"The reason why I am confident that His Majesty will facilitate this is because it is in His Majesty's interests."
Xia Jingyun was sitting in a place no one would have imagined, an extremely ordinary gambling house backyard, explaining to Su Yuanshang and Lu Yi in front of him.
"There are four factions in the court, the Prince's faction, the Concubine's faction, the Qin Xiang's faction, plus us. The conflict between Your Majesty and the Crown Prince is irreconcilable, because the Crown Prince has been the crown prince for too many years and already has a mature Eastern Palace around him. Institutions and a large number of people who are betting on the future. Next, either the prince will force His Majesty to marry him, or your Majesty will depose the prince. No one wants to maintain the current situation for another ten years."
"But if the prince wants to force the palace, his strength is far from enough. His Majesty deposes the prince. Although his strength is enough, he has to consider the situation of the court. Only by setting up the situation after the prince is deposed can he take action. This situation What should we achieve? That is for Concubine Shu, us, and Prime Minister Qin to be able to stand as a tripartite and check each other. At the same time, we must prevent any two factions from joining forces and threatening the imperial power. Therefore, we must also deal with Concubine Shu, who is the most powerful, and Qin. Prime Minister, carry out secret weakening and suppression, and at the same time make sure not to provoke their backlash, in case they are forced to contact the prince."
"These are just my guesses after combining half a lifetime of wisdom from several familiar old men and deductions with Mr. Su. However, after His Majesty took the opportunity to reduce the power of the British public, I became more certain."
"This is our next strategy. As long as we stick to this context, nothing big will happen."
Lu, who has now disappeared into the world and quietly started to seize territory, nodded, "I understand, and I will follow this strategy in future actions."
Xia Jingyun smiled, "I tell you so much, of course, to let you know how to make your own decisions when facing some difficulties in the future, but more importantly, I want you to know that our situation is getting better day by day. Our support for you will continue as always.”
"At the same time." Xia Jingyun raised a small box in his hand. These were some manuscripts that Lu Yi ordered people to sneak into the Guangling Guild Hall and steal while taking advantage of the chaos. "The things inside will play a big role. You This is a great achievement in a short period of time.”
Lu Yi waved his hand, "The matter of stealing and stealing cannot be brought to the fore. I'm sorry, sir."
Xia Jingyun shook his head seriously, "Crowing cocks and dog robbers do sound a bit despicable. But just like tools, it only matters whether they are suitable or not, and it doesn't matter whether they are high or low. Strange tricks in the world often have miraculous effects. This is also the meaning of your dedication. I am very grateful to you." All contributions are treated equally.”
Lu Yiyi looked moved, nodded, and then said hesitantly: "Can we really get the position of Minister of Rites to the Prince's hands just by making such a fuss this time?"
Xia Jingyun sighed, "The emperor's heart is as deep as the abyss, who knows, I can only say that it is very likely."
He looked at Lu Yi and said, "Instruct your men to follow those two great scholars. Don't lose them. I will be of great use later. You don't have a big territory now. If you don't have anyone you can trust, you can Go in person.”
Xia Jingyun said solemnly, but Lu Yi didn't take it lightly and nodded immediately, "Don't worry, young master, I'll make arrangements right away."
Su Yuanshang looked at this junior silently, with full appreciation and even a bit of admiration in his eyes.
Although he is still young, he has the courage to use heaven and earth as a chessboard. In his eyes, kings and important ministers have extinguished their halo and are just equal and measurable chess pieces.
But he is such a person, but he can bow his head to the people's livelihood, care about the people's sufferings, and attach great importance to love and justice. He does not have the ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness that a hero in the book should have.
fine.
Su Yuanshang picked up the tea cup and sipped it gently.
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In the main hall of Jiang'an Hou Mansion, Gongsun Jing was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back.
"Brother!"
A younger brother rushed in quickly, "It's over at the Guangling Guild Hall. The young master has left."
Gongsun Jing breathed a long sigh of relief and sat back on his chair, "That's good, that's good."
The younger brother hesitated for a moment, looked around, leaned over and whispered: "Brother, can you still do what you said before?"
Gongsun Jing asked in confusion: "What?"
The younger brother looked excited, "It's just a matter of seizing power and evading it!"
Gongsun Jing was so frightened that he kicked him over, "What the hell are you talking about! I am loyal to you now, and I will never think about those evil ways! You guys should also be honest with me!"
The younger brother was submissive and rubbed the place where he was kicked a little aggrievedly.
Gongsun Jing sighed, looked around, and whispered: "Look at what the young master did after he came here. There is nothing we can do. We! Just do our own thing honestly. Maybe it will be more comfortable than the days when we were the only family in the Marquis Mansion!"
Seeing his younger brother leaving in doubt, Gongsun Jing shook his head. Regardless of whether they believed it or not, he believed it anyway.
He sees many things with his eyes, so he can’t help but not believe it!
I don't know if the plan that the young master mentioned to promote Wang Ruoshui to the position of Minister of Rites can be realized. It would be amazing if it succeeded.
The empress had been struggling with her for several years, and she had recruited Li Tianfeng, a minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, to serve as her subordinate. Not long ago, Jingzhao Yin and Han Xueming came to ask for their recommended candidate for captaincy, and handed over the official document. , there is already a Jingzhao Mansion captain who is basically confirmed.
Where do you get the courage and the foundation to provoke such a person?
Seize power? Empty?
Gongsun Jing shook his head, took a sip of tea, and said, "Young Minister of the Ministry of Rites! I am a third-rank official! Is this really possible?"
