The highlight of today's Yonghe Temple should be the grand competition in front of the palace to determine the winner.

But before the truth about Wu Zhuangyuan came to light, the limelight had already been snatched away by Ji Yuan alone.

So much so that several young leaders behind them competed with each other.

No matter how lively the fight was in the ring, all the civil and military officials looked a little distracted.

Anyway, no matter who wins the top prize in martial arts, he is destined to be inferior to that pun of "the minister is a dog".

Later, wait until the sun reaches the middle of the sky to dispel the cold air of winter.

The bronze bell still rang nine times, and with the words of the chamberlain of the East Palace, "Retreat without incident".

All the officials in the dynasty bowed their hands in unison, and then dispersed in an orderly manner, just like the tide.

The fifth-rank officials walked in front in twos and threes.

He hurried out of the palace as if there was a fire at home.

In the past, most of the gossip and gossip in the court came from their mouths.

The young Qianhu defeated the Nu Zun and disrupted the layout of three thousand years.

As well as the third-rank minister of the Ministry of War, they bowed their heads to hundreds of households in Fusi, Beizhen in public.

They are all worthy of being paired with two pots of good tea, a few plates of dried fruits, and great conversation starters.

Courtiers of the third and fourth grades are the backbone of the court.

It can be regarded as a mover and shaker and deserves to be in a position of high power.

Therefore, you should appear more calm.

For example, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Ministry of Etiquette all gathered around Lord Shangshu.

Standing on a high place, looking from a distance, it looks like mountains of different sizes, each forming an inner and outer circle.

The Ministry of War was divided into two groups. Shangshu Jiang Guichuan went forward alone, followed by a group of military attachés.

The waiter, Xu Zhuong, stands alone, like a god of plague that cannot be offended, and people are afraid to avoid him.

The official department is the noblest and most lively.

Zhao Congzhe is the former Jijiu of Shangyin Academy. He can be regarded as a half-literary leader and has high morals and high respect.

Even when a saint comes to court, he is treated with great courtesy.

Moreover, he is known as a good old man and never blocks the advancement path of younger generations.

If you have real talent and practical knowledge, you don’t need to worry about whether you have a way or a backer.

Therefore, there are many people who cling to you.

It is so vast that it almost occupies the entire royal road on the right.

In comparison, the Criminal Department is much more low-key, staying far behind and not competing with other yamen.

As for Tan Wenying of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion, he has always been used to being alone no matter whether he is in high office or low office.

Until now, no one has dared to come forward and exchange pleasantries.

"This is...half of Jing Dynasty."

Bai Hanzhang stood in the Nuan Pavilion of Yonghe Lama Temple with his hands behind his back.

Open the window and look out over the past.

You can see noble officials and blue courtiers.

Like pieces of cloud, moving with the wind, gathering and dispersing indefinitely.

And the East Palace, the cabinet, as well as the Huaixi nobles hidden behind the scenes, and the general Zhong Wuhou who guarded the border.

It's the wind that determines where these clouds go.

"You just mocked Xu Jun's minister in public as a dog. It was too mean."

His Royal Highness the Prince turned around, looked at Ji Yuan who had stood firm when he first entered the court, and said with a smile:

"In the officialdom, there are many things to pay attention to. Keep a line in your behavior so that we can meet each other easily in the future.

What you do is tantamount to creating a deadly feud."

Ji Yuan narrowed his eyes and said softly:

"May I ask Your Highness, can Xu Jun still hold on to his position as Minister of War?"

Bai Hanzhang shook his head and wrote lightly:

"After the Chinese New Year, he will be transferred to Zhaoyao Mountain. It will be difficult for him to return to Tianjing in this life."

Ji Yuan seemed not surprised and said in a matter-of-fact tone:

"Since we don't have to see each other again in the future, what difference does it make if we keep this line or not?

The officialdom is not a political arena. If you form a deadly feud with someone, you have to face each other with swords and fight for life and death.

However, His Highness is so kind-hearted that he actually allowed Xu Qi to celebrate the New Year and have a reunion dinner."

Bai Hanzhang thought about it seriously, then laughed and said:

"What a good Jikuro, how dare you even make fun of me?

However, although your words may not sound good, there is some truth in them.

Either don’t do it or never do it.

Sometimes if you leave too much room, it may backfire on you."

His Royal Highness seemed to be feeling something, his eyes flashed a few times.

Then, he restrained his expression and asked calmly:

Ji Jiulang, what do you think of the court meeting?

If you are determined to be a general and a prime minister, and to shine on the lintel, I can make an exception and tell you.

No matter how much Ao Jing cherishes his talent and is unwilling to let him go, he still has to give me some thin noodles."

Ji Yuan frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and said seriously:

"The battle in the court is too deep, and people are killed invisibly. I am very young, so I am afraid I won't be able to control it."

He was telling the truth. The dignified and dignified minister of the Ministry of War was unable to understand the overall situation.

Not only was he humiliated by hundreds of households in the sixth rank, but he might not even be able to save his life in the future.

After all, Xu Jun bears the stamp of being a former member of Liang Guogong’s army.

Transferred from outside the Ministry of War to Zhaoyao Mountain at the border, and fell into the hands of Zong Pingnan, what good end could it end up in?

"I guessed that you would answer like this. The intrigues in official circles are too laborious and are indeed not conducive to martial arts practice.

Especially for military warriors who are decisive in killing and attacking, generally speaking, they first go to the border to hone their skills for ten or eight years.

After reaching the realm of martial arts, you will gradually return to the court to cultivate the momentum and atmosphere."

Bai Hanzhang didn't take Ji Yuan's polite refusal seriously.

The topic changed and he got to the point:

"Ji Jiulang, you are now granted the title of Thousand Households. According to the rules of Beizhen Fusi,

It is inevitable that he will be transferred away from Tianjing and patrol the area.

I believe Ao Jing has also mentioned this to you."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly and said calmly:

"Commander Ao once said that he also gave me several choices.

Currently, southwest, Liaodong, East China Sea, and north of Shuofeng Pass.

There are still vacancies for thousands of households in these four places."

Bai Hanzhang nodded and walked behind the desk.

He spread out a map of Jingchao's territory and pointed out step by step:

"Then do you have anything special?

The twelve southwest mansions are the territory of Liang Guogong’s old tribe and nobles.

For many years, the business has been like an iron bucket,

From top to bottom, officials protect each other, and outsiders cannot penetrate at all.

Evil dragons have come ashore in the East China Sea year after year to cause trouble. They are inexhaustible and difficult to eradicate. They are a serious concern for the imperial court.

In Shuofeng Pass, the weather is freezing and the climate is harsh. There are only two seasons in the year: autumn and winter, which makes the people's customs fierce and the bandits appear together.

It is also the place most severely infested by the Four Outsiders. The people outside the territory are numerous and powerful, and they will invade the border from time to time.

As for Liaodong, Marquis Wu raised private soldiers and the border troops formed villages.
To be continued...