Listening to Gao Gu’s sincere suggestion, Chen Xun’s face turned dark.
He knew that if he came to him at this time, nothing would happen!
Whether the emperor did it because of a momentary negligence or deliberately.
Anyway, entering the palace at this time is to refute the emperor's face, and a scolding will definitely be inevitable.
This Gao Shiyong, who was clearly the one who drafted the memorial, wants to drag himself into the throne. He is really cunning.
But there is nothing to do, the cabinet is now headed by him, and if something like this happens, he has to come forward even if he is unwilling.
Sighed, Chen Xun stood up and said.
"In that case, I will let you go on this trip!"
Mr. Chen can add an accent to the three words "as you go".
The meaning is very obvious.
Although Chen Xun believed that the memorial was drafted by him and would not have other opinions, in the final analysis, it was not drafted by him.
Since it was your Gao Shiyong who caused the matter, then when it comes to the Emperor, you will have to deal with it.
I, Chen Dezun, am on this trip "as you please", not the main spokesperson.
Relatively speaking, Gao Gu was very calm. A smile appeared on his face and he cupped his hands.
“In that case, I’ll bother you.”
He knew in his heart that Chen Dezun knew how to compete with others in terms of face.
Takatani didn’t believe that he would be willing to give up the opportunity for Cisuke to speak first when he was actually in front of the emperor.
After all, such small details often reflect the level of status.
For Chen Xun, a fan of officialdom, he would never lose his "greatness" because of his "smallness".
This is the only time he can show off his rhetoric.
The two people stood up hypocritically, and as soon as they walked to the door, they saw Cheng Jing walking in wearing eunuch robes and a fur hat.
Then Gao Gu saw Chen Xun running out at a speed that was not suitable for his age.
Then, with a smile on his face, he faced the direction Cheng Jing was coming from, cupped his hands in salute, and said.
“Eunuch Cheng is here for the memorial to the Ministry of Rites that the emperor has just approved?”
Cheng Jing stopped, looking a little confused, and said.
“Our family is...”
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Chen Cifu and said.
“I know that the emperor would not act so recklessly. The royal family went to Beijing, wasting people and money, and wasting a lot of money. Now that the imperial treasury is tight, the emperor sympathizes with the family. I think he asked Eunuch Cheng to come and get back the memorial from the Ministry of Rites?”
Gao Gu was standing aside. As soon as his thoughts changed, he understood Chen Xun's intention.
This matter involves the emperor’s face.
It is not appropriate for anyone to mention these two cabinet ministers.
Only Cheng Jing is the one who is close to the emperor, and he will not get into trouble even if he talks about it.
Moreover, the emperor's "active" withdrawal can also protect the emperor's face to the greatest extent, which can be said to be the best way to deal with it.
Therefore, Gaogu echoed closely and said.
“That’s right, my father-in-law, when the royal family enters the capital, they will inevitably disturb the people along the way. The emperor is a wise man, and he must be considerate of the hardships of the people, so he sends his father-in-law to collect the memorial?”
Facing such obvious hints from the two cabinet ministers, if Cheng Jing had not understood, he would have spent so long in the Chief of Ceremonies in vain.
Cheng Jing raised his hands and said.
“It turns out that the two elders are talking about this matter, but please be assured that His Majesty has just summoned the great uncle to the palace to discuss this matter.”
"After a while, the decree will reach the cabinet. Your Majesty has strictly ordered that when the clan enters the capital this time, from the time it sets out to the capital, it is not allowed to disturb the people, and it is not allowed to accept entertainment from local officials. It shall be based on the fiefdom. The expenses incurred by each clan during the journey shall be borne by each place.
The feudal king will bear it."
this……
The two cabinet ministers looked at each other, and in the end, Chen Xun asked hesitantly.
“Eunuch Cheng is saying that Uncle Da Zong has agreed to this matter?”
Cheng Jing smiled and nodded.
This time, Chen Xun couldn't understand it.
The ones who should oppose this matter the most should actually be the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Household Affairs.
