Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 346: Three things to do when a new official takes office. The fire was extinguished before it was ignited.
Chapter 346: Three things to do when a new official takes office. The fire was extinguished before it was ignited.
After sending Princess Gaomi away.
Fang Yuan used his connections to investigate the truth of what Princess Gaomi said.
Although it is difficult to investigate things at night, it is convenient to move around at night and can still give feedback to Fang Yuan.
It's a pity that the time was too short, and the people sent by Fang Yuan failed to feedback the information before going to work.
The night passed like this.
The next day, the entire household department held a meeting.
Cui Zhentang arrived wearing the official uniform that only those of the third rank are qualified to wear.
As he appeared, everyone in the conference room stood up to greet him.
"Very good, you're not late, please sit down."
Cui Zhentang looked around everyone and nodded with satisfaction.
But Cui Zhentang did not sit down, and no one else sat down first.
The same goes for Fang Yuan, who didn't scorn Cui Zhentang just because he had conflicts with him.
This is a symbol of power. When anyone becomes a superior, subordinates must respect each other on the surface.
Cui Zhentang became even more satisfied, and then sat down slowly.
"Tang Shangshu said he is not feeling well and will not come to take over today. We, the Ministry of Revenue colleagues, are asked to go to his home to find him if they have anything to do."
"We don't know how the imperial court will send off Tang Shangshu now, but as a member of our household department, I have decided to go down to Hubu Mountain to offer incense to bid farewell to Tang Shangshu the day after tomorrow. Remember to go when you have time."
Cui Zhentang said slowly,
His tone and voice are much calmer and more powerful.
After becoming the Minister of Hubu, he became the first person in the Hubu.
As the number one person in the household department, he has the right to look down on everyone in the household department.
"What Lord Shangshu said is absolutely true."
"Master Shangshu has arranged for us to be there."
"Yes, Lord Shangshu is right. We must bid farewell to Shangshu Tang. Our colleagues in the Ministry of Revenue are all deeply emotional and cannot let other departments look down upon us."
Officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development flattered each other repeatedly.
Even if the relationship with Cui Zhentang is not very good, there is no objection.
Farewell to the elderly is what every member should do, and they should do it actively.
Because today Tang Jian becomes official and leaves the Ministry of Household Affairs, and tomorrow they will leave.
It is very common for people to stay in office and retire in old age.
"Very good, this matter has been decided."
Cui Zhentang nodded with satisfaction.
I am very satisfied that no one objected to my first proposal after taking office.
This is a good sign and will also be the beginning of establishing absolute authority in the Ministry of Household Affairs.
The family is already in a situation outside the country, so we need to quickly have our own copycat leader.
Including Fang Yuan, everyone nodded and had no objection.
"The second thing is that I must ceremoniously praise Shilang Fang!"
Cui Zhentang smiled broadly, looked at Fang Yuan and said.
After saying this, the expressions of the officials from the fourth department of the Ministry of Household Affairs changed.
As we all know, Cui Zhentang and Fang Yuan compete for the position of Shangshu of the Transfer Department.
In the court, Cui Zhentang was at a disadvantage and almost missed the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
Later, it seemed that Cui Zhentang had some kind of deal with the emperor, so Cui Zhentang finally took the position of Minister of Household Affairs.
But the winner is the loser, now Cui Zhentang of the Household Department is in charge, whether he will make things difficult for Fang Yuan or whatever, it is all expected.
Fang Yuan remained unmoved and looked at Cui Zhentang quietly.
"During this period, Mr. Fang, taking the lead from the Ministry of Household Affairs, united with families from all over the world to build roads and communities, allowing us to shine. Thank you for your hard work!"
Cui Zhentang said loudly.
He smiled broadly and clapped vigorously.
Everyone at the scene did the same, applauding vigorously.
But everyone has different thoughts. Some want to watch a show, while others are worried about Fang Yuan.
Cui Zhentang has been in the Ministry of Household Affairs for a long time, and many people have some understanding of his character.
Fang Yuan said nothing and looked at Cui Zhentang calmly.
Sure enough, Cui Zhentang took office as a new official today and wanted to embarrass himself.
"Shilang Fang is too busy building roads and building communities, which is not conducive to physical and mental development."
"I think it's all for the sake of the imperial court and filling the national treasury. How about handing over the road construction matters to you all to share the burden?"
Cui Zhentang speaks very nicely.
He said he was worried about Fang Yuan's physical and mental health, and said he was worried about the imperial court.
It sounds nice in the sense of justice, but in reality, it is for selfish gain.
"Yes, Mr. Fang."
"Shilang Fang, for the sake of your health, please give up some of it."
"Master Shangshu is considerate of your subordinates. Shilang Fang will definitely appreciate your efforts and hand over the road construction matters."
Many officials seconded the proposal.
But there are also many who remain silent.
Among them, Fang Qingping and others were even blushing with anger.
Do you want to lose face by seizing power so blatantly and saying it is for Fang Yuan and the imperial court?
"Thank you Cui Shangshu for your concern. I don't think it's necessary. I and my subordinates can handle it well."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and said.
