At this time, King Baling listened to the emperor mentioning the long history, and there was some praise in his tone. He knew that this was a good thing, so he took the initiative to make face for Yan Hong, boasting: "I am young, and I can't help but act arrogantly." He is still ignorant when he offends others, but he is always kind and considerate, good at investigating the world, and taking care of the consequences for his ministers..."
Speaking of this, King Baling couldn't help but hesitate.
Yan Hong is a capable man, and it is really aggrieved to stay in the Baling Palace as a long history minister to serve him.
He wanted to take his capable subordinate, Chang Shi Yanhong, to work at Da Sinong to give him a bigger platform, but he was afraid that the emperor would think that he would start forming cliques before he joined the job, with the intention of calling out the old people in the palace. Filled with official offices...
Zhu Yuanzhang did not seem to notice his hesitation and entanglement, and continued to speak as before: "He is really a capable officer. I really want to see such a capable minister!"
To King Baling, these words were like a sleepyhead welcoming his pillow. He was so happy that he immediately ordered his servants to invite the chief historian to come and see him.
When the emperor came in person, how could Yan Hong, as the chief historian of the palace, know nothing about it?
The old man has been waiting outside the hospital for a long time.
Even with his brain, he couldn't figure out the purpose of today's emperor.
Are you here to demonstrate?
Or are you here to invite people to buy their hearts?
Or... is it to knock the mountain and shake the tiger?
His prince had just been tricked by Pei Renfang, and then the emperor came to visit. Yan Hong couldn't help but think too much.
If it was a pure demonstration or a win-over, the emperor should have come long ago, why wait until today?
But if the emperor comes here today and has something to do with Pei Renfang...
The prince is afraid that things will get worse!
They have known each other for many years and have the feeling of uncle and nephew. He is really afraid that the emperor will overthrow Dou Jing and come to deal with King Baling when he has free hands, especially now that there is no capable person accompanying him in the inner room. ——
Yan Hong didn't know the nature of the emperor, so didn't he know his own prince?
He is really capable, and he really knows nothing about certain taboo things!
When he went to Pei's house before, Yan Hong waited until King Baling broke up with Pei Renfang to find out what he was going to do. Suddenly, his eyes darkened - Your Majesty, aren't you an idiot? !
If Pei Renfang is really a woman disguised as a man, if you expose it, it will become the life and death enemy of the Pei family. Taifu Pei always has some romantic feelings in the court, so there are many old disciples. You, a prince who has been discussed as a prince, have your tail between your legs. It's too late to be a human being, why rush to offend people? !
If Pei Renfang is not a woman disguised as a man, but you stupidly get close to him and insist that he is a woman disguised as a man, if things get serious, are you afraid that the emperor will not find a reason to deal with you? !
And no matter which one may come true, the first unlucky one will definitely not be King Baling, but him, the long history of the Baling Palace!
Chang Shi is in charge of the royal government. What do you do for a living, just watch the prince make mistakes?
Useless stuff!
What an injustice it would be if it was really just such a stupid thing!
Because of the stupid things done by this stupid boss, Yan Hong was holding back his anger. Fortunately, Pei Renfang always remembered the friendship between his former classmates, held it high and let it go, and this matter passed so lightly. .
In fact, Yan Hong felt so happy when he saw King Baling being whipped.
It's not that he is rebellious, but as a part-time worker, the boss made a stupid decision without telling you that may cost you your head. No one will be happy if he finds out.
But talk and scold, now Yan Hong and his unlucky nephew are still tied together. If something happens to King Baling, how can he, a grasshopper on a rope, do anything? You can run!
I can only pray silently that the emperor will have kind thoughts during this trip, and that the boss will be clear-headed and not say the wrong thing.
Being summoned at this time, Yan Hong quickly straightened his clothes, secretly adding a few cautions in his heart, entered the room steadily, and saluted the emperor who was sitting beside the bed.
The emperor gently asked him to get up.
Yan Hong thanked him and his eyes fell on King Baling without any trace.
His idiot boss is sitting on the collapse, looking a little... excited?
What did the emperor say to him?
Yan Hong's heart skipped a beat, unavoidably feeling uneasy. At this moment, King Baling noticed the gaze of his long history and uncle, and quietly gave him a bright look.
Yan Hong: "..."
But the emperor's attitude was very warm. He asked why he became an official and who he studied under. Finally, he casually asked him about his long history in the past few years.
Yan Hong answered them one by one, observing their words and expressions, and gradually felt at ease.
He was observing Zhu Yuanzhang, but he didn't know that Zhu Yuanzhang was also observing him. After he finished asking what he wanted to ask, he couldn't help but say to the old guys: "Yes, he is a man who can be cultivated."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked people to conduct a detailed investigation of King Baling and the officials of the Prince of Baling, and made a surprising discovery. It is true that King Baling has some outstanding talents, but the palace hidden behind him The team is really rare.
The core figure of this team is undoubtedly Shi Yanhong, the head of the palace. He is good at dancing and has a good all-round skills. He is an expert in government affairs and human relations.
Zhu Yuanzhang came here today, firstly to win over King Baling, and secondly to poach people from King Baling.
My little brother has such a talent, it would be a pity to help the prince. Come work for me and make the best use of your talents!
The selection of talents is a two-way street. Zhu Yuanzhang evaluated Yan Hong's ability, and Yan Hong also had a preliminary understanding of the young emperor's proficiency in government affairs.
Why did he ask himself this?
If you simply want to find trouble with the palace or yourself, why should the emperor personally take action!
unless……
Yan Hong had some vague guesses in his heart.
