The summer days are very long, and the golden sunset falls in this backyard.

Lin Haoran's fair face was dyed red by the sunset. When Wu Shan asked this question, his eyes widened slightly at first, and then he helplessly spread his hands and responded: "Father-in-law, do I know that Zhang Yue? You actually questioned me like this.

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Zhang Yue was a Jinshi in the thirty-eighth year of Jiajing, and was born in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province. He was first awarded the title of "Executive", and now he is working for the Ministry of Punishment. He was not in the same year as Lin Haoran. He was a fellow villager, teacher and student, and he had nothing to do with him.

"If I remember correctly, you had a drink with him last month?" Wu Shan raised his eyes and looked at Lin Haoran, and immediately exposed it.

It was a coincidence that Lin Jinyuan brought something to him on behalf of his daughter. At that time, he wanted to ask Lin Haoran to come over, so he asked casually. Lin Jinyuan said that Lin Haoran was drinking with Zhang Yue from the criminal department.

It was this casual question in the past that made him think of Lin Haoran when he learned the news of Yang Bo's impeachment. He guessed that Lin Haoran encouraged Zhang Yueshangshu to impeach the Ministry of War, and pointed the finger at Yang Bo, the current Minister of the Ministry of War.

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Lin Haoran smiled bitterly and explained: "Zhang Yue had previously approached his son-in-law because of the vassal issue. Although my son-in-law drank with him and communicated with him, my friendship with him is far from that deep!"

After promoting the opening of the sea in the Ming Dynasty and rectifying the salt administration, he has quietly become a representative figure of the reformists.

Zhang Yue was also attracted by Lin Haoran and asked Lin Haoran about the issue of Zongfan Lumi. At that time, Lin Haoran could not predict that Zhang Yue would impeach Yang Bo, so he invited him to drink together to discuss the issues and opinions of Zongfan Lumi.

Just because of this meal of food and wine, Lin Haoran was far from being able to take Zhang Yue into his own hands, let alone instigating Zhang Yue to impeach Yang Bo, the Minister of War.

Zhang Yue has a good reputation and can be said to be an upright person, because he once implicitly accused Xu Jie of using wealth and fame to encourage scholar-bureaucrats in his lectures.

That's why Zhang Yue's impeachment this time should be his personal behavior. He couldn't stand Yang Bo's control of the Ministry of War, and it was to fulfill the duties of a scientific and technical official.

"This matter really has nothing to do with you?" Wu Shan raised his head and looked at Lin Haoran. He didn't look like he was lying, but he was seriously seeking verification.

Lin Haoran took the tea cup brought by the butler, sat down opposite and said openly: "Although I can't stand Yang Bo treating the Ministry of War as his own backyard, and even hope that the military strategy in the north of the Ming Dynasty can shift from defensive to offensive, I still

I don’t want to have a head-on conflict with Yang Bo, and I’m not ready to take over his position!”

"You actually want to replace Yang Bo's position?" Wu Shan already believed in his heart that this son-in-law was not the mastermind behind the scenes, but when he learned that Lin Haoran had such thoughts, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

At the age of only twenty-three, he had already become the Minister of the Ministry of Rites. This son-in-law didn't seem satisfied yet. He already wanted to set his sights on the position of Minister of the Ministry of War.

Lin Haoran poured the hot tea with a tea lid and responded seriously: "The Japanese pirates from the southeast traveled across the ocean, but their roots are in Japan after all, and they are looking for the property of the Ming Dynasty. Even the rebels in various places are like Zhang Lian and his like, they are so arrogant.

It is difficult to show off a moment of bravery, but our Ming Dynasty has strong soldiers and horses.

It is destined not to be a success. The biggest threat to the Ming Dynasty has always been in the north. Now the defensive strategy adopted by the Ming Dynasty can only be a temporary measure, but if the Ming Dynasty wants to be eternal, it still needs to maintain a fighting spirit.

The strength will at least prevent the emergence of a unified tribe in the north!"

After all, he is not from this era, and his vision will not be limited to one Anda, let alone this moment. He can see the true face of the entire northern region, and he can also see the potential threats in this region. This is always the Ming Dynasty.

A serious concern.

The Ming Dynasty implemented a system of using civil society to control military forces. It was an established fact that the north was strong and the south was weak. As long as a strong tribe appeared to dominate many tribes in the north, it would pose a great threat to the Ming Dynasty's regime.

The most effective solution is not to build the Great Wall for defense, nor is it the Longqing Peace Conference, but the Ming Dynasty is now starting to promote the development of firearms and strengthen the strength of the northern army.

