It has been the fifth year since February of the 14th year of Wanli.

After working hard in the past two years, Lin Yanchao has been staying at home for most of his time, which has avoided the most popular moment.

In the 18th year of Wanli, Shen Shixing, Xu Guo, Wang Xijue, and three prime ministers joined forces with Du Men to resign. They were also the only Wang Jiaping who stayed in the cabinet. Yu Shenxing, the Minister of Rites, submitted memorials.

In the end, the emperor had to inform the cabinet and enthrone the Eastern Palace next year.

At that time, Wang Jiaping was very happy to tell the ministers about this, but it made the emperor very unhappy.

Now it is the 19th year of Wanli, which is the next year deadline as the emperor said.

Therefore, Zhao Yongxian believed that the Ministry of Rites wanted to take advantage of this and get things done.

Zhao Yongxian made a long comment and repeatedly explained that he emphasized the power and responsibilities of the Ministry of Rites and the importance of etiquette and law.

The emperor had a heavenly constitution and followed the law. It was logical that there was nothing that could not be done. However, in the face of the ministers' insistence on establishing a crown prince, the emperor had no choice but to admit that the establishment of a crown prince would be a constitution.

Because etiquette and law lies above imperial power, the Ming Dynasty governed the world with etiquette.

Many civil servants even throw away their black hats and try their best to persuade them. Of course, it is not ruled out that some people have speculative elements.

Lin Yanchao, who was in it, could see clearly.

With the fierce opposition from the ministers, the emperor also understood that once the third son of the emperor came to power, the father and son would definitely be separated from the civil service group in the future.

But in the past five years, the emperor knew this, but he had to drag it with all his heart, so that the crown prince would not be appointed too early and then disperse his authority.

This suggestion Lin Yanchao also expressed verbally support to the emperor.

Now as the Minister of Rites, Lin Yanchao has the right to interpret etiquette and law.

For example, he had enough reason to speak out about the matter of enthroning the foundation of the country. So although the power of the Ministry of Rites is sometimes useless, sometimes it is astonishingly high.

If he turned against the emperor at this time, followed Zhang Cong's actions on the "Great Etiquette" in the Jiajing period, and found a suitable reason for the abolition of the eldest son and the young, there would undoubtedly be... Lin Yanchao would be drowned in the spits of all officials.

This move is comparable to the counterattack of loyalty, and the risk is extremely high.

When Lin Yanchao heard Zhao Yongxian's words, he listened seriously and attentively, but his mind was no longer here.

After Zhao Yongxian finally took a breath.

Lin Yanchao inserted the topic and said, "This statement by Zhao Zongbo is justified, but the emperor had an order before that the court officials would not disturb him again in matters of the country. If there is any request, the matter of enthronement will be over fifteen years old."

Huang Fengxiang said, "The chief hall really thought deeply. But the officials thought that the emperor said this was also an angry word. Is there really a minister who submitted a memorial here that the emperor would not enthrone the Eastern Palace?"

The emperor really thought so... Lin Yanchao glanced at Huang Fengxiang, and he said this in his heart.

But when Zhao Yongxian saw Zhao resentful, "The affairs of the country are almost a joke. Your Majesty said first, and the Emperor Yuanzi was enthroned after he was ten years old. Now the Emperor Yuanzi is eleven. Your Majesty does not pay attention to the affairs of the country, which really makes us ministers unable to sleep or eat."

"But Master Zhengtang thought it was wrong to ask the Ministry of Rites to directly ask him to ask the details of the Crown Prince for the enthronement of the Dianyi. This is reasonable."

The crown prince’s enthronement of rituals is second only to the emperor’s ascension ceremony, which is a major event for the Ministry of Rites.

It seems that the Ministry of Rites asked for details in advance.

When Lin Yanchao heard Zhao Yongxian say this, he felt that the other party was not so stupid.

