Chapter 2650 The Gui Scroll surges with thunderous waves.

"The key is the army?" Qiao Yingjia responded quickly, "With Zhisheng (Sun Chengzong) here, the army will be safe."

Qi Yongtai shook his head, "Zhisheng has been in the Ministry of War for a long time and has no problem with command and strategy, but he has never really mastered the army. There is still a difference between sitting in command and leading the troops in battle personally. He is different from warriors such as Feng Tang, Wang Ziteng, and Niu Jizong. In comparison, it’s still a bit worse.”

"Chengfeng, are you a little unfounded?" Qiao Yingjia disagreed. "There are only these armies in the capital, the Jing camp, the Shangsanqin army, the five-city military division and the patrol battalion. They are all under our control. Who can defeat them?" Is there going to be a storm?"

What Qiao Yingjia said is correct. After Feng Ziying vigorously purged the three major battalions of the Beijing Camp and the Shangsanqin Army during his tenure as Minister of War, they were basically under the control of the cabinet and the Ministry of War.

Either Wan Tong Emperor or Niu Wang, they should not have much involvement. Even if they both served as the governor of the capital, after many ups and downs, they would not have much direct lineage left.

"Maybe I'm over-worrying, but I always feel a little uneasy. Daofu doesn't want to be lonely. We originally agreed to serve together, but now that I'm not in good health, I have to retire early. Will he agree? I was full of resentment for not being a junior assistant. , and now I have to ask him to retreat with me, I'm afraid there will be a lot of trouble."

Qi Yongtai also had a headache. His body couldn't keep up. If he wanted to come down, many of the original arrangements would be disrupted. "There is also a guest (Tang Bin Yinzi) who can't stay in the cabinet, otherwise Liuji (Gu Bingqian) will be even more stressed." I can’t help it, but I’m afraid I have to struggle to get him down, which I feel is very difficult now.”

Originally, I considered letting Tang Binyin resign from the cabinet after serving a full term, but it has only been more than two years. Tang Binyin will definitely not agree. But if he is allowed to continue to stay in office, Gu Bingqian will definitely not agree. The two are sworn enemies. If Tang Binyin stays, In the cabinet, Gu Bingqian absolutely cannot control the cabinet.

 Thinking about this, Qi Yongtai felt a little dizzy.

"Chengfeng, the situation is indeed a bit complicated and tricky, but we must first determine a goal and then solve it one by one. You can tell us your thoughts first." Qiao Yingjia said thoughtfully.

Although Li Sancai is from the north, he has been excluded from the orthodox northern scholars. This guy is friendly with the Jiangnan scholars, has unstable integrity, and even entered the cabinet with the support of the emperor at a critical moment. It is difficult to win over Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia. recognition.

In addition to Qi Yongtai, the current leaders of the northern scholars are Qiao Yingjia, Cui Jingrong, Sun Chengzong, Han Xu, Wang Yongguang, Sun Juxiang and others. Cui Jingrong's character is too modest and lacks leadership temperament, and Sun Chengzong is more obsessed with military affairs, so Qiao Yingjia The two Shanxi scholar leaders, Han Xu and Han Xu, gradually became the northern scholar leaders after Qi Yongtai.

Han Xu's qualifications are slightly inferior to Qiao Yingjia. Qi Yongtai's idea is that if he really wants to become an official due to illness, Qiao Yingjia must take over.

"My idea is that if I come down, you will have to join the cabinet, and Daofu and the guest will also come down. In this way, Liuji will be the first assistant, Mingqi (Huang Ruliang) can be the second assistant, and Dongxian (official Ying Zhen) and you, if possible, I want Ziying to come back..."

Qiao Yingjia was surprised, "Let Ziying come back and join the cabinet?"

Of course, Qiao Yingjia was also happy to see Feng Ziying come back and join the cabinet. After all, Feng Ziying was considered the leader of the young scholars in the North, and he had recommended him. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she was his benefactor. She was also a disciple of Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen, and they had a close relationship. close.

If Feng Ziying joins the cabinet, it will not only help to strengthen his voice, but also further coordinate the relationship with the Huguang scholars. Qiao Yingjia himself has a normal relationship with the Huguang scholar leaders such as Guan Yingzhen, Chai Ke, and Yang He. , it would be much easier to handle it if Feng Ziying came to help.

But Feng Ziying can come back, and even arranging a minister is not a problem, but it is a bit difficult to directly join the cabinet. He is too young. Even if he has made countless contributions, this era still emphasizes qualifications. If Feng Ziying wants to join Ge, I'm afraid that people like Han Xu, Cui Jingrong, Wang Yongguang, and Sun Juxiang will feel very uncomfortable.

Qi Yongtai understands Qiao Yingjia's concerns, but he needs Feng Ziying to join the cabinet, even if there will be many difficulties and resistance.

“Rujun, have you read the test method?” Qi Yongtai asked.

Qiao Yingjia was silent. He knew that Qi Yongtai valued the first draft of the test method that Feng Ziying came up with. For more than a year, Qi Yongtai's main focus was on further improving and enriching the structure of Feng Ziying's first draft. It can be said that now he has passed the test The details of the law are quite rich, and trials have even begun in Xianghe County of Shuntian Prefecture, Tongzhou of Xi'an Prefecture, and Xuzhou of South Zhili Prefecture.

