In the morning meeting on the first day of the new year, there were naturally many things to discuss. During the extremely torturous process, it was not until late afternoon that the proceedings in Deqing Hall were concluded.
His Majesty the Emperor supported his head with his hands, sat on the dragon chair, and waved his hands very tiredly: "Okay, that's it for today's discussion. The rest of the matters will be handed over to Zhongshu first and will be handled by several prime ministers."
After saying this, the emperor stood up and left Deqing Hall with his hands behind his back.
All civil and military officials knelt to see the emperor off.
When everyone got up, Mr. Shen breathed a sigh of relief.
At this moment, he felt very bad about himself.
Getting up before dawn and having meetings for almost a whole day will not make anyone any better.
Even though Shen Yi has been fishing, he still can't stand it.
However, Dr. Shen still learned something from this court meeting.
For example, he saw a little old man standing nearby. He could stand and sleep at the same time, and he stood very steadily without shaking.
It can be said to be a unique skill.
Furthermore, he saw many people hiding things in their sleeves and sometimes taking a bite secretly.
Anyway, everyone has their own tricks.
Mr. Shen, who had little experience, really suffered a lot. When he followed the officials out of Deqing Hall, he felt that his legs were a little weak.
Zhang Jian followed Shen Yi, supported him, and said with a smile: "Zi Heng, you don't have much experience. The court meetings at the beginning and end of this year are the most procrastinating. You have to take ginseng tablets before going out to survive."
, My eldest father always had ginseng slices on him when he went to court." Lan.
"I'll give you some later."
Shen Yi shook his head slightly and said helplessly: "I'm not hungry, it's just that my legs are a little sore after standing there for too long. I'll be fine in a while."
After all, Mr. Shen Yi was young. After walking out of Deqing Palace, he returned to normal soon. At this time, Jiang Jian, Minister of the Ministry of War, greeted him at the door of the hall and asked all the officials of the Ministry of War to pass.
Shen Yi glanced at Zhang Jian next to him and said with a smile: "It's a coincidence that the Minister of the Ministry of War has the same name as our senior brother."
"It's so much the same name."
Zhang Jian said with a smile: "The officials all like to use abbreviated names for future generations, but how can they actually be simplified? This Jiankang city is very complicated."
After the two people had a conversation, Shen Yi went to Jiang Shangshu's place to listen to the "instructions".
There were not many officials above the fifth rank of the Ministry of War, and soon they gathered in front of Jiang Shangshu. The minister looked at the sky, stroking his beard and said: "Everyone, it is too late today, so there is no need to go back to the Ministry of War. Everyone goes back to his home.
I’ll go back to the Yamen tomorrow to run some errands.”
When everyone heard this, they naturally applauded in unison.
Jiang Shangshu looked at Shen Yi again, smiled at everyone and said, "This is Shen Ziheng, the newly appointed doctor of the Military Selection Department of our Ministry of War. You all know him, so as not to recognize him when you see him in the Yamen."
In fact, there are very few people in the Ministry of War, especially those officials with fifth rank or above, who don't know Shen Yi.
After all, apart from the three officers of the Ministry of War, only Mr. Shen wears a crimson official uniform, and he can be said to be the only one in the Ministry of War.
The Minister of the Ministry of War introduced the newcomers. Naturally, other people in the Ministry of War saluted Shen Yi one after another, and Shen Yi also returned the salute. It was like getting to know his colleagues.
After everyone saluted, Jiang Shangshu looked at Shen Yi with a smile, reached out and patted Shen Yi on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Mr. Shen, the Military Selection Department is the most important task of the Ministry of War. You have to pay more attention and don't go out of your way."
What's the mistake?" Lan
Except for Shen Yi, the youngest officials of the fifth rank and above in the Ministry of War are all more than one round older than Mr. Shen. When I see Shen Yi, the doctor of the martial arts selection department, I feel a little sad, but on the surface everyone is still there.
Maintain dignity.
Mr. Shen was also very sensible and invited these colleagues from the Ministry of War to have a meal at Guiyun Tower.
This meal cost Master Shen a lot of money.
By the time the meal was finished, it was completely dark outside. Shen Yi, who was three to four points drunk, left Guiyun Tower in a daze. After identifying the route, he got into his carriage and faced the driver.
Jiang Sheng said: "Go to Zhao's house."
Jiang Sheng nodded quickly and drove Shen Yi all the way to Zhao Changping's house.
Mr. Shen was already a frequent visitor to the Zhao family. The concierge basically knew him and entered the Zhao family without informing him.
