The Red Mansions

Chapter 668 Emperor Chongping: If Jia Heng forms a party, he is also a member of my party and a wing

Chapter 668 Emperor Chongping: If Jia Heng forms a party, he is also a member of my party and a wing of the country!

Hanyuan Hall

All the officials in the palace are waiting for Emperor Chongping to read the memorial.

Emperor Chongping read the list, and there were five or six people, all of whom were officials with fair reputation and talent in the court in recent years.

At this time, the imperial court system, the central officials, and the chiefs of other provinces and feudal vassals were all recommended, so no problems were seen from the resumes. Not only Yu De, the right-hand capital of the Zhejiang Party, and the minister of Taichang Temple Guo Yongchang, Minister of Criminal Affairs Cen Weishan, Admiral Jiangnan Xuezheng Zhuang Guangjie, Qi Party's left deputy capital censor Peng Ye, Guozijian Jijiu Liu Yuzhong, and Shandong governor Jing Daoyu.

Emperor Chongping remained expressionless, and said, "Let a few cabinet ministers and Ke Dao take a look and discuss it."

In terms of personnel, Emperor Chongping has always been willing to listen to the opinions of his officials, at least on the surface.

Dai Quan responded, and began to circulate the memorial among Jiuqing.

In fact, before the event, the list was agreed by the Ministry of Officials, and it had already been circulated among Jiuqing and Ke Dao, so as to understand the qualifications and conduct of the relevant officials.

Emperor Chongping glanced over the ministers below, and said: "The central plains are chaotic, and the governor of Henan and the chiefs of the two divisions, this time, must choose honest and self-defense officials to supervise Henan, so as to avoid further disturbances, and also hand them over to the Military Aircraft Department." Let Yongning Bo and Shi Qing take a look."

As the middle-aged emperor spoke, he winked at Dai Quan who was on the side.

All the ministers in the palace were stunned, looked at each other, and recommended candidates for the governor of Henan Province. It is understandable to read it to Shi Jie, the servant of the military department of the military aircraft department, but what does it mean to show it to Yongning Bo, who is only a martial artist?

Doesn't this seem to be in line with the law of the ancestors?

Jia Heng was not surprised either. After receiving the memorandum, he read the titles on it, frowned, and his eyes darkened a few times. This list was clearly the balanced list of the Qi and Zhejiang parties, and the name of the recommender was even written on it afterwards.

According to the regulations of the Great Han Huidian: "It is advisable to order the Ministry of Officials. In the future, the court will push the meeting with the Jiuqing Branch, and the affairs will be discussed and held. Don't just make promises, and record the names of the applicants. It is clear that the ancestors will sit together and not report personal relationships."

In other words, most of the referrals are real-name referrals, and if there is a problem with the relevant responsible person, the referrer must be held accountable.

In the case of the promotion of the Han Dynasty, except for the three servants of the rites and officials who are more expensive than the governor, the other servants are actually half a rank lower than the governor in the promotion sequence.

Jia Heng wrote down the names and various materials, and with an idea in his mind, he passed the memorial to Shi Jie, the Minister of Military Aircraft at the side.

After the ministers below read the list of memorials, they began to discuss in private.

Emperor Chongping said: "There is a shortage of governors in Henan. What opinions do you have on the appointment of the Ministry of Officials? Can you speak freely?"

Just like the "Dahan Huidian": "If there is a shortage of personnel, the emperor will gather nine officials, Zhang Ke, and Zhang Dao in the east of Que, Jiuqing will stand in the east and west, and Ke Dao will stand in the north. , discuss the virtuous, the foolish and the straight."

At this time, Ke Dao was the first to speak first, and Fujian Taoist censor Zong Hongliang held the wat board, cleared his throat, and cupped his hands and said: "I report to the Holy Majesty, I am ignorant of death, and Guo Yongchang, the minister of Taichang Temple, has a good character. His talents are shallow and his morals are weak, and he cannot bear the responsibility of a minister in the frontiers. The minister has repeatedly impeached him, and asked the Holy One to investigate clearly."

Guo Yongchang, the Minister of Taichang Temple, was absent from the Minister of the Ministry of Industry that day, and his conduct was criticized by the courtiers, and now it is considered an old story.

Emperor Chongping glanced at Guo Yongchang with a livid face, and said: "Guo Qing has no experience in serving in any place. If he has experienced and honed his experience, it is all right to serve as the governor of a province. It's just that the Southern Economics of Henan Province is chaotic and urgently needs the ability to manage affairs. Calm down a little."

