Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 562 Wang Wen's Dumb Loss
It should be said that Hu Wei, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, is the least existential among the six departments and seven ministers.

He is neither as powerful as Wang Wen from the Ministry of Officials, nor as rogue as Shen Yi from the Ministry of Households, nor is he as daunting as Yu Qian and Chen Yi, nor is he like Chen Xun, who has a clear stream of disciples all over the court and the public.

Hey, it seems that I missed something... Forget it, it's not important anyway, continue...

In short, although this great uncle, although he has profound qualifications and various honors, he is far less popular than others in the court.

Even some of the affairs of the Ministry of Rites, he usually doesn't care too much about it, and basically entrusts the two servants to take care of them.

When going to court, he squinted his eyes most of the time, half awake, and smiled when he saw people, like a kind and generous elder, far like an unattainable old man.

Therefore, his old man's reaction this time did surprise the court officials.

But, immediately after, they understood what the prestige of the veterans of the Five Dynasties was!

After Hu Yan's words fell, Wang Ao from the cabinet was the first one to stand up, the chief assistant who had been silent from the beginning to the end, stepped into the hall and said.

"Your Majesty, I think what Hu Shangshu said is justified. Li Shilang became a Jinshi in the eighth year of Xuande and was appointed as the head of the Ministry of Officials. A third-rank servant actually lacks experience in general affairs."

"Now that the country is stable and the court is full of talents, it is time for Li Shilang to go to Beijing to accumulate experience. The position of right minister in Guangxi is still vacant. The minister recommends Li Shilang to go to Beijing to serve in Guangxi to govern and stabilize the people."

Li Xian's face turned dark all of a sudden.

How did he offend the chief assistant, and send him to Guangxi as soon as he opened his mouth?
Among the thirteen political envoys in the Ming Dynasty, the three that are notoriously desolate and barren are the Guangxi Chief Envoy, the Guizhou Chief Political Envoy, and the Yunnan Chief Political Envoy.

Anyone who goes to these three places will not shed a layer of skin.

When it comes to personnel issues, what cannot be avoided must be the Ministry of Officials.

As a result, the eyes of all the officials fell on the heavenly official Wang Wen in unanimous agreement.

Mrs. Wang's complexion was not very good at the moment, and he spat in his heart when he saw a certain Shoufu who was speaking in a high-sounding manner.

Bah, old man, don't think he doesn't know. If there is one in the cabinet, there are no good things. Every one of them wants to fight for power with the bureaucracy every time they get an opportunity.

Li Xian should be released, but where should he be released? Is it up to you, a cabinet minister, to talk about it?
With the same calm face, he strode to the hall, Wang Wendao.

"There are rules in Quanxuan. The minister of the Ministry of Rites is a third-rank official, but Guangxi's chief envoy is a second-rank official. Since Li Xian was transferred due to incompetence, how can he be promoted?"

"Nowadays the Miao chaos in Guizhou is peaceful, and it is necessary for ministers to go to Anmin. Therefore, the Ministry of Officials intends to transfer Li Xian as the right deputy capital censor and governor of Guizhou."

Wang Wen's words were as usual, with a sharp edge, and he almost said that your cabinet is too unprofessional, so it's better not to get involved in this matter.

but……

Who is unprofessional, my lord? !
Since when did Ming Dynasty's official positions only depend on rank?

In fact, if someone who didn't understand the official system of the Ming Dynasty would definitely feel that Wang Ao was defending Li Xian and Wang Wen was suppressing Li Xian.

But in fact, quite the opposite!

Although Chengxuan is the highest governing body of a province in name, the power of the chief ministers has been greatly reduced since Xuande. The main reason is that the provinces began to set up governors, which were only temporary However, later, it gradually became a permanent official position.

Strictly speaking, governors are officials dispatched by the central imperial court, who are usually served concurrently by the deputy capital censor or the qian capital censor, and they themselves have supervisory power. Military affairs, and manage food and pay, take charge of salt law, governor's water transportation, etc.

In this way, the duties and powers of Cheng Xuanzheng Envoy Division have been divided into a large part, and relatively speaking, it is the most important part.

Gradually, the governor became the local official of the frontiers, while the Chengxuan Political Envoy Division was reduced to an institution that handled some local daily affairs. The real important matters were handed over to the governor for disposal or directly reported to the imperial court.

The most obvious point is that in both the Hongwu and Yongle dynasties, there were political envoys who were directly transferred to the six ministers.

However, since Xuande, it has basically been reversed.

Not to mention the transfer of the chief minister to the six ministers, even the transfer to the six ministers is regarded as a promotion.

Therefore, the plan Wang Ao mentioned is the real relegation.

As for what Wang Wen said, it can only be regarded as flat.

