Today's morning court was particularly lively. Xie Yan was sitting in the dragon chair placed on the side of the dragon chair, leaning on the armrest of the chair with one hand and listening to the courtiers reporting affairs below.
Above the Dan Majesty, the dragon chair directly above was empty. The young emperor did not participate in today's morning court.
After the last official finished his report, Xie Yan asked, "What else do you want to do?"
The ministers remained silent, obviously because they had nothing to report.
Xie Yan nodded and said: "Since there is nothing wrong, I have something that you need to discuss."
Ruan Ting, who was standing in the front row of civil servants, raised his head and glanced at Xie Yan, who was in the upper position. If he felt something, he said, "Your Majesty, please tell me."
Xie Yan said: "You must have heard that Mr. Song Wenyue Song, Xiaoyuan Hou Yu Mingqiu, and Cui Ziying, the son of General Cui, have all come back. I still need your advice on how to arrange them."
After hearing this, the originally quiet hall suddenly became lively. The ministers standing close to each other were whispering to each other and exchanging opinions, while those standing far away could only signal with their eyes.
Xie Yan didn't care about them, he just sat above and watched everyone in the palace calmly.
After a long while, Xie Yan finally said: "Prime Minister Ruan, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, what do you two think?"
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel looked at Ruan Ting and waited for him to speak first. Ruan Ting thought for a moment and said: "I would like to inform you, Your Majesty, that Mr. Wenyue was a great contributor to our great success. Emperor Gaozu and the late Emperor also remembered him deeply during their lifetimes. Now that he has returned from all kinds of calamities, it is natural that he
This is a great and happy event. I suggest that your Majesty grant you a title to show your kindness and honor your achievements."
Xie Yan was noncommittal and waited for him to continue.
"As for Marquis Xiaoyuan, military affairs are beyond my control. I am afraid that the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Personnel need to discuss and decide." After Yu Mingqiu disappeared, the title that the late emperor had given him, although he had no family heirs and no one could inherit the title, was still the title.
If it exists, it would obviously be inappropriate to seal it further.
Moreover, Yu Mingqiu was only in his thirties, so since the regent mentioned it, he naturally had no intention of letting him stay at home.
After saying this, the two Ruan Ting shut up, obviously having no intention of talking anymore.
After his death, the official minister came out and said: "I would like to report to the prince, in my opinion, Mr. Wenyue has made great contributions to the country. I sincerely request the prince to confer Mr. Wenyue with the title of Guanglu doctor. As for Xiaoyuanhou...Xiaoyuanhou
He was originally the commander of the personal guard during the late emperor's time, and I asked Marquis Xiaoyuan to be the deputy commander of the Imperial Guard Army."
As soon as this was said, some people immediately raised objections.
A civil servant came out and said, "I'm afraid what Mr. Liao said is inappropriate."
The Minister of Civil Affairs turned his head and asked, "What's wrong?"
The man glanced at Xie Yan who was sitting on the seat, hesitated and said: "Marquis Xiaoyuan has just returned to Shangyong and has taken on this important position. I'm afraid..." Although he didn't finish his words, everyone understood what he meant.
The imperial army is responsible for the safety of the palace and the emperor. Yu Mingqiu's whereabouts were unknown for many years, and he took command of the imperial army as soon as he came back. Who will be responsible if something goes wrong?
As soon as he said these words, many military attachés could not help but show anger in their eyes.
After all, no one wants to have something happen to them one day and have to be questioned by their own people again after coming back from suffering.
However, no one dared to step forward to speak for Yu Mingqiu.
Yu Mingqiu was once the late emperor's secret guard commander. Although he also led troops into battle, he was not familiar with most of the generals. Moreover, he had indeed been missing for many years. No one dared to guarantee that he would really be fine.
There was silence in the hall for a while. Luo Yun glanced at everyone and said: "I am willing to vouch for Marquis Xiaoyuan." After Luo Yun finished speaking, he paused and continued without waiting for anyone to say anything: "However, I also agree with Huang.
Your Majesty’s opinion: Marquis Xiaoyuan is not suitable for the position of deputy commander of the Royal Forest Army.”
Xie Yan seemed to be a little interested. He leaned forward slightly and said, "Dong Guo, please speak."
