The Ming Dynasty's Spokesperson

After all the cabinet ministers arrived, Shen Shixing showed the impeachment of the "Ten Major Crimes" to Wang Jiaping and Zhao Zhigao.

After reading it, Wang Jiaping kept silent and did not express his opinion.

But Zhao Zhigao said something fair: "Li Guan is not a censor, how can he speak out and impeach cabinet ministers? This precedent should not be set!"

Shen Shixing sighed: "It seems that what I have done has angered people and the heavens, and even a censor who has been away from home for many years dares to impeach me! Do you really want to see me resign?"

Zhao Zhigao heard something wrong and chased Shen Shixing into the inner room of Wenyuan Pavilion, advising:

"The Prime Minister must be calm! The impeachment Li Guan is not even a censor, it is obvious that he is a dead man!

The purpose is not He doesn't care whether the impeachment is successful or not, he just wants to alienate the relationship between the Prime Minister and Lin Jiuyuan!

As the saying goes, if you want to get rid of a person, you must first cut off his wings! "

Shen Shoufu suddenly asked back: "Then who is the wing?"

Zhao Zhigao was stunned and said subconsciously: "This is not important, right?"

Shen Shixing stared at Zhao Zhigao and said: "I think this is very important."

Zhao Zhigao responded weakly: "What's more important is that you can't fall into the alienation plan, Prime Minister."

Shen Shoufu snorted coldly, did not comment, and asked Zhao Zhigao to leave.

Zhao Zhigao had no choice but to go out quickly and sent the Zhongshu Sheren to report to Lin Tailai.

But the Zhongshu Sheren who was assigned to report the news went out for half an hour before finding Lin Tailai in Jiaofangsi Hutong.

After hearing the news, Lin Tailai was also stunned. He had never seen such a thing, and there was no similar experience in history to refer to.

Previously, the Prime Minister hinted that if he was impeached, he would let himself help resolve it. But now that it has become like this, how can I help?

If I still take action under such circumstances, wouldn’t it be equivalent to confirming the "Ten Major Crimes" in the impeachment?

It can only be said that the Qingliu Party members have evolved quite quickly, and Lin Tailai couldn't make up his mind for a while.

So he could only wait and see what the Prime Minister wanted to do.

Then Lin Tailai quickly went to the Ministry of War and asked Shen Yongmao, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War, to sound out the situation after returning home tonight.

That night, when Shen Yongmao returned home, he asked Prime Minister Shen: "I heard that my father was impeached again today?"

Prime Minister Shen asked back: "How do you think I should deal with it?"

Shen Yongmao answered wisely: "Little intolerance will ruin big plans, and a real man can bend and stretch, and the prime minister can hold a boat in his stomach."

"Get lost!" Prime Minister Shen let his son get out of here.

Lin Tailai, who got wind of it, sighed. It seems that he can only deal with it coldly for the time being.

Anyway, he can't further intensify the conflict when the Prime Minister is in a sensitive mood.

The next day, Lin Tai came to the Ministry of Personnel for inspection and happened to meet Wang Tianguan at the gate as he was about to leave.

While greeting him, he asked, "What happened that could have alarmed the old prime minister to go out?"

Wang Tianguan replied, "For the two positions of Minister of Works and Vice Minister of Works, the ministers of the court jointly recommended them today."

The Ministry of Personnel nominates, the ministers recommend them, and the emperor approves them in the end. These are the main ways to select high-ranking officials in the court.

Lin Tailai casually said: "In the previous meeting of the Ministry, the reason why I agreed to nominate Zeng Tongheng as the Minister of Works was mainly for your prestige.

If the candidate nominated by the Ministry of Personnel fails in the court recommendation, wouldn't it be a serious blow to your prestige as the Minister of Personnel?

So I let Zeng Tongheng go and let you accumulate more prestige."

Wang Tianguan replied: "There is no need to say such polite words between you and me, right?

By the way, the literary conference is about to start. Jiuyuan, don't forget about this and set aside a day."

Although he may be the biggest beneficiary, Lin Tailai still instinctively complained: "It's really hasty. Can this be considered a conference?"

As Lin Tailai pointed out, the overall trend of the center of literature is to move downward, from the library to the Lang Office, and then from the Lang Office to the mountains and forests.

Under this trend, the capital gradually lost its status as a literary center, and local literary mountains rose.

Having a literary conference in the capital in a hurry, I am afraid that 90% of the literary masters will not be able to attend.

In response to this question, Wang Tianguan said to Lin Tailai very confidently: "As long as you and I both participate, it must be a literary conference." Lin Tailai no longer pursues perfection, as long as the goal can be achieved. "There is one more thing." Wang Tianguan said again: "I want to give you the position of leader of the New Literary Alliance at this literary conference, how about it?" Lin Tailai refused without hesitation and said: "No! I can't be the leader yet." Wang Tianguan couldn't understand it. Are you, Lin Jiuyuan, sick again? You like to be a deputy, not the leader? Is there any difference in what you do whether you are the leader or not? Why not just do it directly? "If I am the leader of the literary world, and the literary conference jointly requests to change the cymbals of the captive offering ceremony, wouldn't it seem too much like directing and acting? That would be completely unconvincing to the outside world, and it would give others an excuse to question it!" Wang Tianguan sighed helplessly. It seems that he will have to serve as the leader of the literary world for another one or two years. It's a waste of his energy! After leaving the Ministry of Personnel, Lin Tailai went to the Hanlin Academy and sat in Chen Xueshi's public room to chat.

