prosperous age

Chapter 597 Chapter 596
"Ouyang Yijing is the center of everything when you are promoted to the household department, Li Sui is the left person, and the engineering department is strict and simple."

Wei Guangde looked at the letter in his hand, with a smile on the corner of his mouth, he planned to wait for two days, and called the fellow villagers of Jiujiang to kill Ouyang Yijing together.

Forget about these two days, it is estimated that his colleagues will buy him a drink to celebrate his promotion.

But the current court has long forgotten the deeds of Qingtian Hai Rui that they used to talk about a few days ago, and instead focused on other controversies.

It is worth mentioning that after two days of rest at home, Hai Rui had already returned to the household department to be on duty.

Regarding the absenteeism of the previous few days, Gao Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs understood very well, and approved the leave note, which was regarded as giving up the things of those few days.

The Ming Dynasty controlled China, and different events were happening every moment. Of course, the officials in the court couldn't just focus on one thing all the time.

"I see, you go down first, I will call you if something happens."

Wei Guangde said to Lu Bu.

"My lord, here is another invitation. It's from Mr. Zhu Heng, Minister of the Ministry of Industry and the right deputy censor. I invite you to come to the banquet at night."

While talking, Lu Bu took out another post and handed it to Wei Guangde.

"Master Zhu? Haha."

Wei Guangde laughed after being slightly surprised.

He reached out to take the post and looked at it, "Where is the person who sent the post? Is he outside or has he gone back?"

"People are already leaving, saying they still have to send posts."

Lu Bu replied.

"I see."

Wei Guangde smiled, put the post on the side of the desk, and continued to work, while Lu Bu left knowingly.

I don't know how long it took, after reviewing the book in his hand, when Wei Guangde was about to change another one, he saw the post out of the corner of his eye, and Wei Guangde shook his head lightly again.

Zhu Heng, courtesy name Shinan, nicknamed Zhenshan, was born in Wan'an County, Ji'an Prefecture, Jiangxi Province. He was the minister of water control in the court at this time, and was responsible for clearing the river.

As for the minister in charge of the Ministry of Industry, of course it was Lei Li, and Zhu Heng was just the deputy capital envoy with the title of minister, similar to the role of the river governor sent by the imperial court, and he was in charge of the Yellow River waterway that had flooded in the past two years.

From Jiajing 42 to 44, the Yellow River flooded repeatedly, causing the embankment to be destroyed, and the Yellow River was at risk of being diverted.

Last month, the imperial court sent He Qiming from the engineering department to investigate the river back to Beijing, and reported the facts to the imperial court, "When He Qiming returned to Beijing from Peixian County, he said: the old course of the Yellow River will not be restored, and the new river will save money and save money. To prevent future troubles, it is appropriate to use Zhu Heng's proposal to open a new river. At the same time, we should also adopt Pan Jixun's words and not abandon the old river."

He Qiming's memorial was actually a compromise after the intensified dispute between Zhu Heng and his water control deputy Pan Jixun, that is, to use Zhu Heng's point of view to open a new river, hoping to solve the problem of the Yellow River's river management once and for all, but he was unwilling to offend Pan Jixun , thinking that the embankment of the old course of the Yellow River should also be repaired.

He Qiming's memorial has not been approved by the palace so far, but it has been left for further discussion.

Zhu Heng's post to Wei Guangde should be to call all Jiangxi fellows in the capital to stand for him and strengthen his momentum.

Of course Wei Guangde will give Zhu Heng face.

In fact, if it wasn't for his background in Prince Yu's Mansion, his fifth-rank official position might not be able to fall into Lord Zhu's eyes.

As for Pan Jixun, the support is not weak, and most of the officials from Zhejiang are supporting his ideas.

Pan Jixun, originally named Ziliang, then changed to Weiliang, later changed to Shiliang, nicknamed Yinchuan, was born in Wucheng County, Huzhou Prefecture.

The 44th year of Jiajing was undoubtedly a year in which Pan Jixun was promoted step by step. At the beginning of the year, he was successively promoted to You Shaoqing and Zuo Shaoqing of Dali Temple. .

The views of the two are different, and it can be said that they run counter to each other.

If you put aside the right and wrong views of the two, the current debate has actually turned into a chaotic fight between Jiangxi officials and Zhejiang officials.

Both Jiangxi and Zhejiang were major imperial examination provinces in the Ming Dynasty. After Yan Song, Wu Shan, Ouyang Bijin and others left successively, the power of Jiangxi officials in the court of the capital has become weaker and weaker. The grand occasion of the imperial court and half of Jiangxi".

No one who is an official knows the reason why the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, so Wei Guangde must go tonight.

He didn't want to look around when he came to power, and there were no Jiangxi officials around.

Being alone, he may not be an official for long.

Therefore, Wei Guangde didn't understand the situation of the Yellow River at all. Even if he did, he wouldn't understand it. He was not an expert in water conservancy in his later generations, so he knew how to control the water.

