Xiao Ziyu and Zhou Xiong looked at each other. It wasn't until the moment they saw the list that they realized that Li Mu had set a trap for them from the beginning.
What he is best at is hiding his true purpose. On the surface, he is doing good for everyone, but behind the scenes, he has unknown secrets. When everyone was discussing the imperial examination system, Li Mu made a huge contribution, and everyone was impressed.
They thought he was doing something for the Queen, but no one expected that his series of actions, which seemed to be preparing for the imperial examination, were actually for Cui Ming, the minister of secret service...
Judging from the results this time, Li Mu was not trying to break up the fight between the two. His real purpose was to put his people in high positions and weaken the power of the two parties at the same time!
"Too careless!"
"I forgot, this little fox is cunning and cunning, how could he do such a purposeless thing?"
…
At this moment, the two people belonging to different camps actually felt that they shared the same illness and shared the same hatred and hatred.
But the next moment, the two of them snorted coldly at the same time, one left and one right, and walked out of Zhongshu Province.
Not long after, Nanyuan, Nanyang County Prince's Mansion.
Prince Nanyang's forehead was throbbing with veins, and he gritted his teeth and said: "Damn Li Mu, he won't let us get what he can't get!"
Xiao Ziyu thought for a while and said: "The most important position of Minister of Civil Affairs at least does not benefit the Zhou family. Maybe we can try to win over Liu Qing. As far as I know, he has not been won over by the Zhou family..."
"That's because the Zhou family couldn't win him over." Prince Nanyang said solemnly: "Do you think we didn't try to win over Liu Qing? We tried to win over Liu Qing as early as when he was promoted to Minister of Rites, but this person ignored him at all.
During the nine years he has been in the court, he has been alone and not close to anyone. After getting off the court, he went home directly. The king invited him to attend banquets several times, but he refused..."
Xiao Ziyu shook his head and said: "This kind of person can actually become the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel..."
An important position like the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs has always been fought over by political parties. An official with no party or faction and no one behind him? Being able to become a minister? It is already luck. Being promoted to the minister is almost impossible by luck alone.
of.
He could no longer force himself to be the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He could only say helplessly: "Fortunately, nothing went wrong in the Ministry of Justice? The Department of Worship? We also have control..."
At the same time, in the study of Zhou Zhong, the minister of the Zhou family, the four brothers of the Zhou family also fell into silence.
The Zhou family did not suffer much loss this time. The Ministry of Industry was the one with the least power among the six ministries. Therefore, whether Zhou Ting resigned as minister or Zhou Chuan was dismissed, it did not have much impact on the Zhou family.
On the contrary, the Xiao family directly lost its staff and its lifeblood was cut off.
However, this is not entirely good news for the Zhou family.
The previous queen didn't care much about the fight between the new party and the old party, and would not interfere.
But now, she has been deliberately suppressing the old and new parties. She has avoided officials from the new and old parties in several important official positions appointed this time.
Her deliberate cultivation of her own power is of greater significance than suppressing the two parties.
"Is she really cultivating her own power?" Zhou Chuan asked with doubt on his face: "She used to just want to gather the imperial energy early and pass on the throne, and didn't care about the dispute between the two parties. Could it be that her
Has your mind changed?"
Zhou Ting said lightly: "It is very possible that since she began to favor and trust Li Mu, she has changed more and more."
Zhou Xiong said with great determination: "I am very sure that behind His Majesty, it must be Li Mu who is bewitching him. This incident, from beginning to end, was a trap for him. I suspect that he wants to support his own party members..."
"No matter what, Li Mu must be taken seriously..."
…
Ministry of Rites.
In the servant's office, Liu Qing is packing his things.
Starting tomorrow, he will take up his post in the Ministry of Personnel as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
The Minister of Rites walked into the office, bowed his hand to him, and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Liu, Mr. Liu's promotion speed is really fast..."
Deep in his eyes, there were quite complex emotions flowing.
In just six months, he watched with his own eyes as Liu Qing was promoted from a junior member of the Ministry of Etiquette to a doctor, a minister, and now a minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He held real power and had a stable status. As Liu Qing's boss, he
, he had mixed feelings in his heart.
Liu Qing also sighed: "Yes, I didn't expect that this place would be promoted so quickly..."
Beiyuan.
Li Mu stood at the door of his house, watching Zhang Chun move.
