Chapter 2225 Dinner
"What Your Highness said makes sense," Yuan Ji said: "There are indeed conflicts between the civil servant group and the military general group, but these conflicts are all caused by interests. As long as the interests are sufficient, the civil servant group and the military general group can also join forces, such as Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang now."
"Not bad." Hou Yi also said: "In the past, everyone fought in the court just to gain more benefits. Now, Li Yang, Zhou Yanfeng and Qi Kai have formed an alliance because of interests. Therefore, it is not easy to convince him. Moreover, sitting at the position of Minister of War is already the ultimate that a general can do. What else can His Highness take to attract him? Unless it is a title! But title cannot be promised at will, otherwise there will be endless troubles."
The words of Yuan Ji and Hou Yi made Zhao Ke hesitate. Only then did he realize that he had thought about it before.
It is true that civil officials and military generals like to fight in the court before, but they fight for the sake of interests. Now, Li Yang and Zhou Yanfeng and others form an alliance, which is also for the sake of interests. It is impossible to divide Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang and others out of thin air.
But Li Yang's Minister of War was already a very high position. As Hou Yi said, in terms of official positions, nothing can attract Li Yang, unless it is a title.
But the Yanfeng Kingdom attaches great importance to titles and will not easily promise titles. Besides, if you give Li Yang the title, Yuan Ji, Hou Yi and even Hou Chong who have always followed him, should you also give titles? Moreover, the titles of these three people cannot be lower than those of Li Yang, otherwise it will cause internal conflicts and will be a bad thing.
In addition, Yuan Ji and Hou Yi also said before that they had tempted Li Yang with other promises, but Li Yang was not moved. Therefore, if you want to convince him, you really have to rely on the title, and this title cannot be too low.
In this way, things will seem a bit troublesome.
"Your Highness, compared to Li Yang, I think Qi Kai is easier to convince." Yuan Ji continued: "Qi Kai himself supports the eldest prince, later supported the third prince, and later got together with Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang. Such a fence-bearer has a very unstable will and is also the easiest to convince."
"I agree with the opinion of the Minister of Yuan." Hou Yi also said: "Among the three, Qi Kai has the lowest status and is easiest to satisfy. Your Highness can completely promise him the position of the Minister of Revenue. This position is much higher than that of the Minister of Rites. I believe Qi Kai will be moved."
Zhao Ke's eyes lit up and he was a little moved.
Yuan Ji said it right. Qi Kai changed his camp three times and was a typical fence-bearer. Such a person is the easiest to shake. As long as he promises enough benefits, he believes that he can be convinced. Qi Kai's identity is the lowest among the seven people. Therefore, it will not be too difficult to satisfy him. The identity of the Minister of Revenue is a good bait.
Although there are people in the position of Minister of Revenue, it is obvious that once Zhao Ke takes office, the position of Minister of Revenue will inevitably be replaced. Although he may not really change to Qi Kai, he can make a promise at this time. Moreover, Qi Kai will not have any doubts. The position of Minister of Revenue is indeed attractive to Qi Kai.
"After you say this, Qi Kai is indeed easier to convince than Li Yang." Zhao Ke said: "But you also say that he is a fence-bearer, can such a person be trusted?"
"Your Highness, we don't need him to be trustworthy all the time. We just need him to vote for us at critical moments." Yuan Ji said.
Zhao Ke nodded after hearing this: "What he said makes sense. Since that's the case, we will use Qi Kai as a breakthrough!"
Yuanji and Hou Yi nodded.
"Your Highness, the matter of winning over Qi Kai cannot be carried out on the surface, nor can it be too hasty." Yuan Ji reminded: "This matter cannot be known to Zhou Yanfeng and Li Yang, nor to the third His Highness, otherwise, they will inevitably come out to destroy it."
"Okay." Zhao Ke nodded in agreement.
Such things should not be carried out in a big way, otherwise they will only cause accidents.
Soon, the carriage had arrived at the second prince's mansion. When the second prince suddenly came back, the servants in the mansion were surprised and happy, and rushed to tell each other. As servants in the mansion, it can be said that their interests are closely related to Zhao Ke. If Zhao Ke collapsed, they would also be unlucky. Now it seems that Zhao Ke is back safely, so they are naturally very happy.
Of course, the incident of Zhao Ke returning home smoothly will spread quickly to every corner of the imperial capital at this time, and more and more people will know about this.
Zhao Ke came out to prepare to fight for the throne, so he did not mind that his release from prison was known to outsiders, so he would not stop the people in the mansion from spreading this matter.
"Your Highness has just come out, so why not hold a dinner party to celebrate in the evening." Yuan Ji said: "I have told Shangshu Guan before that, and he invited him in your name, Your Highness, and Shangshu Guan also agreed."
"Since that's the case, the dinner must be held." Zhao Ke said: "I asked someone to take my famous post and go to the Ministry of Justice to formally invite Shangshu Guan."
Although it seems that Guan Zhuo is likely to stand on their side at the moment, Zhao Ke is also afraid of accidents and this relationship needs to be maintained. Moreover, Guan Zhuo has played a crucial role in being able to be released from prison smoothly. He has to thank the other party.
"In addition to Guan Shangshu, some important ministers in the imperial capital also need to invite them." Zhao Ke continued: "Since you are going to hold a dinner, it will be more lively and let everyone know that I'm out!"
Yuanji and Hou Yi nodded in agreement.
This matter does require formal announcement, which is beneficial to them. Moreover, inviting some officials to participate can also show their thoughts and facilitate them to win over officials.
"As for Zhou Yanfeng and the third brother..." Zhao Ke thought for a while and said, "I won't invite you."
"Don't!" Yuan Ji said quickly: "Your Highness, I think they should be invited too. As for whether to come or not, that is their business. If you don't invite, you will seem stingy. Although I guess, even if you invite them, they will not come."
"But this can disgust them!" Hou Yi said with a smile.
"Not bad." Yuanji nodded.
Zhao Ke also laughed and said, "Since that's the case, let's invite them together!"
Chapter completed!