Is there any big move by the court today?
The ministers of Zhongshu Province all looked at Li Shanchang in front of them with their mouths open.
The dignified Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province and the First Duke of Ming Dynasty, Li Shanchang, can be said to be a combination of power and dignity. However, today, only for a mere month, he has returned to the official position again.
Then how can you be an official in the Ming Dynasty?
In fact, it is not surprising that these ministers thought too much.
Ever since the Yang Xian incident began, how has the court ever been peaceful?
Either conduct a thorough investigation of Zhongshu Sheng and Yushitai, or uproot the Jiangnan Civil Service Group and the Eastern Zhejiang Party.
Now these civil and military ministers who were lucky enough to be left behind are already very happy, but they are also sad. They don't know when the court will start to liquidate again.
Therefore, the ministers in the court now can be said to be walking on thin ice, not daring to take even a single step wrong, otherwise they will be dead ends and everyone will be executed.
But now that Li Shanchang is out again, the Ministry of Education will undergo unusual changes. The change of power will inevitably lead to a major blood change. How can officials like them withstand it?
Even among them were officials from the six departments, all of whom looked at Li Shanchang in astonishment.
"Li Xiangguo, didn't we tell you last time that it's not allowed?"
Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head, looked at Li Shanchang and said softly: "Could it be that we have treated Li Xiangguo badly again?"
For a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang was really not sure whether his old brother was really interested in becoming an official or just taking advantage of it.
After all, after that night of chatting, the two brothers' feud was gone, and Li Shanchang's views on power had also changed, so why did he insist on becoming an official.
"His Majesty."
"In the past few days, I have often felt powerless and tired."
"Even when I go to court, I will take a nap. I really can't handle the affairs of Zhongshu Province. But Zhongshu Province is an important city of the imperial court. How dare I neglect my duties."
Li Shanchang did not hesitate, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, bowed slightly and said with a smile: "It is not your Majesty's fault. Your Majesty treats the old minister as if he is a guest. How can you say that you treat him unfairly? This is not to shame the old minister."
Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude toward Li Shanchang has never changed. At least from the first year of Hongwu to the third year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang always relied on Li Shanchang. Even if he was dissatisfied with some things, he was always his brother.
In particular, Li Shanchang was the first veteran to participate in the Zhu Yuanzhang Group, which was equivalent to a shareholder of this Ming Dynasty. Therefore, Lao Zhu still had some respect for Li Shanchang.
But why did Li Shanchang in the later period end up with everyone being copied?
On the one hand, Li Shanchang is too obsessed with power and cannot let it go.
On the other hand, Li Shanchang is too lively, which is the end of it. Li Shanchang is much older than Zhu Yuanzhang, but his mental state is still full of energy.
Moreover, at that time, there was no crown prince in the Ming Dynasty, only the crown prince Zhu Yunwen. Therefore, the already old Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Zhu Yunwen could not control the situation.
Secondly, the more Lao Zhu looked at Li Shanchang, the more he looked like a different person.
In history, Sima Yi, a man who was so alive and so talented, was enough to scare Lao Zhu. If Zhu Yunwen couldn't control Li Shanchang.
Didn’t the Ming Empire have the surname Li?
Therefore, Li Shanchang must!
"Old Prime Minister has made up his mind, then we will agree to your appointment."
Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes slightly and said softly.
The relationship between the emperor and his subjects for more than ten years will finally come to an end at this time, which makes his heart feel a lot sad.
"Old minister, I thank you for your majesty's grace."
Li Shanchang's eyes moved slightly, flashing with unknown emotion, and then he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and kowtowed.
"There is no need to go back to the countryside. You still live in the capital and come to the palace to chat with us from time to time."
Zhu Yuanzhang just opened his eyes, looked at Li Shanchang, and all the ministers of civil and military affairs in the palace, and said softly: "After retiring as Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province, I will appoint Mr. Han as Grand Master. Mr. Han cannot refuse."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang kowtowed again.
The Grand Master has no actual authority, but he is honored. This is an affirmation of Li Shanchang. In addition, this is a title given by Zhu Yuanzhang, so Li Shanchang cannot refuse this Grand Master.
"He is indeed a top minister."
Xiao Han looked at Li Shanchang, a flash of emotion flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but think.
