Film and TV: Starting from the Night Watchman of Dafeng

Chapter 62 Did the academy get a big bargain?

"Your Majesty, the safety of the nation depends on the right officials. The positions of Vice Minister of Revenue, Minister of Rites, Minister of Works, and Minister of War are vacant. Your Majesty, please recruit talented individuals to fill the vacancies and ensure the safety of the nation!"

This is a member of the royal party.

In the tax and silver case and the Sangpo case, the royal party lost two generals in a row. This is not a big deal. The most important thing is that they lost the emperor's favor.

They started the conversation first.

"Your Majesty, I deeply agree with what Lord Chen said."

The Yan Party has not made any serious progress in this imperial inspection, but has been proceeding steadily and has not mentioned any candidates to recommend.

Emperor Yuan Jing remained silent.

Obviously, these two people alone were not enough to make him speak.

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal."

"Your Majesty, I second the proposal."

"... "

Several officials came out one after another.

Anyone who can come to the Imperial Study to attend the small court meeting is a real important official.

Emperor Yuan Jing still did not speak, but he did not "discuss further" or let everyone disperse.

This is also an attitude.

Wang Zhenwen slowly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, wise rulers in ancient times always prioritized the selection of virtuous and capable officials. I hope Your Majesty will fill the vacancies promptly."

Emperor Yuan Jing glanced at the several people who were still standing there with their eyes on their noses and their noses on their hearts, including Wei Yuan.

"You are quite right," Emperor Yuan Jing said slowly, adding, "My dear ministers, do you have any talents to recommend to me to help me govern the country?"

"Your Majesty, I believe that Hu Sheng, the Minister of Rites, possesses both talent and virtue, and possesses profound knowledge, and is worthy of the position of Minister of Rites."

Seeing that the emperor had given in, the first charge was still by the royal party.

Who would be willing to give up the territory they have worked so hard to occupy?
Struggle even if there is a glimmer of hope!
"Your Majesty, I believe that Xu Quan, the Minister of Works, is mature, prudent, honest and dedicated to his duties, and he deserves the position of Minister of Works."

This is the person that the Yan Party pushed for.

Be careful enough and more stable.

But, greed!
The Ministry of Works is one of the most profitable among the six ministries.

"Your Majesty, I think..."

"Your Majesty, I think..."

There were two others who recommended people from their own party.

Emperor Yuan Jing's eyes were indifferent, and his expression did not change at all.

He was silent, but seemed to be thinking.

"What talents can you recommend, Lord Wei?" Emperor Yuan Jing asked.

Many senior officials were shocked!
It’s not because Wei Yuan’s people want to take power.

Emperor Yuan Jing asked this at this moment, there is absolutely no possibility for Wei Yuan's people to ascend to the throne!

But it’s because of Emperor Yuan Jing’s imperial mentality!

Almost playing them to death!

Even though I have experienced this countless times, I still feel deeply powerless at this moment.

Wei Yuan stepped out, bowed his head, and without hesitation, said, "Your Majesty, I believe that Zhang Shen, a great scholar from the Academy, is well versed in the art of war and has written 'Six Commentaries on the Art of War'. He deserves the position of Minister of War."

As soon as he opened his mouth, many people from other parties cursed him in their hearts.

damn thing!
Dead eunuch!
Only a few people like Wang Zhenwen felt their hearts tremble again!
Your Majesty...this is the answer you want!
The timing and the mindset are impeccable!

An imperial edict could certainly allow the academy to return to the court, but it would have to be recommended several times by the court, not only because there would be opposition, but also to comply with regulations.

But at this moment, not only His Majesty needs the academy, they... need it too!
How ironic.

But think about it, in comparison, Wei Yuan seems more ironic.

This person probably saw through the emperor's thoughts long ago.

But there is no way!

He only recommended people from the academy.

It must be uncomfortable.

Recommend people from the academy to enter the court to check and balance yourself!

"Your Majesty, I believe that the great scholar Chen Tai of the Academy is well versed in the classics and has deeply studied the art of governing a country. His work, 'The Strategy of Governing a Country', is concise and profound in its principles, and he deserves to be appointed Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

The royalists immediately changed their stance!

"Your Majesty, I think..."

“Your Majesty, I think…” “…”

Several senior officials recommended him one after another, and all the people they recommended were from the academy.

When there was a vacancy, he pushed this one and someone else pushed that one, and they argued and quarreled with each other, acting like they were totally dedicated to the public!

