Shen Li's move was completely unexpected, but it was also reasonable after thinking about it.
Although Shen Li has been sent to the Ministry of Yamen from the Hanlin Academy for a short time, he is not young. He is already fifty-eight this year. Needless to say, if you think about Zhang Juzheng, who was only in his early forties when he first joined the cabinet, you will know that it is indeed difficult for Shen Li not to be anxious now.
Even if Zhang Xueyan followed Guo Pu's example and resolutely resigned and became an official as soon as he turned seventy, by the time Shen Li successfully succeeded him in the cabinet, he would have already passed sixty, which was really too late.
But Shen Li's approach made Gao Jingshi very unhappy, because for the Practical School as a whole, this was a strategy that killed one thousand enemies and suffered eight hundred losses. But for Gao Jingshi himself, it was the other way around. Kill eight hundred enemies and injure one thousand.
Although Zhang Xueyan presided over several battles during his tenure in Liaofu, he was different from Gao Pragmatic. He was only responsible for scheduling, and Li Chengliang fought the battles. What he is good at is actually the details of administration. Especially when he was in the Ministry of Household Affairs and as the cabinet minister in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he produced the "Wanli Accounting Records", and he was even more famous for his familiarity with finance.
Because he was familiar with finance, he paid special attention to Gao Jingshi and became Gao Jingshi's staunch ally in the cabinet. Together with Wu Dui, he formed Gao Jingshi's two major aids in the cabinet. If Zhang Xueyan resigns and Shen Li enters the cabinet, it is likely that the alliance between Xu Guo and Shen Li will backfire against Gao Pragmatic and Wu Dui.
The Practical School itself is a reformist school, but Xu Guo and Shen Li are both conservatives within the Practical School. This is not to say that conservatives are unwilling to reform, but they just have a different view of the intensity and pace of reform than the highly pragmatic people who are regarded as radicals by the world.
In fact, Gao Pragmatic was not considered a radical in his early years. At that time, senior officials in the imperial court felt that Gao Gong was the radical, but Gao Pragmatic was a person who could keep Gao Gong restrained.
In fact, it is only recently that Gao pragmatism has been regarded as a radical. Starting from the establishment of feudal lords and bans and reaching the peak of "conquering the world's financial power", the intensity of Gao pragmatism's reforms has frightened many people.
This is one of the drawbacks of civilian politics. Civilian politics plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining national stability, but it has a chronic problem, that is, it is too afraid to try to change - any change means possible instability.
Small changes are possible. This is a kind of self-correction. Civilian politics also has this spontaneous function. However, changes that are too big or too hasty are not recognized by them. Perhaps they have understood the famous saying of later generations: if you take too big a step, you will easily lose your eggs.
Gao Pragmatic believes that his reforms are all based on foundation, and he has enough strength and means to ensure that they will not be "troublesome." But it is obvious that the cognitive differences between radicals and conservatives exist objectively. Gao Pragmatic thinks it is not the case, but conservatives still think it is.
In other words, if Shen Li really replaces Zhang Xueyan, the balance of power between the radicals and conservatives within the Practical School will change, and Gao Pragmatic's next situation will become relatively difficult.
However, Gao Pragmatic couldn't figure out how to solve or deal with this matter for a while.
It stands to reason that using Li Chengliang as a means to attack Zhang Xueyan's reputation in a roundabout way is a bit of a circle. After all, although Zhang Xueyan worked with Li Chengliang for eight years (Zhang Xueyan was appointed by Gao Gong as the governor of Liao in the fifth year of Longqing, and was recalled and promoted to minister of household affairs in the fifth year of Wanli due to his contribution to the expansion of Kuandian Liubao), Li Chengliang did not have a civil service faction at that time. In terms of background, Li Chengliang clearly became a military minister with a background in the Xin School after Zhang Xueyan returned to Beijing, and there were still several years of transition.
From this point of view, to attack Zhang Xueyan based on Li Chengliang's mistakes, at most, it can only be said that there are problems with Zhang Xueyan's memorial to Li Chengliang at that time, such as repaying false achievements for actual achievements, covering up his mistakes by concealing his mistakes, and so on.
