"Okay, I'm home, you two can go."
At the gate of Niu Mansion, Su Jing said to the two servants of the Prime Minister's Mansion who sent him here, his body still swaying a little.
After the two servants bowed and saluted, they turned and left.
As the door of Niu Mansion closed, Su Jing's body straightened up in an instant.
For Su Jing, the amount of wine she drank today was not enough to make her drunk.
But you still have to find some reason to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Drunkness is the best excuse.
"You are truly worthy of being the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty."
Su Jing smiled slightly, seeming to be a little self-deprecating about her behavior today.
Li Shanchang was kind throughout the whole process, and it seemed like he didn't say or do anything.
But in fact, Li Shanchang has always maintained a fairly appropriate sense of distance.
He obviously went with some testing purpose, but the other party never lost his right to speak.
The top officials of the Ming Dynasty thought they were high enough, but unexpectedly they underestimated him.
However, Su Jing didn't pay too much attention to it. After all, this kind of false and submissive trick was just a means.
The strength behind it is the real support.
Li Shanchang, whether he was the Duke of Korea or the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty, was extremely noble in the Ming Dynasty.
Su Jing, the Renyuan Bo, seems to be far away from him.
However, these positions, or the power represented in the name, were actually given by Zhu Yuanzhang.
Not to mention that all feudal dynasties are dominated by the emperor and his family, and one person can decide the life and death of hundreds of civil and military officials. After all, some emperors themselves are too weak.
But in Lao Zhu's case, he is the holder of absolute power.
How about the founding heroes?
How about the Duke?
How about the Prime Minister?
If Lao Zhu doesn't want you to live, then you won't be able to live.
Su Jing is not even afraid of Lao Zhu, let alone Li Shanchang.
Of course, it is also true that he did not get the answer he wanted from Li Shanchang.
Judging from today's situation, there is a high probability that there will be no results if it is made clear.
"Forget it, don't think about it so much."
Su Jing shook his head. He already wanted to go back to Lishui County.
That night.
Prime Minister's Mansion.
Hu Weiyong came here again. Su Jing came over as soon as he knew about Li Shanchang's meeting.
This is no small matter. Li Shanchang has never targeted Su Jing, but he, Hu Weiyong, has done it.
"Weiyong, the news about you is pretty quick."
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong without any surprise.
Although Hu Weiyong never said anything about what he was targeting Su Jing, Li Shanchang could guess some.
Running to Zhu Liangzu's place every day can't be a waste of time.
"I always have to pay more attention to Su Jing's matters."
Hu Weiyong did not beat around the bush and made his purpose clear.
Su Jing!
Su Jing, who has officially entered the palace and passed the holy ceremony, is completely different from her previous situation.
If there were other possibilities before, then Su Jing is destined to become a major opponent of Hu Weiyong in the future.
There is no way, Su Jing's status in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind is already known to everyone.
Moreover, Su Jing not only had a high status with Zhu Yuanzhang, but also had an irreplaceable status with Prince Zhu Biao.
Su Jing is still so young. Once she truly enters the court, she will be a solid foundation for the elders of the two dynasties.
Su Jing does not belong to the Huaixi Group at all, but she has good relations with several heavyweights in the Huaixi Group.
Hu Weiyong is really vigilant.
"Ah!"
Li Shanchang chuckled and said: "You are quite vigilant, not bad."
Hu Weiyong bowed and said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you are ridiculous. Weiyong just doesn't want everything we have worked so hard to build to fall into the hands of others."
These words tied up Li Shanchang.
But there is nothing wrong with that. Li Shanchang is different from Xu Da. He is now the actual leader of the Huaixi Group. He had too many battles with Liu Bowen before.
Even if Li Shanchang wants to retire in the future, he will still be tied to the big tree of Huaixi Group.
"Wei Yong, you are wrong. I am old and I already have everything I should have."
Li Shanchang smiled and shook his head, as if to show that he no longer had any intention of fighting for power.
Hu Weiyong immediately complimented: "The Prime Minister is open-minded, but the Prime Minister is a minister of the Ming Dynasty. Even if Su Jing has some small achievements, how can he compare with the Prime Minister?"
"A little merit?"
Li Shanchang looked into Hu Weiyong's eyes, with a hint of rhetorical question in the corner of his mouth.
Li Shanchang knew a lot about what Su Jing did.
Some have been announced by Lao Zhu, and some have not been.
