Chapter 356 Lose One's Composure

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At 0:15 in the morning.

The nearly four-hour meeting has reached an impasse.

This was originally the most unlikely scene that Lin Qingtian had expected.

Imperial Supervision Department, Imperial Cabinet, Nine Continents Prison

The three cores of the empire were connected into a single line. As for the bargaining chips that had been placed at the level of governor and vice governor, they could at most be considered appetizers. If the five positions of governor and vice governor were to be held twenty years ago, when the various factions of the empire had joined forces, and all sorts of voices had filled the empire's political arena, this would definitely be a great deal.

But now, the three factions, Among them, the southern faction was still playing with soy sauce, This led to no small changes in the core of the empire's politics, This was a clash between the royal and southwestern factions, The victory and defeat were obvious, be clear at a glance, As a winner, Naturally, he had the right to demand more chips, As for that southern faction, The only one, Yang Xiuyuan, who could also break the balance, was naturally not an idiot. sandwiched between the two factions, Odd goods, But for so many years, he didn't have much power, Most of the empire's six most powerful ministries and local provinces were occupied by the royal and southwestern factions. The southern factions had been working hard to unite with the local factions for many years, but the results were not obvious. As Chen Hualou entered the cabinet, his limited power was further reduced.

Such a situation.

Such a situation.

Odd goods to live in? !

Yang Xiuyuan had never thought this way, nor had the southern faction.

Yang Xiuyuan's current situation, This fully illustrated his awkward position. The dignified Prime Minister of the Empire, the spokesperson of the Empire Government, and the number two figure were the only key figures who could break the stalemate between the two factions, but they did not have much power in their hands. This completely proved that the two factions did not put down their fear of the southern factions in their hearts when facing each other head-on.

The southern faction was still the third faction under the control of the elders. Even if they were weak now, their strength could not be underestimated. This kind of political group that covered the entire empire might not be as powerful as the royal faction and the southwest faction, but they were definitely not subservient to the other two factions.

The two major factions only used the southern factions from beginning to end.

The southern faction had strength, so it had value.

This was also the only space where Imperial Prime Minister Yang Xiuyuan could move.

Old foxes like Yang Xiuyuan, who could still sit as prime minister despite the decline of the southern faction, clearly understood this logic. Therefore, not every time they met, they clearly expressed their support for either side.

In the end, we should pay attention to a proper balance. When should we express our stance, which side should we support, how can we support the southern faction to obtain the greatest benefits without touching the bottom line of the other faction, what are our expectations of benefits, and so on

Every tit-for-tat confrontation between the Wang faction and the southwest faction had enough seventh support. However, Yang Xiuyuan's declaration of stance had been thoroughly considered every time. In fact, countless times, Yang Xiuyuan clearly knew that once he declared his stance, he would gain a lot of benefits, but he endured it vigorously.

Because it's too risky.

In the eyes of the other two factions, the so-called risks were the bottom line.

If Yang Xiuyuan brainlessly expressed his interest every time, he would indeed gain benefits in the short term, but if he provoked the bottom line of the two factions after a long time, then his fate would definitely be to be forced out by the two factions and be replaced by a new and better-controlled person.

Therefore, Yang Xiuyuan did not break this balance and allowed the southwest faction and the Wang faction to fight with each other. He watched coldly and became a true neutral faction.

It was precisely because of this that each time the two great factions of the empire decided the victor, the number of people they would adjust would not be small. The five spots at the rank of Governor-General and Deputy Governor-General would only be a matter of victory and defeat.

Yang Xiuyuan had always obeyed the rule of not touching the bottom line of either side, guaranteeing the interests of the southern faction, and maintaining his status.

He could be re-elected as the prime minister of the empire because he did not take a stand on major issues and seriously provoked the other party's tolerance.

Yang Xiuyuan knew this, as did Lin Qingtian and Chen Hualou.

Therefore, Yang Xiuyuan's firm stance at the meeting tonight was completely beyond Lin Qingtian's expectations.

This was a move that completely touched his bottom line.

No, this wasn't even a touch. Yang Xiuyuan's bold and heroic attitude was completely intended to shatter the bottom line of the southwest faction.

Shatter!

Lin Qingtian's heart suddenly turned cold.

Shatter the bottom line of the southwest faction?

What exactly was this old fox trying to do?

Lin Qingtian's thoughts drifted. He suddenly remembered that a few months ago, War God Wang Lin Xuanyuan had suddenly visited the Hidden Dragon Sea to be a guest at Yang Xiuyuan's residence. That night, not long after Lin Xuanyuan left, Yang Xiuyuan had personally spoken to the members of the Imperial Policy Bureau from several neutral factions.