"The results of the imperial recommendation will be announced today, and then reported to the court. If it goes fast, your new appointment will be available in a few days.

I would like to congratulate Chen Xueshi in advance for getting what he wanted!"

Thinking of leaving the Hanlin Academy soon, Chen Yubi felt a little sad: "If it weren't for the last resort, who would be willing to hide like this?

Now to tell you the truth, if I don't leave, I'm afraid I will be forced to serve as the Chancellor of the Chancellery, and then I will have to express my position on the East Palace issue. "

When a person is about to leave, his words are also good. Lin Tailai comforted him and said: "The position of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works is really good, much better than the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice far away in Xicheng.

At present, the main task of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works is to supervise the construction of Shou Palace. This is a good job that can keep the emperor's heart. As long as there are no mistakes, you will definitely be promoted. "

Chen Yubi nodded and said: "I admit this, thank you!"

So Lin Tailai immediately said: "Regarding the next Hanlin Dean and Shujishi Tutor, who would you recommend? ”

The poet-official system is different from other government offices in many ways, and it is more like an "acquaintance society".

People in other government offices are superiors and subordinates, while in the poet-official system, they are all seniors and juniors.

In the poet-official system, it is normal for the predecessor to recommend the successor, but it is also normal to be criticized by all the Hanlin if the recommendation is wrong.

If in other government offices, when a minister is about to leave, it is impossible for him to recommend the next minister.

Hearing Lin Tailai's question, Chen Xueshi replied: "As a person who is going to be the left vice minister of the Ministry of Works, how can I have the face to recommend the successor?"

This means that our deal has been completed.

I helped you deal with Sun Jigao, and you arranged for me to be the left vice minister of the Ministry of Works, as for the others, forget it.

At the same time in the East Court Room, Wang Tianguan, who had already secured the position of Minister of Personnel, was skillfully presiding over the court recommendation.

"My Ministry of Personnel wants to recommend Zeng Tongheng as the Minister of Works, what do you think? ”

The nine ministers spoke one after another. Left Censor-in-Chief Lu Guangzu and Minister of Punishment Sun Piyang were the first to express their agreement. Minister of Revenue Wang Situ also agreed after a little hesitation.

Seeing that the situation seemed to have become clear, Minister of Rites Yu Shenxing suddenly expressed strong opposition.

Then Minister of War Wang Yi'e, Dali Temple Minister Zhou Cai, and Zuo Tongzheng Xu Shen successively opposed.

Under this situation, the proposal to nominate Zeng Tongheng as Minister of Works was obviously impossible to force through.

If Zeng Tongheng, the Left Vice Minister of Works, could not be promoted, then the proposal of Chen Yubi Chen Xueshi to move to the Left Vice Minister of Works would naturally be invalidated.

Wang Tianguan was confused. He did not expect that Lin Tailai's joke in the morning would actually come true.

The nomination of the Ministry of Personnel really did not pass. He The face of the Minister of Personnel was stepped on.

Who the hell is making trouble in secret?

Everyone thought in advance that today's court recommendation was just a formality and there would be no twists and turns.

Because this was the result that the Qingliu Party and Lin Tailai had tacitly agreed to, what else could happen?

Even someone like Lin Tailai did not try to find a loophole and personally supervise the battle on the spot, which shows his certainty in his heart.

In such an unexpected situation, this court recommendation ended hastily.

Although no one said it explicitly, everyone felt the giant hand reaching out from the cabinet.

In the main hall of the Hanlin Academy, Lin Tailai was still persuading Chen Xueshi earnestly: "I, Lin Tailai, am called Jinbu, and Bu is Ji Bu, who keeps his promise. If you help me again, I will definitely give you something in return!"

At this time, Wang Tianguan's followers rushed over and shouted outside the door: "Master Jiuyuan! The court recommendation is over!"

Chen Xueshi, who was smart, was shocked and subconsciously shouted: "It's bad! ”

If it was a normal end, Wang Tianguan would not have sent an attendant to inform Lin Tailai, so it was probably an accident.

“No way?” Lin Tailai said doubtfully: “There is no reason for an accident.”

But the facts are not subject to human will, and the attendant immediately said: “The court recommendation did not pass!”

This result really surprised Lin Tailai, and he was immediately shocked.

This is the result that he and the Qingliu Party have tacitly agreed to. There should be no more than three people in the court who have the power to veto this nomination, right?

Chen Xueshi was even more excited, and stood up and said: “How could this happen? What went wrong?”

Lin Tailai replied: “Of course”

But he stopped halfway through. Even if he thought of it, it was not appropriate to make it public at this time.

