Finally, the key topic was asked, and all those who knew the inside story felt nervous and their ears pricked up.
If someone wants to speak on this kind of thing, then naturally we have to find an important person.
This person is none other than Li Yansong.
As expected, Li Yansong said, "Of course, this matter still needs to be decided by Your Majesty. I wonder if Your Majesty has any intention?"
Emperor Jing shook his head and said in embarrassment: "It seems that there is no vacancy suitable for him. Is there a suitable position in the six ministries?"
After saying this, Emperor Jing glanced at the heads of the six ministries.
Every time someone passed by, he was greeted with a shake of the head.
"How to reward has become a difficult problem now. How about I issue an edict to reward you with some gold, silver, silk and satin?" asked Emperor Jing.
The ministers all had stern faces and were secretly complaining in their hearts.
Li Yansong said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have an idea. I wonder if Your Majesty agrees with it."
"Master Li, please speak."
"I don't know why Commander Fang resigned so hastily before. In fact, we have discussed it privately. We all guess that Commander Fang was disturbed a lot during his trip to the Kingdom of Jin, so Your Majesty allowed him to go back and recuperate."
"But it's been so long since this happened, and Captain Fang is young and strong, so he should rest well anyway."
"Now is the perfect time to restore him to his original position... What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Hearing this, Emperor Jing snorted, then calmly began to tap on the imperial desk: "Fang Zhengyi's resignation was indeed a bit sudden, but since he was willing to leave, he should come and tell me in person if he wants to come back."
"If he wants to leave, he can leave. If he stays away for too long, the court will have to ask him to come back. What will become of the court of Dajing?!"
"Besides, he is the son-in-law of the emperor. I have so many sons-in-law of the emperor, but I only give him preferential treatment. His previous stay in the court was already an exceptional appointment. Do you, my dear ministers, want me to open a back door for him again?!" Emperor Jing said, his tone gradually becoming stern.
The ministers felt heavy in their hearts and their expressions became serious.
What does this mean? It seems that His Majesty does not want Fang Zhengyi to take up the post of Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard again?
Things are getting a little troublesome!
Li Yansong said sternly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being blunt. Although Commandant Fang has made outstanding achievements, he does not look like a young man in some ways."
"Captain Fang is a bit lazy and doesn't seem to have any interest in being an official. I heard that he has been indulging in comfort most of the time since he resigned."
"If the court doesn't call him back, I'm afraid he will never think of returning to the court."
The others immediately seized the opportunity to agree.
"Yes, Your Majesty, Commander Fang is indeed a bit lazy. He even slept during court."
"I heard that he used to sleep until noon before getting up..."
After everyone finished discussing, Li Yansong continued, "Your Majesty just said that Captain Fang is a consort of a princess and is not suitable to be an official. But the rules are dead. Since Your Majesty has already made an exception and appointed him once, it means that Captain Fang's talent has been recognized by you."
"This time should be no exception. Your Majesty, think about it, even though Captain Fang is so idle, he can still lead the construction of new cannons. This is enough to prove his outstanding talent. Having such a wise consort is a blessing for our Dajing, the people, and the royal family! If we abandon him just because of his status, it would be like letting a pearl fall into the dust and making things worse."
"No matter how talented he is, he still needs your guidance to make the most of his talents!"
After he finished speaking, Zheng Qiao immediately said, "I second the proposal. Lord Li's words make sense. The prosperity of Dajing today is all due to your Majesty's wisdom in identifying talents and your unconventional way of employing people. Since Fang Zhengyi has demonstrated his strength, you should select talents and employ them."
Zhang Dongxiang stepped out and said, "Our Great Jing is a martial nation. When it comes to the elements of war, the advantages of artillery are unprecedented. We must reward people for such achievements. Your Majesty, please think twice."
The three important cabinet ministers worked together, and the rest of the people were naturally various resources.
Emperor Jing leaned back slightly, making a tactical move: "Well... I understand what you mean. It seems that we can't do without Fang Zhengyi coming back?"
"That's not what I meant. It's just that rewards must be given according to merit and talents must be put to their best use. This has been the purpose of the court since ancient times," said Li Yansong.
Emperor Jing smiled and said, "Well, since all of you think so, I have no objection. But... once Fang Zheng is reinstated, he will be the commander of the Imperial Guard. Tao Hui is temporarily taking over the position. I think he is doing a good job. If Fang Zheng comes back, what position should he be assigned?"
"Tao Hui, tell me yourself."
Tao Hui looked like an extremely serious person. Even though the entire court was chattering about the matter, and the news was all positive for Fang Zhengyi, his expression did not change at all.
It was not until Emperor Jing asked him that Tao Hui said, "I have no idea. I will obey your majesty's orders."
Pure bootlicker!
Many people curled their lips in disdain.
I feel that he is really not as likable as Fang Zheng. When Fang Zheng is being unreasonable, people can just laugh at him, and if they find the right angle, they can even scold him.
This wooden man... is truly invulnerable to swords and guns.
"I don't have any ideas. What about you?" Emperor Jing asked.
Feng Jie immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I suggest that Tao Hui be transferred back to the Ministry of War. When Tao Hui left, the position of assistant minister was still there, so it is appropriate for him to return now."
"Moreover, I think Tao Hui was originally my subordinate. From what I understand, he is too frank and upright. The Jinyiwei often walk among the people and have deep exchanges with the common people. The affairs are complicated and changeable. It is not suitable for him to be the commander of the Jinyiwei. Tao Hui can only display his talents in the Ministry of War."
"Tao Hui, what about you?" Emperor Jing looked at Tao Hui.
Tao Hui was silent for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "I will obey your majesty's orders."
Tao Hui secretly groaned in his heart. Since he took office, many matters were requested by the emperor himself. He might have offended all the ministers in the court through all this trouble.
Although I didn’t know why at first, I now understand it completely...isn’t it all for Fang Zhengyi?
But I have become a discarded pawn...How can I survive in the Ministry of War in the future?
Emperor Jing looked at Tao Hui and smiled: "After all, you have led the Jinyiwei for such a long time, and you have made contributions. It may not be appropriate for you to return to the Ministry of War."
"There is only one deputy commander in the Jinyiwei. You can appoint him as deputy commander. It won't be unfair to you."
Tao Hui's eyes sparkled: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
What! He is still in the Royal Guards?
A layer of gray mist covered the faces of all the ministers at the same time.
After working so hard for so long, he was finally promoted to the position of Tongzhi, a third-rank official... He has quite a lot of power.
Unless Fang Zhengyi can keep suppressing him...
Li Yansong was also very upset, but since things had come to this point, there was nothing he could say.
As everyone was lamenting in their hearts, Emperor Jing said, "Let me ask you again, is it feasible for Fang Zheng to be reinstated?"
All the ministers affirmed in unison.
"Okay! Then issue an order to reinstate Fang Zheng to his post!"
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