Tang Bohu Marries Qiuxiang

Chapter 179 Six Books ([-])

Wang Zaijin, Minister of the Ministry of War, was originally just a small Jinshi. He was promoted to the Minister of the Ministry of War due to his hard work these years. He is only 30 years old this year. The original Minister of the Ministry of War, Ma Wensheng, is now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. It is said that there are six ministers. The other ministers are all taller, and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials can often help the emperor review memorials, and Ma Wensheng has won the trust of the emperor. The power of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Ma Wensheng, is equivalent to having an extra cabinet.

Compared with the Ministry of War that manages soldiers, the Ministry of Households that manages money and food in the Ming Dynasty, the Ministry of Punishment that manages criminal law, the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Industry are a head higher.

The Minister of the Ministry of Officials is in charge of the appointment, removal, scientific examination, promotion, and transfer of officials in the entire Ming Dynasty, and these rights of the Ministry of Officials can often limit the other five ministries. There is a saying in official circles that the Minister of the Ministry of Officials does not enter the cabinet. This sentence is not unreasonable. Today's Although Ma Wensheng is old, but today's Ma Wensheng can be said to be the first of the six.

Having been an official for most of his life, Ma Wensheng’s merits are seen by all ministers. Ma Wensheng, an official, became the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Just follow the trend and let him be the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. It seems that there is not much change from the Ministry of War to the official position of the Ministry of Officials. It is just a change of department, but the power has risen a lot.

This time Ma Wensheng was transferred from the Ministry of War to the Ministry of Officials and did not serve in the cabinet. If Ma Wensheng was willing to say that the emperor would not refuse, Ma Wensheng could enter the cabinet. However, he has been an official for most of his life and knows how to advance and retreat!Ma Wensheng knew in his heart that the emperor did not want him to be in the cabinet, and the emperor had already made arrangements for the third vacant position in the cabinet.

Ma Wensheng did not take up the cabinet on the grounds of old age, in order not to embarrass the emperor, but also fulfilled the emperor's benevolence, and Ma Wensheng's appointment as the emperor of the Ministry of Officials also gave Ma Wensheng dignity.

Among them, the veterans in the officialdom also understand that they admire Ma Wensheng's ability to advance and retreat in the face of power. After Mr. Xu Ge resigned, the third cabinet position has been vacant. Taking a step back, this reflects Ma Wensheng's wisdom.

Sensing the gaze, Ma Wensheng turned his head and smiled at Wang Zaijin, Shangshu of the Ministry of War.

After sitting in the main hall for more than half an hour, the emperor finally came here, and the six ministers all stood up and said loudly, "I will pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"No courtesy, no courtesy." Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "Today is the first day of the New Year, dear friends, let's drink this cup together!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" All the ministers raised their glasses.

Prince Zhu Houzhao also sat on the side with a smile on his face, and Tang Bohu stood beside the prince.

When Tang Bohu appeared, the six ministers who had just put down their cups all set their eyes on Tang Bohu.

Sensing the change in the atmosphere in the palace, Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "I really bothered all the ministers when I asked all my lovers to come to the palace on the first day of the new year."

"Your Majesty!" said Lin Jiang, Minister of the Household Department, "Your Majesty is considerate of the ministers. It is the great fortune of Ming Dynasty and the blessing of the ministers."

Zhu Youtang said with a smile: "You have worked much harder than me, and you have managed all kinds of things in Ming Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty! Since His Majesty ascended the throne, the Hongzhi dynasty has shown signs of rejuvenation. If His Majesty can put state affairs first, the national power of Ming Dynasty will be comparable to that of Han and Tang in a few years."

Zhu Youtang shook his head and sighed, "Why don't I want the Ming Dynasty to be prosperous, and I will trouble all the ministers for their hard work in the days to come! Give me wine."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" All the ministers bowed.

One by one, the maids walked into the palace with light and small steps, and put down a delicate cup in front of each minister, and then poured wine in front of each minister.

Zhu Youtang went on to say: "It has been cold and snowy recently, and the weather is still showing no signs of getting warmer as spring is approaching. I don't know what Lin Shangshu thinks."

Hubu Shangshu Lin Jiang said: "Your Majesty, the continuous heavy snow in this winter is not a bad thing. Although it is cold after the snow, the soil in the farmland has not been frozen. Now it has been sunny for several days and the cold has dissipated. Presumably this year The spring will be warm, it is a good season for planting, and this year's grain harvest will be a bumper one."

"Okay, okay, okay." Hearing this, Zhu Youtang said hello three times.

Standing on one side, Tang Bohu thought to himself, he thought this royal banquet was about singing and dancing, talking about love and affection, looking at beauties and listening to music, but Emperor Hongzhi Zhu Youtang talked about politics as soon as the banquet opened, okay? A banquet was the same as the court.

Tang Bohu felt weak all over, and quietly leaned his body against the pillar on one side to relieve the fatigue on his legs from standing.

The conversation continues...

Zhu Youtang turned his head to look at the newly appointed minister of the Ministry of War, Wang Zaijin, and said, "Last autumn, the Liaodong border was repeatedly harassed by the grasslands. How is the situation in Liaodong now?"

Wang Zaijin, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, since Lord Yang Yiqing, the commander-in-chief of the three frontiers, entered Liaodong, there has been a Shenji Battalion guarding the area. Naturally, the Tartars on the grassland dare not invade."

"En!" Zhu Youtang nodded, "The Liaodong border has not been rectified for a long time in these years, and the bitterness of Liaodong is actually a pain for Yang Yiqing."

"Yes." Li Dongyang said: "The capital city is cold this winter, and it must be even colder in Liaodong in the north. I also know how Yang Yiqing survived the severe winter in that place."

"The first battle in Liaodong determined my Ming army's prestige." Wang Zaijin, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, said: "I also know about this battle. Yang Yiqing and Tang Qianhu deployed in Liaodong and took over the Chahar Department.

Destroyed Duoyan's rebellious army in one fell swoop. He used his resourcefulness and military tactics properly. He was indeed a good talent in the army. His Majesty rewarded Yang Yiqing, but the officials didn't understand that they were both rectifying Liaodong. Households also work. "

"Oh?" Zhu Youtang looked at Wang Zaijin with a smile on his face and said, "My Minister of War is asking for credit for the Crown Prince and Tang Bohu?"

not good!Hearing the conversation, Tang Bohu immediately lifted his spirits, and talked about this in a few words, because gold can shine everywhere, and he is so handsome that people will find it uncomfortable everywhere, alas...what is the world.

But when it comes to awarding rewards, Tang Bohu knows very well that whoever let this Daming have a prince who makes troubles all day long, tossing those old doctors, his majesty will take back his credit.

Zhu Youtang was speechless for a while, as if he was waiting for Tang Bohu to explain himself.

Knowing what the emperor meant, Tang Bohu said: "The lower official is just a warlord and should not be praised by His Majesty and the Secretary of the Ministry of War."

"Master Tang is humble." Wang Zaijin continued: "I know that Master Tang made a plan for the first battle in Liaodong, and Yang Yiqing planned strategies in Liaodong City. The two complement each other to create the current peaceful situation in Liaodong."

(End of this chapter)