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

Ye Wuwei and Qi Wushuang were clearly saying something that was not very harmonious, but in the eyes of Master Zhuang and the others, that was not the case.

They thought:

Ye Wuwei is clearly highly regarded and trusted by the new emperor, and is said to have outstanding abilities, so why is he only allowed to recommend himself for the position of Vice Minister of Works?

Even if he cannot recommend himself as a minister of one of the six ministries due to insufficient qualifications, wouldn't it be better to arrange for him to be the vice minister of the Ministry of Personnel?

The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the management, assessment and promotion of officials, holding the officials' lifeline. Unlike the Ministry of Works, what else can it do except for the lucrative benefits?

The officials were puzzled. They had no idea whether Ye Wuwei had recommended himself as the Minister of Works or had suddenly changed his mind.

How could Qi Wushuang not want to take control of the Ministry of Personnel, but he really doesn't have the ability to do so at the moment.

Ye Wuwei would not go to the Ministry of Personnel to suffer trouble.

However, Qi Wushuang was not in the mood to think about court affairs. His heart sank when he heard Ye Wuwei say, "It's best not to force him to go far away."

Qi Wushuang wanted to analyze Ye Wuwei's expression to see if what he said was true or false, but Qi Wushuang could not see anything.

Qi Wushuang thought about it and changed the subject.

"Since you've decided to go to the Ministry of Industry, the demolition and development of West City will be entirely handed over to you."

Ye Wuwei looked at Qi Wushuang and said, "Why didn't you say today, 'Catch me back if I try to escape'?"

Qi Wushuang softened his stance:

“If you escape, I will find you even if the world turns upside down, but that is not what I want to see.

So don't run away, okay?"

Seeing Qi Wushuang lower his posture so much, Ye Wuwei's attitude also softened.

"I don't hate you, I even admire you, but that's only as a friend.

I really can’t accept a man.”

Qi Wushuang was silent for a while and said:

"If you don't want to, I will never force you again, nor will I say such words to you.

But don't hide from me, okay?"

Ye Wuwei thought of all the situations that had happened since the two of them met.

Qi Wushuang used to be such a domineering person. Although he was very indulgent towards him, he could touch and kiss him whenever he wanted, without caring whether he was willing or not.

But now, Qi Wushuang kept giving in to him.

why?

It’s because I care about him!

Only when you truly like someone will you care about everything about him from the bottom of your heart, even the slightest emotions.

Thinking of this, Ye Wuwei's heart softened: "Okay."

……

After dinner, Ye Wuwei left before Qi Wushuang.

Qi Wu came to Qi Wushuang and said, "Your Majesty, the position of deputy commander of the Imperial Guard is not mine."

"I know, it's Wu Weitian."

"Did you ask him to fill it out?"

"No, it was a sudden idea."

"Will that disrupt your plans?"

"No, it would be better for Wuwei to go to the Ministry of Industry."

Seeing that Qi Wushuang had no intention of blaming Ye Wuwei, Qi Wu felt relieved.

"Captain Ye is a good guy, but he sometimes acts a little... But he's a very capable man, so it's normal for him to have his own ideas."

Qi Wushuang looked at Qi Wu, "Are you close to Wu Wei?"

"That's not true.

It's just that Captain Ye is a humble person and usually has a good relationship with everyone, so I want to plead for him."

Yes, Wu Wei is indeed likable!

If Qi Wushuang didn't know what kind of person Qi Wu was, he would have thought that Qi Wu had ulterior motives in his plea.

However, precisely because Qi Wushuang understood Qi Wu, he didn't think much about it.

If Chu Fuchi knew that Qi Wu was pleading for Ye Wuwei, he would definitely say:

"No wonder Wushuang let Qi Cheng go to the Dali Temple to take on the important task alone, but kept you by his side. It turns out you are such a blockhead."

Who among those close to Qi Wushuang doesn’t know that Qi Wushuang is “special” to Ye Wuwei?

Little Dengzi and the housekeeper didn't even need to see Qi Wushuang's expression before they agreed to Ye Wuwei's request privately.

Although Qi Cheng didn't say anything, his attitude towards Ye Wuwei was like that of a half-master.

Even Qi Yushen now knows to keep his distance from Ye Wuwei in front of Qi Wushuang.

Only Qi Wu looks like a fool!

……

Back at Taiji Hall, everyone continued their election campaign.

First decide on the cabinet members.

The cabinet consists of six members, and the number of people who nominate themselves or are recommended is ten.

Qi Wushuang recommended himself and three people: Chu Fuchi, He Changsong, and Lu Zhaozhong.

General Qi recommended himself and three others: Qi Guangren, the Minister of Rites, and the Deputy Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.

Zhuang Taifu recommended himself and two others: the Minister of Personnel and the Chief Censor of the Censorate.

Yuwen Taishi recommended himself and two others: the Minister of Works and the Deputy Chief Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Everyone understands that the cabinet is the center of power, so no one was recommended. These ten people are all important officials in the court.

Although cabinet officials are also elected, the officials of Taiji Hall all understand:

It was not their turn to have a say in the selection of cabinet members, only the opinions of Qi Wushuang, Qi Taiwei, Zhuang Taifu and Yuwen Taishi were given.

Qi Wushuang spoke first:

"The Prince of Chu has helped me handle the political and military affairs of Andu for more than ten years. It was because of him that I could go to war with confidence and drive the Ati people out of the south of the desert.

Do you have any objection to my appointing him as the Prime Minister?"

Qi Taiwei and his men knew that Chu Fuchi would definitely have a seat in the cabinet, but Yuwen Taishi still said:

"The Prince of Chu is too young to be as prudent as the senior officials in the court. I do not agree with him being the Prime Minister."

"According to what you said, Grand Master, I am also very young. Should I hand over the throne to you?"

General Qi quickly came out to smooth things over:

"Although the Prince of Chu is still young, he has managed Andu in an orderly and prosperous manner over the years. I believe he can also manage the affairs of the court. I agree that he will be appointed as the Prime Minister of the Cabinet."

Imperial Tutor Zhuang glanced at Imperial Tutor Yuwen and expressed his opinion: "I also agree that the Prince of Chu will be the Chief Minister of the Cabinet."

Three of the four agreed, and Chu Fuchi was confirmed as the chief minister of the cabinet.

Master Zhuang continued:

"The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the management of officials and holds a very important position among the six ministries. I think the Minister of Personnel can also enter the cabinet."

After saying this, Grand Tutor Zhuang looked towards Grand Marshal Qi and Grand Tutor Yuwen, implying an exchange of conditions.

General Qi thought for a moment and said, "I agree that the Minister of Personnel should join the cabinet."

Master Yuwen also voted in favor, indicating his agreement for the Minister of Personnel to join the cabinet.

Three of the four people have agreed, so the Minister of Personnel’s entry into the cabinet is also settled.

Next, General Qi nominated his son, Qi Guangren, the Minister of Revenue, and Grand Tutor Yuwen nominated the Minister of Works, both of which were approved.

Four of the six cabinet members have been decided, one from one faction, and two spots remain.

Master Yuwen looked at Master Zhuang, who nodded at him almost imperceptibly.

This is an alliance between the two.

Master Yuwen looked at General Qi again, but saw that General Qi had his head down, not knowing what he was thinking.

This means they are unwilling to form an alliance with them.

But it's understandable.

There are only two spots left. The Yuwen clan and the Zhuang clan have always been on good terms, so even if General Qi forms an alliance with them, he will not gain anything.