Lin Yanchao did not directly agree, but asked Huang Fengxiang: "This crown prince's canonization of the ritual is a matter of the ritual department. I wonder what Huang Zongbo wants to do?"

"By the way, call Xu, the Order of the Etiquette Department, to come over. Huang Zongbo said first."

Although Lin Yanchao had made a decision in his heart, as the main hall, he tried his best not to do a single-man show, and even could not be like this on the surface.

Huang Fengxiang heard this and said, "Everyone is the leader of the official government. But according to the simple views of the officials, the few cabinet masters at that time fought for the matter of the main country as the foundation of the country, and finally decided on the big plan."

"Now, in terms of the establishment of the foundation of the country, our Ministry of Rites will have no choice but to urge him. However, whether a rash memorial would ruin the major matters discussed by several cabinet masters and the emperor, and even arouse the anger of the emperor, this is also a must-have to consider. But according to Huang's opinion, our Ministry of Rites should still dare to be the first."

Lin Yanchao nodded and said, "Then Huang Zongbo meant that the ministry asked the emperor to enthrone the matter."

“That’s exactly that.”

While speaking, Xu Jideng, the doctor of the Yizheng Department, arrived, and he listened briefly.

Lin Yanchao immediately asked, "What should I do according to the opinions of Doctor Xu?"

Xu Zhideng simply said: "Report to Master Zhengtang, the affairs of the clan and society are a plan for ten thousand years. The period for enthroning the crown prince has arrived. This matter is urgent and we should immediately advise the emperor."

Lin Yanchao nodded and said, "Then what if the matter is submitted by the Department of Etiquette?"

Xu Zhideng said: "Reported to Master Zhengtang, there have been rules for this ritual, but the importance lies in the fact that each yamen has built money and grain. According to the rules, this matter should be requested by the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue, rather than the rituals and rituals of our Ministry of Rites and Etiquette Department."

Okay, Xu Huatou... Lin Yanchao looked at Xu Zhideng, but he didn't care, because this statement was in line with his wishes. So Lin Yanchao said: "The words of Doctor Xu are very reasonable. At that time, His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Cabinet to jointly build money and grain. Now that the ministers have not spoken, should our Ministry of Rites ask about the opinions of several cabinet masters first? We can't let the cabinet be in a dilemma."

Huang Fengxiang said: "What Zhengtang and Doctor Xu met should have asked the cabinet for their opinions, but in the end, our Ministry of Rites should have submitted a request for it, both in terms of emotion and reason."

Zhao Yongxian said: "That's true, otherwise how can our Ministry of Rites raise his head in front of outsiders in the future... But after asking several cabinet masters, Zhao didn't object, just fear..."

Lin Yanchao interrupted Zhao Yongxian and said, "Then just ask the cabinet in the name of the headquarters."

Of course, with the issuance of the official document, this matter was like a rock sinking into the sea, and there was no resounding again.

Three days later, Lin Yanchao went to Wenyuan Pavilion.

For so many years, Lin Yanchao has always believed that "asking for instructions in the morning and reporting in the evening". Although he occasionally disobeys the situation, he will consult Shen Shixing's opinions first and report in the future.

Shen Shixing was changing clothes, and Lin Yanchao was sitting and waiting in the outside of the duty room.

While waiting, Lin Yanchao also looked at Shen Shixing's room. Now he felt that this room was a bit narrow, and the utensils were not necessarily so elegant, and even the corners were a little worn.

In the past, Lin Yanchao envied the Wenyuan Pavilion's duty room, but as a second-rank official, when he looked here again, Lin Yanchao couldn't help but have such an idea, which was much worse than the fire room of the Ministry of Rites.

Lin Yanchao suppressed his sense of superiority and silently recited a few words: The mountains are not high and the water is not deep.

At this time, Shen Shixing stepped out from the inside, and Lin Yanchao immediately stood up respectfully to greet him.