Luo Yundao said: "General Wei Wu is about to step down, and I think Marquis Xiaoyuan can take up this post."
These words were like pouring water into a frying pan, and the court room that was originally peaceful immediately exploded.
The Wuwei Army is no longer close to the emperor and the palace, but it is responsible for garrisoning the entire Gyeonggi Province.
This is to leave the safety of the entire Shangyong in the hands of a person whose whereabouts have been unknown for several years.
"General, isn't this a bit..." Prince Ning stood up and said after careful consideration: "It's not that I don't believe in the general and Xiaoyuan Hou, but... like this, I'm afraid it's hard to convince everyone."
Luo Yundao: "I'm just making a suggestion. Whether to use nature or not is what the regent wants."
You shouldn't even suggest this!
It's a pity that Luo Yunti mentioned it, and no one could put his words back again. So everyone could only look at Xie Yan, hoping in their hearts that His Highness the Regent would reject this outrageous suggestion.
In the main hall, Xie Yan glanced at everyone indifferently and said: "I think what Duke Ding said is reasonable."
"..." Everyone was speechless, and they couldn't help but look at His Royal Highness the Regent with a little more suspicion.
My lord, do you really think what he said is reasonable, or do you think it is reasonable because he is your father-in-law?
How could Luo Yun not know what these people were thinking? He snorted in his heart.
This was not his suggestion, it was clearly Xie Yan's own idea.
"Your Majesty, please think again."
"Your Majesty, please think again."
Xie Yan said: "Marquis Xiaoyuan made great achievements in battle. Back then he went outside the customs and killed several rebels and generals of the Qi tribe. Although he was seriously injured and exhausted, and was forced to stay in the Qi tribe for several years, he always adhered to his integrity and was a model for a great military general.
Now that he has escaped and returned, he is still in his prime. If the court treats him with suspicion, how can it not chill the hearts of the heroes?"
One person came out and said: "But, Your Majesty... I heard that Xiaoyuan Hou broke his arm. Is the post of commander of the Wuwei Army too reluctant? In my opinion, General Yu must have suffered a lot in these years, so he might as well recuperate his body first."
Okay, let’s talk about other things?”
Xie Yan chuckled lightly and said: "General Wei Wu is about to step down from his armor. In your opinion, who can take on this important task?"
"This..." Everyone hesitated again.
Although General Weiwu is not as powerful as the General of Dingguo and Zhengguo, he still holds a high position of power. Since the Wuwei Army guards the capital, this position is even more important. But now, the old generals who followed Gaozu to conquer the world are either dead or have retired.
In the year, almost all the generals in the imperial court who could take on this important task were under the command of Xie Yan and Luo Yun.
Whether it was Luo Yun's people or Xie Yan's people who took over, it was obviously not what the courtiers wanted to see.
It's not that they doubt Xie Yan and Luo Yun's loyalty at this moment, but they are instinctively balancing power or preparing for a rainy day.
In comparison, as the late emperor's confidant, Yu Mingqiu was not an unacceptable candidate.
It's just that people's hearts are changeable. Yu Mingqiu is still living in the Regent's Palace. Who knows whether he is still loyal to the royal family or has turned to Xie Yan?
Xie Yan was not in a hurry and said calmly: "Since you guys can't decide, let's put this matter aside for now. It's just that the reorganization of the armed guards has begun, and General Wei Wu cannot be alone for a day. I hope that within half a month, you all can
Give me a satisfactory candidate."
Seeing that Xie Yan did not forcefully infer Yu Mingqiu, the ministers secretly breathed a sigh of relief and responded in unison.
They also understood the implication of Xie Yan's words. If they couldn't recommend a satisfactory candidate within half a month, they would have no choice but to accept the regent's arrangement.
"I don't know, Your Majesty, what should I do with Cui Ziying?" Ruan Ting bowed and asked.
Cui Ziying is different from Song Wenyue and Yu Mingqiu. The latter two were the heroes of the two generations of emperors. However, the Cui family was ruined because of Yu Chen's rebellion. Cui Ziying has been missing for nearly ten years. No one knows who he was in the first place.
How he disappeared, let alone what he has been doing these years, is unknown.
