Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 584 The old way of Jiang Ge
Seeing that it will be New Year's Eve in two days, as the last few days, the elders are basically free.

Of course, those who blatantly leave their posts like a certain great uncle and a certain Shaobao are still a minority after all.

Most of the elders, after arriving at the yamen, start to warm up around the stove.

The same goes for the cabinet.

It should be said that this is one of the few days that the cabinet can enjoy leisure throughout the year.

Everyone sat together, drank tea together, talked about the scenery of the four directions, and interesting things in Beijing, but it was not interesting.

On this day, Yu Shiyue came to the public room and just sat down when there was a noise outside.

Then, Jiang Yuan, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace, walked in from the outside, holding a food box in his hand, smiling and cupping his hands.

"The Chinese New Year is approaching, and I heard that Mr. Cifu was born in Suzhou. I must miss the taste of his hometown very much. Just these days, a chef from Suzhou and Hangzhou came to my house. He made some pastries this morning. I specially saved a copy , Master Cifu, try it?"

Yu Shiyue blinked, but did not refuse, reached out to take the food box, welcomed Jiang Yuan into the room and sat down, opened the food box to have a look, and sure enough, it was a famous lard cake in Suzhou.

Stretching out his hand to touch it, the pastry was still hot, so Yu Cifu couldn't help laughing.

"It seems that Shi Yong has figured out the old man's work and rest, so he stepped on the point and brought the pastries. He has a heart."

Being ridiculed like this, Jiang Yuan's face turned slightly red.

However, he quickly adjusted his mood and explained with his hands clasped.

"It's not about time. These days, the mansion has made a lot of cakes. Every time I make a copy, the old man asks them to send some, thinking that I can give Master Cifu a taste and talk about homesickness."

"Actually, several copies were delivered yesterday. However, at that time, Master Cifu was busy discussing matters with Xueshi Xiao about the East Palace, so the old man didn't dare to interrupt. Today, I finally got a chance. Just as someone from the mansion sent it, Master Cifu arrived. The old man took it over quickly."

After hearing these words, Yu Shiyue couldn't help grinning.

Well, these Qingliu guys are really proficient in doing this kind of thing.

This explanation, compared to the statement delivered by stepping on the spot, sounds more ironic.

Picking up a small piece of crystal clear and white lard cake from the food box, Mrs. Yu put it in his mouth, only felt it was soft and moist, oily but not greasy, so he sighed.

"Sure enough, it's the authentic Suzhou craftsmanship. I really haven't tasted this kind of taste for a long time."

"As long as Master Jisuke likes it."

A smile also appeared on Jiang Yuan's face, he took a sip of the tea that had just been put on the table, and Elder Jiang Ge tentatively spoke again.

"Actually, it's best to eat this kind of cake when it's just out of the pan. The old man ordered someone to bring it from the mansion. Although he was very careful, it took a while, and the taste may be slightly inferior."

"Since Mr. Cifu likes it, I don't know if I can do it for you. After I go to the old man's house, I will talk about it and try this freshly baked Suzhou pastry?"

Yu Shiyue didn't speak, but also took a sip from the teacup, but his eyes fell on Jiang Yuan involuntarily.

With the dust of Donggong leaving the cabinet to prepare the mansion, the short but fierce struggle in the cabinet has also come to an end. As the winner, Yu Cifu, he can be said to be elated in recent days.

Not only has Zhu Jian been trampled underfoot, but he has also become Zhan Shi of the Prince's Mansion, a proper teacher of the East Palace. With this title alone, who in the court disrespects him three points?
Although risks and opportunities coexist in this position, at least now Yu Shiyue has finally realized the status and power that the cabinet assistant should have.

However, as the saying goes, some people are happy while others are worried.

After that court meeting, Zhu Jian failed in the court battle, and Shihlin's reputation was criticized a lot, so naturally he fell silent and stopped appearing.

At the same time, Li Shi was transferred out of the cabinet and served in the Ministry of War.

The cabinet finally regained its calm.

However, for Jiang Yuan, he has returned to the original embarrassing situation, even worse than when Zhu Jian was not in the cabinet.

You know, when Zhu Jian and Yu Shiyue were fighting in the ring, Jiang Yuan and Zhu Jian were in the same camp.

Today, Zhu Jian's reputation in the court has completely become a villain who fights for power and profit. Jiang Yuan, who was born in a clean stream, naturally wants to draw a clear line with him and hide as far away as possible.

However, no matter how downcast Zhu Jian is, he still has the credit for welcoming back the Supreme Emperor.

Although his reputation was lost, no one dared to provoke him. Otherwise, if he used his strength against Yu Cifu to make things difficult for others, it would be uncomfortable enough.

