Chapter 197: Dirty Spring Examination, Power Distribution (Subscription Request)
The carriage waded through the night.

It was autumn now and fog was gradually rising.

Guo Pu's carriage was in front, and the Yan family's carriage was behind.

Yan Shaoting entered Guo Pu's carriage with a scrutinizing look in his eyes and sat in the seat closest to the door.

Yuan Wei looked at the scroll wrapped in silk cloth held in Yan Shaoting's hand.

Guo Pu quietly lifted a corner of the curtain and looked outside.

same.

Yan Shaoting was also observing the two of them.

At this moment, Yuan Wei was no longer the person he had seen before, who would hide when encountering problems in the cabinet.

Very shrewd.

There is a light in his eyes.

Since you were invited up.

Yan Shaoting had no choice but to speak first: "I wonder what kind of behavior this humble official has, that requires the elder to wait here for a long time to warn this humble official?"

Yuan Wei did not explain in time, but took another look at the painting wrapped in silk in Yan Shaoting's hand.

He smiled and said, "I guess this was given to Yu Yan by Lord Gao as a gift?"

Yan Shaoting suppressed his confusion and nodded, saying, "I admire Mr. Yunlin very much. Today, I saw two paintings hanging on the east wall of Mr. Gao's residence, and I was distracted for a moment. I think Mr. Gao loves him, so he gave one to me."

Yuan Wei nodded and smiled: "I have another set of Qingbige Collection at home. If Yan Shidu likes it, I will have someone send it to your house tomorrow."

The so-called Qingbige Collection is a collection of calligraphy by Ni Zan.

Quite rare.

First a warning.

It's another collection.

This elder is quite interesting.

Yan Shaoting glanced at Guo Pu, and then looked at Yuan Wei: "Since it is a gift from Lord Yuan, how dare I not accept it?"

Yuan Wei smiled and said, "That's good, that's good. I was a little worried that you, Yan Runwu, would not accept the gift from me."

The relationship became closer.

Yuan Wei also seemed more calm, and had somewhat recovered to the state that Yan Shaoting knew him to be in the past.

He then said: "I went to Changping today and was amazed at the way Runwu was used.

"It has only been twenty years since we started to run the country, but we have been able to distribute the land equally, formulate agricultural agreements, organize militias, and build factories. We will not take any profit, but give it all to the people.

When I was as young as Runwu, I was still ignorant and far behind.”

He said it sincerely.

At least in Yan Shaoting's opinion, there was no falseness in the expression of this cabinet minister when he said this.

Without waiting for Yan Shaoting to refuse.

Yuan Wei suddenly changed the subject and his expression became serious.

"It's just that being an official in the court is short after all. Even if you have amazing talent, the court is far from fair and just. There are more scumbags and corrupt officials."

Yan Shaoting's eyelids suddenly sank.

He looked at Yuan Wei who was talking in front of him, and his doubts grew.

Could it be that Lord Yuan also wants to follow Lord Gao's example and rectify the administration of officials in the country?
Yan Shaoting nodded and said softly, "I have been in the court for a short time and have little experience, but I have the support of the elders, and I have never seen any evil spirits."

Yuan Wei smiled noncommittally, then leaned forward and said, "Runwu, now that you have been appointed as the chief examiner for the Spring Examination of the Renxu Year, no one will criticize or slander you. But the Spring Examination, which lasts for three sessions and nine days, is full of countless dirty tricks, intrigues, and weighing the pros and cons. You must not be careless or slack off at this time, and you must be on guard!"

His tone also became a little solemn.

The sudden change made Yan Shaoting sit up straight.

He looked at Yuan Wei in front of him, and Guo Pu, who had not changed at all.

"I don't know what the elder means by this."

……

"You mean..."

"Yuan Wei is willing to help you ward off those possible dangers during the three rounds and nine days of the next year's Renxu Spring Examination?"

Yanfu.

Yan Shaoting, who had finished talking with Yuan Wei who had been waiting for him all night, appeared in Old Yan's study.

