March in the capital has arrived as scheduled, but the Ming Dynasty is still turbulent.

The situation surrounding the resignation of the Minister of Civil Affairs has become increasingly intense. Since that day, all parties have been silently adding fuel to the flames, and it has been confirmed in public opinion that Huang Guangsheng had intended to murder Hai Rui.

"There's no hidden secret here. It's clear that Xu Jie wants to protect Huang Guangsheng!"

"Haha... Huang Guangsheng has already wrapped the noose around Hai Qingtian's neck. Do you think he wants to save people?"

"No matter what, even if Huang Guangsheng is really forced by the situation, the court can no longer reuse such a treacherous villain!"

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When the incident reached the ears of the scholars and people in the capital, people who had always been dissatisfied with the current situation in the court naturally began to accuse Huang Guangsheng. They already believed that Huang Guangsheng was a traitor.

In public opinion, the truth has never been important, and people usually only believe in the "truth" they want. What's more, Huang Guangsheng cannot escape responsibility for Hai Rui's incident.

Just like this, with the help of some people, Huang Guangsheng's original behavior was difficult to explain clearly, and he quickly became an object of contempt for the common people and scholars in the capital.

"She Jingzhong, a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, impeached Huang Guangsheng, the Minister of Civil Service, for dereliction of duty... and requested to be dismissed from office!"

"I, Wang Wenbing, the young minister of Taipu Temple, impeached Huang Guangmei, the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, for being unfair... and requested to be dismissed from office!"

"I, Luo Liang, the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple, impeached Huang Guangsheng, the Minister of Civil Service, for forming a clique for personal gain... and requested to be dismissed from office!"

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The officials in the capital were even more rude to Huang Guangsheng, and wrote letters one after another to impeach Huang Guangsheng. They were bound to pull Huang Guangsheng from the throne of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Countless memorials flew to the Qianqing Palace.

Huang Guangsheng is about to take charge of the capital inspection, and he holds the power of life and death for all officials below the fourth rank, which can be said to have a strong deterrent power.

However, what all parties did not expect was that many officials who were not related to Huang Guangsheng also joined in the impeachment, and even worked harder than officials from hostile forces.

The truth soon came to light. These officials knew that it was impossible for the Jingchao, chaired by Huang Guangsheng, to promote them, and since they were not young, they already wanted to take this opportunity to "give it a try."

We have to admit that the Chinese people have a love of gambling flowing in their blood.

Regardless of whether they can overthrow Huang Guangsheng, the new official minister may not appreciate them, but they are still willing to add insult to injury to Huang Guangsheng at this time to fight for a somewhat illusory opportunity for promotion.

Just like this, Huang Guangsheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who was in charge of hundreds of officials, was severely slapped in the face by reality. More than 100 officials in the capital actually impeached him, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, which can be said to be a historical record.

My eyes are filled with the joy of March, and when I raise my head, I can see thousands of green mountains.

After the back gardens of wealthy people in the capital became more colorful, the trees in the streets and alleys slowly turned green, as if unconsciously, and the tall old locust tree in Sophora Alley became lush and leafy.

The flower hall of Xu Mansion is already full of guests.

This rare holiday undoubtedly gave all parties a chance to breathe, but no one chose to rest at home, but took this opportunity to gather together silently.

Xu Jie, who was dressed in home clothes and lacked the majesty of the first assistant, looked like a short and thin teacher, sitting in the upper seat of the flower hall drinking tea.

The chrysanthemums planted in the flower garden next to the flower hall were in full bloom, and there was a fragrance floating in the air. However, no one was in the mood to admire the chrysanthemums, but instead lowered their heads and drank tea in silence.

There are many officials who came to visit Xu Jie this time. Sitting here are Huang Guangsheng, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, Ge Shouli, the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, Wang Ting, the censor of Zuodu, Qian Bangyan, the left minister of the Ministry of punishment, Zhang Shouzhi, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, and the right minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Zhang Juzheng, general affairs envoy Wu Sanle, Likeji Shizhong Hu Yingjia and others.

It's just that the atmosphere here seems very solemn. Whether it's Huang Guangsheng, the official secretary, or Hu Yingjia, who is responsible for the official affairs, it's hard to hide his frustration at this time.

Ever since Xu Jie replaced Yan Dang, they, Xu Dang, have been in control of the court for nearly five years. Unfortunately, now they are in an unprecedented dilemma.

"Everyone, the top priority is to keep Mingju no matter what, and not let Gao Gong take over the position of Minister of Civil Affairs!" Xu Jie saw everyone's reaction in his eyes, but he took the lead in setting the tone.

After Huang Guangsheng listened to Xu Jie's words, he immediately glanced at Xu Jie gratefully. After enjoying the taste of the power of Tianguan, he was especially able to preside over this far-reaching Beijing inspection. He was also unwilling to give up the official department at this time.