I don't use Guo Yongchang for the time being, just because he is from Zhejiang and has no special talents, but looking around, all civil and military men in the Manchu Dynasty are from Zhejiang.

At this time, a person came out of the train of science and education, and it was obvious that the rites and disciplines were given to Hu Yi, and he cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I think that there should be great order after the chaos, and he used benevolent and magnanimous elders to appease Henan and implement benevolent government. Enlightened and nurtured, my ministers thought that Liu Yuzhong, the Imperial Academy's sacrificial wine, was quite famous among the scholars, and that he could replace Tian Mu and guard Henan."

As Hu Yi spoke, after that, other masters were in charge, commenting on the candidates on the list, and the parties involved would not refute on the spot out of consideration of avoiding suspicion, causing the court to fall into an unsightly debate.

Jia Heng listened to the quarrel between Qi and Zhejiang parties in the lower room, anyway, the dispute between Qi and Zhejiang parties has become somewhat clear.

The more the emperor wants to balance power and tactics, the more fierce the party struggle will be. However, he will face new problems if he does not pay attention to the selection of officials and appointments by region and origin.

This was a chronic political disease of the Chongping dynasty, and it was also an almost unsolvable political problem.

After that, Ke Dao talked about each candidate. Of course, he said everything, from official reputation, talent, conduct...even family style, there were discussions, citing scriptures.

Jia Heng was drowsy when he heard it, but the emperor sometimes thought, nodded, and frowned. Although he was not as expressive as the good voice mentor, he also showed the image of a wise king who accepts advice with an open mind and speaks widely.

After Ke Dao widely circulated the discussion, he began to enter the discussion of officials above the third rank.

Officials at this level undoubtedly need to speak calmly. Generally speaking, their tone is tepid, with hidden needles in their mouths.

First of all, Pang Shilang, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, said: "My lord, as Yongning Bo, the governor of Henan's military administration, said, officials are greedy and cruel, people's livelihood is slanderous, people's hearts are ruined, and mutual concealment is evil. Therefore, I think that if you want to rule the Central Plains, Only the first emphasizes the administration of officials, advocating Zhang Siwei... The minister thought that choosing the capital constitution to inspect the place and revitalize the discipline, and Peng Ye, the censor of the left deputy capital, is an upright official, as clean as water, and it is appropriate for him to govern Henan and eliminate the accumulated evils."

Jia Heng glanced at Pang Shilang, feeling strange in his heart. In order to enhance his persuasiveness, he was pulled over to endorse.

When Pang Shilang returned to the train, Wang Shu, the minister of Dali Temple, came out of the squadron, cupped his hands and said: "The old minister thought that the previous war in Henan Province was so fierce that the officials, soldiers and people were seriously injured, and people were in a panic. I thought that Liu Jijiu could be sent to the governor's place in Henan. , peace of mind."

Guozijian Jijiu Liu Yuzhong himself is also a clean stream, and he can be regarded as an elite of northern scholars.

At that time, Fang Huan, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, came out of the class, cupped his hands and said: "My lord, Jiangnan Admiral Xuezheng Zhuang Guangjie, whose job is the Minister of Rites of Nanjing, and I think it is more appropriate for him to be the governor of Henan and the place where he preaches."

Emperor Chongping looked silent, noncommittal, and asked: "When you talk about the capital constitution, and when you talk about academic officials, I think Henan still has to employ people according to the time and place, and choose honest and upright officials to govern. Mr. Yang Ge, you are the head of the cabinet. how?"

Yang Guochang was stunned, and said in a cang voice: "The words of the Holy Majesty are from a high-level perspective. The old minister thinks that the situation in Henan will be settled, and the most important thing is to be soft and appeaseable. The minister thinks that Liu Yuzhong, the emperor's sacrificial wine, is worthy of great responsibility. Please accept it."

"Xu Qing?" Emperor Chongping's face remained unchanged, and he turned to look at Xu Lu, the censor of Zuodu, with clear eyes, and asked, "Does Xu Qing have any opinions on the candidates to be submitted by the Ministry of Officials?"

Xu Lu's face turned solemn, and he cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I think that the governor of Henan should choose honest and upright officials, whether Duxian or other officials, they all care about the livelihood of the people."

After hearing this, Emperor Chongping nodded, looked at the officials below, and said: "Xu Qing and Yang Qing's words are both reasonable, but it still needs to be judged according to the situation in Henan. Henan withdraws."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Jia Heng and asked: "Bo Yongning, who was the governor of Henan's military administration, has a deep understanding of the situation in Henan. Just now he pointed out the current problems in the administration of officials during his term of office. Now, do you have any good opinions on the candidates for the governor?"

