Chapter 188: Decisive Decision
Jiang Mian stepped into the palace as if stepping on cotton.
As a pavilion elder, he is very familiar with everything around him, after all, he often comes and goes. But today, I don't know what's going on, I made a mistake, and when I was not as good as the palace gate, I almost tripped over the high threshold.
Maybe this is the disadvantage of the passing year!
In the past, Jiang Mian didn't take the little emperor in his eyes, but today is different, he obediently knelt down and made a big salute.
It's just a surprise that Zhu Houxi actually came from his seat and took the initiative to pull up Jiang Mian, and as soon as he opened his mouth, Jiang Mian sprayed.
"Elder Jiang Ge, I want to buy you!"
Jiang Mian is completely stupid, what?
Suborn?
Is the old man so old that he is even deaf?
It looks like it's really going home, so confused, how can you take on a heavy responsibility!
"Your Majesty...... Old minister, old minister should die, can't comprehend the holy will ......"
Zhu Houxi smiled even more happily, "I'm just joking, Elder Pavilion doesn't have to take it seriously, quickly beckon Elder Pavilion to sit down." Zhu Houxi greeted him warmly, as if it was a dinner party with friends, but the question was whether Jiang Mian could eat it?
I just said such a scary thing, and then I said it was a joke, you said it was true, but it was okay to deal with it a little, and it became a joke, why is it even more terrifying?
The more Jiang Mian thought about it, the more scared he became, his whole heart was in chaos, and his nose was pointed, and he was soaked in sweat.
"Hahahaha!"
Zhu Houxi's heart was simply happy.
In fact, Jiang Mian really thought too much, Zhu Houxi's intention was very simple, he just wanted to play this old man. Judging by the results, he not only succeeded, but also succeeded. The old man was stunned.
Zhu Houxi doesn't think that his own means have become smarter, nor is it that this old man is senile.
There is only one truth, and that is to establish the prestige of the Son of Heaven.
In the past, no one else cared what he said, and no one bothered to figure out his thoughts.
But now it's different, he is the real son of heaven who holds great power and determines life and death with one word, Yang Tinghe has already knelt, and Jiang Mian is still great. If I don't like it, I'll kill your old thing, and I guarantee that there won't even be anyone who comes out to avenge my grievances!
This is the Son of Heaven!
Zhu Houxi's heart continued to rise, his mood was getting better and better, and the smile on his face was getting brighter and brighter.
"Elder Jiang Ge, I know that you have been in the government for decades, and you have ten years of experience in the cabinet, you have rich experience, and when it comes to the ability to govern the country, you are a rare person in the world, and you are a confidant that I can rely on, and the talent of the pillars ......"
The constant praise made Jiang Mian even more panicked, what is Your Majesty going to do?
Jiang Mian simply knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
"Your Majesty, the old minister is a dumb person, an incompetent person, and a cabinet of ministers, but he can't help the right and dispel the evil, and share the worries for His Majesty, he is already a damned person. Thanks to His Majesty's refusal to give up, he was kind to the minister, which made the minister even more frightened. If Your Majesty has any orders, the old minister will do his best to live up to His Majesty's trust. ”
Zhu Houxi bowed his head, looked at Jiang Mian for a long time, and suddenly smiled: "Elder Jiang Ge, I don't beat around the bush, I want to be a matchmaker, for your granddaughter, and marry one of my confidants, I don't know if you want to?" ”
Getting married?
Jiang Mian was shocked, what kind of road is this?
Could it be that His Majesty wasn't joking just now, but really wanted to win himself over?
To tell the truth from the bottom of his heart, Sun Tzu is unwilling to have a good relationship with the emperor, and Jiang Mian is naturally not a fool.
But now that the Son of Heaven has just killed dozens of officials, hundreds of officials dare not speak out in anger, and the two sides have torn their faces.
If he takes refuge at this time, his reputation will be worse than Jia Yong's.
After living at such an old age, do you want to be late in the future?
Forget it, I'd rather die than be shameless.
Especially to say goodbye to the Son of Heaven's close ministers.
With Wang Yue's virtue, can he marry his granddaughter?
Dream on! He is just the son of a merchant, the minister of Xingjin, his reputation has long been ruined, and when the scholar mentions Wang Yue, he all gritted his teeth and married him, it is better to let his granddaughter be widowed!
"Your Majesty, the king is talented, the future is immeasurable, the granddaughter of the minister has no talent and no virtue, I am afraid that I will not be able to climb high, thank you for your majesty's kindness......"
Jiang Mian was at this time, and he was still reluctant to ask Wang Yue to be his son-in-law.
The humanity of Xiaofugui is too bad!
Zhu Houxi thought of this, and even smiled.
It made Jiang Mian even more embarrassed, "Your Majesty, the marriage is a big event, you can't be sloppy, the old minister still wants to discuss it with the family, if the child doesn't agree, the old minister can't mess with the mandarin duck score!" ”
"Hahaha!"
Zhu Houxi chuckled and said, "Jiang Ge is polite, you don't want to mess around with the mandarin duck score, you don't want to be the queen mother...... But I am completely sure that your granddaughter and him are a match made in heaven......"
Zhu Houxi said, leaned forward, leaned in front of Jiang Mian, and said with a smile: "What do you think of Jinyiwei commanding Lu Bing?" ”
"What?"
