Lord!
The highest level among the five noble titles.
According to the system of the Tang Dynasty, the prince of the county and the duke of the country were both of the same rank. In the Ming Dynasty, the duke of the country and the duke of the county were of the first rank, and the prince of the country was of the first rank.
This kind of status is simply not comparable to ordinary people.
At this moment, Li Shanchang directly raised Su Jing's merits to the level of a duke, which was equivalent to putting Su Jing on the fire.
Hu Weiyong lowered his head and was filled with emotion.
Older gingers are more spicy.
Although Li Shanchang has been saying that he wants to retreat, this method is not what a person who wants to retreat should use.
Hearing this, Cui Liang said: "Prime Minister Zuo, you are the Duke of South Korea. What do you mean by this? The title of Duke of the Republic of Korea can only be granted to extraordinary people. No matter how great Su Jing's contribution is, it is not enough."
It is obviously impossible to grant the title of Duke.
Even if it is Zhu Yuanzhang, he still has to weigh it.
There are still a large number of heroes here, and if you just make a young man who has never fought in a war directly make him an official, there will definitely be a lot of opposition.
Even if he is a Marquis, there are still quite a few heroes waiting in line to be awarded the title.
Once she was granted the title of Marquis, Su Jing would naturally have a lot of enemies.
Li Shanchang replied: "Cui Shangshu, I am just inferring based on what you said. Besides, I am not without any basis. Su Jing's contribution has not been finished yet."
If we directly ask Su Jing to be granted the title of Duke, it will definitely be a big problem.
But now that Cui Liang had caught the loophole in his words, things became interesting.
Cui Liang's face was a little ugly, but he really couldn't refute.
This is Li Shanchang's wisdom. If he wants Su Jing to be granted the title of Marquis, he should directly say that he is granted the title of Duke. In this way, he can take a step back and be granted the title of Marquis.
This is the golden mean.
The officials in the palace had different expressions.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat high on the dragon chair and looked indifferently at everything happening below.
Zhu Biao frowned slightly and was also thinking about the changes in the situation.
As Su Jing was his teacher, he naturally did not want Su Jing to fall into endless party disputes after entering the court.
But Zhu Biao also knew that Su Jing could no longer avoid falling into party strife.
Just like at this moment, it was clear that Su Jing was not here at all, but the matters surrounding him were already being debated endlessly.
"Biao'er, continue talking."
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, as if he didn't care about the argument below.
It was obvious that he was promoting Su Jing's affairs.
Zhu Biao heard this and continued: "The Soviet Union improved firearms not long ago and created a fire blunderbuss that can be fired by a single person without igniting the fuse. Now the first batch of new fire blunderbuss has been completely cast and tested. After being equipped with the Shenji Battalion, the battle The strength can be increased several times immediately."
New fire gun!
Another bombshell.
All civil and military officials in the dynasty were shocked.
Of course, Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, who had already guessed that this new type of firecracker was improved by Su Jing, seemed quite calm.
Zhu Yuanzhang stayed up all night for the new fire gun, urging the fire gun manufacturing department under the Baoyuan Bureau to produce the first one.
Experimented on the spot and had good success.
The new fire cannons were much more powerful in enhancing the military strength of the Ming Dynasty than the Wolf Constitution and the Yuanyang Formation.
One is just a method of fighting Japanese pirates, and the other is to directly update the firearms.
This is not the same at all.
Zhu Liangzu was completely confused. As a military commander, he had already obtained this new type of firecracker.
After simply trying it a few times, I couldn't put it down.
He also deeply understood how much this new type of firecracker could enhance the military strength of the Ming Dynasty.
But what Zhu Liangzu never expected was that this thing was actually improved by Su Jing.
Immediately Xu Da and Chang Yuchun took orders for the Northern Expedition. The new fire guns would come in handy immediately and would have a crucial impact on the subsequent Northern Expedition.
Still a positive impact.
Su Jing!
Why is it 伱!
Zhu Liangzu’s inner cry.
He didn't want to believe this fact, and he somewhat understood why the people he sent out simply disappeared.
For Su Jing who was able to transform this new type of fire gun, it was abnormal for this method to be effective.
Xu Da remained silent, but he was always observing the officials' reactions.
Su Jing's climate was already a bit unbearable.
Today's Zhu Yuanzhang's performance was really wonderful.
Chang Yuchun, on the other hand, was beaming with joy, making no attempt to hide it at all.
Although he is also from the Huaixi Group, as the future father-in-law of Prince Zhu Biao, he does not need to form a party with anyone.
