Fusu left.
Left satisfied.
Zhang Cang stood in the hall, his clothes already soaked with sweat. He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with emotion: "Hu Wujing, don't blame me for cheating you this time. I also couldn't help myself. This time, I offended you." There are too many people, and I really can’t bear it alone, and all your previous actions were considered to be actively looking for trouble, so it’s understandable that I put the responsibility on you this time.”
Front.
When he heard that Fusu wanted to do it alone, Zhang Cang was filled with reluctance.
This time things are different from before.
This is Kaifu!
And it's not as big a matter as enrolling in school or serving as an official, as His Highness mentioned before. What's more, this is the first time His Highness has opened a palace. The affairs that need to be dealt with are not complicated. Even compared to the courtiers, this is a very sparse and ordinary matter. It's a small matter. After all, Da Qin has done too many things in recent years, such as nationwide currency reform, population migration, population registration, land tax corvee, etc., all of which are much more complicated and difficult than this matter.
Therefore, once what His Highness is going to do this time is announced, many courtiers will definitely be tempted to covet it.
Trying to get in and get a piece of the action.
After all, this is the best opportunity to get closer to His Highness.
It's just that to everyone's surprise, His Highness will basically not use courtiers and their children this time, but vigorously use some local officials. Once this news comes out, the courtiers will be angry and uneasy. Then he, the so-called 'introducer' , will undoubtedly have to bear all the anger and gazes.
This is simply not something I can bear.
Zhang Cang knew this very well.
He was just a less powerful censor.
He was not very popular in the court, and he never got close to the court officials.
If he were not valued by His Highness, he would still be a transparent person in the court.
Where can I bear the grievances of the dynasty?
finally.
He thought of a way to relieve himself.
Just find someone to take some risks for you.
So after some bargaining with Fusu, he successfully dragged Hu Wujing into the water.
He also had to drag Hu Wujing down.
After all, Hu Wujing was ranked as the Ninth Minister and had greater authority in the court. He also had contacts with many courtiers. In addition, Hu Wujing had tried to trick His Highness before, but he failed in the end and was even tricked by himself. That incident was actually over.
But it also gave Zhang Cang an excuse to shirk the blame.
Zhang Cang watched Fusu go away. When Fusu's figure was completely gone, he felt his body go limp and slumped to the ground, breathing heavily. The weather was already hot, and he felt as if he had been fished out of water. When I came out, my clothes were soaked with sweat.
a long time.
Only then did Zhang Cang come to his senses.
His face was pale and his legs were shaking.
He tried to stand up several times, but failed several times. His legs were too weak. After trying a few more times, he gave up and just sat on the floor.
He was breathing heavily and said with a bitter look on his face: "Hu Wujing, you really can't blame me for plotting against you this time. If you hadn't left a clue before, how could I have succeeded even if I wanted to plot against you? And what happened this time, I, Zhang Cangren, speak softly, but I really can't bear it, so I can only drag you down."
"I hope you can handle it!"
Zhang Cang had palpitations on his face.
He knew very well how much pressure Hu Wujing would face once this matter was announced, especially since many courtiers had already been involved before. This time, Hu Wujing's reputation in the court was completely ruined. After playing, he may not be able to sit still in his permanent position.
But this may not be because Hu Wujing asked for it.
If Hu Wujing hadn't been eager to fight for power and make secret arrangements to open a palace for His Highness, he wouldn't have gotten himself into it at all. Now that he has been dragged into the water, naturally he can't escape easily.
Zhang Cang said solemnly: "Our Highness is becoming more and more ruthless in his methods."
"I don't know if this is good or bad."
"However, if His Highness's wish succeeds, His Highness's originally weak wings may gradually become stronger. Moreover, this time's handwriting is very thoughtful. Most of the people employed are local officials. The short-term impact on the court will not be too great. No, It will cause His Majesty to be dissatisfied, and it will not be involved in too many power struggles. The only people who will cause dissatisfaction are the courtiers, but the matter has been decided, how can the courtiers stop it? It's just that the courtiers will become more and more afraid of His Highness. "
"Because His Highness seems to trust local officials far more than the court."
immediately.
Zhang Cang shook his head.
He was almost unable to protect himself, how could he think so much.
To put it bluntly this time, he is just a pawn.
Used to divert anger.
And it only has this effect.
As for the others, he didn't participate at all. He even didn't participate at all and was just notified.