Hu Weiyong's words, even if they were compliments, were a bit too much.
However, Hu Weiyong didn't change his expression and nodded very seriously: "It depends on who you compare with. If you compare with the Prime Minister, Weiyong thinks there is no problem with those small achievements."
The highest level of flattery is to make yourself believe that what you say is correct.
Only in this way can you keep your face from blushing and your heart from beating, and tell lies with your eyes open.
Of course, Li Shanchang's contribution to the Ming Dynasty is definitely not trivial.
Su Jing and Li Shanchang are actually not two existences that can be compared.
"Okay, let's stop saying these words. I'm afraid I won't hear you again after I retreat, and I can't bear it."
Li Shanchang waved his hand, seemingly casually, but he nodded at Hu Weiyong.
Hu Weiyong was so astute that he immediately said: "Whatever the Prime Minister said, Wei Yong is sincere and sincere to you. It has nothing to do with where the Prime Minister is. Even if the Prime Minister is just a commoner, Wei Yong is also your student. He is Your subordinates."
This expression of loyalty has gone too far.
But Hu Weiyong's face is so thick. He didn't show any discomfort when he said this, as if all this was true.
Li Shanchang smiled, even though he knew it was a lie, it still sounded good.
"That's almost it."
Li Shanchang said calmly.
"Yes, Prime Minister."
Hu Weiyong immediately shut up and said no more.
Although he came here to ask about Su Jing, he would not speak when he shouldn't.
Li Shanchang said: "Su Jing came to my house today and visited my garden. He said that my garden is very similar to the Lion Forest."
Um?
Hu Weiyong was slightly startled, not expecting that Li Shanchang would suddenly say this.
Doubts arose in his heart, but he still suppressed his doubts and waited for Li Shanchang's words.
Li Shanchang continued: "Before, His Majesty asked me to go to Lishui County to investigate Su Jing because of some things. I didn't find any problems, but there is one thing. Su Jing has not been to Suzhou Mansion."
! ! !
Hu Weiyong was shocked and said: "Prime Minister, do you mean to say that there is something wrong with Su Jing's previous experience?"
The place where the Lion Grove is located is Suzhou Prefecture. If Su Jing has never been to Suzhou Prefecture, she must have never seen the Lion Grove Prefecture.
In this case, how did Su Jing know what the Lion Forest looked like?
So Hu Weiyong's first thought was that there was something wrong with Su Jing's experience.
Li Shanchang shook his head and said: "No, Su Jing's experience is fine. His Majesty's spies can't make mistakes."
Li Shan has great trust in Lao Zhu's information collection ability.
There must be no problem with Su Jing's resume.
"Then this..."
Hu Weiyong was a little confused.
Since Su Jing has never been to Suzhou Mansion, how did he learn about the Lion Forest?
It can't just be dictated by someone else.
The Lion Forest is a very exquisite garden, and it is difficult to describe its beauty in words.
In particular, the rockery maze is even more ingenious.
Hu Weiyong now has no idea what's going on.
Li Shanchang said lightly: "Perhaps Su Jing has seen him somewhere else."
Since Su Jing could predict Chang Yuchun's death and remind him of it, it seems not impossible that he had seen the Lion Forest without ever going to Suzhou Prefecture.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I'm sorry for my stupidity, but I really can't understand it."
Hu Weiyong asked Li Shanchang, his eyes full of confusion.
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong and said, "Weiyong, Weiyong, you always say you remember what I said, but in fact you never really listened."
"ah?"
Hu Weiyong was startled and immediately said: "Prime Minister, please tell me clearly what Weiyong did wrong."
Hu Weiyong is quite satisfied with his actions and has always adhered to the principle of being low-key and cautious.
Before Li Shanchang could speak, Hu Weiyong reacted: "Could it be Su Jing!"
Among all the things, the only thing he did that was more radical was about Su Jing.
"Thank you for remembering."
Li Shanchang said calmly: "I have told you a long time ago that Su Jing is not an ordinary person, but you just don't believe it."
"Let me tell you, what Su Jing said today about my garden looking like a lion forest was probably his intention."
Li Shanchang didn't believe that Su Jing didn't know the loopholes in this matter.
Therefore, there is only one possibility, and that is intentional.
Hu Weiyong was stunned and suddenly felt that everything was out of his control.
No, he wasn't there from the beginning.
"Wei Yong remembers it."
