Zhu Biao originally thought that the matter was not very urgent yet, after all, Wang Chun was still supporting it.
However, he did not expect that Wang Chun would be so eager to resign. On the next morning, Wang Chun proposed to resign again.
"I am reporting to your Majesty that I am old, weak, blind, and deaf. It is really difficult for me to take on this important task. I would also like to ask Your Majesty to choose another talented person and allow me to beg for my bones."
As he said this, Wang Chun kneeled down on the gold brick.
Seeing Wang Chun, who was trembling even as he knelt down, the ministers standing in the hall felt melancholy in their hearts. Some even couldn't bear to look at him, and many of them were crying secretly.
Zhu Biao saw that all the officials in the palace were in mourning because of this, and knew that it was impossible to stop Wang Chun by force, so he finally made up his mind.
After getting up and walking off Danbi, Zhu Biao came to Wang Chun and personally helped him up with both hands.
Looking at the gray-haired Wang Chun, Zhu Biao sighed: "I have devoted my whole life to the Ming Dynasty. If I deprive you of the blessing of old age, I am afraid that my benevolence will be harmed."
After helping Wang Chun upright, Zhu Biao returned to Danbi, straightened his back and sat back on the dragon chair.
He solemnly said: "Human beings are not grass and trees, how can they be ruthless? Since Wang Aiqing intends to live a long life, then I have no choice but to be beautiful as a human being."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wang Chun knelt down again with tears in his eyes. He had waited long enough for this moment.
Zhu Biao nodded with emotion, and then said: "Come here, I will reward you with a thousand taels of gold, a pot of pearls, a hundred pieces of brocade, and a palace in the capital to show Wang Aiqing's contribution to the country's citizens."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!" Wang Chun had been honest all his life and had not saved much property at all. Speaking of which, he only had a house as a reward from the imperial court.
Originally, Wang Chun was planning to sell his house and take the money to return to his hometown to support his family. He did not expect that the emperor would give him so much property at once. The one thousand taels of gold alone was enough for his family.
The youngest has lived in the capital all his life. He was also given a house so that his two sons can stay in the capital and don't have to worry about dividing the family property in the future.
The whole family can stay in the capital with dignity, which is the greatest comfort to Wang Chun, who was already preparing to return to his hometown.
Wang Chun immediately bowed to the emperor with tears in his eyes and said, "I thank you for your kindness."
Wang Chun left. After he thanked the emperor, he walked out of Fengtian Hall step by step with the support of two eunuchs.
But even though Wang Chun left, the position of Minister of Hubu was vacant. This was the second-highest position after the Ministry of Personnel, and it instantly attracted the attention of those who thought they were qualified to compete.
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Seeing several officials gearing up and preparing for a big fight, Zhu Biao sneered in his heart and shouted: "Quit the court!"
"I respectfully send you off to your Majesty. Long live my Emperor!" In the congratulations of the ministers, it was obvious that there were a few more irregular sounds than in the past. Some people even spoke after the Emperor had left.
After realizing that they should have congratulated them just now, they closed their mouths, holding back, causing their faces to turn red.
But even so, it did not prevent their competition for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue from becoming fierce in an instant. For a while, many houses in Qingzhengfang in the capital were brightly lit with candles all night long, and you didn't need to guess how many high-ranking officials and dignitaries were among them.
Planning and discussion.
Three days later, morning.
Wang Yue just stood up and shouted, "If you have something to do, leave the court if nothing happens."
Then Zhang Yan stood up and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is vacant. I think it is better to select a capable person to take the position as soon as possible. After all, the Ministry of Revenue is related to the world's finance and taxation. If it is delayed for too long, there may be consequences.
Good consequences.”
Zhu Biao immediately nodded in agreement and said with a smile: "Zhang Aiqing's words are reasonable. The position of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue cannot be vacant for a long time. If it remains vacant for a long time, something may happen."
Lian Zining, the head of the Ministry of Punishment, immediately came out of the queue, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I think you are the Minister of the Ministry of War, Mr. Qi."
When Zhu Biao saw it, before Lian Zining could finish speaking, he waved his hand to stop what he was saying and said: "The position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue is to be in charge of the taxes of the people in the world. I think Han Du is qualified for the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
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Handu!
Qitai was suddenly shocked, knowing that he had been eyeing the position of Minister of the Ministry of Finance for a long time. He had not been idle these days, and he had won over many officials who had good relations with him, and he stood out in this single-plank bridge.
But now, the emperor actually directly named Han Du to be the Minister of Household Affairs.
Qi Tai was extremely anxious, but at this moment, he could not stand up and speak for himself. He could only turn his head and wink wildly at Taichang Temple Minister Huang Zicheng.
Huang Zicheng understood immediately and stood up to pay his respects: "Your Majesty, Marquis Zhenhai is a high-grade marquis with a high status. If he holds the post of minister, it may be considered derogatory."
