The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 440 Wang Hui becomes an official
East Palace.

Wei Qing immediately found Wei Ning in the study.

Wei Zifu had no way to interfere in the affairs of the outer court, so he could only let Wei Qing come to comfort Wei Ning.

In the study, Wei Ning poured tea for Wei Qing and said, "Uncle, don't come to persuade me like them."

"I know what I'm doing."

"I was thinking about him and was afraid that he would be hurt, but he asked me and the Taoist priest to apologize?"

Wei Qing pressed his hands and said, "Ning'er, that's what I'm talking about. Your Majesty has granted me a marriage."

Wei Ning: "Ah? Who is it?"

Wei Qing sighed: "Princess Pingyang."

Wei Ning nodded and didn't think there was anything wrong with this marriage.

But when Wei Qing informed Wei Ning about Princess Pingyang and Jiang Chong, Wei Ning said angrily: "Then why do you still marry her?"

Wei Qing said: "It's your Majesty's order."

"It doesn't matter if I'm just a single person. I might not get married, but not now. My sister is in the palace, he is the queen, and I have a whole family at home."

"I want to think about them and think about future generations."

"There are many things in this world that you cannot control unless you reach the high position of emperor. But even if you reach that position, there are still many worries."

"But at the very least, he can control the fate of many people."

Wei Qing took a deep look at Wei Ning and said, "So I don't know who of you is right and who is wrong, right or wrong, but now is not the time to care about wrong."

"Ning'er, you are no longer yourself. There are many people behind you."

"The fate of our Wei family all depends on you. Many of my old friends, such as Gongsun Ao and others, look up to you."

"Is this powerful?"

Wei Ning nodded heavily: "Very big."

Wei Qing said: "Yes, you also know that this force is huge, but if Your Majesty intends to make someone else the crown prince, or even intends to support someone else to ascend the throne."

"Such a huge force will be a hindrance to anyone."

"What will His Majesty do at that time? He will wipe out all such a huge force and will not allow such a huge force to threaten the safety of the new emperor."

"Is this true?"

"Think about it for yourself. I'm going to get married soon. You can come over and have fun together the day after tomorrow."

After Wei Qing finished speaking, he left, leaving Wei Ning alone in the study.

Wei Qing was right, but he didn't want to talk to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty at all. Although he knew that he was being willful, he just couldn't lose his face.

Forget it, let’s wait for two days.

……

Early this morning, there will be a court meeting.

Wang Hui, Secretary of the Ministry of War, came out with clasped fists ready to resign and go into seclusion. In fact, he had already resigned for a long time, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not try to retain Wang Hui this time.

After Wang Hui became official, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked everyone present: "Who can be the Minister of the Ministry of War? Do you have any recommendations?"

In fact, today we should have discussed the issue of Zhao Zhou becoming the prime minister, but Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty finally compromised. Just as Wei Ning said, he asked an eunuch to be the prime minister of the country. It is estimated that no one at the scene could agree. Mentioning Weining, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty couldn't help but feel angry in his heart. This brat still hasn't realized his mistake and continues to be at odds with himself.

The three senior officials spoke up and suggested that Huo Qubing should take over the position of Minister of War.

However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty felt that Huo Qubing was not suitable because he was relatively young. The main reason was that Huo Qubing was a fierce general, but what the Ministry of War needed to do was different from that on the battlefield. Huo Qubing may not have these administrative abilities.

Soon they recommended Wei Qing, Gongsun Ao, Li Ju and others, but they were all rejected by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Finally, a censor recommended Li Guangli, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty asked: "Li Guangli... Well, what do you think?"

To be honest, Li Guangli's qualifications are even lower than Huo Qubing's. Huo Qubing is not even qualified to be the Minister of War. Why does Li Guangli have this qualification?

If Mrs. Li hadn't been included in the harem by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, how could Li Guangli have entered the battlefield from a commoner and become a general?
Now that he has not yet made any meritorious service, he is brought back to be the Minister of War. This is too out of order.

Sang Hongyang, Lu Chongguo and others immediately came forward to oppose Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's hasty decision.

But Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was more tough. He said to Lu Chongguo and others: "When the positions were reformed, you and others were also able to add the title of Shangshu from the positions in various departments."

"Why didn't you say at that time that you were promoted too quickly?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's words immediately left the six ministers speechless. It's not that they couldn't refute. If they wanted to refute, they had many opportunities to refute.

For example, although their official positions were not high at the beginning, they had already served in the imperial court for many years. They had their own unique insights into imperial affairs and their abilities had been tested.

Another example is that they have all made contributions to the Han Dynasty in their respective positions and so on.

But it was useless to say this, because they knew that Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty had decided from the bottom of his heart to promote Li Guangli to the position of Minister of War.

In this case, they no longer refuted and let Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty arrange everything.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty mentioned Zhao Zhou's intention to become an official, and planned to let Mrs. Li's eldest brother Li Yannian serve as a third-ranking official.

As soon as this statement came out, it immediately aroused fierce opposition from all officials in the court, and even threatened all officials to resign.

This matter is completely different from being promoted to Li Guangli. No matter how unbearable Li Guangli is, he is always a complete man. Who is Li Yannian?
A eunuch in the palace is usually responsible for the rhythm of music. If you make such a eunuch the prime minister of a big Han Dynasty, where will the faces of the officials be placed?

In their view, they are no different than working with a dog. If their dignity is broken, what rights will they have in the future?

After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw such a fierce reaction from the court, he also agreed to what Wei Ning had said to him.

At the beginning, he could still pretend to tell Weining that he was the emperor and that he could directly appoint Li Yannian as prime minister without the consent of the officials. Now he absolutely dare not entertain this idea.

If all the officials in the imperial court were to become officials, then he, the emperor, would be a mere commander. How could he rule the world?

After the court meeting, all the officials dispersed, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty returned to the Qilin Hall alone and said to the outside world: "Why does the prince..."

He habitually asked Weining why he didn't come today. Halfway through his words, he stopped, then waved his hand and said, "Go, it's okay."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reviewed the memorials for a while, then felt a headache. Normally, Wei Ning would correct these memorials on his behalf. Now that someone was missing, he was a little uncomfortable, especially as his headache became more and more painful.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went to the harem. He originally planned to go to Wei Zifu, but after thinking about it, he turned around and went to Mrs. Li.

He told Mrs. Li that Li Guangli would be transferred back immediately. Mrs. Li was overjoyed, and then Yingyingran began to pinch the head of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, is this headache still not cured?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shook his head and said, "Has Taoist Gongsun's elixir been delivered?"

Mrs. Li nodded: "I'll get it for Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)