Only Jiang Yuan, with insufficient qualifications and lack of credit, is unlucky to be attached to anyone.

Recently, I don't know which bastard, who talks nonsense while drinking, actually makes fun of Jiang Yuan.

It is said that he used to be a servant in the Ministry of Punishment, but the Ministry of Punishment became a transparent person among the six ministries. Later, he joined the cabinet and attached himself to Gao Gu. As a result, Mr. Gao went to Nanjing not long after. .

Logically speaking, they are all scholars, so they should stay away from such illusory things, but some people can't help but believe it.

In the past two days, even though it was almost New Year's Eve, every time Boss Jiang went to the Yamen, others looked at him strangely, and Jiang Yuan was so angry that his face was dark all day long.

However, even without mentioning all this.

Jiang Yuan also knew that his situation in the cabinet was getting worse and worse.

In fact, not only him, but after Gao Gu left the capital, the entire Qingliu lineage was struggling in the court.

Unlike the emperors of previous dynasties, for some reason, the current Majesty does not seem to have much affection for the minister of Qingliu who should be closest to him.

The lectures and readings of the scriptures never stopped, but every time he went to court, Jiang Yuan always felt that his old man was suppressing Qingliu intentionally or unintentionally.

This point was vividly reflected in the incident in the Eastern Palace Beifu.

One must know that the officials of the Prince's Mansion have always been promoted from the Qingliu, which is almost an unwritten rule in the court.

However, this time, the emperor first rejected the proposal to directly prepare all subordinate officials, and cut off the way of the Imperial Academy, and then directly gave Yu Shiyue the position of Zhan Shi in the Prince's Mansion.

Although it is true that Zhan Shi of the Prince's Mansion needs an important minister to take charge of it, don't forget that Yu Shiyue has only been promoted to the second assistant in a few months.

Before that, like Jiang Yuan, he was just an ordinary cabinet minister.

According to the usual practice, whether it is Jiang Yuan in the cabinet or Du Ning who is now serving as the Minister of Dali Temple, they are all from a proper background and are more qualified to hold this position concurrently.

However, the emperor made a final decision and had no intention of discussing it with the officials.

Although in the end, he barely gave Chen Laoshangshu a face, and ordered Xu Youzhen to be transferred to Youchunfang University.

However, after all, the most important thing about Zhan in the Prince's Mansion is to leave others behind.

Although Xu Youzhen was also from Hanlin Qingliu, his qualifications are too low after all. If he hadn't relied on the credit for the river control, he might not be able to join the Prince's Mansion. If he wants to recruit other Qingliu's mansions, there is basically no hope.

Against this background, if Jiang Yuan does not do something, the result of waiting for him will inevitably continue to be completely marginalized in the cabinet.

Therefore, after careful consideration, Jiang Yuan came up with the present method.

"Isn't it appropriate? All the mansions are very busy during the New Year's Eve. To tell you the truth, Mr. Jiang Ge, my wife specially ordered me to go back to my mansion earlier after leaving the office."

Yu Shiyue put down the teacup in his hand, and put the food box away.

These days, Jiang Yuan's overtures to him are not insignificant, especially today, even Qingliu's arrogance has been completely lost.

Although this attitude made Yu Cifu feel very ironic, but he was not stupid.

Courtesy to people, there must be something to ask for.

Yu Shiyue has been in the officialdom for so many years, if he forgets about it every time he gets proud, he would have been plotted against many times.

The so-called stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling face, everyone carries the flowery sedan chair.

Naturally, Yu Cifu would not refuse to save face, but he naturally knew how to measure it.

A few gifts, just accept them as they should be received, it's not like not to give them some face, just send someone to return a gift afterwards, but it is obviously inappropriate to talk about going to the government for a banquet.

Yu Cifu still hadn't forgotten that Jiang Yuan followed Zhu Jian to fight against him everywhere.

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan's face froze obviously, but soon he smiled again and said.

"It's okay, it's okay, Master Cifu is busy, if it doesn't work today, what about tomorrow?"

It should be said that, as a cabinet minister, Jiang Yuan's posture has been lowered enough.

However, Yu Shiyue's face still did not fluctuate in the slightest, and said lightly.

"Tomorrow, the old man has made an appointment with Bachelor Xiao, and the East Palace will leave the court soon. There are still some details about the lectures, which need to be discussed carefully. The time for leaving the office may be late, so it is inconvenient to disturb."

Jiang Yuan's face changed, obviously angry.

However, he was still suppressed, but his voice obviously cooled down.

"Master Cifu is so busy with official duties, I don't know when, can I show my face to the old man's mansion?"

