"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Shi said is very reasonable. Floods in the south of the Yangtze River have always been a major concern for the imperial court. If it can be solved, the people in the south of the Yangtze River will have more trust in the imperial court and worship the emperor more."
Shen Zhongbai felt that what they said was very reasonable. He was the one who sent people there. If no one went there because of Wu Dequan's death, then the people in the south of the Yangtze River would be disappointed with the court and it would be easy to arouse public anger.
But, who is the most appropriate person to go with
"I wonder if the ministers have suitable candidates?"
Shen Zhongbai's words stunned everyone. They looked at each other and didn't know who to choose for a while.
Shen Zhongbai actually couldn't think of anyone to find. If he found someone from Shen Qianshan's side, it would be very detrimental to him, so he could only choose someone who was sincere to him.
"Master Shi, who do you think is the most suitable?" Shen Zhongbai couldn't help but ask, thinking of the person who just raised this matter.
Shi Delai was also very embarrassed. This kind of incident would offend someone. If the person was willing, it would be fine. If he was not willing, he would be hated.
"Back to the emperor, I don't know which of the adults is more suitable to go to. Why don't you let the adults recommend themselves?"
For a while, the hall was silent again. Shen Zhongbai didn't think about who was the most suitable, so he could only leave this question to the court.
After going down to court, a figure left among the ministers and walked towards Shen Zhongbai's imperial study.
At this time, Shen Zhongbai was still thinking about who should be allowed to go.
"Your Majesty, Master Taichang Taifu Shi is here."
"Steady? What is he doing here?"
Shen Zhongbai was very confused. Is there something else
"Xuan."
Shi Delai came to the main hall and bowed to Shen Zhongbai.
"Your Majesty, I came here to think about who would be most suitable to control the flood."
"Oh? Then why didn't you say it just now in the main hall?"
Shen Zhongbai didn't know what kind of medicine he was selling in his gourd. He didn't tell him when he was given the opportunity just now, and now he had to come to him alone.
"Returning to the emperor, if I just said it in the main hall, if that person is unwilling to offend the emperor's face, then I should die."
Shen Zhongbai doesn't want to listen to his nonsense now, he just wants to know who he thinks is the most suitable person.
"Tell me first who you think is the most suitable?"
"Back to the Emperor, I think Qin Liangping and Lord Qin are the most suitable candidates."
"no."
Shen Zhongbai immediately refused. With Qin Liangping's power in the court, if he went, people would think that he was weakening his power. By then, his relationship with Qin Liangping would be completely broken. Without Qin Liangping's support, he would There are no more people in the court.
"Your Majesty, only Mr. Qin is suitable now. If you choose anyone else, you will definitely not be able to handle this matter. Moreover, the Wu Dequan incident caused a stir in Jiangnan, and everyone said that there are no good officials in our court."
"Master Qin is the most suitable candidate for you sincerely."
Shi Delai persisted.
Shen Zhongbai became a little irritated by what he said, and he couldn't help but said: "Okay, you go down first, I will think about it again."
Shi Delai didn't stay long, turned around and left.
Shen Zhongbai thought for a while and felt that Shi De was right. He was even more irritable the whole time.
"Master Shi, how did things go?" Gu Huaian poured a glass of wine for Shi Delai.
"Shen Zhongbai is afraid that he has taken the bait. As long as he summons Qin Liangping tonight, the matter will be settled."
"Thank you, Master Shi."
Gu Huaian held up his wine glass and said with a smile.
"You're welcome, Mr. Gu, we are all working for the Ninth Prince."
All the talk ends here after a glass of wine.
The moon crookedly illuminated the entire night sky, and the silvery white color filled Kyoto.
The Royal Study Room of the Imperial Palace.
"Come here, tell me about Qin Liangping."
Shen Zhongbai still hasn't found a suitable candidate, and he doesn't want to make this matter easier for Shen Qianshan, nor does he want to make Rong Lian easier. After much deliberation, Qin Liangping is the only one who can do it.
"I see you, Your Majesty."
Before Qin Liangping came, he heard an informant say that Shi De came to see Shen Zhongbai today, so he probably knew what was going on.
He lowered his head and waited for Shen Zhongbai to speak.
"Master Qin, I wonder if Aiqing has any recommendations for candidates for Jiangnan Floods?"
Shen Zhongbai did not say it directly, but first asked what he meant.
"I don't know what I said when I returned to the emperor."
A person who has avoided a lot of problems, but cannot prevent things from happening to him.
Qin Liangping knew that Shen Zhongbai wanted him to go, and he was betting on whether Shen Zhongbai would dare to say this.
"Since you don't know, you might as well go ahead." Shen Zhongbai finally said this.
Qin Liangping sneered. Everyone in the court knew that he supported Shen Zhongbai. Now that he was arranged to Jiangnan by Shen Zhongbai, those people would know that he had broken with Shen Zhongbai, and many people who supported Shen Zhongbai would also switch sides.
Shen Zhongbai, do you like digging holes for yourself so much? Aren't you afraid of burying yourself? He didn't do anything to break them up before just to help him, but now that he is like this, don't blame him for being rude.
"Your Majesty, I forgive you for not obeying your order. I was seriously ill a few days ago and I'm afraid I won't be able to travel long distances."
