prosperous age

Chapter 598 Chapter 597

The issuance of Gao Gong and Guo Pu's edicts for entering the cabinet is also a signal, representing the readjustment of Emperor Jiajing's power in the court.

As a human being, Gao Gong has become more perverse since he left Prince Yu's Mansion and entered the imperial court. Although he still maintains a modest and gentle manner in front of others, his actions have also become more domineering.

Although he entered the cabinet as a scholar of the East Pavilion and was the last one, everyone who knew him in the court knew that Gao Gong would never be willing to be a pawn in the cabinet. inevitable.

Provoking internal strife among courtiers, the emperor held a high position to mediate, this has become the usual method used by Emperor Jiajing to control the court, and it is also well known by the ministers.

Therefore, no one thought that this personnel adjustment, the deeper purpose of Emperor Jiajing, was just to restore the court to its original state.

However, the vacant positions of the Minister of Rites and the Ministry of Officials naturally attracted everyone's covetousness.

The servants of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials all eyeed this position, and among them, Chen Yiqin was the loudest.

Of course, the big reason why everyone supports Chen Yiqin's ascension is because of King Yu.

Although the cabinet ministers are all appointed as ministers of various ministries, they generally do not directly manage the ministries, but only to improve their ranks.

After all, if the cabinet ministers only hold the title of bachelor, then they can only be the fifth-rank official positions, and they have to stand behind when they go to court.

For such a fight between gods, it has nothing to do with people like Wei Guangde. Now they can only focus on spreading in the school record hall, but they are free from a lot of right and wrong.

"Master, this is sent by Prince Yu's Mansion."

Wei Guangde was proofreading his books when Lu Bu came in from the door and delivered a letter from Prince Yu's Mansion.

Wei Guangde had no choice but to temporarily put down the copy of the Grand Ceremony, took out the note and quickly browsed through it.

There are not many words, but it directly affects the political situation of the court.

"Bo Gai moved to the Ministry of Officials, Gao Yi was promoted to the Ministry of Rites, and Zhao Bingran returned to the Ministry of Military Affairs."

After reading the contents of the note, Wei Guangde just waved his hand to signal Lu Bu to go down.

Prince Yu's Mansion did not know whether it was through the Supervisor of Ceremonies or some other method, but it knew about Emperor Jiajing's adjustments to court officials this time in advance, and the adjustment method was also unexpected.

Xuanda Governor Zhao Bingran resigned and returned to the capital to be the Minister of the Ministry of War. Yang Bo, the former Minister of the Ministry of War, went to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. As for Gao Yi's promotion from Minister of Servant to Minister of the Ministry of Rites, it is still within Wei Guangde's guess.

In fact, at first Wei Guangde planned that the most likely replacement for Gao Gong was either Chen Yiqin or Gao Yi.

However, Yang Bo's transfer was somewhat beyond Wei Guangde's expectations. Could it be that Yang Bo still has a chance to join the cabinet?

At this moment, this idea flashed in Wei Guangde's mind.

The Minister of the Ministry of War entered the cabinet, except for Liu Jin in the Zhengde Dynasty, almost never appeared in the middle and late Ming Dynasty, but the Minister of Rites and the Ministry of Officials often became the springboard for ministers to enter the cabinet.

However, Emperor Jiajing suddenly transferred Yang Bo's position this time, giving people a very strong feeling that he intended to let Yang Bo join the cabinet.

Apart from other things, Yang Bo is indeed capable of joining the cabinet, but his past experience is completely incompatible with the cabinet ministers. This is also before the announcement of this decree. No one will think that Yang Bo and the Ministry of Officials Shangshu's chance.

Prince Yu's Mansion seemed to accept its fate, and did not hastily recall Wei Guangde, Zhang Juzheng and others to discuss because of Chen Yiqin's major adjustment in the officialdom.

Perhaps, after experiencing too much about Gao Gong's promotion, King Yu also wanted to understand a lot of things.

Anyway, when it was time for San Ya, Wei Guangde did not receive any new news from Prince Yu's Mansion.

A few days later, as recorded in the note, Yang Bo was changed to Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Gao Yi was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the imperial decree of Zhao Bingran's recall from Xuanda Governor has also been sent to Datong through six departments.

The transfer of court officials this time is not insignificant. Wei Guangde originally thought that it would have nothing to do with him. Now they are constantly being urged by the inner court eunuchs with small leather whips to speed up the copying of the "Yongle Canon".

However, it seems that Emperor Jiajing did not forget these obscure and hard-working officials.

On this day, when Wei Guangde was still in school, Lu Bu trotted into the duty room again.

"My lord, Mr. Li Ge is here, and there is an imperial decree."

"Elder Li Ge? Imperial decree? Whose good thing is this time?"

Hearing this, Wei Guangde looked up at Lu Bu, and asked casually.

"Elder Li Ge asked all branch school officials to go to the front lobby to receive the orders."

Lu Bu said hastily.

"what."

Wei Guangde was a little excited for a moment, but he calmed down soon.

