Xu Baolu was promoted to the secretary of the ministry, and Qian Jin was not surprised at all. During the years he served as the political envoy of Guangdong, the people under his jurisdiction were quite prosperous, and there were no major changes.

However, if Shoufu intends to promote Xu Baolu, it shouldn't be him who speaks in person. Recalling the picture of the tiger descending the mountain in Shoufu's study, Qian Jin couldn't help muttering in his heart: Could it be that Shoufu has already retreated? Is this a selection of a successor?

Of course, Shoufu is Shoufu, if he recommends a disciple and is still talked about by the ministers, then he has been in vain in the court for decades. Sure enough, although Mei Saijiu and Cao Shangshu and the others looked displeased, they could only acquiesce.

Surprisingly, the first assistant did not stop doing it, and rejected Fang Shi and others who nominated the plum festival wine one by one, on the grounds that the case of selling officials had not yet been decided, and it seemed inappropriate to discuss the candidate so quickly.

This time, Mei Saijiu and the others finally couldn't hold their breath.

Mixing in the court is nothing more than you respecting me an inch and I will give a foot, to put it bluntly, it is an exchange of interests. You recommend your protégé to be the secretary of the ministry, and my disciple can't occupy a place in charge?

Regarding the condemnation of Mei Saijiu and others, Shoufu did not back down at all.

Qian Jin was puzzled. In the past, the first assistant acted in a peaceful manner, but today's things are strange. But when you think about it, it makes sense. Since he has raised the banner for Xu Baolu, of course he will not let other officials plant so many nails in. When Xu Baolu takes office, the appointment of subordinate officials will naturally have his own ideas.

In the end, this dispute died down despite Shousuke's repeated insistence.

Next, several more local officials gave a few recitals. The members of the court had their own affairs and had no intention of discussing politics, so they didn't want to do it. Seeing this, the emperor planned to retire from the court.

Cao Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry suddenly said: "Your Majesty, this case of selling officials has been investigated and handled beautifully. I heard that from beginning to end, it was the Son of Heaven who presided over Qian Jin. The old minister thought that such good talents should be rewarded. ”

The emperor smiled and said, "Cao Shangshu's meaning is very much in line with my heart. I have already rewarded him with silver, and I have given him a thousand households of a brocade guard. What does Cao Shangshu think? ”

Cao Shangshu was shocked in his heart. He worked hard for decades to climb to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, and Qian became a thousand households of Jinyiwei in just a few months after he entered the capital. However, he still smiled and said: "The minister thinks that Qian Shishu is the champion of the new department, and His Majesty should reward him with a civil official, so that he can live up to the poems and books that Qian Shi said." ”

The emperor pondered for a moment, and also felt that Cao Shangshu was reasonable, so he asked: "Then according to Cao Shangshu's words, what official position should I give him?" ”

"According to the old minister, now that the ministry has been vacant, why don't you let the Qian servant take office?"

The emperor hesitated, always feeling that something was wrong. The six departments were set up by Emperor Gaozu, and in his own dynasty, because there was a first assistant, the role of each department in the matter was no longer so obvious, so the six departments were not full in the matter. For example, the Ministry of Officials has not set up this position in recent years.

To put it bluntly, it is the emperor's close attendant in the matter, which is generally served by the elderly, mainly for the supervision of the six departments, but only the grade of the seventh grade. It stands to reason that Qian Jin, regardless of his talent or ability to do things, is competent enough to take up a position in the matter. But this official position is so important, why did Cao Shangshu just recommend Qian Jin?

Thinking of this, the emperor settled down and said, "Cao Shangshu's words are very reasonable, but you have to ask Qian Shi if he is willing to do so?" I don't do anything that forces others. ”

Qian Jin has been paying attention to Cao Shangshu's side, and when he heard His Majesty's inquiry, he immediately replied: "Your Majesty, the minister's qualifications are still and he is not competent, so please ask Your Majesty to find another good talent." ”

He had already figured it out. Cao Shangshu is a sinister and cunning person, Shoufu has just recommended Xu Baolu, and he recommended himself to be the official in the matter. This clearly shows that he wants to fight with Xu Baolu.

Besides, he has only been in the capital for a long time, and if he is in an important position so soon, it is inevitable that some people will be jealous. At that time, as long as you make a small mistake, it may be the result of being attacked by a group. This is "killing", which pays attention to killing without seeing blood, but it is more vicious than real knives and guns.

Such a simple truth, Qian Jin can understand, how can Shoufu not understand? I saw Li Shoufu smiling at Cao Shangshu and said, "This matter is not appropriate." Young people still need more training, and don't do the things that help the seedlings grow. ”

Cao Shangshu had a gloomy face and stopped talking.

Today's court is completely the protagonist of Li Shoufu's singing, and the word Quanchen has been interpreted again, and others such as plum sacrificial wine, Cao Shangshu and the like have all become tricks. Some of the other ministers were good friends with the first assistant, and some sat on the mountain to watch the tiger fight, so they became the audience in this court.

That's how a good show ended.

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In the imperial study of the inner court, Emperor Zao Wou-Ki retreated left and right, even close eunuchs such as Gonggong Cai. There was only one person left in the imperial study.

The emperor didn't say a word, grabbed a big wolf pen on the bookcase, and wrote it in a flying phoenix. Not long after, perhaps he felt that today's artistic conception was a little worse, he threw the brush away, and splashed a stream of ink on the white xuan on the table, which at first glance looked a bit like a plum blossom, but it was black.

Qian Jin glanced at the emperor's unintentional work, and was surprised: "Your Majesty, why are you so bored today?" ”

The Emperor sighed and said, "Shousuke's illness has worsened. ”

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, what does the Imperial Doctor say?"

