Chapter 243: Hot Blood Piercing the Haze
"Xiao Zhuo, you are a doctor in my Ministry of Rites, not a retainer of Jiang Qingzhi."
"Who are you speaking for?"
"Jiang Qingzhi is despicable and shameless. He left my Ministry of Rites alone to welcome the envoy."
Xiao Zhuo was attacked by everyone in the Ministry of Rites.
Zhang Gu watched with a sneer, urging his confidant to go and get the news. But he knew it was too late to go to meet Wang Shen, so he simply didn't go.
"Minister, we have to go too, right?" someone said.
"If Jiang Qingzhi wants to take credit, then let him do it." Zhang Gu said, "I will file a complaint later to impeach this villain who disregards the overall situation!"
"That's how it should be!"
"Although my Ministry of Rites has lost its Shangshu, I still won't tolerate bullying by outsiders!"
Zhang Gu walked into the duty room with a smile, asked someone to prepare pen and ink, and started writing the impeachment.
Outside, everyone continued to scold Xiao Zhuo, venting all their dissatisfaction with Jiang Qingzhi on him.
Xiao Zhuo tried to argue, but was soon drowned in the saliva.
The person who went to find out the news came back.
Everyone paused.
"Did Jiang Qingzhi kidnap the envoy?"
The Ministry of Rites had not received such a large order for a long time, and was waiting to reward them after this matter. Who would have thought that Jiang Qingzhi would interfere? How could they not be angry?
The clerk who went to inquire about the news glanced at Xiao Zhuo.
To be honest, Jiang Qingzhi once asked Xiao Zhuo whether he was willing to transfer from the Ministry of Rites, but Xiao Zhuo flatly refused, saying that he wanted to hone his skills in the Ministry of Rites.
He knew that if he left the Ministry of Rites, he would be suspected of being a deserter, and Jiang Qingzhi would never dare to use him if he had the chance in the future.
But at this moment, Xiao Zhuo touched the saliva on his face and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
If I had known that I would become the target of public criticism, I would have even gone to the Ministry of War!
At this time, the Left Assistant Minister Chen He walked out of the duty room and asked, "What are you arguing about?"
"Minister Chen, Jiang Qingzhi has taken away our Ministry of Rites' job!" Zhao Fa, the head of the Ministry of Rites and Chen He's confidant, shouted at the top of his voice.
He looked at Xiao Zhuo with pride, thinking, Xiao Zhuo, have you come to this day?
Chen He said calmly: "That shouldn't be done."
He was not responsible for the matter, but it was okay for him to express his opinion. Moreover, he and Zhang Gu were both competing for the position of Minister of Rites, so they were considered rivals, so he was unwilling to speak up for Zhang Gu.
The clerk coughed dryly and said, "Just now, Long Wei Bo went outside the city and rode his horse to break the leg of the envoy's entourage in public."
Everyone looked suddenly at the clerk.
The Ministry of Rites was so quiet that it was frightening.
It was as if the previous noise was an illusion.
Chen He turned around and looked back suddenly, "What did you say? Why?"
"That man hit and injured civilians in Tongzhou." The clerk felt a surge of warmth in his chest. He couldn't help but raise his head and straighten his back. "I think..."
His lips moved. In this era of strict class division, he knew what his statement would bring, but...
I just can’t help it!
The clerk couldn't help but raise his voice, "I just saw Long Wilbur pointing his whip at the messenger and said."
The clerk tried his best to imitate Jiang Qingzhi's contemptuous expression at that time, "My horse was also frightened."
It was very quiet around.
I do not know how long it has been.
An official walked up to Xiao Zhuo, bowed, and left silently.
Another official came over and said softly, "I have wrongly blamed Long Wilbur. I am sorry."
The clerk watched this scene and couldn't help but say, "Just after that, the delegation was furious. Chang Wei Bo said... the Jingguan outside Datong City has not had any heads for a long time. If you don't mind, I can build one for you outside the capital!"
Everyone was horrified and moved.
The clerk hissed, "I don't know the benefits of the Ministry of Rites. At that moment, I wished I could join the army, hold a knife and follow Chang Wei Bo to the frontier to kill the enemy!"