When Shen Shixing saw Lin Yanchao, he smiled and reached out and pressed, "Sit down, you are so polite."

Lin Yanchao sat sideways after hearing this.

m    Shen Shixing said: "You have heard the news today."

Lin Yanchao said in a daze: "The student doesn't know what the news is, so please ask the teacher to make it clear."

Shen Shixing smiled and said, "I have just resigned to the emperor as the chief minister. This time it is not a false one."

Lin Yanchao was surprised when he heard this, and then he felt a little funny. This is not Shen Shixing's style of speaking. This time it is not empty. So, is it all empty to say that he has said dozens of times in the past?

But when he saw Shen Shixing caressing his beard, he sighed: "I entered Huangzhou early at the age of time. I met with wine and was better than the flow. I have a dream for thirty years, and I am worried. The guest road is bleak and the hair is autumn. I occasionally travel again. I am ashamed to be laughed at by others. I am ashamed to see the mirror and lean on the building. I am already a small boat. The moon flute and the smoke raincoat are gone."

"Last night, I felt something when I read this poem by Lu You. I was the top student at the age of 28 and entered the cabinet at the age of 44. Now I am fifty-seven. I have been traveling for twenty-nine years, and I have been a real dream for thirty years."

Lin Yanchao said: "Mr. Teacher, mentor, you must not have no mentor in the court for a day."

Lin Yanchao's words were also what he said in his heart. His own power had not yet been achieved. Who would support him and strengthen his courage when Shen Shi walked? Where did the big trees come from to shade him?

Shen Shixing said: "There is no reason for the court to be in trouble. As long as you ministers and ministers, each of them can help the king Yao and Shun, it's okay for me to be not here. By the way, I heard that the Ministry of Rites has had some minor troubles recently."

Lin Yanchao said: "It is the Ministry of Revenue. The Ministry of War has owed official salary and work food, but they did not intentionally make things difficult for the court. It is also because the court is really in trouble now. Students can deal with these trivial matters by themselves."

Shen Shixing said happily: "Yes, I'm just asking this more. Let's talk about the serious matters. Before I return to old age, I couldn't let go of two things, one is the foundation of the country, and the other is the added cabinet ministers."

"In your opinion, who can enter the cabinet in the future? Don't worry, you and I are just teachers and students chatting."

Lin Yanchao thought to himself that this is nomination for the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, which is exciting to think about.

But when Lin Yanchao thought seriously, he said: "Then the students dared to speak out. The students thought that Zhu Shanyin, the former Minister of Rites, and Shen Siming, the former Minister of the Left Minister of Personnel, could be competent."

It was very pleasing to say this. Both of them were Shen Shixing's own people. Lin Yanchao nominated the two without any thought.

Shen Shixing smiled and said, "What if Your Majesty doesn't allow these two people? Who should I mention?"

Lin Yanchao was stunned, as if he understood something.

Lin Yanchao then thought for a while, and then said, "Mr., the responsibility of the ministers of the cabinet should not be ignored. Zhu Shanyin and Shen Siming have been in the Ministry of Personnel and Rites for many years, and have many support from fellow villagers. If they are ministers and even serve as prime ministers in the future, they will not be able to suppress all officials without saying what everyone wants."

Shen Shixing smiled and shook his head and said, "Song Taizu said back then that the prime minister must use scholars. As long as this dynasty is born as a poet, how can he be restrained? If you want to come again, please come."

Of course, Lin Yanchao also wanted to mention "Shen Li and Yu Shenxing", but Shen Shixing was definitely unhappy when he heard this.

Lin Yanchao thought about it and suddenly realized that if it weren't for Zhu Geng and Chen Yiguan and the other two who entered the cabinet, he would nominate anyone in front of Shen Shixing. Isn't this a favor on him?

So Lin Yanchao said in a deep voice: "Students think that Zhao Lanxi, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and Zhang Xinjian, the former left assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, are all choices!"
Chapter completed!