Is this really the case?

This is their counterattack!
It is also a game between the monarch and his subjects!
Is Emperor Yuan Jing willing to allow the academy to return to Chaoyang District and is willing to see the academy become a major party on its own?
"The people recommended by all the ministers are talented." Emperor Yuan Jing nodded slightly.

Then he said to the person standing beside the senior official, "Draft an edict."

"I have received the mandate of Heaven and nurtured the people. Now is the time to employ men. I have issued this edict to the world to demonstrate my will."

"Here is..."

...

"There is a great scholar named Zhang Shen from Yunlu Academy. He is well versed in military strategy and is qualified to shoulder this important responsibility. I hereby appoint you as the Minister of War."

"There is a great scholar named Chen Tai from Yunlu Academy. He is well versed in the classics and well versed in statecraft. I hereby appoint you as the Minister of Revenue."

"There is a great scholar named Qi Yuan from Yunlu Academy, who is well versed in all kinds of rituals and is mature and prudent. I hereby appoint you as the Minister of Rites."

On the academy square, Zhao Shou and others received the imperial edict from the eunuch.

Even if he had mastered the art of cultivating his qi, he was still surprised at this moment.

Shangshu, second rank.

Assistant Minister, third rank.

It's not just filling one gap, it's filling three gaps in a row.

Yuan Jing...really wants to eradicate the deep-rooted problems and revive the country's strength?

"It's not easy to be an official." General Zhao put away the imperial edict and sighed.

Yuan Jingding had other thoughts.

"Quit it." Chen Tai said immediately.

Although he studied state governance, he did not have such a strong desire to serve in government at the moment.

Having a student like Wei An was enough for him to leave a mark in the history of the academy.

Just then, a clear light broke through the void, and Wei An's figure gradually appeared.

"Dean, teacher, and all the teachers."

Wei An stepped forward and saluted.

"No matter what, you came at a coincidence. The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict from the palace has just left. Your teacher is to be appointed as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Jinyan as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Lord Yuanshan as the Minister of the Ministry of Rites." Zhao Shoudao said.

"So, my academy has picked up a big bargain?"

Wei An pretended to be surprised, then laughed and said, "Master Yuanshan is fine, but why is Master Zhang the Shangshu, while the teacher is only given the title of Shilang?"

"You kid, you dare to joke with your teacher." Chen Tai pointed at him and scolded with a smile.

Zhang Shen stroked his beard and added fuel to the fire, "Youping is still a little bit behind."

"As long as my disciples are outstanding," Chen Tai retorted.

Zhao Shou interrupted them at the right moment and said, "No harm done. What do you think the emperor thinks?"

Wei An gestured for everyone to move aside and said calmly, "So what if it's given to three senior officials? The governance philosophy of Teacher, Master Zhang, and Lord Yuanshan has to be implemented downwards, and it's just for show."

There seems to be some truth in this.

Are the officials in the court who came from the Imperial College, even if there are a few fence-sitters who change their stance according to the wind, enough to support Chen Tai and others to make great strides?

"Wuyang is right." Zhao Shou nodded and added, "However, I always feel that Yuan Jing has other plans."

Wei An relayed the details of the imprisonment of Minister of Works Liu Guhong, adding, "The emperor's mindset is about checks and balances."

Zhao Shou nodded again after hearing this, "That makes sense."

"He has a nice idea. Your uncle is upright and selfless, and is dedicated to eradicating the deep-rooted problems. We are not like him who are obsessed with party struggles. How can we not distinguish between friend and foe?" Chen Tai said.

Zhao Shou glanced at him and said, "You can distinguish between friend and foe, but can your men also tell the difference?"

Chen Tai smiled confidently, "I heard that Yang Gong made drastic changes in Qingzhou, sweeping away dozens of corrupt officials, big and small. Since he's allowed my academy to return to the court, what does it matter if it's in the capital? What if we don't share the same governance philosophy? Although my academy has only a few successful candidates in each subject, there are still many Jinshi candidates waiting to be selected as officials. Why would I worry about not having anyone to use?"

"Teacher is great." Wei An flattered him in time.

Zhang Shen nodded, "Hmm... hm?"

He suddenly realized what was happening and looked at Wei An, "What you just said was meant for your teacher, right?"

Wei An and Chen Tai looked at each other and laughed.

"Master Zhang is as clear as seeing through fire!"

Zhang Shen snorted, his words tinged with sourness, "Old fox, little fox."

(End of this chapter)