Yan Jing took the contract and read it for a while, then asked Bai Mochou, Kang Shanzhen and others to read it again, but they couldn't find any flaws, and she secretly cried out that it was a pity.
Shi Yue was extremely angry: he originally planned to punish Zeng Shan and get rid of this big cancer, but he didn't expect that Zeng Shan was so cunning that he had already arranged everything.
***, this is a good thing. Although Zeng Shan disobeyed the emperor's approval, he did things out of patriotism and love for the people. He not only used resources rationally, but also increased revenue generation. Not only was he not guilty, he actually made meritorious deeds.
, this method of turning one's hands into clouds and one's hands into rain is truly amazing.
In the whole incident, the only one who suffered was Liu Dahua, which fully shows that without wisdom, a bad person will not be able to live in peace.
Shi Yue took the contract in his hand and took a look at it, and said with a smile: "These fifty-eight pieces of land were rented out for three years and only sold for two million taels? Humph... It's really cheap."
Zeng Shandao: "These lands are different from the schools. They are all remote places. It is already rare to be able to sell them at this price. How can they be sold for more?"
The old thing is indeed treacherous.
Shi Yue had to admire Zeng Shan's cunningness - he knew as soon as he saw the contract that the contract was for accounting purposes. Zeng Shan must have a copy of the real contract hidden in his hand, and the rent of that hidden contract must be higher than the one he saw.
Guang's contract was several times higher, but Zeng Shan did it perfectly and couldn't see through it. He had no choice but to look at the foreign affairs and sigh.
No, this matter needs to be investigated secretly. You can send someone undercover to wait for an opportunity to investigate. You can't just let it go.
While Shi Yue secretly plotted against Zeng Shan, Zeng Shan secretly scolded Shi Yue hundreds of times in his heart.
Although Zeng Shan was very cunning and did not fall into the hands of Shi Yue, it was only a little bit short. Moreover, if Shi Yue had not held on to his tail, he could have kept the money from selling the land for himself, as well as the incense money.
, but it’s all my own. It’s good now. Sooner or later, the money will have to be handed over to the public.
Zeng Shan was so angry that he asked Shi Yue coldly: "May I ask Deputy Shi, don't you want to make the national treasury rich? Where are your temporary solutions?"
"Haha... isn't it possible to treat the symptoms? Zeng Shangshu is asking questions knowingly."
Shi Yue said: "Liu Dahua was caught in the corruption scandal by me. He said that the money he had embezzled was three million taels of silver at least. Isn't this the result of treating the symptoms? Moreover, if it weren't for Liu Dahua's report, Zeng Shangshu would have done it.
I’m afraid they keep the land sale in their pockets, right? I don’t know if the money will eventually be reported to the state treasury.”
Zeng Shan was furious, "Shi Yue, don't talk nonsense, I act upright, how could I do such a dirty thing?"
Shi Yue stabbed Zeng Shan, but also knew that he could not hold Zeng Shan, so he ignored him and said to Yan Jing: "Your Majesty, fifty-eight pieces of land are sold for two million taels, plus more than a hundred temples.
Incense money is also worth one million taels. Let’s talk about Liu Dahua’s corruption.
It is easy to spit out the dirty silver and collect six million taels of silver. Although six million taels of silver is not much, it can solve the urgent need. At least the black guards do not have to disarm for the time being, and Deputy Tian does not have to worry about leaving the field! Haha...
…Silver is good.”
There was arrogance in this guy's words, which made Tian Fen, Zeng Shan, and Xiao Yan feel useless.
Xiao Yan glanced at Liu Dahua bitterly and said: "This moth has embezzled national wealth and deceived the emperor. He has committed a heinous crime. I invite Zhu Qi's nine clans to have his entire family executed."
Bai Mochou said: "Liu Dahua's crime is personal. How can he be punished indiscriminately? Wouldn't it be unfair to the emperor? The emperor governs with benevolence and righteousness, and he must not use capital punishment rashly."
