Chapter 2309 Light Gate Lintel 110
Taking advantage of the gap, Xining took out two prepared brochures and asked people to take them over: "Your Majesty, take a look at them first."
After Zhao Kang got it, he opened it and looked at it.
Zheng Xiang and Li Taifu came in. There were at least three steps between them and it could be seen that their relationship was not good.
After kneeling down to salute, they still didn't hear Zhao Kang asking them to get up, and they couldn't help but feel a little angry. This guy hasn't even officially ascended the throne yet, but he's already setting the stage.
Because of the incident involving Concubine Zheng De and the third prince, Prime Minister Zheng had no choice but to step up his game. But Mr. Li is not used to it. At worst, he will resign and go back to open an academy.
Taifu Li knelt down and raised his hands and asked: "I wonder what the Lord ordered me to come here for?"
With the "Edict of Succession" written next to the three characters "Xuanhumen", Zhao Kang's succession to the throne was certain. Even if he doesn't deal with it, he can't be called King Xin.
Zhao Kang finished reading the second booklet, closed it and put it next to him: "Give me a seat!"
Two chairs were brought in, one on each side, and they thanked each other and sat down.
After Zhao Kang thought about it for a while, he began to speak: "Originally, I didn't want to disturb the two beloved ladies in their recovery, but the late emperor had just passed away, and I had to invite you two to discuss many things."
Both of them said they didn't dare, but actually they had different feelings.
Taifu Li secretly sneered, did he want to win him over to serve? There were so many fellow disciples in the court, and as long as he said a word, things would be much easier to handle.
Prime Minister Zheng was very frightened, not planning to liquidate the Zheng family. The Zheng family may be able to escape the death penalty this time, but they cannot escape the living penalty. Should they resign and go back to their hometown?
Zhao Kang picked up a booklet and said, "Can I trouble Cao Ge to read it again?"
Old Cao Ge, who had long been itching to know the contents, went over, took the folding book with both hands respectfully, and began to read.
Although he is older than Liu Shangshu, his voice is quite loud.
After reading, the four people knelt down at the same time to express their gratitude. The content was: Taifu Li, Prime Minister Zheng, Liu Shangshu, and Cao Ge were the four auxiliary ministers to assist in the administration of the government.
The auxiliary minister had not had this official position before. When the new emperor ascended the throne, he generally accepted public opinions in the court. Later, people asked the emperor's masters. In addition to the grand master or grand master, there were also the prime minister and the main officials of the three provinces and six ministries. If the emperor is unwilling to accept opinions, he can only give advice.
Nowadays, the title of "auxiliary minister" is placed in front of the official position. Regardless of whether the actual power of discussing government affairs is released, just the word "auxiliary minister" sounds high-ranking and different from other ministers.
Liu Shangshu and Cao Ge were very happy. It was indeed beneficial to follow the emperor.
Prime Minister Zheng was about to cry with joy. Unexpectedly, the new emperor did not punish the Zheng family for the matter of King Duan and Concubine Zheng De, but also gave him a higher hat.
After the four auxiliary ministers finished expressing their loyalty, Zhao Kang said leisurely: "This is just a tentative decision. I am thinking about choosing one as the chief auxiliary, and the other three as auxiliary. But the four are all the humerus of the court and the pillars of the country. It is difficult to It’s a choice. So I’ll ask the four dear friends what they mean.”
Suddenly the four people's eyes were as fierce as hungry wolves. They must fight for this first assistant, fight!
Mr. Cao Ge spoke first: "I am not talented, but I am a Jinshi in the fourth year of Kangping. I am a bachelor of Wenchang Pavilion. I am willing to recommend myself to take on this important responsibility."
If you declare your family status at every turn, you will live longer... Liu Shangshu rolled his eyes and said in a strange way: "Mr. Cao Ge, this chief assistant is not just showing off his qualifications. On the day of the banquet, the old minister did not report that he was sick at home."
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Not only did he attend the banquet, but he also hid in...ah, bah bah, he and the new emperor went through ups and downs together and advanced and retreated together. He was the first person who knelt down and shouted long live that night, and the new emperor must have not forgotten it. When it comes to complaining about illness, there are two veterans here who have complained about illness for many days but they are not convinced.
