Chapter 2425 Know
Xiao Yuanzheng's eyes rolled. He was not good at quarreling, but Zhou Man was.
He coughed lightly, stroked his beard, and thought carefully before immediately naming three people. "That's what they said."
Man Bao glared, "There's the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites. I haven't offended any of them."
Xiao Yuanzheng: "You have offended many people, and as an official, who knows which wrong words you said might offend someone, or which incident might get in the way of someone else? So there is no need to think about who you have offended."
Manbao thought seriously, "No, this is not right. The news came from Duke Zhao's mansion. I was just an innocent person!"
It took Xiao Yuan a moment to understand what she meant. Doctor Lu frowned and said, "Duke Zhao is a good man. Who would target him? Your Majesty and Duke Zhao have always been close."
Xiao Yuanzheng nodded repeatedly.
The queen was virtuous and had always restrained the Zhao family. The Zhao family members were just ordinary playboys in the capital. At most, they liked to spend money, play polo, and act a bit domineering and romantic, but they would never break the law.
Therefore, the court officials are very satisfied with this generation of foreign relatives. Besides, Duke Zhao is not just a foreign relative. He has also followed the emperor through thick and thin, okay?
In the past, the emperor would call others "big brother".
Xiao Yuanzheng said, "Who would bother to provoke Duke Zhao? I think the problem is still yours. Was it because you were so aggressive during the grand court meetings the past two years?"
"Impossible," Manbao refused to take the blame. "I've only spoken up a few times in the grand court meeting. Even my father doesn't hold grudges like this."
"But Duke Zhao is quite popular in the court, and I heard that he will soon be the Minister of War."
Manbao blinked. "Isn't Li Shangshu the Minister of War? He's no longer the Minister of War?"
"Minister Li is not feeling well," Xiao Yuanzheng sighed. "I visited him just last month, so I guess he'll be fine for the next six months."
Upon hearing this, Manbao immediately fell silent to show his sadness. He had heard that this Minister Li was very powerful and could be called the God of War of the Jin Dynasty. He was also ordered to write a military book. It was said that it was now kept in the palace and no one could see it except some meritorious generals.
After a moment of silence, Manbao was certain that this was all about the Zhao family and the blame was put on her. Humph, there must be someone who also had his eyes on the position of Minister of War.
The Three Provinces and Six Ministries. Let’s not talk about the Three Provinces, that is the position of prime minister. The Secretariat and the Ministry of Personnel are very important, but the six ministries under the Shangshu are equally important.
There is one carrot in one hole. Before a carrot is pulled out, other carrots cannot squeeze in. When a carrot finally comes out, people who are interested in it will naturally squeeze in with force, and kick away other carrots that are trying to get in.
Manbao went to write a letter to Bai Shan, asking him to go find Zhao Liulang. She took the blame and was scolded for no reason at the court meeting. This matter cannot be easily brushed aside, otherwise anyone can blame her in the future.
Bai Shan received Zhou Man's letter, thought about it for a moment, and then put it in the drawer. He took out a piece of paper and wrote a line of words in reply, "Calm down, don't be impatient, and do your experiment with peace of mind."
Bai Shan folded the paper and put it in her purse, planning to ask Zhou Wu to deliver it tomorrow.
Bai Erlang came over and said to him, "Feng Zongping said he has already reserved a table at Zhuangyuan Building. We just need to bring our mouths and stomachs with us tomorrow."
Seeing Bai Shan writing a letter, he asked, "What's wrong?"
Bai Shan finished writing the letter and gave it to Daji, saying, "Send it to Zhao Liulang and tell him that we are inviting him to dinner at our home."
Then he said to Bai Erlang, "Invite Zhao Liulang to dinner. You saw Princess Mingda in the palace today. Did Princess Changyu really say that Manbao will be granted a title?"
Because they would be taking the Ministry of Personnel examination soon, and although they had not passed yet, the imperial court stipulated that they had to leave Chongwenguan.
This was also a measure to prevent the prince from forming a clique and cultivating power in the court. Therefore, several people who had passed the Jinshi and Mingjing examinations had to leave Chongwenguan before taking the official examination of the Ministry of Personnel.
Bai Erlang also went to apply for graduation today, but Chongwenguan did not agree, so he went to squat in the martial arts field with Yin Huo in a depressed mood, and ended up meeting Princess Mingda and Princess Changyu who came to find him secretly.
Princess Mingda hadn't seen them for a long time, so she wanted to come and see them, while Princess Changyu came to join in the fun because she was bored.
Princess Changyu then told Bai Erlang, "My father said that Zhou Man made great contributions to the development of the smallpox vaccine and he wants to make her the village chief."
As for why the emperor told the two princesses, it was of course because he had a big mouth.
When he woke up from a nap, he happened to meet his two daughters coming to pay their respects to the Queen. He couldn't help but talk big while the three of them were having afternoon tea.
But Princess Changyu also said, "Before the imperial decree is issued, I will tell you quietly. Please don't tell anyone else."
Seeing Yin Huo standing beside her, Princess Changyu added, "And you, don't tell anyone else."
Princess Mingda: "...Father also told you the same thing when he said this."
Sure enough, Bai Erlang couldn't help it. As soon as he found Bai Shan, he told him secretly. Not only did he tell him, he also told Mr. Zhuang that he would go to see Mr. Zhuang before leaving the palace.
So Liu Huan also knew...
If Bai Shan hadn't sternly asked them not to pass it on to the next person, and even forbade their grandparents to mention it again, I'm afraid more and more people would know about it.
Bai Shan said: "Manbao has already lost his title once, and he can't lose it again this time, so be careful of your words these two days."
Bai Erlang said, "Don't worry, I will never tell anyone about Manbao's title again."
Bai Shan: "Not only that, if you hear anything bad about her outside, don't say anything and pretend you don't know about it. His Majesty and the ministers will make the final decision."
Bai Erlang was puzzled. "What bad things would people say about her? Isn't she a little miracle doctor? She has always been known for curing illnesses and saving lives. Who would say bad things about her?"
Bai Shan smiled slightly and said, "She is not money, how can she be loved by everyone? And even if she is money, there will always be people who regard her as dirt."
Bai Shan took out Man Bao's letter and showed it to him.
Bai Erlang couldn't help but slam his hands on the table when he saw this. "Well, we've been so kind to Zhao Liu, but his family ends up bullying Manbao!"
Bai Shan also nodded, but still said, "The Zhao family is the Zhao family, and Zhao Liu is Zhao Liu. He can't be the master of the Zhao family. Look at the wife of the Duke of Zhao, she, the mastermind, couldn't stop him. So this matter can't be blamed on Zhao Liulang, but we haven't suffered this injustice in vain, and we haven't taken the blame in vain."
It is better to be still than to move at this time. Get the title quietly first, so Manbao has to be well-behaved at this time.
What if they get into a tit-for-tat quarrel with those people in the court, and the originally small matter becomes a big deal, and Manbao loses his title?
Bai Shan always had a strange feeling that if they really quarreled, Manbao's title might really be lost. Not only that, it would be more difficult to be conferred again in the future. No matter how great her contribution was, the palace would not easily reward her.
Bai Shan knocked the table and lowered his eyes, thinking to himself: So, instead of arguing back, it is better to get something practical.
See you at 9pm
(End of this chapter)
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