Chapter 134 Royal Majesty
"By the way, who are you going to appoint as the Shaoyin of Kaifeng Prefecture?" the official asked.
The Shaoyin of Kaifeng Prefecture is responsible for assisting the Prefecture Yin in handling government affairs, but it is not permanent.
It will only be established when the prince serves as the governor.
After all, the prince's appointment as the governor of Kaifeng was also to exercise his ability to handle government affairs.
As the capital of the country, Kaifeng Mansion is full of dignitaries and has a very good training effect.
However, the prince has many things to do and cannot really be on duty every day like the governor. He needs help, so there is an additional young prince.
"Father, I want Anshi, the horse-washing king of the East Palace, to serve as the Shaoyin of Kaifeng Prefecture." Zhao Xing said.
He has thought about this problem a long time ago.
After hearing this, the official pondered for a while and said: "It was already an exceptional promotion to let him serve as the horse washer in the East Palace. Now it is inappropriate to promote him again. Let the middle minister Sheng Hong go."
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Zhao Xing opened his mouth and said, "Yes!"
To be honest, Zhao Xing did not want Sheng Hong to take the position of Shaoyin in Kaifeng Mansion.
Sheng Hong is too smooth. If he does something, he may not support it.
But after thinking about it carefully, Zhao Xing also realized that being smooth has its advantages.
With Sheng Hong’s temperament, he would definitely not dare to openly oppose him.
And if there is any trouble, it would be best to let the smooth Sheng Hong handle it.
Wang Anshi has a relatively straightforward temperament. If he is allowed to handle it, it will be self-defeating.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xing did not refuse.
Seeing that Zhao Xing had no objection, the officials showed relief in their eyes.
In his opinion, Wang Anshi was the prince Xima, and he was completely aligned with Zhao Xing.
As the saying goes, if you listen to both, you will be enlightened and if you believe, you will be concealed. It is not appropriate to let Wang Anshi serve as the Shaoyin of Kaifeng Prefecture.
The officials asked some more about Zhao Xing's plans to take over the Kaifeng Mansion.
I was even more satisfied when I heard Zhao Xing say that he would get familiar with him when he first took office and had no plans.
After all, the Kaifeng government office has a complete operating system. If Zhao Xing wants to make some achievements but thinks about drastic improvement of this and that before he is familiar with it, he will be really disappointed.
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"Your Highness, Princess Funing's consort is here."
As soon as the carriage stopped in front of the East Palace Gate, Liu Sanshi came out to welcome him.
Zhao Xing's eyes flashed slightly and he said, "Where is he?"
"Waiting in the main hall." Liu Sanshi said.
"I know." Zhao Xing nodded and entered the East Palace.
All the way to the East Palace Hall, Zhao Xing saw a fat middle-aged man.
Seeing Zhao Xing come in, Li Jie quickly stood up, smiled and saluted: "I pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Zhao Xing glanced at this man who was both his cousin and brother-in-law. Man, secretly it was really chaotic in ancient times.
Many people think that ancient ethics were strict, but in fact they were very chaotic. He could still understand cousins getting married, but now it's a generational difference.
But when I think about the Tang Dynasty, when Li Shimin killed his brothers and brought their women into the harem, and Li Zhi accepted his father's women and made them queens, I felt relieved.
Some people say it's because Li Shimin has Xianbei blood and doesn't care.
This is a bit nonsense. After all, although Li Shimin has Xianbei ancestry, he was assimilated and considers himself Han.
The ministers in the court are all Han Chinese, and it has nothing to do with whether they have Xianbei ancestry or not.
I can only say that similar things like this, although somewhat contrary to common ethics, are acceptable in the eyes of the ancients.
Zhao Xing glanced at him, nodded slightly, came to sit down at the top, and said, "I wonder why my brother-in-law came to visit Gu?"
The purpose of Li Jie's visit should be the same as the purpose of Princess Funing's visit.
In other words, Princess Funing was ordered by him. Princess Funing mentioned it last time, but she didn't mention it again after being rejected by him, which surprised Zhao Xing.
