Xiao Yan was silent in his heart.
As the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and the head of the civil service, he could not lead the officials by sitting idly by and said, "Your Majesty, Zhuge is still talented, but he cannot break the rules wantonly."
"It is reasonable and reasonable for Your Majesty to recruit Zhuge Shang as the Councilor. But to promote him to Prime Minister because of his words is simply ridiculous."
"During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Great Qian Dynasty, the prime minister was abolished, and it has been more than a hundred years. Now that he wants to restore the prime minister, wouldn't it be breaking the laws of the ancestors?"
"Your Majesty, you can't do this nonsense."
Xiao Yan looked distressed and said solemnly: "Your Majesty has just straightened out the rules of the court and killed the rebellious Zhao Yong. Everything is developing in a good direction. As long as Your Majesty doesn't make troubles, Daqian will definitely be revitalized. Rushing for quick success and quick gains will not last long. road!"
Shen Yuanqing then expressed his position: "Your Majesty, please think twice. You still need to be cautious at the moment."
Qi Shanjun said: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
Even Cao Tong was shocked by Zhao Shan's arrangement. Zhuge Shang was still recommended by him. He believed that Zhuge Shang would be able to become a marquis and prime minister in the future, but the emperor was too aggressive and directly appointed him as prime minister?
How can this be done?
Cao Tong looked worried and said: "Your Majesty is worried about Daqian and is eager to revitalize Daqian. This is excellent. But the food must be eaten one bite at a time, so there is no rush!"
Xiao Yan, Shen Yuanqing and others looked approvingly.
Sure enough, the old man is still reliable.
They all looked at Zhao Shan, hoping that Zhao Shan would change his mind. Everyone knew that Zhuge Shangzhi's analysis was reasonable. However, it is not appropriate for a young man to suddenly come to the front and become the prime minister, lording it over everyone else.
Young people should practice martial ethics!
Young people should always respect the old and love the young, and should not jump in line casually.
Zhuge Shang saw this and was very anxious in his heart. However, he was unable to participate in the current political discussions and could only look unmoved.
Zhao Shan cast a reassuring look at Zhuge Shang and said calmly: "All the ministers have seen Zhuge Shang's talent. Since he has talent, why can't he be promoted?"
Xiao Yan continued: "The old minister just said that it is okay to reuse Zhuge, but we cannot break the rules like this."
Shen Yuanqing said: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
Qi Shanjun also nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I am the same."
One after another, they all spoke against Zhuge Shang's appointment as prime minister.
Zhao Shan stared at Xiao Yan and asked: "Xiao Shangshu, what do you think is in line with the rules? During the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Great Qian Dynasty, there was no prime minister at the beginning. It was Taizu who established the prime minister to assist the emperor. During the Xuanzong period, the prime minister was abolished. , is it in line with the rules to violate the laws of our ancestors?"
brush!
Xiao Yan's expression changed slightly.
These words left him speechless, because Zhao Shan even moved Taizu and Xuanzong out.
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes and continued: "Your Majesty, Taizu had the national conditions of Daqian, and Xuanzong also had Xuanzong's needs. They cannot be confused."
Zhao Shan's eyes were slightly cold.
Xiao Yan was capable, loyal to the court, and loyal to him. However, Xiao Yan is old, has rigid thinking, and lacks courage and broad-mindedness.
Such people must be used and beaten, because they are not the top officials Zhao Shan needs.
Zhao Shan flicked his sleeves and said in a deep voice: "What Xiao Shangshu means is that Taizu can change the national conditions if he has it, and Xuanzong can change it if he needs it. But when you come to me, I can't change it. You have to put it on me." Have you behaved yourself?"
brush!
Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically.
He didn't expect Zhao Shan to react so violently. Can Zhuge Shang do it?
Zhao Shan further said: "I want to revitalize the great cadres. Can you, Xiao Yan, do it for me? If you can do everything well, I will promote you to be the prime minister and let Zhuge Shang be your deputy. Do you dare?"
"My lord, my lord..."
