Chapter nine hundred and eighty-eight of the profound meaning of treat
Guo Song originally thought that his wife would be very emotional after listening to his story, but unexpectedly she replied calmly, "I know!"
This really surprised Guo Song, but he soon understood that his wife should always be in contact with Guo Yuniang.
"Aren't you surprised that I asked Cheng'er to work as a writer for Chang'an Express?" Guo Song asked again with a smile.
Xue Tao smiled and said: "Actually, Yuniang walked even further and you came back. Yuniang told me that you went to Cheng'er today to enlighten him, although Yuniang didn't know what you and Chenger said.
, but I can guess that it must be to comfort Cheng'er. Qiao Si's death has nothing to do with him. As for whether he goes to teach or writes in a newspaper, I, a mother, don't care too much, as long as he is safe and sound.
good."
Guo Song nodded, "I guess it was Lady Yu who told you."
At this time, a maid said outside the door: "Your Highness, General Wang Yue wants to see you!"
"I understand, let him wait in Qilin Hall."
Xue Tao quickly asked: "Has the murderer of Qiao Si been caught?"
"It's very possible! I went to have a look."
Guo Song stood up, put on a robe, and walked towards the Qilin Hall under the guidance of two maids holding lanterns.
The Qilin Hall was actually Guo Song's outer study. The study was very large, with tens of thousands of volumes of books alone. It was mainly used to handle official business in the inner palace and receive ministers. He sat down in the study, and Wang Yue hurried away after a while.
Come in.
"Your Majesty, you are responsible for your humble duties!" Wang Yue knelt down on one knee and said.
"Commander Wang, please rise!"
Wang Yue stood up, and Guo Songxiao asked, "But have you caught the murderer?"
Wang Yue nodded, "All three of them were caught. They are in an inn outside the city."
Guo Song said happily: "Tell me, how did you catch him?"
"Bizhang estimated that they would definitely contact their families, so we kept an eye on their families. When it was getting dark, a waiter from an inn sent a note, which was intercepted by us. Then at the inn, we took the note hiding in the room.
The three murderers were captured in one fell swoop, and the money they stole was also seized."
Guo Song had great confidence in Wang Yue. The internal guards commanded by Wang Yue were extremely efficient, much more powerful than the government officials. As long as they took action, there was no fugitive that could not be caught.
"Tomorrow morning, I will exchange all the hundred taels of silver into copper coins to pay off the Qiao family's debts, and the rest will be used for their family's funeral."
"The humble position has been exchanged for copper coins. I am going to send it to the Qiao family overnight and help them pay off their debt."
Guo Song nodded, "Also, let me tell you that the prince no longer goes to Ju'anfang to teach. Now he goes to the "Chang'an Express" newspaper office every afternoon to work. Your peripheral prevention and control must also keep up."
"I humbly obey orders!"
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At the same moment when Guo Song was listening to Wang Yue's report, Du Youqiu was also inviting Prime Minister Du You to dinner in an elegant room of Wanjia Restaurant opposite the Dongshi Gate.
Guo Song never prohibited the personal friendships of ministers, let alone allowed the Jin Wei Mansion to monitor them. As for ministers' personal friendships that would lead to exchanges of interests and other unattractive matters, Guo Song did not take it too seriously. This kind of thing has been going on since ancient times.
It’s impossible to guard against it, and if you do it too much, you will be exposed.
"The political hall has been very busy these two days, right?" Du Youqiu poured a full glass of wine for Du You and asked with a smile.
Du You is not as upright as Pan Liao, who is difficult to deal with in private. He is very tactful, has a good relationship with basically everyone, and is willing to help people. Therefore, he combines such an old bureaucrat who is well versed in human relations with an upright person who never establishes private relationships with his colleagues.
The combination of the friendly Pan Liao and the left and right prime ministers is also a method of Guo Song. Combining hardness and softness is the way to stability.
Du You shook his head and smiled bitterly: "These days we have to be busy until midnight every day before we can go home. You know, His Highness only approved a court framework for us, and we have to fill in the specific flesh and blood ourselves, especially our officials, we must
The plan was put forward and then discussed by the Zhizhengtang. By this afternoon, the officials from the six ministries were barely available, and then the nine temples, five prisons, two hospitals and two stations. There were not enough officials at all. They had to be transferred from the local area, and they also had to pay attention to morality.
He has both talents and a big head! I wish I could split into two."
"But such power in personnel matters is also enviable."
Du You sighed and said: "Where is the power? We just propose a plan, and we have to go to court. All officials must be reviewed by the Political Affairs Hall, and then officials of fifth rank and above must be approved by His Highness the King of Jin."
"I heard a saying that His Highness the King of Jin limits his power. If his decision is opposed by more than five ministers, it can be overturned. Is this true?"
