In the Jin'an Hall, all the officials of the ministries have arrived. Chen Liuren is sitting on the cold golden throne, which shows his majesty. All the officials lowered their heads and waited silently. Only the Imperial Master Wang Qianzhong, who had not appeared in the previous morning, Standing next to Chen Liuren, looking ahead, he looked at the scenery outside the hall. He had not seen it for more than ten years. When he saw it today, the scenery was still the same, but it was a pity that a leading figure was missing. In the past mornings, Prime Minister Xiao Qinhe would stand farther down. , staring at Chen Liuren like an eagle, the two of them knew each other in silence, and Chen Liuren would not look away for a moment, until the heads of various ministries began to speak frequently, Xiao Qinhe returned to his original position, one person looked down upon the others, a civil and military person. There is no one left behind.
The prince, Chen Jinyu, stood at his knees and strictly observed the etiquette. He had not done anything beyond the standard since he came to court. He also answered all the officials' questions fluently and gradually won the hearts of the people.
The fourth prince, Chen Zuliang, arrived late and had not yet begun to worship. Chen Liuren asked him to kneel and wait in advance. Only then did all the officials see his bloated face and couldn't help but make a sound of suppressed laughter.
Zhao Weizhong led Zhang Ling across the threshold of the hall, and the old eunuch walked up to the imperial platform and shouted: "Kneel down!"
No matter inside or outside the palace, except for those who held high positions and had extraordinary achievements, they stood and saluted, while the rest of the people knelt down and worshiped.
The same was true for Zhang Ling, but he still resisted in his heart. He kept thinking that he couldn't suffer this loss in vain and had to do something for Chen Liuren.
After the ceremony, Zhang Ling stood alone in the middle of the road. Officials from all ministries used their peripheral vision to look at this young man. They only knew about him as an academy disciple and nothing else. In their eyes, he was just a low-ranking person. Xiaojiao is probably only a fifth-grade military attache, but since the two countries of Chen and Mo have not been at war, it is difficult for these people to have military merit and be promoted to the first grade. There is always an insurmountable gap between them.
Zhao Weizhong took the imperial edict and read loudly: "Xiang Fu Xiao Qinhe, intending to hold an ancestor worship ceremony, launched an army and rebelled. The evidence of the crime was conclusive, and he refused to resist. He was executed on the spot in the Prime Minister's Mansion. However, in memory of his meritorious service, I gave him a generous burial and exempted his relatives." The crime of sitting in a row."
The officials were heartbroken for a long time. Even if their colleagues who had worked with them for many years were demoted or sentenced to death, they could not be moved at all. They said they were fair, honest, and selfless, but in fact they had already lost their hearts and were doing their jobs. You should have a salary, but don't dare to use the word "favor" in the court.
Lu Hongyan, the official secretary of the Ministry of Personnel, who was the head of the six departments, came out and said: "Your Majesty, I have my second opinion."
Chen Liu's heart was calm. He was completely expecting this person's first words. He had already guessed what he wanted to say. He was usually cautious and restrained, but Xiao Qinhe jumped off the wall as soon as he was offended.
Chen Liuren said calmly: "Lu Aiqing, please speak."
Lu Shangshu said slowly: "Why did Prime Minister Xiao Qin attempt to rebel? He had an affair with military officials from all sides. I thought that a thorough investigation should be carried out. However, the plan failed. These people can be punished lightly. Those who are in important positions in the military will be demoted. The officials will be demoted." Those who are punished will be fined, and the soldiers under his command will be sent to hard labor for half a year. This will not only not damage the military strength, but also show your majesty's generosity."
Lu Shangshu's pertinent remarks attracted the support of other departments. Chen Liuren did not expect that this person did not add insult to injury at this time, but retreated in order to advance, but he had to look down upon him again.
Chen Liuren asked: "Who has any objection to what Lu Shangshu said?"
The officials were silent, and Chen Liuren said, "Since I have no objection, I will follow what Ai Qing said."
Lu Shangshu glanced at Zhang Ling in the middle and was quite surprised. Why did this person appear here? However, as others returned to their posts, Lu Shangshu also returned to his post and waited.
Zhao Weizhong put down the decree in his hand, picked up one from the desk and read out: "Zhang Ling listens to the decree."
Zhang Ling began to curse in his heart. He had to wait until he came before the pilgrimage and asked him to kneel down twice. I'm sorry. I have to do something for you.
Seeing Zhang Ling kneel down again, Chen Liuren felt happy inside, and his smile was overflowing but not expressive.
Zhao Weizhong read: "Zhang Ling, a disciple of Chengdao Academy, took credit for wiping out the rebellious party Xiao Qinhe, and is hereby appointed to the post of Yushi of the Capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
Zhao Weizhong walked down the stage and handed the decree to Zhang Ling. As soon as Zhang Ling got the decree and stood up, he looked up and stared at Chen Liuren. Unexpectedly, the emperor also raised the corner of his mouth and smiled back, like two children secretly quarreling. .
Before his immediate boss Lu Hongyan could speak, Ji Ya, who had another feud with Zhang Ling, couldn't wait to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, I have objections."
Chen Liuren said: "Li Aiqing has any objections, please tell me?"
Li Ya said sternly: "Your Majesty, I think that even if the academy has a gift from the late emperor, it cannot be given such an important position for the first time. Even the number one scholar in the past dynasties started from the Hanlin Academy. This is really against the rules."
Li Ya's words also aroused the support of many people and officials, but there was no such thing as the wily Lu Shangshu.
Li Ya was deeply puzzled when he saw that Lu Shangshu did not come out, and even Xie Dancheng, the Minister of Rites, did not second his opinion on such an unethical matter. This made him doubt his remarks, but when he looked behind him, many people agreed with him. This person made Li Ya bold and respectful.
Seeing that no one came forward, Chen Liuren stood up and said: "Just in time, today, I would like to tell you one more thing. It has been confirmed that Zhang Ling is not only a disciple of the academy, but also the widow of the former general Zhang Mingze. According to the etiquette of our country, Chen "Anyone who has made outstanding achievements and died for his country will be able to take advantage of his legacy. There is no need to take a scientific examination to obtain an official position. If he has an official position, he will be promoted to the first rank if he is above the fifth rank, and to the second rank if he is below the fifth rank. Who has any objection."
After His Majesty finished speaking, many people began to look at this young man again. If so, if he is directly promoted to the second rank, as long as he does not commit any major crimes, he will surely be able to serve as the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in the future, comparable to a general and a prime minister. Thinking of this, many people are eager to think about how to make friends with this young man who was extremely proud when he first entered the officialdom. It would be best if he could get married to him. Not only would he befriend a rookie, but it would also be equivalent to At the same time, he made friends with three generals in the army and Zhang Hongshan, Minister of Industry, and achieved many things with one stone. This was an opportunity that many officials could not wait for their entire lives.
The two princes above also looked at him. The prince nodded and smiled, with no complicated meaning, just congratulations. When Chen Zuliang looked down, he saw the familiar attire and immediately guessed that Zhang Ling was going to hit him. Zhang Ling made a face at him, so frightened that he almost lost his balance.
Chen Zuliang wanted to cry but had no tears. As a prince, this was the first time he had suffered such a loss. He stood in front of him and tried to take advantage of him. If he talked about things at this time, based on past experience, not only would the talks not be good at all, but he would definitely be reprimanded. It can be said that a mute eats Coptis chinensis and cannot express the pain.
Li Ya looked behind him again. All the officials were repositioning themselves. At this time, he was alone and helpless, and he probably would never be able to express that tone in his life.
