MTL - Number of People-Chapter 2657 The decisive battle of the Guizi scroll is imminent, and the winner will be divided
Chapter 2657 The decisive battle of the Guizi scroll is imminent, and the winner will be divided
Feng Ziying has never had much confidence in Jia Yucun. Although he also recommended Jia Yucun as Shuntian Governor, he also knows that with Jia Yucun's own official skills and ability to make money, even if he does not recommend him, he will sooner or later To take this step.
Suntian Fu Yin is not enough to satisfy his ambition and appetite. As long as there is an opportunity, this person will definitely look for all kinds of possibilities in order to take a step forward.
This time may be an attempt by Jia Yucun.
However, from the perspective of a bystander, it cannot but be said that this time there is some opportunity.
When Feng Ziying arrived at Ningyuan Zhongzuo Institute (Tashanbao), she received news from Wang Wenyan that Qi Yongtai had fallen ill, and his condition might be serious.
This was not what Feng Ziying expected.
If Qi Yongtai hadn't been seriously ill and his control over the court had declined, these people would not have had a different heart, especially Emperor Wantong and Li Sancai.
In fact, since the past few months, Qi Yongtai has often been ill, but when the condition is not serious, it probably has attracted the attention and speculation of interested people.
The dispute between Li and Gu has added to the unstable situation in the cabinet.
Feng Ziying is also very clear that Huang Ruliang, Guan Yingzhen and others have limited support for Gu Bingqian due to his character and weakness of character, and are more in compliance with the original agreement. Be stronger, at least he still has the ability to do things, and he is more impartial, but Gu Bingqian really has a strong and unprincipled character.
The cabinet lacks firm support for Gu Bingqian, and Li Sancai has the full support of Tang Binyin, and Li Sancai's qualifications and special status also determine that his prestige is higher than that of Gu Bingqian, which is why he dares to compete with Gu Bingqian Confidence, if there is the support of the emperor from righteousness, there is indeed a great chance of a comeback.
It can be said that Li Sancai stepped on the rhythm very well on this point, taking advantage of Emperor Wantong's eagerness. Similarly, Emperor Wantong also saw Li Sancai's plan, and it can be said that it hit it off.
Of course, all of this can only be realized when Qi Yongtai completely loses control of the entire cabinet and even the court. As long as Qi Yongtai can maintain the situation and forcefully push Gu Bingqian to the top, with the support of Huang Ruliang and Guan Yingzhen, it will be four to two. He is the first assistant, and Gu Bingqian himself is also the second assistant, so there shouldn't be any problem.
Emperor Wantong's bold and timid character may not dare to be strong at this time. If he really dares to refuse the cabinet's report or approval, causing a crisis, then he really doesn't want the throne.
There are still many variables that may be caused by details, even Feng Ziying is difficult to predict.
After all, the cabinet system of the Great Zhou Dynasty has been separated from the cabinet system of the Ming Dynasty in another time and space. It can be said that it is completely different. The consensus formed, this impression has not yet spread among the people, and the common people still think that the emperor is respected, and the cabinet only assists the emperor in governing.
"Yaoqing, everyone is changing. Jia Yucun used to think that Afu had a great future in me, but that was when he was still the magistrate of Jinling, but he entered Beijing and stayed in the position of Governor of Shuntian Prefecture. After a few years, I have seen a lot, and I am greedy for greater power, so I will naturally have different thoughts. When this kind of opportunity is in front of me, it is difficult for anyone not to be tempted."
Feng Ziying's tone was very flat.
"But behind this person's greed for power, it can only show his short-sightedness. He is a hero if he knows the current affairs, but he can't see the situation clearly. If he is dazzled by the superficial phenomena, then he can only say that he took a wrong step, and he will never recover. "Wu Yaoqing shook his head.
"Not necessarily, this person is old and cunning, and he may not have a backup, let's go and see." Feng Ziying chuckled: "This journey, the ice and snow melted, the road is difficult, I am really afraid of delay."
"Your Excellency, there is no need to worry too much. Although Qi Xiang fell ill, he can still handle official business on the bed the next day. As for Gu, Huang, and the officials, unless the emperor jumps out directly, does the emperor dare to come forward directly at this time? Li Sancai didn't dare, did he? Then it would really be a coup d'état, and the Ministry of War would be able to..."
Before Wu Yaoqing finished speaking, Feng Ziying shook his head and vetoed: "Young people don't dare to go through this easily, then it will really be a showdown. The Beijing camp and the Shangsanqin army will be chaotic, and there may be continuous wars at that time. Qi Xiang and Zhisheng are still too kind, they should have kicked Xiao Ruxun out long ago, there is no Xiao Ruxun, just Ma Chengxun, with his steady character, he dare not act recklessly, but with Xiao Ruxun as the deputy envoy acting as Jiedu envoy , Ma Chengxun also has a reason, just saying that he obeyed the order, which is also a good excuse. Sometimes, some people know that this is wrong, but as long as they have such a reason psychologically, they will do something wrong. A sensible move."
Wu Yaoqing is silent, he has to admit that Feng Ziying's point of view is very reasonable, doesn't Ma Chengxun know what's tricky here? Of course he knew, but his desire for greater success and the stage made him subconsciously ignore the risks involved, and he might selectively agree with the "order" of Xiao Ruxun, the "boss".
"Let's go, hurry up. The situation in Beijing is chaotic, so it depends on the competition between the parties outside the city. Liu Ting has always been reckless and fierce. Another person may not dare to act boldly, but this person is really possible. Brother Zhisheng still lacks courage and energy in dealing with such internal affairs, I hope You Shigong is ready."
Feng Ziying's worries are not without reason. When it comes to the battles among the cabinet ministers, Qi Yongtai is certainly the chief assistant, but Li Sancai is also a senior cabinet minister, and Sun Chengzong doesn't have such a heavy concept of the scholars between the North and the South. He is similar to Feng Ziying, so he doesn't have much opinion on Li Sancai. In Sun Chengzong's view, Li Sancai is probably a more suitable chief assistant than Gu Bingqian.
So once it is involved, it is really embarrassing for Sun Chengzong to make a decisive decision on disposal. It is really an internal strife.
In this situation, Feng Ziying is more willing to believe in herself, so it is the safest thing to sit under the capital city and go to the change in person.
Feng Ziying whipped his horse and raised his whip, and suddenly increased his speed.
Emperor Wantong has been in a state of excitement for a while.
He always believed that the fate was in me, otherwise the **** would not let the fourth child remain unconscious after being assassinated, so he gave himself a chance.
If the fourth son was assassinated and died at that time, the cabinet must directly determine one of the fourth sons to succeed him, and he would have no chance; , I have no chance.
Only the fourth child was unconscious, unable to see things, and procrastinated, so he gave himself a chance. Isn't this my destiny?
Also, if it wasn't for Qi Yongtai's sudden illness at such a critical moment, Li Sancai and the ministers in the cabinet were at odds with each other, and Gu Bingqian, who was selected for his virtuous behavior, how could he have such a god-given opportunity for himself?
He is not greedy, he just wants to get back his own part of the power.
In the past few years, he has been dormant and forbearing. Several times, he felt that it was unbearable to count the days in such a grievance. There is no chance of taking risks, so he can only endure it.
Now it is finally time to wait for such an opportunity.
Li Sancai was indeed quite capable. Using his status as a cabinet minister in charge of military affairs, he quickly attracted warriors such as Liu Ting, Xiao Ruxun, and Chai Guozhu. The father of Liu Ting, the chief soldier of the Xuanfu, happened to be his original martial arts teacher, the prince Taibao, and it can be said that they got together by chance.
A group of people have calculated and deduced countless times in private. No matter how they calculate, even if they have the upper hand in the Jingying and Shangsanqin army in the capital city, as soon as Liu Ting's Xuanfu army enters the city, everything can be declared In the end, the Beijing camp and the Shangsanqin army could not fight against the frontier army anyway, and their combat effectiveness could not be compared.
The only hidden worry is the Jizhen army, but now the main force of the Jizhen army is still in Liaodong. You Shigong has a steady and cautious character, and he will not easily intervene in these matters under ordinary circumstances, and now Jizhen is not aware of it , When they really reacted, Liu Ting had already led his army into the city, and everything would be resolved within a day or two, and by the time You Shigong reacted, the dust had already settled.
According to the feedback from Qi Yongtai's residence, Qi Yongtai's health is very serious this time, and it is estimated that it will be difficult to continue to work like a normal official, and he may not even be able to wait for the court. If he is barely healthy, hurry up It is possible to live a few more years after becoming an official and recovering from illness, otherwise it is possible to die of illness directly in the court.
Li Sancai's activities in the past few days have also been in place. Guan Yingzhen and Huang Ruliang have talked with them, and Ye Fang and Ye Fang have also negotiated with them, and they should have achieved some results.
Although both Guan and Huang still do not support Li Sancai's idea of succeeding as the chief assistant, even though Li Sancai vowed to use his reputation as a scholar for only one term, the two still did not let go, but their attitude seems to be somewhat eased,
Ye Fang and Ye Fang had an ambiguous attitude, and they could feel that they were not very satisfied with Gu Bingqian, but they had set the plate, and it would be impossible for them to voluntarily declare to overthrow it, at most they would just keep silent.
But Emperor Wantong didn't think these things were important anymore. He was now waiting for Li Sancai's actions. As soon as he made a move to report to the cabinet and decide who would take over as chief assistant, it would be time for a decisive battle.
Emperor Wantong took a deep breath and looked to the northwest. Liu Zhen should have arrived at the front line of Huailaiwei, but the main force of his Xuanfu army has not arrived yet, and it will take a few more days.
(end of this chapter)
