Chapter 123: The Two Great Minds of the Ming Dynasty

"Ziheng, do you think I'm going to do it too obviously?" Looking at the three pavilion elders who had left, Zheng De looked back at Wang Tingxiang on the side, and suddenly said this. Pen Γ— fun Γ— Pavilion www. biquge。 ο½‰ο½Žο½†ο½

Maybe others will be stopped by the emperor's sudden headless words, but Wang Tingxiang was only slightly stunned, and then understood what he meant, "Your Majesty just let the three pavilion elders be responsible for handling the six yamen entry chapters, how can it be obviously not obvious." ”

Zheng De suddenly brightened up when he heard this, and a faint smile slowly bloomed on his face. I also understand that I am a little overly worried, as long as I don't take the initiative to issue an edict to the cabinet to govern the six ministries, what can the ministers of the DPRK and China do?

"That's true!"

Wang Tingxiang couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the emperor has always had the idea of letting the cabinet govern the six ministries, and he knows it, but in his opinion, this threshold is difficult to cross. After all, there is the shackle of "Emperor Ming Zuxun", even if the emperor wants to play a side ball and let the cabinet govern the six departments, it is very reminiscent of the Zhongshu Province that was abolished by Emperor Taizu before, I am afraid that the whole court will completely fry the pot as soon as this matter comes out, and it may also be the reason why the person in front of him has not dared to act rashly.

Thinking of this, he is also a little incomprehensible to the great genius in front of him like a flower in the fog, a young man who has grown up in the deep palace can do things so calmly and wisely, which is really amazing, beyond words.

Perhaps this is the true Son of Heaven!

"You said that I wanted Liu Daxia to be the Minister of Military Aircraft before, is this a wrong decision?" Zheng De asked again with a deep groan at this time.

Wang Tingxiang was stunned for a moment, "Why does Your Majesty have such an idea, after all, Liu Daxia was the secretary of the Ministry of War before, and it should be considered logical that he was temporarily the Minister of Military Aircraft." ”

Zheng De shook his head, "It's me who thinks things too simply. ”

Thinking too simply?

Wang Tingxiang was also a little unsure of the emperor's mind at this time, so he only listened to the latter continue, "If you really let the prime minister of the cabinet manage the affairs of the world, and the secretary of the military department controls the military power, do you think this is really appropriate?" ”

Facing Zheng De's gaze, Wang Tingxiang also nodded in a deep voice, thinking carefully about the emperor's worries are indeed reasonable, if so, I am afraid that another powerful minister in the world will appear.

While this is only possible in the future, it is clear that it is time to plan ahead.

"Therefore, it is obviously inappropriate to let Xiong Xiu, the secretary of the Ministry of War, serve as the Minister of Military Aircraft, and as for those national nobles and the like, there is no need to consider it. And those military attachΓ©s who lead troops outside are not capable for the time being, and the lack of prestige is also a huge hidden danger. So I need a suitable candidate to be the Minister of Military Aircraft, I don't know if Ziheng has any good recommendations? ”

Hearing that the emperor wanted to let him recommend candidates, Wang Tingxiang also smiled helplessly, and said without hesitation, "Your Majesty is not afraid that Weichen will recommend people close to him to form a party for personal gain?" ”

For his most optimistic courtier who suddenly dissected his heart, Wang Tingxiang was stunned when he heard this, and casually revealed a smile of indifference, "As the saying goes, 'use people without suspicion, and don't use suspicious people'." Since I have made you my imperial secretary, I naturally trust you. ”

Perhaps many people are envious of the position Wang Tingxiang is in, but he has slowly felt the fear of being overwhelmed by the heights. In his opinion, the former secretary of the imperial government he is now serving is no different from the position of prime minister who was abolished by Emperor Taizu before, helping the emperor to prime minister the affairs of the world. It's just that it's easy to ignore the past because he doesn't have any rank, which is why he has been so low-key in the court, but I'm afraid that he will be hated sooner or later as time goes by.

This is why he has this question, after all, he is supported by the emperor anyway, and he has no foundation in the court, and the only one he can rely on in the end is the emperor. If he was framed by the ministers of the DPRK and China for forming a party for personal gain because he recommended officials, and finally was suspected by the emperor, I am afraid that most of the time there would be no good end. His actions can be regarded as a preventive shot for Zheng De, even if the ministers of the DPRK and China will make slanderous remarks in the future, he will not be able to speak clearly.

"Your Majesty, Weichen has decided that the two governors, Pan Fan and Chen Jin, the governor of Yunnan and Guizhou, are the most suitable candidates regardless of seniority, prestige and meritorious service." Wang Tingxiang finally put forward two candidates.

Zheng De frowned slightly, "Aren't these two civil officials?" ”

The emperor's dissatisfaction was unexpected, and he looked at the former with a puzzled face, isn't it the civil officials who have suppressed the military attaches since ancient times?

