Chapter 480 The happy Emperor Jiajing
When Xu Jie heard Zhang Juzheng's nervous words, he couldn't help but show a dissatisfied look.
"To stay upright, you must have calmness and the determination to remain unchanged even if Mount Tai collapses in front of you. This is the long-term solution."
Zhang Juzheng was taught such a lesson by Xu Jie, and he quickly calmed down his nervous expression and bowed respectfully to Xu Jie, "What Mr. Ge teaches is that the students have learned the lesson."
Seeing Zhang Juzheng return to his usual calm demeanor, Xu Jie nodded with satisfaction, feeling that he had trained this student well and was very satisfied.
"Tell me, what happened? That made you so panicked."
Xu Jie glanced at Zhang Juzheng, and then his eyes fell on the Qing Ci he had just written. He still pondered the words in the Qing Ci to see if there was any possibility of further refinement.
When Zhang Juzheng heard Xu Jie say this again, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of eagerness on his face.
Zhang Juzheng said: "Mr. Ge, today the prince summoned the students and said some harsh words to them."
Xu Jie chuckled and said, "Prince Yu is getting older and his temper is normal. What did he say?"
Xu Jie still didn't pay attention, thinking that Zhu Zaijing's harsh words were just a sign of youthfulness and arrogance.
But Zhang Juzheng was about to speak but stopped. He said carefully: "What the prince said is about you, Mr. Ge."
The smile on Xu Jie's face suddenly froze, and the pen in his hand was hanging in the air. He never dreamed that Prince Yu would say harsh words to him.
Xu Jie asked with some disbelief: "What did Prince Yu say? Make you so nervous?"
Zhang Juzheng carefully watched Xu Jie's changing expression, and finally said softly: "Prince Yu said that you are just following Mr. Yan Ge. You will only follow Mr. Yan Ge's footsteps and have no independent opinion. Even if His Majesty wants to ask Bai Guanting this time, I dare not recommend any candidates for the new position of Minister of Civil Affairs.”
After Xu Jie heard this sentence, the problem in his hand suddenly fell on the desk. A Qing Ci that he thought was exquisite was suddenly stained with a large amount of ink, which looked extremely dazzling.
Xu Jie's expression finally showed an unprecedented look of panic. He walked out from behind the desk nervously and asked anxiously: "The prince really said that about me?"
Zhang Juzheng looked at Xu Jie, who had lost his composure, and hummed in embarrassment, but did not answer him again.
Seeing Zhang Juzheng like this, Xu Jie's heart skipped a beat. He never expected that he would be treated like this by Prince Yu after being cautious for so many years.
Xu Jie believed that he had been in the cabinet for many years and had always been for the overall situation and had always tolerated each other for the sake of the country, so he had never openly competed with Yan Song.
For a while, Xu Jie was full of grievances and felt that he was not understood.
Xu Jie said in a panic: "How did I ever become a follower of the cabinet? For so many years, I have been in the cabinet for the sake of the overall situation and for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. This is my patience for the sake of the country. Why doesn't Prince Yu understand this?" Where is I?”
Zhang Juzheng listened to Xu Jie's self-justification of grievances, and he also sighed slightly in his heart. Mr. Xu Ge has indeed been a little too timid over the years.
In the past, the Ming Dynasty had financial difficulties and was plagued by Japanese invaders from the north and the south. Now, the dangers from the northern captives and the southern Japanese are no longer a sword hanging over the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, the financial situation has also begun to deteriorate in these years due to the Ming Dynasty Fed. It's getting better gradually, and I have room to move around, so I won't be as strapped for money as I was in the early years.
However, Xu Jie was as cautious as ever. He never dared to have his own opinions and opinions in the cabinet. He always followed Yan Song's lead. Even if there were some differences, he only made them after Emperor Jiajing's additional instructions. reaction.
It would be strange for such a pavilion elder not to be called a "following pavilion elder".
Now this layer of window paper was finally pierced through by Zhu Zaijing ruthlessly, and Xu Jie suddenly lost his dignity.
He was as aggrieved as a child, arguing feebly in front of Zhang Juzheng.
But after Zhang Juzheng heard his arguments, he would not think that he was right.
After all, that is how things are. Xu Jie has indeed not accomplished anything inspiring over the years. His only role may be that he is older and has a higher official position, so he has become a clear figure in the hearts of people with faith and justice. leader.
But if this leader has always been like this, coupled with King Yu's evaluation of him as "a follower of the elder", he may really be useless.
