Hats off?

The ministers all remained silent.

Wu Xun was gloating over his misfortune.

Let you civil servants keep reminding the emperor that Zhang Bingkuan should be the Duke of Lai. That's because you are blind. You didn't realize that the emperor used Zhang Bingkuan just to target you civil servants who were monopolizing power. We Wu Xun didn't provoke anyone. We were all beaten before. You are oppressing! How could the emperor regard us as imaginary enemies?

"Right now, I have one more thing to mention, which is the candidate for governor of Liaodong. I asked you to consider the details before, but are there any candidates?"

Zhu Youtang no longer discussed with these ministers how to arrange an official position for Zhang Zhou, but instead directly discussed the more direct candidate for the governor of the border town.

Ma Wensheng finally came out and said: "The Ministry of War recommended the minister of Taichang Temple in Nanjing, Yang Yiqing."

Doesn’t the emperor like to hire new people?

Then our traditional civil service forces are no longer as step-by-step as before. We always have to put forward some capable people to compete, just like Yang Tinghe and Liang Chu were selected for candidates for Hanlin bachelors. This is also to adapt to the trend.

"What else?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Tu Fu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, said: "There was also Hong Han, the former governor of Datong."

One is new and the other is old, one is capable and the other is experienced, it can be said that they complement each other.

Just when the ministers thought that the new governor of Liaodong was about to be elected from among the two, General Affairs Envoy Si Zuo Tongzheng Shen Lu came out and said: "I recommend Lu Wan, the censor of Shaanxi Province."

"Um?"

Everyone looked at him with puzzled eyes.

What does Shen Lu have to do with you at this time? Just come out and join in the fun. He was recommended... Who is this person?

Zhu Youtang said: "Okay, if you don't have any objections, then choose the new governor of Liaodong from these three people. It will be decided in the next two days. Let's withdraw from the court!"

The emperor was too lazy to discuss other matters with his ministers.

He did not directly decide to let Lu Wanlai be the governor of Liaodong. On the issue of Zhang Zhou, the relationship between the emperor and his ministers was very tense, and the emperor had to give each other some leeway, although Zhu Youtang was also very good at appointing Lu Wan. Firm, but now he still wants to give the minister the illusion that everything is in accordance with the rules.

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…

The court meeting was dissolved.

Unlike in the past when all the ministers left the court and discussed court affairs with righteous indignation, this time the ministers were relatively calm.

The main reason was that the emperor's intention to reuse Zhang Zhou was too obvious. He had already had psychological expectations before, but now he was just fulfilling his expectations. Anyway, Wang Zongyi was the only one who suffered the loss. Did the rest of the people... really have such a big impact?

To object?

How to object?

Previously, Bai Ang and Min Gui's speech in the court was not loud enough? From what angle can we evaluate Zhang Zhoude's lack of qualifications?

The point is, it seems that the upper echelons of civil servants in the DPRK, especially the cabinet ministers and the Minister of War, seem to have acquiesced in Zhang Zhou's promotion to the left minister of the Ministry of War. Even if the remaining people have opinions, they will adopt a more tactful approach, such as the above

Use the method of playing to persuade.

Just when the meeting was over...

Zhang Zhou was at home and hadn't stayed yet.

It's just that a little separation is better than a new marriage.

A trip to the northwest can be regarded as an experience of life and death. When you come back and see your lovely wife and concubine at home, why don't you quickly show some tenderness?

Wang Mingshan is pregnant with Liujia and shouldn't worry too much, but at least the first three months of pregnancy have passed...the first three months and the last three...women who have had childbirth experience all know the secrets, and even in these days, they will probably follow this principle.

Come.

Zhang Zhou was still sleeping at home, but it was Xiao Jing who came to deliver the "good news" about his promotion, forcing him to get dressed and stay on the bed. He didn't even bother to wash up, and went out to meet the guests while yawning.

"Mr. Zhang, you...this is?"

Xiao Jing was also surprised.

Why does Zhang Zhou look...more haggard than yesterday?

Zhang Zhou said: "I have been working hard all the way. Even Eunuch Xiao would not believe it. Especially when I was approaching the capital, I traveled day and night..."

"Mr. Zhang's hard work for the country is really admirable." Xiao Jing sighed with emotion.

Do you work for the country?

Zhang Zhou thought for a moment, and if he had another son named with a Chinese character, there might be nothing wrong with him.

"Mr. Zhang, at today's meeting, Your Majesty has discussed with all the ministers that you will be appointed as the Left Minister of the Ministry of War. The official positions mentioned before, such as the Minister of Taichang Temple, the Bachelor of Attendance, and the Left Governor of the Rear Army Governor's Palace, will also be given to you at the same time.

You are here to take up the post, and you are a second-rank official. Congratulations." Xiao Jing said with his hands in hand, and handed the official certificate to Zhang Zhou.

Zhang Zhou asked curiously: "Isn't it a genuine product?"

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Isn't this based on your position as a civil servant? In fact, with your current status, what rank... does it matter?"

"That's right." Zhang Zhou smiled and nodded, "The most important thing for us working people is to have His Majesty's support."

"Yep."

Xiao Jing felt the same way.

No matter what rank or rank, the one who has the trust of the emperor is the super rank. He, Xiao Jing, is not capable of suppressing the civil and military ministers of the DPRK and China by himself, but Liu Jin, one of his successors, has done it. Who said he would be a sycophant?

Do we have to make peace with the civil servants?

If those who are close to sycophants were as "kind" as Zhang Zhou was to the civil servants, then probably there would not be so many cases of treacherous ministers in power in history.

"In addition, His Majesty mentioned that he recently asked you to arrange your marriage with the Lin family early. Because of your trip to the northwest, this matter has been delayed for a long time." Xiao Jing said with a smile, "Your Majesty also said that after the wedding,

I will come in person on the next day.”

Zhang Zhou said: "How dare you do this?"

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, it's because of His Majesty's trust and reliance on you, and also to show that he values ​​this marriage. Just think of it as giving Mr. Lin some face. What do you think?"

By marrying his daughter as a concubine, the emperor wanted to give Lin Han face, in order to win over the two ministers.

Zhang Zhou also felt that the emperor should also adopt a posture to win people's hearts.
Chapter completed!