The next day, someone raised the matter of the appointment of Prime Minister Zuo.

Emperor Lizong said, "I have a candidate. Guess what? ”

The ministers looked at each other, and no one could guess.

In the end, Li Zong said, "My candidate is Liu Yong, the head of the household department. ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar below, and they were not surprised by the name Liu Yong, but surprised why the saint knew that the right prime minister had a candidate, and he still had to say the candidate in his heart? Is this clearly not giving face to the right prime minister!

Just as the ministers were in a circle, the emperor spoke again. I only heard him say: "This is just my idea, and it is up to the right prime minister to decide who will hold the position of the left prime minister." Because the right prime minister has been an official in the court for many years and has always been in the position of prime minister, he knows best who is the right person to be the left prime minister. ”

At this time, the right prime minister stood up and replied: "Thank you for the love of the saint, the old minister is also looking for the court, and the people selected are also qualified for this position." However, after Lao Chengfang heard about the selection of the Holy Lord, Lao Chen suddenly felt that the Holy Candidate's candidate was also good. ”

Just yesterday, after Liu Yong left, he intended to let Liu Yong take this position. There are two reasons, one is that since Liu Yong has heard so many slanderous rumors that are unfavorable to him below, he intends to change his image in the eyes of the people below. After all, he is a very good minister, and now he loves money and his name. I'm getting older, but I can't mess with my reputation.

This two, he is another jade horse who is trying to Liu Yong! If Liu Yong is not given enough benefits, Liu Yong may not bother for this.

Based on these two points, he decided to let Liu Yonglai sit in the position of the left prime minister, and no matter who does it, he must obey his command anyway. Then it doesn't matter who is sitting on the throne of the left prime minister.

Through these two contacts with Liu Yong, he believes that Liu Yong is a person who can control himself, and Liu Yong is not only a person who can make money, but I am afraid that he will be successful in this scheme. He's not worried.

So, he made this decision in the concubine's bed last night.

He was originally going to personally propose a replacement to the emperor, and he was still hesitating what to say, because he had strongly advocated that his protégé Ma Tianyuan should sit in the position of the prime minister of the left. So today's sudden change is a bit of a slap in the face.

So he hesitated, and wanted to find an excuse to replace the recommender.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Lizong actually mentioned Liu Yong personally, which is undoubtedly a godsend for the right prime minister! So he secretly laughed. At this time, I agree with Emperor Lizong's meaning, this is a good thing to kill three birds with one stone! First, he changed the candidate naturally, and secondly, he seemed to listen to Emperor Lizong's words, and others in the province always said that he was dictatorial.

This third is to let Liu Yong take office smoothly, then Liu Yong owes himself a big favor, and he can't help but work the other jade horse.

Three birds with one stone, no problem.

"Oh, that's what the old prime minister really thinks?" Li Zong was a little surprised, but he also knew that Liu Yong must have done something. Hehe, Liu Yong, this guy is really amazing!

It was not only Ritsune who was surprised, but also the ministers, especially the Tobe Shoshu. In fact, he has also coveted the position of Prime Minister Zuo for a long time. And he is also the most qualified to be promoted. Because he is only one step away from the position of the prime minister.

But he also knew that the right prime minister was now in monopoly power, and he always blamed him for the problem of household revenue. He didn't have a chance to be recommended by the right prime minister.

However, it was a but, but what he didn't expect was that his deputy was recognized by Emperor Lizong, and the right prime minister did not object.

God, do you have eyes? If it's long, then open your eyes and see, is there any reason for this?

Although Yang Fan, the head of the household, was unhappy, he could only accept it silently.

"Yes, that's what the old minister thinks. Lao Chen also inspected a lot of officials in private, but what made Lao Chen feel ashamed was that he had omitted Liu Yong, the household servant. It wasn't until the day before yesterday that he was in the field of vision of the old minister. The old minister immediately set out to investigate Lord Liu, but to the surprise of the old minister, Lord Liu's ability was on par with Ma Tianyuan. This time, since the saint thinks that Lord Liu is suitable for the position of the left prime minister, then he should be condemned. ”

The right prime minister, after talking for a long time, just didn't want to slap himself in the face, what ability is about the same, it's pure fart.

"Okay, since Prime Minister Li Cheng agrees, then the position of Prime Minister Zuo will be Liu Yong. Zhong Aiqing, do you still have any objections? "Li Zong first asked the ministers, and naturally there was no objection.

"The ministers seconded the proposal."

The ministers agreed.

"Okay, then I'll go and recruit Liu Yongjin now." Li Zong said.

And a little eunuch went.

Liu Yongzheng was in the house, and he was reading a book in the flower hall shortly after breakfast. Suddenly, I heard a report from the little servant that a nobleman (eunuch) in the palace was downstairs asking to see him.

When Liu Yong heard this, he was overjoyed, he knew what this eunuch was here for.

"Okay, hurry up and change my clothes."

The little guy immediately got busy.

After getting dressed, Liu Yong went downstairs to meet the eunuch.

"Xia Guan has seen a nobleman." Liu Yong bowed his hand.

"Lord Liu, the Holy Lord wants you to enter the palace quickly." The eunuch waved his hand to whisk the dust.

"Okay, please lead the way." Liu Yongyi waved his hand.

When he arrived at the palace, Liu Yong directly went to the Chongzheng Palace. The two classes of civil and military officers stood together. This is Liu Yong's first time in the court, and he feels fresh and a little apprehensive.

When he went up to the court, he immediately bowed to Emperor Lizong, and then heard Emperor Lizong say: "Aiqing is flat." Liu Yong stood up.

"Liu Aiqing, I and the right prime minister, as well as all the Aiqing, agree that you are suitable for the position of the left prime minister. I don't know what Liu Aiqing thinks? Emperor Lizong asked.

Does this need to be asked? Of course I, Liu Yong, reluctantly agreed?

"Thank you for the trust of the saints, Weichen should receive his orders." said another bow, and then glanced at the right prime minister on the side. The right prime minister smiled slightly, and his eyes were full of credit. Liu Yong, you owe me a big favor this time!

Liu Yong nodded slightly, signaling that he understood.

"Well, from now on, Liu Yong will be the left prime minister of our Great Song Dynasty." Emperor Rijong announced this important appointment in court.

All the adults immediately said in unison: "Congratulations to Lord Liu for supporting Prime Minister Zuo." ”

Liu Yong hurriedly turned around and saluted everyone in return, and said, "In the future, please join us a lot." ”

"Okay, today the position of Prime Minister Zuo has been settled, I am very relieved! Retreat. After Li Zong finished speaking, all the ministers knelt down in unison to send the emperor.

Then, in the main hall, all the officials came to congratulate Liu Yong and Prime Minister You.

The right prime minister also said some polite words to Liu Yong. This is for outsiders.