I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 21 The Battle in the Court ([-])

In the first year of Taichang, on October [-]rd, the golden rooster had not yet crowed.

The court officials in the capital had already been waiting in front of the left and right gates of the imperial city of Chang'an. After their identities were verified, they rushed to the Meridian Gate and lined up according to rank in the south of Jinshui Bridge.Wait for the sound of the whip and cross the bridge in order until you reach the throne of Fengtian Hall.

The civil servants were on the left and the military attachés were on the right. The two teams stood opposite each other, standing on both sides of the royal road, waiting for the emperor's arrival.

At this time, Zhu Youxiao hadn't come yet, and the censor wouldn't be too strict. The court officials waited until nothing happened, so they could chat quietly with the people around them.

But these are more of a courtesy, because the real plans have been planned or acted upon long before the court.

Zhu Youxiao knew it all too well. He found that whenever there was a morning court, there would be many more impeachment memorials than before.

First, he submitted a letter, and then impeached him in front of him in the morning. If he didn't take action, it would be fatal.

As usual, the court ceremony was held, and when he sat on the throne, Honglu Temple sang rites and hundreds of officials paid homage.

Zhu Youxiao was also familiar with this procedure.This kind of thing is always fresh the first time, it's okay the second time, but it starts to get boring the third time.

But based on the title of yesterday's cabinet letter, he knew that today's morning meeting would not be simple.

"Ahem, your majesty, the young minister of Taichang Temple, Ying Zhen, has his own message." A man over fifty years old, seven feet tall and tall, came out.

"Yes." Zhu Youxiao was also trying to understand the situation of court officials from the cabinet and Wang An during this period.

I seem to have heard of this person before, and he is from the Chu Party.

"Your Majesty, during the reign of Zhang Juzheng of the Shenzong Dynasty, he implemented the one-whip method and passed the examination in an effort to reform and innovate. As a result, the national treasury was filled, the court was renovated, China was in peace, and the foreign guests were in submission. All the censors are convinced that Mr. Wu has nothing to do. Deliberately, it is always for the country.

However, there was a traitor in power at that time who wanted to criticize loyal ministers. As a result, Shenzong was bewitched by the traitor and demoted Zhang Juzheng's party and abolished the reform system.

Now that our emperor has ascended the throne, he has put an end to the old and eliminated the new. With all the people in charge of the government, he can take up the right position and return to office to show his determination to make progress. "

When Guan Yingzhen said this, the members of the Chu party seemed to have discussed it, "My minister Wu Liangsi, my minister Huang Yanshi and others seconded the proposal!"

To rehabilitate Zhang Juzheng, he originally asked Fang Congzhe to do it, but he actually did not ask the Zhejiang Party to do it, but asked Yingzhen, an official of the Chu Party, to do it.

Zhu Youxiao can also understand his approach. Zhang Juzheng was originally a guard in Jingzhou, Hubei.Fang Congzhe asked Party Chu to do it, and Party Chu was willing to do it, and it would not arouse any suspicion of any purpose.

"I also know this. Ever since I became sensible, I have often heard the emperor mention Zhang Juzheng's affairs, and I feel a little regretful. Huang Kao also often praised Zhang Juzheng's affairs for the country's merits outweighing his faults. I don't know what all the gentlemen here think about it. "

Now, in fact, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty are very vocal about rehabilitating Zhang Juzheng, including the Donglin Party. At first, they had a negative view of Zhang Juzheng, but when they felt that they also needed to reform the court, they also understood that Zhang Juzheng was not easy. Views of him also tend to be positive.

Historically, in the second year of Tianqi when the Donglin Party presided over the government, Zhang Juzheng was rehabilitated.

I heard Zhu Youxiao ask.

A minister with gray hair who was over seventy years old came out and replied:

"Zou Yuanbiao, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, reported that I was also involved in Zhang Juzheng's affairs. At that time, in the fifth year of Wanli, Emperor Shenzong was competing for Zhang Juzheng's love, so I wrote a letter to impeach him for being greedy for power. Although his talent was good, his academics were partial, and I was also So resigned.

