Chapter 0160 Di Qing is the rhythm of being the son-in-law of Cao Fu!
Kou Ji said with a smile: "Once the Ministry of Revenue comes into power, others who go to the Ministry of Revenue may not be able to sit securely. Grandpa Li has served as a political advisor and has been in the inner court. In terms of merit and qualifications in the court, he can compare with
There are not many of him."
Kou Zhun looked at Kou Ji in astonishment. He did not expect that Kou Ji could think of this step, nor did he expect that Kou Ji could do this.
He calculated it carefully and found that Kou Ji seemed to have had this idea a long time ago and started planning it a long time ago.
And all of this is almost done without others knowing.
Let's not talk about whether Kou Ji's plan to help the six tribes seize power can be successful. Just the fact that he can break out of the strange circle of superiors in the court to overcome subordinates and come up with ways to overcome superiors is enough to make Kou Zhun amazed.
Kou Zhun put away the shock on his face, suppressed it in his heart, and pondered: "So, you plan to let Li Di be in charge of the household department, and Wang Zeng be in charge of the punishment department? Then you must have candidates for the other four ministers, so tell them together.
, I’ll help you read the details carefully.”
Kou Ji didn't hide anything and said with a smile: "I plan to let Zhang Zhibai serve as Minister of War..."
Before Kou Ji finished speaking, Kou Zhun shook his head and said decisively: "No, no, Zhang Zhibai cannot serve as Minister of War."
Kou Ji wondered: "In terms of seniority, he is qualified, why can't he be appointed as the Minister of War?"
Kou Zhun glanced at Kou Ji with a faint look, "He has just been transferred to Lijing, and it was Liu E and Ding Wei who jointly transferred him. If you want to recruit him back, Liu E and Ding Wei will immediately notice that something is wrong.
Therefore, you can only choose the six ministers among the officials who stayed in Beijing.
Among the officials who stayed in Beijing, there were not many who were qualified to serve as ministers of the six departments, and who could secure the position of ministers of the six departments after the struggle for power among the six departments."
Kou Ji pondered and asked, "Does grandfather have any suitable candidates?"
Kou Zhun thought for a moment, glanced at Kou Ji meaningfully, and said, "I can't think of a suitable candidate for the position of Minister of the Ministry of War yet. But if Xiang Minzhong is appointed as the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, he will be as stable as Mount Tai."
Kou Ji raised his eyebrows and looked at Kou Zhun in surprise.
Kou Zhun looked at him with a half-smile.
Kou Ji rolled his eyes and laughed dryly: "Do you know about the rumor that Xiang Minzhong spread?"
Kou Zhun said with a smile: "I am not deaf, how could I not hear the rumor that Xiang Minzhong spread?"
Kou Jixi said: "Did you also guess that it was the rumor that Xiang Minzhong spread?"
Kou Zhun glanced at Kou Ji and smiled calmly: "According to your temperament, if you really fall in love with that girl from the Xiang family, you will definitely find ways to marry her into the family, and then you will do something as boring as spreading rumors.
Only that old man Xiang Minzhong could do such a boring thing.
He chose you to be his grandson-in-law, but he couldn't bear to lose face and come over to ask for his hand in marriage, so he used this method to remind me to come and ask for his hand in marriage."
Kou Ji asked tentatively: "Grandpa, why did you do this?"
Kou Zhun pondered for a moment and said seriously: "Logically speaking, the Xiang family girl is a good match for you. If you marry him, the Xiang family's connections in the court will also be used by you.
With Xiang Jia behind the scenes and my husband helping me, it will all depend on your own will in the future.
But according to my careful observation, you don’t seem to have any intention of marrying a girl from the Xiang family.
You have always had your own opinion. If I made the decision for you and decided on this marriage, I'm afraid you would secretly interfere with it.
At that time, not only will the marriage not be possible, but the harmony between the Xiang and Kou families will also be damaged.
That’s why I pretended not to know anything about it.”
Kou Ji cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, grandfather, for your understanding. My grandson has no plans to get married yet."
Kou Zhun glanced at Kou Ji up and down, and hummed: "You are already old, it's time to get married. Even if you are not in a hurry to get married, you should still have two concubines to give birth to children for you.
Our Kou Mansion is already thin in population, but we are still waiting for you to spread your branches and make it more popular."
Kou Ji smiled awkwardly and said nothing.
Kou Zhun said nonchalantly: "If you find a girl you like, just tell me and I will come forward to help you negotiate. If you are shy, I can help you choose a few concubines and send them to your room."
Kou Ji smiled dryly and quickly changed the subject, "Grandpa, let's continue talking about the candidates for the six ministers?"
Kou Zhun rolled his eyes and said, "If you don't marry that girl from the Xiang family, Xiang Minzhong will definitely not help you."
