Xiao Jing was re-employed and became the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor again after several years.

In the internal official system, some people may be dissatisfied with this, but the civil and military officials of the court basically had no objection to this. Even the cabinet chief Liang Chu believed that Xiao Jing was the best candidate for this position.

"I thought Your Majesty would be jealous of what happened at the beginning. Now it seems that Your Majesty does not care much about it, so he is considered to be based on the merits!"

Liang Chu’s evaluation of this matter is very positive.

Of course, Liang Chu would also feel a little regretful. Xiao Jing was appointed. In his opinion, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang could also remain in power.

Liang Chu did not have a crush on power and position, which made him not very particular about his current position as the chief minister. He always thought that this position should be the one who can do it.

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Xiao Jing returned to the court, which made Chen Xi much more relaxed.

There are many things in the cabinet that no longer need to ask Chen Xi for advice, and it can be decided through negotiation and decision by Liang Chu and Xiao Jing.

As Wang Qiong arrived in the capital, the problems caused by the vacancy of the three-sided governor were prominent, and it was only a few days before Zhu Houzhao set out for Xuanfu.

Zhu Houzhao planned to take Wang Shouren with him, and Wang Shouren was also regarded as the best candidate for the three-sided governor.

However, Chen Xi submitted a memorial and directly nominated the governor of Xuanfu Hu Lian as the governor of the Three Borders.

After considering it, Zhu Houzhao agreed to Chen Xi's request. The change was made in less than a day. Hu Lian was ordered to be a trilateral general system and immediately went to Yansui to take office.

This important task was neither promoted from the local area of ​​the Three Borders nor transferred Wang Shouren as planned. Instead, he valued the unknown Hu Lian, which somewhat surprised the court. After all, for most people in the court, Hu Lian was a "first-breaking" junior, and of course Hu Lian was not young anymore.

"Hu Chongqi did not make much contribution. He just worked as a governor in Shandong for several months, calmed down the horse, and helped His Majesty manage military affairs in the northwest. However, when he led the troops in the Central Plains, he looked forward and failed to move forward, and he made few achievements. I am afraid that people will not accept the promotion in this way."

Many old ministers felt that this incident would cause a rebound in the court, but unexpectedly, there was no splash of water.

This is because Hu Lian himself is a member of the military and political system in the northwest. Even if he has an unusual relationship with Chen Xi, he is considered to be Chen Xi's "direct line", it is no longer a secret that the ministers in the court have inserted their own people in the northwest.

Compared with those who had made no achievements in the past, Hu Lian was already an expert in this regard. At least Hu Lian did not make any mistakes in managing military and political affairs in the northwest, and also helped the emperor complete the key battle of Ping Grassland. He did not make fatal mistakes in the Battle of the Central Plains, and led his troops to achieve good results.

Wang Shouren has a higher reputation in the court, mainly because Wang Shouren has a good background and has a father who almost became a cabinet minister. Moreover, Wang Shouren has a deeper qualifications.

Wang Shouren and Chen Xi were in the same year, compared to Hu Lian's journey, he went too late.

After the matter was announced, Wang Shouren had no objection. He was originally not happy to be the governor of the three sides to the northwest. The governor of the three sides had a high status, but in the end he had to go to the border to spend a few years of hard life, Wang Shouren was more willing to stay in the capital to be the Minister of War, which was definitely a good deal.

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After Wang Qiong returned to the capital, the Ministry of War officially broke away from the control of Chen Xi.

But in fact, it is still difficult to avoid the influence of Chen Xi in the affairs of the Ministry of War. On the surface, Chen Xi does not need to interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of War. If it involves military affairs, you can directly ask for instructions from Wang Qiong, or Wang Qiong submits a request to follow the procedures of the Political Department, the Cabinet, the Chief Lecture Supervisor, and the Emperor.

Wang Qiong was airborne as the Minister of War, which made Lu Wan, the left minister of the Ministry of War, the most difficult to accept.

Lu Wan was originally regarded as an excellent candidate for the Minister of War. After all, Lu Wan also made great contributions in the battles between the Northwest and Central Plains. However, the emperor was interested in Wang Qiong, which made Lu Wan unable to see hope.

Unlike others, Lu Wan is extremely capable and feels that he is too "insignificant" in the position of Minister of War.

Just when Lu Wan felt that he would not make great achievements in the rank of the court, the Zuodu Censor Hong Zhong resigned.

