Chapter 319 Four Generations and Three Pavilions

Zichen Palace.

Lu Chen put aside the troublesome matters such as the Holy King for the time being and asked Jiang Chengwan, "I wonder if your Majesty has anything to say to the minister?"

"Ahem..."

Jiang Chengwan cleared her throat, then looked out the window unnaturally, avoiding Lu Chen's gaze, and said softly: "Actually, it's not that important, but... I see that Lu Qing has been extremely tired during this time, okay? Yi Yi only rested for a few days, but he encountered thieves again in Xingping County. "

"So, I was thinking that I should give you, Lu Qing, some time off so that you can rest at home for a few days."

Hearing this, Lu Chen was speechless.

That's it?

Why don't you just say such nonsense in front of everyone? What's the need to keep me here?

Very strange, okay?

Then, before he could speak, Jiang Chengwan called out softly: "Xiao Li, bring up the fairy tea I prepared for Lu Qing."

"yes!"

There was an almost non-stop response from outside.

Lu Chen rubbed his slightly swollen temples and said with a headache: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, but... these are troubled times, and many matters need to be dealt with urgently. As an important minister of the government, the more times like this, the more I should lead by example. How can we slack off even for a moment?”

"Besides, with Miss Chai here, there won't be anything wrong with your health. Your Majesty doesn't need to worry too much."

Jiang Chengwan shook his head: "The red jade's Suzaku power can only restore the body's injuries, but cannot recuperate the spirit. Lu Qing is now burdened with a heavy responsibility, and many things are complicated. It is extremely exhausting to deal with them, so he needs to pay more attention."

While talking, Xiao Li came in with a bowl of tea soup and placed it on the table in front of Lu Chen.

"Thanks."

Lu Chen habitually thanked Xiao Li.

Xiao Li waved to him flattered: "Mr. Lu, you're welcome."

After saying that, he turned around and walked outside.

Jiang Chengwan had ordered that when she and Lu Chen were discussing matters, they did not need to wait around, and there were no other people around to disturb them, so he left quickly after finishing his work.

After Xiao Li left, Lu Chen turned his head and looked at the tea soup in front of him.

In his mind, he quietly recalled that every time he drank the tea given by the empress, he would lose consciousness inexplicably and wake up again at home.

Is there anything wrong with this tea?

There was a trace of suspicion in his eyes.

Although the empress said every time that he was overworked and tired, and every time he woke up, he would feel refreshed, and the fatigue accumulated for many days was wiped away, which proved that the tea had an effect, but... he always felt refreshed. There is a strange feeling.

He lost consciousness and had no power to resist, and then his body felt indescribably comfortable, and all the pores in his body seemed to relax. He had only experienced this effect in one place...

Thinking of this, his expression suddenly became even weirder.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing that Lu Chen had not drank the cup of so-called fairy tea, but his expression was strange, Jiang Chengwan immediately asked: "Lu Qing, is there anything wrong with this tea?"

Lu Chen shook his head, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp.

No matter what, you will know if it is what you think.

Anyway, no matter what, Jiang Chengwan would not harm him, so there was nothing to hesitate about.

Seeing him drink the "fairy tea", Jiang Chengwan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, after drinking the tea, Lu Chen felt that his body had become much more relaxed, but at the same time, a familiar feeling of drowsiness came over him.

Damn it, is there any sweat medicine added to this tea?

"Speak."

At this time, Jiang Chengwan suddenly got down to business.

"Lu Qing, do you have any thoughts about joining the cabinet now?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen immediately calmed down.

Entering the cabinet...?...

If it were in the past, he would definitely not have thought to refuse directly. Just kidding, as long as he joins the cabinet, even if he is just a second assistant, he will be a top official with less than one person and more than ten thousand people. With the empress' trust in him, I am afraid that he will only be the second assistant in the cabinet in the future. He can continue to receive the system's subsistence allowance, and his only hope of becoming stronger is the maximum compensation of being dismissed from office or dying in the line of duty.

