Summoning the world to be one

Chapter 434
Chapter 433: All parties contend for Shangshu Province
All the key members of Deng's political arena are concentrated in the Wancheng Shangshu Provincial Office in order to discuss the two governors and the vacant prefect position. This is the most important thing for Deng at the moment. The news of the victory in the central region has not yet come, but everyone knows that after defeating the main force of the southern army and capturing Dianchi City, the capital of the Southern Kingdom, it is only a matter of time before the Deng Army takes the entire territory of the Southern Kingdom. Things come at the right time.

But at this time, the giants became more and more cautious. Although they were all eyeing these positions, no one was willing to be the first to speak. In the end, it was Bao Zheng, the chief official of Yushitai who had no desires and desires, who spoke first. Well, Bao Zheng, as the chief officer of Yushitai, the highest supervisory institution in the Deng Kingdom, does not belong to any faction, and Yushitai itself does not have factions, so Bao Zheng has no extravagant demands for these positions. It can be said that He just made up the numbers. If Deng Sheng hadn't asked Yushitai to participate by name, he probably wouldn't have come here, so no matter who gets these positions, it won't have any impact on Yushitai.

Zhongshuling Cui Hao, Shangshuling Jiang Wan, Menxialing Zhang Bin, and Minister of War Su Hong are the four giants in the court today. Although the other ministers are also of high status, they are nothing more than mediocrity in front of these four people. It's just a follower, even in the entire Deng country, the only people who can be compared with them are General Cheng Yu of the Military Aircraft Department, General Yue Fei of the Governor's Mansion, General Chang Yuchun of Hussars, and General Yang Yanzhao of Chariots. , so they didn't open their mouths, and the others didn't dare to speak at all, so they opened their eyes and called their names directly. In the whole country of Deng, Bao Zheng was the only one who didn't need to be too afraid of these four giants, because The status of Yushitai is detached, unless Deng Sheng speaks, no one can move Yushitai.

Bao Zheng directly called the roll call, and it was hard for the four giants to remain silent. Cui Hao looked at Jiang Wan with a smile and said, "Mr. Jiang, this is Shang Shu Sheng, and you are Shang Shu Ling, the master of this place. Then, Jiang Xiang, please talk about it first!" Although this is Shang Shuxing, and Jiang Wan is Shang Shuling, that is the owner of Shang Shuxing, they are all guests, there is no reason why the host has not spoken yet, they are the guests who speak first .

As the saying goes, shoot the first bird, Cui Hao knows this truth, and Jiang Wan also knows it. The current situation is that whoever speaks first can easily be targeted by people from other factions. Jiang Wan is not stupid. He didn't know how to do things, so he smiled and replied: "It's all the place of Deng, and everyone is the master, so why should there be a priority? On the contrary, Cui Xiang, as the leader of the three prime ministers, When the imperial edict is supposed to be the first to speak, how can I overstep it? Cui Xiang, please!"

Hearing Jiang Wan's words, Cui Hao immediately made a bitter face. He looked at Zhang Bin and Su Hong beside him. Cui Hao also knew that he couldn't escape this time. If that's the case, he should be the first to speak. Although this speech is easy to be targeted, but it is not the first opportunity, so Cui Hao said: "Since everyone is unwilling to be the first to speak, let me do it. The truth is that Yang Shiqi, the prefect of Yuzhang, is very capable. , Since he became the prefect of Yuzhang, his political achievements have been outstanding, and he is worthy of a heavy responsibility. The truth is that Yang Shiqi can be a governor!" Yang Shiqi was originally from the household department, and was an old subordinate of Hu Weiyong, the secretary of the household department. He belonged to the Jiang family, but The Jiang family is full of talents, and Yang Shiqi has never been able to get a better opportunity, so he switched to the Cui family, which is why Cui Hao recommended Yang Shiqi.

Although Cui Hao is the head of the three prime ministers, his power has always been concentrated in the Wancheng area, far inferior to the Jiang and Zhang factions in the area. This time, with a general like Yang Shiqi, he must take good care of it, let alone Yang Shiqi He is the cousin of Yang Yanzhao, the chariot and cavalry general of the general's governor's mansion, and he can also make friends with the Yang family by doing so, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

After hearing Yang Shiqi's name, Hu Weiyong's expression turned ugly. Yang Shiqi is his old subordinate. He left the Jiang family and switched to the Cui family. Now that Cui Hao recommends Yang Shiqi, he is slapping himself in the face. Ah, it's no wonder that Hu Weiyong has a pretty face.

"Cui Xiang, although Yang Shiqi is capable, he is not stable enough. It may be feasible as a prefect of a county, but he may not be able to do it as a governor. The officials think that Yang Shiqi is not a suitable candidate!" Hu Weiyong objected, regardless of Yang Shiqi's ability However, as a traitor of the Jiang family, Hu Weiyong would not allow Yang Shiqi to come forward. In the end, he really couldn't think of Yang Shiqi's shortcomings, so he had to copy Yang Shiqi mechanically because he was not prudent.

