Early the next morning, Du Zhongxiao had breakfast and stood in the yard, watching a peach blossom blooming brightly. Before he knew it, spring came, without even saying hello. Last year, the weather was ahead of schedule this year, and spring came early.

A soldier came in and crossed his hands and said, "Taiwei, Li Fugui, Li Taiwei Li came from the capital and was asking for a meeting outside the door."

Du Zhongxiao said: "Let him wait for me in the living room, and I will come later."

The soldiers said goodbye and left, Du Zhongxiao stood beside the peach tree and thought for a while. Li Fugui had been on his way to the field in Suizhou, and was considered an old team. He was the son of minister Li Shu, and he has always been enterprising and is indispensable in the officialdom. This time he came, there should be news about the capital.

After the Battle of Youzhou, officials in the court fought for merit and each sought promotion, which made a big fuss. Many things involved Du Zhongxiao, which made Du Zhongxiao feel very difficult. One of the reasons for coming to manage the prison camp in person this time was to avoid the whirlpool of the capital.

The first thing that fought for was how to reward Du Zhongxiao made great contributions in Youzhou. He wanted to be awarded the title of king. Although Zhao Zhen finally came to the front line in person, he still mentioned this after the war. However, Du Zhongxiao knew that this title of king was not a good thing for him, so he refused directly. If he did not grant the title of king, how to adjust his official position was the biggest thing now. Most officials estimated that Du Zhongxiao would become the prime minister, but Wen Yanbo didn't think so, so he didn't want to give way to Du Zhongxiao. Replacing Han Qi was too small for Du Zhongxiao now, and it was not appropriate.

The second thing is the position of the Privy Council. Fu Bi stayed in Youzhou, and many people were watching the position of Deputy Privy Councilor. In addition, Zhao Zi and Li Fugui made great contributions, and how they were promoted was also a headache.

As for other generals participating in the war, there are many people who want to be promoted and make money, and Du Zhongxiao cannot count them one by one.

Sighing, Du Zhongxiao returned to his residence and changed into the public uniform and arrived in the living room.

Lee Fugui hurriedly stood up and saluted, and the two of them sat down.

After invited tea, Du Zhongxiao said: "Now the capital is busy, what important things should Shen Yan come here in person?"

Li Fugui bowed and said, "The people in the prison camp are all Khitan nobles. The emperor is afraid that the supply is insufficient, so he ordered me to obey the commander of the Taiwei. If there is anything shortage, I can send someone to do it immediately."

Du Zhongxiao said: "What can these people lack for farming here? Later, I will command the commander Cui Xianglei to give you a list."

Li Fugui bowed his hands and said that he did not speak, and drank tea silently.

Du Zhongxiao looked at him, and after a while, he said, "After the war in Youzhou, the court should increase the title of the heroes. Until now, it has not been decided, and I don't know what the difficulty lies. The official function can be understood by adjusting it, and the title must always be promoted."

Li Fugui said: "Taiwei, how is the matter that simple? Who has the greatest achievements, who has the least achievements, who should be promoted higher, who should be promoted lower, and who is clamoring. What title is related to how much money will be received in the future, and who is willing to give up!"

Du Zhongxiao smiled and said to Li Fugui: "Then will you let it go?"

Li Fugui didn't speak for a while, and after a while, he said: "When I was in Suizhou, I was by the Taiwei, in charge of military supplies and food. Later, I arrived at Hequ Road for several years and entered the Privy Council. In addition, this battle in Youzhou was always a little hard work."

Du Zhongxiao sighed: "It seems you won't let it go. Tell me, what is the purpose of coming to see me this time?"

Li Fugui said: "I have been with the Taiwei for more than ten years, and I have spoken straight. After the war, the Fuwei was in Youzhou, and the deputy envoy of the Privy Council was empty. In my opinion, after the imperial guards were reorganized, the deputy envoy of the Privy Council was not comparable to before, and it was not something that ordinary civil servants could do."

Du Zhongxiao nodded and said, "No, why? Any civil servants want to enter the Privy Council?"

Li Fugui said: "That's right. It is said that Wang Gui and Wang Gongchen are favored by the emperor and may enter the Western Prefecture."

Du Zhongxiao thought for a while and said, "It seems that you are interested in the position of Deputy Privy Councilor?"

Li Fugui was silent, and after a while, he said: "I have been in charge of food and grass for many years and have made many contributions. Isn't it appropriate?"

Du Zhongxiao smiled and sighed, "You also know that the emperor values ​​poetry and articles. Although it is different from before when the Khitan was defeated and there is no strong enemy in the surrounding area. This is inevitable. Although you have made great achievements, your literary name is not obvious compared to those two people."

Li Fugui looked gloomy. What is the status of the priest? For Li Fugui, now is the closest to the priest. If you miss it, you still don’t know if there will be any chance in the future. After the imperial guards were reorganized, the military of the Song Dynasty was different from before. He felt that he should be the most suitable one.

Du Zhongxiao said: "Shen Yan, if you are too enterprising in the officialdom, you will inevitably offend others and encounter trouble. Sometimes, take a step back and expand the sky. However, one thing you said is right. Now the Privy Council is not suitable for using civil servants more often. Unlike before, the Privy Council now has more things in charge than before. It is difficult to manage the Privy Council well if you are not familiar with the army. Two chiefs and two deputy chiefs can only have two civil servants at most, and it is best to be civil servants who are more familiar with the army. So, I will write to the court to explain this matter."

After hearing this, Li Fugui looked at Du Zhongxiao and didn't know what he meant for a while. After a long time, he realized it and stood up and bowed, "The Grand Marshal's kindness, the lower lord will never forget it!"

Du Zhongxiao waved his hand: "Don't rush to thank me. I don't have to say whether you can be the deputy envoy of Privy Councilor. If you can't be the deputy envoy of Privy Councilor, with his great achievements, you will have a suitable position, so don't worry about it."

Of course, Li Fugui knew that although Du Zhongxiao said so, this matter was likely to be done. Du Zhongxiao had a strong voice at this time and just deliberately avoided it. One reason was that Du Zhongxiao had been an official for many years and had been away from the mainstream officialdom and was not familiar with current officials. Most of the people he was familiar with were military generals, and only a few of them, including Li Fugui, were civil officials.

Du Zhongxiao sighed. The current situation is caused by various reasons, but it was not because he intended to do so. From training troops in Suizhou, he suddenly made great contributions to Hequ Road, and his status suddenly increased. What was missing in the middle was the process of promoting Changping and then entering the court to become an official. Without this process, it resulted in a few connections and no way. Now, Du Zhongxiao's status is too high, neither the top official nor the relationship with Du Zhongxiao. In addition, he has great power but is useless.

Lee Fugui has no problem with his ability and qualifications. The biggest problem is that this person is too anxious. Lee Fugui attaches great importance to official positions and fame. This time he came to find him because the opportunity was too good and he didn't want to let it go.

Now, Du Zhongxiao no longer values ​​official positions and titles. When he reaches the top, he still depends on what he does. What official positions he wants to be and what titles he gives is a headache for the emperor. If he gives low, he doesn't say anything, and other officials are disappointed. If he is too high, what official positions he actually makes people feel high? The highest is to be the prime minister, which is something that all the officials of the court know.
Chapter completed!