Just when Guan Yingzhen was hesitant and confused, Xu Guangqi had quickly completed the procedure and began to announce the start of voting.
In the end, Guan Yingzhen could not make up his mind, so he could only sigh sadly and let this group of people choose freely.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the jade bottle and jade plate in front of the case.
Putting one's money into a jade bottle means supporting Feng Keng, while throwing one's money into a jade plate means one's opposition or abstention.
Four people, including Feng Ziying, Gu, Guan, and Qiao, stood aside like this, watching this scene quietly.
No matter what the outcome is, the necessary grace still needs to be maintained, even if the outcome may be unacceptable.
They need to observe everyone's movements and understand the trend of the wind as soon as possible. Even if they are unable to change the result now, Xu Guangqi's announcement will further confirm the result.
The first person to go to the jade bottle was Han Xu, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He voted against or abstained from voting, and there was an extra jade gui in the jade plate.
This is to be expected.
Following him is Yang Lian, the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This upright scholar from Huguang has a status among Huguang scholars second only to Guan Yingzhen and Chai Ke, and ahead of Xiong Tingbi, Yang He and Guo Zhengyu.
Yang Lian also voted against or abstained from voting.
Gu Bingqian and Qiao Yingjia both felt a little relieved.
It's normal for Han Xu not to vote for Feng Ziying. He is Qiao Yingjia's most staunch ally, and there is absolutely no way he would support Feng Ziying in this situation, even if he has a good relationship with Feng Ziying.
Yang Lian also voted against or abstained from voting. He is an important member of the Huguang scholars. Maybe he can represent the attitude of the Huguang scholars?
But then the blows came one after another.
It is not surprising that the left deputy capital censor Fu Shi voted in support, but then the right deputy capital censor Zuo Guangdou also voted in support.
All eyes were focused on Zuo Guangdou, but Zuo Guangdou remained calm and composed. Shi Shiran walked back to his original position, completely ignoring Gu Bingqian's almost furious gaze.
He was not satisfied with Gu Bingqian's character and style to begin with, but he was even more indifferent to Guan Yingzhen and Qiao Yingjia, so he reluctantly voted for Gu Bingqian in the first round of voting. But this time he was not wronging himself. I also believe that Feng Ziying is much better than Gu Bingqian!
Zuo Guangdou's "treachery" dealt a heavy blow to Gu Bingqian, and also made Qiao Yingjia's hair stand on end.
Zuo Guangdou is a real native of Nanzhi and Tongcheng, Anqing, and he has an arrogant and aloof character. Even when faced with pressure from his superiors, he will never compromise as long as he believes in it. Although Han Xu is the censor of Zuodu, I often get nowhere with this right deputy.
In other words, if Feng Ziying wants to impress the other party, he cannot rely on coercion or inducement, it can only be his own idea.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate's vote went awry, and Zuo Guangdou's "renegade" heralded a certain direction that was starting to get out of control.
Following this, the general affairs envoys of the General Affairs Department and the ministers of the five temples voted.
These subtle expressions were reflected in the eyes of everyone in the cabinet. Qiao Yingjia's expression became even more ugly, while Guan Yingzhen's expression was thoughtful, and Gu Bingqian's expression was uncertain.
Only Feng Ziying still has that calm and calm expression.
Cao Yubian, the minister of Dali Temple, walked very quickly. He walked to the court in a few steps and threw the jade gui into the jade bottle without hesitation. The clear sound of the jade gui hitting the jade bottle made Qiao Yingjia's face almost turn dark. , but Cao Yubian obviously didn't care about this, and even deliberately wanted to show off this in front of Qiao Yingjia.
Following him was Wu Daonan, the minister of Taichang Temple.
Wu Daonan, with a spring breeze on his face, walked briskly, almost following Cao Yubian. When Cao Yubian had just put the jade gui into the jade vase, he had already put the jade gui in his hand into the jade vase without any hindrance.
Gu Bingqian's cheeks twitched, while Qiao Yingjia seemed a little dazed.
These two were marginalized scholars who were at odds with the leader of the faction where they were from. Unexpectedly, these two people actually chose to counterattack at this time.
Both Gu and Qiao also had a premonition, but when this scene actually happened, it was still like being punched in the chest, and they felt like they couldn't breathe.
Wei Fan, the Minister of Taipusi Temple, followed closely, but he threw the jade gui into the jade bottle with high spirits. This was all expected. Gu Bingqian and Qiao Yingjia both had expressionless faces.
The two of them also had smiles on their faces and walked side by side. However, when Gu Bingqian's eyes passed over the two of them, they seemed to respond with a slight smile. However, when they responded, Gu Bingqian felt a strange feeling, which made him feel uncomfortable. Got excited.
But before he could come to his senses, Lu Yanzhang and Dong Qichang had already casually dropped the two jade pendants in their hands into the jade bottle!
The sound of Yugui hitting the wall of the jade bottle is still echoing, but everyone in the hall below has already exploded.
The Five Temple Ministers are the most noble and fringe organization without much power, but they have five votes!
If it is said that Cao Yubian and Wu Daonan were not on good terms with the leaders of their own factions and therefore voted out of frustration, then how did the two Songjiang scholars, Lu Yanzhang and Dong Qichang, suddenly "rebellion" to Feng Ziying?
You must know that Zuo Guangdou can still barely say that he is an arrogant and unsociable person who often behaves independently, but what about Dong Qichang and Lu Yanzhang? They are Songjiang scholars and are close to Gu Bingqian's hometown of Kunshan. They are real township party members. Why did they come with such a fierce and brazen backstab? !
Like a corner of a thousand-mile **** that suddenly collapsed, Gu Bingqian could no longer control his mood. He tried his best to make his facial skin less stiff and ugly, hoping to squeeze out a smile, even a bitter smile, but failed. .
Everyone's eyes were on his face, and he knew that he couldn't lose his composure and had to control his emotions.
Perhaps losing this battle is inevitable, but he cannot lose his own style. This is the foundation of a scholar.
Songjiang? ! Gu Bingqian silently recited the name of this place in his heart. Unexpectedly, Feng Ziying would actually launch his force from the rear which he thought was the safest and most stable. Why?
Why are these two Songjiang? No, if nothing else happens, Yuan Keli, the right minister of the Ministry of War, who was a scholar from the North but grew up studying in Songjiang, would also vote for Feng Ziying.
You must know that Yuan Keli grew up in Lu Yanzhang's family. He studied under Lu Yanzhang's father, Lu Shusheng, and he and Dong Qichang were both members of Lu Shusheng's family.
This move was so powerful that Gu Bingqian, who had regained his composure, had to admit Feng Ziying's skill in taking down the Songjiang Gang single-handedly.