It must be because I’m getting older.

Old Yan's sleep became less and less.

After listening to the explanation of his eldest grandson, Yan Song's eyes flickered and he spoke out to confirm.

Yan Shaoting nodded, picked up the teapot and walked forward to refill the old man's tea.

He said: "Yuan Wei does have this intention, but..."

Yan Song sneered: "What a big tone, the position of Minister of Personnel!"

Yan Shaoting nodded and shut up.

indeed.

Just as Old Yan said.

Yuan Wei was quite arrogant this time.

He is willing to protect himself from possible dangers in the next year's spring examination of Renxu, while the Yan family needs to nominate the current Vice Minister of Personnel, Guo Pu, to the position when the court recommends the Minister of Personnel.

of course.

Guo Pu was promoted to the position of Minister of Personnel.

Naturally, we will also provide assistance in dealing with matters related to the Yan family.

After making a joke.

Yan Song said in a gentle tone: "But, in the final analysis, it is our Lord Yuan who wants to use his position in the cabinet to make some plans in the court. But Guo Pu is a man of good character."

Yan Shaoting asked, "So Grandpa, do you agree to this?"

"Not urgent."

Yan Song answered once and then fell silent.

After a while, Old Yan finally spoke again.

"The political situation has changed now."

"The position of Minister of Personnel is temporarily vacant, and Xu Jie will be in charge of the Ministry of Personnel."

"The Minister of Revenue is Gao Yao, and Gao Gong is in charge of the Ministry of Revenue in the Cabinet."

"The Minister of Rites was also appointed by Yan Ne, who was close to Xu Jie."

"The Ministry of War is small, and the Ministry of Justice is weak."

"By chance, Lei Li from the Ministry of Works is close to you in the reconstruction of the Wanshou Palace, and your father works in the Ministry of Works."

"Ouyang Bijin of the Censorate is still capable of taking on the position. He is a relative of my Yan family's children." Yan Song explained the current situation in the court one by one.

Then he looked at Yan Shaoting.

"So, do you understand?"

Yan Shaoting nodded.

The structure of the court is actually very clear.

Although everyone in the court has their own little thoughts and is entangled with each other, there is still a distinction between the near and the far.

He said, "Grandpa is the prime minister of the country, so he cannot be criticized for his official duties and household affairs. The Ministry of Works is close to my family, and there are relatives of Ouyang in the Censorate. If Guo Pu can become the Minister of Personnel, then my family can also have a say in official affairs."

I see that my eldest grandson has figured it out.

Yan Song nodded and said, "Go on."

Yan Shaoting nodded and said, "But now the battle to suppress the Japanese in the southeastern Zhejiang Province has reached a decisive moment. With Hu Zongxian as the governor of Zhejiang Province, he is mobilizing troops and generals, and with generals like Qi Jiguang in the front, Zhejiang Province will definitely be free of the Japanese threat this year.

“By then, the only Japanese threats left in the southeast will be in Fujian and Guangdong, but there are also brave generals like Yu Dayou in charge. As long as the imperial court has sufficient food and grass supplies, it will only take a few years for the Japanese threats along the coast of our dynasty to be wiped out.

"But Hu Zongxian has made great military achievements in Zhejiang before, and he has also made great contributions to stabilizing Zhejiang this year. He can return to Beijing to take up a post, and the post of Minister of War is quite suitable. And when Hu Zongxian comes to Beijing, we only need to find an opportunity to help him enter the cabinet and become a prime minister, and then he will be in charge of the Ministry of War.

In this way, my family will have a more stable position in the court. As long as we don’t go astray in the future, we will be safe.”

These words also made the future path of the Yan family clear.

Yan Song also nodded in agreement.

But he shook his head again.

Under the gaze of Yan Shaoting.

Yan Song said, "Yang Bo has been in charge of the Ministry of War for many years, and Your Majesty likes him, but..."

Yan Shaoting smiled.

It’s just that Old Yan doesn’t like Yang Bo.