Kou Ji said dumbfounded: "I have not considered the candidate for Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. What I urgently need now is the candidate for Minister of the Ministry of War."
Kou Zhun was stunned and said unexpectedly: "If you don't fight for the staff, then why are you helping the Six Ministries fight for power? Once the Six Ministries take power, the most powerful one is the Staff."
Kou Ji smiled and explained: "I will find a way to transfer to the staff department..."
Kou Zhun was stunned and said in astonishment: "Go to the Ministry of Personnel..."
After a pause, Kou Zhun thought for a moment, nodded slowly and said: "Xiang Min is not out, I can't think of any other suitable candidates for the Ministry of Personnel. If you go to the Ministry of Personnel to sit in charge, although you cannot control all the power of the Ministry of Personnel, you can have more power.
The Shaohui controls part of the power of the official department.
With this part of power, it is enough."
Kou Ji smiled and nodded: "That's what my grandson thinks."
Kou Zhun pondered for a moment and then said: "What the Minister of the Ministry of War said, I suddenly thought of someone."
"who?"
"Cao Wei!"
Kou Ji said in astonishment: "Can Cao Wei be appointed Minister of War?"
It’s not that Cao Wei doesn’t have enough qualifications, nor does it mean that Cao Wei doesn’t have enough merit.
But once the Six Ministries take power, it is impossible for the civil servants to see Cao Wei sitting in the position of Minister of War.
When the time comes, Cao Wei will inevitably be impeached, and Cao Wei may not be able to sit firmly.
Kou Zhun seemed to see through Kou Ji's thoughts, rolled his eyes and said: "In terms of seniority, Cao Wei is qualified. The only thing missing is someone who can support him in the court.
But don’t forget, I’m still on the same page as Tong Zhongshu.
If I support him, he will definitely be able to sit firmly in the Ministry of War."
Kou Ji was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then grinned and said, "With you as my guarantee, Cao Wei's position in the court will be as stable as Mount Tai."
Kou Zhun sneered: "That's not necessarily the case. Those who should be impeached will still be impeached. Whether he can sit down as Minister of War depends not only on my support, but also on whether he can withstand it.
pressure."
After a pause, Kou Zhun continued: "So, you need to talk to Cao Wei and let him make up his mind to firmly take root in the position of Minister of War."
Kou Ji nodded slowly, "My grandson will go to Cao Mansion tomorrow."
Kou Zhun nodded with satisfaction.
"Have you considered the candidates for Minister of Industry and Minister of Etiquette?"
Kou Zhun asked.
Kou Ji was stunned, shook his head, and said frankly: "I didn't think about it at all..."
Kou Zhun was slightly stunned, "Why?"
Kou Ji grinned and said: "If we eat meat, we have to let people drink soup. If we eat both meat and soup, it will definitely cause public outrage."
Kou Ji would never tell Kou Zhun about his cooperation with Zhao Yuanyan, so he borrowed this excuse.
Hearing this, Kou Zhun stared at Kou Ji blankly, and after a long time he said: "You are not greedy..."
Kou Ji smiled and said, "I don't want to provoke too many enemies because of this."
Kou Zhun looked at Kou Ji and sighed: "At such a young age, with such a city and such a plan... It's not an exaggeration to call you a monster... If you weren't my grandson, I would really want to get rid of you."
Look at your mind and see how your heart grows."
Kou Ji's expression froze and he smiled dryly: "Grandpa, this kind of idea is unacceptable."
Kou Zhun glanced at Kou Ji, and did not take the opportunity to expose Kou Ji's idea that Kou Ji was a man appointed by heaven. Instead, he ordered: "Wang Zeng, Li Di, I will help you negotiate the matter, so that you don't have to plan anymore.
I will also help you get the position of three ministers.
The only thing you have to do now is to go to Cao Mansion and talk to Cao Wei."
Kou Ji nodded heavily.
Kou Zhun waved his hand and told Kou Ji to step aside.
He began to plan in his room how to place Liu E and Ding Wei into the positions of the three ministers without them noticing.
In the evening, he already had a plan in mind, and immediately sent Kou Zhong out of the house to recruit his confidants.
Kou Ji told him the overall plan, which opened a new door for Kou Zhun and allowed him to see another way to restrain Liu E and Ding Wei.
The most important thing is that this method does not require Zhao Heng at all.
There is no need to worry about being cheated by Zhao Heng, and you can act boldly with confidence.
Kou Zhun chatted with his confidants in the bedroom all night.
Kou Ji slept beautifully all night in Sijun Garden.
The next day.
early morning.
After Kou Ji got up, he washed up, had breakfast, and then went to Cao Mansion.
After seeing Kou Ji, the disciples of the Cao Mansion welcomed him to the side hall.
