If he had a choice, he naturally hoped that the court would directly reduce his rank, but he knew that this matter would not succeed. Jiajing would never agree to do such a thing that would offend the clan, and even Longqing would not agree to this plan.

But after all, you have to be flexible when encountering problems. Since you can't forcefully reduce your rank, you can only find other ways. If you want the clan to take the initiative to give up the "iron rice bowl", you can give them a certain temptation.

Engaging in agriculture, industry, and commerce and providing compensation are naturally not enough for upper-class clan members, but some bankrupt or savvy clan members may choose to give up.

After all, it is not possible that every one of the more than 20,000 clan members of the Ming Dynasty would like to be raised as a pig for the court. Some clan members also have their own pursuits. Official career and wealth are also a happy life.

It was based on this judgment that Lin Haoran wanted to propose this somewhat tempting plan, hoping to achieve the purpose of "cutting off the title" through this indirect method.

Naturally, this plan will not cure the shortcomings of the clan, but it can provide a new way of solving the clan problem and historically break the barrier between "clan" and "national citizenship".

Wu Shan, who was wearing home clothes, picked up the tea cup on the table and took a slow sip of tea.

Although I already had a high opinion of this son-in-law, when I heard this unexpected plan, I couldn't help but take a deep look at him. In terms of making suggestions, I am afraid that no one in the entire officialdom can be this son-in-law's opponent.

Lin Haoran felt a little scared when Wu Shan looked at him, but he asked for advice seriously: "Father-in-law, is there something wrong with this plan?"

The sun has set, and the clouds in the sky are burning red, causing the entire pavilion and the two people sitting opposite to be covered with a layer of gold powder.

Wu Shan's skin was fair and rosy now, but he looked up at Lin Haoran and analyzed it seriously: "This plan is beyond my expectation, and the feasibility is very high, but I'm afraid the emperor will not agree, and others will definitely

Obstruction!"

"What does your father-in-law mean: Xu Jie will definitely stand up and object?" Lin Haoran frowned slightly and asked worriedly.

Until now, only Xu Jie frightened him the most and could stop his plan from happening. After all, after Yan Song left, Jiajing would always choose to discuss many major issues with Xu Jie.

"I'm afraid it's not just Xu Jie! You are too dazzling. If everything is carried out according to your plan, where will the other people's faces be?" Wu Shan put down the tea cup gently and looked at it with complicated eyes.

Lin Haoran said: "I have told you a long time ago: when the moon waxes, it loses, and when the water is full, it overflows. You are so young,

I am already the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and what I have to do now is to lie dormant and hide my capabilities and bide my time. You can just come up with an ordinary plan, but this plan is very feasible. If you take the lead in doing this, even Mr. Xu Ge will feel sad in his heart.

If it’s not a taste, how will the history books evaluate him as the first assistant in the future?”

When they reach this position in their official career, they not only think about doing everything possible to climb up, but also consider their reputation in the history books.

There are actually very few emperors who don't pay attention to reputation like the current emperor. Many emperors are burdened by history books. Not only do they not dare to do anything too outrageous, but they also work hard to implement benevolent policies and leave a good reputation.

Lin Haoran is already so outstanding just as the left minister of the Ministry of Rites. If he is allowed to continue to shine like this, then others will look dim. This is something that many officials who have worked hard for most of their lives cannot tolerate.

It is also for this reason that the son-in-law has come up with this very feasible plan this time, but it is destined not to be passed easily and will definitely be blocked by many officials.

"The problems of vassalage have been dragged on to this day and have become the most urgent problem to be solved by the Ming Dynasty. These things should have been solved by them a long time ago. Now that they don't want me to do it, they should thank me!" Although Lin Haoran knew his father-in-law.

What he said was true, but he still complained angrily.

"It's useless for you to say this! Nowadays, the court is not about comparing how many things someone has done, but about who doesn't make mistakes, and who can endure longer!" Wu Shan's face showed a bit of helplessness, and he looked serious.

Teach the Way.

In the past, his teacher Xia Yan supported the recovery of the Loop, which can be said to be beneficial to the future. Once it is really done, his teacher Xia Yan will definitely be passed down through the ages.

As a result, the current emperor's temperament was capricious, and he had resentment towards his teacher Xia Yan because of this incident. At this time, he was taken advantage of by the treacherous minister Yan Song, causing his teacher to be pushed to the guillotine.

Although what Lin Haoran is doing now is beneficial to the country and the people, it is easy to make mistakes. Not only does he have to face huge resistance, but he also has to be careful of open and covert attacks from all parties.

Lin Haoran knew that what his father-in-law said was reasonable, but he was not willing to let the plan die prematurely, so he seriously asked for advice: "Father-in-law, if my son-in-law wants to implement this plan now, but he doesn't know what to do?"

