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As the Empress Dowager Dayan wiped away her tears, put on the black-framed glasses that were the only one in the world, and agreed to the already reasonable request of the ministers, His Majesty, the second emperor of Dayan, finally ascended the throne as the emperor after being the prince for decades.

Although the Empress Dowager is over 90 years old, she is in good spirits and in good health. In the past, whenever there was a court meeting, the ministers always shouted "Your Majesty has a long life, and the Queen Mother will always be healthy". Now it seems that Emperor Daxing is afraid that he will not be able to live forever, but the Empress Dowager seems to be really healthy forever. So much so that the traitors in Yingchuan actually smeared the Empress Dowager, and it was rumored that she used demon law to take away her life-what was the early death of the first emperor Kao, the early abandonment of the world by Emperor Daxing, and even nonsense such as Fan Yang Lu Gong, the former Han Ling Emperor, etc......

However, after all, His Majesty was raised by the Empress Dowager herself, and he also received a lot of favors, and soon after ascending the throne, he was able to promote many trustworthy people. Of course, the prime minister Zi Bogong, who has always been trusted by the Queen Mother, and the right minister Zhong Dagong, who was personally cultivated by Emperor Daxing, the status of these two is not something that His Majesty can shake in any way.

As a result, Zhuge Liang, the concubine who was accepted by the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty, was promoted as the left minister, and the grandson of the clan continued to serve as the secretary of Zongzheng Temple, and Wang Cang, who followed His Majesty Linshu Tuntian together with the first two, took over as the secretary of the Banyin Temple. These are all in line with everyone's expectations, although the speed of promotion of relatives and clans is slightly contrary to the promise of the first emperor on Tongquetai to all the ministers back then.

It's just that for Wang Zhuo, who has served as the deputy envoy of Jing'an Taiwan for many years, the new Jing'an Taiwan envoy is really a little surprising to him (for an old Jing'an, it is simply easy to know the life of each minister).

The one who was mentioned as the official envoy of Jing'an was Liang Gonghan, alias Mr. Nanhai. This duke was the kitchen offered by the Jiaozhou scholars when they surrendered to the first emperor. Unexpectedly, when he saw the Empress Dowager, he did his best to make the state virtual, so he was appreciated and enrolled in Yeda. After graduating from Liang Gongye University, he squatted in the Yushitai for decades, and no one could have imagined that after the new emperor ascended the throne, he would become the envoy of Jing'an Tai, and he was a dignified minister. (However, it is somewhat embarrassing that people who have been promoted by the Empress Dowager and have been mediocre for many years are now suddenly promoted to a high position by the new emperor.) ）

But that's good, Wang Zhuo thought to himself. After all, a righteous envoy who has never been in contact with serious practice, especially Jing'antai affairs, and whose position is ambiguous and embarrassing, is easier to manipulate (and even less likely to shake the power of the deputy envoy Wang).

Thinking of this, Wang Zhuo readjusted his expression, and an elegant and charming smile was replaced on his face - not only the demeanor of a child of the world, but also the courtesy of a well-educated person, and the shrewdness and ability of a capable official. Afterwards, he walked to the door of the Jing'an Taiwan Affairs Department and waited for the new chief officer to arrive.

The newly released Jing'an Taizheng made the Hanmen Gong Liang Dagong, and sat on the main seat in the hall of the Jing'an Tai Ya Office in high spirits. And Wang Zhuo, the deputy envoy of Jing'an, stood respectfully in the hall and listened to the instructions.

Liang Daxiang said publicly: "Deputy Envoy Wang has been in this station for a long time and has rich experience. When the cabinet first arrived, the king's deputy envoy was still needed to help him in all matters. In this way, we can live up to the trust of the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty. ”

"No, Xianggong! The main task of blanching is to try his best to assist the public, and the public. ”

"Xianggong, Xianggong?" Liang Jia was stunned for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Deputy Envoy Wang doesn't need to be so restrained. ”

"No, Xianggong."

“……”

"Oh, yes. When the pavilion was in Yushitai, he once investigated the distribution of personnel in Jing'antai......"

"Ah, no matter where he serves, he is conscientious and dedicated, which is a well-known thing. The lonely and unheard of it is also a little known. ”

Liang Jia, who was interrupted, opened his mouth and said in his heart, did the deputy envoy of Jing'an Taiwan even claim to be lonely and unheard? But Wang Zhuo didn't stop, so he had to continue listening.

"If Zhuo has not been mistaken, Xianggong is the first emperor for 20 years, and the officials of Jing'antai are gathered in Beijing and the mainland."

"Deputy Envoy Wang remembers it so clearly?! But wasn't the music of the Cabinet flooded at that time? ”

"Your Majesty, Jing'an Taiwan has the right to read all official documents, and of course it is aware of any matters that mention this station."

