Heaven Scheme Palace

Inside the royal study, sounds of arguments could be heard from time to time. Xuan Yuan Jing was seated on the dragon throne with both hands supporting the dragon table.

It had been a full four hours since those ministers in the palace had started quarreling with each other over a position of assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites.

But Xuan Yuan Jing, as the great Son of Heaven, actually even had to be questioned when deciding on a candidate to be the Assistant Minister of the Department of Public Affairs.

Prime Minister Lv Wen Hao, Grand Tutor Lu Yunchi, High Scholar Dan Lin, and the Six Division's Minister of State were all present. Only Dan Lin, Minister of Industry Zhang Yunjin and Ministry of Justice's Minister of State Xia Yan supported his decision, while the rest of the ministers recommended Yangzhou to assassinate Shi Jia.

"The regular phase only wants to nurture his own people to fill in for this task. As the historical assassin of the Yangzhou, Li Jia has never come into contact with the government affairs of the imperial court. How can she be worthy of the position as the Minister of Government!" Although Dan Lin's mouth and tongue were dry from the debate, when faced with such doubts, although his strength did not match his heart, he still insisted on making the Emperor's decisions.

"Back then, you have never come into contact with the matters of the Cabinet in the Lord Din. The late emperor also appointed you as the Assistant Minister of the Department of Revenue." Lv Zhong Lei, the Minister of War, refuted.

Dan Lin was at a loss for words, a sullen look appeared in his eyes, but he knew clearly in his heart that this was Lu Family deliberately targeting him.

"Emperor!" Outside the imperial study, Eunuch Li Yun timidly spoke out, interrupting the discussion in the imperial study. He bowed and reported, "Great General, Madame, Yao Dan Qing requests to see you outside."

Hearing that, the gloomy look on Xuan Yuan Jing's face calmed down, and Lv Zhong Lei bellowed: "Didn't you see that we are discussing important matters with Emperor? Let her wait! "

Xuan Yuan Jing smiled slowly and said, "Just nice, bring her in."

"Emperor can't, as a woman, not listen to the matters of the imperial court!" Lv Zhong Lei immediately stopped them, his rough voice sounding extremely fierce in the imperial study.

Xuan Yuan Jing was exceptionally persistent: "Yao Dan Qing is Pei Sheng's Madame, she represents the Great General."

Li Yun immediately retreated and went to get Yao Dan Qing.

When Yao Dan Qing was outside, she heard the arguments that occasionally arose in the imperial study, and thought that it was not the right time for him to come, so she planned to leave, but Li Yun acted as if he saw his savior and kept her, entering the imperial study without permission to report to Emperor that she requested an audience.

What kind of person was Li Yun? He had served beside the late emperor for many years and had long since gotten used to his words and looks. His actions must have had a reason, probably because the Emperor was in a predicament.

"Madame, Emperor invites you." Li Yun turned and welcomed Yao Dan Qing.

Yao Dan Qing kept her thoughts and walked into the royal study.

The moment she stepped into the imperial study, she felt everyone's gaze land on her. She walked forward slowly and bowed, "I am Yao Dan Qing,."

Xuan Yuan Jing waved his hand, gesturing for her to get up, "Mrs. Pei just happened to be here at the right time. We were discussing with the other officials about the candidate for the vice minister of the Ministry of Government, but we were unable to make a decision after so long. "Tell me, who could possibly be qualified to hold the position of assistant minister in the Ministry of Government?"

Yao Dan Qing stood up, and her eyes were filled with anticipation when she saw Xuan Yuan Jing, but her heart sank. So it turns out that all of the officials were discussing about the position of the Department of Public Affairs' assistant minister, and Xuan Yuan Jing had undoubtedly invited her to come in to resolve his difficult situation.

Yao Dan Qing opened her mouth and asked softly: "I wonder which two people caused Emperor and the various Masters to be unable to make a decision?"

Dan Lin cleared his throat, took a step forward and said: "Emperor belongs to Yi Jin Yuan Bai Qi, and regular phase recommends Yangzhou to assassinate Li Jia."

After Yao Dan Qing heard this, she slowly opened her mouth, "This is a problem. The golden scholar Bai Qi just entered the imperial court for the first time. Although the Yangzhou's Shi Li Jia has been an official for many years and has a wealth of experience, she still only knows a little about the matter of the Cabinet. "

"It's useless to say it." Lv Zhong Lei sneered, his eyes full of contempt.

Yao Dan Qing continued: "In my opinion, the two of you are not suitable to be the Assistant Minister of the Department."

Xuan Yuan Jing asked: "Then do you have a good candidate?"

"I have the gall to recommend Duan Shao for the position of Assistant Minister of the Department of Government." Once Yao Dan Qing said that, everyone's expression changed, they were all astonished.

Yao Dan Qing then continued to speak: "Duan Shao used to amaze the four of you with a < The Policy of the Emperor >. He was recognized by the former Crown Prince and was promoted to a fourth stage servant by virtue of his literary talent. When my father, Yao Cong Xing was still alive, he also had good impressions of him. "

At this time, Dan Lin looked at Xia Yan and Zhang Jinyun, he did not understand why Yao Dan Qing would choose Duan Shao for his position, and knew that Duan Shao was Lv Wen Hao's man.

The purpose of the Emperor summoning Yao Dan Qing to the imperial study was for her to support Bai Qi on Pei Sheng's behalf, but this time, Yao Dan Qing had unscrupulously recommended Duan Shao, which undoubtedly poured cold water on Emperor.

