Feng Quan slowly walked into the Wenhua Palace, although he still looked humble and self-respecting on the surface, but when he climbed the steps, he almost stumbled in the air, showing his inner excitement.

After the relocation of the original cabinet duty room to the Wenhua Palace, the authority of the cabinet has been greatly improved.

In the past, cabinet members, as auxiliary ministers of the emperor, were regarded as the apex of the Ming civil official system, but the cabinet ministers themselves knew in their hearts that although they seemed to have unlimited scenery, they did not have much power in front of the emperor, and sometimes they were even inferior to a close eunuch by the emperor's side.

This strong contrast has also caused the cabinet ministers to always maintain the position of the entire civilian bureaucracy on certain issues.

However, after moving from the small and dark bungalow to the Wenhua Palace, the psychology of the cabinet ministers suddenly underwent some subtle changes. In particular, after the reform of the cabinet system, the powers of the cabinet ministers were clarified.

The cabinet ministers finally felt their dignity as auxiliary ministers. And the desire of civil servants for cabinet positions has also increased several times.

As the former cabinet chief assistant Feng Quan and Feng Zhenlu, he is naturally extremely eager to return to the center of the Ming political stage.

Being able to step on the steps of the Mandarin Hall and participate in the cabinet meeting was undoubtedly the first step for him to return to the cabinet. Since yesterday when he received the emperor's edict, he had been so excited that he couldn't sleep all night.

Feng Quan was first introduced into the apse of the Wenhua Hall and met Chongzhen alone. When he walked into the apse, he saw Chongzhen holding his chin in a fist with his right hand, looking at the curling smoke of incense in front of him in a daze.

Feng Quan took a look at the surrounding environment, which was originally like the emperor's rest place with more treasures in the exhibition hall, but now it became more like the study of ordinary scholars.

The heavy and elegant mahogany furniture originally placed here has now been replaced with Suyi Huanghuali furniture favored by people in Shilin.

Feng Quan's eyes quickly turned back to the chair where Chongzhen was sitting, and he immediately reacted, this is not Su Yi furniture, although it looks similar.

Compared with Suyi furniture, which pays more attention to artistry, the chair that Chongzhen sits on seems to pay more attention to comfort. It seems that His Majesty's pursuit of new things is really the same.

When Feng Quan was thinking, Zhu Youzhen had already sobered up under Wang Chengen's reminder, he noticed Feng Quan staring at his chair, so he smiled and said: "This is the imitation of Soviet-style furniture in the Wensi Academy, if you like it, you can go to the Wensi Academy to order a set of styles you like." ”

Feng Quan immediately retracted his gaze, bowed down and said in a rather panicked manner: "The minister forgot his form for a while, overstepped his identity, and asked Your Majesty to forgive him." ”

Zhu You checked it for a moment, and immediately understood, this Bachelor Feng was too sensitive, and thought that he meant something in his words, so he smiled slightly and didn't mention this topic.

"I came to you to ask Master Feng to go to Shaanxi and solve some troubles for me, I don't know if you are willing?"

For the emperor's questioning, Feng Quan was naturally prepared, and Chongzhen asked him to participate in the cabinet meeting, but he didn't come to him for tea and talk.

"Please also ask Your Majesty to command." Feng Quan immediately replied firmly.

Zhu Youzhen reprimanded other chamberlains other than Wang Chengen, and then told Feng Quan about the inside story of Qian Wenjun's case.

Feng Quan was silent for a while before he asked cautiously, "Then what does Your Majesty want your ministers to do?" ”

Zhu Youjian looked at him with his chin and said, "I heard that this Shaanxi Xuezheng is your protégé?" ”

Feng Quan weighed it for a while, and then said vaguely: "Qian Tianxi, who is a student of Shaanxi and participates in politics, is indeed a student of the minister, but he has no contact on weekdays, and he is not a close protégé. ”

Zhu Youzhen didn't say anything else, and still said tepidly: "This Qian Wenjun relied on bribery to obtain the identity of a student, which shows that Shaanxi's academic politics has been chaotic to a certain extent, you go and rectify Shaanxi's academic politics."

Since Qian Tianxi took office, all the students, promoters, and prisoners admitted by Shaanxi have to be examined. If that's not enough, then push it up for another term.

All in all, I don't want to hear anyone who wantonly criticize the policies of the imperial court and slander local officials with the qualifications that they have paid for. ”

Feng Quan carefully observed Chongzhen's expression from the corner of his eye, and then cautiously probed: "Then how is Your Majesty going to deal with this Qian Wenxi?" ”

Zhu Youzhen sat up straight, spread his hands and said, "As long as you can do what I ask, you can decide the rest freely." However, I want you to remember that the overall situation of Shaanxi is stability, and as long as the general stability of Shaanxi society can be maintained, nothing else matters. The worst-case scenario will last until next spring. ”

Feng Quan thought for a moment, and then agreed, although the emperor's request was quite surprising, it was still within the bottom line of his acceptance.

Looking at Feng Quan's witty reaction, Zhu Youzhen nodded with satisfaction, and after chatting with him for a few more words, he told Wang Chengen to convene the cabinet ministers to prepare for the meeting.

Huang Liji saw Feng Quan who came out of the apse with Chongzhen, his eyes couldn't help but squint for a while, and then he turned his head and glanced at Zhang Ruitu.