Not long after he waited in the side hall, Cao Xu appeared in the side hall.
When Kou Ji saw him, he stood up and saluted and said, "I've seen my teacher..."
Cao Xu rolled his eyes and said, "I told you a long time ago not to call me your tutor."
Kou Ji grinned and did not speak again.
Cao Xu said calmly: "Come to see Di Qing?"
Kou Ji shook his head and said with a smile: "Come to see Uncle Cao..."
Cao Xu looked Kou Ji up and down and said unexpectedly: "You want to see my father again?"
Kou Ji nodded.
Cao Xu did not ask Kou Ji why he met his father, but said, "My father is teaching Di Qing martial arts at the martial arts arena in my house. I will take you there."
Kou Ji nodded and followed Cao Xu to the martial arts arena of Cao Mansion.
When he arrived at the edge of the martial arts arena, Kou Ji saw two figures, one old and one young, each holding a big gun and making spears.
Both of them were shirtless and sweating profusely.
Cao Xu looked at Di Qing, who was learning spear skills from Cao Wei, and said with a complicated expression: "You really found a good apprentice for my father. My father likes him very much..."
Kou Jixiao asked: "Why do you like Fa?"
Cao Xu glanced sideways at Kou Ji and sighed: "Do you still remember that my father made a three-part agreement with you before?"
Kou Ji nodded slowly.
Cao Xu said helplessly: "My father broke the rules he set and taught Di Qing some of the Cao family's martial arts."
When Kou Ji heard this, he was overjoyed, but he said in shock: "That's such a great love..."
Cao Xu glared at Kou Ji and muttered: "I don't know where you found such a weirdo. Not only is he handsome, he is also quick and good at learning everything."
Kou Ji smiled and said: "It is also a happy event for Uncle Cao to be trained by good talents and beautiful jade."
Cao Xu nodded, then shook his head and said: "He is indeed a good piece of jade... However, he can't stay in Cao Mansion anymore. If you don't come to Cao Mansion, maybe I will come to find you in two days."
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Kou Ji asked: "Why? Could it be that Uncle Cao has finished learning all his skills?"
When Cao Xu heard this, he glared and said, "No matter how fast he learns, he will never be able to learn my father's skills in his lifetime."
Kou Ji was ready to ask questions again.
But Cao Xu frowned and said, "Don't say anything, watch carefully, my father and Di Qing are about to stop. You will understand after they stop."
Kou Ji nodded doubtfully and stood there, looking at Di Qing and Cao Wei.
The big guns in the hands of Cao Wei and Di Qing rolled up and down and pierced the wooden stake in front of them. After that, they pulled out their guns and stood up.
Then, under Kou Ji's astonished gaze, a girl in a skirt flew towards the two of them like a butterfly wearing flowers.
The girl held two sweat towels in her hands, one was handed to Cao Wei, and the other was handed to Di Qing.
Then he stood aside with a smile and watched Di Qing wipe his sweat.
When Cao Xu saw this scene, he said to Kou Ji with a dark face, "Now you understand why I said he is not suitable to stay in Cao Mansion anymore, right?"
Kou Ji understands, how could Kou Ji not understand.
The girl clearly had a crush on Di Qing.
With Di Qing's appearance, it would be strange if he didn't attract one or two of Cao's daughters when he arrived at the Cao Mansion.
But he still pretended to be confused and said with a confused look: "I don't understand..."
Before Cao Xu could speak, he looked at Cao Xu and asked, "You mean, Uncle Cao's practice of martial arts with Di Qing will consume his energy? Will he be tired? Will it consume his mind?"
Cao Xu gritted his teeth and said, "I'm talking about that woman!"
Kou Ji said blankly: "Is there something wrong with that woman?"
"He handed Di Qing a sweat towel and watched Di Qing wipe his sweat!"
Cao Xu gritted his teeth.
Kou Ji looked at the girl twice and became even more confused, "Isn't it appropriate for a maid to hand over a sweat towel at this time?"
Cao Xu stared and growled: "I finally understand. It turns out that you are trying to pretend to be confused. Have you ever seen the maid in that house, wearing clothes made of silk and satin, and carrying a gift from the palace?"
The next step?"
Hearing this, Kou Ji said with a shocked look on his face: "The Cao Mansion is indeed a wealthy family, and they actually let the maids pass on silk and satin, and even gave them the palace robes..."
Kou Ji continued to act stupid, which made Cao Xu furious, "That's my sister!"
"younger sister?"
Kou Ji pretended to be surprised and said: "So it's your younger sister?"
Kou Ji looked at the girl and exclaimed: "My sister is indeed beautiful and smart, handsome and lovely!"
Cao Xu said angrily: "Kou Ji, that's enough! Stop pretending to be stupid with me. I don't believe you don't know the meaning of my words."