"Second brother, you are so brave. You actually dare to talk to me like this."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Xi, the majesty of the emperor was fully displayed.
The majesty of the emperor and the seriousness of his father, the superposition of the two identities, were quite oppressive to Zhu Ping.
Zhu Xiang is very scared!
Really scared!
He is just a child who has not yet reached adulthood.
What kind of second prince, what kind of King Qin...
The source of these identities is all the man in front of him, Zhu Yuanzhang.
do not be afraid!
This is the battlefield. The more you fear death, the more likely you are to die.
Su Jing's voice rang in Zhu Ping's mind, and Zhu Ping kept recalling it.
Yes, don’t be afraid!
Zhu Feng secretly encouraged himself.
He looked directly into Zhu Yuanzhang's staring eyes and said, "Father, I am just expressing my attitude."
Zhu Yuanzhang said nothing and continued to stare at Zhu Xi.
The father and his son stared at each other for a long time, until a summons sounded:
"Your Majesty, the Duke of South Korea wishes to see you."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Second brother, go back. I won't do anything to Su Jing, but there is one thing. I must maintain this attitude in the future. Remember that you are the King of Qin, and you will help your eldest brother guard the border in the future. Do you understand? ?”
"Yes, Father, I understand."
Zhu Xi nodded and left Fengxian Hall.
Soon after, Li Shanchang appeared in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
"I see you, Your Majesty."
As soon as they met, Li Shanchang immediately knelt down towards Zhu Yuanzhang, but it didn't look like he was in good health.
"Shan Chang, please be healthy. What are you doing?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Even though he and Liu Bowen had just inquired about the candidate for the next prime minister not long ago, facing Li Shanchang now, it was as if this had never happened.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang stood up slowly, bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Your Majesty, I have been ill recently and am no longer able to assume the post of Prime Minister Zuo. Please allow me to resign to recuperate."
Li Shanchang is here to resign.
His posture is low and his attitude is pious.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not immediately express any attitude towards Li Shanchang's resignation.
He just said: "Shan Chang, let's see if Su Jing is responsible for improving fire guns at Baoyuan Bureau recently. Should we arrange any other errands for him?"
What on earth should Su Jing be given, or what official position should she be given?
Zhu Yuanzhang really hadn't thought about this matter.
It is not good to give too low or too high. After all, we are going against the Huaixi Xungui Group.
As the leader of the Huaixi Party, Li Shanchang can give the most pertinent advice.
Opponent, he naturally knows where Su Jing is, who can best check and balance him.
Li Shanchang immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I think Ren Yuanbo is highly intelligent and capable of filling any position in the court."
Li Shanchang did not accept the move, but directly used Tai Chi Push Hands.
Su Jing is very strong and can do anything.
To say this is to say nothing.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Shanchang and said calmly: "Is the position of Prime Minister Zuo also acceptable?"
Since Li Shanchang didn't accept the move, Zhu Yuanzhang simply accepted the move.
Aren’t you here to resign today? I will directly let Su Jing become the Prime Minister Zuo. What do you think?
Prime Minister Zuo is a position that is less than one person and more than ten thousand people. One of the important reasons why the Huaixi Group has great influence in the court is that Li Shanchang occupies the position of Prime Minister Zuo.
Zhongshu Zuo Prime Minister assisted the emperor in handling national affairs.
On some major issues, Prime Minister Zuo's opinions were not even weaker than the emperor's.
The emergence of the prime minister system was actually to prevent the emergence of fatuous emperors.
In the feudal dynasty, the emperor was the supreme ruler, and his every word and deed affected the life and death of all people in the world.
If the emperor is wise, then the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe, but the emperor is not selected based on merit, the prerequisite is blood.
No one can guarantee that every emperor will be wise. If the emperor turns out to be a mediocre king or even a tyrant, the world will be in chaos.
In this way, the prime minister system came into being.
The prime minister represents the pinnacle of power of ministers and assists the emperor in governing the world.
If the emperor is fatuous or cruel, then the prime minister has the obligation to stand up and help the world go on the right path.
However, the original intention of establishing a system often changes during the development process.
Since the emergence of the prime minister system, the battle between monarch power and prime minister power has never stopped.
Most of the founding emperors were strong, and the monarchy at this moment was unique, and the prime minister was more like a messenger.
As the emperors changed, some emperors with weak personalities and mediocre talents appeared among the successors. At this time, the power of the prime minister would rise.
