Chapter 557: Arrangements about Xu Jingzong

Wang Ping'an and Di Renjie returned to Inspiration Temple. Wang Ping'an did not mention what happened today. Di Renjie did not ask why he lost his temper, but repeatedly asked why the prince suddenly fell in love with him. For what, he didn't do anything to do!

There is no need for a reason to like someone, is it really not necessary?

Wang Ping'an was so questioned by him that he had to make up a reason, saying that the prince came to Inspiration Temple that day and saw no one else, only saw Di Renjie listening to Tang Xuanzang's lecture here, so he paid attention to him. Di Renjie was also a beautiful young man, somewhat similar to Changsun Wuji when he was young, so the prince liked him very much!

Di Renjie was still puzzled. Changsun Wuji seemed to be quite concise. He should not be too bad when he was young, but he was humble, while Changsun Wuji became more and more arrogant as he got older, and he was arrogant and domineering. He seemed to have no similarities with him. How could the prince fall in love with him because of this? Even though he couldn't figure it out, he didn't ask anything else.

A few days later, the Shangyuan Festival is the Lantern Festival. It is an important festival since the Han Dynasty. There is a custom of lighting lamps among the people. The time for lighting lamps in the Tang Dynasty was three days. Once the Shangyuan Festival is over, various celebrations for the New Year will come to an end. Governments in various places will resume their work, and the people will start to work for a year, and scholars, farmers, industry and commerce will be busy with their own business.

This year's Spring Festival is similar to previous years. Li Shimin still wants to have a banquet for ministers at Chengtian Gate, watch colorful lanterns, and have fun with the people. The celebration will start when the lanterns are held.

During the day, Wang Ping'an followed his ministers into the Ganlu Palace to discuss matters. He had nothing to discuss. When the prime ministers spoke, he listened. After the discussion came to an end, Li Zhi came down from the steps where he stood and reported to the emperor if he had anything to do.

Li Zhi first glanced at Wang Ping'an in the minister's class, then turned around and said to Li Shimin: "Father, my son thought that the Secretariat's affairs were too many recently, and Xu Jingzong was old and sick, and could no longer be competent for the post of Secretariat's Minister. My son asked his father to be kind to let Xu Jingzong go home to support his old age and enjoy his old age."

Li Shimin nodded and thought to himself: "Ma Zhou told me about Xu Jingzong's affairs. This person cannot be used anymore, but if he just lets him go home to retire, it seems inappropriate. He has to find an excuse that he can make. But once he finds an excuse, he will probably have to find a bunch of broken things, which is not good."

Xu Jingzong was not in the hall. He was qualified to go to the hall to discuss matters, but Ma Zhou disliked him recently, so he suppressed many official duties and asked him to do it, not allowing him to go to the hall to meet the king again. Li Zhi suddenly attacked and Xu Jingzong was not present. It was impossible to say that he was not old enough. It was a foregone conclusion that he was expelled from the court.

Li Shimin ignored it and looked at the class and asked, "Aiqing Ma, what do you think?"

Ma Zhou was the Minister of the Central Secretariat and Xu Jingzong's serious immediate superior. If he wanted Xu Jingzong to go home to support his old age, he would have to ask him.

Ma Zhou went out to work and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister thought Xu Jingzong was indeed old and weak. Although he was diligent, due to his age, some things could not be handled in time. Seeing that he was doing official duties on weekdays, he would have to rest at his desk every two quarters of an hour, knowing his difficulties, and empathizing with him. The old minister thought that it would be a great kindness to let him return to his hometown to be prosperous and upbringing."

Li Shimin thought to himself: "The excuse is because he always sleeps when working? It's too simple!" He looked at Changsun Wuji again.

When Changsun Wuji saw the emperor looking at him, he immediately went out to work. Ma Zhou was quite kind. Even if he fell in love with Emperor Jingzong and wanted to drive him away, he would just let him go back to his hometown to raise his feet. But Changsun Wuji was different. If he looked down on anyone, then he would have to go away and want to go home to raise his feet. He would be beautiful and it would not be too late to go home after using his remaining energy!

Changsun Wuji said: "Emperor, the old minister thinks that Xu Jingzong is a capable minister and even though he is old, he can still serve the country. He probably doesn't want to return home so early, and he wants to serve the court for a few more years."

Li Shimin nodded, yes, then Xu Jingzong must have thought so. Not to mention letting him serve the court for a few more years, he would probably be willing for decades.

Changsun Wuji said again: "A few days ago, Xu Jingzong went outside the pass, suffered from cold and his body was damaged. He was always dozing off while working. He can't blame him!"

