The Famous Detective of the Red Mansion - Chapter 928

[Chapter 918 Night Banquet [1]]

“The Minister of Rites?!”

Although it was a private banquet, the first thing we talked about was public affairs.

The Crown Prince had obviously already received the news, and knew that Xu Furen had been to Sun Shaozong’s mansion yesterday, so he couldn’t wait to ask the details as soon as he sat down.

Although the need for continuation of future generations is also very urgent, after all, it is not something that can be achieved overnight – on the contrary, Xu Furen’s “end” after being implicated is the top priority that the princelings should be concerned about.

When he learned that Xu Furen had been assigned to the Ministry of Rites and became a small third-rank servant, the crown prince was shocked and blurted out: “The emperor’s fear of orphans has reached so much?!”

Immediately, it was like being possessed by a fallen spirit, and the whole life seemed to have lost its color.

It’s not the vertebrae that this thing broke, why does it always look like it will collapse at any time.

Sun Shaozong slandered from the bottom of his heart, but said with a serious face: “Your Highness, don’t worry, in the opinion of a small minister, the appointment of the servant of the Ministry of Rites may not necessarily be aimed at you.”

At the moment, he briefly and succinctly recounted himself and Xu Furen, about the upcoming envoy to Jin.

In the end, he concluded: “As the imperial court continues to use troops in the south, the Jurchens are connecting the Tatars in the west and Korea in the east, and I have gradually become a confidant of our dynasty.”

“Now that he is arrogant and king, and he wants to learn from China to centralize power in the center, although the momentum is no different for a while, the internal conflict has reached an unprecedented level.”

“This time the imperial court sent… ordered people to visit Liaodong, mostly to take the opportunity to provoke greater disputes within the Jurchens, in order to weaken their strength and prevent them from continuing to grow.”

“In this way, when the imperial court frees up its hands, it can be destroyed in one fell swoop with the power of thunder!”

“Such a big thing requires a resourceful, steady and experienced person to take on it!”

“And since the imperial court is unwilling to recognize the post-Jin Dynasty, it is naturally not easy to assign important officials to go there. Now Xu Lao, who has no real position, has become the cheapest candidate.”

“Presumably after this is done, the imperial court will still use it for Elder Xu.”

After listening to Sun Shaozong’s eloquent analysis of this for a long time, the prince only grasped one key point: “Is there another important role? Then according to Aiqing’s speculation, what kind of job would it be?”

Where can Sun Shaozong speculate on this?

But the prince was staring at him, as if he would not give up until he got an answer, so Sun Shaozong had to use his brains and desperately deduce the pattern of the court.

Xue Pan’s father-in-law, Wang Zhe, Minister of Personnel Department, will most likely succeed Xu Furen in the cabinet. At that time, the position of Minister of Personnel Department will naturally be handed over.

But looking at the emperor’s current attitude towards the prince, it is very unlikely that Xu Furen will be in charge of the personnel department, otherwise wouldn’t it be obvious that he wants the prince to install his henchmen?

And the qualifications, talents, and reputation of the two servants of the Ministry of Personnel seem to be insufficient to take over the position of minister…

The Minister of Rites originally served as a cabinet minister, so naturally he could not be transferred to the Ministry of Officials.

Minister of Industry Zhang Qiu had just assumed office at the beginning of the year, and the possibility of being transferred to the official of the Ministry of Personnel is close to zero.

The Ministry of War is too professional, and when it is time to use troops abroad, it is unlikely to be replaced.

Penalty…

Ministry of Accounts?

Sun Shaozong’s mind flashed the face of Zhou Chang, the right servant of the Ministry of Household, and he couldn’t help but move.

Although the Minister of the Household is also an important position, in today’s form, even if the prince can get the support of money and grain, there is no possibility of success in usurping the throne.

As for Zhao Hong, the minister of households, he has only been in office for a year, and it is reasonable to say that it is not yet time to move the nest.

But the emperor appointed him as the Minister of the Ministry of Household, because he was able to eliminate the corruption of the Ministry of Household.

However, this Zhao Shangshu was a stable leader. After taking office, he only won a few minor officials and cleaned up the atmosphere of the household. He did not seem to have any intention of liquidating the old accounts.