In some dynasties where the king was weak and the ministers were strong, the prime minister could even decide who would take the throne.
But no matter what dynasty it is, the prime minister is always a very important position, and the candidate for the prime minister's position often indicates the general direction of the situation in the court.
Now Zhu Yuanzhang's seemingly casual words really shocked Li Shanchang.
If Su Jing becomes Prime Minister Zuo, with his talent and ability, no one in the Huaixi Group will be able to check and balance him.
Could it be that His Majesty is going to take action against the Huaixi Honor Collection now?
Li Shanchang broke out in cold sweat, but it only took him a moment to understand that this was impossible.
Even though Su Jing was granted the title of Uncle Renyuan, she was still alone in the court.
If he becomes Prime Minister Zuo, not only the people of the Huaixi Group will not agree, but other officials will also not agree.
A guy who suddenly landed in the air directly became the Prime Minister Zuo of the Ming Dynasty.
Except for Zhu Yuanzhang, no one would agree.
Whether it is etiquette or human relations, there is no such possibility.
Thinking of this, Li Shanchang couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why, Shanchang, do you think this is impossible?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's voice suddenly sounded, and he looked at Li Shan with a smile on his face and said.
Li Shanchang immediately said: "The position of prime minister is of great importance. Your Majesty has decreed it, and the old ministers dare not speculate on it."
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was a little surprised and said: "What? Now that we know that the position of prime minister is of great importance, why did you say so firmly when you resigned just now? Are you sick? I really didn't notice it."
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang said these words, Li Shanchang immediately knelt down: "I don't dare, I am indeed ill. The imperial doctor has also diagnosed and treated me. I have never dared to deceive Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang would never dare to pretend to be sick.
Although this disease did come at just the right time.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the nervous Li Shanchang and said: "Shanchang, you don't have to be so nervous. I just said it casually, but as the prime minister, I still have to trouble you."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do my best to never betray Your Majesty's trust."
Li Shanchang immediately assured Zhu Yuanzhang.
In a few words, Zhu Yuanzhang took over the matter of Li Shanchang's resignation.
It is impossible to know whether Liu Bowen's suggestion worked or whether Zhu Yuanzhang did not want to change the prime minister in the first place.
Anyway, the current situation seems to indicate that neither Wang Guangyang nor Hu Weiyong has any chance of being the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty Zuo for the time being.
Zhu Yuanzhang walked up to Li Shanchang with a smile and said: "Shanchang, that's right. Work hard. The Ming Dynasty still needs your strength. Do you have any ideas about Su Jing's position?"
After going around in a circle, Zhu Yuanzhang brought the topic back to the original starting point.
When Su Jing enters the court, what position will she take?
Although Su Jing did not agree to enter the court now, Zhu Yuanzhang would not reveal this information in front of Li Shanchang.
At this time, Li Shanchang stopped doing Tai Chi. He thought about it carefully and said, "I think Ren Yuanbo should start from the position of Zhongshu Province. With Mr. Su's ability, it is not an exaggeration to give him a political advisor."
Zhongshu is involved in political affairs and is a second-rank official. His main responsibility in the Zhongshu Province is to be a consul and to participate in government affairs. His status is under the left and right prime ministers.
Hu Weiyong briefly held this position, which is a very important position.
It can also be regarded as one of the positions that must be experienced to advance towards the prime minister.
This time, Li Shanchang's suggestion definitely can't be regarded as suppressing Su Jing. The first thing he said was that he was a senior member of Cong's second rank, which can be regarded as overestimation.
Moreover, it is an official position in Zhongshu Province, very close to the political center.
However, it is unrealistic to say that Li Shanchang has no ideas of his own.
The current Prime Minister of Zhongshu, that is, Prime Minister Zuo is him, and Prime Minister Zuo of Zhongshu is Hu Weiyong.
The positions in the Zhongshu Provincial Department are above those of political advisor. If Su Jing really follows Li Shanchang's suggestion and becomes an advisor to political affairs, then both Li Shanchang and Hu Weiyong will be Su Jing's superiors.
In this way, it was much easier to restrain Su Jing.
"Involved in political affairs, good at making mistakes, you are really thoughtful!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.
He understood what Li Shanchang was thinking.
The position of political advisor is quite wonderful. It is true that Li Shanchang can manage Su Jing and control everything, but at the same time, many things cannot go beyond Su Jing.
This is tantamount to giving Su Jing an opportunity to seize their leverage.