Chen Xueshi asked Lin Tailai: “Aren’t you a man of your word? Aren’t you the most credible? Why did you break your promise with me? "

Faced with Chen Xueshi's questioning, Lin Tailai was a little ashamed, "Don't panic, let me go and test the wind!"

Then Lin Tailai was too embarrassed to sit down and left in a hurry.

But Lin Tailai knew that at this time, many people would pay attention to his performance.

He didn't want to show any abnormality, otherwise he would be considered guilty.

So after Lin Tailai left the Hanlin Academy, he continued to visit various government offices.

It was not until the evening that he started visiting relatives and came to visit the home of Wang Situ, the Minister of Revenue.

What surprised Lin Tailai was that he met Yu Shenxing, the Minister of Rites, at Wang's house.

Although Yu Shenxing and Wang Situ were both from Shandong, the two In all aspects, they are not the same kind of people.

Yu Shenxing is more literary and poetic, not belonging to the mainstream faction, and is secretly suppressed by Lin Tailai as a competitor.

Wang Situ is a student and practical person, and later formed an alliance with Lin Tailai.

The two of them basically have no contact except for greetings during festivals.

So Yu Shenxing's appearance at Wang's house tonight really surprised Lin Tailai.

Although Lin Tailai is a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, he never takes the initiative to visit the officials of the Ministry when he goes to the Ministry, so he hasn't seen Yu Shangshu for a long time.

When I suddenly saw Yu Shenxing, I felt that he was much more haggard, and his temples were turning gray. It seemed that he had been really anxious recently.

You know, Yu Shenxing is the youngest Shangshu, still under fifty years old.

As the Minister of Rites, he must be at the forefront of the national dispute. It is difficult for outsiders to imagine the pressure involved.

Lin Tailai joked: "I just harassed the Jiaofang Secretary twice recently, and I didn't affect the small treasury of the Ministry of Rites. Why did the eldest uncle chase me here?"

Wang Situ said from the side: "Jiu Yuan, please show some respect to me!"

"What's wrong?" Lin Tailai asked in surprise.

Where do you disrespect yourself? This is how he usually talks.

Wang Situ said again: "Shen Shoufu gave me an ultimatum, either join the party or get out!"

Lin Tailai blurted out his accusation: "It turns out that you, Uncle Da Zong, ran away from the vote! No wonder the nomination failed today! You ruined my credibility of a thousand pieces of gold and a promise!"

Wang Situ: "."

Is the point here? Compared with your so-called "a promise of a thousand dollars", aren't there signs that deserve more attention?

Lin Tailai thought to himself that independents like Yu Shangshu would not offend others by voting against it unless their own interests were involved.

Today, Yu Shangshu took the lead in strong opposition. Obviously there was a special reason behind it.

Judging from what Wang Situ said just now, it seems that Yu Shangshu was manipulated by the chief minister by some unknown means.

Moreover, the first assistant wanted to be treated as a dog by Yu Shangshu, so Yu Shangshu started to panic? He even went to the Wang family in a panic to ask for advice?

This is the tragedy of the independents. Usually they are happy alone, but once they encounter strong external forces, they find that they don’t even have a reliable comrade, and they can only seek medical treatment in a hurry.

Wang Situ definitely couldn't bear the pressure from Shen Shoufu, so he looked at Lin Tailai.

After Lin Tailai pondered for a moment, he said to the minister: "If you don't want the party to attach the title of chief minister, there is nothing you can do.

That is to join our renewal society preparatory group. Although you, the Minister of Rites, are in trouble, you still have a certain value. "

puff! Wang Situ spit out a mouthful of tea! Lin Jiuyuan, do you know that you are taking advantage of the situation?

It’s not like you don’t know what kind of irritable state Shen Shoufu is in right now. Why do you dare to compete with Shoufu for people?

After Yu Shenxing was stunned for a while, he walked away directly.

What is the difference between Lin Tailai and Shen Shixing? Don’t you, those of you who are full of partisanship and opposition to dissent, despise the independence of others?

When Wang Situ came back from seeing Yu Shenxing off, he heard Lin Tai say: "Yu Shangshu has not been here for a long time."

Wang Situ ignored Yu Shenxing and asked again: "Shen Shoufu suddenly went berserk. Are you okay? Do you want to show weakness?"

Lin Tailai comforted him and said, "It doesn't matter. As long as Wang Tianguan and you support me, the situation will be impregnable!"

Strength and interests will bring Shen Shoufu back to his senses. You must believe in the cultivation of a politician. "

After talking to Wang Situ, it was already midnight. Lin Tailai didn't bother to bother anymore and just rested in the palace.

Early the next morning, before Lin Tailai left the palace, someone suddenly took pictures of the gate of the palace.

Anyone who understands the world knows that if someone slaps the door like this, something bad is probably going to happen.

Lin Tailai walked to the vestibule and saw someone kneeling in front of Wang Situ, crying: "The old lady is gone!"

Damn it! Lin Tailai was shocked. What happened to him in the past two days? Always a crow’s mouth!

Wang Situ's mother was indeed still alive and well over eighty years old. Now she is gone, and Wang Situ wants Ding You.