"Your Majesty, Chen Gongyin, the commander-in-chief of Omsk, comes to see your Majesty." The man knelt down and saluted.
"Get on your feet," Zhu Hengjia called him up and looked at him carefully. He saw that this man was handsome and handsome, with a heroic look between his eyebrows. He really had the spirit of a warrior.
"You are a military commander? Why are you dressed like a groom?"
"I came here on my father's orders."
"Oh, who is your father?"
"My father is Chen Bangyan, the governor of Mongolia. He recently obtained this thousand-mile horse as a gift to His Majesty. He was afraid that the horse would be wild and difficult to tame, so he sent a special minister to accompany the horse to serve him."
"Are you Chen Bangyan's son? Come, let me take a good look." When he heard that he was Chen Bangyan's son, Zhu Hengjia suddenly remembered that he had not seen this veteran minister for ten years, and hurriedly called Chen Gongyin to come forward, "Well, your father is really there.
The style of those days! I haven’t seen you for ten years. How is your father’s health?”
"Your Majesty, I miss you. My father is in good health, but I miss you from time to time, which brings me to tears!"
"Alas," Zhu Hengjia let out a long sigh, "your father is still loyal to me! He has been guarding the border all these years, working hard and without complaint! You are also very good, and you have done a good job in protecting me! I will reward you heavily!"
"It is the duty of father and son to be loyal to His Majesty. We must never take credit." Chen Gongyin quickly knelt down and declined, which was extremely polite.
Well, Chen Bangyan is a good son. He works calmly, knows etiquette, and knows how to advance and retreat. He is a talented person.
Zhu Hengjia's favorable impression of Chen Gongyin increased even more. Suddenly he saw a badge on his chest, with the eight words "Secure the territory and defend the territory, who will give up the favor" engraved on it. The badge was first seen in "Warring States Policy·Qi"
"Policy 1", "Zhang Zi changed his insignia to clutter the Qin army." During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, a thief named Li Feixiong stole a post horse, pretended to be an envoy, and conspired to cause trouble. He was executed. In order to prevent anyone from pretending to be an envoy again, the Song Dynasty gave each envoy a
A silver medal is issued and worn as a symbol when entering the court or performing official duties. This can be regarded as an early badge.
"Eh? Chen Qing, what do the eight characters on this badge mean?"
"Your Majesty, don't you remember? These are the eight characters on the immortal handwriting written by you personally when my father was appointed governor of Mongolia. When my father received the words from your majesty, he was so moved that he ordered these eight characters to be used as a memorial.
All descendants of the Chen family will wear one of the family emblems on their chests to show that they will not forget the emperor’s kindness and serve the country with loyalty!”
"I remembered that these eight characters were indeed given to your father by me. Your Chen family is really a loyal family!"
Moved, the old emperor was really moved! In order to deceive Chen Bangyan, he willingly went to Mongolia to take office, and gave him these eight words. After writing them, he forgot them. Unexpectedly, Chen Bangyan always remembered them, not only
Remember, it is also passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom. What is this? This is "loyalty"!
From ancient times to the present, no matter which dynasty the rulers are in, the first criterion for employing people is "loyalty", and whether they have talent or not is just the second criterion.
Chen Bangyan successfully left the impression of a "great loyal minister" in the old emperor's mind, and it was a matter of course for him to join the cabinet. Even if he didn't want to join the cabinet, the emperor would still push him to join the cabinet. If there is no need for such a loyal minister, I would still do it.
Who can I use?
After returning from the Royal Race Course, Emperor Guangwu immediately made up his mind to summon Chen Bangyan to the cabinet. Did the cabinet and officials object? What a joke! I am the emperor, if the emperor allows the cabinet and officials to do it, where is my majesty? p>
However, the most difficult thing is how to deal with the other three people recommended by Baiguan Ting: Yu Chaoxiang, Wang Huacheng, and Guo Zhiqi? These three are all Conglong heroes. It is necessary to let Chen Bangyan join the cabinet without chilling the hearts of the three veterans.
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This matter is a bit difficult! But it can only be difficult for mediocre masters, but it cannot be difficult for a master of strategy like Emperor Guangwu. The problem was solved in a few moments.
Well, Prime Minister Yu is the first Conglong hero to follow me, and his qualifications are much older than Chen Bangyan. If Chen Bangyan is allowed to join the cabinet, but if he is not allowed to join the cabinet, the matter will inevitably be unsettled. Since it is not settled, we can simply let him join the cabinet together.