"I see, then I don't think there is much need for this cabinet to say more. This cabinet is trusted by the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty, and must strictly carry out innovation, streamline the administration, and put an end to the four bad styles accumulated by this station for many years! ”

"Reforming maladministration is the common goal of the government and the opposition in Dayan, and all the officials in this station will definitely fully support the reform policy of the imperial court and the minister!" Wang Zhuo straightened his body, bowed his hand to the north and said righteously, and then asked, "It's just Xianggong, what does this matter have to do with your previous performance?" ”

"What? I don't understand what you mean......"

What do you mean...... That's what I mean! ”

“…… Well, I'll get straight to the point! Jing'antai is in charge of spying on intelligence, but its personnel are too concentrated in Jingshi, Ruying, Nanyang, and Hanoi, and it is obviously bloated and overstaffed. This is corruption! ”

"Ahh Xianggong, you even know that Jing'antai's job is to spy on intelligence. I was overjoyed. ”

"Huh??"

"Dare to ask Xianggong, do you know why your music is drowned?"

"Why? Aren't you people obstructing? Liang Xianggong was a little angry.

"Oops! In this way, it would be too wrong for us humble court officials. You need to know that espionage is a very dangerous job. Whether it is Zhicaigong, Fengxiaogong or Xu Hou, their experiences prove this. Therefore, all matters in this station are the top secrets of the imperial court. If your recital is revealed, there are few people with malicious intentions - I don't mean you - to find a few words that may pose a danger to the work of this station. Even if there are no such words, it may cause unfavorable associations for the staff of this station. But in any case, the safety of our work cannot be pinned on the negligence of others. ”

"So, you mean, these things are confidential, so for the sake of secrecy, you drown in my notes?"

"Xiang Gong Mingjian!"

"But! The budget for the preparation of Jing'an Tai can be found out in the household department as soon as it is checked! What kind of secret is this?! Everyone knows it! Liang Daxianggong's face began to redden, and his breath became heavy.

"Enlightenment! In fact, the requirement to keep the secrets of the imperial court is not to keep secrets, but to protect the imperial court. As long as the matter is not brought to the table and everyone does not talk about it, it is equivalent to no one knowing, so that even if there is any problem in the imperial court, no one can blame it! ”

"Ridiculous! Outrageous! Liang Xianggong slapped his palm heavily on the table next to him, and stood up on the ground, blowing his beard and glaring at the eyes and shouting. However, it seemed that the force of the case was a little strong, and he couldn't help but rub his palms.

After settling down, Liang Jia felt that his reason suppressed his impulse, and then he spoke again: "Don't think that this pavilion doesn't know anything. To put it bluntly, no one wants to go to remote and difficult places such as the Western Regions, Xianbei, and Southern Xinjiang. How nice it is to stay in the mainland! Jingshi has the opportunity to be promoted, Hebei is convenient for children to study, Ruying Nanyang is rich, who doesn't want to go? But isn't it true that to spy on intelligence, you have to go to the frontier or even go deep into the enemy's territory? Who are you spying on in the mainland? ”

Wang Zhuo began to feel a little uneasy, as if his disguise had been pierced, but he quickly reverted to his previous polite, smiling and friendly appearance, and said: "The prime minister has just taken up his new position, and he still doesn't know the affairs of this station, so he has this question." The distribution of personnel in Jing'antai is matching the importance of the information being explored! Of course, Taiwan's affairs are the first priority in the hinterland and the border in the secondary. ”

"What a fallacy is this!"

"My subordinates dare to ask Xianggong, Xianbei, Southern Xinjiang, and Western Regions, who is with me Dayan?"

"My Dayan is rich all over the world, and the white horse and iron horse are invincible, so naturally I am far away from all countries."

"Great Yan Heavy Minister, General, who is with the countries?"

"I have a great Yan Wen, a military academy, and countless capable ministers and strong generals, although the prosperity of the Qin and Han dynasties is also incompetent, what about Yidi?"

"Exactly. Therefore, in the eyes of the imperial court, the biggest threat is not from foreign countries, but from the territory of Dayan! Now Chengping has been peaceful for many years, strictly preventing disasters from causing Xiao Wall, and maintaining the peace of the world, which is what my colleagues in Jing'an Taiwan wish for all their lives! Wang Zhuoyi said rhetorically.

"This ......" Liang Xianggong instinctively felt that this kind of quibble was unreasonable, but it was literally impeccable, and there was no reason to refute it at all.

The awkward silence didn't last long. Liang Daxianggong, who has been an imperial historian for many years, immediately caught a new direction of attack.

