Hairpin Phoenix

   Chapter 296 Planning

  The emperor wanted to set up the East Palace Zhanshifu, and he wanted to select the officials of the East Palace. All the officials in the court heard about it.

   There are not a few people who are moved by their hearts.

  Prince Li Jing is only seventeen years old, and he is still in the stage of listening to politics and studying, and has not yet formally contacted court affairs. At this time, he was cast under the prince's door, and when the prince ascended the throne in the future, the officials of the East Palace were the new emperor's confidants. There is a hidden house from the dragon's power, do you still worry about not having a good future in the future?

   Such a grand avenue, who doesn’t want to take a walk?

   and Mr. Qiao Ge had some personal friends, so he went to the Qiao mansion privately to ask to see Mr. Qiao Ge.

  Qiao Ge was always the head of the civil service, when he was the first assistant of the dynasty, he was highly regarded by the emperor, and he was also the grandfather of the prince's direct relative. Regarding the establishment of officials in the East Palace, Qiao Ge's old mouth naturally has weight.

  Qiao Ge is old-fashioned, and no matter who came to intercede, he did not open his mouth to accept: "The emperor is the master of the matter of the East Palace. His Royal Highness is also a person of opinion. You and I, as ministers, how can you talk too much."

  The people who came to intercede, one by one, hit a soft nail and left.

Qiao Ge had a steel scale in his heart, and said to Li Jingjin in private: "The emperor is in his prime, and he will lead troops to conquer Yanchu next year. Now, the East Palace's Zhanshifu's shelf will be built first, and loyal ministers can be selected to serve concurrently. There is no need for too many people, lest people's hearts be different and their minds fluctuate."

  It also avoids too much movement and makes Emperor Yongjia unhappy.

  Father and son suspect that it is never a good thing to be in the heavenly home.

Li Jing replied solemnly: "Grandfather's words are very true. I have also thought about this matter carefully. I would like to ask the Minister of Rites to take up the position of the Crown Prince's grandfather. I would like to ask the Minister of Rites to take up the post. I would like to choose two of the new scholars as subordinate officials. Fang Zizhan and Zhou Li are both young talents. One of them is for Shaozhan of the East Palace, and the other is for the East Palace. Also, I will choose Zhao Rui and Li Yan to enter the East Palace for Zhan affairs. House, do the East Palace Washing Horses."

   Old Qiao Ge was surprised at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that the people Li Jing picked were very suitable.

   Luo Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites was once one of Li Jing's grandfathers. Moreover, the Ministry of Rites was in charge of the imperial examinations. Luo Shangshu was a well-known scholar of the dynasty, and it was indeed suitable for him to be the prince's grandfather.

  Shen Shilang's daughter married into the Lu family, and she was also considered an in-law with the prince. And Shen Shilang is a shrewd and capable person, and is regarded as the best candidate for the next minister of household. It is also reasonable and reasonable for Li Jing to pick Shen Shilang as Zhan's affair.

  Fang Zizhan is Qiao Gelao's grandson-in-law and the prince's cousin-in-law.

   Zhou Li was the son-in-law of the Lu family, and he was brother-in-law with the prince.

   Both of them were new jinshi, and they stayed in the Hanlin Academy for more than a year.

   Zhao Rui was the son of the Marquis of Puyang and cousins ​​to Li Jing. Li Yan is the eldest son of the King of Dongping County, and the youngest and most outstanding among the clan's young generation.

   The two of them were selected as officials of the East Palace. Later, when Mrs. Puyang Hou and the Princess of Dongping County entered the palace, they had to say more good things about the prince in front of the Queen Mother Zhao. In this way, it can also ease the relationship between the East Palace faction and Shouning Palace.

   Li Jing's abacus was a jingle.

  Elder Qiao Ge was quite relieved. After thinking about it, he said: "The people selected by Your Highness are all very good. The old minister will recommend another person to His Highness."

  The old recommendation of Qiao Ge was Sun Langzhong.

