Long Chen's goal is to build his own army, seize the power of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, then destroy Nanliang, and finally unify the world.
After having his own army, Long Chen wanted to spend more time training his troops. The affairs of the Ministry of Industry and Household Affairs were too cumbersome, and he also wanted to get out of it.
"The younger generations will keep in mind Lao Zhuguo's teachings, and must cultivate their moral character and convince others with their virtue."
Long Chen bowed respectfully.
Long Chen had heard of Gongsun Yun of Lao Zhuguo, a legendary figure in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, but had never seen him.
The empress wanted to give her face, so Long Chen would naturally not stand up to him.
An old man, no need.
Moreover, Gongsun Yun came out to play a small role, and Long Chen acted in this big drama more realistically.
Sun Yun, the Duke of Lao Zhuguo, stood up and said, "Old minister, I have resigned."
The empress stood up to see Gongsun Yun off, and all the civil and military officials respectfully sent him to the palace gate before returning. Long Chen also followed him to see him off.
Returning to the court hall of the Daming Palace, the empress sat back on the phoenix chair and said: "One more thing. After investigation, it was found that Hu Chengfu, the Minister of Punishment, and Wu Wenjing, the minister, did not collude with the pirates. They will be reinstated today."
Hu Chengfu came out and paid homage: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The empress nodded and said: "Wang Wei, the Minister of War, has suffered humiliation this time. Please tell me how I can compensate."
At this time, Wang He, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, came out and paid homage: "Your Majesty, I think that Wang Shilang has been in the Ministry of War for decades and is proficient in the affairs of the Ministry of War, so he can take over the post of Minister."
Xu Zhong, the minister of Honglu Temple, echoed: "Wei ministers also feel that Wang Shilang is capable enough to be the minister."
They were worried that the empress would remove Long Chen from his position as Minister today and re-appoint him tomorrow.
Therefore, the best way is to let others take over the pit, so that Long Chen has no pit to hide in.
The empress looked hesitant and looked at Baili Bing: "Shang Shu Baili, what do you think?"
Baili Bing knew that the empress wanted to give all six ministerial books to Long Chen.
"Wei Chen believes that the post of Minister of War is of great importance and requires a person with both ability and political integrity. This matter must be considered slowly."
The empress nodded and said: "The post of Minister of the Ministry of War is indeed of great importance. The Ministry of Personnel should carefully select it, and the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Revenue should also choose it together."
The ministers secretly rejoiced that the empress had brought out all three ministers, so that everyone could compete fairly.
Baili Bing bowed: "Wei Chen accepts the order!"
The empress stood up and said: "Retreat from the court."
The ministers dispersed.
Di Luoxi dragged Long Chen back to the West Palace in despair, saying nothing all the way.
"Princess, there is no need to be sad. I am still the manager of the harem and can still accompany the princess."
Long Chen smiled and hugged Di Luoxi's soft waist.
Summer is better than winter. The women in the palace wear very little, and Di Luoxi also wears very little. She can get in as soon as she stretches out her hand, which is very convenient.
"You're hiding something from me!"
Di Luoxi became familiar with Long Chen, and she realized that something was wrong.
Long Chen pretended to be confused and said: "Hiding it from you?"
Di Luoxi asked: "Did you do this on purpose?"
Long Chen laughed dryly and said: "How is it possible that I just don't want three books?"
Di Luoxi thought about it, Long Chen wouldn't deliberately lose his position as Minister of the Third Department.
"No, you must be hiding something from me, I can feel it!"
Di Luoxi relied on a woman's sixth sense and was sure that Long Chen was hiding something.
Long Chen chuckled and said: "Your Highness, let's take a bath. It's most comfortable to soak in the water in this weather."
Di Luoxi hugged Long Chen, raised her head and asked, "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Long Chen didn't expect Di Luoxi to be so difficult to deal with, so he could only say: "Your Highness, please don't ask about this matter, the Holy One knows."
Di Luoxi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It is indeed intentional, that's fine, I won't ask."
Since only the empress knows, it is a top secret of the imperial court, and Di Luoxi will not ask further questions.
