Manchu traitor, how can you let me be the emperor of the ages

Chapter 204 Cai Jing, who cooks oil with fire!Deputy examiner appointed!

At the beginning of the banquet, I thought it would be a time for free communication. Everyone can leave their seats, toast with others, communicate freely, and so on.

This is also the time to start testing popularity and paying attention to influence.

Following Li Gan's order, the petty officials of Guanglu Temple pushed the carts and began to serve dishes to many ministers in an orderly manner.

The food at Guanglu Temple is notoriously unpalatable, especially at this time of day.

There are so many people's meals, and there can be no mistakes. It is impossible to save them early this morning. They can only be made several days in advance and reheated this morning.

But the reheating was basically useless, because it was already cooled by the cold wind when it was waiting outside and ready to be delivered.

No matter how delicious the food is, after such a toss, it will not be too strong, so everyone generally only drinks and does not eat vegetables.

Before the banquet started, all the ministers got up together and made a toast to His Majesty the Emperor.

Li Gan also picked up a glass of wine with a smile, and raised it far down: "Have fun with Zhuqing."

After speaking, he raised his head and drank the wine in his hand.

Li Qian looked down, and the ministers let go after drinking, some chatted and laughed with the people around them, some left their seats to toast...

What Li Gan was most curious about was the positions of the vassal states.

He looked down at the past, and the first to bear the brunt were the missions of the three strongest vassal states.

Li Qian looked at the past according to the color of the clothes, and quickly matched the people in the file one by one.

The one on the far right must be Zhu Neng. At the moment, the missions of the Ming Kingdom are extremely lively, and other small princes keep coming up to toast with smiles and to build relationships.

The leader of the Han mission in the middle was the famous Wei Qing. Before seeing him, Li Gan never thought that Wei Qing was already so old.

But also, generally speaking, the older the general, the military attributes of his body will be slightly weakened, but some political attributes will be increased.

If he hadn't been so old, Li Gan felt that Han Guo might not have sent him here.

At this moment, Wei Qing was not drinking with others, but talking to a young man beside him with a smile.

Li Qian's heart moved, could this be Wei Qing's eldest nephew, Huo Qubing? ?

Such a famous general is right in front of his eyes, how can he watch him slip away in vain?
Li Gan thought for a while and turned to look at the old eunuch: "Who is that person next to Wei Qing?"

The old eunuch was also dressed very festively today. He was wearing a scarlet golden python robe bestowed by the emperor, which seemed to cast a layer of red light on his old face.

After looking down for a while, he replied uncertainly: "Your Majesty, that person seems to be surnamed Cao...let me check it out first, and then report to Your Majesty."

Not Huo Qubing?
Li Gan was startled, then nodded.

Surname Cao?He didn't remember that Wei Qing knew anyone with the surname Cao...

However, there are so many people in the mission, and it is impossible for Li Qian and the old eunuch to remember them all. It would be nice to be able to remember a few main characters.

After a while, the old eunuch came back to report: "It has been found out, sir. The young man's name is Cao Cao, and his name is Meng De. He is a member of Cao's family, the former Han Chancellor."

"Cao Cao?" Li Gan's eyes froze, and he didn't react for a while.

From Huo Qubing to Cao Cao, this span is too big.

Li Gan, who came back to his senses, covered up the shock in his eyes and looked down from afar.

The current Cao Cao still looks very immature, more than 20 years old, his face is full of vitality.

Watching him chatting and laughing with Wei Qing, Li Gan inexplicably remembered a sentence: "The king is a capable minister who governs the world, and a traitor in troubled times."

What would happen to him now?
Realizing his identity, Li Gan's idea of ​​soliciting lessened a bit.

Nowadays, there are too many "capable ministers" in the imperial court, and many of them make Li Gan's scalp tingle.

If such an unstable factor as Cao Cao is added, Li Gan can't predict what the situation will develop in the future...

Thinking of this, Li Gan gradually lost his mind to continue watching them.

He glanced down, and found that a large number of officials had gathered under the Chengtian Gate Tower, all walking forward, toasting in a long line.

Don't get me wrong, it's not for Li Qian, the emperor, but for the few people sitting in front.

The generals flocked to Li Yuan, Yang Jian, and Zhao Kuangyin at the front, while most of the civil servants went to Qin Hui and Cai Jing to line up to toast.

Li Gan saw all this very clearly from above.

Most of the generals have gone out to fight, so there are not many people who went to toast Li Yuan and the others.