Zhu Houzhao had no intention of trying to keep him, nor did he approve Hong Zhong's resignation after court discussions. Lu Wan was the one who succeeded him.

Zhu Houzhao handed over the position of left minister who was vacant to Wang Shouren. In this way, Wang Shouren "further" and was considered a compensation for him.

As for the position of the Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, Zhu Houzhao made a decision that shocked the court and the public, and let the seventh-rank attendant Tang Yin take over.

After the news was announced, the government and the people were uproared.

"A Juren, even Jie Yuan, is not even a Jinshi. He can reach a critical position like the Minister of War! He is still a young young man. In terms of credit, he did nothing worth mentioning during the rebellion between the Japanese pirates and the Ningwang!"

"It simply ruined the Chao Gang!"

Even though Tang Yin is a direct descendant of Shen Xi, many people dare not collide with Shen Xi head-on, but because this fact is contrary to the rules of the court, many censors in the court have submitted memorials, preparing to "respond to the end" with Zhu Houzhao.

After this incident started, Zhu Houzhao became more concerned about going west to Xuanfu.

After Zhu Houzhao heard about this from Xiao Jing, she was furious. In front of Xiao Jing, Zhang Yong and Xiao Twist, she shouted directly: "Why can't it work? Although Tang Bohu is just a juren, as far as I know, his talent and knowledge are no worse than those Jinshi. He has been an assistant to Shen Shangshu for several years, and has been diligent in his work, and has helped me to quell the rebellion of King Ning. What's the problem with me rewarding him like this?"

How dare Zhang Yonghe Xiaodiaozi contradict the emperor?

Xiao Jing is considered a mature and polite person, and he is considered to be Zhu Houzhao's commander level. He has to stand up: "Bo Hu is young and energetic. There are many rumors about his unruly behavior among the people, and others regard him as a crazy person. He is an official in the local area, and the censor may not speak much, but now he is in the Ministry of War, so he is afraid that people will not be convinced."

Zhu Houzhao was very upset when she heard this, and glared at Xiao Jing and said, "Eunuch Xiao's intention, should I take my life back?"

Xiao Jing was in a dilemma. After returning to the court this time, he found that it was much more difficult to be the chief of the Sili Supervisor than before.

In the past, Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were in charge of government affairs, so he basically didn't have to mix too many opinions. After all, those two were powerful people. Now he is facing a very unfamiliar court. The most capable person in the court is not the chief minister, which makes him need to look forward to the front and back when doing things.

Xiao Jing said: "Your Majesty may discuss with Shangshu Shen."

Zhu Houzhao said angrily: "Tang Bohu was recommended to me by Shangshu Shen. Now that I am promoting people, I have to discuss with Shangshu Shen. This is not unreasonable. I have decided, so I let Tang Bohu be the Minister of the Ministry of War and give him a few months to achieve some results. If I perform poorly before the end of the year, I will consider demoting him."

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Although the censor submitted a memorial, Zhu Houzhao's intentions did not change.

Zhu Houzhao said that Tang Yin would be the Minister of War and left a certain amount of room for him, that is, that is, Tang Yin would achieve results within half a year.

So after arriving in the capital, Tang Yin, who had been confused and didn't know what he should do next, went to the Ministry of War in a daze.

Lu Wan resigned, but Wang Qiong and Wang Shouren were both capable, so there was absolutely no problem with taking Tang Yin. Moreover, Tang Yin had been in the northwest and was familiar with Wang Qiong and Wang Shouren. After he arrived at the Ministry of War, Wang Qiong and Wang Shouren had no prejudice against him.

Tang Yin was about to do a big battle in the Ministry of War as Zhu Houzhao's orders, but suddenly he issued an order in the palace and asked Tang Yin to go to Xuanfu with the sage.

This is equivalent to telling Tang Yin that even if you want to achieve results, you cannot stay in the capital. If you go to Xuanfu with me, I may give you a chance.

Tang Yin was even more confused for a moment and could only ask for a look of seeing Chen Xi. After seeing Chen Xi, he smiled bitterly. Obviously, he himself was not ready to become the Minister of the Ministry of War.

"Shangshu Chen said before that he might be a prefect in the place where he was, but I don't know how grateful he is in his heart. Who knows now...ah!"

Tang Yin was helpless. Others were worried that they could not get to the top, but he was upset that they were promoted too quickly.