Xie Yan said: "Cui Ziying was captured by Yu Chen and has been imprisoned in the Qi tribe for these years."
"How can the prince be sure that he is not conspiring with Yu Chen?" someone questioned.
Naturally, some people retorted, "At that time, General Cui discovered that Yu Chen was rebellious and led his troops to rescue him and died in a fierce battle. How could Cui Ziying conspire with Yu Chen?"
"Who knows why Cui Liao died? Besides, even if he has nothing to do with Yu Chen, Yu Chen is both his son-in-law and his adopted son, and he promoted him single-handedly. The Cui family cannot escape the blame for Yu Chen's treason!
"
"But General Cui has already died in the battle! Back then, the late emperor did not hold the Cui family accountable, so why did Cui Ziying deserve it?"
There was another dispute in the court. Some people thought that the Cui family was guilty. Cui Ziying's whereabouts had not been known for these years and they could not be trusted. They demanded that he be taken into custody.
Some people believe that the late emperor did not issue an order to investigate the Cui family's crimes. What's more, Cui Liao was the first to follow Gaozu, had great military exploits, and contributed to the founding of the country. His only descendant should be treated kindly.
There were more civil servants requesting the custody of Cui Ziying, but most military generals tended to treat the descendants of the Cui family well.
The two sides were arguing, and a fight in the Golden Palace was about to break out. Prince Ning, who had not spoken much, coughed slightly and said, "I wonder what the regent thinks?"
Prince Ning was not only one of the four ministers, but also the emperor's uncle and the regent's uncle. Naturally, others would give him face when he spoke. The originally noisy hall quickly became quiet again.
Xie Yan said: "The matter between the Cui family and Yu Chen was already settled by the imperial brother back then."
Everyone was silent, the prince meant that he would not pursue the Cui family again.
After all, although there were a lot of disturbances in the court, the late emperor never issued any edict to punish the Cui family. But many people believed that it was because the Cui family was gone first. Mrs. Cui died of illness, and Cui Liao died in the battle.
, the eldest daughter of the Cui family committed suicide, and Cui Ziying disappeared. After all, Cui Liao had made great contributions to the great prosperity, so the late emperor naturally had no need to pursue the matter to the end, which seemed to be a mean and unkind royal family.
"What the prince means is..."
Xie Yan looked down at the people below, "I know what you all mean. The descendants of the Cui family will take actions to wash away the humiliation of the past for the Cui family and General Cui."
The ministers looked at each other, a little confused as to what the regent meant.
Is it possible that the prince still wants to reuse Cui Ziying?
"The prince wants to restore Cui Ziying's position?" Cui Ziying also had an official position back then, but he was still young and his rank was not high. Therefore, no one paid much attention to his official position, but they continued to use the regent in an important way.
Cui Ziying still had some criticisms.
Xie Yan said: "Of course not. I said that Cui Ziying will wash away the humiliation of the Cui family. Everyone..."
Scanned by the regent's gaze, the minister who wanted to take Cui Ziying into custody before felt a chill down his spine and said quickly: "Of course I believe what the prince said. But... the prince said that Cui Ziying will cleanse the Cui family."
Shame, I don’t know when?”
Xie Yan said: "Within a month."
"..."
In the middle of the day, people came out of the political hall one after another.
The officials who had just finished the morning court walked outside in twos and threes, talking about various things that had happened in the morning court as they walked.
There were many people gathered around Ruan Ting to congratulate him. Just now, Mrs. Rong from the Qi tribe brought Ji Rong, the ninth prince of the Qi tribe, to meet the regent in person and expressed her willingness to use Liuyu and gravel city as betrothal gifts.
Marry the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Dasheng.
Naturally, this was something that both parties had a tacit understanding for a long time, so the regent didn't spend much time, and after asking the prime minister and other ministers for their opinions, he decided on the marriage.
Ruan Yueli, the eldest daughter of the prime minister, was named princess and married to Ji Rong, the ninth prince of the Qi tribe.
Ruan Ting looked calm, thanked everyone and walked side by side to the palace gate with Prince Ning.
The last ones to come out were Xie Yan and Luo Yun, followed by Wei Changting who had just taken up his post at the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Crown Prince Wei was dressed in a crimson civil official uniform, which made him look more elegant and elegant, showing the demeanor of a proud man of heaven.
