My Brother-in-law is the Prince Chapter 285

  Chapter 285 Those who block me die

  Zhang Anshi bid farewell to the prince, and then returned to Nanzhen Fusi.

  When Chen Li saw Zhang Anshi, he drooped his head. Zhang Anshi sat down, glanced at him, and said, "How is the matter going?"

  Chen Li smiled wryly and said, "Grandpa, the matter has become serious."

   "Big trouble?" Zhang Anshi glanced at Chen Li again, raised his eyebrows and said, "What kind of Dafa?"

  Chen Lidao: "Scholars in the capital are discussing now, and hundreds of officials are also involved... This matter... obviously someone is fueling the flames..."

  Zhang Anshi is not surprised by this.

  Because of the whole incident, the problems involved are more serious.

  Although you don't know why the crown prince established a mansion to supervise the country, what exactly does His Majesty mean.

   But the crux of the matter is... personnel.

  Yes, personnel affairs are a crucial issue, which involves power and the right to speak.

  In terms of personnel, although the ministers seem calm on the surface, they are actually tight-knit. For example, the imperial court's court recommendation system, the ministers often provide the emperor with three candidates, A, B, and C.

  The emperor seems to choose one of the three and has the right to choose. But in fact, at least one of these three people... the emperor would never choose, and the other two must be accompanied by someone who is the right leader.

  The court push is the public discussion of the ministers above the third rank, and what is implemented is the will of the ministers.

  Once the emperor has other ideas and destroys this system, it means that a large number of ministers who are not in the same way as them will enter the temple.

  This is fatal to the entire group of ministers.

  East Palace's nomination doesn't seem to be important, but Zhang Anshi's suggestion of another candidate is like setting a precedent.

  Once this precedent starts, it means the loss of the right to nominate.

   Losing the right to nominate is essentially equivalent to losing the right to decide.

  Because of this, Zhang Anshi came so suddenly at the public promotion meeting in the East Palace, so that everyone did not expect that first the ministers were not happy, and then... Shilin also started to make trouble.

  Many scholars began to pay attention to this matter, some wrote poems, some wrote eccentric articles, and some directly made loud noises.

  As for Qin Zhengxue and Yang Pu who are on the cusp of the storm.

  This Qin Zhengxue is still sitting firmly on Diaoyutai, because the opponent of Zhang Anshi and Yang Pu is not a small family member of his, but the entire Ming court and scholars in the world.

  Yang Pu was completely dumbfounded. After returning home, he immediately reported illness to avoid public outrage.

   Even so, many people still came to him, and many people were filled with righteous indignation, advising Yang Pu not to hang out with people like Zhang Anshi, and scholars should have integrity.

  Yang Pu couldn't argue with a hundred words. If he wanted to say that this matter had nothing to do with him, people wouldn't believe it. Otherwise, why would Zhang Anshi recommend him instead of others?

   Zhang Anshi and other lucky ministers, of course, like to form cliques for personal gain. Who is Zhang Anshi's henchman... Who is Yang Pu if it's not you?

  Yang Pu is a smart man, at this time, there is no way to explain, so he didn't say anything.

   But waiting patiently.

  He is a patient man. Because he knows very well that it won't be long before things will become clear.

   This incident caused public outrage.

  Public indignation means that even though Jin Yiwei is hanging around, scholars still yell and curse in front of their faces.

  The captain threatened to arrest someone, but the other party smiled, come, arrest!

  I wish I could put myself in the hands of Captain Jin Yiwei.

  If you, Jin Yiwei, arrest someone, it will be the best, and you will become famous all over the world in a short while.

  Chen Li felt aggrieved, but he held back and asked the captains below not to act rashly.

  Because once you start arresting people, it will be out of control. Not only will you not be able to help Wei Guogong, it may even be a disservice.

   This is actually the difference between a real confidant and a false confidant. A real confidant will consider the consequences of things and make a choice that is beneficial to Zhang Anshi.

  If it is a false confidant, as soon as he sees such a good thing, he will immediately arrest him, so as to show that he is capable of doing things in front of Wei Guogong.

  At this time, Chen Li brows were full of worry, and said: "Grandpa, things are very bad, even the princes of Wenyuan Pavilion and the six chiefs have some criticisms about this."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Others can bear it, but Qin Zhengxue, I can't bear it."

