Nan Zhijin returned to the capital in a hurry, but did not go home, went straight to a teahouse he frequented, sat for a long time, slowly retracted, and looked at the traffic outside, as if in another world. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

It was almost dark, and it was estimated that the ministers should arrive home, so Nan Zhijin left the teahouse and went to visit Prime Minister Zhuo Ruhe.

Zhuo Ruhe was also soulless this day, but he slowly calmed down, thought about the emperor's attitude repeatedly, and felt that he had not yet reached a dead end.

Therefore, he was very reluctant to see Nan Zhijin again, but he couldn't see him, so he let the two followers stay with him, just in case someone would make irresponsible comments in the future.

"You shouldn't have come." Zhuo Ruhe said bluntly, "Your Majesty is merciful, we should protect ourselves wisely, and only do our own things from now on." ”

Nanzhi saluted vigorously, "All along, everything I have done has been within the score. ”

Zhuo Ruhe was very dissatisfied, "Nan Zhijin, don't say this kind of thing in front of me, since I took office, half of the appointments and dismissals of officials in the DPRK and the country are related to you, and this is also within the division?" Are you a secretary of the ministry? ”

Nan Zhijin didn't care if there were outsiders present, and Zhengse said: "Prime Minister, you can inquire, I recommended some officials, but have I received benefits from anyone?" Nan has lived in a poor street so far, his family has no money to spare, and his wife and children are self-reliant, have he ever received help? ”

Zhuo Ruhe did send someone to investigate, and what Nan Zhijin said was true, otherwise, he would not have let a small official in Zhongshu Province do whatever he wanted.

"What exactly is your 'duty'? The entire Zhongshu Province does not have this responsibility, right? ”

There are some things that cannot be said in front of the emperor, but the hesitant prime minister must be explained, Nan Zhi said vigorously: "My 'internal responsibility' is also the 'internal responsibility' of every Great Chu courtier, who does the prime minister think the imperial court is?" ”

"Of course it's Your Majesty's, Nan Zhijin, be careful when you speak, I'm the prime minister of the dynasty, not the people on the street, so I can't help you talk nonsense."

Nan Zhijin smiled, "The people can't say my words." Let me ask another question, which majesty does the court belong to? ”

Zhuo Ruhe was taken aback and said coldly: "There is only one Majesty in Da Chu. ”

Nan Zhijin shook his head, "No, there are nine Majesties in Da Chu, and today is one of them, and there are eight others, all of whom are in the Taimiao." The Great Chu court does not belong only to the current son, but to all nine Majesties. ”

"With that sentence, you should be beheaded." Zhuo Ruhe glanced at his entourage, and he was ready to chase away the guests.

Nan Zhijin, who has always been restrained, showed a somewhat fanatical expression at this time, "Even if I die, I have to tell the truth, the influence of the nine Majesties on the court is not the same: Taizu Dingding, the greatest credit, the subsequent emperor is just a son inherits his father's business and retains the throne, and it is Emperor Wu who shapes the court again, and only Emperor Wu can continue Taizu's exploits." ”

"Needless to say, Nan Zhijin, Your Majesty forgives you for your innocence, and you should be grateful to Dade......"

Nan Zhijin sighed, "I should indeed be grateful to Dade, so I specially came to say a word to the Prime Minister." ”

Zhuo Ruhe motioned for Nan Zhijin to continue, ready to refuse.

"Your Majesty can be chaotic, but the court cannot be chaotic; The court can be chaotic, but the prime minister cannot be chaotic. ”

"You think too much, Nan Zhijin, Your Majesty is not chaotic, I am not chaotic, and the court is still stable."

Nan Zhijin stepped forward and stared at Zhuo Ruhe, "The Prime Minister thinks that His Majesty's forgiveness will be able to calm down from now on?" We all know that the imperial court has never been monolithic, and when the civil and military officials heard the news, they were all ready to move, just waiting for someone to take the lead, and soon there will be countless pieces of impeachment of the prime minister. When the time comes, the prime minister's crime will not be as simple as colluding with his close ministers and listening to the holy will. ”

"I have a clear conscience."

"The Prime Minister has been an official for a long time, can he be innocent of guilt if he has a clear conscience?"

Zhuo Ruhe was silent, in fact, he couldn't say that he had a clear conscience, although the appointment and dismissal of officials were often influenced by Nan Zhijin, he himself promoted many cronies, and it was difficult to say that he was fair.

"I will not go against the holy will again, Nan Zhijin, I also advise you, let it stop here, let Your Majesty rule everything, you and I just keep our duty. After all, Emperor Wu is the 'Majesty' in the Taimiao, and it is not something you can recover. ”

"I didn't want to go against the holy will, on the contrary, I hope that the imperial court will be solid and all the officials will work together to better serve Your Majesty, and the Prime Minister also has the same hope, right?"

Zhuo Ruhe was silent again, he already understood what Nan Zhijin meant, and became more and more hesitant.

Nan Zhijin took a few steps forward, came to the table, and said solemnly: "The Prime Minister has promoted many officials, and also degraded some, some people are grateful, and naturally some people have grudges, but why has everyone been at peace and there is no opposition?" First, the prime minister has the skill of governing officials and has the support of all forces in the DPRK and China, and second, he has the acquiescence of the emperor. Those who hold grudges know that they are hopeless, and they will lose their desire for revenge, but it is temporary, and they will not endure it forever. ”

Zhuo Ruhe had to admit that Nan Zhijin had a point.

"When the situation is stable, I will follow Prime Minister Shen's example."

"Leave the mess to Your Majesty?"

