Yongli Ming Dynasty

Chapter 57 Entrustment
In the study, Wang Kun looked up at His Royal Highness the Regent.

As long as His Royal Highness Gui Jianguo opened his mouth, he would be able to reveal Liu Xiangke's name.

But the young Regent above sighed and suddenly said
"The power of the Imperial Censors to report rumors was set by Taizu, and I can't do anything about them. Forget it, the worst that can happen is that I will just avoid them after the imperial lectures," said the young Regent.

Wang Kun's expression froze when he heard what the young man said. No, his script was not arranged like this.

You are the regent, you choose a teacher for yourself, if you don't like him, just choose another one, there are so many great scholars in the world, are you afraid that you can't choose someone?
Look at what you are like now. You are afraid of being impeached by others. If you are like this, how can you handle the government affairs in the future and deal with all the civil and military officials in the court?
Wang Kun was about to speak, but before he could say anything, the young man above him suddenly said
"This matter is not urgent. It is just right that Eunuch Wang came tonight. I also have something to do and I would like to ask Eunuch Wang to give me some advice."

Wang Kun's face darkened. You are not in a hurry. I am in a hurry.
But looking at the young man above who suddenly looked excited, Wang Kun had to suppress his thoughts and patiently said:
"I wonder what your Highness wants. If I can do it, I will definitely help you complete it."

"Eunuch Wang often handles court affairs, and is familiar with Lord Ding Kuichu and Ding."

The young prince did not directly say what he was going to do, but instead asked

Wang Kun was shocked when he heard the young man talking about Ding Kuichu. He would not dare to say anything if he talked about other people in Zhaoqing City, but he knew Ding Kuichu very well.

But why did Gui Jianguo suddenly ask about Ding Kuichu? Could it be that his secret dealings with Ding Kuichu were discovered by Gui Jianguo?

Wang Kun was alert in his heart, but his face remained calm and he said respectfully
"I am in charge of the Imperial Household Department and have contacts with all the great officials in the court. I have also had some official dealings with Lord Ding, but I cannot say that we are familiar with each other."

"That's good, that's good. I have something I want to ask Eunuch Wang to do for me. Maybe Eunuch Wang will agree."

When the young Regent heard that Wang Kun knew Ding Kuichu, his face was also excited and he asked

"Your Highness, please speak."

Wang Kun's eyes turned, but he did not refuse. No matter what the Regent wanted him to do, he had to listen. It was also a good opportunity to see what this eccentric Regent was thinking.

As for whether things can be done, we will listen to them first. If they can be done, we will do them. If they can't be done, we won't do them.
"That's right. General Jiao Lian has arrived outside Zhaoqing City for several days. General Jiao is leading the imperial guards, so he should naturally guard the city."

"However, the city of Zhaoqing is small, and the existing military camps in the city were occupied by soldiers from Guangdong Province, so the imperial guards led by General Jiao were not allowed to enter the city."

"General Jiao's troops are the imperial guards, so they must enter the city. However, the Guangdong troops are also stationed in the city, so it would be inappropriate to ask them to move out suddenly."

"I have an idea. If these two thousand Guangdong soldiers in the city are willing to leave the city, they can find another camp outside the city, or they can directly move into General Jiao's camp outside the city."

"If you don't want to leave the city, then you can just join General Jiao Lian and serve as the imperial guards. This way, the soldiers from Guangdong Province in the city won't have to move out of the city. What do you think, Eunuch Wang?"

The young Regent looked expectantly at Wang Kun below.

Wang Kun cursed inwardly. What else could he think? The soldiers from Guangdong Province were Ding Kuichu's lifeblood. How could he possibly incorporate the soldiers from Guangdong Province into the imperial guards?
But what Gui Jianguo said also makes sense. After all, Jiao Lian is the real imperial guard. It is unreasonable for the imperial guards to be stationed outside the city while the local soldiers are on duty in the city. This matter must be resolved in the end.
But Wang Kun didn't know how to respond for a moment, so he could only answer
"Your Highness is wise, but this matter is of great importance and it is beyond the decision of an old minister. I am afraid I still need to discuss it with Lord Ding." Wang Kun threw the hot potato away.

