The Hanlin Academy is a transcendent existence, not under the control of the Ministry of Officials, and once "entered", it can often be promoted to two levels. It's just that for the promotion of the officials of the Hanlin Academy, the cabinet only has the right to participate, but the decision power is in the hands of the emperor.

The Hanlin Academy originally had a strict promotion system, but it was broken in the Zhengde period, and today's Jiajing Dynasty almost exists in name only, often determining a person's promotion based on the merits of green words.

For example, Yuan Wei was repeatedly "over-moved" because of his good writing of green words, and he was directly promoted to the right attendant of the Ministry of Rites from the fifth grade after only two months as a bachelor of Hanlin from the fifth grade.

It is precisely for this reason that the cabinet has drawn up a list, all of which are prioritized according to the merits of the green words.

Zichen Palace, a palace full of Taoist charm.

The front yard of the palace is planted with pines and cypresses and some rare flowers and plants, and the auspicious rui from all over the country is raised in captivity, and the white deer is leisurely eating grass.

The three of them went up a bluestone road and came to the front of the hall, and Wu Shan, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites and a bachelor of Hanlin, had already arrived here first, and the two of them greeted each other.

After a eunuch's passage, the four of them entered the palace together, and a strong sandalwood fragrance came to their nostrils, which made people feel refreshed.

There is an altar on the front of the palace, with a bronze incense burner nearly two meters high, and sandalwood smoke is constantly coming out of the round hole under the lid, and the statue of the Sanqing Daojun is hung on the wall of the altar.

A Taoist boy stepped forward to lead the way, leading the four to a veil.

The veil was slowly pulled up, and Jiajing, who was wearing a cyan Taoist robe, was sitting on a bright yellow futon, his face was clear and his hair was fluttering, like a Taoist who was contemplating the mysteries.

"The ministers knocked on the emperor, I wish the emperor long live, long live, long live!"

Yan Song and the other four immediately bowed down in unison and shouted long live together.

Jiajing's eyes slowly opened, looking at the four people kneeling on the ground, and finally his eyes fell on the elderly Yan Song, and said, "You are flat!" Give Yan Ge a seat! ”

"Emperor Xie!" The four of them thanked them again, and then stood up.

Huang Jin sent a brocade pier, Feng Bao helped Yan Hao to sit on it, and Yan Song also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he was still old after all.

"What is being discussed today?" Jiajing's eyes closed again, and he continued to meditate.

The other three looked at Yan Song one after another, and Yan Song replied respectfully: "Qi Qi Sheng, we should discuss the personnel adjustment of the Hanlin Academy!" ”

"Well, what does Elder Yan Ge propose?" Jiajing replied noncommittally, and asked directly.

Yan Song stood up, took out a fold and saluted: "Regarding the promotion of the lecturer of the Hanlin Academy, the cabinet has already made a decision, and I ask the Holy Lord to decide!" ”

Jiajing's eyes opened and looked at Huang Jin who was waiting on the side, Huang Jin hurriedly stepped forward to take the fold from Yan Song's hand, and then respectfully sent it to Jiajing.

The excerpt was opened, and Jiajing saw that it was Yan Ne who took over Li Chunfang's position, which was very much in line with his wishes. Just watching Gao Gong be promoted to a bachelor, his brows frowned slightly, but he knew that this method of disposal was actually the most appropriate.

If they were all promoted according to his preferences, then the Hanlin Temple would not be a blessed land, but would be reduced to a cemetery. He closed the fold again and handed it to Huang Jindao: "Adjust it according to the will of the cabinet!" ”

"Slave and maid, let's do it!" Huang Jin stepped forward and knelt down to take the song.

After Jiajing handed the fold to Huang Jin, he looked at Wu Shan and said, "Who will fill in the Hanlin waiter?" ”

According to the convention, from the historian to the speaker, it has always been recommended by the Hanlin scholars, and then discussed by the cabinet elders, and finally decided by the emperor. Compared with the lecturers, the saints have little or no understanding of the historians.

Wu Shan was wearing a crimson official robe, with a dignified appearance, his face was not angry and arrogant, and he immediately arched his hand and said loudly: "According to the rules of the Hanlin Academy, it has always been promoted by seniority, so it is most suitable for Hanlin to revise Xu Yuanping." ”

Although Xu Jie knew that this would be the answer, when the words came out of Wu Shan's mouth, he couldn't help but show a wry smile on his face. This person still can't see through the current situation, and he scrupulously guards Xia Yan's set of rules for the public, which seems ridiculous and terrifying.

It's ridiculous, naturally, there are many Ming parties now. In addition to the Yan Party and the Xu Party, or the Township Party, the Yan Party, the Cao Party and other interest groups, everyone is for their own interests, who will be naïve and dedicated to the public, and who will be stupid to do the second Xia Yan?

Terrible, naturally, is the kind of public heart he abides by. The saint has a cold-blooded and ruthless side, and when something goes against him, he often chooses to destroy it. Although the Holy Admiral killed Xia Yan, he actually liked people like Xia Yan very much, and Wu Shan had a great chance of being "reused".

"Xu Yuanping? What does Xu Ge think? Jiajing nodded lightly, then looked at Xu Jie and asked.

Xu Jie naturally knew that this meant an assessment, after all, he and Xu Yuanping were relatives, so he arched his hand and said loudly: "The minister thinks that the Hanlin Academy should be promoted by ability, so the minister recommended Hanlin to revise Cao Dazhang, which has the merit of repairing the canon." ”

Cao Dazhang!

As soon as this name came out, the other three were stunned for a moment.

Xu Jie presided over a session of the examination as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and Cao Dazhang was his student, but later Cao Dazhang was greedy for power and took refuge in Yan Shifan.

No one thought that Xu Jie's mind would be so open-minded that he would recommend that traitor. Even Wu Shan's face showed surprise, as if he didn't believe his ears.

But as soon as the words fell, Xu Jie continued to say aloud: "The minister pushed Hanlin to revise Lin Haoran, and Lianzhong Liuyuan was an example for the world's scholars, and the founding of "Talking about the Past and the Present" has the merit of preaching, although it is still young, it can also be of great use!" ”

As he said this, Xu Jie's gaze glanced at Wu Shan.

Because he knows this person's nature very well, he will definitely jump out against Lin Haoran and oppose this young Hanlin who was promoted in less than two months. Regardless of the final outcome, it will inevitably exacerbate Lin Haoran's fall to his side, and he will inevitably be a winner.

In fact, he readily agreed to Lin Haoran, and it was precisely because he predicted this result that Wu Shan would definitely not agree to Lin Haoran's promotion, and the master and apprentice would inevitably turn against each other because of this matter.

What was surprising was that it was Yan Song who was the first to speak, but he heard him say lightly: "Cao Dazhang has the merit of cultivating the classics, but he is also mediocre, not enough to surpass Xu Yuanping!" ”

Xu Jie was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that Cao Dazhang completely defected to the Yan Party, but was rejected by Yan Song. However, he was overjoyed in his heart, knowing that Wu Shan would be more determined to raise the banner of anti-Lin.

Everyone's eyes couldn't help but look at Wu Shan, but everyone didn't seem to notice that there was something wrong with Wu Shan today, and their eyes were even a little blurry. Because just today, the little daughter he has been doting on was proposed.