Hundreds of households in Liaodong, covering the light with one hand

Chapter 299 Two peaches kill three soldiers
  The candidates for the imperial cabinet have always been recommended by the ministers at court, and the candidates for the recommendation are mostly ministers from various ministries and academicians of the palace.

After the specific number of people is reported, the emperor will make the final decision.

In other words, before making the choice, the emperor's thoughts had been revealed intentionally or unintentionally.

Therefore, there is always no mistake in the selection of cabinet.

Just like the current cabinet, headed by Ye Xianggao, assisted by Sun Chengzong, Wang Qi, Wang Huazhen, Xu Guangqi, and Lu Yu, they were Zhu Youxiao's original choices.

But this time
  Zhu Youxiao looked at Gu Bingqian with a smile on his face, and then looked at Zhang Shenyan who had a surprised face.

This matter seems to be getting more and more interesting.

"Your Majesty," Shi Kefa had already realized that he had fallen into Gu Bingqian's trap, but for a while he had no effective way to fight back. He first bowed to Zhu Youxiao, and then pointed at Gu Bingqian: "A divorce plan, you are so It’s a divorce plan!”

As if he was afraid that everyone would not believe him, Shi Kefa looked back at the ministers and his colleagues, while pointing at Gu Bingqian, he shouted: "He is trying to divide and disintegrate our gentleman Qingliu!"

If Zuo Guangdou were here, looking at Shi Kefa's reaction, he would probably spit out a mouthful of old blood!
  Donglin has never had a verbal dispute with these eunuchs!

Han Xu, what did Liu Yijing do?

Yang Lian, what did Zuo Guangdou do?

You Shi Kefa didn’t learn anything at all!
  "Xianzhi! Why don't you keep silent?" Jiang Yueguang looked at Shi Kefa's chaos and felt that it was outrageous. He whispered: "How can a saint behave like this when he is in court?"

After all, Shi Kefa was just a civil servant who grew up under the guidance of Zuo Guangdou. He had been an official in Nanjing since he was a Jinshi in high school. He had not been trained by local officials and had never dealt with actual government affairs. He spent most of his time in Qingliu Yamen. Do metaphysical matters.

I don't know how to practice, I only know how to preach.

Now facing the menacing and well-prepared eunuchs, they have obviously lost their sense of proportion.

After being shouted down by Jiang Yueguang, Shi Kefa suddenly woke up and his face turned red. This young censor who had become quite famous recently turned his attention to Zhang Shenyan who was not far away - this was a signal for help.

As long as Zhang Shenyan refuses Gu Bingqian's recommendation, the eunuch's plan will be self-defeating.

The situation in this court can be balanced!
  Jiang Yueguang also looked at Zhang Shenyan expectantly.

I hope that this veteran of three dynasties, a giant of Donglin, can really give the eunuchs a head-on blow!
  But facing the looks from Jiang Yueguang and Shi Kefa, Zhang Shenyan moved half a step to the left without leaving any trace.

Far away from his Donglin colleagues.

Zhang Shenyan was obviously attracted by the title of Chief Minister of the Cabinet and did not bother to pay attention to Shi Kefa.

Any civil servant in the Ming Dynasty would probably be unable to move when faced with the position of chief minister in the cabinet.

Even if Zuo Guangdou is asked to come, he still has to consider one or two things.

What's more, Zhang Shenyan is already seventy years old. If he doesn't fight for it, he will miss the position that all civil servants hope for in this life.

Zhang Shenyan did not allow himself to lie down in the coffin with regrets.

Ah!
  Gu Bingqian, who had been observing from the sidelines, almost laughed out loud.

This is simply a scene that is enough to be written into the history books: in ancient times, Yan Ying killed three people with two peaches, and now Gu Bingqian destroyed Donglin in the name of his first assistant.

Regardless of whether Zhang Shenyan can become the chief minister of the cabinet today, the Donglin Party in power is already disorganized and falling apart.

