For Li Zhigang, the so-called highest authority is the minister.
Among the Shangshu, there were only two that he dreamed of.
First, he was in charge of the money bag of the Ming Empire and was the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Second, he was in charge of the personnel power of the Ming Empire, the official of the Ministry of Personnel.
As for the other ministers who punished, engineer, and military rites, they were always in trouble in his eyes.
It's like marrying the most beautiful woman in the world and suddenly finding out during the wedding that you are not a virgin.
No, she is the most beautiful in the world!
But if I do, I always feel a little uncomfortable in my heart!
These two positions have always been his life-long goal, but Zhang Yan or Hou Yong, the position of minister is stable, so he can only stare and think in secret.
But now I suddenly heard that the next Minister of Household Affairs in the next three to five years might be Tie Xuan, and I suddenly felt very angry.
Seeing the way he was gritting his teeth, Liu Guan knew that he had pink eye.
With a hint of teasing, he said, "What, is it tasted?"
Li Zhigang said with a cold face, "I have been serving as Minister of Rites for twenty years. In the past few years, my unparalleled political achievements have made me the Minister of Personnel, and I have been rewarded with the title of Minister! He... He Tiexuan was the companion of the East Palace at first, and later became the Minister of the Central Committee.
With just a name, he directly became the chief minister of the most prosperous place in the world. That's all. In a few years, he will be a minister. How old is he?"
As he spoke, he gritted his teeth fiercely and said, "Does he have any political achievements?"
Seeing him like this, Liu Guan knew that his friend was not just a fan, but also hated Tie Xuan.
"Yes!" Liu Guan said seriously, "You can tell me this, but you don't dare to tell outsiders!"
"I'm not that confused!" Li Zhigang snorted coldly, "People in this world are evil, and I can only say a few words of truth to you!"
It is said that those who are obsessed with the authorities are clear to the eye, and Liu Guan understands the character of his good friend, and knows that he is not just jealous, but he is probably thinking of setting a trap for Tie Xuan!
"Official life is the human world, and human feelings are greater than the law!" Liu Guan advised, "Just because he was Long Live Lord's companion and was personally selected by Emperor Taizu Gao, this friendship is enough for him to rise to the top!"
"Humph!" Li Zhigang gritted his teeth secretly.
He understands this truth. As a human being, who is not a nepotist?
But in his heart, he just couldn't hold back the energy.
"You are a very smart person, why don't you get confused at this time?" Liu Guan lowered his voice with a bit of solemnity, "Do you think he is blocking your way?"
"Humph!" Li Zhigang snorted again.
Naturally, he is blocking his way. The position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance will belong to him, Li Zhigang!
He did not dare to be dissatisfied with the emperor, so he could only express his dissatisfaction on Tie Xuan.
"If you think so, where would you put the Long Live Lord?"
Suddenly, these words were like a basin of cold water poured on Li Zhigang's head, making him feel cold all over and suddenly he woke up.
"Let me get back to the point. If you... use some small means to prevent him from coming to Taiwan, do you think Long Live Master will be happy?" Liu Guan said sternly, "If he loses face, whose face will he lose?"
"Furthermore, you are also the right-hand man of Long Live Lord now. It's okay if you don't make good friends with Lord Long Live's old friend. You still want to give him... and you want to fight with him. How do you want Lord Long Live to see you?"
Liu Guan paused, "I'm giving you an example. Look at Duke Cao, why is he always so popular in front of Long Live Lord?"
"That person is a relative of the emperor!" Li Zhigang said disdainfully.
"The emperor has many relatives!" Liu Guan also snorted, leaned over and whispered, "I once heard a rumor that the emperor was actually interested in Cao Guogong for the position of Minister of War!"
In an instant, Li Zhigang's ears stood up.
"With his status as Minister of the Ministry of War, he can't do it, right?" Liu Guan said again, "But it happened that Ru Ru was also qualified to hold that position at that time! Moreover, Ru Ru was still from the old scholar Ling's school...
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"Humph!" Li Zhigang felt his teeth itching as soon as he heard the name.
The dead old Tietou really had disciples and former officials all over the world. It is said that several of the current Nan Study ministers were his former disciples.
