Chapter 14 I have a sentence "Floating for half a lifetime", I don't know whether I s
Chapter 14 I have a saying, "I have been wandering for half my life", but I don't know whether I should say it or not
This Zhang Cong is so knowledgeable and has such a flexible mind, he is simply a treasure trove of candidates!
I have a green-glazed porcelain vase and can brush out a coin every day.
Before, Pei Yuan just thought it was novel and didn’t take the penny too seriously, but money is different from other money!
Maybe there are still many coins in this world that are worth dozens or hundreds of taels.
What does it mean that I can refresh one here every day?
A mathematical formula immediately emerged in Pei Yuan's mind.
"Green-glazed porcelain vase" + "National Beauty Zhang Cong" = "a cash cow".
Pei Yuan's attitude towards Zhang Cong immediately became visibly enthusiastic.
He couldn't help but move closer to Zhang Cong, then looked at Zhang Cong enthusiastically and said, "Brother."
Zhang Cong got goosebumps when Pei Yuan called him, "What do you want to do?"
Pei Yuan slapped the table angrily.
"After listening to your words, I feel that it is better than reading ten years of books. I will treat you to a meal!"
Zhang Cong looked down at the meat buns, tea, and dried tofu on the table and said nonchalantly, "That's not necessary."
Getting involved with the Imperial Guards for a meal would actually be a hassle.
Who would have thought that this treacherous Jinyiwei was even more generous than he thought, and actually pushed the "Xuzhu" coin directly over to him.
Zhang Cong was stunned.
Pei Yuan said, "Brother, your insight cannot be measured by a few hundred taels of silver. I will give this coin to you."
Zhang Cong looked at Pei Yuan in disbelief and couldn't help but blurt out, "Really?"
Then, as if he was worried that Pei Yuan would go back on his word, he reminded him, "This is more than just a coin. It can also be exchanged for a favor from Grand Secretary Li Dongyang."
Pei Yuan smiled and said frankly, "Money is different from money, and people are different from people. You are a scholar, and I am a Jinyiwei. The favors you can get from the Grand Secretary are much more valuable than what I can get."
Zhang Cong's heart moved, and he looked at Pei Yuan seriously.
This Jinyiwei is also a smart man.
The Jinyiwei, a military officer with a bad reputation, didn't even have the basis for a conversation in front of Grand Secretary Li Dongyang.
Perhaps, when Li Dongyang saw this coin, his first subconscious thought was that he wondered where the Jinyiwei had looted this coin from.
Not only would Li Dongyang feel uncomfortable if he didn't say it, but it might even have the opposite effect, causing the current Grand Secretary to resent the person who gave the gift.
Only if a gentleman like Zhang Cong, who inherited a family tradition of poetry and literature, sent it, would it become a good story.
Zhang Cong was indeed somewhat tempted.
He looked at the money for a long time, twirled it with his fingers, and finally took it.
"You are a wise man. But I am a student who studies the teachings of the sages and never does anything that would go against my conscience. I am afraid I can't give you anything in return."
Pei Yuan quickly smiled and dispelled his concerns.
"I just come from a poor family, but I admire talented writers in my heart. I am satisfied if I can occasionally ask for advice in my spare time."
"Is that so?" Zhang Cong hesitated.
At this time, Pei Yuan's "debt settlement system" suddenly popped up.
There is an extra line in accounts receivable.
——Debts Receivable (1/1): Zhang Cong owes you a favor, and he promises to accept your advice in his spare time. You can also force him to ask for advice once, but this promise will become invalid.
Pei Yuan was immediately surprised when he saw this line of words.
Zhang Cong?
It turned out to be this Zhang Cong!
Just like Pei Yuan said.
People are different, money is different, and "Zhang Cong" is different from "Zhang Cong"!
If these two words are written like this, and he is a candidate from the Yongjia period... then his identity must be the guy who defeated Yang Tinghe and successfully became the Prime Minister of the Cabinet!
This person will be Emperor Daojun’s number one confidant in the future!
