Chapter 409 The imperial court is the imperial court of the cabinet
Chapter 409: The imperial court is the imperial court of the cabinet
From the beginning, Wang Tenghuan had no intention of beating around the bush.
Because this is Xi Zheng Palace, not Taihe Palace.
This is a private conversation between me and the East Palace on behalf of the cabinet, rather than a high-sounding official matter in the court where everything must be done in a formal manner, what I say is reasonable, and what I do is well-founded.
Since it is a private conversation, it is also a game, more brutal but also more direct, so direct that you can just break your face and negotiate an exchange of interests.
"The doubt comes from the East Palace."
Wang Tenghuan's words made Li Chen laugh.
"Oh? It's interesting, it involves me."
Wang Tenghuan then said: "Your Highness should know that this matter can be done or not. No one can make mistakes without being a sage. Xu Changqing has hard work even if he has no merit. Many things can be handled lightly, depending on His Highness's wishes.
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The old man Wang Tenghuan made it so clear. Li Chen chuckled and said: "No one can be faultless except a sage. Does this mean that even if you, Mr. Wang, made a mistake, you can make up for it now?"
Everyone next to Qian Shiyan was dumbfounded.
It turned out that I had misunderstood.
But, can this matter be so straightforward?
Are the ways of being an official and the golden mean all false?
Do you just start bargaining just like negotiating a sale?
No matter what Qian Shiyan thought, Wang Tenghuan had already said: "Although the veteran is old, he is still devoted to the country. Please show mercy to your highness and allow the veteran to return to the cabinet."
Seeing Wang Tenghuan's desperate plan and throwing out his own goals, Li Chen sneered: "What a shrewd calculation. Replacing the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue with a cabinet bachelor? How can there be such a good deal in the world?"
Wang Tenghuan looked calm and said: "If this is purely a misunderstanding, then it is enough to prove Xu Changqing's ability and good character, and he can be appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs."
"A Secretary of the Household Department who is loyal to His Highness after going through hardships and dangers is of great importance."
Li Chen slowly tapped his fingers on the desk, but Li Chen said nothing.
Wang Tenghuan didn't speak again and gave Li Chen time to think about it.
Qian Shiyan didn't even dare to say anything. He wished he could hold his breath and concentrate, not even breathing, so as not to attract the attention of the two bosses.
After a long time, when Qian Shiyan could hardly hold himself any longer, Li Chen said, "I'm a little tired. You guys can go down."
Wang Tenghuan saluted and said: "Old minister, I retire."
Qian Shiyan saw this and hurriedly followed.
After leaving the East Palace, Qian Shiyan couldn't hold it in any longer. He pulled Wang Tenghuan and said, "Teacher, this is the end? Will the prince agree to let the teacher return to the cabinet?"
Wang Tenghuan slowly shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"ah!?"
Qian Shiyan's eyes widened and he said in astonishment: "I don't know!?"
Wang Tenghuan turned his head and glanced at the East Palace, and said in a deep voice: "But he did not refuse, which means that this matter can be handled. I have discussed it with several bachelors in the cabinet before. This matter was originally done to get rid of Xu Changqing. If the prince agrees,
It would be best if I were asked to return to the cabinet. If I don't agree, the cabinet will definitely kill Xu Changqing by holding down Dong Gong's head."
"The imperial court is certainly the imperial court of the Great Qin Empire, but it is also the imperial court of the cabinet. East Palace must understand this."
Wang Tenghuan smiled coldly and said: "You go back for the time being. Don't do anything for the next few days. Just wait for two days. The East Palace will make a choice."
"The decision-making power on this matter does not lie with you or me, nor with the cabinet, but with the East Palace."
