Chapter 151 Appointment of Minister of War
Gu Ruanci smiled. His elder brother was indeed a young general. He was indeed very familiar with this kind of military strategy.
Sometimes when it is inconvenient for you to get involved with the other party, you can find someone of equal strength to step in.
As for how Master Lu would explain to the eldest princess, that was not their concern.
Moreover, given the eldest princess's current awkward situation, Tutor Lu may not need to explain anything to her. Instead, her life in the Lu family will not be so easy.
Just a few days after the palace banquet, everyone was thinking about how to get close to the Gu family so that they could ensure their future health.
At this time, the appointment of the Minister of War finally came down, and the emperor gave it to Wen Haiyue's father.
During this period, forces from all sides were surging, and the emperor also carefully investigated it. He also asked Gu Congyun for his opinion, but Gu Congyun avoided it.
After all, it was he who recommended the previous Minister of War, Zhang Jian, but the result disappointed him.
Although the emperor still trusted him and there was no difference from before, he still felt uncomfortable.
This time the emperor also made adjustments. The authority of the Minister of War is different from before. Border affairs are still handed over to Gu Congyun, and the second prince Lu Enlian and Gu Yutang have the power to execute first and report later. There are also independent channels for food and grass transportation and military pay. The remaining rights are still under the unified control of the Ministry of War.
This was also the result of Gu Congyun's own concession. He didn't want to listen to those censors arguing in the court all day long and making the emperor worry.
The Wen family was a little surprised by this, but the newly appointed Minister Wen still made a special visit to Gu Congyun.
This behavior may cause misunderstanding and make those civil officials wary of Minister Wen.
Minister Wen knew that his daughter had a good relationship with Gu Ruanci, so he brought Wen Haiyue along.
Such a visit would not seem so abrupt.
"A few days ago, everyone in Dizhou City was talking about your legendary anecdotes, and now they're starting to discuss how our Wen family managed to secure the position of Shangshu..."
Wen Haiyue complained to Gu Ruanci that her mind was relatively simple compared to others.
After all, he has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, and has never focused on intrigue.
Until now, she thought that her father really didn't want to be the Shangshu.
"That's natural. Your father hosted so many people before, and now that the position of Minister has been confirmed, it's natural that some people will misunderstand. After all, he has been appointed, and your father must do a good job. After all, the previous Minister of War was indeed a disappointment."
Wen Haiyue listened to Gu Ruanci's words completely.
She said, "That's why I find it so difficult... Zhang Jian did what he did, and my father, in order to avoid suspicion and not want the position of Shangshu, deliberately made people think that he was forming a clique for personal gain, but in the end, the position still fell on his head."
Gu Ruanci straightened her expression and said, "Sister Haiyue, do you know why your father brought you here today?"
Wen Haiyue was stunned: "Of course it's a home visit..."
"He wants to use me to tell you that he wanted to be the Minister of War from the very beginning."
"ah?"
Wen Haiyue was indeed extremely surprised, with her eyes wide open.
"He hosted a banquet for so many people, but he himself didn't show up. Moreover, he used your mother's name, and no family leader showed up. Have you ever thought about what he could accomplish with this?"
Wen Haiyue recalled it carefully and it seemed really difficult.
"I don't understand these things, but I did hear my father say that he didn't want to be the Minister of War."
"That's because of the main branch of the Wen family and Prince Duan's mansion. Didn't you see that day? Concubine Wen deliberately made her son and daughter appear. They also spoke to your mother alone for a long time. What do you think they are trying to do? Have they been active again in the past two days?"
After Gu Ruanci's reminder, Wen Haiyue finally reacted.
"That's right. Although the eldest lady of the Zhou family didn't come to that banquet, she sent a gift. This time, too, she didn't come, but the gift still arrived. My father said that the eldest lady has always been very smooth in her dealings. If she hadn't had no children, I'm afraid the Jing'an Marquisate would be under her control now."
Gu Ruanci knew that she was talking about Wen Zimei, Zhou Zhili's sister-in-law.
Back then, she treated herself and her mother kindly.
Every time Zhou Qingdai had a conflict with her, she would step in to mediate.
At least on the surface, there was nothing wrong with her.
However, in the Zhou family, which is a big melting pot, Ye Lanxin has been in charge of the household for so many years, and with Zhang Qiongru being so shrewd and calculating, how could Wen Zimei, a widow with only a daughter, live a prosperous life? How could she be a simple person?
What's more, she is Concubine Wen's biological sister.
"Your father's previous considerations were correct. If you rashly take over the position of Shangshu, you will probably be targeted by the main branch of the Wen family. Don't forget the favor that His Royal Highness Duan has shown to Concubine Wen over the years... The situation is different now. The Crown Prince will definitely not die. All the efforts that Prince Duan has spent on Concubine Wen can only be regarded as a man's favoritism. With Concubine Duan and Grand Tutor Mo around, no one can snatch Lu Enyan's position as Crown Prince. Naturally, the power of the main branch of the Wen family will no longer be a deterrent."
Wen Haiyue seemed to have just understood and was stunned.
"It turns out to be like this! The appointment of a Minister of War actually involves so many people and things!"
Gu Ruanci reminded him, "At that time, the Minister of War's authority was indeed restricted by the Duke's Mansion, but there had never been any mistakes. Zhang Jian was instigated by treacherous people, which led to his actions. Your father was worried that he would be threatened if he took over rashly, so he hesitated. Now that the emperor has separated border affairs from the Ministry of War, it's useless for others to control your father. In fact, when Zhang Jian was in office, my father never interfered in matters outside the border."
Wen Haiyue nodded: "Yes, if the Duke is really greedy for power, he has various ways to arrange for his own people to take office. After all, the Emperor trusts him so much."
"Now your Wen family's status is different. The secrets accessed by the Vice Minister of War and the Minister of War are different. The Vice Minister's family and the Minister's family also have different status in Dizhou City. Sister Haiyue, you must adjust as soon as possible and don't let yourself be taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives."
Wen Haiyue was a little distressed: "This is what I hate the most. The time I met the woman beaten by her husband on the street, if you hadn't stopped me from meddling in other people's business, I'm afraid I would have really gotten caught up in it..."
Gu Ruanci didn't say much, just smiled.
Wen Haiyue seemed to have remembered something important, and said to Gu Ruanci mysteriously: "Ruanci, things have been unsettled over there with Yuyan lately. The eldest princess seems to be causing trouble for her..."
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