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It's just that it's hard for Gu Ming to explain too much in front of the Queen Mother.

"Great, then thank Gu Qing's family. How about, Gu Qing's family go now? This is not Ai's family chasing you. When you are free, Ai's family will invite you to watch a play."

"Haha, okay, thank you Empress Dowager, I will go to the emperor now."

Gu Ming got up to leave, and then led by Xiao Dezi to the outside of the imperial study.

In the room, the emperor was approving the memorial with a sad face.

Xiao Dezi walked in, and said cautiously, "I report to the emperor, Bachelor Gu, please see me."

"Huh? Xiao Dezi, why are you here to report?"

The emperor raised his head and looked a little surprised.

"Returning to the emperor, because Xueshi Gu just came from the queen mother's side, so the servant girl reported it on her behalf."

"Oh? The queen mother summoned Xueshi Gu?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Then, it was the Queen Mother who asked Xueshi Gu to come to see me?"

"Yes."

"It turned out to be so fast, quickly invite Xueshi Gu to come in."

"Yes!"

Xiao Dezi responded, and retreated in small steps.

Since Gu Ming came from the Queen Mother, Emperor Yongping naturally guessed the reason.

In fact, the real reason why he didn't look for Gu Ming these days is that he hasn't figured out how to reward Gu Ming.

After all, Gu Ming has made too much contribution this time.

One: timely discovery of Ni Chenggui's collusion and rebellion with Prince Qing, and finally avoided a major turmoil that was likely to endanger the foundation of the Great Yan Dynasty.

The second: Expose the true face of the guardian abbot and kill him, otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.

Either of these two things is a great contribution. When the two things are added together, it is no exaggeration to say that it can be said that the dynasty has been prevented from declining or even dying.

It is precisely because he understands this that Yongpingle struggles

Of course, he didn't have the mentality of being a high-achieving master. After all, Gu Ming is not an ordinary person, and he knows this very well.

It is precisely because Gu Ming is not an ordinary person that Emperor Yongping is in a dilemma.

Ordinary ministers, the worst thing is to increase their ranks and reward them with gold, silver and beautiful women.

However, through this incident, Emperor Yongping realized that Gu Ming was not simple, and he couldn't treat him with the eyes of ordinary people.

So, how should we treat it?

"My minister sees the emperor."

"Ai Qing, you came just in time"

Emperor Yongping came forward with a warm smile on his face.

Of all the military officials in the court, there were only a few highly respected and respected veterans who could make him take the initiative to greet him. Gu Ming could be regarded as a special case.

"I heard from the empress dowager that the emperor has been very worried recently. Could it be because of how to deal with the officials involved?"

"Gu Aiqing is the one who knows me. To be honest with Aiqing, even the assistant minister is avoiding this matter now, because two of the arrested people are his disciples."

"Your Majesty, forgive me, if you look into it carefully, not to mention the officials in the capital, I am afraid that at least half of the officials in the whole world are involved.

Including Wei Chen, even though he has not been in official career for a long time, it is inevitable that he has some contacts with many important officials.

Don't talk about anything else, just talk about Prince Qing, I have seen a play in Prince Qing's mansion."

"Haha, Aiqing joked and I understand what Aiqing means, but sometimes when I think about it quietly, I really feel shuddering.

This full of martial arts can be said to be intertwined, and the whole body is pulled by one move. How can this make me feel at ease? "

"Your Majesty, there is no way to do this, it is impossible to stop it, it is impossible now, and it will be impossible in the future.

Because this itself is the law of survival, not only for people, but also for all things.

Therefore, we can only find a balance point from it, no matter how complicated the relationship is, just like a mess of rope, if you comb it carefully, it will always have a head and a tail.”

"Well, that's the truth."

"Your Majesty, if this time only involved rebellion, the matter would not be so complicated, what should be killed and what should be arrested.

The problem is that the old demon has worked hard in the court for more than three years, and he has won over many ministers of the court, both openly and secretly."

