Xiao Changyi was stunned by Shao Xi's words. No wonder this guy greeted him in advance. Is this more than just an offense?
This is asking yourself! And the tone of the question was so casual. However, the fact that Shao Xi can speak to him in such a tone also shows that Shao Xi is not too wary of himself. If he were an ordinary minister, how would he dare to speak to his king like this?
This actually reflects Shao Xi's true temperament, making it clear that he does not regard himself as an emperor at this moment, but only treats himself as an elder to complain to himself.
Since he had made Shao Xi do so many things before without telling him, it was understandable that he was a little dissatisfied. As long as it wasn't too much, he could just let him say what he wanted to say.
"Oh? First tell me why I'm so unkind? How come I'm playing tricks on you?" Shao Xi was not polite. Anyway, Xiao Changyi had already done something like using him as a gunman, so why shouldn't he let himself complain?
After going out and struggling for half a year, he finally found out for him that the person plotting rebellion in the court was actually his own son, so he was so worried that he bravely exposed it to him. Who knew that he was the one who was plotting rebellion? I actually knew it already.
Isn’t this just treating yourself like a monkey?
"Your Majesty, when you arranged for me to go to Southern Zhao as an envoy, Wei Chen only regarded it as His Majesty's trust. Along the way, Wei Chen did his best and did not dare to forget His Majesty's instructions.
"Look at me, I will check the local magistrate when I need to check, and I will check the second prince when I need to check. Although I know that this is a thankless job, I don't dare to slack off in the slightest.
"Now it's hard to find out the results, good guy! I'll tell you when I come back. You told me that you knew everything, and you just wanted to use my hands to expose this matter. Holy lord, you don't trust me!
"If you had made it clear to Wei Chen earlier, Wei Chen would have cooperated with Your Majesty to complete this matter. But now you hide everything from me and find an excuse for me to finish the work, forcing me to come back to you." I was still very nervous when I made the report.
"After working for a long time, Wei Chen is just a knife in your hand. The handle of the knife has always been in your hand. Do you think you are being unkind in doing this? Are you kidding me?" Xiao Changyi said. I heard that this kid was unbalanced because of this. He blamed himself for hiding it from him and felt that he didn't trust him anymore.
He couldn't help laughing and said to Shao Xi: "I didn't expect you to blame me for this matter. It's not my fault! Now that you have handled this matter so securely, it shows that your ability to do things is as good as yours." Loyalty to me.
"It is true that I concealed this matter from you before because I still had some concerns in my heart, but now it seems that I have not misjudged the person. In the future, I will no longer hide anything from you, but will discuss it with you, and even some You may even be asked to help me come up with ideas.
"Don't be so petty. Not just anyone can do this for me. If I hadn't appreciated your ability and courage, and believed in your loyalty to me, how could I have given you such a big favor?" Do you have the right to provide convenience for you? This time, just think of it as a favor that I owe you, and I will compensate you if I have the opportunity." Everyone who is an emperor has lowered his profile, and Shao Xi also knows that he should stop when enough is enough, and that is enough. If he kicks Xiao Changyi's nose and face made Xiao Changyi unhappy and turned against him, but he really didn't make any difference at all.
"Your Majesty, you have said so, what can I, a minister, say? Since Your Majesty has long known that there is something wrong with His Royal Highness, then in addition to the evidence provided by Wei Chen, Wei Chen also knows some things that are not proven at the moment. It's better to tell the Holy One everything, and the Holy One will check it out when he investigates the matter, and maybe there will be some gains." Xiao Changyi was slightly surprised, how many things did this kid have to do when he went out?
With the evidence he currently has in hand, Xiao Yuzhi is already guilty of an unpardonable crime. Where did he get some new information?
"Besides these two things, what else do you know? I will also investigate and deal with them when the time comes." Shao Xi only thought about it for a moment, and then told him what Mei Ruoyan told him about the Mei family back then. Xiao Changyi learned it again.
Finally, I did not forget to remind Xiao Changyi
"His Royal Highness, Prince Ling, has been raising private troops in Tanzhou for no longer than he has been in Yujiang County. If His Majesty wanted to handle this matter, he would have to mobilize elite soldiers and horses to carry out encirclement and suppression. Those private troops only obeyed His Highness Prince Ling's orders and could not be recruited.
"In addition, I think the local county guard can't stay. Once we send troops to encircle and suppress the area, there will be chaos. The Holy Emperor should send a suitable person to take over the post of county guard." Xiao Changyi glanced at Shao Xi. Xi's suggestion to him was clearly asking for an official position. Of course he didn't ask for it for himself. It seemed that there must be some people close to him who wanted to support him.
Now that he wants to support him, he naturally wants to support him in establishing his own power in the DPRK. Then of course the person he wants to support must also be more convenient, as long as he does not dominate the DPRK.
The art of emperors is inseparable from checks and balances. Today, all the forces in the DPRK are also in a state of mutual restraint. As the party that Xiao Changyi wants to support personally, Shao Xi must take certain care, but it cannot be excessive. As long as he and the DPRK are allowed to The other parties are powerful enough to compete.