Wang Ping'an stood in the class and thought to himself: "It's over, Brother Xu is probably going to be sent to the south."

The ministers in the palace were all human spirits. They heard Changsun Wuji say "Hihan" and they were just like Wang Ping'an thought, Xu Jingzong is going to be finished! Everyone sighed in their hearts. Don't offend Changsun Wuji. The methods are too ruthless. But then again, how did Xu Jingzong offend Changsun Wuji?

There is no need for a reason to like someone... This needs to be verified. But does it require a reason to offend someone? There is no need for a reason to do this. The facts are right in front of you, and the answer is that there is no need for a reason!

Whoever Changsun Wuji dislikes him will be guilty, and there is no reason for it!

Today is the Lantern Festival, and the grand ceremony was held. Li Ke was also in the hall. He naturally understood that Changsun Wuji was going to kill Xu Jingzong, and that the rabbit was dead and the fox was sad. But Xu Jingzong was going to die, so he could be sad for Wang Ping'an in sloppy manner.

Li Ke turned his head to look at Wang Ping'an and thought to himself: "I heard from the mother that Wang Ping'an offended Changsun Wuji for some reason, and I don't know whether it is true or false. It is indeed time to make friends with him. He knows countless secrets of Li Zhi and is a very useful person."

Li Shimin and Changsun Wuji have been here for so many years. As soon as Changsun Wuji spoke, he knew what the following words were. He thought to himself: "Yizhou? Leizhou? are all south enough, very hot. Xu Jingzong would never suffer any bitterness and coldness there, and he would definitely raise his body back!"

Changsun Wuji said: "Xu Jingzong's contribution to the court should be praised. However, Chang'an is cold and he cannot withstand the severe cold. It is better to send him to Yazhou, where the climate is warm, which can not only allow him to take care of his body, but also continue to serve the court, killing two birds with one stone."

The ministers opened their mouths together. How did Xu Jingzong offend Changsun Wuji? Why did he offend so cruelly? He was exiled to Yazhou. Can he be further south?

Li Shimin shook his head gently, it was too cruel, farther than Leizhou, it had crossed the sea and reached the end of the world. Although Xu Jingzong was embarrassed outside the pass, he would not have repaired him like this. When he came back from the north and sent him directly to the south, he was not going to kill him!

Wang Ping'an thought below: "Yazhou? Isn't that Hainan Island? It's a good place and beautiful scenery. Unfortunately, people of this era don't know how to appreciate it. They have to change to modern times. It's a wonderful thing to visit Hainan Island! Xu Jingzong is lucky. He can not only scrape the land in Yazhou, but also spend a vacation and have fun. It's so cheap!"

As soon as Changsun Wuji finished speaking, no one spoke in the hall, and no one opposed it, but if he wanted to agree, no one came out to discuss it.

Li Shimin waited for a while, and saw that the ministers did not respond, he asked, "In this way, Xu Jingzong's position in the Secretariat of the Secretariat will be vacant. So who should make up for this vacancy?"

Li Zhi did not wait for Changsun Wuji to speak, and he immediately said, "My son thought that the Duke of Zheliu County, Ping'an, was cautious and appropriate, and could take over this position."

Wang Ping'an was excited later. This was the prince blocking his mouth. He wanted to be the Minister of the Secretariat. This was an important step towards the Secretariat! But why didn't he tell him in advance? Could it be that Wu Meiniang gave him the idea?

When Wang Ping'an thought of Wu Meiniang, he felt very uncomfortable. In the past, Li Zhi had discussed everything with him, but now he has changed to Wu Meiniang. It seems that the hardest wind in the world is the pillow style. The ancients really didn't deceive me!

If Li Zhi attaches importance to other counselors and thus causes Wang Ping'an to lose favor, then Wang Ping'an will really have to find a way to flatter Li Zhi and strive to regain his favor. But the person Li Zhi attaches importance to is Wu Meiniang, so Wang Ping'an has no choice. Fortunately, Wu Meiniang and him are people in the same trench, and no one has to mess with each other, so they can only support each other.

Li Shimin looked at Wang Ping'an in the class, frowned, and then looked at Changsun Wuji, wanting to hear his opinions.

If it were in the past, Changsun Wuji would have followed the emperor's wishes and suppressed Wang Ping'an, saying that young people would have to experience it again, but things have changed. As Li Shimin's health became worse and worse, Changsun Wuji's ideas were also changing. He did not want to suppress Wang Ping'an again, but instead wanted to support him vigorously.

Li Shimin himself would not admit that he had little time. When he got older, he was particularly taboo about these things and disliked others saying related things. Not only him, but most elderly people were like this. This is a common phenomenon. He should suppress Wang Ping'an, but he will suppress him. This mentality will not change any.

