Shi Fuqiu had no position to block the position of Prime Minister, but as the Minister of Rites, he was really qualified to participate in the discussion.
After all, the Minister of Rites is involved in negotiations with various countries, and he is stationed in Xincheng, so he is naturally qualified to discuss the candidates for the Minister of Rites who are involved in the diplomatic relations between the Mongolian people and Xiao Guo.
What Shi Fuqiu said was impeccable in terms of emotion and reason, as well as identity and status. His words were sincere and his attitude was respectful.
The ministers who had been silent just now slowly began to echo again. With each word, the target of criticism was pointed at Xie Jiming again.
Xie Jiming's expression was calm. For him, if the emperor appointed him, he should work conscientiously. If he refused, it would be reasonable.
The most complicated person in the Hall of Supreme Harmony was not the person who was directly targeted, but the person who recommended him.
Cui Xuhong was cursing his mother in his heart at this time, wondering whether he would be appointed or not, and whether he could give an accurate confirmation.
From the time he came out to the present, he could not retreat, nor could he open his mouth. The direction of the situation was changing so rapidly that he was not sure whether the function of the Minister of Rites could be transferred to Xie Jiming.
If he was speaking out of selfishness, he would naturally be unwilling to do so.
Cui Xuhong was originally forced to speak this way. After he spoke, the courtiers objected, and he was secretly happy. This not only fulfilled his promise to Xia Chu, but also satisfied him with the final result.
Who would have thought that Taifu Wu, an old man, would actually stand up and speak for Jie Ji Ming at this time. No wonder Xia Chu asked him to just recommend him. It turned out that he had already prepared backup plans.
Just when he sighed and sighed that Xie Ji Ming's life was really good, Shi Fuqiu stood up again and said this impassionedly.
The ministers who had been silent just now suddenly became loud again. Cui Xuhong glanced around and thought to himself, no one can speak for Jie Ji Ming this time, right
Just when the corner of his mouth curled up into a smile that was self-satisfied, a sneer suddenly rang out from the noisy crowd.
Although it wasn't loud, it was extremely penetrating, allowing everyone to clearly hear the disdainful smile.
The ministers all stopped talking and looked in the direction of the laughter in surprise, only to see Xiao Mubai walking towards Shi Fuqiu's side.
Although the emperor was dissatisfied with Shi Fuqiu's blatant refutation of his intentions, what Shi Fuqiu said just now was not completely unreasonable. He was thinking about putting the matter aside to discuss it later, when he heard Xiao Xiao most clearly. Mu Bai sneered, and then saw him walking towards Shi Fuqiu.
The emperor looked at Xiao Mubai searchingly. Xiao Mubai met the emperor's gaze and said, "My son just thought General Shi's words were extremely ridiculous. I couldn't hold it back and laughed out loud. Please forgive me, father."
Xiao Mubai's words were very arrogant. Although he said he was sorry, he looked at Shi Fuqiu with his chin raised and his eyebrows raised.
All the ministers couldn't help but hissed in unison. I'm afraid it was His Highness King Mo who was the only one in the court and the public who dared to say so brazenly that Shi Fuqiu's words were ridiculous.
The emperor became interested. After hearing his first words, he knew that there would be a follow-up, so he asked in cooperation: "What's so funny about it?"
"The word "qualifications" is so ridiculous." After Xiao Mubai said to Shi Fuqiu, he turned to face the emperor. When he raised his eyes, there was a stern look in his eyes: "Back then, the Liang Kingdom's army was approaching, and my son, who was only fourteen years old, asked for a tassel to lead the army. He had never been a commander-in-chief before. When the three kingdoms of Hu, Liang, and Meng were united, and my father joined the army at the age of fourteen and established the Xiao Kingdom, he had no qualifications at that time. Now, General Shi admits that Mr. Xie has talents. , but it’s not ridiculous to let my father consider it because of his qualifications.”
Xiao Mubai's words not only reminded the emperor of his glorious first half of life fighting on the battlefield, but also made him feel pity and guilt for Xiao Mubai in his heart.
Shi Fuqiu, who was next to Xiao Mubai, looked extremely ugly. He had just admitted that he knew Ji Ming was talented, but it was just a flattery to follow the emperor's discerning eyes. Now Xiao Mubai is pulling his pigtails over this matter. , he was really unwilling to give in. He clasped his fists and spoke to the emperor again: "The position of Minister of Rites is related to the diplomatic relations of all countries. I only hope that the soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom will be spared from being killed, so I hope that the emperor will consider it carefully."
As soon as Shi Fuqiu finished speaking, Xiao Mubai sneered even louder than before...
He took a step closer to Shi Fuqiu and spoke sternly. His height advantage allowed him to look down at Shi Fuqiu with contempt. The sarcastic curve of his lips showed disdain: "A weak country has no diplomacy, and a strong country has no friends. This principle, General Shi has been fighting for so many years, do you still need me to teach you? What's more, every soldier in our Xiao country is not brave and good at fighting, and every man who enters the military camp is not eager to make achievements on the battlefield. You actually said, for The soldiers of the Xiao Kingdom were saved from being killed? Is it possible that the brave soldiers brought out by Prince Hui were all turned into ostriches in your hands? "
Shi Fuqiu was enveloped by the powerful oppression emanating from Xiao Mubai. Facing his sonorous and powerful accusation, he stood speechless and stood there.
The ministers were also shocked by Xiao Mubai's words. Those who just thought that Xiao Mubai was arrogant now had to admit that Xiao Mubai did have the ability to be arrogant, whether it was his identity or ability. It's enough to support his arrogance.
Seeing this, Xiao Yanjun hurriedly softened his words: "Second brother, are you going too far? The Mongolian princess and I are going to get married soon. You are openly saying in front of the court that a powerful country has no friends. It would be a shame if it spread out." He won the hearts of the Mongolian people."
Xiao Mubai snorted coldly, clasped his hands behind his back, glanced at Xiao Yanjun from the corner of his eye, and raised a trace of ridicule at the corner of his mouth: "My mother-in-law is the princess of Daliang, and I dare to say this." , even before my fourth brother became the son-in-law of the Mongolian people, are you already worried about chilling the heart of your Khan?"
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All the ministers took a deep breath again. Xiao Mubai's words were particularly heart-wrenching. To put it down as a trivial matter, he laughed and laughed.
To put it more seriously, this is to help other countries' ambitions and destroy Xiao's prestige.
However, Xiao Mubai had the confidence to say these words. He was the only one who could say it from this position. Xiao Yanjun was left mute and had to eat coptis. He could only express his loyalty to the emperor repeatedly: "Father, you know that your ministers My heart is with me, Da Xiao, and it is definitely not what my second brother said. Besides, father, you are also very satisfied with the marriage, so you decided to marry me to your son."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the marriage was originally planned by the Emperor himself. How could His Highness, Prince Yu, have his heart set on the Mongolian people." When people from Prince Yu's party saw Xiao Yanjun being suppressed so aggressively by Xiao Mubai, they also spoke in agreement.
If it was because of this matter, the emperor felt a thorn in his heart.
Xiao Yanjun will not be able to become the crown prince in the future, and they will have to finish playing the game sooner or later. Since they are on the same side, they must always plan for their future.
The heart of an emperor cannot tolerate a grain of sand.
(End of chapter)