No one expected that Liu Baichuan would confront Wu Yuan at this time?
This time, I'm afraid it's going to be really bad, that's what most people think.
There are still a few people who feel that Liu Baichuan is a proud man who cannot easily compromise. He is simply a role model for our generation.
Wu Yuan also looked surprised at this time, but he didn't take it seriously. He just asked calmly: "Please tell me and listen."
When everyone looked at Liu Baichuan, thinking that he would fight Wu Yuan to the end again, they heard Liu Baichuan say: "I don't want to be the Minister of Dali Temple. I sincerely ask your Majesty to allow me to be the Minister of Household Affairs!"
Liu Baichuan's words immediately shocked everyone.
After all, the Minister of Dali Temple is also an official of the fourth rank. Although he is a bit busy, he can still be regarded as a person with real power.
However, the Minister of Household Affairs was an official of the fifth rank. Even if it was like this, he still had to be subordinate to others. With Liu Baichuan's identity and status, it was not like this.
However, while everyone was surprised, they also fell into deep thought. What was Liu Baichuan's intention in doing this?
Today, the Ministry of Revenue can be said to be Wu Yuan's private treasury and the real core of Wu Yuan.
Since Wu Yuan took control of the household department, the treasury has never been short of money. Just one family in the world is enough to support the entire treasury, not to mention that Xile added tens of millions of taels of gold.
It can be said that today's Hube is no longer the hot potato it used to be, but a real hot potato.
Of course, many people were jealous, but everyone knew that it was impossible for Wu Yuan to let an outsider enter the household department.
They didn't know what Liu Baichuan had planned, but Wu Yuan would definitely not agree to it.
This is indeed the case. Wu Yuan was surprised at first, and then asked: "Give me a reason!"
"The Household Department is not Dawu's Household Department. I know that the current prosperity of the Household Department is inseparable from your Majesty's governance. But because of this, Your Majesty should let everyone see that the Household Department is not your Majesty's Household Department alone.
Otherwise there will be trouble in the future."
After hearing Liu Baichuan's words, everyone reacted belatedly.
Isn't it? The household department has become Wu Yuan's private treasury. If Wu Yuan can continue to support the household department, it will be okay. But if one day, the household department suddenly loses money, then everyone will blame Wu Yuan.
This responsibility cannot be shied away. Thinking about it this way, does Liu Baichuan really care about the new emperor?
This made everyone think that Liu Baichuan was showing favor to Wu Yuan.
But Wu Yuan didn't think so, and even thought to himself, "This old and cunning thing."
This was a clear sign that he wanted to find an opportunity to infiltrate the household department. Although Wu Yuan didn't know exactly what this old guy would do, he must have bad intentions.
But Liu Baichuan's words reminded him.
It is a troubled time now, and no one cares about the issue of Hubu at the moment. When everything calms down, Hubu may become a time bomb that may explode in the court at any time.
Liu Baichuan also expected this, so he was sure that he would agree.
The corners of Wu Yuan's mouth raised slightly, interestingly. I thought it was a bit lonely in the court, but now I finally had some fun.
Immediately, Wu Yuan glanced in the direction of Murong Haitang.
With just one glance, Murong Haitang already knew Wu Yuan's plan, so he immediately stood up.
"Your Majesty, I think the Ministry of Household Affairs should really fill the position of Minister of Household Affairs. Mr. Liu is a highly respected person, so he is the most suitable one. Maybe I can learn a lot from Mr. Liu."
Murong Haitang's words were also surprising.
Liu Baichuan even glanced in the direction of Murong Haitang, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.
I thought she was just a yellow-haired girl, but now it seems that she is not that simple. Liu Baichuan thought to himself, but on the surface he said with a smile: "Easy to say, easy to say."
Wu Yuan also took advantage of the situation and said at this moment: "If this is the case, then let's do it. I will appoint Liu Baichuan as the Minister of Household Affairs. I appreciate it!"
The corners of Liu Baichuan's mouth raised, but he still did his best to show off his skills and immediately kowtowed to Wu Yuan to thank him.
But what made Liu Baichuan's heart sink was that he had already lowered his posture, but Wu Yuan still had no intention of letting him get up.
Although Liu Baichuan was resentful in his heart, he did not dare to get up and just knelt there.
Finally, when someone saw Liu Baichuan's body trembling, they began to plead for Liu Baichuan.
Wu Yuan then said calmly: "Oh, look at me, I just thought of something and suddenly fell into a trance. Liu Aiqing is so down-to-earth, why are you still kneeling there? Get up quickly."
Finally, Liu Baichuan and another veteran were able to stand up with help.
While I resented Wu Yuan in my heart, I also had a trace of fear that was unavoidable.
Today, Wu Yuan could be said to have given them a blow.
After Liu Baichuan calmed down for a while, he said to Wu Yuan again: "I haven't been with the ministers of the DPRK for several days. I wonder if your majesty will allow me to go to the Peacock Palace tonight to join in the fun."
"Haha, of course. The Mauryan King is the most hospitable, especially to guests who bring gifts." Wu Yuan replied with a smile.
Liu Baichuan's face darkened. He had never seen, let alone heard of, any emperor or princess from any dynasty openly asking for gifts.
"That's natural." Liu Baichuan was speechless, but he had to respond with a smile because of the plan in his heart.
"Okay, you can discuss the rest among yourselves. If you can't make up your mind, just ask Prime Minister Wen." Wu Yuan said lightly and prepared to leave.
Prime Minister Wen also looked at Wu Yuan's back with a look of resentment. Wu Yuan was the only one in history who acted so carelessly and lazily as an emperor.
But what convinced him was that Wu Yuan quickly solved the problems that caused him headaches as soon as he arrived.
Although this process was a bit frightening, looking back, it was not very satisfying at all.
You might say he is lazy in politics, but he is strategizing all the time, and nothing escapes his grasp.
But you can say that he is diligent. Since he came to the throne, today is the second time he has gone to court, and he has to leave again without saying a few words.
Prime Minister Wen didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse to meet such a strange emperor.
But no one dared to stop Wu Yuan. The ministers in the court had witnessed Wu Yuan's power more than once. Every time he came, there always seemed to be a few unlucky ones in jail.
Even now when I see this master leaving, I actually feel relieved.
Besides, after going to court, Wu Yuan went straight back to the East Palace.
But as soon as she took off her dragon robe, Akano Hanako appeared in the room.
"Master, I have found out that the Zhao family is indeed closely connected with the Baimei elder of the Guiyuan sect."