Chapter 42: Fighting in the Dark
Xie Jing probably guessed what Ning Heng was going to do.
But he didn't ask much, just nodded and told him:
"Xiangye, since the last time you explained this, the subordinates did not dare to slack off, and as early as a few days ago, all the relatives and children of Concubine Chen's lineage were sorted out in the register.
If the prime minister needs it, the subordinate will show it to you later. ”
Ning Heng also knew Xie Jing's ability to do things.
Since he said so, then this matter should be done.
"In that case, you will send the roster to the middle hall after the early dynasty."
Xie Jing nodded and took the order:
"The subordinate receives the order."
After explaining a few words to Xie Jing, Ning Heng beckoned to a minister who was about the same age as Xie Jing next to him.
"Wen Shilang, come over for a moment."
Wen Shilang on the side hurriedly leaned forward and said to Ning Heng with a flattering expression:
"Xiangye, what do you command?"
Wen Shilang's full name is Wen Zhong.
The left waiter of the Ministry of Rites.
After the death of the previous Ministry of Rites.
The post of secretary of the Ministry of Rites is vacant.
The most competitive for this Ministry of Rites is the left and right attendants of the Ministry of Rites.
Wen Zhong served in the Ministry of Rites earlier than the right attendant, and his qualifications were older.
His advantage is the greatest.
But Wen Zhong himself knows it very well.
If you want to sit in the position of the Ministry of Rites.
It is necessary to obtain the support and recognition of Prime Minister Ning.
If there is no support from Ning Heng.
He will never be able to sit in the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites for the rest of his life.
Wen Zhong naturally became Ning Heng's follower behind his ass.
Claiming to be a member of the Ning Party.
Xie Jing looked at Wen Zhong, who was extremely flattering to Ning Heng.
looked playful, and muttered in his heart:
"Wen Zhong's guy has been very close to Ning Xiang recently, and he is determined to sit in the position of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, but his idea is afraid that it will be in vain......"
Just when Xie Jing was pondering in his heart.
Ning Heng took Wen Zhong and walked a few steps.
Slightly away from Xie Jing and the ministers behind him.
Look at the scene in front of you.
Xie Jing frowned, and was slightly unhappy in his heart:
"What does Ning Xiang mean by this? actually took Wen Zhong to talk to the side, is this to make it clear that he doesn't regard me as his own? ”
Xie Jing thinks that he has done a lot for Ning Heng and is a core member of the Ning Party.
But at the moment, this kind of practice of doing things behind his back really makes him unhappy.
The scale, which was still a little hesitant in my heart, is now beginning to tilt.
Although Xie Jing was dissatisfied.
But it didn't show it either.
Just stand still in place.
The distance between Ning Heng and Wen Zhong was not far away.
Xie Jing vaguely heard a few words:
"This matter is brought up by your Ministry of Rites, and it must be handled well......"
"...... over there for Concubine Chen"
Hear these few words.
Xie Jing frowned:
"Concubine Chen is the biological mother of King Huai, Ning Xiang mentioned her continuously, wouldn't that involve King Huai?"
Thinking of something, Xie Jing's eyes were shocked:
"Could it be that Ning Xiang and King Huai have secretly reached some agreements, if this is the case, I am afraid that the situation in the court will be more complicated, and the situation will be very unfavorable to Your Majesty!"
Although Xie Jing realized that something was going to happen.
But he wasn't sure what it was.
"Don't worry, maybe you'll know what's going on in the early morning."
Ning Heng on the side explained Wen Zhong after that.
He walked in the direction of the Daqing Hall and prepared to go to the morning court.
A quarter of an hour later, the Daqing Palace.
"Your Majesty has arrived!"
With a shout from Xiao Dezi.
Qin Zheng appeared in the Daqing Palace.
This is the second time he has been in the early court.
Walk up the royal steps to the dragon chair.
When looking at the handrail in front of him inlaid with two mighty and domineering five-clawed golden dragons.
Qin Zheng's heart was still very excited.
