"Scholar Zeng..." Zhao Xin turned to look at Zeng Gongliang, who had been sitting next to Di Qing with a respectful look, and said, "Sister Zeng, thank you for your hard work today!"
"I dare not thank the Duke..." Zeng Gongliang stood up quickly and said: "Serving the Duke is a blessing for a humble minister!"
"The bachelor is really loyal to the country!" Zhao Xin immediately praised: "If everyone in the Song Dynasty was like a bachelor, my father wouldn't have to work so hard!"
"I am terrified!" Zeng Gongliang bowed immediately, looking sincere and terrified.
He knew that if the words of Duke Shou reached the ears of the two ministers today, I am afraid that what awaits him would not be a reward, but suspicion and isolation.
He is not a middle- or low-ranking official or general like Di Qing or Fu Bi.
Instead, he was a real Hanlin bachelor who had gone through all the procedures for the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty before becoming an official. He was a Jinshi Jia Ke and the first local magistrate and Imperial Academy. He directly lectured on the Tianzhang Pavilion and was given the purple gold robe by the Tianzhang Pavilion.
He was promoted to Hanlin bachelor's degree.
As a result, it became the de facto reserve of governors.
As long as the officials want and hope, he can be appointed as Prime Minister at any time.
Therefore, when dealing with officials like him, the ministers of the two governments both coaxed and suppressed him, were both close to and hostile to him.
He will be extremely sensitive and careful about anything that may lead to him becoming the governor.
Because, every carrot is a pit.
There were only a few pitfalls among the chief officials of the Song Dynasty.
If Zeng Gongliang were appointed to the post, some people would definitely be dismissed from office and go out to play in the mud in the prefectures and counties.
If the governors have been in office for about two years, some people may choose the beauty of adulthood, form a good relationship, and leave some love for future generations, so they will push Zeng Gongliang to the position of prime minister.
But the crux of the matter is that the current governors were all appointed after July last year.
Some have only been in office for less than two months.
This way no one will be willing to leave office easily, and no one will be merciful when it comes to their vital interests.
The current governors of both governments will be angry and aggressive tigers.
They will defend and stick to their official positions to the death.
Was he fired after a few months in office?
Will there be a chance for recovery in the future?
But no one will forget that Shi Zhongli was appointed as Deputy Privy Councilor, only to be dismissed after only eleven months.
But now, there is no possibility that Shi Zhongli will be resurrected at all.
Why?
There is a stain!
He was dismissed after eleven months, and it was not even a year. Even if the official wanted to appoint him, he had to consider the reaction of the courtiers.
And if he doesn't do well this time, he will be dismissed in a hurry.
Do we still need the country’s face and ministerial decency?
Therefore, Zeng Gongliang's nervousness and uneasiness are completely understandable.
It's not that he doesn't want to serve as the prime minister, but that he is afraid. In fact, Duke Shou just said a few polite words, and then the ministers of the two houses took it seriously. As a result, Zeng Gongliang became a living target and was
The ministers of the two governments took turns to rub each other, but the Duke just looked aside and said nothing.
This is really not because he is overly worried, but because the officials of the Song Dynasty have always had this kind of virtue.
Li Di and Kou Zhun were both victims.
Zhao Xin naturally understood Zeng Gongliang's worries and fears.
Having been the emperor for more than thirty years, he had an extremely clear understanding of the civil servants of the Song Dynasty.
As soon as someone sticks their butt out, he knows what to do.
What's more, he knew very well what kind of person Zeng Gongliang was.
Therefore, Zhao Xin smiled, asked Liu Yongnian to step forward and help Zeng Gongliang up, and said, "Why should a bachelor belittle himself?"
"The state has always used talents rather than relatives, and talents rather than mediocrity."
"Therefore, my beloved should not be like this, but should raise his head, puff out his chest, bravely shoulder the responsibilities of the country, share the worries of the father and emperor, and serve as a trustee for the world!"
This is a naked expression of his desire for this bachelor to take further steps.
Moreover, both inside and outside the words hinted at dissatisfaction with certain ministers.
Especially when he heard the sentence "You don't need to kiss someone to be kind", Zeng Gongliang only dared to lower his head. He didn't even dare to look at Zhao Xin, let alone answer.
Because, there happen to be two consuls in the two governments now, who are relatives of the Zhao family and nepotistic officials.
Wang Yiyong, who participated in political affairs, and Chao Zongci!
Especially Wang Yiyong!
This is the son-in-law of the Zhao family, the consort of Princess Zheng of Taizong, the brother-in-law of Emperor Zhenzong, the uncle of the current official family, and the great-uncle of Duke Shou!
However, such a relative of the Prince Consort followed Prime Minister Lu Yijian in voting against Duke Shou's suggestion at the recent meeting of the two governments.
If it succeeds, that's it.
When the sky falls, there is still a tall Prime Minister holding it up.
However, he failed. The two governments gathered together and finally fully adopted Duke Shou's suggestions and opinions with the personal intervention of the officials.
What's more serious is that all the facts now prove that Duke Shou has clearly seen Wanli, and he has already decided on military matters thousands of miles away in Bianjing.
As expected, Yuan Hao had ambushed a large number of troops on Liupan Mountain, intending to lure the Song Dynasty King's army to go deeper.
This matter, after the important ministers of the Shaanxi Economic Strategy and Appeasement Department wrote to it, is now known to everyone!
As a result, public opinion from both the government and the public immediately targeted Wang Yiyong and Chao Zongci.
