Wanli seventh year, October 11th, afternoon.

Wenhua Hall, Nuan Pavilion.

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"Shi Yaochen and Lin Fiao are actually both good. It would be a pity to go away."

There was a charcoal fire burning in the Nuan Pavilion. Zhang Juzheng, wearing plain clothes and a horn belt, sat on a short pier and said regretfully.

Zhang Juzheng entered the palace to resign today - although he has only been in office for three months, he must pay attention to the process.

Of course, it is proper to discuss business matters before leaving and explain things to colleagues and disciples.

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he did not raise his head while reading the memorial: "Even if he has the talent to care for the world and kill things, it can only be a pity that he cannot be used by the New Deal."

He circled a memorial, put it aside, and picked up another one: "Besides, by forcing them to express their position this time, isn't it just to bully them and gain face?"

"Like those shameless people, they are still well hidden in the court."

Distinguishing friend from enemy is always the most difficult thing.

This movement in the southern suburbs seems to be easy, but in fact it has been allowed to simmer for several months before it can be effective in one blow.

Even so, we can only distinguish those who dance too hard and can't hide it, and those who are too embarrassed to hide it.

As for some courtiers who have the idea of ​​​​sitting down their salary and trying their best, they can only force themselves backwards, and there is no way to take tricks - their attitude will always be revealed slowly when doing things.

Zhang Juzheng put his hand on the charcoal fire to keep warm, and reminded: "More than 190 court officials have left this time, which has already damaged their muscles and bones. We cannot aggravate the situation any further."

What is the concept of one hundred and ninety officials?

At least 30% of the backbones of various ministries and departments are missing!

If it hadn't been for the two hundred subjects in the second year of Wanli and the fifth year of Wanli, and two hundred more Jinshi were admitted in each, the daily official affairs of various ministries and departments might have been affected.

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he couldn't help but smile: "How much? Not much."

What kind of person is this?

In history, the man on the dragon throne had a vacancy of 20 years without filling his post, so he lived his life just as usual?

He added Jinshi in advance and immediately started to replace officials. He was well prepared and could not cause any trouble.

Of course, Zhu Yijun still has no intention of escalating the situation.

Zhang Juzheng stretched out his hand to warm himself by the fire and looked at the emperor quietly behind the case.

Under the emperor's angular face, you can still vaguely see the shadow of his original childishness and precocity.

But in the blink of an eye, he was able to protect Zhang Juzheng from the wind and rain.

He saw the calmness with which he handled the memorial and was filled with emotion.

The emperor has really grown up.

Zhang Juzheng calmed down a little and asked: "How is Your Majesty going to end the matter of Qin Tian Supervisor System?"

Seriously speaking, this is still a bit unkind.

Even though it complies with etiquette and regulations, its motives are still criticized.

Of course, the current popular saying is not that the emperor cannot do this, but that Zhang Juzheng is not qualified to let the emperor do this - which has completely ruined the emperor's reputation.

Zhu Yijun slowly put down the ink pen in his hand and looked up at Zhang Juzheng.

He glanced at Mr. Shoufu's rapidly thinning hair and said in deep thought: "I am planning to issue a decree to order Diange Grand Bachelor, Six Bu Shangshu, Du Yushi, and Qin Tianjian to further their studies. After graduation, they will receive a job and be designated as

Forever."

"After all, it is unrealistic for Shen Shixing and the others to be like Yuan Fu and refer to the classics."

It's not that Shen Shixing isn't smart enough, but that the cabinet ministers' reference seems frivolous in itself.

Now relying on Hai Rui to supervise the exam and using his reputation to endorse it, the officialdom of Shilin University cannot say anything.

But we definitely can’t do the same thing in the future, so we might as well form a customization.

Think of it as a privilege given to the cabinet and second-rank yamen.

Zhang Juzheng unconsciously touched the top of his head and said, "There won't be any resistance to doing this now."

Zhu Yijun shook his head and said nothing.

It is also because his prestige is not as good as that of Emperor Taizu Gao, and he is not qualified to create the ancestral system alone with just one word. Otherwise, how could he be like now and can only use this ancestral system.

But...it must not be too far away.

After approving the last memorial, he put down his pen and stretched: "Let's go, I'll take you to the Meridian Gate."

Seeing this, Zhang Juzheng also stood up: "I can go on my own, I don't dare to work for Your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "Sir, you are now more polite. I can't send many of the cabinet ministers to the Meridian Gate at the beginning. Yesterday, I still helped Ma Gong to leave. Didn't he accept it calmly?"

After that, he turned around and walked out.

Zhang Juzheng followed helplessly and argued: "I am in a different situation from Mr. Ma. I will leave here and come back in March."

