At this point, the struggle between Hubu and Yushitai came to an end, but both sides understood in their hearts that this battle was not really over, and the tug-of-war between Yu Chengping and Shao An had just begun.

However, this struggle, which seems to have only two sides, is actually involved in all directions. Although Yu Shitai did not directly trouble the Criminal Department, Jiang Jiamin learned from Yu Chengping's attitude that he was still involved in the end, and it was too late to regret it. Since that day, he promised Shao An, and he had unknowingly boarded the thief ship and belonged to the camp of the household department.

And it is inevitable that not only the criminal department will be implicated, but even Dali Temple. Due to Feng Che's reversal of the case and retrial, everyone had the illusion that Dali Temple was from the side of the Imperial Historical Tower.

Unconsciously, a new party was gradually formed in the imperial court, and party strife began to emerge. The emperor remembered the struggle between the Jin Dynasty and the Taizi Party in the past, and his heart was very worried. I am afraid that in the future, the party situation will be completed, and revenge on each other will be a sign of the destruction of the country.

Thinking of this, the emperor understood that the situation of the ministers without a leader could no longer be sustained, and it was time to pay homage to the prime minister to lead the ministers.

So the emperor found Sun Yi to talk alone, and asked seriously: "Who does Ming think can be the prime minister?" ”

Sun Yi was very vigilant and replied: "Such a major matter should be judged by the top, and the subordinates dare not say anything." ”

"The speaker is not guilty, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

Sun Yi raised his head and quickly glanced at the emperor, and saw that the saint's face was peaceful and there was no different color, so he said tentatively: "The minister is stupid, and he thinks that Shao Junyi is feasible." ”

But the emperor questioned: "Shao An is still short and young, how can he lead the ministers?" ”

"Gan Luo is a secretary at the age of twelve, which shows that talent is not old." Sun Yi analyzed, "As for Shao Junyi's ability, the emperor knows better than Weichen in his heart.

"I know it, but the ministers don't know his talents, how can he serve the people?"

Sun Yi now finally understood that this was the purpose of this conversation, so he replied without hesitation: "The minister resolutely supports Shao Junyi and is willing to help him ascend to the throne." ”

The Emperor nodded in satisfaction and ended the conversation. Sun Yi guessed right, the best candidate for prime minister in the emperor's heart is indeed Shao An, and the only worry is that he is afraid that he will be difficult to convince the public. Now with Sun Yi's full cooperation, he can feel much more at ease.

When Sun Yi returned to the ministry, he immediately called his subordinate Peng Yuanping and said to him: "The emperor has made it clear that he has determined the candidate to succeed him as prime minister. ”

Peng Yuanping's eyes lit up, looking directly at his boss, feeling uneasy in his heart, looking like he wanted to know the answer and was afraid to know the answer.

Sun Yi was too lazy to hang people's appetites, and directly announced the answer, "It's Lord Shao of the household department." ”

"What!" This was a bolt from the blue, Peng Yuanping asked, "How could the emperor choose him?" ”

Compared with Peng Yuanping's surprise, Sun Yi was much calmer, and said calmly: "The emperor promoted Lord Shao to be the head of the household, which is to cultivate him. It is not surprising that he was chosen now. ”

When Peng Yuanping was promoted to the head of the household department in Shao An, he also had some bad premonitions. But he never expected that the emperor really couldn't wait to activate the newcomer, and wanted to worship Shao An as his prime minister so soon. Of course, if the emperor does this, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among everyone. For example, now, Peng Yuanping's dissatisfaction immediately erupted.

I only heard him say: "Shao An is so young, the emperor actually entrusted him with a heavy task." And Lord Sun, you are diligent, hard-working, and resentful, but you were suppressed by Shao An. ”

But Sun Yi not only didn't appreciate it, but angrily reprimanded him: "Don't slander Lord Shao, Lord Shao's talent is above me." The emperor Shengming, observing the details, dug out Lord Shao, and did not make the pearl dusty. ”

Peng Yuanping saw that Sun Yi was really angry, and he didn't dare to contradict it anymore, saying that Shao An's was not.

Sun Yi slowly calmed down his anger, and then spoke: "To tell you this, first, let you have a preparation in your heart. The second is to send you a task: immediately go and send a message to everyone in the ministry, tomorrow the court meeting, when the emperor proposes the prime minister, let them all support Lord Shao. ”

"My lord, are you really determined to support Shao Junyi?" Peng Yuanping still didn't give up, "You were the main examiner when he Shao Junyi took the scientific examination, so you were your protégé." If it was in the previous dynasty, how could there be a reason for the protégé to overwhelm the master's seat? ”

"How dare you talk nonsense!" Sun Yi's anger, which was finally calmed down, was aroused again, "This dynasty has always forbidden the practice of protégés of the imperial examination master, have you forgotten the imperial examination case back then?" ”

Speaking of the imperial examination case more than ten years ago, thousands of people were killed, and the ground at the entrance of the vegetable market was stained red with blood. That scene is still unforgettable, so in recent years, no one dares to go to the apprenticeship seat and accept the protégé.

Although there were countless murders and rivers of blood in the imperial examination case back then, it did stop the growing trend of the imperial examination and partisanship. If not, the examiners will regard the grace of heaven as their own grace and the scholars as their retainers.

Seeing that he angered his boss again, Peng Yuanping shrank his head, and really didn't dare to talk more.

After sending Peng Yuanping away, Sun Yi thought about it and felt that he should still go to meet Shao An and let him be mentally prepared.

When Sun Yi arrived at the household department, he saw Shao An sitting in the lobby, smiling lightly and arranging scheduling for his subordinates. The officials in the hall were busy in an orderly manner, and even the household departments were filled with a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.