  Chen Li said helplessly: "But I have checked it humbly. During his tenure in Hanlin and Zhan Shifu, this person has no bad deeds."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Maybe there will be one in the future?"

  Chen Li: "..."

  When Chen Li heard this, he thought that ten thousand grass-mud horses had galloped by. Isn't this just unfounded?

   But Zhang Anshi smiled wryly in his heart, because... Although it is unfounded, but Yongle is the number one corrupt official, if Qin Zhengxue is the first, no one would dare to say the second! After this guy came to power, he was almost a typical example of wanting money and being shameless, and he was extremely frenzied.

  If such a person becomes a bachelor of Zhan Shifu and assumes the responsibilities similar to that of a bachelor of Zhongyuange in the East Palace, is that okay?

   Besides, His Majesty is also watching, if the East Palace can't even handle the personnel affairs, then what kind of mansion does the East Palace need, and what is the use of you?

  Zhang Anshi thought for a while and said, "Really? This person...has no bad deeds?"

Chen Li said very honestly: "Aside from studying, he has no other evil deeds. Not only that, he is also kind to others on weekdays. Many people admire him very much. A lot of care."

  Zhang Anshi squinted his eyes and said: "You mean... this Qin Zhengxue...is determined to win, we have to hold our noses and admit it?"

Chen Liyu said earnestly: "If my lord doesn't like this person, I'll think of a way later. But this time, I'm afraid I won't be able to stop him. I asked the people in Weili to study it... I'm afraid... I really can't stop him." live."

  Zhang Anshi said with a bit of annoyance: "Public referral, public referral... Isn't it true that whoever is superior and has a good relationship, everyone will recommend whoever? It's really unreasonable!"

  Chen Lidao: "The country has its own rules..."

   Zhang Anshi obviously didn't have the patience to listen to Chen Li's words at this time, and asked suddenly: "What do you think of Yang Pu?"

  Chen Li paused for a moment, then said: "This person doesn't show his talents, and he is quite low-key on weekdays..."

  Zhang Anshi said again: "Where is Qin Zhengxue from?"

   "Native of Jiangxi, living in Cixi, Zhejiang for generations."

  Zhang Anshi: "..."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Call over his information, I'll take a look."

  A moment later, a document arrived in front of Zhang Anshi.

  After Zhang Anshi saw it, he said, "His father has seven concubines?"

  Chen Lidao: "This gentleman is known as the best in the local area."

   "Another great kind man."

  Zhang Anshi shook his head: "I don't have many things in Ming Dynasty, but there are many kind people, and everyone is kind."

   As he said, Zhang Anshi squinted his eyes, and after looking at it carefully, he said: "Good man... good man... let's do something..."

  Zhang Anshi glanced at Chen Li meaningfully, but said: "You arrange this matter."

   After finishing speaking, he gave detailed instructions.

  Chen Li slightly opened his eyes and said, "It's really so effective..."

  Zhang Anshi patted him on the shoulder and said, "You guy, what are you thinking, go quickly."

   As he spoke, he said to the outside waiters: "Come on, prepare a car for me. By the way, bring more guards."

   Zhang Anshi immediately appeared outside the mansion where Yang Pu lived.

   This is a small courtyard, and it is not easy to live in Nanjing, especially for an official like Yang Pu.

  Zhang Anshi asked someone to post a greeting post.

  Yang Pu came out to greet him in person.

   "I have met Duke Wei."

  Zhang Anshi laughed and held his arm affectionately.

   This made Yang Pu conflicted.

  Zhang Anshi seemed to see his mood, and said: "Mr. Yang doesn't seem to like my coming?"

  Yang Pu said: "How dare you."

  He said this, but he laughed bitterly in his heart. What is this?

  Walking inside, Zhang Anshi asked, "What is Mr. Yang's plan at this time?"

   "No plans."

   "No plans?" Zhang Anshi said: "I recommend you because I think you are talented."

  Zhang Anshi said very seriously: "It's troublesome now, and my brother-in-law needs talented and loyal people to help me, so I risked the world's displeasure and recommended you, sir."

  Yang Pu said: "Thank you, Duke Wei, for your kind words."

