Liu Mingzhi's gaze inadvertently passed over Wei Yong. Tong thought twice about the expressions of the two old foxes, then turned around and quietly climbed onto the dragon platform.
He did not deny that he had just made some secret manipulations in the matter of drawing lots to determine the first chief minister of the cabinet. However, the reason for the manipulations was only made after discussing with the Queen, Hu Yanjunyao, and after two days of careful consideration.
decision.
You Xiangtong thought twice about this person. Although he was half a senior from the same sect as his own, he was also from the same hometown as Jiangnan.
I do not deny his ability to handle government affairs, but in terms of conducting himself in society, he is slightly inferior to Wei Yong, the left prime minister.
As for Wei Yong, the left prime minister, he can be said to be sophisticated and smooth in dealing with people, but he is a little too unscrupulous in doing things.
If you let him take over the power, although I am not afraid that he will do anything extraordinary, it may not be a good thing for the officials below.
The reason why he was not allowed to serve as the first chief minister of the cabinet was precisely due to this consideration.
It has nothing to do with the fact that he has some personal enmity with himself.
If I wanted to seek revenge on him, I would not have left him in the court and continued to serve as the left prime minister.
As for the third uncle's matter, Wei Yong is at best a murderous sword in someone's hands.
And the grudges have been settled in two years. My status is different from the past. It is true that I cannot do without Wei Yong, a capable minister with unparalleled talents despite his shortcomings in virtue!
Honestly speaking, among the three Xia Gongming, Wei Yong is the one who is most in line with his taste. In terms of the overall situation, he far surpasses Xia Gongming and Tong Sansi.
But for the sake of the stability of the imperial court, no matter how much Wei Yong felt about himself, he still could not be allowed to serve as the first chief minister of the cabinet.
Then there is only Xia Gongming, the imperial censor.
Even though it had been so long since he rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor, Liu Mingzhi still believed that Xia Gongming had a grudge against him, the rebellious minister and traitor who killed the king and usurped the throne.
No matter how much he has a grudge against himself, this bad old man can be truly impartial and upright when it comes to serving the country and the people.
For the position of chief minister of the cabinet, it is enough for oneself to be able to guarantee this.
The reason why Liu Mingzhi secretly arranged for Xia Gongming to serve as the first chief minister of the cabinet was because he hoped to get a good start. At the same time, he also announced his hidden meaning to all officials. As long as you are talented and virtuous, I can completely ignore any personal matters.
Gratitude and grievances must be truly treated as justice.
Sitting silently on the dragon chair, Liu Mingzhi patted the dragon table gently, signaling the officials who were still immersed in the cabinet system to come back to their senses.
“The cabinet officials have been selected, now it’s time to talk about the candidates for the Ten Kings Palace.”
“I am attentively listening!”
“All your ministers know that since I ascended the throne and proclaimed myself emperor in May last year, I have never established the position of crown prince, let alone ennobled my children as kings, and the princess has moved out of the palace.
I have considered this matter carefully. Dear friends, you will understand the reason later. Here, I will tell you all about it first.
Ten Princes Hall, as the name suggests, ten princes sit in the hall.
But I did not make the heir king.
The princes and princesses are the first holders of the ten kings' palaces.
Responsible for reviewing the cabinet’s red-approval memorials.
The Hall of Ten Kings is temporarily located in Guang'an Hall to the west of Qinzheng Hall.
The eldest son of the first prince, Liu Chengfeng, was ranked in order, the second prince, Liu Chengzhi, the third prince, Liu Chengqian, the fourth prince, Liu Luoyue, the fifth prince, Liu Yiyi, and the sixth prince, Liu Yaoyao.
The fourth prince Liu Zhenghao, the fifth prince Liu Zhengran, the fifth princess Liu Yunxin, the sixth princess Liu Lingyun, and the seventh princess Liu Shuang are still young and do not distinguish between right and wrong, so they will not take power in the palace for the time being.
Let’s enter the Palace of Ten Kings temporarily”
“Your Majesty, I have the guts to interrupt Your Majesty and have something to say to you!”
