Chapter 173: Discussion of Monarchs and Ministers

As soon as Xu Chongguang entered the Vertical Arch Hall, he saw Lu Chengqi with his back to him, carefully comparing and drawing on the "world map" behind him, as if he was measuring something. Pen Γ— fun Γ— Pavilion www. biquge。 info Xu Chongguang has never eaten pork, and he has seen pigs running, such an action is clearly a map homework! "Could it be that the little emperor is going to raise swords again?" Xu Chongguang muttered in his heart, and hurriedly looked at the map, and found that it was not a border, but some coastal areas.

Xu Chongguang was puzzled: "Could it be that something is wrong on the beach?" No, why didn't the old man receive the news, it stands to reason that he would be folded up as soon as possible? ”

Lu Chengqi gestured for a long time before he turned around, saw the shocked Xu Chongguang, and said with a smile: "When did Xu Qing come, why didn't he scream?" Come on, give Xu Qing a seat. ”

The waiter hurriedly brought a chair and coffee table and made a cup of tea. After Lu Chengqi waved back left and right, he said to Xu Chongguang with a smile: "I've been lazy for a while, but I've worked hard for Xu Qing." Can you adapt to such a large workload? ”

Xu Chongguang said cautiously: "The old minister is dedicated to the country and works tirelessly, but he wants to do his best and die!" It's just Your Majesty, don't work too hard, and focus on the dragon body. But he secretly said in his heart: "Isn't the little emperor worried about this, the old man has only been in power for a few days, and he is so worried?" ”

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Xu Qing is loyal, I know it." I'm also a lazy person, if there are fewer political affairs, I can't wait for it! It proves that there is no major event in Dashun, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, and this is what I want to see the most. These days, it's all because Yu Shitai is blocking me, so I'm lazy, Xu Qing won't blame me, right? ”

Xu Chongguang said in his heart: "The old man still wishes that Yushitai would block you every day!" "Xu Chongguang is at this age, and his heart for power has not diminished slightly, but with the rise of his status, he is almost addicted to it now. In the past few days when Lu Chengqi ignored political affairs, he drank like fine wine and immersed himself in the boundless ocean of power. Hearty. The good days are still too short, after Huang Xishi fell seriously ill, the Yushitai died down, and Lu Chengqi took power again. Xu Chongguang's heart seemed empty. It always feels like something is missing.

Now the worse news is coming, Huang Xishi was rescued, but the whole person collapsed, and this time he had to retreat if he didn't retreat. The Ministry of Industry is equal to the real shortage, and the position of a book. That's a hot location! How many people are red-eyed, Xu Chongguang just wanted to straighten out his own faction, but there was a scandal of scholars making trouble. This time, the situation between the DPRK and China has become confusing, and the little emperor's resolute and resolute actions have frightened many people, and Xu Chongguang still knows how to advance and retreat, so he naturally doesn't dare to do anything at this juncture.

In an instant, Xu Chongguang's head turned with thousands of thoughts, and at the end he cautiously returned: "Share your Majesty's worries." It is the duty of a courtier. ”

Lu Chengqi naturally doesn't believe in such a statement, but he doesn't expose it either. Xu Chongguang's eyes flickered, this is clearly another Yang Daoqi! Lu Chengqi couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Power is worthy of being a bone-eroding poisonous wine, even Xu Chongguang can't escape this law!" This time, Lu Chengqi was even more careful, and he couldn't let Xu Chongguang have more power. Otherwise, the pattern in the middle and late Ming Dynasty will reappear, with officials rolling each other, constantly attacking, and unscrupulously defeating the incumbent first assistant for the position of the first assistant. Such an approach, in fact, is not the internal consumption of the essence and blood of the Ming Dynasty?

