When other ministers see the emperor, they must kowtow and shout loudly: "I, Zhang San, kowtow to your majesty, long live my emperor!"
This is the most basic rule in the feudal era, and it is also a great gift for monarchs and ministers to meet.
But for Lin Zhao, it was impossible to kneel down.
It's just something that can be resolved by casting a talisman.
Everyone would feel that Lin Zhao's courtesy was just routine and no different from others, and then quickly forget about it.
When Lao Dan entered the royal family of Zhou Dynasty and served as the guardian of the Tibetan Chamber of History, he had to bow to all his superiors when he saw them, and he just handed over others who wanted to kowtow. Everyone thought it was normal. Because the classics he was in charge of were brought to the Chu State by the princes, he didn't even do it.
One person got angry at him and just dismissed him from the post of keeping the history of the collection room.
So Lin Zhao straightened his back and slightly cupped his hands: "Your Majesty, Lin Zhao, pays homage to you!"
"Lin Zhao, you arrived in the capital yesterday? Please reply without courtesy!"
Emperor Xiao De's voice was very plain, and there was no emotion or joy. Lin Zhao took the opportunity to scan the surroundings. This was the first time he had participated in this occasion since he entered this world.
When other worlds attend this occasion, he usually sits on the emperor's throne across from him, but now he is standing, which is a bit fresh.
Emperor Xiaode was sitting on the throne, his face not very good-looking. Dai Quan and several other eunuchs stood behind the emperor on his right side, like wooden figures.
A middle-aged man wearing a royal guard commander's robe stood at the lower right of Emperor Xiaode, and at the lower left were three people sitting on an embroidered pier. The rest were all in third-grade uniforms, and their faces were quite serious.
gloomy.
The emperor doesn't need anyone to introduce him. You can tell by looking at his location.
The commander of the Royal Guards is naturally his immediate superior, Cui Qiu Shan, and the one in the first row from the lower left wearing a python robe is naturally his younger brother, Prince Zhongshun.
The other two people sitting there must be Zhang Tingyu, the first assistant to the cabinet, and Tian Congdian, the second assistant to the cabinet.
These don’t need an introduction, you can tell just by looking at the location.
As for the other ministers, of course Lin Zhao didn't know them.
The emperor exchanged a few words of encouragement and then asked: "I have promoted Lin Zhaozhong to serve as the commander of the Jinyi Guards. Do you have anything to say, dear ministers?"
When the officials heard this, their hearts suddenly trembled, and they looked at Lin Zhao differently.
It turned out that Lin Zhao was the son of Lin Ruhai and his most proud assistant. He was the emperor and managed the salt affairs for the court, which made the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the court rich. Everyone had no objection to him coming to Beijing because of his meritorious service, and few people because of his young age.
How can a person who dares to underestimate his ability to govern the salt merchants be a good person?
But there are still many people who want to suppress him.
But not now.
Now that Emperor Xiaode is becoming more and more powerful in the government, he personally said that Lin Zhao was promoted by him because of his trust. Who would dare to shame him?
"I have no objection.
"I second the proposal."
"I submit to His Majesty's Holy Majesty."
Many people said.
But at this time, Xu Yuanmeng, the Minister of Civil Affairs, coughed dryly, came out to salute, and said:
"Your Majesty, Lin Zhao has been appointed as the commander of the Jinyi Guards. I wonder what position he will be responsible for?"
The Minister of Personnel has the power to decide on the appointment and promotion of Beijing officials below the fifth rank and local officials below the fourth rank. Although officials with higher grades are discussed by the emperor and the cabinet, they must be selected by the Ministry of Personnel. This is the procedure.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the Minister of Rites must join the cabinet. Therefore, as the Minister of Rites, Xu Yuanmeng was very powerful and had a very high status in the court.
The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is in charge of personnel affairs. Although the commander of the Jinyiwei is not under his jurisdiction, as a cabinet scholar and the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, asking about this is also a matter of clearing up.
Even Emperor Xiaode would not have any other ideas.
But a few people's eyes flickered.
Lin Zhao came to the capital at the initiative of the emperor, and no one could stop him. However, some people naturally did not want the emperor's loyal ministers to do anything out of their own interests, so they would find ways to restrict Lin Zhao from doing anything in the capital.
Emperor Xiaode nodded, turned around with a smile and asked:
"Cui Qiushan, you are Lin Zhao's supervisor, how did you arrange it?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Cui Qiushan. Cui Qiushan's face was full of loyalty and humility, and he bowed to Emperor Xiaode and replied:
"Reporting to your Majesty, I haven't made any arrangements yet. Lin Zhao is also different from others. He is the son of a former convict, and his literary talent must be extraordinary. He has gained the emperor's trust and has become the commander of the Jinyiwei. It is really a great joy for the Jinyiwei. In fact, I have prepared
I'm going to see Lin Zhao this afternoon and ask him what he wants to do with Jin Yiwei."
Emperor Xiaode was stunned, but the expressions of all the ministers in the room changed, especially Xu Yuanmeng, the Minister of Rites, who couldn't help but frown.
Although his staff could not control Jin Yiwei's head, Cui Qiushan's performance was really too low. When Lin Zhao knocked his head to the ground hard, Cui Qiushan's face was filled with smiles after saying these words.
turned around and asked:
"I wonder what Mr. Lin wants to control!?"
