The Ministry of Rites' Examination Sales Case for the Ministry of Rites seems to have ended until today, but the power struggle behind it has actually just begun.

Cheng Minzheng fell and his life was about to be lost. His official vacancies always need to be filled, and the list of newly-entered ministers also needs to be re-prepared.

During the Hongzhi period, the cabinet's grand senators basically maintained the size of four people. By the eleventh year of Hongzhi, Xu Pu stepped down as the chief minister, and only the iron triangle of Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and Xie Qian was left. Moreover, Emperor Hongzhi had a habit of choosing a cabinet's grand senators. He first asked the six ministries and nine ministers to recommend a rough list, and then select from this list.

Cheng Minzheng was very unfair about the sale of the Ministry of Rites because he did not have the possibility of revealing the issue. There were many things in the case that could not stand scrutiny, but in this way, the case was decided in the end. He died after being released from prison, and the case became a unsolved case.

It is only because Cheng Minzheng is too annoying among the current Hanlin officials. Everyone thinks that he will either become a candidate for the Cabinet Grand Secretary or succeed Xu Qiong as the next Minister of Rites.

Chen Xi went home while pondering. He was wondering which factions the forces behind the court were divided into, and which factions would have an impact on his career.

Ma Wensheng and Liu Daxia should be considered the same faction, which is recognized in history as a loyal minister; Zhang Heling, Zhang Yanling and Xu Qiong are considered the same faction, which is considered the foreign relatives' faction.

"History of Ming Dynasty" blames Fu Han for this case. So which faction does this person who is about to succeed the Minister of Rites in the coming year?

If Fu Han is a good official, he is not very funny in history. He dares to point out the current shortcomings and advises Emperor Hongzhi many times, leaving behind many folk stories and legends. During his tenure as an official, Fu Han was distant from his relatives and was very close to the "loyal ministers". However, with his own strength, he could not design and harm Cheng Minzheng at all, and there must be someone behind him to help.

To talk about the "History of Ming Dynasty", there are many slandering emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Chen Xi can be understood as this is a frame-up by the Qing Dynasty historians on Fu Han, or they want to use this to vilify the peaceful and prosperous era that was rare in the Ming Dynasty. However, Chen Xi put himself in his shoes and waves, Cheng Minzheng was indeed a victim of political struggle. However, this force has not yet surfaced.

But no matter what, Chen Xi was not involved in the case. After the Meridian Gate was placed in the right direction, he could return to the Hanlin Academy to work, which is a happy thing.

Chen Xi went to the Meridian Gate, and Xie Yuner was frightened and couldn't stand at home. After seeing Chen Xi, Xie Yuner looked happy and said, "Thank God, my husband finally came back safely."

Her joy was obvious. The couple was one-on-one, and Chen Xi’s affairs were her own. She couldn’t hide her excitement in front of Lin Dai.

Chen Xi entered the room and Xie Yun'er handed him a letter: "Mr., you are not here today. Someone came to deliver the letter and claimed to be from the Marquis of Shouning."

Chen Xi was surprised. The people of Shouning Hou knew the small courtyard where they lived. It seemed that the win over by Shouning Hou was extremely obvious. Chen Xi couldn't help but think that when the people of Shouning Hou's Mansion went to the old house of Xie's family to give gifts, the manager of the Hou's Mansion told him what he said, saying that he didn't have to worry about anything, just as if Zhang Heling had settled everything for him.

Logically speaking, if the case of selling a question has nothing to do with the foreign relatives, Zhang Heling would definitely not make such a promise. Chen Xi thought to himself: "It seems that the party of selling a question has something to do with the case of selling a question."

Chen Xi opened the letter and found that there were not many things, mainly some words to ask about his well-being. At the same time, he expressed his gratitude to Chen Xi for helping the prince to treat the disease. However, Zhang Heling also mentioned that it would prompt Chen Xi to "renew his position", but in order to avoid suspicion, he said it in a blessing tone. Chen Xi thought about it carefully, probably because he wanted him to surrender.

Chen Xi turned his head and asked, "Has anyone else been here recently?"

Xie Yuner thought about it, shook her head affirmatively, and said, "My husband is not a high-ranking official, and the yard has always been quiet. Who will come?"

