As the saying goes, flattery never wears off, so Li Wanjiang was quite satisfied with Xiao Chen's response.
This kid is not arrogant and arrogant. This alone is better than those talented scholars.
He doesn't have much ability. His eyes are still on the top of his head. He is usually very proud, but in critical moments, he is useless!
Each one has a silver-like pewter spear point, which looks useless.
Especially that Ye Baiqing, what kind of talented person from the south of the Yangtze River?
Being scolded by Wanyan Pingqiu in public is nothing. It really brings shame on me, Da Zhou!
I was so ashamed for them.
Fortunately, Xiao Chen, this magical little eunuch, stepped forward and saved a little face for me...
It’s not that you look at others!
He has made such a great contribution, yet he is still so humble.
His eyes glanced at the prince Li Xian who kept his head bowed and remained silent, and he felt a hint of unhappiness in his heart.
Wanyan Pingqiu is the little prince of the Mojie Kingdom and a concubine. You are my eldest son and the crown prince of my great Zhou Dynasty, how can you compare to others?
Normally asking you to compose a poem would be like killing you!
Suddenly, he had a very magical idea in his mind and said to the prince: "Xian'er, what do you think of Xiao Chenwen?"
"Replying to my father, Xiao Chen's literary talent is extremely rare." Li Xian responded quickly.
"Well, how about letting him be your teacher?" Li Wanjiang said surprisingly.
Before Li Xian could answer, a group of ministers started to explode.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"
"In all dynasties, there has never been a precedent for a eunuch to serve as the prince's tutor!"
"This doesn't make sense at all."
"If word gets out, I'm afraid the world will laugh at me."
"I ask the emperor to take back his decree!"
"You need to think twice before you act."
Li Wanjiang actually just said this casually, knowing that these ministers would definitely object.
So he laughed a few times and said: "My intention is just to let the prince learn to write some poems and articles from him, but I don't want him to be the prince's tutor. You don't need to make such a fuss."
"Your Majesty, these small articles are just for fun! What's the use of the prince learning these things? Concentrating on literature, military strategy, and the rules of governing the country is the real business."
The speaker is Chen Jisheng, the censor of Zuodu. His official position is from the second rank. He is a very upright man and is known for his courage to give honest and forthright advice.
Li Wanjiang didn't like him very much.
"That's not what they say. Literary and military strategies come first. The emperor attaches great importance to talent and learning, which is the foundation of governing the country. What's more, now that the world is at peace, the country is peaceful and the people are safe, it is the time to recite poems, compose poems, sing and dance to promote peace!"
The person who spoke was called Wang Anbang, the official of the Ministry of Personnel, a second-rank official, with a high position and a tactful man. He was best at flattering horses and praising his virtues.
Li Wanjiang likes this person very much, otherwise he would not be able to achieve the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
This is the most important and most powerful department among the six departments. As the saying goes, officials all over the world come from the official department!
Known as the head of civil servants.
"Master Wang, what you said is different! There are Japanese Japanese harassment in the east, South Vietnamese invading the border in the south, eighteen tribes invading border towns in the west, and Mojie Guifang and other ethnic groups in the north watching with eager eyes, not to mention that there are other big countries secretly supporting them behind the scenes. Conspiracy for the Great Zhou Dynasty...can this bring peace to the world?"
"Mr. Chen, your words are just exaggeration. A few clowns are jumping the gun, but they are just scabies and are not a serious problem at all. As long as our emperor gives an order, the king of the Zhou Dynasty will be able to wipe out the world in an instant as soon as he arrives!"
"It's okay to let the common people hear this. How can you say such nonsense in the court, in front of the king! Aren't you trying to cover up the truth and whitewash the peace? Your Majesty, please punish the king for his crime of deceiving the king and harming the country!"
"Chen Jisheng, you maliciously slandered me, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and despised my majesty in your heart. This is the crime of deceiving the emperor!"
The two of them quarreled in public, and the quarrel became more and more intense. If the ministers hadn't stopped them, they would have taken action.
"Okay, okay, don't make any noise. I'm calling all my dear friends here today to discuss the acceptance of the five cities of Mojie. Let's talk about whatever you think."
"Your Majesty, what else is there to discuss? Naturally, we should send troops to garrison, take over the sovereignty, and then select officials to manage it."
"Hehe, it's easy to say that. Those five cities are all earthen cities. They have been dilapidated by years of battles. Only one-tenth of the people in the city remain, and the fields have long been barren... With all due respect, there is no point in taking it back! "
"What Mr. Liu said is absolutely true. These five cities are like chicken ribs. They are tasteless to eat and it is a pity to abandon them."
"The five cities are all far away from our border with the Great Zhou Dynasty, and they are also far apart from each other. It is useless to send too few troops. If we send too many troops, it will consume countless grains and grass, and the logistics cannot bear it."
"It's a wilderness in the northern part of the Great Wall, and people don't want to go there. It's very difficult to immigrate!"
"Not to mention the common people, it's hard to dispatch officials. Who is willing to go to that bitter cold place to endure hardship?"
"I suspect that this is what the Mojie Kingdom did intentionally. They want to disperse our border forces and increase the pressure on our treasury."
What Xiao Chen heard felt new!
No, what do you mean? Young Master, I finally won the five cities, and you actually want to give up?
"Xiao Chen, what do you think?" Li Wanjiang asked abruptly.
"Go back to the emperor, I don't dare to discuss the important affairs of the government!" Xiao Chen was startled, you, the dead emperor, are you setting a trap for me, right?
Young Master, I am an internal official, what qualifications do I have to discuss national affairs?
"Haha, let's brainstorm and listen and you will understand. Just say what you think. I will forgive you if you are right or wrong." Li Wanjiang said.
Xiao Chen observed his words and found that Li Wanjiang was not satisfied with those who advocated giving up the city. He had frowned slightly several times in a while...
Immediately he timidly said: "What national affairs do you know about this slave? I just feel that it was given to us for free, and it would be a pity if we didn't use it."
"Hahaha, that makes sense. What do you think?" Li Wanjiang laughed loudly.
All the dear ones say, Your Majesty, you have already said it makes sense, what else can we say?
Does that mean it has to be taken back?
Sigh... This is another big trouble. It's all the fault of Xiao Chen, the little eunuch, for being so troublesome. Who let you win?
On the contrary, you have been promoted and made a fortune, and become famous. You get all the benefits, but I am the one who has to worry about it!
"Since everyone has said so, it's settled. You can discuss the details and present them to me later. I'm tired, so please step aside." Li Wanjiang waved his hand and walked away minding his own business. .
Everyone was dissatisfied with Xiao Chen in their hearts, but they didn't show it on their faces. They gathered around to congratulate him, and they all said nice things, trying to win over this new noble in the palace.
Only Chen Jisheng ignored him, snorted and walked away...
The Chief of Ceremonies is the head of the twenty-four supervisors in the palace. He is in charge of all departments and even overrides the Royal Guards. He is the most powerful department in the palace.
There is one eunuch with the palm seal and two eunuchs with the pen. Xiao Chen is one of the two eunuchs with the pen. It can be said that he has a high position and has reached the sky in one step!
At least that's the theory...
