Traitors of the Manchu dynasty, why do you make me an emperor through the ages Chapter 182 The stomach catches a cold! A tasteful monarch and minister play right!
Chapter 182 The stomach catches a cold! A tasteful monarch and minister play right!
"Cai Jing?" Li Qian looked up from the piles of memorials.
The old eunuch standing beside him hurriedly picked up the kettle wrapped in cotton cloth and filled the tea cup with yellow dragon pattern with steaming water.
When the hot water is mixed with the slightly cold tea in the tea cup, the temperature is still slightly high.
Li Qian reached out to pick up the tea cup and drank slowly: "Invite him in."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The young eunuch responded hurriedly and walked out quickly.
He trotted all the way outside Ziwei Hall: "Master Cai, follow me down."
The little eunuch led the way, and Cai Jing followed behind. The palms in his big sleeves were secretly rubbing to get some warmth.
But these are not the most important things. What is important is the path in front of you... Something seems wrong?
Cai Jing frowned and realized that things were not simple.
"Isn't your Majesty not in Nuan Pavilion? Are you leading the wrong way?" He frowned and looked at the little eunuch in front of him.
"Ah?" The young eunuch who led the way was startled: "That's right, His Majesty is not in Nuan Pavilion, but in Zhengshi Hall."
Cai Jing was startled and nodded heavily: "I understand."
Then he didn't say anything more and followed the little eunuch forward.
The winter in the capital is very cold. Walking along the long corridor, even though the doors and windows are closed, the coldness does not decrease by half.
I don’t know if it’s Mr. Cai’s misunderstanding, but it’s actually a bit colder here than outside.
"The Political Affairs Hall is ahead. Sir Cai, please invite me." After walking around, the young eunuch brought Cai Jing to the door of the Political Affairs Hall.
"Um."
Cai Jing nodded, straightened his back a little because of the cold, and strode open the door.
But the next moment, Mr. Cai had the urge to retreat.
It's just that the political hall is a bit colder than the corridor, like an ice cave.
He looked intently, only to find that several heaters in the temple were cold, with no signs of being lit at all.
A whistling sound came from the wind. Cai Jing looked over subconsciously and found a half-open window, with cold wind pouring in continuously from the outside.
There is also a brass charcoal basin placed under the window. The silver charcoal in it is about to burn out, gasping for the last sparks in the cold wind.
Cai Jing trembled at the corner of his mouth, lit the charcoal again, and opened the window wide. What kind of configuration is this?
Is this the imperial palace or the underworld? The Ziwei Palace or the Palace of Hell??
"Shang Shu's left servant shoots his minister Cai Jing to join your majesty." Cai Jing endured the coldness in the palace and bowed in salute.
"Stand flat, I will be given a seat by my great companion."
Li Qian smiled and took a sip of hot tea: "I haven't seen Cai Qing's family for a long time."
Naturally, he didn't know that Mr. Cai was so afraid of the cold. Otherwise, Li Qian would have carried forward the beautiful tradition of respecting the elderly and caring for the young, and opened all the windows and doors to let Mr. Cai experience what the original Beijing winter is like.
Cai Jing sat on the round wooden bench and felt that the wooden bench under his buttocks was like a piece of hard cold ice. The coldness seeped directly into his old buttocks through his large cotton pants.
The symptoms of kidney deficiency are not only kidney deficiency. According to Li Qian’s understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, many people with kidney deficiency symptoms are also accompanied by symptoms of spleen and stomach deficiency.
As long as these people get cold under their navel or buttocks, their stomachs will churn.
As for why he knew...Li Qian knew such a friend in his previous life...
Of course, Mr. Cai now also has this kind of trouble. At this moment, the coldness came from the lower three directions, making his sphincter a little out of control, and he actually had the urge to have diarrhea.
Fortunately, the chill in the palace helped him tighten his muscles, so this tragedy didn't happen.
If the news spreads out in front of His Majesty the Emperor, Cai Jing will feel that he does not need to host any meetings, and can just become an official, retire and return to his hometown.
The bullets from those mad dog censors will soon be flying over like snowflakes. What is disrespectful to the emperor, what is humiliating the dragon's nose, what is the shame of the country...
