Sun Kejian, the Minister of Revenue?
Everyone frowned upon hearing this.
These are generals who have been stationed in the northern border for many years, so they are not familiar with some officials of the court.
They only knew the cabinet ministers and some important officials. However, everyone was very familiar with the name of this Minister of Revenue.
The reason is very simple. In the past few months, Sun Kejian has been in the northern border, dealing with border trade matters, often dealing with people from all walks of life, and doing many things.
Even some time ago, a batch of supplies was specially sent to Zhenbei Pass to help the soldiers of Zhenbei Pass resist foreign enemies.
Moreover, many people present knew that this person was the empress dowager's cousin and belonged to the Sun family in Yan.
Therefore, people's impression of Sun Kejian was neither good nor bad.
However, the other party came to Zhenbei Pass in person.
He also said that there was something important.
This made the people present a little confused.
In the Wei Dynasty, civil officials and military generals were clearly separated and rarely interacted with each other except on official business.
Most military generals basically only have contact with the Ministry of War, so generally speaking, they have little to do with people from the Ministry of Revenue.
At this point, everyone looked up at the Marquis of Shenwu. One of them asked, "My Lord, should we meet Sun Kejian or not?"
Zhao Yanye, also known as the Marquis of Shenwu, did not speak immediately after hearing this. After a moment's thought, he said softly, "Since we are colleagues in the court, it wouldn't hurt to meet. Besides, this person is so anxious, perhaps there is something important going on."
"Alright, pass the word and let Mr. Sun Kejian come in."
The soldier in front heard the order.
Without the slightest hesitation, he said directly, "Yes, Lord."
After saying that, he turned around and left the lobby.
"My Lord."
Just then, a general walked in. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "My Lord, Sun Kejian is indeed a colleague of ours in the court, but he is a member of the Sun clan and the son of the current head of the family. And now, the Sun clan is completely entangled with the Prince of Yan. Last time, because of the troops the Prince of Yan sent, the court suddenly received many memorials implicating you."
"Although His Majesty didn't pay attention, that was when the situation at Zhenbei Pass was dire. Now, we have gained the upper hand and seized the initiative. If Sun Kejian didn't have the Sun family's identity, it would be fine. But the key is that the other party does, and it's not simple."
"If this gets out and is known to outsiders, there will definitely be all kinds of gossip, so my Lord, you better be careful."
The general's meaning was simple: he didn't care whether Sun Kejian was a civil servant or not.
But since the other party is from the Sun family, we must be cautious.
Because it involves so many people, there is also a King of Yan behind it.
If it were an ordinary official.
Even the slightest contact with one of them could lead to big disaster.
This is even more so for Marquis Shenwu, an important official of the imperial court, who now commands the entire northern border army.
"I understand what you mean." The Marquis of Shenwu heard this, but he didn't care. Instead, he said, "It's true that Sun Kejian has the Sun family's identity and is implicated by the King of Yan, but what if he came here for matters related to the court? What if he chooses not to meet him because of concerns, and delays the court's affairs?"
"We must remember that we are officials of the court first, subjects of His Majesty, and only then can we consider other things. This is the duty of a minister. Of course, I also know that you are doing this for my own good. Don't worry, I will pay attention."
The generals beside him didn't say much.
They are soldiers, so naturally they follow military orders as strictly as a mountain.
The reason I tried to persuade him before was simply because I was worried that Marquis Shenwu would be suspected without reason.
However, everyone was thinking, since the current emperor is so wise, he probably wouldn't take this matter to heart, right?
"I am Sun Kejian, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Nice to meet you, old Marquis!" Soon, Sun Kejian, dressed in an official robe, walked into the hall, bowed slightly to Marquis Shenwu, with a kind smile on his face.
He had been in the North for the past few months, and he looked a lot rougher.
Fortunately, Sun Kejian was originally from Yan, so there was nothing wrong with it.
Just because I've been busy.
So much so that he even had two mustaches on his mouth.
Upon seeing the other party, Shenwu Hou also bowed and said, "Lord Sun."
Seeing this, Sun Kejian hurried over, bowed, and said directly: "The old marquis is a pillar of the court, an important minister of the country, and has made outstanding contributions. I am just a mere minister of the Ministry of Revenue. I cannot bear the old marquis's behavior. It is better not to do this, otherwise, I am afraid that my life will be shortened."
It has to be said that although Sun Kejian has been away for several months, his skill in speaking sweet words has not declined at all.
In terms of status and official position, Shenwu Hou is indeed higher than him, but the two are civil officials and military generals respectively.
His politeness left the generals beside him speechless.
Of course, Shenwu Hou would not take such a thing to heart, but asked: "I wonder why Lord Sun came to Zhenbei Pass?"
As a military man, he hated beating around the bush, so he asked directly. If there was nothing wrong, he would ask the other party to go back.
"Of course I have something to do." Sun Kejian paused, then said, "My Lord, the Nine Khans are still in your hands, right? It just so happens that what I want to do is related to the grasslands, and I would like to use these Nine Khans."
As soon as these words were spoken.
Everyone present was confused and didn't quite understand.
Because they couldn't think of any other use they could make other than forcing the nine Khans to withdraw their troops and not invade the south.
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