After Zhang Juzheng returned home that day, he felt a little unhappy and scolded his sons one after another.
Because Zhang Siwen failed the examination in the second year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng ordered Zhang Siwen and his brothers to study at home.
Whenever Zhang Juzheng feels angry recently, he will ask Zhang Siwen and his brothers to write essays. After reading the essay, they will correct it and scold them at the same time. This not only relieves the pressure, but also educates his son.
Seeing that his father was a little unhappy, Zhang Siwen handed over to Shi Wen and was scolded. He did not return to his study and had another conversation with Zhang Juzheng. Zhang Juzheng felt very pleased when he realized his son's filial piety.
Although Zhang Siwen was a middle-aged man, his eldest brother had died in childhood, so he was regarded as Zhang Juzheng's eldest son. At this time, he was nearly thirty years old and had a son. At this time, he helped Zhang Juzheng take care of the housework.
There is a saying in later generations of the original time and space that during the examination in the second year of Wanli, Zhang Juzheng got the information about Zhang Siwen's seat in the examination room and passed it to the deputy examiner Wang Xilie, who asked his fellow examiner Shen Yiguan to admit Zhang Siwen.
Not only did Shen Yiguan not listen to Wang Xilie, he also told the matter to fellow examiner Wang Xijue. What was even more shocking was that he also hid Zhang Siwen's paper. As a result, the examiner Lu Tiaoyang searched for Zhang Siwen's paper but could not find it. .
Later, when Zhang Juzheng found out about this, he had nothing to do with Shen Yiguan, and actually stopped the selection of the museum in the second year of Wanli as revenge.
This incident is not recorded in official history, but is recorded in a conversation between Shen Yiguan and his eldest son Shen Taihong in the Chronicle of Duke Shen Wengong. Many people in later generations quoted this record to explain the fact that there was no selection of Shujishi in the second year of Wanli in the original time and space, and the subsequent phenomenon that Zhang Juzheng's three sons successively passed the exam and ranked among the best.
In fact, there are many contradictions in Shen Yiguan's records that cannot be explained. First, Wang Xilie and Zhang Juzheng are not from the same party. During their tenure, they often opposed Zhang Juzheng. It is really hard to understand that Zhang Juzheng could ask him to cheat.
In the second year of Wanli's reign, Zhang Siwen's papers were hidden, and he was Zhang Juzheng's actual eldest son. According to Shen's consistent record, Zhang Juzheng finally succeeded in cheating in the fifth year of Wanli, and Zhang Siwen should have been admitted first. As a result, Zhang Siwen [Note 1] still failed to pass the subject, but his younger brother Zhang Sixiu passed first.
Thirdly, it is very difficult for Shen Yiguan to hide the papers, because he can only hide the copied papers at most, and the main and sub-exams have to check the failed papers at the end. How does Shen Yiguan explain in the examination room that the number of copied papers is higher than the number of original papers? One less portion?
Finally, Shen Yiguan recorded that he told Wang Xijue about the matter, and Wang Xijue told another fellow examiner Fan Yingqi. Only the three of them knew about the matter. What is ridiculous is that Shen Yiguan said that "only the three gentlemen know." Before Wanli died, all the scholars in the world knew the secret, and dozens of versions of it appeared.
Comparing Shen's consistent approach to politics in history, the answer is readily apparent. Given his character, it is entirely possible to make up this lie.
Therefore, some historians do not accept Shen Yiguan's record, thinking that he is trying to put money on his face.
In the original time and space, after Zhang Juzheng died, basins of dirty water were poured on him: for example, the thirty-two large sedan chairs were later found to be rumors; for example, he took the sea dog whip aphrodisiac presented by Qi Jiguang and exhausted his essence and blood - later historians I just want to know who between Zhang Juzheng and Qi Jiguang can tell others about this matter; there are even more outrageous claims that he and Empress Dowager Li are not clear about it.
In addition to pouring dirty water, there are a large number of short stories about Zhang Juzheng's fictitious and submissive affairs, and small officials' outsmarts against powerful ministers suddenly emerged - if these records are true, unless it was during Zhang Juzheng's reign, the whole court collectively To be wise, otherwise it would be impossible to explain how Zhang Juzheng became so stupid that he had the power to dominate the world, and yet this powerful minister could still be tricked into being like that by these birdies.
...
Since Zhang Juzheng was the chief assistant, Zhang Siwen did not need to elect officials at this time. At home, together with Zhang Juzheng's staff Yao Kuang and housekeeper You Qi, he tried his best to manage Zhang's family affairs so that Zhang Juzheng would not be distracted by these.
Seeing that Zhang Juzheng was a little unhappy, he asked who had offended his father. Zhang Juzheng also wanted to let his son know the dangers of officialdom, so he told him: "Jia Sanjin is very annoying!"
Zhang Siwen heard this and said strangely: "This is the man in my father's pocket. How can I annoy my father? - Could it be that he has betrayed him?"
Jia Sanjin's examiners for the joint examination were Li Chunfang and Yin Shidan, and they had a normal relationship with Zhang Juzheng at the beginning. After being selected as a concubine, because Zhang Juzheng took great care of him, he became a disciple of Zhang Juzheng.