He has no illusions about his official position. Last year, he was promoted to an official because of the school book. This time, it may be the same as last time. Pratt & Whitney's decree, to give everyone credit, can only be effective during the Beijing inspection award.

However, since Li Chunfang has come to the school record hall, Wei Guangde naturally can't let him wait.

After simply tidying up the books, I got up and left the room to go to the front.

The order was received in the same procedure as last time, except that the foreman was one less strict, and only Li Chunfang was left standing at the front of the crowd.

The eunuch read out the Emperor Jiajing's will in a cadenced tone, and soon, Wei Guangde's face was filled with joy.

Emperor Jiajing really has been paying attention to the situation here, knowing that he has been working hard to complete the tasks he gave him.

At this time, most of the officials who received the order had the same expression on their faces, because this time was different from last time, many branch school officials only got credit for merit, this time it was a real promotion, although most of them were only half a level, but this time Also promoted.

Wei Guangde and Zhang Juzheng undoubtedly became the big winners of this promotion. Zhang Juzheng was relocated to the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, from a fourth-rank official position to a regular fourth-rank official position. At the same time, the rank of the Imperial Academy was also promoted. A fifth-rank Bachelor of Attendance.

And Wei Guangde was promoted from Zuo Shuzi of Zuo Chunfang to Zhan Shifu, Shao Zhan Shi, from a fifth-rank official to a fourth-rank official.

Although, without a crown prince, Zhan Shi's mansion is a helpless yamen, and there are few saddle horses in front of the door.

However, Wei Guangde was promoted again.

Before, Zhang Juzheng was from the fourth rank, but he was only the fifth rank. In this shift, he could only stand on Zhang Juzheng's right side.

Although the adjustment of official positions did not allow him to exchange positions with Zhang Juzheng, the two were still on the same starting line in terms of rank.

After receiving the order, Wei Guangde noticed the envious eyes around him, even when Li Chunfang looked at him and Zhang Juzheng, there was a hint of envy.

Seriously handle errands and try to hug Yu Wang's thigh.

Wei Guangde is just cheering himself up in his heart.

The reason why Zhang Juzheng was promoted was not because he found that Wei Guangde was a bit restrained during this time, and he lived in seclusion and carefully proofread the books, so he followed Wei Guangde's example and devoted himself to the proofreading of "Yongle Dadian". Emperor Jiajing probably also knew about it.

You know, among the ten branch school officials, Wei Guangde and Zhang Juzheng had the best school records.

Wei Guangde's promotion is a happy thing, but the court seems to be getting unlucky recently.

While Wei Guangde was still hosting a banquet at his mansion overnight to invite his colleagues in the capital to have a drink, Guangdong sent news that Li Yayuan, a mountain man, had gathered a crowd to capture Huizhou's Heyuan and Heping counties.

It seems to be Zhang Lian, another Raoping thief. According to reports, Li Yayuan has gathered more than 3 miners and tens of thousands of vassal forces, which are almost close to the power of the so-called Feilong Kingdom in its heyday.

Wei Guangde only found out from his colleagues the day after the memorial was sent to the capital. He was not familiar with Zhang Lian, and he had never heard of Li Yayuan who came out.

Don't look at the claim that there are [-] troops under his command, but Wei Guangde believes that if the court knows, then he is not far from the day of his death.

Wei Guangde didn't believe that a little Li Yayuan could really turn the world upside down.

However, he is still very interested in who the new Minister of War, Zhao Bingran, will choose as the main general.

You should know that the Ministry of War selects generals and generals select soldiers.

If you win, everyone is happy, if you lose, everyone will be unlucky.

"The news is confirmed?"

Wei Guangde asked Ouyang Yijing, "I've heard from Duan Mengxian that the household department is dissatisfied with your meddling and wants to transfer you out of the household department."

After Ouyang Yijing was promoted to the household department, he also felt a little swollen, and began to boss around the household department's notes and documents. Duan Mengxian heard the news, and the household department proposed to the cabinet that since Ouyang Yijing likes to take care of things, now the court has the most and the most The troublesome thing is military matters, so it's better to transfer Ouyang Yijing to the military department.

Well, the six subjects are not under the control of the Ministry of Officials. Although they have to issue the appointment documents, the decision is in the hands of Emperor Jiajing.

The Ministry of Households respected Ouyang, so they could only mention one sentence in the Ministry of Accounts Memorial and the Cabinet Proposal, hoping that Emperor Jiajing could move Ouyang Yijing to a different position, such as swapping with the military department in the matter.

"Stay in Huke or go to Bingke, I really don't care."

Ouyang Yijing stroked his beard and said: "Actually, impeaching generals is even easier. Just look up the past achievements of those people, and I can decide whether to impeach them or not."

"You are really addicted to impeachment. You must know that impeachment is a double-edged sword, which hurts others and hurts yourself."

Wei Guangde still reminded: "Even if you are impeached, do you know who is behind him?"

"Being upright, sitting upright, what am I afraid of?"

Ouyang Yijing said disdainfully.

"That's not what you said."