This time, Lao Zhang was not only promoted, but his residence was also changed from three to four. In addition, the Queen also rewarded his family with two maids and two servants. The distance between Zhang's house and Li's house was also closer.
At the housewarming party, he patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said, "We won't say any more unnecessary words. Come and have a drink."
There were not many people at the banquet. In addition to Zhang Chun's family, there were also Zhang Shan and Li Si, as well as Li Mu and Li Qing.
Since the last time he came to Shendu, Zhang Shan has not gone back. He has never been to Shendu, and he was shocked by the prosperity of Shendu. He has already asked Liu Hanyan for permission to open a branch here.
It happened that Liu Hanyan also had this intention, so he stayed temporarily.
After a few glasses of wine, Zhang Shan looked at Li Qing and asked, "Boss, what are your plans next? Will you continue to stay in the capital?"
Li Si kicked him under the table, but it was too late.
Li Qing was silent for a moment and said, "I should be back to Baiyun Mountain in two days."
Li Si's lips moved slightly, and he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't speak.
He poured a glass of wine and said to Li Mu: "I want to toast you."
As the wine glasses clinked, he gave Li Mu a meaningful look and said, "You have worked hard to get to where you are today. You must cherish the people in front of you..."
Zhang Shan raised his wine glass and said, "That's right, you and the shopkeeper have finally achieved success. You must cherish her in the future..."
Li Si poured another glass of wine and said to Li Qing: "I also want to toast to the boss. I hope the boss can think carefully before making any decision in the future and not regret it later..."
Zhang Shanshen agreed and said: "Yes, if the boss hadn't killed those dog officials, things would have been much simpler this time. You don't have to wait for Zongzheng Temple, they will still be beheaded in the end..."
…
Ever since Li Qing came home, Li Mu had been sleeping in the study room with Xiaobai in his arms every day.
Not only that, on the second day after Li Qing came to Shendu, Liu Hanyan removed all the festive decorations inside and outside Li's house, including the red lanterns at the door. According to the custom of Shendu, when the newlyweds were celebrating their wedding, the couple stuck to the wedding
The lantern with the characters should be hung for three months.
He knew what Liu Hanyan meant. She was taking care of Li Qing's feelings. The death anniversary of Li Qing's family had just passed, and she chose to sacrifice herself for Li Qing.
At night, Li Muzheng was about to walk into the study when he saw a figure standing outside the room.
Li Mu stepped forward and asked doubtfully: "Boss, why are you still up so late?"
Li Qing said softly: "I just want to tell you that I will go back to Baiyun Mountain to practice tomorrow. I'm sorry to bother you for so long..."
Li Mu looked at her and said: "What's wrong with you? This is your home. I'm going to ask your majesty to let her give this house to you again..."
Li Qing shook his head gently and said: "I no longer have a home. I think my father, Quan Xia, knows that he will be happy to know that the people living in the Li Mansion are people like him."
Li Mu thought for a while and said: "Master Li's revenge has not been avenged yet. I will let you see with your own eyes that they have received the punishment they deserve."
A nervous look finally appeared on Li Qing's face. He grabbed Li Mu's wrist and said, "You have done enough. Let's stop it now. My father doesn't want anyone to avenge him. He only hopes that someone can avenge him."
Like him, do something for the people..."
Li Mu was about to explain to her, but he felt something in his heart and looked back.
In front of the Moon Gate, a figure stood there quietly.
Li Qing was stunned for a moment, then he let go of Li Mu's hand with a pale face and said, "Senior sister, I..."
Liu Hanyan came over, shook his head and said, "Junior sister, there is no need to explain, I just heard it."
Li Qing lowered his head and said, "I hope senior sister can persuade him."
Liu Hanyan glanced at Li Mu and said to Li Qing: "Junior sister should also understand him. Things he decides are not so easy to change."
Li Mu said: "Don't worry, His Majesty agreed. There will be no danger."
Liu Hanyan said to Li Qing: "With His Majesty protecting him from behind, junior sister doesn't have to worry."
Li Qing looked at Li Mu and finally said nothing more. He said softly: "Then I will go back to the room first. You... you should rest early."
Liu Hanyan suddenly said: "Junior sister, wait a minute."
Li Qing turned around and asked, "Senior sister, is there anything else you can do?"
Liu Hanyan said: "I have a question for my junior sister."
Li Qingdao: "Sister, please ask."
Liu Hanyan looked at her and asked, "Does junior sister also like Li Mu?"
