Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 174

"It seems to be the Han family in Xiangyang. Mr. Han was still beautiful when he was alive, but his two sons seem to be average. The eldest is a member of the Ministry of Industry, and the second is in charge of the Ministry of Rites. According to their situation, they should not stay in Beijing, but They are Yang Tinghe's in-laws, so naturally they stayed."

Wang Yun said slowly.

His father, Wang Tu, is very clear about the various branches of the court, especially the ex-in-law of Chief Assistant Yang Tinghe.

Because Lin Tong was close to Jiang Bin and the others, he knew about the affairs of Yang Tinghe's family.

For those who are gangsters in the court, if they want to live well, they must understand the intricacies of the various schools and factions in the court.

People at the top will naturally affect those who follow.

As for Wang Tu, he was a person outside the court, but because he was closely related to the royal family, he naturally cared about the affairs of the court.

"Xingyang Han family?"

Qin Shao muttered to himself, having a bad guess in his heart.

"Brother Qin, do you have anything to do with the Han family in Xiangyang? I remember that you seem to be from Anluzhou, Huguang, not far from Xiangyang."

Seeing Qin Shao's strange expression, Lin Tong asked curiously.

Remembering that Qin Shao is from Huguang, it is not surprising that he knows Xiangyang Han's family.

These days, transportation and various living conditions are inconvenient. Many people who enter Beijing will form a group, and there are many fellow countrymen's associations in various places.

It is not uncommon for people in the same place to meet and be related.

"There isn't much connection at the moment, it's just heard. You said Xiangyang Han family and Yang Tinghe are in-laws?"

Qin Shao still doesn't want to reveal the relationship between Han Jinrong and the Han family, after all, many things have not been determined yet.

"Well, it seems that the daughter of the second Han family and Yang Shen, the son of Yang Shoufu, are in-laws, but the lady of the Han family is also unlucky. She was about to reach the age of marriage, and the lady Han died of illness unfortunately. Yang Shen later married a woman from the Zhang family in Shanxi."

Wang Yun explained.

"It doesn't matter if he dies of illness, Yang Shen is so proud. The Han family is now in decline. Yang Ting and Chunfeng are proud of their status. The status of the two families is not compatible. What's so good about Mrs. Han marrying into the Yang family! The members of the Yang family, I Let me tell you, I love hypocrisy the most, Yang Tinghe is just a smiling tiger, when he sees our admiral, he has a flattering face, but he always likes to play tricks behind his back, his son is just like him!"

Lin Tong drank another cup and said.

He didn't have a good impression of Yang Shen.

"It's fine to talk about it in private, don't talk nonsense when you go out, is it because the emperor is in a bad mood recently? I see that you have a lot of complaints today!"

Seeing that Lin Tong spoke without any scruples, and his voice was a bit loud, Wang Yun immediately stopped in a low voice.

"How can the emperor be in a good mood? Previously, Mao Bowen, the censor of Yudi, said that the family's child was almost abducted by kidnappers. The culprit turned out to be a member of the clan, who filed a complaint with the emperor. The emperor was very sad and furious!"

"Is the clan a kidnapper?"

Wang Yun was very surprised.

Qin Shao didn't think it was strange, he just happened to encounter this, but he was surprised that Mao Bowen really filed a lawsuit against him!

"The surnamed Mao didn't say anything about the imperial complaint, but also said that the family style of the clan was getting worse and worse, because those people didn't study much, didn't receive Confucian education, and they ate and waited to die! There are no such inferior people among folk scholars. ! It is recommended that the emperor let the clan study hard, receive education, and it is best to encourage them, such as taking part in the imperial examination!"

"What is the emperor's attitude?"

Qin Shao was very curious.

"The emperor was very annoyed at first. After all, the clan was also their own family, and they were belittled like that by Mao Bowen, but what the emperor said later was true. The clan should really be in charge, and they can't be allowed to continue to be abolished like that."

"The emperor also asked people to investigate. They said that some clans really like to study and plan to take the scientific examination, but the proportion is not too high. The emperor thinks that the suggestion of letting the clan take part in the scientific examination is not bad! It is said that some people suggested it in the late emperor's time. .”

"A while ago, wasn't the exam coming soon? The emperor took this opportunity to ask the courtiers to discuss whether to allow the imperial family to participate in the imperial examination, but those ministers shirked the practice of Tai Chi, and the emperor was very unhappy. Naturally, we were also affected."

"The admiral warned us to concentrate on our work, so as not to offend the emperor. We wanted to have a drink with you a long time ago, but we have been busy until today! This Yang family is not a thing, but the food in their restaurant is good. , let me treat you today, neither of you will fight with me!"

