After traveling through time, I was spotted by the new emperor

After Ye Wuwei finished talking about the competition for the position, the hall exploded.

Although General Qi, Concubine Zhuang, and Grand Tutor Yuwen had been appointed as first-rank officials, any discerning person could see that the center of power would be in the cabinet in the future, and the new emperor wanted to sideline these three people.

But now everyone is busy with their own affairs and no one is pleading for the three of them.

General Qi is fine.

He had originally planned to abdicate and push his son to the throne when the new emperor ascended the throne. Now that he doesn't have to abdicate and still retains his first-rank official position, he is very satisfied.

He had previously thought that Qi Wushuang was only good at fighting and killing, but he didn't know that when it came to playing power games, he was even better than those of them who had been immersed in the court for decades.

If Qi Wushuang directly dismisses the existing officials and promotes his own people to power, he will inevitably encounter joint resistance from the existing officials.

But now there is a competition for the position, and everyone is competing openly, which has disrupted the whole game.

It is impossible for everyone to unite to oppose him because it is impossible for everyone to be of one mind, and there will always be people who want to take advantage of the situation.

The beauty of this competition for the position is that although it seems that anyone has a chance, in reality the power is still in Qi Wushuang's hands.

General Qi was also thinking about which three people to nominate.

Naturally, his son Qi Guangren would have to take a seat.

Chen Shusheng has a good relationship with Qi Guangren and has already joined the new emperor's army, so he can also vote for him.

As for the remaining vote...

Tutor Zhuang and Grand Tutor Yuwen were not as calm as Commandant Qi.

They wanted to raise objections, but Qi Wushuang had already announced that he would adjourn the court today and that matters would be discussed again tomorrow.

They were going to go back and contact their own people.

After the court was dismissed, except for Qi Wushuang's people, Qi Taiwei, Qi Yushen and the former commander of the Imperial Guard did not leave.

Qi Yushen pulled Ye Wuwei aside and asked, "How do you think I should fill out my form?"

I had already discussed this with Qi Wushuang and Chu Fuchi:

It is impossible to control the entire court at once, so first control the Cabinet, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of War, Ministry of Justice and Dali Temple, and then expand slowly later.

Ye Wuwei said according to the discussion results:

"On your self-recommendation form, you only filled in the title of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and the reason for this was that you were good at counting and bookkeeping.

Come to my house later and I will tell you the new calculation and accounting methods. With these two methods, you will definitely win."

"What about the recommendation form?"

"Do you have anyone you trust?"

"I went to Lindu a long time ago, so I'm not very familiar with the people in Changdu, but..."

"But what?"

"My two brothers-in-law do have some talent and good character, and neither of them is highly valued by the family."

The marriages of Qi Yushen's two younger sisters were arranged by Concubine Zhuang. They were married to Ledu and Fengdu respectively. Both families were affiliated with the Zhuang and Yuwen families.

The eldest sister Qi You married Zhou Wenbo.

Zhou Wenbo is the eldest son of the Zhou family, but his biological mother died early, and the Zhou family was controlled by his stepmother and younger brother, and Zhou Wenbo was just a figurehead.

The second sister Qi Rao married Wang Yongqing.

Wang Yongqing was a man of outstanding talent and fame since he was young, but he was only a member of the Wang family's side branch and was suppressed by the main branch and could not make a name for himself.

After listening to Qi Yushen, Ye Wuwei said with a sigh, "Your stepmother is also a talent!"

"Although I knew that my two sisters' marriages were not very appropriate, I thought that both sisters' wives were good and that they would have generous dowries, so they would be able to live a stable life, so I did not stop them."

“What you said does make sense.

If your sister marries a man with a beastly heart, you will be powerless to help her even if you want to."

"If she had chosen a man with a human face and a beast's heart for my sister, I would have ruined the marriage no matter what."

This is true!

With a smart and capable stepson like Qi Yushen, Concubine Zhuang couldn't mess with Qi You and Qi Rao even if she wanted to.

"What official positions do you think your two brothers-in-law are suitable for?"

Qi Yushen thought seriously:

"Zhou Wenbo's family owns several silk weaving factories. Although he's not the head of the family, he still understands the technology. He's also steady and careful. I think he can join the weaving and dyeing bureau."

"Then I recommend him as a doctor in the Ministry of Industry, in charge of weaving and dyeing."

The Weaving and Dyeing Bureau is an agency under the Ministry of Industry.

"He's never been an official before. Wouldn't it be a bit high to recommend him as a doctor in the Ministry of Works right away?"

"What we are short of now is manpower. As long as it is not a hopeless case, we will take up the position first.

With your guidance, he will eventually be able to do it."

Qi Yu thought deeply and said, "Okay, I'll worry about him more when the time comes."

"Where's your other brother-in-law?"

"Wang Yongqing's abilities are indeed stronger than Zhou Wenbo's, and his years of forbearance have also honed his temper, making him very patient.

He just didn't have the opportunity. Once he had the opportunity, his career path would be very bright."

"Then recommend him as a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel."

“What’s the reason for your recommendation?”

"That's something you have to figure out for yourself."

"Okay, I'll think about it when I get back. Who should I recommend?"

"Go discuss this with Chu Fuchi. He's familiar with the relationships between the various families."

"Okay, I'll leave first."

"Since we have decided to introduce your two brothers-in-law, you should send someone to bring them to Qamdo as soon as possible."

"I won't bother. I'll ask my two brothers-in-law to come to Qamdo first."

When Qi Yushen and Ye Wuwei were talking, Qi Wushuang kept glancing at them, and he only heard half of what General Qi said to him.

General Qi and Qi Wushuang were talking about matters in the imperial palace.

"It won't be that quick for the Empress and the Imperial Concubine to move, so it might take some time. Do you think we should let them stay in Zhaohua Palace temporarily?"

Ye Wuwei came over and heard these words.

"How about that?"

Ye Wuwei took over the conversation:

"Although Zhaohua Palace and Taiji Palace are independent palace complexes, they are both part of the imperial palace. Do you want people to say that Your Majesty and your sister-in-law are living together?"

"But if they don't want to move, we can't force them."

"What's so difficult about this? We can send soldiers to patrol the palaces of Zhaohua Palace day and night for twelve hours."

Ye Wuwei almost said twenty-four hours.

Isn't this a rogue move?

But it was difficult for General Qi to say this.

"Your Majesty, where do you think it would be appropriate to place them?"

"Don't Prince Yi and Prince Li each have their own mansions? Just arrange for the Empress and Imperial Concubine to live in their mansions.

Now that his father has passed away, it is only natural for a son to support his mother. No one can find fault with Your Majesty.

As for the others, it's easy to deal with. Commander Qi, you can make the arrangements."

Qi Wushuang also spoke: "Just do as Wuwei said."

Qi Taiwei secretly complained in his heart: Are you, the emperor, just a puppet? You listen to Ye Wuwei in everything!

Qi Wushuang called out to Nie Youren, who was discussing with Qi Kangping, the former commander of the Imperial Guard, and said, "Come here."

Nie Youren and Qi Kangping came together.

Ye Wuwei told Nie Youren what had just happened:

"I think it's most appropriate to assign Captain Yao to protect the safety of Zhaohua Palace."

Yao Guangzhi was 1.9 meters tall and strong, and anyone who saw him would feel a little intimidated.