Chapter 148: The court is very simple, but people are complicated, Minister of Rites
Cried
Hua Xingyun's figure appeared at the door of the school.
It actually made Xu Qingxiao a little curious.
Shaking her head, Xu Qingxiao circulated the internal energy in her body, forced out some alcohol smell, and then walked slowly over.
The school entrance.
Hua Xingyun holds something in his hand and is waiting for something.
Upon noticing Xu Qingxiao's appearance, Hua Xingyun immediately walked up.
"My subordinate, Hua Xingyun, would like to pay my respects to Mr. Xu."
Hua Xingyun spoke respectfully and bowed to Xu Qingxiao.
"Brother Hua is serious. May I ask what Brother Hua wants to do with Xu?"
Xu Qingxiao asked, the master in front of him was Wenquxing from the Great Wei Dynasty three years ago. How could such a being suddenly become so elegant and easy-going in three years?
And he was willing to do something to himself? Xu Qingxiao couldn't understand. Since he couldn't understand, Xu Qingxiao had to be careful.
This guy has traveled all over the world and met who knows who.
"Sir, Mr. Xu is speaking seriously. My subordinate is now a clerk in the Ministry of Household Affairs. I also know that Mr. Xu is busy with the three merchants these days, so I specially wrote a strategy. I hope you will take a look."
Hua Xingyun came up with his own strategy.
Pass it to Xu Qingxiao to read.
"Oh? A plan?"
Xu Qingxiao took over the strategy and did not show any contempt. Instead, she read and watched it very seriously.
Hua Xingyun's strategy was spread out in thousands of words, but Xu Qingxiao could understand the content at a glance.
During the Wei Dynasty, the raw materials for the waterwheel project were blocked by three merchants, and Hua Xingyun's strategy was simple but not simple.
Sow discord between the three businessmen, win over two businessmen, and then suppress the other businessman, so that the other businessman will be afraid and choose to join you, and then use him to suppress the other two businessmen, causing internal strife.
It's a little bit like killing three people with two peaches, but there is a huge loophole.
That is, when you win over a chamber of commerce, will it collude with the other two major chambers of commerce?
When you plot against him, will he plot against you?
Now that the three businessmen have common interests and raise prices together, it will be difficult for you to sow discord.
They are not stupid.
I can only say that this plan looks quite feasible, but it is very difficult to put it into practice, and it ignores human nature.
But I have to say that Hua Xingyun is a smart man. He is definitely not stupid for coming up with this plan. He just underestimates human nature.
Rolling up the strategy, Xu Qingxiao nodded.
"This is a good plan."
Xu Qingxiao nodded and praised him.
Because this plan is indeed good, but it cannot be used, but there is no need to say it so clearly. It is a good thing that people are willing to make some contributions to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and this enthusiasm cannot be dampened.
When Hua Xingyun heard this again, he couldn't help but look happy.
"Since Mr. Xu agrees, can my plan be implemented?"
Hua Xingyun asked excitedly.
"No, Gu Shangshu has already thought of a better way."
"Brother Hua, your strategy is indeed good, but it is a little inferior to Gu Shangshu's, but this is normal. After all, Gu Shangshu is the Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue, so he is naturally more experienced than me. This is normal."
When Xu Qingxiao opened his mouth, he would definitely not agree with what Hua Xingyun said.
But it’s not easy to refuse directly. Just find any reason and just put it off.
"Gu Shangshu has thought of a better way?"
"May I ask Master Xu, what is the method?"
Hua Xingyun spoke, his eyes full of curiosity.
But Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but look at him.
The latter felt Xu Qingxiao's gaze, and immediately understood why Xu Qingxiao looked at him like this, he lowered his head and said.
"I understand that I, as a mere file clerk, have no right to interfere with such matters."
Hua Xingyun understood why Xu Qingxiao looked at her like this, and immediately apologized.
"No, it's just that Brother Hua has just returned to Kyoto, and he has just joined the Ministry of Household Affairs. Since he has chosen to be a clerk, let's do the things at hand first."
Xu Qingxiao didn't want to say too much, lest she would say that she was suppressing Hua Xingyun.
However, Hua Xingyun is just an official now, and it is best not to participate in some things. Whether there is Hua Xingyun or not is of little significance.
And there is another point, everyone already knows about the official and business affairs, Hua Xingyun inexplicably gave Xu Qingxiao a feeling that he knew what was going on, and he also had a plan in hand.
To be honest, Xu Qingxiao didn't think Hua Xingyun didn't consider human nature issues, but he still wanted to hand over this strategy to himself. Why?
Did you deliberately let yourself look down upon him?