The throne of the Chancellor.

But he knew in his heart that he, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was probably dispensable in Long Qing's heart, and the only person who could help him survive this disaster was Xu Jie.

General Affairs Envoy Wu Sanle coughed slightly, and after attracting everyone's attention, he said helplessly: "Teacher, I have tried my best to stop it, but only a few dozen copies can be intercepted!"

The General Affairs Department is a transit point for officials to communicate with Longqing. This yamen does not have much to gain, but it is already a very important existence in today's complex environment.

According to the regulations of the Ming Dynasty, official memorials need to be inspected by the Department of General Affairs for format inspection, and whether there are any taboo words in the content. Only memorials that meet the conditions can be passed.

Just like this, Wu Sanle used this power this time to "nitpick" the memorials submitted by officials, and finally succeeded in intercepting dozens of memorials written by officials to impeach Huang Guangsheng.

It’s just that this is actually a bad idea. Not to mention that there is no way to save Huang Guangsheng. Those officials can still continue to submit the impeachment memorial after revising it. At most, they can help Huang Guangsheng buy some time.

"Zhong Huai, you have done a good enough job!" Xu Jie looked at the disciple with satisfaction, but looked at the officials hopefully and said: "Everyone, you should think of a way now, how to properly solve this matter.

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Coming here this time, he is regarded as a core figure of the Xu Party, and he is also a smart person among the officials of the Ming Dynasty. As the saying goes: when everyone gathers firewood, the flames will rise. The reason why he gathered these many people together is to gather everyone's wisdom.

to solve the current problem.

Huang Guangsheng has been thinking hard these days and has not come up with a solution. At this time, he is looking at everyone hopefully.

Wang Ting, the censor of Zuodu, thought for a moment, then looked at Xu Jie and said solemnly: "Master Yuanfu, the most urgent thing now is the emperor's attitude, and strive to get the emperor to support Huang Shangshu!"

These words undoubtedly hit the point! Although Long Qing's political talent was far inferior to Jiajing's, and he was far less intimidating than Jiajing in the court, he was the Ming Emperor after all, and the one who really decided whether Huang Guangsheng should stay or go.

Hearing this, Ge Shouli, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and others also nodded in agreement.

"Shilang Zhang is an old man from Qiandi. He has always been resourceful and must have come up with a good plan!" Qian Bangyan, the left minister of the Criminal Department, looked at Zhang Juzheng opposite with a smile, but chose to kick the ball.

Zhang Juzheng didn't know Qian Bangyan's little thoughts. He cursed in his heart as an "old man", but he met Xu Jie's eyes and raised his hands and said: "Teacher, although I have been in the dormitory for more than two years, I do more with the emperor than lectures and exchanges."

!According to my disciple’s opinion, the emperor has always been lenient in serving others, and he probably does not really want to remove Huang Shangshu from office. Therefore, the key to the matter still lies with Gao Gong. If Gao Gong can save a hand this time, Huang Shangshu will be fine!"

Although he and Gao Gong are both emperor's disciples, in terms of affection, he is actually not one percent as good as Gao Gong. The biggest problem now is not the emperor, but Gao Gong, who has a strong influence on the emperor.

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The eyes of Ge Shouli, Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and others brightened slightly, and they could faintly see a glimmer of hope for solving the problem.

"Master, I tried to communicate with Gao Gong privately yesterday, and even communicated with him, but to no avail!" Xu Jie took a sip of tea and suppressed the anger in his heart.

With his political wisdom, he didn't know that the key to the problem lay with Gao Gong. Therefore, after weighing it repeatedly, he put down his dignity and went to Gao Gong, and was even prepared for an exchange of interests.

Although he had known that Gao Gong was arrogant, he still did not expect that Gao Gong would directly issue an eviction order upon meeting him, since he had no intention of doing business with him.

But he didn't know whether Gao Gong had a temperament or was already thinking about the throne of the Minister of Civil Affairs. Even though he put on the gentlest smile, he still ended up in trouble.

this……

When the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, Ge Shouli, and others heard this answer, their faces immediately showed helplessness. They found that this matter was more difficult than expected, and the Gao Gong road was already a dead end.

"In that case, the only thing we can do now is to win over the emperor to retain him!" Zhang Shouzhi, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, frowned slightly and muttered.

Although this is nonsense, it undoubtedly helps everyone clarify their thinking.

Zhang Juzheng suddenly thought of someone, and immediately shook his head with a wry smile. Xu Jie caught this small move and asked curiously: "Taiyue, do you have any new ideas?"

"Teacher, the student did suddenly think of someone, but this person is even more difficult to convince!" Zhang Juzheng said bitterly as he met Xu Jie's hopeful gaze.

