The Qinghe County Lord of the Red Chamber

In December of the fifth year of Xuanwu, Shang Duo, Marquis of Baoning, resigned as prime minister.

Full of uproar.

Since the emperor ascended the throne, the Baoning Hou Mansion can be described as "a family full of nobles and nobles".

Shang Duo himself even recognized that "Emperor Xuanwu relied heavily on him, and all important military and state affairs were discussed and discussed according to the order, and kept secret."

Now that the Holy Majesty has only been in charge for half a year, the Marquis of Baoning actually wants to resign?

Da Chao Shang couldn't help a gasp, and then countless eyes focused on Bao Ninghou.

Of course, the three sons of Marquis Bao Ning and his in-law Xie Yuchu also received rounds of baptism from the eyes of the courtiers.

Shang Duo bowed again to the emperor sitting on the throne: "My old illness has relapsed, and I am really unable to take up the post of prime minister. I am afraid that the military will be delayed."

The emperor was silent.

Even if this was discussed in advance between him and Bao Ninghou, but in this great dynasty, ten thousand people are at the top.Looking at his uncle who had resigned, he still felt an indescribable loneliness and fatigue.

The emperor's silence made all the officials panic.

At this moment, he didn't even dare to roll his eyeballs around, and all bowed down to wait for the emperor's will.

Finally the emperor spoke: "The Marquis of Baoning has been minister for more than four years. He is on duty every day. From dawn to dusk, there is no empty day in every year. He waits until one or two drums in between."

The emperor's voice even reveals a touch of depression that is hard to hold back: "Since I have been appointed as a maintenance officer, I have been slack all night long. I rely on my position, have a pure capacity, and serve with sincerity. I am the most powerful minister among the ministers""

The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty gasped quietly again: the emperor has only been on the throne for five years, and he has been in power for half a year. Now the title of No.1 among the ministers has been given to Marquis Baoning first, which shows how much he values ​​it.

Shang Duo's heart was also quite heavy, he knelt down and said: "I am ashamed to praise the emperor."

The emperor shook his head lightly: "I sympathize with the relapse of Hou Baoning's old illness, and I will resign from the post of prime minister, and confer the title of first-rank crown prince Taifu and Marquis duke."

Manchao civil and military gasped for the third time: In the cold winter months, I was so shocked that I took several breaths of air-conditioning, what a pity for the big guy, he was almost full from drinking the northwest wind.

After the shock, envious eyes filled the entire court: The emperor is really extremely generous when he rewards his uncle!

Although the real lack of prime minister has been retired, the false title of the first-rank prince and Taifu has been added, which shows that Baoninghou can still walk in the palace and court and talk about state affairs.

Of course, the most shocking thing is to upgrade the title of Marquis Baoning.

In this dynasty, since Taizu Zhaoji established the Ding capital, he has ranked tenth.And in order to avoid a vegetarian meal, there is no hereditary title.

Those who must have descendants who are virtuous, kind and meritorious, will be the nobility of tin.

That is to say, descendants can inherit the title, but they have to be shaved every time. Basically, after five generations, they will become bald.

For example, after Duke Rong's death, Jia Amnesty only attacked a first-class general, which shows how precious the title of this dynasty is.

The marquis of Baoning had originally attacked without surrendering, which was already a rare grace, but now he actually added a level upside down, which is truly a divine grace!

A minister with a good memory recalled that when the Japanese Empress Dowager named the Holy Mother Empress Dowager, the emperor once mentioned to the late emperor that the two empress dowagers' families were made Dukes, just like the empress's mother's family.

However, the first emperor thought that the Empress Dowager Chu's mother's house was the Earl's Mansion, and she had always done nothing, so it was not appropriate to be promoted to the Duke of the State.

The Empress Dowager of Shang was promoted to the Empress Dowager as a concubine, and it was not appropriate for her mother's family to suppress her mother, Empress Dowager, so they all refused.