But even if Fusu asked him to go to the South China Sea, he might not dare to go. As for contacting those local officials, he would not dare to do such a risky thing. If this arouses the suspicion of His Highness and His Majesty, he His career has reached its peak, and not only has his career reached its peak, it is even difficult to save his life.
Think of this.
Zhang Cang let out a long sigh again.
He felt that he was in an awkward situation.
He knows too much.
There were so many that he had trouble sleeping and eating.
These things that have been accumulated in my heart are like a lifeline hanging on my neck at any time. As long as I do something out of line, my life may be taken immediately.
And it’s the kind that has no chance of survival.
Zhang Cang spread his hands and said with helpless eyes: "How did I end up in this situation?"
"I clearly didn't do anything."
"I just hope that in the future His Highness will remember my contribution and be more tolerant of me, otherwise my life, Zhang Cang, will not be long."
Zhang Cang looked frustrated.
He has now recovered.
He grabbed the case of the big case with both hands and used the force to stand up.
He looked at the clear sky outside, but felt panicked in his heart. In the end, he decided to hide.
It was really hard for him to calm down.
He shouted outside: "Come here, prepare a carriage and horses for me, I..."
"I want to go home."
He has made a decision to avoid the limelight for the next few days.
Otherwise, when the news from His Highness comes out, his official office will probably be crowded with people. Then all kinds of monsters and ghosts will come to question him. His little heart really can't withstand this kind of torment, but Xianyang is so big, and there are so many people. Where could he hide?
In a moment.
He thought of a place.
But as soon as he had this idea, he strangled him to death.
He didn't dare go to that place.
What a dangerous place!
Da da da.
When Zhang Cang got on the carriage and went home to avoid the limelight, Fusu had already arrived outside the prime minister's house.
There are still a few days until this matter is announced, and he needs to do the corresponding things in advance to facilitate the subsequent development of relevant political affairs.
When they heard that Fusu was coming, Li Si and Feng Quji paid great attention to it.
Fusu has changed a lot in the past six months. He is now the Crown Prince of Qin and has begun to take over the state affairs. As the prime minister of Great Qin, they should be responsible for the Crown Prince of Qin.
Li Si and Feng Quji met Fusu in the main hall.
The guests are always courteous, open-minded and friendly.
Fusu looked very humble and dignified at this moment. He bowed deeply to the two important officials of the imperial court. He was still as humble as before, without any arrogance or ostentation.
The three of them discussed political matters.
They are relatively frank and get along very well with each other.
Li Si and Feng Quji had already expected this, and had sent people to sort it out in the past few days, so it was very easy to deal with it. Seeing that Li Si and Feng Quji had made preparations in advance, Fusu was slightly surprised. But he was more happy. After all, with the help of the two prime ministers, his affairs in the South China Sea would be much easier.
Li Si smiled and said: "In my opinion, the matter of military non-commissioned officers retiring from service and transferring to other posts will be left to His Highness. If there are any problems or the court's help is needed, the veteran can just take part in the discussion."
Fusu cupped his hands and said: "To take charge of the matter of the discharge of non-commissioned officers, there is nothing Fusu can do, and Fusu can do whatever he wants. He learns from the Prime Minister to learn how to handle state affairs. Fortunately, the Prime Minister should not refuse to do so."
Li Si waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Otherwise, even if His Highness is studying under the guidance of an old minister, the veteran should teach him in accordance with his aptitude. His Highness has learned a lot and has gone to the border areas to experience relevant military and political affairs. He has a good reputation for his knowledge and courage, and he is fully equipped with consular talents. If His Highness is really to be a training official, his progress in training will be slow. According to the old minister’s opinion, His Highness is already in charge of state affairs and has a heavy burden on his shoulders. If you practice, you will get twice the result with half the effort.”
Hear the words.
Fusu looked slightly hesitant.
In the end, he also cupped his hands and said: "The Prime Minister said so, Fusu accepts the order."
"Fusu will have full authority over the transfer of Nanhai sergeants this time. If you have any questions or confusion, please ask the Prime Minister to take action."
"It should be so." Feng Quji said with a smile.
The previous negotiation is actually very simple.
Just clarify the functions.
Although Fusu wants to establish an affairs office, it is not the prince's office after all, so it can only be under the name of the prime minister's office. Therefore, the overall responsibility should be in the prime minister's office. However, Li Si and Feng Quji also know that this political affairs is actually Fusu's experience in state affairs. , so he will not intervene easily, and he will just explain the words in advance.
