In Hu Weiyong's study in Zuo Xiang's Mansion, several figures were discussing matters in the room.
"Your Excellency, I believe that most of the affairs of the court, big and small, are now under our control."
"The younger members of the cabinet are less talented and less educated. Now His Majesty is taking a wait-and-see attitude. Without His Majesty's support, His Highness the Crown Prince is in dire straits."
"Why don't we take retreat as an advance and hand over these key places in the north to the cabinet?"
"Firstly, it can transfer the few capable officials in the cabinet away from the center. Secondly, hehe."
"How do those young people know how to govern? As long as they make some mistakes, His Majesty will be furious."
"At that time, I will ban the cabinet and I will follow the trend."
An official cupped his fist at Hu Weiyong. This person has a Chinese character face, is eight feet tall, and has a well-proportioned face. Anyone who sees it will have to praise the good official appearance, and no one will think that this person is a treacherous villain.
But at this time, his back was slightly bent, and he was extremely humble in front of the short Hu Weiyong. He even called himself a disciple in a sultry manner, but others did not think there was anything wrong with him.
"Guo Shilang, do you want us to let go of several positions as chief envoys of Northern Xinjiang?" Hu Weiyong sat on top and gently twirled his beard.
"Well, that's a good idea. If you want to take something, you must give it first."
"Kill them some northern Xinjiang chief envoys, and then block their money and food later..."
Hu Weiyong smiled sinisterly. These people gathered here to distribute the eight newly released chief envoy positions in the DPRK.
Since Zhu Su showed his cards to Lao Zhu, Lao Zhu has either changed or abolished many ill-favored old laws. Such as tax package system, road guide system, etc. The Ming Dynasty had a vast territory and naturally needed to send several new chief envoys to spread good governance.
Hu Weiyong's party now dominates the cabinet party in the government, so it is natural that it is bound to win these eight chief envoy positions.
"It's just that Bei Yuan is still ready to make a move. If he does this, will it lead to the erosion of the Northern Territory of the Ming Dynasty..." Someone raised an objection.
"It was precisely because Bei Yuan was acting foolishly that we were able to do this." Before Hu Weiyong could speak, the minister named Guo stood up and explained.
"It is already difficult to be the governor in the north, and with the small troops of the Northern Yuan Dynasty invading the south from time to time, isn't it even more difficult to do the job of the governor?"
"These difficult things should be left to the people in the cabinet. Why don't we teach us to do it ourselves?"
"If the north is corrupt, it is the fault of the cabinet and the prince. For us, it is just a matter of taking something from the fire and bringing order to the chaos."
"It should be noted that our plan is not in the north, but in the court!"
"Shilang Guo's words are very kind." Hu Weiyong praised with paws. "It's just Bei Yuan, not worth mentioning. If we can expel the cabinet, and we have powerful generals such as the Marquis of Ji'an and the Marquis of Yan'an, are we afraid that we can't defeat Bei Yuan?"
"Humph, it would be better if Bei Yuan called!" Ji'an Marquis Lu Zhongheng stood up.
"It's time to let Bei Yuan wreak havoc. If we can pacify Bei Yuan, why worry about not getting a Duke?"
In the study, some people frowned secretly, but most people had indifferent faces, as if the matter had nothing to do with them.
"The Marquis of Ji'an is brave and invincible. Isn't the Duke searching for something?" Hu Weiyong said with a smile. "Your Majesty has such good generals but doesn't use them. No wonder his previous Northern Expedition failed."
"In this case, let's follow the advice of Minister Guo. After the list of chief envoys is drawn up, you and others will follow this list, and the Ministry of Officials can also write according to it."
He waved his hand lightly and confirmed his position in the imperial court with one word. The officials below did not think there was anything wrong and all bowed their heads in agreement.
"Shilang Guo is also a good strategist! Judging from the original situation, a minister of the Ministry of Revenue will not be able to escape in the future." Hu Weiyong promised casually.
The minister surnamed Guo was overjoyed and knelt down on the spot to give Hu Weiyong a prostration: "Huan, thank you for your kindness!"
"Enxiang is really Huan's reborn parent!"
Speaking of which, Minister Guo was not much younger than Hu Weiyong. As soon as he said such disgusting words, some of the other officials showed contempt.
However, Hu Weiyong felt extremely useful, and the feeling of having power made him extremely intoxicated. The wrinkles on his face when he helped Mr. Guo up were so smiley that he could kill a fly.
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"Prime Minister Hu, after this is done, you will be in control of the government and the public. Congratulations to Prime Minister Hu." After everyone else left the study, Hu Weiyong's close confidant Tu Cheng poured a bowl of tea for Hu Weiyong.
"There's just one more hidden danger. The Fifth Highness... doesn't seem to welcome me very much."
"Previously, they used the pretext of performing martial arts to drive away all the disciples we sent there."
"In my opinion, this kid is still a hidden danger after all."
Hu Weiyong pretended to take a sip of tea. "That His Highness doesn't want to see me, how could I not know?"
"It's just mutual use. He wants to use us to seize power from the prince, and we want to use his name to protect those officials who cannot be accommodated in the cabinet."
"It's ridiculous that the prince and the cabinet are so young that they don't know the truth that when the water is clear, there will be no fish. They created some kind of 'Beijing police' so that those officials with evil intentions can only seek refuge in us..."
After belittling his old rival the cabinet, he turned the topic to Zhu Su.
"However, the name of His Highness is still useful. In my opinion, His Majesty will definitely issue an order to marry the eldest daughter of Duke Wei in the near future."
"The Duke of Wei, Xu Da, is highly respected in the army. He is arrogant and arrogant. He is also from Huaixi, but he is unwilling to help us."
"If we can win over the Fifth Highness through his relationship, it will be of great benefit to us."
"But..." He painted a worried look on his face. "I think that although Xu Da is a martial artist, he is very upright."
"That's okay." Hu Weiyong said.
"I have bribed the concierge of the Xu family. If he still doesn't know how to show appreciation, then..." He raised his hand and made a downward gesture.
Paint your face white. This Hu Weiyong is so courageous. He actually wants to assassinate the Duke?
"If Xu Dar dies, there will be no obstacle for us to take charge of the power in the army. Then His Highness the Fifth Prince will be of no use." Hu Weiyong did not notice the surprise on Tu Cheng's face and said as usual.
"By then, when my wings are full, I won't need to look at his face anymore. I can use some small tricks to take care of that Shuzi."
"His golden touch can be used as a way to make a fortune..."
The corner of his mouth raised. His previous experience of being dismissed as left prime minister made him understand that power cannot be given by others and must be firmly in his own hands.
Now that he is trying his best to gain power again, naturally he can no longer tolerate the possibility of being seized of power in the future.
Only by standing at the top of power can you gain power that will never be taken away.
"Before the Zhu family became prosperous, they were not just ordinary people. He can do it, why can't I, Hu Weiyong, do it?" Hu Weiyong thought to himself.
Just as I was thinking about the sweetness of power, I suddenly remembered a panicked voice from outside:
"Master, master, it's not good!"
"The Yongjia Marquis Mansion sent people to ask for help, saying that their Yongjia Marquis Mansion was surrounded by a group of soldiers for some unknown reason!"
(End of chapter)