Ever since then, Lin Qingtian had believed that the Southern faction and the Wang faction were plotting something. At the beginning, they had paid close attention to it, but after a few months, there was no unnecessary action on both sides, which made him gradually put down his guard.

Until tonight

Could it be that he had given Yang Xiuyuan some chance tonight?

Lin Qingtian looked at the Prime Minister beside him and then subconsciously looked at Lin Xuanyuan. The unease in his heart grew even more intense.

The reason why he dared to ask Jiang Mingshi and Guo Zhinu to swap positions was because he was certain that Yang Xiu Yuan would not dare to express his position on such a major issue. Moreover, he felt that although such a plan was crazy, it was not impossible for it to succeed.

A Nine Continents Prison might suffer a bit if it switched to a member of the Standing Committee of the Policy Bureau, but it really wasn't a loss. Moreover, the southwest faction didn't change their positions. In Lin Qingtian's heart, this was a half-and-a-half change.

Because of its particularity, the Secret Service had long since shaped the law of the jungle that respected the strong. As long as Yun Shanluan exited the Nine Continents Prison and the new successor was strong enough, coupled with Wang Tianxiong's support from top to bottom, the royal family would definitely be able to eliminate the influence of the southwest faction on the Nine Continents Prison as soon as possible.

Where's Guo Zhinu ?

Guo Zhinu went to the cabinet. Right now, he was the third in command. Apart from the Prime Minister and the Standing Committee Deputy Prime Minister, Guo Zhi was the one who was furious. After the grand change, Chen Hualou and Guo Zhi were in power. The two giants of the Cabinet belonged to the royal family. At that time, not to mention Yang Xiuyuan, even Lin Qingtian would not be able to affect the operation of the Cabinet. This was equivalent to giving all the control of the Cabinet to the royal family.

As for the Supervision Department, it had always been dominated by the royal family. Right now, it was the deputy director of the Supervision Department of the southwest faction. In a few years, the management team was pitifully weak. All the deputy ministers of the royal family were in control. Under such circumstances, what could Jiang Mingshi do even if he went to the Supervision Department?

It was impossible to say a single word.

Lin Qingtian was satisfied to be able to control half of the Supervision Department. Inserting Jiang Mingshi into the Supervision Department was Lin Qingtian's means of self-protection, not taking the initiative to attack.

A complete Cabinet, a complete Nine Continents Prison, in exchange for half of the Ministry of Supervision's right to speak.

Even if the position of the Supervision Department is important to the southwest faction at the moment, However, this was not the case for the royal clan. Lin Qingtian believed that the royal clan would definitely be tempted by this crazy and bold move. Even if the other party did not agree, Yang Xiuyuan would remain neutral. The two sides would be four against four. The operation space was very large. At worst, the southwest faction would just add some benefits.

Now, the other party had clearly rejected him, and Yang Xiuyuan was also standing in the royal camp.

Lin Qingtian, who had completely ignored the possibility of Jiang Mingshi becoming a member of the Standing Committee, was suddenly enraged. He was enraged at Yang Xiuyuan's ignorance and his violating of the rules. However, after being enraged, he was left in a panic.

Could it be that the imperial clan's insistence on defending the Supervision Department was really going to set off an anti-corruption storm that would affect the foundations and reputation of the southwest faction? !

Could it be that after he retreated, although the empire could still maintain three major factions, the southwest faction would be at the bottom?

How could this be? !

Dense cold sweat instantly appeared on Lin Qingtian's forehead. His expression remained calm, but his eyes began to drift.

Yang Xiuyuan's two statements tonight were bad news.

Lin Qingtian sighed in his heart, but he didn't know that the two statements made by the Imperial Prime Minister tonight were just a raise of the saber in his hand, and the most fatal blow was immediately following!

He didn't notice the eye contact between Lin Xuanyuan and Yang Xiuyuan.

Yang Xiuyuan didn't notice that at this moment, the cold sweat on his forehead was definitely no less than his.

This was a huge gamble!

This was Yang Xiuyuan's only feeling at this moment. He felt like a gambler who had lost and his eyes were red. He felt like he was about to bet on all the chips. He was at a crucial moment when he was about to take a gamble.

Ever since he opened his mouth, Lin Xuanyuan's gaze had been locked onto him intentionally or unintentionally. His gaze was meaningful, as if it was reminding him of something.