The next second, Zhu Yuanzhang confirmed his guess: "It is a pity that Yan Qing has such talent and is the chief historian of the First Prince's Palace. I intend for you to serve at the Shangshutai as the First Cao Cao." Sir, I wonder if you are willing?"
After saying that, he turned around and asked King Baling: "Is the emperor willing to give up his love?"
Now that Dou Jing has fallen, the authority of the remaining two heroes will be gradually weakened, especially the chancellery, which is the top priority.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't mind Yan Hong's royal background - Pan Hui and Geng Rong, two heroes who were once as famous as Dou Jing, were still used by him anyway. A mere Baling prince with a long history, what's the taboo?
Liu Che claimed to promote Wei Huo in an eclectic way. Is he, Zhu Yuanzhang, just a stickler for his family?
I think back then, Lao Zhu once promoted a scholar directly to the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue!
Oh, by the way, that scholar’s name is Zeng Tai...
Following the original intention of King Baling, he wanted to take this capable chief to serve as the Great Sinong, but then he thought about it, how could the Great Sinong compare with Shangshutai?
What's more, that is the first official promised by the emperor himself!
King Baling would only be happy for his uncle when he had a future. However, the two of them had known each other for many years, and sending him away without any reservations would inevitably sound cold and make people sad.
When King Baling thought of this, he whispered: "If there is a long history..."
His cousin didn't even give him a chance to finish.
After hearing this, Yan Hong burst out laughing without any nostalgia, his face was full of pride, and his laughter shook the beams: "Your Majesty appreciates it, how can I not obey? I will explain everything in the palace clearly later. Tomorrow Then you can take up a post at Shangshutai!"
King Baling: "..."
King Baling clenched his fists silently.
Zhu Yuanzhang never noticed this, and after achieving his goal, he happily got up and left. Before leaving, he patted Yan Hong on the shoulder to encourage him: "Do a good job, I will never treat you poorly when doing things for me." People!"
Yan Hong nodded vigorously: "I will surely live up to His Majesty's expectations!"
The emperors laughed like pigs in space.
Zhu Yuanzhang: "???"
Zhu Yuanzhang was very unhappy: "Why are you laughing? What's wrong with you?!"
Li Shimin laughed so hard that he couldn't breathe: "Hell's joke, Lao Zhu never treats the people who work for him badly!"
Liu Che made a narrative statement: "It is said that Lan Yu has not eaten for three years since he arrived in the underworld. The ghosts around him are very strange. They all ask him, "Don't you want to eat?" Although he is a ghost and his hunger is not strong, he is still hungry. Is this what it feels like?”
Li Yuanda continued: "Lao Zhu, do you know how Lan Yu answered?"
Zhu Yuanzhang: "..."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a stinky face: "How did you answer?"
Ying Zheng supported his forehead with his hands and said: "Lanyu cut open his stomach with a knife on the spot and said - Look, this is the cake that your Majesty drew for me when I was in the human world. After eating it for so many years, my stomach has become swollen." Still very full!”
Chapter 59
King Baling was still recuperating from his illness, but Zhu Yuanzhang went all out and did not allow him to go out to see him off.
So when Yan Hong sent the emperor out of Prince Baling's palace all the way, and returned to the bedroom, he saw Prince Baling glaring at him, wishing he could shoot two knives out of his eyes.
Yan Hong was angry and helpless: "My dear nephew, what are you doing?"
King Baling smiled but said: "Hey, isn't it my turn to ask you this? Haven't you already found a new home? Why are you here? Why don't you go and explain the affairs in the house? Then quickly go to the Chancellery and take office?"
Yan Hong smiled with amazement: "You are a big boss, why are you still acting like a child?"
He sat on the edge of the bed, saw no one around, and then said seriously: "From the time you entered the palace to the time you left, how long did your majesty stay in the palace? Just to see that the courtyard is clean and the servants are orderly, then Do you think I can be entrusted with the important task of serving as the chief official of Shangshu Taiyi Cao? Only you, the prince, would believe this!"
King Baling was stunned when he heard this, and the anger disappeared from his face: "What do you mean..."
Yan Hong led him to think: "What kind of place is the Chancellery? It is the center of power in the entire imperial city. With the knowledge and strategy of today's emperor, how can it be possible to randomly select people to go in? To take on such an important position as the chief officer of Cao Cao?"
His expression was filled with emotion, and there was a faint hint of joy and pride in finally being appreciated by others: "Your Majesty came to the house today just for me, and for no other reason!"
King Baling: "..."
Ah this?
Some villains do things by pulling and stepping on each other. How about you pull yourself up and make me cannon fodder? !
King Baling felt uncomfortable hearing this: "You fart!"
He gritted his teeth and said: "Brother Huang has come to invite me to serve as the chief agricultural officer, and he has called you along with him! If Brother Huang and I hadn't praised you, do you think you would have been hired?!"
Yan Hong was startled after hearing this.
He really didn't know what the emperor and King Baling said before he entered the inner chamber. Later, when he was selected by the emperor to serve as minister, he actually forgot about this.
Yan Hong became serious: "Your Majesty, is your Majesty ordering the prince to take up a post in the Dasinong? Any position?"
King Baling raised his chest and raised his head and said: "I am Huang Guizhou, the emperor's cousin, of course I want to be Jiuqing, who should I choose from the farmhouse of Dasi?!"
After Yan Hong listened, he poured a ladle of boiling water on him: "Does Your Majesty know how the Grand Agricultural Bureau operates? Do you know how to measure the draft tax, calculation of taxes, and stipends? Do you know how to maintain the balance of grain in granaries in various places? Do you know how the branches of Da Si Nong set up in every state and county in the world operate locally?"
King Baling was asked by him.