However, as long as you support Zhu Heng's point of view, it is right. This is the political correctness in the eyes of Jiangxi people in the capital city at this time.

When he went to Zhu Heng's residence in the evening, Wei Guangde accidentally saw that Ouyang Yijing, the new household manager, also came.

"Brother Si Zhi, don't you celebrate your promotion with your colleagues today?"

Wei Guangde laughed.

"Master Zhu invites you, how can you not come?"

Ouyang Yijing laughed.

"It should also be for the sake of letting you speak in the household department, or even the household department."

Wei Guangde glanced at the lively scene in the main room and whispered.

"This time, the focus is actually money. If you have money, you can open new rivers and repair old roads at the same time. If you don't have money, the court may only consider ways to save money."

Ouyang Yijing replied.

"How about the calculation results of the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry?"

Wei Guangde was curious whether to open new rivers to save money or to dredge the river to save money.

"It sounds a bit surprising, but it turned out to be a new river to save money."

Ouyang Yijing said in a low voice.

"Ah? Why?"

Wei Guangde really didn't expect Ouyang Yijing's answer.

"I don't know the details. I just saw the report from the transfer department to the palace. His Majesty has not come to a conclusion for a long time. He is just waiting for this thing."

Ouyang Yijing said in a low voice.

"In this way, Master Zhu should be able to satisfy his wishes."

Knowing the news, Wei Guangde laughed.

You can have a big meal tonight, and you don't have to worry about it. Emperor Jiajing will definitely choose his idea and dig a new river.

"Let's go, let's go in too, it's lively inside."

Wei Guangde and Ouyang Yijing walked into the main hall of the Zhu Mansion where the guests were entertained.

Naturally, the banquet was a feast for the guests and the host, and they were all fellow villagers. Naturally, no one would tear down the stage on this occasion and say anything unfavorable to Zhu Heng's claim.

But after the banquet was over, Wei Guangde went out of the gate of Zhu Mansion, and was stopped by Ouyang Yijing who was behind him.

"Shan Loan, I have something I want to talk to you first."

Ouyang Yijing said in a low voice.

"Get in the car and ask your sedan chair to follow."

Wei Guangde replied.

Soon, a carriage and a sedan chair left in front of the Zhu Mansion, and slowly moved forward along the street.

"You are the son-in-law of Duke Wei's mansion, what do you think of Xungui?"

On the carriage, Ouyang Yijing asked directly.

"What? Brother Sizhi seized the Duke's mansion for what reason, can't he be impeached?"

Hearing what Ouyang Yijing said, Wei Guangde's heart skipped a beat.

He knew some of what Xu Pengju did, but he still didn't know more. But at this time, the last thing Wei Guangde wanted to be mentioned was the fight between the two brothers Wu Bangrui, especially the so-called aunt.

When this matter broke out, it was Wei Guogong's mansion who lost face, as well as his uncle.

In the letter between Wei Guangde and him, they have agreed that when his father Xu Pengju fails and the court appoints a successor, Wu Bangrui will directly inherit the title of Wei Guogong. After Wang ascended the throne.

Based on the relationship between Wei Guangde and Yu Wang, and it is reasonable, the matter can be handled without hurting the face of Wei Guogong's mansion.

When Ouyang Yijing asked this question, Wei Guangde was a little worried whether the old man knew about that nonsense, and planned to directly impeach Xu Pengju butler for nothing.

But fortunately, Ouyang Yijing's next words made Wei Guangde heave a sigh of relief.

"It's not about impeaching Duke Wei's government. With your good reputation, even if there are some mistakes and omissions, you will naturally only tell them. How can you say it to the outside world? There are no words of impeachment."

Ouyang Yijing said cheerfully, he couldn't tell what was going on in his heart at all.

"Brother Si Zhi has something to say, but it's okay to say it, my little brother is all ears."

Wei Guangde laughed.

"I want to impeach Wu Jijue, the military commander in Guangxi."

Putting away his smile, Ouyang Yijing said to Wei Guangde seriously.

"Wu Jijue? Wu, Ji, Jue, you mean Wu Jijue, Marquis of Gongshun?"

Wei Guangde understood that he was planning to impeach a nobleman who commanded troops abroad, so he asked himself what he thought of noblemen.

Gongshun Hou was the title promoted after Wu Kezhong's death. Originally, Gongshun Bo was a Mongolian who surrendered. Zhu Di bestowed the name Wu Yuncheng, and after his death, he was named Duke of the State. Gong Shunhou, served as the deputy general, and thus passed down from generation to generation.

Up to this generation, Wu Jijue, the Marquis of Gongshun, is already the commander-in-chief of Guangxi, and he is also a rare noble in foreign courts who still has real power.

"What's wrong with him?"

Wei Guogong's mansion should have nothing to do with Gongshun Hou's family, but Wei Guangde is still curious why Ouyang Yijing moved him.

"I think that the general army of Guangxi should not use Xunchen but the governor."

"Ah."

