Chapter 490 Emperor Jiajing’s thoughts
As soon as Zhu Zaijing's calm words fell, no one in the Huangji Palace made any sound. They all looked at Zhu Zaijing under the throne in astonishment.
No one expected that Zhu Zaijing would interrupt Xu Jie's words and directly reject the subsequent cabinet recommendation.
The Huangji Palace couldn't help but feel terrifyingly quiet at this moment, so quiet that you could hear a needle drop.
But facing the astonished gazes of the officials, Zhu Zaijing did not feel any panic or nervousness.
You must know that back then, he also faced thousands of iron-blooded warriors, and his superior mentality over the years also gave him a mentality of overlooking everyone.
So with this kind of mentality, how could Zhu Zaijing feel psychologically timid about the gaze of so many people?
Zhu Zaijing continued in a low voice: "I don't know what the rules of your previous court proceedings were, but since I am here to preside over this court trial today under the emperor's order, there are some rules that I still have to explain. ”
"The cabinet recommended Ouyang Bijin, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, and Gao Gong, the Minister of Hubu and Chairman of the Ming Dynasty Federal Reserve, as candidates for the new Minister of Personnel. Then I would also like to hear the two candidates' understanding of the Ministry of Personnel and their responsibilities to the Minister of Personnel. understanding.”
"So, next, Ouyang Shangshu and Chairman Gao will explain their understanding of the Ministry of Personnel and their understanding of the responsibilities of the Ministry of Personnel to the king and the officials present. Then, the officials present will express their understanding of them. People who have opinions and objections can also raise their hands to ask questions.”
"This time, I also want to hear the suggestions and thoughts of the officials on the future Minister of Civil Affairs. I wonder if the cabinet and the ministers present have any opinions on my proposal?"
Zhu Zaijing's words came to this point, and then he looked around at everyone: "I have finished speaking. Who agrees and who opposes?"
Zhu Zaijing's voice echoed in the Huangji Hall. Officials from the Sixth Department of the Cabinet and other temple officials could not help but look at each other at this moment. This did not seem to be in line with the previous rules of court promotion, but for a moment they There was no objection. After all, this was the first time that the prison prince presided over a court meeting.
Although most people have never seen this prison prince, this does not hinder the lofty status of Zhu Zaijing, and they also heard the undoubted attitude from Zhu Zaijing's indifferent tone just now.
After Xu Jie heard these words of Zhu Zaijing, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart. This was very different from the Prince Yu he had imagined. In the past, he thought Prince Yu should be a well-spoken prince, one of those princes. There is not much softness in the ears.
But the attitude shown by Zhu Zaijing at this moment not only showed that Zhu Zaijing was very independent, but also had an attitude.
At the same time, Yan Song, the only chief minister of the cabinet who had a chair and was sitting in the Huangji Hall in a daze, suddenly stood up without anyone's help. He bowed to Zhu Zaijing and said, "Your Majesty's method is very good, veteran minister." Agree.”
After Yan Song took the lead in supporting him, all the officials in the palace also followed suit and bowed: "I agree with the prince's method."
After Zhu Zaijing saw everyone bowing to him, an imperceptible smile appeared on his lips, "Very good, let's do it. The cabinet will continue to preside over it."
Zhu Zaijing once again gave the right to preside over the cabinet to the cabinet, but at this time, Xu Jie was not as confident as he was at the beginning.
He looked at Zhu Zaijing cautiously and then at Yan Song, and he seemed to feel uncomfortable in his heart.
The hope that I had struggled to survive was about to be shattered.
But at this moment, Gao Gong, who was standing in the queue in the palace, couldn't help but get excited. He could hear that Prince Yu was fighting for an opportunity for him, so at this moment, Gao Gong's heart couldn't help but get excited, and he felt that I finally have hope again in this life.
Zhang Juzheng, who was still standing in the crowd, couldn't help but glance at Zhu Zaijing in the hall, then at his teacher Xu Jie, and finally at Gao Gong silently. There was not much on his face. His expression was expressive, but his heart was also very uneasy.
Because he knew the weight and attitude of Zhu Zaijing's words that interrupted Xu Jie just now.
Originally, according to Xu Jie's lines, all the officials in the palace should know very well that the cabinet will unanimously recommend Ouyang Bijin, and Gao Gong is just a sidekick.
But now that Zhu Zaijing had interjected this sentence, the minds of the officials were naturally shaken.
