back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 858 Shaking the government and the opposition
It only took half a day for Xu Chongguang, the chief assistant of the cabinet, to report the news of his request for appointment, and the whole Chang'an city knew about it.

Two days later, almost the whole of Dashun knew that the Holy Majesty had ordered Xu Chongguang to retire and return home.Dashun's first cabinet minister resigned after ten years, which made some people breathe a sigh of relief.

But what surprised everyone was that Han Qi, the former Zaifu who was very likely to join the cabinet as the chief assistant, fell ill.The news spread like wildfire, first from the mouth of the imperial doctor.

In fact, Han Qi didn't have any serious illnesses, but he was worried a lot and his heart ached.Today's majesty cherishes his courtiers and let Han Qi rest at home to recuperate, but Han Qi is a courtier who is soft on the outside and strong on the inside, very assertive, knowing that he can't do much for the court, so he immediately asked to retire and return to his hometown.

Of course Lu Chengqi refused to agree, Han Qi was a worthy minister, and he already knew about it when he was the first emperor.If it weren't for Han Qi's hard support, how could Fan Zhongyan succeed in the future?It was only later that he encountered party disputes, and his political opponents ordered people to impeach Han Qi, saying that since Yuanshou, he has been in charge of the country, the monarch is weak and the ministers are strong, and he "does not go to the Wende Palace to guard the class", which is domineering.The first emperor knew that he was making a false accusation and dismissed many officials, but Han Qi still resolutely resigned.The first emperor couldn't keep him, so he could only let him serve as Zaifu for Zhen'an, Wu Shengjun Jiedushi, Situ and Shizhong, Pan Xiangzhou, and you Fan Zhongyan, and started the vigorous Yuanshou New Deal.

Later, due to illness, Han Qi asked himself to change his acquaintance to Xiangzhou, and was summoned as the third envoy within a year.In August, worship the privy envoy.In June of the second year, Han Qi paid homage to Tong Zhongshumenxia Pingzhangshi, a bachelor of Jixiandian, and in August, he moved to Zhaowenguan University and supervised the national history.

Han Qi has done an excellent job in both military and political affairs. Emperor Yuanshou has always wanted Han Qi to cooperate with Fan Zhongyan, so that he can escape from complicated government affairs.However, there have always been people in the court who objected, slandering Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan as part of one party, if the two were prime ministers, "Dashun is in danger" and so on, which made Emperor Yuanshou very distressed.

Later, when the New Deal failed, Fan Zhongyan was demoted, Han Qi was also demoted, and Yang Daoqi was promoted to be the prime minister.

Although this factional struggle is nothing on the surface, in fact, the shadow of swords and swords inside is not at all more dangerous than bright swords and guns.

Both Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan are loyal and upright courtiers, how can they beat Yang Daoqi?So in those few years, Han Qi was always depressed, until after Lu Chengqi came to power and took charge of the government, he recalled him to the center and resumed the post of Tongzhong Shumenxia Pingzhangshi in Yuanshou, specializing in making suggestions for the court.

Originally, he was very hopeful to join the cabinet, but after the winter of last year, the old illness he suffered while at the border relapsed, and he had to retire and asked himself to be an official.Lu Chengqi seized love twice, but he continued to submit the memorial, and changed his words to ask Xiangzhou to know him.

Ten days later, when Lu Chengqi learned that Han Qi's illness had improved, he was also afraid that something might happen to the minister of the humerus, so he finally let go and let Han Qi be sentenced to Xiangzhou as the official hometown.Han Qi finally fulfilled his wish of "being an official to a general, and returning to his hometown with wealth and honor", and left Chang'an with his family contentedly, taking away the ambitions of some interested people.

"I made a mistake, I have calculated thousands of times, but Han Zhigui (Han Qi's character) unexpectedly left the court due to illness!"

"Sir, then your chances of winning the cabinet will be reduced by half?"

At this time, the term "Xianggong" cannot be called casually. Only those who have achieved the positions of prime minister, deputy prime minister, and at least as a privy envoy can be called "Xianggong".

The person who spoke was a middle-aged man dressed in a fourth-rank official uniform. Looking at his face again, he was Liu Geng, a member of Zhongshushe.

"Liu Sheren is over-concerned. The position of chief assistant cannot be held unless His Majesty's confidants. You should have known this truth since His Majesty came to power."

The old official in front of him is familiar, but after another look, isn't this Fu Bi, a scholar of the Zizheng Palace, who knows the affairs of the Privy Council!
Fu Bi served as a political adviser for three years, but he was dismissed because of his mother's death.Therefore, he is called Xianggong, and he surpasses everything.

"Master, that's what you said, but how many of your Majesty's trusted followers are there?" Liu Geng said disapprovingly, "Which of the court officials who are over forty years old is not an old man in the Yuanshou period? I'm afraid there will be dissatisfaction with asking a young boy to serve as the chief assistant?"

Fu Bi knocked on the table, and said slowly: "Your Majesty naturally has His Majesty's considerations. There is no way to predict the grace and power of His Majesty. How can you understand His Majesty's thoughts? Don't think I don't know, you instigated me to come forward, but It’s just that I want to get some qualifications!”

"Xianggong, I definitely don't have such thoughts, I just feel that Han Xianggong has gone to Xiangzhou, and you are isolated and helpless in the court, so that's why..."

Liu Geng would not even admit that he was here to form a party for personal gain.

Fu Bi is a fine person, and the older he is, the more accurate he is in seeing things. A pair of eyes that are still shining brightly, staring at Liu Geng is hairy, and said with a half-smile: "I don't want to be the chief assistant of the cabinet. Will you care about a cabinet minister!"

Liu Geng said in his heart: "You are a former deputy prime minister, so you don't care anymore, but I care! The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door, I am in the same party with you, and I will have an important position in the future. How can your majesty forget me?"

I thought so in my heart, but I couldn't say it out of my mouth. Liu Geng was also well versed in officialdom and said: "Mr. Could it be that you have flinched too, that Wen Yanbo and Sima Guang have looked down upon you?"

"There are two of them, one is cunning and the other is brainless, so let's not mention it. Although I can't fathom His Majesty's thoughts, it is absolutely impossible for them to be the chief minister of the cabinet."

Fu Bi's conclusion made Liu Geng overjoyed: "Who do you think is the most likely?"

"Looking at the government and the public, there is no one!"

Fu Bi is a fine individual, how could he be fooled by a Liu Geng?
"Um, but I've been by His Majesty's side for many years, and I've seen His Majesty and Wen Yanbo get very close? Whenever there are any political problems, I will order Wen Yanbo to enter the palace and ask alone..." Liu Geng did not give up. Continue the cliché.

"It's impossible if we get close! Not to mention Wen Yanbo, who has too many tricks, His Majesty must be worried whether he will violate the New Deal. The New Deal is the policy that His Majesty is most proud of. How can we tolerate Wen Yanbo's finger pointing?" Feet? Even though Wen Yanbo is a bit capable, his vision is much worse than His Majesty's!" Fu Bi said sharply.

"What about Sima Guang?" Liu Geng pondered over it carefully, and it seemed that this was also the case, but he still asked unwillingly.

"Sima Guang? Needless to say, this person admits to death. Your Majesty is looking for helpers, not someone who is uncomfortable. What Your Majesty wants is a person who is kind and friendly, but this person must be able to convince others, so that he can be of the highest virtue... ..." Fu Bi calmly analyzed.

(End of this chapter)