.In this way, everyone is very happy! Decree: Two additional cabinet ministers, Yu Chaoxiang and Chen Bangyan, will join the cabinet as Dongge Grand Scholar.
There is another benefit to adding Yu Chaoxiang to the cabinet: it can check and balance Guan Shouzhen's power. Yu Chaoxiang is a good friend of Sun Jinding and has always been at odds with Guan Shouzhen. Because of this, he has been unable to join the cabinet. Letting him join the cabinet will be more beneficial to me.
Balance the political situation in the court. Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the old emperor's face.
It was also decreed that Wang Huacheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, should be changed to the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Although the rank was the same, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel was ranked above the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments. For Wang Huacheng, this was a disguised promotion, and it was also a hint to him.
He is only one step away from joining the cabinet.
Moreover, the Ministry of Personnel has always been concurrently led by the bachelor Gu Yi. This time, Gu Yi and others ignored my sacred intention to let Chen Bangyan join the cabinet, and actually recommended four candidates for the cabinet in one go, showing great power. Unexpectedly
Letting Gu Yi concurrently serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs not only reduces their power, but also a blow to them, reminding them who is the master of this country.
He also ordered Guo Zhiqi to be appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Justice from the Censor of Zuodu. Although the Censor of Zuodu and the Minister of the Ministry of Justice were both the second rank, they were in charge of the Procuratorate, "specialized in correcting and impeaching hundreds of officials", and participated in the trial of serious cases. They were in a high and powerful position.
But after all, he belongs to Yanguan. Transferring him to the Ministry of Justice means that he can train in multiple positions, accumulate experience, and prepare for joining the cabinet. Presumably, he is also satisfied in his heart.
For the two important positions that were vacated, Zhu Hengjia gave the post of Minister of War to Qian Bingti, and the post of Yushi of Zuodu to Cai Yingchang. These two have been with me for many years, and it’s time for them to be promoted!
After issuing many decrees in one breath, Emperor Guangwu put down his ink pen and was secretly proud of himself. Who said it was difficult to be an emperor? In my opinion, it is very easy, as long as you know how to be an official!
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It was freezing cold, so Guan Shouzhen invited Gu Yi to drink wine and enjoy plum blossoms in the back garden of his house.
Guan Shoufu, who was born as a Jinshi, naturally has elegant taste. He doesn't like ordinary flowers at all, but loves plum blossoms. He often says to people: "Plum blossoms, orchids, bamboos, and chrysanthemums are the four gentlemen, each has his own taste. Plum blossoms are proud of themselves."
, orchids, bamboos, and chrysanthemums. I love the plum blossoms "Ling Han blooms alone" with pride. Coincidentally, Gu Yi, who was also a Jinshi, is also a loyal fan of plum blossoms. Like Guan Zhai, he grows them in the garden.
Full of plums.
The two of them pride themselves on their humble character and look down on Sun Jinding, a villain who is good at flattering people. But in fact, officialdom is a big dyeing vat, and those who get involved in it are rarely stained. They hate Sun Jinding, but they are just jealous of Sun Jinding.
I'm just better at flattering than either of them.
"Brother Guan, the snowy and cold plums are particularly fragrant this year. Drinking while looking at the plums will bring happiness to the world! Please", Gu Yi smiled and picked up the wine glass.
"Brother, please." Guan Shouzhen drank the whole drink and sighed: "This year's plum blossoms are particularly fragrant, which may mean it will be more bitter and cold this year. 'The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold.'" There was something in his words.
, implying that Emperor Guangwu wanted Chen Bangyan to join the cabinet, everyone will have a difficult time this year.
Gu Yi laughed and said, "Brother Guan, don't worry. I haven't seen any news for a long time. I guess Chen Bangyan's entry into the cabinet has gone wrong."
"Master, a decree has arrived." While they were chatting, Emperor Guangwu sent Li Qiaosheng, a member of the Ministry of Works, to announce the decree.
Guan Shouzhen and Gu Yi went out to greet him.
When he saw Gu Yi, Li Qiao was overjoyed and said, "Mr. Gu Ge is also here. It's great. This way I don't have to make another trip. Please come together to receive the order."
The content of the imperial edict is very simple. It is to inform the cabinet ministers that two new members have been added to the cabinet: Yu Chaoxiang and Chen Bangyan. Everyone must divide work, cooperate, and achieve unity.
Although the content is not much, it was like thunder in the ears of Guan and Gu.