prosperous age

Teng Xiang worshiped under Huang Jin's family, and he followed Emperor Jiajing back to the capital from Anlu, but Huang Jin's status was not high, and he was just a handyman in Xing Wang's mansion.

Such people, no matter in the Jiajing Dynasty or the Longqing Dynasty, were regarded as the Xingwang family with roots in Miaohong.

As the older generation of Xingwang's people got older, people like him gradually emerged.

Especially after Tengxiang found out that Emperor Longqing was very playful, not only greedy for beauty, but also liked some weird things, he naturally welcomed him with all his heart, which also made his status in the palace quickly rise.

As you can imagine, a large number of elderly eunuchs helped the emperor choose beauty in the palace, and then arranged for someone to send it to the emperor.

Let people search for novelties around the capital, and then send them to the palace for the emperor to have fun.

After hearing Wei Guangde's thoughts, Chen Yiqin asked after a little hesitation, "Will he agree?"

Chen Yiqin had a lot of contact with the palace, and he knew that Teng Xiang was favored at present, even if His Majesty knew that he let some Huang family members who were imprisoned be spared, he would probably only scold him.

However, the key is why let him go through this muddy water.

Eunuchs, after all, lost a lot of fun in life because they lost their lifeblood, so money is the most important thing to them.

Without offspring, the elderly can only rely on themselves.

Even Huang Jin, who was praised by the outer court, was no exception. Judging from the punishment of Huang's family by Emperor Longqing, it was obvious that Huang Jin had also done something secretly.

Giving enough money can make Teng Xiang tempted, but will he agree?

This is what Chen Yiqin is worried about.

"Eunuch Huang has a passion for him, and he may not have no such intentions, but he feels that the gains outweigh the losses if he does it.

As long as he feels it's worth it, I think he'll say yes.

Moreover, Eunuch Huang also took care of the palace back then, but His Majesty was out of anger before, so he rejected your request, now what?"

Wei Guangde just said in a low voice.

"How much money do you plan to give? How do you make up the money?"

Chen Yiqin said in a low voice.

Received the kindness of a drop of water, it will be reciprocated by a spring.

Chen Yiqin is not someone who crosses rivers and demolishes bridges, unloads mills and kills donkeys, and knows that it is their turn to pay.

"At the school record ceremony, I still left more than 1000 taels of silver, and the Huang family gave me 500 taels. This time, I took them all out and made up a whole number, 2000 taels."

Wei Guangde replied.

He has money, but he will never spend his own money, at least most of them still use the public money.

If you don't hide the money yourself, you are considered honest and honest.

In fact, according to the unspoken rules of the current court, this money is actually his money.

In later generations, some security companies or property management companies negotiated business and negotiated services with the entrusting party. Originally, it was a business with fifteen people. When it was carried out, only ten people were arranged to go. As long as the work is done well, the wages and management fees of the rest It's legal income.

As long as the entrusting party doesn't take out the contract to find trouble, who will take care of it?
Wei Guangde's sum of money was for the transcription ceremony, which was estimated based on the required handwriting and pen and ink. The Ministry of Household Affairs unconditionally met the needs of the school record office. Wei Guangde naturally reported more, thinking of adding manpower when necessary.

However, the personnel arrangement is good, so save this money.

The grand ceremony has been completed and the account has been handed back, so naturally no one will go over this matter again.

The point is that this is an unspoken rule. To dig out Wei Guangde's fault is to be an enemy of officials all over the world. Who would be bored to do this.

"In this way, I will also raise 1000 taels of silver here, and 3000 taels of silver. You should bring them there together, and he should be able to help."

People in Fusi Prison in Beizhen, whether it is Chen Yiqin, a cabinet minister, or Wei Guangde, a Shangshu-level minister, are actually inconvenient to make a move, or only the people in the inner court can do more.

Wei Guangde agreed, and Chen Yiqin said that he would send someone to deliver the bank notes tonight, and then Wei Guangde left the cabinet and returned to the Ministry of Rites.

But the carriage didn't go very far, Wei Guangde ordered again in the carriage: "Let's go to the Imperial Academy first."

The imperial court examination is coming soon, Wei Guangde intends to deal with the affairs of Wang Jiaping and others first, and go to Zhu Dashou and Tao Dalin to make arrangements.

In fact, it is not to cheat, but on the premise that the articles are similar, he must give priority to arranging his disciples to choose Shujishi.

This is what they themselves asked for. In fact, they chose Shujishi because they were from a higher family background, which would be beneficial to their future career. But it is really useless to say that Shujishi only had an official status but no real power in those two years.

Moreover, even if you choose a good scholar, you may not be able to stay in the Hanlin Academy after the hall is dismissed. Many good scholars still go to the six departments to do business in the end.

Like Wei Guangde, it is unique to choose a good scholar, but to be appointed as an official without waiting for the hall to close.

"The decree has arrived."

In front of the Dingguo Mansion, escorted by a team of captains in Jinyi, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju got off their horses and entered the gate respectfully welcomed by the stewards of the Dingguo Mansion.