……
"Your Majesty, when Altan's envoys arrived outside the city, Chang Wei Bo rode his horse and trampled the legs of the envoy's entourage."
Rui Jingxian came in person to report the news. Huang Jin's eyes turned cold, and then he regained his composure.
Being a eunuch beside the emperor, even if he is an ordinary eunuch, is still a good job that everyone in the palace is eager to get.
Working for the emperor, the chances of getting ahead are too high.
Take Huang Jin himself for example. He was just a companion at first, but because the Taoist priest was loyal, he rose rapidly to the top.
Now in the palace, who dares to show a bad face to Huang Jin?
Even Concubine Lu can't do it.
As a human being, especially as a man without any assets, only when you reach this point can you feel proud.
Rui Jingxian was in charge of the East Factory, but Lu Bing, who was in charge of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was the Taoist's brother, so Rui Jingxian could not find a chance to stand out.
Rui Jingxian was naturally unwilling to accept this. He stared at Huang Jin, waiting for Huang Jin to make a mistake so that he could take his place.
But how can we give you a chance!
Huang Jin sneered in his heart, but it was not a pleasant feeling to have someone staring at him.
Emperor Jiajing frowned, "Why?"
Rui Jingxian said respectfully: "Chang Wei Bo said that his horse was also frightened."
"You use the word 'also' very well!" The Taoist said calmly, then threw the book on the table and cursed, "You idiot, is this what he told me about being able to handle this matter?"
Rui Jingxian was delighted and said, "Wang Shen was furious, the delegation was in a frenzy, and the two sides almost came to blows."
"Why didn't you do it?" Emperor Jiajing asked. Is your majesty going to hold someone accountable?
Rui Jingxian pretended to hesitate, "I... Chang Wei Bo said that the Jingguan outside Datong City has not had any new heads for a long time. If you are willing, I can build one for you outside the capital."
After saying this, Rui Jingxian felt that the surroundings were very quiet.
After an unknown amount of time, the calm voice of Emperor Jiajing was heard.
"go with!"
"Yes."
Rui Jingxian took his leave, but he didn't know the attitude of Emperor Jiajing, so he took a quick glance at him when he turned around.
Emperor Jiajing sat there, holding a jade awl in his hand to strike the jade chime, as if he was in a trance.
As he walked out of the hall, he heard a bang, as if something was broken.
"The craftsmen in the Ministry of Works are becoming more and more unskillful. This jade chime is so... so fragile. I will have someone scold them later..."
Yuqing, wasn’t everything fine before?
Rui Jingxian was puzzled and wanted more and more to serve Emperor Jiajing.
Inside the hall, Emperor Jiajing watched Huang Jin squatting there picking up the debris, then stood up and walked out.
"When Emperor Taizu was alive, brave soldiers and generals swept across the grasslands. At that time, who from outside the region dared to bar their teeth at the Ming Dynasty? Who dared to offend the people of the Ming Dynasty?"
Xu Da, Lan Yu, Chang Yuchun...
The names that once frightened foreign races flashed through the mind of Emperor Jiajing. "The frightened horse injured the people. Is this an insult to me? But I have to endure it, if for no other reason... The guards of the capital are being rectified. If there is a war in the nine frontiers, this matter will definitely be left unresolved.
And I am more worried that those people will take the opportunity to cause trouble. Just like the Zuo Shunmen incident back then. If I had not decisively suppressed it, the emperor would not be an emperor, the ministers would not be ministers, and the Ming Dynasty... there would be no Ming Dynasty anymore!"
Emperor Jiajing looked into the distance. The cold wind blowing by made him feel relaxed and happy.
At this time Yan Song came.
"Your Majesty, an envoy from Altan Khan has complained to the Ministry of Rites that Chang Wei Bo was rude and beat up the envoy's entourage."
After hearing the news, Yan Shifan said that the fight was good, but he said disdainfully, "Since you have entered the government, you should not be so brave. If you are too passionate, you will stand up for the people. This is not what people in the government should do. Jiang Qingzhi is still young!"
