Hearing Shen Tingyun's doubts, Xu Guangqi shook his head and said, "Of course, we have no intersection, and we have never even met. It's just that I think this is a suitable person, so I brought it up."
Shen Tingyun raised his head and looked at Xu Guangqi, his eyes dim and he said, "What do you think?"
The meaning of this statement is very clear: since Wang Xianggan is not one of us, you have no connection with him and have never even met him, why should you recommend him? You know, this is not a very good choice.
"Because he's suitable." Xu Guangqi smiled, took a sip from his wine glass, and said, "These two words are enough."
Having known Xu Guangqi for many years, the two of them could be said to know each other very well. Shen Tingyun naturally understood what Xu Guangqi meant by this.
Then he smiled and said, "You are still you. You still have this sense of loyalty. I thought you had let it go long ago."
"If I didn't have this sense of loyalty, I wouldn't be able to be this official." Xu Guangqi said indifferently.
The two smiled at each other, raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank together.
After the wine went into his stomach, Xu Guangqi put down his wine glass, picked up the wine pot beside him and poured a glass of wine for Shen Tingyun.
Xu Guangqi then spoke in a heavy voice, "The Liaodong incident is a major event. The imperial court will undoubtedly take action within the next few years. Your Majesty is not the type to wait patiently. Once a decision is made, Your Majesty will undoubtedly deploy troops to Liaodong. If it is truly as you say, the Ministry of War will undoubtedly play a vital role. If the Minister of War is unfit for the job at that time, then a lot of trouble will undoubtedly arise."
"So, when it comes to selecting the Minister of War, we need someone who can get things done. Originally, Li Zhizao was more suitable and could be considered one of ours. But now he's in the General Staff Office, and we can't think of him anymore."
Shen Tingyun nodded and said, "What you said makes sense. Just make your decision."
"Then let Wang Xiang do it," Xu Guangqi said directly. "But there's no rush. Let's see how Han Yu and the others handle this matter. I think they'll have a candidate, but I don't know who they'll choose."
"That's hard to say." Shen Tingyun shook his head and said, "Do you think it's possible for them to push Huang Kezun up?"
The status of the Ministry of Justice is not as high as that of the Ministry of War. If he replaces the Minister of War with the position of the Minister of Justice, it would be considered a step forward. Even if he seeks the position of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, it would be a big step forward.
But Xu Guangqi shook his head and said, "That's unlikely. Even if they do have this intention, they have to consider His Majesty's wishes. Huang Kezun may have some ability, but if he's not in charge of the Ministry of War, His Majesty won't approve him, and Han Yu will certainly not recommend him. This position is extremely important, and they want to achieve the goal with one strike, without any hesitation."
Shen Tingyun nodded and said, "Then let's wait and see what happens."
Xu Guangqi and Shen Tingyun were discussing it, and Han Yu and Huang Kexun were also discussing it.
In Han Yu's house.
Han Yu and Huang Kezun were also chatting while drinking. Of course, although they were called chatting, they were not really chatting at all.
Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Huang Kezun said, "Have you found a candidate, Lord?"
Han Yu pondered for a moment and then said, "Let's forget about the position of Grand Secretary. There are only two of us in the cabinet now. After Sun Chengzong left, only Xu Guangqi is left. I'm afraid this position will not be ours."
After hearing what Han Yu said, Huang Kezun hesitated and said, "Then what should we do?"
"We still have to fight for it," Han Yu said with a smile. "Not only do we have to fight for it, but we also have to make a big noise about it. Let Feng Congwu fight for it, and we have to make a big noise so that everyone knows about it."
"You want to make a feint to the east and attack in the west." Huang Kezun said with a smile.
"That's right." Han Yu nodded and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, the position of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet will probably be given to Xu Guangqi and his men. This way, our chances of getting the position of Minister of War will be much greater."
"But there are always unexpected things. Who knows what the final result will be? Letting Feng Congwu compete for the Cabinet Grand Secretary is also a good thing for Feng Congwu. Even if he fails this time, he will have an advantage next time and can suppress Xu Guangqi. I think Xu Guangqi will push Shen Tingyun. These two people are suitable opponents."
Huang Kezun nodded and said, "Your arrangements are very good. This is how we should do it. But regarding the selection of the Minister of War, do you have anyone suitable in mind?"
This point is crucial, and the position of Minister of War is also crucial. If they can obtain the position of Minister of War, they will have taken over the Ministry of War among the six ministries. In this way, their strength will be greatly enhanced.
Han Yu and Huang Kezun seemed powerful now because Han Yu was the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. However, in terms of actual power, Huang Kezun only controlled the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of War was not his, nor was the Ministry of Works, nor was the Ministry of Revenue. In the Ministry of Rites there was a Feng Congwu who was somewhat capable of responding.
As for the Ministry of Personnel, Zhou Jiamo was very independent and did not collude with anyone. If he had to say who he had a good relationship with, it would be with Sun Chengzong.
Under such circumstances, how could Han Yu not covet the position of Minister of War?
But wanting to get it is one thing, but whether you can get it is another.
The person who can get the position of Minister of War must have a high enough official position, sufficient merits, and sufficient abilities. He must also be able to convince the people and make His Majesty think that he is a talent. Only then can it be done.
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