"What do you mean?" Chu Xianda sneered aloud. "The person that Duke and I have chosen, naturally cannot be wrong. Don't tell me that because that old guy recommended Xu Da, we have to change our mind and replace him? Duke, don't worry, whoever belongs to him will belong to him. I know very well which ones are useful and which ones are not. "
"Your Majesty, Defense Minister's chess move is not easy to solve." Cui Xichen knew that the Emperor in front of him had the intention to test him, so he could not hide it and make him suspicious. "Defense Minister recommended Xu Da to rebuild the Monitoring Division for Your Majesty, has Your Majesty ever thought about how to make a decision on this matter?"
"Huh? I was just about to discuss this matter with Duke. What does the Duke think? "Chu Xianda said with a smile, as if he trusted him very much.
"First, agree to Defense Minister's suggestion, let Xu Da rebuild the Monitoring Division for Your Majesty. But, this is where the problem arises. Xu Da has been leading the army and fighting the war outside, and although he has become a fierce general guarding the border, he may not be able to do the detailed work of the Monitoring Division. Besides, the Monitoring Division is His Majesty's Monitoring Division, a totalitarian organization that provides information and reference for His Majesty to inspect and assess the officials. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is His Majesty's eyes and ears. For such a core department, His Majesty must use confidants that he can absolutely trust to feel at ease. If the leader's mind is biased, or his mind is not with His Majesty, then the Monitoring Division may become a violent organization to crack down on dissidents. This is a great danger to the country, His Majesty must consider taking precautions. "
"What Duke said is right." Chu Xianda nodded. "Naturally, find a person that I can absolutely trust. Otherwise, the Monitoring Division will be useless. "
"Second, reject Defense Minister's suggestion, and stick to His Majesty's original candidate. In this way, the problem also arises. "
"What's the problem?"
"Your Majesty, think about it, what kind of person is Xu Da? As a soldier, he has fought hundreds of battles for the country, won every battle, and had almost no record of defeat. He has guarded Broken Dragon Pool for more than ten years, the border is stable, and the soldiers trust him. He is known as the 'Iron Wall General' by the people. These were the exact words that the Defense Minister had just said. There was a deeper meaning behind his words. With Xu Da's achievements and achievements, it is difficult for him to take over the position of the Chief of the Monitoring Division. Then, what kind of person does Your Majesty want to find that is more senior and more outstanding than Xu Da? "
"This old thing — —" Chu Xianda was furious. Who would've thought that in just a few words, that old dog would actually set up such a head-aching Band-tightening Spell for himself?
"Cui Jian is a commoner with no official position in the past. Moreover, he has left Tiandu for several years without any achievements. If Xu Da was rejected, then it would be even more difficult for Cui Jian to take over. Otherwise, how would His Majesty explain to the Defense Minister? How could he convince the officials and the people? If His Majesty insisted on using Cui Jian, the hat of nepotism would probably be pinned on him. This would damage His Majesty's reputation. My Cui family has been treated generously by the Royal family of West Wind for generations, how can we watch His Majesty be criticized by others? Therefore, Cui Jian cannot become the Chief of the Monitoring Department. His Majesty needs to choose another talent. "
"Duke is wholeheartedly looking out for me, I am very comforted." Chu Xianda stepped forward, pulling Cui Xichen's hand and personally escorted him to sit on the brocade stool. "Father entrusted me to Duke on his deathbed, because he valued Duke's loyalty, righteousness, wisdom and courage. Now there are very few officials who are truly wholeheartedly looking out for me. I often blame myself, is it because I have treated the officials poorly, that the people are against me and this kind of situation happened? "
"Your Majesty is generous and benevolent, the officials are respectful and cautious, and the people love and respect you. At this time, the West Wind Kingdom is prosperous and the people are at peace, the power of the country is rising day by day, where would the people be against you? "
"Duke is just comforting me, don't take it seriously." Chu Xianda laughed heartily, seemingly in a much better mood. "Xu Da can't, Cui Jian also can't, what other suggestions does Duke have?"
"Your Majesty can choose a person of virtue and prestige to be in charge of the Monitoring Division." Cui Xichen said.
"A person of virtue and prestige?"
"There has been such a precedent before. During the Hongzhi period, the Emperor chose a prince to be in charge of the Monitoring Division, but those princes did not manage the Monitoring Division, the big and small affairs were handed over to the chief imprints and the senior officials. And the object of the report was still the Emperor. Later, Emperor Kanglong felt that the procedure was cumbersome, so the Monitoring Division was directly responsible to him. "
Chu Xianda's eyes lit up, clapping his hands. "This is wonderful. I will find a prince to control the Monitoring Division, the Monitoring Division will not have a chief imprint, only three senior officials. As long as the three senior officials are our people, the Monitoring Division will still be under my control — — Wonderful, wonderful. "
"Your Majesty is wise." Cui Xichen cupped his hands and praised, not proud of himself for coming up with this plan.
