At this moment, Fu Xiaoguan was holding his hands and lowering his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
This poor child, at such a young age, has been forced by me like this. He is alone in this capital city with no friends and is really lonely.
But this is the young man from Yu Dynasty that I need!
Don't go along with the crowd, know your limits, know when to advance and retreat, understand the truth, and consider the overall situation.
And more importantly, this kid really has something in his stomach!
Putting aside last year's disaster relief proposal, the wines from the Fu Mansion that were included in the imperial merchant list alone could earn the Fu family a fortune. Wen Yun said he created this wine himself, and that the Xishan nectar tasted even better than Tianxiang. During the Lunar New Year, he also invented soap. Bathing with it leaves you feeling refreshed, and adding some perfume makes it even more refreshing. I still remember that night, after Concubine Shang used the soap... it really did feel smoother and softer.
This is a real skill. Originally, the Emperor didn't think it was anything special, but now it seems to be a great ability! Because others can't think of it, or even if they do, they can't do it.
Your Majesty is still thinking of what Wen Yun said to Concubine Shang when he came back from Xishan last year.
I vaguely remember one of the sentences saying this: If a country values commerce and gives businessmen a higher status, the country will definitely be more prosperous.
This is certainly not Yu Wenyun's opinion. Obviously, this opinion comes from Fu Xiaoguan.
So what else did he say to Yu Wenjun?
Well, I have to ask Yun about this. It seems that this guy has some insights into this.
If he really has a way to solve this money problem, all the problems currently facing the Yu Dynasty will be solved, and even my twenty-word policy will have a chance to be realized.
Having made up his mind, the emperor collected his thoughts and said, "We will discuss the management of the Yellow River another day."
Bi Dong and Dong Kangping breathed a sigh of relief when these words were spoken. If His Majesty insisted on having his own way, this matter would be very difficult to resolve. It had already been agreed that the taxes of Dayu could not be increased any further. Therefore, the annual tax revenue of the Yu Dynasty was basically a fixed amount, and it would also depend on whether there was a good harvest.
The two ministers returned to their seats, and the emperor also sat on the dragon throne. After a moment's thought, he said, "Since Emperor Wen has specially invited Fu Xiaoguan to the Cold Food Festival Literary Gathering of the Wu Dynasty... Fu Xiaoguan..."
Fu Xiaoguan was still thinking about how his senior brother Su Jue had demolished the Confucius Temple yesterday. Suddenly, he heard the emperor calling him and hurriedly raised his head and replied, "Your humble servant is here!"
What is this kid doing? His Majesty frowned, and the ministers saw that His Majesty really disliked him. They wondered if His Majesty would wait until Fu Xiaoguanwenhui came back before punishing him.
It is very likely, because if Your Majesty kills Fu Xiaoguan now, although there is no need to explain anything to Emperor Wen, it will still affect the friendship between the two countries to some extent.
"You will be the head of this Wu Dynasty Literary Society. I will give you an order later. You may select one hundred students. This is called a literary society, but in reality it is to celebrate the Empress Dowager Wu's sixtieth birthday. Therefore... the Ministry of Rites must send an official to accompany you and represent the Yu Dynasty at the Empress Dowager Wu's birthday banquet. Minister Shi, please prepare a proposal and write a gift list for my review."
Fu Xiaoguan had known about this for a long time and was not surprised at the moment. He was about to squeeze to the front to receive the order, but then he heard His Majesty say: "I have thought about this for a long time. Since Fu Xiaoguan is representing my Great Yu on a diplomatic mission to the Wu Dynasty, the position of Chao San Dafu is a bit insignificant..."
As soon as His Majesty said this, all the ministers were shocked and began to whisper to each other, and a buzzing sound was heard.
This reason... seems reasonable. Fu Xiaoguan only participated in a literary gathering. He already has the reputation of being a talented man, which is enough. Why does he need an official position?
Could it be that this is a case of first praising and then devaluing?
Let Fu Xiaoguan relax his vigilance, work hard to make Dayu famous in the Wu Dynasty, and then get rid of him after he comes back?
When Fu Xiaoguan heard this, he immediately became excited. Is he going to be promoted?
"Therefore, I have decided to confer the title of Silver and Green Guanglu Dafu on Fu. What do you all think?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd below immediately exploded.
The Yinqing Guanglu Doctor is a third-rank official!
Although he is also a civil official, he is of the third rank after all!
This kid was promoted three times in a row... Your Majesty, are you praising him too highly?
What's more, this kid hasn't done anything meritorious yet, and it's not known whether he can defeat the students of Wu Dynasty if he goes there!
"I...have objections!"
Yan Beixi came out.
The emperor glared at Yan Beixi, thinking that this old man was meddling too much!
Isn't he just a third-rank civil official? That little official Fu has done so much for me, and it's fine if those officials don't know about it, but you, Yan Beixi, know it all, and yet you dare to come out and oppose me!
"Your Majesty, please listen to what this old minister has to say."
The emperor leaned back on the dragon throne and gave Yan Beixi a sidelong glance: "Prime Minister Yan, tell me what you have to say."
"This old minister believes that Fu Xiaoguan, not yet seventeen, is... too young. Fu Xiaoguan has made contributions to the country and deserves a promotion, but I don't think it's appropriate to promote him too high all at once. After all, his merits aren't enough to warrant three promotions in a row. And, Your Majesty, have you ever considered how you would reward Fu Xiaoguan if he performs even greater feats in the future?"
