Above the main hall, things were changing so fast that it was hard to react. Between the words of several ministers, an important minister who had previously been able to change everything was so lightly marginalized. The cruel changes in officialdom were amidst the changes. The fierce and ruthless power struggle behind the scenes made many young officials who first entered the court feel cold.
Luochuan heard the advice of the county magistrate Dou Qiushi, but he did not make a decision immediately. Instead, he asked the chief official Zhou Zhongqing, "What do you think, Mr. Zhou?"
Zhou Zhongqing went out to salute and said in a solemn voice, "I think what Lord Jun Cheng said is true. After all, Lord Yan is an old minister who has worked hard for me inside and outside the county court for decades. Even though he is slightly ill, his merits should be remembered." , allowing him to return to his hometown to recuperate, to show the kindness of the prefect."
Luochuan nodded, then looked at Gongsun Runze, the head of the household, Chen Yu, the head of agriculture, and Xie Wushang, the chief treasurer, and asked, "Master Gongsun, Master Chen, and Master Xie, what do you think?"
Gongsun Runze was the first to stride out of the line to salute, and said in a somewhat rude tone, "Since Mr. Yan is no longer suitable to be the chief supervisor, retiring and returning to his hometown can be regarded as the envy of our generation. I have no objection. "
Chen Yu and Xie Wushang exchanged glances, walked out of the queue and saluted, "I have no objection."
After Luo Chuan heard the three people's replies, he let out a long sigh and said, "Well, Luo Chuan has only been in power for more than a year. Now my Li County has a vast land and a large population. It is booming. When I hire people, I unexpectedly... Therefore, it is a pity to lose such an important minister, but it is important for Yan Qing to recuperate, and I cannot force you to stay, so I will allow Yan Qing to return home to recuperate."
Yan Tieying didn't move since he came out to salute. Seeing the important ministers in the same court come out to speak one after another, he just kept lowering his head lower. At this time, listening to Luo Chuan's words, he seemed to be in a daze. Standing on the spot, he bowed heavily after a long while and responded in a deep voice, "Your Majesty Yan Tieying, thank you, Lord Prefect, for your kindness!"
Luo Chuan raised his hand and said, "Yan Qing, please get up. There is no need to be polite." He paused for a moment and then asked again, "But Yan Qing, since you have returned home to recuperate, your position as chief supervisor cannot remain vacant." , you have been working in the Supervisory Office for many years, have you considered your successor?"
As soon as this sentence was asked, there was another reaction in the palace.
Dou Qiushi, the county magistrate, and Gongsun Runze, the head of the household, bowed their heads slightly without any reaction.
Zhou Zhongqing, the chief official of the department, Chen Yu, the chief agricultural officer, and Xie Wushang, the chief treasurer, all looked sideways at Yan Tieying.
Only Adjutant Mu Zeyan dared to raise his head and glance in Luochuan's direction.
Among the officials in the other palaces, no one dared to whisper to each other at this time. They just quietly lowered their heads and listened. Even Sun Tairen, who was the adjutant of the county government, and Chu Sheng, who was still kneeling on the ground, were all. in this way.
However, Yan Tieying still did not raise his head, making it difficult for people to see his expression clearly. Hearing this, he remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Reporting to the eunuch, the chief supervisor is responsible for supervising the etiquette of all officials. He must be mature and prudent. And people who are just and selfless cannot do it. I have looked at all the officials in Li County now, and only Song Sheng, the governor of Taiming County, is qualified for the job."
As soon as the name Song Sheng, the governor of Taiming County, was spoken, Zhou Zhongqing, the chief official, could not help but jump in his eyebrows.
Luochuan looked at Dou Qiushi, the county magistrate, but could not see the joy or anger on his face, so he said, "Oh, Song Sheng, I have met him once. He is indeed a good candidate." He then looked at Zhou Zhongqing and said, "Master Zhou, You are the Chief Supervisor, and although the position of Chief Supervisor is not within your scope of planning, I still value your ideas. Who do you think is the most suitable person to take over this position?"
Seeing Luo Chuan call his name, Zhou Zhongqing said directly without any hesitation, "Reporting to the Governor, I think that Song Sheng, the Governor of Taiming County, is indeed a good candidate, but unfortunately he is too old, and it is said that he has not been in good health recently. Well, now that the Supervisory Office has many affairs, it may be difficult to support it, but Lu Bing, the Supervisor of Shangyuan County, is younger, and he is fair and has a good reputation, so he is more suitable to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Supervisory Officer."
Luo Chuan said again, "Lu Bing, I have met him once. He is a simple man, and he is indeed a good candidate." He looked at Dou Qiushi and asked, "Master Dou, what do you think Master Zhou and Master Yan said, Song Between Sheng and Lu Bing, who is more suitable to be the supervisor?"
Chen Yu and Xie Wushang both looked at Dou Qiushi, but they could only see his back but not his expression.
Dou Qiushi said slowly, "Reporting to the Governor, I think," he paused for a moment, and then said, "Song Sheng, the governor of Taiming County, is honest and fair, and is more suitable to take over the post of chief supervisor. He is good at maintaining health, and his age It’s not too big, but it’s worthy of a heavy responsibility.”
Luo Chuan nodded and then asked, "The position of chief supervisor is very important. What do you think of the other adults?"
Zhou Zhongqing was obviously a little anxious at this time. He no longer cared about being reserved and turned to look at Gongsun Runze. However, the latter lowered his head and ignored him, then looked at Mu Zeyan again.
Mu Zeyan hesitated for a moment and then said, "I think it is more suitable to guard Lu Bing in Shangyuan County."
After saying this sentence, he didn't want to say even one more word of explanation.
Xie Wushang glanced sideways at Mu Zeyan, and then said, "I agree with the opinion of Lord Dou, the county prime minister, and believe that Lord Song Shengsong, the governor of Taiming County, is more suitable for the position of supervisor."
Chen Yu, the chief officer of the Agriculture Department, who always seemed to be concentrating with his eyes closed, also spoke at this time, "I have the same concerns as Lord Dou, Lord Xie and Lord Yan, and I think Lord Song Sheng Song, the governor of Taiming County, is more suitable."
At this point, no one else spoke.
Luochuan waited for a while and then said, "It seems that most of you, your lords, still prefer the person who guards Song Sheng in Taiming County. It can be seen that he is fair and popular among the people. However, the position of supervisory officer is of great importance. I need to think about it for a few more days. Make a decision.”
All the courtiers bowed in agreement and returned to their own queues, but only they themselves could know what thoughts were running behind their expressions.
A court meeting has been held until now, and many courtiers who originally wanted to make an announcement have already noticed something strange. How can they bring up those troublesome trivial matters at this time? The hall fell into silence for a while.
Just when everyone thought that this thrilling court meeting was going to end with such a big event that shocked both inside and outside the court, Zhao Wuji, the county lieutenant who ranked first among the generals, suddenly came out and said something even more Shocking stuff.
"Your Majesty, the Grand Administrator, I have something to report," Zhao Wuji bowed and saluted, and then said word by word in a low voice, "He Yucheng, an important border town in Yongchang County, was lost. The guard Wang Hui died in battle, and the human race formation was destroyed. Millions of human beings are forced to move north, and the beast tide is coming soon. In view of the strategic location of the city, it can be said that Baitong City, Li County, is at a loss. I kindly ask the prefect to prepare for the war and send troops. Lien Guang County, Anyang and Yongchang The soldiers of the county form a joint force to rescue!"
As soon as he said this, there was an uproar in the court! !
