333, The Strategy of Leaving No Trace (Seeking Full Order)

"Please don't say that again, Prime Minister Bai."

"My uncle knows that he is a lucky minister, how can he be compared with Prime Minister Bai? If I humiliate Prime Minister Bai's reputation, it will be the fault of my uncle and me."

Li Linfu said with a panic look on his face.

Lucky minister, this reputation, anyway, his uncle Jiang Jiao has already carried it.

It's no big deal for him to say it now, just explain it to Jiang Jiao later.

Doesn't his uncle know whether he is a lucky minister or not?

But being favored by Li Longji and rising step by step, ordinary people really can't resist such temptation!

"Since Brother Nu said so, I won't force it."

Bai Gui took a sip of tea and said slowly.

The later generations summarized Li Linfu in four words, sweet mouth and sharp heart.

It's like a little mouth smeared with honey.

Although what Li Linfu said was true, it did sound a lot more comfortable. After all, he was a fifth-rank official, and his flattery was appropriate.

"Prince Bai, I heard that Jiang Zhongcheng had been decided by the Political Affairs Hall to be exiled to Longxi..."

"Your subordinate..."

Li Linfu entered the office, closed the door of the government office, bowed his body, and said tremblingly.

He, the Prince Zhongyun, was a fifth-rank official, and the Censor Zhongcheng was also a fifth-rank official. But fifth-rank officials are different from fifth-rank officials, and the gap is huge. Now the Crown Prince Li Ying is only in his teens, and Li Longji is now in his prime. It will take many years for the East Palace to accomplish anything, and it is not so easy to be a hidden official.

The Censor Zhongcheng is the second in command of the Censorate, second only to the Censor-in-Chief.

From a relatively cold and idle position to a powerful department..., everyone knows the difficulty.

"I don't know much about politics, I learned from Prime Minister Song."

"Although I don't know where you got the news, I am concerned about the friendship between you and your uncle. You should leave immediately. I will not blame you for the past."

Bai Gui said without moving his face.

Although he was scolding, if someone was careful, he would definitely guess some subtle relationships from his words.

He first said that he did not hold power in the Political Affairs Hall. Since... he meant to scold, why did he say this sentence? !

There must be a reason.

He refused on the surface, but secretly he was waiting for the price.

Officials are all shrewd, but there is a difference between shrewd and shrewd.

Test!

This is Bai Gui's test for Li Linfu.

He is determined to be a powerful prime minister, a powerful prime minister who can decide the affairs of the world with a single word. Then he will definitely have many followers, but loyal and upright ministers, needless to say, they will all be loyal to the emperor and the Li Tang royal family.

Therefore, the origin of his followers is, first, to promote his old friends, and second, to find traitors who are not so firm in their positions but have certain wisdom.

Those who can be traitors must have their own means that should not be underestimated.

"All officials ridicule Bai Xiang as the prime minister who seconded the proposal, but I know that Bai Xiang is not only trying to follow the rules of Xiao Gui..."

"I am willing to be the mouthpiece of Bai Xiang!"

Li Linfu said with his heart.

Only those in power have the qualification to keep people in suspense. He is an idle staff and a subordinate, how can he be qualified to keep Bai Gui in suspense. Show loyalty if you can.

Secondly, even if he shows loyalty, Bai Gui will not use it, and will not slander him everywhere, because once he does so, Bai Gui will not think about ruling the Tang Dynasty in the future, and no one will be willing to be his wing, which will cut off his future path.

Since there are benefits and no harm, why not do it.

"The Chief Censor..."

"He is indeed qualified to be the mouthpiece..."

Bai Gui tapped the documents and nodded, "But if I say that I will promote you to the position of Chief Censor, it will be too eye-catching. What good plan do you have?"

Li Linfu made it clear, and he would not hide it anymore.

"I have a plan..."