But this is also difficult to deal with, because the imperial court has actually formed a "unified view" on the issue of Li Chengliang's past merits after Shen Shixing's application for relief. The loss has resulted in many branches, and all the achievements of Liang Baisheng have been lost. This is what I deeply regret."
In other words, just because of this defeat, we cannot make random connections and drown out the achievements of Li Chengliang and Liang Liang in hundreds of battles.
The emperor's attitude today is actually based on this position, which is why he agreed to let Li Chengliang return to the capital to be raised in honor of Ning Yuanbo - if there are any problems with his past achievements, then Ning Yuanbo's Spylord will obviously have to be abolished. It's better to get rid of it, why don't you go back to Jingrong to raise a ghost? I'm afraid it's not time to go back to Beijing and behead.
So at first glance, Zhang Xueyan should be quite safe. However, Gao Pragmatic was always a little uneasy, feeling that Xu Guo and Shen Li would not do useless work, and there might be further changes to this matter.
Wu Dui and Liang Menglong didn't know Gao Jingshi's worries, and asked him about the reason for his visit. So Gao Jingshi briefly talked about what happened in the palace just now, and of course he only talked about the parts that could be known to them.
After listening to Gao Pragmatic's words, Wu Dui muttered: "Yang Siwei is the one who can be used. His only son Yang Yuan..."
Before he finished speaking, Gao Pingshi was startled and interrupted: "Yang Yuan?"
"This Yang Yuan is not the other Yang Yuan, it's just the same name." Wu Dui explained: "Yang Siwei's son Yang Yuan is now in the Imperial Guard, and he was personally selected and promoted by Rixin."
Gao pragmatic recalled it for a moment and said suddenly: "Oh, I remembered it. He is the second associate commander of the third town of the Imperial Guard."
Wu Dui smiled and said: "Yes, Rixin really remembers it well."
Gao Pangshi was surprised and said: "The Third Town sent troops to quell the rebellion in the northwest last time, and the Second Association also sent troops (but only sent a target cavalry). As the commander of the Association, even if he did not come in person, it seems that he should be rewarded. Why? Is it still unified now?"
Liang Menglong interjected: "He is now the deputy commander of the third town and the second assistant commander."
Gao pragmatic nodded and understood the meaning of Wu Dui's previous words: Since Yang Yuan, Yang Siwei's only son, was a member of the Imperial Guard and was selected by himself, Yang Siwei must be leaning towards his side.
Sure enough, Wu Dui continued: "Originally, because of this relationship, if Yang Siwei was transferred to Liaodong, things in Liaodong would be easier to handle. But this time, the emperor is thinking of old friendship, and Li Rusong returned to Liaodong to replace Li Chengliang. I'm afraid that Liaodong Still eventful.”
Liang Menglong also frowned and said: "Li Rusong also stayed in the capital camp for a few years before. He also made great achievements in killing generals during the Battle of Monan. This time he made great contributions to pacifying the northwest. With his return to Liaodong, he is very capable in terms of ability. It's not an exaggeration to say so.
It's just that Li Rusong has a flamboyant personality, which is different from his father Li Chengliang. I once heard that when he was in Shanxi, he uttered wild words, saying that the Taiyuan soldiers were cowardly and not as sharp as the Liao soldiers. This time when Sui Rixin went to conquer Kuaibai, he did not bring many Shanxi soldiers and horses, but mainly his servants.
At the end of last year, the situation in the northwest was settled, and Li Rusong was transferred to the Xuanfu. Governor Xu Shouqian was reviewing the exercises. Li Rusong relied on his achievements in conquering the west and actually sat with Xu Shouqian. Wang Xue Shu, who participated in the Xuanfu government, was dissatisfied and reprimanded Li Rusong for not following the rules. Li Rusong retorted and refused to give in. The two sides almost started a full-scale martial arts show... In short, I think this person is not an economical person. "
The words "almost took action" are definitely a bit exaggerated, but Gao Pragmatic can almost guess that the situation at that time was probably like this:
Li Rusong walked up to the reviewing stand and sat next to Xu Shouqian. Xu Shouqian had probably never encountered such a weird thing, so although he was dissatisfied, he hesitated for a moment whether to scold him directly or hint that Li Rusong was sitting in the wrong seat. .
