Wang Jiaping's statement made Shen Shixing change his face.
His mood at the moment was very different from when he heard Zhang Xueyan call Gao Pragmatic the "world's literary brave". The latter made him dissatisfied at most, but the former made him nervous.
Gao Pragmatic already has enough auras on his head. Adding another "world bold" is actually just that, it is nothing more than raising his hopes to a new height. However, the problem is that what Gao Wuchen lacks is not reputation at all, not even prestige. What he really lacks is almost only qualifications.
This was one of the reasons why Shen Shixing had just reluctantly acquiesced to Zhang Xueyan's boast about Gao pragmatism: no matter how powerful you are, how high your reputation is, how prosperous your family is, your qualifications are still there. It is impossible for a junior who was born in the Wanli eight-year gold list to join the cabinet now.
In fact, Shen Shixing’s idea is not complicated: as long as Gao Pragmatism does not join the cabinet, his pragmatism school will always have the problem of “dual cores”. Even if Xu Guo, the second assistant in the cabinet, is willing to cooperate with Gao Jingjing on many things, he can't obey Gao Jingjing's instructions in everything. At the same time, Gao Jingjing cannot give up his real power and do what Xu Guo wants.
Xu Guo was limited by his status and could not completely bow his head. He was very pragmatic...
Shen Shixing could see that this was a person who usually seemed quiet, but was actually very determined in his heart. However, his behavior was so "pioneering" that even Xu Guo did not dare to do it again and again. Follow him.
Although they are important figures or even core figures of the same faction, their political views may not be exactly the same. In Shen Shixing's eyes, this is a place that can be exploited. As for whether there is an opportunity to take advantage of it, that is another matter.
Therefore, it does not make much sense to continue to improve the reputation of being highly pragmatic. Just as how much water a barrel can hold does not depend on the longest board, but on the shortest board, high pragmatic short The board is seniority, which is difficult to make up for outside of time.
Therefore, Shen Shixing was only a little dissatisfied with Zhang Xueyan's words, but he was not nervous.
But Wang Jiaping expressed his support for high pragmatism, which is different. This is a very bad trend.
Wang Jiaping's entry into the cabinet this time was originally a compromise between him and Gao Pragmatic. Putting aside the highly pragmatic thoughts for now, at least the reason why Shen Shixing was able to agree was mainly because Wang Jiaping had a bad temper and always insisted on his own opinions in politics and never relied on anyone.
But who would have thought that just how long had passed before he would have started to support Gao Pragmatically in a clear-cut manner!
Shen Shixing had to take precautions and think about the purpose of Wang Jiaping's move. Is it simply because he agrees with Gao Pragmatic on this matter, or has he already made a choice between the two schools of practical learning and spiritual learning?
If it's just the former, then forget it. After all, according to Gao Pragmatic's memorial today, courtiers, regardless of their rank, will all have to express their opinions, either supporting or opposing. It is difficult to maintain the so-called "neutrality" - because Gao Pingshi The pragmatic spearhead is aimed at the vassals, and it is not about engaging in party disputes among the courtiers. Why do you want to be neutral?
Do you actually have no idea about such a big national policy adjustment? Then why does the emperor raise a waste like you? Does he have so much money that he has no place to spend it?
But if it's the latter, then you're in big trouble. Getting Wang Jiaping into the cabinet was already a compromise. Shen Shixing's original plan was to capture Pan Sheng first, and then ask Pan Sheng to recommend Wang Xijue before leaving. In this way, Wang Xijue's entry into the cabinet was almost certain. Let Shen Shixing have a powerful assistant in the cabinet, break the "siege" of the real school, and he will no longer fight alone.
But something unexpected happened later, and Gao Pragmatic was unexpectedly tough, forcing Shen Shixing to retreat again. As a last resort, he and Gao Pragmatic had to "take a half step back" and made a man who was not from Shanxi but was born in Shanxi. Party leader Wang Jiaping came to make up the numbers.
However, in Shen Shixing's view, Wang Jiaping can make up the numbers, but if he relies on being high and pragmatic, it is completely unacceptable. Because if this happens, it will be equivalent to his situation in the cabinet being worse than when Pan Sheng was there. Pan Sheng was originally a neutral faction, but later he was won over by himself - or controlled through the Zheshang Group. However, if Wang Jiaping, a neutral faction, turned against Gao Pragmatic, wouldn't he lose blood?
What's more, it's not surprising that the Zhejiang Merchants Alliance can control Pan Sheng, who is from Zhejiang, but that doesn't mean that they can also help them control Wang Jiaping, who is from Shanxi!