In Qi Yongtai's own words, he may not be the first assistant, but the test method must be implemented. Even though the progress of this implementation may be quite long, Qi Yongtai thinks it is worth it, and Feng Ziying's entry into the cabinet is to ensure that this test The law can be continued in the future without being abandoned.

  Qiao Yingjia also recognized some things in the Kao Cheng Law.

  He is a censor, so he is naturally familiar with many things in the imperial examination, and he also finds it quite rewarding.

  However, he still believes that some things in the Examination Law are too idealistic, such as the system's anti-corruption and resistance to change, some things are too biased, such as placing too much emphasis on economic affairs, and some things are too sensational, such as some measures on people's livelihood.

 All in all, the idea is good, but it may not be truly implemented and needs to be discussed and repaired.

 Qi Yongtai's words also showed Qi Yongtai's attitude, that is, he wanted to ensure that Feng Ziying entered the cabinet.

It is necessary to let Feng Ziying join the cabinet, and according to the originally set five cabinet ministers, Gu Bingqian will be the first assistant, and Huang Ruliang will be the second assistant. In order to exchange for the support of Jiangnan scholars, Guan Yingzhen will continue to stay in office, and he and Feng Ziying will join the cabinet. This way Jiangnan, Beidi, and Huguang formed a two-two-one pattern, but they had to pull Li Sancai and Tang Binyin out, and they also had to persuade the scholars in Beidi not to create discord among themselves.

 This is not easy.

"Ru Jun, I know that the examination method is not perfect yet. If I retire and my body can still maintain my health, then I will spend the rest of my life studying how to improve the examination method. But I also know that once I step down, I must promote the continuation of the examination method. Implementation requires support. You have some prejudices against the examination method, but you can also accept it. I can understand it, so I need Ziying to join the cabinet to prepare for the promotion of improvement in the future."

 Qi Yongtai did not hold back his words to Qiao Yingjia, an old friend for many years.

They are all northern scholars, but they have been intersecting for many years, but they do not mean that they are completely consistent in political views. The differences in some views and views are also normal. It can be verified in daily affairs to verify the screening, and it is not incredible.

 Qiao Yingjia did not mention the examination method again, but went straight to the point: "How to deal with Li Sancai and Tang Binyin?"

"There is some trouble on Daofu's side, but I plan to find an opportunity to talk to him. On the other side of the guests, I think Liuji and Mingqi should be able to handle it. At worst, like Miao Changqi, they will be given to a minister and his proud disciple. Isn't Han Jing the most important to him? Entering the Hanlin Academy will give you a bachelor's degree." Qi Yongtai said calmly.

 Qiao Yingjia was immediately impressed that Qi Yongtai, who had always been honest, could actually make such a compromise. It seemed that Qi Yongtai was really going to pave the way for Ziying.

Nodding, Qiao Yingjia pondered for a moment: "I'll go talk to Yu Chen (Han Xu) and Bo Fu (Sun Juxiang). Zhisheng may not care much about this. He also has a good relationship with Ziying. Ziqiang (Cui Jingrong) It’s nothing,…”

Qiao Yingjia, Han Xu and Sun Juxiang were from Shanxi Province and had always had a close relationship. To unite the northern scholars, we must first stabilize the Shanxi scholars. Qiao Yingjia took the initiative to take on this important task. Others were much easier to handle. Qi Yongtai Also relieved.

"Actually, these are easy to say. After all, they are our internal problems. Everyone has the overall situation in mind. Although Ziying is young, she is quite experienced in dealing with people. She has good relations with Gu Bingqian, Huang Ruliang and the scholars from Jiangnan and Huguang. I am more I'm worried about Li Sancai, this guy might not give up." Qiao Yingjia expressed his worries.

Qi Yongtai raised his head and thought for a while, "Daofu will definitely make trouble, but since I am still the chief assistant, he will not be able to cause trouble. If necessary, I will directly order him to resign..."

 “But what if he doesn’t accept it?” Qiao Yingjia asked.

"Don't accept it?" Qi Yongtai was startled, as if such a thing had never happened before.

If the cabinet ministers all agree that you should resign and make demands, but if you don't resign, what's the point of staying in the cabinet? The chief minister can directly deprive you of your right to direct the affairs of the court, and the seven ministries, the general affairs department, and even the provincial governors will no longer pay attention to you. Isn't this humiliating yourself?

"Isn't that true?" Qi Yongtai muttered, and then became stern: "Then he will be dismissed."

Removal is a little more complicated. The cabinet draws up votes, the emperor uses the seal, and is directly deprived. It is a political scandal, which will greatly damage the reputation of the person involved. It will be regarded as greedy for power and will be ridiculed among the scholars, and even affect the public. Among the descendants and descendants of the clan, almost no scholar would do such a bad thing.

Qiao Yingjia also felt that this possibility was too small, but he always felt that Li Sancai seemed a bit mysterious during this period, and he couldn't tell what if this guy really wanted to stiffen his neck and refuse, and wait for the cabinet to remove him. It is also a harm to Qi Yongtai, which will give the outside world the impression that Qi Yongtai cannot control the overall situation.

This is a lose-lose situation, but the problem is that Qi Yongtai is about to retire. Even if there is some damage, it has nothing to do with the overall situation for Qi Yongtai. He can afford it, but the impact on Li Sancai will be much greater.

Li Sancai should not dare to be so presumptuous.

Qiao Yingjia thought about it for a while, but couldn't think of anything wrong here.

 (End of this chapter)