He became famous at a young age. At the age of twenty-four, he passed the Shandong Provincial Examination and became famous among scholars. Ten years later, he passed the high school entrance examination and was elected as a scholar of the Hanlin Academy - the thirty-four-year-old prime minister, who could have a vision for the cabinet and even the chief minister.
Zhang Juzheng appreciated and cared for him very much. In the fourth year of Longqing's reign, he recommended him to serve as an official in Shizhong, adding a layer of golden body to Qingliu Huaxuan. However, because he was too close to Zhang Juzheng at that time, he was targeted by Gao Gong. Jia Sanjin found that the situation was not good, so he immediately ran home to work without work on the grounds that his father was seriously ill, and he stayed there until the sixth year of Longqing.
In the sixth year of Longqing's reign, Gao Gong was defeated by Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao, and Jia Sanjin was immediately resurrected. After two years of idleness at home, he was actually promoted to an official position, and he was appointed as the head of the Huke Admonition Court. Zhang Juzheng was very kind to him.
However, although the kindness is strong, it cannot withstand the erosion of the shackles of fame and fortune. Zhang Juzheng had already made an agreement with Yan Guan and his followers that all memorials would be sent to Zhang Juzheng for viewing first, so as not to accidentally hurt friendly troops and interfere with the general affairs.
But this book by Jia Sanjin did not catch Zhang Juzheng's attention. Moreover, the content of the memorial is obviously inconsistent with Zhang Juzheng’s thoughts on river channels and sea canals at this time!
Zhang Juzheng had an amazing memory, so he recounted the contents of the memorial he read in the afternoon to Zhang Siwen. He also said to his son: "My father is in charge of government and has no sectarian views. Wang Zongmu promoted Gao Gong and put him in a high position, but my father still advised the emperor to trust him. Because Wang Zongmu is a sincere person who does his job."
"But Jia San was close to him and became my disciple immediately after choosing the palace. But this time he acted strangely. Why is this?"
Zhang Siwen speculated: "I'm afraid this book was bought. If I show it to you, the business won't work."
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng felt that his son was mentally mature. He was secretly happy in his heart, but there was still a confused look on his face, and he said to Zhang Siwen: "Then after he gets the memorial, he should ask to see me. What else can I do to him?"
Zhang Siwen thought for a while and said unconfidently: "Jade changed the family?"
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng sneered and said, "When it comes to changing one's family, is there any better family in the world than being a father?"
Zhang Siwen was puzzled and finally said to Zhang Juzheng: "Please ask father to clarify his doubts."
Zhang Juzheng saw that he couldn't judge, so he didn't continue to pretend not to understand to enlighten him, because this question was too difficult. He took the initiative to reveal the answer to the mystery and said: "It's true that he changed the court, but he became the emperor's private person through Zhang Siwei. Zhang Siwei has nothing but a lot of money."
After hearing what Zhang Juzheng said, Zhang Siwen was very surprised and said with a smile: "From what my father said, the memorial was quite disrespectful to the emperor. Why did Zhang Siwei hurt the general? And why did the emperor let him read this book?"
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng sighed: "If I had seen this memorial half a year ago, even my father would not be able to understand it. Later, with the newspapers, the emperor told me some methods of controlling public opinion, and I saw the hidden meaning behind Jia Sanjin's memorial. The taste. The emperor is using the method of controlling public opinion on the court. "
"This method is to first set up an example of a strong-spoken official and focus the public's attention on him by criticizing Long Lin. Then he will criticize and refute, and then let Jia Sanjin go to the book to admit his mistakes. In this way , which can easily dismantle opposition.”
"Last year, the emperor secretly used Hao Weiqiao to make a small test, knocking down all the leaders of the Beijing camp and killing them. Now, you must have tasted the sweetness." After speaking, he sighed: "The emperor handed over this matter to Zhang Siwei. It’s because he’s afraid that his father won’t be willing to play the double act with him—it’s also meant to contain him.”
Seeing that Zhang Siwen was confused, Zhang Juzheng sneered and said: "The four cabinet members, Lu Yusuo and I have been working together for many years, and they have long been obedient. Wang Guoguang has always been committed to being a father. Zhang Siwei originally didn't have half of his capital, but with the emperor's support, he can do it now Playing some tricks under my father's nose."
"Last year, the emperor first used the 'Yu Yan case' to get hold of Wang Guoguang. He had already followed the emperor's lead. Then he used Yu Maoxue to get hold of Zhang Siwei - this person is probably doing the dirty work for the emperor."
After Zhang Siwen heard this, his heart was pounding, and he forced a smile and said: "The emperor and his father get along well with each other like a fish in water, so why should we be on guard? Are you - are you thinking too much?"
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng looked at Zhang Siwen with a smile and said: "What's going on between Emperor Zhaolie and Zhuge Liang? There is still Fa Zheng who thinks it's a check. This is normal, and you don't have to worry about it. What I've inspired you to do today is to help you in the future. Just think a little more when something happens."
After saying that, Zhang Juzheng stood up and said with a smile: "The emperor has discussed with me many times before the existence of the river canal, and we have already reached a conclusion. Now that Wang Zongmu, Jia Sanjin and others are stirring up trouble, it is just a matter of unification. The hearts of the people are paving the way for the great revolution. Who does the emperor rely on for such a great government? Haha, I will do my duty!"
Bookstore