There is a possibility, but I can't be completely certain. There is no need to accuse someone casually. It's just an unfamiliar situation at the moment, so it's best to be careful.
"Okay, Brother Hua, you go back first."
Xu Qingxiao said that he had other things to deal with and planned to go back and rest.
"Well, Master Xu, please go slowly and I will leave."
Hua Xingyun bent down and respectfully sent Xu Qingxiao off. Without thinking much, he walked directly towards the Great Wei Wen Palace.
There was indeed no trace of complaint or anger, and it seemed extremely dull.
And after Xu Qingxiao returned to the room.
Gu Yan was still happily settling the accounts, and with every additional amount of silver, the smile on his face grew wider.
When he saw Xu Qingxiao coming back, Gu Yan said as if asking for credit.
"Shouren, do you know how much money was added while you were gone?"
Gu Yan said excitedly.
"How many?"
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious, but her mind was still a little drunk.
"Eighty million taels! A full eighty million taels! Hahahaha, it will soon break through the eight hundred million taels. You said 1.5 million taels before, I don't believe it."
"But now, I believe it, I believe it completely."
Gu Yan said with great excitement.
Xu Qingxiao had been out for more than two hours this time. Just for these two hours of clearing, he had earned another 80 million taels of silver. How could he not be excited? How could he not be happy?
For a moment, I thought about the annual income of the national treasury, which is only 10 million taels. When I am lucky and the harvest is better, it is only 15 million taels. Now in more than two hours, it has increased to 80 million taels.
Two pieces of silver.
This is simply a money grab.
Oh, no, you can’t steal money so quickly, right?
"Well, it's not bad."
Xu Qingxiao nodded, and then lay down directly on the bed. He was a little drunk and wanted to rest. It was not a big deal to stay up for a period of time. The wine made him feel a little uncomfortable.
It tastes good, it's quite delicious, but it's not a soft drink like white wine, but an extremely stimulating strong drink, like fire, which is really hard to stand.
"Shouren, why are you so drunk? Who made you drink? Those old guys from the generals?"
"Those old guys only know how to drink wine, Shouren, you should stay away from those guys in the future, they are just a bunch of common men."
Gu Yan cursed angrily, but he was not scolding Xu Qingxiao, but scolding those gangsters for leading Xu Qingxiao into trouble.
Xu Qingxiao was lying on the bed and didn't think anything of Gu Yan's words.
Confrontation between civil and military forces is a relatively normal thing.
There are a few things Xu Qingxiao needs to think about right now.
1. The matter of strange magic.
Xu Qingxiao had an inexplicable intuition that it was about to come. This was an inexplicable intuition.
Second, martial arts matters.
Even if he escapes the censorship, he must quickly improve his martial arts level and get rid of the strange arts as soon as possible, otherwise, something will happen sooner or later.
Three, the sword of the people's hearts.
I must forge this sword of popular support as soon as possible. In this way, I can effectively prevent some people from plotting against me.
Fourth, the development of the Wei Dynasty.
If this money is received, the waterwheel project can be put into operation directly, and it will not only cover the fifty counties, but also cover half of the Wei Dynasty. As for the rest, it is not that there is no money.
It's just that the feudal kings haven't dealt with it yet, so it's impossible to work for those feudal kings for free. They must first develop their own territory.
And many places need to spend money. Although one million taels of silver may seem like a lot, it is really not enough to spend. With grain production, the next step must be to build bridges and roads to improve economic capabilities.
Everyone knows that if you want to get rich, you must first build roads, and you must also set up some specialized institutions to allocate funds to research and develop various things that improve grain production and farming, and search for things like potatoes.
Each thing is a large sum of money, and when accumulated it becomes an astronomical figure.
These four things made Xu Qingxiao inexplicably tired.
But if you solve these four things, you can lie down, really lie down, eat, drink, play, and have fun.
I go to Taohua Temple every day to chat with girls, and I go to some poetry gatherings when I have nothing to do.
To be honest, since arriving in Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty, Xu Qingxiao has not taken the initiative to get to know some powerful people, nor has she attended any small banquets.
If this continues, I'm afraid I'll end up alone forever.
And just when Xu Qingxiao was thinking wildly, Gu Yan's voice suddenly sounded.
"Shouren, I want to ask you something."
"There are only six positions in the first rank. You have one, and the other one has been reserved by you. This leaves four positions, and the eight major chambers of commerce are competing for them."
"How about we talk to His Majesty and add four more positions, otherwise one less will be ten million taels."
