"With Mr. Dong's ability and talent, it's a bit overkill to be just a Jing Zhaoyin."
Li Mingzhu put down a note, got up and said: "I have talked with my father, and I plan to transfer him to the Ministry of Education in the next year. According to my father's intention, it seems that I want Mr. Dong to take over the position of Prime Minister Shen in the future." .”
Jingzhaoyin, Dong Wenyun and Li Yi knew each other when they were in Qing'an Mansion. Of course, they didn't know that he was the son-in-law of Shen Xiang... It sounds normal for a son-in-law to take over from the old man, but there is another one in the Shen family. Senior member of the court, I wonder if there will be a fight between my brother-in-law and brother-in-law for the sake of favor...
Of course, this is the Shen family's business, so he doesn't have to worry about it.
Speaking of this matter, Li Yi looked at her and asked: "Jing Zhaoyin's position is very important. After Mr. Dong is transferred, who do you plan to let take over?"
Li Mingzhu casually took a folder from the table and said, "This is the candidate handed over by Shang Shusheng."
"In fact, the person who is most suitable for this position is Liu Dayou, the magistrate of the capital. He is suitable to be a parent officer, and he can only be a parent officer. To achieve the position of Jing Zhaoyin, there is no need to go up, and it is Qu Cai..." Li Mingzhu said something, shook his head again, and said: "However, his qualifications are still young. If he is forced to be promoted, it will inevitably attract criticism, so we can only consider it later."
"The Cui family, the Qin family, the Han family..." Li Yi looked at the envelope and said, "They really know how to pick people, and it seems that they are determined to get this position."
I once heard Chen Chong mention that the Cui family was determined to win the position of Jing Zhaoyin. Among these nominations, almost all were officials from the lineage of the King of Shu. No matter how they were selected, they couldn't avoid it.
Li Mingzhu walked over and said slowly: "The household servant Zeng Shichun, this person is extremely capable. If we really want to choose from these people, he is the only one who can take on this important task."
Not to mention that she is only temporarily acting as an agent of the government, even if it is a real emperor, when appointing some important officials in the court, he must draw up candidates from below, and then choose one of them. .
Of course, she is different from her father, who can do exceptional promotions, but her reputation is not right.
Although Zeng Shichun's name was at the bottom of the list, after careful consideration, she still felt that if she had to choose one of these people, only Zeng Shichun was the most suitable one.
"It's unreasonable to be promoted from the servant of the household department to Jingzhaoyin..." Li Yi shook his head. In order to make up the numbers, everyone in the Shu king's line really reported to everyone. Zeng Shichun is in the household department. It is very likely that he will take over in the future Isn't the position of Hubu Shangshu stronger than that of Jing Zhaoyin
Although Qin Shangshu is in his prime, the chances of being boiled to death by Zeng Shichun or making major political mistakes are pitiful, but there is always a glimmer of hope, right
Li Yi continued: "Besides, although Zeng Shichun is capable, he is too lazy. He leaves early every day before he is released. How can he be a qualified Jing Zhaoyin?"
After all, Lao Zeng is different from those in the Qin family and the Cui family. This is a muddy water. In order to prevent any troubles in the future, let him be his servant of the household department.
Li Mingzhu looked at him in surprise, "Do you really have any prejudice against Zeng Shichun, the servant of the household department?"
"It's just a matter of fact." Li Yi shook his head and said, "Even if Zeng Shichun is here, I dare to say this in person."
"Your Highness, Zeng Shilang of the Household Department has entered the palace to report on his duties, and is waiting outside the palace." An eunuch came in and said with a bow.
Li Mingzhu glanced at Li Yi and said, "Let him in."
Zeng Shichun must have just returned to Beijing, hadn't gone home to change clothes, and with a dusty look, he handed over a memorial with both hands, and said: "I have ordered the supervision of money, grain and taxation in the Beijing-Hebei area. This is a detailed list. Your Highness, please take a look."
When the eunuch took the booklet and handed it up, he raised his head, gave Li Yi a very vague look, and stood still.
Li Mingzhu flipped through it in detail, then nodded and said: "Very good, Mr. Zeng has worked hard."
