A decree summoning Xue Kui to return to Beijing suddenly reached the desk of the Political Affairs Hall.
Xue Kui is coming back?
After seeing this decree, Ding Wei and Wang Zeng had different thoughts.
Wang Zeng was naturally happy. He was planning to recommend Xue Kui to take charge of Kaifeng Mansion, but was disrupted by a series of new policies from the government.
Fortunately, before he could exert any force, the order to summon Xue Kui back to the capital came out from the palace.
'Although officials occasionally take risky actions, they still see clearly on major issues of right and wrong.'
On the other hand, Ding said that his sensitive nerves were triggered again.
Summoning Xue Kui, does this mean that the official family has taken any new measures?
Xue Kuinai is a direct descendant of the Northern Group!
During the Tianxi period, although Xue Kui was squeezed out by Li Shiheng and Cao Lili, Ding said that he played a small role in it.
After all, he and Cao Lili were allies at the time, and not only him, but also the Queen Mother also participated in it in a small way.
Of course, leaving aside the Queen Mother's side, the Queen Mother of today is completely different from the Queen Mother of that time.
Having been an official for many years, Ding Wei is very clear that most decisions and personnel appointments and removals appear to be the will of the official family or a certain powerful official.
But this is only a superficial understanding.
Inside, it is the result of a multi-party game, either openly discussed by the monarch and his ministers, or the result of secret planning by the monarch and his ministers.
For example, this time Xue Kui issued an edict to return to Beijing.
Yesterday, the officials met with Cao Wei in the small hall at the inner east gate.
This edict happens to be the one sent to the Central Committee early this morning. From a process analysis, this matter should have been decided yesterday.
And it is probably related to Cao Wei.
Cao Wei recommends Xue Kui?
If so, what is his purpose in doing this?
Could it be that the Cao family intends to move towards the northern lineage?
For a moment, Ding Wei was a little unsure, because looking at Cao's past performance, they had always remained neutral.
Coming from a general background, occasional political marriages are understandable, but if they are really deeply bound to civil servants of a certain faction.
By then, if the civil servants of the other faction did not cause trouble for them, the emperor would also beat them.
As for why Ding Wei didn't want the relationship between the official family and the Cao family.
Isn't this obvious?
No need to think about it?
The Cao family must have taken refuge in the official family. Even before the Queen Mother showed her attitude of returning to power, the Cao family secretly offered her loyalty to the official family.
If not, would Cao Wei be suddenly recalled to the capital?
If this were not the case, how could a mere son of the Cao family be qualified to represent the imperial court as an envoy to Tubo?
Just based on the legacy of King Cao Wuhui (Cao Bin)?
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
There is never any grace without reason in the world.
soon.
The news that Xue Kui was about to return to Beijing reached Cao Lili's ears.
"Xue Kui is coming back?"
After hearing the news, Cao Li felt a little headache.
This guy is an insufferable master.
During the reign of Tianxi, after much effort, he drove Xue Kui out of the capital.
This time Xue Kui came back, and was he personally recalled by the officials?
Does this move mean that Xue Kui is about to rise to prominence?
Who was the last person to be personally recalled by officials?
Cao Wei!
Looking at Cao Wei's current power, entering the palace is just like playing. From time to time, he is called into the palace by officials for secret talks.
The Cao family's son also got a job as an envoy to Tibet.
Although their surname is Cao and they are related by marriage, the relationship between the two families is just that.
It's neither distant nor close.
Especially when Cao Wei was demoted, he did not speak up for Cao Wei. After that, except for courtesy interactions, he had almost no other interactions.
In fact, Cao Lili did not think about repairing the relationship between the two families.
But he was really embarrassed.
Why?
He was the privy envoy in charge of the Xifu, and he had been in charge for nearly ten years (1014-present 1023)!
Of course, Cao Wei's ancestors were rich and favored now, but in terms of position, he is the higher one.
The border between Song and Liao has been peaceful for a long time, and he has made great contributions!
On the other hand, Cao Wei only briefly visited the northwest and fought a few battles.
‘That’s okay.’
After thinking about it, Cao Li put the matter behind him.
Xue Kui will come back as soon as he comes back. Is it possible that he can still read a book?
He had made great contributions to the Song Dynasty, and he had shed blood for the empire. How could the officials attack him for a mere Xue Kui?
impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
To take a step back, even if Xue Kui had a grudge against him and then persuaded the officials, he would not be without insurance.
And the Queen Mother!
Although the Queen Mother is currently in semi-retirement, as long as the Queen Mother does not officially return to power one day, the Queen Mother's words will still hold great weight.
Even the officials cannot turn a blind eye.
The emperor also needs to practice filial piety!
The late emperor’s edict is still there!
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Bao Ci Hall.
After listening to Li Jie's talk about Xue Kui's arrangements and a false shot of joining forces with Liao to attack Xia, Liu E asked quickly.
"Sixth Brother has recalled Xue Kui. Besides sending an envoy to the Khitan, do you have any other arrangements?"
"None yet."
Li Jie shook his head and said: "It will take at least several months to go back and forth to Khitan. I want to wait until he comes back from Khitan before making arrangements."
"In that case, what if we let him take over the Kaifeng government affairs?"
Liu E's promotion of Xue Kui this time was not without the intention of compensating him.
Although she acquiesced in the demotion of Xue Kui back then, she actually had a good impression of Xue Kui.
This person is of pure character, quite upright, and dares to give direct advice.
At first, she did not stop the banishment of Xue Kui, mainly because she did not want to lose face by Cao Lili.
She was just a deputy envoy from the Household Department of the Third Division, and Xue Kui himself had nothing to do with her, so there was no need to ruin her cooperation with Cao Lili over this matter.
Now, since the official family has plans to reuse Xue Kui, it is better to be a favor and push Xue Kui.
"This man is quite talented. He is not a sycophant, and he is not attached to powerful people. He is a suitable successor to the Kaifeng government."
Originally, Li Jie planned to wait for Wang Zeng to speak up. After all, he had failed Wang Zeng before, so giving him a position in the Kaifeng government this time could be regarded as compensation.
However, since Liu E mentioned it this way, it would be as she wished.
As for Wang Zeng, just find another opportunity in the future.
In fact, Li Jie never gave up on Wang Zeng. As a boss of the Northern Department, it was far better to keep him than to demote him.
Even though Wang Zeng was a bit pedantic in some matters, this did not affect Li Jie's decision at all.
You say your thing and I will do mine. If you listen to one word, I will lose!
clatter!
clatter!
At this moment, the sound of rustling footsteps suddenly came to their ears. They turned their heads and saw Lin walking in from the outer hall with a swaying posture.
"My eldest wife, the official, the eldest princess of the country of Ji has arrived and is waiting in the outer hall."
Hearing this, Liu E couldn't help showing a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
In recent months, the eldest princess of the country of Hebei has frequently entered the palace. She knows exactly what she wants. Not only her, but the officials also understand.