After thinking for a while, Cui Shao marked a reading on Ma Runchuan's memorial, and then found two other memorials from the desk. Then Cui Shao called a head of the household department to come in and gave instructions:
"I have read these three memorials. You can send them to the Ministry of Personnel and hand them over to the Ancient Minister..."
"yes!"
After receiving the order, the head of the household department did not feel any neglect and went directly to the official office. At this time, Gu Sansi, the official secretary of the official department, was also working at his workplace. When he heard that Cui Shao had given him three memorials, he did not hesitate. Just sign for it directly.
After half a stick of incense and finishing the memorials on hand, Gu Sansi also checked the memorials sent by Cui Shao. He briefly read the three memorials, and a trace of doubt flashed in Gu Sansi's eyes.
Among these three memorials, except Ma Runchuan's memorial, the other two are related to Jiyu.
One is a report from Hebei and Henan Chief Minister Murong Yuliang and Deputy Chief Minister Zhang Zhiwen on the current situation of dams, canals and other water conservancy facilities in Hebei and Henan!
The other was a report by the Chief Minister Murong Yuliang and the Deputy Chief Minister in charge of commercial development Zhang Zhiwen on the current commercial tax situation in Hebei and Henan.
There was nothing wrong with the two memorials. After Cui Shao, the Minister of Hubu, read them, according to the process, they should be filed with the Ministry of Personnel as a basis for official selection.
However, Gu Sansi felt that it would not be so simple for Cui Shao to put these two memorials together with Ma Runchuan's memorial. Putting a total of three copies together and giving them to him would definitely not be easy. Cui Shao probably did this on purpose... ····················
Thinking of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but fixate his eyes on the word "read" written by Cui Shao on Ma Runchuan's memorial. Gu Sansi was also a smart man. After thinking carefully for a moment, he gradually understood Cui Shao's intention. Why did Cui Shao give these three memorials to himself?
If Gu Sansi's prediction is correct, Cui Shao wants to make a deal with him!
Cui Shao's bargaining chip is that he supports Ma Runchuan's petition to calm things down in Qilu as soon as possible, so that Ma Runchuan, as the chief envoy, can gather people's hearts and pursue development with peace of mind!
And what Cui Shao wants is probably to include his name Zhang Zhiwen, the deputy chief minister of Hebei and Henan, on the candidate list for the chief envoy of Hebei and Henan!
Now everyone in the Yijing court knows that the commander-in-chief asked him to draw up a candidate list for the chief envoy to Hebei and Henan, and then bring it to the cabinet meeting for discussion.
And this candidate list also affected the nerves of all the forces in the imperial court. Some people also showed their magical powers across the sea for the position of the Chief Envoy of Hebei and Henan!
At this time, Cui Shao handed him two memorials about Jiyu, written by Murong Yuliang and Zhang Zhiwen, together with a memorial by Ma Runchuan. It is difficult not to make people wonder!
As for why Murong Yuliang's name is also included in the memorial, Gu Sansi identified Zhang Zhiwen, and the answer is very simple!
First of all, Cui Shao definitely does not want Murong Yuliang to become the chief envoy to Hebei and Henan. Secondly, Murong Yuliang's transfer to Huainan is almost a certainty. The order was sent to Hebei and Henan yesterday, so there is only one Zhang Zhiwen left. ·······················
Thinking of this, Gu Sansi couldn't help but think about Zhang Zhiwen's background. He still had a certain understanding of Zhang Zhiwen. Zhang Zhiwen was a rising political star within the Fengwu Army. At that time, the Fengwu Army had just captured Jiyu, and the commander-in-chief appointed him He was appointed as the deputy chief envoy to Hebei and Henan!
This move also made Zhang Zhiwen widely regarded within the Fengwu Army as the next pillar of the Fengwu Army. This also made Zhang Zhiwen's limelight unparalleled within the Fengwu Army!
Zhang Zhiwen also made some achievements after coming to Hebei and Henan. This also made him a strong candidate for the chief envoy of Hebei and Henan after the local chief minister Wang Ke was sent out of office!
However, Zhang Zhiwen lost to Murong Yuliang in the competition and continued to be the deputy chief envoy. After that, Zhang Zhiwen gradually became mediocre and was mentioned less and less within the Fengwu Army.
Carefully thinking about Zhang Zhiwen's resume and background, Gu Sansi became more and more confused. He didn't know why Cui Shao suddenly fell in love with this person.
A Zhang Zhiwen?
Although Zhang Zhiwen is also from Liaoyang, Gu Sansi didn't remember his relationship with Cui Shao. Could this Zhang Zhiwen be following Cui Shao's path?
