Zhu Jianshen smiled bitterly, how could he still be in such a mood now?
Zhen'er's matter gave him a headache, and the more important military, political and financial powers were not yet in his hands. He really had no intention of having a harem now.
But people can't want it, not accepting it means rejection, but it is not beautiful to refuse some 'well-intentioned' things, and there is no shortage of one more person to eat in the palace.
Zhu Jianshen nodded: "Okay, I understand. I'll just hand him over to Huai En later."
He Yong and Zhao Fu looked at each other and smiled, thinking it was because the emperor was being reserved and could not lose face.
The emperor deliberately downplayed it, and the two of them would not add any more topics to this topic, and instead talked about the arrangements for the chieftain after the war...
These were planned by Li Qing, reviewed and approved by Zhu Jianshen, and then dispatched to He Yong and Zhao Fu in a hurry. The two of them followed the script, but there were no mistakes and they handled it in an orderly manner.
After Zhu Jian listened deeply, he showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time. He finally heard something satisfactory.
He appointed an imperial envoy on the spot to deliver the decree to the Yao chieftain, appointing the person who was temporarily in charge of the chieftain's affairs and sent his daughter as the new Yao chieftain officer, in order to quickly settle the matter.
Then, Zhu Jianshen said some more personal words before letting the two of them leave.
After the two left, Zhu Jianshen asked Jin Yiwei to notify all officials above the fifth rank in Beijing to have a banquet in the palace in three days to celebrate the victory of the army.
Although the national funds are not rich, the situation must be supported. This is not only a show of goodwill to the generals, but also a warning to the civil officials - I am not an emperor who values civility over military affairs!
As the news spread, the civil service group was naturally dissatisfied, but not too angry.
The loss of military commanders' political soil cannot be restored by using troops at home or a celebration banquet. Without wars, military commanders are doomed to decline.
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Wenhua Hall.
Li Qing and Li Dongyang are on the left, and Peng Shi, Liu Dingzhi, and Shang Ren are on the right. The difference from the past is that the invisible 38th line between the two sides has almost been eliminated.
The distance between the two parties has become much closer, and it seems that the hearts have also become much closer.
The office is no longer so boring. During the tea breaks after busy work, we can also talk about irrelevant topics to liven up the atmosphere.
There are some advantages of civil servants that military officers cannot compare with, such as: they speak well and are good at chatting.
This kind of office atmosphere is really comfortable. Li Dongyang feels much more relaxed and no longer depressed.
Li Qing's efficiency is surprisingly fast. It has only been an hour, and others have just finished processing several memorials. He has already piled them up here, and today's work is already over.
However, he did not leave in a hurry, but drank tea leisurely, so that Li Dongyang had time to learn and consolidate.
When the three of them saw him stop, they also put down their pens, closed the memorial, and took an early intermission.
Peng Shi looked admiring: "Master Li is so smart and capable, it really makes us ashamed!"
Li Qing smiled and said with rare humility: "It's mainly due to the caution of a few people that we are a little slow now."
You just spent money, and regardless of whether you can get something done or not, at least you can't turn your back immediately, right?
Even though everyone said that Li Qing had no character, Li Qing didn't think he had any character at all. Most of the time, he felt that he was quite classy.
"Master Li is too modest." Peng Shi stroked his beard and said, "In terms of ability, how many people in the court can compare with Master Li?"
"I'm afraid there isn't even one!" Liu Dingzhi praised.
Immediately afterwards, Shang Ren followed up: "Can't find it at all!"
For a time, there were endless compliments.
Li Dongyang felt something was wrong, and he felt like a weasel paying New Year greetings to a chicken.
But Li Qing didn't seem to notice it, and seemed to be enjoying it quite a lot. He kept saying "Where is it?", but everyone was laughing from ear to ear.
Li Dongyang couldn't help but frown, and thought: Something is wrong. The three pavilion elders are very wrong today, and they must have something up their sleeves... Uh... Something is wrong with Marquis Yongqing, too. How could he not understand?
Seeing Mr. Sange harboring ulterior motives and seeing Marquis Yongqing walking into a trap, Li Dongyang felt anxious.
However, what can he do? He only has one hand. He has no role to speak here, so he can only wait and see what happens...
No matter how good the foreplay is, it is preparation for getting to the main point, and everything is the same.
After complimenting each other for a while, the three of them revealed their final purpose.
Peng Shi took the lead and said: "Master Li is only in his sixties. He is strong and still has some strength left. Why not go to court to share your worries?"
"Alas, Mr. Li's failure to go to court is a loss for the Ming Dynasty, a waste of talents, and a pity for the country..." Liu Dingzhi frowned, worrying about the country and the people, and his use of parallelism was so slippery.
Shang Ren also sighed sadly: "The emperor relies so much on Master Li that no one in the entire court can surpass him. He takes the emperor's salary and shares the emperor's worries..."
Barabara...
When Li Dongyang heard this, he finally understood the intentions of the three people.
Do you dare to urge Marquis Yongqing to come to court so that Marquis Yongqing can be deeply tied to the cabinet?
Li Dongyang suddenly realized that he also agreed with this point of view in his heart. As he got to know him better during this period, he became more and more aware of the terrifying ability of this Marquis.
If such people do not go to court, it is really a waste of resources and a huge waste of talent.
He turned to look at Li Qing, expecting an answer.
Li Qing chuckled: "There are talented people in every generation. The Ming Dynasty never lacks talents. What it lacks is opportunities for talents to express themselves."
With a deeply impressed expression on his face, Peng Shi cupped his hands and said, "Master Li's broad-mindedness is something that Peng admires greatly. However, one code comes down to another. This has nothing to do with whether Master Li goes to court or not. There is no necessary connection.”
