The stupid son of Chongba

Chapter 100: Yang Xian was slapped in anger, and the officials fought each other!
If an ordinary official had heard this, he would have been frightened.

The three words "Li Shanchang" still carry a lot of weight!

However, Yang Xian was not panicked at all after hearing this, but instead showed a playful smile.

"Imperial law? Haha, Lord Hu, if we talk about imperial law, what crime should you be charged for yelling at your superiors like this?"

He sneered.

"You are the most lawless person, yet you threaten me. How ridiculous!"

Hu Weiyong: “You!!!”

It has to be said that Yang Xian was indeed a man of sharp tongue. His words made Hu Weiyong's eyes wide open and he was furious!
"Yang Xian!"

Even though Li Shanchang was very cunning, he lost his temper at this moment. He just shouted,
"I am the Prime Minister, in charge of the government affairs of the Secretariat! Even though you have been promoted to the position of Left Prime Minister, I'm afraid you are not qualified to take sole power, right?"

"I will not allow you to invalidate Hu Weiyong's decrees. At the very least, you must reconsider them!"

To be honest, he was also very angry at the moment.

After not coming for a few days, the head of the Secretariat has changed? Is Old Li no longer able to speak?!

"Haha, according to common sense, we should discuss this with Lord Li."

Yang Xian sneered,
"It's just that the imperial edict from His Majesty clearly stated that I am temporarily in charge of the Secretariat! In other words, from the moment His Majesty issued the imperial edict, I am the Chief Secretariat!"

"So, if I say it's invalid, then it's invalid. There's no possibility of further discussion!"

"Of course, I will not burden Lord Hu with this anymore. I will specially select officials to formulate new policies. Lord Hu... you just take a rest first!"

Hu Weiyong was already furious. After hearing what Yang Xian said, how could he still suppress his anger?

"Yang Xian, you bastard!"

He rushed forward and slapped Yang Xian in the face!

"You! How dare you hit me!"

Yang Xian was dizzy and dazed by Hu Weiyong's sneak attack, and instantly, infinite anger rose in his heart!

How could he be willing to suffer a loss? He grabbed Hu Weiyong's shoulder with his backhand and hit him hard!
boom!
The two senior officials of the Secretariat were actually wrestling with each other at this moment!
"Weiyong, stop it!"

Li Shanchang was shocked and said,
"Don't mess around!"

He hurried forward to stop Hu Weiyong, and the two gatekeepers also stepped forward to stop Yang Xian, and only then separated the two.

Obviously, Hu Weiyong was more powerful in combat, while Yang Xian was only good at talking but not very strong in martial arts.

After just a few rounds, Hu Weiyong only had some scratches, but Yang Xian's face was already covered with bruises!

"I want to report you. I want to go to His Majesty to report you!"

"I'll go now! You wait, just wait for me!!"

Yang Xian covered his face, shaking with anger, and walked inside while growling, his eyes full of resentment!

This was the first time he had suffered such an injustice since he was a child!

"I still want to complain to you!"

Hu Weiyong was very courageous at this moment and retorted,
"I just don't believe that you can cover up the sky of the Secretariat!"

"Humph!"

Li Shanchang looked somewhat helpless, but amidst his helplessness, he also had a bit of appreciation.

If people like Hu Weiyong were used as vanguards, they would surely be fearless and invincible!

He really does get things done, no matter what's decent or not!
"Let's go, Weiyong."

Li Shanchang tugged at Hu Weiyong's sleeve and said,

"Don't stay in this place anymore."

After saying that, he turned and left, and before leaving, he gave the two gatekeepers a warning look.

Gatekeeper: “?!”

Suddenly, they seem to be caught up in a struggle at the top? !
The two looked at each other and trembled.

……

Outside the Secretariat, above the Imperial Road.

The two walked side by side.

Hu Weiyong, whose anger had dissipated, now frowned, with a hint of regret between his brows.

"Why, do you regret your recklessness just now?"

Li Shanchang's voice came from his ear, which startled Hu Weiyong slightly.

"No, no..."

Hu Weiyong raised his head and said,

"I don't regret it. That bastard was too arrogant! If he does that again, I will be unable to resist hitting him when I see his face like that!"

"This time... the worst that can happen is that I will be demoted, or spend a few days in jail! With my mentor here, what do I, Hu Weiyong, have to fear?!"

Li Shanchang smiled.

"Me? Who am I now?"

He laughed at himself.

"Didn't you hear it just now? His Majesty asked Yang Xian to take charge of the Secretariat, and he skipped me directly. I, the Prime Minister, have become a mere decoration."

"Besides, I'm old now, and I'll soon be at retirement age. By then, I might even have to rely on you..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, his brows suddenly tightened.

"This...can't be right?"

"Teacher, you are young and strong, and you are in your prime. How could His Majesty let you retire? The country has just been founded, and the court needs talents!"

Hearing Li Shanchang say that, he suddenly became a little nervous.

Such a big tree cannot fall down!
Who will he rely on if he falls?

"Oh, who can guess what your majesty is thinking?"