Yang Xiuyuan naturally knew what Lin Xuanyuan meant. The other party was reminding him that the long-awaited opportunity had arrived. His own future, the future of the southern faction, and the future of the empire were all within his mind. That crazy thought was constantly surging in his mind, but it was constantly suppressed. Because of the entanglement, his face turned slightly red, and his eyes became extremely serious.

"Cough."

In the quiet meeting room, Lin Xuanyuan coughed softly.

Yang Xiuyuan reflexively sat up straight and looked at Lin Xuanyuan fiercely.

Lin Xuanyuan's expression was still calm, but the corner of his mouth revealed under the mask curved into a smile that was not a smile as he quietly looked at Yang Xiuyuan.

On the conference table, Chen Hualou seemed to have taken out a document.

Ye Nian Lun gently held the teacup, his eyes shining, intentionally or unintentionally looking at the new document Chen Hua Lou took out.

Lin Xuanyuan, Chen Hualou, Ye Nian Ring.

At this moment, Yang Xiuyuan saw an indescribable tacit understanding in the actions of the three of them.

This is indeed an opportunity.

If he didn't grasp it … then he would really have to hand it over to the royal family.

Apart from Lin Qingtian, almost all of the giants in the meeting room noticed the abnormality of a few people. Their gazes swept back and forth between them. Some were confused, while others were calm.

Yang Xiuyuan gritted his teeth and took a deep breath. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "I personally think that although Comrade Jiang Mingshi is not suitable for the leadership position of the Ministry of Supervision, I think the other person is still suitable. How about I recommend a competent candidate to the Fuehrer?"

Lin Qingtian sneered in his heart.

You recommend it?

Recommend someone from the southern faction? Could this be the benefit the royal family gave you? What an old fool!

Lin Qingtian glanced coldly at Yang Xiuyuan and said indifferently, "If the Prime Minister has any ideas, let's discuss them together!"

Yang Xiuyuan could clearly feel Lin Qingtian's coldness. He didn't mind, Now that you've made your choice, He decided to do it in one breath, He smiled gently. "I think Comrade Wen Keliang is qualified for the position in the Supervision Department, Comrade Ke Liang's conduct is very good, The requirements for him are also very strict. I have talked to him before. This comrade left a very deep impression on me. I feel that it is appropriate for him to be the first deputy minister of the Ministry of Supervision. The current first deputy minister of the Ministry of Supervision, Comrade Wang Wenhao, has worked in the discipline inspection unit for many years. It is time for him to change his environment and train. "

Winkley!

The former First Secretary of the Dongshan Provincial CPC Committee was snatched away by Huangfu Jun because of Yang Xiuyuan's suggestion. This was a confidant general of the southwest faction, but now he had the position of a State Councilor in his spare time. It was definitely a feasible plan for him to go to the Supervision Department.

The pleasant surprise in Lin Qingtian's eyes flashed and he looked at Yang Xiuyuan. His expression gradually eased, but he still felt conflicted in his heart.

Wen Keliang was a promising cadre. Although he was idle now, he would rise again sooner or later. Letting him go to the Supervision Department was undoubtedly a waste of another position with a lot of money in the future.

This position would be taken by Wang Wenhao.

This is the post of a member of the Policy Bureau.

He seemed to have suffered a loss.

Lin Qingtian took a deep breath and nodded in accordance with the most important principle of the Ministry of Supervision. He forced a smile and said, "I have no objections."

The other giants also raised their hands, expressing that they had no objections.

The smile in Lin Qingtian's eyes gradually widened.

Yang Xiuyuan finally took out a piece of information and calmly said, "Fuhrer, there is one more thing that needs to be discussed with everyone, regarding the six ministries of the Cabinet."

Lin Qingtian, who was in a better mood, casually waved his hand and smiled, "Comrade Xiu Yuan, tell me, if I can handle the affairs of the Cabinet, I can help you."

Yang Xiuyuan smiled faintly and said calmly, "It's about the reshuffle of the Cabinet and the six ministries and the plan to rename them …"

"Wait!"

Before Yang Xiuyuan could finish speaking, the meeting room instantly went cold. Lin Qingtian also jumped up and stared at Yang Xiuyuan, "What did you say?"

"It's about the reshuffle of the Cabinet and the six ministries, and the plan to rename them …"

"I don't agree!"

Lin Qingtian interrupted Yang Xiuyuan again, his expression completely lost its composure.

The Fuehrer's gaze was unprecedentedly ferocious and resolute.

He stared fixedly at Yang Xiuyuan and reiterated, "I definitely don't agree!"