Marshal Deng of the Conferred God

Chapter 59 Promotion
"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Highness Wei Zi and Senior Doctor Zhang Qian have important matters to see."

A servant came up to Lutai to report, King Zhou frowned, and subconsciously refused. He was chatting with Daji, how could anyone disturb him.No matter what the big thing is, it is not important compared with the beauty.

Daji winked and persuaded: "Your Majesty, since they are all here, why don't you just meet them and see what the big deal is. If the words are not true, punish them for lying about the military situation."

King Zhou laughed and said, "What your wife said is true!"

After a while, Wei Zi and Zhang Qian went up to the deer platform, walked to the dripping eaves, and paid their respects.

King Zhou glanced at the two of them, and said without anger, "What do you two see about the widow?"

The flowers on the temples of the clouds are swaying in golden steps, and the hibiscus tents warm the spring night.Since accepting Daji as his concubine, the number of early courts that King Zhou has attended can be counted on his hands. After hearing that the grand master died in battle, he became more unscrupulous, self-indulgent, and moody.

Zhang Qian was originally in a good mood, so he was waiting for King Zhou Longyan to be promoted to his official position.But when he saw Daji by his side, his heart skipped a beat, and he secretly screamed that it was not good. He knew how dangerous Daji was, and he could completely influence King Zhou's decision.

This servant is also true. You said that Daji was there, so you and Wei Zi would not have an audience with King Zhou at this time.

Wei Zi replied: "Reporting to my emperor, Deng Jiugong defeated the Xiqi Army a few days ago and wiped out [-] troops in the first battle. This is an unprecedented victory."

When King Zhou heard this, his face was overjoyed, and he said loudly: "Okay, this great achievement of Deng Jiugong is not in vain of my trust and support for him over and over again."

Zhang Qian wiped off his sweat secretly, King Zhou would really take the credit, it was him who strongly supported Deng Jiugong, okay?However, King Zhou is the emperor, his words are the imperial decree, what he says is what.

"Your Majesty, this is the battle report sent by Deng Jiugong on a fast horse. Please read it."

King Zhou made people show off, and he was very impressed with Deng Jiugong. He was a courtier who spoke very interestingly.

"Okay, if I have a few more talents like Deng Jiugong in Dashang, why worry that the chaos at the border cannot be resolved, and why worry that the world will not be peaceful." The princes, the court's ruling power over them is very weak.

To be honest, King Zhou is a little tired of war, especially the never-ending war.

Zhang Qian echoed: "Your Majesty's words are true, but with Deng Jiugong here, Xiqi will be pacified sooner or later. As long as Xiqi is pacified, the other three towns will not be a concern. At that time, your Majesty's achievements will be added to the sea, comparable to Yao and Shun. "

King Zhou rejoiced and said: "Zhang Qian, if you hadn't repeatedly guaranteed Deng Jiugong, I would not have sent troops to reinforce Xiqi. Therefore, Deng Jiugong was able to make such a great contribution, and you, Aiqing, deserve the greatest credit."

Zhang Qian was secretly happy in his heart, but said modestly: "Your Majesty is serious. As a minister, it is my duty and my honor to be able to serve the state affairs and share your majesty's worries."

"Okay, the court has loyal ministers and generals like you, so I can rest assured." King Zhou put the battle report aside, and said to Wei Zi: "Deng Jiugong made such a great contribution, how does Ai Qing think of rewarding him?"

Wei Zi pondered: "Your Majesty, now Deng Jiugong is the commander of the Western Expedition, and he is a senior position in the army. If he goes up further, he will be the commander of the soldiers and horses, in charge of the soldiers and horses of a country."

"Then promote him to be a soldier..."

Before he could say a word, there was a cough next to him. King Zhou was surprised and asked Daji, "What does your wife think?"

Daji said: "Your Majesty, even though I am a woman, I know that the merits cannot be fully rewarded, and the blessings cannot be exhausted. Deng Jiugong has made meritorious service, and this time he is named the Marshal of the Army and Horses. If he makes more contributions, he should How to confer rewards, it is difficult for His Majesty to confer him the Grand Master of the dynasty."

King Zhou said: "Your wife's words are justified. Deng Jiugong can only give a small reward, not a big reward, so as not to take credit for pride."