However, five years later, the emperor finally gave the merchant the position of Duke.

Shang Duo knelt down and worshiped Ruyi: "I thank you for your grace."

At this point, some ministers with a bright mind remembered the imperial physician that the emperor had recently bestowed on Baoninghou's mansion, and how Baoninghou was pierced by the former emperor with a pair of scissors, so that he had to bring his son to take care of him for three months. The matter of writing.

No, it's time to call Mr. Baoning.

Only then did everyone understand that Shang Duo's resignation today was presumably a tacit understanding between the monarch and his ministers.

Afterwards, many high-ranking courtiers couldn't help feeling hot in their hearts: It's impossible for them to compete for the vacant prime minister position!

However, after a while, the emperor poured a basin of cold water on the big guy to cool him down.

The emperor directly removed the position of prime minister, and he wrote six ministers, both of whom were ministers of military affairs, discussing state affairs together.

It is equivalent to dividing the power of the prime minister into six parts, each of which belongs to six departments.

Alright, let's stop arguing, let's all wash up and sleep.

Baoning Hou received the imperial decree, so naturally there was an inner eunuch who woke up and wanted to please, and quietly passed the news to those who were waiting outside.

When the news was sent back to Baoninghou Mansion, Shang Chanchan and Daiyu were talking about the New Year's Day in front of the Jiang family.

After entering the twelfth lunar month, it is the new year in a blink of an eye.

This is also the first time Daiyu has prepared for the New Year's Eve since she started taking over the housework.

Hearing the servant came in and answered this matter, Jiang was stunned for a moment, his eyes couldn't help getting wet: "Okay, I will be safe from now on."

These years of wind, frost, rain and snow, glory and wealth, fought hard with blood and life, and finally got a satisfactory ending.

After going through the world, I know that only family and peace are the most important words.

Shang Chanchan persuaded with a smile: "Mother's imperial order has been promoted to a higher level, so I don't want to cry with joy."

Here, Daiyu carefully handed over a cup of tea, and Jiang took it in her hand and scolded with a smile: "A girl who is about to get married, and she is so outspoken, even your mother dares to make fun of her."

Jiang took a sip of tea, put down the cup, took his daughter's hand with one hand, and his daughter-in-law's hand with the other, and said: "You probably know some things. Since the master has relapsed from his old illness, he will stay here Next year, our husband and wife will have to live in Jiangnan for a long time to recuperate."

"In the future, you must take care of each other and support each other."

Both Daiyu and Chanchan nodded in response.

"Mother and Dad didn't go to Jiangnan in the past few days, why are they saying these things now?" Shang Chanchan continued to explain a few sentences after seeing Jiang's thoughtfulness, feeling a lot of emotion.

Jiang smiled: "You don't understand the feeling of worrying about your daughter now. You have to become parents yourself in Japan to understand how it feels."

half year later.

In June of the sixth year of Xuanwu.

In the past two months, there have been frequent reports of success in Fujian. After nearly a year of fierce battles, except for Fengshan City, which has the most dangerous terrain and is the most difficult to break through, the other three cities have finally recovered one by one.

Nanwo Nanshao Kingdom is expected to be invincible, only some remnants of stubborn remnants are divided into small groups and go deep into the mountains and forests, coming out to make trouble from time to time.

The emperor's will is that Fengshan City must be taken back.As for the rest of the bandits, even if they can't be strangled, they should be driven out of Fujian completely and let them wander on the sea.

Xie Ling's military achievements this time can be regarded as half.

Even when Xie Yuce and Shang Duo drank in private, they couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "War in the army, apart from ability, it also depends on fate."

Speaking of it, Xie Ling is naturally not as skilled as his father's soldiers.

However, the harmony of weather and people made him put down most of the rebellion in Fujian within a year.

While Xie Yuce was proud of his son, he also inevitably felt a little bit sad: he had fought all his life, but he was defeated and returned to the court for the last time.