Because Yang Bo and Xu Jie were close.

However, Yan Song still affirmed: "Yang Bo knows military affairs and how to use them. It may be difficult for Hu Ruzhen to come to the capital and be appointed as the Minister of War. And if he is to join the cabinet, I am afraid that Grandpa will also have to submit a petition to beg for his death."

The smile on Yan Shaoting's face faded.

This is a problem.

Yang Bo was very good at commanding troops, especially in the military affairs of the Nine Frontiers, and he had made many contributions in the past.

The old Taoist priest likes this Minister of War very much.

Even though Yang Bo was at home mourning, when war broke out on the border, Yang Bo was urgently recruited to take up the post.

If we want Lao Hu to make progress and take charge of the Ministry of War, it will become a troublesome matter.

Even if Hu Zongxian returned to Beijing and took the position of Minister of War, it would be difficult for him to enter the cabinet.

Because Lao Yantou is his teacher.

Even if the old Taoist priest agreed to let Hu Zongxian join the cabinet and handle state affairs together with Old Yantou.

But people like Xu Jie would certainly not agree.

Moreover, there are many people in the court who have more experience than Hu Zongxian and are more suitable to enter the cabinet and become prime minister.

Yan Shaoting's eyes moved, and he said, "In that case, why not let Elder Xu take the initiative to give in? Give up the position of Minister of War!"

Yan Song looked at his eldest grandson with a puzzled look on his face.

He couldn't think of any solution.

Yan Shaoting smiled and said, "The cooperation with Yuan Wei can proceed. The position of Minister of Personnel can also help Guo Pu during the court discussion.

But as for the Spring Examination, I don’t need them to help. I can handle it myself. This favor cannot be given to Yuan Wei and Guo Pu so easily.”

There was a gleam in his eyes.

Rather than having himself and the Yan family owe Yuan Wei and Guo Pu a favor, it would be better to let them owe him a favor.

As for the next year's spring examination of Renxu?
Just take the fair one for yourself.

Unless the Yan family does anything, no one else can do anything about this matter!
It seems that the eldest grandson has made up his mind.

Yan Song hesitated and asked, "What about Hu Zongxian's transfer to the Ministry of War?"

Yan Shaoting smiled slightly: "Grandpa, don't worry, Lord Xu will help us with this matter."

Without waiting for Old Yan to ask for details.

Yan Shaoting added: "Even if Lord Xu doesn't help us, his students will help us."

Yan Song became more and more confused.

"His student?"

A few days later.

The capital was relatively calm.

However, Changping Academy became really popular.

As three old masters, Nie Bao, Wang Ji and Qian Dehong, moved into Changping Academy, the news that they were about to start teaching spread.

Countless students in Beijing left the city and rushed to Changping.

This has allowed Changping's food street to be preserved.

Xu Wei also sent a message into the city, hoping to build a hostel in Changping for students who would go to Changping in the future to stay in.

Yan Shaoting gave full authority to Xu Wei to handle this matter.

He stayed in the capital, waiting for news from all sides, and also took some time off.

I wrote a letter and sent it to Jiangnan.

Go to the Grain Supervisory Office in Suzhou Prefecture, Nanzhili.

And in Beijing.

The affairs of all parties were also progressing slowly, and all kinds of information were gathered in Yan Shaoting's hands.

For example, the eldest son of Xu Ge Lao's family, who worked in the Taichang Temple, was recommended by Li Chunfang, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was transferred to become the prefect of Shuntian.

For example, the Ministry of Revenue assigned several orders involving military supplies to several factories in Changping.

For example, Yan Maoqing, the Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate and the Imperial Commissioner in charge of Lianghuai Salt Affairs, was about to enter the capital with silver.

Until one day, the cabinet met.

An imperial censor from the Censorate submitted a memorial to impeach several noble Hanlin scholars from the Hanlin Academy.

Upon hearing the news, Yan Shaoting immediately took time out of his rare free time.

Lao Gao.

Finally took action!

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