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In the Yamen of the Ministry of Rites, Wang Ruoshui was sitting in his workshop, lost in thought.
With a creak, the door was pushed open.
The doctor from the Department of Food and Beverage walked in. He was one of the few doctors in the Ministry of Rites and outside the ministry who had a close relationship with Wang Ruoshui.
"Tell me, why are you joining in the fun when you have nothing to do? Do you deserve to be beaten to a bloody head?"
After hearing what his colleague said, Wang Ruoshui smiled bitterly and said, "Is it worth it? Who let me bump into it? If someone knows that I bumped into it and dare not take care of it, then something really big will happen."
He had already thought of a way to respond, and the chef of the Department of Food and Drink also thought about it, "You are really unlucky. If you didn't go to the altar to check the situation today, you wouldn't have passed by there, and you wouldn't have suffered such an unreasonable disaster. .”
Wang Ruoshui was holding back his words and could only sigh, "Hey, no matter what, there is no trouble at all! Is Master Shangshu here?"
"I'm not here anymore. Someone came from the palace just now and was called into the palace."
! ! !
Wang Ruoshui's heart skipped a beat, and he tried his best to maintain his calmness, "Going into the palace? The government seal will be closed in more than two hours, so why are you entering the palace now?"
"You're asking this, how do I know?"
The chef of the Department of Food and Drink rolled his eyes, "I'm afraid you have to go out and do some activities during the Chinese New Year this year, right? Let the person behind you help you. The momentum has been so strong recently, let's see if I can push you to be the assistant minister. Bit!"
Wang Ruoshui smiled and shook his head, "As long as you are here, where will it be my turn!"
"Okay! We are inseparable. The one from the Department of Etiquette is a popular person in front of Lord Shangshu. Because of him, Lord Shangshu even turned down two promotions from the Ministry of Personnel."
"Hey!" Wang Ruoshui sighed, "So let's stop thinking about that and think about how to spend the New Year."
The doctor from the Department of Food and Drink came to pay attention, made a few complaints, and then turned around and left.
Wang Ruoshui sat alone in the room, lost in thought.
He felt that his future was like sitting in a room with closed doors and windows, listening to the footsteps outside.
He knew someone was coming, but he also knew that the person was not looking for him.
So, I listened to the footsteps passing by with anxiety and helplessness, and then walked away.
Forget it, no matter what, today I have still accumulated a lot of reputation, and I have also narrowed the distance between you and the young master. This incident can be regarded as repaying a little of his previous kindness for saving the lives of his whole family.
Wang Ruoshui calmed down and finished the work he was doing. Then he made a pot of tea and looked out the window silently, waiting for his appointment.
Winter in Zhongjing City is always like this, gray and mottled, as if soaked by all kinds of people's hearts, and it is extremely difficult for sunlight to penetrate.
As he was thinking about it, his eyes suddenly lit up. When he raised his head, a ray of sunlight passed through the gap in the window and fell just in front of his desk.
boom!
The door was pushed open.
"Old Wang, Master Shangshu is back and summoned all the doctors and foreign ministers to discuss matters!"
In the main hall of the Ministry of Etiquette, all the ministers, ministers, and ministers were sitting neatly.
Wang Ruoshui's head was wrapped in gauze, which was very conspicuous.
Feng Jieyi, a doctor in the Department of Etiquette, said with a smile: "Mr. Wang really doesn't miss any good opportunity to be in the limelight!"
Many members of the staff started laughing, not because the joke was funny, but because the person telling the joke deserved their laughter.
Wang Ruoshui said calmly: "If Dr. Feng thinks this is a push for the limelight, he can take the lead next time."
He is not afraid of Feng Jieyi, let alone the minister, rounding off, he even offended the minister.
There is no need to worry about debts, so why should he be used to it?
After hearing Wang Ruoshui's counterattack, the smile on Feng Jieyi's face disappeared instantly and he snorted coldly. He seemed to have already thought about how to deal with this person who dared to cause trouble after becoming the minister.
While talking, Shi Dingzhong, the Minister of Rites, stepped in.
Everyone said hello, and Shi Dingzhong replied in a nonchalant manner, and then said directly: "As the New Year is approaching, I will call everyone over, so I won't talk more. His Majesty just summoned me to the palace. Why, I guess you guys Some of them have already guessed it.”
He looked around and looked at his confidant, Feng Jieyi, the Minister of Rites, "It's because of the position of Left Minister of Rites that has been vacant for several months."
Everyone had different attitudes, but the Ministry of Etiquette respected the rules and no one asked questions.
Shi Dingzhong said: "I argued hard and finally kept this candidate within the Ministry of Rites, and did not let outsiders come and take our position. The appointment letter for the central committee has been prepared, and it will be sent by the Ministry of Personnel later. Send it here, I’ll tell everyone first so that everyone can be prepared.”
Feng Jieyi quietly sat up straight and looked at Shi Dingzhong with gratitude and expectation.
"Wang Ruoshui, the doctor of the Ceremony Department, has been promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of Rites. He is in charge of the Rites Department and the Rituals Department. The official appointment document will be sent to you later. Congratulations!"
Feng Jieyi stood up subconsciously, and then his mind realized that he was not talking about him!
Not only him, but everyone else present was also dumbfounded!
I thought that as long as this position was promoted from the ministry, it would be in Feng Jieyi's pocket. Why, how could it be Wang Ruoshui!
Little did he know that Wang Ruoshui was also sitting there blankly, unable to believe his ears!
Actually, really, it happened?
The second chapter is not quite there yet, I’ll post it later.
(End of chapter)
