eldest son of Ming dynasty

In June of the fourth year of Zhengde, the affairs of Huai'an Mansion really developed into a situation that was difficult to cover up. At first, Jin Yiwei only acted in secret, and later, as the number of people involved in the case increased, he directly intervened.

Huai'an Mansion and Shaofu became the "hardest hit areas", and many officials below the fourth rank were affected, some of them were killed or demoted.

This kind of action can't help but remind people of some old Hongwu events.Such things have happened many times, and people of course understand that today's corruption of ink is very strict.

Soon, the Ministry of Officials issued a transfer order, and Lin Ting, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, was transferred to the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture. The vacancy of Suzhou prefect was replaced by Jiang Yong, the magistrate of Deqing County.

The newly-appointed prefect of Huai'an Prefecture is Lin Han's second son, and it just so happens that Lin Han returns to his hometown after his official post. There is something wonderful about this.

"Everyone said that Lin Heng was not the emperor's favored minister. He originally thought that his appointment as an official was just an appointment. Unexpectedly, the emperor was extraordinarily kind, and it could be regarded as a happy death."

In the scorching summer, those who went outside the city to see Lin Han off were not ordinary people.

It is Zhang Fuhua, the censor of the left capital, and Han Wen, the minister of the household department.

Zhang Fuhua and Lin Han have some old friends. As for Korean, he and Lin Han are actually in the same class.They are all Jinshi in the second year of Chenghua.

Decades of ups and downs have come, no matter what unpleasant things happened in the middle, why should you care about them in the end?

Brothers are here to survive the robbery, and when we meet each other, we will smile and wipe away our grievances and hatred.

The 76-year-old Lin Han is like a bad old man at this time, even his eyebrows are white, and his figure is slightly bent under the light green grosgrain silk clothes. His pupils are actually a bit strange. Zhu Houzhao thinks it may be some cataracts , but the old man's thinking is still clear, there is nothing wrong with dealing with people and doing everything.

Zhang Fuhua is also in his seventies, and his health is also not good. Two years ago, he had a serious illness and almost died. Fortunately, the doctors in the hospital are skilled in medicine and saved his life.But I guess... it won't be long.

So as soon as the three of them sat down, Zhang Fuhua said, "Mr. Quanshan's departure is not only parting from life, but also parting from death."

Farewell...

Lin Han looked down at the ripples in the teacup and remained silent for a long time.

Zhu Houzhao traveled for a long time before he gradually understood the meaning of parting to the ancients.

Especially in their situation, they are all in their 70s and their health is not very good. After this separation, they will basically never see each other again.
"There are no regrets in life, so why be afraid of being separated?"

Both Zhang Fuhua and Han Wen smiled, "That's a good statement."

"Quanshan Gong, I will see you off today. Is there anything unfinished that needs the two of us to do it for you?"

Lin Han really did, he took a sip of tea, and said with a bit of sternness: "The emperor has ruled the country for less than ten years, and his martial arts and martial arts have far surpassed most emperors. In terms of merit alone, those who can say that I am better than my emperor in the past three generations are not as good as two hands." However, as a minister of the Ministry of Rites, the old man understands best that His Majesty values ​​profit over propriety, and that in governing the country and employing people, profit is always the first priority, regardless of etiquette. In this way..."

Lin Han said the truth, "This can be useful for a while, but it is easy to bury hidden dangers for future generations. Monarchs and ministers, fathers and sons, the etiquette seems useless, but it is extremely important. But your majesty does not pay attention to it. The hidden worry in my heart. If things go on like this, once the successor king will not be able to go up now, I am afraid that chaos will arise."

"Hey." Han Wen couldn't help laughing, and said: "I still said it when I came here. At that time, people thought that Quanshan Gong was not His Majesty's favorite minister. I didn't expect that His Majesty treated Quan Shangong very kindly. I heard Quanshan Gong's words today, so I know Quanshangong also respects His Majesty in this way. People say that appearance is in harmony with spirit, and Quanshangong and His Majesty should be called "appearance is in harmony with spirit".

"Hahaha."

The three old men all laughed heartily.

Mingjun is in power, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, it is worth making people happy.

"Brother Guandao is serious." Lin Han waved his hand, "I am not a person without eyesight. Your Majesty is wise, intelligent, and extremely intelligent. Who knows this? Besides, he is diligent in administration and treats the people like a son, regardless of others. How to put it, in Lin Han's mind, the son of heaven is a wise king that has rarely been seen since ancient times. But the courtiers are sincere to the emperor, and there are some places that I feel should be admonished. That's not the case. Everything depends on his fortune."

"Your Majesty has ordered the Ministry of Officials to report Lizhan (Lin Ting's character) in time for his government actions in Huai'an Mansion. As long as you remember the four words of governing for the people, Lizhan will have a bright future if you want to come."

Speaking of this, Lin Han was also very grateful to the emperor.

When he heard about this for the first time, he actually felt a little bitter and regretful in his heart, because he felt that he should have understood the emperor better in the past.

Because no matter what, he served the emperor as the Minister of Rites for several years, and the time he spent together was here.And this emperor is different from the previous ones, that is, they can meet each other often,
Emperor Xianzong and Xiaozong did not often summon courtiers.

Although there was a lot of quarrel, the emperor didn't do anything to him.Based on this alone, Lin Han was grateful to the emperor, and he also took care of his son a little.

"Your kindness is hard to repay."

