Li Hong looked at Jinghui without saying a word. He knew what kind of virtue he had over the years. These words were definitely not his own. Someone must have taught him to say this.
Over the years, he has never heard Jinghui express his loyalty like this. He always expresses himself through actions and never talks about it.
"Are these all from your heart?" Li Hong asked with a smile. The carriage left the imperial city and continued to move forward. Its destination remained the same, which was Prince Pei's Mansion.
"Back to Your Highness, it is indeed... these are my heartfelt words. I really want to go to pieces for you, Your Highness..."
"Okay, there's no need to say these words. It's not like I don't know who you are. You've been following me all these years. If I don't even know what kind of virtue you have, I don't need to be a minister. Tell me, who gave you the idea?" Li Hong asked again.
Lin Shiling is really not simple. During this period of time in the court, only his mother was in charge. He and his father were both in Liaodong. However, he was able to keenly realize that just after he and his father came back, he was keenly aware of the situation in the court. Above, there will be some changes due to Zhang Wenguan's resignation.
What's even more commendable is that he can actually guess that the position of right servant is in his pocket and will be controlled by himself. This makes him feel a little surprised in his heart.
"Your Highness...this...these are indeed ministers..." Jinghui's forehead began to sweat again.
Lin Shiling had obviously vaguely guessed His Highness's reaction. He told himself at the beginning, if His Highness asked you whose idea it was, how would you answer
Jinghui naturally said that it was impossible to put these ideas on his head.
At that time, Lin Shiling had some worry on his face and murmured to himself: "Otherwise, I'm afraid I can't hide it from His Highness. Who is Your Highness? You have followed him for so many years, and he knows you very well. Such words , I’m afraid it will be difficult for His Highness not to be suspicious.”
Jinghui himself, however, did not take this to heart. When he thought about it, the words that came out of his mouth were naturally his own. His Highness did not know what to say, so how could he know that these words were taught by him.
"These words cannot come from you. You have the heart, but you don't have the sensitivity. This person is a perfect match for you. If you two are together, you will be a perfect match. You have something that he doesn't have, and he doesn't have it." You do, but I don’t know if you can suppress him or if you will be led by his lead. This worries me. "
"No, I have my own opinions in my heart. Over the years, in addition to obeying your advice, I have also listened to Lin Shiling's words... uh... Your Highness, I deserve to die. Those words just now were indeed said by Lin Shiling, but I am afraid that this will happen meeting… ."
"Forget it, I won't argue with you. I already thought it would be Lin Shiling. So do you know his intention?" Li Hong asked as if he was taking a test.
"Back to Your Highness, I naturally know that he wants to borrow my request and hope to experience it with me. I know what he is thinking, but for these words, I am afraid that it is him who said it, but it is more like him. I'm sorry for your highness..." Jinghui hesitated. He was not very good at speaking in the first place, but he became even more stuttering when faced with Li Hong's power and gaze.
"Do you have a suitable candidate for the position of Minister of Household Affairs?"
"Ouyang Tong is now the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He is the fourth son of Ouyang Xun, a provincial minister under the late emperor's reign. He is studious and well-read in poetry and books, especially calligraphy. He not only inherited the essence of his father, but also excelled in arithmetic and other skills. Along the way, he also has very high attainments. In his early years, he voluntarily went to Chongwen Hall to study with students who were more than ten years younger than him." Jinghui was relieved after hearing the prince's words and immediately recommended.
"Ouyang Tong? That's good. The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites are in charge of hundreds of officials. Haha, the Ministry of Rites has to release people. It's not difficult to think about. I agree. Just go back and prepare well." Li Hong waved his hand and turned around again. After a turn, they entered the street of Prince Pei's Mansion, so they stopped the carriage and let Jinghui get out.
"This...but...please make atonement for your highness, I want to know where I have experienced." Jinghui hesitated and made it difficult. This was not in line with his and Lin Shiling's predictions. It should be after some examinations and he had to ask himself, if Where did he go? How did he handle the affairs? Why did His Highness the Crown Prince dismiss him with just a few words
It was His Royal Highness's style to be so cheerful, but he suddenly felt unsure. Even if he wanted to prepare something, he didn't have time to do some homework in advance.
"No matter where you go, it will be after Yuan Day. Let's do this, you and Lin Shiling... um..." Li Hong glanced at the well-behaved Pei Wanying next to him, and then said with a smile on his face: "Just as Tubo is now Let’s write a policy review. What would you do if you two succeeded Pei Xingjian and Ma Zai?”
"Your Highness... what do you mean?" Jinghui was shocked! I was really shocked like a huge wave in my heart!
What kind of place is Tubo? His Highness survived a narrow escape and conquered Tubo over and over again with 20,000 troops. No one has achieved such an achievement, surpassing that of the late Emperor.
