Chapter 31 Everyone Dances (Part 2)

"Nephew Tao, I think that you can handle this job with your ability. Moreover, with the full support of the Emperor, the Ministry of Revenue, and the Ministry of Rites, there is no need to worry about the inappropriate matter." Liu Zhenming shook his fat body and laughed: "Old Tao, don't always make things too difficult for your nephew. Although he made a big mistake last time, people always do something wrong. Over the years, Nephew Tao has been devoted to work."

Making a mistake? Then I understood a little. Tao Qian might have been unwilling to promote him again because Tao Dongwen made a mistake.

"Oh, Liu Aiqing comes and hear what mistakes Tao Aiqing has made?" I asked lightly.

Liu Zhenming's eyes rolled and immediately replied, "Reporting to the emperor, although he made a mistake, it's understandable. It was a day four years ago. At that time, Nephew Tao was in the position of magistrate. Although he was young at that time, he was very outstanding in both work and people's behavior. Even Lord Tao took great care of this nephew." When Liu Zhenming said this, he glanced at Tao Qian and found that he had no expression on his face, and said, "Nephew Tao was the most promising political newcomer in the court at that time.

Unexpectedly, on the eve of being promoted to the Ministry of Justice as a doctorate, something unexpected happened. At that time, the prefect of the capital city participated in a book called Tao Xian's nephew, saying that he had embezzled nearly 50,000 taels of silver. Later, when the Ministry of Justice conducted an interrogation, Tao Xian's nephew himself confessed to the matter. The 50,000 taels of silver was used by him to lend it to a friend. However, when the Ministry of Justice went to search the friend according to the confession, the friend disappeared. Until now, it has not been found."

I frowned. Why did this matter happen on the eve of his promotion? Is there any conspiracy here?

"In theory, if such a big thing happens, you will be beheaded." Liu Zhenming shook his head and said, "Even when Lord Tao was helpless, to everyone's surprise, Master Li tried his best to protect Nephew Tao in front of the late emperor. In this way, Nephew Tao was spared from it and stayed in the position of General Punishment. But four years have passed and there is no chance of promotion."

I frowned and asked in confusion: "Is there any mystery here?"

"The emperor is wise." Liu Zhenming suddenly knelt down and cried loudly: "I deserve to die if I am guilty."

"Liu Aiqing, what are you doing?" I said quickly: "Get up quickly, if you have something to say slowly."

"Wei Chen is defeated by beating Tao, I am sorry for my nephew Tao." Liu Zhenming knelt down on the ground and sobbed: "For the years, Wei Chen has not eaten well and cannot sleep. There has always been such a lump in his heart."

I gasped. Could it be that what happened back then was planned by Liu Zhenming?

Tao Dongwen also looked at Liu Zhenming with a different look and looked at Liu Zhenming in unimaginable way. I am afraid that no matter how much he guessed, he would not have guessed Liu Zhenming's head? However, Tao Qian, the dead old fox, still looked calm and calm, and did not look at Liu Zhenming for a long time. Looking at him, it seemed that he had known that it was Liu Zhenming's fault. So today, he strongly opposed Liu Zhenming's recommendation of his nephew, right?

"Nephew Tao Xian was promoted to the position of the Ministry of Justice, but he didn't know the best student of Mr. Li, who happened to be competing for the position of the Ministry of Justice. Mr. Li thought this was a small matter, so he handed it over to Weichen to handle it. Mr. Li was in power at the time, so Mr. Li naturally did not dare to refuse to obey his orders. So he secretly spent money to bribe a friend of Mr. Tao Xian and made him lie that his family's business was about to go bankrupt, and he could only be reborn unless he was given 50,000 taels of silver." Liu Zhenming said in pain: "I am really a pig or a dog. Because I know that Mr. Tao Xian is a righteous person, I set up this vicious plan to trap Mr. Tao Xian and be unfaithful."

I slowly closed my eyes and said lightly: "What happened later, why didn't Master Li want Tao Aiqing's surname? Instead, I tried my best to ensure that he was restored to his post? Liu Aiqing, is this your contribution?"

"Report to the emperor, I am the one who advised Mr. Li to let Nephew Tao go, but he was scolded." Liu Zhengming showed a look of shame on his face, and he lowered his head and sobbed.

It seems that Tao Qian was secretly trying hard behind his back. If it weren't for Tao Qian's personal action, Master Li wouldn't have let Tao Dongwen go easily. However, when I saw that Tao Qian's dead old fox had no half-dead fluctuations on his face, it seemed that this was nothing to do with him.

"Liu Aiqing, as you said, anyone will do something wrong." I said lightly: "So many years have passed since your affairs, and it was not committed by me. Besides, now I really have the desire to repent. I will forgive you for your death penalty. However, you have caused Tao Aiqing to be promoted over the years. I must help him in court affairs." I chuckled gently and said.

