"When you have a raging army and a den of raging generals, this is how you lead troops to fight. I think the same is true for the Metropolitan Procuratorate. In the final analysis, Liu Qiheng is not strict in his control and is not good at managing things." Xiao Chen said, "I don't think we should wait for them to participate. I'll give him a try first if I have time another day."
"Actually, Mr. Liu Qiheng is not an incompetent person. He is just timid, has no ideas, and is unwilling to offend others. In the end, he offended everyone. Therefore, it is not suitable for him to be the censor of the capital... Mr. Xiao, I What I’m saying is to tell you, I won’t be proud when I go out!” Zhao Yu said.
"You're right, isn't that what it's like? You have to be a censor of the capital and a good old man at the same time. As a result, official duties are delayed and friendships are destroyed... Ziyu, do you think it's okay for him to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites? "Xiao Chen suddenly asked.
"I remember that Mr. Liu Qiheng was the number one scholar at that time. Later he was admitted to the Hanlin Academy and became a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. He also served as the prince's Shaobao in the East Palace for a while. It was only because the prince didn't like him at that time that he went to the Metropolitan Procuratorate... ...If he is to be the Minister of Rites, his qualifications are sufficient." When Zhao Yu spoke to Xiao Chen, he spoke frankly without any scruples.
"Then I'll talk to King Xuanping later and see what he means?" Xiao Chen said in a loud tone.
"Master Xiao, with all due respect, since the Emperor has chosen you to be the chief examiner of academic affairs, it will be inconvenient if you don't have a status in the Ministry of Rites... Wouldn't it be better if you could be the Minister of Rites?" Zhao Yu said honestly. said.
"Do you think I can be a minister of the Ministry of Etiquette?" Xiao Chen stuck out his tongue at Zhao Yu, winking and making a face.
"Yes." Zhao Yu said, "Mr. Xiao, you are a talented person in this world and a pillar of the country. You are more than qualified to be the Minister of Rites. It's a pity that I don't care about my position. Otherwise, I will definitely recommend you to the emperor... In fact, I think the emperor means it, and it seems that he has also given up. Your plan to become the Minister of Rites was not announced in public, maybe it was left to King Xuanping as a favor?"
"Oh, Zhao Ziyu, I'm afraid of what you say!" Xiao Chen grinned when he heard it, "Is this what you should say?"
"I dare to say anything to you, Mr. Xiao." Zhao Yu was serious, "When I go to see King Xuanping tomorrow, if he asks, I will say the same thing!"
Say whatever you think in your heart.
"I can't be the Minister of Rites because I'm not a Jinshi." Xiao Chen said, "The Emperor has set many precedents for me, but I can't set an example for the Ministry of Rites. Don't say that the Emperor doesn't intend for me to be the Minister of Rites." Minister, even if you have this intention, I must fight to the death."
When it's time to show off, Xiao Chen is very low-key, and when it's time to be restrained, he is more low-key than anyone else.
"Alas... I can see that the emperor is really sad. The two princes are causing such a quarrel, and Cheng Youwen, the minister of etiquette... has ruined the rites and music. There is nothing worse than this!" Zhao Yu is really worried about the country, the people and the king.
"That's why the emperor asked us to investigate secretly... I was originally the one taking the lead on this matter. Now that we have King Xuanping, we can transfer this burden to him." Xiao Chen said.
"Ah? Mr. Xiao, do you mean to inform King Xuanping about this?" Zhao Yu was greatly surprised.
This is a secret mission sent by the emperor to us. It is of great importance. It is not appropriate for a young boy to be involved. Can he be able to shoulder this heavy responsibility? If something goes wrong, we will all be unlucky, and so will he.
"Not only must we inform him, but we must also obey his instructions and do things. Of course, if he has no instructions, what should we do?" Xiao Chen said.
"Oh... I understand. Mr. Xiao, do you mean that if this case is solved in the future, it will be attributed to Prince Xuanping?" Zhao Yu really understood.
"Why do you still want to be greedy for merit?" Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"I don't want to end this case. Let alone merit, as long as there are no faults, thank God!" Zhao Yu said, "Then I'll take my leave now. Come over early tomorrow morning and let's go to see King Xuanping together."
"Whether it has merit or demerit, we have to finish this case... By the way, Ziyu, they just sent me some canned venison. You can take some back for the children to eat freshly. There is also some mystery. You should also bring some dried white mushrooms, a specialty of Ming County." Xiao Chen said.
"Hehe, I, Zhao Yu, never accept anything from others, but I will accept your Master Xiao's things calmly. The more the merrier!" Zhao Yu was overjoyed.
"That's the shortest way to take advantage of me, to be soft on me. You, Zhao Ziyu, will have a bright future in the future. I'd better make you my friend in advance. Now that you can still give me some thin noodles and accept some small gifts from me, I'm afraid I won't be able to do it in the future." It’s impossible to reach a high level! I don’t mean to support you, Mr. Zhao, but if it falls into your hands, you must be noble and show mercy."
"Hahaha, since you said that, Mr. Xiao, I will listen to you!" Zhao Yu laughed loudly, "If there is such a day, I, Zhao Ziyu, will not be merciful even if I bend the law for you, Mr. Xiao!"
"Okay, just a word from a gentleman." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
"Hurry up!" Zhao Yu said casually, "Where are the cans? Is it meat or fruit? My children like to eat oranges and peaches. I wonder if there are any? In this season, we in Fengyang City There are no fresh fruits and vegetables in Rico..."
Zhao Yu thought Xiao Chen's words were a joke. He felt that no matter how promising he was, he would never be able to be on an equal footing with Xiao Chen in this life, let alone treat him favorably. So he agreed very readily, but he didn't know that Xiao Chen was not joking with him, but was hinting at him, but he didn't understand it, mainly because he didn't expect...
Early the next morning, Xiao Chen and Zhao Yu went straight to the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace... It was now Prince Xuanping's Mansion. When Li Qiu learned that they were coming, he immediately invited them in.
After the ceremony was over, everyone took their seats and served tea.
"Ziyu, are you the famous Qiangxiang Ling? I heard that you even dared to hit the eunuch in charge of the Queen Mother." Li Qiu had heard of Zhao Yu's name.
"I'm just acting according to the law." Zhao Yu said.
"Well, my father ordered Xiao Wang to act as an agent in Fengyang Mansion, but Xiao Wang has just arrived and doesn't understand anything. From now on, Ziyu, you will have to give me more advice." Li Qiudao.
"I don't dare." Zhao Yu hurriedly stood up and said, "Whenever the prince inquires, I will tell you everything I know!"
"So this is Xiao Chen, the first-class Yunqi Lieutenant, the most talented man in the world, and the double governor of Yanyun and Yizhou, Xiao Chen and Xiao Wucheng?" Li Qiu looked at Xiao Chen and said with a half-smile.
"Yes, I am." Xiao Chen said humbly.
"Xiao Wang, I have also heard of your name for a long time. When I saw you today, it turned out that your name is indeed worthy of your name." Li Qiu said.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary, is it too much helplessness?" Xiao Chen said.
"Nothing but nothing." Li Qiu said with a smile, "He lives up to his name, just as he should be."
"Prince, let's come here..." Xiao Chen said in his heart that you are so stupid for talking to me about this. Of course I live up to my name, but I also know what you have become.
Of course, there are many things I don’t know...
But with Zhao Yu in front of him, he couldn't ask directly, so he could only talk about business matters.
