"Your Majesty." Zhang Tao's smile was light and bland, as if he had seen everything in the world and could face any storm and difficulty with ease, but there was a rare cunning flash in his eyes, "Everyone present is a member of Honghao Kingdom.
Sir, I, Zhang Tao, am just a commoner, young and young, how can I have any lofty views? That’s all.”
Having said this, Zhang Tao seemed to pause for a moment on purpose, and then laughed in a low voice, "I saw Prime Minister Luo Ming sitting steadily all the time. He must have seemed confident. Your Majesty, why don't we listen to the Prime Minister's opinion?
With his rich experience and broad knowledge, maybe there is a better way?"
Zhang Tao's two quick words immediately threw this hot potato to Prime Minister Luo Ming, who seemed to be staying out of the matter.
Although he left this difficult problem to Luo Ming, the Prime Minister did not feel angry at all. He slowly opened his eyes without any dissatisfaction, but a glimmer of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
Well, this young man has been blessed with honors and favors. He has achieved success at a young age but knows how not to push ahead and keep a low profile. He seems to be a good candidate to become the prime minister, but he is too young.
"That's all, let me make some more contributions to Honghao Country." Luo Ming thought in his heart.
Gu Weiran was extremely satisfied when he heard Zhang Tao's words. He had always believed that Zhang Tao was by no means a blind and hot-headed person. However, although this was a test and a signal to the important officials present, if Zhang Tao heard what Gu Weiran said, he would really
It is extremely stupid to speak without shame about the rights and wrongs of ministers or generals! No matter how prosperous you are, no matter how prominent you are, no matter how famous you are among the young geniuses in the world, but in this
In places, what matters is seniority.
Even if what you say is right and you are a smart person with great wisdom, but there are some things that some people have to say, if you are not qualified enough, don’t say them because you can’t afford to say them.
Originally, I saw that Zhang Tao was arranged to sit in such a sensitive position by Gu Weiran at such a young age. Even if everyone knew how young and heroic Zhang Tao was and how different he was, such a rapid rise still made many people feel dissatisfied.
It's unbalanced. Although Dongyue Continent respects its strength, it won't say it boldly.
Fortunately, Zhang Tao did not say anything, but instead let the old prime minister Luo Ming do the talking. Others would not scold Zhang Tao for being cunning, but would think that Zhang Tao was on the right track.
"Okay, then please tell me what you mean, Prime Minister." Gu Weiran smiled and looked at Luo Ming, who had been dozing off.
The old prime minister coughed a few times before standing up. He had spent his whole life as an official, experienced two dynasties of the Honghao Kingdom, was born in a large official family, and relied on his power and qualifications to reach the position of prime minister step by step.
Gu Longtian was not an easy-to-serve emperor. Although he was not a faint emperor, he was definitely not a wise emperor through the ages. Occasionally, he was very happy with his achievements, which gave people a lot of headaches.
However, the position of Prime Minister Luo Ming has always been as stable as Mount Tai. Important ministers in other departments have also been changed, but Luo Ming has remained seated for decades.
The important thing is that he is not the kind of greedy minister who blindly flatters the emperor. He can always use his experience and intelligence to find breakthroughs in conflicts and use his skillful political skills to resolve all sharp conflicts. He is not just clinging to the emperor's lap.
Luo Ming is a mediocre person, so Luo Ming's reputation in the square is very good.
"The Prime Minister didn't speak just now. I thought you were asleep?" Gu Weiran gave the right "beat".
Old Prime Minister Luo Ming smiled. Although his body seemed weak, his smile was full of the calmness of an old politician, as if everything in front of him was a small problem that could be easily solved.
"Your Majesty, please forgive my silence, but I have been thinking about two issues." Luo Ming said with a smile.
"What's the problem?" A relaxed smile appeared on Gu Weiran's face. Zhang Tao and others all focused on the old prime minister. "One is urgent and the other is slow." Luo Ming raised two fingers and said calmly.
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He turned around calmly and bowed slightly to the Minister of Household Affairs and the General, "In my opinion, both of you are right. So-called national affairs, whether financial or military, both of you are loyal to the country and the people, so both of you are loyal to the country and the people."
There is no right or wrong position, but there is a difference in speed and speed in things."
As soon as the old prime minister opened his mouth, after all, he had been an official for many years and had a lot of seniority. As soon as he spoke, the people below him immediately became quiet and listened to his words respectfully without daring to interrupt at all.
"First let's talk about the perseverance of the minister of household affairs and the problem of the country's local garrison. I think that some things can be cut through quickly, but some things cannot be solved in a day or two. The huge and heavy local garrison has already troubled Honghao country.
It is a problem of several generations. The combat effectiveness is low and it is like a mob, and the strength is uneven and difficult to use. This is indeed true, and of course there is nothing wrong with the waste of military expenditures." said the old prime minister.
He glanced at the generals on the side as if he wanted to distinguish something. As for the two old generals Yan Cha and Xing Weilong, they seemed to be aloof from the incident and just listened quietly without any intention of confronting the prime minister.