"That's good. You don't have to run around in three parts from now on. You can spend more time with me."
Di Luoxi pulled Long Chen into the bathroom, and the two of them went to take a bath together.
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Capital, Chunhuafang.
Fang Yu, the head of the Arsenal Department, rode a donkey to the door of the palace and knocked on the door. The servant cautiously poked his head out and saw that it was Fang Yu, so he opened the door with confidence.
Fang Yu came in, and the servant helped him pull the donkey to the stable.
The housekeeper heard the commotion and hurriedly came out to check. When he saw that the person coming was Fang Yu, he stepped forward with relief and said, "Mr. Fang, the master is in the study."
Fang Yu is a frequent visitor to the palace, and the housekeeper is familiar with him.
Fang Yu handed the gift she brought to the housekeeper and went to the study.
Dong dong dong...
Fang Yu knocked on the door and heard a voice from inside: "Please come in!"
Fang Yu pushed the door open and saw a charming woman hurriedly out. This woman was Wang Wei's concubine Fengzhu.
"Congratulations, sir."
Fang Yu congratulated him upon entering.
Wang Wei asked strangely: "Where does joy come from?"
Wang Wei was covered with various plasters and looked very embarrassed.
Fang Yu said: "Just now in the court, the Holy Lord dismissed Long Chengen from his position as minister!"
Wang Wei was startled, stood up and asked, "Seriously?"
Fang Yuxiao smiled and said: "Seriously, Lord Li of the Cabinet and Yushi Bai of the Imperial Procuratorate impeached Long Chengen. The Holy Lord was originally unwilling to deal with it, but when Lao Zhuguo came, he asked the Holy Lord to deal with it, and the Holy Lord removed him from the position of Minister.
Position."
Wang Wei slapped the table and laughed and said: "Okay, that's a good punishment. Let him be arrogant and the eunuch deserves his death!"
"Lao Zhuguo is fair in his dealings. He is indeed the pillar of the country. He can uphold the court's discipline at critical moments."
Fang Yu added: "Also, in the court, Mr. Xu and Mr. Wang strongly recommended you to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs is considering it."
"Sir, I suggest you go to Lao Zhuguo's place and ask for his support in the name of gratitude."
"If Lao Zhuguo opens his mouth, the position of Minister will be within reach."
Wang Wei said happily: "Yes, yes, I have to thank Lao Zhuguo for redressing my injustice. If this happens, I will support you to become the doctor of the arsenal department."
Fang Yu was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, sir. I'll take my leave now."
Wang Wei waved happily and Fang Yu left the room and went back.
After the people left, the joy on Wang Wei's face immediately disappeared, and he sneered: "Fang Yu, hum! You little bastard!"
Long Chen promised Wang Wei that he would be the Minister of War, in order to increase Wang Wei's weight and make him the most important chess piece of Nanliang in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Now that the plan has been launched, Wang Wei knows that the empress has agreed.
"Let's go meet Lao Zhuguo."
Wang Wei changed his clothes, went to the yard, and shouted: "Wang Mazi, come out with me!"
Soon, a mute man with a pockmarked face came out driving a carriage.
Wang Wei used to think that Wang Mazi was mute and couldn't talk nonsense, so he took him as a coachman.
Now that he knew that Wang Mazi was a spy planted by the Imperial City Department, Wang Wei felt naturally unhappy, but he looked normal on the outside.
After getting on the carriage, Wang Wei went out to Gongsun Mansion.
After turning a few streets, the carriage stopped and Wang Wei knocked on the door.
The door opened and an old servant asked: "Who are you looking for?"
Wang Wei took out the greeting card and said: "I, Wang Wei, the Minister of War, would like to see Lao Zhuguo!"
The old servant accepted the invitation and said, "Wait a moment!"
After closing the door, Wang Wei was waiting at the door.
After a while, the old servant opened the door and said: "The master said, please go back to the palace. Everything is official. Please serve the court well."
Wang Wei paid his respects and said, "I will keep in mind Lao Zhuguo's teachings."
After getting on the carriage, Wang Wei went home.
The carriage arrived at the door and saw a group of people approaching.