Just as Jia Heng speculated about the holy will, Emperor Chongping really asked Jia Heng, which is almost conceivable.

The rebellion in a province has been settled for a while, so it is normal to ask the former governor who is the successor, but Emperor Chongping can ask, but after Jia Heng comes back, he can't take the initiative to mention who I think can be the successor, or even seek... an internal decision, that would be a failure A courtier's duty.

General He Nian recommended a list of people to Yongzheng, and Yongzheng saw it with a secret smile.

As soon as this remark came out, Han Huang, the second assistant to the cabinet, frowned, his elegant face was solemn, and he had a bad premonition in his heart.

And Shi Ding, who is on the train at the military plane, has already clenched the wat board in his hand, and his heart has risen to his throat. The last time he was so nervous, it was the last time...Because of his meritorious service, he was named Marquis Wu, and at that time the official residence was super. High-spirited and high-spirited.

Jia Heng held the ivory jade wat, coughed, and stepped out of the queue. When he raised his eyes, the young Wu Xun's eyes were as bright as stars, and his clear and bright voice resounded in the whole hall, the clearer and more passionate he said: "My lord, what you have done , is different."

As soon as this remark came out, all the officials in the palace were shocked.

Different?

Because this means that Jia Heng doesn't approve of the list in the Ministry of Officials newspaper, but recommends other candidates, but you are a martial artist, shouldn't you keep silent and dare to speak indiscriminately?

Yao Yu, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, frowned, couldn't help it first, and clapped his hands to retort: ​​"My lord, according to the imperial court system, Wu Xun and the five armies' governor's office do not discuss the candidates of border ministers, because military and political divisions are different. Civil and military are different. I think It is really inappropriate for the Holy One to ask Uncle Yongning, I ask the Holy One to take back the jade words."

The missions of governor and governor were originally an extension of civilian politics, and they were used to control military affairs. Of course, Wu Xun and the five military governors' offices can jointly discuss the candidates for high-ranking generals such as commander-in-chief and admiral.

Emperor Chongping's face was indifferent, and he said slowly: "During Taizong's reign, the governor of Ningxia was vacant. Taizong called Jiuqing, Ke Dao, and the governors of the five armies to discuss the vacancies. During the reign of Longzhi, the governors of Jiangxi were discussed by the court, and gradually became a rule. At that time, people thought that governors were more concerned about civil affairs than martial arts. However, after wars and chaos in the south of the river, a hundred wastes were waiting to be lifted. If the ministers participate in military and state affairs, and the election of a provincial governor is related to the military state, why not consult with the ministers? Besides, in terms of nine ministers, Uncle Yongning was awarded the title of Minister of the Ministry of War, and he was also the Great Nine Ministers, which did not exceed the standard."

The so-called canonical system is actually an administrative system inherited from Taizu and Taizong. It was fixed in the form of "Dahan Huidian" in the Longzhi Dynasty, but "Dahan Huidian" did not mean that it could not be revised during the Chongping Dynasty.

For example, the system of the military aircraft department must be written into the "Dahan Huidian", thinking that the king of later generations will become the law.

Yao Yu, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, was a little dumbfounded for a while, standing where he was, with a hesitant expression.

But the faces of the officials in the palace changed, and their minds were full of thoughts.

Han Huang frowned, and his eyes were cold.

The thing he was most worried about happened. The emperor was confidant to the Military Aircraft Department and Yongning Botuo, and he obeyed his words.

Emperor Chongping then looked at Jia Heng and asked, "Jia Qing, please speak freely."

Jia Heng's face paused, and he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the war in the Central Plains will be settled, and we still need to guard against the resurgence of the bandit Xiaoxiao. Wu Xun can lead the troops to take charge of the enemy police. Now the commander of the Military Aircraft Department, Zhongjinghou Shi Ding is an old man who wants to seek the country. , and because of his military exploits, he has been promoted to the highest level of martial arts, so he is worthy of the important task of pacifying the Central Plains, such as taking him as the governor of Henan, sitting in the Central Plains, and waiting for the people of the Central Plains to be safe, and then taking over with civil servants."

This is because a rebellion has just occurred in the Central Plains, so it is really reasonable for a military officer to sit in charge for three years to prevent incidents.

However, as soon as this remark came out, the officials in the palace caused an uproar, whispering and whispering.

Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding?Who is this?

