Chapter 119                                                             

Zhou Mengchen’s special private room in Bianyifang.

Even though Zhou Mengchen has not been in the capital for the past few years, the boss of Bianyifang still remains.

Zhou Mengchen and Xu Jie sat down here and used two or three ducks. Xu Jie said, "It tastes good."

Of course, the two of them didn't come here to eat ducks.

The duck is just something to use for the opening.

Zhou Mengchen couldn't calm down and said, "Master Master. Can the candidates for the six ministries be determined?"

Xu Jie said: "The cabinet staff has not arrived yet, where is there any conclusion?" Xu Jie was very cautious. In fact, even if the cabinet had filled five people, Xu Jie was the one who really spoke. However, Xu Jie was different from Yan Song. He would never say anything full at any time. He must insist that it was the collective decision of the cabinet. However, he came to Zhou Mengchen today and wanted to reveal some things. Xu Jie changed his words and said, "However, I have some ideas that can be discussed with Lord Zhou. Lord Zhou can also talk about his own ideas."

Zhou Mengchen said, "This is the best. I will listen carefully."

Xu Jie held a small wine glass and said, "Your Majesty has also said it. The candidate for the Ministry of Personnel has been decided."

Zhou Mengchen sighed in his heart. Gao Gong hugged the prince's thigh, and he didn't know whether it was a blessing or a disaster. With the prince here, Gao Gong didn't need Gao Gong to worry about his future. He didn't even need the prince to worry about. His Majesty was the real concern.

Zhou Mengchen could not master a single job after working hard, and Gao Gong didn't need to do anything. He could serve as the minister as the minister. Although it was a bit scarce, he was also a heavenly official of the Ministry of Personnel and a member of the top power of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if Zhou Mengchen's heart is big enough, he is still a little sour.

However, Zhou Mengchen also felt that Gao Gong could not beat Zhang Juzheng in the Wanli Dynasty. This is the reason. It is said that Gao Gong's temper is too straight and hard. But Gao Gong's temper is not because of the support of the prince.

If the prince lives for a hundred years, Gao Gong will definitely be unmatched in the court, but the royal life span is almost always on the prince's father and son, and he himself is a short-lived ghost.

When the prince died, Gao Gong collapsed politically.

Thinking of this, Zhou Mengchen comforted himself, feeling that there was no need to envy Gao Gong.

Xu Jie said slowly: "The Minister of War is still Zheng Xiao, so there is no need to move."

Zhou Mengchen knew in his heart that Zheng Xiao was Xu Jie's man. Of course, he didn't have to move.

Xu Jie did not explain much, saying, "Now there are only a few vacancies in the Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Work."

Zhou Mengchen's breathing was tight, and he wanted to choose one of these six ministries. He felt that he could do everything except the Ministry of Rites. If he had to be the Minister of Rites, he would not be able to do it.

However, the Minister of Rites is usually from the Hanlin Academy, which is a shortcut to entering the cabinet. Zhou Mengchen's identity is not his turn.

Xu Jie said: "I am going to transfer the thunder ceremony that presided over His Majesty's tomb back to the Ministry of Works."

Zhou Mengchen said: "Thunder etiquette is good."

Lei Li was a relatively outstanding technical official and also a Jinshi. He has been in charge of large-scale projects, mostly royal buildings, such as Prince Zhuang Jing's tomb, the emperor's tomb, etc.

He also took the title of Minister of Works.

It is precisely because he doesn't care about things on weekdays that he escaped the storm of Yan Song's fall. It is considered to be among the remaining officials of the Ministry of Works, after all, he has a status.

Zhou Mengchen guessed that Xu Jie chose Lei Li because Lei Li had no foundation in the Ministry of Works on weekdays. It can be said that he had never been in the Ministry of Works. Suddenly, he must rely on the cabinet.

Zhou Mengchen thought to himself, "The Ministry of Works has no share in me."

Xu Jie said: "The Minister of Justice was transferred from Nanjing and was appointed by the Minister of Justice Jiang Dong. Lord Jiang, you should have made an explanation."

Zhou Mengchen nodded. He had met Jiangdong. After Feng Kun, he served as the Minister of Justice in Nanjing. He also knew that he should be Xu Jie. He also knew that before Zhou Mengchen became the Minister of War in Nanjing, Jiangdong was a powerful candidate for the Minister of War in Nanjing.