Shang Duo comforted his relatives and said: "The emperor understands in his heart that you are calling the brothers of the Zhou family into trouble. Besides, the former emperor was still there at that time, and the hearts of the court were fluctuating. The benefits for you are also limited."

At that time, Shang Duo was still being scolded by the Supreme Emperor every day, and he was full of hair.

Besides, he and Lin Ruhai are civil servants after all, and they are separated by mountains. What they can guarantee is only the military supplies of Fujian, and nothing else can help.

Shang Duo patted his in-laws on the shoulder: "If that kid didn't have you as his own father sitting in the military department and following his rights and interests, how could the war go so smoothly?"

After a pause, he continued: "It's fine during the war, when Xie Ling returns to court, I advise you to do the same as I did, and go back and rest."

Xie Yuce nodded, deeply convinced: "Over the past year, the emperor has deliberately promoted many generals.

When Ling'er comes back from Fujian, I will naturally retreat.I am no better than you, if I hold on to the military power, I am afraid I will implicate His Highness the Crown Prince. "

Three months ago, in the spring of the sixth year of Xuanwu, the emperor announced to the world that the eldest prince was registered as the crown prince.

So far the country has been decided.

Since Shang Duo resigned from the position of prime minister, and Xie's father and son had military power in their hands, Jingzhong seemed to regard Cheng Engong's mansion as the first family and flattered him in every possible way.

It made Xie Yuce feel like sitting on pins and needles.

It's just that his son is still in Fujian, so he has to sit in the Ministry of War.

When Xie Ling returned to court in the future, he estimated that he could run faster than Shang Duo.

At this time, Xie Yuce put aside these things first, and asked: "How is your hand? Ling'er always asks about this in every letter from home. I also found local doctors and folk remedies from Fujian."

Shang Duo laughed: "It's hard to think about him."

Xie Yuce looked at the scar on Shang Duo's right hand heart, and said in amazement: "Your scar seems to be heavier than last year, which is strange."

Shang Duo said casually, "It's probably related to the medication." Then he dismissed the matter.

He just poured himself a drink and said: "I only hope that your son will come back soon. After our two families are married, I can go to the south of the Yangtze River to recuperate with peace of mind."

Xie Yuce nodded: "That's right, as long as you are in Beijing, you will always be busy. Although you are only going to court now, the emperor will call you into the palace at least every other day to discuss some matters."

"It's a good thing that the emperor trusts you, but in the eyes of others, you can't help saying that you are a 'hidden figure', and you are not in your position, but you are occupying your position."

Shang Duo nodded: "There are many high-ranking ministers in this court. The imperial examination is held every three years, and there are also some virtuous people. It's just..."

Speaking of this, Shang Duo stopped talking, but Xie Yuce could understand.

The emperor is suspicious and narrow-minded by nature, and he still likes to call Shang Duo and other formerly trusted courtiers to discuss things.It can be regarded as one of the sequelae left to him by the late emperor.

From Shang Duo's point of view, the emperor also made some mistakes: there were two masters in the state back then, so it is understandable that he only trusted his loyal ministers.

But now the whole world belongs to him, all the courtiers will naturally try their best to do things for him.To put it bluntly, there is no one else to be loyal to.

There is really no need to be so suspicious that you miss virtue.

It's just that even Shang Duo couldn't say that, he didn't dare to persuade him.

Fortunately, although the emperor's martial arts and martial arts are not as good as those of the first emperor when he was young, he is still a qualified master of success.

Now all the places are safe and the universe is clear, except for Fujian, there are no major events.It's not a big problem for the emperor to have such a heart.

Shang Duo didn't want to think about government affairs anymore, so he changed the topic of children.

"Chanchan is the happiest when there is good news in Fujian. Now she is also in the mood to order tea with all kinds of flowers at home. It is useless to waste our tea leaves."