Hu Weiyong did not excuse anything. What has happened cannot be changed. Accept it and remember it.
Regret is the most useless thing in the Ming Dynasty, because when you regret, it is when you die. Yang Xian is the best example.
Li Shanchang nodded, Hu Weiyong was very satisfied with this point.
Blindly looking for excuses for yourself is completely immature.
"Wei Yong, do you know what else Su Jing said to me?"
Li Shanchang said again.
Hu Weiyong immediately said: "Wei Yong is willing to hear the details."
Li Shanchang said: "Su Jing fed my fish today, saying that no one is smart about this fish, and it is not satisfied even when it is full. It has to keep eating. If it keeps feeding, it will starve to death."
"Do you know what Su Jing means?"
Hu Weiyong was shocked, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Su Jing's remarks are a bit too much. How dare you compare us to fish, and we are still fishes that can't survive!"
Li Shanchang looked at Hu Weiyong and said, "Then do you think Su Jing is right?"
Li Shanchang, the current helmsman, knows the current situation of Huaixi Group best.
The power became more and more powerful, with both civil servants and military generals.
Throughout the Ming Dynasty, they were present in every position and occupied many high positions.
Such Huaixi Group has become the largest group in the Ming Dynasty.
If there are more people, naturally there will be more chaos.
There is no way to prohibit the use of power for personal gain, as long as there are not too many.
Li Shanchang sometimes felt deeply powerless, and his control over the people below him became increasingly weak.
This is also one of the reasons why he wants to retreat, to protect himself wisely.
"What does the Prime Minister mean by wanting a mediocre man to have his arms cut off?"
Hu Weiyong did not answer Li Shanchang's question directly, but asked rhetorically.
This comprehension ability is quite good.
Li Shanchang said: "Why, you don't have the courage to cut off a strong man's wrist?"
Although the two did not say it clearly, the meaning was obvious. Huaixi Group had a tendency to lose its tail.
Li Shanchang, the old controller, couldn't make much change.
After all, they are all old acquaintances of themselves. Some things are hard to say and some things are hard to do.
But if it is the replacement of the old with the new, then the change is natural.
At that time, some necessary measures can be implemented, those who need to be dealt with can also be dealt with, and those who need to be warned can be warned.
Only in this way can Huaixi Group be more stable.
"Weiyong will never back down!"
Hu Weiyong immediately made his attitude clear.
Just kidding, you know the answer to such a question without even thinking about it.
Even if Li Shanchang didn't say it, he would definitely do it himself.
Once he takes office, he will always find some reason to promote his cronies, but there are only so many positions and the court is so big.
Hu Weiyong still knows very well that he cannot do anything about one party's dominance.
In this case, the only way is to replace some people within your own group.
What Li Shanchang said now gave him an extremely legitimate reason.
"Okay, I really didn't misjudge you, Weiyong."
Li Shanchang nodded, very satisfied.
Of course he knew what Hu Weiyong would do with this, but he was about to retire, so he couldn't continue to occupy the original power.
Zhu Yuanzhang was very wary of the power of his ministers.
Hu Weiyong also expressed his loyalty directly: "Prime Minister, don't worry, Weiyong will be your subordinate at all times."
"Wei Yong, you must have done something to Su Jing before."
Li Shanchang asked.
Hu Weiyong immediately spoke: "Prime Minister, Weiyong was confused at the time. The matter is like this..."
"Need not."
Li Shanchang directly interrupted what Hu Weiyong was about to say: "You did it. It doesn't make much difference whether I know or not. I trust you. I'm just telling you that it's best to clean up your tail and avoid being traced."
This was said beautifully, and he seemed to trust Hu Weiyong very much.
But in fact, Li Shanchang just didn't want to get involved.
After all, Su Jing's ability to predict really shocked Li Shanchang.
With such ability, Zhu Yuanzhang still trusted Su Jing so much.
If Su Jing wants to deal with someone, it's just a matter of a few words.
Li Shanchang has also investigated Yang Xian's matter, and it is inseparable from Su Jing.
No one knows whether this was Su Jing's operation.
cautious!
Li Shanchang just wanted to spend his old age in peace, but he couldn't make trouble at this juncture.
"Wei Yong understands!"
Hu Weiyong was silent for a moment and nodded seriously.
He has now completely taken Li Shanchang's words to heart, and is a little afraid of his previous hasty behavior.
Li Shanchang would do it without having to remind him to remove his tail.
(End of chapter)