Such memorials will be sent to various parts of Daqian together with the imperial copy, spread throughout the vassal states, and will become the laughing stock of the people.
At that time, even if Cai Jing wants to continue to do it shamelessly, the civil and military officials of the court will not allow it.
In addition, although there is not enough evidence, Cai Jing still feels that the small cursive script incident some time ago was a secret plan by His Majesty the Emperor.
Being able to come up with such a damaging trick, Cai Jingdu couldn't imagine what vicious words he would use to describe the situation of having diarrhea in person...
Even though it was extremely cold, Mr. Cai Jingcai, who had just walked on the edge of a political cliff, still broke into a few drops of cold sweat.
He doesn't even dare to make big moves now, he just wants to warm up the stool as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty, I am here today because I have something to report."
Cai Jing stiffened up and his voice was slightly trembling: "As for the candidate for the deputy examiner for the general examination, I still think someone from the Sixth Department of the Book of History is more suitable."
Since there is no Nuan Pavilion, let's make a quick decision and run away as soon as possible.
Li Qian held the tea cup, warmed his hands, and looked at Cai Jing curiously, thinking to himself, is this guy so angry?
I feel cold, and he is sweating?
It doesn't look like kidney deficiency at all...
"What's wrong with you, Cai Qing's family?"
Li Qian looked at him with concern: "Is it possible that it's still a little hot in this palace?"
As a young man, it is impossible to lose to such an old man, right?
He turned to look at the old eunuch: "Daban, why don't you go put out the charcoal and open the window?"
When Cai Jing heard this, he almost couldn't stand it...both psychologically and physically.
"Your Majesty, I'm fine..."
He reluctantly explained: "I just... I just have an old problem. I like to sweat regardless of whether it's hot or cold. It's too cold, not too hot."
The old eunuch paused as he walked towards the window, then turned to look at Li Qian.
"I sweat when I get cold..."
Li Qian looked at the old fat man and marveled, what kind of heavyweight anti-human species is this?
"In that case, let's light the carbon first."
Li Qian drank hot tea and complained to Cai Jing in an emotional tone: "Actually, I am also a person who is afraid of the cold."
"It's just that the situation is tense now. There are troubles everywhere. There are wars and disaster relief. The national treasury is tight and there are frequent emergencies. It is not a good job to be in this job."
"Originally, I still like to approve memorials in Dongnuang Pavilion. It's warm there. But if I burn it there for one day, I can use the charcoal here for ten days."
He shook his head with emotion, his whole body radiating with the light of poverty: "The national treasury has no money, my internal funds have also bottomed out, and I can't afford to burn, so I have no choice but to come here..."
Cai Jing was already anxious, but when he saw that His Majesty the Emperor was still not getting to the point and was still rambling, he couldn't help but remind him: "Your Majesty, you are the supreme being in the world, and you should pay more attention to the important affairs of the court."
"Just leave these small things like heating to the ministers below."
“It’s hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice~”
Li Qian shook his head and sighed: "No one can create charcoal fire to keep warm."
"Although I'm freezing at the moment, my thoughts are with the people of the world. How many people are there who can't afford charcoal fires at this moment?"
Now the round stool under Cai Jing's butt has been warmed, but the swelling and falling sensation in the butt are still like a tide, hitting the last line of defense one after another.
This is not shit, this is Cai Jing’s official position, glory and wealth.
Pull it out and it’s gone!
Cai Jing's face turned red, and he forced a smile and said: "Your Majesty is kind-hearted, but many people freeze to death every winter. It is normal for some people to die."
"Compared with this, knowing how to try is more important."
Then he became angry, and without giving His Majesty the Emperor a chance to speak again, he forcibly brought the topic to the examination: "Your Majesty, after the New Year, it is the time when the examination is held. I saw the documents from the Zhongshu Province, and mentioned the vice president I wonder if Your Majesty knows about the examiner?"
Li Qian pondered and looked at him for a moment, and then said: "Of course I know."
While talking, he was also guessing.
Li Qian is not blind, so he can naturally see that something is wrong with Cai Jing.
This guy seems a little anxious...
