Du Ning left.
This performance gave him a lot of inspiration and a lot of warnings.
At this moment, Du Ning had so many things in his mind, but he seemed to have nowhere to start. He had been an official for many years, and he had not felt this way for a long time.
However, he had a hunch that as long as he could overcome this hurdle, the future would be a new world!
Also leaving with Du Ning was Cheng Jing.
Zhu Qiyu just sat on the throne, watching Cheng respectfully kowtow to him, then retreat step by step and turn around, a hint of sadness arose in his heart.
Cheng Jing is a talented person and an ambitious person.
His lifelong dream is to serve as an official and benefit a country.
It's a pity that God's will played a trick on people. When he first entered the official career, he encountered unexpected disasters and was banished to the palace and became an eunuch.
To be fair, Cheng Jing has been doing his best and doing things properly for so many years. Zhu Qiyu is relieved to have him as the Supervisor of Ceremonies.
However, Zhu Qiyu knew very well that this was not his ambition.
Going to Shaanxi to be a guard eunuch this time can be considered as the combined merits of his two lifetimes. Give him a chance...
"If your Majesty is feeling sentimental, why not keep Eunuch Cheng? Over in Shaanxi, we can send someone else there. Eunuch Cheng must also be willing to continue to serve your Majesty..."
Wynn stood aside, looking at the emperor's expression. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but persuade him.
After serving the emperor for so long, Wynn knew that the emperor was a nostalgic person. Although he did not usually show it, this was very obvious to those close to him.
Zhu Qiyu sighed.
"At the beginning, Cheng Jing was working in the Jin Palace and was implicated. Now, letting him return to Shanxi to be a guard eunuch can be regarded as a beginning and an end!"
Although he had just heard what the emperor said to Du Ning, Wynn was still shocked at this moment.
You know, since Zhu Jian was transferred to the capital, the post of Shanxi governor has been vacant.
Although Du Ning is also in charge of Shanxi's military and military affairs, he is the governor of Shaanxi after all. Traveling between two places will definitely be beyond his capabilities.
This also means that in the absence of a governor in Shanxi, Cheng Jing, the guarding eunuch, can have at least half of the governor's authority under the banner of Du Ning.
If this were normal, that would be fine.
But now, it was Wang Zhen's dominance that led to the Jingtai Dynasty after the Civil War. The whole dynasty was extremely wary of eunuchs interfering in politics.
Among them, including the emperor himself!
Although the emperor has not issued any explicit edicts, no matter whether it is Huaien, Shuliang, or close confidants such as Wang Cheng, Zhang Yong, and Xing'an.
They all understand tacitly that interfering in political affairs without authorization is the bottom line that the emperor will never allow.
As the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, Cheng Jing would participate in ministry and cabinet meetings, but except for some occasions when he had already received the emperor's oral instructions, he basically would not speak.
After returning to the palace, he would only tell the truth about what he heard and saw. If the emperor didn't ask, he would rarely comment.
The reason for all this is because Wang Zhen was in front, and they knew very well how disgusted the emperor was with eunuchs intervening in politics.
However, now, Cheng Jing's appointment has broken this unspoken rule.
Wynn believes that this is not the norm. Except for Cheng Jing, if other eunuchs dare to interfere in local government affairs, what awaits them will be a dead end.
The emperor could make an exception for it, and it was this ironclad rule that was broken.
It can be seen how important Eunuch Cheng is in the emperor's heart...
But why does the emperor still look unhappy?
After carefully changing the cup of warm tea for the emperor, Wynn continued.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, since Eunuch Cheng once served in the Jin Palace in his early years, he must be very familiar with the local people's sentiments. He will definitely be able to help Master Du in organizing the army. If he can return to the palace with success, he will be considered a favor to the Emperor. !”
These words were obviously said in accordance with the emperor's wishes.
However, what Wynn did not expect was that after saying these words, the emperor's expression became more complicated. In the vagueness, Wynn felt a hint of loneliness and sadness.
After a moment, the emperor took a long breath and said.
"I hope everything goes well for Cheng Jing!"
To be fair, what Wynn said is correct.
However, what he didn't know was that Cheng Jing was out of Beijing this time, and if nothing unexpected happened, he might not be able to come back.
If Zhu Qiyu remembered correctly, Cheng Jing's health had been deteriorating in the past two years.
