In the Prime Minister's Mansion in Beijing, Hu Weiyong sat in the study and drank a bowl of ginseng soup. This was the precious ginseng given by the emperor a few days ago to commend him for his recent hard work.
It was with this that Hu Weiyong confirmed the emperor's attitude. No matter what happened in Liyang, he would not be involved.
I really don’t know whether to be happy or sad.
Chen Liang, the right minister of Zhongshu, took a sip of tea and said: "There is an edict to mobilize the local guards to cooperate. Pan Fu will definitely not be able to escape. But he does not know whether he is alive or dead, and the account book..."
Hu Weiyong interrupted his worries: "When things have reached this point, the problem is no longer about what Pan Fu did in the past. Corrupt officials are not surprising. The local government's dare to defy the imperial court is a big deal."
Then he asked with a solemn look: "Are you sure that no one ordered the county magistrates below to help Pan Fu escape in the name of his true identity?"
Chen Liang also responded solemnly: "I have asked my subordinates carefully. After you gave your order, no one dared to interfere. Those county magistrates all benefited from those families, and they had some leverage, so That’s why I dare to do this.”
"That's good. This case will involve a wide range of people, but it will never involve the central government. Don't be too clever and get yourself into trouble."
"Promise, I will inform them of the Prime Minister's wishes later."
Chen Liang was silent for a moment and then asked: "It is rumored that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is planning to let Guiyi Hou Mingsheng take over Liu Bowen's position. Is this too ridiculous? The censors below have all drafted memorials to impeach him. I wonder what the prime minister's plan is?"
Hu Weiyong frowned: "Who is eyeing this position?"
Chen Liang had no need to hide anything: "Tu Jie has this idea, and Chen Ning and Shanxi Pingzhang political minister Wang He, and several prefects below also have this idea."
"wishful thinking!"
Then he sighed again, and the water flowed down and people walked up. What did the officials below have in mind? Isn't it just to use his strength to get promoted? Could it be that he is a born bastard who insists on being punished? He acts like a cow or a horse.
Chen Liang also shook his head: "How easy is it to seize meat from His Highness the Crown Prince? But looking at the position of the border, it is not surprising that they are so powerful that they are so stupid. Don't worry, Prime Minister."
Tu Jie is now the second rank of Zhongshu Councilor and Political Affairs Department. It is appropriate to be promoted to Sichuan Pingzhang Political Affairs Department. Moreover, he has a full position in Zhongshu Province, but there is no room for him to climb up. No wonder he has this read.
Chen Ning was indeed wishful thinking. Killing his own son would offend the Sacred Heart. Let alone him, even if His Highness the Crown Prince recommended him, it would probably not be possible.
Chen Ning is not Liu Bowen, and he can make the Holy Master endure his disgust even if he uses it.
As for Wang He, he is now a feudal lord, but Shanxi is not far from the capital. How can it be compared with Sichuan, which is far away from the Emperor Tiangao.
"Since this matter can be spread, then the Holy One must be aware of it. So what if the Holy One doesn't stop the truth."
"It sounds like there are omens. I heard the ladies in the back house talk about it. In recent days, Princess Lan of Kaiping and Mrs. Peng of the Marquis of Guiyi have been in frequent contact. It should be about the marriage of their children."
Chen Liang heard Xian Ge and understood the elegant meaning: "It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really wants to support Ming Sheng, so that his disciples will accept Ming Sheng."
"If you marry the prince's wife and sister, she is undoubtedly one of the mother's own. Moreover, it is a family matter of the prince, so no one can say anything."
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In the Huagai Hall, Yan Donglai, the former minister of Dali Temple who was still a little thin, was waiting for His Highness the Crown Prince. He politely declined the invitation from the chamberlain and led him to the side hall to rest and wait. He stood in the hall, thinking about the reason why His Highness summoned him this time.
He has just recovered from a serious illness and has rarely left the house in the past few months. He only has some interactions with relatives and friends. After thinking about it, His Highness should re-enable him, but I don't know where or what position.
Not long after, Chen Youzong, the general affairs envoy, also arrived. After seeing the ceremony, the two chatted in low voices. The news that Yan Donglai would receive after resigning due to illness must be slower, and the general affairs envoy must be the most knowledgeable position in the court.
As a close friend, Chen Youzong had some guesses the moment he saw Yan Dong coming. While he was happy for his friend, he also hurriedly told the necessary information clearly, so as not to be unprepared and confused in front of His Highness, and lose this rare opportunity.
