In front of the gate of Daming Palace——
As soon as Yang Guochang finished speaking, Emperor Chongping's face moved slightly and he cast a pair of majestic eyes on Han Huang.
Han Huang had plastic surgery to reduce his appearance, and holding an ivory jade wat, he said: "I think the main problem is the banditry in Dongcheng. How to curb it? As far as I know, the Dongcheng gang has been entrenched in the Shenjing area for seven or eight years, and it has gradually become a chronic disease. , although the Holy One previously sent Mr. He Ge to investigate the matter, I thought that because of Mr. He Ge's magnanimity and benevolence, it might be difficult to cure the root cause. As the saying goes, if the father is not dead, Lu's troubles will not end. If this generation is not wasted, I think Dongcheng Banditry will continue to occur one after another and will never end!"
These words clearly show the pattern, and they coincide with what Jia Heng said before, to kill the other generation for the great Han Jing.
As soon as Han Huang's words came out, all the officials in the Department of Science and Technology agreed.
Jia Heng's eyes moved slightly and glanced at Han Huang.
In his heart, Chief Minister Han couldn't help but take action, his methods were gentle and cunning, and his actions were silent.
There was almost no chance for Mr. He Ge to make amends, so now no one would care about Mr. He Ge's fault. But afterwards, there would be a flood of bullets and heated discussions among the Imperial Academy.
You are the Minister of Etiquette and enjoy great reputation in the country. Your son was beaten and maimed by green-skinned scoundrels when you were taking the exam. How dare you sit in the cabinet and issue orders?
This cabinet minister probably won't last long.
But he did not directly target He Juncheng, or even directly oppose Emperor Chongping. Instead, he was circuitous and tactful, caring about the country and the people.
Even the layout is a bit bigger. The banditry in East City should be wiped out. Find a way to cure the root cause!
Si Yan, how dignified and upright it is!
This fell on Emperor Chongping's ears. Even if he thought that Han Huang's sword dance at Xiangzhuang was intended for Pei Gong, he couldn't say anything.
In the eyes of all the officials, he was loyal to the country and had true knowledge and insight.
The most important thing is that unlike Ke Dao Yan Guan, who directly drags a pavilion elder into trouble, this simply does not give the emperor time to consider.
The emperor did not even think about who should replace the cabinet and balance the government.
But Han Huang gave him a buffer time, allowing the emperor to think about how to balance the situation again, and at the same time giving him time to hold his position and support others.
This is the handiwork of the cabinet minister!
The selfishness is hidden in the public heart, listening to the thunder in the silent place.
Needless to say, this would probably shake Emperor Chongping's mentality of "maintaining the status quo."
Just now, Emperor Chongping first praised him, then blamed himself, and then comforted Fan Yi. After all the rounds, the anger of Yushi Yanguan had actually been reduced by 50% to 60%.
But the anger of 50% to 60% was enough to help Han Huang exclude a bachelor from the cabinet.
Yang Guochang's eyebrows were beating wildly and his heart was heavy. He cupped his hands and said, "I don't agree with what Elder Han Ge said. A cabinet minister in charge of the Ministry of Rites went to investigate in person. Why can't we get to the bottom of it and examine its evil in detail?"
Han Huang's expression remained unchanged and he said nothing.
Because these words are not worth refuting, others will refute them on his behalf.
Sure enough, someone spoke. Zhou Guozhen, the censor of Hunan Province, went out to play and said: "Wei Chen, Zhou Guozhen, the censor of Hunan Province, died after hearing about it. Mr. He Ge is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, advocating morality and etiquette to transform the world. However, the bandits in Dongcheng are doing evil things. The evil lasted for more than one day. They were afraid of power but not virtuous. They trampled on the laws of the Han Dynasty as if they were nothing! I thought that Mr. He Ge was ignorant before. How can we get to the bottom of it? The predecessors said that faith and justice should be followed by a gentleman. Punishment and killing are imposed on villains, now, we should use the ax and ax on those people, frighten them with punishment, and restore a bright future to Shenjing!"
As soon as this statement came out, the officials of Kedao expressed their approval and came out to support:
"I second the proposal!"
"If the bandits in Dongcheng are not eliminated, vicious things will happen one after another!"
"I second the proposal!"
"Seconded!"
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The imperial censors all came forward one after another to report that it was not appropriate for Mr. He Ge to preside over the case again.
Yang Guochang looked cold and said nothing, with a hint of darkness flashing deep in his eyes.
He Juncheng can no longer protect him, and Qi Dang will lose an arm!
Once He Juncheng left, he lost an ally in the cabinet. Now he had to consider in advance who to replace him in the cabinet to balance Han Shaoxing's pressing pressure.
