Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

At this moment, just when everyone felt that Li Jing was having an affair, Li Jing changed the subject and said again: "However, there is only one position for Minister of Rites, and Master Cui and Governor Guo cannot be allowed to live together. , right? There has never been a precedent for two people to occupy the position of minister together in all dynasties. Therefore, the veteran feels that there must always be one selected from the two."

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His Majesty Li Er secretly breathed a sigh of relief, his face softened a little, and he said with a smile: "The Li Qing family is still talking so heavily, hehe, it almost confused me. Let me tell you, Li Qing, which of the two of them is better?" Competent for this position? But I feel that the Ministry of Rites is in charge of the etiquette and enlightenment of the world, and this Shangshu needs an experienced person to take the helm. Well, let it go and talk."

Obviously, although His Majesty Li Er didn't say it clearly, he already had a preference in his heart. This was implying that Li Jing was confused and nominated Guo Ye.

His Majesty Li Er's words, all civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty heard the overtones.Everyone knew that the emperor didn't want to refute Yu Shinan's proposal face to face, and hoped to express his thoughts through the mouth of Li Jing, the Optimus Prime of the Tang Dynasty.

Li Jing smiled lightly, this time he finally figured out the holy will, and said what His Majesty Li Er wanted to hear: "Return to the emperor, although the veteran thinks that both of them are rare talents, but as your majesty said, the Ministry of Rites governs the world. Etiquette and enlightenment really need a mature and prudent person to be at the helm. Therefore, the veteran feels that Guo Ye is still a bit young and energetic, and needs a lot of training. And Cui Henian is slightly older than Guo Ye, and he is indeed the best in the Ministry of Rites Good candidate."

"Your Majesty, what the Duke of Wei said is true, and the minister Sun Wuji seconded it!"

"Chenfang Xuanling seconded the proposal!"

"Minister Tang Jian seconded the proposal!"

"Minister Yin Tianzong..."

"The collection of ministers and princes..."

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"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

All of a sudden, the direction of the wind changed suddenly. In the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty, the voices for Cui Henian became louder and louder. Even His Majesty Li Er's frown gradually eased.

Obviously, Li Jing finally said what he wanted to say.

And Cui Henian, who was standing in the center of the hall and enjoying the blessings of everyone's eyes, was even more excited at this time, wishing to run to Li Jing immediately, and then crouched on the ground hugging Li Jing's thigh and singing praises.

He looked at Li Jing with flickering eyes, and then he wrestled the piano with Yu Boya to thank Zhong Ziqi—a bosom friend is hard to find!

Those who gave birth to me are my parents; those who know me are the Duke of Wei!

However, Li Jing ignored Cui Henian, but nodded slightly to Yu Shinan who was not far away, as if he had a clear understanding, and his eyes were communicating with each other.

Yu Shinan suddenly shouted a little indignantly: "Old General Li, you are biased in making such a comment, and rejected Guo Ye's qualifications based on his age alone? Then according to what you say, from now on, I will only consider my age and disregard my talents in the Tang Dynasty. Absurd, extremely absurd, then from now on, our court will no longer select talented people, but use them according to their ability, and go to the market to choose some gray-haired and old-fashioned people."

"Lord Yu calm down!"

Li Jing continued to appease Yu Shinan who was running away with a smile, then glanced at His Majesty Li Er, and said: "Your Majesty, the veteran also said just now that Guo Ye and Master Cui were both brilliant talents for a while, but they lost because of their age." Go. But you can’t knock down young people just because of their age, right? You have to give them some opportunities to hone their skills. Haha, the future of the Tang Empire can’t depend on old age, but young talents from all over the world, right? "

As he said that, Li Jing glanced at Cui Henian intentionally or unintentionally, and found that Cui Henian was looking depressed again, as if to say, Cui is not old, Cui is less than fifty now, he is in his prime.

However, he never said that Cui Henian was in his eyes, and ignored Changsun Wuji's coughing hints, but continued to say to His Majesty Li Er: "Your Majesty, the veteran suggested that Cui Henian be the Minister of Rites, and Guo Ye?" Promote him to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites. This combination of young and old will not only allow the energetic Guo Ye to assist Mr. Cui in charge of the Ministry of Rites, but also allow Mr. Cui, who is mature and prudent, to take the helm for the young Guo Ye at all times, so that he will commit fewer crimes. Some rash mistakes. I wonder if the emperor thinks so?"

"what?"

His Majesty Li Er now understands Li Jing's intentions. It turned out that Li Jing was paving the way for Guo Ye. He knew that he would not let Guo Ye take up the post of Minister of Rites. Fight for the position of Minister of Rites.

Great, really great!

His Majesty Li Er was admiring in his heart, but he also secretly thought that Li Jing didn't seem to have asked him for anything for so many years, and today he broke the precedent for Guo Ye, a brat.

It seems that Li Jing attaches great importance to Guo Ye!

