"It should be fine!"
Facing Gao Gu's worries, a hoarse voice sounded in the public room.
This sentence was not said by Wang Ao, but by Chen Xun.
Obviously, what Wang Ao said just now had a big impact on him.
So much so that his voice was a little hoarse at the moment, with a hint of twilight.
However, compared to the high-spirited person before, although Chen Xun now looks a bit depressed, he is also a bit more calm.
Looking up and meeting Gao Gu's gaze, Chen Xun spoke.
"Since Your Majesty has agreed to recommend the ministers, at least your trust in the cabinet will remain the same. You don't have to worry about it."
After saying that, Chen Xun stood up, walked to Wang Ao, cupped his hands, and said with a sincere expression.
"What the First Assistant said is correct. I was rash in this matter. This time, I owe the First Assistant a favor. From now on, the Chief Assistant will be the leader in the cabinet, and I will do my best to cooperate."
After saying that, without waiting for Wang Ao to speak, Chen Xun turned around and left the public room.
Gao Gu smiled bitterly and said.
"Brother Jiugao, please don't be angry. This time, I really want to thank Brother Jiugao for turning around in front of the emperor. Brother Dezun just couldn't save his face for a while. He is also grateful for Brother Jiugao's help in his heart."
Wang Ao was very calm, as if the tense atmosphere just now did not exist, and said with a smile as always.
"Shi Yong is joking. We are of the same age. Don't I know Brother Dezun's temperament?"
"Don't worry. As you just said, the cabinet will be prosperous and suffer losses. We are all working for the imperial court. If we have conflicts, we all have our own opinions. There is no need to talk about being angry or not."
"From now on, the government affairs of the cabinet will require you and Brother Dezun to work together to get things done."
Gao Gu lowered his head and cupped his hands.
"That's what the chief assistant said."
However, having said that, he couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.
After this incident, they may really be constrained by Wang Ao everywhere in the cabinet.
People under the eaves have to bow their heads...
Night, Chen Mansion.
In the study, Chen Xun and Gao Gu sat opposite each other.
At this moment, Chen Xun no longer had the impatience and anger he had during the day. He was fiddling with the tea set in his hand, which seemed to be flowing smoothly, which was very pleasing to the eye.
The small red clay cup was handed to Gao Gu, and the aroma of tea filled his nose.
At the same time, Chen Xun also picked up the cup and took a sip, with a hint of intoxication on his face and said.
"Let me try it for you. This tea is the Wuyi tribute tea given by the palace before. The water is also freshly delivered sweet spring water. It is clear and tangy. It is especially suitable for making tea."
Gao Gu looked dumbfounded, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp, making Chen Xun look unhappy and said.
"How can you taste the tea like this? It's a waste of my skills."
Putting down the cup, Takagu couldn't bear it any longer and spoke.
"Brother Dezun, you can keep your composure. You didn't see Wang Jiugao's proud look after you left today."
"What you say is for the good of the cabinet, but it's just to suppress you and me. If you just swallow this tone, won't you and I have to be at his mercy in the future?"
In contrast, Chen Xun still looked calm and calm, and asked while washing the tea set in his hand again.
"What if?"
Gao Gu's expression froze, but he had no words.
To be honest, when the authority of the Hanlin Academy was taken away, it was not Chen Xun who suffered the greatest loss, but Gao Gu.
You must know that Chen Xun entered the Hanlin Academy directly as the number one scholar, and worked one step at a time to achieve the position of bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
Therefore, his influence in the Hanlin Academy comes more from his many years of management, not just from his title of bachelor in charge.
At least, the students who had studied under him could not disown him as their teacher just because he was dismissed as the Master of the Academy.
But the high valleys are different.
He first entered the cabinet as a scholar, and then transferred to the Hanlin Academy. In the Hanlin Academy, which valued imperial examination results, he was not considered outstanding.
It was only because of his strong ability and sufficient opportunities that he was able to achieve the official position of lecturer and became Chen Xun's deputy.
His chief bachelor was specially promoted in order to transfer him into the cabinet because the cabinet was empty after San Yang left.
Therefore, his influence on the Hanlin Academy is completely incomparable to Chen Xun.
Losing the title of Master of the Academy is a real loss of strength. How can I swallow this sigh of relief?
Chen Xun glanced at Gao Gu and said nothing, but continued to wash the tea and prepared to make another pot.
While playing with the tea set, Chen Xun sighed.
"There is no need to be anxious. What Wang Jiugao said today may be biased, but it is indeed the truth."
"These days, you and I have indeed been too impatient and lost our sense of normalcy, which has aroused the emperor's fear, which is also reasonable."
"Speaking of which, it was Wang Jiugao who reminded me that you and I were indeed too reckless regarding today's feast."
"At this time, it is better to be still than to move."
Takagu looked surprised and dissatisfied that "you actually spoke for him."
After thinking about it, he picked up the purple clay pot that Chen Xun had just made, poured a cup of tea into his own cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
Chen Xun shook his head helplessly, put the purple clay pot back in his hand, and said.
"You and I have indeed violated a taboo today. From that day's meeting, it can be seen that His Majesty is very disgusted with the use of public weapons for private purposes and the manipulation of public opinion."
"It's nothing to offend Wang Jiugao. After all, he has no foundation in the capital. Even if you and I lose the position of bachelor of the Academy, we are not easy to bully based on our accumulation over the years."
"Today's two things seem to be Wang Jiugao's revenge on you and me, but after I think about it carefully, the key to this matter is that he figured out the emperor's mind."
Gao Gu frowned, looking a little unhappy, and asked.
"Brother Dezun, do you mean that the emperor is cooperating with Wang Jiugao to suppress us?"
Chen Xun shook his head, as if he was thinking about what to say.
After a moment, he spoke.
"That cannot be said. Although Wang Jiugao is the emperor and has joined the cabinet, in terms of trust, he may not be stronger than you and me."
"In the final analysis, he was only promoted to the cabinet because of his contribution to Liaodong."
"I read the military report from the Ministry of War afterwards. His Majesty gave Wang Jianzhai a royal flag and ordered him to negotiate with Tuotuo Buhua on behalf of the Ming Dynasty. Wang Jiugao was not mentioned."
"It's just that at that time, Wang Jiugao was supervising the army in Liaodong, and he was worried about Wang Jianzhai going on a mission alone, so he just followed him and got such credit."
After taking a sip of the fragrant tea, Chen Xun came to a conclusion.
"In other words, he is not the same as Wang Jianzhai, a person with a sacred heart."
Gao Gu sighed, a trace of envy appeared on his face, and said.
"Yes, if what happened today had been changed to Wang Jianzhai, I'm afraid the emperor would have launched an attack during the Sutra banquet."
Chen Xun's hand holding the cup also froze.
After a while, Mr. Chen chose to ignore this unpleasant topic.
Chen Xundao: "In other words, regarding the conflict between us and Wang Jiugao, the emperor had no intention of favoring any side. The reason why he was able to win this round was because what he did was exactly what the emperor wanted to do. .”
"Regardless of whether it is against Wang Jiugao or not, as long as the emperor determines that you and I are using public weapons for personal use, then our position as Hanlin bachelors will not be guaranteed, and there is nothing anyone can do about it."
"As for the court ministers, I'm afraid the emperor has already planned it."
Gao Gu frowned and thought for a while, but felt that he couldn't get the point, so he asked directly.
"Why is this?"
Chen Xun drank the already cold tea and said quietly.
"Shi Yong thinks, why has the last official memorial of Heavenly Official not been submitted until now?"
