In the East Palace, there are always two schools of opinion. The school that is hostile to Xin Qiwu believes that since Sinanbo Fan's family has a good relationship with Prince Jing and is now married to the Prime Minister's family, Prince Jing's son is irresistible to the second prince, and the Prime Minister It also gradually became estranged from the East Palace, so the Fan family must belong to the Second Prince's school. Xin Shaoqing firmly opposed this opinion, because in his opinion, it was impossible for Fan Jian to be an ordinary minister who would follow Prime Minister Jing's sleeve.
In the deep palace, Xin Qiwu knelt obediently at the door of the study, with his butt raised high. Fortunately, there was an official uniform blocking it so that he would not look ugly.
"Get up." The emperor's voice sounded from inside the curtain.
Xin Qiwu stood up, with his arms hanging by his sides, not daring to move a bit. He had been to this study several times, but he still couldn't adapt to the natural oppressive feeling here, two drops of sweat the size of soybeans The bead slipped from the corner of his forehead. I don't know if it was because it was still too hot at the end of summer or because of nervousness, but he didn't dare to wipe it off.
There was the sound of flipping through the papers in the curtain, and after a long silence, the emperor asked lightly: "This statement is well-founded, very good, since the mother in the north is still unwilling to settle down, that's good, the Qing family has to replace it." I will open my mouth wider."
Xin Qiwu replied loudly: "Yes, Your Majesty!"
The emperor's voice was suddenly a little weird: "Fan Shilang's son is serving as your deputy envoy now?"
Xin Qiwu didn't expect that His Majesty would care so much about Deputy Envoy Fan, and the sweat on his forehead added a few more drops, and he respectfully replied, "Exactly."
The emperor seemed to be very interested in this matter: "Oh, this Fan Xianzhen asked him to be a coordinator in Taichang Temple, why did you think of transferring him to Honglu Temple?"
Although His Majesty's voice was still gentle, Xin Qiwu was so nervous that he was about to faint. Not daring to hide anything, he replied honestly: "A few days ago, I was giving lectures in the East Palace according to His Majesty's order. I talked with His Royal Highness about the envoy of the Northern Qi Dynasty this time, because Fan Xian has something to do with this matter, and he has a lot of influence in Beijing. Talent name, this time there is Zhuang Mohan in the Northern Qi Mission, and it would be appropriate for the imperial court to have a talented person, so I took the liberty to make this suggestion, and His Highness agreed."
"Hmm." The emperor behind the curtain was very appreciative of the courtier's frank attitude. He was never afraid of someone forming a clique in the court, but this clique must be established in the open, "This matter is not a mistake, I will give you full power to handle this matter that day, even if it is from the crown prince, you don't need to ask for instructions."
"Yes." The relationship between Xin Qiwu and the crown prince has never been concealed from His Majesty, after all, he was appointed by His Majesty to serve in the Eastern Palace back then.
The emperor flipped through the file again, his brows were faintly frowned: "How is Fan Xian doing?"
Xin Qiwu didn't dare to be greedy for merit, and replied honestly: "The file His Majesty has seen at this time is exactly what Fu Envoy Fan has painstakingly analyzed."
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"What you got from the analysis?" For some reason, the emperor's tone became a little annoyed, "It's getting more and more absurd!"
Xin Qiwu didn't know why His Majesty was angry and panicked. Fortunately, this matter does not seem to have much to do with the negotiation. After he exited the study, His Majesty the Emperor opened the curtain and came out. Apart from a trace of anger, there was also a trace of helpless wry smile on that calm but mighty face. He ordered the eunuch beside him: "Chen Pingping Enter the palace."
The eunuch took the order submissively and left. The master of Renqing Kingdom, the most powerful middle-aged man in the world, walked out of the study room, stood under the corridor of the palace, looked at the dim moon in the world, slightly raised the corners of his lips, and said to himself He said to himself: "The sharp weapon of the country does not directly assist Honglu Temple, but it is actually used as a price for children. Good Chen Pingping, it seems that if you don't beat and beat you, you really want to give my yard to me with both hands." The kid is going to play."
No matter who the emperor was, the shadow of the Overwatch Council could be seen at a glance from the dossier that was claimed to be analyzed by Fan Xian. But looking at his expression, he didn't seem very angry, just a little funny. Xin Qiwu's attempt to get the crown prince to win over the Fan family actually catered to His Majesty's thoughts - the Eastern Palace's inclination finally showed some political wisdom, and the crown prince seemed to have made some progress. .
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In the East Palace, a fierce quarrel was erupting. The two sides of the quarrel were Xin Qiwu, Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, and Guo Baokun, editor in the palace. The content of the quarrel was naturally inseparable from that eighth-rank official named Fan Xian. Judging by the blushing and thick necks of both parties, one can tell the intensity of the previous quarrel.
Xin Qiwu glanced at Guo Baokun with a trace of contempt and said: "As a courtier, you must be an admonishing minister. I follow His Majesty's order to assist the crown prince in order to seek a great career for the crown prince and to choose a good talent for a while. Xie Lulang Fan Xian was famous for being talented in the capital. Looking at his recent actions, he knows how to advance and retreat. He has real talent, and the Fan family has always been the only ministers of the royal family. Such a minister, of course, the crown prince should respectfully accept him. If you are angry, you will be turned away."
