BXBX NOVEL Chapter 723 - 723-Gloating
However, Xie Xian didn’t want Emperor Yong Ping to find out anything.
At least for now, it was not appropriate for the Xie family to fall out with Empress Xiao on the surface. It would be as if the aristocratic families were ganging up to bully the two of them, which would make people feel that the Xie family was very powerful.
He wanted to send Xie Wan to the palace to meet the occasion, but he was blocked by Madam Yuan.
“Seventh Madame is about to get married, don’t use her to block the blade. Seventh Madame’s temper is not good. No matter what, I have to teach her well before we get married…Go do what you need to do.
It was rare that Madam Yuan didn’t give Xie Xian face.
Xie Xian rubbed his nose and began to have ideas about Twelfth Madam Wang. He had no choice. There were only a few people in his generation in the family, and they could be counted on one hand.
Wang Shier’s mother no longer felt overwhelmed. She knew that she was playing Xiao Baoxin’s substitute. Her uncle was worried that the pregnant lady could not handle the trivialities of the palace. There was no need to pander to the royal family with a big belly.
As a member of the Xie Clan, she naturally knew of Empress Xiao’s actions.
However, Wang Shier Niang was generous and gentle. She knew what was going on in her heart, but she didn’t show it on her face. She entered the palace and treated Empress Xiao as usual. He didn’t fawn over her, he didn’t hold any resentment because Empress Xiao had pushed the Xie family up and made it difficult for her to get down.
After entering the palace for half a day, he retired after completing his mission and returned to the residence with a pile of rewards.
At that time, the imperial edict had already been issued regarding the Xiao family’s secret recommendation. Just like what he had promised the Empress, the Xiao family’s recommendation had all been approved.
However, Xie Xian’s perspective was different from Emperor Yong Ping s.
Emperor Yong Ping was not doing this for Empress Xiao, but because he had to do this, he had to grant the Xiao family’s request.
If Emperor Yong Ping did not allow it, the first candidate to be sent to be the provincial governor would be enough to give him a headache. He did not want to send anyone to fall into the control of other aristocratic families. Instead of being assigned to other aristocratic families, it was better to hold it in the hands of his own brother-in-law. Moreover, if they really sent people over, the Xiao family’s decades of management would not be fake. They would definitely be restricted from top to bottom. If they wanted to do anything, they would have to go through an emotional confrontation and even be prepared to cause bloodshed.
There were many foreign tribes at the border of the Yi and Ning Prefectures. Although they were all scattered and did things their own way, it did not prevent them from causing trouble.
The situation in Daliang was peaceful, but the borders of Yining Prefecture were not peaceful. This was the main reason why Provincial Governor Xiao had delayed his entry into Jiankang City.
The newly dispatched people not only had to face the Xiao family, who had been managing the Yining Prefecture for many years, but also had to face the outsiders who could cause trouble at any time. To the Emperor of Yong Ning, the Xiao family was actually the best choice.
The Xiao family had handled the matter well. Sikong Xiao had been in Xuzhou for several months and had been safe and sound. Recently, news about North Wu had also been coming in.
Only then did Jiankang know that North Wu had split into East Wu and West Wu. In order to fight for territory and the right to speak, North Wu had fallen into a civil war and could not extricate itself.
Emperor Yong Ping was overjoyed when he heard that.
This is typical. I’m relieved to know that you’re not doing well.
Northern Wu was in a mess and could not take care of itself. Naturally, it did not have the energy and ability to attack Daliang. Wasn’t this God’s blessing on Daliang?
After Emperor Yong Ping ascended the throne, he was so excited that he almost wanted to worship the heavens and ancestors.
It was the Ministry of Rites that stopped Emperor Yong Ping’s absurd behavior. Otherwise, it would have become a joke in history. The most gloating emperor in history.
When Emperor Yong Ping calmed down, he began to consider changing guards and vacating the position of Xu Prefecture Governor.
After all, Sikong Xiao had gone into battle at the last minute to prepare for an emergency. If he were to really stay in Xuzhou for a long time, Sikong Xiao would be overqualified and demoted.
However, just as Emperor Yong Ping revealed his intentions, Sikong Xiao’s recommendation came up.
Similarly, he had recommended General Anxi, who had served under him for many years on the battlefield.
This Anxi General was given the title in order to prevent the talents from flowing out and causing trouble during the internal strife in Daliang. If Emperor Yong Ping remembered correctly, he was given the title in the same batch as Xiao Baoshu’s Anbei General.
This move was like a thorn that pierced into Emperor Yong Ping’s heart. Empress Xiao’s family had no choice but to recommend someone to take over. Governor Xiao had died and his son had to retire.
Sikong Xiao’s recommendation was like placing a person in a trusted aide s formation. It took up a lot of space.
Emperor Yong Ping was not the only one who opposed it. Prince Huaiyang was the first to oppose it before the uncle and nephew could even oppose it.
Everyone knew that Xu Prefecture was an important town, and the selection of candidates could not be easily neglected. Xie Xian already had a say in the court, and if the Xiao Clan occupied Xu Prefecture, if they really threatened the soldiers, wouldn’t the Imperial Family be at the mercy of others?
Who would go?
Him.
He was the imperial uncle, a proper member of the royal family. Although it would be a waste of his talent to go, it was much better than staying in Jiankang City.
Emperor Yong Ping did not want the person Sikong Xiao pointed out, and he was even more unwilling to accept the Prince of Huaiyang. This person had a dark history of defecting to the Wang family. Who knew if he would hold his own army and seize the opportunity to become the fifth prince?
.. Everyone had to be on guard. It was too tiring.
However, when Yang Shao was mentioned, no one agreed.
Although Yang Shao had made a great contribution when the King of Guiyang attacked the city, Xie Xian was the first to sit in the city, and the King of Huaiyang, the King of Jiangxia, and other generals had to fight with all their strength.
Merit, but his true strength was still questionable.
After all, Xuzhou was an important military town. The emperor could arrange trusted officials at will, but the other officials considered it relatively fair. At least they had the strength to defend Xuzhou.
Northern Wu was in a mess now. Who could guarantee that it would not be like Liang State, which could pacify the civil strife and regroup in just a year? After considering all kinds of factors, Sikong Xiao’s suggestion was naturally more suitable. Although there were a few who objected, the Daliang Dynasty had always recommended officials. There were also many people who were recommended by famous people to become officials. However, if the recommended person made a mistake, the recommending person would also be jointly and severally responsible.
Therefore, this kind of behavior was generally seen as a community of shared interests.
There were some who were selfless and recommended talents, but there were very few.
Emperor Yong Ping was depressed. Xie Xian didn’t say a single harsh word. The Ministry of Personnel and the courtiers below had already excluded Yang Shao. The Prince of Huaiyang was a good candidate. At least he had won a few battles in the past.
Emperor Yong Ping would rather choose Sikong Xiao to recommend General Anxi.
Those courtiers could ignore the dark history of King Huaiyang, but Emperor Yong Ping was still traumatized by it. He could not give King Huaiyang a chance to rise.
It was the same as Xie Xian. Yang Shao was talented and could be put in an important position under their noses. However, if they were to really let the tiger out of the mountain and let them out of Jiankang City to guard the military fortress, they were all unwilling and would not allow it.