Early the next morning, Meng Chong and Meng Zhangyin appeared in front of Gao Jingshi with two obvious dark circles under his eyes. He said that he and Gao Yude happened to be on the same road and insisted on going to the cabinet with him - Gao Jingshi was going to the cabinet to select items to present to the prince. Meng Zhangyin said that he wanted to exchange views with the cabinet on some of yesterday's memorials to decide on the red.
Gao pragmatic knew that Meng Chong's words were obviously not true, because yesterday because the emperor passed out in the court, the cabinet, under the leadership of Gao Gong, spent almost all their energy on wiping this matter, and there was nothing worth mentioning at all. Big things are presented.
Gao pragmatic recalled it carefully. Yesterday was Gengyin Shuo, Bingshen day in August of the fifth year of Longqing. The biggest thing reported by the cabinet was probably the promotion of Yang Daoheng, the prefect of Zhiding Prefecture in Zhili, to the deputy envoy of the Yunnan Inspection Department.
There is no need to work on this matter, because this is actually the official recommendation of the individual, and then Gao Gong, on behalf of the cabinet, approved it - so Gao Gong now has all the power in the world, and he can make his own proposals and approve them. What?
Meng Chong said he was going to discuss yesterday's major events. Are you dissatisfied with this arrangement? It's not that Gao Pragmatic looked down upon him, but he didn't dare to say that he disagreed if he had the courage to do so, not only because Gao Gong had the right to do so, but also because this promotion was completely in line with the court's employment system and habits: this person had passed the exam in three years , got all excellent exams and moved to the right, and he was originally the prefect of Shangfu, Henan. Although he was promoted a little, he went to the border area of Yunnan. It was really a normal employment. Even the emperor had nothing to find fault with.
Of course, Meng Chong was not going to the cabinet to discuss some national affairs. To be blunt, there was really no need for him, Meng Chong, to discuss national affairs. He simply came to talk to Gao Pragmatic.
The cause of the matter was that the emperor fainted yesterday.
The emperor had such a serious health problem, and his dignified chief ceremonial supervisor Palm Seal didn't know anything about it. No matter how slow Meng Chong was, he knew that he had lost too much points in this matter, and it would definitely affect Mr. Gao Ge's opinion of him, so In an emergency, he sent his steward to see Mr. Gao Ge last night.
Unexpectedly, the steward came back soon and brought back some very bad news: Gao Gong refused to see him, saying he was tired.
Meng Zhangyin was now panicked. He knew that due to his lack of ability, he was coveted by many people below him in the inner court. He only relied on Gao Gong's recommendation and support to gain a foothold. Now he actually provoked If Mr. Gaoge is so angry, wouldn't it be a disaster that would cause the world to collapse?
Not to mention anything else, just look at the performance of Mr. Gao Ge and the emperor yesterday. Even the emperor was a little afraid of Mr. Gao Ge's anger, let alone a domestic slave?
Meng Chong originally wanted to go to the cabinet in person early this morning and apologize in front of Mr. Gao Ge, but he was worried that Mr. Gao Ge would have a bad temper and just kicked him out. That would be too embarrassing - would Mr. Gao Ge do this? It's hard to say, but if you ask if you dare, there is no doubt. He definitely dares.
So after much deliberation, Meng Zhangyin thought it would be better to take a roundabout way, so as not to directly hit the muzzle of Gao Ge Lao's gun. Since we have to take a roundabout way, it is definitely best to find "Xiao Ge Lao". It is better to find someone else than "Xiao Ge Lao" to be more secretive.
But Meng Chong didn't know that he thought he was secretive, but in fact Gao Jingzhen secretly scolded him "idiot" in his heart.
If you didn't have a big deal with my third uncle, the dignified eunuch who is the chief minister of ceremony, would you find me, a little prince, to accompany you, and the flattering smile on his face can even be seen by a pig?
The third uncle's principles for choosing the hand seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies really let anyone take the position if he didn't have the ability. If this were a time of peace, it would indeed be a good choice, allowing the cabinet's power to be infinitely expanded.
But the problem is that if something happens and an important inner court ally like the Chief of Ceremonies has no ability at all, it will be a bad thing!
Gao Jingshi sighed inwardly and thought to himself: It can only be said that the third uncle did not expect that Long Qing would die so early. Otherwise, even if Chen Hong was pushed up again, it would be easier than this Meng Chong.
Meng Chong really came to plead for mercy. He didn't even dare to test it more. He asked Gao Gong directly if he was very dissatisfied with him after returning yesterday. Then when Gao Gong frowned and didn't answer for a while, he immediately begged for mercy, complained, and swore. I must change my past mistakes and "take good care" of the inner court.
Gao Jingshi was a little dumbfounded for a moment. He didn't expect that Meng Chong, a dignified minister of ceremony, could actually humble himself to this extent. Well... this can be regarded as something that ordinary people can't do.