Wu Shan raised his head and glanced at Lin Haoran. As if he didn't even need to think about it, he dipped his hand in some tea and wrote a word on the table.

He has been in the officialdom for nearly thirty years and served as a minister for nine years, so he also has his own officialdom wisdom and methods, but his methods are usually more upright and upright.

As the red sun sets over the Western Mountains, the colors of the sky gradually dissipate on the horizon. When the last ray of light in the west disappears, night falls on the city of Beijing.

Things were prioritized, and Lin Haoran took Zhou Youqing's matter to heart. After dinner, he said goodbye to Wu Shan, who was preparing to entertain the guests, and then took a sedan chair directly to visit Zhu Heng, the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

When passing by the Xu Mansion, he heard that the Xu Mansion was quite lively, so he curiously opened the sedan curtain. Looking inside from the gate of the Xu Mansion, he saw Tao Chengen, the young minister of Taichang Temple, standing in the front yard.

middle.

Tao Cheng'en is the son of the former Heavenly Master Tao Zhongwen. However, this second-generation ancestor was unable to withstand his father's exquisite alchemy skills, so naturally he could not take over his father's mantle. However, thanks to his father's admiration, he was also an official to the Taichang Temple Shaoqing, from a

The son of a Taoist priest became a senior official of the Ming Dynasty.

Lin Haoran glanced at it and lowered the curtain. He didn't think much about Xu Fan and Tao Zhongwen being so close. After all, they were both second-generation ancestors who relied on their father's influence and were colleagues in Dachang Temple. It was normal for them to have similar odors.

things.

Tao Chengen seemed to be aware of it, and couldn't help but turn his head and look out the door. He saw a sedan passing by the door, and he felt that the sedan looked vaguely familiar.

Xu Fan didn't pay attention to the movement outside the door. He raised his hand to Tao Chengen with a smile on his face and said, "Brother Tao, my father is already waiting in the study. Please come inside!"

Tao Chengen no longer paid attention to the sedan chair and was busy returning the favor to Xu Fan. He was flattered that the dignified chief minister of the Ming Dynasty wanted to meet him.

Most of the high-ranking officials are concentrated in Yongfang, a small and large town. The east side is close to Dongjiangmi Lane, and the west side is not far from Xiyuan, so everyone is keen to live here.

Zhu Mansion is located in Dashi Yongfang, relatively close to the west. Although the location is relatively remote, it can be said that there is a lot of money here, but it is impossible for everyone to live in a good house here.

Zhu Heng was a native of Wan'an, Jiangxi Province. He was a Jinshi during the 11th Jiajing period. He was initially a county magistrate. He was later recalled to serve as the head of the Ministry of Punishment, a school inspector in Fujian, and the chief envoy to Shandong. He then served as the governor of Shandong, and was recalled to the capital to serve as the right minister of the Ministry of Industry. Now he is

He was appointed as the Right Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

He has been in the officialdom for more than thirty years, and he can be said to be a veteran in the officialdom. Although he was a strict party member in the past, he still had some affection with Xu Jie, so his current position is relatively stable.

However, there are no officials wandering around the residence of the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and many big businessmen take the initiative to hand over greeting cards, but these greeting cards usually go nowhere.

When Lin Haoran's sedan arrived, Lin Fu had already arrived at Zhu's Mansion with his famous assassin. At this time, the middle door of Zhu's Mansion had been opened, and the sedan landed directly in the front yard.

"Young uncle Zongzong is here, and the humble house is full of glory!" Zhu Heng, an old man over sixty years old, looked energetic, and greeted Lin Haoran warmly like the spring breeze blowing on his face.

Lin Haoran faced Zhu Heng who came out to greet him in person, and saluted respectfully: "I paid a sudden visit and disturbed Shaozhong Zai. Please don't blame Shaozhong Zai!"

"Haha...I really wish that Zuo Zongbo would bother me every day! Zuo Zongbo, please come inside!" Zhu Heng, still wearing a crimson third-grade official uniform, invited Lin Haoran with a smile.

Although he has great authority as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, in terms of identity and status, he is not as good as Lin Haoran, who holds the position of the left minister of the Ministry of Rites. More importantly, he still retains the brand of the strict party.

There is almost no hope of becoming the six ministers, and Lin Haoran is the one who is definitely going to join the cabinet and worship the prime minister.

Zhu Heng enthusiastically led Lin Haoran into the living room, pointed to the seat and said politely: "Haha... Uncle Zuo Zong, please take a seat!"

"Thank you Shaozukazai!" Lin Haoran maintained his courtesy, raised his finger to Zhu Heng and pointed to the main seat, indicating that the other party should sit down first, and then sat down on the seat.

This is how officialdom is, everyone wears a mask on their face, but it is impossible to judge the other person's hypocrisy from their expressions.

Facing such distinguished guests, the butler personally delivered the best tea.

