Hearing Shen Tingyun's doubts, Xu Guangqi directly shook his head and said, "Naturally, there is no intersection, and I haven't even met in person." It's just that I think this is the right person, so I brought it up. ”

Shen Tingyun raised his head and looked at Xu Guangqi, and said with a faint look in his eyes: "What do you think?" ”

The meaning of these words is very clear: Since Wang Xiangqian is not one of ours, you have nothing to do with him, and you haven't even met in person, why do you want to promote him? You know, it's not a good choice.

"Because he's suitable." Xu Guangqi smiled and took a sip of the wine glass and said, "These two words are enough." ”

has been friends with Xu Guangqi for many years, and the two can be said to know each other very well, and Shen Tingyun naturally understands what Xu Guangqi means by this.

Then he smiled and said, "You are still you, and you still have this righteousness." I thought you would have let go of this righteousness a long time ago. ”

"If I didn't have this righteousness, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to do it as an official." Xu Guangqi said indifferently.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and at the same time raised the wine glasses in their hands and touched each other, and drank together.

After the wine was in his stomach, Xu Guangqi put down the wine glass, picked up the wine jug on the side and poured a glass of wine for Shen Tingyun.

Then Xu Guangqi said in a heavy tone: "The matter in Liaodong is a big thing. In the next few years, the imperial court will inevitably make moves. Your Majesty is not the kind of person who has the patience to wait, and when the matter is decided, Your Majesty will inevitably use troops against Liaodong. If it is really as you said, the military department will inevitably play a very important role. At that time, if the military department is not suitable, then a lot of things will definitely come out. ”

"Therefore, the candidate for the secretary of the military department wants the kind of person who can do things. Originally, Li Zhizao was more suitable, and he could be regarded as our person. But now that others have arrived at the staff office, it's not something we can figure out. ”

Shen Tingyun nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. You just decide. ”

"Then Wang Xiangqian." Xu Guangqi also said directly: "But don't worry, let's see what Han Yi and them do in this matter." I think they will also have a candidate, but I don't know who they will choose. ”

"I can't say for sure." Shen Tingyun shook his head and said, "Do you think it's possible for them to push Huang Kezhang up?" ”

The status of the Criminal Department is not as high as that of the Ministry of War, and if the position of the Secretary of the Criminal Department is used to take over the position of the Secretary of the Ministry of War, it can be regarded as a step forward, and even if the position of a cabinet scholar is sought, it will be a big step forward.

But Xu Guangqi shook his head and said, "Unlikely." Even if they have this mind, they must consider His Majesty's thoughts. Although Huang Kezhang has a certain ability, he is in charge of the military department, he can't do it, His Majesty won't agree to it, and Han Yi won't recommend it. This position is very important, and what they want is to hit it with one hit, and it will definitely not drag the mud and water. ”

Shen Tingyun nodded and said, "Then wait and see." ”

Xu Guangqi and Shen Tingyun were discussing, and Han Yi and Huang Kezhang were also discussing.

Inside Han Yi's house.

Han Yi and Huang Kezhang were also chatting while drinking. Of course, when it comes to small talk, it's not small talk at all.

Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Huang Kezhang said, "Does the elder have a candidate?" ”

Han Yi pondered for a moment and then said, "Let's not think about the position of the cabinet scholar. Now there are two of us in the cabinet, and after Sun Chengzong is gone, only Xu Guangqi is left, and I am afraid that this position will not be our turn. ”

After listening to Han Yi's words, Huang Kezhang said with some hesitation: "Then what should we do?" ”

"I still have to fight." Han Yi said with a smile: "Not only do we have to fight, but we also have to make a noise." Let Feng Congwu fight, and make a fuss for everyone to know. ”

"You're trying to make a noise." Huang Kezhang said with a smile.

"That's right." Han Yi nodded and said, "The position of this cabinet scholar, if nothing else, should still be given to Xu Guangqi." In this way, we are much more likely to get the position of secretary of the military department. ”

"But there are accidents in everything, and who knows what the final outcome will be? We let Feng Congwu compete for cabinet fellowship, which is also a good thing for Feng Congwu. Even if it doesn't work this time, it will have an advantage next time, and it will be able to crush Xu Guangqi. I think Xu Guangqi will push Shen Tingyun, these two people are just right to be opposed. ”

Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "You arranged it very well, this matter should be done like this." But about the candidate for the military department, do you have the right person in your heart? ”

This point is very critical, and the position of the military department is also very important. If they can get the position of the secretary of the military department, among the six departments, they will take down the military department. In this way, the strength will be greatly enhanced.

Han Yi and Huang Kezhang look strong now, and that's because Han Yi is a member of the Cabinet. But in terms of actual power, Huang Kezhang only controls a criminal department.

