Chapter 824 It's Better To Go Back (Part 1)
The emperor quickly rejected his resignation. This made Mr. Xu feel better. But he could not go back to work immediately. Don’t forget that when those censors impeached Gao Gong, one of them was a charge of "if you want to keep him, you will come back and take the matter." This is a hypocritical manifestation of too much power in the eyes of the world.
So Xu Jie was still at home and had handed over his second resignation letter. He was writing the third one. After the letter was rejected, he handed over it to show that he was not greedy for power and position, which is also the meaning of the question.
In the palace, Emperor Longqing felt deeply angry and fear because of the overreaction of the Hundred Words. This was just a test of his own, which caused all officials in the capital, six ministries and nine ministers to submit a memorial to him, demanding that Xu Jie be retained, and calling Zhang Qi a person who was a traitor and a traitor. The meaning of his point of criticizing mulberry and scolding locust is that no matter how slow the emperor is, he can feel it.
Although under pressure, Zhang Qi was transferred to the outside world, Long Qing felt more and more that his words were said, "The people in the world only knew that there was a rank, but not his Majesty." It was correct. It was just that in the face of the fierce crowd, he almost had to stop the court collectively, especially Yang Bo, who was left by the late emperor to protect his country, joined in, which made him dare not take such a big fuss. He could only try to keep Xu Jie against his will, but the emperor's depression was no worse than Xu Jie.
The little bee stopped collecting honey and turned into a big hornet that caught someone and stung. For a moment, a panic broke out in the Qianqing Palace. The people in the palace were all cautious and did not even dare to speak loudly, for fear of offending the emperor and eating a stick for nothing.
At this time, Chen Hong naturally never left the emperor's side for a moment. Long Qing stepped back and looked at him calmly and said, "Is it impossible for me, the emperor, to deal with Xu Jie?"
Although Chen Hong was indeed entrusted by others, in his heart, "This emperor who grew up watching him grow up is the first. His previous actions were mostly for Longqing's considerations." Now, he answered truthfully: "Now it seems that his reputation in the court and the public is too high. If the emperor forcibly removes him, the consequences may be unimaginable." He lowered his voice and said, "The Six Corridors have the right to refute. If the imperial edict is rejected, the emperor's face will be unfavorable. Unless..." The emperor was about to be disappointed, but he heard Chen Hong's words turn around and said, "If he wants to leave himself, the ministers will naturally have nothing to say."
"Can he want to leave by himself?" The emperor pointed to Xu Jie's self-defense remarks: "You have read this too, and it's called "Chitianqu all over the article." There is no more fake resignation than this."
"Yes..." Chen Hong nodded and whispered: "I have a way, maybe I can do it."
"speak."
"You can ask Master Zhang to ask, what is Mr. Xu?" Chen Hong said in a low voice. He is worthy of being an old eunuch who has practiced the Kuihuā treasure book. His moves are both sinister and poisonous.
"Let Master Zhang ask?" The emperor was stunned and thought for a while. He couldn't help but shake his head and said, "Is this too inappropriate?" In fact, it should be said, "This is too shameless."
After someone resigned, you sent someone to ask. Do you really want to leave or pretend to leave? How do you answer if you say someone else? Could it be that, no, I'm making fun of you?
Mr. Xu could only say: "I really want to leave, but this is second. The key is to let Xu Jie fully understand the emperor's attitude, and it depends on whether he will pretend to be stupid and be silly. With the stinky and noble literati, the so-called sage can be killed, but not humiliated. How could Xu Jie have the face to stay there?
This method can only be described in two words, that is, "rogue". It is worthy of being thought of by the eunuch.
However, the emperor himself is the number one rogue in the world. Therefore, Longqing had no resistance to this method. The only thing he felt was his, Master Zhang. "I'm afraid it would be very difficult to treat Master Zhang like this.
"Your Majesty, I know that you love Master Zhang." Chen Hong knew Longqing's thoughts and said in a deep voice: "But I think that if you really love him, you should let him go this trip."
"Why?" Long Qing asked with a frown.
"First, let's take this to see. His heart is not moving towards the emperor." Chen Hong said: "Second, after the Hu Zongxian case, Master Zhang was not implicated, but he always had some gossip. At this time, you give him trust and let him complete this mission. No one dares to speak out any more."