Shen Shixing not only looked grim, but even a little distracted, until Xu Guo's voice sounded from the side: "Yuan Fu? Yuan Fu?"
"Ah?" Shen Shixing woke up, quietly exhaled a breath, calmed down, and asked, "What?"
Xu Guo looked calm and said: "We and the four cabinet ministers have all agreed with Gao Qiuzhen's proposal. It's time for Yuan Fu to make a decision."
Xu Yingyang! You really know how to talk!
Shen Shixing was filled with resentment: "The four of you have agreed, so what's the point of asking!" Should I be allowed to "stand alone" against all opinions and stand on the side of those useless sects that eat up nearly two million taels of silver a year? Do I still want to gain a foothold in the court?
At this moment, he suddenly felt something in his heart, and he sincerely admired Gao Pragmatism.
Be truthful, be truthful, you are really good at finding opportunities and angles. If you attack these sects and vassals, wouldn’t all the officials in the world, whether they are Beijing officials or foreign officials, have to applaud you?
Even those nobles are probably gloating about the misfortune and happy to see the success - they are not worried about the scarcity but the inequality. Why did Gaoxin Zheng and Guo Anyang inspect their land in the first place, and each of them had to waste money to eliminate the disaster? So much land has been produced, but you sects and vassals have done nothing, and you haven't even plucked a hair even when the emperor has set an example and given up a large number of imperial estates?
We all share the same country, so of course we have to share blessings and hardships together! We lost so much without saying anything nonsense (of course, the main reason is that we are tied down by high pragmatism in business, and we are worried about losing big for small things), so you can't be mean?
So Shen Shixing suddenly discovered that although Gao Pingshi went to the throne this time, it was the first time for a court minister to propose opening a vassal ban, but he was actually very safe!
Civil servants all over the world will never oppose him as long as they have not boiled water in their minds, and will only shout at the top of their lungs to support him to the end; the nobles of the two capitals will not object, and may even stand up and clearly express their support - - The military ministers are also court ministers. When the imperial court's finances become rich, even if a little bit of it leaks out from the fingers of the civil servants, for them, it is a good thing to pick up treasures when they go out and make a fortune for nothing. Why not do it?
As for the sects and vassals, they may have been severely offended by Gao pragmatism...
Shen Shixing thought about it and felt that it might not be possible.
Nowadays, the vassals are actually polarized. The fat ones are so fat that they ooze oil, and the thin ones are so thin that they dig out their flesh. Gao pragmatically lifts the vassal ban. Those so-called lieutenants who are as poor as beggars but cannot support themselves, do Even if it’s not good, I’d also like to express my gratitude to Gao pragmatism. After all, Gao Pragmatism not only allows them to make a living on their own without having to live their lives hoping for a little bit of income every day, but he even gives them an initial amount of capital.
This is not because Shen Shixing is overthinking, he has evidence. Just a few years ago, there was a father and son under the Prince of Zhou in Henan who were so poor that they couldn't take the blame. They were accused of discussing government affairs in public (there was an explicit order prohibiting the clan from discussing government affairs) and were sent to the clan's mansion. In the end, they got their wish. Mixed in was a long-term meal ticket "sent to Fengyang Prison".
It was obvious that the father and son committed the crime deliberately, because the so-called government affairs they discussed were just trivial matters, and they had nothing to do with their clan's half-money. This thing in itself is not worth mentioning, but due to the "vassal ban" regulations, doing this is the result of being kept in captivity for a lifetime, so they can safely get their meal tickets for a lifetime. Although they are definitely not free in prison, at least they will not be hungry. died.
This is a true portrayal of the life of the lower-level clan.
It is conceivable that such a clan would be overjoyed if they knew that Gao Pragmatism not only allowed them to make a living freely, but also gave them at least one hundred taels of capital! Maybe I can't wait to build a shrine to Gao Pragmatic.
Those who were really offended by him were probably the princes, princes and their sons. Gao pragmatism has blocked the scope of their feudal disciples and limited their number, which will definitely make them unhappy.
But what if the feudal kings are unhappy? Are you planning to come to discuss politics and get a ticket to Fengyang Prison, or are you simply planning to rebel and send your head to the capital for the emperor to visit?
Don't even dare? You don’t even dare to just stay here, and I’m not trying to cut your family fortune. The court is already very polite!
In this way, the only danger Gao Pragmatic has to face is whether the emperor will think that he is destroying the "kinship" relationship between the emperor and his family. But now that Shen Shixing thinks about it, he feels that this is unlikely to be true.