This is his exclusive seat.
The whole world except him.
No one is qualified or brave enough to sit on this chair.
"I am the only one in the world, and the feeling of being an emperor is really cool."
I felt a handful of joy in my heart.
His eyes inspected the civil and military officials in the hall headed by Ning Heng.
Qin Zheng pondered in his heart, these people didn't know what to do today.
When the ministers saw Qin Zheng in place, they all bowed and saluted:
"Ministers, see Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
Qin Zheng raised his hand and said:
"The ministers are silent."
All the officials shouted in unison:
"Long live Your Majesty!"
After a brief liturgy.
Xiao Dezi shouted at the hundreds of civil and military officials below:
"Something to start, nothing to retreat."
Xiao Dezi's voice fell.
Jiang Ji, a member of the Ministry of Labor, took the lead in standing up and bowed and said:
"Your Majesty, the minister has a book to play."
The third envoy Xia Ji on the side saw Jiang Ji stand up.
He frowned, then his eyes froze, and he immediately gave Zhu Chen, the deputy envoy of the Third Division, on the side.
Xia Ji and Zhu Chen seemed to have a tacit understanding.
Zhu Chen nodded imperceptibly, immediately stood up, and bowed down to report to Qin Zheng:
"Your Majesty, the ministers also have a plan to play."
Qin Zheng, who was about to open his mouth to ask Jiang Ji what he was going to do.
This is not even time to speak.
saw Zhu Chen stand up with Jiang Ji and was stunned for a moment:
"What's the matter with this Zhu Chen, why did you stand up before Jiang Ji started? This is not in accordance with the rules of the court! ”
At this moment, Qin Zheng's gaze fell on Xia Ji, who was standing on Ning Heng's side.
Suddenly, his eyes rolled.
I think of yesterday's discussion with Natsugi about the emptiness of the treasury.
He immediately understood why Zhu Chen would follow Jiang Ji and stand up.
"It's a competition in the dark!"
Qin Zheng roughly guessed what Jiang Ji and Zhu Chen were going to play.
Jiang Ji is a member of the Ministry of Labor.
It represents the interests of officials of the Ministry of Industry.
Xia Ji was ordered by Qin Zheng yesterday.
The 300,000 taels of silver that had been allocated to the Ministry of Industry were recovered.
Xia Ji has already sent someone to report the matter.
This should be what Jiang Ji invited.
If the Ministry of Industry really transported the 300,000 taels of silver to Jiangnan.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of benefits out of this.
It's a piece of fat.
You have to fight for it.
Zhu Chen is the deputy envoy of the Third Division.
Cooperate with Naugi to take charge of the treasury.
Definitely the Ministry of Industry will not be allowed to give the 300,000 taels of silver back.
Quickly stand up and block Jiang Ji's mouth, so as not to end up in a passive situation.
Don't look at Jiang Ji and Zhu Chen, who stood up one after the other.
But this involves the interests of many people.
Dig deeper.
It involves the struggle between Xia Ji and Ning Heng.
Sort this out.
Qin Zheng knew what to do next.
He will definitely not be on Ning Heng's side, he will only stand on Xia Ji's side.
Therefore.
He ignored Jiang Ji, but asked Zhu Chen:
"Zhu Aiqing, what do you do?"
Seeing that Qin Zheng took the lead in asking Zhu Chen and did not ask Jiang Ji.
Ning Heng, who was standing in the first place, suddenly frowned:
"This faint monarch has really changed, he actually guessed Jiang Ji's purpose, and I'm afraid that the 300,000 taels of silver will not come back."
And Jiang Ji, who is the party.
Seeing that Qin Zheng didn't ask himself first but asked Zhu Chen, who stood up behind, he was not happy.
Immediately bow down and say:
"Your Majesty, according to the imperial court system, it is the ministers who stand up first to ask for important matters, and it should be the ministers who report first, how can Deputy Envoy Zhu be allowed to take the lead? It's not in line with the rules. ”