Lonely non-good minister

Chapter 240 Young Master Paralyzed Them

Emperor Taikang's gaze moved over. He knew Song Zheng's temper, and now he really wanted to hear what Song Shi would say.

Song Shi bit the bullet and got up: "Your Majesty, I would like to give it a try."

Apart from these words, Song Shi didn't know what to say, he was not going to challenge Emperor Taikang's authority with pebbles and stones in the court.

"Fourth young master is so courageous." Mu Guogong boasted in a flattering way.

He didn't really praise Song Shi, but what he said seemed to be mocking. What he said just now was clear enough. The princes of the palace were all stationed in the northwest. If Song Yuan passed, no matter what conflicts there were between their brothers, it would not be a big problem in the overall situation, but if the people from the East Palace went, it would be a big drama.

Song Shi was silent. He could understand Mu Guogong's sarcasm, but Song Zheng had pushed him out. If he didn't say anything now, he would shrink back. It would be completely useless to fight for it later.

Emperor Taikang looked at the two brothers, saw Song Shi's helplessness in his eyes, moved his body slightly and looked at Sikong, and Sikong stood up immediately: "Your Majesty, I think Song Yuan, the ninth son, is more suitable. It can be seen from the Tianmu reform that the ninth son cooperates tacitly with the local officials. He knows people and uses them well. It’s a rare honesty.”

The last two sentences were like 'slapping' the faces of the East Palace party. Because of the two idiots in Zhaodi, Yushitai and Sikong Mansion thoroughly investigated all the magistrates and found out several idiots, all of whom were recommended by the East Palace.Emperor Taikang took a special look at the faces of the Donggong party, and saw that they were all silent in embarrassment, and then said: "The most important thing in doing things for the people is to be honest, fair and willing to understand the people's sentiments. I think Song Yuan has done a good job."

He has said so, and no one will jump out and sing against him.

After finishing speaking, Emperor Taikang looked at Song Shi again: "Although you are capable, you are still a bit weaker."

The difference lies in the things they do at home.

No matter how unbearable the king of Zhongshan was, he didn't have the guts to do such a thing as betraying an official. Song Shi knew what Emperor Taikang meant, so he nodded acquiescingly and didn't refute a word.

After the early dynasty ended, Song Zheng and Song Shi returned to the East Palace with gloomy faces. Song Zheng was indignant: "The fourth younger brother has always been smart, but why is he so poor that he can't name an advantage today? The only sentence is that he is willing to give it a try. Could it be that he has no intention of fighting for it?"

Song Shi was furious at this time, but he just frowned slightly and patiently explained: "The emperor likes Song Yuan to be in charge of this matter, and Mu Guogong also speaks for Song Yuan. Under such circumstances, it is self-inflicted humiliation to stand up for self-recommendation. We can completely stand up after Song Yuan refuses the matter."

"Are you so sure that Song Yuan will refuse?" Song Zheng sneered: "That's a fox, he looks innocent and harmless, and only he knows how many twists and turns he has in his heart. He will refuse such a good opportunity? Don't be naive."

Song Shi didn't refute, he thought about it seriously and didn't answer. According to his analysis, Song Yuan didn't dare to answer, but it didn't rule out that he was rebellious and dared to confront King Zhongshan.

"I think you, like that idiot Song Jun, were deceived by Song Yuan." Song Zheng said mockingly, "You made a promise in front of your father. If the matter doesn't work out, it's up to you to explain it."

Song Shi was not irritated, and looked at him calmly: "There are always victories and defeats in the court. Second brother don't need to misinterpret my meaning. I have never taken this matter for sure. Every word I said in front of my father is a suggestion. If second brother doesn't like my way, he can fight in front of the emperor himself. I hope that next time second brother wants to stand up and fight for it, I will not be polite."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and left, not wanting to pay attention to Song Zheng, who was so yin and yang, that Song Zheng was so angry.

In the palace, Song Yuan had already received the news from the early court. She was lying on the small table and writing something seriously, her feet resting on the side of the low couch dangling leisurely, showing no sign of nervousness at all.

Huo Ying, who was visiting as a guest, sat by the charcoal basin, looked at her for a while while holding a teacup, and said after taking a sip of tea: "It is said that the young master is afraid of the prince, so he will definitely refuse, but I don't think so."

"Fear is one thing, but refusal is another." Song Yuan continued to write: "Everyone knows that I will resign, it seems that my acting is not bad, at least there are many people who believe it."

Huo Ying was taken aback: "Did you do it on purpose?"

"Of course." Song Yuan's pen paused slightly, and the corners of his mouth curled up: "You all know that if I don't send Miss Mu back to the Duke's Mansion, my father will be angered, and the emperor's gift of marriage will completely kick my father out of the game, so everyone thinks that I will be afraid of not accepting it, so I can only follow the plan. If I don't act like this, they will wait so calmly for me to refuse before making a move?"

Huo Ying suddenly realized: "Young master is thoughtful. If you don't act, even if the emperor likes you, you have to consider the wishes of the ministers. What you do is to paralyze them."

"No way, you have to rely on yourself if your father is unreliable." Song Yuan wrote almost: "I don't think I will be happy if I refuse to accept my father. I have come to this point, where is there any way out? If I don't accept it, it will be nothing. I still understand this deal. Besides, I can't bear the crime of resisting the order."

She came over with what she had written: "Master Huo, take a look at this, you can take it home and transcribe it."

Huo Ying took it over and took a look: "This is the cotton planting requirement? Why did you think of writing this, young master?"

"Nowadays there are quite a few families who want to grow cotton in the Northwest to make a fortune. I wrote this to show them. Everyone can participate in the good things that can make money. Isn't this more realistic than the promise? Moreover, if you want to quickly solve the problem of people's winter protection, you have to expand the planting area. The four places designated by the imperial court are far from enough. You can also try other places. Whether it succeeds or not will be discussed later."

Huo Ying read it carefully and put it down: "I don't intend to participate, you should keep it, but if this thing can be spread, there will be many people who are grateful to you."

Song Yuan smiled: "Master Huo has not bought any family property so far. Could it be that he still has the heart to die at any time?"

"I'm alone, there's really no need to fiddle with these things. Besides, I've offended many people over the years, and my future is unpredictable, so I don't want to waste all my energy. Just live in Tingwei's Mansion." Huo Ying's material desires are very low: "Young master, do you want to get married before going to the Northwest?"

(End of this chapter)