Emperor Chongping looked silent, took a deep look at Han Huang, and said thoughtfully: "Since He Qing is not suitable to preside over this case, who should preside over the case? Han Qing is the official of the Ministry of Personnel, can you recommend a candidate?"
Facing everyone's gaze, Han Huang's expression became solemn and he cupped his hands and said: "I think Jingzhao Yin Xu Lu can be the chief judge, and he will be assisted by a Wu Xun to mobilize the soldiers of the Jingying camp and the troops of the five cities. The banditry in the East City was wiped out, and Jia Ziyu was the general of Yunhui. Whether it was the case of Fan Yi who was a candidate for examination and the case of the case where a young official from the Five Cities Army was ambushed and killed, everyone knew the details. By presiding over the trial, and with the assistance of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the treatment can be effective!"
The root cause of the problem lies in winning people, and winning people depends on trial and appraisal.
When Emperor Chongping heard this, his majestic and calm face looked thoughtful, as if he was thinking about Han Huang's words.
Chen Duan, the censor of Jiangnan Province, also went out to report: "I heard that Chen Duan, the censor of Jiangnan Province, died. General Jia Heng of Yunhui was upright and his reputation spread far and wide. Now he has returned to the capital with his contribution to suppressing the bandits. He was brave and loyal in pacifying the banditry, and the ministers believed that the words of the great scholar of Han were sincerely true knowledge and insight."
Xu Kai, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, raised his hands and said: "Xu Kai, a minister of the Hanlin Academy, is a humble minister. Jia Ziyu is direct from inside to outside, and speaks and acts dangerously. With his help, he should be able to clear up the troubles in Dongcheng."
Whether Jia Heng was criticizing Liang Shilang or reprimanding Liang Shilang just now, it all shows that he is not afraid of powerful people and has an upright and upright character.
"The Criminal Division has seconded its opinion to Tang Huailiang regarding the matter."
"The minister's engineering department seconded the proposal to Zhu Yuanmao."
"Ruan Chang, a doctor in the Qing Dynasty Department of the Ministry of Punishment, seconded the proposal..."
"Shen Qi, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, seconded the proposal."
Apparently, the minister-level officials have also come to an end.
"Zhao Mo, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, seconded the proposal."
In the end, even minister-level officials came out to second the proposal.
Listening to the voices of support, Yang Guochang's face became increasingly ugly. He raised his old face and stared at the young dignitary in the flying fish uniform. The darkness in his eyes became more intense.
"This son... is the source of chaos."
Jia Heng listened to the praises and second opinions of the Hanlin experts around him, his face expressionless, and he was thinking about Han Huang in his heart.
First, there is no doubt that Cai Cai's words are still good for the emperor. After all, he went to He Juncheng and used Xu Lu to preside over the trial. What does this mean? It has to be thought provoking.
Did he elevate Xu Lu to the position of cabinet minister?
After all, the succession of cabinet ministers must be promoted by the court. The emperor cannot act arbitrarily and still needs to balance the forces.
Second, show him a favor. Since he is the one who brought the matter to light, it is logical for him to take the lead in this matter, and it is in line with his wishes.
The third, needless to say, is to attack the power of the cabinet chief minister and his group. When the dust settles, or even before it settles, the cabinet deputy minister will use his own group of officials to replace the cabinet members.
The bureaucrats of the gentry lineage in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have been able to gain momentum since then.
Um?
Jia Heng was shocked. He seemed to have heard the name of Zhao Mo, Minister of the Ministry of Punishments?
Glancing out of the corner of his eye, Han Huang saw Zhao Mo, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, who was wearing a black gauze on his head and a golden pheasant patch beside him.
So, Zhao Mo, the Minister of Punishment, is Han Huang’s man?
"It's just that such a divine assistant takes care of almost every aspect. He is exquisite in all directions and moisturizes things silently, but it gives me a shuddering feeling. Han Huang has treacherous methods and needs to be careful." Jia Heng's face was gloomy, and his heart was The haze is thick.
As he became more concerned about government affairs, he began to ponder the positions of several bachelors in the cabinet.
Chen Han's major events, as he said, were three, but the core one was a side event. Side events were major events that endangered the country and the country, and were a close concern of Emperor Chongping.
It can be said that whoever masters the formulation of national policies on border affairs can securely sit in the cabinet chair.
The chief minister of the cabinet and the leader of the Qi Party, Yang Guochang was good at managing money and goods, so he was highly valued by the emperor.
As for the second assistant, Han Huang, since he was a representative of the gentry in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, he could not have no idea that the imperial court had imposed heavy taxes on the southeast in recent years.
Today's Chen-Han, Hebei, Shandong, and Henan are almost all cesspools and naked financial black holes. Only the three southeastern provinces and Huguang support the world with the finances and taxes of several provinces. Thinking about it, the gentry in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are already very dissatisfied, and there is an undercurrent.