The Ministry of War is not his, the Ministry of Works is not his, and the Ministry of Household is not his. There is a Feng Congwu in the Ministry of Rites, and he can still know about it.

As for the officials, Zhou Jiamo is very independent and doesn't hook up with anyone at all. If you have to say who you have a good relationship with, it is also a better relationship with Sun Chengzong.

Under such circumstances, how could Han Yi not covet the position of the secretary of the Ministry of War?

It's just one thing to want to get your hands on it, and it's another thing to get your hands on it.

The person who can get the position of the secretary of the military department must have enough official position, enough merit, enough ability, and be able to convince the public, so that His Majesty can feel that he is a talent, so that he can do it.

Huang Kezhang didn't think of a suitable candidate for a while, so he came to ask Han Yi.

"We really don't have anyone to use." Seeing Huang Kezhang's appearance, Han Yi also shook his head helplessly, and then said: "It's just that now, I can only try to choose a suitable person." ”

"I want to nominate Zhao Yan, the governor of Shandong." Han Yi thought for a while and said.

"Why do you want to nominate him?" Huang Kezhang asked with some hesitation.

This person Huang Kezhang is not familiar with, and I believe that Han Yi is not familiar with it either. Now that Zhao Yan is pushed to the top, what the final result will be, Huang Kezhang does not dare to guarantee.

For a moment, Huang Kezhang hesitated.

"This person has a merit in pacifying the banditry of the Wenxiang Sect in Shandong." Han Yi thought for a while and said, "Whether it is Your Majesty or the courtiers in the court, they all know this. After His Majesty left Shandong, Zhao Yan stabilized the place and suppressed the remaining rebellions in Shandong. Now that Shandong has settled down, it is enough to prove this person's ability. ”

At the same time, Zhao Yan was also training the army in Shandong, rectifying the water army, and reinforcing Jizhou, which can be said to be quite military talented. And looking at his past experience as an official, this person is also a person who knows the military. Therefore, no matter in terms of qualifications or ability, Zhao Yan is enough to be promoted to the secretary of the military department. Recommend this person, and you can get by with Your Majesty. ”

After hearing this, Huang Kezhang thought for a while and said, "What you said makes sense. But can this person and us be of the same mind? ”

This is what Huang Kezhang is most concerned about. If this person is of the same mind as himself, then it is nothing for me to get him up; If you don't have the same heart with yourself, or even fall to Xu Guangqi's side in the end, the result will not be good.

"This person is an official Zhongzheng, even if he doesn't merge with us, I believe he won't find Xu Guangqi. And if I nominate him, it can be regarded as the grace of knowing and promoting, and I have to take care of some of us after all. ”

"The most critical problem is that we really don't have the right people on our hands, and I can't think of a suitable person other than Zhao Yan. Your Majesty, as you know, it is impossible to elect some irrelevant people. ”

After hearing this, Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "What you said also makes sense, so let's do what you say." As for what happens after the fact, let's discuss it again. ”

Han Yi picked up the wine glass and said, "That's it, so be it." ”

The two men also reached an agreement.

At this time, in the palace.

Zhu Youxiao lay on the rocking chair, swaying the chair while leisurely drinking tea.

Tian Guifei next to her fed a fruit into Zhu Youxiao's mouth from time to time.

Chen Hong stood beside Zhu Youxiao and said slowly: "Emperor, Jinyiwei has already sent the news over. ”

"Let's hear about it." Zhu Youxiao said.

It's just that his eyes didn't open, and his tone was very casual.

Seeing this scene, Tian Guifei stood up and said, "Then the concubine will leave first." ”

Zhu Youxiao grabbed her and said, "Sit down, don't avoid it, it's not a big deal in itself." Serve well. ”

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao said to Chen Hong: "Say it." ”

Chen Hong naturally didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly told the news from Jinyiwei.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao didn't let him inquire about any too difficult news, but simply inquired about the movements in the officialdom.

The main thing is the direction of public opinion, which Zhu Youxiao has always cared about.

"Emperor, now everyone is paying attention to the position of the secretary of the military department and the vacant position of the cabinet scholar. There is very little talk about the General Staff Office anymore. Chen Hong said directly.

Zhu Youxiao smiled, opened his eyes, sat up straight and said, "I've thought of it a long time ago." In the final analysis, this is important and that is important, after all, it is not as important as one's own official hat. There is an official hat hanging, which also saves them the total trouble of being fed and supported. ”

Zhu Youxiao transferred Sun Chengzong to the staff office, naturally for the sake of the current situation. The staff office can do things with confidence, and he can also take this opportunity to strengthen the staff office.

As for the military department and the new cabinet scholars, we need to think about this.

Although Zhu Youxiao will also accept his fate, he will definitely not accept his fate in a short time.

"You just have to let people watch it. What happened to the reform of the Royal Academy? Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked.