The First Gongsheng of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 187 Aggressive Cock

For Zhu Youtang to come forward to make the decision for Zhang Zhou, it means that whoever wants to implicate Zhang Zhou with the question now will be subject to strict scrutiny.

Zhang Zhou had never met anyone before, nor had he discussed any test questions. Who would risk being tortured by the imperial edict to slander him?
It seemed that he could really get away with the whole thing.

Hua Chang was taken down by Jin Yiwei.

Zhang Zhou was still standing in Fengtian Hall, as if he was waiting for Zhu Youtang to arrange a place for him, or to find someone to take him away.

Li Wen, Minister of Taichang Temple, came out and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to go to prison for accountability, I am afraid that if you have something to say, you will not make a statement, and the people will not appeal if you are wronged. This is to block the way of speech. Your Majesty, please forgive Hua Chang, and then send someone to find out what happened."

At present, there are two ministers of Taichang Temple in Ming Dynasty, one is Li Wen, who is in charge of Taichang Temple affairs, and the other is currently only the title of Minister of Taichang Temple, and he became Minister of Rites and Taichang Temple as a Taoist priest in the 17th year of Hongzhi. Chang Siqing, Cui Zhiduan who is in charge of Taichang Temple affairs.

From Emperor Chenghua to Emperor Hongzhi, the admiration for Taoist priests increased day by day.

It sounds nonsense to use Taoist priests to rule the country, but it was the right time in the Hongzhi Dynasty.

Of course, Taichang Temple is a special yamen in the Ming Dynasty. It has a lot of wonderful people, and it is also the hardest hit area for officials. Qin Tianjian Zheng Wu Hao is the young minister of Taichang Temple, and he did not come from the imperial examination. Probably because of this, Jinshi Li Wenhui, who was born, had a greater opinion on Zhang Zhou.

Maybe Zhang Zhou entered the court as a Juren or a Taoist priest, so he promoted a Taichang Temple minister or something.

And the emperor's trust in Zhang Zhou was much stronger than that of Cui Zhiduan.

Zhu Youtang said: "Criticize the examination of the Ministry of Rites, but there is no personal evidence or material evidence. The officials are based on rumors. Shouldn't they investigate first?"

Li Wen hesitated for a moment, but retreated back to the class with his head shrunk.

"Gentlemen, do you have anything else to say about Zhang Zhou's involvement in the matter? If there is no real evidence in the future, I will not be polite to anyone who slanders me, and folk scholars are no exception."

Zhu Youtang still got angry.

He just wanted Zhang Zhou to distance himself from this matter, even if he used some unconventional means, he would not hesitate.

Although the civil servants present were also annoyed at the emperor's favoritism towards Zhang Zhou, but as the emperor said, they had no evidence, so even if they were dissatisfied, they could only endure it.

Many people are also thinking that the law does not blame the public, if those scholars and literati just want to discuss, what else can you do, Your Majesty?

Zhu Youtang continued: "Previously, I have not made it public about the treatment of acne epidemics, the prophecy of the Qingning palace disaster, the mighty sky gunpowder that was single-handedly concocted, and the assistance to Wang Weining in the northwest. I have not made it public. In the court, I ordered to draft an imperial edict and announce this matter to the world!"

The ministers are now only staring at each other.

Just now I was still thinking about what method the emperor could use to quell the outside discussion about Zhang Zhou.

But if the emperor made public what Zhang Zhou had done before...the scholars outside would also know that he is a person who cannot be offended...

Under the strict order, who dares to slander casually?
Zhu Youtang is almost telling the world that Zhang Zhou doesn't need to use any method to gain fame. With his merits, I can't use him too much. How rare is the fame of Jinshi?You finally know why he dared to tell Tang Yin that if he failed the Jinshi exam this time, he would not take the exam anymore, right?Because there is no need to test again.

"I also asked Guozijian to make a tribute selection earlier. Zhang Qing's family used the first name of the tribute selection for narration. If he did not enter the undergraduate examination, I will use him as a tribute and appoint him as the Imperial Academy." Review, I have already discussed this matter with Elder Liu Ge and the others, and you do not need to discuss it again in the court."

Zhu Youtang uttered another piece of news that broke down the civil servants present.

They finally seemed to know why the emperor didn't believe that Zhang Zhou would participate in the conquest.

It's really unnecessary.

Even if Zhang Zhou was not selected as a Jinshi, even if he was just a Juren, the emperor could arrange for him to be appointed as a Jinshi, selected as a Shujishi, and stayed in the embassy for three years.

Then why cheat?
Originally, when the emperor said this, a group of people on the scene opposed it, but the problem was that even Liu Jian, the capital assistant, agreed to it. What qualifications did they have to oppose it?
And according to the emperor's intentions, this time, he was selected to enter the court by raising tribute, which had a reasonable and clear purpose, so it was really... beep the dog.

"Zhang Qing's family, when they enter the court in the future, they must serve the court with all their heart." Zhu Youtang seemed to have great expectations for Zhang Zhou's official career.

Zhang Zhou cupped his hands and said, "I would like to follow your Majesty's instructions."

The civil servants in Dongban almost wanted to gnash their teeth, wishing they could peel Zhang Zhou to pieces, because they hated others and hated themselves, so why should this guy have this kind of treatment, but we don't?When he enters the court in the future, the order of civil servants will not be disrupted by him?Is he a Taoist priest or a Confucian scholar?
"Zhang Qing's family, you stand aside. After the court affairs are over, go to Qianqing Palace. I still have something to say to you."

Zhu Youtang is not finished yet.

