When Nian Gengyao came back, the fourth master met him in person. Not only did he meet him, he even stayed with him to eat. His attitude was very affectionate. He even called Nian Gengyao "Liang Gong".
"First have a good New Year and spend time with Fujin and the children at home." Fourth Master said to Nian Gengyao, "You are familiar with the regulations of the Ministry of War. There is no need to worry about errands."
Nian Gengyao nodded. He had practiced in the Ministry of War for three years and was indeed very familiar with it.
Now from what Long Live Lord said, it seems that he has plans to place him in the Ministry of War. With his current official position, unless he is the Minister of the Ministry of War, he has been demoted.
Nian Gengyao came out of the garden with worries and returned to the capital. He found out that the old father of the Minister of War had passed away and wanted Ding You. Only then did such a good seat become available. I don't know how many people were watching.
For the former Minister of War, if Mr. Long live really wanted to continue to use him, this kind of thing could completely win over him. But now Mr. Long live revealed that he actually wanted to replace him.
Nian Gengyao slowly relaxed a little.
If that's the case, it couldn't be better.
At this year's annual banquet, Fourth Master placed Nian Gengyao's position next to him, and even talked to him about the Ministry of War from time to time and listened to his opinions.
This made everyone look askance.
Subsequently, the news spread like wildfire that General Nian might serve as Minister of War. The more it spread, the more true it became!
Lin Yutong also couldn't understand his long-lived master more and more.
She went over to pester him, but she couldn't get off him, twisting and turning to tease him, "Tell me, tell me, what do you want to do? Do you really plan to ask Nian Gengyao to be the Minister of the Ministry of War?"
The fourth master pressed her buttocks and rubbed it twice, then smiled and said, "She has gained a lot of weight recently!"
screw you!
Which pot is not opened and lifted?
The Fourth Master hugged Lin Yutong before he got angry, "The more children you have, the stupider you become. Nian Gengyao was a hero in suppressing the rebellion, how could I not reuse him? But I look at Nian Gengyao in a different light.
Naturally, some people will be anxious. But who is this anxious person..." He leaned down and gently bit Lin Yutong's earlobe, "You can see for yourself, I won't tell you now."
Lin Yutong was bitten all over and felt numb all over. Who cares about Nian Gengyao's affairs?
At this time, Ma Qi was sitting opposite his son-in-law, the Twelfth Master Yinzhen.
"What do you mean by Master Twelve?" Ma Qi asked softly, stroking his beard.
Twelve twirled the tea cup in his hand, "Master Long live may not really want to use Nian Gengyao. Others don't understand Master Long live's temperament, but my father-in-law should know it in his heart. In the eyes of my fourth brother, he can
Shazi has never been tolerated. Nian Gengyao has betrayed him, so he will naturally abandon Nian Gengyao like a pair of shoes. He will never give him another chance."
Ma Qi stood up and whispered: "But as soon as Nian Gengyao came to Beijing, he was like a tiger with its teeth pulled out, and he lost all his intimidation. Long live the Lord, I don't want to deal with him as much as I want. If I really want to deal with Nian Gengyao,
I made good use of the waste and gave the daughter of the Nian family to the eldest brother as a blessing, and Nian Gengyao became the sword in the hand of Long live the Lord. Who is the blade of this sword aimed at? Master Twelve, you should know it in your heart."
General Twelve slowly put down the tea cup in his hand. This was not necessarily wrong. He really couldn't guarantee that Long live the Lord would not take advantage of Nian Gengyao again and directly target the Fucha family.
After pondering for a long time, he continued: "But you and I can't come forward in this matter."
Ma Qi glanced at Twelve and agreed with his idea of taking down Nian Gengyao.
He stretched out his hand to stroke his beard and said, "Of course. Nian Gengyao is arrogant and domineering and has many enemies."
"There is a person who is very suitable." Twelve raised his head, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, "Hu Qiheng, who was robbed of his woman by Nian Gengyao. The two used to be close friends, and they know each other better." Therefore, when he strikes, he can attack.
Hit the opponent's death**.
Ma Qi was shocked, he had never known this.
Twelve smiled: "It was Fourteen who got drunk and told us brothers about it as a romantic affair."
As for whether it was revealed on purpose, Twelve lowered his eyelids and asked Ma Qi to give it a try.
It's not through my own hands anyway.
Ma Qi nodded, this is a good idea.
After the Chinese New Year, someone made some accusations, impeaching Hu Qiheng for being stupid and incompetent during his term of office, etc.
Hu Qiheng was recommended by Nian Gengyao, and everyone first put this person in Nian Gengyao's camp. They all thought that Hu Qiheng was infatuated with Nian Gengyao, but they had no way of knowing that the two men had a deep connection.
And this impeachment is seen as someone trying to attack Nian Gengyao.
Fourth Master very lightly asked Hu Qiheng to return to Beijing to defend himself. This kind of treatment was not even a punishment.
In other words, the fourth master did not believe in the censor's impeachment at all, and asked him to find a reason to defend himself.
Generally, when faced with such a situation, everyone knows that there will be no serious consequences.