They all couldn't help but wonder, did Prince Yu want Gao Suqing to be the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?
If so, will Prince Yu's power to supervise the country begin to become virtual from this moment on?
Once there is such a political change, what kind of wind will blow in the Ming Dynasty next?
So at this time, everyone's thoughts began to wander.
Among them, the group of people from the "Strict Party" who had the biggest fluctuations had just seen with their own eyes that Yan Song was the first to stand up and support Prince Yu.
They couldn't help but wonder whether Mr. Yan Ge and Mr. Xiao Ge were going to change the direction and start supporting King Yu?
Therefore, the thoughts in the hall are really chaotic at this moment, and no one can clear away the fog in front of them and see clearly the future direction.
Xu Jie took a deep breath, composed himself, and bowed to Zhu Zaijing again.
You must know that he and Qingliu, whom he represents, have been staunch supporters of King Yu for a long time.
Now Prince Yu personally came to the Huangji Palace to preside over the court invitation under the emperor's order, which broke the tacit understanding formed by the cabinet in advance and added variables to this court election. Moreover, Yan Song took the opportunity to express his support for Prince Yu.
This sense of crisis really made Xu Jie feel what it meant to have a cold head and feet.
And after experiencing this incident, Xu Jie suddenly realized his embarrassing situation. These years of submissiveness had made him lose his spirit, and he did not truly form a relationship with King Yu between the monarch and his ministers.
Although his disciple Zhang Juzheng is also in Prince Yu's palace, judging from the situation just now, Prince Yu is obviously more optimistic about Gao Gong than Zhang Juzheng.
Therefore, Xu Jie was really confused at this moment, and he couldn't help but worry about his future.
If Zhang Juzheng fails to grow up enough to protect the Xu family's future, what should the Xu family do in the future?
You must know that official positions in the Ming Dynasty can only be obtained by taking the imperial examination. Even if you are favored by the emperor during your reign, no matter how much power you hold, as long as you leave the court, your descendants will not pass the exam. If you don't have the ability to take the imperial examinations and get involved in officialdom, then the family will easily become ordinary within two or three generations.
But if there is the protection of the descendants, even if they become ordinary within two or three generations, at least they will still have the reputation of a country squire, and they will not lose just because they lose. It makes people think that this family is just a short-lived ordinary family. Xu Jie began to host again. This time, his attitude was much more cautious and his speaking speed also slowed down, as if he was afraid that he would make a mistake and be interrupted by Zhu Zaijing again.
At the same time, the situation in Huangji Palace was also being conveyed word by word to Xiyuan.
Emperor Jiajing was sitting on a meditating futon, wearing a pair of crystal reading glasses donated by Shunyi Industrial Park. He looked at the transcripts sent by Huangji Palace with an expression that showed no emotion or anger.
After Emperor Jiajing saw what Zhu Zaijing said after interrupting Xu Jie, his originally indifferent expression finally showed a proud smile.
"San'er is so capable that he treats Xu Jie as his grandson. No wonder San'er would give him the comment of 'Following the Elder' before. If you look at what he said, isn't he Yan Song's follower?"
While Huang Jin was packing up the written records that Emperor Jiajing had read, he also read them again. He naturally knew what Xu Jie said and was interrupted by Zhu Zaijing.
Huang Jin said: "Mr. Xu Ge is aware of superiority and inferiority. After all, Ouyang Bijin was recommended by Mr. Yan Ge. Although Mr. Xu Ge was ridiculed by Prince Yu later, he also actively recommended Gao Gong for this court recommendation. candidate, but in his heart he should still advance and retreat with Mr. Yan Ge, otherwise wouldn’t things in the cabinet be torn between the two sides? "
Emperor Jiajing snorted, "What is a fight between two ends? Is it a good thing for them to be harmonious in the cabinet? In this case, wouldn't they have joined forces to deceive me many times over the years?"
Huang Jin was shocked when he heard what Emperor Jiajing said. He quickly knelt on the ground and said, "This slave made a mistake, please punish me."
Emperor Jiajing glanced at the panicked Huang Jin and said, "Get up, why should I punish you? You are right. San'er's words in the Huangji Palace this time were also very appropriate. The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has not yet been selected. They began to promote the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice after Ouyang Bijin moved his seat. Isn't this just to use the rules set by the imperial court as a cover for them to privately grant and accept imperial positions? "
"This time San'er didn't reprimand and teach them face to face, and he has already saved them a lot of face. If they are not unable to know how to advance or retreat, and they still regard Tingtui's rules as a formality after some people discuss it, then this It’s okay not to push it forward after Ting’s recommendation.”