Lu Yunzhong raised his eyebrows and laughed, "Mrs. Pei speaks well. This subject has completely ignored Duan Shao, and is indeed a talented person.

Xuan Yuan Jing was also stunned, he stared at Yao Dan Qing who had lowered her gaze, unable to guess what she was thinking, but chose to believe her. He relaxed his brow and laughed: "Duan Shao is indeed full of literary talent, and I quite admire him, regular phase, what do you think?"

"Alright, since we all agree, then it's settled." Xuan Yuan Jing suddenly stood up, he walked out of the dragon table and headed towards Yao Dan Qing, "Today's discussion will end, you shall follow me."

Yao Dan Qing saw that Xuan Yuan Jing had chosen her and followed him.

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Yao Dan Qing followed the emperor and left the imperial study, passing through a deep corridor. The warm spring sun shone on their faces, bringing a deep, beautiful fragrance to her nose.

Turn the veranda, the dark flower bright, a hundred flowers blooming peony singularity.

Flowers and rocks for the road, craggy rocks, willows and willows with the wind, graceful.

Xuan Yuan Jing dismissed the palace maids by his side, and continued to stroll with Yao Dan Qing in the beautiful imperial garden, passing through the stone bridge and the sound of flowing water.

"Why did you recommend Duan Shao? You should know that Duan Shao is one of Lv Wen Hao's men. "

"If the Emperor continues to maintain a stalemate with them, they will only be unable to step down in the end."

"More than half of the disciples of the Lu Family had come here, while the rest had quietly watched from the sidelines. Although the generals were following Pei Sheng, they only had the courage of a man, and their power control techniques were absolutely unable to defeat the people of the Lu Family. We have to nurture our own forces within the dynasty, Bai Qi is the first person whom we have set our eyes on, but you chose Duan Shao. "

"It is precisely because Emperor wants to cultivate his own power that he has to push Duan Shao up the throne."

Yao Dan Qing's words made Xuan Yuan Jing stop in his tracks, as he turned his head to look at her face, hoping to find something, "Why?"

Yao Dan Qing also stopped in her tracks, met Xuan Yuan Jing's gaze, and said slowly: "Emperor doesn't find it strange, Duan Shao is Lv Wen Hao's man, but why is he still a fourth stage servant without any help during these past four years? Duan Shao's outstanding talent can be clearly seen within the imperial court. This time, the position of the Department's Assistant Minister was completely up to Duan Shao, but Lv Wen Hao did not choose Duan Shao. Instead, he chose Li Jia. "

After Xuan Yuan Jing reminded his, he suddenly realised that Duan Shao's wife was Xia Yan's second daughter, "Could it be that because of Xia Yan's relationship, Lv Wen Hao has a grudge with Duan Shao? But from what I know, Duan Shao doesn't have a good relationship with Xia Yan. "

Yao Dan Qing nodded her head: "This relationship is only one of the layers, thinking back to when the Xia Clan was still supporting Prince Chu, Lv Wen Hao had never pushed Duan Shao to be a member of the imperial court, and for the past four years, he had always been a fourth stage servant. It can be seen that Lv Wen Hao still has some reservations towards Duan Shao."

Xuan Yuan Jing lowered his head and slowly walked away, countless thoughts flashed past his mind, and he muttered: "Duan Shao was previously sent by Lv Wen Hao to Xuan Yuan Luo's residence to be a spy, and this is the point that is criticized by everyone. If Duan Shao is pushed to a higher position, then Lv Wen Hao's disgrace of having Xuan Yuan Luo as his target will be magnified."

"Duan Shao has participated in too many things, and knows too much as well. Most importantly, the current Lv Wen Hao does not trust Duan Shao at all. "

"Since Duan Shao has participated in so much, why didn't he trust him?"

"Then Emperor will have to ask Lv Wen Hao." Yao Dan Qing shrugged and laughed, "If Emperor is willing to gamble, Duan Shao will be the biggest breakthrough."

Xuan Yuan Jing said with great interest: "Continue!"

"Firstly, Duan Shao has been by Lv Wen Hao's side for many years, so he knows a lot about him. Secondly, Duan Shao was born into a Humble Class and had a shrewd mind, he was definitely not willing to serve only for the fourth stage in his life. Thirdly, Duan Shao is indeed a rare talent. " Yao Dan Qing let out a light sigh, as she recalled the war in the Beidou, "Although A Sheng is in charge of all the military forces in the world, in all of the war, he is always on his way to the borders. Emperor should cultivate another martial general who can fight like A Sheng. "

Xuan Yuan Jing suddenly laughed lightly, and said seriously: "Are you trying to destroy Pei Sheng? If we were to nurture another general like him, wouldn't we have to divide his military power?"

"Holding a heavy soldier might not be a good thing, I would rather have several families of troops in the world, that way, the Emperor would be less wary of A Sheng."

Hearing that, Xuan Yuan Jing squinted his eyes, staring at Yao Dan Qing's calm expression, "You actually dare to say anything!"

Yao Dan Qing's expression carried a tinge of nostalgia, "Because I still thought that Emperor was the Gu Qi from back then."

Xuan Yuan Jing was slightly shocked. "I thought you already wouldn't remember."

The expression in Yao Dan Qing's eyes became complicated and she gave a bitter laugh, "How could I forget about that Gu Qi who was willing to live and die with me?"

"But I am the son of your enemy."

"No, he is him, you are you."

"You can put it down?"

A cold killing intent appeared in Yao Dan Qing's eyes. "On the road from the Imperial Study to the Imperial Garden, I have countless of chances to kill you."