Wanli 1592

Chapter 444 Zhao Zhigao Can't See Through It

Zhao Zhigao put the words here, didn't speak, and let the three of them leave. The three left the chief assistant's room, looked at each other, and then "hummed" in unison.

Afterwards, I don’t know how the three of them negotiated, but in the end they got together 10 taels of silver. Zhao Zhigao heaved a long sigh, restored the memorial to the emperor, and informed the emperor that everyone had finally squeezed out 10 taels of silver. Good news for two denarii.

Zhu Yijun read the melody and sneered, looked at Zhao Zhigao who was kneeling down on the steps, couldn't bear it, shook his head, and said: "Old Yuanfu, please get up, Wang De, give me a seat."

"Yes."

Wang De went down to move a Jinduner for Zhao Zhigao, and Zhao Zhigao got up gratefully, sat on it, and took a breath.

It seems that the health of the elderly in their 70s is not as good as before.

"Old Yuanfu is 72 years old, right?"

Zhu Yijun thought for a moment and asked.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. The old minister is indeed in his seventies."

Zhao Zhigao looked grateful.

"Twelve out of seventy old people in an ordinary family live at home to support their grandchildren and share the family happiness, but old Yuanfu has to work so hard for the country. Every time I think about it, I can't bear it. What can old Yuanfu do?" What do you want me to do for you? It can be regarded as I do something for the old minister."

Zhu Yijun didn't think about getting Zhao Zhigao away. It's better to keep Zhao Zhigao than let that Zhang be in charge. He doesn't like that Zhang very much. He always feels uncomfortable when he looks at him, and the national-ben dispute was at its climax a few years ago. The way this guy jumps up and down is really annoying, and he will never allow this person to become the chief assistant.

Zhao Zhigao's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the emperor wants to give this old man...

This kind of thought was only for a moment, and Zhao Zhigao soon felt relieved, let's dismiss him, I am over 70 years old, and I wanted to retire two years ago, but the emperor has always refused to let me go. I want to go home and recuperate.

It's over 70, what didn't you see?

Zhao Zhigao calmed down, and said: "The veteran is not demanding, it is the honor of the veteran to do things for the country, and the veteran is also deeply honored to be able to contribute to the country to 72 on weekdays.

It's just that the old minister has to say that Zhang Wei's intentions are not righteous, he plays tricks, he has a lot of party members inside and outside, and he is not very broad-minded. This kind of person must not be the chief assistant, otherwise, he will be even worse than Zhang Jiangling! "

Zhao Zhigao thought that the emperor was going to let him abdicate, so he thought about one last thing to help the emperor before he left, that is, never let Zhang Wei become the chief assistant. , He also has no way to retaliate against himself.

Zhu Yijun was taken aback for a moment, but couldn't laugh or cry.

"Zhao Qing's family, I really don't mean that. I'm really asking you if there is anything you want me to help you with. I just want to comfort the old minister. I have no intention of letting the Zhao Qing family abdicate."

Zhao Zhigao blinked his eyes, blushed, and hurriedly said: "The old minister is stupid, I misunderstood what His Majesty meant, and please forgive me for being old and dull! The old minister has felt that his energy is low in recent years, and he really has the idea of ​​abdicating the throne for the virtuous. It's just that the old minister is for the sake of the country, and Zhang Wei must not be allowed to become the chief assistant."

"You have a deep prejudice against Zhang Wei. I thought that a veteran like you would not easily tell me his likes and dislikes."

Zhu Yijun looked at Zhao Zhigao pointedly.

Zhao Zhigao got down from Jindun'er, knelt down on the ground, and said: "The old minister has a public heart, the five assistant ministers in the cabinet, Zhang Wei is the most scheming, the most power-hungry, and his usual style is quite high-profile, with the demeanor of Zhang Jiangling, the old minister I think this is not a blessing for Daming."

Zhu Yijun's face suddenly changed.

Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Jiangling, this is a thorn in his heart that can never be removed. This thorn has been in his heart for a long time, so that every time he thinks about it, he feels a painful feeling that lasts for a long time.

Of course Zhao Zhigao also knew about Zhu Yijun's past with Zhang Juzheng when he was a child, Zhu Yijun's expression would definitely change whenever Zhang Juzheng was mentioned.

"Zhao Qing sit down and don't need to kneel down to talk to me."

Zhu Yijun came back to his senses, looked at Zhao Zhigao kneeling on the ground, and said so.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhigao sat back on Jinduner again.

"I understand what you said, but Zhang Wei is the person with the most senior qualifications in the cabinet besides you. If I remember correctly, Zhang Wei and you were Jinshi in the same year?"

Zhao Zhigao nodded: "The talent of Zhang Wei is higher than that of the old official. The old official is 14 years older than him, but he was a Jinshi in the same year as him. In the official circle, seniority is ranked. Others joke that the old official became the chief assistant because of his age."

Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "The Zhao Qing family don't need to underestimate themselves. I will not appoint the chief minister of the cabinet casually. Since the Zhao Qing family thinks that the Zhang position is not available, who can be available?"

Zhao Zhigao pondered for a while, then said, "Shen Li."

Zhu Yijun frowned.

"Shen Li? Why do you think of him?"

"Your Majesty, Young Minister Shen Li is seven years old, but he became a Jinshi one subject earlier than the minister, just because he is upright and upright, he is not liked by others in the officialdom.

He also offended Zhang Jiangling before, so he was suppressed all the time, and he even entered the cabinet after he took office. However, this person is dedicated to the public, and he is really the best choice for the cabinet chief and assistant, and the best candidate to curb the corruption of the court. "

Zhao Zhigao thought that he was about to step down, and no matter what, he had to leave some hope for the court, and the upright Shen Li was exactly the hope he saw.

"Although Shen Li is one subject ahead of you, he entered the cabinet after you. In terms of seniority, he can't get his turn. Isn't there Shen Yiguan and Chen Yubi in front of him?"

As soon as Zhao Zhigao heard it, he knew that Zhu Yijun didn't like Shen Li. There was nothing he could do about it. Shen Li had a bad temper and was even called a "blue-faced thief" because of his dark complexion. , except that Zhao Zhigao never offended the emperor too much, Shen was always smooth and never offended the emperor.

It seems that the emperor seems to prefer Shen Yiguan to become the chief assistant of the cabinet after him.

Zhao Zhigao thought about it carefully, and felt that something was wrong. Shen Yiguan also had deep scheming, but compared to Zhang Wei's single-minded pursuit of power, Shen Yiguan was better. It seems that there is also an act of greed for ink, and I am afraid that he is not the best candidate to curb the corruption of the court.

"Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that one of the main reasons is that the imperial court's finances are tight, and officials' greed for money is one of the main reasons. At this moment, the imperial court urgently needs an upright and clean-spirited person to reverse the increasingly corrupt and extravagant atmosphere of the imperial court and enrich the treasury for emergencies.

From this point of view, Shen Li is the most suitable, and Shen Li's examination year and age are above Shen Yiguan's, so it is not impossible to be promoted in an exceptional way. "

Zhao Zhigao still hoped that Shen Li would be the chief assistant of the cabinet.

Zhu Yijun looked at Zhao Zhigao expressionlessly for a while, and suddenly burst out laughing.

"Hahahaha! Zhao Qing's family don't worry too much. I don't want to lose Zhao Qing's family. Zhao Qing's family is old and prudent. They have been the head and assistant for several years. The government is stable. I am happy to be at leisure. The Zhao Qing family should continue to serve me! Haha Ha ha!"

After speaking, Zhu Yijun let Zhao Zhigao leave. Zhao Zhigao wanted to say something, but he didn't have the courage to disobey the emperor.

He can't see through, he can't see through, he doesn't dare to disobey Zhu Yijun, this is the reason why Zhu Yijun likes him!

(End of this chapter)