After bidding farewell to Zhongshu Ling, the officials in the temple also began to discuss and think about Zhongshu Ling's position. Of course, the official office cannot directly issue orders for this position. It must be selected by the emperor, and the official office will promote it.
Among the three orders, the position of Zhongshu Ling is really embarrassing. It is said that its status is not high enough, and he is among the three orders.
Responsible for convening and ending the court meeting. During the process of the court meeting in the temple, only Zhongshu Ling and the emperor can make decisions and even reprimand the ministers, depriving the ministers of their right to speak. The court meeting is a discussion among the ministers.
It is a place where major national affairs are concerned. In this place, you have absolute power and can even draw up edicts. This position cannot be said to be low.
However, this position is very important. Zhongshu Ling can only play a role in court discussions and drafting edicts. At other times, he is basically idle. He does not have any real power and does not even have many subordinate officials. Therefore, this
The position must be filled by a minister who is committed to the emperor and is old and suitable for leisure. If it is a minister who always wants to go against the emperor, such as Yu Fan and Zhong Changtong, I am afraid that the court meeting will change.
It's extremely confusing.
But in today's temples, can we really find ministers who are devoted to the emperor and willing to take care of themselves in old age?
Everyone's eyes are on Xun Linggong. Maybe Xun Linggong is okay. He is old and extremely loyal to the emperor. To be fair, he is the most suitable for this position. The quality of this batch of ministers is still very good.
Yes, the emperor in the Hall of Houde had exactly this idea. However, he originally wanted Xun You, who was far away in Japan, to come back and assume this position.
However, Xun You actually submitted a written document rejecting the emperor's conquest, and even stated clearly that I should die for this.
According to Xun You's wishes, many of his civilizing policies on the Japanese island have not yet been fully implemented, and he is also writing a book called "The Book of Education". It can be imagined that he will not leave the Japanese island easily.
Maybe, he is just thinking about what he can do for the great man by completing this masterpiece before his death.
In fact, he has done a lot. When it comes to Japan today, there are actually three thousand students from Japan in Taixue. In every aspect, these people are more like people from the Central Plains.
The people of the Central Plains speak fluent and elegant language, and they are somewhat like the ancient sages. Xun You turned a barbaric and remote island into a Confucian holy land.
Moreover, since the Han Dynasty began to civilize various countries, there would always be some turmoil and killings of officials. Only the Japanese island is exceptionally peaceful now. Due to Xun You's policy of relocating the people, the people of Youning cannot even be distinguished.
Different from the people of the Japanese island, Liu Xi was also helpless. He had no way to force this old minister to return. If the old man was so angry that he died halfway, then Liu Xi would have to bear an eternal burden.
A big pot?
In desperation, Liu Xi had no choice but to turn his attention to the old minister of the court. However, he still had to ask Xun Yu clearly about this matter first. Therefore, the old minister put down what he was doing and rushed to the Houde Hall again.
, However, this time, the old minister looked a little energetic, and he was many times better than the rotten wood before.
The old minister is already handsome. He has cheered up these days, and his whole body exudes a kind of fairy spirit. His long gray hair and beard, and rosy complexion make him look like an immortal. The old minister is sitting on the thick
In the Hall of Virtue, he gently stroked his long beard and said, "I understand what your Majesty means. I am old. There are many things in the Chancery, so a young person should take care of them... The Middle Way is a good place to retire."
"In this case, I'm afraid that I will miss your talent..."
"At my old age, if I still occupy the position of Minister, I am missing everyone's talent. Your Majesty, although I should not speak like this, I hope that the position of Minister can be handed over to Zhuge Liang.
As for serving as the sergeant, it can be handed over to Sima Yi..." Xun Yu said slowly. Liu Xi was shocked, but quickly calmed down, and then asked: "Why?"
"Zhuge's talents are not inferior to those of his ministers, but for a long time, he has not had a place to display his talents... Sometimes there are old men like me and Guo Jia occupying the positions, and these young people cannot display their talents.
Come, this man can be of great use."
"What about Sima Yi? Why can't he be appointed as Shangshu Ling?"
"Sima's talent is also extraordinary. In the hands of your majesty, he will definitely be a better sword, even better than Zhuge Lai. However, his temperament is too cautious and life-saving, and he does not have the courage of Zhuge. If he is allowed to
If he comes to serve as a minister, he will definitely be afraid that political affairs will be unfavorable and will implicate his own life, so he will not implement anything. What's more, this person is self-interested... Your Majesty should keep him by your side and take care of him personally."