Although there are some deviations in history, they are not much. In history, Li Shanchang became an official in the fourth year of Hongwu and was awarded the title of Grand Master. This was Zhu Yuanzhang's compensation for Li Shanchang. However, today is the end of the third year of Hongwu. If you think about it carefully, he has left the court at this time. , just right.
I hope that Li Shanchang can understand Zhu Yuanzhang's painstaking efforts and avoid Hu Weiyong's disaster.
After all, Xiao Han could see that Zhu Yuanzhang treated Hu Weiyong just like Yang Xian in the past, treating him completely as a sword.
It is estimated that they just want to use Hu Weiyong to eliminate Zhongshu Province.
Then Hu Weiyong, this minister, must die!
But what does this have to do with Xiao Han? Since Hu Weiyong is gone now, Hu Weiyong has to bear the consequences himself.
However, Xiao Han had to bring Huaixi Xungui, Lan Yu and other generals back on track, and he could not be led astray by Hu Weiyong, otherwise, he would inevitably die.
"Mr. Li, since you have become an official, we would like to ask you, who can be used in a big way, and who can be the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province?"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then looked at Li Shanchang and asked softly.
If Li Shanchang still understands what it means for the king and his ministers to know each other, then he should understand what Zhu Yuanzhang's question actually means.
Speaking from the heart, Hu Weiyong has been on Zhu Yuanzhang's must-kill list. After all, Hu Weiyong cannot escape just from the crime of forming cliques for personal gain, and emperors of all dynasties will never tolerate ministers who form cliques for personal gain!
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang hoped that Li Shanchang could get out of Hu Weiyong's trap.
Then this recommendation for Prime Minister Zuo is full of flavor.
"Start your Majesty."
"Old Chen recommended Suning Hou as the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province Zuo."
How could Li Shanchang, who has become a mature man, not understand what Zhu Yuanzhang meant? He sighed in his heart, and then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed again.
The coldness in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes when he looked at Hu Weiyong could not escape Li Shanchang's eyes. Therefore, Hu Weiyong would definitely be Prime Minister Zuo.
But this Prime Minister Zuo cannot be recommended by Li Shanchang, otherwise he will fail Zhu Yuanzhang's hard work.
But who else could be recommended by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty to be Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province?
It’s impossible to recommend Wang Guangyang, right?
Then Xu Da shouldn't be jealous of Li Shan?
Therefore, Li Shanchang chose Xiao Han, the Marquis of Suning. After all, Xiao Han was frail and sick, and he was still ill. He was not qualified to serve in Zhongshu Province, so Xiao Han would definitely refuse.
At that time, Zhu Yuanzhang would not ask Li Shanchang, but would ask Xiao Han or Zhu Biao to draw out the question, but he would ensure that Hu Weiyong became the prime minister of Zhongshu Province.
But Hu Weiyong behind him was stunned on the spot. Why was he not the person recommended by his mentor?
But thinking about it carefully, Hu Weiyong's lips curled up into a smile again, but he did not move.
This may be officialdom. Li Shanchang must not recommend Hu Weiyong first. Otherwise, it may be counterproductive and arouse the emperor's suspicion.
After all, anyone could tell that Xiao Han was seriously ill, let alone Hu Weiyong, who was thoughtful and sophisticated.
Therefore, Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province is still in Hu Weiyong's pocket.
"Grand Governor, what do you think?"
Zhu Yuanzhang first glanced at Li Shanchang with admiration, then looked at Xiao Han and asked softly.
But Lao Zhu also sighed slightly in his heart, Xiao Han was definitely qualified to serve as Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province.
However, this child of his own cannot be the prime minister of Zhongshu Province. After all, Xiao Han's top priority now is to recover from his illness.
"Start your Majesty."
"I am willing!"
A smile appeared on Xiao Han's lips, and then he stood up, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed slightly.
Since, Prime Minister Zuo, you dare to give me Xiao Fengxue, then I, Xiao Fengxue, will take it!
Suddenly, the whole court fell silent.
All the ministers had a big question mark flashing over their heads.
Xiao Han's answer made them embarrassed on the spot.
Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong stared wide-eyed. Why didn't this Xiao Han play his cards according to the routine today?
Don’t refuse?
Did you agree directly?
What is this operation?
When did your noble family, the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty, start thinking about this three-acre land in Zhongshu Province?
Doesn't this look like Xiao Han's character?
Even Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes widened above him, and Zhu Biao's eyes flashed with astonishment.