But why is he so anxious?
Cai Jing then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites has just gone to look for ministers. After discussing with Wang Zongbo, we both feel that the Minister of the Sixth Department of the Book of Secrets is the most suitable to serve as deputy examiner."
"The ministers of Zhongshu and Shangshu are skilled in government affairs, but they are mostly in the inner court and have little contact with the outer court. If they directly serve as deputy examiners, they may not cooperate with other officials properly."
"It would be inappropriate if I were involved in a trial."
Li Qian narrowed his eyes slightly. According to this, those who are in the inner court should return to the inner court, and those who are in the outer court should return to the outer court. Can't they change?
Also, since Wang Mang came to him to talk about the deputy examiner matter, it was probably impossible for him to take the initiative to go to Cai Jing and say something to support the Sixth Minister.
This old guy is pretty good at talking nonsense...
Li Qian did not express his thoughts, but shook his head slightly, frowned and said: "What Cai Qing's family said makes sense."
"It's just that Qin Tongtang told me about this. He thinks that the minister of ministers is the minister, and the ministers of Zhongshu and Menxia are also ministers."
"Everyone must be treated equally without distinction. I thought this was very reasonable at the time, so I agreed."
Li Qian said with some embarrassment: "You can't go back on your promise to others, let alone promise to Prime Minister Qin?"
Here it comes, here it comes again!
Cai Jing couldn't help but feel numbness in her scalp and buttocks.
The last time he came to ask His Majesty the Emperor to change Qin Hui's mind was the last time.
The two of them fought for a long time, and in the end Cai Jing not only failed to get what he wanted, but also made himself so angry that Song Min finally returned to the capital.
But this time it was different. Last time Song Min was only involved in a Longxi County, but this time he was involved in so many Jinshi and the future civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty.
Cai Jing endured the swelling feeling in his large intestine and continued: "Your Majesty, what Xiang Qin said actually makes sense."
This time the situation was 'critical', so he learned to be smart and no longer directly refuted, attacking Qin Hui's words: "It is only fair for the ministers of Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province to participate."
"I just think that participation is participation, but the actual candidates still need to be carefully considered."
Li Qian understood what he meant at once: "You mean, let me appoint a minister of the Sixth Department of the Book of History?"
Cai Jing said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this is not an internal decision. I just think that the ministers of the Sixth Ministry are more experienced in handling foreign affairs."
Li Qian pondered for a moment and nodded. He wanted to use Cai Jing's words. As long as Cai Jing said personally that he wanted Han Mulu to be the deputy examiner, Li Qian would be sure that this person would not be accepted.
"Cai Qing's family, which minister do you think is the most suitable to be the deputy examiner?"
But right now, Cai Jing still retains his basic sanity even if he is in trouble.
He replied in euphemistic words: "Your Majesty, the abilities of the six ministers are strong and weak, but the overall ability to achieve the position of minister is about the same."
"I see……"
Li Qian secretly lamented how slippery this old guy was, and continued: "If we really want to limit the scope to the Six Books of Shangshu like in previous years, I have an idea."
"I remember that Yan Lide, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, has not yet served as a deputy examiner, right? This person is very effective in doing things and has been praised by Yu Wen Shangshu. I think it is better for him to serve as the deputy examiner?"
"Your Majesty, the candidates for deputy examiners are always decided after the end of the year. Is it too early to decide now?"
Of course, Cai Jing would not reveal his past to His Majesty the Emperor. His attitude was as sticky as the mixture in his intestines.
"Of course, His Majesty's holy judgment is based on one intention, and there must be His Majesty's reason. I will definitely ask the Ministry of Rites to consider it carefully."
When selecting deputy examiners, the right to speak of the Ministry of Rites is the most important, followed by others such as the emperor, Zhongshu Sheng, and Menxia Sheng.
And he, Cai Jing, is the Minister of Rites. According to the laws of the imperial court, he has the authority to order the Minister of Rites.
Cai Jing felt that he could make Wang Mang obedient and directly selected Han Mulu. Coupled with the support of other forces in the six departments and the voices of hundreds of officials... this situation can be said to be more stable.