Li Shanchang said in a deep voice,

"For example, this time, why did he directly promote Yang Xian to be the left chancellor of the Secretariat?" "This kid has made some achievements in governing Yang, but he is definitely not worth being promoted to this level! Your Majesty is clearly sending a strong political signal this time!"

"He wants to use Yang Xian, or Yang Xian's group, to do something!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Weiyong also fell into deep thought.

"Yang Xian is Liu Bowen's disciple, and is also a member of the Zhejiang East Party."

He murmured,

"Your Majesty, is your intention this time to target... us?"

Thinking of this, Hu Weiyong's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

If this is true, then wouldn't he be giving others an advantage by beating up Yang Xian? !
Now, he really regretted it...

"I don't know, not necessarily."

Li Shanchang nodded slightly and suddenly said,
"Speaking of Liu Bowen, what is he doing now?"

"I haven't heard much from him recently."

Liu Bowen considered himself noble and perhaps never regarded him as an opponent, but he always regarded Liu Bowen as a potential threat.

After all, the two are equally qualified in terms of experience, and each has his own strengths in terms of ability.

Who will be promoted and who will be demoted is up to His Majesty's word. If Liu Bowen wins Your Majesty's favor, no one will be surprised if he is promoted to Prime Minister tomorrow.

"Liu Bowen...seems to be discussing the philosophy of mind with Song Lian and other great scholars."

Hu Weiyong responded,
"It seems to be quite popular, attracting hundreds of Confucian scholars to listen to the lectures."

"Speaking of which, this Prince Wu is really a rare talent. Wasn't he an idiot before? How come he suddenly became smart... and once he got smart, he couldn't stop. It's amazing."

Li Shanchang stroked his beard.

"I have also read that Xinxue, and it does have its own unique features. It is not a false theory."

He said calmly,

"It seems that Liu Bowen wants to make progress this time, and he actually uses this method to please His Majesty, huh..."

When Hu Weiyong heard this, his eyebrows immediately raised.

"Master, what you mean is that Liu Bowen acted this way to please His Majesty?"

He suddenly realized, slapped his head and said,

"Oh no! Why didn't I think of this? This time they got there first! Oh no!"

"Teacher, do you think we should also post a few comments to praise the teachings of the Heart?"

Li Shanchang glanced at Hu Weiyong with a look of contempt.

"You? Can you write better than these old scholars?"

"They are in full swing, are we going to eat their leftovers?"

"Weiyong, I'm not saying anything to you, but spend less time flattering others. Sometimes you end up flattering the horse's legs and end up making a fool of yourself!"

After this scolding, Hu Weiyong looked ashamed and lowered his head.

"… Let's wait and see what happens."

Li Shanchang sighed softly,

"Your Majesty's intentions still need to be carefully understood."

"You got into trouble today, so stay out of the public eye for the next few days. Come on, come and take a sick leave with me."

Hu Weiyong nodded with difficulty, looking absent-minded.

Seeing him like this, Li Shanchang could only pat him on the shoulder and comfort him:

"Don't worry too much. You just slapped Yang Xian twice. I saw that you two were fighting each other. When the time comes, you will not be completely wrong when it comes to reasoning."

"Don't worry, I'm still strong enough. We Huaixi people are united and will not watch you being bullied by Yang Xian."

After hearing this, Hu Weiyong's expression eased a little.

"Thank you, Master!"

He bowed deeply to Li Shanchang and expressed his gratitude.

If Your Majesty really wants to take action against this group of Huaixi people, then this time he will really be the vanguard!
"We have another advantage. Emperor Shun of Yuan is dead, and Xu Da is reaping huge rewards on the front lines. This will be the biggest victory since the founding of the Ming Dynasty! When he comes back, Your Majesty will no longer be able to avoid conferring titles on meritorious officials. At least we can still have a chance to shine again!"

Li Shanchang laughed and said,
"So, Weiyong, be happy."

"The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon. Come to my house and we'll have a drink. Let's put aside government affairs for now!"

These words were like a shot of adrenaline, which instantly brought Hu Weiyong back to life!

"Yes, Xu Da is about to return victoriously, and His Majesty is going to enfeoff his meritorious officials!"

Hu Weiyong raised his head and said,

"I have worked hard over the years. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard. Your Majesty will never erase my achievements!"

"What's the point of beating up Yang Xian?! Humph..."

Thinking about how he had served the emperor in government affairs and built city walls, and how he had done so many great things, Hu Weiyong became more confident.

As the two chatted, they had already arrived outside the palace gate.

Two carriages were already waiting.

"So, Weiyong, we need to take a long-term view."

Li Shanchang patted Hu Weiyong on the shoulder and said with a smile,
"Yang Xian has a shallow foundation. Even if he shows off his power, he can only gain the emperor's favor temporarily. When the time comes, we will use some tricks to dig up his past and make sure he falls into the abyss!"

"Remember to come to my house for a chat during the Dragon Boat Festival. You don't need to prepare any gifts, just bring a bottle of good wine!"

"gone!"

After saying this, he stepped into the carriage.

"Yes, the students must bring wine to the door!"

Hu Weiyong bowed and said respectfully,
"Farewell, dear teacher!"

(End of this chapter)