But Changsun Wuji didn't think so. The emperor was in poor health and what should happen sooner or later would happen, just to delay the time of occurrence. As the first minister in the court, once the new and old emperors alternated, the political situation in the court would also change. One emperor and another minister, even if he was Li Zhi's uncle, it is still unknown whether he could still have the authority today in the new court.

Power, either don’t touch it, you can’t let it go if you touch it! Therefore, he has to prepare in advance and make plans so that even if there is a change in the court, he will change in a direction that is beneficial to him.

For Changsun Wuji, Wang Ping'an is about to become his real relative and will become his niece and son-in-law. This is definitely his own person and needs strong support to bring him into his own camp. Once the old emperor dies and the new emperor ascends the throne, if Wang Ping'an can take office at this time, he will only thank the new emperor, not him.

How can Wang Ping'an, a person who will definitely become an important official, thank him, and follow his instructions in the future and become a capable general in his camp? Then you have to pave the way for Wang Ping'an in advance and tell Wang Ping'an that the road I paved for you, and I am your mentor.

Li Zhi wanted to pave the way for Wang Ping'an, but Changsun Wuji could not have thought that this was Wu Meiniang's idea. In fact, he didn't even know who Wu Meiniang was. But since he had to prepare in advance and form a gang, he had to participate and let Wang Ping'an thank him.

When Li Shimin saw him, Changsun Wuji paused for a moment before he figured out the matter. He said, "Emperor, the old minister thinks that although Wang Ping'an is a little talented, he is too young and has no experience in handling the government affairs. He still needs to take over as the Minister of the Central Secretariat."

This is exactly what Li Shimin meant. He nodded and said, "Yes, Wang Ping'an is indeed lacking in experience and is not suitable for serving as such an important position as the Secretariat of the Central Secretariat. Let's discuss this matter later. Ma Aiqing has worked hard these days, so pay attention to see who can take over Xu Jingzong's position."

After pausing, he said again: "Also, let Xu Jingzong leave Beijing early and go to Yazhou. He will be appointed as the governor of Yazhou and will still be appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat."

Ma Zhou immediately left the work and said, "The old minister obeyed the order."

Li Zhi looked disappointed and returned to his steps, while Changsun Wuji slowly retreated back to the court.

Li Zhi thought to himself: "It seems that if he gets an opportunity, he still has to beg his uncle to agree to be the Minister of the Secretariat without illness. If he doesn't agree, his father will not agree."

Changsun Wuji thought to himself: "When we go to Mount Li together, I will talk to Wang Ping'an, tell him some truth, and arrange an errand for him to show off, and then take over as the Minister of the Secretariat. In this way, I will pave the way for him."

Li Ke in the crowd thought to himself: "It seems that Wang Ping'an really offended Changsun Wuji, but he doesn't know where the conflict between them lies?"

Wang Ping'an was very distracted. The position of Secretariat Secretary did not matter to him. However, Xu Jingzong could use it. Xu Jingzong had a unique vision and was very good at taking advantage of it. However, the founding old ministers were the ones who were the most disgusted with him. Only when Wu Meiniang got to power could he follow him. But now it seems that Wu Meiniang would no longer need him, and Xu Jingzong's career has come to an end.

Since Xu Jingzong can no longer pose a threat to him, why not recycle waste products and turn waste into treasures! Xu Jingzong is not good at being an official, but he is most concerned about money. This is a necessary condition for doing business and becoming a big businessman. The Lingyan Temple Pedestrian Street is just short of such a person!

Others like to beat dogs in the water, but Wang Ping'an never does such a thing. Who makes him a great person?

Wang Ping'an was no longer silent. He left the court and said, "Your Majesty, I think Xu Jingzong is not suitable to be the governor of Yazhou."

Li Shimin was slightly stunned. Wang Ping'an has always been that if you don't ask him, he will not say anything. Why did you suddenly become abnormal today?

Changsun Wuji also turned his head and looked at Wang Ping'an, wondering in his heart, wasn't he looking down on Xu Jingzong? I'm abolishing Xu Jingzong for him, just to vent his anger for him, why did he... Ah, I understand, it's because he didn't vent enough, and he wanted to slap Xu Jingzong to death!

Li Ke also turned his head over, first looked at Changsun Wuji with surprise on his face, and then looked at Wang Ping'an standing on the red carpet in the middle, feeling ecstatic. It was indeed a conflict. Wang Ping'an actually had the courage to fight back. This is a fight with Changsun Wuji! Okay, that's great, work hard, Wang Ping'an, I support you!
Chapter completed!