Wen Tiren's ancestor Wen Xiangqing came from Shanxi to live in Changxing, Zhejiang Province in the late Yuan Dynasty. He once guarded the city with Geng Bingwen, the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty. During the Hongwu period, he became the Minister of the Ministry of War, and then settled in Zhejiang.
But although he was born in Zhejiang, he was not a member of the Zhejiang Party and had nothing to do with Shen Guan and his group.
Because he is an eunuch. It's just that it's deeply hidden and not exposed.
The characteristic of this person is that he is extremely thoughtful and cunning.
He was able to come up mainly because of three reasons.
The first is that he is extremely capable, has a strong ability to deal with practical problems, and is sharp-minded and well-organized. Especially suitable for the tedious and complex work of various departments. Punishment, money and food, there are many clues. Every time they encountered a complicated problem, all the ministers frowned and looked at each other. Only Wen Tiren understood it clearly and never made any mistakes or faced any refutation. Therefore, other ministers in the cabinet admired his agility.
Second, he is incorruptible. He is a rare honest official in the late Ming Dynasty. A traitorous minister does not mean a corrupt official. There is no necessary connection between the two. His ability to gain Chongzhen's trust later had a lot to do with his ability and integrity.
This is a bit like Duan Qirui. He is incorruptible yet powerful, knowledgeable yet rigid, notorious yet profoundly righteous.
Historical figures are complex and human nature is multi-faceted.
Duan Qirui is a famous Prime Minister with the "Six Don'ts": "No smoking, no drinking, no whoring, no gambling, no greed, no taking possession", which means that Duan Qirui did not smoke when opium was popular, and he did not drink when banquet culture was popular. I don’t go to flower houses to visit brothels, I don’t participate in various gambling games, as a high-ranking official I don’t take bribes, and as an ordinary person I don’t take advantage of others.
996 every day, working diligently. Even today, when it comes to diligence, he is simply a model for civil servants.
However, he was cunning and manipulative, and was ruthless to anyone who stood in his way, whether it was his brothers in Beiyang or the benefactor who promoted him. Drive them all out of office, squeeze them all away, and give all power to Lao Duan.
Zhang Xun was tricked by him and could not be found in the southeast, northwest or northwest.
Third, he is not a party member. People who are really capable don't need to form cliques. The most advanced ingredients often only use the simplest cooking methods.
What they are doing is manipulating the general trend and pointing directly at people's hearts.
Just like Feng Dao of the Five Dynasties, he went through four dynasties and ten generations of kings, and was known as the "Elder of the Ten Dynasties". If he had formed a clique, he would have been doomed long ago. Forming a party has never been the most advanced power operation.
The cabinet has undergone tremendous changes in the past two years. The early Shi Fenglai people were promoted by Wei Zhongxian.
Chongzhen naturally told them all to get lost. Later, Chongzhen personally presided over the drawing of five pavilion elders.
Because Liu Hongxun secretly changed the imperial edict and engaged in shady activities with the Xungui Group, he attempted to take away the power of the patrol camp from the emperor. Chongzhen was offended and brought down.
Zhou Daodeng was virtuous and incompetent, fishing all day long, and the emperor couldn't stand it anymore. Tell him to get lost too.
Because Yang Jingchen wanted to investigate corruption in the Beijing camp, he failed to deal with the Xungui Group. It was discovered that he had once praised the loyal and virtuous three times and participated in the revision of the eunuch party. At that time, Chongzhen was chasing the eunuch party fiercely. So I went home and ate by myself.
After all this trouble, only the first assistant Li Biao and the second assistant Qian Longxi were left in the cabinet. The cabinet has become a joke.
Therefore, Chongzhen decided to add cabinet members.
Originally, Wen Tiren was the most reasonable and legal candidate to join the cabinet. Regardless of his qualifications or ability, he is very suitable. However, in order to pave the way for Qian Qianyi, the leader of Donglin, Qian Longxi specially used shameful means to exclude him.
