supporting party members. This is a necessary move to maintain your own authority.

And Shen Shoufu is now so slack in supporting party members, which shows that his fighting spirit and enterprising spirit have begun to dissipate. "

Lin Tailai sighed and said: "People like Shen Shoufu will not be easily influenced by others in their hearts.

Whether he goes or stays, we just have to be prepared.

If he continues to stay, of course we welcome him. If he really wants to leave the court, this is a wrong place."

Having said this, Lin Tailai suddenly reached out and patted Old Zhao on the shoulder.

Then he said meaningfully: "Neither of the two kings can last long, you should encourage yourself!"

The political situation in the next two years will still be extremely chaotic and chaotic. If Shen Shixing continues to be the first assistant, it is possible to control the situation.

It wouldn't have been possible if it had been anyone else. Neither Wang Xijue nor Wang Jiaping had the ability to reconcile Ding Nai.

Here we go again, here we go again! Zhao Zhigao rolled his eyes, "You should encourage yourself" again!

But this pie looks less and less like a painting. Is it really being realized step by step?

If Shen Shoufu no longer wants to be the first assistant, the order of selection for the next chief assistant will definitely be Wang 2nd and Wang 3rd.

Listening to what Lin Tailai means, even if Wang Er and Wang San become the first assistants, they won't be able to do it for long?

Then Zhao Si, who is already sixty-eight years old, is not expected to reach the top in his lifetime?

Lin Tailai returned to the topic and said, "These two people you recommended today are a bit difficult to arrange.

Anyway, since Shen Shoufu hasn't withdrawn yet, let's just take over his accomplices, okay? "

Zhao Zhigao's attitude suddenly became much firmer and he said without hesitation:

"This is called Qian Jinshi Horse Bones! It's not just for collecting people, but it's also for others to see!

If Shen Shoufu goes to China in the future, the remaining members of his party will know how to choose! "

Lin Tailai: "."

He just predicted a possibility. Why are you, Mr. Zhao, still looking forward to it?

I really didn't expect that Old Man Zhao, who had been in the Buddhist tradition for many years, could actually have a little ambition in his heart.

Aren't you worried about what if Shen Shoufu sees it as a provocation?

Zhao Zhigao advised again: "After my inspection, these two people are still very capable, and they can be used as talents.

It's just that in recent years, they have been burdened by nicknames and have been marginalized, resulting in unsatisfactory development.

Moreover, they believe that turning to you is not considered defecting to the enemy, and the chief assistant will probably not be really angry. "

Lin Tailai gave him a sweet date first, "I was ordered to establish the Communications Department of the Ministry of War. Now we are short of officials, so naturally we welcome talents to join us.

As for the two people you recommended, I will wait for an opportunity to personally inspect them.

After all, I have been too busy recently, and the right time will always come. "

Zhao Zhigao, who has been paying close attention to Lin Tailai's movements, asked: "What is the next key issue? Establishing a communications department?"

Lin Tailai smiled and said: “It is important to establish the Communications Department, but it is an ongoing process and is not the most urgent thing at the moment.

The organization building work has been deployed tonight, and the next thing to focus on is of course public opinion propaganda work.

The focus of this work lies in implementation, and the focus of implementation lies in specific actions, and we must grasp the key points of work in specific actions.”

Zhao Zhigao said helplessly: "Can you tell me in an easy-to-understand language?"

Lin Tailai instructed: "We must publicize my martial arts with great fanfare in the capital, and change the cymbals played at the prisoner ceremony into my words! This is my most urgent task at the moment!"

Zhao Zhigao didn't understand it very much. In his opinion, ceremonial singing was a very insignificant thing, nothing more than background accompaniment.

Moreover, Lin Tailai's martial arts awards have been completed, so continuing to promote martial arts is a bit redundant and does not make much sense.

Lin Tailai said vaguely: "How can you say it is meaningless? On the contrary, it is very important and will even affect next year."

Anyway, Zhao Zhigao didn't understand Lin Tailai's intention at all.

But over the years, Zhao Zhigao has developed the good habit of "implementing what you understand and implementing what you don't understand."

At this time, he responded smoothly: "I will keep an eye on the cabinet and try my best to hold off the memorials related to the prisoner presentation ceremony until you are satisfied."

The next day, after arriving at Wenyuan Pavilion, Zhao Zhigao applied to the first assistant for ventilation.

"Lin Jiuyuan wanted to change the song of the prisoner presentation ceremony, but Taichang Temple did not agree.