Gu Yan mentioned a key issue. There are only six positions in a single product, one for Xu Qingxiao and one for Zhang Ruhui. The remaining four are sold for 40,000 taels, but the eight major chambers of commerce are vying to get in.
Gu Yan understands the theory of hunger marketing, but the problem is that if one person is missing, it means losing ten million taels of silver, which he can't bear to part with.
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, I have already thought about it."
"The first-level position is definitely not allowed to be added, but the inspector is still vacant. Each one costs ten million taels. Do you think they won't want to?"
Xu Qingxiao said this.
As soon as he said this, Gu Yan became more energetic.
"Inspection?"
Gu Yan was a little curious.
"En, Jin, Hui, and Gan, the three merchants, then the top ones will be included in the first rank."
"We still need their materials now, so we can have a good discussion. We have already made an appointment. See you the night after tomorrow."
"The four of them must be in the first grade. As for the other four chambers of commerce, let them have the duty of inspecting the chamber of commerce, which is a supervision and inspection. In this way, checks and balances can be formed."
"I've asked someone to investigate. The size of the Shanxi merchants is completely unmatched by the other four merchants. But if we give them the responsibility of investigating, we don't need to take action. We know our own people better."
"Once checks and balances are established, the Ministry of Revenue can take advantage of the situation and watch the tiger fight."
Xu Qingxiao told her plan.
Why are there six in one product? Is it purely to coordinate with the six parts?
Definitely not. One Yipin is worth ten million taels. Not to mention that Gu Yan couldn't part with it, but Xu Qingxiao couldn't part with it either.
Doesn't it seem a bit cheap to open up ten first-level ones? More importantly, setting up ten positions can be regarded as dividing the power.
Why not simply conduct an inspection and let the following four chambers of commerce be on patrol, and let the small ones control the big ones. These chambers of commerce don't usually fight each other? Does the eighth-ranked chamber of commerce not want to kill the chamber of commerce in front of it?
I definitely want to.
Then Xu Qingxiao gave them a stage to fight among themselves.
It would be best if the dog bites the dog and the fight is almost over. Then he comes forward, shuffles the cards, and re-installs his cronies. Wouldn't it be like reaping the benefits of the fishermen?
Don't think that Xu Qingxiao was playing dirty, it was these businessmen who got dirty first.
Xu Qingxiao was completely forced.
After hearing what Xu Qingxiao said, Gu Yan couldn't help but admire him.
"Shouren, your thoughts are really meticulous and frightening. You can see the whole situation from just one word. I am not as good as you at this point."
Gu Yan couldn't help but speak, these words were spoken from the heart.
It's not meant to be flattering at all.
"Master Gu is serious. I came up with this plan, so it's normal to be more careful. If you had come up with it, it would probably be even more careful."
"But Mr. Gu, don't just praise. When you have nothing to do, find faults and find out where the unreasonable things are, so that you can make them perfect."
Xu Qingxiao did not accept compliments. Instead, he hoped that Gu Yan would find fault with him to avoid any confusion.
"Well, Shouren, if you have this idea, I am really willing to help you become the Minister of the Ministry of Finance this time."
"I do think there is something wrong with me, that is, admission priority to major academies."
"I'm afraid this admission method will cause public resentment."
"Although these businessmen do have money to hire Confucian scholars to teach, it is really not good to blatantly give priority to them."
Gu Yan opened his mouth and said this.
Xu Qingxiao nodded and said.
"In this way, Mr. Gu, make a slight change, limit the quotas, and divide the academies. The better the academies, the fewer the quotas. For example, the four major academies will open an additional ten priority admission quotas a year."
"Select the ten best from the descendants of businessmen to reduce the resentment in the hearts of the people. But if the people really make a big fuss, I have another way."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
Modify it slightly. After all, I am not a god, so how can I think everything is perfect? What Gu Yan said is absolutely correct.
This preferential admission is very unfair to the people and will arouse public resentment.
Modify the quota and reduce the impact. At the same time, Xu Qingxiao still has a big killer move that he has not used yet.
"any solution?"
Gu Yan was curious. He had actually been thinking about this matter. After all, it was not a trivial matter to arouse public dissatisfaction. Fortunately, the court could easily get rid of those old men with just a few million taels.
But the people are different. You can't distribute money to the people, right? If you were to distribute money, one million taels would not be enough.
"Nine years of compulsory education."
Xu Qingxiao spoke slowly.
Tell me your ultimate move.
"Huh? Nine years of compulsory education?"
Gu Yan was a little confused this time.
Xu Qingxiao stood up, looked at Gu Yan, and then explained.
"All descendants of the people of the Wei Dynasty who are over six years old can enjoy nine years of free private school education."
