With a decree, all the elderly officials below the third rank retired and vacated their official positions, and the new emperor naturally installed his cronies. A group of important officials of the court were in trepidation. The new emperor then used gentle means, showed favor to the old ministers, and by the way, won people's hearts.

From then on, the old ministers could only do their best for the court, trembling, not daring to slack off, let alone hiding anything from the new emperor. Otherwise, the new emperor can use the reason that "Aiqing is old and can't bear to work hard for the court", and let the old minister go home.

This trick is really clever!

Fu Ge, the head of the dynasty, has already seen through the intentions of the new emperor. But he couldn't help but act in this good show according to the new emperor's wishes. I was a little depressed in my heart.

It's just that this kind of thing can't be said to outsiders at will. Even if it is against a group of staff, you can't talk about the new emperor at will. Therefore, Fu Ge Lao, who was full of depression, called the eldest grandson to the study to ask.

Fu Zhuo looked innocent: "Where did grandfather's words come from? This is the emperor's compassion for the old ministers, why does grandfather seem unhappy?"

Pretending!

Fu Ge Lao glared at Fu Zhuo with an unkind expression: "It's okay to be sloppy in front of others, and you are not allowed to be flamboyant in front of me!"

Fu Zhuo also restrained his joking heart, and responded: "In what capacity is my grandfather asking me now? If you ask as an old man, please forgive the officials for not daring to talk about the Son of Heaven behind their backs." If I ask him as my grandfather, I can only tell him that as a Zhongshu Ling, I cannot reveal the Sacred Heart at will. ”

Fu Gelao: "......"

Fu Ge Lao was choked with neither soft nor hard, and he couldn't cry or laugh, and immediately put on his grandfather's posture: "That's it, outside the court, don't talk about the court." I'm your grandfather, and I care about asking about your situation with the Son of Heaven, and it should be fine!"

Ginger is still old and spicy.

Fu Ge put on a kind grandfather's face, and Fu Zhuo had to smile helplessly: "Thank you grandfather for your concern." I have been the emperor's companion since I was a child, and I am very familiar with the emperor's temperament. Now working on an errand by the emperor's side is also quite smooth. ”

After a pause, he said in a low voice: "Grandfather read out the will of the emperor that day, although this matter is no wonder to grandfather, the emperor has a mustard in his heart, and his mind is difficult to peace. Gonggong Li and Gonggong Qian have been sent out of the palace to guard the imperial tomb. Grandfather, as the first assistant, should do his best to assist the emperor. The truth in this does not need to be said by grandchildren, but also by grandfathers. ”

Fu Ge was dumbfounded.

Once a son of heaven and a courtier, of course he understands.

But it is clear that it is difficult to reverse the mentality for a while. will use the situation of the first emperor when he was in power to measure the new emperor, and will unconsciously suppress the momentum of the new emperor as the elder of the auxiliary cabinet...... Even, occasionally, because of the generosity of the new emperor, the idea of monopolizing power was born.

The new emperor's edict is not only a tactful reminder, but also a subtle warning.

No matter how young the Son of Heaven is, he is also the Ninth Five-Year Honor.

The power of the Son of Heaven cannot be ignored by anyone.

After a long time, Fu Ge said: "These words were told to me by the emperor through your mouth!"

Fu Zhuo neither admitted nor denied it, but said: "My grandfather was loyal to the monarch and worked hard for the country all his life, and now he is the first assistant, and the emperor has always respected my grandfather." Grandfather should also be grateful to the emperor for being benevolent and acting in moderation. ”

Do it in moderation?

Elder Fu Ge was silent for a moment before he sighed: "On that day, the first emperor ordered me to take the holy decree and read it when the new emperor ascended the throne. I felt that this was not the right thing to do. However, at the will of the first emperor, I had to follow. I kept it hidden...... When the four concubines entered the palace, the emperor was dissatisfied, but he was helpless. I guess it's angry with me. ”

Fu Zhuo looked at it meaningfully: "The emperor doesn't like it in his heart, and it's inevitable. My grandfather was already an old man and a very popular minister, and the Fu family also became the head of the civil officials. The cousin entering the palace as a concubine is actually not a good thing for the Fu family. Grandfather, can't you figure it out?"

How could the emperor not see the thoughts that my grandfather had moved?

Fu Ge's old eyebrows moved slightly, and he looked at the calm and wise eldest grandson with a somewhat complicated expression: "The will of the first emperor, even the emperor can't disobey it." As an auxiliary minister, how can I resist and disobey the order. Now that everyone has entered the palace, it is too late to talk about this. ”

Fu Zhuo said: "There are some things that I can't say more. When my grandfather figured it out for himself, all the problems were solved. ”

……

Jiaofang Palace.

The children all went back to their own rooms to sleep, and the young emperor and queen finally had time to be alone. The two quietly hugged each other and whispered to each other.

"There are so many places in the middle of the court suddenly, have you arranged them all?" Gu Wanning asked softly.

Xiao Xu snorted, and stroked Gu Wanning's hair hanging behind him with his hand: "In the eyes of the old ministers, the young son of heaven is not powerful enough and his foundation is unstable, and he must not be contemptuous when he speaks and acts. I also think they're old and treacherous. ”

"Over the past few years, I've been secretly cultivating cronies. Most of them are young people, and this time they have moved to many official positions, and some of them can be selected and appointed. ”

"The officials above the third grade are all important ministers of the imperial court, and they are all people who were reused by the emperor's grandfather when he was alive. I did this by striking them one or two. If they are interested, they will put together all their careful thoughts in the future, and be honest and errand for my use. Otherwise, I wouldn't give them a second chance. ”

The last sentence reveals the unique domineering spirit of the Son of Heaven.

Gu Wanning pursed his lips and smiled slightly.

The eyes are flowing and charming.

Xiao Xu's heart moved, leaned over, and kissed her lightly on the lips. Afraid that he couldn't hold it back, he quickly retreated and sighed in a low voice: "Xu Cang said, your body still has to rest for a few months, and it is not advisable to have sex too early." ”

Looking at her husband with a sad and self-pitying face, Gu Wanning was angry and funny, and rolled her eyes: "If you don't want to endure it, just go to the harem to rest." ”

Since the fourth concubine entered the palace, this has become the topic that Xiao Xu is most reluctant to mention, and immediately raised his hand to surrender: "I just said it casually, and I have no other intentions." ”

Then he immediately changed the topic: "What is the effect of your strategy of killing chickens and monkeys?"

Gu Wanning raised his eyebrows: "Today, several imperial concubines have all come to the Jiaofang Palace, and they have invited themselves to move to the dormitory in Xiyuan to retire. I'm all right. ”

A cold look flashed in Xiao Xu's eyes: "Is there any movement in Jingyue Palace?"

Gu Wanning said lightly: "Two days ago, Princess Han led her daughter-in-law into Jingyue Palace and persuaded Empress Dowager Dou Shu to leave the palace and go to King Han's Mansion for retirement. It's a pity she doesn't want to. ”

Why did Concubine Dou Shufei refuse to leave the palace?

Xiao Xu's expression turned cold, and he sneered: "She is desperate." King Han didn't take me, the son of heaven, in his eyes. I have been on the throne for several months, and he and the King of Wei have been reluctant to leave Beijing to become vassals. Once I've cleaned up the officials, it's their turn. ”