It is now the late spring of the eleventh year of Wanli.
The green shade spreads all over the world.
Because during the period from last year's Mid-Autumn Festival to now, the imperial court has copied Xu Jie, whipped Zhang Siwei to death, and torn apart Qiu Li...
Father Jun's will is already very obvious.
The majesty of the monarchy was also established through another harsh form of confiscation and execution.
Therefore, the dissatisfaction of the big bureaucrats and big landowners with Zhang Juzheng and the New Deal was completely suppressed, and their selfish desires ultimately failed to overcome the public interests needed by the common people of the country.
"Zhang Puzhou's coffin was cut open and his body was whipped, and Qiu Gong and others were torn apart by a car. This is not the result we want to see."
In the slanting wind and drizzle, in a wine shop on the outskirts of the capital city, Gu Xiancheng looked at the lush green scenery of the river in front of him, and also talked about his inner feelings to Li Zhi and Li Sancai.
"Same!"
"But what can be done."
"Maybe the world in this world can only depend on God's will after all. You and I can't control it."
Li Sancai picked up the wine glass, squinted at the patrolman who also appeared in a small town in Gyeonggi Province, and started talking.
"It's better to resign. If you stay here any longer, it will be boring."
Gu Xiancheng stood up and walked to the railing. He put his hands behind his back and said, "The water in Canglang is clear, so I can wash my tassel; the water in Canglang is turbid, so I can wash my feet."
"I admit!"
"Before, I misjudged the situation and thought that everyone was like us and hated Zhang Taiyue to the core. However, in fact, in the face of power, let alone Zhang Taiyue, he was only suspected of coercing the king to monopolize power. I am afraid that if Zhang Taiyue really did it, In the case of Wang Mang, a large number of people will hold their noses and recognize him as a saint for the sake of power!"
Li Sancai also stood up with a solemn look and came to Gu Xiancheng to talk, and then said: "But are we really going to abandon our official positions and never want to have an official career from now on?"
"Uncle Shi! Don't forget that our ambition is to serve as kings like Yao and Shun, to implement a policy of generosity and small taxes, so that the dynasty will be full of talents and the world will be free of contention!"
After Li Sancai told Gu Xiancheng, he asked him: "But now, has our ambition been realized?"
After hearing this, Gu Xiancheng asked: "So, you don't want to leave the court now?"
"Not only will we not leave, we will also look for talented people in the court to join us!"
"I have also thought about it seriously during these times, and I have to admit that although we have great ambitions, we are short-sighted and have insufficient understanding of the world's people. In the future, we can no longer be self-righteous and presumptuous;"
"Wang Taicang has always been elegant, majestic, strategic and insightful, and is willing to support those who come forward. From now on, I plan to follow his words and deeds and obey his command; even if he wants to change the system!"
"As he said, since restructuring is still prevalent in today's world, let's follow the trend and make changes. Who wouldn't say that?"
Li Sancai said.
Li Zhi nodded at this time.
Gu Xiancheng asked Li Zhi and said with a smile: "Where is Rupei?"
"You may not know that Zhang Siwei was impeached because of me. I have surrendered to Mr. Shen!"
Li Zhi said and looked at Li Sancai: "Xiuwu is right, change with the trend. Since you can only rely on the ambition of Yao and Shun to realize the righteousness of the people, you can only swim in the gate of the powerful first, and then wait for it. Times have changed, and we will be able to rectify our roots again!”
Li Sancai and Gu Xiancheng both looked at Li Zhi in surprise.
Li Zhi said: "Also, I have been promoted to the Young Minister of Taichang Temple for exposing Zhang Siwei, and I will invite you two to come to the humble residence for a reunion."
Li Zhi said and handed over the post.
Li Sancai and Gu Xiancheng took the post and were silent for a long time.
Suddenly, Gu Xiancheng asked Li Zhi again: "Why Shenwu County?! Did you forget that this person betrayed me in Nanzhi?"
"But among the Wu people, he is the one who can best influence the emperor's will. Since he wants to vote for the powerful, why not vote for the most powerful person who is most likely to influence the world?"
Li Zhi replied.
Gu Xiancheng and Li Sancai said nothing more.
…
Now that Zhang Siwei has passed away, although Shen Shixing is not the first assistant, he is equivalent to the first assistant.
More and more people came to see him from all over the dynasty.
"Li Keqidu gave me advice five days ago. Now this is the third time. I asked my father for advice on the administration of officials."
"The Minister of Household Affairs Wang Shilang posted a message on the third day, saying that he wanted to talk to his father about taxes in Jiangnan."
"Shu Shilang of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs posted yesterday to ask his father's opinion on the amendments to the criminal law regulations."
…
Amidst the chirping of birds.
While listening to his eldest son Shen Yongmao reciting the list of people who came to see him and their purpose, Shen Shixing pondered the telescope in front of him and suddenly said: "Why do you think His Majesty rewarded this to the minister?"
