Song Gongwen looked at two things.
He didn't say anything, just sighed silently.
He knew that in order to realize his ambitions, he not only needed the support of His Majesty the Emperor, but also power in his hands.
And to have this power, one must at least enter the cabinet, but it is really too difficult at this time.
Let’s not talk about whether I am qualified to join the cabinet now.
Even if there is.
But is there still room now?
It's impossible for His Majesty to kick someone out.
So he knew in his heart that his ambitions from the past might never be realized in his lifetime.
Why is God so cruel that he wants me to live a mediocre life?
What did he do wrong? He just wanted a chance.
Just one chance!
I will definitely be able to do my best by then.
Unfortunately, this opportunity will never come, right?
"Let him be." Song Gongwen shook his head again, took a look at the calligraphy and the book, then found a box to put them away, as if completely burying his dreams and passion from that year.
"Master! Master!"
At this moment, a servant suddenly walked to the front of the study and reported: "Many guards and eunuchs came outside, saying that the emperor's imperial edict has arrived."
Imperial edict?
What's going on?
In the study, Song Gongwen opened the door with a puzzled look on his face.
Why would an imperial edict come out of nowhere?
Could it be that his daughter persuaded His Majesty to allow him to resign?
But I am just a small Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, so I shouldn’t receive an imperial edict, right?
Forget it, don’t think about it for now, let’s go and take a look first.
Song Gongwen thought for a moment.
Then without hesitation, he hurried to the main gate.
I met Mrs. Song on the road. She also looked confused and didn't know what had happened.
At this time, the outside of the Song residence was already full of people, most of whom were imperial guards wearing armor.
As for the one in the middle, it was none other than the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department, Wang Jin.
He held the imperial edict in both hands, looking straight ahead.
And around the Song residence.
A large crowd of people watched from a distance.
Although it was in the capital, it was still rare for the emperor to issue an imperial edict.
In particular, many people know that Song Gongwen is not just the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, but also the father-in-law of the emperor.
Therefore, some people speculated that the sudden arrival of someone in the palace might mean that the current emperor wants to promote him?
"Your humble servant, Song Gongwen, greets Eunuch Wang."
Song Gongwen had just walked out of the house and was shocked to see such a scene.
However, Song Gongwen did not show it on his face, but hurriedly paid his respects with his wife. He knew this eunuch Wang well. He was the chief eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, appointed by His Majesty himself, and the head of the twelve eunuchs in the inner palace. Naturally, he did not dare to be arrogant.
"Lord Song, there's no need to do this." Wang Jin, who knew the contents of the imperial edict, smiled and said, "Let's get down to business first."
"Yes, that's right, eunuch!" Song Gongwen looked at the imperial edict in the other party's hand and asked his wife and the servants in the house to kneel down.
His intuition told him that His Majesty's decree might not be simple and would be beneficial!
But what are the benefits?
If it's just a simple transfer, there's no need to issue an imperial decree.
Could it be that His Majesty has seen my depression and frustration and wants to give me a big promotion?
Impossible, absolutely impossible. It should be a reward of some kind.
At this moment, Song Gongwen felt a little nervous.
But I didn't dare to think too much.
Wang Jin, upon seeing this, suppressed his smile and slowly opened the imperial edict, saying, "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Song Gongwen, Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple, possesses both talent and virtue, and possesses excellent character. He has performed his duties conscientiously for many years without complaint. I am deeply pleased."
"I have considered this for a long time and now, I have specially promoted Song Gongwen to the position of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, and at the same time, he will temporarily take over the position of Minister of Revenue. I decree this!"
When this decree was issued, not only Song Gongwen was shocked, but even the crowd watching showed an expression of disbelief.
Many people could guess it when Wang Jin brought people to announce the decree.
Song Gongwen may be promoted.
But no one expected...
Your Majesty, you actually want to directly promote him to the rank of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet...
"This..." Song Gongwen was speechless and couldn't help but ask, "Eunuch Wang, was this decree delivered incorrectly?"
From a fourth-rank Dali Temple Shaoqing to directly entering the cabinet, it can be described as a step to heaven.
Some people even suspected that the other party had conveyed the wrong imperial edict.
Mrs. Song next to her was also shocked.
"Master Song, you can't talk nonsense."
Wang Jin said sternly, "This was written by His Majesty himself and sealed with the imperial seal. If there is any mistake, our family will be beheaded."
Hearing this, Song Gongwen nodded repeatedly. The other party was the emperor's personal eunuch, so how could he have conveyed the wrong imperial edict? But he quickly realized that this position belonged to Li Fang.
He immediately looked up and couldn't help but ask, "Acting Minister of Revenue... What about Lord Li Fang? What should we do with him?"
"Li Fang?" Wang Jin sneered, "Your Majesty has already allowed him to retire and return home."
Isn't Li Fang only in her fifties? Why would she retire?
And the other party is the second-in-command of the cabinet.
Not to mention the overwhelming power.
But he also held great prestige in the imperial court.
How could such a person choose to retire?
"Sir Song, it's time for you to receive the imperial edict." Wang Jin urged at this time.
"Yes!" Song Gongwen came back to his senses and knelt on the ground: "Your humble servant Song Gongwen, thank you for your grace!"
After saying this, he quickly reached out his hand, took the imperial edict, and then read it again. The content on it clearly stated that he was to be appointed as a cabinet minister and temporarily take over the position of Minister of Revenue!
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