After thinking for a while, Gao Jingshi sighed and said: "Meng Gong, I won't hide what happened yesterday. Yuan Fu is indeed quite dissatisfied and feels that if things continue like this, it will only lead to bad things..."
Meng Zhangyin's face turned pale with fright, his legs went weak, and he was about to kneel down.
Gao pragmatic was startled and quickly supported him. He spoke harshly but lowered his voice and said: "Mr. Meng, respect yourself!"
Meng Chong grabbed Gao Pragmatic's hand and almost cried when he looked at it: "Mr. Xiao Ge, our family knows we were wrong. Our family...please ask Yuan Fu to give our family another chance, just once, okay? Look?" For the sake of our family's loyalty to Yuan Fu..."
"Mr. Meng!" Gao Pingshi saw that the more he spoke, the more wrong he was. He quickly glared and blocked his words: "Your loyalty can only be to the emperor, just like Yuan Fu!"
"Ah, yes, yes, Xiao Ge taught me this..."
"I'm not Yan Shifan, and I don't want to be a small cabinet boss!" Gao Pingshi glared at him again, looked around, and relaxed a little - Meng Chong was not stupid enough, and all the servants around him were sent away.
Seeing that Meng Chong was intimidated by him and didn't dare to speak any more, Gao pragmatic coughed lightly, pretended to be very distressed, and said hesitantly: "Yuanfu is really unhappy now, even if it's... I don’t dare to say that I will be able to persuade him..."
What he said was interesting. After all, Meng Chong was still an old eunuch who had served in the palace for many years. He immediately smelled something unusual, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said: "Xiao... uh, what kind of status does Mr. Xiao Gao have in Yuan Fu's heart? Who in the world doesn’t know this? As long as Mr. Xiao Gao is willing to open his mouth, how can Yuan Fu go against Mr. Xiao Gao’s wishes? Absolutely not, absolutely not!"
He complimented you first, then paused for a moment, put on a pitiful look, and begged: "Mr. Xiao Gao, our family really hurts Yuan Fu and you. Look... how can we make Yuan Fu Change of mind? Don’t worry, as long as you are willing to say a few good words for our family in front of Yuan Fu, our family... uh, our family..."
When he said this, he suddenly remembered that there seemed to be no place for him to repay Gao Pragmatism - he was not a serious official, and there was no talk of promotion; he was not short of money, and this young man was making a lot of money every day. The heroic spirit of "sprinkling one hundred thousand taels with your hands" resounds all over the world. If you give money as a gift, I'm afraid that others won't take a serious look at all your belongings.
This is fucking embarrassing.
Gao Jingshi also saw Meng Chong's embarrassment. He waved his hand indifferently and said: "Meng Zhangyin, you don't have to think about that. I... am still willing to give you a hand, but I don't want you to repay me. You also know that I don’t lack anything, right?”
When Meng Chong heard this, he was so moved that he almost cried. He nodded repeatedly: "Mr. Xiao Gao is a man of integrity and righteousness. Meng Chong is very impressed..."
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these idle things." Gao Pragmatic sighed heavily and said: "Although I am willing to help you, but you also know that the situation yesterday was really... I think otherwise , the Supervisor of Ceremonies will make some adjustments and add one or two pens to help you, what do you think?"
"Okay, okay!" Meng Chong nodded repeatedly like a chicken pecking at rice: "Mr. Xiao Gao's plan is very clever, that is... our family doesn't know which of the kids below is capable, or we can ask Mr. Xiao Gao to help. Will you help us to the end, send Buddha to the West, and recommend one or two talented people to our family?"
Hey, Meng Zhangyin, your other abilities are not very good, but you still have some ability to observe people's emotions. It seems that it is not a complete waste and can still be recycled.
Gao Pangshi was not polite anymore, smiled and said: "As for the candidates, I have two candidates. By coincidence, you both know them - one is Huang Mengyu, the eunuch guarding Datong, and the other is Chen Ju who is now with me. This What do you think of the two of them, Meng Zhangyin?"
"Okay, okay, the person Mr. Xiao Gao likes must be good - Mr. Xiao Gao, just don't worry about this matter. Even if we risk our lives, we will definitely help you, Mr. Xiao Gao, to handle it!" Meng Chong swore. Swearing usually settles matters.
Gao pragmatic laughed, nodded, and said with satisfaction: "Okay, let's leave this matter like this for now. You don't have to worry too much about Yuan Fu, I will help you clear it up. But... from now on, this matter in the inner court You have to be more attentive and careful about the land. If there is any situation, or if you have any hesitation or doubt, and it is not easy to go to Yuan Fu directly, you don’t have to hold it in your heart. Just come to me. Just say it.”
"Yes, thank you, Mr. Xiao Gao, for your advice. Meng Chong remembers it."