Therefore, His Highness the Prince will definitely not bestow such achievements on others easily. After all, the Prince will definitely not let anyone easily destroy his towering achievements.
Unless he is a good warrior and a loyal minister, he will never be able to govern that place. Jinghui really couldn't imagine that such a person would be willing to be handed over to him by the Crown Prince to replace Pei Xingjian and Ma Zai!
And it was not just Jinghui who was shocked. Pei Wanying, the character beauty next to His Royal Highness, accidentally pinched off a piece of flesh on the back of Li Hong's hand after hearing Li Hong's words!
The prince grinned in pain, looked at Pei Wanying who was still in surprise, and said helplessly: "Miss Pei, even if you want to prove that this is not a dream, you should pinch yourself instead of pinching me to prove that you are not dreaming. ah!"
"Yes, yes... I'm sorry, my mother will be very happy when she hears it. Father is coming back! Really, she will... be... happy." Pei Wanying, who was crying with joy, had her eyes red, and her tears seemed to burst. It fell onto the jade-white cheeks with a splash, and instantly formed two crystal clear bead lines.
Pei Wanying was so happy that she wanted to fly. She had been looking forward to it for a long time. Finally, she was looking forward to her father coming back. Nothing could make her happier and more excited than this. She was incoherent and looked at Li Hong while crying and laughing, feeling silly and happy. She cried stupidly, and then she ignored the panicked Jinghui next to her and hugged one of Li Hong's arms. Only then did she start to show her true daughter's true nature and cry happily.
Li Hong let Pei Wanying hold his arm, but the piece of flesh on the inside of his arm was twisted around by her fingers for no reason.
Enduring the pain in his arm, Li Hong shook his head helplessly at Jinghui. Women are like this, all emotions are premonitory and without warning. You won't know that she is happy when she cries, and you won't know either. , she was sad when she smiled.
"The Anton Protectorate has been established, and Tubo has been in power for more than a year now. After the efforts of Pei Xingjian, Ma Zai, and Dai Zhide, the time has matured to establish the Tubo Protectorate, so Pei Xingjian and Ma Zai will continue to govern Tubo. , it’s a bit overkill. Dai Zhide gave me several tips. It was nothing more than that he hoped that he would stay in Tubo for the rest of his life, and that all his children and family members would go with him. Therefore, the process of establishing a Protectorate in Tubo was inevitable. It won't be as easy as entering Anxi or Anton. There will definitely be a lot of conflicts, riots, etc. You and Lin Shiling will start planning now and submit them to me for review. If it is suitable, then it must be you two. If you disappoint me and go home to farm, you will think that I have trained you all these years in vain." Li Hong stroked Pei Wanying's cheek, which was no longer crying, and she was leaning against him like a well-behaved cat.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will fulfill my mission. I and Lin Shiling will definitely be able to plan for Your Highness the most suitable plan for Tubo... No, the best strategy for the Tubo Protectorate. If it cannot be completed, I am willing to come and see you!"
"Go, go, go. Come and see me with your head raised. You god, hold your own head? If you don't find it disgusting, I do. Go ahead."
"Yes, Your Highness, I'm going to leave. Pei... Miss Pei, I'm going to leave first." Jinghui looked excited, and his eyes were about to light up with excitement.
He knows better than anyone else how much trust His Highness the Crown Prince places in him through this appointment, which cannot be easily betrayed.
I'm afraid that after Lin Shiling found out, he would have to drag him to have a night talk again, but even if he was dragged to have a night talk, because of His Highness's trust in him and him, he would be willing to talk even if it lasted for three days and three nights. No regrets.
Jinghui, who was standing by the street, watched the carriage pass in front of him. He saluted the carriage again. After watching the carriage go away, he began to run towards Lin Shiling's house with brisk and rapid steps. This good news, You must tell him immediately.
"Do you really want my father to come back?" Pei Wanying was still crying just now, but now the weather has turned sunny again, with a bright and playful smile on her face, her dimples looming as she spoke, like It is to sink Li Hong's eyes into it.
"Of course it's true. Not only do you want your father to come back, but you also want him to serve as the minister's right servant. Now, the only one who is qualified for this position, and is not discussed by others, and can convince others, is your father. "Yes." Li Hong said lightly. Now that the beauty is by his side, his heart is filled with unprecedented peace.
This peace, compared to being with Bai Chun, is so harmonious and so arbitrary, but it seems a little different.
But having said that, can anyone replace Bai Chun's position in his heart? It seems like no one can!
Pei Wanying was still holding the arm whose sleeves were wet with her own tears. She was so happy and content that she didn't speak, but simply cuddled up. It really didn't matter to her what kind of official her father was, as long as he could come back.
(End of chapter)