The matter of the imperial examination was thus decided. Fast, but also steady.

With Liu Zhixing and others doing things, Wu Nian was very relieved. Besides. Liu Zhixing said it more tactfully. Compared to the territory of Chu, the territory is vast.

The Han Kingdom is also a small quagmire. The territory is large, and it takes time for personnel to take the exam.

The territory is small, and a lot of time can be omitted in the concentration of personnel.

The temple exam next autumn will have no problems.

However, something happened that caught Wu Nian off guard.

December 16.

Morning.

Although it was still early and the weather was cold. However, Chengjiang County, the capital of the Han Dynasty, is already quite lively. And because of the New Year, the people's desire to consume is high, which makes commerce very prosperous.

"Da-da-da-da."

In the sound of the rapid march of men and horses, a large group of men and horses surrounded the Luan Yu of the Han King and walked forward. The people were caught off guard and hurriedly separated from each other, and when they saw this, they couldn't help but be worried.

"Something like something big is going on?"

"Could it be that the Meng Yuan people have called back?"

"Probably not. The Meng Yuan people were greatly injured by the king's beating. Even if you call back, what else can you do? And seeing the king like this, it seems to be very anxious. ”

The team came to the front of Chen Guogong's mansion.

The Guogong Mansion is luxurious, and the bronze nails of the Zhumen show the momentum of the mansion of the top magnates of the Han Kingdom.

The doors are wide open. Li Ping, the son of Li Yong, led the domestic slaves to greet him.

After seeing Wu Nian get out of Luanyu, Li Ping's eyes were slightly red, and he stepped forward and saluted: "King." ”

"Needless to say." Wu Nian waved his hand at him, and then entered Chen Guogong's mansion with a serious face, and went straight to Li Yong's bedroom.

The bedroom was filled with the pungent smell of decoction.

Wu Nian frowned and looked at Li Yong on the bed. Li Yong was old, his hair was frosty, and he was lying on the bed, very weak.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Li Yong struggled to sit up, but couldn't.

Wu Nian looked at him and was very distressed. I'm also scared. More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and this old brother may be gone at any time.

This time he was very sick.

I don't know if I can survive the past.

"Lie down, lie down." Wu Nian stepped forward, stopped Li Yong, and lay down on his body.

Li Ping stood aside, wiping his tears.

"The King. Let the king bother, and the old minister is ashamed. Li Yong took a breath and said.

"What to say. We are old brothers. You're sick, how can I not come to visit you? Besides. Come and see you, what's the bother? Wu Nian looked at Li Yong complainingly, and then said softly: "Don't think about anything." The affairs of the state are all handed over to Liu Zhixing and Zhang Haiping. ”

"You just have to recuperate in peace."

Saying that, Wu Nian was ashamed again: "All these years. The widow is the one who is in charge of the store, and the heavy state affairs are handed over to you, so that you are tired. ”

"The king is serious." Li Yong shook his head, looked at Wu Nian and said sincerely: "The king is not suspicious of employing people, and he will hand over all the major affairs of the country to us." ”

"How many ministers, I can't ask for it."

"It's too late for us to be grateful."

The words are completely from the heart. Li Yong has been in a high position for many years, and he has been in contact with and knows more.

The founding monarch of the previous dynasty and the heroes who killed heroes abounded.

Wu Nian is here in a really harmonious atmosphere. Wenchen and military generals are not afraid of suspicion when they are alive. When you die, you don't have to worry about your children and grandchildren.

Such a Ming Jun, such a loose court.

How many ministers, I can't ask for it.

can be an official in the Han Dynasty and be a cabinet minister. Li Yong's heart was full of gratitude, and he also sighed at the wonder of fate.

Back in the day.

I'm just a veteran.

Now he is the second assistant of the cabinet, Chen Guogong.

The encounters in life are really dreamy.

Wu Nian shook his head, still ashamed. Li Yong is really old, and he has so many heavy government affairs, which is pressed on him.

The two monarchs and ministers spoke for a while. Li Yong stretched out his hand to pull the quilt and took the initiative to say to Wu Nian: "King." The old minister is old. The day-to-day office is inadequate. Even if this disease can be cured, I am afraid that it will be indiscriminate. ”

"The old minister can't occupy a position and not do things. The old minister resigned. ”

Wu Nian is very excited, is it to let Li Yong unload his burden and retire for the rest of his life? But he thought about it, if this burden was put down, what if Li Yong would be a thousand miles away?

After thinking for a while, Wu Nian shook his head and said, "No." You are old enough to seek the country, and the country is indispensable to you. ”

Immediately, Wu Nian didn't wait for Li Yong to speak, and said with a smile: "But." Cabinet Minister, it is a fact that business is busy. Let's promote a few more people and expand the cabinet. You just make up for your abuse, go to and from work on weekdays, and when you encounter a big event, get an idea. ”

As soon as Li Yong heard this, he couldn't say anything anymore if he resigned. That's right. As the cabinet expanded, their workload was relatively reduced.

He can also be a wood carving clay sculpture with peace of mind.

On weekdays, he acts as a mascot and encounters something on top.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Yong said.

"That's right. Speaking of enlarged cabinets. Do you have a candidate? Wu Nian struck while the iron was hot and asked.

Although he doesn't care about things, he knows everything about who he subordinates are. Suddenly, there were many candidates in my mind.

But Cabinet Minister, this is not an easy decision.

Wu Nian had to ask for opinions from many parties before he could give people a set.

Monarchs and ministers are single-minded, and there is no need to scruple. Li Yong replied, "Great King." The head of the household, Shangshu Gongsun Sang, is a good hand at collecting money, and he is loyal to the king. It's the right choice. ”

"In the court, the squire, the squire, the chief officials of each ministry are very good. In terms of ability, Lao Chen has no candidates. But in terms of identity, the old minister recommended Cui Wushuang, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, to enter the cabinet. ”

Wu Nian immediately understood Li Yong's intentions. On that day, in the matter of the imperial examination, he divided the quota for admitting Jinshi into nine parts.

Liaodong people five.

Youyan people four.

And now that the cabinet has expanded, if there is not a single Youyan person among them, it is really unreasonable.

Cui Wushuang's fame and ability are enough. Although compared with other outstanding officials, there is not much advantage in ability, but in terms of identity, it is superior.

After thinking for a while, Wu Nian nodded and said, "Okay, I'll think about it." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Yong nodded and said.

Wu Nian saw that he was weak, so he stopped bothering and let his subordinates in. He left the bedroom with Li Ping. Door. Wu Nian said to Li Ping: "Virtuous nephew." Doctor Li of the widow let Tai Hospital live in your house. You also have to take good care of your father. If you encounter any difficulty, you will immediately say it to the widow. ”

Li Ping's age is similar to Wu Nian, but this virtuous nephew has no sense of disobedience.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Li Ping said with sincere gratitude.

Wu Nian nodded, and under Li Ping's farewell, he left the Guogong Mansion, sat on Luanyu, and went back to the palace. He summoned Liu Zhixing and Zhang Haiping in the imperial study and asked their opinions.

And it was settled.

As long as Li Yong is alive, he is not old and confused. and continued to be his second assistant.

Gongsun Sang and Cui Wushuang entered the cabinet.