In front of the main hall of Duke Dingguo's mansion, the incense table had already been set up, the copper stove was emitting wisps of green smoke, and the whole courtyard was filled with a pleasant scent of sandalwood.

Under the leadership of the old lady of the Duke's Mansion, the people of Duke Ding's Mansion knelt down to accept the order.

Standing in the middle, Wei Guangde unfolded the imperial decree and read aloud: "Following the Heavenly Chengyun Emperor's edict, it is ordered that Duke Xu Yande's son, Wenbi, will inherit the title."

"Long live Long live Long live."

After Wei Guangde finished reading the decree, the clansmen of Duke Dingguo shouted loudly.

After Xu Wenbi helped his mother up, he stepped forward and took the seal of Duke Ding from Chen Ju.

After Xu Yande's death, Duke Ding's seal was sent to the palace together with the suicide note. Today, Wei Guangde came to Dingguo's mansion to announce the decree, and Xu Wenbi took over the Dingguo's mansion.

Afterwards, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju sat at the bottom of the hall, and Xu Wenbi came out to entertain after enshrining the imperial decree in the ancestral ancestral hall in the backyard of the Duke's Mansion.

According to the rules, when Xu Wenbi sent a red envelope, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju received it directly.

"Shan Loan, I don't know if Your Majesty wants me to take any post after I ascended the throne?"

The relationship between Wei Guangde and the Xu family is well known, so Xu Wenbi asked directly, because the relationship between Chen Ju and Wei Guangde was irreversible, and there were rumors in the court.

Wei Guangde glanced at Chen Ju, and then said: "Don't worry, brother, there should be a decree next month, and you will act as the harem."

The Houfu is actually the Dudufu's Mansion of the Five Armies of the Ming Dynasty.

In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang first set up the Grand Marshal's Mansion, which was later changed to the Privy Council, and then changed to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion to control Chinese and foreign military forces.

In the 13th year of Hongwu, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang divided the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion into five on the grounds that "power is not dedicated to one department, and affairs are not left behind".

The Dudufu of the Five Armies of the Ming Dynasty is the general name of the Dudufu of the Central Army, Dudufu of the Left Army, Dudufu of the Right Army, Dudufu of the Front Army, and Dudufu of the Rear Army in the Ming Dynasty. It is the highest military institution that commands the national army.

At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the governors of the five armies had a lot of power. The governors were not only responsible for the training and production of the guards, but also participated in the central military decision-making of the Ming Dynasty.

However, its function, from the initial control of the world's military and horse power, to the real power organization leading the country's military construction has gradually become a vain name.

Its relationship with the Ministry of War was originally dominated by the Governor's Mansion, and then the two contained each other, and then the Ministry of War surpassed the five mansions and became the highest management institution of the country's military.

"It's just that, when you first entered the Dudu's Mansion, His Majesty will not give you a high official position."

Wei Guangde added again, lest Xu Wenbi have any careful thoughts.

Wei Guangde's words made Xu Wenbi, who had just beamed with joy, froze.

His father, Xu Yande, was linked to the Zuo Dudu of the Dudu Mansion, and he knew from Wei Guangde's words that he might not even be able to get along with the Dudu and his acquaintances.

It won't be too high, and acting as the military officer of the Houfu, there will only be one official position of the governor's signature, which is the lowest among the official positions of the governor's mansion.

"In addition, Li Tingzhu, Marquis of Linhuai, and Uncle Zhangwu Yang Bing will be with you. They will be in charge of the left and right mansions."

These news are considered confidential at the moment. After all, not long after the decision was made, Wei Guangde told Xu Wenbi all about it.

Although the Xungui Group is united with the civil servants, there are constant internal frictions. The most important thing is the little power left in the hands of the five army governors' mansions.

Although Xu Wenbi was a little surprised on his face, he still nodded to show that he knew.

"By the way, who will lead the Red Helmets in the future? After I enter the palace, I will hand over this military post."

Xu Wenbi asked again.

The Red Helmet General, with a very famous name, is actually the royal guard of honor. He is filled with strong and strong men selected from the Beijing camp, and he is led by noble children.

Before that, Xu Wenbi led the Xunwei and commanded the Red Helmets.

Now that he is the Duke of the state, it is naturally impossible to continue to hold this position.

"Li Yangong."

Wei Guangde didn't make him wait too long, and directly said the name of the successor.

"Hiss, it's this kid."

Xu Wenbi took a breath, "The Marquis of Linhuai is quite capable."

"Hehe, learn a bit, brother."

Wei Guangde just smiled and said casually.

The Marquis of Linhuai Mansion is an alternative to the honorable group of the Ming Dynasty. It was passed down from Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong, but his duke title was passed on to his son Li Jinglong's generation and was abolished by Zhu Di.

In the 11th year of Jiajing, Li Xing, the sixth grandson of Li Wenzhong, was granted the title of Marquis of Linhuai, which was regarded as a demotion.

It's just that this Xungui who came back returned to Xungui's inner circle in the next thirty years.

