In the Jianji Palace, the little emperor was summoning Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing two ministers to secretly discuss Zhang Juzheng's resignation. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

And Lin Yanchao and Wang Jiaping first rested in the East Warm Pavilion of the Jianji Palace.

After a busy day, Lin Yanchao and Wang Jiaping did not eat, and Zhang Whale immediately ordered that the person who served the food for the internal prison should be sent to the two of them.

Wang Jiaping saw that although the food on the table was sumptuous, the matter was hanging in his heart, and he had no appetite, so he stopped eating some glutinous rice balls.

But Lin Yanchao ran an errand for a day, but he was very hungry, so he ate boiled pork and ate bao'er rice with relish.

The palace meal has the saying that 'it is not boiled in winter, and it is not boiled in summer', and from January to April, the palace people eat more boiled pork. As for the steamed rice, it is made of all kinds of fine fatty meat, ginger and garlic files as big as beans, and they are used for bibimbap and wrapped in lettuce leaves.

The pork is boiled for nothing, which really makes Lin Yanchao have a good appetite.

The palace people and Wang Jiaping on the side couldn't help but laugh when they saw Lin Yanchao gobbling up. Lin Yanchao also smiled, and the clever inner supervisor immediately presented him with a wet handkerchief to try his hand.

Seeing that Lin Yanchao had eaten almost, Wang Jiaping ordered all the palace people to retreat.

Lin Yanchao knew that Wang Jiaping had something to say to him, and really Wang Jiaping said: "Zong Hai, this time Yuan Fu designated Pan, and the remaining two ministers entered the cabinet, and recommended to His Majesty to support the ministers of the new policy, and filled important positions. ”

"Since Zong Hai persuaded Yuanfu to abdicate, why not persuade him to do this as well, so that he can get all the credit?"

Lin Yanchao said: "Uncle Zhong, the matter of the new deal is entrusted to Yuanfu's life's work. In his house, he once told me that 'it is not difficult to govern, and it is not a crime to commit a giant house', but what the new deal does is to attack the giant room, and when he leaves, how many powerful people in the Manchu Dynasty will coerce the emperor and immediately dismiss the new policy.

Therefore, he did not refuse to give up power, but wanted to have these people to support the situation, so that the situation of the New Deal could be maintained. I don't want to persuade Yuanfu to delegate power to protect my whole body, but I have tried my best to persuade Yuanfu. ”

Wang Jiaping sighed and said: "I also understand that if I can persuade this step, Zong Hai has tried his best, and Yuan Fu Yu is of course His Majesty is thinking of helping him to get on the horse and send him off again." But to put it mildly, how can you know what happened after death? I thought that if I retreated, I would retreat cleanly, otherwise I would only make people unhappy. ”

"Don't look at Your Majesty's promise now, it is in the love of Yuanfu's ten years of auxiliary government, but there is definitely a thorn in the bottom of my heart, and I am afraid that there will be disasters in the future."

Lin Yanchao listened to Wang Jiaping's analysis, and couldn't help but admire: "In terms of seeing things, there is really no one who can match the loyal uncle." ”

Wang Jiaping said with a smile: "Where, I'm not as good as Zong Hai, if you hadn't persuaded Yuan Fu to resign this time, I might have to knock on the book and persuade Yuan Fu to let go of power, you saved my life." ”

Lin Yanchao hurriedly said modestly: "Where is Uncle Zhong's words, it is Yuanfu himself who has already said something, and this matter is just a matter of course." ”

Wang Jiaping saw that Lin Yanchao did not take credit at all, and even admired it and said in a low voice: "After Yuan Fu's resignation, there are only two elders in the cabinet, Zhang Puzhou is tactful, and your teacher is a mediocre person, and he is not a person who wields power and governs the government." At that time, the authority will return to the hands of the saints, no matter how the situation changes in the future, but you and I, as His Majesty's close ministers, will be of great use in the future. ”

Wang Jiaping wanted to admonish Zhang Juzheng, and Lin Yanchao privately admonished Zhang Juzheng, and the two of them had both public and selfish intentions.

