back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 176 Discussion of Monarchs and Subjects
As soon as Xu Chongguang entered the Chuigong Hall, he saw Lu Chengqi with his back turned to him, carefully gesticulating on the "world map" behind him, as if he was measuring something.Xu Chongguang has never eaten pork, and he has seen pigs running. Such actions are clearly map work! "Could it be that the little emperor is going to raise his sword again?" Xu Chongguang muttered in his heart, and quickly looked at the map, and found that it was not a border, but some coastal areas.

Xu Chongguang was very puzzled: "Could it be that something happened at the beach? No, why didn't the old man receive any news? Logically speaking, the memorial will be presented at the first time?"

Lu Chengqi gestured for a long time before turning around, saw Xu Chongguang who was in doubt, and said with a smile: "When did Xu Qing come, why didn't you call out? Come, give Xu Qing a seat."

The waiter quickly brought chairs and tea tables, and made a cup of tea.After Lu Chengqi waved back to the left and right, he said to Xu Chongguang with a smile: "I've been lazy for a while, but Xu Qing has worked hard. Have you ever been able to adapt to such a heavy workload?"

Xu Chongguang said cautiously: "The old minister is dedicated to the country and has worked tirelessly, but I want to do my best and die! But your majesty, don't work too hard, and put the dragon's body as the most important thing." Don't worry, the old man has only held the power for a few days, so he is so worried?"

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Xu Qing is loyal, I know it. I am also a lazy person, if there are fewer political affairs, I would like to! It proves that there are no big things in the territory of Dashun, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. What I want to see most is that This. I blame Yushitai for blocking me these days, so I was lazy, Xu Qing won't blame me, right?"

Xu Chongguang thought in his heart: "I wish Yushitai would block you every day!" Xu Chongguang is now old, and his desire for power has not diminished a little. On the contrary, his status has risen with the tide, and now he is almost addicted.Lu Chengqi has ignored political affairs for the past few days, and he is like drinking fine wine, immersed in the ocean of boundless power, heartily.The good times were still too short. After Huang Xishi became seriously ill, Yushitai died down, and Lu Chengqi came to power again.Xu Chongguang's heart seemed empty, as if he had lost something.

Now the worse news came, Huang Xishi was rescued, but his whole body collapsed, this time he had to retreat if he didn't retreat.The Minister of the Ministry of Industry is really lacking, and the position of a Minister is a very hot position!How many people are jealous, Xu Chongguang just wanted to correct his own faction, but there was a scandal about scholars making trouble.As a result, the situation in the court became complicated and confusing, the little emperor's vigorous actions frightened many people, Xu Chongguang still knew how to advance and retreat, so naturally he didn't dare to play any tricks at this juncture.

For a moment, thousands of thoughts swirled in Xu Chongguang's head, and finally he came back cautiously: "It is the duty of a subject to share your majesty's worries."

Lu Chengqi naturally didn't believe such rhetoric, but he didn't expose it either.Xu Chongguang's eyes flickered, this is clearly another Yang Daoqi!Lu Chengqi couldn't help sighing in his heart: "Power is indeed a poisonous wine, even Xu Chongguang can't escape this law!" Now Lu Chengqi is even more careful not to let Xu Chongguang hold more power.Otherwise, the situation in the middle and late Ming Dynasty will reappear, officials fight each other, criticize constantly, and use all means to overthrow the current chief assistant for the sake of the position of chief assistant.Such an approach, in fact, is it not an internal consumption of the blood of the Ming Dynasty?

Lu Chengqi also thought a lot for a moment, decided not to go around in circles, and said straight to the point: "Xu Qing, I asked you to come here for the official salt. Presumably Xu Qing also knows that there is no more salt in Chang'an City. My original intention was to do good for the common people, but I didn’t expect those aristocratic families to collude with private salt dealers and openly monopolize the market, which is a heinous crime! I am determined to encircle and suppress them, and ask Xu Qing for help!”

