Bachelor

Chapter 292 New Year's Eve ([-])

Xiyuan, the duty room of the Sili Supervisor.

In 16 A.D., the [-]th night of December in the [-]th year of Ming Zhengde, the day when the moon was exhausted.

After tonight, it will be one year of Jiajing, and the change of the Yuan Dynasty has always been a major national event.In order to discuss the reign name of the new king, the court ministers debated fiercely for more than a month, and finally decided on the reign name.The cabinet originally asked to use "Shaozhi" as the reign name, but it was rejected.

The question of the emperor's succession to the Datong was pending, and the cabinet Yang Shoufu and others were named "Shaozhi", in which the word "Shao" had the meaning of "inheritance".Although the superficial meaning of "Shaozhi" is to carry forward the general meaning of governing the world, it is unavoidable that the emperor's throne is inherited from Emperor Wuzong secretly.

As long as the emperor accidentally fell into the trap of the courtiers, the problem of succession that had plagued the court for a long time would be easily solved.In fact, Yang Tinghe and others did not want to use drastic means to resolve the Daliyi incident. If the matter could be resolved in this way, it would be the best of both worlds.

Unfortunately, Yang Shoufu still underestimated the shrewdness of the emperor.

Although Emperor Wuzong acted absurdly, he was broad-minded, and sometimes he was not thoughtful. If such a thing happened, he would be easily entangled by courtiers.

However, the new emperor Zhu Houcong is different from his cousin Emperor Zhengde. He is not only shrewd and capable, but also a very sensitive and face-saving person. The emperor sees Yang Ting and their small calculations, but his heart is open. out of their way.

The new year name was naturally vetoed by the emperor, and he personally set the "Jiajing" year name.

The "Jiajing" he changed came from "Jiajing Yinbang" in "Shangshu".

A young eunuch walked quickly into the duty room of the ceremonial supervisor, and asked softly towards the pile of papers in front of him: "Godfather, it's late at night, it's time for your old man to use something."

In front of him was a large red sandalwood case, and an old eunuch with gray hair and a haggard face raised his head buried deep in the document.

This person is Bi Yun, the supervisor of ceremonies, Bingbi, the eunuch, and the governor of the East Factory. If Sun Dan were here, he would definitely be surprised. If we haven't seen each other for more than a month, this old man will be like this after all.

However, it is understandable to think about it.Bi Yun now holds two jobs, and his affairs are complicated. In addition, he is an old man, and his health will fail year after year.In the Ming Dynasty, there were three foreign ministers, four internal ministers, plus the emperor, a total of eight family members.Among them, the emperor stands high and is a symbol of the country, similar to the constitution of later generations, and has the final ruling power.The three foreign ministers of the cabinet are responsible for drafting the votes, and write down their handling opinions on the memorials delivered by the foreign ministers; the four supervisors of the ceremonies inspect and review the handling opinions of the cabinet ministers and make instructions to agree or disagree, which is called approval.

But the current situation is a bit strange. The foreign ministers are obsessed with the imperial examination question and fight with the emperor all day long, and they are not very enthusiastic about the affairs of the court. In their view, the imperial examination question is an overriding national policy, bigger than the sky and thicker than the earth , everything else is negligible.

The internal signs are another general mind.Ever since Huang Jin took charge of the Supervisor of Rituals, he had intentionally replaced all the senior officials in the prison with his own people, but he didn't have any talents in his pocket, so he didn't do it for a long time.Huang Jin's thoughts, the inner ministers have a clear look in their hearts, Bi Yun is not afraid, but because the other two are getting older, their thoughts of fighting for power and profit have also faded.Besides, Huang Jin is a person who doesn't rub the sand in his eyes. If we really fight with him, I'm afraid we won't hug him at the end of the day.I simply came to a cage to be dumb, and hid aside as a display.

The internal and external ministers don't do anything, but Bi Yun can't stand still.From the bottom of his heart, he is still a person who is eager for power. He was severely suppressed by Huang Jin some time ago. At the worst time, he was even sent to Emperor Wuzong's Jiyang as a coolie.Now that it's hard to get back to the top position, naturally he refuses to give up the rights in his hands.

All the family members didn't do anything, and Huang Jin was an idiot who didn't understand government affairs. As a result, the affairs of the entire supervisor of ceremonies fell on Bi Yun.

