The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The dawn breaks, the imperial city.

In a red sedan chair with four bearers, Wang Ao secretly rubbed his face with a hot towel before getting off the sedan.

All officials walked towards the left and right side gates one after another, preparing to attend the morning court.

At this time, the doorman in blue clothes and black hat came over: "Sir Wang, Sir Wang Rui wants to see you, saying that there is something important to discuss."

Wang Rui is sitting in the office of the Ministry of Personnel.

The Ministry of Personnel and the Imperial Clan House are both east of the imperial city, sitting east facing west.

It is a little far from the palace gate, and the court is about to go to court. Why is Wang Rui looking for him at this time?

Wang Ao thought for a while: "No!"

The doorman whispered again: "Sir Wang said that if you don't go, I will tell you that Han Wen went to the Anding Marquis's Mansion yesterday."

As for Yan Chengjin, Wang Ao had heard that he had been in mourning for three years and this boy actually entered the cabinet...

Outrageous, really outrageous!

I don't know how he flatters His Majesty, but his promotion speed is astonishing.

At this time, in the courtyard.

Han Wen saw Yan Chengjin coming, so he walked up to him with a smile: "My dear nephew, my uncle was a little angry yesterday, don't be angry, I came to visit you to discuss something."

He usually calls him "sir", but today, he calls him "nephew".

Han Wen's old face flushed slightly, and he was embarrassed and at a loss, with an extremely complicated expression.

Yan Chengjin asked: "Master Han, are you talking about the cabinet's recommendation?"

"That's right, the Ministry of Revenue has Wang Qiong, and I want to go to the Ministry of Personnel to share the worries of the court."

The three ministers of the cabinet want to recommend Wang Ao, and it is difficult to change. He is just a mere Dongge University Scholar, the last assistant of the cabinet.

He has no real power.

Yan Chengjin thought about it carefully and said, "Although it is a done deal that the three ministers of the cabinet recommend Wang Ao, I am 40% sure that I can let Lord Han serve as the official of the Ministry of Personnel.

But Lord Han has to agree to one condition of this official."

Han Wen's eyes hesitated.

40% sure, plus 20%, it is 60%!

But this boy is the Grand Secretary of the Dongge, the last assistant of the cabinet. What he can't do must not be simple.

"Nephew, please tell me first."

Yan Chengjin said, "Next time I change the system, Lord Han needs to support me."

Han Wen's eyes widened. Sure enough, this guy didn't hold his urine. The change would hurt the ancestral system at best and offend the interests of the gentry at worst.

In the past hundred years, all systems have been perfected. Why do you think about changing them all day long?

"If it is beneficial to the people of the world, this official will naturally not object."

"Then it's settled. Lord Han, please sign this deed."

Yan Chengjin reached into his sleeves, searched for a while, and pulled out a booklet.

Han Wen's expression was frozen on his face, and he actually felt like he was being set up.

He read every word carefully again, and it was a "Confidentiality Agreement" and a "Gentleman's Agreement".

"Please hurry up, Lord Han. I need time to think about the strategy. I will soon go to court." Yan Chengjin urged.

Han Wen looked around and took a deep breath: "Let me make it clear first. If it is beneficial to the people of the world and the prosperity of the court, I will not object!"

"Lord Han, don't worry about this."

After Han Wen signed, Yan Chengjin took out red mud from his sleeve again: "Can you stamp it by the way?"

By the way? Han Wen's teeth were trembling with anger. Is this a by the way?

After thinking about it, he still reached out and pressed his handprint on the signature.

He reached into his chest. He wiped it with his inner clothes, so that the Jinyiwei could not know.

Han Wen said again: "I have signed it, please don't let me down."

"Lord Han, it's too early to be happy. I said that I am only 40% sure."

Yan Chengjin said.

When they arrived at the Zuoye Gate, the golden bell rang.

All the officials held the plaques and walked into the Fengtian Hall with respect.

Han Wen had doubts. Yan Chengjin said that the cabinet would recommend Wang Ao. Wang Ao had been away from the capital for three years. Not only did he not make any achievements, but he also received a salary from the court.

Even if Mr. Liu's recommendation was not accurate, he would not recommend Wang Ao, right?

Emperor Hongzhi glanced down and said slowly: "Does the cabinet have anything to report?"

In the hall, all the ministers understood each other and looked at Liu Jian together.

