"Li Xiangguo, you insist on expelling Zhao He and Zhao Shuo, two traitors, what do you mean by? Do you have any close relationship with these two traitors?"

Li Zhongquan looked at Li Zhong and said in a cold tone.

At this time, there were not many officials present, only about twenty, most of them were Zhao Xun's confidants and former prince's team. Because of this, they were all their own people, so that Zhao Xun would take out some difficult things to say and let his own people tell them for him, so as not to bear the name of killing his brother in a bad way.

If it were in the court, Li Zhongquan naturally did not dare to say such things casually. After all, Li Zhong's prestige and status were there, and he was not a small person, and he could slander and attack him with words. But now, the heavyweight ministers are not present, and the scene is full of Zhao Xun's confidant officials, everyone is their own. Moreover, there are obviously huge conflicts and conflicts between Li Zhong and Zhao Xun's thoughts. Therefore, Li Zhongquan had the courage to question Li Zhong in an extremely stern tone.

After Zhao Xun ascended the throne, he quickly promoted his confidants within his ability. Many people successively took office and were promoted one after another. For example, Qian Mingdu was just appointed as the Minister of Dali Temple five days ago. Zhao Shaocheng was re-appointed and appointed as Guangluqing. These were all senior officials of the third rank, and the highest official in charge of a yamen. He has great power. Of course, Zhao Xun was able to promote some of his confidants smoothly, not because he was the emperor, he would do whatever he wanted, even if Zhao Zhi was

At that time, it is impossible to cover the sky with one hand and the universe is arbitrary. The biggest convenience of Zhao Xun's frequent success is that those aristocratic families did not block, but instead agreed to cooperate. Why is this happening? That is because before Zhao Xun got it, he had already given enough benefits to those aristocratic families, just like doing business. I buy, you sell, each bidding, suitable, and transactions, but these transactions are not measured by money, but political interests as bargaining chips.

Half a month ago, Zhao Xun summoned some major ministers to discuss matters in the Qinzheng Hall, intending to promote Li Zhongquan to be promoted to the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and praised Xie Shiyuan on the spot, saying that he had the talent of the prime minister. Zhao Xun's intention was very obvious. If Li Zhongquan's tenure as the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites could be approved, he would elect Xie Shiyuan as the Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall in the name of the emperor.

Zhao Xun's proposal was immediately supported by many people, but many people opposed it. However, as Liu Congji joined the position of the Zhengshi Hall as prime minister, the proposal was supported by Zhao Xun, Xie Shiyuan and Li Zhongquan, and various factions of the court reached a consensus. The last two candidates for the Zhengshi Hall will be replaced by Liu Congji and Xie Shiyuan. In return, the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Left Minister of the Justice, and some important positions, such as the appointment of major officials of the nine temples such as Dali Temple. Zhao Xun can further expand his political power in these yamen, and the forces of aristocratic families will not interfere too much.

Xie Shiyuan and Liu Congji both came from family families. Liu Congji Jiu served in the court for twelve years. He was extremely outstanding in terms of reputation and official reputation. He was directly promoted to the position of prime minister as the chief censor. Although in terms of position, this was a bit weak and entering the Zhengshi Hall might be the last prime minister. However, Liu Congji's qualifications and abilities are definitely enough for prime minister. Many aristocratic families are pushing it with all their strength. Now Zhao Xun has already let go. Once this matter is decided, it is obviously impossible to change easily.

As for Xie Shiyuan, it is both reasonable and somewhat unexpected.

The Xie family seems very young among many aristocratic families. Although the Xie family has lasted for many years, the family has truly taken off and has been included in the ranks of the clan, only in a century.

The rise of the Xie family was in the dynasty of Emperor Wuzong. The key figure was Xie Hui. He was the companion of Emperor Wuzong. The two spent their childhood together and had a very good relationship. Therefore, after Wuzong ascended the throne, they immediately began to promote and be important to Xie Hui. Xie Hui's ability was indeed excellent. He was at the forefront of that era, especially his strategic vision in military affairs. It was the most important thing for Wuzong to rely on. It took only ten years from formally entering the official career to being at the top of the left. It was a pity that

Yes, in less than two years as the Left Prime Minister, Xie Hui became ill due to labor. In his prime at the age of 35, he suddenly died of illness. As the saying goes, one person is enlightened and a chicken and dog are ascending to heaven. Although Xie Hui died young, the political convenience he brought to his family was very huge. Wu Zong begged his daughter to Xie Hui's eldest son Xie Kui, and in his later years, he reused and promoted Xie Kui to the Political Affairs Hall as the Prime Minister.

Xie Kui's ability was mediocre, but his political gaze was very outstanding. He worked as a prime minister for thirty-eight years, and went through three dynasties, Wuzong, Yizong, and Xizong. He was a famous political tumbler in the court at that time. At the last moment of his life, he briefly became the leader of all officials. The Right Prime Minister of the Central Secretariat was the prime minister for a long time that he finally completely consolidated the political status of the Xie family.

Xie Shiyuan is in his early forties and is considered a second-generation middle-aged man among the aristocratic families. He is very capable. He has been ranked first in the imperial examination at the age of 20. After being an official in Fengjing for two years, he was transferred to the local area for a full twenty years. He served as county magistrate, prefect, governor, Lingnan Road Observer and Transportation Envoy. He has been a military governor for Chaozhou for many years and has a very good reputation. Especially in Lingnan for ten years, he has established a very good personal relationship with Wei Wennan, the governor of Qianzhou, and Lu Si, the governor of Chenzhou. Many things were because Xie Shiyuan explained the mediation from it, which ensured that the relationship between Wei Wennan and Lu Si, the two major vassal states, has always been friendly with the court. The entire Lingnan Road has been safe for more than ten years, and local taxes have been lost to the court normally. Xie Shiyuan's contribution is great.

Now, with the older generation of political leaders such as Yang Daolin, Li Zhong, He Zhongkai, and Zheng Renjie, their lives are heading towards the last dusk, and the middle generation will definitely make up. As one of the best, Xie Shiyuan will eventually step forward and go to the forefront of politics.

In addition, Liu Jie was dispatched and promoted behind the scenes, and Liu Guanghui, Liu Zhigu, Xiao Hui, Zheng Renjie and others fully supported him. Xie Shiyuan entered the Political Affairs Hall as the prime minister and successfully passed the court's grand discussion. The problem should not be big.

Although Li Zhong was average in political wisdom, he still saw that something was wrong. Xie Shiyuan and Liu Congji entered the Political Affairs Hall and would further strengthen the power of the aristocratic family group. This is a very unfavorable thing for imperial power. Unfortunately, these two people need to be famous, capable, and capable. Under the general trend, Li Zhong had no ability to stop it. Moreover, he was very worried and dissatisfied with Zhao Xun's efforts to achieve his political goals. He felt that Zhao Xun did this to quench his thirst and would one day suffer the consequences.
Chapter completed!