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After the early dynasty, Li He and Zuo Lanshan entered the imperial study separately to meet Emperor Deqing. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info

First Li He, then Zuo Lanshan.

Among them, the conversation between Emperor Deqing and Li He was not long, it seemed to be just a passing scene, so Zuo Lanshan did not wait too long outside the imperial study, and saw Li He and Emperor Deqing end the conversation, left the imperial study, and informed Zuo Lanshan that he could enter the imperial study to meet Emperor Deqing.

Although, Zuo Lanshan had been in the position of the Ministry of Industry for seven or eight years, but he was only the shadow of the old Wen Guanliang in the former cabinet, and after taking refuge in Zhao Junchen, he became Zhao Junchen's echo worm, and his sense of presence in the temple has never been high, and Emperor Deqing's holy family has never been his turn, so the number of times Emperor Deqing summoned him alone can be said to be only a handful, so when Zuo Lanshan stepped into the imperial study, his mood was faintly nervous.

"Chenzuo Lanshan to meet Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty, long live!"

Because he was a little nervous in his heart, Zuo Lanshan kept hanging his head after entering the imperial study, not daring to look up at Emperor Deqing's expression, but just saluted respectfully.

On the other hand, seeing Zuo Lanshan's appearance, Emperor Deqing's eyes were a little complicated, not only satisfied with Zuo Lanshan's awe and deference to him, but also a little dissatisfied with Zuo Lanshan's restraint and timidity.

It is a good thing to know how to fear the emperor, but if the character is too shy and restrained, it is not conducive to Emperor Deqing's plan to use Zuolanshan to split the "Zhao Party" and suppress Zhao Junchen.

However, Emperor Deqing did not show his thoughts, but said in a gentle tone: "Aiqing is now a cabinet minister, and her identity is very different from the past, and she will meet me often in the future, but you don't have to be so restrained, get up quickly." ”

Seeing that Emperor Deqing's attitude was so cordial and harmonious, Zuo Lanshan was a little flattered, and said loudly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

However, after getting up, Zuo Lanshan still hung his head, and his eyes did not dare to raise his eyes in the slightest.

Emperor Deqing shook his head secretly, but his tone became more and more gentle, and said: "This time, you entered the cabinet with Li He and Liang Fuchen, among which you have the lowest voice and the least support among the hundred officials, and there are even many people who are firmly opposed to your entry into the cabinet and auxiliary government. ”

In a few words, Emperor Deqing has taken all the credit for Zuo Lanshan's entry into the cabinet on himself, and has also slightly shortened the distance between the monarch and the minister, as if Zuo Lanshan is Emperor Deqing's hardcore cronies.

These beautiful words still have an effect.

At least, although Zuo Lanshan also knew that he was able to enter the cabinet this time because of Zhao Junchen's planning and support, after hearing Emperor Deqing's words, he still couldn't help but feel some gratitude in his heart, and promised loudly: "Please rest assured that Your Majesty will definitely do your best and never let Your Majesty down!" ”

Seeing Zuo Lanshan like this, Emperor Deqing finally nodded with satisfaction, and then asked: "So, according to what you think, after you enter the cabinet, how can you make a difference and become a qualified cabinet assistant?" ”

After hearing Emperor Deqing's inquiry, Zuo Lanshan was slightly stunned.

He wasn't a long-term person, so he hadn't thought about it yet.

But Zuo Lanshan was also a little anxious, and did not directly answer Emperor Deqing's question, but said: "The minister is ignorant, please ask Your Majesty for advice, whatever Your Majesty says, the minister will do!" ”

Emperor Deqing shook his head and said: "In my opinion, a cabinet auxiliary minister, first of all, must have his own bearing and opinions, the cabinet is the place where the court makes decisions, and the most important thing is to need several cabinet elders to work together and express their opinions, and must not become anyone's word, and the cabinet auxiliary ministers must not become anyone's echo worm, otherwise this government and the opposition will be chaotic, you must keep this in mind!" ”

Emperor Deqing's words are quite meaningful and meaningful, which seems to imply that Zuo Lanshan must find a way to balance Zhou Shangjing after entering the cabinet, and it seems to be beguiling Zuo Lanshan not to rely on Zhao Junchen in the future...... For a while, Zuo Lanshan didn't know the true meaning of these words, so he could only quickly reply: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice, the minister has written it down." ”

Emperor Deqing said slowly: "I only hope that you can truly understand my words, and don't let down my good intentions, my expectations for you are very different......

