Chapter 261 260 Threat

Chapter 261 260 Threat

Although Xu Jie guessed a little, he still couldn't change the memorial he had written in the end, so he could only hand it over unchanged.

As expected, on the second day after submitting the memorial, Xu Jie learned through his own channels that Emperor Jiajing just smiled after seeing his memorial, and then uttered four words that made his liver and gallbladder split.

"Unbelievably stupid."

This was the only thing Emperor Jiajing said when he saw his memorial.

"What else did the emperor say later?"

This is in a small garden next to the East Pavilion. The location is remote and few people come and go, and the road coming here is also watched by his people. Naturally, no one will come in and see what is happening here.

At this time, a man in front of Xu Jie, dressed as a chamberlain, bowed and replied: "The emperor said later that this man's heart has changed after he has been an official for a long time.

At that time, Eunuch Huang said that it was because the adults wanted to share their worries for the country that they took the initiative to do this errand, and they probably had no other thoughts.

But the emperor just sneered and didn't say anything else. He just asked people to turn out the impeachment memorials of Jinke Jinshi and give them to him. According to the godfather's analysis, it is likely that someone will be selected from among them to go.

The emperor's intention should be that he was just going to investigate a prince's illegal activities. The court didn't need to spend a lot of time and sent officials of the court to go there. It felt like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer. "

Hearing this, Xu Jie sighed inwardly, "Yes, a powerless prince doesn't need to take care of his face. If he wants to save face, he won't do anything arrogant."

Unfortunately, it was a little late to understand this relationship and fell into Yan Song's trap.

Unexpectedly, he had stooped to such an extent, and the old guy was still on guard against him.

But what Xu Jie wants to know more now is who will be the lucky one who will be ordered by Emperor Jiajing to go to Junzhou to investigate King Hui.

"According to my godfather, the memorials of Zou Yinglong, Lao Kan and Wei Guangde were left behind, but judging from the emperor's wishes, Zou Yinglong seems to be more favored."

The waiter replied.

"Zou Yinglong? Which yamen is he watching the government?"

Xu Jie had some impression of this name. He seemed to have come to his home a few days ago. In fact, after the imperial examination every year, new scholars would selectively send greetings everywhere.

For Xu Jie, who is a cabinet minister, he will naturally receive a lot of money.

Of course, they will not pay too much attention to these people's approach, let alone reject them. However, they will only start to pay attention to everything after Guan Zheng's appointment. Unless there are particularly good seedlings found among them, they will not pay attention to them before the appointment. Reach out and pull.

For new Jinshi who have entered the officialdom, this is a chance to become disciples and hope to be cared for by senior officials. But for those in high positions, it is not an opportunity to cultivate a team of younger generations.

Select capable and responsible talents from those who are willing to join you and use them for your own use. You only need to speak out for them at critical times and fight for them. This will also expand your power.

"Zou Yinglong works in the Ministry of Rites to observe politics and serve in the Department of Pre-allocation of Pedestrians. Two days ago, the Ministry of Personnel received the first batch of Jinshi and his name is on the official list."

After being mentioned by the young chamberlain, Xu Jie remembered that some of the Jinshi candidates for this year's Bingchen Palace Examination would be conferred in the near future, and he should have seen Zou Yinglong's name in that list.

The Pingren Department was a very special department in the Ming Dynasty. Its work and name were very apt. It was people who moved around. In fact, they were dispatched on business trips. Officials needed accompanying personnel when they went on patrol. The Pingren Department was such a yamen.

In the Ming Dynasty, the Ministry of Rites was responsible for the affairs of domestic vassals and foreign vassals. There were also institutions such as the Siyi Pavilion and the Huitong Pavilion under it. Honglu Temple also had close contacts with the Ministry of Rites and even had a certain subordinate relationship.

The Department of Hosts and Guests under the Ministry of Rites is responsible for the affairs of the feudal vassals paying tribute and receiving gifts. Each tribe pays tribute and distinguishes its tribute routes, tribute envoys, and the number of tributes far and near, so as to determine whether the king's envoys will welcome and send off, banquets, and tents. , food, etc., the difference between rewards and gifts.

Fan Gong must read it carefully, and then go to the inner palace. If there are any goods attached, the value will be given. If the Tibetan country asks for the title of heir, he will be sent and registered in his country. When the envoy returns, he will take into consideration the customs, customs and customs of the place, as well as the festival of gifts and texts. If the various tribes have the ability to protect the fortress, they will be granted seals by imperial edict. When people from various countries come and go, if there are imperial edicts, they will be checked; if there are records, they will be inspected, and there will be no orders for people to leave.

Native officials paid tribute and inspected records. When he returns, he will carry out the edicts engraved in gold, which will surely be compared with the bronze talismans. He was responsible for reviewing speeches, translating texts, sending companions to the reception hall, and checking the ability of the translators and general practitioners of the Siyi Hall, and prohibiting their communication and leakage. All gifts from the imperial court and tribute from local products from various provinces should be handed over to the emperor."

