After Zhang Yuan left, Xie Qian was very annoyed.

"Shen Zhihou must have done it by Shen Zhihou... I heard He Shiguang say yesterday that Shangshu Bai wrote a letter to Shen Zhihou, and today His Majesty proposed to agree on the candidate for the new Shangshu... Humph, I really want to stuff that kid into the Ministry of Rites, and see that he is still so proud!" Xie Qian said angrily.

Yang Tinghe was a little difficult to understand.

The dignified Minister of Rites became a tool for game in Xie Qian and Shen Xi. It seemed that the two could easily decide, but in fact, the Minister of Rites was an official position with a higher status than Chen Xi, and Xie Qian was just the chief minister of the cabinet and did not have the power to designate who would be the Minister of Rites.

Yang Tinghe asked tentatively: "Shangshu Chen is in charge of the Ministry of War, and his achievements are outstanding. Is it not that appropriate to transfer him to the Ministry of Rites?"

"Have you ever thought about it?"

Xie Qian didn't think anything was wrong with his words and refused to give in. "Shen Zhihou went to the Ministry of War because his Majesty decided. Before the grassland was pacified, it would be difficult for Your Majesty to change his mind. But don't forget that Shen Zhihou was a lecturer from the Eastern Palace. Not only was His Majesty the most respected gentleman, but he also attended lectures on the lectures many times. Isn't it natural to be promoted to the Minister of Rites?"

Yang Tinghe did not refute because Xie Qian was right, but he felt that it would be less appropriate to let a person who had been away from the Hanlin system as the Minister of Rites.

Xie Qian ignored Yang Tinghe's doubts and continued: "Your Majesty insisted on changing the Minister of Rites. The cabinet can only obey the order, but who will take on this important task in a hurry? It's really a headache! There have been so many things happening in the court recently, Bai Bingde can't take the overall situation into consideration, so he grits his teeth and persevere?

Yang Tinghe really wants to say that Bai Shangshu is really not good at health, so why should you force others to do anything?

But Xie Qian never made sense. No one can persuade the things that this prime minister has identified. The development of such a radical personality is somewhat related to Chen Xi's rise and out of control.

Xie Qian did not stay in Wenyuan Pavilion for too long. He originally wanted to make a vote with Yang Tinghe to relieve Yang Tinghe's pressure, but now it is a foregone conclusion that the Minister of Rites is out of place. He must rush to meet He Jian, the Minister of Personnel, and strive to quickly solve the problem.

When Xie moved to the Ministry of Personnel and introduced the situation to He Jian, He Jian sighed and said, "It is reasonable for Shangshu Bai to retreat. Haven't I mentioned it to you again and again before? Why do you blame Zhihou now? What does this have to do with him?"

Xie Qian said: "It was Shen Zhihou and His Majesty's remarks that led to this matter. Who would he blame?"

He Jian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "No matter where you heard the news, you have to think about it. Bai Shangshu's body really cannot support it. Even if he doesn't send a letter to Shen Zhihou and goes to explain the situation to His Majesty by himself. Your Majesty is not an unreasonable person, so he will still promise it? Yu Qiao, you insist on putting a charge on everyone's head, who can bear it?"

"Now even I want to resign and return home. When I am old, I can't do anything. You can read these official documents, and I have reviewed more yesterday than today."

When Xie Qian saw the files placed in front of He Jian, he waved his hand and said, "That's the matter of your Ministry of Personnel, I don't care."

He Jian said: "If Yu Qiao really wants to keep Shangshu Bai, you can visit Bai's house again and move him to understand his reason with his feelings. I believe that Shangshu Bai will not accept your affection. At worst, all the affairs of the Ministry of Rites will be handed over to the people below to handle, so that Bai Shangshu can recuperate at home..."

"If you think it's a replacement candidate that makes you embarrassed, then you can call a meeting for a colleague from the Hanlin Academy to recommend it. Otherwise, you can go directly to see Shen Zhihou. He may have a good idea. I really can't help it."

He Jian was obviously annoyed too.

