Someone always wants me to be a courtier [Rebirth]

The first month of the first year of Taiping passed extremely quickly.

For the people of Jinling, it is just a rare annual vacation with complete family comfort, easy conversation after tea and dinner, and a rare rest time in a year.

For the people sitting in the Lizheng Hall, it is a more lengthy busyness after a few days of drinking and drinking, and it is a burden that cannot be relieved from the deep intrigues of the palace walls.

For Xie Qi, who was so busy in Yong'an Palace that he was moldy, nothing had changed...

On the first day of February, Xiaochao.

The seating arrangement on this day is not much different from the day when Mu Zong passed away a few months ago. Su Yanzhao is seated first on the right hand side, sitting on the opposite side is Chen Chen, the official censor, and at the bottom is Duke Ding Su Yanlian. After a quick scan, Gu Ranzhi, Minister of Zhongshu, Lin Xie, Minister of Rites, etc. are all on the list.

The only exception is that a very young boy sat on the originally empty main seat. Even if he tried his best to pretend to be a young and old man, he was still a bit out of place with the surroundings.

But it doesn't matter, seeing that these people didn't intend to play with him, Xie Qi leaned on the throne and looked at these important officials in the court generously, and secretly sighed in his heart for his father and brother's ability to select talents and appoint talents.

Are you choosing by face?

There is no need to say much about his two nominal teachers. Su Yanzhao's title of the most beautiful man in Jinling is still on him, and Gu Ranzhi is still handsome and generous in his [-]s.Even the old Chen Chen and the majestic and upright Lin Xie, although they are not young, still have the foundation of their youth.

Gu Ranzhi, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, avoided the gazes from the throne for the first time, put down the memorabilia in his hand, and summed up simply; "There were many things last year. His majesty's enthronement ceremony, coupled with the natural disaster in the northwest, issued three reliefs, and the national treasury is already tight."

"This time, His Majesty's birthday... Now that the feudal princes and kings have been entertained, it is impossible to be frugal. The Ministry of Household Affairs has to draw up a plan. Whether to increase revenue or reduce expenditure, there must be some way."

The Qi Dynasty has been established for more than 200 years. Years of wars and wars have been fought frequently, and the throne has been changed frequently. In the hands of Xie Qi, although it is not a mess full of holes, it is not far behind.

What the onlookers still see when they look at the past is the flashy and prosperous world on the outside of the gold and jade. Only those in the game know that the inside is weak.

Xie Qi subconsciously looked at the person sitting on the right, but saw that Su Yanzhao lowered his eyes, wondering what he was thinking, obviously he didn't intend to take up the conversation at all.

Unable to bring it up for a moment, Xie Qi turned his attention to Lin Xie, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and spoke for the first time today; "The edict to King Cheng and King Rui was handed down a month ago, right? Is there a reply?"

The topic changed too quickly, and Lin Xie was stunned for a while before realizing that he was the one who asked the question, and hurriedly said, "The reply letter arrived last night, and the Ministry of Rites has not had time to sort it out in the future."

Everyone here has heard about the fact that the new emperor will entertain his two elder brothers on their birthdays.

Coincidentally, King Cheng has made many friends with important officials in the court recently, and he is afraid that there will be insufficient beauties with rich money.

Some people have already tasted something, or wait and see hesitantly or actively run around, and some people think that it is just that the new emperor suffered a lot when he was young, and it is not enough to announce it to the world with pride. Such a way.

Xie Qicai didn't care much about how other people looked at him, he just stared at Lin Xie and continued to ask, "Whose reply did you get?"

"We arrived together last night, less than a moment apart."

As soon as the words fell, Su Yanzhao, who had been lazily leaning on the back of the chair, frowned.

King Cheng's fiefdom was in Jiaozhou, and King Rui's fiefdom was in Yunzhou. Jiaozhou was rich and prosperous, and Yunzhou was barren, all because of Wenzong's eccentricity.

The most important thing is that the two places are far apart, and the distance from Jinling is also quite different.

After all, it should be that King Cheng's reply letter came first, and King Rui's letter came second. How can there be any reason to arrive together?

unless……

"What do you say about the reply?" Su Yanzhao opened his mouth, and other people who didn't take it seriously at first also turned their attention to Lin Xie, and instantly became the focus.

"His Royal Highness King Cheng wrote back to congratulate His Majesty on his birthday as scheduled. His Royal Highness King Rui wrote back saying that he may not be able to make the trip due to his recent illness, but he has recruited famous doctors from Yunzhou to treat him.

Isn't Cheng Wang the one who pulls the kidnapper?

Xie Qi raised his head in surprise, and couldn't tell what it was like in his heart, so he said something polite.

"I am very worried about King Rui's illness. In this way, I asked two people from the imperial hospital to accompany me back to Yunzhou to show King Rui. If my illness is delayed because of my birthday, it is not my fault."

Is it about the Ministry of Rites again?

Not only Su Xiang would find him something to do, but His Majesty would too. Lin Xie nodded with complicated emotions, and felt a throbbing pain somewhere above his neck.

After discussing all the matters, Su Yanzhao knew that he couldn't leave by looking at Xie Qi's eyes, holding the financial memorandum that Gu Ranzhi was pinching just now in his hand, casually flipping through it, waiting to answer the little emperor's questions.

