As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Chengtian Palace was in an uproar.
Minister of Rites Shi Chaoyuan was about to step out to object, but when he thought of the humiliation he had suffered yesterday, he retreated. "This kid is too vulgar. I can't fall for his trick again!" So he winked at the Minister of Rites Xu Huaishu, who was very depressed.
That Fu Xiaoguan is my nephew. He finally won the emperor's favor and was appointed a fifth-rank idle official. Could it be that as his uncle, I am going to interfere and have him get rid of this position?
The Xu family has already wronged my sister Yunqing. If I do something like this again, my sister's spirit in heaven will probably hate me to death.
He was just about to stand up and say "I second the motion", but he didn't expect someone to beat him to it.
That was Shangguan Wenxiu.
"Your Majesty, I believe that with my talent and knowledge, the best place for me is the Imperial College! I dare to ask for your permission. I am old and wish to retire and return home. I implore Your Majesty to grant my position as the Imperial College's Chief Priest to Fu Xiaoguan. He will surely lead the literary style of our Dayu to a higher level!"
Shangguan Wenxiu's words shocked everyone in the room.
Are you kidding me?
The Imperial College's chief academic officer was a legitimate third-rank official, overseeing education throughout the nation and shouldering the responsibility of offering sacrifices. His power was immense. Furthermore, the chief academic officers of the Imperial College throughout history had all been illustrious scholars. If this young official, Fu, whose hair had barely grown out and who was only sixteen, were to become the chief academic officer of the Imperial College, who among the world's old scholars would be convinced?
Shi Yiming, Fang Wenxing, and Xi Shuang were feeling incredibly uncomfortable right now... This guy hadn't even taken the imperial examination, and yet, with just one word from His Majesty, he was a Jinshi. Even though they'd placed in the top three of the palace examination, they were still on the waiting list. They didn't know when the vacancy would be filled, and even if it was, it would definitely start as a ninth-rank county magistrate. Even Yan Xiwen, with his powerful family background, had already been appointed a ninth-rank county magistrate. But this guy, on the other hand, had directly landed a fifth-rank imperial doctor!
Although the position of Chao San Da Fu was a sinecure, he was already standing in the court after all.
Comparing yourself to others will only make you angry to death!
I don’t know what kind of luck this guy has!
The emperor was also surprised at this moment. What is Shangguan Wenxiu doing here? Can Fu Xiaoguan really hold the position of the Imperial College's chief academic officer? This old man, with all his talent and knowledge, is actually full of evil intentions. He wants to put Fu Xiaoguan on the fire!
This is to make him a thorn in the eyes and flesh of all the ministers, and to make it impossible for Fu Xiaoguan to take a single step in the court!
Fortunately, I have seen through this old man's evil plan. Of course, I can't let you succeed!
Just as the emperor was about to speak, Xu Huaishu stood up.
He bowed and said, "I think Lord Shangguan's words are too much. We admire my talent, but if you say he is qualified to serve as the Imperial College's Chief Academician, I think it is not possible. First, the Imperial College's Chief Academician is in charge of education throughout the country and is a key institution for selecting talents for Your Majesty. My experience is not enough to be qualified for this position. Secondly, the position of Chief Academician of the Imperial College is a role model for students across the country. Lord Shangguan is a great scholar of the current dynasty, deeply admired by students all over the world. Although I, Fu, wrote the book "A Dream of Red Mansions" and have left my name on thousands of stone tablets, even if my literary talent is sufficient, my virtue still needs to be honed to be worthy of the position. Therefore, I think the title of Chao San Da Fu that Your Majesty has bestowed is just right. This is a sinecure for civil servants, and I, Fu, can use this opportunity to gain more experience."
Only then did Fu Xiaoguan realize that his position was a sinecure among the civil servants, and he liked it very much. A sinecure was good, as he still had so many troubles in Xishan that needed his attention.
Who is this person?
It looks a little familiar.
I don’t remember, I probably haven’t seen it.
At this time, Minister Dong stepped forward again and said, "I think that Fu Xiaoguan's strategy is very good. If the Ministry of Revenue has him to implement it, I think it will be twice as effective with half the effort. Therefore, I ask Your Majesty to assign Fu Xiaoguan to the Ministry of Revenue and grant him the position of Langzhong to implement the disaster relief measures."
His Majesty thought this was a good idea. The Langzhong of the Ministry of Revenue was also a fifth-rank official, but he had real power. He was the one who wrote and explained the disaster relief strategy. It was a good idea to use him to handle this matter and see how capable he was in practical operations.
Just as the emperor was about to speak, Fu Xiaoguan knelt down with a thud.
"Your Majesty, Minister Dong's words are inappropriate!"
Shit, anyone with a discerning eye could see that Dong Kangping was trying to help him get to the top, because now the story between Dong Shulan and Fu Xiaoguan was gradually spreading, and it was said that it was Her Royal Highness the Princess who persuaded Yan Shidao. If Yan Shidao really gave up on proposing a marriage for her son Yan Xiwen, then Dong Shulan marrying Fu Xiaoguan was basically a foregone conclusion.
It is of course natural for Minister Dong to promote his son-in-law, but Fu Xiaoguan actually refused!
The Ministry of Revenue is the largest ministry in the imperial court!
He is in charge of the money and grain of the whole country. Anyone who wants money or grain has to look at the Ministry of Revenue's mood. This guy actually refused. What was he thinking?
Dong Kangping also frowned, and then he heard Fu Xiaoguan say again: "Your Majesty, you don't know, I and Dong Shulan, the daughter of Minister Dong, have been childhood sweethearts, and now we are at the stage of discussing marriage. Minister Dong will soon be my father-in-law. Although I feel open-minded, I still think it is inappropriate for the father-in-law and son-in-law to be in the same department..."
The emperor thought something was wrong when he heard this. You and Dong Shulan were childhood sweethearts and were already discussing marriage, but where was my ninth princess?
Didn’t Concubine Shang say that my Ninth Princess and this Fu Xiaoguan are in love with each other?
Why is it so messy?
"Wait a minute, wait a minute!"
At this moment, everyone in the court was also surprised. It would be enough for everyone to know about this matter, but this kid had to bring it to the attention of His Majesty. What did that mean?
Only the old Prime Minister Yan Beixi looked at Fu Xiaoguan deeply, knowing that there was no possibility between his grandson Yan Xiwen and Dong Shulan.
Despite being so young, he is so thoughtful. He seems to be quite an important person.
Minister Dong was so angry at this moment. I haven't agreed yet, and you brought this matter up in the court, leaving me with no way out!
The Emperor stood up, stared at Fu Xiaoguan, and asked, "You just said that you and Dong Shulan are at the stage of discussing marriage?"
Fu Xiaoguan's heart tightened. It was over. He guessed that Yu Wenjun hadn't told her father, the emperor, about this.
"Your Majesty, I have always cherished two women in my heart. Shulan struck me awake with a stick at Linjiang, making me realize that I couldn't live in a muddle-headed world. And another woman holds an equally special place in my heart, though I cannot reveal her name now. I have made a great vow to serve Your Majesty faithfully throughout my life, devoting myself to her until my death. I only pray that when I reveal her name, Your Majesty will officiate my marriage!"
The emperor frowned. So that's how it is... He had to ask Yun about the hidden truth.
However, this kid's words of serving the country wholeheartedly and devoting himself to the country until his death do show his sincere heart.
"Then let me ask you, what do you think?"
"I wish to be a doctor of the imperial court. I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval!"
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