If he had the intention, anyone would become a master of observing words and expressions. Unfortunately, Zhao Xiao was irritable at this time and thought that he was already low-key and tame in front of Zhao Xi. He only looked at Zhao Xi and saw Zhao Xi smiling, as if he was very happy to see him. He didn't take it seriously for a while. Although he came for Jiang Lu, he still kept his esteemed and inferiority, and talked about the war in southern Fujian first with respect and tactfulness. When the atmosphere between the two became better, he mentioned Goryeo and Jiang Lu: "...I heard that Goryeo frequently reported good news, congratulations to the emperor!"

Zhao Xi's thoughts were changing a lot and he promoted Jiang Lu, originally to hinder Li Qian. In his opinion, nothing is more touching than power. No matter how good Li Qian and Zhenguo Duke's Mansion were, they would have some slight flaws in the face of interests. When it comes to rewarding Jiang Lu, he felt that he had done something very right, and even felt a little satisfied. Unfortunately, there was no one around him to show off.

When Zhao Xiao asked, he couldn't help but be happy and immediately said, "I didn't expect Jiang Lu to be so capable of fighting. Speaking of which, Zhenguo Duke's Mansion has been a famous general for generations! You also know that the imperial court's treasury has been empty in recent years, and both the nine borders and other generals' mansions have been in debt. Fortunately, Zhenguo Duke is worthy of being a minister of the humble minister and never asked me for military pay and food. In order to solve the military supplies, he took the initiative to take advantage of Goryeo and other places. I was wondering if I would reward Jiang Lu. When I first ascended the throne, if Zhenguo was not willing to guard Liaodong, those traitors would not have been executed so quickly. Think about it carefully, I have not thanked Zhenguo Duke yet!"

Zhao Xiao looked at Zhao Xi's mouth so anxious that it was bubbled, but he couldn't speak it so bluntly. He was afraid that Zhao Xi would be disgusted, so he had to adjust his breathing secretly and smiled slowly: "The Duke Zhenguo Mansion has indeed made achievements in Liaodong, but Duke Zhenguo is already a super-rated Duke. Instead of rewarding Jiang Lu, it is better to reward the female family or children of the Jiang family. I remember that Jiang Lu seems to have two cousins, who have been helping Duke Zhenguo Mansion for many years. Jiang Lu also has several sons, and Yinzi is also a good choice..."

At first, Zhao Xi was listening, and felt that Zhao Xiao was saying something reasonable. It would be better to wait until Jiang Lu really defeated Gao Li. But as he listened, he became more and more suspicious.

He didn't tell Zhao Xiao that he would reward Jiang Lu, why did Zhao Xiao look like he would win the title of Jiang Lu?

Someone must have said something to Zhao Xiao?

Zhao Xiao came to oppose the enthronement of Jiang Lu!

Even if it is not all for this matter, this matter has a lot to do with Zhao Xiao’s intention. At least he entered the palace this time for Jiang Lu.

Who told Zhao Xiao about this?

Zhao Xi's suspicious personality reached its peak at this time.

He suddenly felt the wind and panic, and everyone around him looked like someone who informed Zhao Xiao.

This made him feel very unsafe!

He barely listened to Zhao Xiao for a long time before he gritted his teeth and said: "What Marquis Jinghai said is very true. If Jiang Lu really conquered Goryeo, I will give him a wife and son. At this time, Goryeo's war was not over yet, so it would be a little too early to say this."

Zhao Xiao knew that Zhao Xi had not listened to what he said at all, but when he saw Zhao Xi's appearance that he was unwilling to talk more, he couldn't continue to say it, so he had to change the subject according to Zhao Xi's words. Thinking that he had already come to Jinling anyway, he would definitely stay in Jinling for a while, and then find another opportunity to persuade Zhao Xi, so he put this matter aside for a while and talked about Li Qian: "...I heard that the Empress Dowager was celebrating the heavens, Jiang Lu immediately went to the capital to attend the funeral. Li Qian and Jiang Lu also joined forces to resist Qinggeertai two years ago. The relationship between these two uncles is good!"

That's why he wanted to reward Jiang Lu for a lot, but you stopped him.

Zhao Xi looked at Zhao Xiao coldly, not knowing what he meant.

Zhao Xiao didn't know how to continue talking to Zhao Xi.

This time he came from Fujian and analyzed Li Qian with his confidant staff all the way.

When Li Qian agreed to the court that after the Tartars no longer invaded, officials in the northwest would be appointed and removed by the court. When Zhao Xiao heard the news, he did not believe it at all. When the news of the death of the Empress Dowager came, he suddenly realized that Li Qian could not obey the imperial court's will, but doing so would cause the Empress Dowager to be unrighteous. Therefore, no matter how appropriate Zhao Xi's request was, Li Qian would pinch his nose and admit it. At worst, he would make trouble in private.

Now that the Empress Dowager has gone, the hat of "loyalty and filial piety" pressed on Li Qian's head has also gone. Li Qian will only be stronger and more persistent in his actions in the future.

What he promised back then may not be fulfilled.

Zhao Xiao felt that he should remind Zhao Xi in advance.

Who knew that Zhao Xi didn't think about this at all.

Who would obediently expose his back to strangers?!

If Li Qian is so stupid, how could he survive until now?

Zhao Xiao thought about it and had no choice but to laugh: "Have the people sent by the emperor to worship the Empress Dowager back? I wonder what Li Qian thinks about the adjustment of court officials next year?"

Li Qian never said this.

He issued an order, Li Qian obeyed, what is there to say?

Zhao Xi complained in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, saying, "The person who went to worship the Empress Dowager should come back in the next two days. As for the transfer of officials next year, it's still early to say this. Let's stabilize the situation in the northwest first."

Zhao Xiao smiled and said, "Since Li Qian guarded the capital, those officials have not been transferred. Hundreds of officials are afraid that the Ministry of Personnel will be so busy that they don't even have time to eat. The emperor would rather make plans early."

Could it be that Zhao Xiao came to run for whom?

Otherwise, what will happen to the appointment and removal of officials from the Northwest?

Zhao Xi's hair stood up.

He followed Zuo Yiming's advice in the affairs of southern Fujian, and focused on Zhao Xiao's convenience, and did not interfere at all. Could it be that Zhao Xiao is not in a good mood and wants to interfere in the affairs of the northwest?

This made Zhao Xi very dissatisfied and angry.

"Don't have to touch so many people!" Zhao Xi said perfunctorily, "Just just move a few officials in the border area. Zuo Yiming said that if you move too much at once, it is easy to get into trouble. This matter should be done slowly." Speaking of this, he was afraid that Zhao Xiao would not believe it, so he continued, "For example, the governor of Shanxi, Hu Yiliang, has been in Shanxi for more than ten years and has worked hard and never complained. Such a person should move."

Zuo Yiming's meaning was decided by Wang Jidao at the beginning, because there were too few auxiliary ministers in the cabinet. Now that Wang Jidao is dead, Li Yao is also preparing to retire, and Su Peiwen's position as a corpse should be replaced long ago. It would be better to select a few capable officials to enter the cabinet, and he promoted it after he took power. He would definitely be grateful to him and use it for his own use, so that his decrees could be directed like an arm, and the court could act according to his wishes.

Zhao Xi thought this suggestion was very good, and even gave Zuo Lao'an a cane and a string of rosary during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

He couldn't help but feel resistant to Zhao Xiao's words.

But Zhao Xiao had a strong power. Without the courage to directly refute Zhao Xiao, he continued to delay: "I have handed over this matter to Zuo Yiming. If you have anything you don't understand, you can ask Zuo Yiming."

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