Jiang Mian stood up in surprise and hurriedly sat down again, but seeing that the Son of Heaven was still sitting, he got up again and lay on the ground...... In a short period of time, the old man got up and sat down as if he had been electrocuted, which made Zhu Houxi laugh.
"Elder Jiang Ge, didn't I make it clear?"
Jiang Mian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty has made it clear, I have made it clear, it is the old minister who was confused for a while, and he was wrong...... No, it's not Lord Wang, yes, it's Lord Lu......"
Jiang Mian was stunned.
It stands to reason that Lu Bing, the head of the brocade guard, how can he be more attractive than Wang Yue, is Jiang Mian old and confused?
Sorry, not really!
Lu Bing's ancestral home is Pinghu, Zhejiang, and he is a member of the Lu family in Pinghu...... If you know a little about the history of the Lu family, you will be surprised by the strength of this family.
Not to mention anything else, Lu Xun, who burned the company camp, is Lu Bing's ancestor, the Pinghu Lu family, is a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River, and when he was in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, he was slightly inferior to Wang Xie.
Moreover, top giants like the Wang family and the Xie family have long since declined.
But the Pinghu Lu family has been inherited to this day, and it is becoming more and more prosperous, with many talents, complete civil and military, and the granddaughter marries Lu Bing, that is Gao Pan!
And Lu Bing is different from Wang Yue, he is low-key, loyal, and guards the Jinyi Guard, unlike Wang Yue, who stretches out his hands everywhere. Not long ago, he was carrying the Son of Heaven on his back and saving the driver.
There is no doubt that marrying Lu Bing is much better than Wang Yue.
Jiang Mian groaned, he refused too quickly just now, if he agreed now, wouldn't it be inappropriate?
Zhu Houxi had a smile on his face, "Elder Ge, Lu Bing's mother is my nursing mother, the two of us have known each other since childhood, and he is the person I trust the most. Now that I'm getting married, I can't let him be alone. Pavilion Elder, now the situation in the imperial court needs the help of the ministers to maintain it, and among the old ministers, the cabinet elder is the most suitable one. I intend to promote family affairs, and I also want to get closer to the elder of the pavilion. I'm open and honest, think about it, elder. ”
If this was put in the past, it would be a fool, Jiang Mian didn't even believe a word,
But now it's different, Zhu Houxi really has the strength to grant him supreme authority. And once he marries Lu Bing, he will be covered by Lu Bing in the DPRK, and he will be supported by the Pinghu Lu family when he returns home. I'm afraid that even Yang Ge Lao can't do anything to himself, not to mention that Yang Ge Lao is already in danger......
"Thanks to Your Majesty's wrong love, the old minister is grateful, if Lord Lu is willing, he can be hired."
See, no, this is the gap!
Wang Yue danced so happily that everyone looked down on him, and Lu Bing just relied on his background, so he made Jiang Mian nod.
If you let Xiao Fugui know, won't you crook his nose?
The more Zhu Houxi thought about it, the happier he became, and he couldn't wait to dance.
He chatted with Jiang Mian for more than an hour, and then personally sent Jiang Mian out, and when he was leaving, Zhu Houxi also said to Jiang Mian: "I am tired of the cabinet, Mr.!" ”
This is to make yourself the first assistant!
Jiang Mian's whole person was fluttering, as if he was about to fly.
Today's harvest is too great, the granddaughter's marriage has been settled, and he can take a step higher. More importantly, he has the trust of the Son of Heaven.
At least in the next turmoil, he can rest easy.
Following the Son of Heaven, there are too many benefits to count.
Following Yang Tinghe, you have to be frightened, fearful, and have to deal with the Son of Heaven, fight wits and courage, and may even lose the lives of the whole family.
How to choose, it's really nerve-wracking!
……
"Elder Jiang Ge, this is the result of the explosion of Wang Gongchang...... According to the results of the trial by the Criminal Department, it was determined that Ye Guizhang and Ye Guilan were the masterminds and should be sentenced to death. As for Yang Chun, Kim Seungxun and others, they were made by mistake and were fooled...... But since he is involved in the case, he cannot be spared. The meaning of the criminal department is to send them to Yunnan, and they will never be pardoned, I don't know what the elder thinks? ”
Jiang Mian pinched the file, looked at it, and suddenly smiled: "Lord Zhang, Ye Guizhang has admitted that he knows the consequences of this matter, and he wants to shock the Son of Heaven, this is the idea of killing the king." And such a major case of rebellion, whether you know it or not, is the same crime, so ......" Jiang Mian picked up the pen, attached a note to the note, and wrote down his opinion.
"Kill it!"
Zhang Zilin's eyes widened and he looked at Jiang Mian in disbelief.
"Elder Jiang Ge, this, these two people are Yang Gelao's second son and son-in-law! You, that's what you're going to do? ”
Jiang Mian took a deep breath and sighed: "What else can you do if you don't do this? Do you want to implicate Motosuke as well, or even kill them together? Jiang Mian shook his head vigorously, "This is not good, absolutely not!" Even if I fight for my life, I will fight for Yuan Fu. Please rest assured that you can go back. ”
Zhang Zilin came out of the cabinet and touched his nose...... Something seems wrong!