"Yes, that's why I'm worried. Even if I don't do Lianzao, the number of people involved is still shocking. I, now I'm really in a dilemma. It's neither killing nor staying."

"I understand the emperor's mood. Let's put it this way, in fact, from my point of view, a large part of the officials involved were bewitched by the old demon, or they were coerced.

If all of them are serious crimes, it will greatly affect the normal operation of the court, and it may also chill the hearts of many courtiers.

Therefore, I suggest that, except for officials involved in the rebellion, and a few treacherous officials who are determined to submit to the old demon, there is no need to engage in a series of punishments, and then slowly train new people to gradually replace them, and make a smooth transition."

In fact, Emperor Yongping also had a similar idea, but the matter was too important, and he was a little undecided.

Since what Gu Ming said was similar to his thoughts, he naturally felt a little more relaxed.

After discussing for a while, Emperor Yongping finally mentioned about Gu Ming.

"Aiqing, you have made such a remarkable achievement this time, I must reward Aiqing heavily, can you tell me your thoughts, what kind of reward do you want?"

Gu Ming couldn't help but smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want a reward, it's just that the time hasn't come yet."

"Oh? What is Aiqing's so-called timing?"

"Not long ago, the emperor broke the rules and promoted the humble ministers, which caused dissatisfaction and criticism from many ministers.

Of course, this is not what I care about. This time, I have established a great merit. Even if the emperor breaks the rules and promotes again, no one dares to say anything, especially now that the crisis is on the cusp, I believe no one dares to stand out.

However, the purpose of the emperor's promotion of ministers is to let them stand in a higher position, so that they can do more important things for the court.

If the minister can't convince all the ministers, it may be half the effort to do things.

After all, the seniority of the minister is still too low. Although there has been a saying of eclectic demotion since ancient times, how many people can understand it?

Humans are more or less jealous.

Therefore, the minister thought that the matter of awarding rewards could be postponed for a while, and it would not be too late to accumulate some credit after the minister accumulated a little more seniority. "

"Ai Qing!" Emperor Yongping couldn't help but patted Gu Ming on the shoulder, and said sincerely: "I'm really glad to have a minister like you by my side.

Although you don't strive for fame and fortune, after all, you have made such great achievements, if I don't reward you, how will others treat me?

Otherwise, there just happens to be a vacancy for Dali Temple Minister, Ai Qing might as well fill the vacancy first, and enter the cabinet when the time is right."

Dali Temple, Yushitai, and Ministry of Criminal Justice are collectively known as the Three Law Departments, which are similar to the three major institutions of public security, procuratorate, and law in Gu Ming's previous life.

According to the current official system of the Great Yan Dynasty, Dali Temple Qing is one of the nine ministers, and the official rank is the third rank.

That is to say, once Gu Ming was promoted to Dali Temple Minister, he officially became one of the nine ministers, and has since entered the ranks of important officials of the imperial court

Chapter 269 Mrs. Luo, Your Daughter Can Only Marry Me (Two In One Chapter)

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Although Gu Ming didn't want to fight, since the emperor took the initiative to speak, he couldn't refuse it thousands of miles away, right?

"However, Your Majesty, once I leave the Imperial Academy, the matter of the Yongping Grand Ceremony..."

"Ai Qing, this is a heavy burden, and I can't do it without you... In this way, you can temporarily hold the post of lecturer, so that it is convenient for you to go to the palace to give lectures from time to time.

But in this way, Aiqing might have to work harder. "

Gu Ming smiled and waved his hands: "It's okay, I have plenty of energy."

"Hahaha, you're right, after all, Aiqing is not an ordinary person..."

Next, the two ministers discussed the current situation and countermeasures in detail, and when the discussion was about the same, Emperor Yongping said: "Tomorrow I will notify the cabinet to draft Aiqing's appointment letter.

Including Mrs. Ling's imperial order was carried out simultaneously.

By the way, Madam Ling is still busy with home affairs?Now that the new year is approaching, wouldn't it be better to bring her to the capital to celebrate the new year together? "

"Your Majesty, it may be inconvenient for Zhuo Jing to leave home now, because...she is also practicing, and it is at a critical juncture of her cultivation, and it may take another year or so."

"Oh?"

Emperor Yongping was stunned.

Then he said with a dazed look: "Ganqing is a couple of gods and immortals, so I want to congratulate Aiqing again. Ordinary people often express their best wishes to a couple with a happy marriage for a hundred years.

And for Aiqing and Madam Ling, it may be a good marriage for a thousand years..."

millennium?

After all, Emperor Yongping's knowledge is still difficult to escape from the eyes of ordinary people.

What is 1000 years worth when one has truly stepped into the realm of cultivation?

What Gu Ming pursues...is longevity!

"Well, after Mingqing takes office, he should explain what he has in hand, and then go back to visit his relatives, celebrate the new year, and wait until the next year to do anything."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

To be able to go home for a new year, Gu Ming naturally wished for it.

……

a few days later.

Following an imperial decree, Gu Ming jumped two ranks again, his official rank was promoted from the fourth rank to the third rank, and he became the Minister of Dali Temple.

This time, there was rare silence in the court, and no one jumped out to object.

Firstly, it was because most of the ministers had been dismissed during this period, and there were also many new ones, and secondly, several important ministers headed by Fei You and Cui Dexiong who had always been at odds with Gu Ming had already been taken into custody.

According to the previous discussion with the emperor, Gu Ming is also serving as a lecturer of the Imperial Academy. After all, compiling the "Yongping Canon" is also a major event.

It is said that there are three fires for new officials to take office.

Gu Ming's first fire when he took office was to take the roster and roll the names one by one, which can be regarded as getting to know each other.

In fact, before this, the two young ministers of Dali Temple had already started fighting openly and secretly, and they both wanted to take this opportunity to move up a step and fill the vacancy of Dali Temple Minister.

Under normal circumstances, the two of them are very promising.

After all, many ministers were sacked during this period, and court officials fell into an unprecedented state of famine.

There are quite a few ministers who have been struggling for many years and thought they would have no future, but unexpectedly got promoted by this opportunity. It can be said that some families are happy and some are sad.

However, the two young ministers of Dali Temple never dreamed that they fought back and forth, but in the end it was nothing... Gu Ming came by air, and instantly shattered their dream of promotion.

However, even if they felt uncomfortable, the two of them didn't dare to make faces.

After all, they are very aware of Gu Ming's weight in the emperor's heart, and they have only been in office for less than a year, and they have been promoted several times in a row.

It can be said that, let alone this dynasty, it may be called unprecedented in history.

If the two of them dare to show face and dare to confront negatively, let alone promotion, they might not even be able to become officials.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, Gu Ming will probably not stay in the position of Minister of Dali Temple for a long time. Anyone can guess that the emperor's appointment this time is nothing more than a springboard for Gu Ming and a mix of seniority.

I am afraid that in the near future, the emperor will issue another imperial decree to transfer Gu Ming to the cabinet.

In the future, it will be no problem to pay homage to the prime minister.

Based on this kind of psychology, on the day when Gu Ming took office, the two young ministers of Dali Temple felt a little unhappy, but they were more enthusiastic than the other in face. important situation.

Gu Ming's second fire was to reverse the case for Liu Ruling's father.

It can be said that almost no one dared to touch this case before. After all, even the concubine Xuan committed suicide in fear of crime. It is conceivable that even if Liu Ruling's father was framed by someone, the person who framed him would have great energy. How big is it?

It's scary to think about it.

But now, the truth of this case has completely surfaced, and the emperor knows the inside story, so Gu Ming naturally wants to take this opportunity to fulfill his promise.

It's just that, after all, this case involves the secrets of the inner palace, and it's hard for Gu Ming to tell the real reason, so he can only push all the faults to Pudu Cihang...

It doesn't matter who the murderer is, he has been punished anyway.

The key now is to restore the innocence of the people who were killed at the beginning. Once the case is overturned, Liu Ruling will restore their original identities, and the court will return their family property and make some compensation.