"This is absolutely impossible." As soon as Cui Renshi finished speaking, he heard Cen Wenwen wave his hands and say: "What kind of person is the emperor today? He is the hero who will soon conquer the world. He will kill all his life and be avoided by all ghosts. Such a person

Emperor, you can only persuade with good words, how can a hundred officials threaten you? What's more, this is not a hundred officials, but a general at the bottom of the army. Once this happens, I am afraid that both the government and the public will be shaken, and the army will also be shaken.

This must not be the case if there is a turbulent scene."

"Yes, you must not do this, otherwise something big will happen." Changsun Wuji turned pale with fright, and waved his hands repeatedly: "We can still discuss this matter, but once it happens, it will be a clique.

, that is a conspiracy. Your Majesty is wise and powerful, but this is the only thing that must not be done. Once done, I am afraid it will arouse His Majesty's wrath. At that time, no one can stop His Majesty's actions."

"Oh, if I hadn't been reminded by these two adults, I would have made a big mistake." Cui Renshi rolled his eyes when he heard this, and couldn't help but stamp his feet and said: "Yes, your Majesty has been fighting all his life and has a resolute personality. How could he allow those generals to rise up and cause trouble?

, this matter cannot be done, otherwise, even if I am an important minister of the Xuande Palace, I will be unlucky. Thank you two adults, otherwise, I, Mrs. Cui, will be in trouble this time." Cui Renshi showed a wry smile on his face.

"We are His Majesty's ministers. Even if His Majesty makes mistakes in his actions, we should give him more advice and not do anything to threaten the monarch." Fang Xuanling frowned and glanced at Cui Renshi with slight dissatisfaction.

If Master Cui Ren really did this, I am afraid that none of the important ministers of Xuande Palace like him would be able to escape responsibility.

"What you all said makes sense." Cui Renshi nodded and said. When everyone saw this, they breathed a sigh of relief. Once this happened, none of the important officials of Xuande Palace would be able to escape.

"Let's go!" Seeing this, Cen Wenwen sighed deeply, and was about to get on the carriage on the side, but saw his wrist move. Cen Wenwen turned around and saw that it was Changsun Wuji who was supporting him, and his heart suddenly moved, and he smiled

Hehe said: "I am not old enough yet. Thank you very much, Mr. Changsun."

"Your Excellency is the chief minister of our court and the pillar of the current court. If something happens to the court in the future, you will have to support me!" Changsun Wuji sighed and glanced at Master Cui Ren who was about to get on the carriage. His eyes were full of worry.

, he knew Master Cui Ren very well, and since he brought it up, something might happen in the future. When Cen Wenwen saw this, he was shocked and nodded silently. He also didn't believe that Master Cui Ren could give in easily.

The carriages and horses were sparkling, and the seven carriages slowly came out, left the Zhuque Gate, walked along the Zhuque Avenue, and soon disappeared into the huge Chang'an City. However, with the disappearance of the seven auxiliary ministers, the originally peaceful Chang'an City

, and soon the undercurrent surged again.

"Master, Mr. Wang has been waiting for a long time." Wei Ting had just returned home when the concierge said cautiously.

"Master Wang? Which Master Wang?" Wei Ting looked at the concierge in surprise and said. He is the minister of Xuande Palace. People come to visit on weekdays, but when he is not at home, who can sit in the hall and wait?

What about yourself?

"Wang Gui of Taiyuan Wang family." The concierge said cautiously.

"Is it him?" Wei Ting nodded. If it were this person, he would be qualified to enter the Wei Mansion Hall to wait for him. In terms of county princes and so on, the Taiyuan Wang family is a big giant, and its reputation is far higher than that of the capital Wei family.

, if he had not assisted the Li family in the front and became the enemy of Lu Zhaoci, I am afraid that at this time, the Taiyuan Wang family would also have a place in Xuande Hall, and they would not be as sinking in Chang'an City as they are now.

"Brother Wang." Wei Ting thought for a while, his eyes moved, and a strange look appeared on his face. A burst of laughter suddenly appeared on his face, and he laughed as he walked...

"I have met Mr. Wei." Under the dripping eaves, Wang Gui looked at Wei Ting who was coming slowly, with a complicated look in his eyes, but soon his face was filled with a smile and he arched his hand towards Wei Ting.