The result will be certain when the time comes, and His Majesty the Emperor is powerless to change it.
So now he just needs to get across the lake.
Of course, Li Qian would not let Cai Jing of Nian Nian Huhu get rid of him so quickly: "It seems that Cai Qing's family doesn't object either?"
He chuckled and said: "That's good. I'll announce the decision now and let Yan Shilang prepare in advance."
Cai Jing sat on the heated stool, and the turmoil in his stomach had eased. At this moment, he heard the words and hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty, wait a minute."
"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate."
Facing Li Qian's gaze, Cai Jing explained: "It's not the Chinese New Year yet, and the ministers of various ministries haven't reported to the Ministry of Rites to compete for the position of deputy examiner."
"Wouldn't it chill the hearts of all the ministers to make a hasty decision now?"
"And according to the court's practice, in order to prevent the news from leaking, the examiners must be locked in the Gongyuan before the candidates are announced."
"If it is announced now, the deputy examiner will also be locked in the Gongyuan and cannot go out. Isn't this a bit too...unkind?"
"The earlier the examiner is selected, the more likely the news will spread. I think it is better to decide later to be on the safe side."
Li Qian was silent for a moment. He wanted to talk about Wang Mang's remarks that day, but he felt something was wrong, so he didn't continue to speak.
And with this pile of reasons, it was really hard for him to refuse.
However, Li Qian had expected this before. When he spoke, he didn't say it completely, and now there is still room for change.
"good."
Li Qian nodded: "Then we will decide on the examiner candidates after the new year, just like in previous years."
"As for Cai Qing's family, you said they only choose candidates for deputy examiners from the Shangshu Province..."
Li Qian pretended to ponder for a moment: "I will consider it carefully, and I will also ask Prime Minister Qin for his opinion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Cai Jing seemed to have expected Li Qian's reaction, and directly handed over his hand and said: "Your Majesty can consider my opinion, I would be very grateful."
Li Qian frowned slightly and put down the tea cup in his hand, subconsciously feeling that something was wrong.
What does this mean?
Don't you want to continue to pester me? This is completely inconsistent with his stickiness to the lake just now!
Li Qian looked at Cai Jing in front of him, and saw that he was supporting his knees with both hands, and there was still a hint of ferocity on his face. He stood up, and a few drops of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
"Your Majesty, please leave."
Seeing him so cheerful and neat, Li Qian felt something was wrong even more.
Did he come into the palace just to chat about something? Then why was he in such a hurry just now?
And now I am in such a hurry to leave.
"Cai Qing's family, don't be anxious."
The more anxious he became, the more Li Qian didn't want to let him go: "I see that you are sweating a lot. It seems that you are too cold."
Li Qian smiled and said: "How about you follow me to Dongnuan Pavilion? I will have people burn the earth dragon and the flue, and I want to have a long talk with you."
Cai Jing was speechless, thinking to himself, what have you been doing?
He moved his frozen legs, then stopped trembling hastily, clamped his legs slightly, and said with a dry smile: "Your Majesty, I have this humble opinion, so I won't disturb Your Majesty too much and interfere with Your Majesty's review of memorials and handling of memorials. The imperial court is in serious trouble."
"How about that?"
Li Qian stood up and walked forward from behind the table, smiled and patted Cai Jing on the shoulder: "Cai Qing's family, you are too humble."
"It's better to go to Dongnuan Pavilion. I'll give you a banquet and we can have a good talk."
His Majesty's hands are very strong, and they seem to have some kind of magical power. Every time he pats them, Cai Jing's body trembles, and his face becomes even more ugly.
By the time His Majesty the Emperor finished taking three pats, Mr. Cai's face had turned purple.
Cai Jing even had the illusion that those sticky, energetic and energetic things had partially escaped from prison, broken through the barrier, and came to this beautiful world.
He could only twist his frozen legs and squeeze as hard as he could, trying not to let the big "situation" collapse.
Of course Li Qian didn't know that this person next to him was a "big bomb". If he had known the truth, he would have stayed far away.
However, Cai Jing's expression still shocked Li Qian, and he subconsciously took half a step back to avoid being deceived by him.