"The emperor is a sage king, so naturally he will not simply indulge in strange skills and tricks. From a child's perspective, he should let the ruling ministers take a long-term view. Now that the traitors have been eliminated, they should plan for new policies."
Shen Yongmao replied at this time.
Shen Shixing did not answer, but said: "Go on, who else wants to see you?"
Shen Yongmaobian said: "Gu Langguan, a member of the Literary and Selection Department, submitted his post as his nephew, saying it was to express hometown friendship."
"Nephew?"
Shen Shixing frowned slightly, then picked up the telescope and looked into the distance: "What do you mean?"
"According to him, his uncle Gu Bingxian was the same age as his father."
Shen Yongmao replied.
"Speaking of this, I remembered that the position of the doctor of the literary selection department is currently vacant. As a rule, this position is the same as the position of the doctor of the military selection department of the Privy Council. It must be discussed by the political hall. The officials cannot make arbitrary decisions to control their power."
Shen Shixing thought for a while and then said: "Since he has come to ask for an audience, you can prepare a memorial for me recommending the appointment of a doctor to the Ministry of Works and Renovation Department, and give it to Your Majesty."
"Don't you need him Gu Xiancheng?"
Shen Yongmao asked somewhat surprised.
"I have no intention of promoting the hometown party again! From now on, I will reject those who express my hometown friendship if I can."
Shen Shixingdao.
Shen Yongmaoze said: "But he has a good reputation among scholars. If my father doesn't use him, he will fear that the world will be unfair."
“It’s better to be unfair!”
"The more people in the world are dissatisfied with my father, the more confident your majesty will be in using my father, and the more it can prove that my father is really determined to govern the country for the common people of the country."
Shen Shixing said.
Shen Yongmao nodded after hearing this, and suddenly asked: "Isn't it appropriate for the child to have contact with them again?"
Shen Shixing said: "Not only is it not suitable for contact, but there is no need to take the imperial examination again! We will do what the grand master did."
Shen Yongmao was quite disappointed: "But if my son doesn't devote himself to serving the country, what will he do?"
"My father has arranged a way for you. You first go to Qi Shuai to learn military training, then go to Yu Shuai to learn martial arts, and then wait for the emperor's arrangements."
Shen Shixing said suddenly.
Shen Yongmao was very surprised after hearing this: "Father, is he asking his son to join the martial arts?"
"Why do you think the Grand Master's eldest son and second son didn't start their careers?"
Shen Shixing asked Shen Yongmao.
Shen Yongmao said: "Is the Grand Master afraid that someone will cheat for this?"
"How can the Grand Master care about these little details?"
Shen Shixing chuckled, then looked at the telescope in his hand and said, "The emperor gave this thing for military merit. Our Shen family must also transform from a noble family to a martial artist."
After Shen Shixing said this, he asked Shen Yongmao to continue reading the list of submissions.
Shen Yongmao continued to read: "Zhao Shizhen, the nephew of General Xian, submitted a message saying that he was offering firearms blueprints."
"Your Majesty is heavily armed. Bring him to me immediately and give him a banquet!"
Shen Shixing hurriedly put down the telescope and ordered.
…
The next day, Political Affairs Hall.
Soon after Zhu Yijun arrived here, the ruling ministers began to discuss the vacancy of the doctor in the literary selection department.
"Your Majesty, I recommend Gu Xiancheng, a member of the Department of Wenxuan, to be the official of the Department of Wenxuan."
Liu Yingjie, the Minister of Civil Affairs, first put forward his own opinion.
But Shen Shixing came to his original point at this time: "I recommend the king to use Ji, and please your Majesty to try not to use the people of Wu, Zhejiang, and Qi to select ministers, and avoid the suspicion of being a member of the local party."
"I second the proposal!"
As soon as Shen Shixing said this, Pan Cheng and Yu Youding from Zhejiang had no choice but to second their opinions.
Liu Yingjie from Shandong had no choice but to change his mind: "Your Majesty, Mr. Shen Ge's proposal is more comprehensive. I also believe that it is more appropriate to use the king to use the si."
Zhu Yijun nodded: "It's accurate!"
Therefore, Wang Yongji became a doctor in the literary selection department.
After Gu Xiancheng learned the news, he said to Li Sancai and Li Zhi with a sullen face: "I really can't stay in this capital any longer! It's not something I can do for someone who wants to be a powerful person!"
After hearing this, Li Sancai said: "Uncle, you are still too solemn! In the past, Taiyue was seriously ill, and all the officials prayed in his name. We added your name, but you refused to agree and erased it. Now the ministers must have That’s why I can’t tolerate you.”
Gu Xiancheng smiled helplessly after hearing this.
Gu Xiancheng resigned on the same day.
Zhu Yijun still kept a close eye on the officials in the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he would basically read it in person. He also saw Gu Xiancheng's resignation letter and said: "Tell the cabinet that the vote will be approved!"
Zhu Yijun said and looked at Zhang Jing: "In addition, send someone to keep an eye on him secretly!"
