This person is the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of War. Since Cui Zhaoquan, the Minister of the Ministry of War, recently took sick leave and was lying in bed, the Minister of the Ministry of War reluctantly held the meeting here on behalf of the Ministry of War.
At this time, the Minister of War stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I think there is someone who is very suitable."
Everyone present immediately pricked up their ears and stared closely at the Minister of War.
Because the Minister of War was obviously a member of the imperial party, even more obviously than the previous imperial censor, when he jumped out and said who he wanted to recommend, it was immediately clear to everyone present.
This is a double act with the emperor. It seems that the emperor already has a candidate in mind!
But why did the emperor use this method? You must know that the system is the system, and even the emperor will not change it at will.
But seeing that the emperor seemed unhurried, he asked slowly: "Who do you want to recommend?"
The Minister of War replied: "I recommend Mr. Luo Peiluo. I think Mr. Luo is the best candidate to go to the southwest."
"Oh? Tell me. Do you have any reason for recommending Mr. Luo?" The emperor glanced at his sons who were almost losing their expressions. That glance made King Qi, who was about to stand up to refute, shrink back.
The Minister of War had already known this in his mind, so he naturally took his time and said, "I recommend Mr. Luo because he has more advantages than others by going to the southwest."
"Lord Luo is good at controlling water, and he even supervised the navy in his early years. However, near the sea in the southwest, water bandits are rampant and floods are often raging. When Lord Luo goes, it can be said that people are making the best use of them."
"If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid Mr. Luo wouldn't be as suitable as him."
The emperor listened and nodded: "What you said makes sense."
He looked at Luo Pei and asked, "Luo Qing's family, would you like to go to the southwest?"
Luo Pei's heart sank as early as when the Minister of War recommended him.
The governor of the Southwest Province was indeed a high-ranking official in the border areas. After staying in the southwest for a few years, as long as he came back with his achievements, he might become a second-in-command in the future. After that, he might even be able to hope to become the first-in-command before his death.
This matter is indeed not harmful to him, but to the king... But in this scene, there is absolutely no reason to refuse. Luo Peitong knelt down and said in a deep voice: "I am willing to go, but I am afraid of letting the emperor down. Your high hopes..."
"The Luo Qing family is too modest. I know your talents well. If you are willing, then it is settled."
The emperor was obviously very satisfied with the recommendation of Luo Pei by the Minister of War. He did not wait for others to recommend him again, and immediately asked Eunuch Zhao to draft the edict.
"Luo Pei, I will appoint you as the governor of Southwest Province. You will take office in three days!"
"I... obey the order!" Luo Pei could only kowtow to the ground and receive the order.
The emperor spoke, and some people were reluctant, but when the decision was made in public, the matter became a foregone conclusion.
King Qi was feeling better, but he was depressed that he had lost this opportunity, which actually benefited Luo Pei!
Thinking about it again, Luo Pei seemed to be getting closer to King Dai recently. He looked sideways at King Dai who was standing aside, and there was something wrong in his eyes.
But even if he is so depressed, he is much better than King Shu.
After all, he quickly thought of one thing, that is, if this matter happened to him, King Shu, or even King Lu, it would be a good thing and a big advantage.
After all, the party members are not small. If one of them is appointed as the governor, he will control the military and administration of the province.
But when it comes to King Dai, things are a little different. King Dai seems to have only one minister who has taken refuge in Luo Pei so far?
Thinking of this, King Qi's expression changed.
Does the emperor not want the king to form a faction and become powerful? So as soon as there was a sign, I pressed it immediately - after all, Luo Pei and Dai Wang had not been together for a long time, how could they have a deep relationship?
Once Luo Pei goes to the southwest, the two sides are thousands of miles apart. Even if they are relatives, they will become indifferent after a long time, let alone this kind of alliance that is half monarch and half minister.
You know, when you reach the third rank, unless you become an emperor, there is no relationship between monarch and minister. They all need each other.
"But if we really want to make him the acting king, we can just transfer Luo Pei to the bench. Why should we entrust him with such a heavy responsibility?" At this thought, King Qi was not sure again.
At this time, King Shu really felt regretful.
Luo Pei can actually turn around one day? Luo Pei was released from prison before, which made the King of Shu regret it once. But after that, although Luo Pei recovered his rank, he was squeezed out of the center of power. Although the emperor occasionally summoned Luo Pei, he never summoned him. Arranging errands made King Shu feel less regretful.
He felt that even if Luo Pei was reinstated, his father would never be able to trust Luo Pei again because he had been imprisoned before. Because as an emperor, there are always people available at any time, so why bother if he can choose someone who has no resentment towards him? To take the risk and choose someone who was imprisoned for his own innocence?
Things should have developed like this, but what happened today was like a muffled thunder that hit the King of Shu on the head.
Compared with the depression of King Qi who simply missed an opportunity, King Shu also endured the possibility of being laughed at for being "unkind" and "blind".
When the emperor dropped two big thunderbolts in succession, the kings and ministers were filled with suspicion and left with satisfaction. Everyone present was silent for a moment before they stood up and filed out.
Su Ziji and the other three kings ignored each other and went their separate ways. As soon as they went out, they found footsteps approaching them before they had gone far. They stopped and looked back, and it was Luo Pei who came.
"Master Luo, congratulations on your promotion." Su Ziji said with a smile.
Luo Pei was not happy but worried instead, saying: "Being afraid is not a good thing for your Majesty."
Su Ziji immediately understood the other party's concerns.
Luo Pei was worried that he was the only minister in the king's camp, but now the emperor sent him far to the southwest. Although he became the governor, the distance was too far.
In particular, Luo Pei obviously just joined the acting king. In the eyes of many people, he was far away and did not have a long relationship foundation, so he gradually left the acting king's camp.
The emperor did not want him to form a party with the king, Luo Pei had such an idea in his heart.
Su Ziji was silent for a moment and patted Luo Pei on the shoulder: "Just these words can show your loyalty and diligence. But don't worry, I expected the emperor's intention. You will do well in the southwest. You will surely listen to my good news.”
Because Luo Pei was in the palace and had just been promoted, it was difficult to say too much. After saying these words, Su Ziji turned around and left.
Luo Pei looked at the retreating figure of King Dai and couldn't help but think deeply.
At the same time, many ministers were full of confusion, and a minister muttered in confusion: "What does the emperor mean by this?"
Should we support Dai Wang and give him and his people important positions, or should we remove Dai Wang's party members and let Dai Wang charge into battle and serve only as cannon fodder?
Why couldn't he figure out the emperor's thoughts?
At this time, the chief assistant Zhao Xu passed by him and heard the muttering. He snorted and warned: "No matter what the emperor means, is this something that the ministers can guess?"
"Why don't you go back and think about your mistakes behind closed doors, waiting for impeachment?"