People under the eaves had to bow their heads. Wang Gui had left officialdom for a long time. If it weren't for the great reputation of the Taiyuan Wang family, he would have been killed by Lu Zhaoci long ago. He was from an aristocratic family, and if he left the court, the aristocratic family would also

He no longer belongs to the aristocratic family. So this forces him to integrate into the officialdom, and to integrate into the officialdom, someone must recommend him. Wei Ting, who is also from the Guanlong family, is the best candidate. After the peace talks a few days ago,

He originally thought it was an opportunity, but unfortunately, he failed. Today he finally couldn't stand it anymore and came to see Wei Ting in person.

"Brother Wang, why are you so polite? Please." Wei Ting looked at Wang Gui complicatedly. The situation back then was not what it is now. It was Wei Ting who gave way to Wang Gui and saluted when he saw Wang Gui. Today, he fell down.

Son.

"Court etiquette cannot be abolished." Wang Gui, who was very bachelor, said with a smile: "Master Wei is now an important minister of Xuande Palace. Although you and I have a good personal relationship, we still need to pay attention to these things."

"Xuande Hall? Hum, the position of Xuande Hall now is like chewing candle wax!" Wei Ting remembered what happened in Xifeng Pavilion just now, a wry smile suddenly appeared on his face, he couldn't help but shook his head and said: "Brother Wang

, you just saw the scenery of Xuande Hall, but you don’t know that although Xuande Hall is very beautiful, you also have to look at who the master is serving you? Today’s emperor is wise and powerful, and everything in Xuande Hall is just adhering to the emperor’s idea.

Today the Holy Spirit has an idea, and tomorrow the Holy Spirit has another idea. Today the Holy Spirit wants to streamline personnel, and tomorrow he has to carry out this reform, and that reform will be painful!"

"Why, is something going to happen?" Wang Gui's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but ask.

"Your Majesty is going to form a standing army. Today, a few of us stopped him from going back." Wei Ting blurted out involuntarily.

"Establishing a standing army?" Wang Gui's heart trembled and he looked at Wei Ting in surprise.

In fact, Wei Ting felt something bad as soon as he said the words, but since the words had already been said, he didn't want to stop him any more, and continued, "Xue Rengui, the disciple of General Li Jing, was there a few days ago.

The views put forward by Wu Xue were heard by His Majesty, so this resolution was made. It was just that it was not passed in Xuande Hall. However, this is only temporary. You also know that today's emperor is determined to kill, and we, the ministers, cannot stop it.

Yes, if it weren’t for the enlightened officials of the Tang Dynasty and the wise and powerful emperors today, this would have been carried out long ago during the reign of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. But, hey, it would have been a matter of time. Even Cen Wenwen could not have stopped it.

Come, please take a seat and serve tea." The two of them entered the hall, and after the guests and hosts were seated, Wei Ting sighed deeply and repeated Xue Rengui's words.

"Well, this standing army has not existed in the past dynasties, but if it is according to His Majesty's wishes, at least part of the tax revenue of our Tang Dynasty will be spent on the army every year. This has a great impact on our dynasty's finances!

"Wang Gui also had a look of surprise on his face when he heard this. He didn't expect Lu Zhaoci to be so generous.

"Yes, in the end we used this excuse to temporarily get rid of His Majesty's reprimand." Wei Ting showed a wry smile and said: "What's more important is that once this matter spreads, I will attack more than 600 people."

The government will annex many of them. Mr. Cui said that he should ask the lower-level officers to write to His Majesty to let His Majesty temporarily give up this idea. Fortunately, he thought of it. This was a threat to His Majesty. Once His Majesty knows about this matter, no one will do it.

He said he is Master Cui Ren. Even we will be punished by His Majesty. I am afraid that the position of Xuande Hall will be given to others." The bitterness on Wei Ting's face became even stronger...

"Then Master Cui Ren is also from the Cui family and is proficient in Confucian arts. How did he come up with such an idea?" Wang Gui's eyes flashed with light, his eyes rolled, but he shook his head and said.