Wei Guangde nodded when he heard the words, but did not speak, waiting for Ouyang Yijing's next words.

But what surprised him was that Ouyang Yijing just shut up.

"Brother Si Zhi, are there any more?"

Seeing that Ouyang Yijing didn't speak, Wei Guangde asked strangely.

"Gone."

Ouyang Yijing replied.

"Brother Si Zhi."

Wei Guangde turned his head to look at Ouyang Yijing, and asked in disbelief: "The reason why you impeached Wu Jijue is because he is the Marquis of Gongshun? Is there no other reason?"

"Yeah, I don't think Xungui should command troops outside."

Ouyang Yijing continued.

"Do you think His Majesty will approve of your memorial?"

Wei Guangde said in surprise, "According to your opinion, will the Mu family in Yunnan also be recalled?"

The Mu family in Yunnan is naturally the mansion of the Duke of Guizhou. The Dukes of Guizhou in all dynasties have been stamped with the seal of General Nan, the hereditary commander in charge of Yunnan, who has the right to mobilize the Ming army in the area under his jurisdiction, and even conscript the chieftain army to fight at an appropriate time.

Although time has changed and Yunnan is no longer the time when the Mu family had the final say in the early Ming Dynasty, the influence of the Mu family in Yunnan is still considerable, especially the control and influence over the guards and land.

According to Ouyang Yijing's reasoning, the Mu family should also take back the seal of General Zhengnan and remove his military power.

Wei Guangde shook his head, feeling that Ouyang Yijing's reasoning was too great to make sense.

"There may not be any results from your performance. It's better to stand still and wait until Wu Jijue makes mistakes."

Wei Guangde could only speak.

Ouyang Yijing is not his subordinate, but he needs to rely on him to get promoted, so he can still listen to his words.

Playing this book will definitely cause a backlash from the noble group, but Hou Gongshun seems to have a bad relationship with other nobles. After all, he is a Mongolian, and the nobles of the Han nationality treat him differently.

But there is also a relationship between the nobles, and today you are asking for the removal of Wu Jijue's position for this reason, what about them?

Especially Cheng Guogong Zhu Xizhong, who is very influential in the court, is afraid that he will find a way to get rid of you.

After Wei Guangde finished speaking, seeing that Ouyang Yijing didn't answer, he asked again: "Have you finished writing the memorial?"

This time, Ouyang Yijing nodded, and said in a low voice: "It's finished. When Guangxi asked for military pay, I had already started to prepare."

"You, you, don't you forget Cheng Guogong, and it will cause his dissatisfaction at that time. With his favor in His Majesty's heart, do you think you can still sit still and give all the errands in the matter?"

Wei Guangde immediately said, "Let's put this matter aside for the time being. It won't be too late for you to read the book when Wu Jijue makes a mistake. Otherwise, why bother to wait for the crime for nothing."

Seeing that Ouyang Yijing lowered his head slightly, as if he was still thinking, Wei Guangde said in a low voice: "I didn't say that because I have an in-law with Duke Wei's mansion. Your Majesty also has his own reasons for letting Wu Jijue go to Guangxi to lead the army. It is balance.

Both nobles and military generals are used. Fighting in border towns is to select good generals. In other places, don't ask too much. "

After that night, I don't know if Ouyang Yijing didn't hand over the memo anyway because of Wei Guangde's words.

However, Xiyuan's imperial edict on the governance of the Yellow River was finally issued.

As expected, Emperor Jiajing chose to support Zhu Heng's proposition and issued an order to open a new river.

However, what made Wei Guangde uneasy was that Pan Jixun did not stop because of the emperor's edict. He still wandered around various ministries, actively lobbying for the idea of ​​restoring the old course of the Yellow River, and at the same time made his own proposition again.

Perhaps aware of the importance of the Hubu's proposition, he even visited the residences of the Hubu Shangshu Gao Yao and the ministers continuously, so that the Hubu can show that it has the financial resources to carry out the restoration work.

He submitted two memorials in a row, but both were rejected by Emperor Jiajing, but Pan Jixun still insisted on restoring the old course of the Yellow River and the Grand Canal.

But at this time, because Zhu Heng had the chance to win, he had already deployed the new river channel to start construction, and even ignored Pan Jixun's request, and the two became more and more hostile.

But at this time, the officials of the History Museum compiled the great ambition of Chengtian, and the Ministry of Rites planned to advance and submit the notes. , and set up Xiangting, Biaoting and Caiyu in the east of Danchi
After Gao Gong sent Yizhu to Xiyuan, Jiajing Emperor Longyan was very happy.

Two days later, the imperial edict to fill the cabinet ministers was finally issued from Xiyuan Yongshou Palace, ordering Guo Pu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials of the Crown Prince Taibao, and a Bachelor of Wuyingdian, Gao Gong, Minister of Rites and a Bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, to work together in the cabinet, and change to the Crown Prince Taibao Li Chunfang, a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.

(End of this chapter)