And there were not many people who went to toast Qin Hui. Although the Zhongshu Province was very powerful, there were not many people. In addition to the officials of the Zhongshu Province, there were also those officials from the local area who represented the local area to participate in the Great Court Assembly.

On the other hand, looking at Cai Jing, the commotion became louder.

Most of the officials from the Six Departments rushed to him, and officials from many places flocked to him. Even after waiting behind the crowd, they still had a flattering smile on their faces, as if they were ready to accept Mr. Cai's words at any time. General review.

In addition, envoys from various vassal states also sent people to join them there, even Hu people and grassland people participated.

Cai Jing has a wide range of friends, and he really lives up to his reputation!
Li Gan could see the situation clearly from above, and he whispered to the old eunuch beside him, "Write down all the people who lined up to toast Cai Jing, and by the way, write down which county they came from. "

"Yes, Your Majesty." The old eunuch asked someone to arrange it immediately.

Li Gan squinted his eyes and looked down. He knew that these people might not necessarily be followers of Cai Jing, but they might also be people who hadn't come over yet, but were already planning to go there.

The recent changes in the court must have spread to all parts of Daqian through the mansion newspaper. The officials of the counties and counties probably already knew that Mr. Cai, with his own power, gathered the six departments to counter the Zhongshu, his disciples and the emperor.

With such a fiery power, the sun is at its peak, and anyone who wants to climb up will not ignore this dazzling sun.

Li Qian was not surprised by this either, as there are gains and losses, he had already realized this when he chose this path at the very beginning.

Whoever can determine the power of others is the center of power.

With Cai Jing's current power, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the center of power.

However, Li Gan wasn't too worried about Cai Jing becoming bigger. The people who followed the trend were like grass on the wall, and they ran to whichever side was windy.

They can only wave their flags and shout from behind, build up their momentum, and boost their prestige. It is impossible to really let them charge forward.

What Cai Jing really relied on in the capital was his confidantes in the six parts.

And at this moment, this scope is still gradually expanding. If Cai Jing continues to do so, I am afraid that other neutral servants in the six departments will gradually move closer to him.

Looking at the situation below, a sneer flashed across the corner of Li Gan's mouth.

The nails he planted before are probably about to work now...

The food was unpalatable and tasteless, and everyone was not focused on eating. They either drank, chatted with others, and looked around.

There are quite a few strange people from Cai Jing's side...

Zhu Neng had just sent away an envoy from the State of Qi who came to make connections, but was reminded by the people around him, and turned his head to look in Cai Jing's direction.

Seeing such a grand and huge scene, Zhu Neng was also taken aback, subconsciously shivering.

If there was such a minister under Zhu Di's nose in the Ming Dynasty, Jin Yiwei would never let him survive the second day.

The noise in his ears continued to echo, and Zhu Neng gradually came back to his senses. Only then did he realize that this is not the Ming country, but the capital.

Zhu Neng looked up subconsciously, and found that His Majesty the Emperor above the city gate tower was watching that direction faintly.

Although he couldn't see his expression clearly, Zhu Neng could still clearly sense the emotion called jealousy in him. Obviously, the scene of all the officials bowing their heads in front of him left a little impression on the young emperor who had just ascended the throne for half a year. shadow.

However, Zhu Neng just sighed, and continued to receive others with a smile.

For several vassal states, the court is naturally as chaotic as possible.

If the court is really integrated into a powerful court that only obeys orders from one person, then their vassal states will never have peace...

The winter sun was very warm on his body, Cai Jing's smile was warmer than the sun, and he raised his glass to the officials who came over like this.

Of course it's not really drinking, it's just meaning.

Otherwise, so many people would have a drink for each person. After the morning session, everyone can drink again in the afternoon session... Go to Master Cai's house for dinner.

But even so, Cai Jing's face was almost frozen from laughter, and the arm holding the wine glass was a little numb. In the end, they didn't come one by one, but five people came in groups.

Not far away, among the servants' seats, Guan Peng was whispering with Yan Maoqing and Luo Longwen who came to toast with sullen heads.

"It's probably hopeless this time. The examiner has already been appointed by default."

Guan Peng raised his head and looked around, then lowered his head and said in a low voice, "It is estimated that Ding Shilang and the others are dead."

Yan Maoqing looked at him speechlessly: "Master Guan, who are you talking about the appointment?"

"Every day I decide to go out, I decide to go out every day, how many times have I said it in a spirited manner, but I don't say who it is? Aren't you trying to whet people's appetite?"

"Hush!" Guan Peng was taken aback, and hastily stretched out his hand to cover Yan Maoqing's mouth: "Hush your voice!"

