Chapter 202 Yuan Xiu's chosen chief examiner for martial arts is unexpected!
"The Jingguo Martial Arts Examination is still in the preparation stage. The Zhou Chuan brothers will definitely follow Zhao Cheng back to Yanchuan first."
The soldier analyzed: "Yu Beipiao is a top expert, and so is Zhou Chuan. I'm afraid I'm not absolutely sure. At the state banquet, Zhou Chuan and Chen Chong were able to tie, so they are very strong."
"So Chen Chong has to go too."
Yang Qingzhi stroked the cat's neck and said with a smile: "Since Zhou Jinghuan is waiting for my instructions, how can he not do anything?"
"The little governor is wise!"
"Go ahead."
Yang Qingzhi gently raised his head, looked at the sky, and said silently: "Zhao Cheng, the seven generals of the Yangmen are waiting for you in the sky..."
…
Dajing Palace.
Royal study room.
"Prime Minister Zuo, you asked me to postpone the expansion to the north and establish the three New Taipei counties first. It's up to you! You recommended General Wang Ren to serve as the governor-general of the three New Taipei counties. I also follow you! But the arrangements for the military examinations,
You have to do what I want!"
In the imperial study room, Yuan Xiu did not sit on the dragon chair but on the dragon table as usual. Lu Lu and Wei You stood behind him. In front of the dragon table stood Wen Tai, Wen Hu, Chen Changyun and Tie Ge.
With Yuan Xiu's consent, Wen Tai's heart was relieved. For him, it was more important to recommend Wang Ren to be the general governor of the three counties of New Taipei.
As for the martial arts examination, he originally wanted to recommend Wen Hu to go there.
The matter of the consort was intercepted by Zhao Cheng. Although Yuan Xiu did not know about it beforehand, he still owed Wen Tai an explanation. Wen Tai took the opportunity to recommend Wen Hu, but Yuan Xiu could not refuse.
But unexpectedly, Yuan Xiu spoke first and blocked Wen Tai's mouth.
Wen Hu clenched his fists tightly, feeling unhappy.
Although being in charge of martial arts examinations is helping the emperor recruit experts, as an examiner, he can also take the opportunity to develop his own people.
It's a good job.
Unexpectedly, Wen Hu was so angry when her wedding was interrupted and her errands were interrupted...
Wen Tai glanced at Tie Ge and thought that the emperor rarely summoned Tie Ge in the royal study. Could it be that Tie Ge was responsible?
Tie Ge is the Minister of War, so it makes sense to put him in charge. It is also a reasonable arrangement for the experts recruited to be assigned to the army according to their respective characteristics.
The emperor had expressed his position, but Wen Tai did not dare to delay, saying: "I am a civil servant, and I don't know anything about fighting and killing. All military affairs are decided by your majesty!"
"Well..." Yuan Xiu nodded with satisfaction.
Wen Tai asked again: "I'm just curious, has His Majesty made a decision? How will the military exercise be arranged?"
"Tie Ge!"
Hearing Yuan Xiu say this name, Wen Tai thought that it was true, and at the same time, he began to calculate in his mind.
Tie Ge is not from his Zuo Xiangfu, but he is a neutral faction in the court. Although it is not possible to win over such a person, it is not necessarily impossible to make some deals by offering benefits.
Who knows that Yuan Xiu hasn't finished speaking yet: "There is also Chen Changyun!"
"The two of them serve as deputy examiners for this martial arts examination!"
Wen Tai was stunned for a moment and said: "Master Tie and Chen Changshi are just deputy examiners? Who is the chief examiner?"
As he said that, Wen Tai quickly glanced at Wei You who was behind Yuan Xiu.
I thought it couldn’t be Wei You, right??
If it is really Wei You, among the three examiners, one is a neutral and two are the emperor's confidants.
With this arrangement, Yuan Xiu can indeed capture all the masters in his own hands.
But the problem is...
Wei You’s qualifications are not enough!
Although he is a popular person around the emperor, he is just a secretary and a doctor!
Wen Tai saw that Yuan Xiu was indeed looking behind him.
But...not looking at Wei You.
Yuan Xiu's eyes fell on Lu Lu's face.
"I have decided to appoint Eunuch Lu as the examiner."
Buzz!
Wen Tai felt his head explode, and he and Wen Hu looked at Lu Lu at the same time.
Lu Lu becomes the examiner of the martial arts examination!
It's not that Lu Lu's qualifications are not enough. On the contrary, he is the number one eunuch, and he has control over almost all national affairs and court secrets. In addition, he is the closest and most trusted person to the emperor, so his qualifications and weight are
Totally enough.
But the problem is, he is a eunuch.
Wen Tai couldn't help but speculate that Yuan Xiu's arrangement clearly indicated that he wanted eunuchs to interfere in politics.
Yuan Xiu was bullied by his relatives when he first came to the throne, and he hated his relatives deeply. This is also the reason why he has not yet established a queen. If he wants to strengthen the power of those around him, he can only start with eunuchs.
