Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 392 392. Recommendation
Although, Zhu Xiuyuan knew that this was a favor owed to Concubine You Gui.

But it doesn’t matter, anyway, in the eyes of caring people, he is already regarded as a member of Concubine You and the Crown Prince’s side...

"Your Majesty, I recommend Dong Cheng, the current governor of Jiangzhou, to serve as the magistrate of Jiangning County."

Zhu Xiuyuan came out, bowed and recommended loudly.

As soon as Zhu Xiuyuan said these words, the expressions of many people in the hall changed.

The first is Chen Huang, who originally had a bored expression.Because of the recommendation by the ministers, you are fighting for it, and the quarrel is red-faced... It is annoying to hear it.

However, when he saw Zhu Aiqing coming forward to recommend, Chen Huang immediately became interested. He couldn't help but sit upright and carefully consider Zhu Xiuyuan's recommendation.

Next to Emperor Chen, Concubine You, who was sitting on the phoenix chair, smiled and was always ready to help Zhu Xiuyuan speak.

Below, Prime Minister Li Zhong, the head of the civil service, suddenly opened his eyes after hearing Zhu Xiuyuan's recommendation... He had been keeping his eyes half closed.

The other civil servants who came forward to recommend were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and reached a tacit understanding——

Let’s eliminate this “outsider” first.

All the civil servants unanimously spoke to the outside world and began to remonstrate with His Majesty and slander the Jiangzhou governor...

Some of them were knowledgeable and pointed out the fact that the governor of Jiangzhou was Zhu Xiuyuan's father-in-law.

Then he used this to criticize Zhu Xiuyuan, saying that he was only interested in people and wanted to form parties and alliances, which was not conducive to the court, etc.

"Your Majesty, I do not shy away from relatives when promoting talents. Dong Cheng, the governor of Jiangzhou, is indeed my Mount Tai."

Zhu Xiuyuan was quite calm.

"Your Majesty, do you still remember that a few months ago, Jiangzhou was first hit by a series of natural disasters, then a plague, and finally it was besieged by the Yan army!"

"Well, I naturally remember that it is precisely because Aiqing is in Jiangzhou that I can turn the tide and save the people of Jiangzhou from disaster!"

Chen Huang sighed.

"Your Majesty, in fact, the credit for saving Jiangzhou cannot be attributed to me alone. The other officials, soldiers and civilians all contributed a lot!"

"Oh?"

"Especially my father-in-law, Dong Cheng, who is the current governor of Jiangzhou. He is a clear official and is very good at handling government affairs. Whether it is fighting against natural disasters or blocking the Yan army, the scheduling arrangements behind him are extremely complex and very complicated. Ordinary people can do it.”

"But my father-in-law can arrange things in an orderly manner without any chaos! Your Majesty, without the contribution of my father-in-law, I would not have been able to turn the tide!"

"Your Majesty, my father-in-law is indeed a talented person in the world and worthy of the post of magistrate of Jiangning County. Therefore, I recommend Dong Cheng as the governor of Jiangzhou!"

After Zhu Xiuyuan said these words, the entire ministers in Fengtian Palace were stunned.

This achievement is so heavy!
And do the people they recommend have any worthy achievements?

It's just some wine bags and rice bags, it doesn't have any outstanding achievements. Even if it does, can it compare with others!

Li Zhong, the prime minister of the country and the head of the civil service, looked expressionless and gloomy, as if everyone owed him a few hundred taels.

He raised his eyes slightly to see Chen Huang's expression.

But I saw Emperor Chen, with a trace of guilt on his face, and sighed: "Hey, it seems that my reward to Dong Aiqing is a little light!"

Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the State, saw Huang Chen's expression and listened to his remarks.

The light in his eyes dimmed, and he shook his head imperceptibly.

Then, Li Zhong came out for the first time and paid homage: "Your Majesty, I object that it is not appropriate for the governor of Jiangzhou to serve as the magistrate of Jiangning County!"

"Oh, why not?"

Chen Huang was at a loss.

"Your Majesty, the position of the magistrate of Jiangning County is small, but the responsibilities are heavy. Moreover, the situation in the capital is complicated, no more than that in Jiangzhou. If certain issues are not handled well, the capital will never be peaceful again. Your Majesty, please think again!"

After Li Zhong finished speaking, he immediately stepped back without saying much.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned slightly and thought to himself that Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the country, seemed to be no match for him!Chen Huang looked tangled and was in a dilemma.

However, Concubine You seemed to have expected this disaster for a long time. She smiled and prepared to say a few words of kindness to Dong Cheng.

But at this moment, Yang Tingyu, who was second in the list of civil servants, moved.

It was also his first time to appear and speak for the first time.

I only heard Yang Tingyu say: "Your Majesty, I thought that the governor of Jiangzhou would be appointed as the magistrate of Jiangning County!"

Li Zhong, the Prime Minister of the State, remained calm and only moved his eyebrows.

"Oh, Yang Aiqing thinks it's okay. What's the reason?"

Chen Huangqi said.

In Huang Chen's impression, this old man Yang... is a relatively strong and honest man, and a truly loyal minister.

Otherwise, the last time the Jiangzhou area suffered from natural disasters and plagues, Emperor Chen would not have appointed him as the "Observer of Jiangnan West Road" to patrol the sky on his behalf...

Although Chen Huang privately called Yang Tingyu "Old Man Yang", Chen Huang subconsciously believed that his words were pertinent.

"Your Majesty, I remember that a few months ago, I carried Shang Fang's sword and went to Jiangnan West Road to patrol on behalf of the sky. Because of a great achievement, I directly used Shang Fang's sword to promote Dong Cheng as the governor of Jiangzhou."

"Well, I still have some impression of this matter. Since Yang Aiqing is a hunter on behalf of the sky, he naturally has this power. I also agree with Yang Aiqing's decision."

Emperor Chen nodded.

"Then, does your Majesty know why I promoted Dong Cheng as governor of Jiangzhou?"

"Uh... I forgot about that."

At that moment, Yang Tingyu told the palace full of civil and military officials about Dong Cheng's investigation into the "misappropriation of 30 taels of tea tax".

"It can be seen from this that Dong Cheng has extraordinary abilities and was able to investigate a huge embezzlement case of 30 taels! How can he not be the magistrate of Jiangning County with such abilities?"

After Yang Tingyu finished speaking, he also returned to his original position and said no more.

There was no sound in the entire hall.

Zhu Xiuyuan looked at Yang Tingyu and said in his heart that Yang Tingyu, Mr. Yang, was really his noble man!I'll have to visit again when I have time.

And Li Zhong, the Prime Minister, lowered his head slightly, half-closed his eyes, his old face remained gloomy... The depth of the city made it difficult to figure out what he was thinking.

On the phoenix chair, Concubine You pursed her lips and smiled brightly. She finally added: "Your Majesty, the prince stayed in Jiangzhou for half a month and once said that he benefited a lot from Dong Cheng, the governor of Jiangzhou. …”

"Okay, then this matter is settled. Dong Cheng, the governor of Jiangzhou, will be appointed as the magistrate of Jiangning County. There is no need to discuss this matter further!"

Chen Huang made the final decision.

……

At the end of the court meeting, Emperor Chen and Concubine You left, and the officials also dispersed.

The dispersed ministers walked together in twos and threes, all sighing about this court meeting...

Li Zhong, the Prime Minister, and Yang Tingyu, the official of Yushitai, were the last two civil servants.

"Old Yang, don't forget, you are also a civil servant!"

Prime Minister Li Zhong's voice was cold and dissatisfied.

"Master Prime Minister, hehe, I am indeed a civil official, but Dong Cheng, the governor of Jiangzhou, was transferred from the post of governor of Jiangzhou to the post of magistrate of Jiangning County. It is also a matter within the civil service!"

Yang Tingyu laughed, not afraid of the cold-faced Prime Minister Li Zhong.

"Humph!"

Prime Minister Li Zhong snorted coldly and walked away quickly.

(End of this chapter)