In the capital, Wang Changlian, who had just retired from the early morning court and was dressed in the uniform of a second-rank official of the imperial court, followed the team and slowly walked out of the gate.
In the court hall, Ming Chengzu announced the specific arrangements for the March military parade.
Wang Changlian didn't know much about the use of troops. He just lowered his head and listened without participating in any speeches.
Today's morning court meeting is like coming to listen to the court meeting.
There are no strict requirements for the team leaving the court. Those who have a good relationship with each other walk together in twos and threes, and while walking, they say words that have nothing to do with the morning court.
Although he is the head of the six departments, he is a new face after all. Apart from politely saying "Good morning, Mr. Wang", everyone said nothing.
After taking a breath of the cold air outside, Wang Changlian walked towards the palace gate.
"Master Wang." Chen E, the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture who had been standing on the roadside, greeted with a smile.
"My lord, who are you?" Wang Changlian was startled and asked hurriedly.
"I am Chen E, Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, and I also had a relationship with Xiao Chen." Chen E introduced with a smile.
Shuntian Prefecture Yin was very big, but he didn't seem to have much weight in front of the Minister of Rites. But everyone in the court knew that Wang Changlian was the person recommended by Xiao Chen for the emperor, so Chen E mentioned Xiao Chen.
"It turns out it's Mr. Chen, the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture." Wang Chang even clasped his fists in return, "Shuntian Prefecture is in charge of everything for the people of the capital. It is the parent of the emperor. Please take care of Mr. Chen in the future."
"Wherever, Lord Wang is the new Minister of Rites, and he has been granted permission by the Emperor to select a suitable Minister of Rites from among hundreds of officials. This shows how much the Emperor trusts Lord Wang. After he is dismissed from the official position, he will still have to rely on Lord Wang to support him.
Yes." Chen E smiled and said politely.
Regarding Wang Changlian's appointment as Minister of Rites, all the officials in the court also had their own opinions.
In their eyes, a person with no experience, no matter how talented he is, is always a little bit unconvinced if he is directly in charge of the Etiquette Department.
However, who would dare to say no even if the emperor personally ordered us to do so? What's more, because of Xiao Chen's incident, everyone had just been punished by the emperor, and they still didn't have a long memory.
Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty was very clear about this. If the Ministry of Rites did not have an experienced person to step in, its voice in the court would probably become weaker and weaker in the future.
This is what Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty did not want to see. He hoped that the six tribes would sit on equal footing and jointly assist the emperor in governing the world.
But after much thought, I couldn't find a suitable candidate.
In the entire court, the only people who had no objections to Xiao Chen, directly or indirectly, were the Metropolitan Procuratorate. However, the Metropolitan Procuratorate performed its own duties, and it was inappropriate to transfer it to the Ministry of Rites, causing a vacancy within it.
Arbitrarily arranging the ministers of the court to serve as ministers. If they take up the post with emotions because of Xiao Chen, it will not be conducive to Wang Changlian's management of the Ministry of Etiquette.
The moment he saw Chen E in the court, Ming Chengzu had an idea in his mind that it was him.
As the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, Chen E has absolute real power. In terms of qualifications, he is a dignified third-rank official. The most important thing is that he and Xiao Chen have nothing to do with each other, and they admire him very much. Such two people who have a common affection for Xiao Chen are here.
Doing things together will get twice the result with half the effort.
Chen E was an upright official and worked diligently in managing the Shuntian Mansion. He deserved to be promoted to a first-level official rank.
Let him serve as the Minister of Rites and the Yin of Shuntian Prefecture, killing two birds with one stone. Ming Chengzu was satisfied with his decision.
However, he had promised Wang Changlian to choose his minister, and even though he was suggesting it, it was suspected of making a rigid arrangement.
After thinking for a long time, I finally went to Chen E, told him my thoughts, asked him to go to Wang Changlian himself, and then recommended himself.
"I am a mere commander, and I don't have any capable people around me. How can I have the ability to support Mr. Chen? Mr. Chen said this, which is embarrassing for me." Wang Chang continued.
Chen E raised his right hand slightly: "Let's talk while walking?"
"Okay." Wang Changlian was also very happy in his heart.
I used to be a citizen, and although the Qinghe store was small, I was familiar with people there. Although I couldn't influence people's livelihood, I still had people around me to accompany me.
Now that I am the Minister of Rites, all the officials in the court just nod politely and greet each other. They all have their own thoughts. It is not easy to get together.
Today, Chen E took the initiative to approach him and had a close relationship with Xiao Chen, which made Wang Changlian feel warm in his heart.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty asked you to select the Minister of Etiquette yourself. I wonder if your Majesty has found a suitable candidate?" Chen E lowered his hands, intentionally walking half a step slower than Wang Changlian, and said with a smile.
"The Ministry of Rites has prepared a copy of the resumes of the officials, but the position of Minister of Rites will be the right-hand man in the operation of the Ministry of Rites. I'm afraid it is not appropriate to select people based on resumes alone. This matter cannot be rushed, it has to be done
Observe slowly and understand."
Chen E nodded: "What Mr. Wang said is very reasonable. There is indeed no need to rush into this matter. However, as one of the six departments of the imperial court, the Ministry of Rites still has a lot of affairs in operation. As the Minister of Rites, Mr. Wang cannot do anything.
It’s a matter of personal responsibility, so we have to hurry up when choosing the right and left ministers.”
Wang Changlian slowed down: "This matter cannot be rushed, but it cannot be delayed. It is not difficult to choose the right candidate among the hundreds of officials in the imperial court. However, I have just arrived and have no understanding of the officials. For me,
, it is not easy to select the right person.”
"There are only a few officials in this court who are qualified to serve as Minister of Rites. And there are also many talented people in the local area. However, all officials know that you and Xiao Chen are very close. What happened in the court some time ago
Mr. Wang must have heard about the matter. Hundreds of officials actually signed a letter to accuse Xiao Chen. Although the matter ended with the officials being punished, the resentment in their hearts was born from this. Your Majesty, they are naturally
I don't dare to resent Xiao Chen and the Dongchang where he works. If given the chance, these people will still squeeze him out. It is because of him that the Ministry of Rites will need Mr. Wang if it wants to have a normal say in the court in the future.
It’s about operating with heart.”
Chen E said sincerely.
Wang Changlian nodded: "Of course I understand this problem. If you can do the job of the Ministry of Rites well, it will be fine if you can make good friends with other departments. If you can't make good friends, it doesn't matter. I can solve problems for the court, the emperor, and the people of Li.
He is worthy of the position of Minister of Rites."
"Master Wang is very open-minded, and I admire him very much. Everyone has his own way of being an official, and one of them is to seek benefits for the people. The third is to seek benefits for the people.
There is one thing that cannot be put on the table, but it is all true." Chen E stopped as he spoke.
Wang Chang was stunned for a moment: "Master Chen, please tell me directly."
“I don’t collude with corrupt officials, but there are some things that should be done to save face, and you still have to do them.”
Wang Changlian shook his head and looked at Chen E a little apologetically: "Birds of a feather gather people into groups. I, Wang Changlian, really can't do this kind of thing. In official matters, everyone can argue, but in private, with those who don't put people's livelihood first,