Chapter 24 Don’t forget your original intention and you will always succeed
What would you do if a tabletop-sized pie, steaming hot and fragrant, fell from the sky and stuffed directly into your mouth?
Xu Jingchang is facing such a situation at this moment.
If he is allowed to ascend the throne, it is just a routine operation, but adding the title of Prince Taibao is considered a super promotion. After all, Yao Guangxiao is the Prince's Young Master, only the second grade.
As for asking him to preside over the Xun meeting of the six departments and nine ministers, that is even more nonsense.
Because everyone knows that the person who presides over the meeting of important ministers, except the emperor, is the prime minister.
The prime minister who is not yet sixteen years old, are you kidding me?
Xu Jingchang is not called Gan Luo, so he can't cheat like this.
"Master Yao, what do you mean?"
Yao Guangxiao said displeasedly while eating the food: "This is the emperor's intention, it has nothing to do with me."
Xu Jingchang sneered, Zhu Di?
He may be top-notch in fighting, but when it comes to power and scheming, he is a little behind. After all, he has just become emperor, and if you give him a few more years, it might be okay.
If you push yourself out, this old thief must be bald.
At this time, the initiative finally returned to Xu Jingchang's hands.
The two of them exchanged glasses and drank happily.
Who dares to underestimate Xu Jingchang?
"My lords, we are holding this ten-day meeting to be more loyal to Your Majesty, to handle the chaotic affairs of the government, and to benefit the country and the people. But let me tell you, you have to put your morality first. If you have evil intentions, you are not worthy of wearing this official position.
clothes."
"Are they all here?" Xu Jingchang said calmly.
"I told him to dare!" Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "I will write a memorial now to impeach His Majesty for nepotism. Xu Jingchang is young, and because he is the nephew of the Queen, he has stolen a high position, corrupted the national code, and disrupted the imperial court. He should be dismissed from office immediately.
Just sign it with Wu Shan’s name.”
As a superior marquis, it is logical to give him the title of Crown Prince and Taibao. This is the advantage of the honorable noble. It is very rare for a civil servant to become a grand master. But for the honorable noble, he has the title of Three Gongs and Three Solitaries.
Easily.
"Hahaha! The defense has been broken, isn't it!" Xu Jingchang chuckled and said: "Since I became the general envoy, I have been thinking about how to escape. Your old monk has deliberately planned to push me to the front. How can I be easily fooled?"
But they were both happy, and no one in the court was happy.
Yao Guangxiao breathed a sigh of relief, "It's harder to persuade you to become an official than to persuade His Majesty to rebel. Come, have a drink."
Hearing this, Yao Guangxiao's old face changed color, and he finally got angry, "You little scoundrel, you are so abominable!"
Xu Jingchang looked at Jian Yi and said with a smile: "What does the Heavenly Official think?"
Xu Jingchang frowned slightly and suddenly said: "Young Master, has my eldest cousin's reserve position been decided?"
The agency calculated, but it couldn't go as planned.
Yao Guangxiao was so angry that Zhu Di was 10,000 times easier to deal with than you!
"Xu Tongzheng, what do you want? You are given so much power, but you don't want it?"
You old monk, don’t try to trick me.
Only Xu Jingchang, who was from the first rank, wore a jade belt around his waist.
After saying that, Xu Jingchang strode out and walked out. Wu Shan felt hot in his heart and hurriedly lowered his head to catch up.
At this moment, Yao Guangxiao had completely stopped chanting the curse.
Zhu Dapang recommended him to the title of nobility, which was a return favor, and he was grateful to him for doing Empress Xu's job.
Wu Shan had no choice but to invite everyone over. After they were seated, he said he would invite Xu Jingchang and hurried to the back hall.
However, these people looked sullen, as if they owed them 80,000 taels of silver and hadn't paid back, and they didn't give them any good face.
Wu Shan's heart was pounding. He had never been so excited when he got married.
Ten days later, Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji, Chen Ying, Wuzhong...all the six important officials gathered in the lobby of the General Affairs Department.
Xu Jingchang laughed and said, "Just take a look!"
Jian Yi was particularly depressed. He originally wanted to take control of the power and suppress the cabinet, but it was accomplished, but it was not completely accomplished. He took advantage of the little bastard Xu Jingchang.
Xu Jingchang took a deep breath, and this time he understood.
"Wu Shan? Isn't he a subordinate of You? Does he dare to disobey Shangguan?"
Of course, even if Xu Jingchang is given the title of Grand Master, officials will not really treat him as a teacher.
Yao Guangxiao smiled and said: "Who among the courtiers dares to object?"
Whether it is Xu Jingchang now or the future prince supervising the country, it is better than having a de facto prime minister.
