Chapter 1975: Chapter 1972: No Position Taken

At the very least, it’s been five or six years.

Moreover, Zhang Zhonghai has been a veteran minister for twelve years, sitting in the position of Minister of Punishments, and it can be said that he has controlled many connections.

Now that this position is vacant, several factions are eager to move.

On the contrary, the Deng Family, always afraid of being implicated, remains somewhat quiet, not daring to fight too openly.

Minister Qi, on the other hand, has become the most likely candidate.

After all, he has many disciples.

“Elder Zhong, who do you think is capable of filling this position?” Emperor Xuanming’s voice remained a bit cold, more unpredictable to the ministers than before.

Only then did Elder Zhong step forward with an air of wisdom: “I recommend Magistrate Qian, the Vice Minister of the Left of the Ministry of Punishment.”

“We also recommend Magistrate Qian.”

“Emperor, I think Vice Minister of the Right of the Ministry of Punishment, Xing Song, is also a good choice.” Minister Qi and Elder Zhong were never in the same faction, but the people he had in the Ministry of Punishment couldn’t directly ascend to the position of Minister of Punishments.

Most officials were too inexperienced, and even if he pushed hard, it couldn’t be done overtly, especially with Elder Zhong, the Deng Family, and Chu Heng watching intently from the sidelines.

Although Xing Song wasn’t his man, compared to the stubborn Qian Ge, Xing Song actually valued the position of Minister of Punishments more; as long as he harbored ambition, he could pull him over to his side sooner or later.

Grand Tutor Deng, however, did have a mind to place his own person in this position.

But his own position held no real power, relying solely on his daughter’s favor in the Imperial Harem to secure a place in the court.

Yet, even if he were foolish, he understood that the Emperor was not promoting his family just out of fondness for his daughter.

Clearly, it was to balance the ministers, not wanting Minister Qi to become too powerful.

Although Elder Zhong held a high official rank, due to his age and non-involvement in factional conflicts, he was no match for Minister Qi.

This was the opportunity for the Deng Family to rise up.

Even though he guessed the Emperor might have this idea, the Deng Family still lacked a solid foundation; it’s only been two or three years, how could they possibly develop a significant force? It was only through the Emperor’s favoritism that they could fight for a place.

These thoughts flashed through Grand Tutor Deng’s mind in just a few breaths, and he quickly decided that he absolutely couldn’t let Minister Qi have his way.

Otherwise, the Deng Family would be in danger.

Grand Tutor Deng immediately spoke up: “Emperor, I also believe that Magistrate Qian, the Vice Minister of the Left of the Ministry of Punishment, is extremely suitable.”

Minister Qi gave a disdainful look at Grand Tutor Deng.

The two of them immediately started arguing during the court session.

No one knows how long they quarreled.

Neither would give way to the other; they could be considered archenemies without question.

At this moment, Emperor Xuanming, who had not reacted, suddenly spoke: “Minister Chu, what do you think?”

Chu Heng, whose official position was not high, stood in the middle.

Being suddenly called by name.

He stepped forward and bowed: “I believe that both Magistrate Qian and Xing Song have similar credentials; Magistrate Qian has been in the Ministry of Punishment for five years, with more cases resolved than Xing Song, who has been in the Ministry for six years. Magistrate Qian is more stubborn, making him more suitable for handling punitive cases, while Xing Song is more patient and better suited for civil disputes.”

Chu Heng logically laid out the differences between the two.

Neither Minister Qi nor Grand Tutor Deng voiced a response.

They both realized that Chu Heng was refraining from taking a stance.

Sure enough, Chu Heng replied: “I find it a difficult choice.”

Emperor Xuanming was clearly displeased but did not make things difficult for Chu Heng, instead letting him step back.

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