Chapter 57                        

In the Ministry of Rites.

Qin Minglei was covered in a hint of alcohol and said, "Mr. Zhou, I will take you to see the Ministry of Rites."

Zhou Mengchen followed Qin Minglei and said in his heart: "It's true."

The Minister of Rites in front of me is Qin Minglei, the top scholar in the 23rd year of Jiajing.

This is the difference between the imperial examination year and the imperial examination year. The top scholar in the 26th year of Jiajing was already a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, while the top scholar in the 23rd year of Jiajing was the Minister of Rites. Moreover, Qin Minglei, the Minister of Rites, also gained qualifications.

And it is said that this Qin Zhuangsheng lived a very depressed life.

The reason is very simple, it is the origin of the top scholar.

It is said that when Jiajing was the top scholar, Qin Minglei was not in front of him. However, when he was severely drought, Jiajing felt that it was good when he saw the name Minglei. The so-called thunder and rain came.

For the sake of auspiciousness, he was named the top scholar.

It’s Qin Minglei’s great luck.

But the sudden fortune is a great wind for those who are capable, which can blow to the ninth level of the sky, but for those who are not capable, it is even more blown away.

Qin Minglei is the latter.

It is false to say that Qin Minglei has no ability. However, his top scholar was not among the top scholars in the 23rd year of Jiajing. Therefore, the 23rd year of Jiajing, a Jinshi was a mess and did not form a joint force.

Qin Minglei was even more discussed by many people, saying that Qin Minglei was a lucky minister. In short, it ruined his reputation. Especially these Qingliu pay the most attention to fame, so even if Qin Minglei was the top scholar, he would probably be a minister in his life.

Since there is no possibility of promotion, he is naturally strong without desire. He is cold-eyed at the affairs of the court and often drinks heavily. Even Zhou Mengchen has seen a small silver pot hanging around Qin Minglei's waist, which is very delicate, and it is undoubtedly a wine pot.

Qin Minglei had no intention of hiding. He took it out from time to time and took a sip, nor did he regard Zhou Mengchen as a future political star. He took Zhou Mengchen around the Ministry of Rites and met everyone. He guided some departments under the Ministry of Rites.

Qin Minglei said: "The Ministry of Rites is just a place with egg size. It is in charge of four departments, the ritual department, the affairs of the rituals, the tribute, and the school. This is the most important thing. In fact, there is no major event. The imperial examination is once every three years, and other things have old examples. There will be no problems if they are done accordingly."

Zong Feng is the matter of enthronement of the royal family. Gong Sheng is also the imperial examination. Schools are generally the Imperial College and the official schools at all levels below. They are also the most important function of the Ministry of Rites.

"The matter of temple priests is even simpler, including sacrificial rituals, national qualities, and temple taboos. The first two have certain rules, just report them according to the rules. If you want to give grace from the above, it has nothing to do with us. As for temple taboos, it is the most important thing. However, some people will never meet in their lifetime. Even if they meet, we will do things, and the above will decide on major matters."

What is the temple taboo? It means that the emperor dies or dies. The temple name of more than a dozen words is important. But as Qin Minglei said, how many times can a person meet a person in his life to change the emperor. In addition to the emperor, he also gives posthumous titles to nobles after his death. Generally speaking, it depends on the emperor's meaning.

"As for the host and guest, the food is even more delicious. It's fine if you take a look at it."

"Anyway, my affairs in the Ministry of Rites are very leisurely."

Zhou Mengchen walked along the way and felt the so-called nobleness of the Ministry of Rites. Most officials had nothing to do. Even Zhou Mengchen saw that if Zhou Mengchen had not been to the Ministry of Rites today, many people might not have come.

This is also like many idle departments. Officials have their own lives and the yamen has nothing to do, so they won’t come.

This made Zhou Mengchen feel a little uncomfortable. Since Zhou Mengchen became an official, he has been on a pragmatic path. He has been busy all the time. Not only Zhou Mengchen himself is busy, but his subordinates and even his aides are all very busy.

Perhaps it was because Zhou Mengchen himself was used to this fast-paced life, because no matter how much he worked overtime, he was not as good as the intra-scroll in later generations.