Listening to Emperor Jiajing's words with a hint of resentment and a hint of yin and yang, Huang Jin could also tell that Emperor Jiajing was really angry with the current cabinet. Maybe after this incident, Emperor Jiajing would replace some cabinet members. A wake-up call for Yan Song, Xu Jie and the others, asking them to think clearly about what they do?
Huang Jindao: "The cabinet has indeed gone too far in this matter. How about I reprimand them on behalf of the emperor?"
Emperor Jiajing said: "No need, San'er has already said everything, so I don't have to talk about breaking up with him anymore. Ouyang Bijin is so old, and he still wants to be my heavenly official. He really doesn't know The sky is high and the earth is high. Wait for this time. After the court recommendation, no matter what the final result is, I have to find a reason for him to retire and return to his hometown. Otherwise, my court is full of such spirited old people, how can I revitalize my Jiajing rule? "
Emperor Jiajing's dislike of Ouyang Bijin was not a matter of a day or two. When Ouyang Bijin served as Minister of Industry, Emperor Jiajing was very dissatisfied with him.
The dignified head of the Ministry of Industry has to listen to a minister who was born as a supervisor before he dares to do anything. What is the use of such a minister?
If it weren't for the fact that Yan Song and Yan Shifan were still useful, Emperor Jiajing would have sent a gangster like Ouyang Bijin home, and he wouldn't have agreed with Zhu Zaijing so happily at the beginning. It is proposed to create a self-sufficient special zone in the capital.
It can be seen that at the beginning, Emperor Jiajing really looked down upon Ouyang Bijin's performance in the Ministry of Industry. Later, he was transferred to the Ministry of Justice, and the result was like this again. Now he actually wants to lick his face and become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. This is really a slap in the face!
Therefore, Emperor Jiajing really wanted to make up his mind to drive Ouyang Bijin away this time, and then give Yan Song and Yan Shifan a side drum to let them collect their thoughts and get down to business.
Otherwise, the cabinet will really need to be replaced.
At the same time, the court push in Huangji Palace was still going on.
Ouyang Bijin came out of the queue tremblingly under the gaze of Zhu Zaijing, and began to bow to Zhu Zaijing, and then bowed to all the officials in the palace.
Then he began his "campaign" speech.
Ouyang Bijin's voice was very weak, and every sentence was based on quotations from scriptures. He talked about the ancient Zhou system, the system of the Qin and Han Dynasties, and then the six-ministry system after the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Finally, he focused on the officials of this dynasty. Ministry system.
If the occasion hadn't been too serious and Zhu Zaijing's position was conspicuous enough, he would have been unable to help but yawn.
This long talk has been going on for so long, but there is not a single key point. It is all about the evolution and origin of the civil service system. This is not a classroom for professional historical research. This is the location of the Huangji Palace, one of the most serious political occasions in the Ming Dynasty. .
The issues to be discussed here are all national affairs, but in the end, Ouyang Bijin held a small class here to popularize knowledge about the history of the Ministry of Civil Service. I really don’t know whether he was showing off his knowledge or running for office. The position of Minister of the Ministry.
Finally, after about half a stick of incense had passed, Ouyang Bijin finally finished speaking.
Just when Ouyang Bijin bowed to Zhu Zaijing again and was about to return to his seat, Zhu Zaijing spoke again.
Zhu Zaijing said: "Now that Ouyang Shangshu has finished speaking, do you have any comments to make?"
All the officials in the palace looked at each other, and finally they all looked at Zhu Zaijing. No one stood up to express his opinion.
Seeing this scene, Zhu Zaijing sighed inwardly, but he could also understand what these people were thinking.
After all, they are all professional bureaucrats, not the kind of public opinion representatives or congressmen in later generations who need to be responsible for their respective voters and only care about political supervision. If they offend the future ministers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, they will inevitably be resented and put on the back foot. .
So no one from them stood up to offer opinions, and that was normal. After all, this is the system. We are all athletes. Who dares to be a referee easily?
Zhu Zaijing said: "Since everyone has no objections to Ouyang Shangshu, let Gao Gong come out and talk about his understanding of the Ministry of Personnel and the position of Minister of Personnel."
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