Hu Weiyong's words immediately won the support of the two generals of the Jiang family, Fan Zhongyan, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and Kou Zhun, Minister of the Ministry of Officials. Although they also admitted that Yang Shiqi's ability is good, the Jiang family is also full of talents, and there are many who want to be in the top position. Yes, how could they be willing to give up their position to Yang Shiqi?

The opposition of the Jiang faction was already within Cui Hao's expectation. The Jiang faction, which holds the Ministry of Shangshu, the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of Punishment, has always been the big winner in the battle for local official positions. The Deng country occupies the most The Jiang family is in the position, and this time they will not let go easily, so Cui Hao gave Zhang Bin and Su Hong a wink and Zhang Bin understood, and said: "Hu Shangshu's words are wrong, Yang Shiqi will also I have met him a few times, he is outstanding and methodical, and he is also remarkable during the governance of Yuzhang County. If he is not stable enough, it is difficult to convince the public, but the truth is that Yang Shiqi can be a governor!"

The strength of the Jiang faction in the local area has already caused dissatisfaction among other factions. This time, with the strong lineup of the Jiang faction, if there is no accident, they will be the most profitable again, so Cui Hao has long been with Zhang Bin and Su Hong have discussed that they don't need to take the other prefect positions, and they don't have that many manpower to compete with the Jiang family, but the positions of Nanzhong Road and Lingnan Road governor must not fall into Jiang's hands, otherwise Deng In the country, the Jiang family dominates.

This time, Zhang Bin and Su Hong did not have any good people in the competition for the position of governor. It is possible to get promoted, and Yu Yunwen stays in the small place of Shangyong all the year round, and it is impossible to become a governor in one step. As for Zhuge Liang, his ability is enough, but his qualifications are still young, so it is difficult to have a chance, and it is rumored that Su Hong is now I am trying my best to build momentum for Zhuge Liang, hoping to transfer Zhuge Liang back to the central government before I step down, so that I can take over the position of Minister of the Ministry of War in the future, so I will not be appointed as the governor, and after Zhuge Liang returns to the central government, I can’t directly issue tasks A minister, at most, is a servant, who is at the same level as the governor, but the first choice for a minister is a servant, and there is no reason to give up the position of a minister for the position of a governor, who is more hopeful.

In order to win over Zhang Bin and Su Hong, Cui Hao also made a condition. As long as Zhang Bin and Su Hong can help Cui Xi win the positions of the two governors, then Cui Hao can help Yu Yunwen leave Shangyong and go to Jiangdong or Jing Xiang and the Great Commanderies of the Central Plains will lay the foundation for further progress in the future. In addition, they will fully support Zhuge Liang in the battle for the Minister of War in the future. Whether it is to suppress the Jiang family or for themselves, neither Zhang Bin nor Su Hong can refuse Cui Hao's offer. .

Seeing that Zhang Bin directly supported Yang Shiqi, Hu Weiyong became anxious and was about to refute a few words, but at this moment, Jiang Wan, who had been silent all the time, said, "Yes, Yang Shiqi is an assassin!"

"Master Xiang!" Seeing that Jiang Wan actually agreed, Hu Weiyong became even more anxious. Now is the time for you to die, why did Jiang Wan take the lead in compromising?
Jiang Wan shook his head at Hu Weiyong, and he could tell that now that the Cui and Zhang factions had united, and although Su Hong on the side didn't respond, Jiang Wan could guess that he should also support Cui Hao. That is to say, the current situation is that the Cui faction, the Zhang faction, and the Su faction are strong against the Jiang faction. Facing the alliance of the three major factions, no matter how powerful the Jiang faction is, it will not be able to hold it. It is better to take the initiative to compromise and leave room for future competition room.

Seeing Jiang Wan's compromise, Cui Hao also showed a smile on his face, and said to everyone: "Since this is the case, what do you think about Yang Shiqi?"

Jiang Wan compromised, and the Jiang faction ceased fire. Liu Cheng was originally a member of the Cui faction, and he would not object. Zhang Bin and Su Hong also supported Cui Hao. I have an opinion. As for Chen Qun, he is weak and can't change anything.

But this time, although Chen Qun did not object to Cui Hao's proposal of Yang Shiqi, it did not mean that the Yingchuan family had no desires. Chen Qun said: "Yang Shiqi is outstanding, so I naturally have no objections. I also want to recommend someone, Xun Yu, the prefect of Yingchuan, Xun Yu has been serving as the prefect of Yingchuan since he entered Wancheng as Minister of Rites.

(End of this chapter)