Chapter 851 Provocation(1/2)
In the morning court, as Queen Mother Yan expected, Lord Cui Zhi and Jue resigned again.
He is really old, so old that he can't manage the director.
He is now a typical example of standing in the pit without shit.
He didn't have the energy to deal with government affairs, so he took the title of a minister of regent.
This identity makes him tired.
Back then, if Cheng Zongtian and Emperor had not requested it repeatedly, he would not have been to serve in the court again.
Isn’t it good to spend your old age at home?
Isn’t it good to have children and grandchildren to be filial to you?
Unlike now, people are intriguing and working hard every day. In just a few years, people are older than ten years old.
If he continues to work so hard, he is afraid that he will die in office and will not have a day of peace before his death.
It's so bitter!
so……
He strongly demanded to retire and be a free and vain old man.
As usual, Empress Dowager Yan rejected his resignation and refused to resign.
He was very depressed.
What should I do in life!
Shi Wen smiled, "Mr. Cui will be asked to resign in every few days. Is it addicted to resign? It made the people in the court shake and talk a lot. Lord. Cui, you are not kind!"
It seems to be a joke, but it is actually a warning.
Stinky old man, don’t play tricks, it’s useless.
Lord Choi Chi-Choi lifted his eyelids, pressed his gray hair, and said slowly: "I am at least 10 or 20 years old, so I don't know you."
Shi Wen laughed, "Thank you, Lord Cui, didn't know anything like me. It's just... Empress Dowager, the old minister has something to say.
Lord Cui resigned every few days, but the Empress Dowager rejected him again and again, but he still refused to change his ambition.
Lord Cui's move, to be more serious, has affected the normal operation of the court.
He said a little lightly that the Empress Dowager should have understood that Lord Cui was old and had poor health. It would be better to fulfill Lord Cui and write a good story."
Ling Changzhi stood up at the right time, "Since Lord Cui is old, he always says he is not energetic. The Empress Dowager is better off and let Lord Cui go back to his hometown to spend a few days and relax. As for Lord Cui's position, there are many talented people in the court, and there will definitely be a suitable candidate."
Lord Cui Zhi looked indifferent, as if the uncle and nephew were not talking about him, and they were completely out of the way.
Shi Wen cursed in secret: "Old fox!"
Ling Changzhi was also doubting Cui Zhi's intention. He refused to do a good job of the regent and asked for resignation every few days. Which one did he play?
Empress Dowager Yan looked serious, "I have already said that Cui Aiqing is the minister appointed by the late emperor and cannot resign without authorization.
If Cui Aiqing is not energetic, our palace allows it to prepare a chair for Cui Aiqing from now on, and Cui Aiqing will sit down to discuss matters.
In addition, Cui Aiqing should also promote more young young people. If there is any material to be made, you can directly recommend it to this palace."
"Thank you, the Empress Dowager, for your kind treatment, Lao Chen is ashamed of taking responsibility."
Lord Choi bowed slightly, his tone was excited.
Queen Mother Yan said with a kind look: "Cui Aiqing is exempt from courtesy! You are an important minister of the country. Both the palace and Your Majesty cannot do without your guidance and teachings. Please hold on for a few more years. When your Majesty gets the crown, we should also retire successfully."
As soon as he finished speaking, Shi Wen and Ling Changzhi had already exchanged glances secretly.
Cui Zhi looked indifferent, "The Empress Dowager said it seriously, how dare the old minister let it go? The old minister works hard to persevere until the day His Majesty wins the crown."
Queen Mother Yan breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It must be possible. Old Cui Aiqing should be stronger and will definitely live a hundred years of life."
Lord Choi Chi-Choi smiled indifferently, thinking in his heart that he would not expect to live a long life for a hundred years, but only hoped not to die in office, and not to die without enjoying a good life.
As for the attitudes of Shi Wen and Ling Changzhi's uncle and nephew, he didn't care at all.
At his age, status, and identity, there is no need to care about the thoughts of others.
He was one of the regents, but, obviously, what he said was the most important.
He was alone, vaguely suppressing Shi Wenling and Changzhi's uncle and nephew.
This is why the other party is eager to drive him away.
He didn't want to fight, but Empress Dowager Yan forced him to fight.