Xu Qingxiao spoke calmly, but in Gu Yan's ears, it was like a bolt from the blue.
Nine years of compulsory education?
Nine years of free study?
How can this be?
You must know that ordinary people want their children to go to school. Some scholars in poor areas do not charge tuition fees, but most private schools charge fees, which is about five taels of silver a year.
This depends on the place. Some prosperous places may require ten taels of silver.
On average, it’s about seven taels a year.
How many young children are there in the Wei Dynasty? One hundred thousand is not too much, right?
Seven hundred million taels of silver a year.
Nine years is 6.3 million taels of silver.
The treasury of the Wei Dynasty simply cannot do this. Even if the Wei Dynasty returns to its heyday, its maximum income is 300,000 taels of silver a year.
I can't stand you like this.
This is impossible!
Absolutely impossible.
At this moment, Gu Yan felt that Xu Qingxiao was terrifying. He was simply a lunatic. He actually had such thoughts?
But what he knew was that if Xu Qingxiao really did it.
Xu Qingxiao!
Can be canonized!
If not canonized, who can be canonized?
Let everyone in the world be able to read, and everyone has a book to read. It seems to be a simple five words, but if you want to do it, even the might of the Wei Dynasty can't do it.
Unless you allow these teaching people to work for free for free, maybe a month or two, but a year or two? This is absolutely impossible.
"Shouren! Your idea is very good, but you can't do it. You definitely can't do it. Don't talk nonsense. If you say this, I'm afraid it will make the people of the world happy in vain."
Gu Yan opened his mouth and told Xu Qingxiao that the idea was a good one, but he still told Xu Qingxiao in every possible way not to tell anyone. He must not tell anyone.
If you tell the truth, people will rejoice, but if you can't do it, your life will be ruined.
"Don't worry, Lord Gu."
"I will definitely not be stupid, and even if I really want to promote it, it won't be now."
"Also, this will be done in stages. First, it will be free for three years, then six years, and then nine years. It is impossible to directly make it free for nine years."
"Of course, it's not just Da Wei's financial problems, the bigger reason is not this."
"Forget it, forget it, don't talk about it, it's just an idea."
Xu Qingxiao waved her hand.
The biggest problem is not money.
But human power.
If nine-year compulsory education is really needed, the only way is to make Shouren School prosperous and comparable to the great Wei Wen Palace.
Three thousand disciples? No, Xu Qingxiao wants thirty thousand, three hundred thousand, three million, thirty million disciples.
Let the disciples teach for three years, set up a special department, and give the disciples a certain amount of silver, which is equivalent to a salary from the imperial court.
Not less but definitely not more. Only in this way can it be possible to achieve nine-year compulsory education.
I just want to get to this point, but it's too early now.
It’s not even possible to say it’s too early.
When the truth came out, it was indeed as Gu Yan said, it raised expectations, but made the people extremely disappointed, and all the people's hearts were lost.
What kind of sword was it to forge the hearts and minds of the people? It was directly destroyed.
So this is just talk, is it really done? Even if Xu Qingxiao had a thousand courages, he would not dare to say it.
Seeing that Xu Qingxiao didn't mention this matter, Gu Yan couldn't help but feel relieved.
At the same time, change the topic.
"Have you notified all the other ministers? Do they agree?"
The consultant asked.
"Yes, I agreed."
Xu Qingxiao replied.
"You all agreed? How much silver did you give?"
The consultant asked.
"The Ministry of Personnel has 10 million taels, the Ministry of War has 20 million taels, the Ministry of Punishment has 20 million taels, and the Ministry of Works has 25 million taels. We will not give any of our own money to the Ministry of Household Affairs. We will give it to households at the end of the year at most.
Let’s add a little bit of excitement.”
Xu Qingxiao said this.
But when he said this, Gu Yan's face turned dark.
"What? Ten million taels for the personnel department? Twenty million taels for the military department?"
"Forget it, I can accept the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War."
"Both the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Works give this much?"
"You're confused! You're confused!"
"Oh, these two old guys can be sent away for ten million taels."
Gu Yan's face turned dark. Wasn't Xu Qingxiao's spending too lavish? In this way, how could Xu Qingxiao be given the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue?
He has nothing to say about the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War. Officials all over the world are indeed eager to be fed, and they will give out some money as soon as they are given some money.
The Ministry of War can also give some. If there is no Northern Expedition, you must reward the three armies and improve their morale, right? This can be accepted with gritted teeth.
But the question is, why do the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Works take so much? This is simply a waste.
Gu Yan was so uncomfortable that he ignored the Ministry of Rites.