Guo Baokun sneered and said, "Master Shaoqing thinks that I just remember that punch? Don't forget the relationship between the Fan Mansion and Prince Jing's Mansion, and that Fan Xian will soon become the Prime Minister's son-in-law. The Prime Minister's nearest Go, don't you know."
Xin Qiwu straightened his neck and said, "I don't know, I only know that there is only one His Majesty in Qing Kingdom, and only one Crown Prince in Qing Kingdom. Any attempt to artificially divide factions in the court is extremely stupid."
He is not a sour man with ambitions but no skills. Of course he knows that the second prince has become popular recently, but in terms of strategy, he still thinks that the East Palace does not need to treat the second prince as an opponent. Door. As long as the prince is upright and upright, there will be no enemies at all.
The prince who sat on the high place sighed, he was indeed lustful and cowardly, but he was not a fool, and he knew deep down in his heart that Xin Shaoqing's view was undoubtedly the most correct from the perspective of the overall situation. But politics has always been a life-and-death struggle. Even if you are cautious, who can guarantee that the two elder brothers who are squinting at the throne will do something.
"The situation in front of us has not reached that point." The prince rubbed his temples and said with some annoyance: "After all, this palace is the heir of a country, and it is also necessary to reserve talents for the court. As for the emperor, don't talk nonsense, then It's too ridiculous."
This is the helplessness in the palace, obviously you guard me and I guard you, but no one can say anything verbally.
"Then Fan Xian?" Guo Baokun was still unwilling to give up.
Xin Qiwu snorted coldly and said, "Master Guo, I think you have misjudged one thing all along."
"What's the matter?" the prince asked curiously.
"Many officials, including you, put the Fan family in the second prince's faction because of the relationship between the Fan mansion and Prince Jing's mansion, but who has evidence to prove this? This time, the brief order of the East Palace gave Fan Xian such a show Opportunity, if the Fan family is really as Mr. Guo said, I am afraid that they will not dare to take this job." Xin Qiwu continued to say coldly: "The most important thing is that Fan Xian will soon become the prime minister's son-in-law, Mr. Guo judges from this It is impossible for Fan Xian to be loyal to the crown prince, this is really absurd."
"What's so absurd?" Guo Baokun's eyes flashed a hint of sternness, "Whether it's news from the court or from the dark, it has already shown that the prime minister has broken with the eldest princess and is trying to gradually break away from the influence of the palace."
"As the prime minister of a country, it is natural that he should not be manipulated by the people in the palace." These words were a little too much, Xin Qiwu came to his senses, and bowed to the prince to apologize. The prince shook his head indifferently, motioning to continue.
Xin Qiwu said again: "What Mr. Guo said earlier is exactly the problem. Everyone knows that the prime minister broke with the eldest princess... What does this have to do with the East Palace? Does this mean that the prime minister will no longer be loyal to His Majesty? No longer standing On His Highness's side?"
The crown prince frowned and said, "But... my aunt is also very angry with the prime minister recently."
"Your Highness, forgive me for being presumptuous... You must not change your attitude towards the Prime Minister just because of the Eldest Princess' attitude." Xin Qiwu said neither humble nor overbearing.
The crown prince frowned even deeper: "But..." He hesitated to speak, Guo Baokun took this opportunity and said coldly: "But if the Prime Minister is still the same as before, why didn't he come to the East Palace like he used to after the recent court meeting?" Please."
Xin Qiwu smiled confidently, and replied: "I have never denied this. Your Highness, it is just an arrangement at the moment. It is far from the time when the two sides compete for strength. A truly smart minister will naturally stick to your majesty. It is enough to keep your own family for a long time. The same is true for the prime minister, he may be swinging between the crown prince and the second prince at the moment, but in the end he will obey His Majesty's will, and if we want the prime minister to really stand by our side." He said Taking a deep breath, "The key lies in Fan Xian. The prime minister has no real son. If Fan Xian is the future of the Lin family, if we can get Fan Xian to surrender to His Highness, the prime minister's attitude will naturally change."
Guo Baokun snorted: "Don't forget the relationship between Prince Jing's son and Fan Xian."
"Don't forget, who is the subordinate of the person who was found out a few days ago." Xin Qiwu said indifferently: "That person deliberately let Fan Xian meet His Highness by chance, naturally he hoped that His Highness would remember the enmity of the past few days." , to humiliate Fan Xian so that Fan Xian would really join his camp. Fortunately, His Royal Highness is wise, so naturally he will not be fooled by such a villain."
The prince smiled gently, which was somewhat helpful.
"If the Fan family really belonged to his sect, why would he use such tricks again?" Xin Qiwu said again: "I believe that with the power of the Fan family, they will be able to discover the secret behind this matter. I'm afraid Fan Xian will hold grudges for what people do, so don't worry about the current attitude of the Fan family."
The prince was a little moved, and said softly: "If the Fan family is still kept in the dark and fell into the trap of that person, I might as well tell him."
"If Fan Xian is accepted, then if Fan's Mansion and Lin Mansion are taken in, at least half of the two major powers in the capital, the civil servants and the dignitaries, will look at these two. And after a few years, even the inner treasury may be This young man is in charge." Xin Qiwu said softly to the crown prince, "An eighth-rank official can bring more than just a few poems to everyone in the capital."