Li Linfu was excited. Sure enough, he made the right bet this time. He quickly calmed down. Before coming, he had thought of all kinds of back-up plans and measures. He replied: "I asked my uncle to propose to the saint to promote me. My uncle is a close minister of the saint. Although the saint is unwilling to promote me to the position of Chief Censor, he will give my uncle a face and take this matter to the Political Affairs Hall for discussion."

"At this time, the imperial edict has arrived at the Political Affairs Hall. The ministers will definitely resolutely reject the saint's will, because this is a move to disrupt politics. If the Political Affairs Hall refuses, the saint will also go with the flow and no longer mention this matter."

He said slowly.

Bai Gui nodded, indicating that he should continue.

"This matter should end here..."

"I know the prince likes hunting, but excessive play will delay his studies. I have advised him with reason. Given the prince's character, he will definitely be dissatisfied and scold me..."

"This matter will be spread to the saint. My uncle said that I am not in harmony with the prince and asked the saint to reassign me to another government office. This matter will be handed over to the Political Affairs Hall for discussion. At that time, Bai Xiang only needs to mention that the saint once intended me to be the chief censor..."

Li Linfu said slowly.

His plan is simple, but it is difficult to implement.

The difficulty lies in that the prime minister of the Political Affairs Hall is willing to speak for him.

He has a good relationship with his uncle, and Jiang Jiao will definitely not be stingy with these words of pleas, but the difficulty lies in finding a prime minister.

"This plan... leaves no trace!"

"I will help you with this."

Bai Gui narrowed his eyes, put down the teacup, and said.

He could use the excuse of "understanding the emperor's heart" or befriending Jiang Jiao as an excuse, which would not arouse suspicion. In the government hall, he seconded many proposals, but only made this one suggestion, which was also true. Moreover, with Li Linfu's upright and upright deeds of risking his life to advise, the ministers would naturally agree to it.

As for whether Li Linfu would be suspected, there is nothing to doubt about it. It is precisely because Li Linfu usually has such a character that this incident happened to happen, and then he advised the prince. It just happened together.

A Yushi Zhongcheng will not cause too many people to speculate excessively.

Even if it is speculated, the things done by the saints will shut up most people.

In addition, although his help to Li Linfu this time seems to be unintentional in the eyes of outsiders, for Li Linfu and the lower-ranking officials, this is a favor of recommendation. Not to mention dying to repay, but it is also reasonable to echo a few words in the court.

"Thank you very much, Prime Minister Bai, I am willing to follow your example."

Li Linfu was relieved when he saw Bai Gui agreed, and hurriedly thanked him.

He is a "traitor", but different from ordinary ministers, he can see the situation more clearly. Although Bai Gui is the seconding prime minister in the Political Affairs Hall, this is just Bai Gui's entry into the Political Affairs Hall. He can gain a firm foothold with a trick of apprenticeship. He also has the emperor's favor and profound qualifications. It is only a matter of time before he becomes the prime minister with real power in the future.

The master chooses his ministers, and the ministers also choose their masters!

In his opinion, Song Jing's reign will not last long. The emperor will not agree to a prime minister ruling for too long, so the successor in the Political Affairs Hall..., in terms of qualifications, Bai Gui is not ranked, but Bai Gui will definitely take over Song Jing's political legacy. With this legacy, Bai Gui is no less than any prime minister in the Political Affairs Hall.

Therefore, according to his prediction, Bai Gui will become the prime minister with real power in a few years, and it will not be long.

So instead of investing in Song Jing, who is yesterday's flower, it is better to invest in Bai Gui, who is about to rise.

His vision... is longer-term than that of ordinary people!

"You can leave. The time for reporting is enough."

Bai Gui drove people away.

He was the Minister of the Secretariat and was also in charge of some affairs of the Eastern Palace, so it was normal for him to meet with Li Linfu and would not arouse suspicion.

"Yes! Bai Xiang!"

"I will take my leave now!"

Li Linfu nodded, and thinking that time was enough, he walked out of the government office.