This big turmoil that attracted the attention of the government and the opposition was caused by Gao Gongzi as the fuse, causing a direct conflict between Lin Haoran and Huang Zhongda, and completely stimulating the contradictions in the Shuntian Mansion.

Lin Haoran took the lead and chose to impeach Xu Yi in the Lianghuai Patrol Salt Imperial History, and indirectly attacked Huang Zhongda. And in order to keep Xu Yi, Xu Dang chose to let Huang Zhongda come out and take the blame.

In the face of Xu Yi's presentation and the attack of the eight overseers of the imperial history, Lin Haoran unexpectedly did not give up, but pulled Yin Tai and Ning Jiang and others to help, so that the conflict escalated immediately.

In the end, Lin Haoran was forced to compromise with the Xu Party, who was unwilling to make extraneous branches, and Gao Yao personally escorted Gao Gongzi to the Yamen, which ended in Lin Haoran's victory.

It's just that who would have thought that there would be a follow-up here. At this point in time, Yin Tai, who participated in this battle, was appointed as the chief examiner of the examination.

Although these two things seem to be unrelated, Ning Jiang faintly sees that there are similarities between them. is also like this, he has a bold speculation that Lin Haoran's real intention to make such a big move is not all to fight with Huang Zhongda, but actually to help Yin Tai serve as the chief examiner.

No matter how twists and turns things have been, Lin Haoran has undoubtedly succeeded in his calculations and achieved the results he wanted.

Lin Haoran looked harmless to humans and animals, but in the face of Ning Jiang's questioning, he smiled and said, "Why do you think so?" The chief examiner of the examination is appointed by the Holy Lord, how can I have such influence, you also think too highly of me. ”

Yang Futian had a strong desire to be expressive, and immediately interjected and said, "I understand!" You ask the teacher to help you, but in fact, the teacher is helping himself, and he can take this opportunity to show his face in front of the saint! ”

Obviously, he believed Ning Jiang's inference and believed that Lin Haoran was the "black hand" behind the scenes.

Ning Jiang glared at him, but did not veto his inference, and instead said seriously: "You asked the teacher to impeach Gao Yao, in fact, you want the teacher to take a stand, so as to get the favor of the saint!" ”

In the current officialdom, it is no secret that Jiajing likes to play with power. When Yin Tai cut himself off from the Xu Party and the Yan Party, he was not unable to die and became a "tool" for the Holy Lord to check and balance the power of the two parties.

Of course, this kind of thing is very fortuitous and carries a certain amount of risk. It's just that relative to the gain, I'm afraid that many people are willing to take risks to win this big opportunity.

Lin Haoran faced these two speculations, and even this was almost the whole truth, but he did not respond clearly, but seriously admonished: "No matter what the facts are, this matter has passed!" The reason why Shengshang chose the teacher to be the examiner of the examination is because the teacher is the most suitable candidate, regardless of prestige, qualifications or status, he is the best candidate, and it has nothing to do with me! ”

There are things that can be done, but not said. Although this kind of thing must not be hidden from the big people, they will know each other tacitly, if the big mouth is transmitted to the saint, it is really looking for death.

Lin Haoran has never been a person who gets carried away, prefers to be a low-key official, silently absorbing nutrients to grow. Especially now that they have made huge benefits, they should silently strengthen themselves and sit back and watch the Yan Party and the Xu Party fight each other.

Facing Lin Haoran's admonition and caution, Ning Jiang and Yang Futian glanced at each other and nodded solemnly.

knew that Lin Haoran was right, and it was inappropriate to discuss this issue at the moment, but Lin Haoran's plan this time made the two of them secretly frightened.

If Yan Song and Xu Jie are old foxes, then this one is the little fox, the natural king of officialdom.

The dust has settled on the selection of the chief examiner, and this capital is destined not to be calm, and it is inevitable to be shocked by this unexpected result.

Wuyi Temple, Cabinet.

Yan Song, who was wearing a python robe, bowed his head in front of the desk, and from time to time there was a coughing sound, and a cyan spittoon was placed next to him.

Although he is old and lacks energy, he still handles government affairs conscientiously, just like in the past.

His eyebrows were snow-white, long, bushy, but tightly furrowed. Although the rebuilding of Wanshou Palace can call the wood of the three major halls, but when it is really rebuilt, it is found that it is given to Xu Jiekeng. The cost here is also not small, almost equivalent to spending money to build another palace.