"Everyone has a place that suits him best. Sima is by His Majesty's side, serving as a sergeant, and with Your Majesty as his support, he can deploy many things without fear. At that time, he will perform better than Zhuge
Better effect, just like the previous legal matter, if His Majesty asked Sima Yi to handle it, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to talk to him, and I will be attacked by thieves halfway..." Xun Yu was completely dissatisfied.
Avoid, he said with a smile.
"What Duke Xun said is wrong. How dare he do this?"
"Haha, Your Majesty, even though he didn't dare to kill the minister, he still dared to detain the minister and lead people to rescue the minister after the law was enforced. Of course, Zhuge Liang could also think of this, but he didn't disdain it.
When it comes to doing things, the so-called gentlemen are the easiest to be bullied..." Xun Yu shook his head and said slowly.
Liu Xi nodded. In fact, his inner thoughts were the same as Xun Yu's. That's why he was so shocked when Xun Yu suggested it just now. He didn't like the ministers to tell what they were thinking.
Guessing that, it would make him feel uneasy, but looking at the old man in front of him, he still let go of his worries.
"Then I'll have to trouble your Lordship..."
"Here you go!"
In August of the 16th year of Yankang, the second month after the death of Lu Gong, the official order of the temple was issued.
No one objected to this appointment. The only one who complained slightly was Zhong Changtong. Zhong Changtong originally wanted to compete for the position of the Three Orders.
At this time, Sima Yi was still in the local area, conducting inspections for the purpose of dividing the country. When he learned about the emperor's appointment, Sima Yi just smiled bitterly for a moment. If he had been serving as a minister in the past, he would definitely not be too happy.
But since the last time he had a heart-to-heart chat with the emperor for a whole day, he was already very content with such appointments and dismissals.
Even if it is not as good as that of Shangshu Ling, it is still the same level as the Third Order. It can be considered that there is a place where he can display his strengths. This is already a very good treatment. Of course, after becoming the Third Order, he still cannot return to the temple early. For the place
The inspection was not over. Just after the appointment, when he conducted the inspection again, things went much smoother, and everyone was smiling.
Wherever he went, no one dared to ignore him anymore. Officials came to pay their respects one after another. Many people even wrote letters to tell them their admiration for him. Sima Yi just looked at those letters calmly.
, and then sent someone to Houde Hall to let the emperor come and have a look.
.........
Yuan Yao is sitting in his study, looking at the harvests from various places, with a smile on his face. In this year, Jianning Changdao has achieved great success in terms of mining and agriculture. This time, he
He really became famous overseas, not by his own background, nor by relying on the Han Dynasty. Well... well, he also built the Han Dynasty here, but this is not the point.
The point is that he relied on his own ability to convince the officials in the overseas government and gained their respect.
Now Yuan Yao is particularly happy. Jianning Changdao, which he governs, has surpassed the overseas islands. It ranks first in terms of security situation and grain and mineral resources. If this continues, it will last until the end of this year.
, next year, I can walk up to my brother with my chest high and ask him to implement this policy throughout overseas. In this way, I am afraid that the overseas government will create more wealth for the Han Dynasty!
Yuan Yao was thinking about these things. Suddenly, Ling Tong hurried in, holding the newspaper in hand, and said with a smile: "Young Governor, the latest newspaper is here, and the third order has been changed!" Yuan Yao hurriedly said
He stood up and took the Di Bao from him. The death of Mr. Lu had been published in the Di Bao. They overseas people also learned the news, and everyone in the Overseas Mansion also saw him off.
Of course, they also had a lot of speculation about the new position. Many officials believed that Governor Zhou had the best chance of taking over as Zhongshu Ling. Of course, Yuan Yao had never thought about it this way. Yuan Yao lowered his head and looked at it for a moment.
, just now he said with a smile: "Sure enough, it's just as I thought..." Ling Tong looked at him with some admiration and said: "The young governor is really amazing!"
"You said earlier that you would not be the Governor, and you specifically mentioned these three people. It is indeed the case. I admire you, I admire you!"
Yuan Yao shook his head and said: "The Governor is still young, why would Your Majesty let him go to Zhongshutai for retirement? Overseas Mansion is prospering day by day, and His Majesty wishes that the Governor could gain more benefits for the Han Dynasty. Alas, it's a pity, I can't do it in person
Went to congratulate..."
"Now, Young Commander and you two masters are both ranked in the Third Order. After a period of time, maybe the Great Governor can also enter the temple and serve as the Third Order. By that time, Young Commander, you will be a disciple of the Third Order.
, a veritable disciple of the Three Orders... Let me see, after more than ten years, maybe I will also call you Yuan Linggong. If I can live until then, you will have to find a good job for me."
"Haha, okay, then I will let you be responsible for the construction of the overseas vassal..."