He was reminding Yan Jing not to fall into Xiao Yan's trap and give him a harsh and mean name.
Yan Jing understood and saw that Liu Dahua suffered from Zeng Shan's plot. He also felt pitiful. He thought for a while and said: "Liu Dahua embezzled national wealth and wasted his position as an important minister. He is now dismissed from his post and his family property is confiscated. But the crime does not involve his family. He will be
Liu Dahua exiled his troops to northern Xinjiang for ten years to serve as a warning to others."
Liu Dahua didn't expect that Yan Jing would be so tolerant to him. He hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him. He was able to save his life. This was really a blessing among misfortunes.
The treasury crisis has come to an end for the time being.
Although they could not move Zeng Shan, they had defeated Liu Dahua, which was considered a great victory. Bai Mochou and Shi Yue were very satisfied, and Kang Shanzhen also looked happy because he had defeated Tian Fen.
Yan Jing was the happiest. Just when he was about to retire, he saw Xiao Yan coming out and said: "They are also the heads of the six ministries. Liu Dahua is corrupt and selfish, but Zeng Shangshu is dedicated to the public and thinks about the country at all times. Such people have sincere hearts."
There are ministers worth learning from, and such important ministers should also shoulder more important responsibilities. The Ministry of Industry has a heavy responsibility and cannot be without a master for a day. I proposed that Zeng Shangshu should also take charge of the post of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry..."
Seeing that Liu Dahua had fallen, he was afraid that the Ministry of Works would fall into Bai Mochou's hands. In his eagerness, he wanted to take advantage of Zeng Shan's meritorious service and capture the Ministry of Works.
As soon as these words came out, Dong Jun panicked immediately.
***, I withstood Xiao Yan and Zeng Shan’s pressure to overthrow Liu Dahua, wasn’t it because of the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry? If in the end this position of Minister was taken away by Zeng Shan, wouldn’t it be a fight? I made a small
It’s really sad that people are busy working in vain!
Dong Jun immediately looked to Bai Mochou for help.
"I object!" Bai Mochou immediately spoke out his objections without even thinking. He would never let Xiao Yan and Zeng Shan succeed.
Xiao Yan said: "Why does Bai Yushi object? Zeng Shangshu is mature and prudent, and he is also the minister of the Ministry of Industry. He is the best candidate. What objections does Bai Yushi have? Isn't it because he is jealous of talents?"
Bai Mochou laughed loudly: "Prime Minister Xiao just misunderstood my thoughts. I mean this is unfair to Zeng Shangshu. Zeng Shangshu has a sincere heart, is mature and prudent, has rich experience, is the number one scholar, and has great literary talent. So
Isn’t it a derogation of talent to only serve as a minister?”
Xiao Yan was confused and frowned: "What does Bai Yushi mean by this?"
Bai Mochou winked at Yan Jing and bowed: "Your Majesty, I think that Zeng Shangshu is knowledgeable, talented, and loyal to the emperor. He is such a great sage and can be put to great use. Doesn't the cabinet lack a deputy prime minister? I invite Zeng Shangshu to be the deputy prime minister.
, and also serve as the Minister of Rites, please give me your permission."
Deputy Prime Minister?
That's from the first level.
All the ministers were astonished.
Hearing this, Zeng Shan couldn't help but his eyes lit up - it was true that he could see Bai Mochou's sinister intentions, but he couldn't refuse this beautiful cake.
Shi Yue and Yan Jing both understood Bai Mochou's thoughts.
The Ministry of Industry is a department with specific real power. If it is controlled by Zeng Shan, wouldn't it be a disadvantage? Let Zeng Shan serve as deputy prime minister. Although his status is high, he is sharing power with Xiao Yan, and there will be no loss to Bai Mochou and his family.
Furthermore, Zeng Shan and Xiao Yan were originally grasshoppers on the same rope. Even if one of them was the prime minister and the other deputy prime minister, and their status was extremely high, their rights overlapped and were not expanded.
Shi Yue sneered in his heart - Hehe... Old gangster Bai has a good plan.