  He didn't even want to call him Lord.

   Called Wei Guogong, it is unfamiliar.

  Zhang Anshi also tasted some meaning, and smiled: "You must have concerns. Are you afraid that others will say that you have colluded with me?"

  Yang Pu was silent.

  Zhang Anshi then said again: "When a man is alive, he only does the right thing. As for what others think, why should he care so much? You live in Nanjing City, and the living conditions are not good. You must live a hard life on weekdays."

  Yang Pu nodded truthfully and said: "It is indeed not easy to live in the capital, but being an official is better than most people in the world."

Zhang Anshi said: "That's the problem. Even you worry about three meals a day. Those who are not as good as you, what kind of life do they live? You are a Jinshi, you have a bright future, and you don't worry about your own future. But The soldiers and civilians of the world, how can you have such luck?"

  Yang Pu took a serious look at Zhang Anshi and said, "Duke Wei seems to care about people's livelihood?"

  Zhang Anshi said, "Why did you see me go out wearing armor?"

"Appreciate further details."

  Zhang Anshi said very honestly: "Because it's not safe. You let the people in the world have a bad life, and you dare to go out in Confucian shirts. This is extremely dangerous."

  Yang Pu smiled, invited Zhang Anshi to the middle hall, invited Zhang Anshi to take a seat, and said, "Duke Wei is here, why is he here?"

  Zhang An Shidao: "Mr. Zhan Shifu must be a scholar. This is what I mean, and it is also what my brother-in-law means."

   "Qin Sheren is well-educated and has enough qualifications. The officials think..."

  Zhang Anshi shook his head: "I think Qin Zhengxue is nothing more than a chicken and a dog. If such a person presides over the East Palace, he will be harmful."

  Yang Pu was silent again.

  He didn't want to talk about people's right and wrong in front of Zhang Anshi, not to mention that this topic is also very sensitive at this time.

   And Zhang Anshi also looked at Yang Pu. The reason why he was cheeky was because he wanted to gamble.

   Betting that Yang Pu has great ambitions, and he is by no means a generation who is willing to be inferior to others. He also bet that Yang Pu had the ambition to take the world as his own responsibility.

  So Zhang Anshi said again: "Have you been to Qixia, sir?"

   "Been there a few times."

   "People's livelihood is like this."

"good."

  Zhang Anshi said: "Qixia can be good, why not other states and counties in the world?"

  Yang Pu said: "This is different."

"It's actually the same." Zhang Anshi said: "The most important thing is whether you dare to do it or not, and whether you are willing to do it with your heart. Now His Majesty ordered the prince to open the mansion, I think... this is His Majesty's intention to measure Prince, it seems...it's time to make a bold move. The East Palace needs someone who can overcome difficulties, is willing to do things with heart, and is experienced in doing things without making mistakes."

   "Why did you choose a lower official?"

  Zhang Anshi smiled and said, "I said I know how to match people, do you believe it?"

  Yang Pu also smiled.

  Zhang Anshidao: "If the husband only cares about his own reputation and is afraid of others making irresponsible remarks, then I have nothing to say. But if the husband really wants to do something, I hope that the husband can fight for one or two."

  Zhang Anshi immediately took out a charter from his sleeve, and said: "This is what I want to do in Taiping Mansion, but... my talents are limited after all, and some places must not be considered carefully. Sir, you can take a look."

   As he spoke, Zhang Anshi put the regulations on the coffee table.

  Yang Pu didn't read the regulations, but nodded and said: "The lower officials will read it when they have time."

   Zhang Anshi's work on this trip was considered finished, so he stood up and said: "Then I will take my leave. If there is a chance, we can have a good chat."

  Yang Pu hurriedly got up to see him off.

  Until Zhang Anshi left and Yang Pu returned to the hall, Mrs. Yang came out from the side room.

  Mrs. Yang said worriedly: "Husband, this mighty Duke..."

   "Hey..." Yang Pu shook his head and said, "It's not turning back if you don't hit the south wall."

Mrs. Yang said: "I heard from outsiders that my husband and Wei Guogong... are colluding. Many people have no good things to say. Some of my husband's contemporaries, classmates, and fellow villagers all beat their chests when they mentioned this matter. Husband, be a man... What matters is the long-term, not the temporary advantages and disadvantages, husband must be careful."