After thinking about it carefully, I seem to understand the reason.
Princess Funing came to him with no intention at all, so she didn’t care whether he answered or not, it was more like a formality.
He had also heard some stories about Princess Funing's relationship with Li Jie, the consort.
As the saying goes, there is no smoke without fire. The ancients emphasized that family shame should not be made public. Now that it has been revealed, it is not just to make excuses.
However, the father once asked Princess Funing, but she did not admit it, so she did not go into details. She just sent someone to reprimand Li Jie.
Judging from Princess Funing’s performance last time, Zhao Xing felt that it was probably true.
So naturally I have no good impression of Li Jie.
Even though he has no relationship with Princess Funing, she is his sister in name, and she is a royal princess after all.
Li Jie dared to neglect the princess, which was a slap in the royal face.
Speaking of which, it is also my father's fault. His temperament is too kind. This kind of kindness in the emperor is actually the weakness of the imperial power.
Look at Princess Gaoyang of the Tang Dynasty, hanging out with Bianji, and the consort is still guarding outside.
Zhao Xing doesn’t want Princess Song to learn this, but at least she needs the majesty of the royal family, right?
Zhao Xing wanted to reform and strengthen the Song Dynasty. Although part of the reason was that he wanted to do something for the people of the world, but more importantly, he wanted to maintain his rule.
If he were not the prince, he would not put so much thought into it.
Zhao Xing is not a saint. After all, he has his own selfish motives.
So Zhao Xing naturally hates people who ignore the majesty of the royal family.
Li Jie felt a little nervous when he saw Zhao Xing's expressionless face. Could it be that Princess Funing said something to Zhao Xing?
He had met Zhao Xing several times before at palace banquets during New Years and holidays. Zhao Xing always had a gentle smile on his face and was approachable.
Li Jie gritted his teeth, unwilling to give up his goal, and said: "I heard that His Highness will soon take over as the governor of Kaifeng. I have a nephew who is very talented and learned. I would like to ask His Highness for help. Grace, let him work by His Highness's side."
"Oh?" Zhao Xing said lightly: "I don't know what his name is? I'll ask someone to call him over."< br>
“Your Highness, my nephew is just a civil servant and does not have an official status yet.” Li Jie said with a slight blush.
He blushed not because he was ashamed, but because he was angry at Zhao Xing.
If he had fame, why would he come to seek help from Zhao Xing?
"Brother-in-law's words put Gu in a bit of a dilemma." Zhao Xing said, "The imperial court has its own rules. Either you will be an official through the imperial examination, or you will be granted a title. How can I use this white body?"
"Your Highness, we are relatives, nothing can compare to outsiders. You are the prince, who dares to talk?" Li Jie heard Zhao Xing's rejection, but still refused to give up.
"Unbridled!" Zhao Xing slapped the case and said in a cold voice: "I am a prince. If I don't abide by the rules and use nepotism, how will the people in the world look at me? What's more, there are so many relatives and relatives in the world. If you are a human being, People come to ask Gu to ask for an official position. Why do you want to take the imperial examination? Don’t be disrespectful when I call you brother-in-law!”
Li Jie’s face turned red. Zhao Xing’s words did not give him any face. Keep.
Although I was angry inside, I didn't dare to show it.
"Your Highness said it was your minister Meng Lang." Li Jie said.
“I don’t want to hear such things in the future, so go back.” Zhao Xing said lightly.
"I retire!" Li Jie bowed and saluted.
"By the way, treat your dear sister well. She is not as easy to talk to as your father. Since ancient times, it is not uncommon for princesses to remarry." Zhao Xing said lightly.
Li Jie felt a chill in his heart when he heard this. Princesses have remarried since ancient times, but there is a prerequisite, that is, the original prince-in-law is dead.
Some died of illness, and some were executed.
As for peace and separation, don’t even think about it.
Ordinary families rarely get along, let alone royal princesses.
"Yes, I have written it down." Li Jie responded and withdrew.
(End of this chapter)