It's hard to be obedient, but Yang Zhi's voice cannot be said to be heard in the southeast. It has become very popular.
Therefore, where is the spirit of political struggle?
It is not only a battle for personnel, but also a battle for fame and fortune.
Emperor Chongping listened to what his ministers had said and was silent for a long time, as if he was thinking about it. After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "The cabinet drafted the decree, with Jingzhao Yin Xulu as the chief judge, the right minister of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the imperial censor Yu De, and General Yunhui. The Jinyiwei commander, Jia Heng, was assisted by two people, who jointly tried the case. However, Qiu Liang was derelict and incompetent, and allowed thieves to commit evil. He was dismissed from his post and was waiting to join the party. Heng was appointed as General Yun, promoted to the executive of the Military and Horse Department of the Five Cities, and assisted the Jingzhao Yamen. , to rectify the banditry in Dongcheng. Liang Yuan, the Minister of Household Affairs... blocked the way of speech and fined him half a year's salary."
Tips, Guan Gou, and Quan Zhi are all names created by the temporary dispatch of officials in the former Song Dynasty. On the basis of the previous Ming Dynasty, Chen and Han combined many official systems of the Tang and Song Dynasties, which are called the Huidian of the former Ming Dynasty. The key point is to learn from the canons of the Tang and Song Dynasties.
Of course, this was also an expedient plan that Emperor Chongping came up with after thinking for a moment.
"Long live the sage, long live the sage!" Upon hearing this, all the officials shouted, "Long live the sage, long live the sage!" They all felt that this was another glorious victory for the civil service group.
If you ask for something, nine times out of ten, it will be granted.
Only Liang Yuan, the minister of household affairs, looked at the young man in brocade clothes coldly with a gloomy expression.
Of course he doesn't care about the salary, but this matter will greatly affect his career.
This is the fatal thing!
At this time, He Juncheng, the Minister of Rites, had just come from Zuoyemen. He had just exchanged a few words with Li Zan, the Minister of War, when he heard the decree read out by the eunuch in front of the Daming Palace. His old body was shocked and his face changed slightly.
I only have one thought: He won't be able to serve as a cabinet minister for long.
Li Zan's cold face also showed a trace of surprise. He pondered for a moment and said, "Mr. He Ge, are you waiting to see the Holy Emperor?"
He Juncheng sighed, his eyes flickered, and said, "Mr. Li Ge, I'm not feeling well, so I'm going back first."
So what if I go to meet the saint, and then get pointed at and scolded by some juniors from the top level? It would be better to go back home and retreat bravely from the rapids.
He Juncheng, the leader of the Kejia League at that time, obviously also had a temper. He cupped his hands at Li Zan and turned around to leave.
The old man in his early sixties, with gray hair on his temples, walked swiftly and disappeared from the palace gate in a short time.
Doesn't he look unwell?
Li Zan secretly shook his head, with a thoughtful look on his cold, thin face, and thought: "When Elder He Ge goes...Jizhen, we can no longer let the people of the Qi Party mess around. As for Elder Han Ge, he has selfish motives." Too heavy, seeking the interests of the southeastern region, regardless of the country and the country..."
Obviously, the leader of the Chu Party also wanted to use this matter to gradually squeeze the Qi Party, headed by the chief minister of the cabinet, from having a say in the affairs of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Because Yang Guochang, the chief minister of the cabinet, is good at managing money and goods, spending money and food, and he has a group of local governors and border army generals who are from Shandong to support him, Li Zan, the Minister of War, has repeatedly made mistakes in terms of personnel, money and food in terms of border affairs strategy. Being restrained, the fists and feet cannot be extended.
Li Zan, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, put away some of his chaotic thoughts, straightened his official robes, and headed towards the Daming Palace. At this time, the officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology also calmed down their anger and gradually dispersed under the comfort of Emperor Chongping.
Many of them had not eaten lunch. When their anger dissipated, they naturally felt hungry and thirsty.
On the side of Emperor Chongping, he also cast a pair of majestic eyes on Han Huang, Yang Guochang and other cabinet ministers. He was silent for a moment, then looked at Jia Heng and said: "Several academicians went to the East Pavilion first and asked the imperial dining room to send some After the meal is over, Ziyu, follow me into the palace, Dai Quan, you go and summon Xu Deqing, the Yin of Jingzhao, to come into the palace."
At this time, Li Zan had arrived in front of the Daming Palace and greeted Emperor Chongping: "Your Majesty, Li Zan has met."
"Li Qing is here too. If you haven't had lunch, you can go to the East Pavilion first." Emperor Chongping nodded and said clearly.
"I obey the order." Li Zan glanced at Jia Heng and knew that the Holy Master was going to summon this son alone and give him instructions face to face, so he responded accordingly.
(End of chapter)