Liu Mingzhi raised his brows and looked at Xia Gongming who came out holding the Chao Hua and pondered for a while: "Old love, I want to advise you that I should remove the eldest princess Liu Yiyi, the third princess Liu Yaoyao, and the fourth princess Liu Luoyue. The decision of the Ten Kings Palace to take power?”
“Your Majesty is wise!”
“Sir, what if I insist on going my own way? Are you going to die again just like my father and brother Li Baiyu, and even Li Ye’s son who has been admonishing me?”
“This veteran doesn’t dare, but I hope your majesty will think twice.
It’s not that the old minister despises several princesses, but that it is unreasonable and inconsistent with our court for a woman to be in power!
Since ancient times, when women have been in power, they will often suffer disasters.”
“Old man!”
“Your Majesty?”
“Euphemism is a woman, but she is recognized by the ministers and the people of the world as the master of the resurgence of the Jin Kingdom. Yunyao is a woman, but she unified the grassland, ended a century of disputes, and is recognized by the people of the world as a genius.
Aren't these two examples not enough to stop the old man from speaking, and not enough to stop everyone in the world from talking?"
“Sir, you don’t need to be too entangled in this matter. I just said that I will temporarily take over the power of the Tenth Prince’s Palace. When the fourth and fifth princes come of age, there is no need to make any changes.
Does the boss want me to replace the eldest princess and the third princess with the fourth prince and the other princes who have just entered the elementary school, so that the boss is happy?"
“I don’t dare, I don’t dare! I don’t dare!”
“Sir, can you give me a chance to prove that my decision is correct?”
“I don’t dare! I just agree with your Majesty’s decision.”
“Thank you sir for your understanding.
The seventh king of the Ten Kings Palace below, King Zhao Li Tao!"
There was an uproar in the palace, and all the officials looked at Zhao Wang Li Tao who was kneeling next to Li Baihong and his uncles. The turmoil in their hearts could not be calmed down.
For the officials, letting King Zhao and Li Tao enter the Palace of Ten Kings is even more difficult to accept than letting princesses like Little Cutie, Liu Yiyi and others enter the Palace and take power.
Don’t Your Majesty know that King Zhao Li Tao is the surviving king of the previous dynasty? Letting him enter the palace to attend court is already another great honor after the grace of not killing.
Now that he is allowed to take power in the Palace of Ten Kings, which is above the cabinet, what kind of medicine is being sold in His Majesty's gourd?
The officials looked excitedly at Liu Mingzhi, who was sitting on the dragon chair with a calm expression and a slight smile. They all wanted to say something, but no one dared to say anything.
They could no longer understand the thoughts of the emperor Liu Mingzhi.
Li Tao, who recovered from his sluggishness, also looked at Liu Mingzhi with astonishment and confusion.
What does uncle mean by letting himself enter the palace and assume power?
What on earth is he planning?
Liu Mingzhi did not look at Li Tao's reaction. He stood up and stretched: "Today's court meeting is over. My dear friends, please leave the court."
Looking at Baiguan's still confused and unresponsive expression, Liu Mingzhi coughed.
"What are you doing standing around? It's the end of the day. I don't want to eat today. If you don't have anything to eat, go home and eat."
"ah?"
"I respectfully send you your Majesty's greetings. Long live, long live."
The officials who came back to their senses bowed respectfully and sent Liu Mingzhi away as usual. After Liu Mingzhi left, he stared deeply at King Zhao Li Tao for a long time. Then the officials stood up and left the palace with a confused expression.
The confusion on his face is self-evident!
In the back hall, Liu Mingzhi washed the ink on his hands in the basin. He looked at Liu Song who had followed him and picked up a towel to wipe it. He raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the palace door.
“Liu Song, please invite my young master’s eldest brother Song Qing and Jiang He to meet me at the Royal Garden Observation Deck later. I’ll wait for you at the Observation Deck first.
Try not to be seen!"
“I understand, I’ll take my leave now.”
“Xiao Chengzi.”
“Your Majesty?”
“You should go and do your business first!”
“Yes, let’s leave!”
Liu Mingzhi threw the towel into the copper basin with a leisurely smile, and hurried towards the Royal Garden Observation Deck with his hands behind his back.