"Cai Qing's family, you..."
He also felt something was wrong, and hurriedly turned to look at Wei Zhongxian: "Senior companion, call the imperial doctor quickly!"
If Cai Jing falls here, it will be difficult for Li Qian to explain.
"No, Your Majesty!" Cai Jing waved his hand hurriedly.
The medical practice records of the imperial physician will be recorded in the eucalyptus, and will be reviewed and consulted by the subordinates. If the imperial physician really diagnoses him as full of feces... it will not be much different from pulling it out on the spot.
Cai Jing could almost imagine what was written on the censor's bullets. It was disrespectful to talk to His Majesty with shit in mind...
Don't think this reason is weird, but some mad dog censors will bite them at all costs as long as they can find a reason.
"His Majesty……"
While Cai Jing was relaxing and restraining his sphincter muscles, he explained to Li Qian: "This is an old problem. I just need to go home and rest for a while."
"Old problem, another old problem..."
Li Qian muttered a few words, but he had not forgotten that He Shen also made the same mistake when he first came here.
"In that case, I won't keep you any longer."
Li Qian still felt a little guilty. He felt that Cai Jing's old problem was caused by the few shots he took.
Now he has no room to develop. If it had been left to his previous life and Cai Jing's age had lied down on the ground, Li Qian might have gone bankrupt.
"My companion, please send someone to carry the family quickly, and quickly send Cai Qing's family back to their home for a good rest."
Li Qian was afraid that something would happen to him on the way and someone would push him on his head, so he still gave him a carriage.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Cai Jing said a lot of words today, but these three words may be the most sincere.
He now has to control the muscles of his legs to seal the door to the eighteenth level of hell that hides sin and terror.
If I keep walking back like this, I'm afraid I will lose control halfway, the door of hell will be opened wide, and all the evil spirits will come out, and the consequences will be disastrous.
Cai Jing carefully moved his steps outward and reached the door of the Political Hall.
Li Qian looked at his back and frowned deeply.
What is Cai Jing’s purpose?
What I came here to talk about today has no beginning or end at all.
It's not like he wants to change his mind.
Because in the end he obviously didn't agree, but Cai Jing left happily.
So he just came here to show off his presence??
There was a layer of confusion in Li Qian's heart, and he always felt that Cai Jing's actions had a deeper meaning. He frowned and looked at the old eunuch beside him, and waved.
"Your Majesty?" The old eunuch came over and lowered his voice.
"You can ask someone to find out what Cai Jing did before he came to see me."
"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch quickly walked out of the palace with his mission.
Li Qian turned to look at Cai Jing's back again and sighed softly.
Hope nothing happens...
Although Li Qian usually wished that old guy Cai Jing would die suddenly, he couldn't die here.
Otherwise, there will definitely be many people with good intentions who will put this puddle of shit in his crotch.
And it's best not to cause trouble directly...if word gets out and others say that he, the emperor, abused his ministers, that would be bad.
The best thing is to have side effects that are not visible for the time being, and then gradually develop later... Li Qian kindly planned Cai Jing's condition.
With His Majesty the Emperor's blessing and ardent expectations, Cai Jing was supported by two young eunuchs and continued to overcome difficulties and dangers. However, every time he went down the steps, it was the most painful time for him, and the pain was no less than being executed.
By the time they arrived outside Ziwei Hall, Mr. Cai was almost exhausted.
"Quickly, bring Lord Cai to the throne!" The two young eunuchs were more anxious than him, but they didn't want to let Lord Cai get into trouble in their own hands.
When I came out of the political hall, my face was ugly, but it was not as good as gold paper!
"Hurry up and send Mr. Cai back to his house to take medicine!"
The two strong eunuchs carrying the coffin also realized the urgency of the matter. After placing Mr. Cai in place, they hurriedly lifted up the coffin and ran towards the south.
The bumps on the road woke up Mr. Cai who was in a daze. The sense of danger of losing his lower body kept coming: "Slow down, slow down."
"Yes, Mr. Cai."
The two eunuchs recovered from their panic and anxiety, responded hurriedly, and returned to their proper and steady business standards.
It was only then that Mr. Cai breathed a sigh of relief.