In his previous life, he was not very familiar with government affairs, so he had to rely on Cheng Jing in many places. In order to worry about affecting government affairs, Cheng Jing kept supporting his illness. It was not until later that he became ill that Zhu Qiyu learned about his physical condition. And it's so bad.
Before his death, his only wish was to return to his parents' graves to pay homage and be buried in his hometown. However, it was a pity that he died of illness on the road not long after he set out.
No matter in his previous life or in this life, Cheng Jing never asked Zhu Qiyu for anything in his life. He had no gold, silver, silk, or official position.
Zhu Qiyu also failed to help him realize his only wish.
Now that he has been reborn, although he began to doubt Cheng Jing, with the death of Cao Jixiang, Zhu Qiyu's doubts about Cheng Jing were completely dispelled.
Zhu Qiyu had asked the imperial doctor privately before, and the result was that Cheng Jing's body had been too severely worn out, and the qi in his heart was condensed, so the medicine and stone could not play a big role.
If you want to take care of yourself, in addition to taking medicine according to the prescription, the more important thing is to feel comfortable and maintain a good routine.
However, Cheng Jing is a person who accepts death.
Zhu Qiyu tried to persuade him several times in secret, but he agreed every time. He turned around and continued running around. On several occasions, Zhu Qiyu tentatively asked Cheng Jing if he wanted to go back to his hometown to pay homage.
But every time, Cheng Jing put it down.
Later, Zhu Qiyu realized that he disliked his current physical disability and felt that he had no face to face his parents.
I'm afraid that only before he dies will he be willing to return to his hometown.
Corruption is irreversible. Zhu Qiyu can't help him in this regard.
But at least, Zhu Qiyu can give him a chance, a chance to realize his ideal.
In this way, perhaps when his life comes to an end, he will have less regrets and be able to stand in front of his parents' graves with more dignity.
Let me tell you, although he was tortured, he still did something for the court and the people. He cannot leave his name forever, but in the end, he is worthy of his ten years of poverty!
But if this happens, Cheng Jing will definitely work harder.
So once this goes, I'm afraid it will be an eternity...
The atmosphere in the hall was a bit depressing. Although Wynn didn't know why, he knew it and stopped talking.
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, but the weather was already entering late autumn. The withered yellow leaves were swirling and falling in front of the steps, accompanied by the blowing autumn wind, which made it feel quite sad.
After a while, the tea had gradually cooled down. Huaien was about to reach out and replace it, but saw that the emperor had already picked it up.
Everyone has their own choice. Although Zhu Qiyu is sad, he also knows not to indulge in it.
The bitter taste of the cold tea in his mouth made him frown, but he still drank it down and gently placed the tea cup on the table. Zhu Qiyu closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, and finally spoke again and gave instructions.
"Summon Wang Wen, Chen Yi, and Chen Xun into the palace!"
Cheng Jing's matter is just a small episode, government affairs are the big deal!
After such a long time, these people outside should be waiting impatiently...
As soon as he felt the pressure on his body lighten, Wynn knew that the emperor had been freed from the emotions just now.
He cupped his hands and ordered the waiter to rush out to call for someone, while he refilled the emperor's empty teacup.
Wang Wen and the other three people had indeed been waiting outside for quite some time.
Logically speaking, time is extremely precious for important ministers of their status. Under normal circumstances, if a sign is handed over to invite you, even if there are other ministers in front, as long as they arrive, they will be mentioned at the front.
Not to mention, this time they came after being summoned, so logically speaking, the time should have been calculated.
But the fact is that they have been waiting outside for almost two sticks of incense, and there is still no movement inside.
"If I remember correctly, today is the day when Governor Du will resign."
Wang Tianguan, who didn't regard himself as an outsider at all, asked the waiter for a plate of snacks again, took a sip of tea, looked at Chen Xun sideways, and said in a somewhat inexplicable tone.
"An ordinary speech from your Majesty only takes about a stick of incense. Now, Governor Du has been in the palace for less than half an hour, right?"
"It seems that His Majesty attaches great importance to Governor Du's visit to Shaanxi!"
"Chen Shangshu, you have taught a good student..."
As we all know, Mr. Wang has never been a broad-minded person.
Last time, Chen Xun openly impeached the officials in the morning court. Although it was said that he was not interested in drinking, it did not cause any actual damage to Wang Wen.
However, with Mr. Wang's character of never being willing to suffer losses, when faced with Chen Xun, it is natural that the nose is not the nose, and the eyes are not the eyes.