Oh, this is Wu Xun. It makes sense for him to sit in the Central Plains and prevent bandits from rising.

No, isn't this the Jia family's in-laws?Is it really just to promote the virtuous and not avoid relatives?

However, in the previous recommendations, the two parties of Qi and Zhejiang were similar.

However, Yang Guochang's eyes were full of anger, and he held the wat board and said loudly: "My lord, the old minister thinks that Uncle Yongning has too much selfish desire, and his words are really unacceptable!"

The boy's wolfish ambition is clearly revealed!

Most likely, Xiao Ge's old face was serious and upright: "The treacherous minister has jumped out by himself!"

Of course, after all, he is the chief minister of the cabinet, and the sentence of too much selfishness has already aroused people's associations, expressing his opposition as always.

Shi Ding was originally in the train of the Military Aircraft Department when he heard Jia Heng recommending him, and he was very excited. Hearing this, the veins on his forehead were throbbing, and his heart was full of anger.

At this time, a censor held a wat board, his eyes flickered, seeing the rare opportunity, he said loudly: "Your Majesty, I impeached Yongningbo and recruited his cronies to impeach Mr. Yongning. My minister please punish him strictly."

But at this time, another official came out from the ranks of the department, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the Minister and Punishment Division gave Wei Hongda a slap in the face. Uncle Yongning appointed a private person, and he has the heart of forming a party!"

All of a sudden, several censors of science and education came out to join in.

Among them, Tang Song, the Taoist censor of Shanxi Daoist, spoke more fiercely, and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, Yongningbo is the head of the Jia family, and the historian is the Jia family's in-laws. Yongningbo recommended Zhongjinghou Shi Ding as the governor of Henan to control the local area. What is his intention?" ?”

As soon as this remark came out, Peng Ye, the deputy capital censor of the left, glanced at the censor of the Shanxi Daoist who made the statement, and thought to himself, it really hit the nail on the head, what is his intention?

However, at this moment, he is a person recommended by the court, so he cannot intervene, and it is not good for Yongningbo to confront him directly.

Han Huang's face was indifferent, and he seemed to have expected this scene.

When Wu Xun intervenes in the governor's court push, he is bound to attack in groups!This is a political rule, no matter who you are, you will definitely be ridiculed by the current discussion.

Without him, as Jia Heng was conferred the title of Yongning Bo, he was appointed Minister of Military Aircraft, and his power was growing day by day. He was destined to be criticized by civil officials. Even if these civil officials scolded the cabinet ministers, they would not treat Jia Heng differently. Jia Heng's recommendation of Shi Ding in the governor's election was undoubtedly a chance, and he rushed to criticize him.

The two parties of Qi and Zhejiang are also quite dissatisfied with Jia Heng's meddling in the governor's personnel affairs. The establishment of the military aircraft department and his meddling in the affairs of the governor can be tolerated for the sake of state affairs.

Of course, because Jia Heng did not communicate with Han Huang who is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, he rejected the candidate proposed by Han Huang. What a deceit.

Jia Heng's face was calm and unafraid, he turned a deaf ear to some noisy voices in the hall, in the past he had to fight with the Confucian scholars, and sprayed them one by one, but now, as a military minister, he sprayed them one by one, which would be a little bit of a loss .

It's serious to scold them back later.

Qin Ye, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, frowned and looked worried when he saw the scene of shouting and killing in the palace.

Jia Zheng also looked worried. He looked at the boy in the python suit and opened his mouth, wanting to support him, but he faintly felt that the timing was not very suitable. Otherwise, it would be more solid to criticize the imperial censor's "Jia Heng's faction".

Waiting for the impeachment to stop in the hall, and facing Emperor Chongping who couldn't see the joy or anger above, Jia Heng cupped his hands and said: "My lord, what I have done is a public heart! Henan is initially determined, and Wu Xun still needs to be in charge, otherwise in the future So what if there is chaos? As for those words of condemnation, they are nonsense and not worth refuting! They are limited by the difference between civil and military, and use their own to save others because of their private interests. Pointing at a deer as a horse, slandering rumors! There is a miasma of smoke and a nest of snakes and rats!"

As he said that, his eyes flicked to the Ke Dao Yushi who had been spraying vigorously just now, and finally his eyes fixed on Yang Guochang's face.

Some censors' complexions turned black, and they felt an evil fire rushing to their foreheads.

Pointing at a deer as a horse, spreading rumors!Misty atmosphere, a nest of snakes and rats?

This is Wu Xun?

The scolding is worse than what they just scolded.