Forget it, forgot!
He reluctantly struggled to hold on for a few more years.
I hope the young emperor can grow up as soon as possible and become a qualified emperor.
The court talks ended and everyone went back to their homes.
Shi Wen, the Marquis of Pingwu, returned to the mansion and got angry.
He scolded Cui Zhi as an immortal.
"I'll leave every day and play tricks. I'm still cautious at such a young age, and I'm shameless."
"Are you anxious?" Ling Changzhi sat aside and drank tea, looking very leisurely.
The three ministers of the regent, he was the youngest and had the merits of expanding territory. Sooner or later, the authority of the court would fall into his hands.
So, he is not in a hurry.
At least not as anxious as uncle Shi Wen.
He can hold on and wait.
Shi Wen glanced at him and snorted coldly, "When the court talks, you have heard what Empress Dowager Yan said. When the day His Majesty is crowned, it will be the time when we will retire after we are successful.
It is clear that when the young emperor grows up, he will have to cross the river and destroy the bridge.
I, you will be targeted, suppressed, seized, or even sentenced to death.
Once the emperor and the ministers, do you think His Majesty will use us old guys after he gets the championship in adulthood? Doesn’t he feel disgusting?
I have been sitting on the bench for so many years, but as the emperor, I have no say. If I were to hold the imperial power once, I would have to kill all the disliked old ministers and use trustworthy ministers.
If I don’t get a good end, you won’t get a good end either.
As long as Your Majesty is not stupid, after the crown is added, he will definitely not use you, an old minister who has merits, so as not to avoid the weak and strong ministers who have great power."
Ling Changzhi played with the teacup, "Mr. Shi said it is reasonable. How do you do it according to your wishes?
Whether there is Cui Zhi or not, the emperor will sooner or later have to add a crown and sooner or later regain the imperial power. That day is not far away.
Even if Choi Zhi is driven away now, it is just a delay.
Unless... my uncle is willing to make up his mind to seize the Xiao family's territory and change the dynasty, he will not be afraid that the emperor will destroy the bridge after he gets the crown."
Shi Wen narrowed his eyes.
"You actually agree that Choi Zhi will continue to stay in the court?"
"I don't care! That old guy Cui Zhi looks like his health is really not good. He only lasts for a few years."
"It's a mess. Now that I'm driving Cui Zhi away, there's a different situation in the court. I'm angry when I see Cui Zhi. My husband's proposals were rejected by him several times, and he's bullying too much."
"My uncle is right, Cui Zhi does look annoying. I still say the same thing. Cui Zhi is a trivial matter, and the key is the attitude of the Empress Dowager and His Majesty."
Shi Wen sneered.
"Don't even think of bewitching me. I want me to be a pawn for you and stand up for you. I dream of rebellion, but I won't do anything about rebellion."
Ling Changzhi put down the teacup, "Then there is nothing to say! My uncle will continue to be free from Cui Zhi!"
"Absurd! You don't plan for yourself?"
"At worst, I'll go back to southern Xinjiang." Ling Changzhi seemed very free and easy.
Shi Wen narrowed his eyes slightly.
His nephew, who has the ability, strategy and vision, doesn't believe that the other party has no ambitions in his heart.
He asked solemnly: "What are you planning? Should you continue to be a loyal minister of the Great Wei Dynasty, or should you start a new job?"
Ling Changzhi dusted his sleeves and said lightly: "The fire in the Great Wei stove is booming, why should I start a new stove?
If you want to burn the fire to a cold pot and stove, you have to waste your boss's strength. If you are not sure, who dares to take this step easily?
Uncle, you are not young anymore and you have not much time left to wait. Liu Zhang, who is as famous as you, has been the emperor for several years.
There is also Yan Shou Zhan, who was a prince for ten years and was a majestic person in the border area, so he could be called a local emperor.
Only you, being free from Cui Zhi's idleness every few days, Empress Dowager Yan clearly distrusts you, it's so sad!
At the beginning, the uncle was obviously the best, but Liu Zhangyan Shouzhan was far behind.
He really became Yan Shouzhan's son-in-law, and he was also shorter?"
These words clearly show the suspicion of sowing discord and not being too serious when watching the fun.
To be continued...