"To put it bluntly, with Li Jinglong's status, no matter how qualified Ru Yu is, he can't compete with him, right? But Li Jinglong directly gave the Long Live Master a discount and gave Ru Yu the job of Minister of War!"
Speaking of this, Liu Guan gave a heavy meal and said, "The reason Cao Guogong Li Jinglong is still standing is that he does not fight and is willing to delegate power... He has never been embarrassed by anyone. There are people in the court who don't like him, but he has no enemies."
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"Official positions are like sitting in a bank, and they come in turns! As long as you have enough qualifications, it's just a matter of a year earlier and a few years later..."
Li Zhigang listened attentively and thought to himself, "This is wrong. Being an official is like sailing against the current or retreating if you don't advance. If you don't fight or fight, you will never fall on your own head!"
Liu Guan continued, "You have political achievements! I'll tell you the truth, so don't be angry. But you are not popular! Long live the Lord likes to be on the same page in the court, and likes to discuss things with everyone. He hates ministers the most.
They are trying to undermine each other and form cliques with each other!"
"Political achievements, for us officials, are the main thing, but not the only thing!" Liu Guan said earnestly, "Your temper really needs to change sometimes! I am a bystander, and when I am in your position, it affects my whole body.
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"Wait a minute!" Li Zhigang suddenly said, "Who did you tell me about the Minister of War? Why didn't I know?"
"Hey, you are in Beijing and everyone in the central government is alienating you. Who told you?" Liu Guan shook his head.
Li Zhigang gritted his teeth again, his face full of hatred.
Seeing him like this, Liu Guan said again, "Actually, I have a good relationship with Jing Qing in private. You know me, I am the Clay Bodhisattva in the Yamen, a decoration! This happened once when Jing Qing and I were drinking.
It’s a joke!”
Li Zhigang frowned immediately!
How come Jingqing knows so much about things in Jingli? Who did he listen to?
Do you still need to ask? Of course it’s Tie Hyun!
Who did Tie Xuan listen to? It was naturally Xie Jin, the Minister of Nan Study!
"Understood?" Liu looked at him for a few times, "If you really prevent Tie Xuan from coming to the stage, Long live the Lord will not be happy! Those in the East Palace were not happy earlier! Xie Jin is now one of the prince's teachers and is about to preside over this event.
The next spring meeting will be held!"
When mentioning Jie Jin, Li Zhigang was filled with anger again.
"You are a hypocrite. You were just like the same person when you were friendly with me, but you ended up saying bad things about me behind my back!" Li Zhigang said in a low voice.
Liu Guan smiled bitterly and said, "The old friends of the East Palace, Tie Xuan Jie Jin, Li Jinglong, and the commander of the Jinyi Guards He Guangyi, we have a close friendship! In addition, there are also disciples from the old bachelor Ling's group... and the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
Censors." As he spoke, he lowered his voice and said, "Don't ruin your future because of unreasonable things!"
"Humph, these crony scum!" Li Zhigang cursed.
"I also know that they have always been a little bit so... to you..."
Before Liu Guan finished speaking, Li Zhigang sneered, "It's not slightly, but it smells like they are not in harmony with each other!" After saying that, he sneered again, "I don't know how I offended them, so they don't want to see me.
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"The more this happens, the less you can write your likes and dislikes on your face, and the less you can hold back your strength to fight with them!" Liu Guan continued to advise, "You are weak on your own, but they are more powerful in numbers."
"Let me tell you, no matter what happens to Tie Xuan in the future, you have to have a good relationship with him now. You have to make him lose face, and you have to praise him in front of Long Live Lord and say his good things are your political achievements and also
To share the benefits..."
"Why?" Li Zhigang shouted directly.
But the next second, he still understood the reason.
He wanted the emperor to see his sensible side. Even if those people were more difficult for him to deal with, he was still willing to get along well with them. He wanted the emperor to see that Li Zhigang had always dealt with things rather than people.
He also let the emperor know that he, Li Zhigang, had a heart of tolerance.
And if the people over there continue to treat Li Zhigang with kindness, the emperor will see it and feel in his heart that he is a little too unreasonable!
"Actually, you understand these words even if I don't say them!" Liu Guan added, "Even if I don't say them now, you will come around to them in a few days!"