  Yang Pu closed his eyes slowly, and said: "I'm just washing horses, and I don't show off the mountains and dews. How can He De be so valued by others! Don't worry, I know it well, and of course I will care about my innocence."

   As he spoke, he sat down, picked up the charter left by Zhang Anshi, opened it, and read it carefully.

   After looking at it, Yang Pu couldn't help shaking his head: "Too hasty, too hasty."

  He continued to watch, but remained silent.

  The more he looked, the whole person seemed to be lost in thought.

   Mrs. Yang looked at it curiously, and couldn't help asking: "What is this?"

  Yang Pu didn't realize it.

  Madam Yang had no choice but to call out again: "Husband..."

  Yang Pu raised his head in a daze, and glanced at Mrs. Yang.

   "Husband, this is..."

  Yang Pu said: "This regulation... is too hasty."

   "It's not easy for a factory guard to be able to write the regulations. How can they be watertight? Husband...don't laugh at him."

  Yang Pu said: "But..."

  His words did not go on, his face looked extremely complicated.

   Madam Yang looked at Yang Pu's strange reaction, and asked with concern: "What's wrong with your husband?"

   "Nothing, nothing." Yang Pu shook his head, forced a smile and said, "I just think it's ridiculous."

   Late at night.

   Mrs. Yang has already fallen asleep, but Yang Pu picks up the oil lamp, shoes and clothes.

  He couldn't sleep, held up the lamp, took the charter again, and looked at it carefully.

  He murmured, as if he had settled down, and after deep thought, he took the pen and ink and began to delete and modify the regulations.

  It wasn't until the **** crowed that he seemed to be awakened.

   When he realized that he hadn't slept all night, he smiled wryly and shook his head.

   Mrs. Yang has already woken up, got off her clothes, and glared at Yang Pu: "What's the matter? Husband, you don't really want to work for a tiger as the outside world said, do you?"

  Yang Pu hurriedly said: "No, it's nothing. Duke Wei and I are not the same people."

  He hurriedly put away the charter.

   It's just the words he speaks, a little unconfident.

Mrs. Yang was obviously not at ease, and said: "Husband, I am not talking about you. How many people who have always clinged to powerful officials like Wei Guogong will end well? Scholars have their own ways. You are Qingliu now, noble It cannot be said that as long as you get the qualifications and wait for a few years...the tide will rise, my father explained that when a scholar enters the court, he should take care of himself when he is young, and his future prospects are limitless."

  Yang Pu said: "Of course I know, it's just..."

   Speaking of this, Yang Pu paused, he was silent for a moment, and then said again: "It's just an itchy hand, I just want to change it, hey..."

   Cixi.

   A group of merchants arrived here, but were stopped by the guards.

  Under investigation, they found that this was a drug dealer from Congjing, and this drug dealer obediently wanted to give money.

  As soon as the silver was sent out, the head of the guard immediately changed his face, showing greed.

  Actually, these servants know how to read words and demeanor. If they are merchants with background, they will not put money in the first place, but directly take out a post. After everyone reads it, they will not dare to embarrass it.

  And those who pay and give money immediately often indicate that the other party has no background and has a guilty conscience.

  The head of the capital took an iron ruler, opened the merchant's money, and cursed: "Who wants your money?"

  The other party gave a lot of money, dozens of silver dollars.

  It would be fine if the other party gave a few silver dollars, but giving so much at once made everyone realize that this batch of goods...was worth a lot.

  He licked his lips and said, "What kind of business are you doing?"

   "The villain is a drug dealer."

   "Medicine, what kind of medicine?"

   "Tianzhu oil."

   This is all at a loss.

   "It's just..." The merchant's voice became lower and lower.

   "Is there such a magic medicine?"

   "The small one is the secret recipe handed down from the ancestors, and the old and the young are not deceived."

   Dutou looked at each other with several guards: "Search and search."

   Several guards understood and started searching immediately.

  A moment later, a knife was exposed inside, and everyone said angrily, "What is this?"

  The merchant panicked: "Small man, villain, official, isn't this a joke?"

   "Come here, take him down, and... hand over this thing."

  Cixi Qin Family.