But who is he trying to guard against by doing this?
Zhao Huan is suppressed by Wen Tai...
The answer is self-evident.
Wen Tai took a deep breath, knowing that Yuan Xiu was guarding against him.
Wen Tai glanced at the other people and saw that they all had calm faces. Apparently they had known about this arrangement for a long time.
No wonder His Majesty didn't call Mushanyue today.
If Mu Shanyue were here, he would definitely oppose Yuan Xiu's move. It was not against Lu Lu, but against eunuchs interfering in politics.
Yuan Xiu observed Wen Tai's face and asked, "Does the Prime Minister Zuo have any objections?"
Wen Tai coughed and said: "Eunuch Lu has served the late emperor for many years. He is an old man in the palace. He is strong and loyal. Naturally, he can best implement your majesty's decision."
"That means you have no objection?"
Wentai nodded.
Yuan Xiu jumped down from the dragon table, shook his sleeves, and said: "In that case, then the matter is settled."
"Lu Lu! Tie Ge! Chen Changyun!"
"The slave is here!"
"I'm here!!"
The three of them knelt down in front of Yuan Xiu.
Yuan Xiu said proudly: "The martial arts examination is not as cumbersome as the civil examination, but it is still a huge workload. The three of you must work closely together and cooperate with each other to select real talents for me, Dajing!"
"yes!!!"
Yuan Xiu had already decided on this matter, and now he would repeat it in front of Wen Tai, which would be an official announcement.
Yuan Xiu smiled at Wen Tai and said: "This is the first time that this dynasty has held a martial arts competition. There is no experience to draw on. If there are any shortcomings in their work later, please ask the left minister to help."
Wen Tai said: "They are all serving the country, and I should do my best to help them."
After saying that, Wen Tai looked at Lu Lu and said sincerely: "If Eunuch Lu has anything to do with me, just ask."
Lu Lu nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you, Prime Minister Zuo."
"Very good!"
Yuan Xiu raised his hand to signal a few people to get up, then walked towards Wen Hu and said: "Uncle Sha County."
"I'm here!" Wen Hu suppressed the injustice in his heart and knelt down quickly.
Yuan Xiudao: "You told me during the state banquet that Zhou Chuan and Chen Chong are already top masters at a young age and have a bright future. Zhou Chuan has promised me to participate in the martial arts competition. As for Chen Chong...according to time, he should have left.
Changsui City."
Wen Hu's eyes lit up and he immediately understood what Yuan Xiu meant.
"Once this is done, there is no need for you to stay at home to avoid suspicion. The Dajing Army lacks talents like you!"
Yuan Xiu patted Wen Hu on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Your uncle has a good saying, which is to promote virtuous people without avoiding relatives! I am very optimistic about you!"
"I will definitely fulfill my mission!" Wen Hu breathed out, finally hearing good news.
Your Majesty directly assigns the task to him, that is the best opportunity!
Yuan Xiu thought for a moment and then said: "Chen Chong must be inseparable when protecting Zhou Jinghuan. What you do is up to you, but you must not hurt Zhou Jinghuan."
"I understand!"
…
In Zuo Xiang's Mansion, Wen Tai, Wen Hu and Yu Changsi were discussing in the hall.
"Uncle, His Majesty's arrangements for the martial arts competition are clearly to prevent you!"
"I know."
Wen Tai sighed and said: "Your Majesty probably has the same idea as me. He feels that Zhao Cheng is not something to be afraid of. The teacher really looks like he is taking care of himself. He thinks that there is no threat to the Right Prime Minister's Palace. That's why he started to be wary of the Left Prime Minister."
It’s home.”
Wen Hu said: "Zhao Cheng is about to become the consort, shouldn't your Majesty be more vigilant about the Right Prime Minister's Mansion?"
"But the eldest princess is getting married!" Wen Tai shook his head.
Yu Changsi continued: "Although I don't know who came up with this idea, it is indeed a good move. If Zhao Cheng moves into the princess mansion, it will be equivalent to moving Zhao Huan to Changsui, and your majesty has to guard against it. But
The eldest princess has gone to Yanchuan, and Zhao Cheng only has the title of Prince Consort, with no actual benefits, so His Majesty naturally lowered his guard against him."
Wen Tai narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "Based on my understanding of His Majesty, he may have something deeper in mind. When the eldest princess enters the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, Your Majesty has planted a nail in Zhao Huan's side."
Yu Changsi nodded and added: "It's still an iron nail! I know it's a nail, but I don't dare to pull it out, and I can't pull it out. So Your Majesty feels that you can rest easy at the Prime Minister's Mansion!"
Wen Hu was not stupid, but he was not as sharp as Wen Tai and Yu Changsi. When he heard what they said, he immediately understood and said: "In this case, we should kill Zhao Cheng as soon as possible!"