"Master Gu, don't be so stingy. You are all doing things for Da Wei, so give as much as you can. All in all, Da Wei will not be poor in the future."
When Xu Qingxiao said this, she directly covered herself with the quilt and didn't bother to pay attention to Gu Yan's sigh here.
There is nothing to say to the miser. If you don’t spend the money, why keep it?
There must be brave men under heavy rewards. If you give money, the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Works will work hard. If you don't have money, you won't have anything to say. If you have money, you won't give it, which will dampen the enthusiasm of officials.
Xu Qingxiao didn't want to.
After covering herself with a quilt, Xu Qingxiao took out a piece of heavenly edict and wrote two words on it with a spring and autumn pen: "Shang Dynasty". Then she put it under the pillow and burned it after Gu Yan left.
Looking at Xu Qingxiao sleeping with her head covered, Gu Yan couldn't help but let out a long sigh. He wanted to say something.
I don't know what to say.
In the end, I could only continue to start liquidation, and at the same time I said viciously in my heart.
"Zhang Jing, Zhang Jing, Li Yanlong, Li Yanlong, let's see if I don't live in poverty in the future."
Gu Yan clenched his pen tightly, his eyes full of anger.
And at the same time.
Ministry of Rites.
Wang Xinzhi has already written the third memorial.
He carefully looked back and forth several times, and after making sure there was nothing wrong, he smiled with satisfaction.
At this time, someone came out to report.
"Wang Shangshu, Sun Ru wants to see you."
As the voice sounded, Wang Xinzhi immediately stood up and said.
"Please come in quickly."
The next moment, the door opened, and Sun Jing'an's figure appeared in Wang Xinzhi's eyes.
"I've met Sun Ru."
Wang Xinzhi spoke to Sun Jing'an and then bowed.
"Wang Ru is welcome."
Sun Jing'an responded with a courtesy, and when he came next, he was not polite and sat down directly.
"Wang Ru, what are you writing?"
As soon as he sat down, Sun Jing'an saw the memorial on the table and couldn't help asking curiously.
"Oh, the memorial to be presented to His Majesty tomorrow."
Wang Xinzhi answered directly without hiding anything.
"Oh? Will Your Majesty attend court early tomorrow?"
Sun Jing'an asked curiously.
"Whether His Majesty is here or not, I still have to write my memorial."
"I just hope that your majesty can listen to my advice."
"By the way, Sun Ru, what do you think of the memorial I wrote?"
Wang Xinzhi said this, and at the same time handed the memorial to Sun Jing'an, hoping that the other party would appreciate it.
Sun Jing'an took the memorial, glanced at it a few times, and couldn't help but nod in praise: "The writing is sharp, the words are appropriate, and it has the intention of discouraging without contradicting it. It's very good, very good."
Sun Jing'an praised him several times, and Wang Xinzhi couldn't help but smile.
But soon, Sun Jing'an's voice sounded.
"However, I always feel that this matter is a bit difficult to handle. I am afraid that this matter has something to do with Xu Qingxiao."
"Your Majesty attaches great importance to this person now. If you listen to the slander, I am afraid that your Majesty will not agree to it."
Sun Jing'an said slightly helplessly.
However, Wang Xinzhi shook his head and said.
"No no no!"
"Sun Ru thinks too much."
"When I leave the capital today, I have reached an agreement with Chen Shangshu, Zhang Shangshu, Gu Shangshu, Li Shangshu, and Zhou Shangshu."
"We and the six ministers must stand on the same front and share the same hatred and hatred. We will never allow your Majesty to agree to the way of government and business."
"Unless His Majesty dismisses us and the six ministers, otherwise, the six of us will advance and retreat together."
Wang Xinzhi is decisive.
This is really not a lie, because before leaving, everyone had already agreed to go to court tomorrow to boycott His Majesty and resolutely not allow this to happen.
Determined!
Not allowed!
"Even the generals think this way and will never agree."
"So this matter is nothing more than heavy thunder and small rain."
Wang Xinzhi is very confident.
Such confidence made Sun Jing'an feel relieved.
"Well, if that's the case, I'd like to trouble Wang Ru and others. I won't go to court tomorrow morning. I may not go to court because of some things I have done recently."
Sun Jing'an nodded.
"Oh? What's the matter with Sun Ru?"
Wang Xinzhi became a little curious.
"It's a big event. I can't say more about what it is."
"But when this incident came out, the world was frightened."
Sun Jing'an was also extremely confident, and at the same time, he let it slip.
This made Wang Xinzhi even more curious, but Sun Jing'an refused to tell whether he was alive or dead, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.