"This is the responsibility of the minister." Zeng Shichun bowed again, "If Your Highness has nothing else to do, I will leave."
After Zeng Shichun left, Li Mingzhu walked over with the list and asked, "Then who do you think should take this position?"
Li Yi looked around, thought for a moment, and said, "Just do what you want."
Among these people, Zeng Shichun had a special status, and those from the lineage of King Shu certainly would not have thought that the eldest princess would push the current servant of the household department to Jing Zhaoyin's seat, so he was purely here to make up for the position.
In this way, their arrangements and plans can be disrupted, which is also good for their future actions. After all, Mr. Zeng is a good opponent, which is hard to come by.
Thinking of the few things Chen Chong said, he asked casually, "By the way, there is one more thing. There is a Chu Daru, do you know him well?"
Li Mingzhu looked up at him suddenly, and asked in surprise, "Teacher Chu?"
Li Yi shook his head, "What Taifu, I don't know, what Chen Chong said he is 'Jing Guowen Xin'..."
Li Mingzhu looked at him quite nervously, and asked, "Teacher Chu just returned to Beijing, what's the matter, you met, didn't there be any conflict?"
"I just heard someone say that I haven't even met before, so why talk about conflict?" Li Yi looked at her in surprise, and said, "Do I seem to be such a person who easily conflicts with others?"
"Chu Taifu used to be the father's husband, including Qin Xiang and Shen Xiang, who were also taught by him. He used to be in charge of Guozijian, Hongwenguan, the existing princes and nobles in Kyoto, and almost half of the officials in the court can be regarded as his. Student, Taifu Chu is the object of admiration for scholars all over the world..." Li Mingzhu looked at him and said seriously: "If you meet him, you'd better respect him. If something happens, even the emperor will not be able to protect you."
"Don't worry, what will I provoke him to do, I'm still worried that he will blackmail me..." Li Yi shook his head and waved away: "Keep busy, I'm leaving."
"Remember, the Chu family is not to be provoked." Li Mingzhu reminded worriedly.
Li Yi waved his hand casually, "Understood, for no reason, I won't provoke them."
When I went out, I still had some doubts and depression in my heart.
Why has I never heard of this Grand Tutor Chu before? According to Her Royal Highness, this old man has a very high prestige and influence whether in the court and the public or in Shilin. Her Royal Highness may not be able to match it.
If such people were recruited by the King of Shu, wouldn't their previous efforts be in vain
When Li Yi walked out of the palace gate, Zeng Shichun's figure was still walking slowly in front of him.
Hearing the voice behind him, Zeng Shichun turned his head and cupped his hands: "Zeng, I would like to thank Li County Marquis."
Li Yi asked in surprise, "Thank you for what?"
Zeng Shichun looked at him and said, "If it wasn't for the Marquis of Li County, Zeng might not have to run around these days, and would live a little easier."
"You're welcome, you should."
Li Yi waved his hand and said, "A pillar of the country like Mr. Zeng must serve the country more. Her Royal Highness also said just now that Mr. Zeng has outstanding ability and beautiful errands. It is also appropriate to work harder."
Zeng Shichun raised his eyebrows: "The Marquis of Li County, on weekdays, in front of His Highness the Princess, I am afraid that he has not given a few good words to Zeng, right?"
"That's natural." Li Yi nodded, then waved his hand and said: "It's agreed, it should be, Mr. Zeng, you don't have to thank me."
The two walked side by side, and after walking out of the palace gate, Li Yi turned around and asked, "The last time I was in the teahouse, I heard Mr. Zeng talk about the East Palace, but I haven't heard Mr. Zeng's opinion yet."
Zeng Shichun looked at him, his gaze fixed, and then he smiled and said: "Zeng feels that Mr. Li is right, this is a royal matter, and it should be decided by His Majesty's Sacred Heart. We should not worry about it as foreign ministers."
Li Yi nodded, looked at him, and said solemnly: "Master Zeng probably made more preparations for taking on important responsibilities..."
Zeng Shichun was stunned, with a hint of doubt on his face, "What is the meaning of Li County Marquis?"
Li Yi waved his hand, turned and left.
"We'll know later."