Sheng Hong spent half an hour carefully reading the instructions.
He is worthy of being an important minister in the cabinet. No matter how angry he is, he still acts seasonedly. With specific implementation provisions, this revised law can be implemented in all states and counties in Daqi.
Sheng Hong was satisfied, and his expression was particularly gentle when he spoke to the hard-working elders: "I have worked hard these days, all elders."
Mr. Lu Ge showed a respectful and grateful look, cupped his hands and said: "It is such a blessing to be able to stay in the palace for a short time. Furthermore, it is the duty of a minister to share the emperor's worries, and I don't dare to take it as hard work."
Mr. Li Ge and others all agreed: "What Mr. Lu Ge said is absolutely true, and this is what I think in my heart."
"I am fortunate to have lived up to my orders and the Emperor's trust."
Sheng Hong smiled and said: "After today, I will issue an order to announce this new law to the world."
It has reached this point, and the elders cannot stop it even if they want to, and no one is going to stop it.
Mr. Lu Ge and others unanimously agreed.
In short, after this long month, the relationship between the monarch and his ministers has reached a new level of harmony and harmony.
"The cabinet elders have been working hard for days. This time when I leave the palace and return to the palace, I will rest for two days before returning to the cabinet to serve as errands."
Sheng Hong appeased all the pavilion elders in a pleasant manner, and gave each of them generous rewards. Then he ordered Eunuch Wei to prepare several carriages and send several pavilion elders back to their respective mansions. It can be said that he gave the pavilion elders enough dignity.
…
All the officials in the court were watching what was going on in the palace. As soon as the elders returned home, before their chairs were even warm, there was a thick stack of greeting cards in front of them.
Lu Ge's old disciples have old friends all over the government and the public, and they also receive the most greetings.
Elder Lu Ge didn't see anyone, but called his eldest grandson Lu Chi into the study.
One of Chen Zhan and Zhao Qi was a censor of the fifth rank, and the other was a Zhongshu Ling of the fourth rank.
In recent years, Lu Chi's official position has been promoted the fastest, and now he has risen from the third rank. With one more step, he will be able to enter the ranks of high-ranking officials in the court. Considering Lu Chi's age, it can be said that his official career is smooth and prosperous.
From this we can also see the emperor's love and favor for the Lu family.
Mr. Lu Ge was not in a hurry to speak, and the thumb of his right hand gently rubbed the thumb of his left hand. Anyone who is familiar with him knows that this is a small gesture that Mr. Lu Ge makes when he makes an important decision after careful consideration.
Lu Chi didn't say anything. He looked around at Mr. Lu Ge's face. When he was sure that Mr. Lu was in good spirits, he relaxed a little.
After a long time, Mr. Lu Ge opened his mouth to break the silence: "Zi Yu, the emperor will announce the revised new law to the world tomorrow. From tomorrow on, Daqi women can establish female households. Those who have no children in the family can
The family property is passed on to the daughter.”
Of course, the law is not that simple, and involves many things. Several ministers in the cabinet spent a month working hard to perfect this new law.
What Mr. Lu Ge said is the core and most important content of this law.
Lu Chi vaguely guessed what Mr. Lu Ge wanted to say, and responded in a low voice: "Yes, I already know about this."
Knowing these two words is remarkable.
Mr. Lu Ge took a deep look at his eldest grandson Lu Chi: "As ministers, it is our duty to be loyal to the country and share the emperor's worries. If the emperor behaves inappropriately, we also have the responsibility to advise him. This is the difference between loyal ministers and sycophantic ministers.
difference between."
"I want to ask you today, do you want to be a loyal minister, or do you want to be a sycophant?"
This question is of great significance.
Lu Chi's brows did not move and his expression remained unchanged: "Grandpa has overthought things. This is the world of the Sheng family and the emperor's kingdom. The emperor is a wise king and will naturally choose the most suitable person to be the crown prince."
"As ministers, we should fulfill our duties as ministers. If we use the feelings of monarch and minister to obstruct the emperor, how can we talk about being a loyal minister?"
Mr. Lu Ge's frown deepened, and his voice was particularly cold and stern: "You have to think clearly about such important matters."
Lu Chi raised his head and looked at Mr. Lu Ge: "Grandpa, my grandson made his choice more than ten years ago. Now, my grandson cannot retreat, nor can he."
Grandfather and grandson looked at each other for a moment.
Mr. Lu Ge's brows were almost knitted into knots, and his eyes when looking at his eldest grandson were particularly sharp.
Lu Chi's eyes were gentle but extremely firm, and he did not move at all under his grandfather's coercive gaze.
After a long time, Mr. Lu Ge said: "Just think about it clearly and step back first! I want to be alone for a while."
Lu Chi knew that his grandfather was in a state of confusion, so he didn't say much. He responded and left the study.
Mr. Lu Ge was sitting alone in the study, his expression changing and his eyes dark.
…
The same situation also happened in Zhao Mansion and Chen Mansion.
Mr. Zhao Ge always loved his youngest son Zhao Qi the most, and Zhao Qi was also the closest to his biological father. The father and son had not seen each other for a month, and they were particularly affectionate when they met.
Having been immersed in the officialdom for decades and promoted to the cabinet, Mr. Zhao Ge was undoubtedly an old fox in the officialdom. At this time, he called Zhao Qi to the study room and after a few words, he asked cryptically: "Zhao Qi, what are you doing?"
Do you know the emperor’s intention after revising the law?”
Zhao Qi blinked and responded solemnly: "The Emperor has never told him, so I can't ask him directly. However, I can guess some of the Emperor's true intentions..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Mr. Zhao Ge: "Don't ever ask about this kind of thing. Don't be stupid!"
No matter how good the friendship is in private, there is a difference between monarch and minister. Secretly inquiring about the Sacred Heart is something that all ministers will inevitably do. However, it is taboo to inquire openly and openly.
Zhao Qi rolled his eyes: "I'm not a fool, so I can ask directly. Father, you underestimate me too much."
Mr. Zhao Ge snorted coldly and unceremoniously revealed his son's background: "If I hadn't reminded you from time to time, what would you be unable to do? Relying on the friendship between you and the emperor, you are the most direct when talking to the emperor in private.
Do you think I don’t know?”
Zhao Qi's face didn't even turn red, and he smiled: "It turns out that father knows it! Now that he knows it, he should be more relieved. Over the years, I have 'offended Tianyan' not just twice, but the emperor has never cared about it."
Pass."
Look at this shameless look!
Mr. Zhao Ge couldn't bear it anymore and reached out to slap Zhao Qi on the back of the head: "You bastard! What I'm talking to you about is serious business. If you continue to laugh like this and not be serious, let's see how I deal with you."
"I'm telling you, don't get involved in the matter of establishing a heir to the Tian family in the future. Otherwise, you will be known as a traitor and a sycophant. From now on, no one in the upper court will pay attention to you."
After hearing these reminders, Zhao Qi not only did not nod in response, but instead suppressed his smile and said seriously: "The father is thinking about his son wholeheartedly, and the son understands it in his heart."
"It's just that from the day I decided to follow the King of Shu and become a vassal more than ten years ago, I made up my mind to follow His Highness in the future. If he sits on the dragon throne, I will be his most loyal minister."
"Whatever he decides to do, I will definitely support him to the end!"