Speaking of this, Emperor Deqing changed his words and said: "I have summoned you to talk this time, in addition to exchanging the views of the cabinet with you, there is also the matter of the successor of the Ministry of Industry!" The emperor once had a stipulation that after the ministers of the court and the central government entered the cabinet, they would be awarded the titles of scholar and three dukes and three orphans, but they could no longer hold the six substantive positions, and now that you have entered the cabinet, the position of the secretary of the ministry of work will be vacant, and someone must take over, but I can't think of a suitable candidate for a while, but I want to listen to your thoughts, you have served in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and you must know more than me in this regard. ”

Then, Emperor Deqing was still meaningful, and continued: "The position of auxiliary minister of the cabinet, although it is the most noble, but also the most need for the support of important ministers in the court, so when you recommend the candidate of the Ministry of Works, you don't have to be taboo about the difference between relatives and aliens, in my opinion, if the new Ministry of Industry is good friends with you, it is a good thing, with the support of a scholar, you will also be convenient in the cabinet in the future." ”

Hearing Emperor Deqing's speech, Zuo Lanshan's heart was tight.

Zuo Lanshan is not a novice in the officialdom, so he can naturally understand that Emperor Deqing is nakedly encouraging Zuo Lanshan to hand over the position of the Ministry of Industry to one of his cronies, and take the opportunity to establish his own team, so that Zuo Lanshan has the power to fight against Zhao Junchen.

After all, Zuo Lanshan was originally the second person in the "Zhao Party", and now he has become an auxiliary minister of the cabinet, if he gets the full support of a Shangshu, then Zuo Lanshan's influence within the "Zhao Party" will not be much inferior to Zhao Junchen, and he will have the capital to confront Zhao Junchen.

If it was usual, after Zuo Lanshan got the hint from Emperor Deqing, maybe he would really be a little throbbing, and there would be some ambition and dissent, but after the end of the early dynasty, those scenes in the Imperial Palace had already uprooted all the ambitions and dissentness that Zuo Lanshan had not yet germinated!

At this time, Zuo Lanshan has deeply understood one fact, that is, Zhao Junchen's absolute leadership position within the "Zhao Party"! All the "Zhao Party" officials are now firmly bound by Zhao Junchen by various means, and there is absolutely no possibility of betrayal, even those officials of the Ministry of Industry are now looking forward to Zhao Junchen, if there is no consent of Zhao Junchen, no "Zhao Party" official will take the initiative to support Zuo Lanshan!

It can be said that Zhao Junchen's leading position in the "Zhao Party" is by no means something that Zuo Lanshan can shake, even if Zuo Lanshan elects his cronies to serve as the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, there is absolutely no possibility of resisting Zhao Junchen!

What's more, Zhao Junchen had already anticipated Emperor Deqing's performance at this time, and he also made arrangements for Zuo Lanshan in advance for the successor of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.

Zuo Lanshan did not dare to disobey Zhao Junchen's orders.

Therefore, after hearing Emperor Deqing's hint, Zuo Lanshan's mood was slightly shaken for a moment, and then he followed Zhao Junchen's instructions and said: "The minister believes that there are not many ministers in the court who are familiar with the affairs of the Ministry of Industry, but the affairs of the Ministry of Industry are extremely important, and it is best to choose a minister with relevant experience to serve as the secretary...... The minister thought that Chen Dongxiang, the current left attendant of the Ministry of Industry, was skilled, capable, shrewd and capable, and was the best candidate to succeed the Ministry of Industry. ”

"Chen Dongxiang?"

Hearing this name, Emperor Deqing's brows couldn't help frowning.

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…… (To be continued.) )