Lin Tong said proudly.

Qin Shao guessed that the admiral Lin Tong was talking about should be Jiang Bin.

I heard that Jiang Bin is now the most favored by Emperor Zhengde, not only commanding the town army, but also admiral Dongchang and Jinyiwei.

It's just that this person is so favored, according to the history Qin Shao knows, there is no trouble.

After the death of Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao, he was quickly cleaned up by the chief assistant Yang Tinghe, quietly, almost as if he had been captured without a fight.

Thinking about it, it's not as good as Liu Jin. Even if Liu Jin was beheaded in the end, at least he had saved himself.

Qin Shao has been in Daming for so long, observed the political situation, and finally figured out a little way.

Today's son Zhu Houzhao is not as rigid and single as recorded in history books.

At least judging from his performance since he took office, he really wants to do something.

Including Liu Jin's previous reforms, which were said to be Liu Jin's, but in fact they were not Zhu Houzhao's idea, and they were only implemented by Liu Jin.

It's just that Zhu Houzhao is still young after all, and Liu Jin is also an eunuch. I heard that his main helper is his brother-in-law, a literati who was born as a scholar.

Their reform measures were relatively drastic, and they even fined their salaries to Yang Tinghe and others.

How could the ambitious young emperor and an old eunuch be the opponents of a group of civil servants who were born in scientific research and devoted themselves to court struggle for many years?
What's more, it also touched their interests!

Soon there was a vassal rebellion and bandit rebellion, under the banner that the eunuchs were in power and Liu Jin was a traitor. Those civil officials soon played to kill the Eight Tigers, especially Liu Jin!

The previous reform decree was also repealed overnight, and the reform failed.

Zhu Houzhao cried and refused to eat!
An ambitious young emperor couldn't eat and cried bitterly, just because of the death of those playmates around him?
His more crying should be a kind of powerlessness and frustration!

After Liu Jin's death, the emperor probably learned a lesson, that is, to control the strength of troops.

To him, Jiang Bin is probably another pawn and a facade to withdraw.

The border army and the Beijing army were exchanged, and some outstanding border commanders were brought into Leopard Square.

When it was publicized by civil officials that Zhu Houzhao was enjoying himself in Leopard Square, he was actually implementing his own military plan, right?
After Qin Shao learned about the real situation, he looked at Zhu Houzhao with admiration and was also a little worried.

This should be an emperor who has been discredited and misunderstood. He is actually very hardworking and wants to really do something!
But he was still too young and a bit aggressive.

The people he relies on are either eunuchs with little education, or warriors who can only play weak!

In the court, there are too few people he can rely on!too little!
In the court struggle, eunuchs and warriors were completely vulnerable to those experienced civil servants.

In history, no matter how strong the military value of those warriors who only had force, they would end up defeated in the end.

"Brother Qin, I originally thought that if there is a shortage of people in the Raptor Workshop, I can introduce you. Your skills are really good! Now that I heard that you are a scholar, it would be more realistic to take part in the scientific examination!"

Lin Tong said with some regret.

In the final analysis these days, it is the right way to enter the officialdom through the scientific examination.

Lin Tong likes Qin Shao very much, and really wants to introduce him to work together.

It's just that Wang Yun talked about Qin Shao's situation, so he had no choice but to give up.

"Brother Lin, you are one year older than me. From now on, just call me Ziming. I will take the provincial examination next year. If I pass, I will take the general examination the next year. I don't know if I can pass."

"If the younger brother fails the exam and has no errands, please brother Lin to worry about the younger brother."

Qin Shao thanked Lin Tong very much, and felt that he was very friendly.

"That's fine, Ziming, you call me big brother, your business is my business! As long as I have the ability and can talk in this Raptor Workshop, you can rest assured about your job!"

Lin Tong responded directly.

The food and wine were served on the table, and the three of them clinked glasses and drank freely.

Lin Tong loves to drink, but he doesn't hold much alcohol. After a few rounds, he becomes a little tipsy.

Wang Yun was also a little drunk, worried that he would not be able to go back after drinking too much.

The proposal ends early, the second day is not a holiday, and they have to go on duty.

Qin Shao also agreed, and made an appointment to get together again after a rest.

"Eldest son, you go back first, I'll just send Lin Tong back."

Several people walked out of the restaurant, it was dusk, Wang Yun suggested.

Just as Qin Shao wanted to agree, he ran over alone.

"Master, hurry home! Something happened at home!"

(End of this chapter)