Daming talker

Chapter 759 Too Precocious
Lin Tailai pointed at Zhang Wei and said to the others: "Look, look, he is deliberately humiliating and suppressing meritorious officials. Is this the attitude of your cabinet?

The blood stains on the poor hero's military uniform have not yet dried, and the court is already preparing to start playing the trick of hiding the bow after the bird is killed and throwing the rabbit away after the dog is killed?

It has been like this for thousands of years. You scholars who don’t have the courage to fight in battle simply look down on military achievements.”

The ministers were all thinking, "Fuck you, how dare you say anything like that? Aren't you afraid of being criticized by the literati for talking like that?"

Oh, you, Lin Tailai, are the six top-scoring liberal arts scholars and the de facto leader of the literary world? That's fine.

Seeing that Lin Tailai's words were getting more and more outrageous, the old Prime Minister Zhao Zhigao hurriedly advised: "Don't worry, it's not like that!

It is indeed not appropriate for the Duke of Lelang, who has already been conferred, to change his mind, otherwise how can the court save its reputation? "

Lin Tailai still had to give some face to the Prime Minister whom he had supported, and said with little interest: "Then you can continue the meeting."

So the four ministers began to discuss Lin Tailai's title in front of him.

Zhu Geng, the deputy minister, said thoughtfully: "The older the ancient names, the more elegant they are. If we use the Han system of county names, in addition to Lelang, there are also Xuanxun, Zhenfan, Lintun and other place names in the same period."

Before anyone else could express their opinions, Lin Tailai, who was listening in, rejected the idea outright, “None of them sound good!”

Xuanluo Hou? Zhenfan Hou? Are these titles not meant to be funny?
Zhu Geng said helplessly: "Later, the names of countries such as Goguryeo and Buyeo involved Liaodong, which you used inappropriately. The names of countries that were often used to refer to the Three Kingdoms in the south include Silla and others."

Lin Tailai still objected, saying, "It sounds like an insult. Tang poetry often mentions Silla maids, and the Three Hans don't sound good either."

Zhu Geng had no choice but to continue, "Before the Joseon Dynasty of the Lee Dynasty, there was the Goryeo Dynasty of the Wang Dynasty. How about the name Goryeo?"

Lin Tailai frowned and shouted, "It's not good! It's still not good!"

The ministers were very surprised. Compared with Xuanxun, Zhenfan and Silla, the word "Goryeo" was obviously much better.

You, Lin Tailai, are still not satisfied? Are you here to tease the cabinet?
The main reason is that the name Goryeo was still frequently used by South Korea four hundred years later, and when Lin Tailai was in power in his previous life, he often called them "Goryeo Koreans".

Because of this associative impression, Lin Tailai would feel a little uncomfortable if the word "Goryeo" was applied to himself.

Lin Tailai had no way to explain the real reason to others. After all, this was something that happened in another time and space in his previous life.

At this time, the ministers looked at Lin Tailai with impatience again. This was not acceptable, and that was not acceptable. They had never seen a meritorious official who was so difficult to serve!

Fourth Assistant Li Chun suddenly said, "Recently, I have read poems and essays about Korea. In addition to Xuanxun, there is another name that appears most frequently in ancient Korea."

Others asked curiously, "What's the name?"

Only Lin Tailai was like an enraged lion. He strode up to Li Chun and asked sternly, "Explain first why you have been reading so many poems and articles about North Korea?"

Others are confused, why are you, Lin Tailai, angry? Your moodiness is not so unpredictable, right?
Then Lin Tailai was heard scolding: "Recently, there have been many poems and essays about North Korea that are related to me. Are you Qingliu trying to find charges between the lines and deliberately fabricate a literary inquisition to frame me? Speak!"

Everyone: "."

Jiuyuan Zhenxian is so sensitive that no one else can compare.

Seeing Lin Tailai standing in front of him with a menacing look, as if he could save himself with just one punch, Lord Li Si was frightened by the oppressive feeling and his face turned pale.

The old Prime Minister Zhao Zhigao had no choice but to smooth things over again, advising: "Jiuyuan Jun, don't be willful, otherwise who will dare to work with you in the future?"

How will you be able to join the cabinet in the future if you are like this? Who would be willing to work with you in the cabinet?

Then the old Prime Minister said to Li Chun with a smile: "What other names are used most often in North Korea? Why don't you tell me?"

Li Chun seemed to regret it. He hesitated for a long time but couldn't give any clues. Perhaps he didn't dare to say it.

After thinking for a while, Sanfu Zhang Wei said on behalf of Li Chun: "Are you talking about Jilin?

Legend has it that the king of ancient Silla dreamed of chickens crowing in the forest, so he changed the country's name to Gyeongju, so many poems and essays today use Gyeongju to refer to Korea."

Lin Tailai sneered a few times and said to Li Si, "It seems that I really underestimated your bottom line.

If I wasn't here to watch in person today, would you have intended to force the title of Marquis of Jilin on me?"

Lord Li Si said nothing and didn't want to talk.

