Mei Niang, I'm a fake eunuch, you still let me sleep

Chapter 198 Candidate List for Shangshu Order

Once he served as Shang Shuling, he would really skyrocket ninety thousand miles, not the prime minister or even the prime minister.

The small officials of various ministries kept writing memorials and reports, and after a long while, the reports were finally completed.

"You have worked so hard for the country and society of the Tang Dynasty, I am very relieved." After hearing the report, Wu Meiniang spoke majestically.

Now she is only in power on behalf of the emperor, and her actual status is still the lord of the harem, so she is not wearing a bright yellow palace skirt, but a Xiayi, which is peerless.

Wu Meiniang looked around at the ministers, they were quiet, they understood that Empress Wu was about to mention Shang Shuling.

"The ministers under the sect of Zhongshu are the central departments of the Tang Dynasty, each performing its own duties to maintain the smoothness of the Tang Dynasty.

Zhongshuling Laiji has worked hard and made great contributions, leading the Zhongshu Province, working hard for the affairs of the Zhongshu Province, and managing it well.

On the other hand, Shang Shusheng, in the past year, various ministries have repeatedly made mistakes! "

Wu Meiniang handed a memorial to the eunuch in front of the palace, which contained a brief account of Shang Shusheng's past year's affairs, and then she spoke slowly:
"In order to coordinate the various departments of Shangshu Province and improve the efficiency of handling affairs, this palace and the emperor have decided to reset the position of Shangshu Ling above the six departments of Shangshu Province!"

She looked around the group of ministers, and said with a kind smile: "My dear ministers, is there anyone in my mind who would like to recommend you for the position of Shang Shuling?"

Even though the ministers had already received the news, they were still shocked when they heard that Empress Wu had mentioned Shangshu Ling in person.

The commotion and discussions gradually started, and many ministers looked thoughtful. Wu Meiniang just looked at the crowd gently, as if waiting for the ministers' opinions.

But the officials were just thinking, and no one spoke.

Dali from the fifth rank is just a young man in his early thirties in the officialdom. He seems to be thinking, but in fact he has already received a call from the minister of Dali Temple to recommend Xu Jingzong, the Minister of Rites.

He straightened his clothes that were not messy, and was about to speak when he was stopped by the Minister of Dali Temple.

"Are you stupid? Empress Wu seems to be asking for our opinion, but doesn't she really want to listen to our opinion first, understand?" Dali Siqing looked like he hated iron and steel, and it was Empress Wu who proposed it first when he wanted to recommend In the case of candidates.

Dali was frozen in place, screaming for danger in his heart. Although he was a fifth-rank official, he only got it because he flattered Dali Temple Minister, and he didn't have much experience in being an official.

"Since you Aiqings haven't discussed the candidates yet, let me list a few candidates for your reference." Wu Meiniang has picturesque eyebrows and a majestic demeanor, and slowly spits out a few names:

"The Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Lin Ruhai.

Feng Yuncai, Minister of the Ministry of household affairs.

Xu Jingzong, Minister of Rites.

And, secretary supervisor Zhao Wujiang! "

As soon as the words fell, the ministers talked a lot.

"Is Shangshuling promoted in the Shangshu Province? Well, it is reasonable. After all, he is familiar with all things in the Six Departments, and it is convenient for him to do things after taking office."

"Indeed, you can see that the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Household Affairs are the two most powerful departments in Shangshu Province. Lin Ruhai and Feng Yuncai are the two Shangshu who are selected, which does not surprise me."

"As for Xu Jingzong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, after all, he is an old minister with rich experience as an official, and he is tactful and decent in his dealings with others. If he takes up the post of Shangshu Ling, he should be able to make a difference in coordinating the relationship between various ministries and working efficiently."

"But why is there still secretary supervisor Zhao Wujiang?"

"Huh? And Master Zhao Wujiang? How is that possible?"

"Didn't you hear what the empress said at the end? And secretary supervisor Zhao Wujiang!"

"Why is Mr. Zhao on the list? Wait! I know now."

