The people who can accompany the third prince Hu Hao at the same table are people like Kong Qingyi, Kong Qingming, Cao Podi, Ji Honggao, Liu Shaojian, and Lei Zhanpeng. What is the origin of that middle-aged scribe? To be able to sit calmly at such a banquet, although the demeanor is indeed different from ordinary people, it still requires great courage.
Hu Hao seemed to see everyone's doubts, and he laughed loudly and said: "Come on, come on, I will take this opportunity today to introduce one of my best friends to everyone. This is Mr. Duan Xingchao of Duan Xingchao next to me. , is the first name of Enke this time. His talents are rare in the world of scholarship. He definitely has the talent of the number one scholar. He can be said to be the pillar of the country in the future. I have invited my father to appoint Duan Gong as the writing doctor of the cabinet. In the future, It is more likely that he will be promoted to the cabinet bachelor and become the pillar of the country! Everyone looks at my king’s face and wants to get closer to Dr. Duan!"
As Hu Hao spoke, he pointed at the middle-aged scribe sitting next to him, with an expectant look on his face.
The middle-aged scribe, Duan Xingchao, looked serious at this time. He stood up and bowed, saying: "Duan is so lucky to have the chance to meet all the distinguished sages today! Let's have a glass of water and wine first. Respectfully!"
As soon as Duan Xingchao finished speaking, he raised the wine glass in front of him and drank all the wine in one gulp. From this point of view, although Duan Xingchao is a scholar, he is also somewhat heroic. Even when facing these young masters from aristocratic families, and even many young talents at the Yuan general level, he can still deal with them calmly and politely.
It is no wonder that such a person can get the first place in Enke. Moreover, since he holds the official position of Cabinet Writer, he is indeed qualified to sit under Hu Hao and accompany him. You know, no matter how illustrious a wealthy family you are, as long as you do not inherit the title of the family, you are just a commoner, while the cabinet doctor is a dignified third-rank official and can definitely be regarded as an important minister of the court.
According to the official system of the Cangnan Empire, from the emperor down, the civil officials are headed by the prime minister, and the military attachés are headed by the marshal of the world's soldiers and horses. Moreover, both the Prime Minister and the Grand Marshal are regarded as super-rank officials and are not included in the ninth rank. The reason for this is that the two positions of Prime Minister and Grand Marshal have always been hereditary by successive heads of the Kong family and Cao family, and they have never been left behind!
Although the official ranks of Prime Minister and Grand Marshal are noble, as heads of top wealthy families, those who hold these two positions cannot dedicate all their time to political affairs. Therefore, the two superior official ranks of Prime Minister and Grand Marshal are more like titles, not actual official positions in charge of government affairs.
What can truly ensure the normal operation of the Cangnan Empire relies on the nine-level official rank system established by the empire.
Under the Prime Minister, the Cangnan Empire has the position of Cabinet Scholar, a first-rank official. Although he does not have the name of Prime Minister, he actually has the position of Prime Minister, and he is considered to be at the top of the powerful ministers.
There is no limit to the number of bachelors in the cabinet. As long as the current emperor thinks you have the ability, he can reward you with this official position. Under normal circumstances, there will be at least one bachelor in the cabinet and no more than five at most.
Below the Cabinet Grand Scholar are the six ministers. Although the official rank is second-rank and the official position is one level lower than that of the Cabinet Grand Scholar, the actual power is definitely not lower than that of the Cabinet Grand Scholar.
It can be said that the cabinet bachelors and the six ministers constituted the first group among the officials of the Cangnan Empire. And this time, the children of the aristocratic families who participated in Kong Ming's reception banquet included almost all the cabinet bachelors and six ministers of the current dynasty.
As for the ministers in charge of the cabinet, their rank is the same as that of the six ministers, and they are both dignified and third-rank officials. However, the importance of this cabinet minister is far higher than that of the six ministers! Because the Cangnan Empire’s credentials, official documents, and imperial edicts were all written by the cabinet writers!
For such a position of real power, even if it is called the first rank of the third rank, it is not an exaggeration. Generally speaking, people who have held this position will eventually be in charge of one of the six ministries, even if they are not promoted to cabinet bachelor. It is definitely an enviable position!
Duan Xingchao took a shortcut when he entered the official position as Enke. Even though he was the first in Enke, he was suddenly promoted to such an important position as the Cabinet Secretary, which can be said to be unprecedented in the Cangnan Empire. This period of prosperity can definitely be regarded as a miracle of rapid success!
More importantly, according to the words of the third prince Hu Hao, Duan Xingchao was able to serve as the cabinet writing doctor because he recommended it to Emperor Hu De. So what does this mean
People who obtain official posts through Enke have always been regarded as disciples of the emperor. But this time, for Enke, Emperor Hu De asked the third prince Hu Hao to take the official post on his behalf. What does it mean
Duan Xingchao traveled with Hu Hao, which shows that he has become the third prince's party. Does this mean that the third prince Hu Hao is the most qualified person to inherit the throne? If this is the case, then Hu Hao is indeed qualified to say that Duan Xingchao will be promoted to the position of cabinet bachelor in the future!
