Surrounded by strong ministers

Xiao Zong has always been regarded by the courtiers as lustful, but he refuses to admit it, making it difficult for them to do anything. Every time he hears about a draft girl, he pretends to be like a saint. Other than petty crimes, others are easy to serve.Mild temperament, not deep in the city, never moody and chop off people's heads, their minds are easy to guess, they can't give birth to the awe of a king like a tiger.

It was true that this was the case, but after hearing the three imperial decrees this time, everyone was a little confused.The military general was promoted to be the prime minister, and a man in charge of the Ministry of Rites went down and put on his armor and mounted a horse to command a hundred thousand soldiers.The emperor's mind suddenly seemed to become difficult to see through.

What kind of person Li Ji is, everyone knows a thing or two.When it comes to fighting in battle, he can barely make do with it, and asking him to lead all the officials to manage the government is...it's really hard to tell the truth.

After going down to court, on the way out of the palace, the crowd congratulated the new Prime Minister in groups of three or four, and couldn't help muttering to themselves, what was the emperor thinking about, that he made such a decree, wouldn't the martial artist's palm seal be for Zhang? Fly an embroidery needle and ask him to embroider a picture of a hundred birds facing the phoenix? ——If it can be embroidered, that is the anecdote in the world.

Li Ji himself does not consider himself Zhang Fei.He has been in the military for half his life, and he did fight a few good battles when he was young. He was promoted from a lieutenant to a general and finally took charge of the military department.Right now, one foot has already stepped into the coffin, as long as he wants to, he will be able to nourish and nourish him for the rest of his life.But he has always felt that the Minister of the Ministry of War should not be the end of his glorious life. He will always be second in the imperial court. It is not that he is not as good as Wen Ting. The one named Wen is only blessed by his ancestors, and those who made fortunes earlier than him That's all.

Li Ji waited for many years with such resentment, and finally, as he had believed for a long time, Wen Ting did indeed die before him.

As soon as Wen Ting died, he was thinking that it was time for him to flex his muscles. The most important thing was to win over a group of civil servants. Although he never wanted to see civil servants, it was necessary to play tricks on the court. He didn't take people seriously before. A lot of losses... To attract people, you can do what you like, you can show favor, you can intimidate... If you can't win, you have to kill... When the time comes, the position of the head of the hundred officials must be him.

Li Ji planned for a few days, and felt that it was almost time to put it into practice. At this time, the imperial decree fell from the sky and directly sealed him as prime minister.He got what he wanted without doing anything, he should be satisfied and proud, but he doesn't know why he feels very uneasy.

For several days, Li Ji pondered Xiao Zong's three wills back and forth, making himself dizzy and unable to calm down, but he would often suddenly think of Wen Ting's fate, and suddenly feel cold all over his body.

In Guanyun Pavilion in the corner of the Imperial Garden, Xiao Zong and Han Su were sitting at a stone table drinking tea.

"Li Ji seems to be in a trance recently." Han Su put down his teacup and said.He originally entered the palace for government affairs, but was forced by the emperor to drink tea here.The cool breeze is blowing inside the pavilion, the flowers and trees outside the pavilion are flourishing, and the hosta is in full bloom. Thai King Xiao Hong leads a few children squatting in a corner not far away, not knowing what to do, having a good time, and Prince Rui who has never been with them The prince was boxing and practicing sword in an open space, every move was full of posture.Even he couldn't help being intoxicated by the peaceful, warm and leisurely scene.

Holding a teacup, Xiao Zong watched Xiao Heng play the sword, feeling more and more that his elder nephew was very promising, and after a while he said calmly: "Didn't he see the aspect and is eager to try it? I will give it to him, so as to save him trouble."

"The position of minister of the Ministry of War is vacant, can the emperor choose someone to fill it?" Han Su said while pouring tea.

Xiao Zong turned his eyes and said with a smile, "Maybe the Grand Tutor might as well make a guess?"

Han Su didn't know why, subconsciously avoided the emperor's warm eyes like black jade, looked at the tea in the cup: "Old General Pei?"

Xiao Zong shook his head, "Pei Chi is a general, although he is a bit stubborn and his loyalty to the Tian family is unquestionable, but at what age, besides, he is still in charge of our [-] forbidden army, so he is powerful enough."

"The emperor intends to..."

Taking a sip of tea, Xiao Zong said: "I am waiting for Ren Buhui to give me good news as soon as possible."

Han Su raised his eyes, and rushed out a sentence: "The emperor really likes Ren... General Hussars." He felt very uncomfortable when he said it, and quickly explained: "Although Bugui is also the champion of martial arts, it was already six or seven years ago. It's been so long since he...didn't do anything serious, and the emperor valued him so much, I'm just a little surprised, it's not that he doesn't regret his bad behavior...In fact, he is an all-rounder in civil and military affairs."

There was a muffled laugh.

Han Su shut up immediately. He didn't know what was wrong with him. He said something wrong, and the more he explained, the more he explained.Embarrassedly took a few sips of tea.

It was rare for the gentle and upright Taifu Han to be at a loss. Xiao Zong was in a good mood watching it. He remembered ten years ago when he had to tease the first-time Taifu Han in the cabinet study, every time he saw a smothered red face, bewildered and told him to get out.

Recalling the past, Xiao Zong couldn't help laughing a few more times, Han Su next to him just wanted to raise his head, but when he heard it, he had to lower his head again.

Xiao Zong laughed enough, put down his teacup and said, "I have entrusted Ren Buhui with a heavy responsibility, and the Taifu has contributed a lot. He has been absurd for so many years, and you regard him as a close friend. If it weren't for someone, would you be willing to talk to Thirteen?" Don't rely on people? I know who you are, and I can trust your eyes."