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Some old officials who have been officials for many years have already seen Wu Meiniang's intentions. The first three ministers are all pretense, just to bring out the last secretary supervisor Zhao Wujiang.

Zhao Wujiang's name is too abrupt, the Minister of the Ministry chooses the Order of the Minister, you, a secretary, can also get involved?
But since Empress Wu spoke like this, her intention came out. Zhao Wujiang's name was abrupt, but the candidate in Empress Wu's heart was Zhao Wujiang.

There was an eerie silence among the officials, no one spoke for a while, and no one wanted to be the first to offend Empress Wu.

Dali Temple Minister Hou Shanye and Xu Jingzong's faces were not good-looking, Hou Shanye's eyes rolled, he didn't want to be the first to offend Empress Wu, so he had to find a way.

Xu Jingzong's eyes flickered coldly, and at the same time he was puzzled. He gradually had a guess in his mind. Could it be that Empress Wu is trying to create momentum for me?

Empress Wu has been valuing me recently, and has had a good conversation with me on political affairs, but she can't directly name me as the secretary of the book, fearing that the other ministers will not accept me, so Empress Wu came here.
The more Xu Jingzong thought about it, the more he felt that his analysis made sense. If he was elected Minister of the Order from among the four, he would reveal a message to the other ministers, that is, Xu Jingzong was the one who overwhelmed the two ministers and the secretary supervisor. One's own power will be more secure, and no one dares to covet it easily.

It turned out that this was Empress Wu's good intentions. It seems that my recent flattery has been effective. Xu Jingzong's eyes were full of smiles. He looked around at the ministers and said silently, you will never understand what kind of backing I, Xu Jingzong, has. .

Immediately, Xu Jingzong's eyes signaled to Dali Temple Minister Hou Shanye that he could recommend himself.

Dali Temple Minister Hou Shanye pushed Dali Zheng beside him, and said in a deep voice, "Quickly stand up and recommend Mr. Xu."

Dali was rushing out, he thought it was time to express himself, he must leave a good impression in front of Mr. Xu.

He cleared his throat, and said in a loud voice: "I would like to report to the Empress, I believe that the position of Shang Shuling must belong to Mr. Xu, Minister of the Ministry of Rites."

As soon as Dalizheng said this, the officials looked at Dalizheng like a fool, you are already a fifth-rank official, can't you see that the candidate in Empress Wu's heart is Zhao Wujiang?

"Oh? Why does Aiqing think that the title of Minister of the Book is the Minister of Rites?" Wu Meiniang smiled warmly, but couldn't see more expressions.

"Mr. Xu is approachable, and he is very talented and knowledgeable. Although he has been the minister of the Ministry of Rites for a short time, everyone in the Ministry of Rites admires him." Dali said loudly. Seeing Xu Jingzong's encouraging smile, he searched for some words of praise:
"Furthermore, Mr. Xu has formed a lot of good relationships on weekdays, and in the"

"Hmph, I have a different opinion!"

Lin Ruhai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, stepped out of the queue and directly interrupted Dalizheng's words.

Seeing that someone directly interrupted his speech, Dali was glaring at him, and found that it was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he was immediately discouraged, but relying on the presence of Dali Temple Minister by his side, he also said in a cold voice:

"Master Lin, I'm afraid it's inconvenient for you to recommend yourself since you are on the list?"

Some ministers nodded. Indeed, since they are on the list, they cannot recommend themselves. This is the default rule.

Lin Ruhai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, snorted coldly, and said in a deep voice:

"Who told you that this official is going to recommend himself?"

He looked down on everyone, as early as after the luncheon at the Minister's Mansion of the Ministry of War, he had already had the idea of ​​recommending Zhao Wujiang as Minister, so as to make friends with Zhao Wujiang.

He will never forget the memory images he saw, only by making good friends with Zhao Wujiang can he reach a higher official position.

"I want to recommend Secretary Zhao Wujiang, Mr. Zhao!"

(End of this chapter)