For a moment, I sighed that the Fourth Master was indeed unusually generous to Nian Gengyao. He even took care of everyone related to Nian Gengyao. It was true that when one man attained the Tao, chickens and dogs ascended to heaven.
The Fourth Master even expressed his intention to ask Nian Gengyao to come to the Ministry of War several times. However, every time he brought it up, he was blocked by the Thirteenth Master. After all, the Thirteenth Master has been supervising the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice. He is also the Prime Minister.
One of the internal ministers has a close brotherly relationship with the Fourth Master. The Fourth Master is concerned about the Thirteenth Master's face, so he can only push this matter back again and again.
Nian Gengyao was dumbfounded, how could he forget about the Thirteenth Master who was an obstacle?
When Thirteenth Master failed to achieve his goals, Nian Gengyao was really not very respectful to him. These masters all like to hold grudges. Nian Gengyao didn't think much about it.
Instead, he prepared a generous gift and went to visit Thirteen.
Thirteen did not embarrass him, and immediately asked him to come in, pointing to a chair to one side and asking him to sit on it.
"Did you come here because you heard something?" Thirteen said with a smile on his lips, which meant something unclear.
Nian Gengyao knelt down quickly and said, "Master Thirteenth does not care about the faults of small people. I have offended many times in the past. Please forgive me for doing this."
Thirteenth Master waved his hand and said, "Get up. The man you are talking about seems to be a villain who wants to avenge himself."
Nian Gengyao was not sure what Thirteenth Master meant, so he had to stand up but did not dare to sit down.
The Thirteenth Master smiled and said: "Don't think that what I said is just for the sake of publicity. I don't agree with you to be the Minister of the Ministry of War out of a public conscience and think you are not suitable. It's not because of trivial matters in the past. Besides, I
Can a dignified elder brother of the late emperor have the right to argue with an ignorant servant like you?"
These words were arrogant, but Nian Gengyao was really relieved. He would think so in a different place.
Therefore, he didn't even understand what it was about him that dissatisfied this man.
"Please give me your generous advice, Thirteenth Master." Nian Gengyao handed over his hand, looking very humble.
The Thirteenth Master sighed and said: "I don't approve of you being the Minister of the Ministry of War. The main reason is that you are nepotistic and exclude dissidents. You are also brutal and kill people at every turn. If you only handle political affairs based on preference and familiarity, how important is the Ministry of War?"
How dare I leave this department in your hands?"
Nian Gengyao's expression changed. This was referring to his unauthorized execution of several civil and military officials in the northwest.
Cold sweat ran down his head.
Listening to the Thirteenth Master: "I am also a person who knows the military affairs. You don't have to repeat your reasons to fool people in front of me. Although Long Live Master believes that in extraordinary times, extraordinary methods can be used. It is not too much. If it can be used
The heads of a few people can calm people's minds. These are all trivial matters and there is no need to be taboo. But I can see your nature from this. If you can't change your temper, I will still think of you as the Minister of War.
It’s inappropriate. I believe what I say, Long Live Master will still listen to you.”
Nian Gengyao hurriedly promised, "This is to give this slave great courage. I will not dare to play tricks under the noses of Master Long Live and Master Thirteen." In the capital, not in the northwest, naturally he will not do that again.
Come and use.
Thirteen was silent for a long time, "First write down a statement on all the matters in the northwest, and I will read it before talking."
Nian Gengyao didn't know whether Thirteenth Master agreed or disagreed, so he stood still.
The Thirteenth Master said: "I just objected to you being the Minister of the Ministry of War, but I didn't even have to go back for a day and agreed again. Isn't this going back on my promise? You have to give me a reason for agreeing again in a few days, right? Go back and write it carefully
"Tiao Chen, the more brilliant you are, the easier it is for you to open your mouth."
Nian Gengyao was overjoyed for a moment. He kowtowed and quickly left.
When Nian Gengyao pushed him out, Thirteen sneered. Playing double act with Long Live Lord during this time was quite tiring.
This slave's guard was gradually lowered.
Just as Thirteen expected, Nian Gengyao was relieved because he knew from Thirteenth Master's mouth the Fourth Master's attitude towards his handling of those officials.
Long Live Lord thinks it is an extraordinary time to use extraordinary methods.
Then, his biggest fault is not a fault.
He doesn't think Long Live Lord is a person who can tolerate him, but he believes that he is still a useful person to Long Live Lord.
For example, the Fucha family. Long Live the Lord should have chosen himself to restrain the Fucha family.
If you can't become Lord Long Live's trusted minister or favorite, you can at least become Lord Long Live's sword.
Invincible.
Nian Gengyao felt that it was the right time to return to Beijing this time.
On the official road from the northwest to the capital, a carriage, with dozens of followers, was driving non-stop.
When we arrived at the inn along the road, a man in his thirties with a short beard got out of the carriage.
At this time, on the second floor of the inn, two people were hiding behind the window. One man in gray clothes said to the other man in golden clothes, "That... is Hu Qiheng."
The young man in Jinyi nodded, "Let's make arrangements. I will have a good chat with Mr. Hu tonight." (. )