Originally, he was dissatisfied with Lin Tailai's domineering behavior, so he wanted to use "Chicken Lin" to tease Lin Tailai. He didn't expect that Lin Tailai could not take a joke and he almost took action.

Zhu Geng, the deputy minister who had been thinking hard, finally came up with a name and suggested: "After the four counties of the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains also set up a Daifang County in the Korean region."

Prime Minister Zhao felt exhausted and asked Lin Tailai, "Is there anything wrong with the name Daifang?"

At the same time, he couldn't help but blame his ancestors in his heart. When they were establishing counties and prefectures in Korea, they didn't use a few more nice-sounding names. Otherwise, why would it be so difficult to choose today?

Lin Tailai felt that he had no choice. If he continued to make a scene, it would be unreasonable. So he nodded and agreed, "Bring Fang with you."

The name Daifang Hou always looks more prestigious than Xuanxun Hou, Gaoli Hou, Jilin Hou and so on, and has a kind of mysterious and awe-inspiring classical beauty.

After supervising the ministers in drafting titles and placing the Eastern Expedition merit book in the cabinet, Lin Tailai returned home.

Originally, everyone in the court thought that Lin Tailai would make a public appearance the next day, but Lin Tailai stayed indoors, which surprised everyone.

You know, based on past experience, whenever Lin Tailai returned to the capital after a business trip, he would usually make a very ostentatious tour of the various government offices and declare his presence in a high-profile manner.

Regardless of whether Lin Tailai has a position in this government office, he must at least visit the six ministries and the Hanlin Academy.

As for the Censorate, it all depended on Lin Tailai's mood. It was common for him to practice with his spear in front of the Censorate in the morning and block the censor who was trying to impeach him.

Anyway, most people think that Lin Tailai was quite abnormal this time.

In order to find out Lin Tailai's intentions, several senior members of the Qingliu Party took certain political risks and secretly visited the fourth assistant Li Chun.

After all, among their group, only Li Chun had contact with Lin Tailai.

Looking at Sun Yu, Yang Junmin and others, Li Chun asked in surprise: "You said Lin Tailai's low profile is abnormal? How is it possible?"

Li Sige felt that there seemed to be a huge cognitive gap between himself and his peers. In Li Sige's eyes, Lin Tailai was still so arrogant and domineering. How could he be so low-key?

I have already told you what Lin Tai looked like when he came to the cabinet!
Everyone analyzed, "Lord Li and Lord Zhang, you two contradicted Lin Tailai in the cabinet, but Lin Tailai did not retaliate or retaliate against his relatives and friends afterwards. Isn't this unusual for being low-key?"

Li Chun: “.”

After all, he was a cabinet minister. What was wrong with him saying a few harsh words to other ministers?
From what you said, I, a university scholar, was not retaliated against by Lin Tailai, which means that Lin Tailai was "showing mercy" to me?

All in all, Lin Tailai was surprisingly low-key this time, which made many people in the court a little uncomfortable.

The person who is least able to adapt is probably Shen Yikuan, who just returned to the capital this year and served as the Minister of Rites and President of the Hanlin Academy.

Originally, Shen Yikuan's development was very smooth. With the support of the former Prime Minister Shen Shixing, he had been promoted to the third-rank poet.

It can be said that he is only one step away from entering the cabinet. As long as he has the support of Prime Minister Shen, this will not be a problem at all.

However, in the winter of the 16th year of the Wanli reign, Shen Yikuan took a leave to visit his family and returned to his hometown in Zhejiang. Then in the 17th year of the Wanli reign, he reported for mourning and stayed at home to observe the mourning period.

Unexpectedly, in these three or four years, Shen Yiquan felt like he had missed out on 100 million yuan.

During this period, all the cabinet ministers were replaced, but Shen Yikuan could only observe mourning at home!

If I hadn't been observing the mourning period, I would have gotten a spot at least. The old Prime Minister Shen Shixing would have definitely recommended me instead of Zhang Wei!
What made Shen Yiguan even more depressed was that after he came back this time, everything had changed. The court had completely changed, and the old Prime Minister Shen Shixing who had always supported him had left, and his chances of joining the cabinet were very low.

Apart from anything else, the two Shangshu Yu Shenxing and Chen Yubei would definitely have priority in entering the cabinet over himself, unless he could get strong support similar to that of the former Prime Minister Shen Shixing.

So Shen Yikuan originally thought that when Lin Tai came to the Hanlin Academy, he would find a way to establish a relationship with Lin Tai.

According to past practice, Lin Tailai will definitely come to the Hanlin Academy to show off. If we cooperate a little more and give Lin Tailai a little vanity, won't the relationship improve?

Unexpectedly, Lin Tailai broke his usual habit this time and did not come to the Hanlin Academy to show his presence, and he did not even leave the gate.

Unable to suppress his anxiety, Shen Yikuan called Zhou Yingqiu and Dong Qichang, two people who were recognized as members of the Lin Party, and asked, "Why is Jiuyuan Jun staying indoors?"

