Chapter 780 Chief Minister of the Cabinet
The emperor cleared his throat and said in a loud voice: "The position of the Prime Minister of the Cabinet has been vacant for a long time. Fu Ciyi, your ability is obvious to all. You made the greatest contribution in catching the bear yesterday, and your wife also saved me. From now on, you will be the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, a first-rank official."Fu Ciyi thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The emperor suddenly softened his tone: "Young lady from the Fu family saved my arm, which is a great contribution. Now that your husband has become a first-rank official, I will grant you a first-rank imperial edict."
Yan Funing thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The emperor nodded: "You two young couples are a perfect match."
It's rare that the two of them complement each other.
The couple expressed their gratitude again for the emperor's recognition.
The emperor smiled and turned his gaze to Yan Xinghe: "If I remember correctly, you are now a sixth-rank official."
"Back to the emperor, exactly."
"From now on, you will be promoted to the fourth rank and enter the cabinet."
Yan Xinghe thanked him: "I thank the emperor!"
The emperor said, "Fu Ciyi is the top scholar, and you are the second. Your knowledge is not inferior to his, but Fu Aiqing has handled many difficult matters for me. In this regard, you should learn more from him."
"I will follow the emperor's instructions!"
"From now on, you two will be in the cabinet together and serve as good role models for young people."
"Yes, I obey your order!" They both bowed.
The emperor nodded, and then turned his gaze to Pang Gaozhuo: "The Pang family has made great contributions in guarding the southwest, and now you have also made great contributions by catching the bear. Pang Gaozhuo, from today on, you will be promoted to the fourth rank, join the Imperial Guard, and serve as a captain."
Pang Gaozhuo thanked him joyfully: "I thank the emperor for his great grace!"
"Yes." The emperor looked at Yan Bojian, "I heard that you are the most careless son of Duke Yan?"
Yan Bojian smiled awkwardly and said shamelessly: "Your Majesty, they have all been promoted. I have no official status, so it is probably difficult for you to reward me based on my merits. I have a suggestion. I will also accept rewards such as silver and money."
The emperor snorted and laughed: "Since you have such skills, why don't you join the Imperial Guards?"
"Royal Guards, Your Majesty, am I a soldier?" Yan Bojian asked bravely.
If you are not brave enough now, you will regret it later.
What you want should be held tightly.
"Since I can catch a giant bear, being a soldier is a waste of my talent. I'd rather be a general."
"May I ask your Majesty, what rank is this minister?"
"Seventh rank."
Yan Bojian wanted to cry: "Your Majesty, the seventh rank is a small official. My brother-in-law is a first rank official, my sister has a first rank imperial edict, and my second son is a fourth rank official and has entered the cabinet. If I were a seventh rank official, Your Majesty might as well give me a nominal position, such as a bear-catching general."
As he spoke, he counted on his fingers the difference in grades.
The emperor shook his head.
However, it also proves from the side that the Yan family has long lost the ambition to regain control of the military power.
In this case, he smiled and said, "Sixth rank, the real sixth rank."
Yan Bojian was about to speak...
The emperor raised his hand to stop him: "No bargaining!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Long live the emperor!" Yan Bojian expressed his gratitude.
The emperor smiled and nodded.
The prince's influence has penetrated into every aspect of the court, not to mention that the prince was elected together with the royal family.
It is said that a single move affects the whole body.
Now, in order to balance the situation in the court, we need a sharp sword.
The four young men in front of him were able to catch the giant bear, and just now they hinted that the prince was the man behind the tampering with the horse. It can be seen that these four men are on the opposite side of the prince to a certain extent.
At this moment he gave them considerable ranks and powers.
In this way, the situation and disputes in the court can be stabilized.
To a great extent, it checks and balances the prince's dominance.
Of course, the young people in front of us are indeed talented.
Especially Fu Ciyi.
At this moment, the voice of the imperial physician came from the door, instructing people to take medicine.
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Everyone, please leave. I have to recover from my injuries."
Everyone said yes and left the imperial study.
On the way to the palace gate, Yan Bojian couldn't stop being excited.
Yan Xinghe warned in a deep voice: "Be more restrained."
Since their military power was taken back, the Yan family's sons were granted military general positions for the first time. What kind of signal was this? They had to go home and have a good discussion with their grandfather, father, and eldest brother.
Yan Bojian nodded: "Yes, yes, yes, the main thing is to congratulate my brother-in-law."
Such a young cabinet chief is the first since the founding of Dajing.
Fu Ciyi glanced at him calmly: "Second uncle is right."
Yan Bojian then shut up and quietly walked to Pang Gaozhuo's side.
When they arrived at the palace gate, everyone said goodbye to each other and got into their cars.
On the road.
Yan Funing stared closely at the man beside her, wondering what he meant by "unscrupulous means".
Fu Ciyi smiled faintly: "Why are you looking at me like this, First Rank Lady?"
Yan Funing only asked: "Is the Prime Minister happy?"
"I'll tell you tonight."
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Paddock.
Cai Mushi got on the prince's carriage.
The interior of the car is luxuriously furnished with soft couches and quilts.
The prince had just asked Cai Mushi twice, and now seeing her flushed cheeks, his desire arose again.
Cai Mushi had her first sexual experience and felt unwell.
"Your Highness, take your time after returning to the capital."
"Other women would love to have you, don't regret it."
With just one sentence, he was controlled. Cai Mushi felt a chill in her heart.
The man had taken possession of the woman's body, and now even the tone of his voice seemed to carry a sharp blade.
She felt really disappointed that she was looked down upon in this way.
Then she thought about her future as the mother of the country, so she swallowed her anger and put on a smile: "Your Highness, I just think the bumpy ride might spoil your fun."
The prince snorted in his heart.
This was indeed the first time for the woman in front of him to be in the tent.
But she is very good at teasing men, probably because she has been having an affair with Dong Kuang for a long time.
A woman like this should be made to know how powerful he is, so he immediately pressed her under him.
Cai Mushi cried.
The prince then angrily ordered the carriage to go slower...
It was already afternoon when they returned to the Prince's Mansion.
When the staff saw the prince coming back, they said anxiously, "Your Highness, there is something wrong."
The prince ordered the coachman to send Cai Mushi back to the Cai family, while he himself went into the palace with his staff.
Cai Mushi lifted the carriage curtain and looked at the gate of the Prince's Mansion going away. He just walked away without turning back and just asked the coachman to take her back to the mansion.
But three times today, he showed no mercy to her, which made her feel very cold in her heart.
But she could only hope that the prince would come to the palace as soon as possible and help her ask for the status of a concubine.
On this side, the prince and his staff entered the study.
The staff reported: "Your Highness, the Emperor has already rewarded the new cabinet chief."
"Who?"
"Fu Ciyi."
"It's him." The prince frowned, "Because he caught the giant bear?"
"It is said that it was a comprehensive consideration, and catching the giant bear was also a reason. Yan Xinghe also joined the cabinet and is now a fourth-rank official. Pang Gaozhuo was also promoted to the fourth-rank official and joined the Imperial Guard. Even Yan Bojian, who had no official status, was given a sixth-rank official by the emperor."
The prince clenched his fist and said, "Women are the cause of trouble!"
The staff was puzzled: "What do you mean by this, Your Highness?"
"Nothing." The prince walked out quickly, "I have to go to the palace."
He also caught a bear, and was the first one to catch one. If the emperor wants to reward people based on their merits, he should be the one to be rewarded.
Today I was delayed by Cai Mushi.
If he had not slept with her three times, he would have been able to return to the capital in time to meet the emperor.
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