Qin Liangping resisted.
"Oh? What kind of disease does Aiqing have? Do you want me to call the imperial doctor for you?"
Shen Zhongbai pretended not to understand the rejection in his tone.
"No need, I just saw the doctor and he asked me to take good care of myself at home."
"What if I insist on letting you go?"
Shen Zhongbai insisted.
"Your Majesty, I advise you not to push me into a hurry." Qin Liangping said coldly, not wanting to deal with him anymore.
Shen Zhongbai wanted to be angry, but this time he was indeed in the wrong, and he couldn't go against Qin Liangping, because he would lose a lot of people.
For a moment, Shen Zhongbai was frightened.
"Since I don't want to go, I won't force you."
Qin Liangping sneered in his heart, looking at Shen Zhongbai with contempt.
"Since the Emperor has nothing to do, I will resign."
Qin Liangping left without waiting for Shen Zhongbai to speak.
Shen Zhongbai was furious.
"Bang."
He swept everything on the desk to the floor.
"You really think you are nothing. I am the emperor, shouldn't everyone listen to me?"
Shen Zhongbai yelled in the imperial study room regardless of his appearance.
After he calmed down for a while, he called the person in.
"Someone, come and tidy this place up."
After saying this, he left the imperial study.
Shen Zhongbai's story soon spread to Shen Qianshan's ears.
"What an idiot. He can't even bear this little trick." Chu Tiankuo mocked from the side.
"Let's wait for the two of them to fight now. This matter won't end like this." Shen Qianshan looked like he was watching a good show.
Shen Qiangwei's side has almost made arrangements. As soon as Concubine Meng is poisoned, they can start to implement the plan.
Early morning the next day.
"I heard that Master Qin spooked his horse on the way here and fell miserably."
"How could a good horse be frightened?"
"His horse was frightened and couldn't go to Jiangnan. Do we have to re-select someone?"
There were a lot of discussions outside. Shen Zhongbai was angry but had nowhere to express his anger. Last night, he ordered Qin Liangping to go to Jiangnan without discussing it with Qin Liangping. How could he know that this Qin Liangping fell down all of a sudden and was still on the street? In such a crowded place.
If he insists on letting Qin Liangping go to Jiangnan, then he has no humanity. The people will not know how to talk about him then, let alone the officials around Qin Liangping. He has no idea how he will treat him then. .
The door of the hall opened, the chatter outside disappeared, and all the officials entered the venue one after another.
"I have a memorial from the young minister of Taipu Temple." An official came out.
"Accurate."
"Your Majesty, Mr. Qin is seriously injured, but those who want to go to Jiangnan must arrive early." Liang Qinhuai, Shaoqing of Taipu Temple, said.
"I wonder who I can choose, Ai Qing?"
Shen Zhongbai looked at the people below. He just threw the problem to him and didn't know that he had to think of a solution
"Go back to the emperor, I don't know."
Shen Zhongbai raised his forehead, knowing that this would happen. He raised this question and asked him to be the bad guy, but he had to do it.
"Do you have any candidates for your beloved lord?"
As soon as these words came out, no one in the hall dared to speak.
First, there was the incident of Wudequan raping and killing a civilian girl. Although it had been dealt with, the people were still very worried about the officials sent by the court. If there was a riot later, let alone water control, their lives would be at risk.
Shen Zhongbai thought of Shi Delai yesterday, "Is Mr. Shi here?"
Everyone looked at each other in shock, and an official came out and said, "In response to your Majesty's request, Mr. Shi is ill at home today."
For some reason, Shen Zhongbai felt like he was being plotted.
"We will discuss this matter later. If you have any suitable candidates, you can put them forward."
"My beloved sirs, what else do you have to do? If nothing happens, then just retreat from the court."
Shen Zhongbai realized that someone was using the Jiangnan incident to contain him, causing the gap between him and Qin Liangping to become wider and wider, and this kind of thing could only be done by Shen Qianshan.
"This is Shen Qianshan." Shen Zhongbai's face was so gloomy that he must be polite to all the palace people he met and did not dare to take a breath.
Listening Pavilion.
Rong Lian blocked Gu Qiang who was about to go out.
"Second Young Master, where are you going? How about I go with you."
Gu Qiang didn't understand. Doesn't Rong Lian have nothing to do? After a few days of silence, he came to see her again.
"Sir Rong, I'm just going out to buy something, so I won't bother you, Mr. Rong, to follow you."
Gu Qiang's refusal was very obvious, but Rong Lian was the kind of person who would give up even when faced with difficulties. What's more, he had liked Gu Qiang for so long and would never give up.
"Buying something? I happen to be going shopping too, let's go together."
Facing Rong Lian's shameless clinginess, Gu Qiang really couldn't stand it.
"The common people don't go out when they think there are things to do. If Master Rong wants to buy something, you can do it yourself."
After Gu Qiang finished speaking, she turned and left.
Unexpectedly, Rong Lian turned around and followed her. He followed Gu Qiang wherever she went. Gu Qiang was really annoyed.
"Bang."
The sound of a strong push on the door startled Shen Qianshan who was watching the memorial in the back room. He looked up and saw that it was Gu Qiang. Just as he was about to stand up, he saw Rong Lian following her.