The position of Shusheren is not only a fifth-grade official, but also a very important position.
Zhongshu Sheren is in charge of drafting edicts, participating in political affairs and accompanying people, announcing decrees, expressing condolences, etc., and is equivalent to the internal officials of Zhongshu Province.
In the Zhou Dynasty, Zhongshu Province was also a very important place among the three provinces and was specifically responsible for drafting edicts.
The position of Zhongshu Sheren can not only help Zhongshu Ling draft edicts, but can also directly discuss political affairs with the emperor and the officials of the three provinces. He also has the right to draft imperial edicts, which can be said to be the top priority.
Although these six tribes are almost completely controlled by the four major families in the court, the existence of the three provinces guarantees the supremacy of imperial power. Even if the four major families control the six tribes, it is impossible to fight against the three provinces.
This is a relationship of mutual restraint, so these three provinces are also places where the four major families have always wanted to send people to enter, but have never been able to find a way.
When Feng Xiang thought of this, he immediately understood something. No wonder Wang Shi brought Zhao Feng to the court today to report on his duties, and he also did this drama in front of all the civil and military officials. I'm afraid Zhou Zhen had already done all this. Secretly instructed.
And Zhou Zhen's purpose is also very clear, that is, he wants Zhao Feng to enter the three provinces, so that Zhao Feng can be separated from the people of the four major families, even if the people of the four major families want to use various methods to deal with him Zhao Feng will also be timid because Zhao Feng is from Zhongshu Province.
But to be honest, considering the achievements that Zhao Feng has made so far, it is not too outrageous for him to be a member of the middle school. After all, although the position of the middle school student is very important, to put it bluntly, he only has The fifth rank official.
Many people have been members of Zhongshu Province all their lives, but in the end they have been unable to go any further. This is because entering Zhongshu Province, although they have entered the center of power of the entire empire, is equivalent to being trapped and dead in this place.
It is very difficult to go further, and there is basically no possibility of promotion.
Zhou Zhen was using Zhao Feng's incident to negotiate terms with the four major families. Zhou Zhen obviously did not want Zhao Feng to collude with the four major families, nor did he want Zhao Feng to follow the old path of those officials before. The strength of the four major families is unstoppable.
But at the same time, Zhou Zhen didn't want to break up with the four major families, so he gave Zhao Feng such a position that seemed very important, but had no hope of promotion.
Thinking of this, Feng Shen couldn't help but sigh. Zhou Zhen usually seemed indecisive, but in fact his inner strategy was no worse than those of them, old foxes who had been in the officialdom for many years!
It's a pity that although Feng Shen could understand what Zhou Zhen meant, he couldn't watch this happen.
Because once Zhao Feng entered the Zhongshu Province, although there was no possibility of promotion, he became a role model for the poor scholars in the world, letting them know that even if he was not related to the four major families, he could still hold a very important position.
So Feng Shen said quickly.
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"
Zhou Zhen turned to look at Feng Shen, displeasure already appearing in his eyes.
"I wonder what Prime Minister Feng has to say?"
Feng Shen frowned and thought for a while. He had just mentioned Zhao Feng's lack of qualifications. If he brought this matter up now, it would only make others think that his level was low.
Moreover, the position of Zhongshu Sheren does not require too much qualifications, because this position itself is for some people to gain qualifications.
For those mediocre people, it is impossible to achieve much in this position for decades, so over time, this position becomes dispensable.
But soon, Feng Shen thought of an impeccable point.
So Feng Shen raised his hands and said directly and sincerely.
"Your Majesty, it's not because the old minister is unwilling, but because the people in Shushe here have always been in charge of drafting Zhao Ling, and they have always let people with outstanding literary talents and knowledgeable people take charge."
"But according to what I know, this Magistrate Zhao has no fame, right?"
"If a person with no fame and no reputation in literature is allowed to hold this position, I'm afraid everyone in the world will be dissatisfied!"
After hearing Feng Shen's words, Zhou Zhen was slightly startled.
Yes, how could he forget this?
Although Zhao Feng's talents are very outstanding, and the things he has done are fully qualified for this position.
However, since Zhongshu Sheren himself was responsible for drafting the edict, it was also necessary to find some people with a good reputation in literature.
After all, the main position of Zhongshu Sheren is to draft edicts, formulate imperial edicts, etc. If the literati in the world see a person who has no fame and has never heard of him taking such a position, I am afraid that all Confucian scholars will be dissatisfied!
Thinking of this, Zhou Zhen suddenly became extremely embarrassed.
"this…"
Feng Shen breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hands and said.
"Your Majesty, from the perspective of an experienced minister, why not choose a suitable position for Magistrate Zhao among the six ministries?"
Zhou Zhen frowned. Could it be that his plan was ruined like this?
After finally finding a talented person, could he just hand it over to the four major families and let Zhao Feng become the helper of the four major families in the future?
Just when Zhou Zhen was frowning and thinking, the eunuch's voice suddenly came from outside the palace.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince and the fourth prince want to see you!"
Zhou Zhen was stunned for a moment. He didn't know what Zhou Rui and Zhou Kang were doing here at this juncture.
But he still waved his hand directly.
"Let them in!"
Soon, Zhou Rui and Zhou Kang walked into the main hall and saw Zhao Feng standing in front of the officials. Zhou Kang smiled slightly and cast a very confident look at Zhao Feng.
Just now when they were outside the hall, they heard the quarrel inside the hall and what Feng Shen said.
Originally Zhou Rui and Zhou Kang did not plan to come out at this juncture, because doing so would be equivalent to announcing that Zhao Feng was a member of their two factions. Although Zhao Feng would get some protection, it would also Make some enemies for Zhao Feng.
But if he doesn't come out now, then Zhao Feng won't be able to enter the court, and their plan will be scrapped!
At this time, when they arrived at the main hall, the two of them saluted Zhou Zhen respectfully. Zhou Zhen waved his hand and asked doubtfully.
"I wonder what's wrong with you?"
As princes, they do not have the right to participate in political affairs. This right is generally only reserved for princes, so the two of them usually have nothing to do and will not come to the court.
Zhou Kang smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said.
"Father, I just heard from the Prime Minister outside the main hall that Magistrate Zhao has no fame and no reputation in literature?"
Feng Shen nodded: "Isn't that true?"
Zhou Kang nodded directly and said with great certainty: "Of course, that's not the case. I'm afraid you don't know, but this Magistrate Zhao is very famous in literature!"