But although the governor didn't say anything, his subordinates had to express their opinions, so Wang Xueshu, who participated in politics, became angry on the spot and ordered Li Rusong to give up his seat. However, Li Rusong had just returned from victory and was filled with the feeling that I was the best in the world, so naturally he was too lazy to pay attention to him. Wang Xue Shu felt that he was being ignored, so he rolled up his sleeves and prepared to drag Li Rusong down.
It should be noted here that Wang Xue Shu, a scholar, would definitely not be able to hold back such a fierce general like Li Rusong, but he probably thought that Li Rusong did not dare to resist, so he did this. Of course, Li Rusong ignored him, which was also the key to his loss of face.
However, Li Rusong's brain circuit was very unusual. When he stood up, he was ready to weigh Wang Shenzheng's strength and see how he dared to roll up his sleeves in front of him.
This obviously frightened other officials present at the time and even the generals brought by Li Rusong, so subordinates from both civil and military sides rushed forward to break up the fight. Wen Lawen and Wu Lawu managed to separate the two people, and there was no major political scandal in which Mr. Li punched Mr. Wang for political participation.
Although the fight did not break out, this incident obviously angered the Xuanfu Inspector Wang Zhidong, who impeached him overnight - he impeached two people together. Both Li Rusong and Wang Xue Shu were impeached, but Governor Xu Shouqian was fine.
Everyone felt that there was no big problem with Xu Futai's performance. Although he did not speak, this could be seen as the magnanimity of a civil servant who did not care about mere military officials. And everyone also knows that it is not a court rule that military commanders cannot sit side by side with the governor, but a tradition that can be understood but cannot be expressed.
Even if Li Rusong does not abide by this tradition, we can only rely on other means to deal with him. It is not possible to discuss with the emperor by showing off the carriage and horses, because Xu Shouqian's job is the right deputy censor of the capital, which is the third rank; Li Rusong's job is the right army. The official affairs of the Dudu Mansion are the second grade.
According to the imperial system, Li Rusong should be the chief, so why not? When Gao Pangshi was assisting in the military affairs of the Beijing camp as the left minister of the Ministry of War, the outstanding princes and marquises of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, who had the guts to take over, had the guts to take the chief position, but Gao pragmatism was left. Sit down and start?
I'm afraid you don't know why the flowers are so red.
Speaking of Xu Shouqian, Gao Pingshi didn't know who Xu Shouqian was in his previous life, but he was quite familiar with him in this life because Xu Shouqian was from the north and an official of the Shi School.
Xu Shouqian was a native of Gaocheng County, Zhending Prefecture, North Zhili Province. He was a Jinshi in the Yichou Division in the 44th year of Jiajing's reign. His master was none other than Gao Gong. However, Xu Shouqian's performance at that time was relatively average, ranking 16th among the top three in the palace examination. It was obviously difficult to stay in Beijing and serve in the capital because of this problem, and he was not one of Gao Gong's top candidates at the time, so he went out to promote officials for Kaifeng Prefecture.
Xinzheng County belongs to Kaifeng Prefecture, so Xu Shouqian can go to Kaifeng Prefecture to embark on an official career, which means that Gao Gong still pays more attention to him. After that, Xu Shouqian's official career was indeed relatively smooth. He was first promoted to head of the household department and then to doctor. By Xinmao in April of the third year of Wanli, Gao Gong, who had always been in charge of the affairs alone, appointed Xu Shouqian, then a doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs, as the deputy envoy of Zhejiang.
However, he did not work for long in Zhejiang. In September of that year, he was transferred as deputy envoy from Zhejiang to Shanxi, responsible for the Qing army's post and salt law. In November, he was stationed at Zha Pianguan in his original position to organize local military equipment.
This work lasted for six years. In October of the ninth year of Wanli, Zhu Yijun was promoted to Deputy Envoy of Shanxi and Xu Shouqian participated in politics for Huguang Right. In November of the 10th year, he was promoted from Huguang Right Participant to Political Envoy to Huguang, and soon after he was transferred to Shanxi Province as Inspector.