Just as he was hesitating, Yu Shinan suddenly said, "Duke Wei's words are really old-fashioned words for the country. Before, the old officials completely ignored Guo Ye's youthful and vigorous disposition. It was Duke Wei who was thoughtful. This combination of old and young Presiding over the Ministry of Rites really complements each other, minister Yu Shinan seconded the proposal..."

"Duke Wei has great insight, and veteran Kong Yingda seconded it."

"The ministers and others all agree..."

As soon as Yu Shinan and Kong Yingda expressed their views, several ministers from the Shilin Qingliu School scattered in the imperial court expressed their support.

His Majesty Li Er was also confused when he saw Yu Shinan's face again. He looked at Yu Shinan, then at Li Jing, and secretly thought, could it be that Yu Shinan and Li Jing had a tacit understanding before, and it was false to seek the post of Minister of Rites for Guo Ye, and the real purpose was to retreat. Secondly, did you come here for the position of Minister of Rites?

At this time, he found that the eldest grandson Wuji and the others did not come out to object. He was obviously confused by Li Jing's method of first promoting Cui Henian as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and then recommending Guo Ye as the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he also had nothing to say.

Because Li Jing recommended Cui Henian before, if Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling jumped out to oppose Li Jing at this time, wouldn't they be slapping themselves?

His Majesty Li Er looked at the atmosphere in the court at this time, and said from the bottom of his heart, he was very happy to see these officials of the Guanlong family suffer.

For a moment, he secretly praised Li Jing and Yu Shinan's move, and said in admiration in his heart, high, really high!This group of old foxes is getting more complicated than the other!

That being the case, he is also happy to be an adult. After all, Guo Ye from the Qingliu Department of Shilin is holding back Cui Henian from the Guanlong family in the Ministry of Rites. This is what he wants to see.

Immediately, he waved his hand, pointed at Cui Henian who was standing below and said, "Okay, that's it, the Ministry of Rites will be handed over to Cui Qing."

Speaking of this, His Majesty Li Er paused for a while, and then said to the ministers: "As for the promotion of Guo Ye, the governor of Yangzhou, back to Chang'an, and the post of minister of the Ministry of Rites, I will also agree. Haha, this recommendation from Duke Wei It's very suitable for me. Guo Ye has outstanding ability, but acts like Meng Lang. With Cui Qing watching over him in the Ministry of Rites, I feel relieved. Young and old are matched, young and old are matched, and the work is not tiring. It's a perfect match!"

"Emperor Shengming!"

The emperor decided the world arbitrarily, and the officials had no choice but to cooperate.

Only Cui Henian stood in the hall with a dull expression. He was angry that Guo Ye, a son-killing enemy, was about to become his subordinate, and he also resented the phrase "old and young match" that His Majesty Li Er said on his lips.

Young and old?

Cui Henian touched his temples subconsciously, and said bitterly, I'm only in my prime, how can I be dying?Guo Ye, since the heavens let you collide with me, let's wait and see...

The revenge of murdering sons is inseparable!

Chapter 848 Resignation

After traveling from north to south for nearly ten days, Guo Ye successfully returned to Yangzhou from Chang'an.

Not three or two days after returning to Yangzhou, the imperial decree from Chang'an came one after another. The news about Guo Ye's transfer to Chang'an to serve as the Minister of Rites spread like wildfire, and everyone in the government office and the city knew it.

The news swirled like it had grown wings, and within three to five days, everyone in Yangzhou knew one fact, and that was——

Governor Guo, promoted!

However, His Majesty Li Er gave Guo Ye a lot of face this time. Although an edict moved him to the Ministry of Rites in Chang'an, he was also given a buffer period of nearly a month, allowing him to arrange and solve the problems at hand in Yangzhou during the buffer period. After all the affairs, he went back to Beijing to report on his duties, but he did not let him return to Chang'an as soon as he saw the order.

Since leaving Chang'an was an indisputable fact, Guo Ye simply used this month's buffer period to arrange and solve his worries. He didn't want to hand over Yangzhou, which was finally under his control, to the new governor.

In this world, only Guo Xiaoge picks other people's melons and picks other people's peaches. No one can take away the fruits of victory from Guo Xiaoge.

In the days that followed, he successively approached Chen Jitao, Guan Jiujiu, Liu Zhenxuan, Chen Lang and others to talk.

These people were the backbone of his stay in Yangzhou, and he had to arrange them well before leaving Yangzhou, otherwise, he would never think that Chang'an, thousands of miles away, could control Yangzhou from afar.

One radish and one hole, he asked Chen Lang and Liu Zhenxuan to continue to form a team in Zhechong Duwei's Mansion, and hold the power of Yangzhou Mansion soldiers in his hands.

As for Guan Jiujiu, let him continue to serve as the Salt Transport Envoy of the Salt Transport Yamen. With the assistance of the Yangzhou Duwei Mansion, coupled with the cooperation of the Salt Gang and the surrounding Jianghu gangs, Guan Jiujiu, the Salt Transport Envoy, is very important to Yangzhou. The salt tax is basically as stable as a rock, and no one can shake it easily.