Although he was very puzzled about what was going on between Cui Shao and Zhang Zhiwen, after understanding the contents of the transaction, Gu Sansi also secretly wondered in the letter whether the transaction was a good deal!
In fact, Ma Runchuan had an argument with Gu Sansi about this memorial before, and Gu Sansi also agreed with Ma Runchuan's idea. After all, Sun Jingan is dead now, and the investigation of Qilu's affairs is almost the same. It's time to figure out how to end it... ···············
Secondly, Ma Runchuan was his senior brother, and he recommended him to the commander-in-chief as the chief envoy of Qilu. This meant that he and Ma Runchuan both prospered and suffered losses!
If Ma Runchuan does well in Qilu, Gu Sansi's face will be bright, but if he doesn't, Gu Sansi won't be able to escape!
Therefore, Gu Sansi also supports Ma Runchuan's idea to end Qilu's investigation as soon as possible so that Ma Runchuan can gather people's hearts and engage in economic development!
To be honest, Gu Sansi expected that wherever Cui Shao got this memorial, Cui Shao, who was the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, would most likely support Ma Runchuan's idea!
After all, Qilu is now one of the important pillars of the imperial court's finances. Ma Runchuan has improved Qilu's economy and increased taxes. Cui Shao, the Minister of Household Affairs, will be more comfortable!
In Gu Sansi's plan, if he and Cui Shao supported Ma Runchuan's idea, they would most likely be able to convince the commander-in-chief to agree!
So not only did Gu Sansi not expect that Zhang Zhiwen would fall in Cui Shao's way, but he also didn't expect that Cui Shao would use this matter to make a deal with him!
In fact, it stands to reason that Cui Shao, as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, has a lot of say in the position of Chief Envoy of Hebei and Henan. If he speaks, Zhang Zhiwen can also be included in the candidate list and be discussed at the cabinet meeting. !
In fact, two days ago, Gu Sansi had asked several ministers, including Cui Shao, if they had anyone to recommend as the chief envoy of Hebei and Henan. At that time, Cui Shao said that he did not recommend anyone and had never thought about talents. After two days, he would secretly play this trick with himself...
Although Gu Sansi was a little surprised by Cui Shao's operation, but after thinking about it, he felt that Cui Shao's operation was completely understandable!
After all, after experiencing the Ye Baode incident, the commander-in-chief is bound to be more sensitive to the matter of forming cliques for personal gain. As Cui Shao, the minister with the most say in the court, naturally has to be more cautious in his words and deeds, and not to speak out easily on personnel issues. Opinion, in order to avoid being criticized and the commander’s suspicion!
Gu Sansi himself also felt that even if Cui Shao really recommended Zhang Zhiwen, although Zhang Zhiwen would be on the candidate list, because he was recommended by Cui Shao, the commander-in-chief would definitely not let him serve as the chief envoy to Hebei and Henan!
In addition, Liu Zhengyue, the former Chief Minister of Hebei and Yu, was a close confidant of Cui Shao. Cui Shao had a bad experience in this matter, so it is understandable that Cui Shao is so cautious!
After pondering for a while, Gu Sansi took out a piece of paper from the desk. Looking at the two names on the paper, Gu Sansi added Zhang Zhiwen's name at the end!
Although he didn't know if there was some kind of relationship between Cui Shao and Zhang Zhiwen, Gu Sansi decided to reach this obscure deal with Cui Shao!
Although this decision was made because he wanted Cui Shao to support Ma Runchuan, it was more because Gu Sansi was thinking about whether to include Zhang Zhiwen on the candidate list... ·······
Although Zhang Zhiwen is a little quiet now, he has generally achieved results in his years as deputy chief envoy in Hebei and Henan, and his official reputation in Hebei and Henan is still very good.
In addition, at this moment, there were not many candidates within the imperial court who were capable of competing for the post of Chief Envoy to Hebei and Henan, so Gu Sansi was already considering whether to include Zhang Zhiwen on the candidate list.
So now that Cui Shao has this intention, Gu Sansi is also willing to be a favor and add Zhang Zhiwen's name!
One of him and Cui Shao serves as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and the other serves as the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu. There are many connections in their work, and the two people sometimes have to communicate with each other.
We support each other, at least we can't say we are trying to undermine each other, so Gu Sansi is also willing to reach some tacit understanding with Cui Shao!
Although Zhang Zhiwen's name is listed on the list, whether Zhang Zhiwen can successfully take the position this time still depends on whether he can live up to his expectations and the commander-in-chief's ideas!