Zhang Juzheng bowed again to Xu Jie, who was aggrieved at this moment, "Mr. Ge, it's not that the prince doesn't understand Mr. Ge's difficulties. It's just that the matter of recommending the new Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is very important. The prince's delay in seeing you is different from Yan Yan." The candidates recommended by the elders are inevitably a little impatient and think that all the people in the court are mediocre people, so they say such angry words."
Zhang Juzheng's comfort did not ease Xu Jie's panic. He was still immersed in his own sadness and grievances, feeling as uncomfortable as a wronged little daughter-in-law.
Xu Jie explained palely: "Where is my inaction? It's because there is no suitable person inside and outside the imperial court for me to recommend. Why don't I want to recommend talented people to the imperial court?"
It was also the first time that Zhang Juzheng saw Xu Jie being so arrogant and defending himself so feebly and feebly. He couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart, and his admiration and admiration for Xu Jie was quietly broken.
I think Xu Jie is just an ordinary ordinary person. He doesn't have much so-called humility at all, but only the hypocrisy and weakness of being strong on the outside and weak on the inside.
But even so, Zhang Juzheng still maintained the courtesy of a disciple and continued to say respectfully to Xu Jie: "Mr. Ge, before the student came, the prince also proposed a candidate for the student and asked the student to let Mr. Ge know."
When Xu Jie heard this, it was as if he was grasping at a life-saving straw, "Tell me quickly, who is the candidate proposed by the prince?"
Zhang Juzheng took a deep breath and said: "The candidate proposed by the prince is Gao Gong and Gao Suqing, the current chairman of the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve Bank and the Minister of Household Affairs."
After Xu Jie heard Gao Gong's name, he instantly froze on the spot.
"High arch?"
Xu Jie repeated Gao Gong's name in disbelief.
Zhang Juzheng hummed and continued to reply: "It's Gao Gong. Prince Yu means Gao Gong." Xu Jie understood immediately. He understood Zhu Zaijing's intention, but he, who had always been cautious, couldn't help but use it again. The habitual thinking became worried, "How can the prince recommend Gao Gong? What if this arouses His Majesty's suspicion?"
Zhang Juzheng sighed and said: "Mr. Ge, you have forgotten that the current prince is the prison prince, not an ordinary prince. He has been running the government for many years. If your majesty did not trust the prince, how could you punish him last time?" After the ban, the prince is allowed to continue to oversee the country? Mr. Ge should understand the reason for this."
Zhang Juzheng's reminder suddenly woke up Xu Jie.
Let Xu Jie understand that the future is really going to change. No matter how well Qing Ci is written, it may become a thing of the past. Things in the future will definitely not be trusted and favored by an exquisite Qing Ci.
Xu Jie walked absentmindedly to a chair next to the study and sat down. He leaned on the back of the chair. The dazed look on his face had not faded. It seemed that Zhang Juzheng's words just now still made him feel unreal. .
However, Xu Jie soon accepted this reality. Xu Jie sighed and said: "As an emperor and a courtier, I am indeed getting old. If I can't fully understand the prince's thoughts, I will inevitably follow Yan Ge in the future." I was kicked out of the court. What have I been doing all these years? In the end, I only got a comment from my subordinate Ge Lao. It’s really a fate.”
Zhang Juzheng looked at the decadent Xu Jie and encouraged him: "Please cheer up, Mr. Ge. Your Majesty has absolutely no such intention. He just wants Mr. Ge to have his own opinions and opinions, and stop hiding one's capabilities and biding his time and showing weakness like before." ”
"Today's Strict Party seems to be flamboyant, but in fact it is no longer what it used to be. So now is the time for us and other righteous people to rise up and bring order to the chaos. Please cheer up and set an example for students and others."
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Xu Jie was encouraged by Zhang Juzheng again, and his expression finally recovered a lot. He gradually came to his senses and seemed to have figured out the problem.
Xu Jie said: "Gao Gong is an upright man, and his achievements over the years are obvious to all. From the initial establishment of the Capital Special Administrative Region to the current Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve, his contributions cannot be ignored. Even if the prince does not mention it, we should also See the advantages of high arch.”
"Furthermore, according to the rules of the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve founded by the prince, Gao Gong is about to expire and change his term. He can no longer stay in the position of chairman of the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve. At the same time, he will no longer serve as the Minister of Household Affairs. His concurrent responsibilities can be turned into reality, and it should be possible to go further and become a model for all officials in the world to learn from. ”
Zhang Juzheng heard what Xu Jie said and quickly agreed: "What Mr. Ge said is absolutely true. Gao Gong's achievements over the years are obvious to all. He should indeed be an example for all officials in the world to learn from. If this time we can recommend Gao Gong Being included in the recommendation list, even if he fails to gain unanimous recognition in the end, it can still reflect our selfless heart in recommending people. ”
"Therefore, I would also like to ask the minister to make a clear decision on this matter as soon as possible and formally send Gao Gong to His Majesty as the candidate for the new Minister of Civil Affairs. When the official recommendation is made next year, Gao Gong can also be used as a flag to highlight our relationship with the people. The Difference of Yan Dang.”