In the end, there are only these four characters.

This decree from Jingli has just been released. After arriving, Lin Ting will have to prepare for several days before leaving for Huai'an Mansion.

Lin Han had already sent someone to deliver the letter to Suzhou. Anyway, he was going south to Fujian, so he asked his son to wait for him for a few days.

some words,
Need to speak face to face.

Huai'an Mansion is too far away from Fujian, and he himself is too old. His son is an official outside and can't go home at will. He is also afraid that if he is not careful, he will not see him for the last time, and he will not be able to say some things.

Lin Han still left.

A generation of ministers of the Ministry of Rites ended up with only one chariot and horses and several attendants.

This road to and from the capital always seems to be like this, old people go, new people come.

"Taking Quan Shan Gong as an example, it can be seen that His Majesty does not only hire people who cater to people, just like Gongshi brother (Zhang Fuhua), the Zuodu censor has been in office for a long time, precisely because His Majesty knows that Gongshi brother is an official, It also puts the people first.”

Zhang Fuhua, Lin Han, Zhang Mao, and Lin Jun, who is even more eccentric, are called the "Four Gentlemen of the Southern Capital".

It is because of their strength of character.

Needless to mention Zhang Mao, he is the censor of Zuo Fudu. Once Zhang Fuhua takes office, everyone inside and outside the court knows that he must take over.Because the emperor used Zhang Mao several times to monitor the use of money, and trusted him very much.

Since they are both the Four Gentlemen, Zhang Fuhua and Lin Han will not be far behind.

"It's a pity that I'm old and frail. I'm two years younger than Demao (Zhang Maozi), but I'm far from his energy. The position of the chief constitution should also be given to a good man."

Han Wen's body was in good shape, so he stepped forward to help him.

Zhang Fuhua continued: "Recently, didn't Your Majesty mention the magistrate of Shanyang County again? That's also a stubborn donkey. So I don't have any worries about Hengda. Talented people come out from generation to generation, each leading the coquettish and counting A hundred years."

Han Wen said: "Your Majesty wants to find out the situation of the grasslands in Shaanxi. The Ministry of War has recommended a suitable person. Even if Brother Gongshi wants to leave, he will wait."

"Wait? At the end of this matter, it is also an imperial decree, ordering all the people who occupy it to return to the pasture."

"I'm afraid it's not just a pasture, just like the case in Huai'an Mansion this time, the affairs of the world are either not investigated, or they are connected with wires and nets, and they are connected with each other, and there is no escape."

Zhang Fuhua was a little surprised and always pessimistic, "If you really want to be like that...it's not a trivial matter!"

……

It is indeed no small matter.

Zhu Houzhao signed an imperial decree in the palace ordering Wang Shouren to return to Beijing.

One is because his father is coming to the capital soon, and if possible, they can be reunited with their father and son.

The second is that the following facts are important, and he has to make it clear to Wang Shouren face to face.

The same imperial decree was also given to Ping Lubo Zhou Shangwen.

Zhang Cong, who entered Beijing at this time, was just excited that he could be promoted to the imperial censor of Shaanxi Province, and did not understand what was waiting for him.

Returning to Beijing again, he went to Nancheng and found the old man he met during the test.

It's a pity to meet again, things are things and people are no longer, he imagined meeting like old friends, but he is already a dignified censor, but the old man is just a private school teacher, so there is actually a big distance.

Zhang Cong was slightly disappointed.

Along the street, in a carriage, Zhu Houzhao lifted the curtain and saw such a scene.

"Is this person Zhang Cong?"

It was a female voice, and it was Wang Zhi who spoke.

"That's right." The emperor withdrew his folding fan, and the curtain fell, "His short few hundred characters are now famous among the six ministries and nine ministers in Beijing. Even if I read it, I would feel terrified."

"It seems that there is nothing special about it." Wang Zhi just glanced at it, she was just an ordinary person...

Zhu Houzhao tapped her head lightly with a fan, "It's not good to judge people by their appearance."

"Just tell the truth. Also, what he said is easier said than done. Your Majesty should think twice."

"It's more than thinking twice? I've thought about it a lot, a thousand times. If I don't do this, Da Ming will always be like a giant with his hands bound, unable to use his strength."

In fact, the ups and downs of history cannot be changed. The prosperity of the Han and Tang Dynasties will eventually be dust, and the same is true for the Ming Dynasty, so why think so much?
Anyway, if it goes on like this and does nothing, Daming will have no foundation for eternity at all in the end.

That being the case, it is better to let go and try him.

Afraid of him being a bird.

Wang Zhi is still a little nervous, and ignorant people are fearless. She knows some things, so she understands the relationship better, "If your majesty thinks that Zhang Cong is not enough, you can send Wei Ningbo to go with him. At that time, I can secretly assist the second brother, so as to help the second brother in the future." Help His Majesty succeed."

"It's good to have such a heart. But this matter does not depend on the official position of the person who goes, but on courage and will. In short, I will talk about it after I see him."

Not long after, Liu Jin whispered outside the carriage: "Your Majesty, this servant has already been brought there to wait."

"Understood. Zhi'er, you can go with me, anyway, you are fine, let's listen together. I actually think this person has some talent."

Wang Zhi nodded lightly, "Since His Majesty values ​​it so much, it is natural to take a look."

Zhu Houzhao does not have Zhang Juzheng to use, but he has a similar one, which is considered lucky.

"go!"