But now... after experiencing so much, he found that what he wanted to do was not just to ascend. At least, he had to finish what he should do before ascending.

Otherwise, after receiving the highest compensation, he would have to ascend immediately due to legal restrictions and would not be allowed to stay in the world. Even if he went to the immortal world, he would only be full of regrets and suffer in countless immortal years.

Although this is only a possibility, after all, no one can say in what form the system's maximum compensation will be distributed. It is also possible that after it is distributed, he, who is already invincible, will be given a few days to prepare.

But, he didn't want to gamble.

What's more, he is now a Shaobao official. He has almost reached the top position from a high-ranking official, and there is no hope of ordinary compensation. Even if he joins the cabinet, his official rank will not change much, but he can do a lot more.

At least he has done things more clearly and logically, and no longer holds the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry and is in charge of various ministries.

As long as he joins the cabinet, he has truly entered the highest decision-making level of the Great Xia Empire. He has the right to intervene in all six matters, but only in priority.

Although he can now intervene in the six films, he relies on Jiang Chengwan's trust, which is somewhat unfair after all.

Originally, Jiang Chengwan wanted Wu Yue to join the cabinet and let him take over the vacant position of Minister of Revenue, but now after the Xingping incident, for some reason she suddenly changed her mind. It is just unknown whether she intends to let Yan Song retire, or to let Wu Yue, who has performed very well in recent years and earned countless political achievements through various research projects of the Tiangong Division, be promoted and retained.

If Yan Song is to retire...

Thinking of this, he immediately realized Jiang Chengwan's intention.

The reason why Yan Song can hold the position of the Prime Minister is not because of his outstanding ability or how much he is favored by the emperor, but because of his extremely deep background. The group he represents has a great influence on the Great Xia Empire. He is particularly good at being a person and is well versed in the way of being an official.

He comes from a famous family. The Yan family has produced three cabinet ministers, two deputy ministers and one prime minister in four generations, which can be called the first family in Great Xia.

He is not only the junior brother of the head of Haotian Sect, which is known as the world's number one sect among the ten major sects, but also the honorary master of the Immortal Alliance. The Great Xia Empire is ruled by cultivators, and 90% of the cultivators in the world come from the sect. In addition, he has been in a high position for many years, and has cultivated and promoted countless students and old officials, all over the southeast provinces, plus the huge political assets left by four generations and three pavilions...

This is a behemoth that is more difficult to deal with than the noble family.

Backed by the sect, with the support of countless scholars, he is also an old fox who can hardly find any flaws. Although he is not so powerful, his influence is also to the point that it cannot be underestimated.

Now Yan Song is still quite submissive on the surface and has not made trouble. Although from his position, it is impossible for him to stand on the side of Lu Chen who is determined to reform, as long as he does not cause damage, it is good to maintain the most basic balance.

His role is also here. With him, the Great Xia Empire can still barely maintain stability.

If Jiang Chengwan asks him to retire, it means that she is ready to tear her face with the sect forces, the scholar group, and the aristocratic family at the same time.

When Lu Chen thought of this, his face changed even with his state of mind.

A big break and a big start... huh...

He suddenly raised his head, ignoring the increasingly strong drowsiness in his mind, stared at Jiang Chengwan, and asked in a serious tone: "If I am interested in joining the cabinet, will your majesty also let Minister Wu join the cabinet?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan raised her eyes slightly and looked into Lu Chen's eyes.

But she did not speak immediately, but looked at Lu Chen quietly, as if waiting for something.

After a while, Lu Chen felt his head getting heavier, his eyelids began to fight wildly, and his consciousness began to peel off.

Then, before he could speak again, his spirit could no longer support him, and his consciousness completely fell into darkness.

Bang~

With a slight sound, Lu Chen fell limply on the table. (End of this chapter)