"Your Majesty thinks that the Minister of Military Aircraft should be filled by a military attachΓ©?" He hesitated to ask.

Seeing his surprised expression, Zheng De was a little puzzled, but then understood what was going on, and explained, "If you talk about the familiarity with my Ming army, it is naturally the military generals who come first. Since it is the temporary military affairs of the Prime Minister of the Military Aircraft Department, it is of course better for the military attache to serve as the prime minister. ”

Wang Tingxiang was about to say something, when Wang Yue's voice came in from outside.

"Your Majesty, Wang Shouren, the head of the military department, is here."

Zheng De didn't expect Wang Shouren to arrive at this time, but when he thought of the current matter, he nodded, "Let him in." ”

As soon as Wang Shouren came in, he didn't raise his head and saluted, "Wang Shouren, the head of the Ministry of Ministers, see Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

"Excuse me!"

Looking at the young official in his early thirties in front of him, he looked a little old. However, thinking that this is a famous thinker, writer, philosopher and military strategist in the Ming Dynasty, and the master of Lu Wang's psychology, some oddities are also acceptable.

Thinking of this, Zheng De couldn't help but look at Wang Tingxiang on the side. I was also emotional, if it weren't for the search system in my hand. I'm afraid I don't know that these two people in front of me are the two giants of materialism and idealism in the Ming generation. However, if there is no search system, I am afraid that the two may not be able to stand in front of them now.

In fact, after the last invasion of the little Mongolian prince, Zheng De had already found out the location of Wang Shouren, who was in charge of the military department, after some efforts. I also thought about making this secretary, who had a great reputation in later generations, serve as his secretary. However, after a comparison with Wang Tingxiang, looking at Wang Shouren's short but great life, it was found that he lacked Chen Shanke in other aspects except for his extremely high military ability. Compared with Wang Tingxiang, there is not much achievement. Of course, the most important thing is that this is an idealist who discourages him from this idea.

The difference in world views, I am afraid that the perception of many things will make the two of them disagree, and it will also make people feel uncomfortable, which is the last thing Zheng De can bear. also made Wang Shouren inadvertently miss an opportunity to stay by the emperor's side, and I wonder if the latter will regret it after knowing about it?

However, thinking that after Wang Shouren fell off the list, he once said to his father who comforted him, "You are ashamed of not being on the list, and I am ashamed of not being on the top but being ashamed of it", I am afraid that even if I know this, I really won't care too much.

"Bo'an......" Zheng De paused slightly and looked at him, "I won't mind if I call Aiqing directly by the word "Cousin", right?" ”

Wang Shouren was a little surprised, but he still reacted immediately, and said without humility or arrogance, "This is Weichen's honor." ”

Of course, he didn't know that he had become the second minister to be called by the emperor in this way, which also represented the emperor's attention to him. On the contrary, the royal court on the side looked quite surprised, although he knew that the emperor valued Wang Shouren more, but he didn't expect that the emperor would finally call the person in front of him with the word in the table. However, he did not have the slightest hint of jealousy, but felt that it was a good thing.

Zheng De saw Wang Shouren's pampered and humiliated appearance, and he was even more satisfied. After filtering the information about Wang Shouren in his mind, he suddenly said, "I heard that you have wanted to learn the art of war and serve the country since you were a child, but I don't know if there is such a thing?" ”

Now Wang Shouren was completely shocked by Zheng De's words, when did even the emperor know about what happened when he was a child?

Looking at his circled expression, Zheng De also knew that he had slipped his mouth. However, it is useless to explain it at this point, and it is better not to explain it to give people a sense of mystery.

With a clear cough, Wang Shouren came back to his senses and said apologetically, "Your Majesty, Weichen has lost his temper." ”

Zheng De didn't care, and continued to ask, "Bo'an hasn't answered my question yet?" ”

Wang Shouren nodded, "Back to Your Majesty's words, this is indeed Weichen's ambition since childhood. ”

"Then I want you to change from a civilian official to a military attachΓ©, what do you think?" Zheng De stared straight at him.

Hearing this, Wang Shouren also showed hesitation and struggle, but finally agreed, "The minister will thank you." ”

I didn't expect Wang Shouren to agree, which surprised Zheng De, but still asked again, "I will ask you again, whether you are willing or not, if you are unwilling, I will not really force you, after all, you have been in the military for generations." ”

"The minister is willing!" Wang Shouren finally gritted his teeth and agreed. After all, although it is a good thing to be an official in the court, it is not impossible to be a very popular minister. But since there is a chance to realize the wrongs he was wrong when he was a child in front of him, he is still willing to sacrifice it.

"Good!" Zheng De shouted and applauded. I didn't expect this civilian-born thinker to be able to make such a decision, which made him excited and made a decision, "I have decided to grant you the rank of captain and the post of military secretary in front of the emperor, thank you!" ”

Now Wang Shouren