The restriction lasted for three months, but I was given extra leave for traveling, so I returned in March.

Zhu Yijun pushed open the door of the Nuan Pavilion, and a gust of cold wind blew in. The old man and the young man all shrank their necks.

The ministers outside the door quickly came forward, put a great cloak on the emperor, and handed another one to the hands of the chief minister.

Zhu Yijun rubbed his face: "Has Yuan Fu visited Mr. Gao and Mr. Lu?"

He didn't ask Ma Ziqiang because the latter had gone to see Zhang Juzheng.

Zhang Juzheng relied on himself and put on his big cloak: "I have been there this morning. Zi Xiang is still the same as before. He is conscious but can't get off the ground. However, He Qing's phlegm disease has improved slightly."

When Zhu Yijun heard this, he sighed and seemed to be talking to himself: "When I finish my work these days, I will go and see them."

While the two were talking, they walked out from under the eaves of Wenhua Hall one after another.

Zhang Juzheng followed the emperor on the right, half a step behind. Seeing that the ministers were following him at a distance, he continued the topic: "Your Majesty will add ministers to the cabinet."

It was okay to let him go if he wanted to do it before. Now if he doesn't support the cabinet ministers, Shen Shixing will be so busy working that he will fall ill.

Speaking of this, Zhu Yijun couldn't help but feel a little regretful: "The original intention was to have Yu Youding join the cabinet after completing the Shandong Salt Administration. Unfortunately, he is now tied to the position of governor of Shandong."

After saying that, he turned to look at Zhang Juzheng with an unclear meaning: "Sir, do you think Wang Xilie is sleeping?"

He couldn't remember when Wang Xilie died.

However, he was nearly fifty years old and died of heart failure within just two months after taking office. It is difficult not to think too much about him.

Zhang Juzheng was silent for a moment and then replied seriously: "Your Majesty, don't think too much about unreasonable things."

Zhu Yijun was speechless.

There is no snow in the sky, only the winter wind blowing back and forth.

Zhu Yijun tightened the cloak on his body with his hands, skipped the topic just now, and continued to talk about the addition of ministers: "I prefer Wang Xijue to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. When Mr. comes back, I will let him return to the Ministry of Personnel and work in the cabinet."

Zhang Juzheng was not surprised when he heard this. After all, the emperor had planned to let this person enter Beijing at the beginning of the year.

But he still couldn't help but comment: "Wang Xijue has served as the Minister of Criminal Affairs of Nanjing, the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and the Governor of Yingtian in recent years. His exam results have always been excellent. His background and qualifications are suitable, but..."

"He just has a bad temper, quite like Ding Amber."

When Gao Gong was in charge of the civil service, he was impeached every few days, which was naturally related to his style of conduct.

This Wang Xijue is no less generous.

Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "I will pay attention to it."

What is important is that Wang Xijue has a bad temper.

Otherwise, how could Shen Shixing alone suppress the Six Divisions and even Wang Chonggu in the past six months?

Since Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue are known as the "Suzhou Lovers", they are suitable to be used in this window period of partial rule between the cabinet and officials.

Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, Zhang Juzheng did not say anything more, but immediately asked: "Where are the officials of the Liubu Hall?"

After what happened in the southern suburbs, half of the six department officials have left their posts, so it is impossible not to make up for it.

The two of them walked all the way out of the Wenhua Palace and walked to the royal road.

Zhu Yijun pondered for a moment: "I just happen to be a little unsure. Sir, please give me some advice."

Zhang Juzheng followed the emperor without saying any words to evade him - he had always been like this in recent years.

Zhu Yijun moved closer to Zhang Juzheng, lest the old man's ears would be hard to use because of his old age: "Now Ma Ziqiang, the Minister of Rites, has retired, Zhao Jin, the left minister, has become an official, and only Lin Shizhang, the right minister, is left."

"I intend to let He Luowen, Minister Zuo, take over the imperial wine ceremony. As for the position of Minister, I am still hesitant."

It’s not that no one is available, the question is who is more suitable.

Zhang Juzheng was a little surprised when he heard this: "Isn't it appropriate for Lin Shizhang to supplement Shangshu?"

Lin Shizhang was a prostitute in the 38th year of Jiajing's reign. He was much older than Xu Guo, so it was a bit inappropriate to be placed under Xu Guo.

Zhu Yijun reluctantly replied: "I have thought about it too, but after a scientific investigation, the official said that Lin Shizhang had paid private taxes, and the censor should impeach him for being unworthy of sacrifice."

"In addition, during my two years in office, I have witnessed Zhao Jin jumping up and down and not having a heart-to-heart relationship with me. I am not at ease."
To be continued...