In August of the twelfth year of Wanli, Xu Shouqian, the envoy to Shanxi Province, was promoted to the position of censor of Youqiandu. He inspected Shanxi and officially became a feudal official. In the leap month of the thirteenth year, Xu Shouqian was promoted to right deputy censor of the capital, and the governor remained the same. In February of the 15th year, Zhu Yijun decreed that Xu Shouqian, the right deputy censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, would be changed from his original official position to the governor of Xuanfu and would be responsible for military affairs.
It can be seen from his resume that his characteristic as an official was that he worked in Shanxi for a long time and moved south before being promoted. He did not stay long and was transferred back to Shanxi after completing his qualifications.
As a disciple of Gao Gong and having been living in Shanxi for a long time, it was impossible not to be unfamiliar with Gao Jingjing. To a certain extent, he can even be regarded as a special candidate within the Real School to add sand to the Jin Party's territory.
Of course, it may not be right to say that there is sand mixed in. It should be a manifestation of the mainstream of the Practical School merging with the Jin Party. Therefore, he has always stayed in Shanxi from the Gao Gong era to the present day.
Li Rusong's fight for the seat may also be a minor factor in Zhu Yijun's transfer of Li Rusong this time. After Wang Zhidong was impeached, although the emperor did not punish him severely, he also fined Wang Xueshu and Li Rusong two times from their salaries. month, to show that there is something wrong with both people.
It seemed that both Wu Dui and Liang Menglong felt that it was not a good thing for Li Rusong to return to Liaodong, and Gao Pragmatic frowned even more after hearing this.
Wu Dui looked at Gao Pragmatic's expression and mused: "Rixin, with Li Rusong's temperament, once he returns to Liaodong, what I'm most worried about is not that he will compete with the governor again - anyway, the current governor of Liao is Li Song. (Hey, these two names are a bit coincidental), I am worried that he will do more than Li Chengliang in Liaodong."
Gao pragmatically asked calmly: "What aspect is senior brother referring to?"
Wu Dui was a little surprised and replied: "Of course he is domineering and does not listen to orders."
Gao pragmatic thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "It's okay to be domineering, but it's not necessarily true to not listen to orders."
"Oh?" Wu Dui seemed a little doubtful and asked, "How can you see it?"
Gao pragmatic replied: "Li Rusong fought under my command twice. I commanded him in both the Battle of Monan and the Battle of Northwest. In both battles, he did not disobey orders."
Before Wu Dui spoke, Liang Menglong waved his hand and said, "Hey, Rixin, what you said is not entirely true. One moment and another moment, during the Battle of Monan, you were the envoy with full power, commanding the armies according to the imperial edict, and Li Rusong was at that time He is participating in the battle as the deputy general of the Shenji Battalion. Following your order is the emperor's order. How dare he disobey your military orders?
The same goes for the Northwest War. As the commander of the Seven Towns, you were sent to the reinforcements by the Holy Order, and you were also the admiral of the military and political affairs in the northwest. Li Rusong was the commander-in-chief of Shanxi Province at the time. He was under your control. How dare he disobey your military orders?
However, this time when he returned to Liaodong, there was no one who had the Holy Order to take care of him. Governor Li Song was from the Xin School, so he would not interfere with Li Rusong's affairs. Who would be able to take care of him then? Not to mention that the governor Zhou Yong was far away in Miyun, even if there was a military order given to Li Rusong, he could still use Li Song's name of pacifying the army and let Zhou Yong argue with Li Song, but what would happen then? "
This is a trouble. After all, the governors of the Ming Dynasty are different from the governors of the Qing Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, the governor is in charge of the army and the governor is in charge of the people. However, the governor and the governor in the Ming Dynasty both have the power to manage the army. Once Li Rusong really takes advantage of Li Song's so-called Ordered to silence Zhou Yong, Zhou Yong had to go to the emperor to file a lawsuit with Li Song, the governor of Liao.
But at this time Wu Dui said in deep thought: "These words reminded me - I suddenly thought that Rixin's military exploits can't be compared not only to Li Rusong, but also to Li Chengliang. Li Rusong dared to be presumptuous in front of Xu Shouqian, or bully Xu Shouqian and He has great military exploits, but Rixin is not like that, but he may not dare to act arrogantly in front of Rixin."
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