Upon hearing this, Qin Sining and Lu Qingbai stood up at the same time and kowtowed.
Qin Sining spoke first: "Your Highness, if you are given the position of prime minister now, I am afraid that the world will not accept it, so please take it back."
Lu Qingbai also said: "I second my opinion."
The two of them were just being humble and leaving a good reputation. If the prince really took back his life, wouldn't it be like child's play?
How can the prince have the dignity to supervise the country?
Takeback is impossible.
How could the prince not know the thoughts of the two of them, "You have not been granted the position of prime minister yet, it is just an assessment. If you fail in government affairs, I will not miss the past friendship. Do you understand?"
"I will obey His Highness's orders."
Lu Qingbai and Qin Sining spoke at the same time.
When the prince brought his words to this point, he naturally couldn't shirk it.
They are not giving you the position of prime minister at all, but testing you. However, the three-month prime minister experience card is still very enviable.
This is really the power of the prime minister!
The officials of the Six Ministries were naturally very jealous. Unfortunately, they did not participate in the election of prime minister, so this opportunity naturally did not fall on them.
After the two thanked each other, they took their seats again.
At this time, the prince continued to speak: "Although they are divided into left and right prime ministers, there is no high or low position. Therefore, Qin Sining is the right prime minister and Lu Qingbai is the left prime minister. There is no prime ministerial etiquette or salary. The order is from the first grade."
This was also discussed with Zhao Xiaole in advance. Since it is an assessment, everything will naturally not go as usual.
Qin Sining and Lu Qingbai were not dissatisfied either.
You can't even think about being the prime minister for three months, but you still want the first-class treatment?
That would be unrealistic.
And no one cares about things like etiquette and salary.
As long as you have power, others will naturally be shorter when they see you. Who wouldn't be respectful? Etiquette is just the icing on the cake.
As for salary, neither of them is short of money. Let alone becoming prime minister without officially becoming prime minister, they don't care about the small salary every year.
Later, the prince asked several ministers of the six departments for their opinions, and no one expressed any objection because the prince had already decided on the matter.
Now to object is to seek revenge.
Once you undoubtedly offend that candidate, even if others only have a three-month prime minister experience card, it will be easy to kill you.
However, in this way, Lu Qingbai and Qin Sining also became a thorn in the side of civil and military officials.
If these two people are really qualified in government affairs, then they will have no chance of promotion.
Therefore, the assessment method this time has invisibly added a lot of difficulty to the two people's government affairs.
The banquet continued and was coming to an end.
At Ren Xiaoyao's signal, Lu Qingbai stood up and reported to the prince, "Your Highness, I have been worried about state affairs for a long time. I secretly believe that the current decadence of officials is due to the unfavorable supervision of the imperial court. Therefore, I would like to rebuild the East Factory and install a royal guard to supervise hundreds of people."
official."
The prince did not expect that Lu Qingbai would make this suggestion just after becoming the left prime minister. She couldn't make up her mind for a moment and looked at Zhao Xiaole.
Zhao Xiaole thought for a while and nodded slightly to the prince.
Lu Qingbai rebuilt the East Factory not only to provide himself with political wings, but also to enhance the strength of the third prince.
But Zhao Xiaole knew that there was another person behind Lu Qingbai, the Queen.
Therefore, whether he is willing or not, he really cannot refuse this matter.
Otherwise, previous efforts may be in vain.
Although the prince was puzzled, he decided to agree to Zhao Xiaole's suggestion. Anyway, the East Factory had been decadent for a long time, and reconstruction might not have any effect.
The prince nodded, "Very good. Since you have this intention, I think you might as well give it a try."
"Lu Qingbai, now that you are appointed as the left prime minister, this matter can be discussed by the cabinet as part of your political assessment."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your permission."
Lu Qingbai immediately replied, he couldn't believe it. The prince agreed so simply. Was it because she looked down on Dongchang or doubted Lu Qingbai's ability?
You know, by asking for orders now, he is taking some risks.
But the third prince couldn't help but not take risks because he was in a hurry.
What about the Queen's promise to take action?
Why haven't you seen anyone?
Even though Lu Qingbai was puzzled, he didn't think too much about it. He was almost overwhelmed by excitement now.
He didn't even notice how the Lihua Banquet ended.
When everyone stood up to leave, Lu Qingbai took the opportunity to stop Wang Yuan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and said, "Lord Wang, please stay."
Wang Yuan was stunned for a moment, "Your Majesty, I am a confused official. What advice can you give me, Mr. Zuo Xiang?"
Lu Qingbai smiled and said: "The prince has already said that there is no prime ministerial etiquette, and Mr. Wang does not need to call himself a subordinate."
Wang Yuan laughed: "The official is confused again."
Seeing that there were many people, Lu Qingbai invited Wang Yuan into the carriage. After setting off, only Lu Qingbai, Ren Xiaoyao and Wang Yuan were left in the carriage. Lu Qingbai said: "Master Wang, do you know why Lu asked for orders just now?"
Reset the East Factory?”
Wang Yuan thought for a while, "Is it for the third prince?"
Lu Qingbai smiled and said, "Yes, Mr. Wang is indeed aware of everything. Lu did this for the third prince."
"Since the death of the Prime Minister, Lu has not yet passed the examination, and His Highness the Third Prince's wings have been severely withered. The purpose of rebuilding the East Factory is to help His Highness increase his wings, and I would like to ask Your Majesty Wang to speak on your behalf."
Wang Yuan touched his beard and said, "Of course that's the case. It's just that the cabinet has not voted to approve the re-establishment of the East Factory. I'm afraid something may happen again."
Lu Qingbai sneered in his heart, "Don't worry, Mr. Wang. Since His Highness the Crown Prince has promised this, it will not be difficult to pass. It's just that Lu lacks experience and needs someone to assist him."
Wang Yuan was stunned, "What does the Crown Prince mean?"
Lu Qingbai said: "Yes, if the East Factory is rebuilt, it will be inseparable from Mr. Wang's planning. In the future, the East Factory will also need Mr. Wang to control it."
Wang Yuan said happily: "If the lower official understands, he will definitely say it on his behalf, and the credit will naturally be recorded on the prince."
Lu Qingbai cupped his hand and said, "Your Majesty Wang, you are very polite. Although it is just an assessment, it is a blessing for Lv to be able to serve as an official in the same court as Mr. Wang for three months."
"Your Majesty, you are so humble. According to my official opinion, your position as Prime Minister is almost certain. You will definitely be a great help to His Highness the Third Prince in the future." Wang Yuan also complimented Lu Qingbai in turn.
However, this is a bit exaggerated.
Not only did he flatter Lu Qingbai, thinking that he would become the prime minister, he also flattered the third prince, thinking that one day he would become a great treasure and rule the world.
Lu Qingbai is naturally the third prince's most important minister.
Lu Qingbai was modest on his face, but he had another thought in his heart. Once Jingyang declined, King Pingxi would definitely take advantage of the chaos and rise up.
At that time, Lu Qingbai was no longer just a prime minister, and he could also take a look at the throne.