Dude, you're just going through the motions.
But you directly asked for the post of Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province. What do you want to do?
I really feel that it is a pity to be alive. I have to go against the King of Hell?
With your physical condition, can you bear the heavy burden of Prime Minister Zuo?
"Start your Majesty."
"I think it's inappropriate!"
"How can the governor, who has been ill for a long time, assume the position of Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province?"
Zhu Biao took a step forward, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang above, and bowed slightly.
"Um"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded first, then shook his head, and finally showed a rare wry smile.
It was wrong for Zhu Yuanzhang to nod or shake his head now. After all, he asked Xiao Han rudely, and Xiao Han agreed rudely.
Besides, this is neither the Hall of Supreme Harmony nor the Palace of Kunning, so Lao Zhu can still go back on his word.
This is Fengtian Palace, how could Lao Zhu go back on his promise?
Doesn't that mean throwing the court's face to the ground and stepping on it?
"Grand Governor, have you decided?"
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyes, looked at Xiao Han and said solemnly.
"Your Majesty, I am temporarily assuming the post of Grand Governor."
"Today, I am requesting Your Majesty to revoke the position of temporary governor of the humble minister and replace it with the position of worthy minister."
"As for the humble minister, I will recommend myself today."
Xiao Han raised his head, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, bowed his hands and said: "Assumed the post of Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province."
After Xiao Han finished speaking, Hu Weiyong was shocked, and his whole body felt like the world was spinning.
If Xiao Han really wants to compete for the position of Prime Minister Zuo, then he can do whatever Hu Weiyong likes.
After all, the only recognized young advisor in the Ming Dynasty was the Marquis of Suning, Xiao Han.
Not to mention that Xiao Han can outdo Hu Weiyong in everything, and... Xiao Han looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with such certainty and decided to serve as Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province.
Then who can compete with Xiao Han?
"Who do you think can be the Grand Governor?"
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han and asked.
"Cao Guogong Li Wenzhong."
Without thinking, Xiao Han pushed Zhu Yuanzhang's nephew out and said.
"I?"
All the ministers' eyes turned to Li Wenzhong, and Li Wenzhong pointed at himself and said in disbelief.
"allow."
Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment, then nodded and said: "From now on, Li Wenzhong will take over the post of Governor and take charge of the Governor's Mansion."
"As for Suning Marquis, he will be in charge of the post of Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu Province, and will be in charge of Zhongshu Province and the six ministries."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes looked at Xiao Han again, and he nodded slightly.
Now that the court's face was on the line, Zhu Yuanzhang could not go back on his word. Therefore, he had to appoint Xiao Han as the Zuo Prime Minister of the Zhongshu Province. However, after a few days, Xiao Han resigned as the Zuo Prime Minister of the Zhongshu Province, and Hu Weiyong remained. The top leader of Zhongshu Province.
Anyway, when they arrived at Kunning Palace, Empress Ma could scold Xiao Han to death without Zhu Yuanzhang opening his mouth.
"Thank you for your grace."
"I will live up to your Majesty's trust."
Xiao Han and Li Wenzhong bowed at the same time to accept the order and express their gratitude.
"Your Majesty is holy."
Hu Weiyong clenched his fists tightly, but he had to look at Zhu Yuanzhang to congratulate him.
From this point, it can be seen that Hu Weiyong is much stronger than Yang Xian, at least he will not be stupid enough to come out to find trouble with Xiao Han.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Wei Guogong Xu Da, who had never spoken, walked past Li Shanchang and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang on the dragon throne, cupping his hands.
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Xu Da in surprise and waved his hand.
"Play."
Wang Jinghong immediately said loudly.
"Your Majesty, I would like to resign from the post of Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province. Please give me your permission."
Xu Da looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and bowed.
After Xu Da finished speaking, the courtiers all looked at Xu Da again. He was already numb. What are you doing?
Today, is it possible that you want to make a big change?
Otherwise, it was Li Shanchang first, and then Xu Da?
Is this agreed upon?
Then you just read out the imperial edict directly?
Do you still have to come out to discuss it?
"Tiande, why are you here to join in the fun again? Is it possible that you are too old to handle state affairs?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Dadao angrily.
Xu Da and Zhu Yuanzhang were similar in age, almost a few years apart, and they were in their prime. They didn't want to shine, but only wanted to fish. How could Zhu Yuanzhang be willing?
