Chapter 77 old and spicy

Chen Shudagui is the prime minister, he is also a descendant of the former royal family, he was granted the title of Duke, but his residence in Chang'an is extremely shabby and inconspicuous. There is not even a decent stone at the gate of the mansion. Li Jing almost passed the plaque with the extremely incongruous surroundings. On the plaque was the inscription "Zaojiang Guofu" written by the Supreme Emperor. Li Jing got off his horse, ordered Su Lie and others to wait outside the mansion, walked into the gate, respectfully reported the name of the official position to the gate, after a while a steward came out from the inner hall, bowed to Li Jing, and said with a smile: " The general has been waiting for a long time, the master has invited the general to speak in the hall!"

After entering the inner hall for the rites, the guests and hosts were seated, Chen Shuda said with a smile: "The pharmacist's entry into the military department is well-received!" Li Jing waved his hand: "Elder Ge, don't make fun of me. Li Jing is just confused, so I came here to ask Elder Ge to clarify his doubts!" Chen Shuda laughed: "There are so many things going on in the court, so why don't you understand?" Li Jing sighed and said: "The emperor suddenly acted in the court today. He dismissed a servant, a Zhongshuling and two elders because of a little sesame and mung bean. Who doesn't feel worried about the civil and military affairs of the court? This At that time, I was suddenly promoted to Minister of the Ministry of War, but the old Fangge kept saying that I was "becoming a general and becoming a prime minister", which really made Li Jing panic and feel ashamed!"

Chen Shuda suppressed the smile on his face, looked at Li Jing solemnly for a long time, sighed and said: "What's so hard to guess, once the emperor and the courtiers, the emperor will change the old ministers of Wude." He paused, and said: "Among the prime ministers of the Zhengshitang, Shangshu Pushe has the most respected status, and Zhongshuling has the most important responsibilities. The servants are scheduled to be ahead of Zhongshuling in name, but in fact they have the least authority. It is just a decoration. It’s just a vase on the facade. Now that the emperor has strengthened the authority of the subordinate province, he is actually dividing the power of the two provinces. The Shangshu province manages six ministries, nine temples and sixteen guards, and controls the administration and military affairs. The power is too great, so His Majesty adopted it. Wei Ting's remonstrance dismissed the minister's order as a vain, leaving two servants to restrain each other, and the power was naturally cut in half. There are only three words, but this is the most important authority in the world. The emperor must draft the imperial edict through them, and nothing can be hidden from them. Apart from Fang Du, who else can hold this position more capable How about reassuring the emperor? As for Fang Xuanling saying that you are a prime minister, it’s no big deal, who said that the minister of the Ministry of War cannot worship a prime minister? With your meritorious service and talent, Medicine Master, you are more than enough to be a prime minister!"

Li Jing quickly waved his hand: "Chen Gong don't want to make fun of me, I'm so confused by what you say, I don't know what to do!" Chen Shuda smiled, but didn't answer his words, and asked instead: "Do you know who is the most trusted close minister by the emperor's side?" Li Jing thought for a while, and said: "Changsun Wuji and Fang Du Ergong, right? Everyone knows that these three people are the pillars of Tiance Mansion, and the most trustworthy people of His Majesty are naturally them!" Chen Shuda smiled and said: "What you said is not wrong, but it is not right either. The emperor's most trustworthy person is just a mere fifth-rank official, that is, Wei Zheng Wei Xuancheng, the newly appointed young supervisor of the secretary supervisor. Speaking of which, the secretary he concurrently serves as Supervisor and right admonishment doctor are both five-rank titles, but he lives on the side of the emperor, accepts all the advice he gives, and attends the prime minister's meeting in the political affairs hall in a grand manner. Tell me, although his rank is low, so Authority, what is it if it’s not the prime minister?”

Li Jing was surprised: "He is not the head of the three provinces, how can he enter the political affairs hall to discuss politics?" Chen Shuda glanced at him, and said with a smile: "You also have the authority to be a pharmacist, don't you know? Tomorrow noon, you can participate in the political discussion in the Political Affairs Hall!" Li Jing was shocked: "Mr. Chen, don't make fun of me anymore. Although I have been appointed Minister of the Ministry of War, I am still far away from entering the political affairs hall!" Chen Shuda nodded: "Shangshu of the Ministry of War is indeed not qualified to participate in the political affairs hall, but when the emperor dictated the imperial edict in the Xiande Hall today, I remember that besides saying that you will be the minister of the Ministry of War, he also said a word, specifically to participate in the deliberation." The gains and losses of the government, isn't it?"

Li Jing nodded: "There is such a nonsensical remark, I have been thinking, what kind of grace and glory is this..." "This is not a kind of grace and glory, it is synonymous with the prime minister of the Zhengshitang!" Chen Shuda said coldly. "Ah—" Li Jing opened his mouth wide and could no longer speak. Chen Shuda patiently explained: "Since the current emperor entered the East Palace, the previous rules have gradually changed whether it is court or hall meetings. The minister of the Ministry of War is the third-rank official, the admonishing doctor is the fifth-rank official, and the prince Zhan is the chief bookkeeper. They are seventh-rank officials. According to the rules, these people are not qualified to participate in court meetings, but the emperor added many names to them, such as participating in secrets, or participating in the gains and losses, or participating in the government, and they entered the pre-shuffle one by one. At this level, all the officials in the capital can see clearly, clearly, clearly, that you, who are involved in the affairs of the court, also mean the same thing, so Fang Xuanling said that you are the prime minister, which is not bad at first! This letter of worship, as long as he If you don't reject the grass, and the old man doesn't refuse to sign, then your 'look' is settled!"

Li Jing was puzzled and said: "Seventh-rank officials can also pay homage to the prime minister. Wouldn't it be a mess in the imperial court?" Chen Shuda laughed loudly: "Why is the pharmacist so pedantic? What is a prime minister? The three princes of the Qin and Han Dynasties are the prime ministers, and even the great general Sima of Hanzhong can be a prime minister. In the later Han Dynasty, Shang Shuling is in charge of the inner court. He is the real prime minister, and the great general Sima does not "Lu Shang Shu Shi" is also not allowed to be a prime minister. In the past few decades, the three provinces have been established side by side. The head of the eunuch, and the chief of the servants are not any prominent positions. Even now, the old man is the servant, although he is called the prime minister, he is actually only a third-rank title. As long as he is a prime minister, a seventh-rank official will You can't pay homage to the prime minister, but which family's rule is this?"

Li Jing let out a long breath and nodded slowly. Chen Shuda said again: "Actually, this is just your majesty's expedient measure. When your majesty ascends the throne, it is natural to change the team of prime ministers. However, the old ministers during the Wude period cannot be replaced in a hurry. The rank of the capable ministers trusted by your majesty is too low. The space is too high, it hinders the discussion of things, and speaking of it, His Majesty has no choice but to..." Chen Shuda was silent for a long time, and sighed: "Pharmacist, I have always been close to your uncle Han Gong, there is one thing, I hope you can help me!"

Li Jing raised his head to look at him, and said in astonishment: "Mr. Chen has an assignment, Li Jing does not dare spare any effort!" Chen Shuda said slowly: "It's not a big deal. After a while, you will play an impeachment memorial, saying that the old man is old and arrogant, and he has nothing to do with the king, so he should be severely punished..." "Ah?" Li Jing froze on the spot again...