Xu Chongguang was taken aback by Lu Chengqi's words, and his heart turned sharply. After thinking about it, he understood the cause and effect. "It turned out that the little emperor hastily canceled the sale of official salt, which annoyed these salt dealers. The little emperor lost face this time, so naturally he refused to let it go. In other words, the actions of Yushitai a few days ago were also caused by these salt dealers. They came out? No, how could they have such great power? No wonder the little emperor couldn’t bear it anymore, that’s why!” What Xu Chongguang thought in his heart was not far from the truth.

When Lu Chengqi informed the Supervision Department of the secret report again, Xu Chongguang's heart became clearer, and he sighed: "The old minister thought that the aristocratic family has already declined, so there is nothing to be afraid of. Who knows, just as soon as he relaxes, such a thing will happen. It is possible Forbearance, who can't bear it, dare to keep private soldiers in captivity, and collude with bandits, they must be wiped out!"

Lu Chengqi also snorted coldly, and said: "Do they really think that there is nothing I can do about them? The Xiang army is useless, and I still have a hundred thousand forbidden troops! I will not return the army until all the bandits are wiped out! I have made great wishes , I want to bring the world back to peace, but there are so many bandits in remote mountainous areas, my heart aches! The inaction of the Xiang army makes me hate it even more. Xu Qing, what I mean is to recall the Xiang army and be trained by the Royal Military Academy. The imperial army is pulling out to suppress the bandits. What does Xu Qing think?"

Xu Chongguang was taken aback by Lu Chengqi's idea, it was too bold.If all the [-] imperial guards were released to defend the capital, in exchange for those Xiang troops, what would happen if one of them plotted against the law?Xu Chongguang quickly expressed his worries, and Lu Chengqi thought about it for a while, and it was the same. There are good and bad troops in the Xiang army. If the teachings of the Royal Military Academy can't suppress it, and there is a mutiny, it will be a trouble.

Lu Chengqi thought about it, and took a compromise: "Only send [-] imperial troops, what does Xu Qing think?"

Xu Chongguang was still quite worried: "Your Majesty, what if there is too much obstruction from the court?"

Lu Chengqi said with a smile: "Isn't it just that Xu Qing is going to go out? I know that Xu Qing's disciples are all over the world. Anyone who comes out will be a great talent. As long as Xu Qing supports me, no matter how much resistance I have to send troops, I can take shape." This matter caused me to lose a minister of the humerus, and I must take revenge. I made a promise here, if things come true, Xu Qing will only recommend one person, and I will let him take Huang Qing's position. The Ministry of Industry is extraordinary now, without a backbone it would be impossible!"

Speaking of this, Lu Chengqi also felt a little distressed. He originally prepared this position for Tang Xun.But he couldn't bear the fact that the child couldn't catch the wolf, so in order to eliminate the banditry, he could only reluctantly take action.

When Xu Chongguang heard the words, he was overjoyed in his heart. There was nowhere to find it, and it took no effort to get it!Just when he fell asleep, someone brought a pillow, and Xu Chongguang didn't know how excited he was.But on the surface, he said: "The old minister has no selfish intentions in recommending talents for the country. Whether you use it or not is up to Your Majesty."

Lu Chengqi smiled, but his heart was bleeding: "The person Xu Qing recommends must also be a great talent."

Xu Chongguang said sternly: "Han Gonglian, the capital water supervisor, is an upright person, proficient in farming, and has quite a lot of political achievements. He can be the Minister of the Ministry of Industry." It's too unbelievable.This is absolutely impossible, Lu Chengqi quickly shook his head and said, "No, no!"

Xu Chongguang was not discouraged, and said: "The general will be the supervisor Li Jie, the bureaucracy is sharp, and the palaces he built are all exquisite. He has great talent and can be a minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Lu Chengqi's face was not so ugly. It is reasonable to be promoted to a second-rank officer from a fourth-rank officer to be a prisoner.But he didn't know that in the official history, Li Jie was a master architect, an arrogant figure who can be called the patriarch of ancient architecture!Although Xu Chongguang had selfish intentions, the people he recommended were all top-notch talents, and Lu Chengqi still trusted him in this regard.

(End of this chapter)