The Minister of Household Affairs at his age would really envy the nobles and nobles in Shangyong City whose descendants had failed to live up to their expectations.
Wei Changting said: "Mr. Song was only given a title, which is a bit unfair, isn't it?" Doctor Guanglu is also a vacuous position.
For many officials, it is naturally a dream to get a title. However, Song Wenyue was talented in world affairs and was not very old. It may not be to his liking to be raised at home like this.
Xie Yan glanced at him sideways and said, "Doctor Xue said that Mr. Song's body still needs to recover, so there is no need to worry."
Wei Changting looked at him sideways and asked, "Have you already made a plan?"
Xie Yan lowered his eyes and said calmly: "Let's talk about it after spring."
Wei Changting suddenly realized, "Do you want Mr. Wenyue to be the examiner for next spring?" This is a temporary position. The emperor will appoint him from among the ministers when spring is approaching. If Song Wenyue had a title and a high rank,
With the title of doctor, he is naturally qualified to serve as the examiner.
Once he becomes the chief examiner, all the Jinshi candidates on this year’s list will need to call him their master. It will be a matter of course that after the imperial examination is over, he will be awarded actual positions.
Xie Yan did not answer, but looked at Luo Yundao and said: "Father-in-law, do you think there are other candidates in the court who can take charge of the armed guards?"
Luo Yun shook his head and said: "If the prince is determined to rectify the armed guards, I'm afraid no one in the court can do it. If General Yu fails, he will have no choice but to transfer people from outside back to the capital."
In the past few years, the imperial court has been engaged in continuous wars, and capable generals have long gone to the battlefield. Those who remain can only command the armed guards when there is peace. Since Xie Yan wants to vigorously rectify the armed guards, those people may not be able to do that.
If he hadn't been optimistic about Yu Mingqiu's ability, Luo Yun would not have spoken for Yu Mingqiu even if Xie Yan was his son-in-law.
Xie Yan shook his head and said: "The position of General Weiwu must be at least the deputy commander of the Dingguo Army or the Zhenguo Army, or the chief general of an army with outstanding military achievements and high moral integrity." Rising stars like Wei Changting and Gu Jue, although their achievements are not as good as
Not weak, but still barely interesting.
"Yes." Luo Yundao said: "So, General Yu is indeed the most suitable candidate. However, if General Yu does not come back at this time, what is the prince's plan?"
Yu Mingqiu's return was an accident, but the rectification of the Wuwei Army was not.
Xie Yan smiled and said: "If this is the case, I'm afraid they will be even more unacceptable."
Luo Yun understood: If Yu Mingqiu did not come back, Xie Yan planned to take charge of the Wuwei Army himself.
It can be seen how dissatisfied Xie Yan was with the current situation of lax armaments of the Wuwei Army.
While the three of them were talking, they were almost at the palace gate. From a distance, they saw Luo Junyao standing under the palace gate waving to them.
"Dad, Ayan!" When they got closer, Luo Junyao came up to them with a smile.
Luo Yun was also very happy to see his daughter, "Shao Yao, are you going to visit the Queen Mother? Why don't you go back? What are you waiting for here?"
Luo Junyao said: "As soon as I came out, I saw a lot of people walking out, so I guessed that you were coming out soon."
"Is the Empress Dowager okay?" Luo Yun asked.
Luo Junyao nodded and said, "I am in good spirits. I accompanied the Queen Mother to bask in the sun for a while and talk for a while. I left after she fell asleep."
Everyone knows the current situation of the Empress Dowager, and they don't know what to say.
Luo Yun patted his daughter lovingly and said, "Let's go, it's time to leave the palace."
Luo Jun shook his head, took Xie Yan's hand and walked with Luo Yun outside the palace.
Wei Changting looked at the hands the two held together and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
I've been so busy at the Ministry of Finance these past few days, so coming to the morning service early in the morning feels like I'm free to take a breather.
But this moment of leisure made Prince Wei feel that he really envied Xie Yan.
It would be great if Miss Leng Shuang could come to pick up my son from court. Prince Wei began to daydream in his heart.