After all, although the minister of the Ministry of Rites is noble, he has no real power after all. The governor is a big official in the frontier, who represents the imperial court and governs the region. A powerful governor can even intervene in military affairs. title.

However, if the ability is strong enough, it is not impossible to be promoted to the governor of Youdu Yushi.

Therefore, what Wang Wen said was obviously an act of anger with the cabinet.

However, what is surprising is that Wang Ao did not persist. He has been in power for so long, and elders like Wang Ao are basically immune to Wang Wen's verbal attacks.

He cupped his hands and said: "Why should Otsuka get angry? The selection of Quan is the responsibility of the official department. This old man just recommends one or two. If it doesn't suit the official department, we can discuss it."

After finishing speaking, Wang Shoufu Shi Shi ran back to the court, but there was an inexplicable smile on the corner of his mouth.

After all, Wang Wen was not a fool. Seeing Wang Ao let go so easily, he immediately realized that he had taken all precautions, and he was still fooled by this old thief.

From the very beginning, this guy had no intention of really suppressing Li Xian. After all, Li Xian, a minister with a clean background, has deep connections in the court.

The cabinet's coordination of the internal and external depends on interpersonal relationships. How could it be the first sinner who came out so short-sighted.

Wang Ao's move was nothing more than taking advantage of the Ministry of Officials' sensitivity to the power of election and recommendation, and selling it to Li Xian!

The transfer from the minister of the Ministry of Rites to the political envoy of Guangxi You Buzheng obviously carried the meaning of relegation, which posed a problem for Wang Wen.

Theoretically speaking, the transfer of third-rank officials should be nominated by the Ministry of Officials and reported to the emperor for approval. If the emperor hesitates, he will issue a court proposal.

As a result, the cabinet is now one step ahead and has taken away the right to nominate.

If Wang Wen does not stand up to stop it, then the cabinet will inevitably refer to this practice in the future and try to erode the power of the Ministry of Officials.

They've done this kind of thing before.

However, if he wanted to speak, he would be riding a tiger. If he just spoke in agreement with Wang Ao's opinion, then there is no need to speak at all. On the contrary, it seems that the officials can only follow the cabinet.

Therefore, when Wang Wen spoke, his opinion must be different from that of the cabinet.

Then, either further relegation, beat Li Xian to the local magistrate or the inspector.

However, this is tantamount to being demoted two levels in a row. Although Li Xian made a mistake, he just went to meet the return of the Supreme Emperor. Even if Hu Wei came forward to punish him, it would not be so harsh.

Therefore, Wang Wen actually had no other choice but to give Li Xian a relatively good way out, sending him out of Beijing, but not suppressing him too much.

So, there is the current situation...

Wang Wen took a deep look at a certain chief assistant, and scolded the old fox in his heart. He really deserves to be the boss of the cabinet.

He said that no matter what Wang Wen did, the cabinet would benefit.

If Li Xian is demoted according to the cabinet's plan, the cabinet will be considered to have intervened in the election affairs, and it will definitely make progress in the future. If the cabinet is refuted, then Li Xian will escape again, and he will definitely be grateful to them. No loss in business.

Of course, there may be other meanings, Wang Wen's eyes lightly glanced at someone or a few people in the cabinet, but in the end, he didn't say much, just said.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Officials is calling, please transfer Li Xian, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, to be the right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the governor of Guizhou, and assist in military affairs. Your Majesty asks for your approval."

This can be regarded as an official statement on behalf of the Ministry of Officials.

Zhu Qiyu sat on the throne and had a panoramic view of everything that happened below.

He naturally knew Wang Ao's intentions, and he even saw more.

However, he has no intention of interfering.

For Wang Wen, he gave enough trust and power. If under such circumstances, the cabinet still usurped the power, it can only be said that Wang Wen's ability is insufficient.

Excessive maintenance and emphasis are sometimes not a good thing.

On the contrary, it was Wang Ao who was quite satisfied this time.

Although the incident happened suddenly this time, the ability to deal with emergencies is often what the cabinet needs most.

To reconcile internal and external affairs, the Fushun government is not only a way of forming a party to forcefully suppress one way, but also making use of the situation and moving around. It is also a means available to the cabinet.

Therefore, although Wang Wen was put on as his confidant, Zhu Qiyu didn't intend to find a place for him. On the contrary, after he came down to court, he might have to reward the cabinet.

Thoughts turned in his mind, but Zhu Qiyu didn't nod directly, but said to Hu Min.

"Uncle Da Zong, do you think this discussion by the Ministry of Officials is appropriate?"

Master Hu finished shaking his prestige, and when the two kings quarreled, he had already returned to his old and drowsy appearance.

At this moment, the squinted eyes opened, the great uncle cupped his hands and said.

"Quanxuan is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, and the lord Tianguan is also a veteran. I have no objection. Everything is at the discretion of His Majesty."