  A wandering Taoist came to the Qin Mansion.

  This Qin Taigong has often had headaches these days, so he invited this Taoist to see a doctor.

   Taoist's medical skills are quite superb, so he told him that it was high blood pressure.

   High blood pressure, this is something that Qin Taigong has never heard of. These days, he is mentally exhausted and occasionally has a headache. He has invited many doctors to come and prescribe some medicine just perfunctorily, but the effect of the medicine is mediocre.

  The Taoist said: "In a few days, the poor Taoist will practice some medicine."

   After finishing speaking, he left.

  Qin Taigong was unhappy, at this time, a servant came and said: "Master, Master... Liu Xiancheng from the county sent some good things, saying they are treasures."

  Qin Taigong said: "What baby?"

   "It is said..." The man came to Qin Taigong and whispered something.

  Qin Taigong showed a meaningful look: "Is there a miraculous effect?"

   These days, he is mentally exhausted, and he really can't cheer up, let alone getting old.

It's just... this did cause him some pain, because there are so many concubines in the family, the youngest one is only seventeen years old, and this was paid the year before last, and now... he is lacking in energy. Seeing this girl who is like a crabapple, I really can't... Willingly.

   "I heard that this medicine can also cure headaches...it can boost the spirit."

   "Really?" Qin Taigong became a little interested: "I went to thank Liu Xiancheng. In a few days, the old man will go to the county, so I want to treat him to a drink."

   "Liu County Chancellor is very attentive, I heard... the young master is in the capital and is about to..."

   Qin Taigong couldn't help but feel a little proud when he thought of his son. He said leisurely and complacently: "Okay, don't make it public now."

"Yes."

  That night, Qin Taigong was indeed full of energy.

  A pear tree crushing a crabapple, it is very satisfying.

   In the middle of the night, Qin Taigong was still like a wolf and a tiger.

  The past two years seem to be holding back hard, so I couldn't help but indulge myself for a long time.

   In the middle of the night, I was tired and fell asleep hugging Haitang.

   Early the next morning, someone called the door.

   There was no sound inside.

  After a stick of incense, the entire Qin family was in chaos, as if mourning.

  A letter of memorial was sent to Zhu Di.

  After reading it, Zhu Di raised his head and looked at Yi Shiha and said, "Has the Grand Master of the Eastern Palace not been announced yet?"

  Yi Shiha said: "The dispute still persists, Duke Wei refuses to give in, His Royal Highness... seems to like Yang Pu too, but..."

  Zhu Di said: "Just what?"

   "There was too much commotion outside. At first, everyone was pointing their finger at Duke Wei, but now...the point is already pointing at His Highness the Crown Prince. Your Majesty... I think it's better to calm things down... If not..."

  Zhu Di's face was livid: "I want him to build teeth, not to let him be a daughter-in-law, a dignified prince, and still be popular?"

  Yi Shiha was too frightened to breathe out.

  Zhu Di said: "If even this cannot be handled properly, then...how can other things be done?"

  Yi Shiha said: "Yes, what Your Majesty said is extremely true."

Zhu Di said: "I have great expectations for the crown prince. The last time I reprimanded him was because he uttered bad words. If you want to do things, you should do it quickly. What's the use of cursing? Give the crown prince an order to teach him to be quicker." make a decision."

   "The servants obey the order." I also feel ashamed.

  This matter... is very troublesome. He actually wanted to tell His Majesty that the trouble has become serious now. If the prince continues to forcibly confront the ministers, it will only ruin the prince's reputation.

  Ke Yi Shiha didn't dare to talk too much, he knew that if His Majesty is like this, then there must be His Majesty's reason.

  The next day, Prince Zhu Gaochi held another public election.

   This time, it was obvious that many people had put their minds to it.

  Qin Zhengxue arrived at Zhan Shifu with all his ministers proudly, and saluted Zhu Gaochi.

   Even though Zhang Anshi was still sitting there, Zhang Anshi sat on the lower head of Zhu Gaochi, looking calm and relaxed.

  Qin Zhengxue sneered in his heart, this mighty Duke is still too immature, he doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth, he really thinks that relying on strength can subdue others, but it must be known that sometimes things have to be suppressed.

  (end of this chapter)

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