"Well, there is some reason." Long Qing couldn't help but lead the leader.
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Just as Longqing and his confidant eunuch were secretly discussing the stairs, an uninvited guest named Wang Li Wang Dongya came to Xu Jie's mansion.
When he heard that Wang Ji was here, Xu Jie actually went out to greet him and brought him to the main hall to serve tea. With Mr. Xu's current status, unless the emperor came, there was no such thing in the court, and he needed such a grand reception. But there was no in the court. It does not mean that there are no ones in the opposition. Although Mr. Wang is a commoner, Xu Jie dared not be negligent because he was the head of the Taizhou School and was also the one who unified Wang Xue and fully supported Xu Jie to the throne.
Logically speaking, Xu Jie had to call him uncle, but his status is now valuable. So the two of them are called peers.
"I didn't expect that after leaving Lingji Palace, I would meet Mr. Dongya again today." Wang Ji was invited to attend the lectures in Lingji Palace this year. He had already met Xu Jie several times. Originally, Wang Ji said that he would leave after fifteenth, but Xu Jie had practiced it for him in advance. Now it is the eighteenth day of the first lunar month, so he said this.
"I was going to leave." Although he was ten years younger than Xu Jie, Wang Fu, who seemed to be similar to his age because of his long-term travels to lecture, said: "But I heard that Mr. Cunzhai was in some trouble, so he stayed for a few more days."
"It's a big worry about Dongya." Xu Jie was casually perfunctory, but he muttered in his heart. The Taizhou School has never interfered in his political affairs, but only asked him to contribute to the development of the study of mind. Therefore, the relationship between the two sides has always been harmonious, and Xu Jie did not feel that there was a Supreme Emperor above his head.
But now, the other party is obviously not just visiting each other.
Sure enough, I heard Wang Ji say, "It doesn't matter if you worry, but you're a little worried."
Xu Jie knew that Wang Ji was straightforward and always said whatever he wanted. So he didn't go around in circles with him: "I wonder what you can do in Dongya?"
"Some words were not what we savages should have said." Wang Ji said, "But I have been with Mr. Cunzhai for twenty years, and I can't see you take this wrong step. It's overkill."
"You and I have a good relationship, there is no outsider," Xu Jie stroked his beard and said calmly, "But it's okay."
"On the 16th day of the first lunar month, I saw a bullet stamp issued by Tongzhengsi Ming from a disciple, which was impeached Duke Cunzhai." Wang Fu said softly.
"Yes" That's the case." Xu Jie nodded.
"I also heard that Mr. Cunzhai's first resignation has been rejected by the emperor. You have been on the second time, Wang Fu asked.
Jie still nodded and said, "I don't know if I have seen Dongya?"
"It's just because of this."
"How?" Xu Jie asked.
"I am very frank. It's a big mistake." Wang Ji said in a deep voice.
"I wish to hear it carefully." Xu Jie said calmly, but he was quite unhappy.
"Cunzhai Gong is kind and righteous, and has given great virtues to the world. All the people in the world are grateful. They all hope that you can always be glorious, good at governing everything, and enjoy the whole life." Wang Fu came up and flattered him first, and then changed his tone: "However, the ancients said that the sun was moving, and the moon was full, and the moon was full." Now you are a great minister, and you have responded to it, and your power even surpassed Yan Song at the beginning. And according to legends from the government and the country, your wealth in your hometown also surpassed Yan Song. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are at the peak of the sky. Therefore, when Cunzhai Gong was at this time, he should learn from the lessons of Master Yan and avoid the tragedy of the sun's curtain and the moon."
"You mean, my self-dispute will cause disaster?" Xu Jie said slowly: "I can go to the emperor to resign."
"If you really want to resign, you should be honest with your faults in your resignation and truly hand over your destiny to the emperor for judgment." Wang Ji said incisively: "But you tried your best to defend yourself in the memorial. Since you think you are not wrong, why should you resign? If the emperor agrees to your resignation, wouldn't you become a foolish monarch? I said that the big mistake is here, and the threat is too strong."
"I am indeed a little inappropriate." Xu Jie's expression changed slightly: "But Dongya doesn't have to worry too much. If you are impeached, you will resign." All the proper meanings in the title are not harmful."