"I have been forgiven and reused by the Holy One, and my illness has been cured without any medicine." Prime Minister Zheng seemed to be crying with gratitude, which was really exciting after the disaster, but it was also true that he was the chief minister: "I am willing to work hard for the Holy One, even if I am broken into pieces. .”
Taifu Li immediately shouted: "Your Majesty, think twice!" Liu Shangshu and Cao Ge Lao were not as numerous as his faction. If the new emperor ignored his past grudges, the most competitive one would be Prime Minister Zheng. The Zheng family has been in power for so many years, and their network of connections is as intricate as his.
Reminder: "You must choose loyal people. Concubine Zheng De is the legitimate daughter of Prime Minister Zheng, and the deputy commander of the imperial army who led the troops into the palace is Prime Minister Zheng's cousin."
Zheng Xiang became angry and pointed directly: "Old man, don't think you are a good bird. The person who killed the late emperor was the second prince. How did you, the tutor, teach such a ruthless and unjust person who committed regicide and patricide? ”
Taifu Li became angry, and his words hit home: "It's as if it's not the Zheng family who led the troops to force the palace!"
Prime Minister Zheng was also willing to go all out and debate. I am more than capable of being a public speaker. He started to say: "Then I also wanted the late emperor to abdicate, but I didn't kill the late emperor directly with a knife like the students you taught. Fortunately, I wanted to kill the late emperor. The sky has eyes, and the late emperor died together, otherwise such an unscrupulous and unscrupulous person who killed the king and his father would definitely be a tyrant! I don’t know if Taifu Li was involved, so he didn’t dare to attend the banquet.”
"You, you, you..." Mr. Li was so angry that his blood pressure rose. With trembling hands, he pointed at Mr. Zheng, who was looking up and down and drooling. He turned to Zhao Kang and cried out: "Prime Minister Zheng is not upright. He also deliberately distorted the facts and wronged me. I hope the Holy One will see clearly."
Anyway, if you don't let him be, you don't want to be the chief minister. Zheng Xiang also turned to Zhao Kang to make the decision.
Liu Shangshu and Mr. Cao Ge looked at each other and reached an unspoken consensus. They should take a short break and let these two fight first.
"Taifu Li, Prime Minister Zheng..." Zhao Kang sat there and waved his hands, seemingly trying to persuade him, but he didn't come down and just sat there. Finally, he sighed: "Then I won't set up a chief assistant. I hope that the four dear friends can do their best and make progress together with me."
The four people bowed and responded: "I obey your order."
Zhao Kang nodded with satisfaction, secretly admiring him. Another booklet said that after announcing it in public, ask the chief assistant.
Sure enough, this trick is very clever. When the meat is placed in front of you, but only one person can eat it, it would be strange not to fight. This is the emperor's balancing act. Only when there are conflicts can they restrain each other.
During this period, people go to court on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of each month. During the Chinese New Year, they start taking a break from the beginning of the year. They go to court on the 5th of the first lunar month and then continue to have a holiday if nothing happens. The 15th is the Lantern Festival, so I won’t go to court. Officials who have something to do will start working on the 16th, and those who have nothing to do will not finish their work until the 24th.
Therefore, the court meeting on January 5, the day after tomorrow, will be the top priority, and there will be many things that need to be dealt with urgently.
First, there was the posthumous title of the late emperor. Historians and the Ministry of Rites drafted several, and finally settled on the word "cheng".
Xi Ning, who was sitting next to him and listening, was secretly amused. The winner was the king and the loser was the bandit. This posthumous title was really well chosen.
Next came the Second Prince and Prince Duan, and Zhao Kang made suggestions based on what was written in another excerpt.
It is said that they have a little money now, so they will build two more mausoleums, lest the national treasury will be empty in the future. Therefore, the coffins of the two people were buried together with the late emperor, buried in the imperial mausoleum, and placed in the ear chamber of the late emperor's imperial mausoleum. Although the king has been granted the title of prince, he has not yet taken office, so both of them are treated as princes.
Prime Minister Zheng and Taifu Li had no objection to this. Originally, it was good that these two people were not demoted to common people, but now they can be buried as princes and buried in the imperial mausoleum, which is quite good. It was the late emperor who knew so well that he had no idea what his expression was when he saw these two unfilial sons buried with him.
When the concubines and concubines of the two sons die, they will be sent to the imperial mausoleum. The whole family is neat and lively.
The discussion ended in this way until the lanterns came on.
(End of chapter)