Daming talker

Chapter 577 Who else? (Please give me a monthly ticket!)
The biggest advantage of being a host is that you can flexibly control the rhythm.

When Lin Tailai was thinking about how to optimize the program, others probably saw that Lin Tailai wanted to slow down the process.

As a candidate, Lu Guangzu had to avoid suspicion, so the Minister of Works Song Xun became the highest-ranking figure among the Qingliu forces present.

So Song Xun stood up again and said loudly: "I support Lu Guangzu as the correct candidate. Who else agrees?"

After that, Sun Yu, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Yang Junmin, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Shao Bei, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Zeng Tongheng, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, and Liu Yukui, the Chancellor of the Imperial Household, stood up one after another and expressed their support for Lu Guangzu.

These people are either die-hard members of the Qingliu faction, or fellow townsmen of Lu Guangzu, or the Shanxi Gang commanded by the Third Elder Wang Jiaping.

Lin Tailai counted in his mind, including Song Xun, there were already six people, which exceeded the number of Wang Shizhen's supporters!

If there are more swingers or centrists supporting Lu Guangzu, their numbers will completely crush Wang Shizhen's supporters!
Seeing that Zhao Yongxian, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, took a step forward and seemed to be about to follow suit, Lin Tailai suddenly warned him sternly:

"Master Zhao! As a fellow countryman from the greater Suzhou Prefecture, I, as the host, have to remind you of a few things!
"Your reputation was badly damaged because of your previous broken engagement! You must be careful about your reputation this time and don't ruin your image again!"

Zhao Yongxian, who had been depressed for two or three months, said: "???"

What do you mean, Lin Tailai? You're never going to stop, are you?

After interrupting Zhao Yongxian, Lin Tailai continued, "Because I suddenly remembered that thirteen years ago you selflessly impeached my teacher Zhang Juzheng, and after being dismissed from office, you lived in seclusion at home, and the coldness of human nature was desolate.

However, Wang Shizhen promoted you many times, allowing you to be one of the five ancient figures for two consecutive generations. This is extremely rare in the literary world. He can be said to be half a teacher and half a friend to you!

Don’t let these past favors affect your work today, and give you a reputation of being partial to others.”

Zhao Yongxian: "."

Anyone who can stand here is not a fool. Can't they hear what Lin Tailai really means?
The truth is the truth, but you have to listen to it in reverse!
Old Alliance Leader Wang was so kind to you, Zhao Yongxian, in the past. If you were to be selfless today and stand up against Wang Shizhen, hehe.

First you backstabbed your mentor Zhang Juzheng, then you rejected your benefactor Wang Shizhen. Do you still have the nerve to mess around in the future, Zhao Yongxian? Is there anyone who dares to confide in you?

Host Lin has also warned you before that your reputation, Zhao Yongxian, has dropped significantly recently. Don't damage his image any further!

Originally, after Zhao Yongxian joined the Qingliu forces, he should have supported Lu Guangzu in the camp today, but now he is hesitating again.

Others couldn't persuade him back, and they couldn't say, "Zhao Yongxian, you'd better forget your dignity."

"Tell me! Who do you support?" Lin Tailai suddenly pointed at Zhao Yongxian and shouted loudly!

Zhao Yongxian's heart trembled for a moment, and he subconsciously said, "Senior Wang Shizhen."

"I understand. You can leave first." Lin Tailai regained his composure.

Then he said to the crowd, "There are now six supporters of Wang Shizhen and Lu Guangzu, and it seems that they can't form a mainstream opinion."

As the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Yongji had to remind him, "Did you forget that there is another candidate, Wu Shilai?"

Even if this person is running for the position just to save the Prime Minister's face, he can't show it too obviously, right?

After symbolically reporting the list of candidates, you, Lin Tailai, did not mention Wu Shilai at all. This is too much!

Lin Tailai seemed to suddenly realize something. After looking around, he patted his forehead and said, "I didn't see Mr. Wu at the scene today, so I didn't remember it for a while!"

Then he asked Wang Yongji, "Why didn't General Wu show up?"

Wang Yongji replied, "I was ill, so I didn't come."

