Chapter 1368: Seven Guards of Guanxi
Zhu Feng's breath darkened as he recalled this. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he said, "So, this person was originally the runner-up that year?"
"Yes."
Zhu Feng stopped talking.
He knew what happened next without asking.
Although after he conquered Nanjing, he smoothly took over the imperial power in order to stabilize the situation. Of course, he accepted all the important ministers, but he ignored those who had just passed the imperial examinations. He had no time to pay attention to them, so he just ordered them to be driven back.
After all, the top few candidates in the palace examination are all "disciples of the emperor."
But he is not a disciple of the emperor.
Zhu Feng coughed lightly and said, "So, what happened after that?"
He Yi said, "Because he didn't enter the government, and because of the special circumstances at the time, no one paid attention to him. It seems that he left Jinling during that time."
"oh?"
"I have already sent several people to his hometown to investigate where he went and what he did after the palace examination in the first year of Changping."
Zhu Feng nodded and said, "You've done very well. If you have any news, please report it immediately."
"yes."
"Anything else you want to report?"
"One more thing,"
He Yi stepped forward and said, "During the period when the Emperor was away from the capital, I, your humble servant, have dispatched troops to the northwest, establishing the Seven Guards of Guanxi, in accordance with the Emperor's previous instructions."
Upon hearing the news, Zhu Feng's expression eased slightly.
When he left Peking and headed south, what he was most worried about was not the person behind the scenes, but the development of the Western Regions. Now that the Seven Guards of Guanxi had been set up, the career he wanted would be taken one step further.
"only--"
"Just what?"
"However, these places are remote and often harassed by roving cavalry from the Nian Kingdom. We need to select talented people. This matter is of great importance, and I dare not make a decision rashly."
“…”
"However, I have also drawn up some names for Your Majesty to select."
As he spoke, he pulled out another document from his sleeve and presented it with both hands.
Zhu Feng took it and glanced at the list.
But he frowned.
It cannot be said that these people on the list are not smart and capable, but the Seven Guards of Guanxi not only need capable people, but also people with military talents. After all, there are military issues to deal with.
But among the names He Yi offered, there were almost no military generals.
Zhu Feng said: "These people are all civil officials."
He Yi hurriedly lowered his head: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Zhu Feng glanced at him but didn't say anything.
In fact, He Yi didn't need to tell him, he knew that since Emperor Gao ascended the throne, several major cases had occurred one after another, and all the generals who followed him to conquer the world had been slaughtered. The remaining ones were also killed by him in the Jingnan Campaign.
Now, military generals in the court are indeed very scarce.
Zhu Feng was silent for a while, then said, "I'll think about this matter again."
"yes."
After he finished speaking, he looked at He Yi again.
Because the two people were close to each other, he saw that He Yi's eyes were already red. Although his expression was natural, he could not hide his haggardness.
During the days he was away from the capital, apart from the important memorials he had to send to Nanjing, he had to handle hundreds of other small matters almost all by himself, and he was indeed exhausted.
Zhu Feng said: "Thank you for your hard work these days."
He Yi smiled and said, "I eat your salary and bear your worries. I dare not complain about the hardship, but——"
"Just what?"
"The position of Right Chancellor of the Secretariat has been vacant for far too long, and I find it truly taxing."
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