July 12th.
During the early dynasty in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the emperor appointed Mr. Ju, the Minister of Rites, as the prime minister.
All civil and military personnel in the court, including Mr. Ju himself, were stunned and did not react.
Finally, it was Xiao Mubai who congratulated: "Prime Minister Ju, why don't you accept the order to express your gratitude?"
Only then did Mr. Ju react. Just as he was about to kowtow, Xiao Yanjun came out first and started to say: "Father, Mr. Ju is already old, should you think about it a little more?"
Xiao Yanjun didn't want to go out and refute the emperor's face at this time. The position of prime minister was really too important. No one else dared to speak at this time except him.
If he remained silent and allowed Lord Ju to sit safely in the position of prime minister, this would be tantamount to adding a powerful force to Xiao Zimu.
Therefore, even if Xiao Yanjun knew that this statement would cause dissatisfaction to the emperor, he had to stand up.
Xiao Yanjun nodded, and Lord Min's supporters also stood up one after another. Du Hanfei's gang members appeared before the emperor intact.
The only difference is that this time General Shi also came out to say good things to Min Zhisong.
Last night, after Xiao Yanjun settled Ao Dengge's affairs, he asked Nie Hongyang to prepare a generous gift and go to Shi Mansion, expressing his explanation to Shi Jiaying in a timely manner.
Shi Fuqiu was extremely satisfied with his attitude.
Therefore, in the court today, although I saw him contradicting the emperor, I still thought about it and stood on his side. When Cheng Zhaobing saw that Shi Fuqiu had come out to support Min Zhisong, he naturally also stood up and joined Min Zhisong's support queue.
Cui Xuhong didn't know until this moment that Xia Chu didn't want to deal with Master Ju, but instead raised his hand.
He originally thought that Xia Chu was using Master Ju to force him to resign and return to his hometown. He imagined many scenarios, but what he never expected was that it was Gao Sheng.
After hearing the emperor's appointment, Jing Qibin looked at Cui Xuhong with great surprise, wondering, could it be that the mysterious guest in Cui Xuhong's house that day was Xiao Zimu
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case, although the prince would not let Cui Xuhong grovel like that.
But besides Xiao Zimu, he really couldn't think of anyone else.
Xiao Zimu remained silent and did not speak for Lord Ju. Mr. Ju, on the other hand, remained frozen in the same posture as he had just taken a step forward. Looking at the crowd of courtiers, he didn't know whether it was appropriate for him to speak now.
This series of "Your Majesty, think twice" sounds were heard one after another, making the Emperor's unhappy face become even darker. He walked up to Xiao Yanjun and said, "I am not young anymore, shouldn't I?" Has the throne been passed on to you?"
Xiao Yanjun knew that the emperor would be displeased, but he didn't expect that the emperor would be so angry. He knelt down with a plop and said: "Father is in his prime, how can you compare yourself to Master Ju? I have no such intention." , I hope my father will learn from it."
The ministers were also dumbfounded. All civil and military officials in the court knelt down and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please calm down."
Those ministers who had just spoken out to support Min Zhisong had a trace of cold sweat on their foreheads.
"Master Ju is a highly respected person, born into a famous family, and is a veteran of three dynasties. You can't find fault with him, and you actually use the reason that he is old to prevent me from making him prime minister?" The emperor became more and more angry as he spoke.
He originally felt that Lord Ju was indeed a suitable candidate, but he didn't feel that this position belonged to him alone.
But now it seems that Du Hanfei has just been dismissed, and the remaining old troops are not scattered, but new prototypes are suddenly emerging.
This condensed person is actually his own son. He feels that he is about to marry the Mongolian people, and he wants to rebel if his wings become stiff.
"Your Majesty, Master Ju is indeed the best candidate for the position of Prime Minister. I am ashamed to accept it." Min Zhisong, who had never spoken before, knelt down and knelt down, kowtowed and spoke slowly.
He knew in his heart that if he didn't know his will at this time, he was afraid that if the emperor freed his hand, he would be the next one to be stabbed.
After Du Hanfei's fall, these days, he has indeed been praised a little too high, a little too high...
In addition, the emperor did not implicate them, but only repaid the silver within a time limit. His share had already been submitted, and the people around him were encouraging him, and Xiao Yanjun was so supportive.
Min Zhisong once really thought that the position of Prime Minister belonged to him no matter how he looked at it. He thought that the title of Prime Minister Min would become a reality in a short time.
But today the emperor suddenly spoke up and unexpectedly appointed Lord Ju, who was not recommended by anyone. He was dissatisfied at first, but when the formation was spread out in the court hall and the emperor was furious, he finally came to his senses.
He cannot become the second Du Hanfei.
The emperor will not allow a second Du Hanfei to appear in the court.
Even if he was unwilling, at this time, he could only take the initiative to recommend Mr. Ju.
The position of prime minister is not a promotion for him now, but a talisman to kill him.
Therefore, he did not hesitate to step forward, even if this move would chill the hearts of those who supported him and make Xiao Yanjun dissatisfied, this life was his own.
Min Zhisong figured it out, but those who had just spoken out to support him were dumbfounded. What the hell is this? They are now clowns, thankless for their efforts.
The most angry person was Xiao Yanjun, who spoke for him despite the emperor's anger.
Fortunately for him, he picked it off cleanly in a few words.
When the Emperor saw Min Zhi loosening his mouth, his face softened slightly and he snorted coldly: "Except Mr. Ju himself who said that he is too old to be an official anymore and wants to go home and enjoy happiness. No one of you is worthy of saying that he is too old and can't do it."
The emperor said this, even if Master Ju was unwilling to be the prime minister, he had to step forward to receive the order at this moment: "Although my body and bones are not as strong as before, I still want to share the emperor's worries for a few years. When the emperor has a better heart, If you choose the right candidate, the veteran minister will give way to the next one."
Lord Ju's words made the emperor very happy: "In the future, Prime Minister Ju will have to work hard to take care of the government affairs."
Once the decision was made, there was no room for change in this matter. Xiao Yanjun, whether he wanted to or not, had to smile and congratulate him: "I will have to trouble you in the future, Prime Minister Ju. Don't take what I just said to heart. It's really true." Worrying about your body, fearing that you will waste your energy."
The emperor sneered and did not rebuke him again. After all, Xiao Yanjun was about to get married, so he should be given a step up or down the ladder.
Prime Minister Ju naturally greeted politely: "Old minister, I understand. Your Highness King Xie Yu is considerate."
The emperor changed his name to Prime Minister Ju, Xiao Yanjun couldn't apologize, and Min Zhisong felt ashamed. Naturally, all the ministers could only congratulate in unison: "I congratulate Mr. Ju on your honorary appointment as prime minister."
Xiao Mubai and Xiao Zimu looked at each other and smiled. Their first step in cleaning the court was finally taken...
(End of chapter)