If the Ministry of Household Affairs wants to contribute money, the boss will definitely be unwilling to do so.
Of course, considering that the current Chief Situ of the Ministry of Finance was just supported by the emperor because of the peppercorn incident, there is a high probability that he will have to swallow this bitter pill.
But the Ministry of Rites did not object, which surprised them.
The Ministry of Rites is typically busy when you are free and busy when you are busy.
In the second half of this year, the Ministry of Rites has not been idle. After completing the Eastern Palace Ceremony, the Enthronement Ceremony, and the Queen's Canonization Ceremony, it immediately began to prepare for the Winter Solstice Festival and New Year's Day ceremonies. It was extremely busy.
When the clan comes to Beijing, and they come to Beijing in such a large number, they arrange accommodation, greetings, banquets, and worship ceremonies.
With such a busy schedule, the workload of the Ministry of Rites is conservatively estimated to be doubled compared to normal New Year.
How could Uncle Zong, with his indifferent temperament, agree to this?
You must know that the man in the Ministry of Rites is a big shot and has such seniority that the emperor can only discuss things carefully in front of him.
This has been a custom for more than ten years. Uncle Zong only needs to say that it has been done every year to get rid of it.
In the end, it was settled like this?
Although a formal decree has not yet been formed, the Ministry of Rites, as the department responsible for the decree, has no objections, so why are they still fussing over it.
The headache is also a headache for the Department of Husbandry, which should provide the money, and the Department of Rites, which should contribute the effort.
So, Chen Xun turned sideways and said.
"Your Majesty and the eldest uncle have thought carefully. In the capital, there have not been a large number of royal family members in the capital for many years. Your majesty has just ascended the throne. You should really get close to the clan members. Eunuch Cheng is coming in the snow. Please go to the official room to warm yourself first."
Gao Gu remained silent and said nothing.
Chen Cifu now not only has thrown away his usual image of a good old man, but also no longer treats eunuchs with the same pride and pride as before.
In an informal occasion like this, sometimes Takagu even feels that being polite is a bit too much.
Cheng Jing was used to it, he cupped his hands and said.
"No need. It happened to be noon. Your Majesty, feeling sorry for your hard work, gave you a special palace banquet. Also, the memorial to the civil servants presented by the Ministry of Officials has also come to fruition. Our family has come together to present the edict.
Passed on."
When this matter was mentioned, both cabinet ministers became solemn.
The official reward report was not a big deal, but the two of them tacitly agreed to submit it together.
It is known that the results of this memorial will have a considerable impact on the current structure of the court.
At that moment, the two of them prostrated themselves on the ground and waited for Cheng Jing to deliver the order.
Cheng Jing didn’t delay any longer and said solemnly.
"The Holy Edict was reported by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and ordered the cabinet to prepare an edict. Wang Ao, the censor of the capital on the left and the military minister of Liaodong, together with the prince and grand master, the great scholar of Huagaidian, the minister of the Ministry of Human Resources of Jin, entered Zhiwenyuan Pavilion, and the censor of the capital on the right was Zijin.
The Minister of Military Affairs, Wang Wen, has added a small division to express his gratitude."
After finishing his words, Chen Xun inevitably flashed a hint of disappointment.
Although I had known for a long time that someone would definitely take over the position of chief assistant, I still couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when I heard the result.
Relatively speaking, Gao Gu, who had no hope at all, was relatively calm. After listening, he couldn't help but frown and asked.
"Since Cheng Gonggong, the emperor only gave Wang Jianzhai a few additional troops, without transferring them or sending them out?"
Cheng Jing blinked his eyes, shook his head slightly, and said.
"This is what the emperor said. We have not changed a word. The two elders have had a palace banquet, so they will prepare the edict. We will go back to the palace right now. You two don't have to send it off."
After saying that, Cheng Jing turned around and left, leaving Gao Gu with a frown on his face and Chen Xun who had just reacted.
The two of them looked at each other and said nothing. Instead, they stood up in unison, followed a few waiters carrying dishes, and walked to the vacant public room next to them...