Because this is a secret deal made at the top. Wen Tiren did not know the inside story.
At this time, the benefits of Yang Fan accepting Lin Yueru were revealed.
Although Duke Wei fell. But the huge intelligence network he left behind was taken over by Yang Fan. Yang Fan, Xiao Niangpi, and Lin Yueru knew the inside story. They are still secretly collecting the secrets and criminal evidence of these people.
Now, for Donglin, it is a top priority to get Qian Qianyi, who is well-respected at home, to join the cabinet.
Because of Qian Qianyi's huge reputation in Shilin at this time. Once he joins the cabinet, Donglin's cabinet will gain great authority. The other parties can no longer compete.
And Qian Qianyi is not just as simple as joining the cabinet, he also wants to be the first assistant. Dong Lin was scheduled to pick up Li Biao's class.
Xiao Niangpi knew Chongzhen’s temperament and character very well. After all, I have worked beside their couple. She knew the emperor's taboos and weaknesses.
Since Donglin wanted to punish Yang Fan to death. Then she would ruin Qian Qianyi's good deeds.
If you hit them, you have to hit them on the things they value most, care about most, and are related to their fundamental core interests.
The little girl just wants to beat them to the point of causing heart-to-heart pain.
Wen Tiren is the best tool man. He has no other shortcomings, except that he is greedy for power.
If you block him from entering the cabinet, you will cost his life. Moreover, this person is an eunuch, so asking Lin Yueru to send someone to deliver black materials about Qian Qianyi and Qian Longxi to him will gain his trust even more.
Because it was impossible for Lin Yueru to help Dong Lin set up a trap for him. He knows this better than anyone else. Lin Yueru hated Donglin to the core. It's just that I'm married now and don't want to cause trouble to Uncle Ding Yuan.
The little girl was frowning and thinking about how to keep them from eating. Suddenly Lin Yueru let out an ouch and squatted down holding her belly.
The little girl was startled and quickly came over to help Lin Yueru up.
The master is not at home, so the backyard is in her charge. She has the responsibility to manage and take good care of the master's women. Let the master have no worries.
Huang Ximei immediately came over, took Lin Yueru's pulse, closed her eyes and thought.
At this time, Lin Yueru felt abdominal pain like cramping, and bursts of pain came from her. The sweat instantly wetted the dress. Her face turned pale and she screamed.
"Madam, we must prepare the delivery room immediately. The second lady is about to give birth." Huang Ximei said hurriedly.
"Ah, so fast, doesn't Yueru still have about ten days left?" Xiao Niangpi asked.
"Maybe the second lady was angry just now and had fetal contractions. We can't wait any longer."
"The delivery room is ready, so hurry up and carry Yueru in. I'll leave my child to you," Xiao Niangpi said.
"Don't worry, madam, I will try my best."
In her opinion, the child in Lin Yueru's belly was more important than Lin Yueru.
If there is an emergency, two people will protect one person. If Yang Fan were here, he would definitely protect Lin Yueru. You can still have the baby later.
But Xiao Niangpi’s ideas are very traditional, and she probably thinks that the master’s seed is more important. The heirs of the Yang family are more important.
Before Yang Fan left, he specifically told them to invite Yao Guang over when they were about to give birth.
Listening to Lin Yueru's wailing in the delivery room, the little girl clutched her handkerchief tightly and her face turned pale.
It was also her first time and had never experienced such a thing. In this era, it is very dangerous for women to give birth to children. Whether it is a lady from a noble family or a poor person.
If mother and child are safe and able to survive, they are blessed with great fortune.
"Send a car immediately to Xinghe Academy in Zunhua and ask Miss Yaoguang to come over." Xiao Niangpi said.
It was already dark, but Lin Yueru was still screaming. There were anxious girls and midwives inside and outside the house. The little girl was sitting on a chair outside the house, thinking that she would give birth in a few days. My heart also felt tight.