Zhou Yingqiu replied: "After fighting for thousands of miles, Lord Jiuyuan may be too tired physically and mentally, so he wants to rest. Unless the emperor has an order, Lord Jiuyuan may not want to move.

Besides, Mr. Jiuyuan holds so many positions and probably doesn’t have the energy to inspect them all for the time being.

But if I choose only one or two, I’m afraid of being criticized for favoritism, so I just don’t go to any of them.”

Shen Yi Guan said earnestly: "You don't have to go to other government offices, but you should still visit the Hanlin Academy, after all, this is where his job is.

Moreover, Lord Jiuyuan has great ambitions. If he wants to ascend to the Wenyuan Pavilion, he cannot do without the Hanyuan Ci Chen system."

Zhou Yingqiu really wanted to tell Dean Shen that Lord Jiuyuan had pointed out privately that as long as the emperor stayed at home in the palace and did not come out, the Hanlin Academy would be useless in the next twenty years and would only be a place of honor.

But after thinking about it, he realized that his promotion to editor still depended on Dean Shen, so he refrained from saying anything that would undermine the morale of the Hanlin Academy.

Shen Yi Guan asked again: "I heard that you are all close friends of Lin Jiuyuan, and you have never met up with Lin Jiuyuan after he returned to Beijing?"

Zhou Yingqiu said: "There has been no gathering yet, but we do not rule out private meetings."

Then Shen Yi Guan directly said: "Can you arrange a suitable opportunity for me to meet Lin Jiuyuan?"

Zhou Yingqiu hesitated for a while before saying, "Master, go to the Taichang Temple in two days and try your luck. You might run into Lord Jiuyuan by chance."

Shen Yi Guan was surprised and psychologically unbalanced and asked: "Why is it Taichang Temple?"

Among Lin Tailai's part-time jobs, from the Ministry of Personnel to the Ministry of War to the Hanlin Academy, which one is not more important than the Taichang Temple?

Although Lin Tailai was the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, that was just to give Lin Tailai the treatment of a fourth-rank official.

Lin Tailai didn't even go to the Hanlin Academy, but went to the Taichang Temple. Isn't this a bit politically immature?
Zhou Yingqiu replied, "Mr. Jiuyuan's thoughts are mysterious and unfathomable. I cannot fathom them."

Three or four days later, Shen Yikuan heard from a servant who was inquiring about the news that Lin Tailai appeared in the Taichang Temple today!
Then Shen Yikuan quickly called Zhou Yingqiu, and they rushed to Taichang Temple together.

On the way, Shen Yi Guan asked Zhou Ying Qiu: "Can you help me figure out how to make it more like a natural encounter with Lin Jiu Yuan?"

As the president of the Hanlin Academy and a top figure among the poets, he was very respectable. In other words, he had a heavy idol burden.

If one excessively flatters powerful officials in public, the only consequence is that one's own image will be destroyed, the reputation of the scholars will plummet, and it will be even more difficult to make progress.

Zhou Yingqiu smiled and said, "The dean may be worrying too much. There is no need to worry about this."

Shen Yikuan didn't quite understand what Zhou Yingqiu said. He could only wonder by himself how he should act in order to appear more natural, to befriend Lin Jiuyuan while maintaining his image.

When he arrived at the Taichang Temple, Shen Yikuan immediately realized that what Zhou Yingqiu said was right and that he might have been worrying too much.

At this time, a large crowd of people gathered inside and outside the gate of the Taichang Temple, all of them were officials from various yamen.

And not only civil officials, but also many military officers came here, blocking the way just to see the living legend.

Squeezed in the crowd, Shen Yikuan found that he was not that conspicuous. No one cared whether he was kneeling down to lick the powerful officials or not.

At this time, Lin Tailai was standing in the front yard, saying something to a row of musicians and dancers under the Taichang Temple.

As everyone knows, the imperial court employed hundreds of musicians and dancers, who were posted at the Taichang Temple and were specifically responsible for serving as background music, singing and dancing at ceremonies.

Shen Yi Guan curiously asked a military officer beside him, "What is Lin Jiuyuan doing?"

The military officer looked at Lin Tailai with admiration and answered, "Probably teaching these dancers a new triumphant song. I heard it will be used in the grand ceremony."

At this time, a dozen or so dancers tried to sing:
"The emperor was furious and ordered an expedition to the east. A thousand wings were raised and seven groups of people set out. They crossed the Green River and recovered the capital. The giant turtle's feet were cut off and the sea calmed down. The Fusang tree was swaying and the Yang Valley rose. In the rising sun, we looked up to the Great Ming!

"Kill the Japanese and pacify Korea. Boost your military achievements and spread your literary virtues. Put away your bows and arrows, sheathe your weapons. Keep your vassal states secure and your king is complete. Auspicious signs descend and blessings come in abundance. May your majesty live a long life!"

Shen Yikuan sighed. Now everyone would think that Lin Tailai had been staying indoors for the past few days in order to write a song praising the emperor, right?
How could Lin Tailai be politically immature? Quite the contrary, he was too mature, too precocious to be a 26-year-old.

(End of this chapter)