The emperor was mostly dissatisfied with this.

It’s just that Zhao Hong used to be his teacher. Compared with others, he always has more scruples. It’s not good to belittle him.

But if this stable old man is transferred to the Ministry of Personnel, and then Xu Furen is in charge of the Ministry of Households to preside over the eradication of corruption cases, wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds?

Sun Shaozong carefully calculated several times in his mind.

Especially when I recall it in detail, when he entered the palace to face the sage and reported the case of being poisoned by the Ministry of Housing, the attitude that Emperor Guangde showed, gradually became 50% sure in his heart-multiple-choice questions, can. 50% confidence is not low.

So this time he cupped his hands and said: “I dare not make a decision, but Mr. Xu may be in charge of the Ministry of Households – after Zhao Shangshu is transferred to the Ministry of Officials.”

“Zhao Hong is going to the Ministry of Officials?”

The prince asked blankly, “Where’s Wang Zhe, the minister of officials?”

“Wang Shangshu is naturally going to enter the cabinet.”

Without waiting for Sun Shaozong to respond, a soft voice came in from outside the door.

Sun Shaozong looked at the sound subconsciously, and saw the Crown Princess Tingting curling up, wearing a sapphire blue cloak with a fur collar, lined with a pale yellow and purple tassel palace dress, with Luanfeng and Mingjin Bu Yao on her head, although she was holding a wine jar nondescript in her hand. , but is still inexhaustible grace and dignified, colorful and not vulgar.

Seeing the Crown Princess walking, she said, “This is an aged wine that my father has collected, and I brought it here to invite His Royal Highness and Lord Sun to drink it together.”

Seeing her getting closer and closer, Sun Shaozong didn’t dare to look any further, and hurriedly got up and retreated to the side.

“Ai!”

When the prince saw this, he slapped the table unhappily and scolded: “Since you two are of the same clan, and today is a private banquet, why are you so pretentious? Hurry up, sit back and accompany Gu Hao for a few drinks. cup!”

After speaking, he said to the Crown Princess again: “Don’t rush to leave, and talk about it for Gu and Aiqing!”

Although she was forced to come, the Crown Princess did not see the slightest reluctance or embarrassment on her face at this time. She nodded to the Crown Prince in response, patted the clay seal generously, and directly lifted the wine jar to remind the Crown Prince that it was full. , and went around to Sun Shaozong’s side to do the same.

“How does this make, how does this make it?!”

No matter what he was thinking, Sun Shaozong could only show a flattered, sincere and fearful attitude at this time. When the crown prince was full of wine, he thanked him again and again.

“Okay, okay, Gu said no need to be polite!”

The crown prince waved his hand impatiently, pointed to the opposite side again and said, “You should also sit down, otherwise Sun Aiqing would not dare to sit at all.”

This……

Sun Shaozong’s eyes widened in amazement, asking the Crown Princess to pour the wine, which can be said to win over people’s hearts, but what does it mean to let her sit by the side?

And the Crown Princess saw the stunned expression on his face, and Yingyu’s face finally couldn’t help showing some embarrassment and flushing.

But she still didn’t refuse, put her hands behind her buttocks, and combed her cloak and palace skirt into a juicy peach-like outline, and then slowly sat down on the round stool.

Then she pressed her heart again, raised her snow-white neck and smiled lightly, “Your Highness is rarely in such a good mood. Second brother Shaozong doesn’t need to be too restrained, just treat it as a family banquet.”

Hearing the tactful and gentle voice of ‘Second Brother’, Sun Shaozong really couldn’t bear it.

“Sit, sit, sit!”

Coupled with the repeated urging of the prince, Sun Shaozong had no choice but to take his seat again cautiously.

Then the prince laughed, raised his glass and said, “Come on, I will do my best for Aiqing first, and when Aiqing arrives in Liaodong, I must let those barbarians see and see, I am the number one general of the week!”

Seeing that the Crown Princess also raised the teacup with fun, Sun Shaozong naturally had no way to shirk. He drank a full cup, but he was full of doubts in his heart: What is singing in this play today?

[End of This Chapter]