Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

On September 25, the Mari Gazette published articles promoting Wang Ziteng, a strong candidate for Grand Secretary, surprising many. The Yongzhi Emperor convened ministers on September 26 to finalize the nomination. The Minister of Personnel, Song Pu, remained silent, hinting at his candidacy. Recommendations flowed, including Wang Ziteng's, linked to Jia Huan. However, He Shuo opposed this, arguing a military officer shouldn't serve as prime minister, igniting tension. The court debated the appropriateness of military figures in high civil positions, recalling historical precedents while navigating political alliances and rivalries.

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