Well... this old guy has some point. I am a little too impatient. This kid has a bright future and will have many opportunities to make meritorious deeds in the future. The rank of Duke is the highest official rank. It would not be good if there is nothing more to be given and no more rewards to be given by then.
"What the Prime Minister Yan said makes sense. So what official position do you think I should give him?"
"I believe that Fu Xiaoguan is suitable for the position of Advisor to the Secretariat!"
Before Yan Beixi finished speaking, the ministers were in an uproar again.
The Counselor was an official of the fourth rank, but this official position was fundamentally different from that of a civil official!
This meant that Fu Xiaoguan had entered the core of the government, had access to and was able to participate in state affairs. He was equivalent to a secretary in the Political Affairs Hall, serving as a counselor for the Political Affairs Hall.
This official may not seem high-ranking, but he already has the ability to influence the direction of state affairs. If he is allowed to grow in this position, he will definitely enter the Council of State in the future, or become one of the six ministers, or even the Vice Prime Minister.
On the surface, Yan Beixi demoted Fu Xiaoguan's rank by two levels, but all the ministers in the court are as smart as monkeys. Prime Minister Yan is going to reuse Fu Xiaoguan!
Fu Xiaoguan was also stunned. When he was in Yan Mansion, Yan Beixi had told him that the Secretariat was short of a counselor. He didn't expect that he would bring it up in front of the emperor at this moment.
He looked at His Majesty, who was stroking his short beard and frowning in thought.
That's not an easy job. Fu Xiaoguan has basically figured out the official positions in the court these days. If he really enters the Secretariat, he won't have so much freedom.
He was about to object, but he didn't expect His Majesty to make the final decision.
"I think it's fine! It's settled. I will be appointed Imperial Counselor of the Secretariat... but it's not quite right for me to use this title when I go to the Wu Dynasty. So, I will be appointed Imperial Counselor of the Imperial Court, and I will participate in the Wu Dynasty's literary gatherings in this capacity. But before and after my departure, I will be waiting in the Secretariat."
The ministers were in an uproar again. What the hell, Fu Xiaoguan got two official positions!
Taizhong Daifu is a civil official of the fourth rank, which is suitable for him to serve in the Wu Dynasty, but the other Jianyi Daifu is very powerful. Could it be that Your Majesty has no intention of punishing Fu Xiaoguan?
Could it be that His Majesty has forgotten that his brother is still unconscious in the Imperial Hospital?
However, the position of Counselor was proposed by Yan Beixi, and the ministers did not dare to speak out against it. At this moment, they could only whisper to each other and complain to express their dissatisfaction.
Fu Xiaoguan thought for a moment. If he wanted to change the current situation of the Yu Dynasty, he really needed such an identity to participate in the national policy of the Yu Dynasty. Although this counselor did not have the power to make decisions, he had the right to make suggestions. If he could convince the Council of State headed by Yan Beixi, he would have a way to put these ideas into practice, and then it would be possible to change the current situation of Dayu.
So he looked very happy.
"Everyone, please make way."
He squeezed to the front and knelt down with a plop. "Your humble servant, thank you for your majesty's grace!"
Yu Yin looked at Fu Xiaoguan in front of him and liked him more and more. Even Yan Beixi liked him very much at this moment. This old guy was on the right track this time. It seemed that he had thought it through.
"I have high hopes for you. I hope you will do your best for the Yu Dynasty from now on."
"As your servant, I will serve Your Majesty and the Yu Dynasty with all my heart and soul until my death!"
Look, look, this is enlightenment. He is indeed a young man of my Yu Dynasty, with a country without boundaries!
"Get up."
"I thank your Majesty!"
Fu Xiaoguan stood up and turned around happily, only to see countless resentful, envious, jealous and hateful eyes.
Xu Huaishu was very pleased. Dong Kangping stroked his short beard with a smile on his face. Shi Chaoyuan's eyes were calm instead. Ning Yuchun looked at him with a conflicted look...
In short, Fu Xiaoguan was promoted from a fifth-rank doctor of the imperial court to a fourth-rank doctor of the imperial counselor's office, and at the same time he also had a fourth-rank doctor of the civil service office, which shocked all the ministers. So, if the emperor did not take action against this guy after he returned safely from the Wu Dynasty, it would mean that this guy has really gained a foothold in this court, and it was Yan Beixi who pushed him up!
It seems that Fu Xiaoguan is from the Yan clan.
Fu Xiaoguan has no power in Shangjing, and Yan Beixi is paving the way for his son Yan Shidao.
If Yan Shidao became the prime minister and took charge of the Council of State Affairs after Yan Beixi abdicated, the Secretariat, as the largest secretariat under the Council of State Affairs, would naturally be in the hands of Yan Shidao.
It will probably take a few years for Yan Beixi to abdicate. With Yan Beixi's support in the next few years, Fu Xiaoguan will be able to grow into a top secretary in the Secretariat!
Then when Yan Shidao became prime minister, Fu Xiaoguan would naturally be a great helper in his hands.
This old guy really has a keen eye!
Then... this Fu Xiaoguan has truly become a new upstart in the capital.
After realizing this, the expressions in their eyes changed. They looked at Fu Xiaoguan more friendly. The officials who were originally standing in the last row and far away from Fu Xiaoguan now came over cautiously, with flattering smiles on their faces and congratulated him in various ways.
Fu Xiaoguan ignored them.
Get lost!
I am a lone minister!
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