   This Sun Langzhong, who was born in a noble family, has been an official since the previous dynasty. Has been the prefect. Later, when the previous dynasties fell, Sun Lang Zhonghui had a good eye, so he went to Qiao Ge Lao and worked as a staff member for a few years.

  Three years ago, when there was a vacancy in the Ministry of Personnel, Mr. Qiao Ge recommended Sun Langzhong to the Minister of Personnel.

"This grandson is in his fifties this year, he is a bit older, he is cautious, and he is dedicated to the job." Qiao Ge said in a low voice: "He started as a low-level official, he is very familiar with the lower-level officials, and has rich experience in the job. "His Royal Highness is young, and most of the picks are young Junyan."

   "Young people are most likely to be full of enthusiasm. With the presence of Sun Langzhong, it can also make up for the shortcomings of young people."

   Li Jing smiled happily: "My grandfather was very thoughtful. Many thanks to my grandfather."

   Qiao Ge's old words are quite euphemistic, but he is actually implying that Li Jing should put stability first, and don't be impulsive and eager to show his power struggle early.

  Old Qiao Ge saw that Li Jing had adopted his opinion, raised his brows and said with a smile: "In this case, the old minister will file a memorial and present the list to the emperor."

  …

   After a few days, Qiao Ge gave a memorial, and attached a list of the officials of the East Palace.

  Emperor Yongjia took a closer look, brought up the imperial pen, and added two more names: "There is only one person in the crown prince, which is not enough. Let's create three!"

  In the newly added list, the names of Qiao Ge Lao and Xingyang Wang Lu Lin were added.

   Qiao Ge always looked at the list, and hurriedly declined.

  Emperor Yongjia said with a smile: "I don't want to avoid relatives. Qiao Ge is always the grandfather of the prince, and you help the prince by yourself. I have nothing to worry about."

"King Xingyang is the prince's father-in-law. He usually trains soldiers in the military camp. After that, every five days, let the king of Xingyang enter the palace for one day and teach the prince about the way of using soldiers. The prince of the Wei Dynasty cannot just sit in the court hall. Here, you have to know how to march and fight.”

  Emperor Yongjia was indeed very broad-minded, and directly made Qiao Ge Lao and Lu Lin the crown prince. There is no intention to be afraid of the prince forming a party at all.

  Qiao Ge always refused, but in the end he could not refuse, so he thanked the Son of Heaven for his grace.

  Li Jing avoided suspicion and was not present. When I was summoned into the temple, I only learned about this, and it was also a surprise, and I hurriedly handed over to thank you.

  Emperor Yongjia said with a smile: "You are my son, and also the Prince of Wei. I have conquered the world, and I will always hand it over to you in the future. What are you doing in front of me?"

"Look at these people you picked. Except for Luo Shangshu, Shen Shilang and Sun Langzhong, each of them is younger than the other. Fang Zizhan and Zhou Li are just that. Haolai are both new scholars and have talents. Zhao Rui is a man who knows how to eat and drink. The playful dude, and Li Yan, who are still underage, what can they do when they enter the East Palace?"

   "What are you worried about? I'm afraid I will be afraid of you!"

   "Well, I will give you all the people you choose. You train them well, and in the future, you will be loyal to you as an errand. However, there is only one too few, Taizi."

"Qiao Ge is always the head of civil servants, and King Xingyang is a famous general of the Great Wei Dynasty. Both of them are also your close relatives. I plan and consider for you wholeheartedly. I let them be your grandfather, and you have to study hard. Dao, it can be regarded as filial piety to me.”

   These heart-to-heart words made Li Jing's heart warm, and his nose burst into sourness: "My father is always thinking about my son, and my son is grateful."

Emperor Yongjia smiled and sighed, patted his son on the shoulder: "You used to be a little resentful to me, I don't blame you. I neglected you, I am not a good father. Now I have made you a prince, and I want to be good. Teach you, plan and consider for you."

   "Ajing, don't let down my high hopes for you!"

   (end of this chapter)