"Who is your Majesty? How can you be confused by the difficulties at hand? I am afraid that your Majesty will forcefully implement military restructuring soon." Wei Ting shook his head and said: "This is only a matter of time."

"That's right! The era of peace and prosperity is coming soon. It's a pity that I, the king, will not be able to serve the court at that time!" When Wang Gui thought of this, he looked at Wei Ting with a sad expression and said, "If I had known this, I wouldn't have

I would have made the original move. If I hadn't had the name of the Taiyuan Wang family, I would have died like Pei Ji long ago under a glass of poisonous wine. However, the Li family is almost dead now, and my Wang family's

The sins should be washed away. Your Majesty loves the people like your own children, so why can't you forgive me, the Taiyuan Wang family?"

"Actually, according to Brother Wang's talent, the position of second assistant in Xuande Palace is also acceptable!" Wei Ting said with a smile: "It's a pity." Although Wei Ting said it was a pity, he just didn't know what it meant.

What does it mean to be a pity?

"Yes, it's pity that I, Wang Gui, have the heart to serve the country, but I have no way to do so!" Wang Gui looked up to the sky and sighed, with an angry look on his face, and said, "Now I can only hide aside and do some lowly things.

What happened is really damaging to the face of our Guanlong family! Look, today's Jiangzuo and today's Guandong are all noble and high-ranking officials. The Xuande Hall, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, etc. are all from the Guandong family or Jiangzuo

Children of the aristocratic family, I, a descendant of the Guanlong family, rarely appear in court."

Wei Ting frowned when he heard this, and after a while he said: "I already know the purpose of Brother Wang's visit. In fact, Brother Wang's talent is far superior to that of Wei Ting, and he also has a place in Xuande Hall. If in the past,

I, Wei Ting, can recommend Brother Wang to Your Majesty, but at this moment, Brother Wang was assisting the Li family. What's more, if Your Majesty is opening the imperial examination today, there will be a certain number of people in the capital. The high-ranking officials need at least the approval of Xuande Palace.

Your Majesty even has to appoint him personally. This official is powerless, but he can still be a minor official. Brother Wang, how about you first go to the Ministry of Punishment to serve as a legal officer? Your Majesty is sincere in treating people. As long as you finally make contributions to Your Majesty, he will

The position of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment must belong to Brother Wang, and it is even possible to enter the Xuande Hall one day."

"Then Mr. Wei will have to promote you more!" Wang Gui showed a hint of joy on his face. Although he was just a tactician, he finally re-entered the officialdom. Commenting on his connections in the Wang family, he soon became the minister.

Or the chancellor is possible. Of course, if he wants to become an important minister of the Xuande Palace, it cannot be done by Wei Ting alone. Perhaps, as long as Lu Zhaoci is in power, it is not certain whether Wang Gui can become an important minister of the Xuande Palace.

"Brother Wang, what you and I discussed just now must not be spread. Otherwise, the government will be in turmoil. Not to mention that I, the lower-level officers of the Tang Army, will be upset. Once His Majesty knows about this matter, I am afraid that Lord Cui will

There is only a possibility of dismissal from office." Wei Ting looked at Wang Gui, who was looking happy, and secretly regretted in his heart. There are some things that cannot be said. What's more, this matter is of great importance. Once spread, it will cause military conflicts.

Master Cui Ren, who came up with the idea, would be in bad luck, and even Wei Ting and others would be criticized. So Wei Ting had no choice but to warn him again.

"Of course, of course." Wang Gui nodded and said: "There are more than 600 Zhechong Prefectures in our dynasty. Once a standing army is established, many of the captains and other officers of Zhechong Prefecture will be annexed, and some will become captains from captains.

He became a captain, and even became even lower. Once this news spreads, it will not become an uproar. Mr. Wang still knows this bit of common sense. Mr. Wei can rest assured. Wang Gui will definitely keep the secret.

"….

"That's very good." Wei Ting nodded when he heard this, and the two of them talked again. Wei Tingfang sent Wang Gui out, and Wang Gui also got what he wanted, with a smile on his face.

The look of joy on the face.