Wei Guangde just shook his head, then said with a smile: "Harmony makes money, this is what the household department should talk about. It seems that you are really not suitable to stay in the household department."

"By the way, I heard that Zhao Shangshu visited Yang Shangshu yesterday. Maybe the court will set the tone on the matter of Li Yayuan in Guangdong."

Ouyang Yijing suddenly changed the subject and said to Wei Guangde.

"But what rumors did you hear?"

Wei Guangde wondered.

"I heard from people in the military department that Zhao Bingran wanted to send Qi Jiguang or Yu Dayou to quell the Li Yayuan rebellion, and he was looking for Yang Shangshu, maybe he was also asking for opinions."

Ouyang Yijing explained.

"Arranging Yu Dayou's errand so soon?"

Wei Guangde frowned, but didn't say anything.

The imperial court also has many military generals in the south of the Yangtze River, but most of these people have their own positions, and they must be cautious when dispatching troops temporarily and recruiting generals, and they must do their best in one battle.

Today's banquet was for fellow countrymen, but after everyone else had left, Ouyang Yijing dragged it off until the end with excuses, and chatted with Wei Guangde in the garden.

"I estimate that [-]% of this matter will fall on Yu Dayou."

Ouyang Yijing said again.

"It's only been two months since I was dismissed, so I'm afraid I won't get back up so soon."

Wei Guangde shook his head and said, "Do you have anything to say?"

Wei Guangde looked at Ouyang Yijing, waiting for his answer. It seems that Ouyang Yijing wanted to make trouble tonight.

"It's still what I said last time. If Yu Dayou is sent to suppress Li Yayuan, I will take action to impeach Guangxi General Military Officer, Wu Jijue, Marquis of Honor, and ask him to give up his position to Yu Dayou.

Shanlen, how good do you think? "

Ouyang Yijing said in a low voice.

"Hiss, did Wu Jijue offend you?"

Wei Guangde asked hesitantly, he didn't want to understand why Ouyang Yijing seemed to have sex with him.

"It's all for the official business of the court, there is no personal affair."

Ouyang Yijing said pretending to be bright.

However, at this moment, Wei Guangde believed that there must be something wrong between Ouyang and Wu Jijue, so he hated this person.

"Wait, if the Ministry of War really asks you to revive Yu Dayou, you can impeach that Gong Shunhou when the war is ready to start over there."

Wei Guangde could only speak.

Originally, he wanted Yu Dayou to stay in his hometown for at least half a year and let him have a good rest, but he didn't expect that Ouyang Yijing would take a fancy to him.

Guangxi military officer, back to the starting point, Yu Dayou is really a veritable official elevator, tossing back and forth, it is difficult to get promoted even half a step.

After discussing the matter with Wei Guangde, Ouyang Yijing chatted for a while and got up to leave.

From the beginning to the end, Wei Guangde didn't bother to ask what was the reason for the grudge between Ouyang Yijing and Wu Jijue, as long as he didn't take the initiative to mention it, he wouldn't ask.

Within two days, as expected, there was news that the Ministry of War invited Yu Dayou to hang the general's seal, and mobilized [-] officers and soldiers from Wu Guifang, Governor of Guangxi, and Wu Baipeng, Governor of Southern Jiangxi, to encircle and suppress Li Yayuan's department, so as to avoid further disputes and destroy the bandits as soon as possible.

Wei Guangde just smiled lightly when he heard the news, let him go.

Military affairs are not something that a little boy like him can intervene in.

In the afternoon, the memorial was sent to Xiyuan, and Emperor Jiajing approved it as red the next day. Obviously, he did not want to let the chaos in the south of the Yangtze River rise again.

Back then, Zhang Lian's group of rebels almost broke into Zhejiang. If it weren't for the large army of suppressing the Japanese gathered there, most of Zhejiang would have been corrupted.

What kind of place is Zhejiang? It is the same as Nanzhili, but it is the money bag of Daming and the richest place in the world.

"Whoa Whoah"

The sky is pouring with heavy rain. The past two years are different from the previous years. There has been no rain throughout the year in the north. However, before the weather changes in the past two years, the heavy rain either did not fall, or it continued to fall for several days. The low-lying areas around the capital have become water swamps.

The imperial court's previous attention was still on Li Yayuan's rebels in the south of the Yangtze River. Under the heavy rain in the past two days, officials began to worry about the water conditions in various places again.

Wei Guangde knew that Zhu Heng and Pan Jixun were most worried at this moment.

Zhu Heng advocated opening a new river before, but now the excavation of the new river is in full swing. How can the project continue after the heavy rain.

And this weather, if it is along the Yellow River, it is also the same, I am afraid that another flood is about to erupt.

And Pan Jixun's mentality at this time was similar to Zhu Heng's. Now they wished that there would be no rain like in previous years. Drought would kill people, but too much water would kill them.

The family members held umbrellas, and Wei Guangde stepped out of the house and got into the carriage in front of him.

Soon, the carriage started slowly and headed towards the school record hall.

(End of this chapter)