Zhu Heng held the tea cup and observed Lin Haoran's reaction. When Lin Haoran looked over, he smiled and asked: "Uncle Zuo Zong, I don't know why you are here, but it doesn't matter!"

"I actually came here specifically to ask for advice from Shaozukazai this time!" Lin Haoran gently put down the tea cup and said to Zhu Heng seriously.

Zhu Heng laughed at first and responded humbly: "Uncle Zuo Zong is the best among men. I have lived a few years longer than you, but I have nothing to ask you! You and I are not outsiders. If you have anything to say, just tell me.

Yes, if you can help me, I will never stand idly by!"

"Then I won't be polite!" Lin Haoran smiled slightly and said seriously to Zhu Heng: "I am trusted by the great uncle, and now I am taking over the matter of transforming the clan Lumi. It's just that I have little knowledge.

I came here specifically to ask Shaozukazai for advice tonight!"

Zhu Heng knew that Lin Hanran had recently taken over the hot potato issue of reducing Zongfan Lumi, but he did not expect that Lin Hanran would take the initiative to ask for advice, with a look of sudden realization on his face.

Facing the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites who "humbly asked for advice", Zhu Heng also told Lin Haoran some of the opinions he had accumulated in his heart.

Lin Haoran is a very qualified listener, especially he is very good at answering conversations. He can always reach Zhu Heng's psychological resonance with just one sentence, as if he has found a like-minded person.

Zhu Heng was a very talkative person, and he seemed to get more and more excited the more he talked. In addition, he had already had thoughts about the clan affairs, so he confided to Lin Haoran non-stop: "There are so many clan members, mainly their wives and concubines."

In groups. Anyone who has raised pigs in my family knows that if you want to control the number of pigs, you need to raise fewer mothers.

Pigs... ahem, what I mean is to curb the number of their concubines, and accuse the lower-level clan members of monogamy, and we can seize half of their lives! Of course, we cannot let them become extinct.

For clan members who are thirty years old and have no heirs, they are allowed to have another concubine!"

For a full time of burning incense, the two sides talked happily, and Zhu Heng, as if he had found a confidant, insisted on sending Lin Haoran to the front yard.

Lin Haoran seemed to have gained a lot, but when he was leaving, he suddenly said: "Although Zhou Youqing and Shaozukazai are from the same hometown, he is the same year as me. I am afraid I know this person better than Shaozukazai! This person has Shaozukazai."

He is upright, diligent and studious, and has a good reputation since he became an official. He can be entrusted with important tasks, but I wonder what Shaozukazai thinks?"

At the end, he seemed calm and told the true purpose of his trip, and looked at Zhu Heng with piercing eyes.

At this time, Zhu Heng finally realized that the man in front of him was not a young man who asked for advice humbly. He was clearly an extremely shrewd politician. However, facing this request, he hesitated for a moment and responded: "This person is Zhou Youqing."

My ability is outstanding, and I am indeed the most suitable candidate for the examination department. However, whether the matter succeeds or not depends on the master, and I can't make the decision!"

"To be honest, Shaozhongzai, I actually came from my father-in-law's place... so I'll be happy for you, Shaozhongzai!" Lin Haoran glanced at Zhu Heng meaningfully, then said goodbye and left.

The reason why Lin Haoran spared no effort to push Zhou Youqing to be the doctor in the examination department was not only for Zhou Youqing's affection, but also because he wanted to have more helpers in the future.

After all, he wanted to do something in the Ming Dynasty, but the resistance from the officialdom was too great. If no one below had support and assistance, many things would not be accomplished at all. This vassal matter is a very big one.

Good example.

Zhu Heng gently stroked his gray beard and watched Lin Haoran's sedan leave. He sighed secretly in his heart, but he felt like the waves behind him in the Yangtze River push the waves ahead [Biqudao www.biqudao.vip].

It's just that he knew in his heart that helping him would be rewarded well in the future.

He is already sixty years old this year, and he is destined to never have the opportunity to advance. Therefore, forming a romantic relationship with a prosperous left minister of the Ministry of Rites is undoubtedly more important than anything else.

It was from this night onwards that Lin Haoran suddenly started to act frequently.

For several nights in a row, under the guise of asking for advice on the vassal affairs, he went to the residences of some big officials in the imperial court to seek advice. Among them were the residences of Yuan Wei, the assistant minister, and Yan Ne, the minister of household affairs.

Naturally, such a big move cannot be hidden from the eyes of all parties, but many people don't understand what medicine is sold in Lin Haoran's gourd. Why is Lin Suanzi, who has always been uncompromising, suddenly so humble?

But whether he believed it or not, Lin Haoran humbly asked many officials of the Sixth Ministry for advice, which also allowed many people to see Lin Haoran's serious side in doing things.

Seeing that early July was coming to an end, Lin Haoran did not continue to delay, but directly sent the new plan that had been prepared to Li Chunfang.
Chapter completed!