After all, the household department had just experienced a vicious battle, and finally won a big victory, and everyone was naturally happy, and they no longer rejected their new boss Shao An.

After Shao An finished explaining the matter, he looked up and found that Sun E, who had been waiting on the side for a long time, hurriedly got up to accuse him, and asked Sun Ei to go to the backyard study to talk.

"Seeing the peace in your household, even my heart feels more relaxed." Sun Yi drank tea and said, "It's only been a long time since you took office, and the household department has been twisted into a rope by you." ”

Shao An smiled and teased: "Thank you Yu Chengping for this." If it weren't for him, how could the household be so united? ”

Sun Yi also quipped: "If Lord Yu listens to your words, he will be angry!" ”

The two chatted a few words, and Sun Yi returned to the truth and asked Shao An: "Do you remember that day, I congratulated you on your upcoming succession?" ”

That was what Sun Yi said when Shao An had just been promoted to the head of the household department. It wasn't long after, of course he remembered.

Seeing Shao An nodding, Sun Yi smiled and said, "Sure enough, the day of Junyi's proclamation and worship is not far away." ”

Shao An didn't have half joy in his heart when he heard this, but frowned, embarrassed: "My lord, it's ...... I don't want to be a phase. This prime minister's position should have been yours. ”

"Shao Junyi!" Sun Yi also lowered his face and said with a serious expression, "You really don't know, why does the emperor worship you as a minister?" ”

As the saying goes, the authorities are obsessed, and no matter how smart Rao is Shao An, he can't compare to Sun Yi's bystanders.

"The emperor appointed you as the prime minister, firstly because of your talent, secondly because of your wide connections, and thirdly because you were born in the army." Sun Yi explained one by one, "You have been by the emperor's side since you were a child, and you were taught by the emperor himself. After entering the office, the four departments of soldiers, criminals, officials, and households all served in the office, and these four departments were the center of the imperial court. Just ask the officials in the world, how many people can understand the affairs of the four ministries? As for the relationship, it can also be said that it is the relationship of your brother. Your brother loves to make friends, and most of the military generals in the court today are friendly with your brother. If you are the prime minister, the military will give it its full support. Don't worry about the civilian clique, I can help you. ”

Shao An looked ahead in a trance, but he didn't expect that to this day, Hong Yi could still provide him with help without knowing it.

"And the third is especially important. The emperor is eloquent and strategic, determined to create a prosperous era. And to achieve this, the first thing is to level the side! Sun Yi drank his saliva, pursed his lips and continued, "Our dynasty has always used literature to control martial arts, but literati do not understand military affairs, and they look down on martial artists. This led to incessant infighting and wars. If you are a prime minister, you and your brother are both civil and military, and you will be one heart, why worry about the troubles? ”

After saying a few words, it was like a slap in the face, which made Shao An sober up instantly.

Listening to Sun E's bitter words, Shao An was still suspicious, after all, Sun Ei was only one step away from the position of prime minister, he didn't believe that there were really people in the world who could give up that position, so he said: "But the adults are also more qualified, and you also went to Xiou with the present back then." ”

"That's different. I went as a military supervisor, and it was the civilian prisoners who were most disgusted in the army. In addition, Liao Hongxuan's dismissal was caused by my impeachment. He deserved his sins, and he died innocently, but if the emperor worships me as a minister, the world will say that I took the cattle from the fields and replaced him because of this. ”

Shao An was dumbfounded, and his heart was shocked: Could it be that Sun Yi impeached Liao Hongxuan with a dead hand, not for himself, but to pave the way for him Shao An?

"My lord can't afford such affection and friendship." Shao An stood up.

Sun Yi helped him up, "I did this not only for you, but also to realize the emperor's grand plan and hegemony, and to restore the world to a peaceful and prosperous world." ”

Shao An still shook his head, this big hat was buttoned down, it was really overwhelming.

"You don't have to excuse yourself, I said earlier, you deserve this phase! Tomorrow's meeting, propose this, you have to be ready. He was afraid that Shao An would refuse again, so he got up and pushed the door directly.

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Sure enough, as Sun Yi said, the next day at the court meeting, the emperor unexpectedly asked the ministers, "Now that the position of prime minister has been vacant for a long time, who do you think can take on this important responsibility?" ”

The emperor's stone stirred up a thousand waves and stunned a group of important ministers in the court. The courtiers had neither prepared in advance, nor had they figured out the emperor's thoughts, and now the emperor asked directly and coldly, who could answer?

Of course, there are still people who can answer, for example, Sun Yi stood up and said: "The minister recommended Lord Shao, the secretary of the household department." ”

After the ministers were frightened by the emperor's questioning, they were shocked by Sun Yi's answer. When Sun Yi was listed just now, many people still thought that he wanted to recommend himself. As a result, he recommended someone else, Shao An, who has been in the limelight in recent days. Is this a sincere recommendation, or is it a brick throw?

Under the gaze of the ministers, Shao An also came out. He glanced at Sun Yi, and then raised his head slightly to look up at the emperor, "Weichen has shallow qualifications, and he is not enough to serve as prime minister." Weichen recommended Sun Daren as the prime minister. ”

The hundred officials of the court showed a look of sudden realization on their faces, and they also smiled a little disdainfully. I guess the two of them are colluding. recommended each other first, and then pushed and let each other go, and finally Sun Yi reluctantly took over the post of prime minister.

I've seen a lot of this kind of drama. But this is a matter of face, what should be done must be done, and it must be done beautifully. Everyone knows this in their hearts, just wait and see.

However, the following development is really much beyond their expectations, and it can even be said to be incredible.