Although Feng Zheng's letter caused ripples, the scene above the court was still calm.
All are waiting!
Waiting for the palace, waiting for the officials, waiting for the eldest lady's approval.
According to common etiquette, the palace should have replied disapproving, and then if Feng Zheng had made up his mind, he would resign and invite again.
The palace issued another edict but refused to do so.
After repeating this three times, Feng Zheng's invitation to serve will be successful.
After all, this is an era that pays attention to "propriety". It would be a bit unreasonable to agree to the imperial court after submitting a letter to serve for the first time.
After all, Feng Zheng is a veteran figure who has experienced three dynasties. No matter what he thinks in his heart, he must make a gesture of retention.
However, what happened next was unexpected.
The palace did not directly approve Zha Zi's official appointment.
Zha Zi was left out.
If it was really just a matter of situation, Feng Zheng must be happy now, although Liu Zhong did not show the attitude of the official family and the Queen Mother.
But at least one thing is beyond doubt.
The officials and the Queen Mother are still hesitating!
But now Feng Zheng is not just showing off. As a result, he feels more uneasy than happy.
The black material in Lu Yijian's hands was like a flash flood that was ready to explode and could erupt at any time.
When manpower is exhausted, how can human power be able to shake the power of God?
Once the dirty information is made public, the person will be ruined and his reputation will be ruined, and it will even harm his descendants.
Therefore, Feng Zheng has been like an ant on a hot pot in the past two days, and his anxiety has reached its peak.
Fortunately, he was at home due to illness, otherwise, with this kind of mentality, no matter how many things were in his heart, he would not be able to hide them.
'no!'
After pondering for a long time, Feng Zheng decided to write another letter.
He has decided on this official position!
Even Tathagata Buddha can't stop it!
Thinking of this, Feng Zheng immediately came to the study and wrote another letter begging for employment.
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The next day.
Bao Ci Hall.
Liu E once again saw the zazi that Feng Zheng had invited to become an official. She couldn't help but take out the zazi and push it in front of Li Jie.
"Brother Six, Prime Minister Feng's wife is here again. What do you think?"
"Are you going to deny it?"
Li Jie didn't have a good impression of Feng Zheng. He did have abilities, but not much. He looked like a political bastard.
Just like the name of Zhenzong's mausoleum "Yongding", this name was given by Feng Zhengding.
But he didn't know that Yong'an was the name of Yong'an County, and he didn't know that the tomb of Xuanzu (the father of Taizu Taizong) was only named Anling.
In addition, he did not know that Taizu's mausoleum was named Dingling.
Whether it is Anling or Dingling, both have two characters. As soon as the name Yongding came out, Taizu Jiling had to change it to Jingling.
"Yes?"
Hearing this, Liu E couldn't help but be stunned.
After all, Feng Zheng was also one of the ministers appointed by the late emperor before his death. Isn't it inappropriate to just let him go like this?
I have to say that Feng Zheng’s personal packaging is still very good.
In Liu E's eyes, Feng Zheng is still a good minister. Although his personal life style is a bit extravagant, he has seen many ministers like him in the court.
Doesn’t Kou Zhun also have a luxurious lifestyle?
Can’t those who live a luxurious life be capable ministers?
Therefore, those in power in the Northern Song Dynasty did not attach much importance to the life style of ministers.
As long as you are loyal to the court, these are minor problems.
"Um."
Li Jie nodded and said: "Prime Minister Feng is over sixty this year and has reached the age to become an official. It is a good thing to become an official at this time."
Actually, there was one sentence that Li Jie didn't say.
At this time, Feng Zheng became an official, and he might be able to live for another year or two. Historically, Feng Zheng died in the first year of Tiansheng, that is, next year.
It is true that ruling the world has unlimited glory, but it is true that one is busy with political affairs, and it is also true that he strives for power and profit.
The mentality is always tense, and the energy consumed cannot be calculated. If you want to become an official, your mentality will be more peaceful.
As for the issue of Feng Zheng's corruption, Li Jie does not plan to pursue it for the time being.
This is a problem left over from history, and when the water is clear, there will be no fish. Let alone now, even in the future when supervision methods are more advanced, has the corruption problem been solved?
No!
Of course, some people know that the moon in foreign countries is relatively far away.
But there is no corruption abroad?
joke!
The world is as black as crows. As long as the greed in human nature still exists, this kind of behavior cannot be completely eliminated.
Unless everything is decided by artificial intelligence.
But this is obviously an impossible thing.
Not to mention the issue of whether artificial intelligence can meet the standards, even if it meets the standards, artificial intelligence will not be able to control the world's affairs.
No one likes to live under the prying eyes of ‘others’.
Even if there is no emotion, all impartial artificial intelligence will not work.
This is people.
What you yell with your mouth and what you plan in your heart are completely different things.
"That's fine."
Liu E didn't think too much. Since she had the idea of delegating power, she would not deny it as long as the official's treatment was not too excessive.
Besides, what the officials said is not unreasonable.
Feng Zheng is indeed older, he is a veteran, and the officials are young people. His political views are different from those of the veterans. This is normal.
Rather than having arguments in the future, it is better to directly agree to Feng Zheng's appointment now.
As officials said, Feng Zheng would be more dignified when he took office at this time.
"However, Prime Minister Feng is gone. Does the official family have a new candidate they are interested in?"
A country cannot live without a king for a day. Similarly, it is best not to have a vacancy in the position of prime minister.
Although Feng Zheng is gone and Ding Wei is still there, and the country is not without examples of independent prime ministers, the position of prime minister is an important part of the country and can it be decided by one person?
An independent prime minister often means absolute power. According to the ancestral stories and the late emperor's "different opinions", an independent prime minister is not advisable!
"Do you have anyone to recommend, Madam?"
Li Jie had a favorite candidate in mind, but Fan Zhongyan was still practicing outside. If Fan Zhongyan was allowed to join Zhongshu at this time, it would not be a gift, but a compliment.
The triple jump is not that fast.
Moreover, without his experience abroad, could Fan Zhongyan still be the same Fan Zhongyan who is famous in history?
I guess it’s very confusing!
"How about Wang participating in politics?"
Among the current ruling team, Liu E's favorite was not Ding Wei, but Wang Zeng.
Wang Zeng was the leader of the northern scholars and inherited the power of Kou Zhun's line. It was most suitable for him to serve as prime minister.
As long as Wang Zeng is stationed in Zhongshu, Ding Wei's power will definitely be reduced.
"It's appropriate."
Li Jie nodded slightly, then suddenly thought of someone, and then said something casually.
"Actually, Lu Longtu is also a good candidate."
An idea suddenly came to his mind just now. In terms of seniority, it was indeed Wang Zeng who came to the throne, and Lu Yijian could only be ranked behind Wang Zeng.
But things like seniority can also be flexible.
This is called flexible employment!
If Lu Yijian is promoted with super funding, Wang Zeng's face will definitely be very exciting when the decree comes out.