Chen Xi suddenly remembered that Yu Niang didn't seem to bother him again recently, nor did she convey Liu Daxia's new orders again. Does this mean that Liu Daxia's "use of" him has come to an end?

The Yellow River floods and the Ministry of Revenue are extremely busy. Liu Daxia should have no time to take care of him now, but now Fatty Zhou is transporting money and grain in the name of the Tingzhou Chamber of Commerce. Yu Niang has also returned from Henan after investigating the local disaster. Liu Daxia has no reason to ignore him in this situation.

But when I think back, Chen Xi felt that he was too "high" to himself. Liu Daxia, as the Minister of Revenue and one of the seven ministers, had many talented people and talents. Do you have to use a young man like him who is just a young man?

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The next day, Chen Xi finally got to work in Hanlin Academy in her usual clothes as usual.

As soon as he arrived at the Hanlin Academy, he received news that Zhu Xizhou had been promoted to Hanlin Secretariat, which happened two days ago. As for the vacancy of Zhu Xizhou's Hanlin compilation, it was added by Hanlin Censor Wang Jiusi, and Chen Xi and Wang Zan were still compiled by Hanlin. There was no one to take the vacant seat of another Hanlin Secretariat.

Chen Xi, Lun Wenxu and Feng Xi returned and expressed congratulations to Zhu Xizhou, the new Shangguan.

After serving as a Hanlin Academy, it means that Zhu Xizhou has become the management of the Hanlin Academy. He was at most a foreman, but now he has become a workshop director. Moreover, his office location has been moved from the office to the lecture hall in front. At the same time, there will be special officials for his service. Chen Xi and others are now nominally assigned by Zhu Xizhou.

Zhu Xizhou was a little embarrassed: "Writer Chen Xiu, you don't know... there is something tricky, you must do it."

Chen Xi asked with a little curiosity, "What's the matter?"

Zhu Xizhou immediately sent a lot of manuscripts to Chen Xi. Before Chen Xi could read it, he explained first: "Your Majesty found many books from the palace, Hanlin Academy, Imperial College and several rich yamen in the capital. All of them were the old things before Yongle. Mr. Xie told me that you must deal with these things yourself. Perhaps it was Chen Xiu who wrote the manuscript you submitted to Your Majesty last time and was appreciated by Your Majesty..."

While he was talking, Xie Qian suddenly visited the Hanlin Academy and entered the office directly.

Chen Xi was secretly surprised. Could it be that Xie Qian knew that he had returned to Hanlin Academy today and came to find him specifically?

As expected, before the Hanlins came forward to see him, Xie Qian had already instructed: "Everyone can do their own things, Chen Xiu, come out with me."

When Chen Xi followed Xie Qian out, someone began to express his opinion: "What was the case when Xie Ge Lao came to him to sell the papers. Now it seems that he should be valued. Could the position of the lecturer be reserved specifically for him?"

One sentence made the Hanlin feel depressed.

It was said before that he wanted to be assessed and compete for employment. No one originally regarded Chen Xi, a newcomer, as a competitor. Now it seems that Chen Xi's promotion is likely to have been "internal decision".

Some people began to speculate on what the relationship between Chen Xi and Xie Qian was, and could get Xie Qian's different eyes. However, Chen Xi was from Tingzhou, Fujian, and had nothing to do with Xie Qian. Some people guessed that perhaps Xie Qian was interested in Chen Xi's talent and wanted to marry Chen Xi...

Everyone knows that Xie Qian has an unmarried granddaughter at home. Xie Qian always likes to brag to his old friends how beautiful and smart his granddaughter is.

Chen Xi, who is the person involved in the incident, has no knowledge of this.

"Chen Xi, Your Majesty has read the historical materials of the late Hongwu compiled the day before yesterday, and I am very satisfied. Unfortunately, you are not in the Hanlin Academy these days, otherwise you will be asked to write them in detail a few days earlier for Your Majesty to read. Haha... Don't be nervous, this is a good thing. You understand your Majesty's intentions. If you do your work well, Your Majesty will definitely use them to you." Xie Qian said to Chen Xi with a kind look on his face and in an encouraging tone.

Chen Xi thought to himself, you wouldn't just talk about this when you come to me, right? He immediately bowed and asked, "I dare to ask Mr. Xie, how should I write this historical material?"

