In Wuying Hall, the main hall is the most magnificent building.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, the glazed tiles on the top of the single hip mountain are shining with gorgeous yellow-colored light, the wood, gold and dragon paintings of eaves show respect, and the brightly colored world looks like a fairy palace. The upturned brackets show a certain graceful and elegant temperament.

Originally, Wuying Hall and Wenhua Hall were two symmetrical buildings, and their functions were similar. But everything was always evolving. Now Wuying Hall has become the central place for court officials to make decisions under the imperial power; while Wenhua Hall is a place for reading and collecting books. Just like the former Secretariat, it has disappeared now.

Most of the cabinet ministers on duty here are the chief officials of each yamen, sometimes the deputy ministers, Shaoqing and other secondary officials take turns. When the ministers make unjust memorials, they do not gather in the main hall, but stay in the corridor behind them and have independent office and study rooms.

Qi Tai's study room is a suite, which can study, work, entertain guests, and even have a bedroom dedicated to rest. Even if he wants to eat, sleep, or even bathe here, it is OK. Wuying Palace has special supplies, and there are also clerks and eunuchs who take care of them. Of course, everything is quite comfortable and gorgeous, and it is public expenses.

There is a golden house in the book, and what it refers to is the situation of being ranked among the nine ministers.

At this time, a low-level civil servant walked to the door and bowed, "Please ask Qibu Hall to move to the main hall."

Qi Tai held a brush in his hand and looked up and said, "Just send the 'paste yellow' memorial here."

The civil servant in the green robe said, "You'd better go there yourself, all the ministers are almost here."

When Qi Tai heard this, he felt something special. He stopped talking, put down his brush and stood up.

In the main hall, Xia Yuanji, Ru Yi and others were there. Qi Tai stepped forward and bowed, and then took a memorial from Ru Yi. The person who wrote the memorial was Liu Ming, a pedestrian who had just entered Beijing.

A sesame official who passed the imperial examination for less than two years has been in the imperial examination and seems to be lucky enough to show his face in front of the emperor.

Qi Taila opened to look at it. He took a look at it first, guessing that Liu Ming was talking about reform, and then looked at it carefully from the beginning.

After all, he was a Jinshi, so Liu Ming was a bit particular about writing articles. He first quoted classics and found many examples of reforms, success in historical books, Shang Yang's reforms, etc., and then used the saint's words to discuss the view of keeping pace with the times. He began to talk about the affairs of this dynasty and praised the founding of the Ming Taizu, which led to the country's rest and recuperation for decades. However, today, household registration, cultivated land, and other current situations have changed, and it is time for reform.

The news that this dynasty wants to implement the new policy has long been no longer a strange thing. However, it is the first to clearly promote "reform" and "keep up with the times" in the memorials. No matter how much reason Liu Ming found in his long-term discussion, no matter how smooth his articles are, it cannot change this memorial's aggressive proposition.

"Qibutang thought, how should I approve it?" Xia Yuanji said in his voice.

Qi Tai handed over the memorial and glanced at Xia Yuanji. Looking at Yuan Xiaji's meaningful eyes, Qi Tai thought: It's true that some people think that Liu Ming was instructing me to write this article?

However, it is no wonder that Xia Yuanji, Qi Tai and several former officials of the Han Dynasty had already been labeled as the "New Party". Qi Tai, Gao Xianning, Hou Hai and others did support the emperor in implementing the new policy. Everyone was an official in the same dynasty, and political views were not hidden.

"The cabinet is not decided by one person, so everyone can discuss it?" Qi Tai said.

He turned to Gao Xianning, "Has the Lord read this memorial?"

Gao Xianning said: "The Emperor has not left Beijing this year and often reviews memorials in person. Liu Ming's book, which is neither ordinary (the daily government affairs report of various institutions' powers"), is mostly sent directly to the imperial front and then sent to the cabinet."

Qi Tai said: "Since that's the case, let's do it according to the rules. First, nine people from the cabinet decide, and then send it to the treasure office; at the same time, copy it and send it to the Sixth Department Office to copy it, and understand the various wards. What does Xiamen Tang think?"

Xia Yuanji thought for a while and said helplessly: "When you arrive at the cabinet, you should not do it in the style of an emergency memorial, or you can only do it."

After the nine officials from the Central Central Office arrived, everyone proposed their own proposals for handling plans, and then selected the proposal with the largest number of supporters, and then submitted it to the Dianbao Office in the back hall for review.

Some people argue that Liu Ming, a pedestrian, overstepping his authority and discussing the government affairs should be severely punished; some people argued that he "knows" to reply, indicating that the court did not agree with the content of the request, but was too lazy to touch him and let him take care of himself; and Qian Xun from the Guardian Department proposed to "approve the report".

The Guardian Department agrees with the new policy, which is related to the situation and funding of its entire yamen. If the new policy is denied, the Guardian Department's North Office will have no significance for the existence of the Southern Office. The Southern Office's investment in a considerable amount of financial and political input will definitely be greatly reduced.

What surprised people was that no one supported the proposal of the Guardian Department, and only Qian Xun.