Xu Jie hummed heavily, "You're right, we can't be nepotistic like Mr. Yan Ge and the others. We have to be meritocratic, and we will recommend anyone who has the ability. This time I will take the initiative to recommend Gao Gong to Your Majesty. At that time, you can select the candidate who best meets the needs of the court based on the actual situation.”
Hearing Xu Jie's words, Zhang Juzheng also breathed a sigh of relief, which could be regarded as comforting and encouraging Xu Jie. Otherwise, Xu Jie's mind was suddenly disturbed. What would Qingliu do in the future?
Zhang Juzheng bowed to Xu Jie again and said, "Mr. Ge, have a good rest. The students have other important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."
Xu Jie glanced at Zhang Juzheng and escorted Zhang Juzheng out of the study door for the first time.
You must know that in the past, when Zhang Juzheng came to see him, he would sit still like a mountain, whether in front or behind, and would never get up to greet him or see him off.
But what happened today gave Xu Jie a new understanding. He had clearly realized that he might have to rely more on Zhang Juzheng to help him in the future.
Therefore, instead of waiting until the moment when Zhang Juzheng truly takes charge of his own business, it is better to show enough respect and expectation before Zhang Juzheng reaches that stage in exchange for a better future.
After Zhang Juzheng saw Xu Jie's side after leaving the Xu Mansion, he did not feel too disappointed. Instead, he figured out that Gao Gong was about to succeed, would his chance be far away?
Therefore, Zhang Juzheng was extremely excited at this moment. He wanted to follow Zhu Zaijing's suggestion that he had received in Prince Yu's Mansion before to revise and polish his article about expanding Shuntian Prefecture and clarifying the powers and responsibilities of Shuntian Prefecture Yin and Shuntian Governor. memorial.
If this memorial is approved by the imperial court and recognized by Emperor Jiajing, then the next few years will be the moment for Zhang Juzheng to truly demonstrate his personal talents and abilities.
If his ability and talent were also recognized by King Yu or Emperor Jiajing.
So if Gao Gong has it now, he will soon have it.
And compared to Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng is more confident and high-spirited.
Because he is much younger than Gao Gong.
If Gao Gong can have the opportunity to stay in the cabinet for ten or eight years, then he has the opportunity to stay for seventeen or eighteen years, or even longer!
Even if he is the chief assistant, he still has ambitions.
Just after Zhang Juzheng and Xu Jie met, within a few days, a group of Qingliu patriots headed by Xu Jie also formally submitted a memorandum on recommending candidates for the new Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Court, which was also sent to Emperor Jiajing. In the Xiyuan Palace where it is located.
Emperor Jiajing, who was sitting cross-legged in the monastery and meditating, looked at the candidates recommended by the court in his left and right hands, and finally showed a meaningful smile.
Emperor Jiajing chuckled and said: "Huang Jin, San'er's move is indeed extraordinary. He has Xu Jie under control at once. It seems that the phrase 'Follow the elder Ge' really irritated Xu Jie." .”
Huang Jin, who was helping Emperor Jiajing tidy up the monastery, heard Emperor Jiajing's voice and responded with a smile: "I want you to tell me, Prince Yu's mouth is really bad. If the words 'Follow Benge Lao' are passed down, Get out, Xu How will Mr. Ge behave in the future? He has always been a leader of the Qing Dynasty that people in the court look up to. Now that he has the words "Follow Mr. Ge", I really don't dare to think about what he will do in the future."
Emperor Jiajing laughed again, "Not to mention, San'er's evaluation of Xu Jie, the 'Following Elder', is really spot-on. Over the years, I have always wanted him to be more assertive so that he can compete with Yan Song and have a balance. There are some forces in the court, but he always turns out to be meek and refuses to contribute, as if he is afraid that I will cheat him. "
"Now San'er doesn't buy his fault, and directly gives him a comment of 'Follow the Lord'. It's really wonderful. Why didn't I think of these four words? If I had thought of it earlier, maybe I would have given it to him. Give it to him. Now that San'er has said it, I feel a little regretful!"
Emperor Jiajing became happier and happier as he talked, and by the end he was laughing from ear to ear. He really liked Zhu Zaijing's evaluation of Xu Jie as "Following the Elder". It was so interesting.
It’s been so many years since I’ve been this happy and happy. It’s so refreshing!
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