Eunuch Bi is an elderly man, so hard-working, he suddenly felt that he couldn't hold on.

Looking up from the copywriting, Bi Yun looked at the candles on the table and suddenly lost his mind.In a daze, he felt that he was the candle, fluttering in the cold wind, and might be blown out by someone at any time.Even if it burns steadily, it will eventually burn to an end.

"Godfather, it's New Year's Eve today, you haven't had dinner yet, my son is going to pass you some wine and food."

Only then did Bi Yun look away from the candle, and murmured: "It's New Year's Eve, and I'm on duty on New Year's Eve, hehe, why is our family working so hard?"

Because Xiyuan is an important place for the country's military aircraft, and several houses were burned down by Zhu Huan during the long riots, open flames are strictly prohibited in the garden.As for firecrackers, they are not allowed to bring in.Even though it was New Year's Eve, it was still eerily quiet inside.Bi Yun heard that it was New Year's Eve, so he listened attentively, and then vaguely heard the lively sound of firecrackers, the sound was as thin as a gossamer.

Bi Yun sighed to himself, and said: "In other families, the whole family gets together during the New Year's Eve. They also celebrate the New Year and eat wine. Those of us who are house servants have no children and no family members. As the saying goes, the predecessors planted trees and the descendants took advantage of the shade, you said, our family is so diligent, why is that so?"

The little eunuch dared not speak.

"However, being a human being or being an official is like climbing on a cliff. You can only keep going up. If you let go, you will fall into the abyss below. Even if you don't try hard, you will inevitably be caught. The people above are making trouble. Perhaps this is the life of our servants!"

Bi Yun waved his hand: "You are still young. At my age, you have another chance, so you will naturally understand what our family said. Go down, get some food, and our family will also have a miserable New Year's Eve dinner .”

The little eunuch turned pale with fright at Bi Yun's words, and silently left the door.

After the little eunuch left, Bi Yun read two more memorials, feeling overwhelmed for a while, but couldn't read a word no matter what.

He suddenly smiled, and threw the memorial in his hand onto the case, "Bi Yun, Bi Yun, you have finally come to this point, and it is time to show off your ambitions, why are you so decadent? This is not you !"

Standing up, his body tightened, and the bones all over his body crackled, and Bi Yun suddenly became energetic.

At this moment, a small figure broke into the room without communication.

Bi Yun wondered why the little eunuch came back just after leaving the house.Xiyuan is an important place for the country's military aircraft, and Yuxi Palace, the Supervisor of Rituals, and the Cabinet are all on duty on weekdays.The emperor sympathized with the hard work of the ministers on duty at night, and sent meals from the forbidden area every night.There is a long way from Jinzhong to Xiyuan, it is impossible to come back so soon.

Thinking about it, the little lady had already heard what he said just now.

It doesn't feel good to be eavesdropped, Bi Yun felt unhappy, and snorted: "Where is the supervisor of ceremonies, wandering around like headless flies?"

"Yo, it turns out that Eunuch Bi is on duty today, I thought no one was there?" The frivolous tone came, but it was not the little eunuch who had just left.

Bi Yun was startled, and looked up, but saw a fourteen or fifteen-year-old eunuch who came in. Looking at the palace uniform on his body, there was no patch on it, so it turned out to be an unqualified servant.

This person was familiar, but Bi Yun couldn't remember where he had seen him.

A little eunuch who is not well-known dares to rush towards the supervisor of ceremonies. What is the origin of this guy?
Moreover, listening to his tone of voice, it seemed that he didn't feel any fear of himself.

He straightened his face: "Who are you and how did you get in?"

The little eunuch was not afraid either, he flashed the waist card in Liang's hand loudly.

Bi Yun knew this waist card, and it was worn on Huang Jin's body every day.

Bi Yun immediately understood that this person was from Huang Jin, so it was no wonder he was so arrogant.

However, after all, Lao Bi is the eunuch of Bingbi and the owner of the East Factory, so he is not afraid of Huang Jin.With a tiger's face, he shouted: "So you are Huang Jin's subordinate. Didn't Lao Huang tell you about the rules of the supervisor of ceremonies? Our family doesn't care what big things you have. We will withdraw immediately and pass it on later. Come in."