Xiao Yan stuttered a bit when he spoke.
He didn't dare to vouch for the revitalization of Dagan. Everyone knew that the world was in a corrupt situation and it would be too difficult to revitalize Dagan.
Zhao Shan continued: "You are so obedient and can't help me to complete my work, but you prevent me from promoting talents. What are you doing? Do you want to be a powerful minister? When the late emperor was addicted to the elixir room, you didn't come out to dissuade me? I selected talents, you Just come and refute, do you think I’m easy to bully?”
boom! !
Xiao Yan's head felt like it was going to explode.
At his age, he really couldn't withstand Zhao Shan's bombardment. He opposed Zhuge Shang because Zhuge Shang had no merit, qualifications and prestige. However, Zhao Shan first said that he wanted to be a powerful minister, and then said that he bullied the emperor, wearing hats one after another.
The question is, how dare he?
thump!
Xiao Yan knelt on the ground and said with cold sweat: "Your Majesty has great talent and great strategy. He killed Li Wu, destroyed Zhao Yong, and rectified the imperial court. He is a great sage. I have no intention of bullying Your Majesty, and I don't dare to monopolize power. Please tell me clearly." .”
Zhao Shan looked at Xiao Yan who was sweating profusely and said: "I thought you, Xiao Yan, were going to be Li Wu."
"I don't dare!"
Xiao Yan knelt his head on the ground, even more nervous.
Zhao Shan's expression softened and he said slowly: "Xiao Shangshu, how is Zhuge Shang's ability? Don't rush to object. Listen to his words and watch his actions. First see how he does? If he doesn't do anything, then you object. , What are you talking about? If he can’t do it, just withdraw.”
Xiao Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Your Majesty is wise, I will bear this in mind."
Zhao Shan stopped talking to Xiao Yan, his eyes fell directly on Shen Yuanqing, and said in a deep voice: "Shen Qing is good at managing money, and I also approve of it. But, what kind of rules do you have?"
"Have you forgotten how you came to be in office?"
"You are a commoner and a businessman. I promoted you to be the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs and act on behalf of the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Is this considered a promotion beyond the level? You were promoted directly. Why don't I say you broke the rules?"
Zhao Shan struck: "You Shen Yuanqing can co-author it, but others can't?"
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Shen Yuanqing's expression also changed drastically, and he knelt down directly and said loudly: "I definitely don't have this intention. Please be careful, Your Majesty."
Zhao Shan said coldly: "Since you have no idea, what are you doing here? Do you want to follow the crowd because there are so many people who oppose it? As a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, presiding over a government affairs, if you don't even have your own political opinions, I will How to entrust you with a heavy responsibility."
Shen Yuanqing completely regretted it.
This is too sloppy.
Shen Yuanqing felt sincere and frightened in his heart, kowtowed and said: "I will take your Majesty's teachings to heart and will never do them again."
Zhao Shan's eyes fell on Qi Shanjun again and asked: "Qi Shangshu is an old minister in the court, and he is a man who came out of the army. As a military man, you should be upright and loyal. Are you also playing tricks on you? Are you resorting to power tactics?"
thump!
Qi Shanjun also knelt down.
When the hat was pulled off, Qi Shanjun couldn't bear it at all and said quickly: "I am guilty, please punish me."
Zhao Shan knocked on the three leaders, looked around at all the ministers, and said loudly: "I govern the cadres not based on seniority, let alone age, but only on ability. If you have ability, I will promote and use it. Ability is what I select." The only criterion for talent.”
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
Xiao Yan, Shen Yuanqing, Qi Shanjun and others all spoke together, none of them dared to express their opinions.
The emperor's anger was terrifying.
There is a series of methods used against people, especially when the hats of the superiors and the line are removed, no one can withstand them.
Zhao Shan asked Xiao Yan, Shen Yuanqing and Qi Shanjun to stand up, and his eyes fell on Zhuge Shang. This time he no longer asked for advice, but directly ordered: "Zhuge Shang listens to the title!"