At the same time, he also wants Shao Xi to understand that the mutual checks and balances between him and all parties are also to give him a better foothold in the court. Without opponents, he will never find any shortcomings in himself.
"It seems that you are going to recommend someone to me again? I have read the memorial you submitted from Yujiang County before, and I have approved Cui Qi and Lu Ju to take over the local county guards and county magistrates on the spot. , and I will be promoted if there are suitable vacancies in the future.
"As for this matter in Tanzhou, it can't be done in three or two days. How about this! When you go back, write a report and submit the people you want to recommend, including the positions you think are suitable. What do you think of making some arrangements for you as much as possible?" Shao Xi was so happy when he heard this!
Originally, I wanted Tao Qingyun to take over the post of Fengyang County Sheriff. After all, there was a good job there. In addition, I haven’t seen Bai Jinqing and others this time when I came back, and I don’t know if they are all officials now?
If you go back and inquire about it, wouldn't it be possible to establish your own direct lineage in the court by selecting a few suitable vacancies and recommending them?
Unexpectedly, this old boy emperor is quite decent. This can be regarded as a little compensation for him always treating himself as a spearman.
"On this mission, Wei Chen did indeed find one or two useful talents for the Holy One. He also investigated and dealt with some corrupt and mediocre officials. Since he has received the Holy One's promise, Wei Chen will write a report and submit it after he returns. Give the Holy Spirit a reference.
"If the Holy One thinks it is suitable, he will be promoted or transferred appropriately. If the Holy One feels that it is not suitable, there is no need to give face to the humble minister. After all, the humble minister's vision is not as long-term as the Holy One, and his thinking is not as comprehensive as the Holy One. Everything is based on the Holy One's wishes." Shao Xi said this politely and very modestly, as if he was looking for talents for the Holy Sage. As for whether the person he found was suitable or not, it all depends on the Holy Sage. There was no selfishness in his recommendation, and everything was up to the Holy Sage. of.
But Xiao Changyi is not stupid. Of course, he can tell that Shao Xi is picking him off in advance. When the time comes, he will promote people. Don't act like you are giving him face. He should first push away the suspicion of clique and selfishness. net.
Xiao Changyi was also dumbfounded by this cunning guy. It seemed that this kid was bitten by a snake once and was afraid of well ropes for ten years!
Now I have learned to guard myself at all times. However, since it is the person he recommended, he really needs to examine it carefully. If the talent is really usable, he can be recruited into the court to assist him with Shao Xi in the future.
In the future, Shao Xi may still have a lot of things to do for himself, and he does need some capable hands around him. Since he personally selected the people, they will naturally be placed under his hands in the future.
"Okay, okay! You don't need to say any more nice words. As long as you and I, the monarch and my ministers, understand this kind of thing tacitly. When you come to see me this time, in addition to the two things assigned by me as envoy to Nan Zhao and Are there any other things you mentioned to me before? If nothing happens, go back!" Shao Xi hesitated for a moment, and finally told Xiao Changyi some of the thoughts that had been in his mind before.
"Your Majesty, do you still remember that Wei Chen once mentioned to you the two forces in the court? When Wei Chen secretly investigated the affairs of His Highness Prince Ling, he discovered another force in the court. This force must be related to His Highness Prince Ling. They were hostile to each other. At first, Wei Chen thought that this force was secretly competing with His Highness Prince Ling in order to maintain the stability of the court.
"But after a period of observation, Wei Chen discovered that this force seemed to have the same purpose as His Highness Prince Ling, but they fought independently and competed with each other. The assassination of the Baiye Kingdom envoy must have been one of them. I wonder what the Holy One thinks of this matter?" Xiao Changyi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, seeming to be calculating in his mind which of the various forces in the DPRK and China might be mentioned by Shao Xi.
In the end, Xiao Changyi just said lightly to Shao Xi
"You can continue to investigate this matter, but you must keep a low profile and don't make it public. If you find anything, report it to me in a timely manner.
"You just came back from a mission. I won't have anything to do for you in the near future. When the end of the year is approaching, you will personally supervise the construction of a cemetery for Ye Ziyuan in Qingshan County!" Shao Xi saw that Xiao Changyi had not Responding to this matter head-on, I don’t know what the emperor’s old boy is planning in his heart?
But since he didn't want to say it, and I was too lazy to ask him again, I might as well check it out myself. Xiao Changyi mentioned that Qingshan County will build a cemetery for Ye Ziyuan at the end of the year, and the purpose of arranging for him to supervise the construction in person is self-evident.
Since Zhang Luo built a cemetery for Ye Ziyuan, it means that the matter in Qingshan County has been investigated clearly. Although Xiao Changyi did not say it clearly, the main purpose of letting him go should be to give him a chance to take revenge with his own hands.
So Shao Xi knelt down again and bowed to leave. Just as he walked to the door of the imperial study room, he heard Xiao Changyi say something from behind him.
"I heard that the business we cooperate with in the capital is pretty good. Don't forget to take my two cents of dividends at the end of the year." Shao Xi suddenly had a black line on his head...