Su Jing was his lifesaver twice, which was the greatest kindness to Chang Yuchun.
Cui Liang was in a daze after listening to Zhu Biao's words.
Although he did not object to Su Jing entering the court, his impression of Su Jing was actually not good.
Before today, he had never thought highly of Su Jing.
but.
After Zhu Biao's discussion today, Su Jing's weight in his mind increased greatly.
If Su Jing had done these things a few years ago, he might have had the chance to become an official.
Piece by piece, it’s all a great achievement!
Moreover, Su Jing is also deeply loved by Zhu Yuanzhang at this moment. It can be said that all the conditions are met.
It's like the leader appreciates his subordinates, and the subordinates are considerate and meet all the conditions. This promotion matter will be smooth.
Su Jing, in the future, no, in the near future, will definitely become a presence that cannot be ignored in the Ming Dynasty.
"Cui Shangshu, for Su Jing's contribution, it is not too much to be granted the title of Marquis."
Li Shanchang said to Cui Liang, but he was actually talking to Zhu Yuanzhang.
It is Zhu Yuanzhang who has to decide whether to be an earl or a marquis in this matter.
Cui Liang stopped talking. He could understand Li Shanchang's operations, so he would not become Li Shanchang's gun.
"Shanchang, are you finished?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and said, with a sense of oppression as soon as he said these words.
As the emperor, he sees the court situation clearly than anyone else.
Because others are in the court situation, and Zhu Yuanzhang is the one who controls the court situation.
The confrontation between Li Shanchang and Su Jing was instigated by him personally.
Li Shanchang immediately raised his hands and replied: "I spoke nonsense, and please forgive me."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not mention Li Shanchang, but asked Zhu Biao on the side: "Prince, what do you think? What should Su Jing be granted?"
The world of the Ming Dynasty will eventually belong to Zhu Biao from now on.
Some things have to be judged by Zhu Biao himself.
Zhu Biao was silent and immediately started thinking about it in his mind. He knew that this was the test question given to him by his father Zhu Yuanzhang.
Although most of the officials below had their heads lowered, they were all waiting for Zhu Biao's results.
Zhu Yuanzhang will only accept other suggestions, but in the end, it is Zhu Yuanzhang's own decision.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang would most likely follow Zhu Biao's suggestions directly, especially during a serious time like the morning court.
Not long after, Zhu Biao's eyes became clear. He looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "Reporting to my father, I think Master Su should be made a count."
count!
It is impossible for the Duke, and there is still a chance for the Marquis to force the seal.
But Zhu Biao, who was Su Jing's student, suggested to the earl.
As soon as these words came out, an imperceptible look of satisfaction flashed across Zhu Yuanzhang's face.
Among the hundreds of officials, there are also different thoughts.
A smile appeared on the corner of Zhu Liangzu's mouth, and he thought to himself: Su Jing, it seems that you are nothing more than that. The relationship between His Highness the Crown Prince and you is not as good as rumored.
Cui Liang remained silent, but looking at Zhu Biao, he only felt that Ming Dynasty's future was promising.
Li Shanchang always had that expression, as if everything was taken for granted.
Most of the officials of the Huaixi Group were very excited. In their opinion, this was because Zhu Biao was thinking about them and did not want Su Jing to overwhelm them.
Those officials who were not from the Huaixi Group were surprised and a little disappointed.
After all, birth determines too many things, and even Prince Zhu Biao is not exempt from it.
Compared with the members of the Huaixi Group, they have great inherent disadvantages.
Of course, these people are not the real top officials of the Ming Dynasty, and they only think about so much.
Hu Weiyong, for one, just sighed in his heart: Your Highness, the Crown Prince, is really becoming more and more like His Majesty.
"Okay, then as the prince said, is there anything else you want to say?"
Zhu Yuanzhang dropped the tine hammer, and the matter was finally over.
At this time, no one would speak out.
Your Majesty and the Crown Prince have reached a consensus, and the opinions of other people are no longer important.
"It seems that you have no objections, so I have decided that in consideration of Su Jing's contribution, I will confer the title of Uncle Renyuan."
Zhu Yuanzhang spoke calmly.
Obviously, Uncle Ren Yuan's title was something he had planned for a long time.
As for the specific grades and corresponding official positions, Zhu Yuanzhang is not in a hurry. These will be decided by Su Jing himself in the future.
Yes, in Zhu Yuanzhang's vision, he wanted to give Su Jing considerable autonomy.
Su Jing does have a good mind, but what he needs to face is not one opponent, but a group of them.
Therefore, such autonomy is necessary.
Uncle Ren Yuan!
