The people below listened to Zhu Yijun's words with different expressions. They were all wily old foxes, so they could naturally hear the overtones in Zhu Yijun's words.
At the same time, they had a plan in mind and roughly figured out the thoughts of the young emperor.
Zhu Yijun used Fang Fengshi, which was not a big deal in their eyes. Anyway, they had to choose one.
However, Zhu Yijun's words were somewhat meaningful. On the one hand, he meant that he relied on Liang Menglong. The matter in Liaodong was peaceful, and Liang Menglong had done a good job, so he could not touch him for the time being. This was an affirmation of Liang Menglong.
At the same time, he expressed his dissatisfaction with Liang Menglong's failure to pacify Liaodong. After all, Liang Menglong could not be promoted because of this.
On the other hand, Fang Fengshi had been very stable in Shanxi and Shaanxi in recent years, and he had been promoted because of this.
From this matter, Zhu Yijun also showed that he valued credit and work. If you did a good job, you would naturally have the opportunity to be promoted.
There was another hidden meaning in this, which was to tell Liang Menglong not to worry. As long as he could do a good job in Liaodong, his promotion would be just around the corner. This was a kind of affirmation and encouragement.
It was a short sentence, but it contained a lot of meaning. Zhu Yijun's first contact with the upper echelons of the Great Ming Dynasty left quite a deep impression on them.
Fang Fengshi, the Governor of Shanxi, was promoted to the Minister of War, so the next Governor of Shanxi would be put on the agenda.
This was different from the position of the Minister of War. There would be more people interested in it, and there would be more qualified people.
There would probably be countless Inspector-Governors of various places and officials with extraordinary wealth in the capital city who would be eyeing the position of Governor.
Zhu Yijun also knew that the competition for this matter would be more fierce. After all, from Inspector-Governor to Governor was a hurdle.
Although Daming's officialdom was also a hurdle step by step, there were only a few key positions that could determine one's fate.
The first was to be promoted from Prefectural Magistrate to Inspector or Administrative Commissioner. There was a saying in the officialdom that "a vassal state is also half a feudal territory."
To be promoted to Administrative Commissioner or Administrative Commissioner, one would be in charge of a province and could be regarded as half a feudal official.
This was equivalent to the leap from the city level to the provincial level in the future. Who knew how many people were stuck at this step.
Only the Inspector-General and Governor-General could truly be called Feudal Officials. The position of Inspector-General was equivalent to that of Feudal Officials. Only by sitting in this position would one have the qualifications to enter the central government and be equivalent to the high officials of later generations.
As for the governor-general, that was the peak of his position, unless he returned to the capital to become the Minister of the Six Ministries or enter the cabinet.
After all, the Governor-General had the title of Assistant Minister of the Six Ministries, and the Left Deputy Imperial Censor of the Imperial Censorate. This was equivalent to a provincial high official who had become a member of the Politburo in the later generations. They were considered to be at the level of a deputy state, and had completely opened the path to the highest level of power.
Above them were the Nine Ministers. These nine positions were equivalent to the rulers of the country in the future. They were the true power centers of a country.
However, in Daming, with the existence of the Emperor, their status might be slightly lower. But from the Inspector to the Governor, that was the door to the highest level of power.
The position of Shanxi's Governor was a high position of power, so naturally, everyone wanted to sit in it.
Zhu Yijun's gaze swept across everyone's faces. Seeing that none of their expressions had changed, he smiled faintly.
The Nine Ministers sitting here, including the Grand Secretaries of the Cabinet, all had students and old friends all over the world, or their students and children were not qualified to be the Governor.
However, there were many students and children of the same age who were qualified. If they let their own people sit in the Governor's position, it meant that their words were tough.
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but glance at Zhang Siwei. This position was probably what he wanted the most, right?
It should be known that Zhang Siwei was from Shanxi, and the Zhang family was a wealthy merchant in Shanxi. How great was the temptation for Zhang Siwei to have a person from his hometown who was in charge?
Zhu Yijun's gaze swept across all the officials and said with a smile, "Who did the Cabinet decide on as the Governor of Shanxi?"
Hearing Zhu Yijun's question, Lv Diaoyang replied unhurriedly, "Your Majesty, the Inspector of Shanxi, Wu Dui, is a suitable candidate."
"Wu Dui is a steady person who does things methodically. He has been in Shanxi for many years and has made outstanding contributions. He also cooperates very well with Fang Fengshi.
Wu Dui is the most suitable person to take over as the Governor of Shanxi. This official recommends the Inspector of Shanxi, Wu Dui. "
Zhu Yijun was slightly startled. He didn't expect Lv Diaoyang to directly recommend Wu Dui. Was it so direct?
His gaze swept across everyone's faces, Zhu Yijun said without batting an eyelid, "Everyone, what do you think?"
"This official also thinks that the Inspector of Shanxi, Wu Dui, is the most suitable candidate!"
Zhang Siwei also chimed in: "Your subject's hometown is Shanxi, I have also heard from my family members that under Inspector Wu's rule, Shanxi's industries are flourishing, etiquette is flourishing, the common people live and work in peace and contentment, Inspector Wu deserves the greatest credit!"
Zhu Yijun took a look at Zhang Siwei. He also stood out to support Wu Dui. Was Wu Dui really so popular?
Seeing that the two Cabinet Grand Secretaries supported Wu Dui, Zhu Yijun said again, "Everyone, do you have any objections?"
To Zhu Yijun's surprise, after he finished his question, no one stood out to oppose. On the contrary, several people stood out to support Wu Dui.
This time, Zhu Yijun finally understood that this was not an accident.
In the Daming Dynasty, only the Cabinet Grand Secretary Zhang Juzheng had the ability to support Wu Dui.
This Wu Dui should be the person Zhang Juzheng had arranged in Shanxi. After Fang Fengshi left, Wu Dui had to be promoted. If someone else was replaced, Zhang Juzheng would definitely be dissatisfied when he came back. If Zhang Juzheng was dissatisfied, the consequences could be imagined.
"Okay, then Wu Dui it is!" Zhu Yijun said with a smile.
In fact, Wu Dui was indeed a suitable candidate. He, Wang Chonggu and Fang Fengshi presided over the tribute ceremony together.
Now it was best to maintain the status quo in Shanxi. It was also the right choice to promote Wu Dui on the spot.
Naturally, Zhu Yijun wouldn't use the right person just because he was angry. Since everyone was supporting Wu Dui, he simply took advantage of the situation and agreed.
After the election, Zhu Yijun returned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity. The first thing he did when he got back was to drink tea.
Although he didn't say anything, it was quite tiring to sit there, and he was thirsty.
Zhu Yijun took the teacup from Zhang Jing. Seeing that he wanted to say something, he said angrily, "If you have something to say, just say it. Why do you have to pretend?"
Zhang Jing hurriedly said with a smile, "Imperial Majesty, there are some legends about Wu Dui in Dongchang."
Zhu Yijun was stunned. "Tell me about it!"
"It is said that Wu Dui and Sanniangzi of Tartary have a good relationship. Sanniangzi often stays in Wu Dui's army and can go in and out of Wu Dui's bedroom freely. If she sees something she likes, she can 'kidnap' it. Wu Dui also catered to her and gave her things like the Eight Treasures Crown, the Hundred Phoenix Cloud Robe, and the Red Bone Cloud Skirt."
"It is said that the two don't care about etiquette when they are together. Sanniangzi sometimes dances in front of Wu Dui. She is good at circling on her knees to show her intimacy. She will even fall into Wu Dui's embrace."