Seven days later, Xianyang.

In the court.

Fusu acted as the prince of the state and presided over the dynasty.

The autumn harvest is over.

According to the past practice, the focus of this court meeting was the national plan that began at the end of September, but now the palace seems a little low, and the various policies and measures promulgated by the court meeting have also been quickly recognized.

It wasn't as controversial as it used to be.

Apparently.

The minds of everyone in the court were not in the court meeting.

And in another place.

Fusu knew the situation in the court, and he knew what these people were waiting for, but he was not in a hurry, and he finished presiding over the court meeting step by step.

When the discussion was over, Fusu paused.

He looked at His Highness.

The number of officials present in the hall is not small, but compared to the past, the personnel are not neat.

There are still many officials on their way home.

Fusu said in a deep voice: "Next, the court will start to prepare for the annual Shangji Conference, and the relevant local officials will also arrive in Xianyang one after another. ”

"Fusu bye."

The ministers of the court headed by Feng Quji hurriedly said: "The ministers will do their best and will never live up to the trust of His Highness." ”

"Please rest assured, Your Highness."

Hear the words.

Fusu nodded.

Then he looked at Duch, his eyes quite meaningful.

Fusu spoke: "Recently. There have been rumors in the DPRK and China, saying that Du He Shaofu will return to his hometown, this rumor, Fusu also heard it, but Fusu didn't dare to believe it at first, Du He Shaofu is clearly strong and healthy, how can he look weak? ”

"So I didn't take it to heart."

"But only last night."

"I have received an edict from His Majesty."

Fusu sighed faintly, and said in a condensed voice: "Duhe Shaofu really handed over his resignation to His Majesty, and when Fusu saw the relevant words, he couldn't help but be terrified. ”

"Du Shaofu is in charge of Shaofu, dealing with economic matters for Daqin for many years, and is the minister of His Majesty's shares, and now Daqin is in ruins, and the court is also at the time of employing people, Du Shaofu's letter of resignation really makes Fusu a little sad and panicked."

"Du Shaofu, do you really want to resign?"

Fusu still seemed incredulous, and asked Du He again.

Du He was calm, and said: "The old minister's resignation letter has been sent to His Majesty many days ago, and now His Majesty's edict may have been sent back, Du He's temporary decision, it is indeed a little inappropriate, but the old minister is indeed old and weak, if he continues to preside over the economic policy, it will only become more and more poor, when the court is renewed, how can the old minister delay the court again?" ”

"The minister once followed His Majesty, swept the Eight Desolations, and unified the Liuhe, what a heroic spirit he was at that time."

"Now he is frail and old, only a gray-haired old man."

"It's really not worth the task."

"If you continue to stay in the position of Shaofu, the minister will only be more frightened in his heart, and the rapid retreat is also decided by the minister a long time ago, if he meets His Majesty in life, he can make great efforts in Daqin, Du He is already very grateful, how can he be in the position of corpse meal again?"

"Garden mulberry hemp."

"Isn't it the luck of life?"

"My Duhe life is enough, and I ask Your Highness not to keep it anymore."

"Duch's resignation has been decided."

"Please forgive your Highness."

After a moment of silence, Fusu got up from his seat and bowed deeply to Du He: "In order to make the world great and Vientiane renewed, Du Shaofu is willing to retreat bravely, which really makes Fusu admire." ”

"Fusu is grateful to Du Shaofu for his great achievements for Great Qin."

"Fusu Xie Shaofu."

"Your Highness!"

Du He was in tears, wanting to bow down to Shane, but was held by Fusu.

Fusu said: "Shaofu has been engaged in economic affairs for Daqin for decades, and has made great contributions to the country and the people, and Daqin has been able to dominate the world, all of which are related to the power of Shaofu. ”

Du He bowed tremblingly and was about to speak, but Fusu waved his hand and said loudly: "The first emperor has decreed." ”

When the words fell, the audience was solemn.

Fusu stood still, and said solemnly: "To Shi Shaofu Duhe, return to his hometown as a marquis, the Xianyang Mansion is still retained, and the food is sealed with 800 households, and the Inner History County will give it according to law every year." ”

Du He bowed to the empty imperial throne and said, "Minister Du He bows to Your Majesty." ”

"Your Majesty, ten thousand years."

"Great Qin Wannian."

"The old minister has retreated."

Looking at Du He's haggard figure, Fusu also had mixed feelings in his heart.

He stretched out his hand to help Du He up, bowed deeply to Du He, and said in a low voice: "In order to rule the world, Fusu has no choice but to blame, and please don't blame Shaofu." ”

Duch smiled with relief.

He said lightly: "Your Highness is too worried. ”

"Monarchs and ministers, step by step, it is inevitable."

"The old minister only hopes that His Royal Highness, in the future, he will put national affairs first, think of the common people in the world, and don't let down the people."

"Fusu remember." Fusu arched his hand.

Duch nodded.

He turned around, faced the other ministers, arched his hand to the ministers, and said with a smile: "Ministers, you and I have worked together for many years, and now I, Du He, am finally going to retire, and I will leave the important affairs of the court to you in the future." ”

"Duch is gone."

Duch's parting words were simple.

But also frankly.

After speaking.

He took off the crown on his head and walked briskly towards the outside of the hall.

That's when it happened.

Fusu asked solemnly about a big thing.

"Du Shaofu goes to the official, but the Shaofu cannot be vacant, Du Shaofu, I don't know who should be the Shaofu?"

A word fell.

Duch's footsteps immediately stopped.

The eyes of the other ministers in the hall also looked at him.

Many people can't help but feel nervous.

He even secretly looked at several other people in the hall, with a hint of caution and hostility in his eyes.

Shaofu is an important job.

Now there are not many ministers in the court staring.

They all want to enter the Shaofu.

Therefore, at this time, Du He's words and deeds will have a great impact on the candidates of Shaofu, and many people look at Du He nervously, lest Du He say other people's names.

Duch's face was slightly gloomy.

He turned around and swept lightly across the room.

His gaze swept over the faces of Ling Hu Fan and Minister Zhao Ping.

Ultimately.

He shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Du He has no idea about the candidate of Shaofu, as long as his view of governing the Tao is in line with the general trend of the world, he puts the country first, takes Qin Law as the decision, and is proficient in arithmetic, the minister thinks that he is a suitable candidate for Shaofu." ”

"But for specific candidates, please choose your highness."

"Duch didn't dare to make a recommendation."

After speaking.

Du He arched his hand at Fusu and left without looking back.

Feng Quji and the others watched Du He go away, but when they looked at Du He's departing figure, there was a touch of gloom and sadness in their eyes.

Will they be so dignified when they leave in the future?

Inside the temple.

With Duch gone, the atmosphere was noticeably much more relaxed.

Ling Hufan and the others were even more secretly relieved, they were really afraid that Du He's head would be hot, and if he recommended himself, it would be a big deal, because they didn't think that Du He would recommend him.

Now Duch did not speak.

Instead, he handed over the decision to Fusu.

That also means that all of them have a chance, depending on who is more prepared.

Ling Hu Fan glanced at the several ministers around him imperceptibly, they were all economic ministers in charge of relevant official offices under the rule of Shaofu, and they were also his biggest contenders for the position of Shaofu.

However, he is bound to win the position of this young mansion.

When Duhe walked away, Fusu breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and he was also worried that Duhe would do something more.

And Duch clearly has no intention of continuing to mix.

Fusu turned around, looked at His Royal Highness's hundred officials, and said in a deep voice: "Now Duhe Shaofu is going to be an official, and the post of Shaofu is vacant, but it is September, and the annual Shangji Conference is about to be ushered in. ”

"Ministers are free to speak their minds."

The temple was silent.

No one spoke.

But everyone's eyes flickered, and it was clear that they all had their own ideas.

After a while.

The atmosphere in the hall was even more silent.

At this time, finally an official couldn't sit still, took the initiative to stand up, and said: "Shaofu is the minister in charge of the economy, and now the Shangji Conference is about to begin, if it is appointed from other official offices, it may cause improper handling of political affairs, so the minister thinks that it is better to select officials from the Shaofu, they have the corresponding political experience, and they will not take care of one or the other." ”

"Your Highness, please."

Fusu said: "The position of Shaofu is the position of leading the national economy, and the matter is very important, and it should be decided by the hundred officials of the court, and you can't be greedy for a moment's speed and a moment's profit, and the officials under the Shaofu are also within the scope of selection." ”

Hear the words.

The faces of the people were different.

Fusu's remarks show that the selection of the Shaofu will not be confined to the official offices under the rule of the Shaofu.

There are many officials who can compete in the court.

Ling Hu Fan and Zhaoping frowned, and there was a solemnity in their eyes, but they didn't have any different colors on their faces, they still looked at their noses and noses, as if they didn't hear this, and they didn't take the initiative to introduce themselves, so they sat quietly in the hall, as if they were waiting for others to speak for them.

Sure enough.

After a moment of silence, another official stood up.