He was the eldest son of Ding Guogong when he was young, and he had been in and out of the palace since he was a child. He was given by Wen Zong to be Mu Zong's attendant.

In fact, speaking of personal relationships, among the nine princes born by Wen Zong, apart from the two who died young, Xie Qi was originally the most distant from him.

It's just that time has changed and things have changed, and there are some things that no one can calculate.

"Prime Minister thinks, is King Rui's illness a real illness or a fake illness?" Everyone else left, except for Su Yanzhao who was from Yong'an Palace, Xie Qi suddenly relaxed and didn't bother to hide his emotions.

Rui Wang Xie Yao is famous for his bravery. In the past, he led [-] troops to garrison Ye City, and kept the Bei Yi from committing crimes for decades. He was in his prime, so how could he be sick just because he was sick?

"The news from Xuanwei said it was an emergency. This matter can be regarded as a secret in Prince Rui's residence, and it will not be found out for a while. If it is a fake illness, as soon as the imperial doctor sent by His Majesty passes by, King Rui should gradually get better."

When talking about the imperial physician, Su Yanzhao had a slight smile on his lips. He himself did not expect Xie Qi's reaction to be so quick. This birthday banquet was even available to King Rui Wang. The only difference lies in the method. Xie Qi's method is obvious. It works.

Lin Xie waited for Su Yanzhao for a long time.

It is really that people are not easily allowed to enter the Lizheng Hall. Those who took a long vacation some time ago finally worked hard and stayed in it to deal with government affairs until the day passed by.

"Su Xiang, take a step to speak." Lin Xie deliberately raised his voice, not because he was afraid of Su Yanzhao's deafness, but as a gesture to get acquainted with someone behind Su Yanzhao.

Su Yan, who had finally waited until his elder brother finished processing the memorial, had itchy teeth and was helpless. Su Yanzhao glanced at him, and he walked away wisely, leaving the place to talk.

"What's the matter with Lin Shangshu, why didn't the court just say it?" Su Yanzhao tilted his head, his eyes slightly curious.

He and Lin Xie have never dealt with each other. To be precise, Lin Xie unilaterally disliked him. Since his official career was prosperous, he has been trying to find fault. The ruling and opposition parties have opinions on his personal conduct and even his private life. .

This series of situations has improved considerably since he spoke out in support of Xie Qi's ascension to the throne. At least every time the court meeting no longer has the previous fixed reservation item - impeachment, but the two are still walking the rhythm of the road. , Lin Xie is noble, Su Yanzhao wants a reputation of pity and cherish talent, and he is more tolerant of Lin Xie than others.

Therefore, in Su Yanzhao's perception, Lin Xie had no personal matters to discuss with him. If it was a business matter, it should be discussed together during the Xiaochao meeting just now.

Lin Xie couldn't help being a little embarrassed when he heard the words, he stretched out his hand and squeezed the things in his sleeve, and finally asked through gritted teeth; "Su Xiang single-handedly supported His Majesty to ascend the throne. Lin Xie has been secretly observing these days, and sees that you are also doing your duty on weekdays, presumptuously asking In a word, Su is loyal to His Majesty..."

The winter day hadn't passed yet, the cold wind swept up the fine dust on the palace road, and sent these words in a low voice far away.

Su Yanzhao was startled, he noticed the small movements in Lin Xie's sleeves, he just ignored them, and hooked the corners of his lips in a simple way; "Being loyal, the responsibility of a courtier, why did Lin Shangshu say that?"

He didn't look at Lin Xie, his eyes drifted to the endless palace walls, but his tone was firm, making it impossible for anyone to have any doubts.

Lin Xie gritted his teeth, after all, he took out a letter from his sleeve, held it to the person opposite, and said word by word; "The envoy of King Cheng Rui stayed at the inn, and I sent someone to look through the things he was carrying, and found Prince Cheng personally wrote a letter, and wrote it to Prime Minister Su. This letter has not been opened yet, and it will be handled by Prime Minister Su, and the lower officials will not talk too much."

The brown seal is sealed with wax varnish, and there is a little bronzing around it, which is a ceremonial system that can only be used by relatives and nobles of the clan.

The four characters written with iron hooks and silver strokes on the cover were written with a penetrating aura, and Su Yanzhao could tell at a glance that they were indeed written by the rumored good writer Cheng Wang.

It's just that he had never seen this letter in his previous life.

Su Yanzhao didn't pick up the hot potato, but looked at the serious Lin Xie with interest; "Does Lin Shangshu know what it means to search the post station without authorization? What's more, Laishi must have an official position, and maybe his rank is not low."

Lin Xie was still holding the letter, and there was no trace of fear in his expression; "Recently, King Cheng's actions have become more and more serious. Even people who have no information about me have heard of it, let alone Prime Minister Su. Why is there such a thing?" Take... Su Ying should be careful and know it well."

"As for being involved in crimes, you can rest assured that the lower officials have been in the Ministry of Rites for many years. Although they are not as good as the iron bucket of the Lizheng Hall, they are still some capable people. I can't be found out."

Seeing his confident appearance, Su Yanzhao hesitated for a moment, then stretched out his hand to accept the letter, feeling hard to say.

It seems like something has finally changed.

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