There were basically no military attaches attending Yang Xian's banquet, and there were even very few officials from the Ministry of War. This was the biggest difference between Yang Xian and Hu Weiyong. Yang Xian gathered civilian officials to attack military generals, and he only did what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted him to do.
The reason is simple, because Yang Xian knew that because of his background, he could not hang out with the nobles of Huaixi. Moreover, he had been hanging out with Liu Bowen in his early years, so he was destined to be rejected by the nobles of Huaixi. Since he had no chance, he would not have any chance at all.
Don't touch.
As for Hu Weiyong, it was different. He was born in Huaixi and followed Li Shanchang. He was naturally connected with military generals, so he was a civil and military officer. Of course, this is actually a bit too much.
Whether it is Yang Xian or the current Hu Weiyong, their recruitment is just to win over. In the final analysis, they are just ministers and have no power of life or death over other officials. They just form mutual interest alliances.
Especially officials of the third rank and above, who have a good reputation and can see the emperor directly, how can they submit to their colleagues? However, once the interests are deeply involved, they will not be able to help themselves.
The Ministers of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works were all present during the dinner, and Zhu Biao started talking with them. The daily needs for resettling the relocated people would still have to be allocated from the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works until next year, so Zhu Biao had to talk to them early about some matters.
say clearly.
Yang Xian also breathed a sigh of relief at this time. After signaling to the prince, he went outside to greet the guests. Zhu Biao didn't take it seriously. He was of no use here anyway.
After a while, he heard a noise at the door, and Zhu Biao's attention was attracted. Before he could ask people to go out to ask, Yang Xian led Hu Weiyong and others in, and the others stood up to greet them.
Zhu Biao looked a little confused when Hu Weiyong walked in. Logically speaking, he shouldn't come to attend Yang Xian's birthday party. He didn't know if he had planned to come or if he had heard that the prince was coming and followed him.
Zhu Biao saluted, and Zhu Biao nodded to let them get up.
Hu Weiyong sat next to Zhu Biao and said with a smile: "I didn't expect to meet His Highness here. Prime Minister Yang is really very proud."
Zhu Biao smiled and said: "Yang Xian's work is a tribute to the country, and he belongs to the East Palace. It happens that I am rarely free, so I came to have a drink."
Hu Weiyong echoed a few words. He really didn't expect Zhu Biao to come in person, but it just so happened that he came here just to make Yang Xian more aggressive. His Highness's presence can be said to add fuel to the fire.
Yang Xian also sat down and said, "Brother Hu also has a lot of official duties. It's really a great honor for me to take time out."
Since Hu Weiyong came, he was naturally polite. The two of them did not look like political enemies, but like old friends who had known each other for many years. They did not undermine each other and began to compliment each other in front of Zhu Biao.
Hu Weiyong also joked: "On Prime Minister Yang's birthday, the civil and military gatherings and His Highness are celebrating. Unfortunately, I only have one glass of wine."
After hearing this, Zhu Biao laughed and said: "I remember that Hu Shenzheng's birthday is next month. I'm afraid I won't be in the capital at that time, otherwise I will definitely come to my house for a drink."
After hearing this, Hu Weiyong stood up and toasted Zhu Biao with a glass of wine: "With these words from Your Highness, I will be satisfied."
Yang Xian also said: "Your Highness's wiseness and generosity are the blessings of our Ming Dynasty and the blessings of our ministers. You should join me in toasting His Highness."
Everyone in the room stood up and toasted Zhu Biao. They all drank it in one gulp. Zhu Biao took a sip with a smile. The atmosphere became lively. Zhu Biao said no more. It is not the behavior of a gentleman to overshadow the guest and take over the host, let alone this.
But it was Yang Xian’s last birthday.
The same was true for Hu Weiyong. On the surface, it was not true that he was harmonious. Most of the people in the room were Yang Xian's people. When the conversation got too deep, everyone felt embarrassed and simply went to Zhu Biao's side to chat.
Zhu Biao naturally welcomes all comers, and Hu Weiyong has not even come on stage to perform yet, so it is naturally still early for the show to end. The two of them still have several years to work together.
Naturally, what Hu Weiyong wants now is to please His Highness the Crown Prince. Even if the nobles in Huaixi are dissatisfied with the Holy Emperor's suppression, most of them are loyal, and Hu Weiyong is naturally one of them.
Yang Xian was talking to the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue at this time. He felt a toothache when he saw Hu Weiyong talking enthusiastically with Zhu Biao. He seriously suspected that Hu Weiyong, this bitch, had followed him here just because he heard that His Highness was coming, just to disgust him.
As the conversation continued, the smile on Zhu Biao's face became more sincere. Hu Weiyong was a man of real ability, especially Hu Weiyong who had not yet succeeded. Many of his ideas about governing the country and bringing peace to the people overlapped with Zhu Biao's.
This reminded him of Yang Xian when he first went to Yangzhou. Before he succeeded, he was a humble and respectful man who could govern the country. Unfortunately, power is so charming that if he makes a mistake in the future, he will make mistakes every time.
In fact, it's not that it can't be changed, but it's very difficult to cure a person's character. Just like that guy Lan Yu, he can't change it without a few years of hard work and strong medicine, and it's still unclear whether his talent can be retained after the change.
must.
Yang Xian on the other side hastily ended the conversation with the others and walked to the middle of Zhu Biao and Hu Weiyong to join the conversation. I have to say that it was really comfortable to discuss the issue with two smart people. It would be great if he could take Fengyang back.
The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue frowned and drank a glass of wine. He was very dissatisfied with Yang Xian's performance. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was the crown prince of the country. It was understandable that Hu Weiyong wanted to build a relationship. As for getting involved in such a hurry?
There are so many people here just to give you face, and His Highness has not bothered to talk to you. How can you just leave other people alone? It really seems that you are not generous enough.
Zhu Biao also noticed the expression of the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue. This was Yang Xian's shortcoming. Just like Liu Bowen's evaluation, he was capable but not rich enough.
Zhu Biao felt that he was almost drunk, so he stood up and left. Everyone stood up and sent them to the door. Before getting on the car, Zhu Biao said: "I came directly from my father just now. I haven't had time to get the gift. I'll be here soon."
Someone will send it over."
Yang Xian hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Highness can come in person, which already makes me burst into tears of gratitude. How dare you accept the gift? Please don't be polite to me."
Zhu Biao did not speak, but smiled and said goodbye to everyone. Everyone bowed and saw him off. Liu Jin helped him put him on the carriage, and then returned to the palace amid heavy guards.
Yang Xian was very proud at this time. Hu Weiyong raised his head and smiled and then left. Yang Xian asked him to stay for a few times and then let him go. The others walked back to Yang Mansion happily.
Zhu Biao in the carriage exhaled, and the smile on his face slowly faded. He leaned on the soft couch and closed his eyes to rest. The situation between the DPRK and China was undercurrent. Officials of the third rank and above probably didn't know where their positions were.
It's all just about playing both sides.
Today's events will undoubtedly put great pressure on the nobles of Huaixi. After all, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is on Yang Xian's side, they will be in real danger. And Hu Weiyong, who had a good chat with the Crown Prince, will
It will shine brightly next time.
It's time for them to break out, and then Zhu Yuanzhang will be able to see clearly how powerful the nobles of Huaixi are, how many of those civil servants are actually their people, and what proportion they account for among the lower-level officials.