Didn’t Xie Qian come on purpose and be embarrassed?

I am the Minister of Personnel, you are the chief minister of the cabinet, but I didn't say I am your subordinate.

Even if you have the power to win the vote, you cannot send me openly to do things. Everything must be done according to the rules. You cannot come to me every time you encounter problems. If you have conflicts with others, you will have to reconcile me, and even get entangled in some matters, which makes people feel overwhelmed.

He Jian didn't want to talk too much to Xie Qian, and at this moment he really wanted to retreat... Unconsciously, leaving the court has become the best choice in the minds of these old ministers. This time, it is no longer to threaten the king, but to not want to be stuck between Xie Qian and Shen Xi and difficult to be a human being.

Xie Qian once again encountered a wall in front of He Jian. After leaving the gate of the Ministry of Personnel, he was very angry: "Why are these people like this now? Could it be that I owe them?"

When he got on the carriage, the coachman asked about his next place. Xie Qian suddenly found that there were not many people in the court who could discuss equally with him, so He Jian was closer. As for the people around him, they were either separated from each other or disobeyed him. No one would sincerely help him. Now that he offended the last ally, he might really fall into a state of fighting alone in the future.

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In the Sili Supervisory Office, Zhang Yuan looked at the list of candidates sent by Zang Xian in detail, pointed to Fei Hong, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, and asked: "Have you met him?"

Zang Xian shook his head: "This Lord Fei has no contact with the villain, but I heard from the Hanlin Academy that he is the one who is most likely to succeed Bai Shangshu this time."

Zhang Yuan frowned: "I heard that this man is from the top scholar and has a good talent. When Liu Jin was in power, he publicly confronted Liu Jin. He was considered a loyal minister. If he could join our family..."

Zang Xian's face was full of embarrassment. He wanted to say that if he didn't even sell Liu Jin's account, would he sell your Zhang Yuan's account? What benefits can you give him to be encouraged?

“This is very difficult.”

Zang Xian shook his head, "This person doesn't get in, and the villain can't think of a way to win over him."

Zhang Yuan said: "You don't have to worry about this. Since he wants to be the Minister of the House, he will definitely come to our house... Our family is the chief supervisor of the Secretariat. Whoever wants to be the Minister of Rites has to pass this level. If he is like a stone in the toilet, he is smelly and hard, what chance do you think he has to be promoted?"

Zang Xian smiled and thought to himself, but he was quite dissatisfied and thought to himself: "Why is Eunuch Zhang so conceited? Is he really going to try to bring Mr. Fei under his command? How is this possible?"

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Just when Zhang Yuan tried to win over Fei Hong and used him as the new Minister of Rites, Xie Qian's favorite object was very different from Zhang Yuan.

Xie Qian did not know Fei Hong very well, and he could even say that he had some prejudice. The reason was that Fei Hong was not old, just turned 40 this year, and was arrogant and arrogant. His ability was not well demonstrated when he served in the Ministry of Rites, which was very different from Xie Qian's idea of ​​using the elderly to stabilize the situation.

Xie Qian's favorite candidate was his old friend, and he always insisted that he was the best candidate for the cabinet minister Wang Hua.

Wang Hua was also the top scholar. He served as a lecturer in the East Palace for many years and became famous in the Hanyuan system. He served in the cabinet for a short time, but because the political situation in the late Hongzhi and early Zhengde was not promoted. In the end, Wang Hua was affected by the "Eight Tigers" incidents of Liu Jian and Li Dongyang, and even ended his political career early.

However, for Xie Qian, thankful that Wang Hua's political life was continued. His son Wang Shouren was an official in the court and has now become the Governor of Xuanda, and is considered an important minister of Mushou in the side.

Xie Qian originally wanted to visit Wang Hua's mansion in person. After a little inquiry, he found out that Wang Hua had gone out to visit friends. Now he is not in the capital, so he can only send a quick horse to send a message to inform the court of promoting and using it. At the same time, he also wrote a memorial to make the official approval and approved it, which would create a certain fact.