Liu Dingzhi nodded: "If Mr. Li can't get rid of it... If there is something unspeakable, I'd like to go to the imperial court to report it!"
"It's all for the Ming Dynasty." Shang Ren said.
Li Qing still chuckled and shook his head slightly: "It's better that I don't go to court."
The three of them looked at each other in confusion, and their expressions couldn't help but look ugly: This Li Qing really doesn't do anything for money! ?
Especially for Liu Dingzhi, the gap between his eyebrows was unprecedentedly deep, and he paid twice as much!
He was filled with anger and his tone became stiff, and he asked: "What if we insist on urging the emperor to let Mr. Li go to court?"
Li Qing was startled for a moment, then laughed dumbly, "Then please urge me!"
Liu Ding was stunned, and his stiff expression gradually softened, because Li Qing did not finish his words.
Maybe he couldn't wipe his face... He drank tea to cover up his embarrassment and crooked his elbow.
Shang Ren said with a smile: "In that case, it's settled."
After a pause, "Actually, Master Li, there is no need to worry. Although the Sixth Ministry and the Metropolitan Procuratorate are quite biased against you, they don't have any bad intentions;
In fact, both us and them are doing it for the Ming Dynasty. "
This is really a beautiful thing to say. It does not offend anyone, but also establishes a common enemy, and at the same time brings them closer to each other.
Peng Shi couldn't help but secretly praise: He is worthy of winning three yuan in a row.
It's a pity that Lian Zhong Sanyuan met the elder of the Eight Dynasties, and Li Qing has been in court for so long, how can he be influenced by others' emotions.
He just smiled and nodded: "That's good, everyone is doing it for the Ming Dynasty, why bother fighting?"
"Uh...hehe..." Shang Ren laughed, feeling as if he had punched cotton.
The atmosphere was a little tense for a while, and Li Qing stood up and said, "Guys, please take your time and take your leave!"
"Master Li, please excuse me." The three of them stood up and cupped their hands.
After Li Qing walked out of the hall, they sat down depressedly and looked at each other with bitter expressions on their faces.
Judging from Li Qing's posture, it seems that he is still not ready to do anything. This is really... bastard!
However, it is not that there is no room for maneuver. At least Li Qing did not refuse outright. They can use some artistic processing and maybe they can have a fight.
for example……
"Your Majesty, it's not that Marquis Yongqing doesn't want to go to court, it's just that he can't lose face."
Qianqing Palace, Peng Shi said.
Then, Shang Ren followed up: "Your Majesty, Marquis Yongqing's ability is well known to everyone. He is only sixty years old and can definitely do it."
Liu Dingzhi said: "The Ming Dynasty never stipulated that marquises were not allowed to go to court. They also asked the emperor to appoint talented people and accept advice."
Zhu Jianshen was speechless: Do you need to tell me whether it is useful or not? If I could allow this guy to go to court, would I not let him?
He also knew the purpose of these people, which was just to move out of Li Qing and compete with the six tribes.
But how could Li Qing drop the price and become cannon fodder? Is Li Qing stupid, or are you too naive?
Zhu Jianshen couldn't help but want to laugh.
"The emperor can issue a decree to allow Marquis Yongqing to join the cabinet, why can't he issue a decree to allow him to go to court?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, besides, Marquis Yongqing himself has the obligation to go to court!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
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On the way to the Metropolitan Procuratorate...
Li Dongyang finally couldn't help it and said: "Master Hou, if the student dares to ask, why don't you want to go to court?"
Li Qing smiled and said, "I don't want to."
"...With the Marquis's talents and the Emperor's trust, if you go to court to participate in politics..."
"Am I not participating in politics now?" Li Qing said with a smile, "Not going to court does not mean not doing things. Besides, the emperor is wise and powerful and does not need me to worry about everything. Sometimes I am too helpful and it is not beautiful."
Li Dongyang didn't understand the deeper meaning of his words, and Li Qing didn't explain any more. He just said: "You are very young. Read more, learn more, and accumulate more. There are talented people from generation to generation, so why can't you be a new generation?"
Hearing this, Li Dongyang suddenly felt a surge of pride in his heart, but he said reservedly: "Master Hou is ridiculously complimentary."
"Haha..." Li Qing smiled heartily and walked briskly.
Li Dongyang hurriedly followed and said no more.
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Small courtyard.
Yesterday's embarrassment disappeared, and the two became close again, but Zhu Wanqing was somewhat timid, afraid that her elder brother would really do something...reckless.
She is already sixteen, and she has been exposed to pornographic albums and the like. It is not that Ren does not understand.
At the same time, she felt a little guilty. She didn't think it was anything when she was a child. Now that she has grown up, she realizes how much perseverance and concentration it takes to wait for someone for so long.
It is true that she is a princess, but she is not recognized as a princess at all. Of course, if she is recognized, it will be a negative point.
But the eldest brother is different. He is going to inherit the title of Marquis of Yongqing. The worst case scenario is that he will enjoy endless glory and wealth, and have a lot of beautiful wives and concubines.
But because of her, the eldest brother has not yet gotten married.
Zhu Wanqing clapped her little hands, raised her face and said seriously: "Brother, after I go back this time, I will tell my parents...about our marriage."
"There's no rush." Li Hong smiled and said, "If our love lasts for a long time, how can we stay together day and night?"
Zhu Wanqing curled her lips and hummed: "I don't know who it is, it's midnight..."
Her face suddenly turned red, but she still continued teasing, "In the courtyard in the middle of the night... holding your hands on the ground, doing that?"
Li Hong: -_-|| "That's called push-ups, my godfather taught me."
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ps: Dear children, happy Mid-Autumn Festival, be happy (*▽*)