"Ahem! Deputy Envoy Wang, this cabinet is indeed not very familiar with Jing'antai affairs. However, the Yushitai cooperated with the Finance Desk and the Ministry of Household Affairs to conduct a survey before, and conservatively estimated that there were more than 60% redundant personnel in Jing'antai. Even if Jing'antai's work is strict and requires multi-party supervision, 60 percent is too unacceptable. Both the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty were very dissatisfied with this. Therefore, no matter what, this pavilion must take action to let the two supremes know that this station has the intention to improve! Presumably, Deputy Envoy Wang doesn't want to bear the power of Tianyan's wrath, right? ”

"Since the two supremes are so concerned, it must be the common goal of all the officials in this station, and we will do our best to cooperate with the minister to achieve this arduous task!" Wang Zhuo was still righteous, as if he didn't hear Liang Jia's reprimand at all.

"Then draw up a comprehensive instrument for the elimination of redundant personnel at once! I hope that before the next court meeting, this document can be placed in front of the case of the Empress Dowager and Her Majesty! ”

"No! Messire! ”

Seven days passed quickly. Liang Hanmen covered his head and knelt down in frustration on the official case of the Jing'an Taiwan Government Office. Wang Zhuo still walked into the hall gracefully.

"Is there something important for the prime minister to summon his subordinates?" Wang Zhuo still had an elegant smile on his face.

"Alas! Early this morning, I received an official letter from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Household Affairs, questioning why the unplanned budget was suddenly increased. Then the Privy Council and the Ministry of War also sent a lieutenant to question why they had cut down their communication channels, and they actually dropped my pen on the spot. There are two days left before the court meeting, and I have just entered the cabinet to be used as an arrow target for the attack of the ministers? ”

"Then you might as well reply to them and explain to them that we are implementing the reform plan advocated by the two supremes. Unplanned expenditure was severance pay for redundant staff. This is a precedent set by the first emperor, and it cannot be changed until leisure. The reduction of communication channels has actually optimized the communication path for us and reduced the branch lines that are of little significance, and the military's temporary discomfort is only a pain in the throes of reform and the only way to go. Wang Zhuo seemed to be casually suggesting.

At this moment, a white horse envoy suddenly rushed into the government office and shouted: "The Empress Dowager and Your Majesty have a decree, Jing'an Taizheng envoy Liang Jia, deputy envoy Wang Zhuo, immediately enter the south study to meet you!" ”

Liang Jia, who was restless, and Wang Zhuo, who was still personable, came to the palace with the white horse messenger. Then he was stopped by the white horse Yicong on duty and waited outside the south study. At this time, Sima Yi, the right minister, walked out of the hall slowly, saw Liang Jia, patted him on the shoulder, shook his head and walked away.

Liang Jia was as if he had seen a savior, and hurriedly caught up and asked, "Ask the right minister, why did the Supreme summon the lower officials to come?" ”

"Alas! Liang Xiang, when you first take up an important position, you should be cautious first, but you ...... Alas, to tell you the truth, you should not cut the redundant plan, and you should never cut to the lines of the joint venture between Guitai and Amway. Now Tianyan is angry, and the Queen Mother has no good face. Liang Xiang, I'm afraid you're going to be the shortest-lived cabinet minister in the Dynasty. Sima Yi patted Liang Jia again to comfort him, and finally ignored him.

"Xianggong, do you think about drafting your resignation, at least you can retain a little decency and dignity." Wang Zhuo stepped forward and asked heartlessly, completely ignoring Liang Jia's pale face.

"King, deputy envoy of the king, is there really no way to erase this matter now? If there is a glimmer of hope, please ask the deputy envoy of the king to give advice! I'm begging you! "Liang Jia is now suddenly ill and rushed to the doctor. But it seems that Wang Zhuo has been waiting for this fold for a long time.

"Actually, it's not that there is no room for redemption......

"Really? Is there really one? Liang Hanmen's heart ignited hope, and his eyes flashed again.

"I was thinking just now, this Jing'antai redundant personnel reduction and removal, we directly submitted it to the two supremes through the Jing'antai special performance channel, and did not go through the three provinces. All ministries and stations should have learned about this note from unofficial sources. So, nominally, they didn't know it. Therefore, you only need to explain to the two Supreme Beings that this note is only an immature assumption of the two Supreme Beings asking for guidance. As for the other ministries, it can be responded that this is an internal communication plan between Jing'an Taiwan and Nanshufang, and it has been decided not to adopt it. In accordance with Jing'antai's repeated request to keep the court's secrets, it is forbidden to discuss this recital any further. In this way, it can be treated as if it never happened. Naturally, there is no need to worry. Wang Zhuocheng talked eloquently in his chest.

Liang Jia let out a sigh of relief and thanked him: "Deputy Envoy Wang, fortunately with you here, this pavilion can avoid this catastrophe!" It is imperative to ask Deputy Envoy Wang to send a letter to the Taiwan and the Ministry as soon as possible, so as to drown this performance! ”

"No, Xianggong!"

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Author - Ben Chu Lin Dengwan