Lin Tailai sighed and said, "General Wu Shilai and Grand Secretary Wang Shizhen both have a shortcoming: they are old and sick.

In comparison, although Lu Dasikou Guangzu is also old, he is physically stronger and has the energy of a middle-aged man. "

As I said, no one who can stand here is a fool.

Some people ignored Lin Tailai's words, but some people took them in. "Okay, let's not talk about those useless things for now." Lin Tailai took back the topic of health, "Now let's continue counting people, is there anyone who agrees with Wang Shizhen?"

As he spoke, he stared at the Minister of Rites Yu Shenxing. Compared with other bigwigs, Yu Shenxing was considered young.

Yu Shenxing, who was not a party member, hesitated for a moment and then said, "I agree."

Under the backdrop of a national catastrophe, it was extremely difficult to be the Minister of Rites, who was in charge of rituals, but there was almost nowhere else to go.

The next step for the Minister of Rites is either to join the cabinet or become the Minister of Personnel. There is no other choice.

The cabinet is not a good place to be now, so Yu Shenxing’s only way out is probably to become the Minister of Personnel.

Next time if I run for the position of Minister of Personnel again, I might be able to give it a try once I have accumulated enough experience.

This time, let’s choose a Minister of Personnel who is in poor health, otherwise where will we get the opportunity in the future?
After Yu Shenxing expressed his opinion, a chain reaction seemed to occur. Chen Yubi, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the President of the Imperial Academy, also said, "I agree."

Given Mr. Chen's status, his next step can only be the Minister of Rites. Only if the current Minister Yu Shenxing takes action first, can he follow suit.

Lin Tailai shouted like a hawker, "Eight people already agree with Wang Shizhen! Are there any who agree with Lu Guangzu?"

No one spoke at this time. Although the Qingliu forces were numerous and united enough, they also had many enemies.

If centrists have other choices, they generally do not like to support the clean forces.

Another big man who didn't form a clique and made his living by technology, Minister of War Wang Yi'e, said loudly: "I agree with Wu Shilai!"

First, he didn't like to take sides obviously; second, for such old-school bureaucrats, choosing the prime minister when he didn't know who to choose was an alternative way of considering the overall situation.

Finally, someone spoke up to support Wu Shilai, who was running for the position. Lin Tailai could no longer ignore him and could only ask, "Does anyone else agree with Wu Shilai?"

Wang Yongji, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, immediately responded, "I."

You should always support the candidate you "nominate".

After that, four more people spoke up and supported Wu Shilai.

There were also Left Vice-Censor-in-Chief Zhan Yangbi who was also a flatterer of the Prime Minister like Wu Shilai, Zhang Mengnan, the nephew of the wife of former Prime Minister Gao Gong and Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Shen Haotongnian, Prime Minister Shen and Minister of the Supreme Court Zhou Cai, and so on.

Including Grand Marshal Wang Yi'e and Junior Prime Minister Wang Yongji, there were a total of six people.

Lin Tailai did not expect that Wu Shilai, whom he regarded as a runner-up, could actually get the support of six people.

From this we can see that Shen, the Prime Minister, has some background after serving as the Prime Minister for so many years.

Finally, Lin Tailai concluded: "Currently, there are eight people who agree with Wang Shizhen as the correct candidate, six people who agree with Lu Guangzu, and six people who agree with Wu Shilai!

Most people agree with Wang Shizhen, so Wang Shizhen is the correct choice."

The Minister of Works Song Xun said dissatisfiedly: "It's only eight to six! The number of people who agree with Wang Shizhen is not significantly superior! I don't think there is a clear positive trend."

Lin Tailai took a deep breath and asked, "Did you forget something?"

Song Xun was puzzled. The number comparison was eight and six. He was not wrong and he did not forget anything.

Lin Tailai pointed at himself and said to Song Xuan sarcastically, "I am here to participate in the imperial recommendation as well, and I haven't spoken yet! Have you forgotten?
Now I declare that I agree with Wang Shizhen! Then Wang Shizhen's side will be nine people!
You said eight to six is ​​not an advantage, then is nine to six enough? Do you want me to make it ten to six?"

Song Qi: "."

Lin Tailai pushed Song Xun away, looked around and asked, "Who else?"

(End of this chapter)