"A mere FA Cao wants to send me away. He is simply humiliating me, the Wang family of Taiyuan." In the study room of the palace, Wang Gui looked ferocious, as if he was a beast that wanted to eat people. I'm afraid Wei Ting never thought that just now

Wang Gui, who was still smiling with him, changed his appearance in the blink of an eye. He looked like he was gnashing his teeth. Not only did he not have any gratitude for Wei Ting's kindness in promoting him, but he even cursed in his heart. What a magician.

Not to mention that compared with Wei Ting, an important minister of the Xuande Palace, even in the Ministry of Justice, a minister, a minister, etc. could shit and piss on his head. Who is Wang Gui? Just a few years ago, Li Yuan

When he proclaimed himself emperor, his position was only below Pei Ji, in the imperial court, which was equivalent to the position of Changsun Wuji or Cui Renshi in Xuande Palace. When Wei Ting saw him, he was like a slave seeing his master, flattering him.

It’s too late. How can it be like today, Wang Gui came to the door to wait, and then like a dog, holding the owner’s last bone, happily hiding aside to enjoy it. But it’s a pity that Wang Gui

He is not a dog, he is the helmsman of the Wang family in Taiyuan. A bone cannot satisfy his appetite. He wants more.

"If this continues, I, the Wang family of Taiyuan, will probably become the laughing stock of Chang'an City." Wang Gui frowned. He was in a critical stage at this time. If he took over, there are countless heads of high-ranking surnames in the world who are just doing this.

If the news spread outside that he had become a judge of the Ministry of Justice, it would probably cause a sensation in Chang'an City; but then again, if he didn't become a judge of the Ministry of Justice, he might never have the chance to join the imperial court and do something bigger in the future.

Official. Wang Gui was suddenly in a state of tangle.

"Eh! This is a good idea. Hmph, let's see what you dignitaries will do this time." Wang Gui walked around in the study, and suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and his face showed a smile.

There was a hint of a proud smile, and after a while, a burst of laughter came from the study.

"The Wang family in Taiyuan is really in decline now. Wang Gui actually wants to be a Dharma minister." In the Xuande Hall, Changsun Wuji looked at the recommendation list sent by Wei Ting and shook his head gently. Although today, the emperor does not like the family.

, and even intentionally or unintentionally attacked the aristocratic families, but I have to admit that the centuries-old trend cannot be solved in a short time. The five surnames and seven sects still occupy an important position within the Tang Dynasty. The imperial examination is held every three years.

In the examination, the majority of the places are still occupied by the children of high-ranking families. This is not the examiner's intentional favoritism. In fact, the foundation of these high-ranking Daxing children is much higher than that of the Han people, so they are still the main source of court officials.

Of course, among these high-ranking surnames, their respective statuses are also very different. For example, the former Wang family in Taiyuan has been declining in recent years. This is why Wang Gui had to come forward to seek an official position.

People have to bow their heads under the eaves. The world of the Tang Dynasty has been set, and it cannot be changed if you want to. It is better to actively join it. If you join early, you can occupy an advantageous position, such as Wei Ting.

Changsun Wuji sighed softly. He was in charge of the personnel department. The selection of officials naturally went through his hands. A small official like Fa Cao did not need to report to Lu Zhaoci. He, an important minister of Xuande Palace, could make the decision.

Yes, but the choice of this Dacao was very unusual, which made Changsun Wuji hesitate for a while.

"Brother Fuji, aren't you just a magician? Do you need to be so serious?" At this time, Master Cui Ren walked in with a smile and said with a smile: "If your one fails, replace mine with this one! Eh!

Wang Gui! Taiyuan Wang family?" Cui Renshi couldn't help but take back the recommendation list in his hand. The people he recommended were the Cui family's children, but in comparison, the Taiyuan Wang family's reputation is still very big, even Cui Renshi

It's not easy to steal his limelight.

"Brother Zhangsun, this, is it too young to ask Wang Gui to serve as the Cao Cao?" Cui Renshi looked surprised and puzzled, and suddenly laughed and said: "This Wei Ting is really interesting, he actually recommended Wang Gui to be the Criminal Department.

He is not afraid that everyone in the world will laugh at the Guanlong family for not being united, and laugh at Wei Ting for being arrogant when he is proud. It is really interesting. I, the Cui family, will not fight for the position of the FA Cao, and will give it to Wang Gui!"

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Chapter completed!