"Have chance……"

Yu Shiyue frowned as he watched Jiang Yuan walk away in a flick of his sleeves.

He felt something was wrong.

Logically speaking, at their level, many things should be stopped.

Otherwise, it will be like now, making everyone's faces ugly.

Yu Shiyue of the Jiangfu definitely couldn't go, not to mention that the relationship between them has never been good, he didn't need to give Jiang Yuan this face.

Even if it is to be given, it is not at this time.

Yu Shiyue has been in the officialdom for many years, and it's not because of Jiang Yuan's original team that Yu Shiyue hesitated to get along with him, but because the timing was wrong.

Now he is in the limelight in the court, first he won the battle with Zhu Jian, and then he got the position of Zhan Shi in the Prince's Mansion, which can be said to be proud of him.

At this time, Jiang Yuan showed his favor to him again and again. If he accepted everything and went to the mansion to accept the banquet, he would undoubtedly leave an image in the court and the emperor's heart that he would be complacent once he gained power. One's own reputation is adversely affected.

In addition, from the perspective of interests, Jiang Yuan's approach at the moment seems to be beneficial to Yu Shiyue, but in fact it is harmful instead of beneficial.

Now that Zhu Jian's incident has just passed, the reason why he was criticized by the Manchu court, apart from fighting for power and disregarding the overall situation, is that he has offended Yu Shiyue, the second assistant, too much.

In particular, when Yu Shiyue has already made concessions, he is still pressing every step of the way. It's okay to be wrapped up in credit at the beginning, but once his reputation is damaged, this will make his evaluation in the hearts of the officials even worse. Fall further.

Past experience guide for the future.

For Yu Shiyue, although he is very prosperous now, he also needs to be more cautious.

In the current cabinet, Zhu Jian has quieted down, and he has basically stopped expressing any opinions, and has become a marginal figure. Li Shi has been transferred away, and Zhang Minsu has a good relationship with Yu Shiyue.

If Jiang Yuan also became Yu Shiyue's person, then where is the head assistant?

Why, the struggle between the cabinet minister and the second minister has just ended. Now, is the second minister going to fight the first minister again?

So no matter what, Yu Shiyue could not accept Jiang Yuan's "good intentions".

Carefully recalling her reaction just now, Yu Shiyue confirmed that there was nothing wrong with what she did.

However, he always felt that there was something wrong...

Sitting in the public room, sipping tea one at a time, Yu Shiyue frowned and thought for a while, finally, she finally tasted something.

It should be said that Jiang Yuan's behavior was very reasonable.

Zhu Jian fell, and Yu Shiyue, the second assistant, was in the limelight. As someone who had offended Yu Shiyue before, he rushed to please him, hoping to clear up the past.

There is nothing wrong with this, according to normal people's thinking.

But, it's too loud!
Yu Shiyue recalled what Jiang Yuan said just now.

"...These days, the mansion has made a lot of cakes, and every time I make one, the old man asks them to send some..."

These words clearly sounded ironic, as if he, Jiang Yuan, wanted to let Yu Cifu eat the freshest cakes, so he deliberately asked people to make them over and over again.

But the problem lies in time and time again!
It's just a box of pastries. If Jiang Yuan really wants to please Yu Shiyue, there are many ways to do it. Is it necessary to engage in such a behavior that has no practical meaning but is not small?
You know, sending snacks to the cabinet so frequently would feel wrong to any individual.

If you inquire about it, you will naturally know that this is what Jiang Ge Lao wants to give to Yu Cifu.

As such...

Yu Shiyue's complexion suddenly darkened, she got up and stretched out her hand, calling the Zhongshu Sheren outside, and asked.

"Mr. Jiang Ge left here just now, where did he go?"

The person from Zhongshushe had been guarding outside, just now when he heard that the two elders in the house seemed to be having an unpleasant quarrel, Elder Jiang Ge walked out with an angry expression on his face, already worried in his heart.

At this moment, seeing Yu Cifu's face again, he replied even more cautiously.

"Back to Mr. Cifu, I don't know where he went, but looking at the direction, it seems to be going to Mr. Shoufu's public house..."

With a bang, the sound of the first slap on the table sounded, Zhongshu Sheren was startled, and immediately lowered his head, but from the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Yu Cifu's face bursting with anger for some reason.

He was puzzled for a while. Didn't the situation just now mean that Mr. Jiang Ge was angry with Mr. Cifu? Why, Yu Cifu was also angry like this...

Yu Shiyue was indeed very angry, but at this moment, he finally understood.

Jiang Yuan never really planned to reconcile with him.

This old man, he is treating Yu Shiyue as a voter!

(End of this chapter)