"The sky is as cold as water at night. I lie down and look at Altair and Vega." Xiao Mubai softly recited a poem to the vast galaxy.
Now that he clearly understands Xia Chu's heart, his initial grudge against Xiao Zimu has all disappeared. Putting aside his blood ties, Xiao Zimu is also the future master chosen by him and Xia Chu.
What's more, Xia Chu also said that Xiao Zimu was kind to him.
As a result, Xiao Mubai gradually became kinder to Xiao Zimu, and even took the initiative to speak.
Obviously, Xiao Zimu never thought that Xiao Mubai would take the initiative to chat with him. The first sentence he spoke was a poem.
If Xiao Mubai hadn't recited it at this time, Xiao Zimu would have almost forgotten that his second brother had been a prince with both civil and military skills since he was a child. However, after the age of thirteen, Xiao Mubai's temperament changed drastically and he was not interested in sword dancing. There was a sudden interest in wielding swords, marching and fighting, and the world gradually forgot about his literary talent. What was promoted more and more was that he was a rare general.
"I always thought that my second brother was an eagle and would not be bound by spring flowers and autumn moon." Xiao Zimu never thought about what Xiao Mubai's children's love would be like.
"I can find someone to fly with, but you can't." Xiao Mubai looked at his gentle face and wondered if his eyes would still be as clear and clear as they were now if he sat in that position in the future.
"Yes, I promised him that I will sit on him." Seeing that he was being honest, Xiao Zimu stopped covering up his words and looked at Xia Chu, who was laughing with Xiao Muhong, with a little tenderness in his eyes.
"Yes, I also promised him that I will make sure you sit on it." Xiao Mubai followed his gaze, with a gentle and doting smile in his eyes.
"Second brother, have you never thought about it?" If Xia Chu wanted him to seek something after he ascended the throne, then what did Xiao Mubai want? He is fully capable of fighting for himself, so why should he be willing to succumb to others
"Perhaps after experiencing life and death, some things are not so important." Xiao Mubai put his hands behind his back and looked up at Altair and Vega looking at each other across the galaxy.
In the past, he thought that his time was short, and all his planning was just to ensure that Concubine Qi and Xiao Muhong would have no worries for the rest of their lives after his death.
And when he learned that he still had a long life left, Xia Chu appeared in his life. The stars were hot, and he was his ideal in this life.
But Xiao Zimu was completely different from him. It was only after he experienced life and death twice in the suburbs of Guwan Capital that he fully developed the determination to sit in that position.
Before, he just wanted to give it a try.
Now, he just understood that he couldn't try. He could only protect the people he wanted to protect by standing at the highest place.
"Du Hanfei has fallen. The position of prime minister is pending. Xiao Yanjun and Concubine Li are bound to win. Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?" Xiao Mubai and Xia Chu had already thought of candidates for him, but they also wanted to hear his opinions. Opinion.
"I never like to make friends with ministers. If you ask me to recommend him, it only needs to be an upright official and not a member of Xiao Yanjun's party." Xiao Zimu frowned and replied.
He once wanted to promote Jie Ji Ming, but Jie Ji Ming is now only a fourth-grade minister, which is far from the position of prime minister. The other high-ranking officials in the court either have factions or are Du Hanfei's remnants, so it is difficult for him to choose A satisfactory candidate.
"I have someone." The corners of Xiao Mubai's lips curved slightly.
"Could it be Mr. Xu?" Xiao Zimu couldn't think of any other candidate besides Xu Wanjun, the Minister of Household Affairs. He also considered Xu Wanjun, but it was not impossible.
"Master Ju, Minister of Rites." Xiao Mubai spat out softly.
Xiao Zimu was shocked in his heart. Mr. Ju was his grandfather. If he were to be the prime minister, he would indeed be the most suitable candidate for him.
"Master Ju is already in the second rank. In addition, my father had wronged him in court a few days ago. Although he didn't mention it openly, he still knew it in his heart. If Mr. Xiahou was to recommend him, my father would definitely not I will refuse." After thinking about it, Xiao Mubai still felt that it would be safest for the Marquis to raise the matter.
After all, that day was morning.
It was also Mr. Xia Hou who moved out of Zhao Xingwen that solved Mr. Ju's predicament at that time. The matter was brought up by Mr. Xia, who also reminded his father that he had wronged Mr. Ju once.
After Xiao Zimu thought for a moment, he understood Xiao Mubai's intention of specifically naming the Marquis for recommendation, and his eyes lit up.
"More than that, if Lord Ju can be conferred the title of Prime Minister, the position of Minister of Rites can also support Xie Jiming." Xiao Mubai looked at Jie Jiming, who was standing proudly in the crowd in the distance. There were people laughing and joking around, but he was the only one with a solemn face. He was serious, but suddenly he remembered that night when Xia Chu said that he was aloof and arrogant, and that he was a hard and smelly stone, and the corners of his lips were unconsciously stained with a faint smile.
Xiao Zimu did not expect that Xiao Mubai also had plans for Xie Ji Ming. A fourth-grade minister could not be promoted to a first-grade prime minister, and it was not completely impossible to be promoted to the minister of the Ministry of Rites: "It's just who should be recommended? If it is us, I'm afraid it will attract the attention of our father." I'm disgusted, and Mr. Xie's temperament may not appreciate it."
"A Chu has already thought about the candidate to recommend." Xiao Mubai withdrew his gaze from Jie Ji Ming and fell on Xia Chu again. This candidate is probably only Xia Chu can control.
"Ah Chu, has he thought about it for me?" Xiao Zimu murmured to himself.
Xiao Mubai nodded: "Xie Jiming's immediate boss, Mr. Cui."
"Cui Xuhong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry?" Xiao Zimu asked in surprise.
"Exactly." Xiao Mubai nodded.
"Isn't Cui Xuhong and Ji Ming at odds with each other?" Xiao Zimu was surprised for this reason. The entire Ministry of Works knew that Cui Xuhong was very dissatisfied with Jie Ji Ming and almost dismissed him from the position of minister last time.
If it hadn't been for something unexpected happening that morning, I'm afraid...
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misfortune
Could it be that that incident had something to do with early Xia
Xiao Zimu was just curious at the time. That morning, Fang Bolun came aggressively. He had obviously discussed it with Cui Xuhong early in the morning, but for some reason Cui Xuhong retorted temporarily and pushed Fang Bolun out instead.
At that time, he was entirely focused on dealing with Du Hanfei and did not delve into the matter. Now that he thought about it carefully, it turned out to be related to Xia Chu
But Cui Xuhong can be regarded as a faction of his own. After all, the Ministry of Industry is a fat job with a lot of money, so he is also popular in the court. Why did he retort for Xia Chu that day, and now he agrees to Xia Chu's words? If you go to recommend Xie Ji Ming, isn't this giving yourself a strong enemy
"Since Ah Chu said it, he will definitely do it." Xiao Mubai knew that Cui Xuhong had some tricks that Xia Chu had, but he never asked what they were.
"It is indeed a rare candidate." Xiao Zimu naturally did not doubt what Xia Chu said and sighed in his heart. If Cui Xuhong recommended it, the civil and military officials of the court would not be able to fault anyone. After all, Cui Xuhong was the one who most picked on Ji Ming. .
In this way, his father would be relieved. The more Xiao Zimu thought about it, the more he felt that this candidate was perfect.
(End of chapter)