my brother-in-law is the prince

Chapter 285
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 bitterly 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 was not surprised by this.

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

Although everyone doesn't know why the crown prince established the government to supervise the country, what exactly does His Majesty mean.

But the key to this 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.

Donggong's referral did not seem to be important, but Zhang Anshi's suggestion of another candidate was 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 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 articles with yin and yang, and some directly made loud noises.

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

This Qin Zhengxue is still sitting firmly on the 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 anger.

But even so, many people still came to his door, 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 his own words. If he wanted to say that this matter had nothing to do with him, people wouldn't believe it. Otherwise, why didn't Zhang Anshi recommend others, so he insisted on recommending him?
A sycophant like Zhang Anshi, of course, likes 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.

Instead, wait 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 loitering, scholars still yell and curse in front of their faces.

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

I can't wait to 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 told the captains below not to act rashly.

Because once they start arresting people, it will be out of control. Not only will it 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 the matter and make a choice that is beneficial to Zhang Anshi.

If it is a false confidant, as soon as he sees such a good deed, 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's brows were filled with worry, and he said: "Grandpa, things are very bad, even the princes of Wenyuan Pavilion and the heads of the Six Departments are quite critical of this."

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

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

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

Chen Li: "..."

When Chen Li heard this, he thought that ten thousand muddy horses would have run 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 number one, no one would dare to say second!After this guy came to power, he was almost a typical example of wanting money and shamelessness, 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?

And 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 use are you for?

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. There are also many photos."

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 can't stop him. I asked the people in Weili to study it...I'm afraid...really Can't stop it."

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 said abruptly, "What do you think of Yang Pu?"

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

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

"My ancestral home is Jiangxi, and I lived in Cixi, Zhejiang for generations."

Zhang Anshi: "..."

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

After a while, a piece of information 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 most benevolent in the locality."

"Another great kind man."

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

As he said that, Zhang Anshi squinted his eyes, looked carefully again, and said, "Good man... good man... let's do something..."

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

After all, he gave detailed instructions.

Chen Li slightly opened his eyes and said, "There really is such a miracle..."

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

As he said that, he said to the outside waiters: "Come here, prepare a car for me, by the way, bring more guards."

Immediately, Zhang Anshi 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 download a greeting card.

Yang Pu came out to greet him in person.

"I have seen Duke Wei."

Zhang Anshi laughed, and held his arm affectionately.

This made Yang Pu feel 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."

This is what he said, but he laughed bitterly in his heart. What kind of thing is this?

While 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 seriously: "It's a troubled time now, my brother-in-law needs talented and loyal people to assist me, so I risked the world's displeasure by recommending Mr.

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

He didn't even want to call him Lord.

Call 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 what is right. As for what other people 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 How can soldiers and civilians in the world have such luck as you?"

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

But Zhang Anshi said: "You see me going out, why am I 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 Anshi said: "Mr. must be the master of Zhan Shifu. This is what I mean, and it's also what my brother-in-law means."

"Qin Sheren is rich in education and has enough qualifications. The lower 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.

Bet 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 asked again: "Have you been to Qixia, sir?"

"I've 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 weigh The 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 Anshi said: "If you only care about your own reputation and are afraid of other people's gossip, then I have nothing to say. But if you really want to do something, I hope that you can fight for one or two."

Immediately, Zhang Anshi 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 there must be some places where I have not thought carefully, sir, you can take a look. "

With that said, Zhang Anshi put the charter on the tea table.

Yang Pu didn't read the regulations, just nodded and said: "I will read it when I 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 Wei Guogong..."

"Hey..." Yang Pu shook his head and said, "This is not going back until you hit the south wall."

Mrs. Yang said: "I heard from outsiders that my husband and Wei Guogong...are colluding. Many people have nothing good to say about it. Some of my husband's contemporaries, classmates, and fellow countrymen beat their chests when they mentioned this matter. Husband, be a man. ... What matters is the long-term, not the short-term 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."

After speaking, 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 no more sound.

The more you look at it, the whole person seems 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..."

Just now 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..."

He didn't continue speaking, and his face looked extremely complicated.

Seeing Yang Pu's strange reaction, Madam Yang asked with concern, "What's wrong with your husband?"

"It's nothing, it's 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 pondered, as if he had settled down, and after falling into deep thought, he took the pen and ink and began to delete and modify the regulations.

He didn't seem to be awakened until the cock crowed.

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, there's nothing, Duke Wei and I are not on the same path."

He hurriedly put away the charter.

It's just that the words he speaks are 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 dynasty, he should guard his body and look after him 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 itchy hands, I just want to change it, hey..."

…………

Cixi.

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

After checking, it turned out that it was a drug dealer from Congjing, and this drug dealer obediently wanted to give money.

As soon as the money was sent out, the leader's expression immediately changed, showing greed.

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

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

The leader 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 silver, dozens of silver dollars.

It would be fine if the other party gave a few silver dollars, but giving so much all 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 confusing.

"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 exchanged a glance with several guards: "Search and search."

Several guards understood and started searching immediately.

After a while, a knife was exposed inside, and everyone said angrily, "What is this?"

The merchant panicked: "Little 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.

These days, Qin Taigong often suffers from headaches, so he invited this Taoist to see a doctor.

The 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 they just prescribe some medicine perfunctorily, but the effect of the medicine is mediocre.

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

After that, he said goodbye and 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 that..." The man came to Qin Taigong and said something in a low voice.

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

These days, he is mentally exhausted and really can't lift his spirits, not to mention he is old.

It's just... this did cause him some pain, because there are so many concubines in the family, the youngest one is only 17 years old, and this was paid the year before last. Now... the energy is low. Seeing this girl who is like a crabapple, it's really sad. Not reconciled.

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

"Really?" Qin Taigong became a little interested: "Go and 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 Xiancheng is very attentive. I heard...the young master is in the capital and is about to..."

Qin Taigong couldn't help feeling 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 presses the crabapple, which is extremely satisfying.

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

The past two years seemed to be holding back hard, so I couldn't help but wanton indulgence for a long time.

In the middle of the night, he hugged Haitang tiredly and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, someone called the door.

But there was no sound inside.

After a stick of incense, the whole Qin family was in a mess like a mourning concubine.

…………

A letter of memorial was sent to Zhu Di.

After Zhu Di looked at it, he looked up at Yi Shiha and said, "Hasn't the Grand Master of the East Palace 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 pointed their finger at Duke Wei, but now...the finger is pointed 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 have teeth, not to be a daughter-in-law, a dignified prince, and to be popular?"

Yi Shiha was too frightened to breathe out.

Zhu Di said: "If you can't handle this properly, then... how can you do other things?"

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

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 slaves obey the order." He also lost his face.

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 Yishiha didn't dare to talk too much, he knew that if His Majesty was 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 tried their best.

Satisfied, Qin Zhengxue arrived at Zhan Shi's mansion with all his ministers 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 he can subdue others by relying on strength, but it must be known that sometimes things will happen.

(End of this chapter)