Zhao Ji discovered that the emperor had become much calmer recently and was not as impatient about many things as before.

At first, Zhao Ji thought this was a good thing. After all, if the emperor calmed down, it would be a good thing for the country.

However, Zhao Ji also noticed that there seemed to be a strange little eunuch beside the emperor.

"Go and check the little eunuch who is always around the emperor." Zhao Ji has always been a cautious person, so after seeing the little eunuch once, he ordered Qiu Feng, his capable subordinate, to investigate carefully.

It is said that Qiu Feng was originally a man of the world. He happened to be visiting the town where the earth dragon turned over, and then he encountered such an incident.

It just so happened that Zhao Ji had sincerely provided disaster relief to help the victims, including Qiu Feng.

Qiu Feng was impressed by Zhao Ji's broad-mindedness, so he was willing to repay Zhao Ji.

At that time, Zhao Ji said: "I can't tolerate a Jianghu person like Qiu Feng around me. You are a Jianghu person, so you can go more freely!"

At that time, Qiu Feng's eyes were as sharp as torches, and his expression was particularly resolute: "From now on, there will only be my subordinate Qiu Feng, and no Qiu Feng from the underworld!"

From then on, Qiu Feng became a force hidden in the dark for Zhao Ji!

Qiu Feng was well-known in the underworld for being well-informed. After he came under Zhao Ji's command, he changed his name and identity, but still did the work of gathering information.

It really needs to be used!

After Zhao Ji casually gave instructions to Qiu Feng, he returned to the imperial study. Zhao Ji had just found an excuse to come out.

Now the emperor is still in the imperial study and insists on discussing things with the cabinet ministers.

As soon as Zhao Ji came in, he clearly felt that everyone seemed to be silent for a moment, and then they started talking again after a long time.

The emperor even gave a couple of dry laughs to cover up.

Zhao Ji was not the kind of person who pretended to be ignorant, so he asked directly: "When I was away, it seemed that everyone discussed some things that I was not comfortable hearing. What's the matter? Don't you want me to know?"

"If it's not necessary, then I won't ask!" Zhao Ji's aura was fully open, and at that moment, everyone in the room felt that the temperature dropped a lot.

Finally, the emperor could not bear the pressure and spoke first: "In fact, we didn't discuss anything. We just said that the prime minister is missing, but there are so many things to do in that position, so we want to recommend a suitable candidate in the court!"

When Zhao Ji heard this, his face showed no expression, but he smiled in his heart.

It's not that the position of prime minister is vacant, but that the emperor wants to support another force to compete with himself.

If Zhao Ji still couldn't understand such a simple intention, all his efforts in the court would have been in vain.

"It turns out that the emperor already has a suitable candidate in mind!" Zhao Ji said nothing, still with that expressionless face.

The emperor didn't know why, but he always felt a little uneasy.

At this moment, the little eunuch who had expressed his sincerity last night came forward and handed the emperor a cup of hot tea.

"Your Majesty has been speaking for such a long time, it's time to moisten your throat!" Such a gentle voice seemed particularly clear in such a quiet environment.

Zhao Ji couldn't help but look at the young eunuch. He couldn't tell anything from his appearance, because it was a very ordinary face. The tea he served just now seemed to be just a thoughtful service.

But Zhao Ji always felt an indescribable strange feeling.

The tense atmosphere that Zhao Ji had created just now was destroyed by this cup of hot tea.

It’s hard to tell whether it was intentional or unintentional.

But this is the situation that finally emerged.

The emperor calmed down after drinking the cup of tea and said calmly, "I did discuss the candidates with a few of my dear ministers just now!"

"Oh, then since we're going to be working together in the future, it shouldn't be too much for me to know in advance, right?"

It turns out that Zhao Ji's voice could be so cold and lonely.

The emperor was a little hesitant at first, but after looking at the young eunuch, perhaps his mind changed, he cleared his throat and told Zhao Ji the candidate.

"We just discussed it and we all think that the former Minister of Industry is a very good candidate!"

When Zhao Ji heard the person they were talking about, he was a little stunned.

Because in Zhao Ji's impression, the Minister of Works seemed to be a bit scheming, but he had never taken sides.

That is to say, under the current situation, the Minister of Works does not belong to any camp!

Such a seemingly neutral and transparent person was actually chosen by the emperor and others.

This made Zhao Ji somewhat confused about the intentions of the emperor and his people.

"Why was he chosen?" Since Zhao Ji had doubts, he asked directly.

Although he knew that the emperor would not tell him a particularly clear reason, he could still infer something else from the emperor's answer.

The emperor hesitated for a moment, as if he was choosing his words carefully: "First of all, the Minister of Industry is a serious person. He does not seek credit for many things. Only a person like him who sits in such an important position can handle things fairly and respectfully!"

Zhao Ji laughed when he heard this answer. Speaking of down-to-earth and serious people, there were many such people in the court.

However, from the emperor's answer, Zhao Ji could tell that the emperor should prefer the Minister of Works, who was relatively obedient.

After Zhao Ji learned this, he shook his head silently in his heart: "The emperor is still a little immature. He doesn't know that sometimes a dog that bites never barks!"

Since the emperor and his men had already enthusiastically decided on the candidate, Zhao Ji was too lazy to stop them. After all, even if he did, the emperor would have various other reasons to bring that person up.

It would be better to agree directly, but since the emperor chooses the person himself, if there is any mess later, the emperor can deal with it himself.

The emperor originally thought that Zhao Ji would object, but he didn't expect that after hearing the candidates, Zhao Ji just nodded quietly and didn't ask anything.

"What do you think, Prince Regent? If the Minister of Industry becomes the Prime Minister, will there be any problems?"

The emperor is a strange person. He was originally worried that Zhao Ji would stop him, but now that Zhao Ji did not stop him, he decided to ask a question instead.

"If Your Majesty thinks it's a good idea, then I think there's no problem. After all, being able to reach this position means that this person has certain abilities. Giving him this opportunity can also help us see if he can take it!"

Zhao Ji said this with a smile.

The emperor and several other ministers looked at each other, but ultimately said nothing.

When Zhao Ji and others finished the discussion and left the palace, the emperor still hadn't come to his senses.