Borrow the day to change the day

() Li Biao has been in the officialdom for so many years, and he knows nothing about military affairs, but he is very proficient in all aspects of dealing with people.

He listened to Emperor Chongzhen and Zhong Jinwei's question and answer, but he still didn't know what they meant, it was just perfunctory for himself.

What Zhong Jinwei scolded was his qualifications to stand in the court. Now Emperor Chongzhen actually agreed with Zhong Jinwei's point of view, but only blamed his vulgar language. Isn't that a metaphor that he is not qualified to be the chief assistant?

Therefore, Li Biao said angrily: "Your Majesty, the old minister is old, his eyesight is dim, and he is unable to do what he wants to do with political affairs. Please, Your Majesty, the old minister will return to his hometown."

When Emperor Chongzhen heard it, it was exactly what he wanted.He has decided to follow Zhong Jinwei's advice, and to promote Wen Tiren as the chief assistant, and cooperate with him in all matters in the court.

But it is impossible for the emperor to agree immediately as soon as Li Biao mentions resigning from his old age and returning to his hometown.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen kindly persuaded: "Mr. Li Ge, I see that you are growing old and strong, why do you say that you will return to your hometown when you are old?"

"Your body, I know that I am old and frail. Recently, I have been especially impatient. When I get angry, I have more energy than I want to do. I am afraid that I will be responsible for the court. I should report my old age and return home."

In other words, Li Biao said, if you don’t make me angry, drive away Uncle Zhongxing, who is an eyesore, and don’t interfere with political affairs, and you can also punish Uncle Zhongxing, I will be happy, and naturally it will be no problem to stay.

Emperor Chongzhen pretended not to understand the meaning of Li Biao's words, and scolded him: "Ge Lao, you are the chief assistant, the No. 1 civil servant of the court, how can you report your old age and return home so rashly?"

Zhong Jinwei didn't like Li Biao at all, and he scolded him all the time. Hearing that he said that when he got angry, he had more energy than energy, so he simply added fire and sent him home directly: "There are troublesome things in the court every day, and it is easy to let him go. People are angry. Elder Ge still takes care of his health. If he is not healthy, it will be very bad for the court and himself. If you stay here and don’t leave, I will worry about your health for you."

"You..." Hearing what Zhong Jinwei said, Li Biao was too angry to speak.

Originally, I just wanted to use my resignation to suppress Emperor Chongzhen. Even if I couldn't achieve all my goals, Emperor Chongzhen would always show something in order to take care of the veterans.With the addition of my allies in the cabinet to help me talk, I can take advantage of the steps to go down.

Unexpectedly, Uncle Zhongxing followed his own tone and beat himself to death. If he didn't leave, he would really slap himself in the face.

Moreover, I have fought back and forth so many times, and allies who are usually good friends don't help with a word of help. It seems that they all want to give up the position of chief assistant.So many people want to go on their own, so why stay here?

Li Biao was disheartened, repeatedly, repeatedly, and resolutely asked to retire and return home.

After Emperor Chongzhen had done enough courtesy, he politely agreed to Li Biao's request and allowed him to retire and return home.

No one expected that when they came to the court today, the position of chief assistant would be vacated.The cabinet ministers were all secretly happy, and their position was promoted to another one.

The second assistant Cheng Jiming was promoted to the first assistant, and he secretly said in his heart: I must not be as stupid as Li Biao and take the initiative to resign.He dared to threaten the emperor with resignation, and he didn't even check whether it was the right time. The goal was not achieved, but he lost his official position.

But he didn't know that Emperor Chongzhen was determined to make Wen Tiren the chief assistant.Even if he doesn't take the initiative to resign, he will find an opportunity to let him go, unless what he did before leaving can satisfy Emperor Chongzhen.

Wen Tiren was of course happy to be promoted to second assistant, the position of first assistant is the goal of every civil servant.Only when you reach this position can you have the opportunity to realize your political ideals.

Li Biao seemed to be really old for a while, and bid farewell to the Emperor Lidian in a downhearted mood. Although Emperor Chongzhen rewarded him with some titles, he was not as good as the real power of the chief assistant.The ministers in the Wenhua Palace looked at Li Biao's staggering back, and they were all silent.

When Li Biao left the hall, Emperor Chongzhen asked the courtiers: "All the ministers, do you have any objections to the secrecy of what Wen Qing played?"

With Li Biao in front, no one dared to make trouble again. Even Cheng Jiming, who had opposed it before, did not speak again.