They both know each other well.
A push and a humble explanation explained the matter.
The atmosphere is harmonious.
At this time.
Li Si laughed heartily and said: "His Highness has been planning the South China Sea for a long time. I wonder if His Highness has the right people to recruit him?"
As soon as the words fell, the entire palace was silent.
Fusu couldn't help but have a strange look in his eyes.
Li Si has been in the Qin Dynasty for nearly thirty years. Before becoming the prime minister, Li Si had always worked hard and focused on his achievements. He had never thought about personnel in the court. However, this time he suddenly became so concerned about his own officials?
Li Si also had subtle thoughts.
It is true that he had never thought about the personnel affairs of the court in the past, but after replacing Wang Wan as the prime minister, he unconsciously had some subtle thoughts in his heart. But when big things happened, he began to unconsciously think more about the personnel of the court. .
Li Si himself didn't notice this change.
But Feng Quji on the side could clearly sense it.
He also knew exactly why.
Compared with the nobles, Li Si was actually born in a commoner family.
Li Si has been very clear about his life since he became a junior official.
But as Li Si's achievements in the Qin Dynasty became more and more profound, and now he was granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister, he was obviously a very human minister, and he had reached the pinnacle of his achievements. At this point, if he wanted to move forward, he could only It's one thing, that is, how to keep the merits and how to preserve the huge family that has flourished and multiplied.
Feng Quji also felt this way.
His father Feng Ting died in battle, and the Feng family fell apart instantly. The family was in decline, and the poverty and stagnation of his youth left him with a deep imprint of poverty, humiliation, and this imprint did not change with the improvement of his status. It is even continuing to rise, and has even turned into a faint fear deep in the soul, a memory that people don't want to mention.
When they have not reached the peak of being a human minister, they don't care to think about it, let alone look back and look forward, they just strive hard to move up.
But once you reach the peak, when you look back, you will feel as if this memory is from another world.
But at the same time, he deeply hates the bleak experiences of the past.
It is precisely because I was in trouble in the past and now I already have it, so I am even more afraid of losing it.
Fusu is currently the crown prince of the Qin Dynasty, and will undoubtedly be the second emperor in the future. Fusu can no longer be discussed purely in terms of official business, but must be treated as a prince. We must even understand as many differences as possible between the future emperor and the first emperor. Especially in terms of political style, if they want to keep their power, they must make sure that their weight in Fusu's heart is no less than that of Meng Tian.
Because of this.
Li Si had an unprecedented feeling about Fusu and his work together.
He wanted to place some people close to him around Fusu.
This will deepen the relationship with Fusu.
finally.
To achieve the purpose of increasing his weight in Fusu's heart.
No one wants to be a toilet rat again.
Fusu looked at Li Si deeply and said in a deep voice: "I have handed over the selection of characters to Feng Chang, Hu Wujing and Zhang Cang Yushi. I believe they will be able to get the roster in the next few days, so the prime minister is now Ask me who I would choose as my arm, I’m afraid I won’t be able to answer. I can only reply to the Prime Minister, Feng Chang and the Censor.”
Li Si nodded and said with a smile: "Since His Highness already has a candidate, I am overly worried."
See this.
Feng Quji spoke a few words and changed the topic.
During this period, Fusu asked about the handling of some state affairs, and Li Si and Feng Quji answered in detail.
After some questioning, Fusu left directly.
Watching Fusu go away.
There was a hint of fear in Li Si's eyes.
He has woken up now. He said the wrong thing before.
But what makes Li Si even more horrified is that he was not aware of this before, and was completely unconscious. If Fusu hadn't refused directly, he wouldn't even realize that he had changed so much from the past. Why have you ever cared so much about court personnel?
Now that he was a highly respected minister, he was gradually getting lost.
aside.
Feng Quji said softly: "Our Highness, the current growth rate is really amazing. He has become wary of us and is unwilling to tell us the specific roster. But if I remember correctly, Hu Wujing said in the previous paragraph Time has clearly offended His Highness, why would Your Highness still entrust him with such an important matter?"
"This is really strange."
"Could it be that His Highness and Hu Wujing have something secretly going on?"
Feng Quji frowned.
He couldn't figure out the secret for a while.
Li Si said slowly: "Since His Highness already has a candidate in mind, we only need to do as His Highness orders. As for the rest, His Highness must have his own opinions."
"That's all it can do." Feng Quji said.
(End of chapter)