"Start your Majesty."
"The old minister's daughter has a marriage contract with Marquis Suning, so it is inconvenient for the old minister to serve as the right prime minister of Zhongshu Province."
Xu Da looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said with reason.
As soon as these words were spoken, the courtiers basically understood what Xu Da meant.
That is, there are marriages between the two families, and Xu Da is Xiao Han's old father-in-law, which is equivalent to father and son controlling Zhongshu Province.
Therefore, in order to avoid Lao Zhu's suspicion, Xu Dacai took the initiative to resign as Prime Minister Zhongshu Shengyou.
"Um."
"Tiande, who are you going to recommend?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da with a raised brow, and then said softly.
It would be great if Xu Da's words are very true. After all, Xu Da has long wanted to be the right prime minister. Moreover, everyone knows this, but now he has found a reason to do so. Otherwise, Xu Da would have to hold back. How could it be so easy to resign?
You thought it was impossible to buy vegetables at the market, so you could still discuss it?
Shouldn't this be considered in accordance with the situation of the court and the overall situation?
But Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it again. Xu Da might have done the right thing. After all, the era of Li Shanchang had come to an end. The replacement of old people with new people in Zhongshu Province was equivalent to a major reshuffle in the court. Therefore, leaving Xu Da in Zhongshu Sheng is a bit inappropriate, so it is better to follow Xu Da's wishes and let him withdraw, so as not to cause trouble in the future.
But as the old saying goes, you can retreat if you want, but you have to find someone to step up. Otherwise, once the Zhongshu Province is paralyzed, the court will definitely cause a turmoil. Therefore, even if there is a problem with the Six Steps, Zhongshu Province will There can be no problem with the book province, at least not now.
"Your Majesty, I feel that either Hu Weiyong, the left prime minister, or Wang Guangyang, the right prime minister, can serve as the right prime minister of Zhongshu Province. But who it is, please leave your Majesty's judgment."
Without thinking, Xu Da pointed at Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang, and at the same time, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said.
After being brothers for so many years, Xu Tiande, as an old boy like you, has no idea what you think. Therefore, the decision-making power is still in your hands. Xu Tiande can't control the rest.
Therefore, whether Hu Weiyong or Wang Guangyang will be the prime minister is all in Lao Zhu's mind.
After all, Prime Minister You, that is also the Prime Minister!
Sure enough, when Xu Da finished speaking, Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang's eyes flashed with excitement. After all, without Xiao Han's intervention, the left and right prime ministers of Zhongshu Province would be the two of them in the future. Although the right prime minister's power will always be Not as good as Prime Minister Zuo, but still better than nothing.
Anyway, as long as he can ascend to the position of prime minister, it is not impossible for the Ministry of Education to make adjustments in the future and the right prime minister will be transferred to the left prime minister.
But these two are both thoughtful people. Although Wang Guangyang is more than one step behind Hu Weiyong when it comes to the city, he is still the best among civil servants, so naturally they will not come out to compete. After all, Yang Xian, who has learned from the past, has killed all nine tribes. , there is only one bloodline left in the world, and they don't want to follow in Yang Xian's footsteps.
"Censor Zhongcheng, we would like to ask your opinion."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep look at Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang, then looked at Chen Ning, the censor Zhongcheng, and asked softly: "Come up with an idea."
"Your Majesty."
Chen Ning, the censor Zhongcheng, walked out of the queue and looked at Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang. After thinking for a moment, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Whether it is Hu Weiyong, the left prime minister, or Wang Guangyang, the right prime minister, they are all qualified to serve as the right prime minister of Zhongshu Province."
What he said was flawless. He neither offended anyone nor participated in the reform of Zhongshu Province. After all, Chen Ning, as the censor Zhongcheng of Yushitai, was already a check and balance with Zhongshu Province. Chen Ning was not a fool. You must not be stupid in this kind of thing. If you can stop talking, just try not to talk.
Even if Lao Zhu asked, Chen Ning would have no choice but to help each other, otherwise, Zhongshu Sheng and Yushitai would definitely become the target of public criticism.
"This old boy is quite smart."
Xiao Han also glanced at Chen Ning, and then shook his head again.
After all, it is an indisputable fact that Hu Weiyong and Chen Ning colluded together, and they thought they could hide it from Zhu Yuanzhang, but little did they know, they were just self-righteous.
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