The Tianguan of the Ministry of Personnel governs the Wenxuan Division, the Yanfeng Division, the Kaogong Division, and the Jixun Division. It is responsible for appointing and evaluating officials, and its authority is only under the cabinet.

Yesterday, I heard the news from the clerk.

Today, the cabinet will select two ministers from the six ministries.

Liu Jian stood up and said, "The Minister of Personnel is the head of all officials. There are many memorials from the Ministry of Personnel that have been sent to the cabinet. I can read them for a while, but it is not a long-term solution."

"Who does the cabinet want to recommend?" asked Emperor Hongzhi.

"The cabinet wants to recommend Wang Ao, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, to be promoted to the minister of this department."

After Liu Jian bowed, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian nodded in agreement.

Han Wen stared in disbelief. Yan Chengjin did not lie to him. It was really Wang Ao!

There are two candidates for the Ministry of Personnel, one is Wang Ao and the other is Han Wen.

All officials expected it.

Yan Chengjin stood up and said, "I want to recommend Han Wen, the Minister of Revenue."

Liu Jian turned his head unhappily. We all agreed to recommend Wang Ao. Is this guy going to start an internal struggle?

All officials were stunned. Does the cabinet have different opinions? However, in their eyes, Yan Chengjin relied on impeachment to get to the top, which was extremely despicable and could not be considered a Grand Secretary.

Moreover, the three ministers made a decision together, and there was no possibility of changing it.

Han Wen pursed his lips and fell into deep thought. How could this boy recommend him for no reason?

"Do you think there is something wrong with Wang Qing's family?" Emperor Hongzhi stared at Yan Chengjin.

"Lord Wang returned to Beijing for mourning and was unfamiliar with many changes in the capital.

Lord Han was in charge of the Ministry of Revenue. Whether it was supervising the repair of the Grand Canal or sending troops to the nine borders, it would cost a lot of money. He knew it clearly.

I think Mr. Han is more qualified than Mr. Wang! "Yan Chengjin said.

An official who had retired for three years suddenly came out to be the leader.

It would be fine if the officialdom of the world remained unchanged, but in the past three years, Ming Dynasty has undergone many changes.

Looking at the overall situation, Han Wen is more qualified to be the leader.

Wang Hao said unconvinced: "Who said that I am not familiar with the political affairs of the DPRK?!"

"Your Majesty, I have come up with three questions to test Mr. Wang. If Mr. Wang can answer two of them correctly, I am overthinking. How about Mr. Wang?" Yan Chengjin said.

The prince must not agree!

The officials looked at Wang Hao anxiously. The boy's questions were like the code words in his house, none of which ordinary people could answer.

"Say it!"

Wang Hao snorted coldly. During the funeral in his hometown, he often read the newspaper of his residence. How could he not know the affairs of the court?

Xiao Jing looked nervous, it's over...

Yan Chengjin said: "Master Wang, please listen to the question. May I ask how many officials there are in the capital above the sixth rank?"

The Ministry of Personnel is in charge of hundreds of officials, and there are not too many officials above the sixth rank.

As the official department, the department should be clear about this.

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes fell on Wang Hao.

Wang Hao thought about it carefully and said with certainty: "If we include the military attachés, there will be a total of three hundred and eighty-four people! Right?"

Li Dongyang sighed in his heart and shook his head slightly.

Wang Qiong, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue, secretly felt sorry for Wang Kuo. He answered the first question wrong.

In the main hall, the atmosphere was a bit dull.

Wang Hao felt something was wrong and panicked: "Is it wrong?"

Yan Chengjin did not answer, but looked at Han Wen: "May I ask Mr. Han, how many officials are there in the capital who are sixth grade or above?"

"Four hundred and twenty-one, the prefectural, state, and county offices of the Metropolitan Procuratorate have been added, all of which are of the sixth rank. In addition, there are also inspectors of the Ministry of Revenue and Customs, as well as supervisory military attachés." Han Wen said in detail.

Wang Qiong nodded: "Master Han is right. Master Wang, what you are talking about is the official system from three years ago."

The Ministry of Household Affairs needs to calculate salaries, so it also knows the number of officials in the capital.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the chief clerk of the Ministry of Personnel: "Liang Qing's family, right?"

"What Mr. Han said is true."

Wang Hao stood there stiffly and shamefully like a stone statue, looking at Yan Chengjin: "What is the second question!"

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