Down towards the back
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty began to leave the palace one after another.
Prime Minister Li was a little upset. If he had known that King Jin asked him to go yesterday, he would have recommended his son to go.
He didn't know that King Jin planned to ask Duke An to go and perform meritorious service.
What a big loss!
All the good things were taken advantage of by An Guogong's family.
King Jin really spared no effort for his father-in-law and his family!
Prime Minister Li thought that King Jin's hand was inexplicably disabled two years ago. The emperor wanted to grant him a marriage and asked him how old his daughter was.
At that time, the emperor clearly intended to marry his daughter to King Jin.
Alas, why did he find an excuse to decline at that time? !
Otherwise, now I would have become the father-in-law whom King Jin spared no effort to help.
Think about the hereditary and irreplaceable Dukedom of Anguo, and think about the large land west of the city gate!
Think about all the industries of King Jin...
regret!
Prime Minister Li wished he could turn back time and go back to the day when the emperor tested him.
At this time, the Minister of War strode past Prime Minister Li.
Prime Minister Li quickened his pace and walked to the Minister of War:
"Master Cao, your son is also a talented man. He is talented in literature, military, and wit. He has also been in the military camp for several years. It is really a pity that he cannot go to Dongling as an envoy this time and make great achievements! However, you Why don’t you fight for your son?!”
The Secretary of the Ministry of War said calmly: "My brat can't even fart for a long time. He can only fight and kill. If he goes to the Dongling Kingdom as an envoy, won't he lose the face of the Nalan Kingdom? It's inappropriate!"
If his son had that sharp mouth, he would push him up immediately!
It's a pity that his son is born like himself and not like his wife. He is just a boring gourd!
The Prime Minister continued: "I'm just going to get some glory and get a share of the credit! Isn't An Guogong involved in this negotiation
King Jin must have already thought of a solution for Duke An Guo!
Why not take the credit for white-collar workers
Now that Yang Lan and Liu Kai have won the favor of King Jin and have been recommended, they will probably become the leaders of the younger generation when they come back!"
The Minister of War glanced at the Prime Minister and smiled: "Do you regret it, Prime Minister? King Jin was the first to recommend you! Why don't you accept the credit? Why don't you fight for your own son? Aren't you letting yourself down? King Jin’s favor? Otherwise, in a few months, I’m afraid I’ll have to call you Prime Minister and Duke of the country!”
Don't think he didn't hear that this old fox was trying to divorce!
It's hinting that King Jin is partial to Lao Liu's son!
Humph, that’s easy to say!
Then why did he refuse yesterday? !
Is it easy for Dongling Kingdom to spit out two cities and fifty million taels of gold
His own son, he knew, was not the material to be a diplomatic envoy!
Without the diamond, we wouldn't be able to do the porcelain work.
Liu Kai, the son of the Wucheng Soldiers and Horses Division, is smart-mouthed and shameless. If he wants to say something, few people can say it better than him!
No one can pull down the figure better than him.
King Jin has always known people well and appointed them well.
As long as you are loyal and diligent, you will always succeed!
Prime Minister Li's face suddenly turned ugly.
How dare this Minister of War dare to laugh at himself!
The Minister of War didn't care about him: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister, there is something else going on in the lower office, so I'm sorry to be with you!"
He said nothing and strode away!
Two or three steps left Prime Minister Li a long way behind.
Prime Minister Li looked at him with a dark expression.
At this time, the Minister of Industry came to Prime Minister Li's side.
He said in a voice that only two people could hear: "I don't know what kind of luck Gong An Guo's family got? All the good opportunities and good achievements were given to them by King Jin!"
Prime Minister Li: "Credit? That's not necessarily true. A weakling who didn't even pass the exam, and a military general who doesn't know what loyalty is and only sees the wind! They were able to capture two cities and 50 million taels on their mission. Gold? The leader of the Dongling Kingdom is a cunning fox. It’s not necessary to dig a hole for them to jump! Besides, if Wang Xiao leads his troops there, you can guarantee that he will really be the general of the Wei Kingdom of the Nalan Kingdom. Rather than the general of Wei from the Dongling Kingdom?"
Perhaps the Lord of Dongling Kingdom would reward him with something sweet, so he led his army to turn around and deal with Nalan Kingdom!
"Haha... The Prime Minister is right! It's really hard to describe such a rebellious person!"
It was just that King Jin was so fascinated by a woman that he held every good thing in front of her and tried hard to improve her status.
The emperor also unconditionally indulged King Jin, and that's why he praised the whole family like this!
What ability does An Guogong have? Compared with those of them who have a good family background and have served the imperial court for generations, or are people with Jinshi status still capable
He admits that he is better at farming than them!
That Wang Xiao, a person who goes back to his old ways and goes back to his old ways, is worthy of the emperor's respect!
He also said that he was sent out by the late emperor, and that the late emperor had a list of them!
Why isn't the list coming out? !
If you can't find it, you just don't have it. Everything is just an excuse for King Jin to please that woman and promote that family!
If King Jin continues to be deceived by beauty and the emperor continues to indulge, if this continues, Nalan Kingdom may be in danger!
"Let's just wait for Anguo Gong to come back after his great service!" Prime Minister Li sneered.
"That's right!"
When the time comes, the titles may all be demoted.
The two of them left the palace while talking.
The Minister of the Ministry of Industry went to the Yamen. Soon he left the Yamen again, went to a teahouse, and entered a certain private room:
"Second Prince, you don't have to do anything. This morning, King Jin offered to send Duke An and Wang Xiao as envoys to Dongling."
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After Nalan Jinnian came to court, he rode directly to Anguo Duke's Mansion.
Nuan Nuan had just colored some porcelain embryos and asked Feng Xiaojian to send them to the cave for firing.
She warned her carefully: "Did you remember it?"
"Third girl, don't worry, the younger one has taken note of it!"
Nuan Nuan nodded: "Let's go!"
Feng Xiaojian took the order and left.
Nalan Jinnian happened to come over.
He quickly saluted: "Young man, I have met King Jin."
"No gift."
Nalan Jinnian looked at Wen Nuan and responded casually.
Feng Xiaojian left quickly.
Nalan Jinnian thought that since Wan Yun and Lei Lei had gone to the military camp and there was no one with high martial arts skills to work for the little girl, two more secret guards should be dispatched to her side to help her.
"Why are you here?" Nuan Nuan took two steps forward and said with a smile.
Nalan Jinnian stretched out his hand to Nuan Nuan: "Take you somewhere."
Wen Nuan frowned when he heard this: "Where to go?"
Her painting hasn’t been finished yet!
And I’m going to make some whitening and nourishing cream.
I also need to carve some jade pendants and pendants, so I’m almost too busy!
"You'll know when we get there!" Nalan Jinnian took her hand, led her to the corner of the wall, put his arms around her waist, jumped onto the wall, and jumped off.
After a while, a carriage left the city from Prince Jin's Mansion.
In the carriage, Wen Nuan asked curiously: "Where are you going?"
"Zhuangzi."
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"Half of the wealth of the world is salt and profit, and the royal palace, military pay, and salaries of hundreds of officials are all given to me." Source: "New Book of Tang·Shi Huo Zhi"
"The most valuable asset of a country is salt." Source: "History of the Yuan Dynasty: Food and Goods 2"