Can't move forward, can't go back, Zhuo Ruhe was angry and annoyed, "What do you want me to do?" ”

"I have already said that the court must be stable and not divided, and this is a good thing for the Prime Minister, Your Majesty, and Da Chu."

Zhuo Ruhe was silent for a longer time, and finally waved his hand, and the two attendants retreated in amusement.

Nan Zhijin breathed a sigh of relief, there was no one around, but he lowered his voice, "Has the Prime Minister thought about it, why is Your Majesty so tolerant of you and me?" ”

"Why?" Zhuo Ruhe has thought a lot, but none of them are enough to explain everything.

"Because in the eyes of His Majesty, the ministers of the DPRK and China are united, and they will lose all and prosper, and he does not want to destroy the current pattern, so he is patient for the time being. Once a large number of officials impeach the Prime Minister, and the court shows signs of division, His Majesty will never tolerate it any longer. ”

"Can you guess Your Majesty's mind again?" Zhuo Ruhe once relied on this old official of Zhongshu Province, but now he hates it.

Nan Zhijin nodded slightly.

Zhuo Ruhe didn't expect the other party to admit it, and was stunned for a moment, "The matter has been revealed, Zhao Ruosu has no chance to stay by His Majesty's side, why do you ......" Zhuo Ruhe suddenly woke up, "It's not Zhao Ruosu!" ”

"It's him, but it's not the only one, Zhao Ruosu revealed the news just to bridge the gap between the monarch and the minister, but the content is too little, I have other sources to supplement, this source is safe and sound, Your Majesty has no doubts at all. So I still know His Majesty's thoughts: Your Majesty hopes to endure for a while, wait for the cronies he has cultivated to gain a firm foothold, and wait for Da Chu to solve the internal and external troubles, and then attack the imperial court. ”

Zhuo Ruhe looked at Nan Zhijin and suddenly felt a little terrifying, "You...... You ......"

"I am the guardian of the imperial court, there is more than one person like me, Prime Minister, even you are one of them, as long as we are closely united, the imperial court will not be chaotic, the imperial court will not be chaotic, and Your Majesty will not easily change the status quo."

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Zhuo Ruhe's body, "Don't say it again, you go, I won't contact you again, and after half a year, I will hand over the seal." ”

"Prime Minister, do you really think you can get out of it with your whole body?"

Zhuo Ruhe's face was red, unconsciously, he had been involved too deeply, since taking office, the more support he received, the more hatred he had secretly planted, but it had not been revealed, and he said hatefully: "Who else besides Zhao Ruosu?" ”

Nan Zhijin held up his hands with both hands, "Even if I cut off this head, I won't say it, I dare not say it." ”

Zhuo Ruhe suppressed his anger, "Nan Zhijin, you know my bottom line, right?" ”

"Of course, never betray Your Majesty."

"Which Your Majesty?" Zhuo Ruhe had to ask clearly.

"Your Majesty today." Nan Zhijin smiled slightly, "I've said it many times, Prime Minister, our bottom line is the same, although Your Majesty has some ...... is a pity, but he is already the most qualified emperor since Emperor Wu, and looking at the entire clan, he can't find a second person. Nan pointed to the lamp and swore that there would be no two hearts, and stabilizing the court was also to prevent someone from rebelling. ”

"What are you going to do?" Zhuo Ruhe was reluctant, but he was still convinced.

"At this moment, the key person is Lord Tobe Qu."

"Qu Zixi?" Zhuo Ruhe was a little confused.

"Qu Da is arrogant by nature, he has always refused to integrate with his colleagues, and he has many disciples, and most of them are unstable young people, the court is divided, and the other party will raise him as the leader."

Zhuo Ruhe was silent again, what Nan Zhijin said was true, it was for this reason that before in the Qinzheng Palace, everyone would recommend Qu Zixi to be the first to see the emperor.

This is a trick, if the emperor thinks that Qu Zixi is also part of the imperial court, he may be more cautious.

As it turned out, this trick was likely to work, and the emperor did become tolerant after seeing Qu Zixi.

Zhuo Ruhe couldn't "have a clear conscience" more and more, and sighed, "Qu Hubu has a very good reputation, and he is appreciated by His Majesty, so don't act rashly against him." ”

"Of course, that will make the court split faster, I mean Lord Qu has been in the household department for a long time, and he should be transferred to the official department."

The Ministry of Officials is the head of the six departments, and it is transferred to the Ministry of Officials, the grade has not changed, but the real power has increased, and this is the only way to the position of prime minister, Zhuo Ruhe has not been a very special exception.

This is the same as the meaning of asking Qu Zixi to meet the emperor, all to show the unity of the imperial court.

"That's it?" Zhuo Ruhe didn't believe it.

Nan Zhijin smiled slightly, "When the right patrol imperial history has been vacant for a long time, Lord Qu can also serve as a concurrent." ”

Yushi is one step closer to the prime minister, although the emperor is optimistic about Qu Zixi, this speed is too fast, and the prime minister himself feels threatened, although he is resigned, but he personally gave up the position to the competitor, Zhuo Ruhe is still a little reluctant.

"There aren't many precedents for that." Zhuo Ruhe said coldly, the Ministry of Officials and the Imperial History are both magistrates, but their responsibilities are different, one is responsible for assessment and appointment, and the other is responsible for supervision and supervision.

"For such a big matter, let Your Majesty decide, if I guess correctly, Your Majesty will definitely agree to appoint Qu Da as the right inspector, and that's enough."

"Huh?"

"Soon there will be a case in the hands of the Right Patrol Imperial History, if it is handled well, the court will not be divided, and the Prime Minister will be able to regain His Majesty's trust."

"What case?"

"Yan family."

Zhuo Ruhe's expression changed slightly. (To be continued.) )