Xie Qian thought to himself: "I had recommended Dehui to the cabinet before, but Your Majesty disagreed. Now I have let him serve as the Minister of Rites. Is there any problem now?"

In Xie Qian's opinion, even if Zhu Houzhao had prejudice against Liu Jian and Li Dongyang back then, and Wang Hua retired from the disaster of Chiyu, time has changed. Even if Zhu Houzhao has any grudges, his anger should have been almost gone, right? You must know that Zhu Houzhao did not pursue Wang Hua's son Wang Shouren, and still promoted and reused step by step. Xie Qian felt that the possibility of successful recommendation this time was very high.

Xie Qian wrote the memorial and took it to the cabinet that afternoon. He immediately asked the eunuch on duty to notify Zhang Yuan to meet at Wenyuan Pavilion and explain the matter clearly.

When Zhang Yuan arrived, it was already sunset. Xie Qian was in a hurry to leave the palace and almost missed him.

"...What, Xie Shangshu wants Mr. Wang to serve as the Minister of Rites? Why don't you discuss with our family? This person once hated His Majesty. How can he get his recommendation? Besides, Mr. Wang has been reborn for three years and he doesn't know where the person is. If you talk to His Majesty like this, wouldn't it be a trouble for yourself?"

Zhang Yuan's tone was arrogant, no longer the same attitude as he used to negotiate friendly with Xie Qian, and he looked unreasonable.

Xie Qian frowned and said, "Don't you ask Eunuch Zhang to discuss this immediately after you have no idea? If this matter is possible, there will be a clear stream in the court to maintain the stability of the court, which will be of great benefit to the country and country of the Ming Dynasty."

Xie Qian's pedantic talk made Zhang Yuan very impatient. He raised his face and scolded: "Shangshu Xie said the problem so seriously, as if our family would delay the Ming Dynasty. It's ridiculous! Don't forget that the Ming Dynasty belongs to Your Majesty. Your Majesty said whoever is the Minister of Rites can be the one. If you find someone who makes Your Majesty hate, you will not cause trouble for Your Majesty and cause trouble for our family? Our family will never agree to this matter!"

Xie Qian did not expect that Zhang Yuan had such a big opinion and asked: "Who in the court thinks that who can replace Bai Shangshu in the court?"

Zhang Yuandao: "When the Secretary of State retires, the Minister of State will naturally be replaced by the Minister, or the Minister of Rites in Nanjing will be summoned to the capital. This is much more appropriate than choosing from the officials who retired... Although Your Majesty has not explained this in detail, our family can set a tone first, and must be selected among the officials of the existing Hanlin system. If Xie Shangshu really cannot find a suitable candidate, then it will be up to our family to decide."

"you……"

Xie Qian didn't expect this to happen, and Zhang Yuan looked at him coldly, feeling an invisible pressure hit him, which made him almost breathless.

Zhang Yuan raised his head and snorted in his nose: "Next time I look for our family, it is best to have something important to do. Don't bother with everything. Our family is busy with official business, so how can we have so much time to pay attention to it? Okay, Xie Shangshu, say goodbye!"

After saying that, Zhang Yuan shook his sleeves and left, Xie Qian stood there without coming to his senses for a long time.

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The idea of ​​recommending Wang Hua as the Minister of Rites was set in front of Zhang Yuan, and Xie Qian was unwilling to accept it. In his opinion, no one is more suitable to serve as the Minister of Rites who is the important task of educating the world than Wang Hua.

When Xie Qian returned to his courtyard on Chang'an Street, he was exhausted physically and mentally. At this time, he was thinking about how to find opportunities to meet the saint. In his opinion, if he could propose it to Zhu Houzhao in person, there might be a chance.

Now Zhang Yuan is no longer in the same mind as him, and he refuses in person, and it will no longer work to follow the path of Silijian.

"...How about going to Zhihou for help? He can go to the Leopard Room to meet the saint at any time, but he was the one who caused the resignation of Shangshu Bai. If he went to him now, wouldn't it mean that I took the initiative to admit defeat? No, no..."

