Every official, especially ambitious officials, will have his own principles and characteristics in doing things. This is the way to be an official.
For example, some people have high emotional intelligence and like to play both sides. Such people are the most common type in the officialdom. In the eyes of other officials, they are kind-hearted and slick, and they are mostly mediocre officials.
It is difficult for such people to be welcomed by people in some folk stories. In fact, this is the way most officials work as officials. Those who do well will be promoted very quickly.
It's just that it's difficult for such people to be among the ranks of high-level officials. Once they reach a certain position, they will reach their limit, and the ceiling will be much thicker than others.
Because when you are a fourth-rank official or above, your ability to please is often considered a shortcoming. Exceptions may occur if the Shangguan or the Emperor likes to listen to good things.
For example, Pei Ji and Pei Xuanzhen around Li Yuan were not suitable for his position in terms of talents, but Li Yuan never abandoned this person.
Nostalgia for old feelings is one thing, and the other is that Pei Ji served Li Yuan very comfortably, and no one else could compare with him. The emperor liked it himself, so what else could he say?
Many times, the appearance of such a figure among important officials in the court means that there is something wrong with the bureaucracy or the emperor himself. This phenomenon was not uncommon in the feudal dynasty.
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So at this time, Changsun Wuji needed to answer a multiple-choice question. As a member of the family, although he did not encounter this kind of scene often, it was not unfamiliar.
Changsun Wuji thought for a moment, and then came up with his own attitude, which was what he had thought before.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the suspect in this case lies in the missing person of the house master. If we continue to trace, we can only find this person.
After discussing with everyone, Dai Shaoqing thought that it was impossible to know whether the man was dead or alive. Whether the Fang Shilang knew about it or not, others could not tell.
It's better to settle the matter as soon as possible. Kill those who deserve to be killed, and mate those who deserve to be married. At this talent-discussing ceremony, it's not easy to delay it for too long..."
Li Po frowned and listened. This treatment was in line with his wishes, but when he thought about it, he felt very uncomfortable.
Changsun Wuji didn't need to explain this kind of situation. He could feel that it had very obvious characteristics of frame-up. Thinking about Fang Xuanling's presiding over the reduction of redundant officials and offending many people, could someone use this to attack?
Fang Xuanling’s prestige?
Who will do this next?
Li Po became upset. The last time he took the Beijing exam, he leaked the questions. This time, he cheated in the exam room. Every time, he made mistakes. He didn’t know who was behind it. This was so disgusting.
So it's not surprising that he got angry when he saw the scroll. What Dali Temple did was too mediocre to be considered an investigation at all. It was all his mother's confession. It was as if someone had brought it to the lips of the imperial court, and the direction pointed out was the same.
Really, do you really think everyone else is a fool?
This is the disgusting part. Some people want to use the imperial court's talent show as a performance venue. If it is left later, the person who is playing tricks can be seen to some extent, and there is something psychologically wrong.
The hasty marriage, the involvement of Fang Xuanling, the Minister of Civil Affairs, will inevitably have an impact on him. If Li Po is a little impatient, he might have to take down Fang Xuanling's position as Minister of Civil Affairs first, and calm down for a while.
But after Li Po read the examination papers, he did not hesitate and immediately decided to keep Fang Xuanling because he simply did not believe that someone like Fang Xuanling would choose to cheat in the examination room using such crude methods.
There is no need to call Fang Xuanling to the Tai Chi Hall for questioning. No matter how bad Fang Xuanling is, he can't do such a stupid thing.
But having said that, if Dali Temple continues to investigate, it will easily arouse criticism from courtiers. As a result, Fang Xuanling himself may have to take the blame and resign.
As long as the matter is not cleared up, Fang Xuanling will not be able to stay in the capital anymore...
Li Po cursed in his heart again, taking all precautions, but in the end an accident happened. These people really don't know how to write the word "death".
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Li Po looked at Changsun Wuji and felt that this guy was getting more and more unpleasant, "So, Dali Temple wants to get married as soon as possible?"
Changsun Wuji also felt very uncomfortable. The emperor wanted to protect Fang Qiao and cut the knot quickly, but he also didn't want Dali Temple to continue to investigate. If someone else had been a little confused, he probably wouldn't have been able to pass this test today.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I think it is fine to settle the matter immediately, but as everyone knows, there are doubts about this marriage. I just don't want to waste more time and suffer from it.
However, I feel that it is not difficult to find out the origin of Shuoben..."
After hearing this, Li Po blinked his eyes a few times and thought to himself that you are really able to keep your composure, and you are worthy of being the eldest grandson Wuji who can be a powerful minister.
"If you have anything to say, just say it and listen to it. There is no need to hide your head and tail in front of me."
Changsun Wuji lowered his head and twitched the corner of his mouth a few times. This won't work, and that won't work either. The emperor is really difficult to serve, and he is far less generous than the King of Qin. Hum.
He kept slandering in his heart, but he said: "Your Majesty thinks that if someone points a sword at the Chamberlain, there will be no movement in the court. They..."
After saying this, he slightly raised his head to look at the emperor, and saw that the emperor's eyes were fixed on him, with a hint of anger rising. The man immediately stopped trying to make excuses and changed his words: "Since they have arranged it carefully, they cannot remain indifferent to it.
As I expected, if the court ends here and does not involve the rest, rumors will inevitably arise, the scholars will gather to make noise, and then the censor will participate in the impeachment? Or the leader who has disappeared will show up and bite him.
Old owner?
It's nothing more than these methods. I think we just need to wait and see where the rumors originate, who wants to participate in the Chamberlain's performance, and who is adding fuel to the flames. I think the culprit will be found soon.
If nothing happens all the time and it ends like this, it can be said to be a thing of the past. Does Your Majesty think this is okay?"
Li Po pondered for a long time. This method cannot be said to be good or bad, but if there is a quarrel, Fang Xuanling will definitely suffer. You said that he has never had an emperor worry so much for his subjects before.
So Li Po quickly opened the small account book and made serious notes to both Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling, especially Changsun Wuji, who had even scolded him in person before.
Li Po was not a person who hesitated and lacked decision-making. Once he made a decision in his heart, he immediately waved his hand and said: "Since this case has been handed over to Dali Temple, you will have full authority to handle it.
But please remember, the means are not good or bad, I only care about the results.
Some people say that those who play with fire will burn themselves. If you take a wrong approach, you can sometimes achieve great things, but you need to carefully grasp the appropriateness.
For example, if today's incident becomes popular, it will not be easy to press it forward, so you should remember what I said today, and if there are any mistakes in the future... please don't complain."