Zhang Ruitu subconsciously said aloud: "Your Majesty, shouldn't the cabinet meeting be a meeting between Your Majesty and the cabinet members?" Why did Bachelor Feng come here? ”

Wang Chengen turned his head to look at Chongzhen slightly, waiting for him to speak or signal, Zhu Youzhen didn't intend to let Wang Chengen speak for him, he said frankly to Huang Liji: "I asked Master Feng to participate in this cabinet meeting just to discuss one thing.

It is about the chaos of Shaanxi school and government, the bribery of school officials has become a common practice, and the scholars do not learn and have no skills, and the bad behavior of issuing usury in the school palace. I need people to rectify the style of study in Shaanxi, and promote the preparation for the establishment of a compulsory primary school system in Shaanxi.

After careful consideration, I felt that Master Feng was more suitable for this task, so I asked him to participate in this meeting, and I would like to hear your opinions. ”

After Chongzhen's words were finished, the cabinet ministers suddenly fell into a short silence, and Huang Liji hadn't thought about how to stop this political enemy who had been ousted from the position of first assistant by himself.

Qian Qianyi had already opened his mouth and echoed: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true, and the minister thinks that if Feng Zhenlu is allowed to handle this matter, he will be able to handle it properly." This officialdom should have been rectified a long time ago, and if the morale is not right, the official style will be wrong. If you can't stir up turbidity and promote the clear, I'm afraid it will also hinder the clarification of my Ming Dynasty. ”

As Qian Qianyi spoke, several other ministers also chimed in. Huang Liji weighed the situation and found that the best time to dissuade the emperor had passed, he sighed in his heart and signaled that Zhang Ruitu didn't have to stop it anymore.

However, he quickly reacted, and it was better to be able to kick Feng Quan to Shaanxi than to let him stay with His Majesty and continue to bewitch His Majesty.

After figuring it out, Huang Liji suddenly coughed a few times, changed his mind and said to the emperor: "What Your Majesty said is not bad, this style of study and morale should indeed be rectified." Since His Majesty wants Feng Zhenlu to go to Shaanxi to handle this matter, the minister has no opinion.

However, the drought in Shaanxi this year is severe, and if someone mishandles it, it will lead to local changes. Dare to ask Your Majesty, who should bear this responsibility at that time? ”

Feng Quan, who was following behind Chongzhen, originally had a slight smug look on his face, but he was soon hit by Huang Liji's words.

Although he has a notorious reputation for being attached to the eunuch party, he is also the leader of the northern literary circle, and he himself has a friendship with Qian Qianyi and other southern literary leaders.

It can be said that rectifying the literary circles and a few academic officials in Shaanxi is not a very difficult task for him. But it would be a bit difficult to let him take responsibility for the turmoil that might arise later.

If he is willing to take responsibility, it will not be him, Feng Zhenlu. Zhu Youzhen glanced sideways at Feng Quan, and saw that he didn't dare to look at his own eyes, and suddenly understood in his heart that this Master Feng would not make any promises.

"I think things still have to be seen in two, if it is done out of public intentions, even if there is a mess, then it is not a big deal, just as we teach the tuition, and next time we will not make the same mistake.

If you do things with your hands and feet tied for a little selfish desire, even if there is no chaos, it is not worth everyone to sit here and celebrate.

In the more than 200 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, some bad habits of officialdom have been deeply rooted, and it is the so-called involvement of the whole body. If we prevent people from changing their bad habits because we are afraid of change, then even if we can survive, we will only postpone the bad outcome for a few days.

I heard that the doctors of the Ming Dynasty treated the sick, and without asking the reason, they thought of using ginseng and other tonics. The patient's vitality can be replenished, but the pain is still not removed, and after the ginseng is broken, there is still nothing to do.

Is this Ming Dynasty ruling ** from today? Did it start from the time of the Imperial Brother? Did it start from the time of the Imperial Grandfather?

The position of a governor is only five or six thousand taels of silver; The beauty of a Taoist prefect is lacking, but it is only two or three thousand taels of silver, and my official position in the Ming Dynasty is so cheap.

But are these people who exchange money for official positions buy and sell official positions in order to treat the people well? I don't think so, there is a popular saying among the people, three years of Qing Governor's Mansion, 100,000 snowflakes of silver. This official position is really a good business with a lot of profits.

Local officials exploit the people, and central officials accept filial piety from local officials, and now that official is not accustomed to it? In my Ming Dynasty, when you become an official, you don't accept bribes or bend the law for personal gain, that's an outlier in officialdom.

I'm going to say it today, because the purge of local study style and morale has led to local chaos, so I will take this responsibility on my shoulders. I would rather keep my eyes open and watch the Ming Dynasty destroyed at my hands, rather than be confused, and be a king of a dead country. ”

Huang Liji's face changed, and he immediately avoided his seat and asked Chongzhen for guilt: "As the head of the cabinet, the minister can't share the worries for His Majesty and clarify the rule of officials, which is really a crime that cannot be atoned." If there is a change in the place, this must be the responsibility of the auxiliary minister, and the minister does not dare to shirk it to His Majesty. ”

Under the leadership of Huang Liji, all the cabinet ministers left their seats and bowed to the emperor and pleaded guilty. At this moment, everyone tacitly forgot that they just wanted to force Feng Zhenlu to issue a military order.