If you don't give these little minions some flair, you'll really be displaying a few of them except Huang Jin.

The man didn't back down, he just bowed with a smile: "The little one came here recklessly, please forgive me for offending Eunuch Bi. However, I really didn't expect Eunuch Bi to be on duty at the New Year's Eve."

Bi Yun was about to get someone to catch him and beat him with dozens of sticks. At this moment, there was another faint sound of firecrackers in the distant city.His heart was quiet, and he laughed: Huang Jin's people are so stupid, my old Bi Ruo is angry with a low-level eunuch, wouldn't he become like them.Thirty years old, what to do with such an unknown fire.When people get old, they have to live peacefully and comfortably. Jiang Gui's temperament is not in line with the way of health preservation.

"Forget it, who are you and what are you doing here?" Bi Yunxu asked after helping him.

The little eunuch was not too polite, straightened his body, and said with a smile: "If you go back to Eunuch, the villain's surname is Chen Minghong, and he is a student of Neishutang. He is now a servant of Concubine Zhang. Today I picked up Eunuch Huang. Order, come to the Supervisor of Rituals to copy a list of the ministers of the previous year for this month and show it to Godfather."

"Copy the list..." Bi Yun's heart skipped a beat, Huang Jin was Emperor Jiajing's great companion, his confidant.He sent someone to copy the list, which must have been the emperor's will. In this way, the emperor has held grudges against those courtiers.

This master is shrewd and capable, capable of governing the country so as not to let the late emperor go, but he is a sensitive and suspicious person, and he will never learn the broad-mindedness of Emperor Zhengde.

Such a temperament does not know whether it is a blessing or a curse for the country.

"Chen Hong."

"The little one is here."

Although Bi Yun is getting older and his memory is not as good as before, but his photographic memory is the basic quality of a scholar. He vaguely remembers that Chen Hong is Huang Jin's godson, and he is now studying in Neishutang.When I went to Neishutang to look for Sun Dan last time, I seemed to have seen him once.

Bi pointed to the memorials piled up on the case: "You copy it yourself."

"Yes." Chen Hong was not polite, walked quickly to the big case, mentioned Bi Yun's favorite Guan Xiangfei Bamboo Mouse Whisker Brush, and copied it on the white pepper paper on the case.

Chen Hong's carelessness made Bi Yun feel a little unhappy again, and it took him a long time to suppress the resentment in his chest.

Chen Hong also ignored Bi Yun, and quickly flipped through the memorial on the case, and recorded it one by one. He seemed to be a shrewd and capable person.

Having nothing to do, Bi Yun set his sights on Chen Hong's paper.Seeing this, he was surprised.It turned out that Chen Hong had already drawn many interconnected boxes on the paper, and wrote "support" and "opposition" on the letterhead in advance.With this format, the next thing is also convenient, just fill in the name of the foreign minister on the memorial.

Looking at Chen Hong again, he actually wrote a beautiful small script, which is delicate and straight, and quite strong.

Bi Yun couldn't help but praise: "Good words, good method." Even though he said this in his mouth, he was surprised in his heart.The faction of Huang Jin and Concubine Zhang has grown in power recently, and there are already famous people like Zhang Cong outside to advise and advise. Now, if there are talents in the palace to assist, things may be a little bit bad.

Hearing Bi Yun's praise, Chen Hong was still a little proud that he was a child. He raised his head and smiled and said, "Grandpa Bi, this format is called a form. When doing it, you need to draw a grid by item and fill in the written materials with words or numbers. .so that relevant matters and relevant data can be seen at a glance.”

Bi Yun pondered for a while, and said in surprise: "This method is good, especially when dealing with money, grain and economic affairs. With this form, even complicated transactions can be kept messy and not chaotic. What do you think?" Come out. Cough, this method can be extended to the household department.”

Chen Hong happened to have finished copying the list of foreign ministers who had disputed over the reign title this month, and replied: "This idea was not conceived by a villain, but Mr. Sun's handwriting. I forgot to reply to the words of Eunuch Bi, and Chen Hong wrote it inside The mentor of the church is Mr. Sun Dansun."

"It turns out that you are Sun Dan's student, so it's no wonder." Bi Yun was relieved immediately, this Sun Dan's miscellaneous knowledge is really profound, and he can think of such a way.