A quarter of an hour later.
Wang Xinzhi sent Sun Jing'an away and began to write the fourth memorial at the same time.
He believed that once his four memorials were published, all civil and military officials would look at him with admiration.
Alas, Wang Xinzhi felt inexplicably happy when he thought about going to court tomorrow and seeing all the officials looking at him with great reverence.
And that's it.
Until late at night.
A wisp of white smoke drifted from Shouren Academy to the Wei Palace.
A decree came from the palace.
Go to court tomorrow.
Hundreds of officials enter the palace.
When this news appeared, the happiest person was not the officials of the six ministries, but the talents of the ten countries.
The talented men of the Ten Kingdoms cried with joy, this damn thing was finally brought to court, and they really couldn't stand it if it dragged on any longer.
August 27th.
Mao Shi.
Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty.
On this day, all civil and military officials gathered outside the palace.
The faces of the five ministers, all the great princes and princes all had inexplicable smiles, but Gu Yan was the only one who felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Zhang Jing and Li Yanlong.
Only some of the ministers were unaware of the situation, but they didn't think much about it.
Wang Xinzhi was the last one to arrive.
He thought of a better way to say it early in the morning, so he wrote another memorial, which was a little late.
"I have met all the ministers."
Wang Xinzhi came over and after seeing the five ministers, he bowed slightly.
"I've met Wang Shangshu."
Several people returned the greeting, and Wang Xinzhi also slowly came to Zhang Jing's side and said.
"Zhang Shangshu, is everything going as planned?"
Wang Xinzhi asked.
Hearing this, Zhang Jing couldn't help but glance at Wang Xinzhi, and then said in a lowered voice.
"As usual."
The simple two-word answer made Wang Xinzhi full of confidence.
But Zhang Jing thought it was what Xu Qingxiao said, so he gave him a word of grace.
"Your Majesty has a decree to announce the entry of hundreds of officials into the court."
The next moment, the eunuch's sharp voice sounded.
Hundreds of officials entered the court one after another.
All the way to the outside of the temple.
Wang Xinzhi felt a little nervous for no reason.
"Enter the palace."
The eunuch's voice sounded again.
All civil and military officials were listed in sequence.
Soon, he stepped into the palace again.
Wang Xinzhi held his head high, and the memorial in his sleeve was pinched tightly by him.
Inside the main hall.
The empress sat on the dragon throne.
She quietly stared at the civil and military officials without saying a word.
Zhao Waner stood aside and looked extremely calm.
"Long live my emperor, long live me."
The voices of the officials rang out, and they bowed to the empress.
"Everyone loves you for your peace of mind."
The empress spoke.
This is a very basic opening.
Subsequently, the six ministers began to report on national events in sequence.
Wang Xinzhi was calm. When it was his turn, he briefly reported that some foreign envoys were slightly dissatisfied with the delay in his birthday, but this was okay.
At the same time, the total number of cattle, sheep, horses, and some special products presented by the foreign envoys this time, such as gems, jades, spices, silks, and satins, totaled almost 14 million taels of silver. How much would it cost in return as a gift?
this is a big problem.
When the civil and military officials heard this again, they couldn't help but frown.
The foreign envoys from foreign countries always gave gifts, which totaled only one to two million taels of silver, so the Wei Dynasty basically returned the gifts ten times or five times to show its national strength.
Now I'm actually giving away 14 million taels of silver.
How could Da Wei reciprocate this?
Ten times is impossible, that is ten million taels.
Five times is impossible. Who can afford 70 million taels?
Almost three times as much, but my flesh still hurts.
If it is doubled, it will be a little less.
"In previous years, it was only one to two million taels. Why are there so many this year?"
Gu Yan's voice sounded and he asked Wang Xinzhi.
"Gu Shangshu, this is the first year of the new dynasty, the first year of His Majesty's accession to the throne, and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty. Therefore, envoys from various countries believe that generous gifts should be prepared."
"There's nothing I can do about this."
Wang Xinzhi said this, he really had no choice, and what they said was right, the empress had just ascended the throne and it was the first year of the new dynasty, so giving more gifts would also show respect.
But it is unclear whether this was to give more gifts to show respect, or to slaughter Da Wei like a fat pig.
"This matter will be put aside for now. The birthday will be held on the thirtieth day. Just discuss it one day in advance."
The empress said, "Let's not mention this matter. Let's talk about important things."
Sure enough, as soon as he said these words, the hall fell silent instantly.
We have finished talking about national affairs.
The next step is to get down to business.
The empress did not speak, and neither did the officials.