"Brother Yan, even if Ming Sheng is favored by His Highness, it is difficult for him to convince the public at such a young age. We will just wait and obey. Your Highness wants us to do this and we will do as we are told. However, other officials will inevitably be negligent. Only with mature and steady help can things be successful."
Yan Donglai frowned slightly but did not show any joy. It was not that he looked down upon him. Everyone knew why His Highness the Crown Prince had used Ming Sheng in an unusual way. The important thing about Ming Sheng was his special status, not what he was doing. Moral ability.
That is to say, if Ming Sheng really fails to show the ability to govern a province, then as a person appointed by the prince to help, there is a high probability that he will become an actual feudal official, and he can use his political ideas to govern the people's livelihood in the state. .
Of course, good is good, but it is not what he wants, especially Ming Sheng has always had a good reputation. Although he is the king of the country, no one will blame this on a young monarch who has not yet weakly crowned and has no real power, let alone Even if he is a heroic lord, it is impossible for him to fight against the world with one place.
If Ming Sheng really shows his ability in the future, wouldn't he really become Zuo Fu's minister? It is said that he would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. How can he be subordinate to a child at his age? What's more, his identity is quite criminal. Taboo, involving too many non-good things.
In fact, in the final analysis, I still have the confidence. As a close confidant of His Highness the Crown Prince, although he resigned from his post due to illness and rested for a while, now that his health has recovered, there is no lack of opportunities for recovery, so he has the right to be picky.
Upon seeing this, Chen Youzong thought for a moment and understood. According to what he had said so far, he shouldn't give any more advice. It was not because he was afraid of making short talk, but because he was worried that he would misunderstand. He wanted to drive him away from the center so that he could have His Highness all to himself.
At this time, I heard the sound of saluting outside. Knowing that the Crown Prince was coming, I quickly straightened my clothes, then stood facing the palace door, bowing and saluting as soon as I saw the figure.
"We are waiting to welcome His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Highness Qianqiu."
Zhu Biao walked to the two of them and stood in front of them: "Excuse me, I haven't seen Yan Qing for a long time, and your health has been quite good recently. Don't save on the health-preserving herbs sent by my servants. Use them when you need them."
Yan Donglai saluted solemnly with tears in his eyes and said: "Thanks to His Highness's concern, I have recovered from my illness and am in good health. I only hope that I can serve Your Highness again."
"That's good. Someone will give you two dear ladies a seat."
Zhu Biao passed the two people and walked to the upper seat and sat down. The eunuch serving in the Huagai Palace also brought a brocade stool expressly. The two of them were not polite but did not relax too much. They sat down carefully and politely.
After dismissing the maids and eunuchs serving in the palace, leaving only Liu Jin, Zhu Biao paused for a moment and said, "Chen Qing must have heard that I intend to appoint Ming Sheng to succeed Liu Bowen in governing Sichuan."
The guess came true, and the two of them looked at each other and knew what was going on. Chen Youzong responded: "There are vague rumors about this in the court."
Yan Donglai took the initiative and said, "Just now Cai Chen and others talked about this matter."
Zhu Biao smiled happily and said, "Oh, it saves trouble if Yan Qing knows about it. I summoned you here just for this matter."
Yan Donglai wanted to say something, but thinking about His Highness's kindness to him and his friendly attitude just now, he couldn't help but feel guilty. How could he disobey the monarch because of his own selfishness? It was really arrogant.
He stood up from the stool and knelt down on the ground: "Fuwei's orders are from His Highness, and the humble ministers can only be driven by his orders!"
Chen Youzong's face trembled slightly. Since you are willing, why were you so pretentious just now? How could I let the General Secretary go and snatch this from you?
Seeing Yan Donglai's attitude, Zhu Biao was undoubtedly very satisfied. Although no one dared to disobey the order, if he arranged for someone to go there unwillingly, what errand could he accomplish?
In particular, Yan Donglai was originally the Minister of Dali Temple and was ranked as an official of the First Department of the Nine Qings. If he was transferred to Pingzhang, it would be considered a promotion to real power, but if he was just to assist the left, it would be considered a demotion.
This lack of complaint shows his loyalty, and his kindness to Yan Donglai is not in vain. It shows that if he really encounters trouble, he has to rely on his trusted officials.
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