A double-edged sword, this position is quite suitable for both Li Shanchang and Zhu Yuanzhang.
To be able to serve as prime minister under Zhu Yuanzhang, he must have two brushes.
"Your Majesty is so complimentary. I just want to share your worries for Your Majesty."
Li Shanchang lowered his head and couldn't see the expression on his face clearly.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the respectful Li Shanchang in front of him. He wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, he said: "Okay, go back if you have nothing to do. If you are weak, take more rest."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
Li Shanchang quickly left Fengxian Hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the office chair again, and the matter with Li Shanchang was dismissed by him.
"One by one, it's really disturbing!"
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed slightly, feeling tired.
In such a huge Ming Dynasty, how many people can really share their worries?
Everyone had a little thought in their heart. Zhu Yuanzhang allowed them to have their own thoughts, but the premise was that this thought would not endanger the stability of the Ming Dynasty or the dominance of the old Zhu family.
"Someone is coming."
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted, and then several archguards appeared in front of Zhu Yuanzhang.
No, the current Gongwei Division has been renamed as the Qinjun Duwei Mansion. These Gongwei Lang have also become Qinjun Duwei, and both their official positions and status have been greatly improved.
"Go and check King Qin's soap business. Who is he doing it with?"
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Zhu Yuanzhang was still very curious about Zhu Xi's accounts. Those strange large orders really didn't look like normal business.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The pro-military captain immediately took the order and went to investigate.
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Prime Minister's Mansion.
Li Shanchang had just come back, and he was still very concerned about what happened just now.
Zhu Yuanzhang is beating himself up.
"Cough cough cough..."
Li Shanchang coughed violently.
His body is really very sick.
But now that Zhu Yuanzhang has talked about this, Li Shanchang doesn't dare to complain about illness anymore, and he still has to do what needs to be done.
At this moment, Li Shanchang couldn't help but think that Liu Bowen might be more lucky just like Liu Bowen.
In the Ming Dynasty, many officials became ill due to overwork and died on the job.
Li Shanchang is fifteen years older than Zhu Yuanzhang, so he is not very young now.
Although he has lived for a long time in history, Li Shanchang at this moment does not know that he can live that long.
The deaths of so many colleagues still made him feel a little sad about his own fate.
After all, no matter how great the power is, it can't compare to one's own survival.
At this moment in Chengyi's Mansion, Liu Bowen had already boarded the carriage and was about to go to Baoyuan Bureau.
Zhu Yuanzhang issued the order of the lobbyist, and Liu Bowen, the lobbyist, wanted to complete the matter whether he was willing or not.
Liu Bowen felt very uneasy, but also very excited.
He was not sure whether he could complete Zhu Yuanzhang's lobbying task, but seeing Su Jing again was a great gift to him.
"Dad, everything is ready, can we go?"
The driver was Liu Bowen's son Liu Lian, because the matter of going to Baoyuan Bureau to meet Su Jing was very important and needed to be kept secret.
The housekeeper was not available, only Liu Bowen's son Liu Lian came.
"Lian'er, let's go."
Liu Bowen replied.
The carriage quickly started moving and slowly passed in the direction of Baoyuan Bureau.
The speed was not fast, because Liu Lian knew that his father's health was not very good and the bumps were not good.
When Liu Bowen goes out, he will naturally attract a lot of attention.
But there was no one in this group, except for the pro-military captain who secretly followed him all the way.
After all, it was a task assigned by Zhu Yuanzhang, and the arrangements were strict.
On the carriage, Liu Lian asked Liu Bowen: "Father, what kind of person is this Mr. Su?"
Although Liu Lian is Liu Bowen's son, he was not with Liu Bowen before. It was after Liu Bowen resigned that he decided to come from his hometown.
After all the calculations, it had only been more than a month since Liu Bowen was with him.
Liu Lian had heard a lot about Su Jing, but his father Liu Bowen had never talked about Su Jing with him, which made Liu Lian very curious.
However, Liu Bowen didn't say anything, and he was very sensible and didn't ask any more questions.
Now that he was about to set off to find Su Jing, Liu Lian felt that there was nothing wrong with asking.
Liu Bowen opened the door curtain in front of the carriage and said calmly: "Mr. Su, he is the most powerful person that my father has ever seen in his life. No, Mr. Su should not be said to be powerful. I cannot use any earthly words to describe Mr. Su. "
(End of chapter)