Both of them seemed a little quiet.
The silence lasted for a short while, and finally, Wang Xinzhi couldn't stand it any longer.
You won't say it, right?
That's okay, I, Wang Xinzhi, will tell you.
This skill belongs to me, Wang.
Thinking of this, Wang Xinzhi took the initiative to step forward, took out the memorial and said.
"His Majesty!"
"I, Wang Xinzhi, have something to say."
Wang Xinzhi said in a loud voice.
"Play."
The empress spoke out.
Wang Xinzhi took out the memorial directly and began to speak.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the affairs of officials and merchants are an eternal absurdity. Although the Wei Dynasty has an empty treasury and lacks silver, no matter what, it cannot set such a precedent."
"No matter how hard our ancestors were, it has never been like this. Businessmen all over the world are naturally pursuing profit. If they are given official positions, the people will be uneasy, which will arouse public resentment and damage the national system."
"This time, I beg your Majesty, for the sake of the Qianqiu of the Wei Dynasty, and for the sake of the ancestors of the Wei Dynasty, take back the sacred mandate and cancel the official and business affairs."
"If Your Majesty is not willing, I feel ashamed of the late emperor and the people of the world, but I hope that Your Majesty will have mercy on you."
"I hope your Majesty will think twice."
Having said this, Wang Xinzhi even burst into tears. He knelt on the ground and placed the memorial in front of him. He looked very angry, as if he was serving the country and the people.
this moment.
The empress was silent.
The five ministers also fell silent.
The general line also fell silent.
Everyone fell silent and looked at Wang Xinzhi.
Quiet.
Quiet.
Absolute silence.
Everything is so quiet.
There was only the sound of Wang Xinzhi crying.
In the main hall, Wang Xinzhi knelt on the ground. He cried aloud at first, but as he cried, he found out.
Something is wrong.
Why don't you speak? I've already opened your head, so you're acting like a mute at this time?
Don't speak? Pretend to be a master?
Wang Xinzhi slowly raised his head, looked at the civil and military officials, and then at His Majesty.
Why do people look at me with a trace of curiosity?
Did Wang say something wrong?
Chen Shangshu, if you have something to say, just say it. Why are you looking at me and not saying anything?
Gu Shangshu, what do you mean by your disgust? Didn’t we agree to present the memorial today?
Also, Zhang Shangshu, didn’t you say angrily yesterday that His Majesty is confused? Why didn’t you speak today? You kept talking, you kept talking, didn’t you just say that everything was business as usual? Why did you just turn your back on me and deny me?
Li Shangshu, why are you frowning? Yesterday, when I was leaving, you forced me to say that Xu Qingxiao was responsible for this, and that I could not agree to it or let Xu Qingxiao do anything wrong.
Do you see me like this now?
Zhou Shangshu, I have worked hard all day to write a memorial, but if you don’t come up with a good literary sentence, what do you mean by that look in your eyes? Who do you look down on? Believe it or not, I will write a book to scold you?
Also, the Duke of the country and the princes.
Didn’t you scream the most ferociously yesterday?
Why are you so embarrassed to be in the company of waiting businessmen? Why are all of them silent?
Hello.
Hello.
exist?
Can you say something in reply?
Don't even speak?
Are they all pretending to be experts?
Wang Xinzhi was confused, even extremely confused.
When we left yesterday, everyone had the same hatred. Why now, after I started talking, did I stop talking?
Could it be that my memorial is too good? Are you jealous of me, Wang?
Wang Xinzhi couldn't understand.
But just then.
Chen Zhengru's voice sounded.
"Your Majesty! I think what the Minister of Rites said is wrong. I support the government-business reform."
When Chen Zhengru's voice appeared.
The voices of other people also sounded.
"My lord, Gu Yan, the Minister of Household Affairs, agrees with the government-business reform."
"My lord, Zhang Jing, the Minister of Punishment, agrees with the government-business reform."
"Your Majesty, Li Yanlong, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, agrees with the government-business reform."
Your Majesty, Zhou Yan, Minister of the Ministry of War, agrees to the government-business reform."
The five ministers spoke one after another, and they all agreed to the government-business reform, which made Wang Xinzhi, who was kneeling on the ground, even more confused.
Not only that, but even more confusion is still to come.
"Old minister, I also feel that the government-business reform is extremely reasonable. Your Majesty is wise."
"In extraordinary times, it is appropriate to use extraordinary methods."
"Your Majesty has ascended the throne. Changes have occurred through the ages. A new dynasty has emerged. It has its own laws. The old ministers also agree."
"Your Majesty, I agree."