"Shoufu accidentally fainted last night, but fortunately it was found early ...... at home" The emperor said gloomily: "The imperial doctor said that it was a fistula, and there was no good way to cure it......"

Qian Jin was shocked in his heart. Fistula is hemorrhoids, which is an ordinary disease, but looking at His Majesty's expression, Li Shoufu's disease is obviously not light.

recalled that when he first went to the Li Mansion, Shoufu drank mung bean wine and didn't eat much. It seems that Shoufu knew about his condition a long time ago, but he carried it himself. This time, the old man is not as good as the young man, and his recovery ability is poor, so he needs to be carefully recuperated. So he immediately said: "Your Majesty, Shoufu needs to recuperate, and Weichen asks Your Majesty to allow Shoufu to return to his hometown in Suzhou to recuperate." ”

"I didn't know that Shousuke needed to recuperate. Yesterday, Shoufu went to the Queen Mother, and said conclusively that you can protect the 50-year foundation of Chen Guo; Today, he recommended Xu Baolu to serve as the secretary of the ministry. I have a faint feeling, Shoufu ...... It's like I'm arranging the aftermath. ”

Qian Jin was also taken aback. First, I didn't expect Shousuke to think so highly of himself; Second, the first assistant in the court today did not give an inch, it turned out that he already knew that he couldn't afford to drag it out.

For fistula, Chen Guo's treatment methods are limited at present, and he can only use cool medicine to slowly remove the dry fire in his body. He remembered that in his previous life, he often ate Houttuynia cordata to reduce the fire, so he suggested to the emperor: "Your Majesty, if Shoufu refuses to return to his hometown to recuperate, it is better to go to the south to seek medicine." There is an herb called Houttuynia cordata, which may be able to solve the urgent need of the first assistant. ”

The emperor was worried that he had no way to cure Shoufu's illness, so even if he called Gonggong Cai, he hurriedly said: "Little vegetable melon, pass the decree to Hongmenda, and limit him to pick Houttuynia cordata within 20 days, and those who violate the order will be beheaded." ”

Seeing that the emperor was in a bad mood, Gonggong Cai hurriedly prepared to leave the palace after receiving the will.

Qian Jin said behind him: "Gonggong Cai, I bother you to make it clear to Hong Menda, the medicine must be collected in Suzhou, and the old root must be used." ”

Gonggong Cai promised in his mouth, and the person had already rushed out.

The emperor watched Gonggong Cai walk away, and then said: "I have also thought about it, if I can directly issue a holy decree to let Shoufu tell the old man to return to his hometown, it would be the best." But I also know that if Shoufu has no political sustenance, I am afraid that he will leave the west in less than a month. ”

Qian Jin nodded, people always need some spiritual sustenance in their lives.

He said goodbye to the emperor and went to the Li Mansion. Today, Shoufu did not go to Wenyuan Pavilion, and after retiring from the dynasty, he recuperated in the east study, and the matter of approving the chapter was also entrusted to the Queen Mother.

Seeing Qian Jin's panting appearance, Shoufu put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "It's still frizzy." ”

Qian Jin saw that Shoufu was fine for the time being, and his heart was a little more relaxed. He saluted and smiled awkwardly: "There are few people on weekdays, which makes Shoufu smile." As he spoke, he looked at Shoufu's face and found that it was indeed paler than usual, so he said with concern: "Shoufu is to Chen Guo, like a pillar to a building, you need to take care of your body more." ”

"Hehehe......" Shousuke smiled, but accidentally took a breath, coughed for a while before saying, "I won't be able to die for a while." ”

Qian Jin hurriedly handed over a cup of warm tea, and watched Shoufu take two sips before putting the tea bowl back on the table: "Your Majesty has sent someone to Suzhou to pick Houttuynia cordata, and when the time comes, it will naturally be cured by medicine." ”

Shousuke shook his head and said, "Shen Zhen old disease, it is no longer the power of plants and trees that can work. After a pause, he continued: "Although Xu Baolu has an average foundation in the court, he is extremely experienced in dealing with people, and I am relieved to have him to help you when the time comes." ”

"Shousuke doesn't have to worry about this, it's right to rest more now. Although the younger generation is not talented, to say something unashamed, when this sea ban is removed, the younger generation will not be afraid of anyone at that time. Qian Jin didn't say this to boast about Haikou. When he has a firm foothold at sea, who can help him?

Shoufu stared at Qian Jin for a while, and asked, "Don't you have to be afraid of Your Majesty?" ”

Qian Jin was surprised. He has always lacked reverence for imperial power. My grandfather was imprisoned for eight years, my grandmother was killed by thieves, and my mentor Yang Yinghe's father did not get a good death, these are all causes and effects. It's just that the emperor treats him well. But how did Shousuke see this?

Seeing that Qian Jin didn't answer, Shoufu sighed and said, "That's it...... Who will say what will happen in the future? The old man doesn't ask you for anything, he just hopes that you will act more for the people of Li in the future. ”

"Shousuke, can't you tell your younger generation about your grandfather's affairs? Who died of my grandmother? "During the investigation of the case of selling officials, Qian Jintuo Hongmenda took himself to the case library of the Zhenfu Division, but found that all the files related to his grandfather were missing. Therefore, he was even more puzzled about what happened back then.

Judging by Shousuke's expression, he was in the know. It's just that he seems to have something unspeakable. Qian Jin didn't want to be embarrassed by him, so he said a few more thoughtful words and got up to leave.

When he walked to the door, Shousuke said, "Your grandfather actually knows everything about the past, so ask him when you have time." He paused and continued: "There is no need to worry about the affairs in the court, even if the old man wants to leave, he will pull a few cushions." ”

Qian Jin bowed, said cherished, and left the Li Mansion.