Liu Haojia said: "I am absolutely loyal to Lord Long Live, but while being loyal, I cannot help seeking some benefits for my family! But my father is different from me. He is someone who can give up everything for Lord Long Live. So on this point He is qualified to be the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy!"
Emperor Wanli nodded noncommittally, and at the same time began to recall the investigation contents of Dongchang and Jinyiwei. After double investigations, both parties came to the same conclusion, that is, this person is very loyal to the emperor and the court, and is quite upright. He has never done anything secretive. If it were not for his lack of ability, he could be put to great use. characters!
Different from the selection of people by the imperial court, the inner court does not give priority to ability when selecting people, but the priority is loyalty. The people they select must be centered on the royal family under any circumstances. After loyalty is satisfied, it is a matter of ability. This is their criterion for selecting people.
Thinking of this, Emperor Wanli said noncommittally: "Go on."
Liu Haojia continued: "The Navy has just got on the right track now and cannot withstand too much fluctuation. Moreover, Long Live Lord has also seen the minister's plan. The Navy will undergo many adjustments in the future. If other people are replaced, the Navy may be restored. Once that is gone, His Majesty’s inner treasury will probably be empty again! So only my father can follow my plan step by step! This is the most important thing!”
Emperor Wanli said: "The ancients said that Xiao Gui and Cao Sui followed, but I didn't expect that when I came to Aiqing, it was the son who followed the father. I just wonder whether it will become a good story in the future? But will your father be appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy? Caused criticism in the court?"
Liu Haojia shook his head and said, "No! Firstly, they can't take care of it now. Secondly, the navy is the royal family's private armed force, while I am an official of the imperial court. The two have nothing to do with each other."
After hearing this, Emperor Wanli was silent for a moment and said, "In that case, Zhang Jia, please draft the decree!"
Zhang Jia said: "Long live my Lord, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy is an errand of the inner court and there is no need to tell the world!"
Emperor Wanli patted his forehead and said: "I forgot about this! Then pass the order and reward a pair of jade Ruyi! In addition, pass the order to the cabinet and say that I want to promote Wu Ningbo to Wu Ning Hou, let them discuss it as soon as possible!"
Zhang Jia's brows jumped several times when he heard this! Just now, he was praising Liu Hao Jiazhi's progress and retreat in his heart, but then he was shocked when he recommended his father, for fear that Emperor Wanli would have an attack! But this matter had a good outcome, so he naturally agreed immediately.
Liu Haojia stood up and paid homage to Emperor Wanli, saying, "I would like to express my gratitude to Emperor Wanli on behalf of my father!"
Emperor Wanli signaled him to stand up and said: "Aiqing's family is loyal to me, I know it! So as long as Aiqing continues to do his job well, I will definitely reward you!"
After the matter was settled, the atmosphere in the room completely relaxed, and several people started chatting and laughing! In particular, Liu Haojia told some things that happened in Tianjin as jokes, which made Emperor Wanli listen with gusto. As a result, several people kept talking until the palace door was about to be locked before leaving the palace!
After leaving the palace gate, Liu Haojia turned to Uncle Gu Ning's house. Mother Liu, who had received the news a long time ago, prepared a table of delicious food waiting for him. Especially Liu Haonian was waiting directly in the yard for Liu Haojia to come in!
The two met and exchanged a few hands with each other first, and after confirming that neither of them had lost any effort, they walked into the hall arm in arm. As soon as she entered the hall, Mrs. Liu rushed up to her, grabbed Liu Haojia's arm, pinched it, and touched his face, and then said: "I'm thinner and darker, but I'm also stronger! Xiaoer, what are you doing during this time?" It’s hard outside!”
Father Liu whispered dissatisfiedly from behind: "A man deserves to suffer a little!
Then Liu Haojia first greeted his parents and then stood up and said, "Brother, why don't you see your sister-in-law?" 「
Liu Haonian said with a smile: "Your sister-in-law is going to give birth in a month, so it's not good to wander around now!" I'll take you to see her after dinner. 「
Liu Haojia nodded, took out a longevity lock made of pure gold from his arms and stuffed it into Liu Haonian's hand. After taking it, Liu Haonian weighed it with his hands and said, "The material you made is too solid. How can you hang it around the child's neck?" 「
Liu Haojia said nonchalantly: "On the day of the full moon, just hang it up for a day. It's fine."
Oh, are you really planning to hang on to him for a long time? "
While everyone was talking, they had already arrived at the table to start the formal dinner, and Liu's father and Liu's mother naturally wanted to inquire about their son's situation outside. Liu Haojia said briefly and then said to Liu's father: "Father, I just met Long Live Lord in the palace and resigned from the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy!"
Liu Haojia had an issue with them before about this matter, so Liu's father naturally knew the reason, so he said nonchalantly: "It's okay to resign! You have too many soldiers and horses in your hands, and it will inevitably cause people to think too much. Resign." It can avoid some troubles!"
However, Liu Haojia said with a wicked smile: "But, I recommended you to the Long Live Lord to pick up the Japanese Navy Commander. I guess the order will come home tomorrow!"
When Father Liu heard this, he was stunned for a moment! Although he had served as the commander-in-chief of the navy before, everyone in the world knew that he was just a name, and it was entirely to protect Liu Haojia, who had neither a title nor an official position at the time! But now that Liu Haojia is full-fledged and has taken over the entire navy, he actually pushed him back!
Mother Liu and Liu Haonian were surprised! Liu's mother just felt that Liu's father had another errand, and he still had real power. He was definitely on a higher level! As for Liu Haonian, he felt that since his father was the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, could he take a position in the Navy? Maybe he could take over in the future?
Seeing that his father still didn't understand, Liu Haojia said directly: "Father, the power in my hands is too great now. I must divide it up so that Long live the Lord can rest assured!"
Then he briefly introduced Emperor Wanli's performance today. Liu's father was not a pedantic person. He knew that his family could only advance but not retreat, so after hearing this, he relaxed his brows and said, "Very good, this is the way to be a minister! It's just that the navy is in my hands and in my hands." Isn't there no difference in your hands? Can he rest assured?"
Liu Haojia said: "It is definitely different if the navy and army are all in my hands than if they are separated in the hands of our father and son! I guess after my father takes over, Zhang Li will talk more, so I might as well give in to him at this point. He’s fine! But the rules can’t be broken, and the future development can’t be messed up!”
Father Liu still remembered the eunuch nicknamed "Grandma" and couldn't help but smile and said: "I think he is a very quiet person on weekdays. He doesn't seem to like to point fingers."