Wang Jiaping's public heart is to protect the emperor, which is different from Lin Yanchao, but in terms of selfishness, the two are the same.

Lin Yanchao also said in a low voice: "When it comes to qualifications, Uncle Zhong is far above me, this support, at least Master Hanyuan can't run, and the younger brother will have to rely on Uncle Zhong in the future." ”

Wang Jiaping laughed when he heard this: "Zong Hai rest assured. ”

At that moment, there was a sound of the door being pushed outside.

Lin Yanchao and Wang Jiaping also went out with the curtain.

Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing both said goodbye to the Son of Heaven, Lin Yanchao saw that the little emperor's expression was relaxed, Zhang Siwei and Shen Shixing were all submissive and sincere in front of him.

Shen Shixing said that he always treated people subordination, but Zhang Siwei was like this, which made Lin Yanchao a little unbearable.

When he was in the cabinet, Zhang Siwei was arrogant, and Lin Yanchao had seen him like this when he did, not to mention that as soon as Zhang Juzheng abdicated, Zhang Siwei was already a very popular minister. Under the morale of the Ming Dynasty's seven-rank civil officials who still dared to scold the king, Zhang Siwei was the first assistant of the dignified cabinet, which was really unbearable.

Seeing this scene, Wang Jiaping teased Lin Yanchao: "Our future auxiliary station really has two faces!" ”

Lin Yanchao smiled knowingly.

Lin Yanchao saw that the little emperor was already proud of the spring breeze at the moment, and the sadness on his face because of Zhang Juzheng's abdication had long gone.

When the little emperor saw Lin Yanchao, the Wang family waited aside, and said with a smile: "Two Qing families, accompany me to Cining Palace to see the Queen Mother!" ”

Wang Jiaping said yes, but Lin Yanchao looked embarrassed.

The little emperor laughed and said, "Are the Lin Qing family worried because they violated the queen mother's decree?" ”

Lin Yanchao bowed and said: "Your Majesty has seen thousands of miles, and the ministers do have this concern, and they don't know how to see the Queen Mother." ”

The little emperor comforted: "It is precisely because of this matter that I want to tell you about it." Don't worry, you are my confidant minister, and you are dedicated to doing errands for me, the Queen Mother will reprimand you at most, and she will not embarrass you. ”

So the two followed the royal drive of the Son of Heaven to Cining Palace.

The little emperor entered the hall first to speak.

Empress Dowager Li read Zhang Juzheng's beggar return to Lishu, and asked the secret revelation: "Why didn't Mr. Zhang entrust others, but Tuolin Yanchao sent this beggar back to Lishu and revealed it to you." ”

The little emperor said: "Mr. Zhang said that this Lin Yanchao is my cronies, and I don't believe the words of the other ministers, this person is outside, why don't you ask him?" ”

"No need," Empress Dowager Li peeled off the rosary in her hand and said half-loudly: "It seems that Mr. Zhang is really determined to leave." Your mother is always looking forward to Mr. Zhang, who can guard the Daming country for our mother and sister for a few more days. ”

After the Empress Dowager Li finished speaking, some tears oozed out, and the little emperor's eyes were moist.

The little emperor said: "Mr. Zhang will leave sooner or later, but the queen mother, do you see that Mr. Zhang's recommended Pan and the two ministers can be candidates for cabinet ministers?" He told his son in the secret revelation, saying that the implementation of the new deal for another ten years can protect the country and society for a hundred years, do you think it is appropriate? ”

Empress Dowager Li muttered: "I don't know a few ministers of foreign courts, but the second assistant is a fellow villager of my mother, and Wu Qingbo has praised this person in front of my mother many times. Mother also thinks that this person is also very respectful, the new deal, the matter of employing people, you can discuss with him more, but it is not as good as Mr. Zhang, you yourself have more ideas. ”

The little emperor remembered Zhang Siwei's respect, and he was even satisfied in his heart, so he nodded and said, "I understand." ”

After a pause, the little emperor picked up Zhang Juzheng's beggar and returned to Lishu and asked, "Then Mr. Zhang's fold, I will allow it?" ”

Empress Dowager Li peeled off her rosary and was silent for a while, already acquiescing.