Not to mention the thousands of migrant laborers requisitioned, just the paint needed to paint the palace, this is a large amount. Before the project was halfway through, it cost nearly 100,000 taels, which made the Ming Dynasty's finances even worse.

Faced with the current overstretched finances, Yan Song secretly felt a headache. Although Guangdong's municipal government has made a good return, and Yan Maoqing's salt administration has been quite effective, it is still difficult to solve the financial embarrassment.

"Elder Yan Ge, the candidates who will take the test have come out!" His squire walked in and spoke loudly beside him.

He also attaches great importance to this rich political resource. In the past, it was either for one's own use, or for those who did not pose a threat. It's just that this year, there are a lot more variables.

Yan Song's brows furrowed slightly, and he immediately asked, "Yan Ne?" ”

Yan Ne, a Chang acquaintance of Nanzhili, a Shu Jishi who has been in Jiajing for 20 years, is currently the left waiter of the Ministry of Rites. His qualifications and status are undoubtedly qualified to be the president of the examination, especially because he is the candidate recommended by Xu Jie, and he himself is quite appreciated by the emperor.

Among so many candidates, if Yuan Wei doesn't have a chance, then Yan Ne is undoubtedly the first favorite.

The attendant was about to answer, when a voice full of shock came from next door, "How could it be Yin Tai?" How could it be him? ”

Since Xu Fan was in charge of rebuilding the Wanshou Palace, he ran to the cabinet every once in a while, and he seemed extremely concerned about the major affairs of the court.

Since he and Yan Ne are fellow villagers and have close contacts, he also hopes that Yan Ne can preside over the examination. When he learned that the candidate for the examiner had been finalized, he rushed from the construction site in a hurry.

The result was unexpected, it was not the most popular Yan Ne who was elected, nor the most qualified Yuan Wei, but Yin Tai, who emerged from Nanjing.

Xu Jie was also disappointed with the result, but the decision was up to the saint, and he had nothing to do. Just seeing his son's reaction so strongly, his brows immediately frowned: "This is the decision of the Holy One, what are you shouting here?" ”

"Dad, how could it be Yin Tai, who recommended him?" Xu Fan knew that he was out of shape, but he couldn't help but ask suspiciously.

Among the current cabinet ministers, Yuan Wei is naturally recommended by Mao Sui, Yan Dang and Yin Tai are not all the way, and they recommend Yan Ne, how can this Yin Tai stand out, this result is too incredible.

Xu Jie exhaled a breath of turbidity, but said with something in his words: "Who recommends it, it doesn't matter!" It was someone who saw the opportunity in the chaos, which made Yin Tai stand out. ”

"Who is this man? How did he take advantage of the situation? Xu Fan's brows furrowed, and he asked even more suspiciously.

Xu Jie saw that his son couldn't see the figure of that person at this time, and his eyes couldn't help but flash a touch of disappointment.

This son is ambitious, but he has no political talent, and letting him get involved in the whirlpool of political struggle will only harm this stupid son, and he raised his hand and looked tired to rush to the people: "You go back to the construction site!" ”

Probably, the most suitable job for this son is to move bricks, not to be an official.

Xu Fan was full of doubts and wanted to know the answer. just looked at the old man and refused to say, and he didn't have a clue, and finally turned back step by step, and he couldn't find the answer until he left.

"Yin Tai?"

When Yan Song heard this answer, while relieving his heart slightly, his face did not look happy.

After realizing Xu Jie's ambition, he also had to beware of this ambitious junior.

Originally, he also had a preferred candidate for the examiner. It's just that Yin Tai jumped out at the right time and successfully entered the vision of the saint, and when faced with the saint's obviously tendentious inquiry, he simply pushed the boat with the water.

If the saint wants Yuan Wei, it's fine, but if he chooses Yan Ne, it will make Xu Jie's strength. Although Yin Tai has never been his preferred candidate, compared to Yan Ne's candidate, he is naturally more willing to let Yin Tai eat this cake.

There is an effect, and there is a cause.

When Yin Tai impeached Gao Yao, this move was for the emperor to see, but it wasn't for him? Let him see the antagonistic relationship between Yin Tai and the Xu Party, thus winning his support votes.

"With such calculations, such discernment, it seems that I ...... It's really old! ”

Yan Song raised his thin palm and retreated from the attendants, facing the direction of the Shuntian Mansion, but he said with a long sigh.