Completely opposite to Wang Wen, Chen Xun has a good temper.
Except for the change in his style during the period when he was the second assistant, overall, Chen Xun has always been a smiling image in the court.
Even when faced with Wang Wen's obviously thorny words, Chen Shangshu remained very calm, as if he couldn't hear it, and said with a smile.
"Being favored by His Majesty shows that Governor Du is indeed outstanding. We are all colleagues, working for His Majesty and sharing the worries of the country. There is no harm in waiting for a while!"
As he spoke, Chen Xun raised the teacup, took a sip and said.
"Besides, we are busy with official duties on weekdays. Although we are waiting here, we can still steal half a day of leisure, and we are very happy."
"Master Tianguan, Master Zongxian, how about we get together after you go to office today?"
Being able to have such a good image in the court is inseparable from the fact that Chen Shangshu often holds banquets.
In his house, there were almost poetry gatherings, calligraphy gatherings, and banquets. Although the scales were large and small, Chen Shangshu basically refused everyone who came.
From the important officials of the imperial court to the ordinary seventh- and eighth-grade censors, Hanlin, and even some scholars who have not yet served as officials, as long as they are outstanding in talent and learning, they can enter his banquet.
Sending out invitations casually was a common thing for Chen Shangshu.
Hitting a soft nail, Wang Wen curled his lips and said.
"Let's forget it. The civil service department is busy with affairs. I'm afraid that Chen Shangshu's banquet will be almost finished by the time I go to office."
People of their status are naturally very cautious about attending banquets.
Compared to Wang Wen's blunt refusal, Chen Yi was obviously softer and said with a smile.
"It would be nice to be able to get together with Chen Shangshu. However, His Majesty summoned me to see you today. I'm afraid I have something to give you, so it's better to take care of the court affairs first!"
Chen Xunben did it casually. Since neither of them were willing, he naturally wouldn't force it. He shook his head regretfully and said.
"Lord Zongxian is right, let's wait until next time..."
A few people were talking in the side hall when they heard a noise outside. After a while, a young chamberlain came in and reported that Governor Du's performance had ended and asked them to prepare for an audience.
So, they immediately stopped talking, packed up their clothes, followed the chamberlain out of the side hall, and waited outside the Wenhua Hall.
As soon as he arrived outside, he saw Du Ning walking towards him, followed by a familiar figure.
The two came side by side, then stepped forward from a distance and bowed their hands in front of the three of them.
"I have met Lord Tianguan, Lord Zongxian, and Chen Shangshu!"
After Wang Wen and others politely returned the gift, Chen Xun looked at the duo in front of him, feeling a little strange and asked.
"Eunuch Cheng is leaving the palace?"
He asked casually, but unexpectedly, Cheng Jing nodded lightly, then glanced at Du Ning and said.
"Yes, go and tidy up the house outside. Just now, His Majesty has decreed that I should be appointed as the eunuch of Shanxi Province to assist Governor Du in organizing the military settlement."
Cheng Jing said these words generously.
However, Wang Wen and others immediately understood the deeper meaning and exchanged glances with each other.
In the end, Wang Wen asked after careful consideration.
"My father-in-law is the eunuch in charge of the ceremonial office. If I go to Shanxi, the ceremonial office..."
Logically speaking, it is somewhat taboo to inquire about these things.
However, when they are at this level, they naturally have their own sense of proportion. In addition, Wang Wen and Cheng Jing have a good relationship on weekdays, so Cheng Jing hesitated for a moment and did not hide it, but said.
"What your Majesty means is that there are currently no suitable personnel for the Chief of Ceremonies, so he has asked me to take on the title of Palm Eunuch until a suitable candidate is found in the future."
After these words fell, the expressions of Chen Xun and the other three people suddenly became solemn.
The official dispatch of internal officials is not as strict as that of the outer court, so in theory, there is no problem for Cheng Jing to serve as a guard eunuch in the local area as the eunuch in charge of the ceremony.
However, according to usual practice, guard eunuchs often work in some unimportant yamen. Even if they work in the ceremonial department, they will not be palm eunuchs.
What's more, Cheng Jing is already the eunuch in charge of the seal, which is equivalent to the chief seal officer of the outer court yamen. In this case, there is no change in the title of the eunuch who goes out to serve as the guard eunuch.
There has never been any precedent for this kind of situation...
(End of chapter)