It seems that he is not competent in the position of the Minister of War, and he is completely incompetent in the emperor, but only Chen Xi knows that Tang Yin lacks only a little chance and a little confidence.

Chen Xi smiled and said, "What, this errand insults you, Bo Hu?"

“Where do it.”

Tang Yin quickly explained, "I have no such idea. I have said that I just want to be an official in the local area and serve the court."

Chen Xi said seriously: "The errand that Your Majesty gave you is to be your ability, and it is also to allow you to serve you better. Your Majesty asked you to go to the northwest and follow you, just to use your ability to do something well."

Tang Yin asked tentatively: "Does Your Majesty want to go to the grassland to wander around and open your eyes, or do you want to go to war with the nomadic peoples on the grassland?"

Chen Xi smiled and shook his head: "Your Majesty just wants to rectify the northwest border defense. After you go, try your best to use what you have learned to advise Your Majesty to manage the military and political affairs of the northwest. You can be a minister of war when you come back."

"Shangshu Chen is really a frightening person!" Tang Yin's face became even more bitter.

Chen Xidao: "It's hard to disobey the Holy Order now, so you can do your best. At worst, you will be demoted by Your Majesty at the end of the year. You and I will be embarrassed by you and I at that time. It's better to do your best. If you have achieved success, who dares to underestimate you?"

"Do your best."

Tang Yin lowered his head, looking distressed, "This time I really drove the ducks to the shelves. If it doesn't work, it must be done..."

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Zhu Houzhao has the wisdom to understand people.

He could see Tang Yin's ability clearly. At least Qian Ning, Xu Tai and others were incomparable to Tang Yin. There were so many officials and generals in Xuanda, and there were almost no one who could really compare with Tang Yin.

Tang Yin is no longer a crazy person rumored by the outside world. Tang Yin is very restrained. Apart from his lack of governance experience, his ability and mentality are basically competent for any responsibilities in the court.

Chen Xi felt that it was worthwhile to cultivate and promote Tang Yin for many years, and finally saw some results.

Then Zhu Houzhao was about to take the imperial examination to Xuanfu. Before Zhu Houzhao left, no court meeting was held, but only ordered Chen Xi to supervise the country as the Minister of Personnel.

It is not the chief minister who supervises the country, but the Minister of Personnel. It is equivalent to saying that Chen Xi must first ask for advice on matters of all kinds in the court. In this way, Liang Chu's position as chief minister is useless.

Chen Xi immediately submitted a petition to resign, but Zhu Houzhao did not give Chen Xi a chance to refuse.

On the third day of June, the weather was so hot that Zhu Houzhao set out on the way to Xuanfu.

Zhu Houzhao's tour was entirely for fun.

He wanted to rectify military affairs, but also wanted to treat Xuanfu as another home, so he brought a lot of things this time. The convoy alone had three or four hundred carriages, plus the entourage staff and escorts, and the number exceeded 50,000.

Zhu Houzhao and Chen Yier were almost traveling around the mountains and rivers, and the driving on the road was very slow, but unlike before, they didn't stop for a few days. This time the trip was quite consistent, but it took nearly a month to arrive at Xuanfu.

"Your Majesty, Lord Shen has made many comments recently, but you have not replied. There are many things that you have to deal with."

Xiao Jing did not go to Xuanfu with Zhu Houzhao, and Zhang Yonghe Xiao Tiaozi was accompanied by the Sili Prison.

The person who reported to Zhu Hou to the court was basically Zhang Yong.

This also made Zhang Yong feel that his position in front of the emperor is becoming increasingly important. It doesn’t matter who is the eunuch in charge of the seal of the Sili Supervisor. The most important thing is that he can make suggestions in front of the emperor at any time.

Zhu Houzhao said indifferently: "What big thing can happen in the capital? As long as it is not involved in the safety of the country, let Shangshu Chen and the ministers in the court decide on their own... I am going to have a few days off in Xuanfu, so don't disturb me if there is anything."

Zhang Yong said: "But... Your Majesty, Mr. Shen wrote a memorial a few days ago that he was sick and needed a rest."

"What? Shangshu Chen is sick? It's not intentional, right?" Zhu Houzhao frowned, not understanding what was hidden in it. "It probably won't be. I didn't offend him, why should he sing this? Maybe he is really sick! Let the Imperial Hospital in the palace send someone to visit the condition. If it is really serious, please ask him to rest for a few days. Anyway, the court is not alone. No one can do it."
To be continued...