Xie Qian smiled and said, "Just just record it according to the truth."

Chen Xi thought to himself, how can you tell me the truth if you say this lightly?

What should I call Zhu Yunwen? I call him his name or the crown prince... However, it is obviously impossible to call him "Emperor", because Emperor Jianwen's throne was not recognized by the world. However, after Zhu Yunwen disappeared, he was mourned in the army as Emperor Shenzong, and later abolished the imperial court.

Chen Xi thought of the "Jingnan" mentioned by Zhang Heling that day, and expected that this matter should be said, so he asked: "That about Jingnan..."

Xie Qian raised his face: "Chen Xi, the memorial was originally yours. Your Majesty has just approved your memorial and asked you to organize this historical material well. As for how to do it, it is up to you to consider and deal with it yourself. As for the ministers, we cannot wait for the emperor to show everything."

Chen Xi nodded, and he finally figured out something... Asking Xie Qian was useless, the other party was obviously using him.

Chen Xi thought to himself, isn’t it just the old story of Jianwen? What do you want to know, what will I make up for you! It’s just a matter of Jianwen’s reign, and I have to be covered up. At worst, Emperor Hongzhi will demote me to the crime and demote me from the sixth rank to the seventh rank to the local government to be an official, or go to Nanjing to work as a free agent, so it’s better to deal with an old fox like you all day long.

Chen Xi sent Xie Qian away, returned to the office room, sat down at his desk, and then buried his head in writing.

After one day, Chen Xi sorted out seven or eight thousand words of manuscripts, all of which were historical materials that have not yet been circulated.

After Chen Xi finished sorting it out, he went to the reading hall in front to hand over the manuscript to Zhu Xizhou and said, "I'm sorry to hand it over to Master Xie, so I'm done."

"Ah!? So fast?"

Zhu Xizhou was a little surprised. He thought that Chen Xi had to organize so many manuscripts and had to compile them into articles, which would take at least ten days and half a month, but he didn't expect that Chen Xi would complete it in just one day.

After Zhu Xizhou roughly browsed the content written by Chen Xi, he almost couldn't hold on to the manuscript and asked tremblingly: "Chen...Chen Xiu, what are you writing?"

Chen Xi sighed, "It was all written by Master Xie who asked me to write... Alas, Master Zhu doesn't need to ask, just submit it to Master Xie."

Zhu Xizhou smiled bitterly, and his eyes looked at Chen Xi with fear, and the meaning was obvious: Don’t harm me, these things are going to cause big trouble.

Chen Xi didn't want to explain. After submitting the manuscript, the work that Emperor Hongzhi and Xie Qian explained to him was completed. How Emperor Hongzhi was preparing to deal with his manuscript was not something he could care about.

I expected that Emperor Hongzhi had only two choices, facing it or ignoring it.

Zhu Xizhou brought the manuscript to the cabinet lobby south of Wenhua Hall and handed it over to Xie Qian.

Xie Qian looked at the manuscripts carefully, and did not avoid Zhu Xizhou. He said in a scolding tone: "This Chen Xi is getting more and more bold. Your Majesty asked him to write historical materials, which is his value to him. He dared to openly in the manuscript... Well, when I submit this to Your Majesty, your Majesty will decide."

Zhu Xizhou thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't understand whether Xie Qian had the intention to cure Chen Xi's sin.

As a court official, he worked hard in the Hanlin Academy for three years. Zhu Xizhou learned to understand the best intentions. Since Emperor Hongzhi proposed the old stories of Hongwu and Yongle at the lecture, what Chen Xi did was undoubtedly sharing the worries of the emperor. He was also a newborn calf, and he did not know the dangers of the officialdom. If it were someone else, he would not dare to write like this!

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ps: The ninth update!

This is the last chapter to add an update to the new leader "Brother is Me". Thank you again for your generosity! Speaking of which, I saw the book review area of ​​Creation yesterday. At first glance, I was shocked by the fact that I saw two or three hundred rewards. After a closer look, I realized that the master was giving rewards in batches, and I was really interested!

So far today, Qidian has 132 monthly tickets and 50 people rewarded them. The emperor feels full of energy and can only repay everyone with harder efforts!
Chapter completed!