I Want to Be the Grand Chancellor.

Summary

Zhao Wen Hua, the new Minister of Personnel, swiftly categorized court officials into three tiers, causing unrest among officials. He dismissed 38 Censorate officials, further consolidating power for the Yan faction. Despite the chaos, Xu Jie, a key figure, chose silence over resistance, disappointing his ambitious disciple Zhang Juzheng. Zhang urged Xu to oppose the Yan faction, but Xu prioritized survival over righteousness. He believed enduring the current turmoil would eventually lead to greater power against the Yan faction. Meanwhile, discussions among other officials reflected a sense of helplessness in confronting the overwhelming influence of the Yan Party.

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