Yes, the Mansion of the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies is actually the core of the Xungui Group, and it is also the last private land left to them by the Civil Service Group.

To be in charge of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies means that your family is in the emperor's heart and has great power.

Of course, this right is compared within the Xungui Group, and cannot be compared with courtiers.

Li Tingzhu is in charge of the Governor's Mansion of the Fifth Army, and his son Li Yangong served as the guerrilla general of the Fifth Army Battalion last year, and today he will command the Red Helmets. What does this mean?
That was the emperor's absolute trust in the Li family, and it was impossible for Xu Wenbi not to envy him.

Wei Guangde could see the look in his eyes, and then looked at Chen Ju, as if asking him what he meant.

Chen Ju and Wei Guangde have known each other for many years, and they have a certain tacit understanding, so they naturally know the meaning revealed by Wei Guangde's eyes.

After nodding slightly, Chen Ju turned his head to one side.

"Brother, do you know Li Wei, the commander-in-chief of Jinyiwei?"

Wei Guangde asked at this time.

"Jin Yiwei? Li Wei?"

When Xu Wenbi heard the word Jin Yiwei, Xu Wenbi felt his heart tremble. Who is not afraid of that yamen?
But then he realized that Jin Yiwei was not important, but the name Li Wei was important.

Li Wei?

Who is Li Wei?

He quickly searched in his mind, and soon found the answer.

And at this time, Wei Guangde's voice came to his ears in due course.

"Next month, Your Majesty wants me to go back and make preparations for giving the emperor's fourth son the name Yiyu, and the ceremony of enshrining the Jade Certificate in the Clan Mansion of the Ministry of Rites."

Wei Guangde said unhurriedly.

It took several years from the birth of the crown prince Zhu Yijun to the presentation of the jade certificate, and the ceremony was only held after Emperor Longqing ascended the throne.

The fourth son of the emperor was born only two months ago, and Emperor Longqing couldn't wait to order the Ministry of Rites to handle the matter.

Well, Li Wei is not a noble, but an ordinary person, but he has a good daughter, she is Li Caifeng, the former maid of Prince Yu's mansion, and now the noble concubine.

Although Li Wei was not knighted, it was only during the reign of Emperor Longqing. When the crown prince ascended the throne, the Li family should have a knighthood.

This point is actually a rule set by Emperor Jiajing. The old father-in-laws of the previous emperors were generally granted the title of Bo, and they were promoted to Marquis after their grandson ascended the throne, and they were hereditary.

However, Emperor Jiajing cleaned up his relatives. This relative was naturally a relative from the other house and had little relationship with his family, so the methods were also cruel. Almost all of them were deprived of their titles and made into a system.

Therefore, after Emperor Longqing came to the throne, although he loved the concubine who gave birth to the prince very much, he did not directly confer the title of Li Wei, but gave Jin Yiwei the official position of commanding a co-prefect.

Wei Guangde's meaning is very clear, let him make friends with Li Wei, so that when the news spreads to the palace, Li Guifei will naturally reciprocate and help him speak well to Emperor Longqing.

Some things may not be visible at ordinary times, but they can save lives at critical moments.

After a short rest, Wei Guangde and Chen Ju got up to say goodbye, and Xu Wenbi sent them out of the house.

After Chen Ju got on the horse, before Wei Guangde was about to get on the horse, Xu Wenbi suddenly grabbed his sleeve and asked in a low voice, "There are rumors that the chief assistant is a little bit..."

While speaking, he waved his hands left and right in front of Wei Guangde a few times.

Recently, the Ming Dynasty Hall has been generally stable, but the officials have made many moves after the year.

Yin Shizhen was not as tactful as Wei Guangde, he was tougher in doing things, even with Yang Bo's intervention, he insisted on issuing many personnel orders.

Such an action will inevitably make some people find something unusual in it.

Before that, Wei Guangde planned to take action quietly, cutting out some people quietly.

However, Yang Bo, the official, and Xu Jie, the cabinet, were all cautious and sensitive people, and they soon discovered the clues.

Perhaps it was in Prince Yu's Mansion, Wei Guangde was in charge of counseling for a long time, but the habit of hiding behind his back and not directly offending others had been noticed by Emperor Longqing, so he was replaced by Yin Shizhen, who was the "cabinet boxer" to do these things thing.

Wei Guangde's habit, in the eyes of the weather-beaten Emperor Longqing, was acceptable. He hadn't endured the humiliation under Yan Shifan's oppression back then.

If Wei Guangde wanted to join the cabinet, he naturally wanted to have as few enemies as possible in the court.

Riding alongside Chen Ju, Chen Ju asked in a low voice, "Is this Xu Wenbi trustworthy?"

What he said was to remind Wei Guangde, don't look at the relatives who are a bit ambiguous, and say anything.

"If you don't understand the rules, Dingguo's mansion has long since fallen."

Regarding this, Wei Guangde just smiled and said casually.

What Wei Guangde didn't elaborate on was that he had already received a letter from Nanjing, and Wei Guogong Xu Pengju's health was also failing, and he had fallen ill twice this year. (end of this chapter)