"Reporting to the emperor, this is the duty of the Weishi." Liu Zhenming said happily. He heard me say this, indicating that he had agreed to Tao Dongwen to be promoted to the position of Shangshu of the new department, and then showed a relaxed expression: "In this way, a big stone that has been pressed on Weishi's heart for several years has finally fallen to the ground."

"My minister Tao Dongwen, thank you, the emperor. Long live my emperor." Tao Dongwen also looked happy and knelt down and shouted. Then he said, "I thank you for your recommendation. Lord Liu, you don't need to take your grudges in the past."

On the surface, Liu Zhenming seemed to recommend Tao Dongwen to repent of his previous sins, hoping to reassure himself. However, with Liu Zhenming's surname, it is impossible for him to feel any guilt.

From Tao Qian's usual lukewarm attitude towards Liu Zhenming, it can be seen that he seemed to have known that it was Liu Zhenming who secretly caused his nephew. Today he strongly opposed it, and he thought that Liu Zhenming had no kindness at all.

In my guess, Liu Zhenming wanted to take the opportunity to thaw the relationship between Tao Qian. After all, both of them are the most popular people in front of me. Especially Tao Qian, at least I still respect him very much on the surface. It is better than Liu Zhenming, who often stinking farts.

Furthermore, it is very likely that Liu Zhenming had set a strait in Tao Qian and won over Tao Dongwen to restrain Tao Qian. Perhaps, the next generation can be used as a trick to deal with Tao Qian.

Judging from Tao Dongwen's attitude, it seems that he is not in harmony with his uncle Tao Qian. It seems that he does not know that the reason why he did not die back then was the efforts made by Tao Qian. Otherwise, he would not have expressed his gratitude to Liu Zhenming just now, but he did not thank his uncle. But Tao Qian himself did not admit it, and no one would have wanted to know the truth about this matter. After all, I am just based on speculation.

From the current perspective, Liu Zhenming's purpose of trying to restrain Tao Qian has been very clear, and he has not even avoided me by his intentions. Of course, it is even more impossible to hide it from Tao Qian. His real intention in his mind needs to be pondered over and over again.

I slowly closed my eyes. It is said that two tigers are not allowed in the court. If the two ministers are favored at the same time, they will definitely fight. This is indeed the case. However, using the struggle between the two ministers to restrain each other is also the only way to make the emperor's art. This is the ultimate meaning of my agreement to Liu Zhenming's request.

Suddenly, I figured out Liu Zhenming's real intention. He blatantly put a slut for Tao Qian, and used a gambling to show off his previous scandal. It is very likely that he was indirectly showing Tao Qian that I am so favored now, so don't argue with me. Another meaning is to alienate Tao Qian's trust in me. Logically speaking, most of the favored ministers will use each other secretly. Like Liu Zhenming's doing this, Tao Qian may have doubts. Did Liu Zhenming's behavior do this under my instruction?

Haha. Since I figured it out, I felt relieved. If the ministers did not restrain each other, they would form a dominant family, which would be extremely harmful to my governance and power. Now Liu Zhenming has taken the lead in launching an offensive, which will save me from sowing discord, and Tao Qian will not give him good food.

What I have to do now is to balance their strength so as not to lose one side and make the other one bigger. Of course, it is also appropriate to help someone secretly when they are weak.

"Since this matter has been concluded, there is no need to say anything more." I said lightly: "Liu Aiqing, I will warn you this time. If you dare to do such a vicious thing again in the future, I will definitely not be able to spare you."

I also implied this. I pointed out that his intention has been seen through by me. If I dare to use me to suppress other ministers in the future, I am afraid I will really deal with him.

Liu Zhenming suddenly shivered all over and knelt down in panic: "I obey the order, but I have already remembered it in my heart."

"Get up." I waved my hand lightly: "Does the girl you are chasing have any eyebrows?"

When Liu Zhenming talked about the girl, his eyes suddenly lit up: "Thank you for your concern, I am working hard. The strategies the emperor taught me are indeed quite effective. The girl no longer ignores me."

"Oh? It really works?" I smirked inwardly. This fat man in Liu Zhenming was really blocking her doorstep every day. She sang love songs with flowers in her hand?

"Yes, now that girl has begun to feel about Weichen. Every time she sees Weichen, she will say hello." Liu Zhenming showed a happy smile, and the people who are immersed in love always have a sweet expression.

"Oh? Tell me how that girl greeted you?" I was interested. Liu Zhenming seemed to be quite good at it.

Liu Zhengming showed a slightly embarrassed expression on his face and whispered: "Every time she sees me, she always says, "Are you here again, fat man?"
Chapter completed!