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Chapter 49: Promoted to the Third Rank, Dali Temple Minister

Two days later.

The diplomatic corps negotiation conference officially began.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Li Chengping naturally had to be present in person.

In addition, the historian sat nearby to record this crucial moment.

Contrary to what one might have imagined, this time the negotiations went exceptionally smoothly, and both sides didn't even have too many arguments.

Such a harmonious scene left the historian in charge of recording stunned.

In the past, when the two countries met, there would always be a fierce argument at the negotiating table.

This time it was unexpectedly harmonious.

The State of Qi had no intention of asking for the cities lost on the border. If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they would have thought they had heard it wrong!
Negotiation is over.

The members of the Qi delegation left Kyoto that afternoon without any further delay.

Such a swift speed caught everyone off guard.

Inside the Honglu Temple, Xin Qiwu was holding the negotiation documents and reporting to Li Chengping.

"Your Highness, our Honglu Temple has really taken the spotlight this time. We have no objection to the city of Beiqi across the border."

"Your Highness, I have been the Junior Minister of the Honglu Temple for so many years, but this is the first time I have seen these guys from Northern Qi being so easy to talk to!"

Xin Qiwu's face was full of excitement.

"Oh, a defeated country, what qualifications do you have to negotiate with us? Prepare a new document and submit it immediately. Don't keep His Majesty waiting too long."

……

Early the next morning.

Li Chengping was lying on the bed, sleeping soundly with Si Lili in his arms, when he was suddenly awakened by Zhao Gao's voice.

"Your Highness, there is a message from the palace that His Majesty wants you to attend court today!"

"understood!"

Li Chengping was not surprised. He responded, put on his clothes with the help of Si Lili, and took a carriage straight to the palace.

Many officials waiting for court were already waiting in front of the Taiji Hall.

When they saw Li Chengping appear, they immediately surrounded him.

"Your Majesty, you have really greatly enhanced the prestige of our Qing Nation during this negotiation with the foreign envoys!"

"Yes, His Majesty the Third Prince is truly the future of our Qing Kingdom!"

"Haha, His Majesty said a few days ago that he would give you a lot of rewards. I congratulate you in advance..."

Officials came forward to congratulate him.

Seeing this scene, Li Chengqian felt a burning fire of jealousy in his heart, but he showed no expression on his face and walked forward with the crowd with a smile.

"Third brother, congratulations! This time at the Honglu Temple, you have really greatly enhanced the prestige of our Qing Nation!"

"Your Highness, thank you for the compliment. As a member of the Qing Kingdom, these are my duties."

Li Chengping smiled slightly.

At this time.

The gate of Taiji Hall slowly opened, and the officials hurriedly lined up and entered the hall in order.

Li Chengping also mixed in with the crowd and slowly entered.

After the daily greeting process, it was time for officials to speak.

The censors of the Censorate never let this conversation become dull.

Several people came forward to accuse several officials of having improper family traditions, and in short, some messy things.

Emperor Qing didn't care too much about these things and simply ordered people to skip them.

"Where is King Wen?" Emperor Qing asked loudly.

Li Chengping, who was standing in the crowd, walked out slowly, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am here."

"You did a good job in this meeting between the two countries. You have greatly frustrated the Northern Qi's aggressiveness. I have decided to appoint you as the Minister of the Dali Temple!"

As soon as the words fell, there was an uproar in the court.

"Your Majesty, I just did what I had to do. The Dali Temple Minister cannot bear the consequences!"

Li Chengping refused immediately.

Although there is only a difference of two words between the Minister of the Honglu Temple and the Minister of the Dali Temple, the power between them is worlds apart.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rites was just a sinecure, responsible for daily etiquette, reception and other matters.

The Dali Temple Chief Justice is different, responsible for investigating various cases. Originally, the Dali Temple Chief Justice position was still occupied, but since the establishment of the Supervisory Yuan, this position has been vacant.

The Supervisory Commission also has full authority to handle the investigation of the case.

Now Emperor Qing has ordered him to succeed the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple, which is obviously an attempt to divide the power of the Supervisory Council.

Even if Chen Pingping didn't say anything, how could she be willing to do this blatant act in her heart?

The Qing Kingdom has been established for so long, and there are so many difficult and complicated cases that have not been solved, and so many people are involved.

If he fails to handle it properly, he will become the target of public criticism!

"This old Deng really has bad intentions!" Li Chengping cursed inwardly.

Emperor Qing seemed to have not heard Li Chengping's opposition.

"Prince Wen, you don't have to worry. There is no suitable candidate for the position of Minister of the Honglu Temple at the moment. You will take over temporarily until someone takes over."

Li Chengping: ???

Now he was completely confused. It would have been bad enough for him to take over the troublesome position of the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple, but he also had to serve as the Chief Justice of the Honglu Temple. Emperor Qing was really working him to death.

Follow the plot.

Soon after the Northern Qi delegation returns, the Northern Qi side will ask the two sides to exchange hostages.

Bei Qi wants to exchange Yan Bingyun for Sean.

If he is also the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, doesn't that mean he has to step in on such matters?
"His Majesty……"

Li Chengping wanted to say something, but Emperor Qing did not give him a chance to speak.

"Retreat!"

As Emperor Qing left, the quiet hall suddenly became lively.

All the officials in the court surrounded Li Chengping at once.

"Your Highness, I am Dong Cheng, the Minister of Works."

"Your Highness, I am the Minister of Rites, Guo Zheng."

"I am the Minister of War..."

These people came forward one after another to introduce themselves, hoping to become familiar to Li Chengping.

After all, among the officials in Kyoto City who have been in office for many years, there are only a few who can truly be honest and upright, let alone those in such an important position as theirs.

Li Chengping responded with a smile one by one, and after working hard for most of the day, he finally got rid of these people.

I thought I would have a good rest after returning, but as soon as I walked out of the palace gate, I was stopped by the eunuch Hou who had been waiting for a long time.

"Your Highness, His Majesty invites you."

"Please lead the way, eunuch!"

Li Chengping sighed and could only leave silently.

Li Chengqian, who was standing in the corner, saw this scene. His eyes darkened and he immediately turned around and hurried towards the harem.

now.

Led by Eunuch Hou, Li Chengping came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

After simply tidying up his clothes, Li Chengping walked into the hall. As he passed by the screen, an arrow flew past his cheek.

It hit the heart-protection goggles heavily, making a "duang" sound and leaving a dent on it.

Li Chengping had already liked it and stepped forward to pay his respects to Emperor Qing.

"My son, I will meet my father."

"Well, Third Brother, you've come at the right time. Here's a secret letter for you to read."

Emperor Qing raised his hand and handed over the letter.

Li Chengping opened it and saw the contents of the secret letter with a look of surprise.

According to the letter, Northern Qi intends to use Yan Bingyun to exchange for Sean and ten border cities.

"Third brother, what do you think of the conditions in the letter?" asked Emperor Qing.

"Father, I agree to Beiqi's conditions. Yan Bingyun is an undercover agent in Beiqi, so he must have a lot of information in his hands. But these ten cities must not be given to us!"

"We conquered this with blood!"

Li Chengping said in a deep voice.

It took many lives to capture the ten cities, how could we just give them up because of one person?

It is true that Yan Bingyun is important, but all the soldiers who died in the war in Qing Kingdom were the apple of their parents' eyes.

(End of this chapter)