According to Zhang Cheng's analysis last time, the biggest source of Gao Pragmatic's holy family is to help the emperor solve problems. So if you look back, you can see that although Gao Pragmatic's behavior this time seems abnormal, it is because it is abnormal that it is very important. Maybe the emperor hinted him to do it.
Gao Jingshi is the Minister of Rongzheng, neither the Minister of Rites nor the Minister of Household Affairs. The Zonglu issue itself has nothing to do with him, and there is no reason for him to suddenly jump out and play like this.
Shen Shixing narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself: It turns out that the driving force behind this matter is the emperor himself... Okay, okay, these two classmates have joined forces, and they really don't recognize each other.
"Since you all think it is accurate, Shi Xing can rest assured. In this case, I will write this draft in person, so that the emperor can know the attitude of us and the officials - the vassal ban has long been implemented It’s time to figure it out.”
Wu Dui was slightly surprised and asked subconsciously: "Yuan Fu also thinks so?"
Shen Shixing chuckled: "Of course, of course. As Brother Yingyang and Brother Duinan (Wangjiaping Duinan) said, this matter should have been initiated by our cabinet ministers. If we fail to initiate it now, we are derelict in our duties. I have high expectations. Since we are speaking outright, how can we not be clingy and join in this great event? In my opinion, not only should we vote in agreement, but it is best for us to meet the emperor together and clearly state and explain our interests to the emperor—— This major event in the world cannot be delayed because of 'kiss'."
Everyone had noticed Shen Shixing's previous demeanor, and he was obviously unhappy. Now that there had been such a big change, everyone was naturally a little surprised.
However, everyone present is not a child, and of course they will not think that Shen Yuanfu was led astray by not thinking clearly for a moment. On the contrary, Shen Yuanfu must have straightened everything out during the period when he was distracted.
This can also be seen from his sudden suggestion that all cabinet ministers come together to attend the meeting - this is to grab credit!
Or at least it should be said that they want to share some of the reputation brought by the highly pragmatic "Please open the feudal ban"!
This is sensible.
Since I can't stop it, I'll just go with you. Even if you end up eating the meat, at least I can get a mouthful of soup, which is better than standing aside and watching you eat with your mouth full of oil while my own stomach growls with hunger.
As expected, they are all foxes who have matured over the years, and no one is easy to fool.
Xu Guo, Zhang Xueyan, and Wu Dui looked at each other. Although they didn't nod to each other, they all understood what the other person meant.
"What Yuan Fu said is correct." Xu Guo said with a smile: "The matter is of great importance. Since the cabinet has unified its opinions, it is indeed time to meet together and state the truth to the emperor."
The First Assistant and the Second Assistant had said so, and the matter was decided. At that moment, several cabinet ministers explained the government affairs individually, and waited for Shen Shixing to write the draft, and then sent someone to inform the Chief of Ceremonies and ask for the emperor's permission. See you.
Zhu Yijun was anxiously waiting for the cabinet's response in the Qianqing Palace. When he heard that all the cabinet ministers asked for an audience together, he thought that the cabinet was collectively opposed, and he couldn't help but break out in a sweat.
Fortunately, today Huang Mengyu is the Supervisor of Ceremonies in person. He is a man of both rough and tumble. He specifically asked the expressions of the elders of the Xiao Huangmen below. He knew that they were definitely not here to "force the palace", so he put this into consideration. The news was also conveyed to Chen Ju.
When Chen Ju saw that the emperor's face changed, he naturally guessed what was going on. He quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words. Only then did Zhu Yijun take a deep breath, relax, and said: "That's good, let the gentlemen Come on... uh, go to the Wenhua Hall and wait, I will be there in a minute."
He originally wanted to ask the cabinet elders to come to Qianqing Palace to meet him, but after thinking about it, the elders walked slowly, and secondly, Qianqing Palace was far away from the cabinet. Letting them come would show that he, the emperor, was not considerate of his ministers, so he might as well go Wenhua Hall.
The Wenhua Palace was very close to the cabinet, and it was also the place he was most familiar with. Staying there felt like Gao Pragmatic was also supporting him, and he felt most at ease, so his words changed when he spoke. .
The meeting between the emperor and the cabinet was temporary and there was no need to elaborate. At this time, the news of Gao Pragmatic's request to "reveal the vassal ban" had spread from the sieve-like General Affairs Department to the outer court, and all the ministries and offices had already received the news.
The situation after the news spread was much more lively than when it was in the cabinet just now.
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