"Okay, okay, can't I stop talking?" Yan Maoqing raised her head to avoid his hand, her face was speechless.

The good-tempered Luo Longwen couldn't bear it anymore: "Master Guan, how long have you been nagging, we have calluses on our ears."

Guan Peng sneered: "This... really can't be said... can't be said..."

"Anyway, as long as you know, no matter how much the servants of the Sixth Division shout their flags and make efforts, they will end up making wedding dresses for others..."

Yan Maoqing and Luo Longwen rolled their eyes together and got up to leave.

Really sick!
"Making a wedding dress?"

At this time, a curious voice came from the side, which made the faces of several people change.

Holding a greasy chicken leg in his hand, Su Ling'a came over with bright eyes, squeezed his ass between Guan Peng and Yan Maoqing, and reached for the wine on the table quite familiarly: "Who is it for?" Making a wedding dress? Could it be that Guan Shilang knows... woo woo..."

Guan Peng also didn't care about the oil on his mouth, and rushed forward to cover Su Ling'a's mouth.

"Tread your horse softly..."

Guan Peng wanted to strangle this bastard to death, Yan Maoqing and Luo Longwen also hurried up to help him hold down Su Ling'a who was thrashing constantly.

Several people were busy with their work when they suddenly felt quiet around them.

Guan Peng raised his head suddenly, and found that the servants and the small officials who were queuing up all looked over in astonishment.

"It's okay...it's okay..."

He laughed dryly, sat up slowly, and at the same time pulled Yan Maoqing and Luo Longwen who were still working hard.

Only then did the two realize the problem, and hurriedly withdrew their hands.

Su Ling'a, who was no longer suppressed, rang out immediately: "Brother Guan..."

As soon as he started, he was pinched severely by Guan Peng, making Su Ling'a hold back his words.

"Don't yell..." Guan Peng gave him a hard look. If his eyes could become sharper, then Su Ling'a would have been sliced ​​into pieces.

However, just turning his head, facing many servants, Guan Peng's face returned to the spring of March, with an incomparably warm smile: "Brother Su and I went to the latrine..."

As he spoke, he pulled Su Ling'a up by the collar and pulled him up to the outside. Luo Longwen and Yan Maoqing looked at each other and hurriedly followed.

Behind them, Wu Shenglan looked at their backs and was still a little worried, and couldn't help saying loudly: "Brother Su, if you are kidnapped, just blink!"

Hearing this, Su Ling'a turned around and smiled at him: "I'm fine, I just go to the latrine..."

A few people came to a remote place by going to the toilet. Guan Peng threw away Su Ling'a and looked at him angrily: "Tell me, what do you want to do?"

Su Ling'a still leaned forward with a playful smile: "Just to chat, why is Brother Guan so nervous? I just want to hear who the deputy examiner has appointed..."

Guan Peng's face changed, he just tested it a little, but he didn't expect Su Ling'a to hear so much.

Luo Longwen and Yan Maoqing in the back looked at Su Ling'a with a somewhat unkind expression. They wanted to know what Guan Peng was trying to trick, but it didn't mean they wanted others to know.

It's just that now Su Ling'a is like a brown candy, she can't get rid of it no matter what.

Guan Peng's face was gloomy and uncertain. After hesitating for a while, he still shook his head: "The matter is of great importance, and I don't know whether it is true or not. I can't say."

Before Su Ling'a could speak, Guan Peng pointed to Luo Longwen and Yan Maoqing behind and said, "I didn't even mention them, let alone you."

Su Ling'a's words were suddenly blocked back, and he asked with some hesitation: "Are you from Cai Jing?"

Guan Peng took a deep breath: "Maybe, maybe not."

"That must be it?"

Guan Peng's face turned black: "I don't know."

"Who is it? It can't be Song Qiaonian, right?"

Su Ling'a is obviously the kind of person with a pig face and a loud heart. According to Guan Peng's reaction, he is close to the truth in a few words.

"I have no idea!"

Guan Peng wasn't calm anymore. He didn't want to stay here any longer. He turned around and was about to leave. Before he left, he still threatened Su Ling: "Don't talk nonsense when you go out, and don't talk about following me. I know it!"

Yan Maoqing and Luo Longwen also realized the problem, they couldn't stay with Su Ling'a any longer, they also chased Guan Peng away.

Su Ling'a looked at them, and smiled: "Brother Guan has known about it for so long, so he must be from your household department, right?"

Guan Peng staggered and ran as fast as a rabbit...

(End of this chapter)