Wang Kun just wanted to get away, but Zhu Lang didn't want to let Wang Kun go.
"Of course I have to discuss this matter with Lord Ding, but I'm afraid that if I speak out too suddenly, Lord Ding won't know how to respond in such a hurry."

"So I want Eunuch Wang to negotiate with Lord Ding first, so that there will be room for maneuver. I wonder if Eunuch Wang is willing to help me accomplish this." The young prince stared at the middle-aged eunuch in front of him with sharp eyes.

"I will do my best, but I dare not guarantee anything..."

Wang Kun answered with a difficult expression on his face, but just as he was halfway through, the young man above him spoke directly

"Eunuch Wang is very familiar with the affairs of the court. He can handle even the major affairs of the country in an orderly manner. What's the big deal about this little thing? If Eunuch Wang goes to handle it personally, it will definitely be a piece of cake."

"Eunuch Wang, please take this to heart. General Jiao saved me from danger and finally came to my territory. If I let him live in the open outside the city, how can I face General Jiao?" the young man said excitedly.

"I will do my best," Wang Kun said helplessly, looking at the young man with expectant eyes.
"Okay, just accept it, Eunuch Wang."

"That's all for today. If there's nothing else, go back and have a rest. Remember to go find Lord Ding tomorrow to handle this matter. I've been hiding from General Jiao for a few days because of this," the young Regent urged.
Wang Kun, who was standing below, was choked up and couldn't help cursing in his heart, "What a little thief! You just asked someone to help you, but you turned your face away and didn't recognize me!"
Your work is done, but mine is not.

So Wang Kun bowed and said
"Your Highness, what do you think about the list of names for the imperial lecture?"

"Eunuch Wang, just take care of this little thing. You don't need to ask me again. But remember to keep General Jiao's matter in mind. That's the big deal," the young regent waved his hand and said casually.

"After General Jiao enters the city, I will focus on the military. Eunuch Wang is a veteran minister in the inner court and is familiar with court affairs. From now on, Eunuch Wang will have to work hard on court affairs." The young prince held a musket with a high-spirited look on his face.

"Yes, I will definitely assist Your Highness in handling the affairs of the court."

Wang Kun heard the words of the young man in front of him, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. This Gui Jianguo was indeed a playboy. He ignored the affairs of the court and was ready to run away to hang out in the army.
He also said that he would focus on the military, but I'm afraid that Gui Jianguo really wants to play with firearms in the army!
"After General Jiao enters the city, I'm afraid I won't have much time to handle court affairs. So, from now on, apart from the memorials from the ministers, which Eunuch Wang will send to me for review, the rest of the court affairs will be decided by Eunuch Wang himself," the young prince said impatiently.
"Yes, I will not let the trivial matters of the court affect your highness' military and national affairs."

Wang Kun responded respectfully, but this time his words were full of sincerity. At the same time, Wang Kun was more determined to persuade Ding Kuichu to let the Guangdong army leave the city.

Based on his understanding of Ding Kuichu, he would never give up the military power in his hands. In the end, Ding Kuichu would most likely move the Guangdong Army out of the city.
In this case, why not move out as soon as possible? As long as Jiao Lian enters the city, Gui Jianguo will definitely be obsessed with playing with firearms in the army all day long, and then the court will fall into their hands.

Wang Kun lowered his head, a hint of joy flashed across his face, but he did not notice that the young Regent was also looking at him with a smile.
"There is just one thing I need to discuss with Eunuch Wang first. Since I have entrusted the affairs of the court to Eunuch Wang, he must handle them well. The officials in the court are all pillars of the country, but they have different temperaments. Even I have to be polite to them when I meet them. Eunuch Wang, please be patient when you can, but don't cause trouble in the court," the young Regent said.
"This old minister understands. I will get along well with you all and will never disturb Your Highness," Wang Kun said respectfully and sincerely.

After the two men finished their discussion, they each got what they wanted, so they chatted about some court gossip. Then Wang Kun stood up and said goodbye, and was led out of the room by Li Guoyong.
"The stage has been set for you, please don't let me down"

Zhu Lang stood at the door, watching Wang Kun's back as he walked away in the night, whispering to himself with a meaningful smile on his face.
(End of this chapter)