Emperor Jiajing glanced at him and asked, "What do you think should be done about this matter, Prime Minister?"
"This matter must be..." Yan Song wanted to say that he must give an explanation, but suddenly found something wrong.
He served Emperor Jiajing for a long time, and by chance he discovered that whenever Emperor Jiajing was in a very good mood, his left leg would always tremble.
That is, shaking legs.
It was thanks to this discovery that Yan Song was able to leap from being a second chancellor who was pinned down and beaten by Xia Yan to being the first chancellor who held power in the Ming Dynasty.
Why is your majesty so happy?
Is there any good news?
No, I haven’t heard of anything recently... If there is, it will definitely not be hidden from me!
Yan Song tried to probe: "I think this matter can be discussed with the Ministry of Rites and Lord Changwei. Your Majesty, the Beijing guards have been rectified at this time, and we must not provoke border conflicts!"
The leg stopped shaking, and the Taoist said, "You are quite good at playing the role of Yan Song and Mi Ni. Let Chang Wei Bo take the lead in handling this matter."
And...let Jiang Qingzhi take the lead?
Yan Song thought of Yan Shifan's analysis: Zhang Gu wanted to show his goodwill to us by attacking Jiang Qingzhi, and his purpose was nothing more than seeking the position of Minister of Rites. It would be best if Zhang Gu could take the initiative in this matter, so that we can also show our ability.
"So, have you chosen the candidate for the Prime Minister? Tell me about it," said Emperor Jiajing.
Yan Song's back tightened, "I don't have any candidate."
Yan Song then took his leave.
Not long after walking, I heard Emperor Jiajing say behind me: "The Emperor Wu of Han back then..."
He never heard the rest of the conversation and returned to Zhilu in confusion.
"Your Majesty is sentimental and cherishes friendship. But we cannot let go of Zhang Gu." After learning about Emperor Jiajing's reaction, Yan Shifan said, "We cannot interfere in this matter. Tell Zhang Gu that if he wants to seek the position of Shangshu, he must show his Shangshu ability. We are too ashamed to even nominate a mediocre person!"
"From the Ministry of Rites, Xu Jie is a possibility," Yan Song said.
"What does this have to do with us?" Yan Shifan sneered, "Xu Jie is still your majesty's chess piece to contain us. To be honest, if it were another minister, he really wouldn't be able to withstand your majesty's manipulation. However, I, Yan Shifan, am looking forward to it."
……
"Uncle, you are really this..."
On the next morning, the trio came to their cousin's house. When the niece learned about this on the way, she gave her cousin a thumbs up.
"What's for breakfast?" Prince Yu asked in a familiar manner.
"Ask the stone." Jiang Qingzhi had just finished training and was taking a walk.
King Jing followed him and whispered, "At least 30% of the officials in the Ministry of Rites chose to apologize to Xiao Zhuo yesterday. Uncle, justice is in the hearts of the people."
“That’s not fair.”
"what is that?"
Jiang Qingzhi walked slowly with his hands behind his back. "During the Former Han Dynasty, there was the siege of Baideng Mountain first, and then the letter from the Chanyu humiliating Empress Lü was a great shame and humiliation. How did the Former Han Dynasty respond?"
"The Reign of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing."
"During the reign of Emperor Wen and Emperor Jing, the country rested and recuperated, accumulating money, grain and population. During the reign of Emperor Wu, Huo Wei went out to the border to attack the Hu. The name of the Marquis of Guanjun went down in history, but everyone overlooked one thing."
Jiang Qingzhi turned around.
"Without Han'er's passion, all Emperor Wu's plans would be in vain!"
"Thirty percent of the officials... yes." King Jing was startled. "They are still passionate. If my father gives the order, they will definitely be willing to take up their swords and mount their horses to fight for the Ming Dynasty!"
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, "What we need to do is to increase the number of such people. When the shouts of these people can pierce the haze that shrouds the Ming Dynasty..."
Jiang Qingzhi looked at the sky with his hands behind his back, "This Ming Dynasty will surely be able to dominate the world!"
(End of this chapter)