But today I regret what I said at that time. Zhang Juzheng has made great contributions to the world, and I should never take part in it with my own grievances.The minister also added a posthumous message to Zhang Juzheng. "

Zou Yuanbiao is a veteran of the Donglin Party, and his statement is actually the view of the Donglin Party.

After Zhu Youxiao heard it, he thought it was okay. "Yes! Then remove Zhang Juzheng's charges, reinstate Zhang Juzheng and his family's official title, and allow his descendants to inherit his title and add a first-class title. As for the posthumous title, the cabinet will choose a good one."

There was a consensus among civil and military officials on this matter, so it was easy to do.

After the matter was over, Fang Congzhe suddenly came out of the queue

"The minister Fang Congzhe has his own foundation and wants to report"

"Oh, what does Mr. Ge have to say?" Zhu Youxiao probably guessed that it might be about "taking the exam to become a master of law".

"Your Majesty, in the 11th year of Wanli's reign, I was appreciated by Emperor Shenzong, was lucky enough to be a Jinshi, and became an official. I was recommended by Ye Xianggao, trusted by Shenzong, and served as the chief minister of the cabinet. It has been seven years since then.

Over the past seven years, I have worked diligently, but my abilities were limited, and I was arrogant and stupid, which led to the defeat of Sal Xu. This year, I failed to observe, which led to the disaster of "Red Pill". I know that I have made many mistakes. I am also old and frail, and I am no longer qualified. Cabinet matters.Therefore, I would like to ask the emperor to resign and return to his hometown. "

Zhu Youxiao was stunned when he said this. Now that he said this, who would say anything about "taking the test to become a law".Could it be that he is retreating to gain sympathy?

"No, I have just succeeded to the throne. You are the chief assistant left to me by Huang Kao. You have also worked hard since you ascended the throne, and I can see it. As for the mistakes you mentioned, they have nothing to do with you, and there is no need to Worry, I won't blame you." Zhu Youxiao immediately refused.

Even if Fang Congzhe really wanted to resign now, Zhu Youxiao would not agree immediately out of convention, and he would have to do it a few more times.

Normally, if the emperor refuses, the ministers will give up, but Fang Congzhe seems to be determined this time.

"Your Majesty, please agree to my request. I am now far less energetic than before and unable to handle government affairs. I continue to serve as the chief minister for fear of not being beneficial to the country. If your Majesty does not agree to my request, I will never be able to kneel down."

Having said this, Zhu Youxiao knew that he was determined to resign this time.

Although this method would make the emperor very embarrassed, ordinary courtiers would not do this.

In this case, Zhu Youxiao could only invite him.

"Since the chief minister said so, I agree to your request, but the imperial examination is at that time. There are seven ministers to be appointed to the cabinet. Three of them are still on the way and have not arrived in the capital. After you leave, there are still three people who can handle political affairs. You After leaving, I wonder who can temporarily take over the position of chief assistant?"

When this sentence was said, all the civil and military officials present immediately turned their attention to Fang Congzhe.Among the other three cabinet members, Shen Guan was from the Zhejiang Party, and Liu Yishen and Han Xu were from the Donglin Party.

The Donglin Party members present thought that Fang Congzhe should recommend Shen Guan of the Zhejiang Party.

Zuo Guangdou, Yang Lian and others secretly looked at each other. They had long wanted to overthrow Fang Congzhe. He was smart to resign today, but if he dares to promote Shen Guan as the first assistant, then they will definitely stand up to impeach him. Kuang Chaozheng.

But Fang Congzhe slowly took out a question book from his sleeves and held it on his head with both hands.

"Your Majesty, the candidates I will recommend and the reasons have been written in this title book. Your Majesty, please take a look."

Seeing this, Wang An immediately stepped down from the golden platform slowly, took the question book, walked up and handed it to Zhu Youxiao with a bow.

Everyone, especially the Donglin Party members, stared closely at the question book, wanting to see whose name was written in it.

Zhu Youxiao opened it and read it. As expected, Fang Congzhe was indeed smart.

　Historically, Zou Yuanbiao should still be on his way to the capital, so he arrived early if the plot required it.

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