It’s not that Zhou Mengchen is not cruel enough to him, but that the times limit it. After dark, the light is not good. The most wasteful part of official documents is on the road, and there is no WeChat message in the middle of the night to work overtime.

But Zhou Mengchen didn't know that the atmosphere of the Ministry of Rites was the norm for the Ming officials.

Zhou Mengchen's behavior is abnormal, perhaps perverted.

Zhou Mengchen asked Qin Minglei with interest and said, "Didn't the Ministry of Rites be busy?"

Qin Minglei said: "Apart from the months of the imperial examination, there is nothing to be busy with. Of course, this dynasty has been busy for a while. But I don't want to meet you."

Zhou Mengchen's heart moved and said, "Great etiquette?"

Qin Minglei said, "That's right. Besides, I think it's better to move than to be quiet in the Ministry of Rites. Everything is done according to the old rules. Of course, adults have their own thoughts, just pretend that I didn't say anything or nothing."

Zhou Mengchen said: "Accomplice."

After visiting the Ministry of Rites, Zhou Mengchen checked some documents in his own duty room, either this prince got married or that prince married his daughter, or a minister died. He wanted to give him a posthumous title, a pension, or a posthumous official was granted three generations, etc.

In short, in Zhou Mengchen's opinion, it's just trivial matters.

Zhou Mengchen took a deep breath and said in his heart: "Most of the people in the Ministry of Rites have boycotted me secretly, otherwise there would be no mere Qin Minglei who doesn't want to be promoted. Now, although I am the Minister of Rites, the real Minister of Rites is in the cabinet. If I approve all the meanings of the people below, maybe nothing wrong with it. But if I want to do it alone, there is no one below. I am afraid I don't know how many secret methods there are. Although I can't defeat me, it's enough to disgust people."

Zhou Mengchen has seen many things, and his subordinates joined forces to harm his superiors, not to mention the people from the Ministry of Rites and Xu Jie's endorsement. It is naturally extremely difficult.

Moreover, Zhou Mengchen had to admit one thing, he actually did not understand etiquette very much. What's more important is that the Ministry of Rites has its own rules. If Zhou Mengchen rashly acted, he would fall into a passive state.

Zhou Mengchen secretly thought in his mind how to break this situation?

Do nothing in the Ministry of Rites? This is not in line with Zhou Mengchen's character, but also acts too weak.

After all, many things are not over when Zhou Mengchen enters the center. On the contrary, this is the beginning. Many people are watching what Zhou Mengchen did and evaluate Zhou Mengchen based on what Zhou Mengchen did.

After all, how many things Zhou Mengchen has done below. People at the center have only read the memorials and have not experienced them personally, so naturally they do not have much experience. They have to look at Zhou Mengchen's specific performance before they decide how to choose between Zhou Gao and Xu Jie in the future.

Zhou Mengchen was not in a hurry.

On the first day, he sat in the Ministry of Rites, and went home in the afternoon.

When I returned home, I saw Zhang Ju waiting for him.

Zhou Mengchen had a little ridiculous voice in his tone and said, "Zhang-Ministry of Works, what's going on?"

Zhang Juzheng said, "Thank you especially. Without you, there would be no Zhang-Ministry of Works today."

Zhou Mengchen said, "Why are you polite between you and me?"

Zhang Juzheng said: "It's not just to be polite. There is one thing I need to ask for, that is, the matter of governing the river. Don't worry, Xiao Gui and Cao Sui, I can do it, and some strategies remain unchanged. But after all, I am in the capital and not on the front line of governing the river. Who can entrust the overall situation?"

Zhou Mengchen pondered for a moment and said, "Pan Jixun."

Zhang Juzheng said: "He, he is not-----"

Zhou Mengchen said: "Yes, he has some opinions on my strategy of governing the river. He opposed dividing water and was determined to conquer the water to attack the sand. But he did not see the disadvantages of conquer the water to attack the sand. However, I know even more that he is a capable minister. Many times, if he has a good strategy, he may not be able to implement it. Pan Jixun is a person who can implement the things on the drawings. As for how to convince him and do things for you, it is your business."

Zhang Juzheng nodded and said, "I understand. How are you in the Ministry of Rites? Do you need my help?"

Zhou Mengchen savored the tea and said, "No, you can see my methods."
Chapter completed!