"General, there are some things that do not need to be refuted, because they are facts. Of course, I do not agree to attack the huge local garrison, because now is not the time at all. The country is not stable at all, and the huge territory also needs soldiers to guard it.
, and although the princes of all parties do not say that they support their own troops, they are still a big trouble. Even if they really want to disarm, it will be an extremely long process." Luo Ming continued.
The general's face was complicated, and he sighed, but did not speak after all.
"The next problem will be the northwest. The northwest border defense is urgent. The lack of military strength is undeniable. For the soldiers fighting desperately at the border, increasing military strength is an urgent matter." Speaking of this, Luo Ming said to the Minister of Household Affairs,
"Lord Hube, you don't need to refute this matter. Do you think it is really advisable to let the local garrison go to the northwest?"
The Minister of Household Affairs is silent. Is it advisable? Just kidding, the elite army is in danger if it resists the stupid people of the northwest. Letting these local troops go will mean death in vain and a waste of military rations.
"If the local garrison goes to the front line, can it really do better than the elite army? I also understand your concerns about the national treasury, but the northwest is really in war, so next year, no. There is no need to wait until next year, this spring
The income will be greatly reduced. So since you are worried about financial problems, then you need to consider what we will lose if the northwest is really in chaos? This is a difficulty! I can't think of any perfect way, but we can weigh the pros and cons and choose
A more important and urgent problem to solve." Luo Ming kept talking, but he got the key points out.
Zhang Tao couldn't help but admire after hearing this, this is experience, this is qualifications, the old prime minister is impeccable, and only he can say such things that are not offensive to both sides, but also come up with solutions.
If Zhang Tao had said this, it would have angered the two important ministers. Even if they did not get angry in front of Gu Weiran, they would secretly curse Zhang Tao for not knowing how high the sky is.
Only the old prime minister's words would not have any impact. Even if he accused the two important ministers, they would not be able to refute. For another person, it would not have such an effect. This is seniority!
Gu Weiran smiled and said, "So what you approve of is military expansion?"
"No, it is not to expand the army, but to draw out the imperial city's ace troops. Only in this way can the urgent need be temporarily relieved. Of course, recruitment of new soldiers is also necessary," the old prime minister said.
Drawing the ace army of the imperial city? This is a risky decision. After all, which emperor is willing to let his captives go to the front line? But now is not the time to consider individuals but the overall situation.
"Okay! This is a courageous decision. I want to show the northwest grassland the determination and courage of our Honghao Kingdom." Gu Weiran had obviously made up his mind. The old prime minister was the first to kneel to the ground. Emperor Wu
Slogans of long live long live long live kept ringing.
On the second day, in order to make the minister of household affairs obediently cough up the money, Gu Weiran took the lead in frugality and showed him what the emperor had for breakfast.
If the original provision was for eighteen cents of snacks, now there were only two pitiful portions. Seeing the emperor eating rice bran, the minister of household affairs could no longer be stingy no matter how reluctant he was.
The two-pronged approach of Kurouji and the old prime minister finally solved the problem at hand, and a relaxed smile appeared on Gu Weiran's face. As for Zhang Tao, Gu Weiran, and Yi Tinghan, they were alone in the imperial study at this time.
Having solved this troublesome problem, Yi Tinghan was also happy for Gu Weiran. Being an emperor was definitely not an easy task. If it weren't for protecting himself and Yi Tinghan, Gu Weiran would not have sat on this shaky seat even if he was beaten to death.
An uncomfortable position all over.
"You, you, you actually made the decision without asking me for my opinion. How come you are so arrogant when you become the emperor?" Zhang Tao joked. If you ask the people in the country who dare to talk to Gu Weiran like this, I am afraid that only Zhang Tao and
Meng Hua, even Yi Tinghan can't!
Gu Weiran smiled easily, "Are you going to do nothing to save me? I have just taken office, and I haven't solved any problems yet. You can't bear to let me take the lead alone?"
"You'd better not give me any official position, I can help you." Zhang Tao was fed up with the burden of official position and would rather become an idler.
"Isn't this against the rules?" Gu Weiran frowned.
Zhang Tao smiled, "There are no rules, and that is limited to ordinary people. But who among successful people will follow the rules? If you can't break the rules, you are destined to be unable to surpass and succeed."
Gu Weiran nodded, "Okay, but you have to stay by my side to help me through the difficulties. I also know that you have high ambitions. Although I really want to keep you, I can't be so selfish."
Zhang Tao smiled gratefully. His heart was definitely not something that Honghao Kingdom could leave behind. Lin Qian fought with him back then. It was really a bird that could not understand the aspirations of Honghao.
"Wei Ran, there is something I want to tell you in advance." Zhang Tao said.
Gu Weiran nodded, and Zhang Tao immediately told the story about Tianwen Mansion, "Only the four of us in Tonghua Pavilion know about this matter. I believe you won't expose my background, right?"