He has already excelled in being hated by people and hated by dogs. If you vote for the most unpopular minister, there is no doubt that Xu Jingchang will be at the top of the list. There is no dispute!
It's just that no matter how much everyone hates him, no one dares to challenge Zhu Di now that the imperial edict has been issued.
Xu Jingchang laughed even louder, "I only need to let everyone know about the propaganda before he writes a letter, and then I will write a letter to defend myself, and at the same time ask myself to shut up and reflect on my mistakes. In this case, there is no need for your Majesty to issue an edict, and I can hide at home and relax.
It would be difficult for me to come out."
Yao Guangxiao was surprised for a moment, and then said: "Yes, the Queen told His Majesty in private that we must respect Emperor Taizu's wishes. She also said that His Highness is kind and will treat his brothers well, but His Highness may not be so."
He didn't completely guess Yao Guangxiao's tricks, but he didn't have to do it. Anyway, as long as you don't fall into the trap, any of your plans will be useless. If you don't buy it, you'll save 100%.
Wu Shan nodded, "Yes, they are all here."
Xu Jingchang made repeated calculations and found no obvious loopholes.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "It is enough for General Secretary Si Zuo to consult Wu Shan."
Xu Jingchang glared, "What are you talking about? You are my subordinate, they are trying to show you face, they just look down on me. Have you forgotten my temper?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Young Master, let me tell the truth. Everyone likes power, but I will not take on anything beyond my ability. Again, my father's generation has been damaged.
, I don’t want to involve myself in it.”
You don't deserve it!
But the problem is that with this title, Xu Jingchang can be ranked in front of the six ministers and establish a cabinet. However, the important ministers objected and established the six ministers and nine ministers Xunhui to give them an explanation.
If your Excellency is the Prime Minister, he can be regarded as the Deputy Prime Minister. This status has really skyrocketed and is beyond comparison. He excitedly made arrangements to welcome you all.
"Master Yao, I agreed to this. From now on, you, my eldest cousin, and Your Majesty will all support me and help me. No matter what, I cannot be allowed to face the courtiers alone, otherwise I will
Just throw your hands and leave."
But the person in charge must not be Jian Yi.
Wu Shan was startled and said helplessly: "The higher the official position, the stronger the temper. It doesn't matter if you are lowered."
Yao Guangxiao frowned, "Do you think this memorial will be useful?"
Who would have thought that an office like the General Affairs Department would actually shine.
"Did you show your face?"
Wu Shan was startled, then looked up at Xu Jingchang, his voice trembling slightly, "Sir, you, you want to vent your anger on your humble position?"
Gold is valuable, jade is priceless, and the status gap suddenly widens.
After finishing speaking, Xu Jingchang happily poured himself a glass of wine and said, "Good wine!"
"Okay, let me tell the truth to the head office! Your Majesty wants to establish a cabinet, but you are worried about causing chaos in the court. Delegating power to six ministries, and unable to shoulder your majesty's grand ambitions. So I asked you to mediate first and see how deep the court is.
With so many ministers, who is worthy of use and who is not? By the way, let’s take a look at how many ridiculous things Jianwen has done in the past few years. Don’t worry, this time won’t be too long. In a few months, His Highness will come from Peiping to
At that time, I will persuade your majesty to let the prince supervise the country. At that time, the courtiers will gather around the prince. You, the Marquis of Wuyang, are not as popular as the prince!"
When he arrived at the lobby, Xu Jingchang looked at everyone. The six departments and the censor of Zuodu were all second-rank officials, and they all had gold belts around their waists.
What is even more depressing is that Yang Rong and Xie Jin finally stood out and became close ministers of the emperor.
They originally planned to flex their muscles, but as a result, the Jiuqing Xun Meeting took away the cabinet's few advantages. And although they were close ministers, they couldn't handle the fact that Xu Jingchang was a relative of the emperor!
Good guy, Xu Jingchang unknowingly offended the cabinet again.
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids and an idea came to him.
"Since it is His Majesty's wish, I have nothing to say except to obey the order. But the courtiers may not agree." Xu Jingchang said lightly.
Jian Yi said with a sullen face: "Xu Tongzheng has great views."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Well, as long as Jian Shangshu agrees, it will be easy to handle. I just found out that today is the day to deal with Ru Yu and other officials. I suggest that you all go to the execution ground first to see if you have failed.
What will happen to corrupt officials who are just and righteous! As the saying goes, only by never forgetting your original intention can you always succeed. We all need to find back the innocent heart of studying, helping the world, and assisting the country and governing the people! Right?"
The officials were stunned, you want us to watch the murder?
What do you think?
At this time, Wu Shan burst into tears. He quickly wiped his sleeves and said excitedly: "My lord is right!"