Lu Chengqi also thought a lot in an instant. decided not to go around in circles anymore, and said straight to the point: "Xu Qing, I came to you for the official salt matter. Presumably Xu Qing also knew. Now there is no salt to sell in Chang'an City. My original intention was for the good of the people, but I didn't expect that those families colluded with smuggler salt dealers to openly monopolize the market, which was a heinous crime! I am determined to encircle and suppress them, and I ask Xu Qing for help! ”

Xu Chongguang was taken aback by Lu Chengqi's words, and his heart turned sharply. After thinking about it, you will understand the cause and effect. "It turned out that the little emperor hastily canceled the official salt sale, which annoyed these salt dealers. The little emperor lost face this time, and naturally refused to give up. In this way, the actions of the Imperial Historical Observatory some time ago were also made by these salt dealers? No, how can they have such a big power? No wonder the little emperor can't bear it, I see! What Xu Chongguang thought in his heart was not far from the truth.

Lu Chengqi learned about the secret report of the Supervision Department again, and Xu Chongguang was even more clear in his heart, and sighed: "The old minister thinks that the family has declined, so there is nothing to be afraid of. Who doesn't know, as soon as I relaxed, such a thing happened. It's tolerable, it's unbearable, you dare to keep private soldiers in captivity, collude with thieves, and you must be exterminated! ”

Lu Chengqi also snorted coldly and said, "Do they really think that I can't do anything about them?" The Xiang army is overwhelmed, and I still have 100,000 forbidden troops! If you don't kill all the thieves, I swear not to return to the teacher! I once made a grand wish to bring peace to the world, but in the remote mountainous areas, there are so many thieves and thieves, and I am really heartbroken! The inaction of the Xiang army made my hatred even more unbearable. Xu Qing, what I mean is to recall the Xiang Army, be trained by the Royal Military Academy, and the forbidden army will be pulled out to suppress the bandits. What does Xu Qing think? ”

Xu Chongguang was taken aback by Lu Chengqi's idea, it was too bold. 100,000 forbidden troops defend Gyeonggi, if they are all released, in exchange for those individual van troops, if there is a bad plot, how will it end? Xu Chongguang hurriedly expressed his worries, Lu Chengqi thought about it, it was also like this, the good and bad of the Xiang army were uneven, if the teaching and training of the Royal Military Academy could not be suppressed and there was a mutiny, it would also be a trouble.

Lu Chengqi thought about it and took a compromise solution: "Only send 50,000 forbidden troops, what does Xu Qing think?" ”

Xu Chongguang was still quite worried: "Your Majesty, what if the DPRK obstructs too much?" ”

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Isn't this just for Xu Qing to come out, I know that Xu Qing's protΓ©gΓ©s are all over the world, and if you come out at random, you will be a great talent." As long as Xu Qing fully supports it, no matter how great the resistance to my troops can be formed. This incident caused me to lose a minister of the humerus, and I have to take revenge. I made a promise here, if it came to fruition, Xu Qing would only recommend one person, and I would let him take Huang Qing's position. The Ministry of Industry is now extraordinary, and it can't be done without a backbone! ”

Speaking of this, Lu Chengqi was also a little distressed, this position, he was originally prepared for Tang Xun. But he was reluctant to let the child trap the wolf, so in order to exterminate the bandits, he could only endure the pain.

When Xu Chongguang heard this, he was overjoyed in his heart, this is nowhere to find the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it! Just as he was dozing, someone brought a pillow, and Xu Chongguang didn't know how excited he was. But on the surface, he said: "The old minister recommends talents for the country, and he is completely selfless." Whether you use it or not, it's up to Your Majesty. ”

Lu Chengqi smiled, but his heart was dripping blood: "The person recommended by Xu Qing must also be a great talent." ”

Xu Chongguang said: "Han Gonglian, the water supervisor of the capital, is honest, proficient in agricultural affairs, has quite a political achievement, and can be the secretary of the Ministry of Industry." Lu Chengqi was stunned, this is not a sixth-grade official, and he jumped to a second-grade official all of a sudden, which is too unbelievable. This will never work, Lu Chengqi hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, no!" ”

Xu Chongguang was not discouraged, and said: "I will be the supervisor Li Jie, the cadres are sharp, and the palaces they build are all exquisite. ”

Lu Chengqi's face is not so ugly, and it is reasonable to be promoted from a fourth-rank official to a second-grade official. He didn't know that Li Jie was a master architect in the official history, and he could be called the bullish character of the ancestor of ancient architecture! Although Xu Chongguang is selfish, the people he recommends are all top-notch talents, and Lu Chengqi still trusts him in this regard. (To be continued.) )