There was anger in the emperor's tone. No wonder he was angry. He managed to completely pull out Du Hanfei, but Concubine Li came up with the idea to ask Xiao Yanjun to help Min Zhisong up. This was obviously to win over Du Hanfei's remaining henchmen.
What's more, Cheng Zhaobing, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was actually nominated. A military attache actually recommended him to the post of prime minister. Isn't it because Cheng Zhaobing was a strong general under Lord Shi in the past. He was injured and then returned to Beijing and was slowly promoted to become the Minister of the Ministry of War. .
Now that even his name has been recommended, it is clear whose instructions it was.
"I think someone has recommended the ministers to these six departments. Lord Min always likes to make friends. In addition, the Ministry of Personnel is in charge of the promotion and deployment of ministers. It is reasonable for him to have a high voice." I asked casually, but the following words made some sense when analyzed.
Why did the emperor need his analysis? He knew this simple truth early on, but the words that the Marquis first asked made him think about it.
Among the six ministers, even Mr. Cheng from the Ministry of War was recommended. Mr. Cui from the Ministry of Works and Mr. Xu from the Ministry of Husbandry were not as popular as Mr. Min from the Ministry of Personnel, but there were many of them. Although there were only a few Jing Qibin from the Ministry of Punishment, they were still there anyway. Someone mentioned it, but no one nominated Mr. Ju from the Ministry of Etiquette.
The emperor frowned and thought for a moment, then he understood why. Although the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Household Affairs were their own systems, they did not belong to any one party and only ran errands for the emperor.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs used to belong to Du Hanfei's power, and the Ministry of War was also protected by Concubine Li. Although Mr. Ju had a daughter who was a princess and a grandson who was a prince, he became more clean and never formed any clique.
But even so, outsiders always regarded him as Xiao Zimu's relative. This time, everyone rushed to recommend Min Zhisong to the position of prime minister, and they were bound to be even more incompatible with him.
The emperor glanced at the Marquis from the corner of his eye, with a sneer on his lips: "Old fox, have you thought of a candidate for me?"
The Marquis groaned and complained to General Zhao: "Master Yue-in-law, look at it. It was clearly the emperor who asked it himself, but he is not happy about it."
The sarcasm on the corner of the emperor's lips deepened: "Don't hinder General Zhao from eating. I don't know that you are full of twists and turns."
Old General Zhao took a sip of porridge and agreed with this sentence. He echoed the emperor: "This sentence is very true. This old fox is full of evil."
The Marquis couldn't help but hold his head against the pain: "It's really not my fault this time. If that boy Xingwen hadn't written me a letter, saying that he was returning to Beijing with His Majesty the Seventh Prince, I'm afraid the Emperor would have removed Sir Ju's official title at that time. Damn, it’s obvious that he was wronged, and now I don’t know who to be promoted to, but I just happened to promote him.”
When General Zhao heard this, he paused while drinking porridge and looked at the emperor.
Although the Emperor is now the Ninth Five Supreme Being, he was also a prince who came out of the Zhao family's military camp in previous years, and he was often served by General Zhao with sticks.
General Zhao was very clear about rewards and punishments, and it was true that he had wronged Mr. Ju at that time.
Therefore, when the emperor saw this from Old General Zhao, he actually felt a little guilty.
"Master Tan of Taipu Temple reported such a big thing at that time without verifying it clearly. I was so angry that I mistakenly blamed Master Ju. I have already reprimanded Tan Shifang." The emperor had a look on his face, and he didn't know it. When I felt like it, I started to defend myself to General Zhao.
"Tan Shifang reprimanded him, but what about Mr. Ju who was wronged by the emperor?" Old General Zhao put down the bowl and asked, looking at the emperor.
"Of course, just pretend that nothing happened. Even the official hat was something I couldn't bear to put back on for him." The Marquis curled his lips and even shrugged.
When the emperor saw this, he kicked him, but the Marquis dodged and kicked him away.
"You, get out of the palace after you finish eating. I still have some private things to talk with Old General Zhao." The emperor angrily asked Eunuch Li to rush out the offending Lord Marquis.
Eunuch Li is such a shrewd person, how can he really follow the emperor's wishes and invite people respectfully
The Marquis picked up another piece of pastry and waved it in front of the emperor twice before he left the imperial study room with an angry "get out".
When the Marquis walked down the steps, he saw Xiao Mubai's back as tall as a pine, bathing in the scorching sun, waiting in the distance, and said to Eunuch Li: "Go back and wait on me, the emperor will still use you."
Eunuch Li said yes with a smile and stepped back.
Xiao Mubai turned around after hearing the noise, and saw the Marquis approaching and went to greet him: "What's wrong? I can hear the roar of my father's voice as loud as a bell while I'm standing here."
The Marquis chewed the cake in his mouth leisurely, and after swallowing it, he replied nonchalantly: "Even though he scolded loudly, he was happy in his heart."
Xiao Mubai frowned, not quite understanding what he meant.
The Marquis sighed: "Nowadays, who dares to joke with him? I am relying on Old General Zhao to be here today. What else can he do besides scolding me? Maybe he also recalled the time when we were beaten with sticks together." What about the day..."
Xiao Mubai nodded and walked out of the palace with the Marquis.
It's too cold to be in a high place, and you are destined to become a loner if you sit in that position. It is a blessing to have a Marquis by the Emperor's side. I don't know if there will be such a character as a Marquis next to Xiao Zimu in the future.
"Why, are you worried about His Highness the Seventh Prince's future?" Seeing his thoughtful expression, the Marquis said something to the point.
"Yes, when his great cause is completed, I will definitely retire and return to Yucheng to garrison. If nothing happens, I will not return to the capital. I am afraid that he will not be as lucky as my father, with a person like the Marquis beside him. "Xiao Mubai was troubled by him, but he admitted it frankly.
He was afraid that Xiao Zimu would become sentimental, and he was also afraid that he would be ruthless in the future.
"He did an excellent job in taking the exam this time. Those who pass the exam are also considered his disciples. The top three candidates are also pillars and will be used by him in the future. With a person like Xie Jiming, I won't let him be willful. As for me, This kind of friendship with the emperor was gained from sharing weal and woe in the army since childhood, and exchanging lives on the battlefield. Princes like him and Prince Yu are used to living a peaceful life in the palace, which is beyond Xiao Xiao's imagination." Hou. Now that I regard Xiao Mubai as my son-in-law, I naturally speak from the bottom of my heart.
He did not compare Xiao Mubai with Xiao Zimu or Xiao Yanjun. He already looked at him differently. Xiao Mubai also understood the meaning of his words and immediately smiled and said to the Marquis.
"What the Marquis said is very true. Everyone has his own way to go. Ah Chu and I can support him to rise to power, but we cannot govern for him. He should still be responsible for the future of the world."
(End of chapter)