Only the Ming Dynasty maintains sufficient strength and is able to carry out precise strikes against the tribes trying to unify the north. This will dissuade the ambitions of the northern nomads to enter the Central Plains and maintain the national peace of the Ming Dynasty.

Because of this, he was eager to change the status quo of the Ming Dynasty's northern border being willing to defend, and then change the Ming Dynasty's military strategy towards the north.

"Your Majesty is concentrating on Xuanxiu, and what I hope most now is that the city of Beijing will be stable, and you won't let you act like this!" Wu Shan knew that Lin Haoran was right, but he shook his head gently.

In the past, when the Ming Dynasty's finances were still strong, his mentor Xia Yan only advocated the strategy of recovering the Hetao area, but he was jealous of the capricious emperor and became the first chief minister to be beheaded since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Up to now, the military expenditure of the Ming Dynasty's frontier army has been reduced again and again, and it has completely adopted a defensive strategy against the Mongols. Yang Bo was also reused because he was good at defense.

That's why no matter how ambitious Lin Haoran is, he can't change the Ming Dynasty's current defense military strategy.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea and nodded gently: "I know it is difficult to change this now, but this sword in the north is always hanging over my head, and there must be someone who can remove it. Even if it can't be done now

What, you may not be able to do it in the future!"

Wu Shan looked at the son-in-law in front of him with complicated eyes, and couldn't help but secretly sigh in his heart. Although this son-in-law has only been in office for six years, he has done more than all the officials in the dynasty, and now he can see even more profoundly.

He is even more suitable for the position of Minister of War than Yang Bo.

Wu Shan picked up the tea cup and suddenly said: "You are in big trouble!"

"Father-in-law, please make it clear!" Lin Haoran heard his father-in-law say such words for no reason. He raised his head in confusion and then asked for advice.

Wu Shan took a sip of tea and then revealed helplessly: "In the past, the emperor once issued an oral edict: if the Folangji people do not return the land of Manjia, they will not summon their envoys!"

"Is there such a thing?" Lin Haoran frowned slightly and raised his head in surprise.

"Qin Minglei has already gone to court today because you pushed the emperor to meet with the envoys of the Emperor's Majesty. Impeaching you is to make the emperor lose his trust!" Wu Shan nodded lightly and said with complicated eyes.

"This Lei Zhuangyuan finally couldn't hold it in any longer!" Lin Haoran said with a gloomy look on his face when he heard that Qin Minglei actually stabbed him in the back.

Wu Shan gently put the tea cup down, looked at Lin Haoran in a teaching tone and said: "This is the case in this court. As long as you make the slightest mistake, someone will jump out and kill you!"

Wu Shan's official career seemed smooth, from Tanhualang in the 14th year of Jiajing to the high position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but after all, he was in the court, and he also experienced many risks.

Not to mention the solar eclipse dispute with Yuan Wei in the past, he almost went to jail with his teacher Xia Yan. The situation was very dangerous. It was at that time that he not only cultivated his moral character, but also showed great caution in doing things.

At this time, Wu's mother led Wu Qiuyu over and said: "The meal is ready!"

"Father-in-law, my son-in-law wants to go to the residence of the Gaoxin Government, so I can't have dinner with you!" Lin Haoran stood up from his seat and said with a respectful gesture.

Wu Shan nodded lightly and said, "Go ahead!"

Lin Haoran bowed to Wu's mother again, exchanged glances with Wu Qiuyu, and left in a hurry.

As night falls, there is already a lot of traffic in front of the Jiaofangsi gate. The place seems brightly lit, and bursts of laughter can be heard from inside.

"Drink! Drink!"

In the main room in a courtyard at the back, Qin Minglei was sitting on the main seat, raising his wine glass and shouting at the officials at the same table.

Because the number one scholar he received was incorrect, he was inevitably alienated by the Ci officials. Therefore, unlike many Ci officials who were latent learners, he preferred to hang out in this land of fireworks.

This is a small gathering of Zhejiang fellow villagers. Everyone already knows about Qin Minglei's impeachment of Lin Haoran, and they have a stronger sense of fawning over Qin Minglei.

Sun Zhi, the deputy censor on the left, put down his wine glass first and said with emotion to Qin Minglei, whose face was flushed: "Brother Qin, if you take action this time, Lin Ruoyu is doomed!"

"good!"

"Exactly!"

"Haha...it's hard to fly with wings!"

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The other officials present, all middle and low-level officials, nodded in agreement.

Lu Guangzu, a doctor in the examination department of the Ministry of Personnel, was also invited. At this time, he sat aside and drank implicitly, with a smile on his face. Although he had other ideas, he could only be a qualified bystander and watch.