Speaking of Sun Dan, Bi Yun remembered that he was busy in Fangshan now.Sun Dan has been busy enough during this time, constantly trying to pilot tax reforms in Fangshan, working on his weaving bureau, and getting a teacher in Neishutang.In one month, there are more than ten back and forth trips to the capital of Fangshan.Now it's finally Chinese New Year, Neishutang will have fifteen days off, this guy can also breathe a sigh of relief.

Bi Yun suddenly felt a little dissatisfied with Sun Dan: You, Sun Jingmi, are really good at teaching in the inner school. No matter who you are, as long as you are willing to learn, you can teach real kung fu. Don't even think about it. There are many Huang Jin in there. Godson, aren't you cultivating talents for your political opponents?
He became wary of Chen Hong in his heart: "Chen Hong."

"The little one is here, please announce it to Mr. Bi." Chen Hong put the form in the box and cupped his hands.

Bi Yun pretended to be polite: "Since you are a student of Sun Dan, you don't have to be cautious with me. You said that you are studying in the inner school and serving the concubine Zhang. What is your job there, are you busy?"

Chen Hongdao: "There is nothing too busy to be too busy. Aren't the people in the palace just the lives of servants? The young one is trusted by his godfather, and if he meets a kind master like Concubine Zhang, it is naturally Chen Hong No matter how busy the business is, I am happy. The rest of the lessons taught in the inner school are just clichés, and there is no Sang Miao to listen to or learn. However, Mr. Sun’s lessons are of some value. Therefore, Chen Hong only Mr. Sun Listen to it when you come, and wait for Concubine Zhang at other times."

Bi Yun's heart moved, this Chen Hong was really a talker, as the saying goes, too many words will lead to mistakes.Although this person looks shrewd, but he has such a big flaw, it's not that he can't get some words out of his mouth.

Sure enough, as Bi Yun expected.Before Bi Yun could continue to ask, Chen Hong opened his mouth again.He sighed: "Chen Hong is quite favored by Concubine Zhang on weekdays, and he doesn't have much work, just running errands, carrying letters and so on. Whoever it is, as long as his legs are diligent and knows the direction of the wind, he can do it." Well done. However, Concubine Zhang has been in a bad mood recently, and even those of us running errands have suffered a lot."

Bi Yun raised his spirits, deliberately smiled and asked: "Why, Concubine Zhang is in a bad mood?"

Chen Hong sighed: "That's right, the life of our servants is not easy! However, it is also understandable that the master and empress have finally had a dark pregnancy. Although it is a happy event, people say that this woman is pregnant. Temperament will become irritable, and we can only live in silence. However, thunder, rain and dew are all God's grace. The empress chasing us is also a kind of concern for us."

Like a thunderbolt hitting the top of his head, Bi Yun was stunned.He didn't expect that Chen Hong's words would lead to such a big secret.

Bi Yun's heart was agitated, and it took a long time to stabilize his emotions, and asked: "It turns out that Concubine Zhang is happy, and when did the Long Live Lord know?"

Chen Hong was still talking non-stop: "It's almost three months. I heard that the first three months are the most troublesome for this woman to be pregnant. After three months, the fetus is stable, so I can tell the Lord Long Live. Seeing that it will be three months, Concubine Zhang decided to tell His Majesty on the fifteenth day of the Lunar New Year. Hehe..." With a laugh, Chen Hong's eyes flashed: "Concubine Zhang likes to eat sour food. I want to eat green plums for a few days, cough, it’s freezing cold, let us go to find plums, isn’t it killing us?”

"It's the prince." Bi Yun stuttered.

"Bah, bah, my stinky mouth, everything is coming out. It's night, and I have to go back to my mother's place to wait on me, so I bid farewell."

Chen Hong cupped his hands again, and left the office of the ceremonial supervisor.

The moment he walked out of the door, Chen Hong's face brightened, and he thought to himself: Teacher, teacher, why don't you go back to the capital, and there is no class in the inner school.How do you ask me to ask you for a decision on such a big thing.The student ran over to find Eunuch Bi today after risking his beheading. I hope you can think of a solution sooner.Sir, you are very kind to the students. If you nod your head, the students will risk their lives. Putting down a handful of musk will surely relieve the teacher from future troubles.

Why don't you come back, sir?

(End of this chapter)