Therefore, he hoped that the cabinet would temporarily shelve the prisoner tribute memorial and wait for his actions. "

After Shen Shixing thought for a moment, he said with certainty: "Lin Tai came here to find material for the emperor again."

Those who opposed the revision of the cymbal songs must have been members of the Qingliu Party, and the new cymbal songs written by Lin Tailai must have also praised the emperor.

Next, Lin Tailai will definitely continue to cause trouble and hype up the matter.

Then go to court and bring the case before the emperor, giving the emperor a chance to make a ruling.

They are all old tricks, and Shen Shoufu can see through them at a glance.

Sure enough, in the next two days, the news that Lin Tailai wanted to change his naoge, but was rejected by Taichang Temple, somehow spread throughout the officialdom of the capital.

It was just a small thing at first, but it spread quickly.

Most people are watching the excitement, but some people feel that an opportunity has arisen.

Shi Xing, the left minister of the Ministry of War, came to the Ministry of Personnel to visit the official after completing his examination.

Shi Xing was one of the five successors of the retro school personally evaluated by Wang Shizhen back then. Of course, his relationship with Wang Shizhen was very good.

Sitting in the main hall of the inner courtyard of the Ministry of Personnel, Shi Xing put down the tea cup and said to Wang Shizhen: "Old leader! It's time to hold a meeting!"

Wang Shizhen was very dissatisfied and criticized: "In this court, you have to claim your position!"

Shi Xing responded: "Yes, yes! Laozhong Zai!"

Wang Shizhen was satisfied and asked: "What conference?"

Shi Xing was stunned, old leader, are you pretending to be stupid or are you an old fool? When we talk about a conference, what else could it be?

Then he could only remind me helplessly: "Of course it's a literary conference."

"Oh, it turns out to be a literary conference." Wang Shizhen patted his forehead, feeling slightly embarrassed after suddenly realizing it.

I almost forgot that I am also the leader of the literary world.

It's all Shi Xing's fault. Just talking about the conference was too brief and made me not think of the literary world.

Wang Tianguan said again: "Didn't we hold it last year? The theme was to bless Lin Jiuyuan to go to war. I heard that Lin Jiuyuan was quite satisfied afterwards."

Shi Xing sighed. The old senior's attention to literary work has been visibly reduced.

"In recent years, literary conferences are mostly held every two years.

The last literary conference was held in Suzhou in the 17th year of Wanli, when the New Literary League was established.

As for last year, it can only be regarded as the Beijing branch of the New Literary League, and even the first deputy leader did not attend.

And this year, the 19th year of Wanli, should be the authentic literary conference."

Wang Tianguan looked at Shi Xing in surprise. How can you, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, still think about literary affairs every day?

After thinking it over, Wang Tianguan believed that the literary conference would affect his work.

He also pointed out that the current conditions for holding the conference were not mature based on his many years of experience.

"It's not easy to do it in the capital. After all, most of the literary centers are in the south, and many literary people are also in the south.

Besides, the year is already halfway through. If we suddenly hold a conference in the capital without any notice, I'm afraid the number of participants will be limited. What kind of conference can it be called?"

Shi Xing asked back: "Is it important how many people can come?"

Wang Tianguan was puzzled. Could it be that his thinking has become rigid and he is not as flexible as Shi Xing, a younger generation?

Shi Xing said loudly: "It doesn't matter how many people can come. What's important is that Lin Jiuyuan will participate!

And Lin Jiuyuan needs a literary conference right now. Old leader... no, old prime minister, you have to give Lin Jiuyuan a chance to show up!"

Wang Tianguan: "."

So you talked about the literary conference for a long time, but in the end, you came for Lin Jiuyuan?

After thinking about it, Wang Tianguan felt that what Shi Xing said made sense, and the literary conference should indeed be held.

Even if the conditions are not ripe, it must be held for Lin Jiuyuan.

But I really feel that the literary conference is very boring, and there is no interest in it as before.

Wang Tianguan was silent for a while, then he sighed deeply. If it doesn't work, then let's abdicate. Let the young people take over.

As he thought, he said casually: "Next month is August, and we can hold the literary conference around the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Shi Xing said: "We can't hold the conference during the Mid-Autumn Festival. We must do it before the captive offering ceremony!"

Wang Tianguan finally understood how much Shi Xing, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, cared about the literary conference.

After all, he was an old friend who had known each other for twenty years, so there was no need to block other people's opportunities.

So Wang Tianguan said: "When Lin Tailai rotates to the Ministry of Personnel, I will talk to him about this.

If he has no objection, you can organize it. I am old and can no longer spare much energy."