This bunch of Jiangsu and Zhejiang fellow villagers "gloat about others' misfortune".

Qin Minglei was very proud of today's impeachment, so he put down his glass of wine and talked eloquently: "This son has made some achievements in the local area, and with some good luck, he was promoted by the emperor to the position of left minister of the Ministry of Rites.

But I never thought that not only did this son not share the emperor's worries, but he actually wanted to make the emperor dishonest. I just did what all ministers in the world should do!"

"Yes! Yes! This kid is extremely hateful, and he deserves it all for himself!" The officials present nodded in approval, appearing to share the same hatred.

Lu Guangzu was like a bright mirror in his heart, watching this scene with a smile. What he said was to relieve the emperor's worries, what ministers should do, and what Lin Haoran wanted to do to make the emperor dishonest. These were all excuses.

The reason why Qin Minglei targeted Lin Haoran and wanted to kill him was because Lin Haoran blocked his way and he wanted to seize Lin Haoran's position as the left minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Sun Zhi was happy to see the result. He poured the wine pot into the cup and said: "The emperor will definitely make Long Yan very angry when he learns about this. Based on my understanding of the emperor, I am afraid that I will not blame Lin Haoran, but he will definitely punish him."

Lin Haoran is transferred to Nanjing!"

At the most serious level, this crime is disloyalty, but at the most light level it could be an honest mistake. The biggest possibility is that Lin Haoran will not be held accountable, but Lin Haoran will be transferred to Nanjing.

"Haha...I'm only 23 years old and I have to retire!" An official immediately said with gloating.

The officials present were also happy to see Lin Haoran's misfortune. Not to mention that there was one more person in front of them, which would be another obstacle in front of them, and they did not want the Ming Dynasty to have such a young Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites.

I have to admit that Lin Haoran is indeed too young and outstanding. If he is allowed to grow like this, it will not be a good thing for all parties.

"Haha... Lin Ruoyu will definitely be punished this time. Lord Qin is afraid that he will take his place!"

"This position originally belonged to Mr. Qin, but now it is just returned to the original owner!"

"Yes, now the property has returned to its original owner. This position should have belonged to Mr. Qin!"

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All the officials present wanted to curry favor with Qin Minglei, so they all congratulated him in advance.

This is also true. If Lin Haoran had not appeared out of thin air, Qin Minglei should have taken over when Chen Bi, the former left minister of the Ministry of Rites, returned home to observe his filial piety.

"Come, drink!"

Qin Minglei raised the refilled wine glass and said loudly and proudly.

When Lin Haoran resigned this time, he should take over Lin Haoran's position and become the new left minister of the Ministry of Rites. The right minister of the Ministry of Rites and the left minister of the Ministry of Rites seemed to be of the same rank, but in fact there was a big gap between them.

For example, Lin Haoran can be promoted to the position of left minister of the Ministry of Personnel, or to the six ministers, or even to the cabinet to worship the prime minister. On the other hand, he, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, usually has to serve as the left minister of the Ministry of Rites before being promoted or promoted.

Now that he has replaced Lin Haoran, the room for improvement immediately becomes wider. With his qualifications, he is likely to get the position of minister, and even be able to join the cabinet and become the prime minister.

Although his stabbing Lin Haoran in the back this time was unethical and even damaged his reputation, everything was worth it compared to the gains.

"We respect Master Qin!"

All the officials raised their glasses and congratulated Qin Minglei.

Qin Minglei was very happy, and all the officials tried their best to curry favor, making the banquet very lively, and some people even fell drunk in front of the table.

Everyone had a great time drinking and reluctantly dispersed until the curfew time.

Qin Minglei planned to stay overnight in Jiaofangsi. When he saw that the person supporting him was his own son, he immediately asked in confusion: "Why are you here? Didn't I not let you come to Jiaofangsi again?"

"Dad, my son came here to teach me to be disgusting with that kid on purpose, to let him know that our Qin family is not someone to be trifled with!" Mr. Qin was also well-informed, and he immediately began to flatter him.

"Okay, very good!" Qin Minglei immediately thought of the livid Lin Haoran, and no longer cared about his son's appearance in Jiaofangsi, but patted his son and said happily.

Mr. Qin sent Qin Minglei to the room. Seeing his father sleeping like a dead pig on the bed, he did not arrange a woman for his father, but anxiously went to find Feng Luan to arrange the most beautiful woman for him.

When he walked to the courtyard gate in a hurry, his vision suddenly went dark and he fell unconscious.
Chapter completed!