Seeing that King Zhou changed his mind because of Daji's words, Weizi sighed in his heart. He didn't know when this brother would be able to get out of his beauty.Zhang Qian was not surprised. With Daji around, it was normal for Deng Jiugong not to rise but to fall.

"Decree to reward Deng Jiugong with a thousand taels of gold, ten pairs of jade, a hundred pieces of silk, and ten northern beauties as encouragement. I hope he will make great contributions to pacify Xiqi as soon as possible, so as to calm the hearts of the widows."

King Zhou issued an order and asked Zhang Qian and Wei Zi, "You two gentlemen, what do you think of this reward?"

The two looked at each other and said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise."

Although Zhang Qian felt that King Zhou's reward was too stingy, but with ten courage, he dared not speak out, especially in front of Daji.King Zhou's moodiness, combined with Daji's pillow wind, is a sharp weapon that kills people invisible.

King Zhou nodded in satisfaction, and said to Zhang Qian, "Master, you have the ability to know people, and I should give you a reward."

Zhang Qian's face flashed red, and he hurriedly said: "It is His Majesty who is wise and knows how to use people well, so Deng Jiugong has the opportunity to go to the battlefield. The humble minister just followed the trend and got the honor of His Majesty, and dare not take credit for it."

King Zhou laughed and said, "If the widow says you have merit, then you have merit. After Shang Rong's death, the position of prime minister has been vacant for a long time. From today onwards, I will appoint you as prime minister, and together with Wei Zi, I will take care of the court for the widow."

Zhang Qian turned pale with shock, what virtue and ability he has, he is qualified for the position of prime minister, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please take back the order, my ministers are terrified, and their talents are shallow, it is really difficult to be qualified for the position of prime minister."

Wei Zi was dumbfounded, he felt that King Zhou was too nonsense, and Shang Rong was the elder of the three dynasties, with the post of prime minister, he was expected by everyone.Zhang Qian is so young, he has just been promoted to a doctor for a few years, and now he is promoted to prime minister, not to mention himself, no one is willing to accept him.

Can an unpopular prime minister do his job well?

King Zhou smiled, and said to Daji: "My wife, I have appointed many officials as officials, all of whom were overjoyed. Today, he postponed Zhang Qian's promotion. This is the first time I have seen you. Do you think it is strange?" .”

Daji glanced at Zhang Qian, and replied: "Your Majesty, I feel that being a doctor is a capable person." Daji is a vixen who has practiced for thousands of years, and she has perfected her insight into people's hearts. But I'm afraid there is another thought in my heart.

As an official, who doesn't want to be promoted and get rich, and sit under one person and above ten thousand people.

"The widow thinks so too."

King Zhou stared at Zhang Qian and said solemnly: "Zhang Qian, don't you know how to use your words well? I think you are quite talented, so you are promoted vigorously. You are not allowed to refuse, otherwise you will be disrespectful to me. I will send someone to copy you." Take your home and demote you to a commoner."

Zhang Qian was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty calm down, how dare I be disrespectful to you, but the position of Prime Minister is important, I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

King Zhou frowned and said, "Think twice, do I need to think twice? Let me ask you, are you going to be an official or not!"

Zhang Qian glanced at Wei Zi, puffed up his chest, and said: "Since Your Majesty values ​​this minister so much, I will go all out to assist Your Majesty in managing the court." Since King Zhou must be the prime minister himself, it is difficult for him to be the prime minister. If you retreat, you might as well bite the bullet and obey.

His Royal Highness Wei Zi is on good terms with him on weekdays, and with his help, he is somewhat confident.Besides, King Zhou is on top to shield him from the wind and rain in everything. As long as Deng Jiugong does not suffer defeat, who can pull himself down from the position of prime minister.

King Zhou smiled and said, "Okay, I'm very pleased that you think so. You and Wei Zi will step down first."

"My minister obeys."

Wei Zi sighed, turned around and went down the deer platform. The deer platform was so high that he could have a panoramic view of the whole Chaoge scenery. When he went up, he took a few breaths, and it was much easier to go down the stairs.

Zhang Qian stared at Wei Zi's back, with a sad expression on his face. It was like a dream for him to become prime minister so easily.

(End of this chapter)