The movement of the two eunuchs carrying Mr. Cai could not be hidden from others.
If nothing else, people in the Wenyuan Pavilion and the East Pavilion can see this scene just by looking out the window.
Therefore, Qin Hui was quickly alerted and came to the window.
"Dad, how come Cai Jing was also given a shoulder carriage by His Majesty?"
Qin Xi looked at the scene on the street outside with dumbfounded eyes: "Your Majesty, is this too partial? You don't have a father-in-law yet, why did you give it to him?"
Qin Hui also frowned and looked through the half-open window at Cai Jing, who was slumped on his shoulder like an indescribable object.
His intuition told him that there might be something hidden in this.
However, Qin Hui still inevitably felt a little worried.
Is it possible that His Majesty the Emperor hooked up with Cai Jing again and sold himself out?
"Go and find out when Cai Jing entered the palace, how long he stayed there, and what he did before entering the palace."
"Yes, father." Qin Xi quickly ran outside with a hint of uneasiness on his face.
Both Zhongshu Sheng and Menxia Sheng were eager to understand the situation, but the eunuch's pace would not slow down even because of their nervousness.
Cai Jing was lying on the shoulder cart, enduring the rapid and violent cold wind coming in front of him. He felt stiff all over.
Along the way, my body was active and could provide some heat.
But now, sitting slumped in a chair and directly facing the strong wind, it was a bit overwhelming.
The cold wind blew through the clothes in front of him, making Mr. Cai's stomach feel cold, and his stomach started to feel upset again.
Cai Jing hurriedly reached out to cover his lower dantian, with a few strands of cold sweat oozing out from his forehead.
In front is the Chengtian Gate, and through this gate is the boundary of the Imperial City.
Cai Jing looked at the bright red palace walls and bright yellow glazed tiles in the cold wind from a distance, and said solemnly: "There is no need to send me back to the house. You can just send me to the Shangshu Provincial Yamen."
The eunuch who carried you hesitated for a moment, and then said: "But Mr. Cai, your Majesty said at that time that I would send you back to your residence to recuperate..."
"My situation has gotten much better."
Cai Jing grasped the armrests of the shoulder carriage tightly with both hands, and there were even a few veins faintly formed on the back of his fat hands, but his face remained extremely calm, and he frowned and said: "Your Majesty, I will tell you, please put me in Shangshu Province
Just go to the Yamen!"
Naturally, the Shangshu Yamen also has toilets. The adults in the Yamen cannot be allowed to go out to the imperial city to relieve themselves pretending to be full of shit and urine.
Although the noise of going to the toilet here might be a bit loud, Mr. Cai felt that he could no longer hold on and return home.
It is better to urinate in the toilet than to defecate on the shoulder.
After hearing Master Cai's majestic words, the two eunuchs turned to look at each other, and finally gritted their teeth and agreed.
"Yes, Mr. Cai."
The two men carried Cai Jing through the Chengtian Gate. The eunuchs and guards here also marveled when they saw Master Cai being carried away.
After leaving Chengtianmen and arriving at the boundary of the Outer Dynasty, it was even more lively.
"Master Cai was carried out?"
"Master Cai was carried out!"
The officials below did not know what was going on, and many officials from the Six Ministries only felt that they were honored.
The last ones to be carried out were You Pushe and He Shen, the Minister of Civil Affairs. This time it is Zuo Pushe and Cai Jing, the Minister of Punishment. They are all high officials in our outer court!
On the contrary, neither the left prime minister nor the right prime minister in the inner dynasty received such treatment.
But only the minister who had just followed the meeting was extremely shocked.
What's going on?
Mr. Cai obviously entered vertically, why did he come out horizontally this time?
Was he beaten with a royal stick by His Majesty the Emperor, or was he appreciated and given a shoulder carriage?
After hearing the news, many ministers and ministers put down their work and returned to the Shangshu Yamen again.
No matter what, you must ask clearly.
Mr. Cai is the leader for everyone. If you suffer a loss from His Majesty, you must seek justice for him!
Of course, some of the ministers were eager to know the results. After all, the choice of deputy examiner... was too important.