Emperor Chongzhen saw that no one spoke anymore, so he concluded: "Since no one has any objections, Wen Qing, you come to Cao to handle this matter, form a regulation, announce it to the world, and let all civil servants and generals know about it. If you keep it secret Anyone who leaks secrets within the matter will be severely punished!"

"I obey the order!" Wen Tiren agreed loudly, as if in a demonstration.

After Emperor Chongzhen dealt with this matter, he turned to Zhong Jinwei and asked, "Master Zhong came to see you early in the morning, what's the matter?"

Zhong Jinwei was a little uncertain whether to say something on this occasion, and did not answer for a while.

Seeing Zhong Jinwei like that, Emperor Chongzhen knew that it was difficult to speak in public, so he said, "I'm a little tired, so I'll go to the Lord's Hall to rest first. All the ministers, please do your work first, and I'll come over later to discuss the rest with you." Matters. Master Zhong, come with me, I have something to ask."

Emperor Chongzhen explained a few things separately, and then set out to worship the main hall.

The civil servants in the palace are all elites, who doesn't know that Emperor Chongzhen is just making excuses.But just after experiencing Li Biao's incident, no one wanted to be troubled, so they pretended not to know the meaning of Emperor Chongzhen's words, and each was busy with his own affairs.

After Emperor Chongzhen came to the main hall to sit down, he sent out all the maids and eunuchs, and then asked Zhong Jinwei who had followed him: "Master Zhong, can we talk now?"

Zhong Jinwei looked at Emperor Chongzhen gratefully and said: "Your Majesty, I went back to the mansion yesterday to rest. When I met the gate of Baoding Hou's mansion, I heard the voice of the assassin who assassinated me."

Zhong Jinwei recounted the entire conflict process yesterday to Emperor Chongzhen in detail, and then mentioned the doubtful points mentioned by the Dongchang guards, and finally asked: "Your Majesty, please send Dongchang soldiers to investigate this matter and arrest the assassin. "

Of course, Emperor Chongzhen knew that Dongchang had already been monitoring the Baoding Hou Mansion, but he didn't know the result, so he comforted Zhong Jinwei and said: "Master Zhong, what I told you yesterday is that Dongchang has found clues about the person in charge. We are currently conducting an unannounced visit. Do you still remember this matter?"

Zhong Jinwei nodded: "I remember." How could I forget what happened yesterday.

"The object of Dongchang's suspicion is Baoding Hou, who is currently monitoring and collecting evidence. Master Zhong, please calm down, I believe Dongchang will give you an explanation."

At this moment, Wang Chengen hurried into the hall to report.Seeing that Zhong Jinwei was also there, and there was no one else around, he reported in a slightly excited tone: "Your Majesty, Dongchang has captured the assassin who assassinated Uncle Zhongxing. He was the one who ordered the horse thief to assassinate Uncle Zhongxing."

Emperor Chongzhen and Zhong Jinwei were startled when they heard this, they looked at each other, and then at Wang Chengen.What a coincidence, as soon as I said this, it came to fruition.

Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhong Jinwei who looked concerned again, and then said to Wang Chengen: "Brother, tell me the details."

Wang Chengen replied with a smile: "Yes, Your Majesty. Speaking of which, it is thanks to Uncle Zhongxing."

What, thanks to me?Zhong Jinwei couldn't understand what was going on.

Emperor Chongzhen criticized Wang Cheng'en: "Big companion, don't spoil Master Zhong's appetite, and tell what you know first."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Uncle Zhongxing went to Baoding Hou's Mansion last night to make a fuss, and he frightened the snake, leading it out of the hole. Therefore, he was arrested by the guards brought by Gu Baichuan."

Zhong Jinwei didn't think that he would have such a fuss yesterday, and it would have this effect, and it really was in the dark, and it had its own retribution.

"The person arrested is Liang Biao, a slave of the Baoding Houfu. After interrogation overnight, he has confessed to his crime."

Wang Chengen presented a confession in his hand to Emperor Chongzhen, and then returned to the original position, and continued to explain: "Baoding Hou learned that Zhongxing Bo suggested to His Majesty that the Beijing camp should be eliminated according to the Qin Wangjun's method of eliminating troops. Let the horse thief who worked for him go and kill Uncle Zhongxing, Liang Biao is the one who will do this."

Emperor Chongzhen took the confession, but did not read it carefully, but listened to Wang Chengen's explanation.

Hearing what Wang Chengen said, Emperor Chongzhen frowned and asked, "The Marquis of Baoding is no longer the admiral of the Beijing camp. Why is it so serious to kill Master Zhong? Also, how did he know that Master Zhong was speaking to me?" Woolen cloth?"