Du You nodded and smiled: "This is indeed the case, and Lao Pan and I have also confirmed it with His Highness Prince Jin. What does Mr. Dugu Ge think?"
Du Lingqiu pondered for a moment and said: "If it is true, His Highness Prince Jin is very courageous!"
Du You laughed and said, "Do you think this kind of thing will happen? The five prime ministers opposed His Highness's decision. Lao Pan said that the possibility of this kind of thing is very small, and I said that this kind of thing will never happen."
"Why?" Du Lingqiu asked puzzledly.
"It's very simple. If many prime ministers object, there are generally only two situations, the appointment of high-ranking officials and external operations. Let's talk about external operations first. Before, the army went south to Bashu without discussing it with the Counselor Hall. The King of Jin directly dispatched troops and generals. His Highness and
When we talked about this matter, the army had already moved south. It had already been a fait accompli. What was the point of us continuing to oppose it?
The second is the appointment of high-ranking officials. His Royal Highness the King of Jin wants to appoint someone. If it causes widespread opposition, first of all, this person must have serious moral deficiencies, or be too contrary to common sense, such as being promoted several levels in a row. But this kind of mistake will not be tolerated in the country of five prime ministers.
Before objecting, the left and right ministers should persuade His Highness. With His Highness the King of Jin’s intelligence and temperament, does Dugu Ge always think that this kind of thing will happen?"
Du Lingqiu nodded, "His Royal Highness the King of Jin will indeed not make such a mistake, but if that's the case, why does he want to limit his power?"
Du You picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Mr. Ge, why don't you think about it?"
Du Lingqiu thought for a while and suddenly blurted out: "It's for his descendants!"
Du You nodded, "That's right!"
Du Guqiu sighed, "This power restriction may be useful for his sons and grandsons, but the restriction will be weaker if it goes backwards. There are always ways for future generations to avoid this kind of self-restriction, like the monarch-phase balance established by Emperor Gaozu, in
During the reign of Emperor Gaozong, it was still implemented very well. During the reign of Emperor Zhongzong, there were oblique seals and imperial edicts. By the time of Xuanzong, a bachelor of Jixian Hall was established, and the edict directly bypassed Zhongshu Province."
Du You agreed with Du Lingqiu's opinion, "Mr. Ge is right. It is indeed difficult to predict what will happen a hundred years from now. Let us seize the moment!"
"Well said! Let's drink this."
"Dry!"
The two of them drank their glasses as soon as they touched each other.
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It was very late when Du You came home. Seeing that her husband was a bit drunk, his wife Li quickly prepared a sobering soup for him.
Du You's first wife, Liang, had died of illness many years ago, and Li was his second wife. Although they were not his first wife, the relationship between the couple was still very good, and Li was quite knowledgeable and could sometimes remind her husband at critical moments, so Du You often met his wife
Let’s talk about what’s going on in the court.
"I thought the master was very busy today and didn't expect to go drinking."
Du You chuckled, "Drinking is also a matter of doing business. Do you think you have to sit in the court room when doing business? Today, Du Youqiu invites me to have a drink with you."
"It's him! Why did he invite me to drink for no reason?"
"For no reason?"
Du You pointed at his wife and smiled: "How can there be no reason in the world? There are still two prime ministers left in the political hall. Do you think I don't understand his thoughts?"
"Duke Lingqiu asked the master to help him become a prime minister?"
Li was a little surprised, "He made a request to the master?"
Du You shook his head, "Didn't mention a word!"
"Since he didn't mention it at all, how could I know that he wanted to fall in love with me?"
Du You drank the sobering soup in one gulp and said again: "You are said to be a womanizer, but you are still not convinced. I am the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. Can he tell me directly, Du Shangshu, please recommend me to be the prime minister! Can he say it?
?Never will!
He invited me to dinner today. A few days later, when the political affairs hall and His Highness the King of Jin were discussing the new prime ministership, I saw the name of Du Quqiu, and I understood that it turned out that Du Quqiu was asking me for help.
So you don’t need to say some things. At the critical moment, you will naturally understand that this is the intention of the high-ranking person. In fact, when he invited me to dinner, I guessed a little bit, but I did not make excuses to evade this matter.
The fact itself shows that I am willing to help him."
"But...don't you support Mr. Xue to become the prime minister?"
Du You shook his head, "Xue Xun has made it clear that he is not in good health and will give up on becoming a prime minister."
"But is there any hope for independence in the autumn? I'm afraid that if His Highness the King of Jin finds out that he's inviting you to dinner tonight, will it be detrimental to his career?"
Du You smiled and said: "If the water is too clear, there will be no fish, and if a person is too cautious, there will be no wisdom. This is such a wise saying! Your Highness, Prince Jin, still hopes that there will be more fish in the pond."