Chapter 925: The Villain's Ambition
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Although he didn't finish speaking, Zhao Huan's meaning was already very obvious, he wanted to seek a more substantive position for Geng Nanzhong, and now Geng Nanzhong is just a leader in the East Palace, and he has almost no rights and status in the court, and more strictly speaking, he can't be regarded as a minister in the court at all, not even Qin Hui.
Geng Nanzhong looked at Li Qi urgently. Obviously, with Zhao Huan's passive character, he would never take the initiative to recommend Geng Nanzhong, it must be Geng Nanzhong who took the initiative to cry, make trouble and hang himself in front of Zhao Huan, hoping to find an official position in the court.
You must know that now that Zhao Huan has received the help of Li Qi and other ministers, his influence in the court is deepening day by day, and there is no reason to put such a good resource here. Moreover, Geng Nanzhong has learned a lesson, when Wang Hao was in power, he grabbed him casually and rubbed him round and flattened, played with him at will, and kicked him out of the East Palace if he was unhappy, why is this, it is because he has no status in the court, no power, no power, if he is the same as Li Qi, Wang Hao no matter what he does, then he has to weigh it, besides, he is also not small, and he is not only the ancestor, I am afraid that there will be no chance in the future, however, now Song Huizong's health is not good, wait until Song Huizong abdicates, He probably hung up, of course, if he knew that Jingkang's change would come, maybe he wouldn't be so eager to take the position.
Li Qi is heart is like a mirror, and secretly thought, this Geng Nanzhong's appetite is really not small, as soon as he comes out, he wants to be the right right, and he really treats the court as if it was opened by your family.
In the Song Dynasty, the three provinces collectively called Menxia Province, Zhongshu Province, and Shangshu Province were far inferior to the Tang Dynasty, and they were almost abolished in the front.
And if this right-right statement is strictly according to Yuanfeng's restructuring, it is definitely a false position. Zhengyan, this is obviously a counselor, but he has no qualifications to advise, and he has to need the emperor's permission, but because there are too many official positions in the Song Dynasty, it is not easy to manage, so the officials in Menxia Province still impeach hundreds of officials as always, and they don't care so much.
Since he is an advisor, he has the right to speak in the court. Moreover, the biggest opponent of Menxia Province is the same as the supervision agency of the Yushitai, the two sides often fight in the court, the duty of the Yushitai is to impeach the hundred officials, and the admonition is to help the monarch to be corrected, but because Song Huizong does not like to listen to these words, so the officials of the Menxia Province began to turn their attention to the Yushitai, you impeach. I'll just correct it, anyway, it's right to argue every day.
Zhao Huan didn't taste the pain brought to him by Yushitai, and he also needed more people to help him speak in the court, and he couldn't rely on Li Bangyan alone.
But there was one thing that Richie never understood. This Li Bangyan is the left minister, and he is also the servant of the door, that is, the head of the province under the door, and Li Bangyan is your confidant of Zhao Huan. In addition, the relationship between Li Bangyan and Geng Nanzhong is too good, you don't ask Li Bangyan. Came to me and begged me for something. So he asked, "Your Highness, doesn't you want to recommend Geng Zhanshi for this position?" ”
Zhao Huan nodded slightly.
Li Qi quickly glanced at Geng Nanzhong secretly, saw his courteous appearance, and secretly thought, this person is a typical villain, if I offend him, he will definitely remember it, maybe it will add a lot of trouble to me, it is better to be cautious. So he smiled and said: "Yes, yes, with Geng Zhan's ability, it is more than enough to serve as the right Zhengyanna." ”
Geng Nanzhong was overjoyed to hear this. But after listening to Li Qi's words, he said, "But, His Royal Highness the Prince, shouldn't it be more appropriate to go to Zuo Xiang for this matter?" ”
"This."
Zhao Huan looked embarrassed and said: "As the saying goes, no merit is not lost, although Geng Zhan has talent, but he has always stayed by my side, so that his talent can not be displayed, so that so far it is still unknown, if it is rashly recommended, I am afraid that the possibility of success is very small." ”
Li Qi frowned slightly when he heard this, and said, "Then I don't know what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince means?" ”
Zhao Huan hesitated for a moment before saying, "So, I want Geng Zhan to go to your Bureau of Commerce for training first." ”
Although he didn't say it very clearly, his meaning was reached, that is, he intended to use the Commerce Bureau as a springboard for Geng Nanzhong to enter the DPRK.
In fact, Geng Nanzhong first went to ask Li Bangyan, because his relationship with Li Bangyan is very good, but Li Bangyan also knows Geng Nanzhong, except for being loyal to the prince, he has no credit, although this province is not as good as in the past, but it is also a central institution, and the official must be appointed by the emperor himself, no one has the right to choose, even the emperor's relatives cannot hold this position, you don't have a standing reason, and it will soon be refuted, so Li Bangyan will give him a plan, Let him beg Zhao Huan, let Zhao Huan go to Li Qi and arrange him into the Bureau of Commerce.
Why? Because now that the new law is rampant, the Bureau of Commerce, as the issuance of the new law, is really too simple to make meritorious contributions, and when he has merit, Li Bangyan can immediately recommend him in front of Song Huizong and let him enter the province.