Han Du immediately laughed and stood up, and said to Huang Zicheng: "The Duke of Han* can serve as the Yushi Zhongcheng. In terms of status, can I surpass the Duke of Han*?"
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Zicheng was speechless. After a moment of pause, he could only say calmly: "Even if the Duke of Korea has Zhu Yu in front of him, there is no precedent for the Marquis to serve as a minister as a Marquis."
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Han Du smiled and said: "Precedent? Does Huang Taiqing mean that the emperor cannot do anything that the previous emperor has not done?"
"This" Huang Zicheng suddenly didn't know how to answer.
In front of the emperor, he can't say that he really thinks so, right? After being brutally killed several times by Lao Zhu, the current civil servants all became short of breath. There is no one in later generations who would not put the emperor in
The madness in the eyes.
Huang Zicheng still did not dare to offend the emperor in person.
"I have no such intention." Huang Zicheng only thought about it for a short breath, then bowed to the emperor with a fearful expression and hurriedly explained.
Zhu Biao didn't express anything, he just looked at him expressionlessly and didn't say anything.
Han Du suddenly laughed and said, "In that case, what's the problem with me being the Minister of Household Affairs?"
When Qi Tai saw that Huang Zicheng was defeated, he finally couldn't sit still. He had to stand up and said to Handu: "The Marquis of Zhenhai has never held a position in the Ministry of Household Affairs. If he rashly becomes the Minister, I'm afraid he will not know how the Ministry of Household Affairs operates.
You don’t know much about it, do you?”
Are you finally unable to sit still?
Han Du glanced at Qi Tai lightly and looked down at his fingers. He really didn't know how the Ministry of Revenue worked, but he was the minister, and he didn't run errands. As long as he was the minister, he would naturally have a large group of people.
I will tell myself how the household department works and there is nothing to worry about.
On the contrary, what should be worried is the officials in the Ministry of Revenue. Because they do not understand their own tempers, if they do something wrong, it may be a disaster for them.
With a calm look on his face, Han Du avoided Qi Tai's question and said instead: "Isn't it enough that I know how to make money? If anyone among you thinks he is better at making money than me, then stand up."
After hearing this, all the ministers looked at each other in confusion, but no one dared to stand up in front of Han Du.
All of them knew the reputation of the Good Fortune Boy.
Qi Tai was very angry, but he could only maintain his posture. He smiled stiffly at Han Du and said: "Of course the lower officials and others know about Hou Ye's reputation as a good boy. But Hou
You must know that the Household Department is not doing business, and it is completely different from doing business. Perhaps the Marquis has thought wrong?"
Han Duxiao
He glanced at Qi Tai with a groan and said indifferently: "What's the difference? Isn't it just for money? I will put down my words here today. If I serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, I guarantee that within three years, let
Next year's annual income will be an additional 10 million yuan based on the current level."
Han Du stretched out a finger and gestured towards the ministers.
Ten million strings!
Han Du's finger pressed the officials so hard that they couldn't help but hold their breath and concentrate.
Ming Dynasty's current annual annual income is between 17 million and 18 million guan. If it increases by 10 million guan, wouldn't it increase by more than half?
Just when the officials were shocked by Han Du's boast of going to Haikou, Zhu Biao added fuel to the fire and said: "I have decided that 6 million of the money will be used to increase the salaries of officials all over the world."
Six million yuan is used to increase everyone's salary? This is an even greater impact on the ministers than before.
Today, the annual salary of officials in the world is about three million guan. This is the amount after the last increase in salary. Before, it was even less, less than 2 million guan.
In other words, if Han Du becomes the Minister of Household Affairs and he can really increase his annual income by 10 million yuan within three years, then everyone's salary can be tripled?
With no losses at all, it is possible for him to triple his income in the near future. All he needs to do is agree with Han Du to be the Minister of Household Affairs. Who would not agree to such a good thing?
Han Du even spread his hands and said to the ministers: "If anyone thinks he can do it, he can stand up now. I will step aside immediately."
Han Du really hoped that someone would come forward, so he would immediately retreat happily.
But Han Du waited for a long time, but no one dared to step forward and take over.
This made Han Du quite disappointed. Is it difficult for such a big Ming Dynasty to increase its annual income by 10 million yuan?
It is not difficult at all. Even Yao Yue was able to accumulate a net worth of more than one million yuan in just a few years. It can be said that as long as they are determined, even these civil servants can achieve this goal.
Of course, there are certainly no civil servants who can do it. Fang Xiaoru and Wang Yuanji alone can do it. Even besides the two of them, there are also a few civil servants who came from academies who can do it.
But they all have a close relationship with Han Du, so they won’t stand up to undermine Han Du, right?
Qi Tai was so angry that when he saw the reactions of the ministers, he knew that he had lost completely and completely.