"It's ridiculous. There are two people in charge of Jin Yiwei who are in charge of the same duty, and two people are in command of the same duty. They each have their own responsibilities. How can they break the rules and take care of whatever they want!"
Before he finished speaking, someone shouted and asked. An old man with white beard and white hair had already stood up. He was one of the few ministers in the room who had a seat. According to previous knowledge, he should be Xu Tianhong, the Minister of Rites.
Cui Qiushan seemed not to have heard the question raised by the Minister of Rites, and just looked at Lin Zhao with a smile on his face. Anyone who was not blind could see this intention to please Lin Zhao.
Lin Zhao's eyes flashed, and he knew that Cui Qiushan in front of him was indeed a person.
Rather than trying to please himself, he was clearly trying to please the emperor.
This act was a petition submitted to the emperor.
Don’t you see that Emperor Xiaode, who is sitting here, has a smile on his face?
Then I knew that Cui Qiushan was on the right path.
Prince Zhongshun and Prince Zhongshun were present in the room, Zhang Tingyu, the chief minister of the cabinet, looked calm, and Tian Congdian, the second assistant, had eyes flashing, as if he had become a clay sculpture.
Emperor Xiaode nodded slightly and said loudly:
"Lin Zhao, since Cui Qiushan asked this, just say whatever you want."
Under normal circumstances, if your prelude is right, the emperor will always ask when arranging errands.
Lin Zhao could roughly guess what duties the emperor would arrange for him.
It is nothing more than going to Qianhusuo, North and South Town Fusi, and experience departments to familiarize themselves with and experience the institutions of Jinyiwei, so as to master power and serve the emperor in the future.
But how could Lin Zhao's thoughts be controlled by a mere emperor?
When he was the richest man, the emperor, or the Buddha and Taoist sect, he cultivated his own talents and cultivated his own influence. He was rarely willing to be an airborne soldier.
Without him, although being an airborne soldier gives you a high position and high authority, it is also easy to compromise with the people below.
Your actual power will always be compromised.
For a long period of time in the beginning, I could only rely on the virtual snake.
Instead of doing this, it would be better to build your own direct line troops.
Lin Zhao took a step forward, first bowed his hands to Emperor Xiaode, then nodded to Cui Qiushan, and said loudly:
"Reporting to your majesty, since Mr. Cui asked this, I said that when I was in Yangzhou, I relied on my father's support to deal with some businessmen who evaded taxes. Your majesty valued me and promoted me from thousands of miles away. In fact, I have little talent and limited knowledge.
I have little experience, but I have considerable experience in military training and military discipline. I have also practiced on the Yangzhou dock. I am willing to train troops for the Jinyi Guards, inspect the Jinyi Guards' military discipline, and be responsible for patrolling the streets and arresting people."
Emperor Xiaode couldn't help but be startled when he answered loudly.
Why is this kid so ignorant?
To do something so hard and thankless?
This Lin Ruhai's son, wouldn't he be an axe?
At this moment, Xu Yuanmeng, the Minister of Civil Affairs, bowed down and said:
"Your Majesty, Lin Zhao has a sincere heart to serve the country. He is not willing to enjoy wealth and honor, but is willing to do practical things. I believe that this kind of loyalty should be praised and praised to inspire those who come after him."
"Your Majesty, I think what Mr. Xu said is true!!"
"Your Majesty, what Lin Zhao did is truly embarrassing to all the ministers."
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
Several other ministers also stood up and bowed down.
This scene even shocked Dai Quan, who was making the clay sculpture, and the three people who were sitting silently.
The two old Taoist priests didn't care much.
Prince Zhongshun flashed his eyes, looked back at Emperor Xiaode, and lifted the hat on his head.
Emperor Xiaode glanced at him and nodded lightly.
Obviously, the two brothers already understood the meaning of those ministers.
It's nothing more than wearing a high hat.
To make Lin Zhao agree, even if he wants to quit, it just makes him unable to take back his words.
It seemed that these ministers did not have any grudge against Lin Zhao, but wanted to suppress the emperor's growing power.
Do you think I can't see your little tricks?
Don't worry, I will definitely let you
Get what you want!
"In that case, Cui Qiu Shan, please make arrangements!!" The emperor said calmly.
"I obey the decree!"
"I obey the decree!"
Cui Qiushan and Lin Zhao answered one after another.
"Long live the Lord to stay with Prince Zhongshun and Lin Zhao, and the rest will withdraw..."
Following Dai Quan's loud shout, the officials slowly exited Wenyuan Pavilion.
"Lin Zhao, you are my philanthropic boy, and Lin Ruhai has written letters recommending you many times, so I called you to Beijing to let you flourish, but I didn't expect that you would choose a thankless position.
"
The emperor said calmly.
"Yes, His Majesty's intention to cultivate you is correct. Over at Jinyiwei, the south town of Fusi manages the army, the north town of Fusi manages the people, and the audit documents of the supervisory department are recorded. Which of these three places do you want?
Well, you have to do something like training new recruits, observing military discipline, and patrolling the streets to arrest people. You are a young man under twenty years old. What are you doing with these hard, complicated and offending jobs?" Prince Zhongshun also said.
Lin Zhao smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty, what I want to do is to firmly control the Imperial Guards again for Your Majesty! Rather than just taking control of a general commander and acting entirely based on his loyalty."
"Oh? How do you say this?" Emperor Xiaode raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise.
But even though he asked this question, it was as if the window paper had been opened in his heart, and he seemed to have thought of something.