Zhou Mengchen nodded and said to himself: "In this way, the Minister of Revenue is the position left to me by Xu Jie."

Zhou Mengchen thought too well.

Xu Jie said: "As for the Minister of Revenue, my opinion is Wang Guoguang, Shanxi. He has been in the Ministry of Revenue for a long time and is also a veteran. What should Master Zhou agree with?"

Zhou Mengchen was stunned and said in his heart: "What a cruel move."

Who is Wang Guoguang? He is a member of the Jin Party. Xu Jie's move differentiated the Jin Party and Zhou Mengchen.

The forces behind Zhou Mengchen were not only himself, but the Jin Party. The Jin Party had a minister of the Ministry of Revenue. The Jin merchants would not support Zhou Mengchen in seeking more things. Even Yang Bo could not ignore the ideas of other people in the Jin Party.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Yang Bo will definitely come back as long as he has the chance. But Wang Guoguang is different. Wang Guoguang's qualifications are too shallow. He was chosen by Xu Jie to be the Minister of Revenue. He jumped several thresholds.

Of course, this also has the reason for the fall of the Yan Party. This time, the Yan Party was liquidated and the officials' qualifications were greatly affected. They suppressed the qualifications of officials for several years.

And at the same time, a large number of officials with shallow qualifications have been activated.

Zhou Mengchen said, "Chief, where did you take me? Could you become the Minister of Rites?"

"Otherwise," Xu Jie said: "The Minister of Rites is also an old acquaintance of Master Zhou. He was the top scholar in the 26th year of Jiajing, Li Chunfang."

When Zhou Mengchen heard this name, he didn't know what to thank for.

If nothing else, the fact that Li Chunfang was the Minister of Rites alone would be beneficial to Zhou Mengchen. Because the first Secretary of the Shang Dynasty was found in the same year of the 26th year of Jiajing, which implies that someone had already gone to the core level of power in the 26th year of Jiajing.

It is also good for Zhou Mengchen.

Of course, if Li Chunfang is today, Xu Jie is holding on. After all, he is Xu Jie's favorite student.

Zhou Mengchen thought of Zhang Juzheng for a moment. If Zhang Juzheng had not taken leave, would this big treatment be Zhang Juzheng today?

However, Zhou Mengchen quickly put these miscellaneous thoughts aside and said, "Shoufu Xu, where are you putting me, Zhou Mengchen? If the Chief Secretary has no explanation, I am afraid we will not meet in the future."

Zhou Mengchen is at a disadvantage for Xu Jie. However, Zhou Mengchen is definitely not without gains in the matter of Yan. The biggest gain is reputation. No matter how many tricks there are in the matter of Yan, it is Zhou Mengchen who defeated Yan Song in the eyes of the world.

This incident brought great reputation to Zhou Mengchen.

Many times, reputation can be transformed into power.

Zhou Mengchen now has the confidence to speak tough words with Xu Jie.

Xu Jie said, "Don't calm down, calm down. I ask you to scream Fei Xiong. Fei Xiong, this thing is not something I suppressed you. As the chief minister, I must be fair and just, and not favoritism. With Fei Xiong's contribution, I will naturally reward you according to your merits. Otherwise, it will be difficult to pacify the people of the world. I have just taken control of the power of the cabinet, so I dare not do such a thing."

"I was ready. The Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Works, and Minister of the Three Ministry of Ministers Ren Feixiong chose. But now something happened. I had to suppress it."

"What's the matter?" Zhou Mengchen said.

Xu Jie took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Zhou Mengchen, saying, "I have been temporarily suppressed by this matter because of the turmoil of the cabinet, but it will not be suppressed all the time. As the Minister of War in Nanjing, you still have to take on some things. In this case, how can I hand over the great responsibilities to you?"

Zhou Mengchen opened it and saw the Nanjing Zhenwu Camp Mutiny as stated above.

Zhou Mengchen's breathing suddenly tightened. He slapped the table hard and said, "What a big courage."

Zhou Mengchen believed that Xu Jie was taking advantage of this matter. He had never thought of letting Zhou Mengchen stay in the capital and wanted to play far away. However, Zhou Mengchen still believed that without this matter, Xu Jie would not be able to find an excuse so easily.

Therefore, Zhou Mengchen hated the mutiny of the Zhenwu Camp in Nanjing. First, he hated the mutiny of the soldiers when they move. Second, some atrocities in the Zhenwu Camp in Nanjing are also outrageous.
Chapter completed!