On July 24, at two o'clock in the morning, the imperial study room was filled with recommendation memorials from all ministers.
The emperor went to Jade Palace today, and it happened that Xiao Yanjun also stayed at Concubine Li's place for dinner. On a whim, the emperor asked Xiao Yanjun about his preference during the dinner. Xiao Yanjun looked startled, and then took her hand. Wiping a smile: "My son's memorial has been submitted. Father, I will know when I get back."
Seeing this, Concubine Li acted coquettishly and tugged at the corner of the emperor's clothes: "It's rare for you, father and son, to have dinner in my Jade Palace. Can the emperor please stop discussing state affairs and enjoy a moment of warmth?" "
When the Emperor saw that her brows were angry, her eyes were charming, her every frown and smile were full of charm, and her slender white fingers were pulling at the hem of his clothes, so he naturally stretched out his hand to cover Concubine Li's hand, and dropped the subject. No more questions.
At this time, the emperor had finished his meal and returned to the imperial study room with great interest to read through it to see who Xiao Yanjun could recommend.
There were many piles of memorials. It would take a lot of effort to specifically find the one written by Xiao Yanjun. They have to be read anyway. The emperor simply started reading from the top. Before reading, he still had some expectations. After reading through this, the emperor was really happy.
No wonder when he asked Xiao Yanjun during the meal, Xiao Yanjun was vague and did not say it outright. He was afraid that he himself had forgotten whose name was written.
Most of these memorials were divided into two groups. One group was composed of courtiers who had always been neutral or had their own system. Most of them recommended themselves. Anyway, they were in agreement, and the final decision-maker was still the emperor.
They wrote their names, not offending others but also protecting themselves wisely. In the end, they could still pretend to be loyal to the emperor, saying that although the ministers were not talented and knowledgeable, they were still willing to try their best.
The other group is the courtiers of Xiao Yanjun and Min Zhisong. It is impossible for them to recommend themselves or their brothers-in-law.
After all, although they want this position, they can never let it out of their mouths.
Therefore, they arranged the assignment very well. Each person wrote the name of a neutral or self-contained courtier and submitted it to fool the emperor. He was afraid that when it was Xiao Yanjun's turn, he would handwrite the letter according to the name assigned to him. After all, I didn’t even notice who it was.
There was a sneer on the corner of the emperor's mouth. The two incompatible factions were now working together to kick the ball smoothly.
The emperor finally picked up Xiao Zimu's memorial, thinking that now that Xiao Zimu had made some progress, he couldn't be like the rest of them and had no achievements. He should have some new ideas.
He turned it over with a glimmer of hope, and then snorted coldly.
Not only did Xiao Zimu not pretend to be a snake, but he was also very honest and aboveboard. He directly wrote in the memorial: My minister has never paid much attention to the affairs of the court in the past. The position of governor of Wanzhou is extremely important, so I dare not recommend it casually. I hope my father will forgive me.
Although the emperor was quite dissatisfied with his memorial, he felt that his character was straightforward and unlike those ministers who had worked hard to unite to deal with him.
When Eunuch Li came in to serve tea, he saw that the memorial in the imperial study had been torn into snowflakes flying in the sky. He was so frightened that he knelt down and shouted in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, calm down."
The emperor's face was filled with gloom and his eyes were cold and stern. Eunuch Li took a secret glance, lowered his head and never dared to raise it again...
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony the next morning, all the ministers were frightened. From last night to this morning, they had received news one after another. Last night, the emperor was furious after reading the recommendation memorial in the imperial study.
They asked themselves, what they wrote would not displease the Emperor Long Yan.
Therefore, at this moment, groups of three or three gathered together to discuss the reasons for the emperor's rage last night.
With Eunuch Li's sharp voice: "The Emperor has arrived..."
The ministers returned to their seats one by one, stood neatly, straightened their clothes, saluted respectfully, and shouted: "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
What responded to them was a cold snort from the dragon chair. It was not loud, but it was enough to make the ministers' hearts tremble again.
For a time, no one among the ministers dared to speak out to touch this bad luck.
However, the emperor refused to speak this way. The emperor and his ministers were in a stalemate in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The longer the silence lasted, the more chilling they felt in their hearts. They just prayed that someone could break this strange scene.
Under the expectation of everyone, Xiao Zimu stood up and said: "Father."
The sighs in the hearts of the ministers could finally be relaxed and breathed out again, but unexpectedly, Xiao Zimu paused for a while and then continued: "My son, I have neglected government affairs in the past and failed to take care of my father's worries. I don't know, your lords." Have you recommended a suitable candidate for your father?"
All the ministers cursed my mother in their hearts, thinking that a savior would come out, but in the end no pot was opened or lifted.
Sure enough, the emperor's face became more and more gloomy, and he glanced at His Highness' ministers with cold eyes.
"I didn't know that the ministers in my court, Da Xiao, are so connected. What I wrote seems to be the same person, if it weren't for the different handwriting and different names." The emperor paused here. After a pause, his voice suddenly rose: "I thought there were only two ministers in the Xiao Kingdom's Hall of Supreme Harmony!"
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, everyone in the crowd knelt down.
None of the ministers who can hold a seat in the Hall of Supreme Harmony are human beings. As soon as the emperor said these words, they immediately knew what the problem was.
Yesterday, the time given by the emperor was too short, and they had too little time to discuss. They thought they had come up with a wonderful countermeasure and followed suit.
Unexpectedly, the emperor mistakenly thought that the two factions that were restraining each other actually colluded to deal with him. How could Long Yan not be angry
The emperor's heart is unpredictable, and this anger can be big or small. The ministers are kneeling on the ground, and everyone is in danger. At this time, they don't care whether they will offend others. They rack their brains and really want to share the emperor's worries, trying to come up with a plan. Recommend suitable people.
In the end, Cui Xuhong stood up and started to speak: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zheng, the newly transferred minister to the Ministry of Industry, was originally the governor of Guwan. Why don't we let him analyze one or two things and unite the wishes of all ministers to see if he can serve the emperor?" Pick the right person.”
All the ministers praised Cui Xuhong one after another. Jiang was still very hot, and he pushed someone out easily.
Cui Xuhong lowered his head, feeling bitter in his heart. It was well known that Zheng Zhongguang was Xiao Zimu's cousin, so he had no choice but to offend His Highness Seventh Prince for no reason.
The emperor's face is really too bad...
If it continues like this, no one will be able to escape punishment.
At this time, he pushed Zheng Zhongguang out. Although it ruined the face of Prime Minister Ju and His Royal Highness, it was more appropriate both emotionally and rationally.
Zheng Zhongguang just took office yesterday, and this morning he went to court for the first time. He avoided the emperor's recommendation yesterday, but he could not escape Cui Xuhong's suggestion today...
(End of chapter)