The two so-called new parties, Qi Tai and Gao Xianning, also the "erhu" who were suspected to be the new party, Hu Yi, Minister of Rites, and Hu Guang, a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy; they actually supported "I know". So the nine people in the cabinet reached a decision in a very short time.

Things became subtle and complicated. Liu Ming’s memorial was not instructed by Qi Tai, and such a “truth” is extremely likely; of course, it is not ruled out that Qi Tai deliberately retreats to advance, and the person who arranged the lead was just a strategy of “titling a stone to ask for directions”.

Qi Tai returned to the study and Gao Xianning soon arrived.

"You and I are in the cabinet, Xianning should pay attention to avoid suspicion on weekdays." Qi Tai said.

Gao Xianning said in a relaxed tone: "Who doesn't know the friendship between our teachers and students in the court is useless no matter how to avoid it."

Qi Tai glanced at him: "There are opportunities to meet, so you have to pay attention to your words and deeds in Wuying Palace."

Gao Xianning no longer spoke back and bowed, "Abide by the teachings of Qibutang."

He glanced at the room in the study: "The official looked at the tea inside. Why don't Qibutang invite me to drink?"

The deaf could also hear these tones that the two were very close, and maybe they couldn't avoid suspicion. Qi Tai stood up and said, "Come in."

The door of the study is open and the sun is bright outside. As long as someone enters the door, you can detect the light and dark changes; but the inner room is a distance from the doors and windows. As long as you pay attention to the sound of the conversation, you will have a certain degree of privacy and confidentiality.

Gao Xianning poured tea by himself and said directly: "Liu Ming is not the same as us; he is not the same as Hou Hai, Pei Youzhen, and Qian Xun, but there are signs of alliance."

Qi Tai refused to comment, but he admired Gao Xianning's clear mind and made the point.

Qi Tai nodded and said, "You and I are already ranked as the Nine Ministers. How big can we be? Liu Ming and others are different. Now they have no chance to achieve the success of the Dragon. If you want to be the Nine Ministers, you may not be able to survive until you are old."

Gao Xianning said coldly: "It is really a great opportunity for the emperor to implement the new policy. Liu Ming dealt with Hou Hai and others in Annan and Japan, and was afraid that he would make friends very happy. Hou Hai and others claimed to be old officials of the Han Palace, the emperor's confidant, and the crime was a crime. He was suffering from weak power in the court, which was just a hit with Liu Ming. If Liu Ming competed for the banner of reform, it would not be difficult to win over a group of classmates or fellow villagers, or gathered with similar intentions under his command."

He was silent for a moment, and then he said in confusion: "Is it to study and become an official to help the people, or to get promoted or make money, or are there some?"

Qi Tai said calmly: "Not all scholars are as wealthy as Xianning. Most officials in the capital are still powerless and have a meager salary, and they are even tight-fitting in their meals and clothes. Scholars are not all ascetic monks, and they will inevitably have the idea of ​​getting promoted and making money. If scholars follow the teachings of sages, the official path is definitely not the current situation."

Gao Xianning pondered: "But most people do not have the courage of Liu Ming. I see that he is in Annan, Japan, and has had a life-long experience. I am afraid he is too open to it and can be willing to do it."

Qi Tai said worriedly: "If the person who presided over the new policy had the motive of getting promoted and making money at the beginning, the party-to-strike against the differences would definitely not be a good thing for the court. You and I can see through one thing, how could the emperor not observe it?"

Gao Xianning didn't say anything, as if he was a little dazed. After a while, Gao Xianning said in a deep voice: "The Lord knows it."

His tone was very certain, without any guesswork, as if he had already concluded.

Gao Xianning said: "But this kind of person is rare to appear. He must be as brave as a fight, behave indifferently in life and death, and have selfish desires - seeking, or tolerating. The lower officials expected that the emperor really dared to use this person."

Qi Tai sighed inadvertently and said with a slight frustration: "I am old and can no longer drive the priest forward and repay the kindness of my encounter."

Gao Xianning smiled and said, "The officials felt young, but they still supported the proposal of Qibutang. The court went from a pool of stagnant water to turbulent flows, which was not the way of Feng Shui. In the end, only the important ministers as Qibutang were held as important as Qibutang could become national sages."

Qi Tai suddenly turned around and said, "I still want to give advice to the emperor and remind me to fulfill the responsibilities of the ministers."

Gao Xianning thought for a moment and nodded, "It's good that this is good, so that the emperor can clearly know that the Qibutang's thoughts and opinions will avoid any differences between speculation. A wise man is worried about a thousand times, but there is still a mistake. If the emperor also neglects, the minister should check for the omissions."

His voice was a little weak: "The officials thought that the one who disliked Liu Ming the most was not us. People were sitting at high places. Liu Ming wanted to bring a group of people to squeeze in. Who is the most likely to be forced to give up his seat?"

Qi Tai walked slowly back and forth next to the chair.

At this time, Gao Xianning's voice said, "It's time for the student to say goodbye."

Qi Tai then sent Gao Xianning to the door, Gao Xianning bowed again, then turned and left. While returning the gift, Qi Tai saw the officials walking in the corridor. They seemed to be watching the movements of the teachers and students intentionally or unintentionally. Qi Tai nodded generously to an official, who hurriedly bowed to the distance.
Chapter completed!