Du Yan and Changsun Shunde had been ministers of the same palace since they were in Luoyang. Later, when chaos broke out in Luoyang, people in the world became precarious, so they fled westward one after another.
Just like the Yiguan crossing to the south, Henan's noble families fled to Kansai one after another. Even though the scale was not that large, it greatly enhanced the strength of Kansai.
Du Yan, like many people at that time, was a native of Kansai. The Du family in Jingzhao was a member of the great clan of Kansai, and his family background was so profound that even the place where his ancestral home was located was called Du Ling.
After returning to Kansai, due to disagreements with his nephew Du Ruhui, he formed a party called Li Shimin, but actually colluded with the prince Li Jiancheng. Later, Feng Deyi informed Li Shimin, so he was suppressed and his career never improved.
But he was a minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs in Luoyang, and his official qualifications were there. His ambition was no worse than that of his eldest grandson, Shunde, so he had been seeking a high position in these years.
Because Du Ruhui's brother now only has one Du Chuke left, Du Yan also gradually gained support from the Du family, making Du Yan more confident.
This time, he set his sights on the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, but he had not made it clear yet, and Changsun Shunde did not express his support for him.
In fact, I am just waiting for Du Yan to speak so that I can accept this favor. Of course, since we are all in the same "party", you must first help me advance to the position of servant.
In other words, it is a standard political transaction. Once Sun Shunde becomes the prime minister, his voice in the court will be different from before, and he will be very powerful when he helps Du Yan fight for the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
In Changsun Shunde's view, this is a matter of mutual benefit. Isn't this how everyone has been serving as officials over the years?
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What Changsun Shunde thought was not wrong. The ecology of officialdom has always been like this, and factional disputes are unavoidable in any dynasty.
There are only so many positions for high-ranking officials in the DPRK. Each position is extremely precious, and the competition for it is fierce.
For example, Changsun Shunde stayed in the position of servant for several years, just because the position above was full. If you want to go further, you have to drag down one or two people from above, otherwise you have to wait patiently.
Some people get old if they endure it, and some people just happen to catch the right time and get promoted at high speeds.
Changsun Shunde felt that his time had come, and making political deals with Du Yan and others would ensure his smooth promotion.
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Changsun Shunde thought twice on the way and decided to go to Menxiasheng first.
Menxia Province is now in complete silence. Some of the people on duty were frightened and huddled in their yamen without daring to move. Others wanted to avoid suspicion and went out to patrol everywhere.
The remaining few are waiting for Changsun Shunde to come.
As soon as Changsun Shunde arrived, he immediately hired someone to ask about the cause of the accident. After asking about the general situation, Chu Suiliang came to report.
Hearing that Chu Suiliang had arrived, everyone in the room looked at each other in confusion, and finally looked at the Changsun Minister, saying in their hearts that this guy is really brave.
Changsun Shunde also felt a little itchy. He was in a hurry to go to Tai Chi Hall and could not stay under the door for too long.
He waved his cronies out and let Chu Suiliang come in to talk.
Chu Suiliang was quite courageous, but now he was also very worried. He had just knocked Changsun Shunde's confidants to the ground, and then he came to talk to Changsun Shunde again. The meaning of demonstration was too strong.
But it won't work if you don't come. You can't escape on the first day of the lunar month, but you can't escape on the 15th. Since Changsun Shunde is here, he has to meet him. As the person involved, he must explain the matter clearly from beginning to end, and cannot let others arrange it randomly.
Furthermore, the emperor also told some things that he had to report to his eldest grandson, Shunde.
Anyway, no matter what, as long as Changsun Shunde is in charge of Menxia Province for a day from now on, his life in Menxia will be difficult.
But this is nothing. It is still early for Changsun Shunde to be the leader of the family, and he is only temporarily in charge of everything under the family.
Moreover, the other Shilang Du was not in the same party as Changsun Shunde, and Sun Fujia and others would not allow others to mess around. Now coupled with Chu Suiliang, he was enough to compete with Changsun Shunde's gang members.
At this time, Chu Suiliang had almost thought clearly. He didn't have much fear in his heart, but was very excited. How can we show our ability if we don't compete with strong men in our lifetime?
It's just that Changsun Shunde is not a waste like Liu Zhengyou after all...
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"Chu Suiliang met the minister during the incident." After entering, Chu Suiliang meticulously performed the courtesy of paying homage to the superior. At this time, he had to be calm and not to be caught by anyone.
Changsun Shunde looked at him expressionlessly, and then smiled slightly after a long while, "I have to go to Taiji Hall to meet you. To make a long story short, I heard that His Majesty has approved you to be a regular attendant of Sanqi... Haha, I argued with Shangguan for a few words, and then
It is unheard of in ancient times for someone to be promoted to an official position...
Liu Changshi was sent to Dali Temple, and I was also fined for one year. You entered the province not long ago, but I didn't realize that you still have such ability?"
Chu Suiliang bowed and said: "Servant, please calm down. I don't know why I'm here. Liu Chang ordered me to go out to summon the chief officials of various yamen in the province, but I didn't have the credentials."
The subordinate did not dare to leave his post without permission, so a dispute broke out. He did not want His Majesty to come here for inspection. Liu Changshi became angry... he spoke agitatedly and said some things that should not be said, which aroused His Majesty's anger... This is all the fault of the subordinate.
When His Majesty is about to leave, he orders his officials to report to the Minister, so that there will be no more accidents during the Lantern Festival... If the Minister has any orders, please ask for instructions."
In just a few sentences, Chu Suiliang has clearly explained the cause and effect.
Changsun Shunde then suddenly realized that it turned out to be the case. Those people who had just been summoned did not understand what they said. The words you and I spoke made people more and more confused.
It still needs to be explained by the person involved personally...
Chairman Sun Shunde breathed a sigh of relief. It was really not a big deal, and no one else was responsible for it. It was only Liu Zhengyou, a good-for-nothing, who made such nonsense and angered the emperor.
As for what Liu Zhengyou said, someone had vaguely heard it before and had already told him.
What is this called? An unreasonable disaster? Liu Zhengyou, a son of a bitch, really has a head like a pig or a dog. We can only blame him for being blind in the first place and attracting this person to serve under his sect.
As for Chu Suiliang in front of me...
The eldest son Shunde gritted his teeth secretly. If you want to settle accounts with this guy later, who do you think you are? You are a running dog. In the past, both of you, father and son, couldn't flatter me. Now when you stand in front of me and talk, you can't even kowtow.
Badu didn't fight.
Huh, do you really think that I can't deal with you once you climb a high branch?
He was fierce in his heart, but he didn't show any trace of it on his face. His expression was a bit warmer, and he said warmly: "So that's it. I don't think it's such a big deal. It actually happened because of a dispute between spirits.
You don’t have to blame yourself, Liu Zhengyou deserves it, that is to say, I am not in the province, and if I were, I would definitely not help him. Well, you can just stay on duty in the province with peace of mind, and go ahead."