Many children from aristocratic families gathered together to hold a reception banquet for Kong Ming. It can be said that it was a social interaction between young people and had nothing to do with major political affairs. However, with the appearance of the third prince Hu Hao and the identification of Duan Xingchao, the situation suddenly became more delicate.
If anyone declares to be friends with the Third Prince or Duan Xingchao at this time, does it mean that the family behind you has also made a choice and is willing to join the Third Prince's party
It doesn't matter how dandy you are at ordinary times, but if it really involves a battle for the right to inherit the throne, unless the family elders have clearly taken sides, who would be stupid enough to take the lead at this time
Suddenly, the banquet, which had been somewhat lively, became deserted again. However, Hu Hao and Duan Xingchao seemed to be unaware of it, and toasted to everyone at the table, as if the silence was not caused by them.
Suddenly, Kong Qingyi, who had been silent all this time, burst out laughing, then raised his glass and saluted Duan Xingchao, saying: "I just heard that Brother Duan's accent sounded like he came from Izumo County. I don't know if it is." What does it have to do with ‘Renjun’ Duan Shengren?”
Hearing Kong Qingyi mention the word "Renjun", Duan Xingchao's face suddenly became solemn and he said respectfully: "The ancestor of 'Renjun' is my ninth generation ancestor!"
Kong Qingyi raised his wine glass and said repeatedly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! It turns out that Brother Duan is a saint, and Kong is lucky enough to meet him today. It's fate, so I'll drink this glass of wine first as a token of respect."
As Kong Qingyi spoke, he raised his head and drank the entire glass of wine. After the previous meeting, Duan Xingchao naturally knew Kong Qingyi and knew that this was the eldest son of the Kong family who was most likely to take over the position of head of the Kong family in the future. At this time, he did not dare to neglect and quickly returned the toast with a glass of wine.
You know, if Duan Xingchao really has the opportunity to serve as a cabinet bachelor in the future, then the prime minister of the dynasty will most likely be Kong Qingyi!
Since the eldest son of the Kong family in front of him is likely to be his immediate boss in the future, how could Duan Xingchao be rude in front of him
However, after Kong Qingyi pointed out Duan Xingchao's identity, the banquet suddenly became lively again. Everyone toasted to Duan Xingchao, but the reason for the toast was invariably admiration for the "benevolent monarch". Being able to meet his descendants today is really a blessing. This is how lucky three lives are. As a result, no one pays attention to Duan Xingchao's identity as the chief minister of the cabinet.
Befriending the current cabinet minister may be seen as siding with someone. However, making friends with the descendants of "Renjun" is purely a friendship of loyalty. Who dares to say that there is any utilitarianism in it? You must know that "Benevolent Lord" Duan Ziwen is regarded as the Buddha of thousands of families in Izumo County, and is even called a saint by the people!
For a scholar who has no power to bind a chicken, he can get the title of "saint". Looking at the entire Cangnan Empire, there is only one "Benevolent King" Duan Ziwen! Although Duan Xingchao was the most distinguished doctor in the cabinet, compared with the descendants of "Renjun", the reputation of the descendants of "Renjun" is more famous and more worthy of being friends!
Besides, as a descendant of "Renjun", as long as he joins Enke, is there any reason not to name him? Even if he is immediately canonized as a cabinet writer, it is because he does have the capital. Who calls him a saint
In this way, the shock that the third prince Hu Hao brought to everyone just now by using Duan Xingchao's identity has disappeared. However, Hu Hao did not show the slightest displeasure because of this. He still talked and laughed during the banquet. In addition to being bold, he also showed his approachable style.
Even if the third prince, Hu Hao, has any opinions in his heart, it is impossible for him to show them at this time. You must know that although Hu Hao is the third prince, he is not the officially canonized king after all. In front of the eldest son of the Kong family, he has nothing to be proud of. Moreover, the centuries-old tradition of the Cangnan Empire is that the Kong and Cao families will never participate in the fight for the right to inherit the throne. This also makes Kong Qingyi among all the people present qualified to make Hu Hao look bad.
As for Kong Qingyi, who kept a low profile and kept quiet, there was only one reason why he resolved everyone's predicament at this time and allowed the banquet to return to normal - that is, this banquet was Kong Ming's reception banquet!
No matter what purpose Hu Hao had in attending this banquet uninvited, he could not be allowed to ruin the atmosphere of the banquet! Otherwise, wouldn't Hu Hao become the protagonist of this banquet
Kong Qingyi does not care who among the three princes of the Hu royal family will inherit the throne. Anyway, no matter who ascends the throne in the end, the Kong family or the Kong family will not be particularly affected.
On the contrary, it is Kong Ming. Only if he grows up as soon as possible and becomes the core figure of the Kong family will it be in the best interest of the Kong family! Therefore, Kong Qingyi can go to the third prince’s face for Kong Ming’s sake!
The Kong family should have such confidence!
*********************************************
PS: Whether it is a monthly vote, a recommendation vote or other votes, only your vote and support are the motivation for me to continue to update the code!
(End of chapter)