Siyiguan is an official translation agency with real significance in Chinese history. Although there were official positions engaged in translation in previous dynasties, the establishment of specialized agencies began in the Ming Dynasty.

Honglu Temple is in charge of "court meetings, guests, good and bad rites.

All major national ceremonies: suburban temples, sacrifices, court gatherings, banquets, sutra banquets, canonization, entering the calendar, entering spring, passing on the system, and memorializing victory, all are dedicated to their own affairs. When foreign officials pay homage, the tribes and tribes pay tribute, and when the officials and envoys return their orders and thank them for their kindness, and if they see those who say goodbye, they will be quoted by Hong Lu.

The Huitong Pavilion was a large-scale posthouse in the Ming Dynasty that was specially used to accommodate tribute personnel. Foreign tribute envoys who came to the DPRK generally lived in one of the four pavilions in the southeast, northwest and northwest of the Huitong Pavilion.

Since there is something coming, there is naturally something going out. The Xingrensi is such an organization. Its responsibility is to "specialize in advocating festivals and serving envoys. It is responsible for issuing and executing edicts, canonizing clans, approving tribes, recruiting talents, and working with husbands." Rewards, condolences, relief, military expeditions, sacrifices, etc.

After the imperial court selects envoys and deputy envoys, most of the accompanying officials are drawn from the Department of Travelers.

At first, the official position of Xingren was not high, and the grades assigned were only ninth rank and ninth rank. However, after a large-scale tribute wave in the early Ming Dynasty, the rank was upgraded to seventh rank. "Because there were many filial and honest people among the Xingren appointed, the rate of envoys was incompetent."

Obviously, Zou Yinglong was also selected by the imperial court. After joining the Ministry of Rites to observe politics, he was transferred to the Human Affairs Department. In the future, he would be able to serve both internally and externally with ease.

"Is that Lao Kan also from Jiangxi?"

Xu Jie is analyzing them one by one to see who has a higher probability of winning.

Wei Guangde didn't need to ask. He had met this man several times, visited him at his house, and said a few words.

He was deeply impressed by Wei Guangde, a native of Jiangxi. He had noticed it from the beginning of the palace examination, but it was difficult to intervene and win over him.

"Lao Kan and Wei Guangde are fellow villagers, and they are also from Jiujiang Prefecture. He is currently observing politics in the Ministry of Justice. It is not clear whether he will stay in the Ministry or be sent abroad. I did not see his name in the roster."

"Does the Emperor nod to the list from the Ministry of Rites?"

Xu Jie suddenly thought of another thing and asked suddenly.

"No, His Majesty just watched it and stayed in the palace, and did not give any instructions immediately."

The waiter said immediately.

Hearing this, Xu Jie felt certain in his heart. Even though Zou Yinglong was mentioned to the first position, it was impossible for him, a person who was about to serve as a pedestrian secretary, to be sent to Henan to investigate the case, unless he was given a special order. Add the title of censor.

Xingrensi also serves as the censor. It seems that I have never heard of such an arrangement.

It is possible that Lao Kan can be transferred directly to the Metropolitan Procuratorate by just adding his name to the roster, and he can be dispatched to Henan to investigate the case.

As for Wei Guangde, the editor of the Hanlin Academy still has the official title of Taichang Temple, so it is unlikely that he will be given the official position of censor of the Imperial Academy.

It's a joke to combine three seventh-grade official positions into one.

Wei Guangde has already been promoted one level from review to editor. Part-time jobs are usually used to upgrade officials or increase their power. It is rare for someone like Wei Guangde to hold two seventh-grade official positions. Xu Jie believes that Jiajing The emperor will no longer give him the title of censor.

While Xu Jie was inquiring about Xiyuan, the preliminary list decided by Emperor Jiajing was also quietly sent to Wei Guangde.

Seeing that Zou Yinglong was ranked first, Wei Guangde could only smile bitterly, because Zou Yinglong had a normal relationship with him.

Zou Yinglong, named Yunqing, was from Gaolan, Lanzhou. Due to geographical differences, he and Wei Guangde were destined not to get along.

Moreover, according to Lao Kan's observation, Zou Yinglong became close to Xu Jie after the palace examination. I heard that it was Xu Jie who proposed his ranking during the palace examination, and Zou also voted for him and became a disciple of Xu Jie.

The remaining Lao Kan and himself probably have a low chance of winning the lottery.

Wei Guangde could only smile bitterly in response to this. What else could he say? The agency was too clever in its calculations, but it helped others.

The news that Emperor Jiajing was investigating King Hui soon spread throughout the officialdom of the capital, driven by interested people.

Most people had sensed the implications of the memorial that Emperor Jiajing did not nod from the candidates recommended by the cabinet department, but went to appoint new scholars.