Wang Yiyong, in particular, was criticized and attacked the most.
Just the day before yesterday, Zhang Fangping, the official of the right admonishment committee, directly attacked Wang Yiyong in front of the emperor, accusing him of "not being able to assist the emperor in order to secure the country... I am a subordinate of a powerful official who follows the influence of others and is not a good person for the prime minister!".
Wang Yiyong then took off his hat in the palace to apologize and begged in front of the officials.
The officials quickly ordered people to help the political advisor, comforted and encouraged him many times, and kept Zhang Fangping's bullet in sight, allowing the prince-in-law to pass the danger.
However, this is only temporary.
For relatives of Zhao Guan's family or officials promoted through nepotism like Wang Yiyong and Chao Zongqi, whether their positions and official positions are stable or not actually has little to do with their political achievements.
It depends on whether the officials trust them or not.
Wang Yiyong and Chao Zongqi, one voted against the vote on the same day and the other abstained.
In the eyes of the officials, I'm afraid they are no longer reliable. You don't even have such a sense of responsibility. Why do I still let you hold high positions?
Chao Zongqi may be in better condition. He is already old. It is estimated that this time he will be the last official.
Moreover, Chao Zongqi was a civil servant after all, so the official family would save face, but Wang Yiyong, as the consort, did not help the Zhao family, turned his elbow outward, and was proven to have turned in the wrong direction, which almost ruined the country's affairs! Therefore,
In front of the officials, the consort will definitely lose a lot of points, and it is probably only a matter of time before he is dismissed from office!
But this involves another issue. Prime Minister Lu Yijian will definitely protect Wang Yiyong!
This is related to the credibility of this prime minister in employing people to govern.
If he cannot protect Wang Yiyong, or if he cannot try his best to let Wang Yiyong step down, then the prime minister will lose his prestige in the future.
With this in mind, how could Zeng Gongliang still have the courage to answer the question?
Duke Lu Yijian of the State of Shen was a strong man who suppressed an entire era.
Famous ministers and strong men like Li Di, Wang Zeng, and Wang Sui were all defeated by him.
Only people like Fan Xiwen dared to stroke this man's beard without fear of his retaliation. Zeng Gongliang was not as courageous as Fan Xiwen.
It's a pity that Zeng Gongliang can't decide by himself!
Because Zhao Xin has made up his mind!
Wang Yiyong must go to the country!
Because this is related to his future prestige and authority.
Otherwise, if Wang Yiyong steps down smoothly and honorably, how many people will be afraid of what he says in the future?
I'm afraid it will be the same as in his previous life. Even as an emperor, there will still be people who dare to work against him and avoid the truth.
If so, wouldn't his efficiency in doing things be greatly compromised?
Therefore, Zhao Xin gave Liu Yongnian a wink and asked Liu Yongnian to help Zeng Gongliang up and in front of him. Then Zhao Xin looked at the Hanlin bachelor who was still very timid and cautious, and said seriously: "Since
Since the late Emperor, the country's system has become increasingly complicated and complicated. Are scholars willing to sit aside and watch the country's affairs continue to rot like this?"
"Today, the King of the Song Dynasty has been unable to deal with even the Western bandits. If this continues, won't even tributary countries such as Jiaozhi, Nanzhao, Korea and Japan be able to surpass the Song Dynasty in the future?"
Therefore, Zeng Gongliang could no longer shirk it, and could only bow down and say: "If you are called by an official, I will work hard and die for the country!"
Zhao Xin looked at him with a pleased expression and said: "I was reading history today and heard that King Wu of Zhou said: I have ten rebellious ministers!"
"Bachelor, this should be encouraged!"
"I am terrified..." Zeng Gongliang then bowed again.
Zhao Xin laughed out loud, the sound was as sweet as a silver bell.
But in her heart, Zhao Xin knew it very well.
The civil servants of the Song Dynasty.
Including Zeng Gongliang in front of me, as well as Fu Bi, Xia Song, Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi and others currently in the opposition, as well as Wen Yanbo, Wang Anshi, Lu Huiqing and others in the future.
When these people were in the wild, each one was more loyal than the other.
Every day he was in Taijian and the Procuratorate attacking the ministers of the two offices. I always felt that Cao Cao and Li Linfu were about to appear in these two offices.
The emperor was required to have an overview of the political affairs and make decisions on everything.
It is enough for the ministers of the two governments to do what the emperor has ordered, and there is no need to dictate the emperor's decision.
However, once these people sit in the position of chief executive, everything changes completely.
It's as if those words in the past were not spoken by themselves, speaking and speaking were ancestral laws and national systems.
In the past, when the emperor sent a message, they were happy and encouraged.
But now, they are extremely disgusted and opposed to the emperor's surrender of letters and interference in the affairs of the two governments.
Therefore, Zhao Xin knew that if Zeng Gongliang was appointed Prime Minister, he would not be as obedient and obedient as he is now when he meets him next time.
The butt determines the head!
Zeng Gongliang, who was a governor, and Zeng Gongliang, who was a Hanlin scholar, were bound to be two different people.
And, this is the Song Dynasty!
Fortunately, Zhao Xin actually does not need his people in the two houses now.
because……
Watching Zeng Gongliang and Di Qing retreat respectfully and disappear from sight.
Zhao Xin stretched out his hand slightly, pretending to be fishing.
"The Grand Duke fished for King Wen without a hook..." He smiled in his heart: "I am now using Zeng Gongliang as bait to catch Your Excellency. Can You turn a blind eye?"