Therefore, the emperor on the throne nodded, and finally turned his gaze to the person concerned, and asked in a gentle voice.

"Li Shilang, the Ministry of Officials proposes to transfer you to be the governor of Guizhou, do you want to?"

I……

Li Xian wants to cry but has no tears.

Your Majesty, you have already made a decision with Lord Tianguan and Uncle Da Zong, why do you still ask me?
Could it be that if I say no, you will not adjust?

Sighing, Li Xian cupped his hands and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best to care for the government and the people, and live up to the great trust of the court."

So, this matter was completely settled.

Mr. Hu went back to court and continued to sleep, Mr. Wang of the official department began to take revenge on his wat board, and Mr. Wang of the cabinet was proud of himself.

Only Li Xian moved from the hall to the court step by step.

If there is no accident, he will say goodbye to this hall that symbolizes the absolute political center of Ming Dynasty for a long time to come.

In court affairs, there will always be some people who are happy and others who are worried.

With such a result, Li Xian is not the only one who feels helpless...

As the court restored order again, the sun was already hanging high in the sky.

Today's morning court really lasted quite a while, and many ministers have begun to relax after the dust of Li Xian's matter settled...

After such an incident happened, I'm afraid that there will be no major issues to be discussed afterwards.

They rushed to the palace early in the morning, and the elders were all thinking of going home for breakfast.

However, for Zhu Jian, he couldn't wait any longer!

Didn't you hear what Mr. Hu said just now?After leaving the court, the old man will preside over the ministerial meeting in person, and before the key of the palace gate is released tonight at the latest, the prince's ceremony will be finalized.

At that time, it will be too late!

So, taking a deep breath, gritted his teeth fiercely, Zhu Jian stepped out and said.

"Your Majesty, I have the original play."

As he spoke, he took out a playbook from his sleeve and held it high above his head.

From a distance, many ministers couldn't see clearly what was written on it, but they were secretly dissatisfied with Mr. Zhu Ge who still interfered with everyone's cooking at this point.

However, the elders standing at the front of the court saw the big characters written on this memorandum at the first time.

"Play please set up the officials of the Prince's Mansion"!
As a result, the elders exchanged glances with each other, and their expressions suddenly became solemn, and even Hu Shangshu, who was sleepy, suddenly had a sharp look in his eyes.

Sure enough, it's still here...

The servant walked down the imperial steps, presented the memorial to the imperial case, and placed it in front of the emperor.

All the officials could see with their naked eyes that the emperor's originally calm gaze suddenly fell on Zhu Jian in the palace, with a strong sense of scrutiny.

Zhu Jian stood in the hall, silent.

The emperor's eyes were also on the verge of closing, he stretched out his hand to open the memorial, and began to read it carefully.

After a while, the emperor seemed to hesitate, but finally he waved his hand to Cheng Jing who was beside him.

So, the latter understood, and respectfully stepped forward to take the memorial, and then began to read it.

"Zhu Jianjin, a senior scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, Shangshu of the Minister's Department of Household Affairs."

"I heard that the Chujun is the foundation of the country and the foundation of the country. The East Palace is out of the pavilion to study, and it is a matter of joy for the world. The foundation is established, and all the people will return to their hearts, and all the officials will be safe."

"However, since the founding of my dynasty, the East Palace and the pavilion have been filled with subordinate officials. Although the crown prince is young, he must learn the principles of a sage, and the country's government affairs must be pre-empted, otherwise he will not be able to bear the weight of the country and the expectations of His Majesty's people."

"If the prince doesn't have Zhan's mansion, there is no way to study government affairs. If there is no left and right spring square, there is no way to lecture and read scriptures. This is also the dereliction of duty of the courtiers. I dare to ask your majesty to think twice and leave the cabinet to prepare the mansion. The establishment of officials in the Yamen is actually an ancient ritual and cannot be abolished."

"Your Majesty's love and respect for the prince is well known in the world, and all the officials are respectful. However, the East Palace is the foundation of the country and should be strictly cultivated since childhood. Therefore, your majesty should give up your love and order the court to set up Zhan Shifu, left and right. Chunfang, to assist the prince, is the king of the country and the father of the people."

"........."

The memorial is not too long, so I read it quickly.

The elders, who were still hungry and out of their minds, immediately looked at each other after Cheng Jing's voice fell, and forgot all their emotions.

There was a moment of silence in the hall, and then, there was boiling discussion.

At this time, with the sound of the censor's whip, the emperor spoke.

His old man's face was still calm, as if this memorial was no different from ordinary government affairs, he said lightly.

"This matter is so important that it is difficult to discuss it clearly at the court today, and the court will be dispersed for the time being."

"Tomorrow Maoshi, the court will discuss this!"

(End of this chapter)