In particular, the words actually rhyme, "refutation, slander, nest", which can be described as cadenced, just like the clanging of swords.

Seeing this, Jia Zheng was excited, and Ziyu, as always, would rather bend than bend.

Here, Emperor Chongping looked livid, looked at the officials who bowed their heads and said nothing, and shouted: "Today's discussions are all important national affairs. How can Ke Dao make wild speculations and criticize his own thoughts? Like Jia Heng forming a party. , Those are also members of my party, the wings of the country!"

As soon as these words came out, it was as if a hurricane blew across the Hanyuan Hall, and the officials were shocked as if they had been struck by lightning, and they all looked at the young man and Emperor Chongping with complicated eyes.

My party members, the wings of the country!Such words are simply unheard of in ancient times, I am afraid that they will be recorded in history books in the future, and become a good story about the relationship between the monarch and his ministers, and the meeting of the wind and the clouds.

And have they not become buffoons?

um, this?

Xu Lu, the imperial censor of Zuodu, also had a complicated expression, and glanced at the boy in python suit standing proudly with sword eyebrows and bright eyes.

In fact, the Son of Heaven did not make a mistake in saying that they are all imperial parties.

However, Han Huang's eyes narrowed slightly, and his heart was covered with a thick haze. What can the emperor do to Yongning Bo's confiding heart?

Jia Heng's face was also shocked, looking at Emperor Chongping who was sitting on the golden chair, his cheeks flushed at the right time, and his mood was agitated.

This sentence is almost like what Yongzheng said to Tian Wenjing, who was also the governor of Henan Province, "I am such a man, with such a temperament, such an emperor..."

Jia Heng's complexion was shocked, and he saluted, his voice was choked up, and he said: "The kindness of the Holy One is unprecedented in the ages, I am terrified and grateful, and I don't know what to say."

Seeing the reaction of the officials below and the young man, Emperor Chongping waved his hands. Hearing the choked voice, his heart moved slightly. He was also a little complacent about Cai's words, and his eyes couldn't help being gentle, and said: "Get up, Yongning Just use your heart and mind, and don't be afraid of some gossip."

Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding was originally a super-grade martial arts officer. He used to be a member of the Military Aircraft Department.

As for Ziyu forming a party, it is even more vicious criticism. If Zhongjinghou Shi Dingan is inserted into key departments such as the Beijing camp, there will be murmurs, but now that he is transferred to Henan, how can the great Han Jiangchen do it?Local officials are civil servants from top to bottom.

Moreover, Ziyu has always kept his duty as a courtier, not to mention the driving after the triumph, but to say that Jinyi Mansion was used for the war against the captives, and the system of [-] households in Jinyi Mansion has not been touched.

What's more, this is my son-in-law...

Jia Heng's face trembled slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, Shandong Bailian is stealthily instigating the people to rebel, and bandits are still causing trouble in Shandong. If you don't use military honors to sit in the town, you may be in danger of resurgence. The ministers sit in the town with the martial arts of knowing soldiers." , if the Holy Majesty has another suitable candidate for martial arts, it can be easier."

Nowadays, there is actually no suitable candidate like Shi Ding, and his recommendation is really not a random recommendation.

Because, after a little observation, Shi Ding is not as suitable as an important member of the Military Aircraft Department, no matter in terms of seniority or age.

Shi Ding was in his early forties, he was in the prime of life, and he was a Marquis due to meritorious service. The purpose of his previous experience in the military aircraft department was to recover. Even if he didn't make a move, Shi Ding would still serve the emperor.

Of course, there is also Shi Nai, the Bowling Marquis, who is also on his way back to Beijing.

He even thinks that Emperor Chongping may not have had the idea of ​​using the Shijia brothers. After all, these two people did eventually release the big officials of the border. Useful.

Emperor Chongping thought about Jia Heng's words, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Marquis Zhongjing Shi Ding was made a marquis for his meritorious service in the Northwest War, so he is worthy of being a general. Where is Jinghou Shi Ding?"

Compared with some civil officials who don't understand military affairs, Zhongjing Hou Shi Ding is indeed "excellent", because he was named a Marquis for his military merits.

"My minister is here." Shi Ding said excitedly as he stepped out of the class, suppressing the excitement in his heart. After all, he is a Wuhou of the country, so he still has this bit of concentration.

"Marquis Zhongjing is a military honor of the country, and he has no previous experience in guarding the local area. If he is the governor of Henan, how can he govern the local area?" Emperor Chongping stared at Shi Ding and asked in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)