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Ye Mansion, in the study
Looking at the battle report sent by Guo Zhiping in his hand, Ye Mingsheng couldn't help but have a smile on his face. This battle report was the best news he had received in the past two months!
According to Guo Zhiping's report, although the newly established 15th Division encountered some troubles in Rongcheng, it finally successfully killed Hu Fei and took control of Rongcheng. However, Ma Peng, who was in Bazhou, saw that the Fengwu Army's entry into Sichuan was no longer possible. Obstacle, so after carefully considering the pros and cons, I chose to surrender!
The Fifteenth Division is currently taking over the defense of Sichuan and Shu. Sichuan and Shu are basically under the control of the Fengwu Army. After Sichuan and Shu fell into the hands of the Fengwu Army, some people in Guanzhong who were originally ready to move finally recognized it. After realizing the reality, he was completely wiped out by Guo Zhiping!
As Sichuan and Shu were controlled by the Fengwu Army, this meant that the Fengwu Army controlled all of Liaoyang, Youyan, Yunbin, Qilu, Hebei, Guanzhong, Yongliang, Anqing, Jingchu, Huainan, Jiangnan, etc. Great Zhou territory!
Ye Mingsheng also realized his original ideal and led the Fengwu Army military and political group headed by him to dominate the world!
This is of course very good news for Ye Mingsheng. After all, in his plan, a necessary condition for him to become emperor is to complete the unification of the Great Zhou Dynasty!
After completing this condition, Ye Mingsheng was only one step away from becoming the emperor.
In addition to reporting to Ye Mingsheng on the results of the 15th Division in Sichuan and Sichuan, Guo Zhiping also had some unfortunate news...
That is Zhang Hui, who was promoted to the general of the 15th Division. In the battle of Chengdu, he was seriously injured because he took the lead. Although he saved his life with the full rescue of military doctors, he will no longer be qualified to serve as the general of the 15th Division in the future. Already working!
Therefore, Guo Zhiping also nominated Ye Mingsheng. The current deputy general of the 15th Division, Cai Yaozu, took over the position of general of the 15th Division. Guo Zhiping believed that Cai Yaozu played a very important, even indispensable, role in the 15th Division's conquest of Sichuan and Shu. He lacked the role, so after Zhang Hui was injured, Cai Yaozu was the best choice for the general of the 15th Division!
Looking at Guo Zhiping's recommendation to Cai Yaozu, Ye Mingsheng also fell into deep thought. After deciding to establish the 15th Division, Ye Mingsheng also gave Guo Zhiping the power to act cheaply, allowing Guo Zhiping to appoint him first and then report it to himself. Approval.
When Ye Mingsheng received Guo Zhiping's memorial, although he understood Guo Zhiping's thoughts on appointing Cai Yaozu, he still felt that whether to appoint Cai Yaozu needed to be discussed.
When he appointed Gu Shouting as general, it was also because Gu Shouting made great contributions in helping the Fengwu Army capture Yi Jing. But now Cai Yaozu has made every effort and is directly named the deputy general of the 15th Division. This is unprecedented in the history of the Fengwu Army. Precedent!
Although he felt that the appointment of Cai Yaozu needed to be discussed, Ye Mingsheng finally approved it out of his trust in Guo Zhiping...
Ye Mingsheng didn't have much hope for Cai Yaozu. He only thought that he was a tool to appease the soldiers of the 15th Division.
I never thought that he would play such a big role in conquering Sichuan and Shu. This is a rare surprise!
Although Guo Zhiping praised Cai Yaozu in the battle report, Ye Mingsheng felt that he still had to think long and hard about whether to let Cai Yaozu take over as the general of the 15th Division!
After all, Cai Yaozu is a surrendered general. He is not a member of the Fengwu Army like Zhang Hui and Ye Dayong. Ye Mingsheng has never even seen his face and knows everything about him. It was through Guo Zhiping’s report!
Compared with other units of the Fengwu Army, the situation of the 15th Division is quite special.
Most of them were surrendered soldiers from the former Forbidden Army, so Ye Mingsheng honestly had concerns about whether to appoint a surrendered general as the general of the 15th Division!
However, there are rules in the Fengwu Army: meritorious deeds must be rewarded and delinquencies must be punished, so it makes no sense that Cai Yaozu should not be rewarded for his great achievements this time!
Therefore, after much thought, Ye Mingsheng felt that the reward for Cai Yaozu should be considered in the long term and not made blindly!
At least let Cai Yaozu come to Yijing first to see if he is as good as Guo Zhiping said, and then make a decision whether to promote him to the general of the 15th Division... ···········
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