Chapter 832: Backsliding (4)
At this time, Lu Baijiang, who was standing on the side, would pick it up and take a look, and if there were no problems, he would stamp the official seal of Zhongshu Province to form an official reply and order.
Lu Bojiang's current official position is Zhongshu Shilang, which is a fictitious position without any real power, of course, it also depends on the situation, such as Lu Bojiang, as the emperor's confidant and close minister, deeply trusted and valued by Zhao Xun, among which the official position of the Shushilang seems to be idle, but in fact, Lu Bojiang used this position to play a very important role in the court. But it still depends on who is in charge, for example, Lu Baijiang is in this position, because he is valued and trusted by Zhao Xun, so it is very important.
In the early period of the Jin Dynasty, the Prime Minister's Mansion was abolished, and the Zhongshu Province was once weighted, as a formal prime minister's body, it was in charge of decision-making, adhering to the will of the monarch, holding the secret, issuing the emperor's edict, and was the highest authority of the central government.
However, after the reform of Xuanzong, the six ministries, as the direct subordinate institutions of the three provinces, only became nominal, and the six ministries began to be directly responsible to the emperor, and since then, the rights of the three provinces have been gradually weakened, and the main governors of the three provinces are only as an additional title for other ministers, and no longer have any real power.
Zhao Xun looked at the fold in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly, Lu Baijiang glanced at it, and then pretended not to know and continued his work.
This recital was written by Li Zhongquan, in fact, it was not submitted to Zhao Xun, but he recommended himself to Zhongshu Province, clarified his opinion, and then hoped that Lu Bojiang would make a statement in front of Zhao Xun, so that if there was a benefit, he could get it, and if there was a disadvantage, it had nothing to do with him, but unfortunately Lu Baijiang didn't fall for him at all, and he didn't look at it, and directly transferred it to Zhao Xun.
Lu Baijiang didn't know the content of it, but he could guess a thing or two, Li Zhongquan seemed to be outspoken and dared to admonish and pretend to be a gentleman, but in fact he was a complete villain, who liked to make small reports behind his back, slander, speak ill of others, and show his loyalty and greatness by belittling others.
Lu Baijiang asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, what's wrong with this letter?" ”
Zhao Xun closed the fold, handed it to Lu Bojiang, and said lightly: "Since this fold is for Zhongshu Province, then leave it and ignore it." ”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lu Baijiang took the fold, opened it and looked at it, and sure enough, as he guessed, Li Zhongquan was talking bad about people behind his back again, and he scolded more than one person, one was Li Xun, saying that he had fornicated with the generals of the Western Regions, brought troops to self-respect, and was selfish, and in one was Qian Mingdu, Li Zhongquan scolded him for accepting bribes privately, ignoring the emperor's appreciation and reuse, and being selfish........
After reading it, Lu Baijiang shook his head secretly, Li Zhongquan and Qian Mingdu were one of the first five officials to take refuge in Zhao Xun, the two had a very good personal relationship on weekdays, they were like brothers and sisters, and they were about their children's families, but that's it, Li Zhongquan secretly scolded and slandered Qian Mingdu behind his back, as for the reason, Lu Bojiang understood after a little thought, the group of old people under Zhao Xun, Li Zhongquan is much higher than Qian Mingdu in terms of seniority and merit, but now, Qian Mingdu has been reused and ranked among the senior officials of Jiuqing, and although Li Zhongquan was awarded the title of the founding county knight, he seems to be noble, but in fact, his official position is only a small head of the criminal department, and his qualifications and merits are more than Qian Mingdu, but now the status of the two is very different, so Li Zhongquan's heart is naturally out of balance, and his ugly face is exposed.
"Bai Jiang, if you have anything to say, there are no outsiders here."
Zhao Xun seemed to see Lu Baijiang's shaking of his head.
Lu Baijiang said softly: "Your Majesty, Li Zhongquan has repeatedly attacked the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee behind his back, the ancients said, a gentleman does not raise people by his words, if he is left alone, he will ..... after all."
Zhao Xun looked at Lu Bojiang and said lightly: "I know what you want to say, and I understand your intentions, but Lu Bojiang, you have to understand a truth, in all dynasties, how wise the emperor is, there will always be a few villains and villains around him, Li Zhongquan may not have good morality, but for me, he is still very loyal, and this is more important than anything else." ”
"Moreover, having such a person around is actually a good thing, don't you think?"
Zhao Xun smiled lightly, said no more, and continued to review the folds.
Lu Bojiang glanced at Zhao Xun and was silent, everyone has their own way of employing people and standards, Zhao Xun said this, in fact, there is a certain amount of truth, but Lu Bojiang feels that a villain like Li Zhongquan should still stay away, after all, a piece of stinky shit, if used well, can indeed stink others, but its smell will also affect itself.
Xiao Lezi personally sent Li Xun away, he was also very smart, when he left, he said to Zhao Xun, Li Xun was kind to him, I hope to persuade him, obviously saying so, Zhao Xun will not have any suspicions.
"Li Xun, you are too bold, how can you talk to the emperor like this!"
"Although because of the relationship between the Queen Mother, you and the emperor have some.... But you are kings and ministers after all......"
Xiao Lezi sent all the way and persuaded all the way.
Li Xun didn't respond from beginning to end, he understood the truth that Xiao Lezi said, but at the same time, Li Xun understood a truth, people are not beasts, people have feelings, they have emotions, today's things, Li Xun can't control it, and he doesn't want to control it.
As he walked, Li Xun suddenly stopped, and his eyes looked towards a place, where.... It is Zhao Yue's residence.
The replacement of the throne is often cruel and ruthless, after Zhao Xun succeeded to the throne, not only externally, internally, the entire palace was also purged and cleaned on a large scale, Zhao Yue, as the daughter of Yang Guifei, originally could not live now, it was Li Xun who found Li Yi and interceded for him, plus Zhao Yue was insignificant, blind since childhood, frail and sickly, very pitiful, and there was no threat, so Zhao Xun was also generous and did not attack it, but Zhao Yue's future life will still be very difficult and desperate, Zhao Xun will not kill her, But she will not be let go, and dying alone in the palace may be Zhao Yue's only way out in the future.
Xiao Lezi said in a low voice: "I know that you are good friends with Princess Yue, so you have been ordered, and the people below have not dared to bully her, but ....."
Speaking of this, Xiao Lezi shook his head and sighed slightly.
Li Xun knew what Xiao Lezi meant, he could help Zhao Yue, and that's all, there was nothing he could do about other things, and he didn't dare to do anything.
Li Xun said silently: "Can I meet her?" ”
Xiao Lezi was silent for a long time, and finally nodded.