Chapter 83 Shen Shixing and Pan Sheng
The night is as quiet as water!
As the chief minister of the cabinet, Shen Shixing's mansion was not very luxurious, and the three-enterprise courtyard did not appear larger than his identity.
In the yard of the back house, a snowflake tree is very big, and it has been a while.
Shen Shixing likes this pear tree very much. In spring, the pear blossoms are like snow, and the wind blows, and it looks extremely comfortable. In autumn, the yellow-green leaves fall with the wind, showing the bleakness of autumn.
The pear is delicious. Whether it is eaten directly or placed in a jar to make pear wine, it tastes very good and is mellow and delicious.
He placed a jar of pear wine on the table, placed a few side dishes, and drank a pot towards the night scene, which made a unique taste and mood inside. That night, Shen Shixing once again placed wine and side dishes, waiting for the guests to arrive.
Under the guidance of his old family, Grand Secretary of the Cabinet Pan Sheng walked in and smiled at Shen Shixing: "The Master of the Pavilion is so elegant!"
After looking at Pan Sheng, Shen Shixing smiled and said, "Si Ming is here, sit down and taste my own pear blossom wine. This jar was brewed when I first arrived in the capital. Now, it's been a while."
"Then Siming will be disrespectful!" Pan Sheng sat down with a smile and said.
The two of them drank and watched the moon, discussing ancient and modern times, and also talked about calligraphy and painting.
Both of these people are the best in the imperial examinations, Shen Shixing is the top scorer, and Pan Sheng is the second scorer. Although they are not in the same class, they are both the best among them. They have outstanding achievements in calligraphy, painting and calligraphy, and Pan Sheng's calligraphy was praised by Xu Wenchang as the uniqueness of the Southeast.
The two of them have a common topic together, so they naturally have a lot of pleasure when chatting.
Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Shen Shixing glanced at Pan Sheng and said indifferently: "What does Siming think of His Majesty's civil servant this time?"
Pan Sheng was stunned and put down his glass casually. He knew that Shen Shixing would not ask him to drink for no reason. After pondering for a moment, he smiled and said, "Gei Master, you should know my attitude."
After looking at Pan Sheng, Shen Shixing smiled and said, "Hasn't it changed?"
"No change!" Pan Sheng nodded seriously without hesitation.
Shen Shixing certainly knew that Pan Sheng’s tendency was the firm reformer compared to Yu Youding. Over the years, Pan Sheng always felt that the Ming Dynasty was time for reform, and many places coincided with Zhang Juzheng, otherwise Zhang Juzheng would not recommend Pan Sheng.
"You know that Master Ge, I am not as good as Master Zhang in many places."
In Pan Sheng's mouth, Zhang Ge can only refer to Zhang Juzheng.
"I don't need to say what the outcome will happen to the past dynasties, so the old master knows it." Pan Sheng said with a wry smile: "The best outcome will be Duke Wen and Duke Fan Wenzheng, right?"
"But even these two men were wasted their old age, and all their ambitions turned into flowing water."
Shen Shixing glanced at Pan Sheng and said with a smile: "Are you worried about Duke Zhang Wen?"
This time, Shen Shixing's name for Zhang Juzheng was changed directly to Duke Zhang Wen, and the meaning was very obvious, so he directly ranked Zhang Juzheng and Wang Anshi and Fan Zhongyan.
Turning his head and looking at Shen Shixing, Pan Sheng smiled and said, "Her Master has made a decision?"
"There must be a decision!" Shen Shixing sighed and said, then drank another glass of wine, and said in a bleak manner: "Life is a long life, and the plants and trees are in full bloom. At this time, we have not much to ask for."
Pan Sheng glanced at Shen Shixing and said with a smile: "Georgist thinks it can be obtained?"
"What do you think?" Shen Shixing did not answer Pan Sheng's question, but looked at Pan Sheng with a bright look.
"Many people say that my official career is not smooth, it is difficult to advance and retreat easily, but who knows that sometimes, this determination is difficult to make." Pan Sheng sighed and said, "There are not many people in the world who have the courage of Mr. Zhang Wen."
Shen Shixing smiled and said, "There are not many people like Duke Zhang Wen in the world, but there are not many people like Your Majesty."
Pan Sheng picked up the wine glass, poured a glass for Shen Shixing, and then smiled and said, "For this, it's a big deal!"
The two of them looked at each other and drank the wine in the glass at the same time.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun's focus these days is on civil servants, but now it's only the registration stage, so he can't help much. He reached out to pick up a memorial, and Zhu Yijun looked through it, and his heart was moved.
"This memorial is interesting!"
The person who submitted this memorial was Pan Sheng, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, followed by the annotation of the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Shen Shixing. There were not many words, only one "公司". Obviously, Shen Shixing agreed with what this memorial said.
The above thing is also very simple, that is, to build a temple, to build a temple for Zhang Juzheng.
In front of the memorial, Pan Sheng listed Zhang Juzheng's achievements, and later said that he would build a temple for Zhang Juzheng to enjoy worship from future generations.
Such a memorial seemed nothing at first, but after looking carefully, Zhu Yijun found it unusual, especially at this time. As he reached out to knock on the memorial, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "It seems that he is going to do something!"
After looking at Zhang He, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Go and invite several cabinet ministers."
The four cabinet ministers came very quickly, and they didn't know what Zhu Yijun asked them for, but since they had found him, there must be something big! When Pan Sheng saw the memorial in Zhu Yijun's hand, he was slightly stunned, and then looked at Shen Shixing.
Of course, Shen Shixing also noticed the memorial, but it was silent.
"I am here to come today for this memorial!" Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "This memorial is from Aiqing Pan, please pass it on!" As he said that, he handed the memorial to Zhang He.
The memorial first came to Shen Shixing's hands, but Shen Shixing didn't read it, but said with a smile: "This memorial was drawn by my vote!"
Pan Sheng didn't read it, so only Yu Youding and Chen Yu were left. The two of them quickly browsed the memorials, with no expression on their faces. Yu Youding didn't care, but Chen Yu's heart sank.
To build a temple for Zhang Juzheng?
Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Pan Aiqing said he wanted to build a temple for Mr. Zhang. I think it's very good, and I also think that Mr. Zhang deserves such achievements. However, for so many years, there are many people who can match this achievements!"
"Anyway, if you want to build a temple, you might as well build it together. I am going to build a Zhongzheng Temple."
"All the loyal and good ministers who have been loyal and righteous since the founding of the Ming Dynasty will be included in the Zhongzheng Temple to demonstrate their achievements and be a role model for future generations."
Originally, Zhu Yijun wanted to compile the "Biography of Treacherous Ministers", but when he thought of the "Biography of Treacherous Ministers" in the Song Dynasty, Zhu Yijun still gave up this idea. This is not easy to measure, so it is more appropriate to use the Zhongzheng Temple to demonstrate its achievements.
The four major ministers of the cabinet were all stunned. Cultivating Zhongzheng Temple? This is a good thing!
Who doesn’t want to leave a name after death? As the saying goes, name is left in history. Once you enter the Zhongzheng Temple, you must be left in history.
If the civil service system is supported by the lower-level scholars, then the higher the Zhongzheng Temple must be, the more support it is. Because they are the high-level, the greater the chances they have to enter the Zhongzheng Temple. This is a good thing!
Chen Yu was not ready to object at this time.
If he could not accept the construction of the temple for Zhang Juzheng alone, but if he had to practice them all, he could accept it. He was also a good name. He is now a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. After his death, he would be qualified to enter the temple for Zhongzheng.
"These ministers who have made contributions to the Ming Dynasty have contributed to the Ming Dynasty, so I will pay for the money for the construction of Zhongzheng Temple."
Seeing that no one objected, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Pan Aiqing, I will leave this matter to you to preside over. First get a drawing and then report it to me."
"I obey the order!" Pan Sheng nodded and bowed.
The court wanted to build the Zhongzheng Temple. After the news spread, public opinion was naturally boiling again, and it quickly suppressed the civil servants' affairs. Although civil servants are in a real state and Zhongzheng Temple is empty, scholars of this era have much heavier viewing Zhongzheng Temple than civil servants.
The so-called "people leave their reputation behind" and "geese leave their reputation behind" and "school people cherish their reputations as life."
Many people even want their fate, but they cannot want their reputation. Although there are many pedantic people here, this is the fact.
The emperor paid money from the treasury, and there was even less criticism. The court suddenly felt a lot of praise. The memorials praised every day were carried in boxes. The officials also praised them, especially the families who have served as officials for many lifetimes.
These people have had high officials in their ancestors, and their energy cannot be underestimated.
Who doesn’t want to build a temple for their ancestors? What they built at home is not counting. If they enter Zhongzheng Temple, they will be honored by their ancestors and become famous all over the world. Pan Sheng was responsible for this matter, and his mansion became a big hit in an instant.
Cabinet duty room.
Shen Shixing looked at Pan Sheng with a smile: "Siming, the door of your mansion is almost broken, right?"
Pan Sheng also said helplessly: "If Master Pavilion is envious, why don't I submit a memorial to Your Majesty and hand this matter over to Master Pavilion?"
"You spare me!" Shen Shixing said with a smile: "I can't withstand their troubles. Siming, you are young and powerful and have outstanding abilities. You are talking about the difficult task of the Holy Mansion, so you should do it!"
Pan Sheng shook his head helplessly: "I'd better go to the Ministry of Works and take out the drawings as soon as possible, so that you can report to Your Majesty!"
Looking at Pan Sheng's back, Shen Shixing smiled and said, "This is just the beginning, and there is a headache for him later."
Pan Sheng was harassed, and Zhu Yijun did not stop here, but it was the nobles who harassed Zhu Yijun. The nobles were not for themselves, but for their ancestors. Since the Zhongzheng Temple was built, what should the nobles do?
Ministers of all dynasties can enter Zhongzheng Temple, so we also require the same treatment.
Our ancestors made great contributions, either founding heroes or Jingnan heroes. We also requested the construction of the temple.
Zhu Yijun didn't think about putting aside the nobles from the beginning, so he gave them a reply directly. No matter whether it is civil or military, the Zhongzheng Temple can be entered into the temple only if it has made merits in the country. After receiving this reply, the nobles calmed down.
However, with Pan Sheng busy, Zhu Yijun no longer paid attention to this matter, but turned to the civil servants.
Chapter completed!