Duke An was the first to stand up, and then several other Dukes came forward one after another and expressed their agreement.
At this moment, Wang Xinzhi was completely dumbfounded.
Good guy.
Good guy.
Are you joining forces to play with me?
Yesterday we agreed not to agree together, but you colluded in private to deliberately make me look embarrassed?
You! You! You!
Wang Xinzhi was trembling, not because of fear, but because of anger.
He was really angry.
Yesterday we agreed to boycott His Majesty together, but today we boycott it alone?
And why did you suddenly change your mind?
What happened?
Why don't you tell me?
Ask yourself, when have I, Wang Xinzhi, ever offended you? Why do you do this to me?
Wang Xinzhi had mixed feelings in his heart. He really didn't know when he was isolated.
He wanted to cry for no reason.
The court is very simple, what is complicated is the people.
You guys! You are not worthy of being a human being.
Wang Xinzhi’s hands were shaking.
Among the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, only one person could understand Wang Xinzhi's pain.
This person is Li Yanlong.
"Wang Shangshu, let me ask you one more question."
“Is government-business reform feasible or not?”
At this time, the empress's voice sounded, her eyes fell on Wang Xinzhi, and asked like this.
When the sound sounds.
Wang Xinzhi looked like he was about to cry.
Six ministers and five ministers agreed.
The generals agreed collectively.
Do you still need to ask yourself this?
If you say no, will you agree?
Isn't this humiliating me?
If someone else had asked him this question, Wang Xinzhi would have jumped up and cursed, but the person who asked the question was the Empress.
Today's Holy One.
Wang Xinzhi could only slowly put away the memorial and said with a sad face.
"Your Majesty is wise! I am a minister, but I am wrong."
Wang Xinzhi said almost crying.
He felt really uncomfortable.
But after saying this, Wang Xinzhi also looked at Zhang Jing.
This old man.
Still the same?
I'll take care of your mother.
Dogs, what good dogs, you dogs, you made me look embarrassed in public, I, I, I, I will fucking remember it all. When you die, I won’t give you a penny as a gift.
So damn infuriating.
Wang Xinzhi was really about to cry. He had been reading poetry and books for decades, and he had never scolded anyone in his whole life, but today he had to scold someone.
Mainly because it's so irritating. Aren't these people bullying honest people?
"Chen Zhengru, I order you to draw up a new edict, seal it with the seal of six ministers, and announce it to the world."
"I still have full authority over government and business matters and Xu Qingxiao is in charge."
"Retreat from the court."
It’s all said in a very simple way.
The empress stood up and left the court.
And when she turned her back to everyone, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Because she really didn't expect it.
Xu Qingxiao once again turned the tide and once again made the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty change their minds.
But why was Wang Xinzhi isolated?
She was a little curious, but it didn't matter.
As long as the plan can be implemented normally, everything doesn't matter.
soon.
Hundreds of officials retreated from the court.
Wait until you walk out of the hall.
Wang Xinzhi grabbed Zhang Jing and said with almost fire in his eyes.
"Zhang Shangshu, what do you mean?"
Wang Xinzhi shouted angrily while suppressing his voice.
What happened just now can be described as a great shame and humiliation.
"What's the matter? I want to ask you what's going on?"
"Didn't Xu Qingxiao make it clear to you?"
Zhang Jing threw Wang Xinzhi away. After all, he was the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and had practiced martial arts.
"Xu Qingxiao? Why is it Xu Qingxiao again?"
Wang Xinzhi looked puzzled.
And everyone couldn't help but frown.
At that moment, Li Yanlong came over. He understood Wang Xinzhi's mood very well, so he briefly explained the whole story.
Wait until you know the ins and outs.
Wang Xinzhi was stunned.
"Give me money?"
"Xu Qingxiao didn't even give me any money from the Ministry of Etiquette."
"Good guy, Xu Qingxiao is isolating me?"
Wang Xinzhi reacted. The next moment, he walked towards Shouren Academy with murderous intent without any hesitation.
He must find an explanation for this shame.
Not for your own reputation.
At least it has to be taels of silver.
Give twenty-five million taels to the Ministry of Industry.
The Ministry of Rites doesn’t have a penny?
impossible.
This is absolutely impossible.
Looking at Wang Xinzhi leaving with murderous intent.
Everyone is also a little curious.
Xu Qingxiao!
Why was the Ministry of Rites ignored?
It’s not like this if you have a grudge, right?
It's not necessary.
People were curious, but Zhang Jing frowned and thought about another thing.
The Ministry of Industry gave 25 million taels?
The Ministry of Punishment only has 20 million taels?