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Chapter 641 Court Council (Second Change)

As a classmate, Zhang Wenguan sincerely extended an invitation to Sun Chuyue.

Zhang Wenguan said: "I know Brother Sun's family background, and the cost of going to the exam like this, what have I done for Brother Sun, don't thank me, after your Zhongjun exam, are there still few people who come to flatter you? I just leave first Just one step."

"Haha." The three of them laughed together.

Sun Chuyue said: "Thank you Brother Zhang for your kindness, but I am no better than Brother Zhang. I don't have to worry about food and clothing. I am very satisfied to be an official in a county. My family is poor and there is no time to waste. I want to start an official career early. I will participate next year If you fail the general examination, you can only go back to the Imperial College to study, or you have to wait three years for the next general examination, or you can only study in the Imperial College for two years before being released as an official, which is far from it."

Lai Jidao: "I think what Brother Sun said makes sense. Although a county official doesn't have to be an official in the central government, he doesn't need to be an official anywhere. Now the imperial court is in need of talents to compete with Li Tang. Brother Sun may be a few years earlier. Senior officer, the future will be even better."

"Thank you, brother Jinkou."

Zhang Wenguan said: "Brother Sun, just think clearly, you know that no matter what, I will support you."

Sun Chuyue said: "In the future, I will rely on the support of my two elder brothers on the road to Qingyun."

Zhang Wenguan said with a smile: "What do you say, everyone supports each other. Let's go."

The three of them were about to walk, when Sun Chuyue suddenly stopped, but saw his uncle standing aside.

Sun Chuyue said: "Uncle."

The uncle said: "Nephew, you are finally promising. In the past, uncle beat and scolded you, and was a little bit mean to you, but you must not care about it."

Sun Chuyue said seriously: "Where is uncle, I lost my father when I was young. If it wasn't for uncle's support and care for our mother and son, I wouldn't be where I am today. Besides, if it wasn't for uncle's encouragement, I wouldn't be where I am today. Nephew must first Thank you uncle."

The uncle looked ashamed and said, "Just don't blame me, and thank me for what I did."

Sun Chuyue smiled and said: "Uncle, you resign from this post of steward first. If I am released as an official, the top three can at least go to the local prefectures and counties. Any Cao official does not need to start from the book office. . Da Zhao Fadu, Cao Li can recruit a secretary, uncle, you can come and help me."

When the uncle heard this, he said happily, "Shuban, so I'm eating in the yamen too."

"Exactly."

The uncle was very happy at the moment and said: "Okay, I will tell your mother the good news first, go home early, uncle and your mother will celebrate you."

After his uncle left, Zhang Wenguan looked at Sun Chuyue and said, "Brother Sun, you don't lose your ambition when you are poor, and you never forget your roots when you are expensive. I admire you."

Sun Chuyue smiled and said: "Don't give me a high hat. Let's go, it's time to go to the Sheriff's Mansion to thank the Sheriff."

"That's right, let's find a place of smoked willows and have a good time."

"That's great, I've been waiting for Brother Zhang to say something like that."

"No, I have to go home and see my mother."

"Let's try another day, it's not too late."

The laughter of the three of them came from far away. The nomination for the Gold List is the most joyful thing for the three young people who are new to the officialdom.

Decades later, Sun Chuyue, who had stepped down from the position of Zhao Guozaifu, was still deeply moved when he recalled this day, and left a book to record the incident. , Slam Fang Qiu.
The book held by Sun Chuyue was circulated by everyone, and Luoyang paper was expensive at that time.

Youjing Linshuo Palace.

Li Chongjiu was correcting the memorial in the hall, and Ji Chuan, Yu Shinan, and Zhang Xuansu were waiting to stand below.

Li Chongjiu said to the three people: "Zhongshuxing, Shangshuxing, this time, have you discussed the candidates for Shangshu Zuo Pushe and the Ministry of Officials?"

Ji Chuan handed over the memorial immediately, and Li Chongjiu took it out to read it, then threw the memorial aside and said, "Is this the final decision of your discussions?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Li Chongjiu threw the memorial on the side of the table and said: "In the memorial, Wang Gui is invited to be promoted to the position of Zuo Servant, Lu Chengqing is promoted to the right servant of the Minister, Gao Xudao, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhao Heran, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, are promoted to the Minister of Officials. , The Minister of the Ministry of Industry was moved to He Chou, Minister of the Ministry of Industry."

Ji Chuan said: "Your Majesty, this is an agreement between the eight ministers of the Minister of Ministers and the Minister of Zhongshu. Your Majesty may find it inappropriate."

Li Chongjiu calmed down a little, but said solemnly: "It is good for you to recommend talents, but there is a big problem with this memorial. Lu Chengqing has just submitted the memorial to me, saying that he is unwilling to enter the post of Shangshu Youpushe. You recommend talents Wouldn't you ask the person involved for their opinion beforehand? This is simply messed up."

Li Chongjiu was slightly angry, and all three lowered their heads together.

Yu Shinan said: "Your Majesty, calm down. Since Lu Yaxiang refuses, then just change him."

Li Chongjiu said: "I'm afraid there is something strange about it, you don't need to talk about it, I decided to discuss this matter at noon today."

Outside Linshuo Palace, chariots and horses of hundreds of officials arrived one after another.

According to the legal system of Dazhao, officials of the seventh rank are equipped with a horse, and officials of the fifth rank and above are equipped with a carriage, two horses, one coachman, and one groom to solve the problem of officials traveling.

In the Wu Dynasty of Linshuo Palace, there were all officials above rank five, so there was a lot of traffic in front of the palace.All the officials walked slowly to the outside of the hall, stood in line, took off their swords and shoes and entered the hall.All the officials stood according to their shifts.
"His Majesty is here!"

The servant's voice echoed in the hall.

All the officials bowed in the direction of the dragon chair.After waiting for a while, I heard the first clear voice, Ping Shen.After all the officials shouted long live, they got up.

Li Chongjiu put the long sword on his waist in the guard's hand, sat on the dragon chair and said: "Today we have called everyone to discuss the appointment of Shangshu Zuopushe and the official minister. I was very disappointed after reading the memorial, so I will He rejected it, and now revisit the matter."

The State of Zhao has no subordinate provinces, so as the emperor Li Chongjiu has a veto power, if Li Chongjiu does not approve of any decision discussed by the Zhongshu Province, he can reject it for further discussion.This is a manifestation of the balance of power, where the decision-making power is greater than the suggestion power.

Now that Li Chongjiu said so, all the officials bowed their heads. As the emperor Li Chongjiu has such great power, no one dares to say otherwise, otherwise it would be a provocation to the imperial power.

As far as Li Chongjiu is concerned, why is he dissatisfied with his memorial? It is very simple. This appointment has disrupted the balance of power, and the Wang family in Taiyuan, the Lu family in Fanyang, the Zhao family in Zhuojun, and the Gao family in Bohai have benefited the most.However, if other forces are excluded, if they are allowed to go on, a small power circle will be formed, and then a party will be formed, and even the imperial power will be provoked.
Maintaining a balance of power has always been the practice of emperors.

Li Chongjiu said: "I don't discuss this matter internally, but discuss it in the court council. Regardless of your official position, you can speak."

"My minister has something to say."

Everyone looked to be Lin Dangfeng, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs.

"speak."

Lin Dangfeng said: "My minister thought that Wei Futai had guarded Youjing for many years and fulfilled his duties, so I recommended him as Shangshu Zuo Servant."

(End of this chapter)