And Xiong Tingbi has been watching the outrageous scene in the court with cold eyes.

Ever since Wang Qi wiped out the important officials of the Donglin Party, have these rising stars degenerated to this point? It seems that Donglin has no successor.

Thinking of this, Xiong Tingbi's eyes glowed again - isn't this his opportunity?
  Not only Xiong Tingbi, too many people in the current court are waiting for the opportunity to place bets.

Now, isn't this opportunity coming?

"Okay," Zhu Youxiao patted the armrest and stood up from the dragon chair with the help of Wei Zhongxian: "After the court meeting, I will think about the matter of re-electing cabinet candidates, but today's court meeting is not meaningless. "

Looking around the hall, no one dared to raise his head and look at him. Zhu Youxiao was very satisfied: "At present, all the ministers in the cabinet will leave their posts first and stay at home to avoid suspicion. After the three judicial departments have concluded the cases, they will make a final decision. .During this period, all matters in the cabinet were handled by Gu Bingqian, Jiang Yueguang, and Xiong Tingbi, together with "

His eyes turned on Zhang Shenyan and Shi Kefa. Zhu Youxiao only found it interesting. After a while, he said three words in Zhang Shenyan's expectant eyes: "We will handle it together with Shi Kefa and the other four first, but nothing can be done." It must be approved by the Supervisor of Ceremonies before it can be discussed!"

what?
  The moment Emperor Tianqi spoke,

Not to mention Shi Kefa’s own reaction.

Zhang Shenyan, a veteran of the Three Dynasties, suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of his head, and then his eyes turned red, and his body fell backwards uncontrollably - this time, his reputation for a lifetime was ruined!
  "Master Zhang!"

"Call the doctor quickly!"

"Mr. Xuan!"

For a time, the courtiers were in a mess.

Zhu Youxiao, who was on the jade steps, wiped his nose: It seems that he was playing a little too big. If Zhang Shenyan died in the palace, my reputation would not be good!
  "The Holy One has decreed that Mr. Zhang will be looked after by an imperial physician. If nothing happens, all the courtiers will return to their offices and retreat from the court!"

Wei Zhongxian clearly saw Zhu Youxiao's worries and immediately called for the ministers to retreat.

Not long after, Zhang Shenyan was carried away by the imperial doctor for treatment, and all the court officials also bowed to Zhu Youxiao and left the palace.

"Sir, please retire!"

All the ministers have their own opinions on today's farce, but the only thing they have in common is that from now on, they must be careful when serving the emperor.

Not long after, outside the palace gate.

Shi Kefa and Jiang Yueguang stood side by side, with solemn expressions on their faces.

"Looking at Zhang Jinming (Zhang Shenyan, also known as Jinming) just now, I am afraid that he has suffered a stroke in his head," Jiang Yueguang sighed: "Even if he wakes up, I am afraid that he will not be able to continue serving as an official from now on."

Listening to Jiang Yueguang's words, Shi Kefa just nodded silently and did not reply.

"A generation of veteran ministers, Donglin elders, ended up like this, Xianzhi," Jiang Yueguang turned to look at Shi Kefa: "The eunuchs have begun to extend their hands into the cabinet. Fortunately, the saint has a heart, and you and I are included in the cabinet. People like me have a long way to go!"

"Perhaps, there is one thing that we really did go wrong." After a while, Shi Kefa raised his head and said something meaningless.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Yueguang was a little confused.

"Since Wang Qi left Beijing, the eunuchs may really have no fear anymore." Whether Shi Kefa admits it or not, this seems to be a fact that everyone can see.

"What do you mean?" Jiang Yueguang opened his mouth slightly.

"Maybe there is a way to get Duke Qi to return to Beijing as soon as possible." Shi Kefa smiled, as if he had thought of a wonderful way to crush the eunuchs.

Even though this method is a bit appalling.

(End of this chapter)