Chapter 1639 good intentions
Chen Xi was transferred to the northwest. At first, Zhu Houzhao, who trusted Chen Xi, did not even mention it. However, after Ma Wensheng, Liu Daxia and others discussed it, they submitted the memorial to the cabinet. Suddenly, this matter was almost certain.
Even Chen Xi himself did not expect that he would be taken down from the governor of the two provinces so easily and went to the northwest to be the governor of the three sides. Before, he always believed that the ministers in the court would not easily transfer his post, especially during the troublesome period when the new emperor ascended the throne.
When Liu Jian and Li Dongyang's votes were submitted to the Lijian, Xiao Jing felt a little surprised. He stared at the memorial for a long time and did not dare to directly criticize Zhu. Instead, he went to the Ganqing Palace to ask Zhu Houzhao for instructions to reflect his respect for Zhu Houzhao.
Zhu Houzhao played in the "Qinlou" in the palace all night yesterday, and was still drowsy when she was called out, but when he heard about the candidate for the three-sided governor, his eyes widened.
"...What do the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War say? What is the cabinet ticket? Eunuch Xiao, you won't have made the decision for me in advance, right?" Zhu Houzhao asked aggressively.
Xiao Jing quickly replied: "Your Majesty, how dare I make a decision? This is a major event involving the defense of the northwest... The candidate was proposed by the Ministry of War, Lord Shen, the governor of Jiangxi and Huguang provinces. The Ministry of Personnel attached the proposal and submitted the report to the cabinet. The cabinet made a vote. Liu Ge Lao and Li Ge Lao agreed with the proposal. Lord Shen went to the northwest to take office at the end of the year..."
Zhu Houzhao smiled and said, "I really didn't expect that this time, Young Master Liu and Grand Secretary Li agreed so readily... Liu Shangshu proposed that Chen Qing's family would go to the northwest, which is the most appropriate... In fact, I thought so before, but I just didn't say it out."
"Eunuch Xiao, you are the chief seal of the Serits. What do you think about this?"
Just from Zhu Houzhao's expression of browsing and dancing, Xiao Jing can get a clear answer... If the emperor and the minister agree, if he raises an objection, it will make him feel uncomfortable.
Xiao Jing quickly said, "Go back to Your Majesty, I also think this is a great good! Lord Shen once made contributions in the northwest. In the battle of the capital, I saw Lord Shen's heroic posture with my own eyes and was amazed. The matter of offering prisoners made the people in the entire capital admire Lord Shen and admire him."
"Such a genius, if he is not transferred to the northwest, it is a huge loss for the court!"
When Zhu Houzhao heard Xiao Jing's praise for Chen Xi, he seemed very proud and said, "That's not, and I don't see who appreciates it... Mr. Chen is my husband. He teaches me history, military and political strategies, and I can be said to be his favorite student!"
Xiao Jing was stunned.
Since ancient times, ministers have been proud of being disciples of the emperor, and the little emperor in front of him actually felt extremely glorious as a student of a minister, which opened Xiao Jing's eyes.
In Xiao Jing's opinion, Zhu Houzhao is an emperor who is above the top and never expresses admiration to anyone. Only in his attitude towards Chen Xi, Zhu Houzhao always speaks respectfully and has full of compliments in his words, which shows that the little emperor really admires Chen Xi.
Zhu Houzhao took the memorial book and read it in detail. She had a proud smile on her face. Finally, she picked up the red pen and prepared the red comments, but she decided to write it for a while. He raised his head hesitantly and looked at Xiao Jing and asked, "Eunuch Xiao, how do you think I should write this ticket?"
Xiao Jing hesitated for a moment and said, "Your Majesty only needs permission. As for how to criticize me, that is your Majesty's business. I dare not express my opinions casually!"
Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction, picked up the red pen, first drew a big circle on it, and then wrote "Yes". The bento was to confirm the matter. He handed the report to Xiao Jing and said:
"Since this matter has been decided, I will do it immediately. When Chen Qing's family goes to the northwest to perform their duties, he will take him back to the capital. I haven't seen him for a long time and prepare to meet him and get along well. There is a lot to say between the monarch and his ministers, and it involves the government affairs of the Ming Dynasty. I want to ask him more opinions... Let's handle it accordingly! The matter of writing the imperial decree will be handed over to Hanyuan..."
"Yes, your Majesty!"
Xiao Jing did not add his own opinions, and could act completely by the emperor and court officials. In his opinion, Chen Xi was indeed the best candidate for the three-sided governor.
Nowadays, even those who are jealous of the wise and capable know that Chen Xi has real talent and practical work.
If Chen Xi had no talent, he would not have led his troops and won great victory every time. So when Chen Xi achieved another success in the southwest, the court officials were accustomed to it and did not take it seriously at all. If others had such achievements, they would inevitably cause a great sensation in the court.
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Xiao Jing reported to the Ministry of War and the Hanlin Academy, and the Hanlin Academy drafted an edict and an official certificate, so that Chen Xi would immediately handle the matter of resigning as governor of the two provinces after receiving the edict. He went north to the capital, met the emperor and then set off to the northwest.
As for the new governor of Huguang and Jiangxi, the court will send him the opportunity to the point, but he will never take charge of two governors and governors with one person.