I also told the ministers present in public that I believe in Zhang Zhou, and I like to meet him alone. His opinions can be heard directly by Datian, so I asked you what kind of temper?
Zhang Zhou looked around, which side should he stand on?

It was originally Wenchen, but Wenchen didn't seem to have any intention of giving him a seat. If he insisted on leaning over, it would be like having warts on his body. If he insisted on sticking out, it would be boring. If he stood behind, he could only stand in front of Huachang. The location is not a good choice either.

At this time, Zhang Mao smiled and took a step away, saying: "Zhang Gongsheng, please come and stand with me."

Wu Xun was very knowledgeable, so he automatically took a step back to make room.

This group of people seems to be saying, please come to our bowl.

Zhang Zhou did not follow Zhang Mao's invitation. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have not yet been awarded a Jinshi, nor have I entered the court, and I am not qualified to attend court discussions. Now that the matter has been discussed, I would like to resign."

Wen Chen was somewhat surprised.

This kid... this will make sense again.

"En." Zhu Youtang nodded, but didn't make an order.

Zhang Zhou looked sideways at a group of civil officials on the left and said, "Colleagues, I know what you think in your heart. I really don't have the qualifications to stand alongside you today. It's not that I don't know etiquette, but if someone wants to deliberately frame and slander you, I have to come forward no matter what." plead."

"If others accuse me for no reason, it is not my wish to let my subordinates suffer innocent injustice."

Just now the civil servants thought that Zhang Zhou still knew the etiquette of Confucians, but after hearing Zhang Zhou's words, many people looked at each other angrily.

what is this?
Victory speech?

After showing off with Hua Chang, show off to us again?Do you still want to be ministers with us in the future, kid?

Xie Qian said with a smile: "Zhang Gongsheng, don't get cheap and act good."

Others are savvy right now and dare not come out to say anything, but Xie Qian is not afraid. With his mouth, he dares to yell at the king in the middle of the world, and everyone knows his character, even the emperor because of him. It is the emperor's teacher without blame.

At this time, it seemed that he was the only one who dared to come out and mock Zhang Zhou like this.

Zhang Zhou had just used his aura to suppress Hua Chang earlier, but now facing Xie Qian, he has no fear at all.

He said righteously: "Mr. Xie Ge, justice is not in people's hearts but in God's will. I have no hope that I can get rid of the relationship with the vendi case, and it is difficult to stop people's mouths. But if you want to judge someone, you must at least have evidence of guilt." , if there is really evidence of guilt in front of you, I don’t mind accepting strict interrogation. Please also thank Mr. Ge, don’t regard the most basic fairness of the court as a bargain that can be exchanged. If there is no justice in your heart, the way of heaven exists.”

As soon as this remark came out, the court was in an uproar.

In front of the emperor and ministers, Zhang Zhou not only responded to Xie Qian, but also seemed to be educating the ministers present.

How can you Zhang Zhou Hede?
Just because you are someone the emperor trusts, you feel you represent justice?
"Mad!"

Immediately there was a voice of scolding among the civil servants.

Zhang Zhou didn't seem to mind at all.

Zhu Youtang also didn't understand Zhang Zhou's way. He agreed to clear up your suspicions, let you build a good relationship with the civil servants, and help you get into the court in the future. You have been doing this before... How can you say that in the end, you took the initiative to put on the burrs all over your body, and fought with Xie Qian, who represented the civil servant?
Let's look at the other party involved in the incident, Xie Qian.

At this time, Xie Qian was also a little confused.

I thank a certain person for bullying people in the court for so many years, even the emperor will save you three points of face if he is bullied by me.

That's it, do you still want to be a good civil servant in the future?
"Uh... Zhang Qing's family, what you said is somewhat reasonable. After all, what you said is just a rumor, and there is not enough criminal evidence yet. Come here, send Zhang Qing's family out of the palace first, and wait for the hearing from the Qianqing Palace..."

Zhu Youtang had no choice but to come out first to smooth things over.

Before the situation deteriorated, let Xiao Jing take Zhang Zhou out of Fengtian Palace, and wait to meet him in Qianqing Palace.

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"Mr. Zhang, what's going on with you...? The matter has already calmed down. If you listened to Mr. Xie Ge's words, just pretend you didn't hear them. That's how others are. Why bother with him?"

Xiao Jing also felt that Zhang Zhou was a little "arrogant".

You can't just not give each other a step just because the emperor trusts you, right?

Isn't it to pave the way for your entry into the dynasty?
You are not leaving yourself a way out.

Can you blame His Majesty for not helping you?
Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Eunuch Xiao, have you forgotten what I asked you earlier?"

Xiao Jing almost wanted to ask, which sentence?
When he recalled it, he probably realized that it was on the way the two of them entered the palace that Zhang Zhou said, "If I say that, will they really let me go?"

He also realized that no matter whether Zhang Zhou hates Xie Qian or not, or how sincerely he gets along with the civil servants, or whether Zhang Zhou is a Jinshi or not, he will pay tribute to the court. Civil officials can no longer play happily, and Zhang Zhou is destined not to be recognized by civil officials.

"Mr. Zhang, it seems that from the beginning, you thought that the court officials would not let you go, and you planned to compete with them from the beginning?"

Xiao Jing was speechless.

I thought it's no wonder that this kid acted like a fighting rooster on the way into the palace, showing a fearless attitude.

The reason is here.

Zhang Zhou smiled: "With my background, I can't do without fighting. If I am not strong, then when I enter the court, I am afraid that not everyone will think that I am a soft persimmon, and pinch me one by one? This is just like I know Yuan, and every scholar wants to compete with me for talent. If you have to find someone to compete with today, then you should come from Mr. Xie Ge first, who asked him to pinch me first?"

(End of this chapter)