v2.Chapter 221 (1/2)

Yinshuo stopped.

He looked up to the young monarch. He was once the only legitimate son of the former Emperor. Long ago, he was considered as the crown prince. Since he was born, he was incomparable.

This kind of dignity made him proud, even frivolous, and felt that everything was taken for granted.

Even if he was suspected to be the prisoner of assassinating the former Emperor and was put in prison at the beginning, he could not dissipate his inherent dignity.

It's not long enough, not much suffering.

Unlike the old prince, he knew the meaning of Ning Yizhao's name and how to fight hard to get what he wanted.

This is also the reason why Yin Shuo chose Ning Chengzhi, not only because of his stable in laws, but also because he was much better than the prince.

But today

Yin Shuo realized that for the first time, he had doubts in Ning Chengzhi's eyes and became a person who might threaten his monarchy.

Although this kind of doubt is not more frightening than Gu huaijiang's military power, nor more disgusting than Ji Daogong's and Chen GE's relying on the old to sell the old.

Once something starts, it's hard to clean it up later.

Yan Shuo immediately changed his face, smiling mildly, ”Your Majesty, I don't mean that. Your majesty is willing to hand over the post of cabinet chief assistant to me. I am very grateful. I'm just worried about Gu huaijiang's plot, and I'm afraid that his majesty will be cheated by him for the first time. ”

Ning Chengzhi's suspicion is still there, ”Oh? What do you think is wrong with what Marquis Gu said? What's wrong with me abolishing the prime minister and establishing the cabinet? ”

Before answering this question, I would like to ask your majesty a question. Your majesty has appointed the first assistant to the cabinet. What about the second assistant and other cabinet ministers? ”

Ning Chengzhi said: ”the second assistant is Chen Ge. You know, I can ascend the throne, he is also a great meritorious official, and has a high reputation in the court. The courtiers wanted him to be the first assistant. Although I refused, I still wanted to give him a second assistant position to reassure people. What's more, during the period when Chen Ge was in charge of the cabinet, the government was smooth, and he did have this talent. As for the other cabinet officials, they were also selected by the late emperor for a long time, so there is no need to change them. ”

In other words, except for Yin Shuo, the chief assistant of the airborne, the cabinet had no change.

There was a thump in Yin Shuo's heart.

According to Ning Chengzhi's tone, he trusted Mr. Chen Ge. If he didn't worry that these senior officials would disobey his will, he might even give Mr. Chen Ge the position of chief assistant.

He said hastily, ”Your Majesty is right. I can answer your Majesty's question now. Marquis Gu said that the power of the prime minister is not as powerful as that of the cabinet, which is more beneficial to the stability of the country. I don't deny that Gu Hou is right, but has your majesty ever thought why he said that? Is it really just for the sake of stability? ”

Ning Chengzhi was speechless for a while.

Not for the stability of the country, but for what else? Is

He raised his head and said, ”do you mean that there is Gu Hou's selfishness here?”

”Of course.”

Yan Shuo said with a smile, ”Your Majesty, think about those senior ministers in the cabinet, especially Mr. Chen Ge. He had a superior subordinate relationship with Mr. Ji, the imperial censor of the capital. Mr. Ji respected Mr. Gu very much, and they were all of one mind. Once your majesty sets up a cabinet to abolish the prime minister, marquis Gu can use the help of old Chen Ge to restrain his majesty from setting up a empress. If your majesty wants to set up Princess Zhenjiang as empress again, it will be difficult. ”

When it comes to Yu Fu, Ning Chengzhi straightens his back immediately, ”how can he? You are the first assistant in my cabinet. How can those senior officials hinder my decision-making after my establishment? ”

Yan Shuo sighed deliberately, ”Your Majesty, even if the minister is the first assistant, how can one fight against many cabinet ministers? What's more, I'm young and I have to fight against the old ministers. Why don't you let people talk about my disrespect for the elder and your Majesty's unclear choice of personnel? ”

Ning Chengzhi suddenly realized, ”you're right. I don't accept the advice of those old ministers. They still talk about my disrespect for them, not to mention you? What can I do? In front of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, I have already announced that the cabinet will be established and the prime minister will be abolished. Now how can I reply? ”

The opposite?

Yin Shuo sneered in his heart, Ning Chengzhi gave birth to such a noble identity, but he didn't know how to be an emperor.

Once upon a time, there was a great prince who was equal to him and even oppressed him. He was still afraid to restrain himself. Now he ascended the throne without any control, and he was more and more at a loss to advance or retreat.

”It's impossible to say anything against it. Your majesty wants the cabinet ministers not to oppose it, but the cabinet ministers must be your Majesty's people, not the people of the former Emperor...”

Ning Chengzhi nodded, ”I understand. Once the son of heaven and a courtier, I don't have the heart to attach importance to those old courtiers who are loyal to the former Emperor, and they are not convinced with me. It's better to send them away early. It's just that we can't take this matter too hastily and leave it to others. I will slowly change the court into fresh blood. ”

He only said that he would exchange blood for the court, but he didn't let Yin Shuo recommend a candidate, which shows that he still has scruples in his heart.

Yan Shuo didn't dare to say that the best way to gain trust at the moment was to advance rather than retreat. He couldn't bring himself any more trouble and let Gu huaijiang and his son succeed.

He said more respectfully: ”yes, as long as the courtiers obey your Majesty's orders, the courtiers will be able to manage politics at ease.”

Ning Chengzhi nodded his head with satisfaction and went back to chigong: ”you go out of the palace to see Mr. Ji and Mr. Chen for me. You say that I want to visit the two elders in person, but I have no choice but to deal with the complicated affairs. Please appease the two elders for me. By the way, I'll see how ill they are, and report to me truthfully. ”Mr. Chi bowed himself, and he added: ”by the way, with a generous reward, the bigger the show, the better! Let the courtiers and the common people see that I am not disrespectful to the old courtiers, but I attach equal importance to kindness and authority, with clear rewards and punishments. ”

Yan Shuo was still smiling, ”Your Majesty is wise.”

Ning Chengzhi said: ”I do this for the sake of appeasing the courtiers and the people, and for the sake of establishing you as the chief assistant of the cabinet.”

”Thank you for your care,” said Yin Shuo

Ning Chengzhi finally satisfied, waved to him, ”well, your leg injury is not good, go back to the house to rest.”

”I will leave.”

When the servant came in to push Yin Shuo's wheelchair, Ning Chengzhi suddenly said, ”wait a minute!”

After Yan Shuo's meal, the servant turned his wheelchair over again, ”what's your Majesty's command?”

Ning Chengzhi said, ”how is Danyang in your house? I heard vaguely that your husband and wife are not very friendly, are they? ”

Yan Shuo was stunned and wondered if someone had said something in front of Ning Chengzhi.

After thinking about it, he said without changing his face: ”my Lord, Princess Danyang is your Majesty's younger sister. I should be respectful. It's just that there are inevitable conflicts between husband and wife. As a folk saying goes, there is a fight at the head of the bed and a fight at the end of the bed I'm also a mortal. I can't be perfect, but I don't dare to disrespect her. ”

Ning Chengzhi nodded, ”I understand. I don't want to deal with the affairs between your husband and wife. Don't lose the royal dignity.”

Yin Shuo breathed a sigh of relief, and Ning Chengzhi's love for Princess Danyang was nothing more than that.

Where do royal children come from? Just for the sake of decency.

Yan Shuo had expected this, and his mouth turned slightly up, ”yes, I will be more respectful to the princess in the future. After all, she is the most noble woman in Dongling.”