When Emperor Jiajing first ascended the throne, the civil cabinet planned to work together to weaken the emperor's power. The young Emperor Jiajing keenly noticed the signs and immediately launched a dispute over the great ceremony.
The core of the entire Great Ceremony Controversy was actually just one thing.
That is, the legal basis for Emperor Jiajing's ascension to the throne was whether it came from the "bloodline of the grandson of Emperor Xianzong" or from "the ministers recommending him as the stepson of Emperor Xiaozong".
The two have completely different meanings.
If it originated from the former, then the branch of Emperor Xiaozong had died out. Legally speaking, Zhu Houcong, as the eldest grandson of Emperor Xianzong, was the natural and legal heir to the throne.
If it originated from the latter, then it would be equivalent to counting completely from the branch of Emperor Xiaozong, the direct branch of the Ming Dynasty royal lineage has become extinct.
All descendants of the Zhu family are equal choices. The ministers let you be the stepson of Emperor Xiaozong because they respect you. Don't be shameless.
We can choose you as our stepson, or we can choose another stepson for Emperor Xiaozong.
Zhu Houcong, who was only fourteen years old, was able to perceive the hidden trap in the chaotic situation and launch a counterattack in a very short time window. He can only be said to be a genius.
However, such a young man was undoubtedly unable to cope with the civil service group that controlled the entire country.
Even if Zhu Houcong could catch them off guard at the beginning, the civil service group would definitely counterattack after they had reorganized their forces.
However, it was in this year that a very significant turning point occurred.
That is, Zhang Cong, who had suffered for many years, finally passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi.
Then this treasure scholar met his end!
Zhang Cong quoted from classics, debated with many scholars, and brought together a group of followers to fight against Hongzhi's old ministers on equal terms.
Zhu Houcong also took the opportunity to consolidate his rule and completely cleanse his own legal system.
This struggle produced two miserable losers.
One is the huge old civil service group, and the other is Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di (huh?).
——Yes, the grandson of the grandson’s son’s grandson abdicated the throne, but Zhu Di was unexpectedly implicated.
Zhu Di seized power through a coup and was most afraid that others would say that he came to power in an illegitimate way.
After his death, he was given the temple name Taizong, which was both an attempt to stand shoulder to shoulder with Li Shimin and to prove to everyone that he was a good son and that he was the legitimate successor to his father.
However, Zhu Houcong took over as the son of a vassal king. Somehow he came up with an immoral idea and changed Zhu Di's title from Emperor Taizong of Ming to Emperor Chengzu of Ming.
What this means is that Zhu Yuanzhang's direct descendants are the line of Zhu Biao and Zhu Yunwen. You see, after Zhu Yunwen died, didn't Zhu Di also change from a minor branch to a major branch?
The Ming dynasty was not legitimate from the very beginning.
Let’s not say anything about each other!
Now even many neutral ministers were a little upset. You are dragging your ancestors down with you.
As for the winner of that political turmoil, Zhang Cong was undoubtedly one of them.
With his contribution as the backbone of the country and his ability to shoulder the heavy responsibility, Zhang Cong became the Zhao Zilong in the heart of Emperor Jiajing!
It took only a few years for this guy to become the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, and he enjoyed the trust of Emperor Jiajing until his death.
He was even posthumously awarded the title of Grand Tutor.
As for his growth process, it can also be summarized as "slaying dragons in middle age and eventually becoming an evil dragon."
According to the "History of Ming Dynasty", his evaluation is: "He is upright, wise and courageous, and does not avoid suspicion and resentment. He is very honest and hates corrupt officials. He wants to break up the private party of officials, and he is the leader of the party first."
but……
Pei Yuan looked at Zhang Cong eagerly.
The dragon is good!
What I want to hug is the evil dragon!
This is more profitable than currying favor with that dying old man Li Dongyang!
If it weren't for Pei Yuan's remaining moral integrity, he wouldn't have known whether to say "I have been wandering for half my life" or not.
(End of this chapter)