Well, the emperor seems to be warning them, if you don't work hard, I will have plenty of people to take over your work.

This is a naked threat.

The imperial examination is held every three years, and hundreds of new scholars will be born each time. Even if there are serious vacancies in official positions in the DPRK, it will be solved by freeing up more places.

In the Ming Dynasty, there were really few scholars who did not want to be officials.

Although there are many scholars in the opposition who talk eloquently all day long, worry about the country and the people, and wish they could fulfill their ambitions for the country and the people, in fact, most of these people are losers in the imperial examinations.

This happens because he failed the exam. He pretends to be indifferent to fame and wealth in front of others, but he is cynical behind the scenes.

The candidates recommended by the Ministry can actually do things that I can do even if I ask a new scholar.

By this time, the officialdom in the capital finally calmed down. Although some people still petitioned for impeachment from time to time, more officials chose to handle government affairs down to earth.

However, in the Ming Dynasty, there were not many government affairs for them to handle. They could only be said to be too busy to death and too idle to die.

Powerful departments like the cabinet are very busy representatives. Every day, people from all over the country come to the capital to submit memorials asking for their votes to be sent to the palace for approval.

Wei Guangde was one of the people who died in idleness. He only invited Lao Kan and others to have a drink together that same year, and no longer had high expectations for going to Junzhou.

The selection incident quickly cooled down within two days after the emperor's attitude spread. On this day, in the Yongshou Palace in Xiyuan, Emperor Jiajing chanted sutras and knocked on the chime as usual. Perhaps he took a nap because he didn't have a good rest last night. The hand that knocked on the chime accidentally slipped out and knocked on the dragon table.

With the sound of "bang", Emperor Jiajing was startled. He opened his eyes and saw Ruyi knocking on the desk, and then he quickly began to pray in his heart.

Well, I am practicing Qing at the moment. If I accidentally anger the gods and say that I am not sincere, how can I improve my skills in the future?

However, from the perspective of the chamberlain and maids on the side, it turned out that the emperor fell asleep while chanting sutras and woke himself up, feeling very happy.

It's just that this place is, the Palace of Longevity, and everyone can only want to laugh but dare not, and it is very painful to hold back.

While Emperor Jiajing was still praying silently, there was a burst of laughter like silver bells. A little palace maid who had just entered the palace lost her etiquette and laughed out loud.

This scene frightened Huang Jin half to death. He cursed in his heart that this little palace lady had no eyesight and had forgotten the most taboo things around His Majesty.

After the "Renyin Palace Incident", Emperor Jiajing's attitude towards his maids was very harsh, and he would beat, scold and behead her if she was not careful.

After all, the palace coup that year almost killed him.

Emperor Jiajing looked up and passed by, only to see a pretty little palace maid covering her mouth with her hands in panic and looking at him. Although her face was frightened, her eyes were still smiling like crescent moons.

The little girl, who was thirteen or fourteen years old, looked innocent and innocent. At this time, she had already thought of taboos, and her face became more frightened, but her eyes still exuded the look that made Emperor Jiajing's heart flutter.

This scene caused ripples in his long-dead heart. He stared at the little palace maid silently for a long time. At the moment when the air in the palace was extremely solemn, Emperor Jiajing suddenly burst into laughter.

"Ha ha."

Different from the previous laughter, at least in the opinion of Huang Jin who was waiting on the side, this laughter came from the heart.

His Majesty was not really angry, thank God, Huang Jin muttered a few words silently in his mind.

Emperor Jiajing smiled enough, and then waved his hand, and Huang Jin told everyone else to leave.

The chamberlains and maids in the palace hurriedly exited the hall as if they were receiving a general amnesty.

After seeing the people leaving, Emperor Jiajing asked Huang Jin: "Is there anything quiet outside the palace?"

"Your Majesty, all government offices are honest."

Huang Jin knew what he was asking and answered in a low voice.

"You take the memorials that were left in the imperial examination and criticize them, and reject the memorials from Zisheng. Then pick a censor from the Metropolitan Procuratorate to take a look at them."

Immediately, Emperor Jiajing gave another order.

Zisheng, of course, was Xu Jie. The candidate previously recommended by the ministry was rejected by Emperor Jiajing, and instead the Metropolitan Procuratorate sent a censor to investigate the case.

In fact, this is considered a normal operation, but people in the official circles of the capital see the possibility of bringing down a prince. This is an opportunity to make a name for themselves, and naturally they are not willing to miss it.

"The note on the Jin Yiwei yesterday said that Wei Guangde might marry the Duke of Wei. Go down and ask Wenfu to find out more about it. I want to know when the Xu family came up with this idea."

"Yes, I will inform Governor Lu when I get down."

Huang Jin hurriedly bowed to accept the order, and then planned to follow Emperor Jiajing's will, but then he heard a sentence that shocked his jaw: "Arrange for the palace maid to sleep with you tonight."