Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 370 The Bewitched Emperor Hong Ming

He said it so casually, Song Yuan almost believed it.

Sikong Mansion has a complete set of procedures and systems for evaluating officials. Everyone's merits and demerits are clearly recorded. Why do you need to ask for your own opinions?
She was quite afraid that Sikong would set a trap for her, and it would be troublesome if she was accused of interfering in the removal of officials from office.

"Master Sikong, please don't embarrass me. This is not something we can talk about." Song Yuan refused with a smile.

Sikong smiled and said, "Let me put it another way. Your Highness thinks that the county magistrate in the northwest has someone who can be of great use?"

"Of course we have this." Song Yuan thought seriously and said, "I am very optimistic about Jincheng County's Prime Minister. He has ideas and does not stick to formal rules. Zhangye County's Cheng Hui is diligent and diligent. Although he is a gentle man, he also has rules and regulations in handling things. I think Chen Bingzhen, the captain of Zhangye County, is also good. Although he is a rough man, he has a delicate mind. Zhang He, the Prime Minister of Jiuquan County, who has been in office for more than ten years, is also an honest man. Zhou Shixian, the County Prime Minister of Zhima County, is also a decisive person who hates evil as much as he hates it. "

Sikong laughed and said, "His Highness's compliment is really perfunctory. As county magistrates and lieutenants, they naturally have some abilities. Otherwise, they would not be able to achieve this position. What Your Highness said is just basic. How can they be considered as senior officials? Where’s the compliment?”

"Master Sikong, please really don't embarrass me. I've only been with them for a few months, and we've only been dealing with them on official business. How do I know their private virtues? If it's about their ability to do things, I definitely appreciate it. At least I'll arrange one thing If it goes on, they can do it very appropriately, think what I didn't think of, do what I didn't do, and this alone makes me very satisfied.

In the past three years since I became an official, I have encountered officials who are timid and hesitant in doing things, as well as officials who are too radical and even do things poorly. These people have caused me a lot of trouble, so when I encounter things, I have to praise those who are thorough and efficient in doing things, for fear that such talents will be buried. "

Sikong laughed and said, "This is your Highness the hard worker."

After they finished talking, the dishes that had been ordered were served one after another. Sikong hurriedly asked Song Yuan to taste them carefully. The two of them chatted happily for a while over the good tea and dishes.

After eating and drinking, Sikong felt his stomach contentedly and got into the car. When he arrived at Sikong's mansion the next day, he asked the clerk to dig out all the notes that Song Yuan had submitted during the land renovation period.

Since the imperial court wants to select more capable candidate officials, these officials who have performed well during the land reform period are naturally the ones who should be promoted the most.

Of course, this is not Song Yuan's interference in the appointment and dismissal of officials, they are just chatting.

Song Yuan didn't mention to the public that he and Sikong had dinner and chat together. He went to Song Run's house to play for half a day early the next morning. He promised a few children to take them to the school grounds for horseback riding and archery in a few days. In the afternoon, he went to the East Palace.

The latest appointments in the northwest have been made. Song Fu, the fifth, is in charge of military affairs in the northwest, and Song Yuan, the ninth, is in charge of civil affairs and justice in the northwest.

Song Yuan was surprised by this appointment. How could Emperor Hongming allow himself to take charge of civil affairs and justice when he was so targeted at him?

She came to the East Palace full of questions. Song Chun was discussing political affairs with the Third Duke and several ministers. Song Wei came out and greeted her with a smile when he saw her.

"Is Uncle Jiu coming to see my father? I'm afraid we have to wait a while." Song Wei led her to the room next to her: "They are very worried right now."

Song Yuan hurriedly asked: "Why are you so worried? Could it be that something important happened in the court?" "It was not caused by the emperor's canonization of the imperial master." Song Wei was very honest: "It has been causing trouble before. They all want to overturn the verdicts of those who were convicted of witchcraft and curses in the late emperor's dynasty, and now there are many swindlers popping up in various places, and many gangs and churches have been established. There is quite a lot of criticism in various places about this, but due to the Grandpa Huang doesn’t dare to be too repressive.”

It turned out that it was because of this that Song Yuan understood why these people came to trouble Song Chun.

His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, had tacitly approved the canonization of the Imperial Guard. Now that so many things were happening, Emperor Hong Ming couldn't count on him. Naturally, he, the Crown Prince, had to come up with a solution.

Anyone who is an official in the court is like a bright mirror in his mind. Who can't understand his little tricks?

"The fact that many gang churches have been established shows that there are many people who believe in them. If the people listen to the evil talk, they will inevitably neglect their livelihood. It is also the time of spring plowing. The reaction of the ministers is so fierce. It must have affected people's livelihood." Song Yuan picked up the tea. Zhan: "Is there such a gang church in Jingzhao?"

Song Wei nodded: "Yes, it's not like those wild people who can't get on the stage. Have Uncle Jiu been to the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion? There are all weirdly dressed wizards from southern Xinjiang coming and going. When the late emperor was here, how could these people dare to be in the capital?" Zhao Zhao is walking around so struttingly, and now they are all gathered in Jing Zhao."

"So arrogant?" Song Yuan was greatly surprised: "The emperor values ​​the imperial master so much. Could it be that he has other abilities besides divination?"

After hearing this, Song Wei quickly looked around. Fortunately, the people serving him were outside. Even so, he still lowered his voice and said, "Uncle Jiu, I don't know, Grandpa Huang is now practicing magic with the national master. He said It can prolong life and bring blessings for thousands of years.”

"Can you believe this?" Song Yuan found it unbelievable. He heard this was a lie: "No one exposed it?"

Song Wei shook his head: "My father met him once and tried to persuade Grandpa Huang, but Grandpa Huang didn't listen at all. This kind of thing is not honorable. We can't publicize it widely and let ministers persuade. It can only be done by my father and Grandma Huang. I tried to persuade him privately, but Grandpa Huang was bewitched by the imperial master and could not listen to his words of persuasion. Grandma Huang tried to persuade me twice more and was scolded severely."

This was indeed difficult to handle. No matter how much Song Chun wanted to evade Emperor Hong Ming and make him lose his heart, he would not dare to reveal that Emperor Hong Ming practiced magic with the great witch Zhi Yan.

"Your father is really in trouble." Song Yuan sighed, feeling quite sympathetic to Song Chun. After drinking tea, she saw that Song Wei's face was full of boredom, so she asked in interest: "I don't have any important homework these days. I'll do it in a few days." I’m going to take some of your uncle’s younger brothers and sisters to the school grounds to ride horses, so why don’t you come along? There aren’t many opportunities to get together like this, so it’s time to have some fun together.”

Song Wei immediately looked forward to it: "Okay, but I don't know if my father will agree. My riding and shooting skills are not very good. I'm afraid I'll be embarrassed if I go."

"What's so shameful about this? Everyone has their own strengths. It's just a matter of relaxing and having fun. There's no need to compete or worry too much. As long as you want to go, I'll go talk to your father."

Hearing what she said, Song Wei immediately nodded excitedly: "Then I'll go, and I'll have people prepare for it later. I must not let my brothers and sisters think that I am perfunctory."

They were talking vigorously when Song Chun came in. Seeing his face full of exhaustion, Song Yuan asked with concern: "Brother is busy with government affairs, so he should take more rest."

(End of this chapter)