The fifth doctor Zhao Hai said: "The minister thinks that the position of Shaofu, Changshi Linghu Fan is the most suitable, Linghu Changshi has served in Shaofu for many years, has always been proficient in economic affairs, and has made many achievements in Shaofu in the past, and more importantly, Linghu Changshi has served in many official offices in Shaofu, and has a more comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Shaofu. ”

"The old minister recommended Changshi Linghu Fan."

"Your Highness, please be clear."

Then.

The current iron official Sima Xin said: "The minister thinks that it is most appropriate for the young man to order Zhaoping, and the young man who is in charge of the history of the summoning chief is basically involved in the political affairs of the economic bureau, and it is also the 'official mountain and sea' of His Royal Highness in the past, the most direct subordinate official office, and has always had a clearer judgment on the situation in the world, so the minister thinks that it is more appropriate to call the chief." ”

With Zhao Hai and Sima Xin's opening.

More and more courtiers in the palace began to recommend their favorite ministers.

Time.

The hall was noisy.

The courtiers had different opinions, each talking about the candidates they recommended, and in the end, they even attacked each other, revealing their shortcomings, the scene was not exciting, if it wasn't for Hu Hai's presence, they might even fight.

In the face of the noisy situation below, Fusu seems to have long been accustomed to it.

Just quietly watching.

Ling Hu Fan and Minister Zhao Ping looked a little ugly at the moment.

But he didn't say much.

Just looked at the few people who were also well prepared, with a bit of coldness and hostility in their eyes.

It's just that in the court, everyone is watching, and they won't show it easily, and until this time, they haven't ended up easily, as the economic minister under the rule of Shaofu, if they take the initiative to speak, they will inevitably lose their identity a little, and they are easy to be attacked by a group, they have been in the court for so long, and they know this well.

If you don't have to, you won't open your mouth lightly.

Still sitting.

Feng Qujian looked at the chaos in the hall, and couldn't help but shake his head.

He had no idea of getting involved.

It's just that his eyes glanced at Zhang Cang imperceptibly, he is very curious now, when will Zhang Cang end? And in what form will it end? He met with Duhe that day, and Duhe told him privately.

Zhang Cang is probably the most favorable competitor of Shaofu.

The reason is simple.

He is His Highness's staunchest supporter.

Zhang Cang used to be in charge of the plan, and he was very proficient in the way of economy, and Fusu paid more and more attention to the economy, so he would not let the important position of Shaofu be left behind, so Zhang Cang would definitely fight for the position of Shaofu.

He originally thought it was Duch who introduced him.

But Duch's words when he left clearly did not want to get involved.

If Duch doesn't recommend, who else will?

Fusu obviously won't end up, as the prince, if he recommends himself, he may be unfair again.

It will also chill some officials.

In the future, even if Zhang Cang enters the Shaofu, he may be targeted by all kinds of targets, which is obviously not what Fusu wants to see, but in addition to Fusu and Duhe, who else can recommend the ministers of the court, can be so convincing, and even make a final decision?

He was puzzled.

But he didn't really care.

Until the matter is clear, he will not speak easily.

Now all you have to do is sit and watch the clouds roll in the middle of the court.

When the time comes.

Everything is clear.

Fusu also had a calm face.

It seems that he has no idea about the candidate for the position of Shaofu, just waiting for the final result of the courtiers' deliberations, but if you look at Fusu carefully, you can find that Fusu's eyes will look outside the hall from time to time.

As if waiting for something.

Side.

Zhang Cang had a bitter face.

He told the truth, he really didn't want to fight.

If he talks about talent and learning, he thinks that he is one level higher than others, but how can he only look at talent in the affairs of the court?

Judging from the situation in the palace alone, these economic ministers under the rule of the Shaofu have secretly made friends with many officials, if they cut off their beards at this time, I am afraid that they will really become the target of the public, and how can there be less trouble in the future?

Thinking that he was going to face these economic ministers, Zhang Cang couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart.

Even.

He wished he hadn't been able to compete.

In this way, he may be able to get away with it.

It's just that with his understanding of Fusu, most of this matter still has a backhand, whether he has a heart or not, not to mention that Fusu is still the prince, how can these courtiers below win?

Zhang Cang lowered his head, his face wrinkled into a bitter gourd.

Just when the courtiers were arguing with each other, suddenly there was a sound of footsteps outside the hall.

Moment.

It also attracted the attention of the courtiers.

Wei Sheng ran a few steps quickly, arrived at the gate of the hall, and said in a loud voice: "Prime Minister Li Sicheng sent a document and strongly recommended his fellow disciple Zhang Cang to be the Shaofu." ”

After speaking.

He handed the document to Fusu.

For a while, the audience was silent.

(End of chapter)