Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 374 Meeting
According to the normal trajectory of history, it should be the first month of the second year of the apocalypse. The year and date are correct, but what is different is what happened in the first month.

The Fu Wang Zhu Changxun, who was supposed to be in Luoyang by the honest cat, was abolished for the crime of treason, demoted to a commoner and imprisoned forever, and all his family properties were confiscated to rebuild the Zhending Mansion.

To say that what the people of the capital are most concerned about is not this matter, but the new system of the imperial court.

Just abolishing the supervision of ceremonies is enough for the scholars and common people in the capital to talk about it for a while, not to mention the unprecedented new cabinet system.

Adding up these few things, just like entertainment news now, it has become the hottest topic in every restaurant.

With such a hot topic, how could the Ming Morning Post lag behind? A call for essays on the pros and cons of abolishing the ceremonies and supervision, and whether the new cabinet system is suitable has already begun to circulate in the capital.

In order to show their talents or unique insights, many scholars contributed articles to the place where the Ming Morning Post was published. It is said that some officials also participated in it, but they did not sign their names.

It was still that restaurant, and those familiar faces were always talking about the latest topics that happened in the Ming Dynasty.

"Let me tell you guys, isn't our emperor a bit too courageous? We must know that the Supervisor of Ceremonies was created by Emperor Hongwu, so if you say that he will be dismissed, is it against the ancestral system?"

"What's wrong with being laid off? There was Liu Jin in the front and Wei Zhongxian in the back. Look at what they have done. Which one is not a disaster for the country and the people? If you want me to say that it is right to be laid off, eunuchs who interfere in politics will inevitably lead to trouble sooner or later."

"Brother, I don't like to hear what you say. Eunuch Ye is also an eunuch, but look at the things you did. Ping Liaodong and Ding Mongolia. One by one, isn’t that the same that benefits the country and the people? Let me tell you, it’s okay to abolish the Supervisor of Ceremonies, but Eunuch Ye should be allowed to participate in politics, at least better than those officials who have nothing to do with their jobs.”

"Hey, tell me, did the emperor come after Eunuch Ye? You know, no one is more suitable than Eunuch Ye to be in charge of the Ritual Supervisor?"

"Hmph! What do you know? Look at the members of the new cabinet, and you'll understand what's going on. Zuodu Censor Cheng Yu, Ye Xun's staunch subordinate, Household Minister Zhang Quan, former Liaodong Governor, Military Minister Yuan Yingtai, former Liaodong Classic Briefly, Li Daiwen, the new Minister of the Ministry of Officials, has always had a close relationship with Ye Xun. In this way, among the eight cabinet elders, Ye Xun's line already accounts for half. "

After hearing this scholar's words, everyone fell silent immediately, right? The eight elders in the cabinet, and the four most important positions, are all under Ye Xun's indirect control. Not only did Ye Xun's power not decrease, but even Bigger than before.

Seeing that the scholars were silent, a big man at the next table who had been listening to their conversation stood up.

Speaking with a strong northern accent, he said: "You are all learned people, and I don't understand what you say, but we Liaodong people only know one thing, that is, after Princess Ye came to Liaodong, the common people can eat enough. The days are getting better and better, whether it is the Jurchen Tartars or the Mongol Tartars, they have all been driven away by Ye Gonggong, and they no longer have to live in fear.”

"One time in the street, someone insulted Ye Gonggong as a eunuch, and I knocked out his four front teeth with one punch. There are many high officials in the court, but who cares about us Liaodong people?"

"I don't understand the important affairs of the court. I only know that with Ye Gonggong here, we Han people will not be bullied anymore, and we will be able to live a good life."

The mandarin is loud and clear, and his clothes look like a passing businessman. Although the words are a bit rough, they are real.

Scholars, look at me and I look at you. Many people have a thought in their hearts. After studying for a lifetime, it seems that they are not as good as a rough man. What eunuchs are not eunuchs, as long as it is beneficial to the country Just good people.

This kind of discussion is going on in almost every corner of the capital. There are those who are in favor, and of course there are those who are against, but most of them agree with the abolition of the Supervisor of Rituals. After all, this is the world of scholars, and scholars are basically I hate eunuchs participating in politics.

Just as the scholars and common people in the capital were spreading the news about this matter, the newly released eight elders of the cabinet also started their first meeting after the new year.

In addition to the four appointed cabinet members, there are Dali Temple Minister Shao Fuzhong, Minister of Rites Yang Sichang, Minister of Punishment Wang Yin, and Minister of Industry Zhao Ying.

Don't underestimate these four people, because there is an interest group behind each of them.

After Ye Xun put forward a list of several cabinet members, the remaining candidates were left to Li Daiwen to decide. As a veteran of the three dynasties, Li Daiwen had long been aware of the intricate structure of the court.

In other words, the selection of these four people was Li Daiwen's last resort in order to balance the various forces in the DPRK, because according to Ye Xun's intention, there will be no cabinet head and assistant in the future, and a rotation system will be implemented, and each person will write for seven days. Then pass it on to the next person.

It can be said that this system of taking turns to hold pens is the most valued by all parties. The first pen-holder was selected by drawing lots, but it was Dali Temple Minister Shao Fuzhong.

Because of Zhu Changluo's short life, except for Cheng Yu, who had returned from injury, everyone sitting here could be regarded as veterans of the three dynasties.

Shao Fuzhong looked down on Cheng Yu who was young but could sit shoulder to shoulder with him.

With a dry cough, he said in a loud voice: "This is the first round of my writing, and I hope that all colleagues will support me. There are a few things to be settled today. One is that the exam is about to take place. Regarding Wei Zhongxian’s eunuch investigation, the third thing is that spring plowing is approaching, and there is a shortage of cattle in the Gyeonggi area, so a batch needs to be urgently recruited from Liaodong, and the fourth thing is to add relief to the disaster-stricken areas in the Jianghuai area.”

Those who didn't know thought that this guy had already figured out that he would be able to write the cabinet for this year, but he rambled on more than a dozen articles, and several of them related to Liaodong.

When Shao Fuzhong was speaking, his eyes always swept Cheng Yu intentionally or unintentionally, apparently to see Cheng Yu's reaction.

After recovering from the injury, Cheng Yu obviously lost a lot of weight, but she also became more energetic. Sitting there with half-opened eyes, she seemed to be asleep, and she never raised any different opinions on Shao Fuzhong's words.

After talking for a while, Shao Fuzhong's throat was finally a little dry, and just as he was drinking tea to moisten his throat, Zhao Ying, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, spoke.

"I wonder if Master Cheng has anything to say?"

Cheng Yu smiled slightly and said: "When forming a cabinet, you adults should know that no matter what kind of government order, if you want to implement it, you must have the consent of more than half of the cabinet members. It is not that person who can decide alone. The officer has nothing to say."

Hearing Cheng Yu's words, Shao Fuzhong suddenly became a little unhappy, and said displeasedly: "I don't know what year Master Cheng was a Jinshi? What official positions did you hold in the court?"

It is said that hitting people does not slap people in the face, and swearing does not reveal faults. Now Shao Fuzhong has made it clear that it is the pot that does not open and the pot is lifted. These words can be said to hit Cheng Yu's sore spot.

His face flushed immediately, he stared at Shao Fuzhong, and said slowly: "What does Master Shao mean by this?".
(End of this chapter)