The reason why Chen Xi could occupy the position of governor of Huguang and Jiangxi alone was because Chen Xi made too much contribution to the Battle of Tatars. If he was placed in the position of ordinary governor, it would make people feel that the court rewards and punishments were unfair.
Now Shen Xi is transferred to the position of the governor of the three sides. This errand can be said to be one of the highest positions in the army in the Ming Dynasty. Even with Zhang Mao, the governor of the Governor of the Five Army, and Liu Daxia, the Minister of War, can form a confrontation with each other, which is a kind of "promotion" for Chen Xi, so there is no need to use others to take on the errands of Huguang and Jiangxi, and two people can be assigned to them.
The problem that can be solved by just two governors does not require the court to appoint a governor.
After Liu Daxia learned that the court had made a reply, she immediately went to see Ma Wensheng. Ma Wensheng seemed to have expected this result a long time ago, and asked Liu Daxia to see Xie Qian and listen to Xie Qian's opinions.
When Ma Wensheng sent Liu Daxia out, he instructed: "...Shi Yong, you must remind Chen Xi that if there is any mistake in the northwest, it is unlike when he suppressed the rebellion in the southwest. The water in the northwest is too muddy. Judging from your experience in performing duties in the northwest, those princes and nobles have their own tricks in the open and secret ways. If Chen Xi offended these people, he would be unable to escape without hesitation!"
Liu Daxia nodded: "With Shen Jialang's character, I should really remind him that he is not calm enough and is often too radical. He is afraid that he will consider going to the grassland within a few days after going to the northwest. With his conceit, he is afraid that the Tatars will not take them in his eyes at all!"
Ma Wensheng sighed: "With his performance in every way that he has always been in a bad way on the battlefield, it is probably difficult to make him calm down. It depends on whether he can correct his mentality. You can only remind him about the person who can really persuade him. You should explain the interests of Yu Qiao in particular!"
Liu Daxia personally went to Xie’s house to ask for a meeting with Ma Wensheng, but unfortunately he didn’t meet Xie Pi this time.
"...It is said that he will take office before the end of the year, but judging from the current situation in the northwest, the earlier Shen Jialang goes away, the better!" Liu Daxia introduced the matter in detail in the study of Xie Mansion.
Xie Qian looked indifferent: "Has the imperial edict been issued?"
Liu Daxia shook his head: "Hanlin Academy is drafting an edict. It is estimated that it will be made into a scroll tonight, and the edict will be issued tomorrow. Yu Qiao, Shen Jialang, are you recommended by him, what instructions do you have to tell him?"
Xie Qian sneered, "You asked me? Shangshu Liu, what you said was the wrong person! You are the one who recommended Chen Xi's child, and the one who gave the approval was the cabinet and His Majesty. Is it related to me? Chen Xi's child went to the northwest, and when did you not instigate him behind his back? Now you should be giving him more instructions, but I don't have anything to do!"
As soon as he retreated, Xie Qian said that this matter had nothing to do with him, which made Liu Daxia somewhat speechless.
However, based on Liu Daxia's understanding of Xie Qian, he could guess what. He breathed a long sigh and said helplessly:
"Yu Qiao, I have met Shangshu Ma before. In the intention of Shangshu Ma, Chenxi goes to the northwest. You must keep your heart and not make progress. It is appropriate to take every step forward... His rise in the court is always related to your promotion and trust. It is best for you to remind him about this matter!"
Xie Qian looked bad and said annoyed: "If you want to tell me, I will not do such a thing. If he has any mistakes in the northwest, will the responsibility fall on me?"
"He knew what he should do after being an official for several years. I didn't want to arrange everything for him, and he didn't need others to arrange it for him... This time the imperial court calls him completely to value his ability. If it is because of my recommendation or what, then he doesn't need to go to the northwest at all!"
When Liu Daxia heard this, he knew that Xie Qian could no longer mention Chen Xi.
If you think about it carefully, Liu Daxia will understand: "Yu Qiao must be blamed for letting Chen Xi go further and further on the road of being a foreign official... He has always wanted Chen Xi to develop in the Hanyuan system, but the cabinet is now controlled by Liu Shaofu and Grand Secretary Li. Chen Xi's chance of entering the cabinet is extremely slim, and Yu Qiao has no choice but to say... For the sake of Chen Xi's future, he would rather change his previous idea and let Chen Xi go northwest and get closer to the center... Xie Yu Qiao is also very thoughtful!"
If you are an outsider, you will definitely feel that Xie Qian does not want to be involved with Chen Xi, or you may lack a responsible attitude towards Chen Xi.
However, Liu Daxia is an old friend of Xie Qian for decades and knows his temperament the most. Even if Xie Qian doesn't want to mention Chen Xi, he can understand Xie Qian's painstaking efforts.
He had previously agreed to Chen Xi going to the northwest because of the tolerance and compromise made by Xie Qian to let Chen Xi re-enter the core of power. Xie Qian was determined to let Chen Xi enter the cabinet to take over his shift.
Liu Daxia said: "Yu Qiao, if you don't want to say it, then I will write him a letter on your behalf so that he can know what to do and what not to do in the northwest. After all, I have performed this job twice and have some understanding of the tricks."
Chapter completed!