After entering the Zhao family and meeting the Zhao family, Shen Yi realized that his uncle Zhao had not come back yet.
He should still be "working overtime" in the household department.
In desperation, Shen Yi could only wait for a while at Zhao's house. Fortunately, his acquaintance Zhao Jizhou and Zhao Er were rarely at home and could chat with Shen Yi.
Unknowingly, more than half an hour passed, and Zhao Shangshu's sedan finally stopped at the door of Zhao's house. Shen Yi and the Zhao family went out to greet him. He saw Zhao Changping in the front yard, raised his hands to Zhao Shangshu and said, "Uncle."
Zhao Shangshu glanced at Shen Yi, with a smile on his face: "I was talking to Yi An about Zi Heng just now, and Zi Heng is indeed here."
Mr. Shen smiled and said, "It seems that senior brother has also been in the Ministry of Household Affairs until now."
"There are many things in the household department..."
He glanced at Shen Yi.Lan
“At the beginning of the year, it’s inevitable that I’ll be a little busier.”
Mr. Shen touched his nose and did not answer.
He knew that Zhao Changping was hinting that the Ministry of War was not busy.
This is also true. Compared with other yamen, Da Chen's Ministry of War does not have many things to do. At the beginning of the year, the most busy task of the Ministry of War was Shen Yi's Military Selection Department. Although other yamen also have things to do, they will not be too urgent.
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That's why Jiang Shangshu ordered the people from the Ministry of War to disband on the spot.
As Zhao Shangshu walked towards his home, he said, "I haven't eaten yet. Can Ziheng accompany me to eat some?"
Shen Yi was socializing with his colleagues in Guiyun Tower just now, and indeed he didn't eat anything. Hearing this, he nodded and accompanied Zhao Shangshu to have a meal at Zhao's house.
After eating, Mr. Shen naturally followed Zhao Shangshu into the Zhao family's study.
After entering the study, Shen Yi cupped his hands and said, "If I have offended the court today, please forgive me, uncle."
"Everyone is doing their job."
Zhao Shangshu took a sip of tea and said, "There is no such thing as offending someone."
After a pause, he put down the tea cup, looked at Shen Yi, and said, "But there is something I want to know."
Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and said, "Master, just ask, and my nephew will tell you everything he knows."
"What does your Majesty need money for?" Lan
Zhao Changping put down the teacup in his hand and said: "As far as I know, your Majesty is frugal with money and does not spend much money every year. In recent years, there has been a surplus every year."
He looked at Shen Yi and asked: "Although the Ministry of Revenue does not have a specific amount of money from the Shibo Division, there will definitely be a lot left in addition to supporting the Dusi Yamen. What will your Majesty do with so much money?"
Mr. Shen was silent for a while and sighed slightly.
"Uncle, there are some things that you can probably guess even if my nephew doesn't tell me."
"His Majesty has actually been doing the same thing over the past few years. He wants money from the Shipping Company, so it's not difficult to guess his purpose."
Zhao Changping nodded.
"That's for the north." Lan
Shen Yi nodded silently: "There is nothing else to do."
Zhao Shangshu shook his head and sighed: "If it was for the Northern Expedition, Your Majesty would not go to such trouble. As long as the court is determined, the Ministry of Revenue will definitely not deprive the front line of money and food."
"But the court's determination is not easy to make."
Just as Shen Yi was about to continue speaking, Zhao Changping waved his hand to him and said, "You don't have to stand, sit down and talk."
Shen Yi sat down as instructed and continued: "Not only the Ministry of Revenue, but also the Ministry of War need to nod. More importantly, several prime ministers in Zhongshu nod."
Zhao Changping frowned when he heard this.
"Does your Majesty want to cross the imperial court?" Lan
"It's not like crossing the imperial court."
Shen Yi said honestly: "But in my opinion, His Majesty wants absolute dominance."
He whispered: "The meaning is that this battle cannot be fought if the court says it won't be fought."
"If he says he won't fight, then he won't fight."
Zhao Shangshu frowned even deeper.
“Wouldn’t that mean we become an independent husband?”
Shen Yi coughed and said helplessly: "Uncle, it's better not to say such things." Lan
"Those who violate taboos."
"There are only two of you and me here, not to mention six ears."
Zhao Shangshu looked calm: "It can come out of my mouth and enter your ears, so what are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid the walls have ears."
Shen Yi said softly: "And it seems to my nephew..."
"It has been more than sixty years since we crossed to the south, and the situation in Dachen's southern side has gradually stabilized."
"At this time, I want to fight the war completely." Lan
"Sometimes, you really need a man who can make up his mind."