Benevolence, virtue and love are called benevolence.
Far, far is the profound knowledge.
The title of this earl is quite lofty.
Just hearing the word "title", all the officials already knew Su Jing's status in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind.
Benevolence and love refer to moral character, while profundity and talent refer to ability.
Full of expectations!
"Okay, let's retreat. That's it for today."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and an extremely important morning meeting ended.
Outside the Fengxian Hall, on top of the stairs.
The officials walked down slowly, each with different thoughts. For them, the amount of information in today's morning court was really too much.
"Cui Shangshu, stay."
Li Shanchang stopped Cui Liang in front of him and said with a smile: "Everything in the court just now was done impartially. I hope Cui Shangshu doesn't mind."
Cui Liang said calmly: "Prime Minister Zuo said something harsh, but it's all for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. Naturally, I won't mind."
Li Shanchang said with a smile: "Cui Shangshu is indeed a straight-tempered person. I really admire him. I hope Cui Shangshu can still maintain his current attitude in the future."
"I won't bother Prime Minister Zuo anymore."
After Cui Liang finished speaking, he quickly walked forward without stopping at all.
Li Shanchang looked at Cui Liang's back, and the smile on his lips slowly disappeared.
"Prime Minister, today you used retreat to advance. I really admire you!"
Hu Weiyong came to Li Shanchang's side and said.
Li Shanchang said calmly: "Why retreat to advance? It's just a show with His Majesty."
acting?
Hu Weiyong was stunned and didn't understand.
Li Shanchang shook his head slightly and said, "Weiyong, your mind has always been quick and your thoughts are active, but sometimes you do less unnecessary things and think more about important things, and you will naturally understand a lot."
In one sentence, he was already beating Hu Weiyong.
Being too close to Zhu Liangzu, his mind was also led astray by Zhu Liangzu.
"What the prime minister taught you is that Weiyong understands."
Hu Weiyong immediately lowered his head and said.
Hu Weiyong was extremely good at pretending to be a grandson before he actually became the Prime Minister of Zuo in the Ming Dynasty.
"It's just that Wei Yong doesn't understand, what drama are the Prime Minister and Your Majesty playing?"
Hu Weiyong continued to ask.
The more you understand about things in this court, the more you can do the right thing.
Li Shanchang said indifferently: "Wei Yong, do you think that I am trying to quarrel with Cui Shangshu and mention Su Jing's title to the Duke of the Kingdom to flatter Su Jing?"
Hu Weiyong nodded and said, "That's right. Isn't that what the Prime Minister meant?"
Not only Hu Weiyong viewed this matter this way, but also many officials in the court viewed it this way.
"Let me ask you, Weiyong, who do you think was the first person to hold a grudge after Su Jing found out about this?"
Li Shanchang asked Hu Weiyong.
"Of course it's Cui Shangshu, no!"
Hu Weiyong replied subconsciously, and then immediately realized something was wrong and hurriedly said: "It should be you, the Prime Minister."
Li Shanchang nodded and said: "Yes, you can understand a little bit. Let Su Jing hate me. This is what His Majesty asked me to do. I will naturally do it. This is the content of the scene I performed today. "
"Think about the joints yourself. If you don't understand, then I can only say that my position is not suitable for you."
As soon as these words were spoken, it was a very serious blow to Hu Weiyong.
The position of prime minister is the position that Hu Weiyong dreams of.
Originally, Li Shanchang had made it clear many times that the position of prime minister would definitely belong to Li Shanchang in the future.
But now, something unexpected happened again, and Hu Weiyong couldn't help but be nervous.
"Yes, Prime Minister, Weiyong will consider it carefully after he returns."
Hu Weiyong remained low-key and humble, and said respectfully to Li Shanchang.
Li Shanchang said no more and continued to move forward.
In the distance, Shi Jia Bao, the Minister of Rites, was asking Cui Liang, the Minister of Rites, "Master Cui, why are you doing this today? His Majesty's decision to confer the title of Count Su Jing must have been planned for a long time. There is no need to say anything more."
Zhu Yuanzhang brought up the matter of Su Jing's knighthood for discussion today. Everyone knew it and definitely wanted to seal it.
In this case, just saying that is the best option.
Being so tough as Cui Liang seems a bit stupid.
Although, judging from the results, Zhu Yuanzhang just wanted Cui Liang to cooperate.
Cui Liang said: "Shilang, there are always some things that someone has to do. Protecting yourself wisely is the right choice. I won't blame you, but I hope that when you are in my position in the future, you can think about what you should do. What's the matter?"
(End of chapter)