Han Su's eyes moved slightly, nana: "I don't dare to be a minister."

Xiao Zong said: "As long as Ren Buhui can successfully take over the one hundred thousand soldiers, he will be my Minister of War. Li Ji, I will be completely empty." Looking at the long floating clouds in the sky, there is a look in his dark eyes Tough and persistent, calm but sharp eyes.

Who said that Confucianists cannot rule the world.

Han Su was in a daze for a moment, and when he regained his composure, he felt more at ease. The Son of Heaven's temper seemed calm, but in fact he made a plan before making a move.Wen Ting is like this, so is Li Ji.

With such means, it is not impossible to bring Da Zhou back to life and reappear in prosperity.

Han Su glanced slightly. Not only did the emperor not wear a crown, but his hair was not tied. He was wearing a light brocade robe, moon-white, with dragon patterns on the base, and his crow hair was fluttering in the breeze. He held his forehead , suddenly dare not look at it anymore.

"Uncomfortable?" Xiao Zong turned his head, and saw the Taifu frowned and raised his forehead, and asked with concern, "I announce that the Taidoctor is here."

Han Su almost jumped up from his chair, "Your Majesty is safe, thank you for your concern." He sat up straight and took a few sips of tea.

Xiao Zong was a little confused, but seeing that he really didn't look bad, he didn't ask any more questions, just smiled: "Teacher, you have to take care of yourself, I'm still pointing at you to assist me in all matters in the court, next month's favor Ke, I can rest assured that I will leave the civil examination to you. As for the selection of the military officer, Ren Buhui is afraid that he will not be able to do it all at once. I have already summoned Pei Zhi back to Beijing, and he will be in charge. The military examination will be after the civil examination, and you will go there then have a look."

Han Su was surprised, "Chen?"

Xiao Zong nodded, "You know that Pei Chu's temper can be said to be stubborn sometimes. Not all the people I want to use are proficient in riding, archery, martial arts and military techniques. Those who only have one skill, as long as they are good enough, I will confer titles and ranks as usual. But Pei Chi," sighed helplessly, "even if there is someone standing in front of him with the best martial arts in the world, if that person can't write a policy theory, it's useless."

Han Su thought for a while, Old General Pei was indeed such a stunned master, "I know what to do."

Seeing that the tea was almost finished and the emperor had nothing to say, Han Su was about to resign.At this time, Xiao Hong, who had been squatting in the corner for a long time, rushed over excitedly, and followed Xiao Jian swayingly behind him.Han Su hurriedly stood up to salute.

Xiao Hong ran up to Xiao Zong, grinned, and held out a clay figurine: "Brother, here you are."

Xiao Zong took it over and took a look. The clay sculpture was sitting on a round stone stool, with long hair hanging down its shoulders, holding a cup of tea and drinking water, half a foot in size, but with very clear outlines of eyebrows and eyes.

"Brother, does it look like you?"

Xiao Zong looked up at his brother who was tall and burly, with a bright smile on his face, "Like, very similar." Standing up and raising his sleeves to wipe his sweaty face, Xiao Hong smiled even brighter.

"Uncle..., wear flowers, wear flowers for clay figurines."

Bowing his head, the little nephew was picking up his robe, holding up a hosta flower, his big eyes twinkling, "Bring the flower..." Xiao Zong took the hosta, but didn't really intend to stick it on the clay figurine's head.

"Brother, there are a lot of flowers blooming over there, let's go and see." Pulling Xiao Zong, he was about to go out of the pavilion.

Xiao Zong patted his younger brother on the shoulder lightly, and said: "You go first, brother and Taifu have something to do."

Xiao Hong seemed to be looking at Han Su now, looked sideways, stopped smiling, frowned sharply like a knife, and said for a while, "Brother, you don't like Hong, you like him!" Pointing at Han Su.

Han Su immediately coughed twice, his expression unnatural.When Xiao Zong saw it, his expression became unnatural.

"Brother, isn't it?" Xiao Hongben had a bad temper, and when he got anxious, he raised his voice and pulled his face, looking very embarrassing.Xiao Zong was afraid that this ancestor would come here, so he hurriedly said: "Of course not, my brother naturally likes you the most."

This time Xiao Hong got the guarantee, his bad temper went away faster, and he became happy again.Just as Xiao Zong let out a sigh of relief, he heard a childish cry of grievance and grievance at his feet: "Uncle..., Uncle, yesterday you said that Jian'er is the heart." Xiaowa'er grabbed his uncle's thigh with one hand, Putting one hand to his mouth to suck, raised his head and blinked a few times, "Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..."

Xiao Zong looked at him, then at his younger brother, his tongue was tied.

"Your Highness," Han Su bowed slightly, smiling unnaturally, "The emperor has two pieces of flesh in his heart, one is His Royal Highness, and the other is His Highness."

One big and one small looked at each other, they were a little shy, and the next moment Le Diandian ran to play.

Xiao Zong looked at Han Su in a blink of an eye, and Han Su sighed slightly: "Your Majesty, you don't need to think too complicatedly to coax Xiaowa."

Xiao Zong glanced at him again, and sat back at the stone table absent-mindedly. After a moment of silence, he said leisurely: "Teacher, let me speak plainly here today, so as not to mix the truth with the false. I don't know."

Han Su's eyelids twitched suddenly, and his heart skipped a beat.

"You should understand how I treat you."

Han Suchu stood aside, stunned all over, feeling stiff from his toes to his face, his ears couldn't restrain the heat from bit by bit, and his mind was in a mess. "Emperor... Your Majesty..."