Chapter 1059 Change

"Cao Guobang returned your things?" Jiang Cheng put down the list in his hand, and his expression was also surprised. At first glance, Cao Guobang didn't need to draw a line with Heiqiying so carefully. He didn't even go down the steps in front of him, so he was going to be tough? But where did Cao Guobang get the confidence to confront Xuanqingwei Heiqiying? Think you've lived too long?

This is not right, Jiang Cheng also began to ponder in his mind.

"Yes, teacher, Cao Guobang withdrew very resolutely. It didn't seem like he was dissatisfied with the amount at all, but simply refused to accept it. Do you think this is Cao Guobang playing the trick of "clean" ending for himself? Or do you have other plans? "

Now that the conversation has come to this point, Shen Hao took advantage of the situation to ask, and wanted to hear Jiang Cheng's opinion on this.

Jiang Cheng took a sip of the tea, put it down again, and slowly frowned. Shen Hao on the side didn't dare to disturb him, he knew that the other party was thinking.

After a while, Jiang Chengcai asked, "Do you think Cao Guobang was a clean and honest official before?"

"Integrity? Teacher, it would be a waste to apply these two words to Cao Guobang. Cao Guobang was born in a family. He started as a bureaucrat in the local yamen, then climbed up to be a chief officer, and finally turned to him through marriage. After going to the official school, he was plated with a layer of gold. After returning to the official career, it was smooth sailing, and under the name of "gold inspector", he made great progress and achieved six books.

I remember that he seemed to be directly promoted to the left prime minister, but in the end he was sent to the right prime minister's position for the elderly because he offended the late emperor because of his unclean hands.

Such a person was and still is not clean. That's why the students are thinking, is it because of his bad reputation that Cao Guobang took the lead in this Ye Lansheng case, and then set a boundary with us Xuan Qingwei to play a clean and honest drama, in order to let himself retire Can he be protected by His Majesty in the future and live a stable life? "

This is Shen Hao's guess, at least in his opinion it is still possible. It was also based on this that he didn't take Cao Guobang's affairs too seriously.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Cheng shook his head and said, "How did you think that Cao Guobang was about to die? Did you think he was old? Didn't you realize that Cao Guobang was in good spirits? Not to mention, this old man Isn't it difficult to live a hundred years old? Considering the current situation in the country, Cao Guobang temporarily leads the civil servant group. Isn't this more secure than a new promotion?

Moreover, Cao Guobang does not need to be in power for a long time, one or two years, as long as His Majesty pushes out the candidate in his heart so that the people below are mentally prepared before handing over, isn't that good?

Therefore, there must be a reason for Cao Guobang's refusal, but it is definitely not because he wants to act "clean and honest" to seek a way out for himself. "

Without waiting for Shen Hao to speak, Jiang Cheng continued to express his own analysis: "Based on what His Majesty has done since he ascended the throne, he will not stick to the rules and rely too much on the group of courtiers left behind by the late Emperor. Even if they can now be important The position does not mean how long it can be done.

Unless you can stand up before His Majesty takes the throne like Bai Changqing, it will not be so easy to get His Majesty's reliance.

Let's not talk about the distance, let's talk about Xuan Qingwei. If Your Majesty is of the temperament to accept everything, how can you allow your black flag camp to purge such a big battle inside? It is not washing people out so that others can come in.

The same principle applies to temples.

How long has it been since you saw that Ye Lansheng and the others were captured? It has been several months, but so many important positions have been vacant. Doesn't this mean that His Majesty is saving a place for his own people? "

Shen Hao already understood what Jiang Cheng meant when he heard this, so he said, "Teacher, you mean that Cao Guobang may still be able to climb up a level?"

"That's right. Although Cao Guobang has skills, he can't be regarded as outstanding in the temple. Most of it depends on luck. This can be seen from the fact that he can annoy the late emperor at critical times.

However, Cao Guobang still has sharp eyesight, and he is decisive in doing things. This time Ye Lansheng's case was considered to be in the limelight, and he stood in line to His Majesty's side quite early.

Although the icing on the cake is not so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, it is still better than doing nothing. Moreover, it is Cao Guobang who is old and poor in ability, which has become his advantage now.

Have you ever heard of "placeholder"? "

"Students know that after occupying the seat, there will be a new candidate to replace it. You mean that Cao Guobang can be promoted to the left minister, and then he will step down after the candidate of His Majesty has won the approval of most people in the temple?"

Jiang Cheng raised his hand with a smile and nodded, and said, "That's right! That's what I meant. Cao Guobang got himself into the position of the right minister by relying on his fortune and contacts. In addition, at the age of ninety, the threat is very small, and his qualifications are sufficient. It would be perfect to help someone occupy a place.

So this time he rejected your favor, not because he wanted to play any "clean and honest" tricks, but simply because he didn't want to have too much relationship with your Black Flag Camp, so as not to arouse His Majesty's suspicion.

Understand? "

Shen Hao understood everything so clearly. It was nothing more than that Cao Guobang didn't want to get involved with Xuan Qingwei, or deliberately kept a distance from Xuan Qingwei, so that he would appear more "pure", and there would be no disturbances in the matter of occupying the seat.

In this way, it is not only Xuan Qingwei, but also Cao Guobang, who is in other yamen and things, should avoid as much as possible during this time, otherwise it will be easy to become "impure".

It seems like making a fuss out of a molehill, but Shen Hao doesn't think so. That is the position of the left minister of Jingjiu Dynasty! Let alone a year or two, being able to sit on it for a month or two is also a great event.

What happened to the placeholder? The benefits are incalculable, and it is not too much to say that Cao Guobang's official career has another spring.

"Just figure it out. Cao Guobang won't mess with you, so don't lean on him. Wait a year or two for His Majesty to get up, and the matter will be over."

Out of curiosity, Shen Hao asked a lot: "Who do you think Cao Guobang is helping occupy the seat?"

"Who are you helping?" Jiang Cheng tapped the table with his fingers, and after a moment of silence, he continued, "Many counselors were in the Chinese Academy before His Majesty ascended the throne. Among them, the current judge of the Chinese Academy, Lu Lingliang, is the most outstanding one.

Now Zhongshuyuan has penetrated every aspect of the country, and LL is the vanguard of it. Therefore, if His Majesty wants to let one of his people take the position of prime minister, it is likely to be this LL.

But I don't recommend you to get in touch with this person, and you'd better not get involved even with this matter. Although you are the commander of the Black Flag Battalion now, your identity as Xuan Qingwei means that you cannot get close to various yamen, otherwise, with His Majesty's temper, it will be quite troublesome. "

After a pause, Jiang Cheng revealed the topic with a smile, put away the list, and then asked with a smile: "I heard that your new house is about to be completed, is the wedding date just around the corner?"