"If you have anything to say, please don't make your mother-in-law look less like a man!" Qian Bangyan, the left minister of the Ministry of Punishment, had always looked down on Zhang Juzheng, who was dressed in a suave and elegant style, and immediately blamed him for relying on his old age.

Zhang Juzheng's brows couldn't help but frown slightly. Now he was already the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and even the teacher of the current emperor, but he didn't expect that this little left minister of the Ministry of Punishment would still talk to him like this.

Xu Jie was very patient and asked his favorite disciple gently: "Taiyue, tell me!"

Ge Shouli, Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, and others also looked at Zhang Juzheng, but they were curious about who he was thinking of.

"Teacher, this disciple has just thought of Mr. Lin Ge! Once the official minister is vacant this time, the biggest beneficiary will probably be Gao Gong. If we sacrifice some interests to trade with Mr. Lin Ge and win his support, I think he will also

There is a way to resolve this matter!" Zhang Juzheng hesitated for a moment and then said sincerely.

Looking at the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, there is no doubt that the official who can create miracles most is Lin Haoran. If he can be pulled over, no matter how strong Gao Gong's offensive is, Lin Haoran will be able to easily resolve it.

Ge Shouli and others nodded lightly, not doubting whether Lin Haoran had this ability.

"He? It's even more impossible! It's rare for you not to be able to see that his ambition is not just to be a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, but his ambition is greater than Gao Gong!" Xu Jie heard that it was Lin Haoran, but he shook his head bitterly.

When Ge Shouli and others heard these words, they couldn't help but look at each other, and then looked at Xu Jie in confusion and asked seriously: "What is Mr. Lin Ge's intention?"

Zhang Juzheng thought he was smart, but at this moment he was confused and looked at his teacher with confusion.

"Can't you see that it's so rare? Lin Ruoyu's target this time is not just Mingju, but he wants to deprive me, the first assistant!" Xu Jie picked up the teacup and said angrily.

Because he chose a completely different path from Yan Song, he has always been in charge of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Education, and controlled the government by controlling personnel power and officialdom and public opinion.

Just like this, the relationship between the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Minister of Civil Affairs is not only related to the success or failure of the capital inspection, but also related to the authority of his chief minister. This is the reason why he has just decided to save Huang Guangsheng.

However, the issue with the Ke Dao Yan Guan had not yet been resolved, so Lin Haoran decided to focus on the most critical position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

He has already experienced the horror of Lin Haoran. Once the Minister of Civil Affairs is left aside, and his financial management ability is far inferior to Lin Haoran, his position as the first assistant will be more of a decoration in the future.

Just like this, Lin Haoran seemed to have no intentions on the surface, but he was even more greedy and hateful than Gao Gong.

this……

Ge Shouli and others could not help but stare, but they did not expect that Lin Haoran had such great ambitions and already wanted to evade the authority of the chief minister of the dynasty.

Just then I thought about it, now Lin Haoran really has this idea in mind, and with Lin Haoran's unpredictable mind, it seems that he really has this ability.

However, the current Holy Emperor has great trust in Gao Gong, and Lin Haoran is now joining forces with Gao Gong. It can be said that they are a perfect match, but they can crush Master Yuan Fu in all aspects.

Ge Shouli and others realized the seriousness of the problem and couldn't help but look at Xu Jie with worry: "Master Yuanfu, what should we do now?"

"Before you guys came over, I actually had an idea!" Xu Jie took a sip of tea and said calmly.

Ge Shouli and others looked at Xu Jie with solemn expressions, waiting for the next words.

"Now that things have come to a point, we have no choice but to take a risk! I will go to Shu tomorrow to ask for my resignation. You guys can help Shangshu ask to stay, and I will take the opportunity to appeal to the emperor and try to get the emperor to agree to keep Mingju in person!" Xu Jieying

With everyone's eyes on him, he told the whole plan.

Although he does not have Lin Haoran's unpredictable mind and debating eloquence, his toughness is just acting, but he is confident that the kind-hearted Long Qing will agree to his request.

Zhang Juzheng frowned slightly and asked worriedly: "Teacher, is this too risky?"

"After all, I have gained some reputation over the years, and I have helped many people in the imperial edict, so I guess they will not let me down!" Xu Jie put down the tea cup gently and said confidently.

Zhang Juzheng still couldn't hide the worry on his face, but he continued to dissuade: "Teacher, just in case!"

"I have made up my mind, just help Shangshu and please stay!" Xu Jie's attitude was firm and he immediately interrupted Zhang Juzheng's words.

Qian Bangyan took the opportunity to scold Zhang Juzheng again. Ge Shouli and Wang Ting silently exchanged glances, and then nodded gently. However, they never imagined that they had been forced to this point and needed Xu Jieshangshu's resignation to resolve the situation.

A crisis.
Chapter completed!