"Mr. Cunzhai thinks this way, I'm afraid it's dangerous." Wang Ji said seriously: "You have been in the court for decades. How many times have you ever seen memorials impeaching the chief minister of the dynasty?"
"Not much..."," Xu Jie's expression became solemn.
"It's not that there are not many, but very few." Wang Ji said: "Because the chief minister is the army of all officials and also takes charge of the state affairs for the emperor, the emperor should take care of him. He is mostly kept in the imperial examination and will not be sent... You must know this more than me."
Xu Jie nodded slowly and said, "Not bad."
"He is now a rare gentle lord," Wang Fu said: "He is now openly sending this bullet stamp. I believe Mr. Cunzhai will not understand what it means."
Xu Jie nodded lightly and said, "This is a sign of dissatisfaction with me."
"However, the officials in the court openly put the books on the books. They asked the emperor to keep Duke Cunzhai and severely punish the censor Zhang Qi. He heard that more than 200 copies were handed over within one day." Wang Ji said: "Although this reflects your prestige, but when the ministers in the court fall one by one, how would the emperor feel about supporting Duke Cunzhai? This confirms Zhang Qi's sentence, people in the world only know that there is a chief minister. Isn't it true that there has been a long time since you have your Majesty?"
"It's my husband's, not..." Xu Jie's face began to turn pale and said, "The officials should not be allowed to write a letter." He was angry for a moment and also felt angry with the emperor. Well, he wanted to let Longqing see the people's hearts, so he heard that the officials wrote a letter without stopping it.
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"Then, how should I deal with it?" Xu Jie asked in a heavy mood.
"Since ancient times, ministers who have had evil spirits with the king and those who have been incest for power, will cause trouble to their descendants even if they are lucky enough to avoid them." Wang Ji said: "Yang Xindu, Xia Guixi, Yan Fenyi, these three have been your prime ministers. The first two have had evil spirits with the king but they did not know it. The latter one has the old ruler and refused to go." As a result, they both annoyed the king. They were both defeated and lost their reputation, causing trouble to their descendants. They have not been rehabilitated yet."
"This is what is called a person who can stretch but not bend, and who can advance but not retreat. Even if such a person does not get into evil with the emperor, the world is gentle and charming and not too strict. But he will definitely suffer disaster. What?" Wang Ji continued: "Even if you have never seen gambling, you should have heard of it. People who do gambling want to place big bets to win, while others want to win the benefits. Now, as the chief minister of two generations, you are the old man of the country, and because of the "The Unforgivable Decree", you are all your students in the cabinet. Your prestige has reached its peak and your contribution has reached its peak."
"The moon is full, and the water is full, and it is overflowing. This is also the time for others to share your interests! If you don't retreat at this time, you will inevitably follow in the footsteps of Fenyi. Why not retreat at this time? The seal of the prime minister is handed over and give up the prime minister to a capable person? It is said that "take a step back and the sea will be broad in the sky." The situation you face will be very different. People in the world will be deeply moved by your failure to take credit and not be attached to the stack. You will be praised for being as honest as Bo Yi and have a long reputation, and your descendants will prosper from generation to generation and glory for generations because of your protection. If these are compared with the end of suffering, which one is better?"
After listening to Wang Ji's long speech silently, Xu Jie nodded slowly and said, "What you said makes sense. Can I ask a question?"
"Please speak." Wang Pi took a tea ceremony.
"This is your personal opinion." Xu Jie lowered his eyebrows and said, "It's still on behalf of the request made by Wangmen."
"This..." Wang Ji was a little embarrassed to be exposed. After carefully prepared remarks, in front of an old bureaucrat like Xu Jie who saw through the world, he was easily seen through the essence. But thinking about it, how could a generation of heroes be fooled by himself as a rural man? So he raised his head and said frankly: "This is a consensus reached by several schools of thought. It is believed that if you persist, it will be of no benefit to you." As he said that, he took a deep breath and said: "Mr. Cunzhai, the younger generation of the Yangtze River pushes the older generation of the waves. It's time to hand over the shift."
"I have already said it." Xu Jie said slowly: "Give up the position of Wang Xue leader."
"We believe that politics and academic integration," Wang Fu replied: "It is more in line with the long-term development of my studies."
Chapter completed!