"In this way, that old guy Lu Xingkong also has nothing to say, right? Prince is of royal blood, noble beyond words. How can he, a little General Xu Da, be compared to him? "
"Your Majesty is right." Cui Xichen echoed in a low voice. "In this way, the officials will not have any objections, and the people will naturally support and approve. Prince is your Majesty's family, your Majesty should use your family as eyes and ears, is this not right? Who has the right to object? "
"Which Prince does Duke think can share this matter with me?" Chu Xianda asked with a smiling face.
Cui Xichen's face contorted with fear, and hurriedly said to avoid arousing suspicion: "This is your Majesty's family matter, I dare not say anything."
Chu Xianda pointed to Cui Xichen. "Duke, with Xiaoxin's cautious character, you should know what to do. If I ask you in person, you should answer directly. Do you think I would suspect that Duke is disloyal to me? "
"Your Majesty is wise." Cui Xichen smiled and did not answer.
"What does Duke think of Prince Fu?"
"Prince Fu is of course excellent."
"What about Prince Kang?"
"Prince Kang is also excellent."
"Is Prince Fu better or Prince Kang better?"
"Prince Fu and Prince Kang are both virtuous princes, whoever your Majesty thinks is suitable is suitable."
Chu Xianda no longer forced the old fox, he knew that there was no way to get any straight answer from his mouth. Of course, if he really strongly recommended a prince, he most likely would immediately put that prince into the Cold Palace. An important minister making friends with a relative of the imperial family, was he trying to rebel?
"Then Prince Fu will be in charge of the Monitoring Division in my place. The Monitoring Division does not have a chief seal, only three senior censorate officials and twelve junior censorate officials. " Chu Xianda looked at Cui Xichen. "Cui Jian holding the post of senior censorate official is not a disgrace to him, right?"
Cui Xichen hurriedly got up to express his thanks. "Thunder and rain are the grace of the Emperor. Your Majesty has entrusted him with a heavy responsibility, Cui Jian will definitely sacrifice his life for it. "
"All right, all right." Chu Xianda waved his hand. "Who asked him to sacrifice his life? Who asked him to sacrifice his life? Work hard for me, live well, I will not mistreat Cui Jian, I will not mistreat your Cui family. "
"Your Majesty is kind." Cui Xichen said with a smile.
"Then it's settled." Chu Xianda sighed. "That old man of the Lu Family is really not simple. He casually placed a chess piece, but forced you and me to this point. "
"Defence minister's wisdom is as vast as the sea, it is the blessing of my West Wind Kingdom." Cui Xichen said.
"Hey, I hope you really think so." Chu Xianda said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, the matter of the Monitoring Division has been resolved, what should General Xu Da do?"
"Xu Da — —" Chu Xianda pondered for a moment, before he said: "What does Defence minister have to say?"
"Your Majesty, because of some personal grievances, I do not want to get involved in this matter. However, Xu Da must make arrangements, and as soon as possible. Otherwise, I'm afraid there will be countless more troubles. "
"Yes. I can understand Defence minister's feelings. " Chu Xianda nodded, saying rather tiredly: "You don't have to get involved, but I have to give them an answer. In the words of that old guy, Xu Da was wronged this time. A soldier who has worked hard and made great contributions has suffered such a great humiliation, I naturally have to make appropriate arrangements and give compensation. In this way the soldiers at the border will not be bitterly disappointed. "
"But, who will compensate for the grievances in my heart?"
The young emperor's face was gloomy, his voice vicious.
Cui Xichen lowered his head, his face as still as water.
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The aroma of tea wantonly filled the room.
Inside the study, several men were sitting on the floor.
"General, why bother His Majesty for my matter, that person was originally — — not very friendly to us. General pressuring him step by step, I'm afraid it will only make him feel worse. "A dark-faced man in a grey casual outfit said in a low voice as he looked sincerely at the old man on the main seat. When he was still a foot soldier, he was promoted by Lu Xingkong. Then he went through countless battles and became an iron-walled general.
Everything he had was given to him by the old man in front of him. If it were not for him, how could he, who had no money to send gifts and no power to rely on, become a general? That was something he never dared to think about back then.
"If I don't force him, that person will have a good impression of us?" Lu Xingkong picked up his teacup and took a sip, looking indifferent and relaxed. "I go to see him every day, although it makes him feel bad, but at least he knows that we are not easy to bully and do things half-heartedly. If we don't say anything and do nothing. With that person's temper, he will certainly think we are weak and easy to bully. At that time, he will test us step by step, and then seize power step by step. At that time, even if we want to say something or do something, we will be powerless. "
"But General — —"
"I know." Lu Xingkong waved his hand. "Everyone says that I, Lu Xingkong, am too rigid and easy to break. However, if I don't act tough, your bones will be broken and your spine will bend — — A general without bones and backbone is not a blessing for the people. "
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