Geng Nanzhong felt that it made sense, and there were too many places in the Bureau of Commerce where he could fish for oil and water, and he had never done business before, he always thought that the reason why Li Qi was so wealthy, and most of them must have been fished from the Bureau of Commerce, so he was very tempted and hoped to be mixed with Li Qi, so he immediately went to ask Zhao Huan.
Zhao Huan's ears are soft, and he has always been obedient to Geng Nanzhong, seeing that this request is also "natural", after all, Geng Nanzhong has been with him for ten years, and there is no reason not to promote him, so he immediately agreed.
But when Li Qi heard this, he was very angry, and secretly scolded, what do you think of my Commerce Bureau, you can enter if you want to, my Commerce Bureau is full of talents, which one is idle for dinner, even Qin Hui, the big python, has to be coiled, you Geng Nanzhong is a p, short-sighted, and will only be greedy for small profits.
However, he couldn't say that, he pondered for a moment, secretly glanced at Geng Nanzhong, and then at Li Gang, his eyes flickered, and said with a smile: "It's just a trivial matter, and I have to bother His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come and run in person, I really shouldn't be." ”
Geng Nanzhong was overjoyed when he heard it. Zhao Huan said: "That's what you promised?" ”
Li Qi said: "If I refuse this, then I am really ashamed to give His Royal Highness the crown prince a favor." Speaking of this, he suddenly changed his words again and said, "However, I think there is a place that is more suitable for Geng Zhan than the Bureau of Commerce." ”
Zhao Huan sighed and said, "What place?" ”
Li Qi smiled: "Honglu Temple." ”
Zhao Huan was stunned, he had never thought about this.
Li Qi said again: "His Royal Highness the Prince, this time to receive foreign guests, our Bureau of Commerce is only assisting from the side, and the Honglu Temple headed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the master, so I think this is a good opportunity to make meritorious contributions, in this case, why not let Geng Zhanshi enter the Honglu Temple." Of course, if Geng Zhanshi wants to enter the Bureau of Commerce, I can help him arrange a position now, but I am afraid that this position will not be too high. ”
Geng Nanzhong couldn't help but hesitate a little when he heard this, the Bureau of Commerce is a new department, and the official positions in it are all new, except for the economic envoy and the deputy economic envoy, almost all of the rest are jobless and unqualified, so it is somewhat contrary to his original intention.
However, Zhao Huan didn't think about Geng Nanzhong's matter at this time, because Li Qi's words revealed another heavy news, and said: "Li Qi, you are too humble to say this, you and I both know that those foreign guests are here this time, and participating in the New Year's Day court meeting is only secondary, the key is to come for the new law of my Great Song Dynasty, and you should focus on your Commerce Bureau, and our Honglu Temple will assist you." ”
Li Qi smiled: "I know this, but at this time and that time, please forgive Li Qi for saying something offended, His Royal Highness the Prince, you should also take some responsibility, but it can't be the same as before." ”
Zhao Huan raised his eyebrows and said with a hint of surprise: "What do you mean?" ”
Li Qi said: "I think this negotiation is an experience that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can encounter but cannot seek, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should also use this to show his talents, increase exchanges with those envoys, and promote mutual understanding." Therefore, I want Honglu Temple to lead this negotiation, with the assistance of the Commerce Bureau and the Ordnance Superintendent, isn't this also the responsibility of Honglu Temple. ”
After these words, Zhao Huan was extremely moved in his heart, Li Qi clearly wanted to give him all the credit, but in addition to being moved, he seemed a little timid, because this negotiation will implement the new foreign policy of the Great Song Dynasty towards the surrounding countries, which is extremely important, and cannot be sloppy in the slightest, Song Huizong also attaches great importance to this, which makes him, who lacks confidence, hesitate a little.
Li Qi saw the worry in Zhao Huan's heart at a glance, and said: "Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince let it go, now they are coming to beg us, and the initiative is in our hands, so there is no need to worry too much, in addition, I will also assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”
Geng Nanzhong's eyes rolled, and he thought to himself, if this is the prince's full power, then he will really not be better to enter the Honglu Temple, and he will receive the credit, and he will not have to ask for help, killing two birds with one stone. hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the lower official thinks that what the economic envoy said makes a lot of sense. ”
Li Gang suddenly said categorically: "Yes, the eldest husband should do something, not to mention your Highness, now is the time for Your Highness to come forward, you can't back down, otherwise, how can you convince the public in the future." ”
His words were sonorous and powerful, and the implication was that you will be the emperor in the future, and now you should shoulder a heavy burden, and you can't choose to hide when you encounter difficulties.
Zhao Mingcheng also hurriedly postulated, he is the second-in-command of Honglu Temple, and his share is naturally indispensable if he has credit, and he will still calculate this account.
Li Qi frowned secretly when he heard this, and glanced at Li Gang, a look of worry flashed in his eyes, but it was just a flash.
Zhao Huan heard them all say this, and with Li Qi's assurance, his confidence increased greatly, he smiled, and said: "Li Qi, you are really the wise man of this king, okay, this king will do what you say." The voice was full of gratitude.
Li Qi arched his hand and said: "Don't dare, don't dare, this is our duty as a courtier." ”
This kid is finally enlightened. Bai Shizhong stroked his beard and looked at Li Qi with satisfaction, feeling very comforted.
(To be continued)