The countermeasures that Xie Qian came up with were quickly rejected by himself.

At this moment, the gatekeeper came in and reported: "Sir, Mr. Bai, Minister of Rites, is looking for a visit outside."

"What? He isn't he bedridden and can't leave home?"

Xie Qian was very surprised that Bai Yue actually came to visit him in person, needless to say, to discuss the matter of retirement.

Xie Qian didn't want to face Bai Yue at this time. Although Wang Hua was the best candidate for his successor to the Minister of Rites, if he couldn't do it, it would be better to let Bai Yue stay. He was already thinking about how to persuade Bai Yue to take back his thoughts of resigning and returning to the field.

Bai Yue came forward on his own initiative, which made Xie Qian feel a little embarrassed. If he refused a patient's request in person, he would never get along with him again.

Bai Yue entered the yard, and with Xie Qianxiang's support, he came to the study room of the yard. The guest and the host sat down to each other. Bai Yue sighed quietly and said:

"Xie Zhongtang, although I am seven years younger than you and have a far inferior to you in the court, my health is really not good. In recent years, I have spent a lot of time looking for medical treatment and medicine every year. I am very perfunctory about the affairs of the court. I still can't support it over the years. If I stay in the court again, I am afraid that it will be a big mistake in the future. It's better to let someone with the ability take responsibility..."

When Bai Yue spoke, his whole body trembled constantly, like a candle in the wind, and the fire of life would be extinguished at any time... However, the age of a person is there, just by looking at his appearance, Bai Yue is indeed much younger than Xie Qian.

Xie Qian frowned: "Bingde, what are you saying? Look at your rosy face and black hair, how come you feel like you have a serious illness? Why don't you persist? What if your health is better?"

"Haha, I don't seem to be sick just like this? I'm afraid that in a few days, the yin and yang will be separated forever."

Bai Yue coughed violently, sweat gushed out from his forehead, his face flushed, and he finally stopped coughing and said breathlessly, "I sent a letter to Zhihou to explain the situation to him. Later, Zhihou came to visit him in person, hoping that I could continue to stay in the court, and also asked me to arrange all my official duties to the people below, and just take care of my illness... Am I the one who is greedy for power and corpse position and eats for nothing? I really have no choice but to come and ask you."

Xie Qian frowned: "Why, Shen Zhihou came to the door to persuade you to stay? Didn't he go to report to His Majesty and want someone to take over you?"

What Bai Yue said was full of contradictions with what Zhang Yuan said.

Bai Yue shook his head confidently: "How could Zhihou tell Your Majesty? It's better for Xie Zhongtang to report to Your Majesty this little thing. I was rash before and wrote to Zhihou, but I didn't expect that we belong to two different yamen. If he takes action, it will definitely be a real person and bring adverse effects to him... Alas! After all the ups and downs of the years, it's already gone. Does Xie Zhongtang have to be willing to see me die in the court?"

Xie Qian did not say anything. He was not moved by Bai Yue's self-pitying words, but caused huge waves in his heart for the inconsistency between the information he received.

Xie Qian thought to himself: "Since it was not Shen Zhihou's actions, who would it be? Could it be that someone else intervened? Or was it the slander of the villains around His Majesty? What's the benefit to them?"

Bai Yue said again: "In the afternoon, Eunuch Zhang sent someone to tell me that Your Majesty has begun to consider the candidates and ask me to recommend a few... Now, even if you want to recommend the backwards, I will discuss with you Yu Qiao first and will not act rashly. You..."

"Eunuch Zhang sent someone to find you?" Xie Qian felt that the situation was not right.

Bai Yue didn't know what Xie Qian was paying attention to, and said, "I haven't replied to Eunuch Zhang yet. Eunuch Zhang sent someone to ask. He said that Fei Zichong, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, had both ability and character, and wanted to recommend Zichong, but he asked me to come and recommend it on his behalf, which made me feel a little confused."
Chapter completed!