How could he not see Cui Zhentang’s tricks?
Cui Zhentang saw that the money for road construction was being shipped back, and wanted to find an opportunity to seize it.
The money has not yet been transported back to Chang'an City, and no one except Li Shimin knows that the money is not transported back to the treasury.
"Shilang Fang, you don't listen to your superiors' arrangements. Are you dissatisfied with your superiors or are you dissatisfied with your superiors' arrangements?"
Cui Zhentang's eyes flashed coldly, and he smiled in his heart.
The result he wants is to seize the power that Fang Yuan currently holds, especially the power to build roads and communities.
Once these powers are seized, Fang Yuan's efforts for so many days will be in vain, and his revenge will be avenged.
From then on, as long as he was in the Ministry of Household Affairs, Fang Yuan would be suppressed and deprived by him every day.
And if Fang Yuan disagrees, that's even better, he can be more justifiable against Fang Yuan.
"Both."
"I'm not satisfied with you, and I'm not satisfied with your arrangements."
"Cui Shangshu, you want to seize power on the first day you take office. Do you think I am a soft persimmon and easy to bully?"
Fang Yuan said coldly.
From the beginning, respect for superiors was already given.
Now that Cui Zhentang wants to target him, he will be rude.
Sliding down, everyone at the scene was in an uproar and their expressions changed. They didn't expect Fang Yuan to be so aggressive.
Even if there is a conflict, there is no need to be so direct. How will we get along with people in the household department in the future?
"Shilang Fang, are you contradicting your superiors and disobeying their orders?"
Cui Zhentang was not angry, and was even a little happy.
All the colleagues present could testify for him, but Fang Yuan openly contradicted him.
There will definitely be penalties for contradicting superiors, and being benched is the most common one.
Everyone present looked at Fang Yuan with different expressions, wanting to hear what Fang Yuan would answer.
They all know that Cui Zhentang deliberately deceived Fang Yuan and set a trap for Fang Yuan.
"I find people like you disgusting to work with."
"Seeing as you come from a well-known family and look good, why do you just smelt copper?"
"What's good about seven- or eight-year-old girls? Don't you have any psychological burden when you destroy them?!"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
At the end, just slap the table.
There was a bang that shook everyone's hearts instantly.
Cui Zhentang's face also froze, and the happiness in his heart disappeared instantly.
Only a kind of shame and anger burst out of me, as if I was ashamed after being exposed.
The eyes of the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs shifted from Fang Yuan to Cui Zhentang.
"Fang Yuan, you are spitting blood!"
Cui Zhentang was furious and slammed the table.
The two of them were very close to each other, glaring at each other.
"Don't you know what you have done?"
Fang Yuan sneered.
Looking at Cui Zhentang’s face full of disdain.
Princess Gaomi came to Fang Yuan last night to give him some information.
The above is evidence that Cui Zhentang smelted copper and indirectly killed several girls.
Fang Yuan sent someone to confirm last night, but the person sent has not returned yet.
But Cui Zhentang has already started targeting him, and Fang Yuan doesn't mind showing off to Cui Zhentang in advance.
Copper smelters are extremely disgusting and deserve to be cut into pieces, but this era is a little different.
"What have I done to myself?"
"You are dissatisfied with my arrangement and yet you are wronging me!"
"Come here, go to the Ministry of Punishments to ask for help. I want to seek justice for myself!"
Cui Zhentang was so angry that his face turned red and he stared at Fang Yuan fiercely.
He clenched his fists tightly and wanted to punch Fang Yuan in the face.
But his reason prevented him from fighting in front of so many officials.
"Lord Shangshu, calm down!"
"It would be very embarrassing to cause trouble to the Ministry of Justice."
"Shilang Fang, please apologize to Lord Shangshu. Harmony brings wealth."
Someone kindly offered advice.
This is an old man from Hubu, his hair has turned white.
Although the official position is not very high, the seniority and qualifications are there.
Normally, he could say a few words to Tang Jian, and many people gave him face.
But today,
"Shut up, you have no place to speak here!"
"Go, call the people from the Ministry of Punishment, and tell them that this is what I want!"
Cui Zhentang roared.
Commanding the most obedient bitch to bark.
The man stood up immediately, walked to the conference room door, opened the door and left.
But as soon as he opened the door, there was a young man standing at the door, which startled him.
"Fang Yuan, found it."
"Cui Zhentang really smelted copper. There are seven records here, including three cases of girls dying, but there is no direct evidence pointing to Cui Zhentang."
The visitor is Xue Bowu.
Now that he has an official position, it is more convenient to find Fang Yuan.
Unlike those like Xue Rengui, when looking for Fang Yuan, you need to undergo multiple physical examinations and seek verification from Fang Yuan.
After the words fell, the scene fell into silence.
Originally, Fang Yuan was full of doubts about Fang Yuan's words, and even felt that Fang Yuan deliberately wronged Cui Zhentang.
But when they saw that Fang Yuan actually asked people to find evidence, and when a stack of files was placed in front of Fang Yuan, they finally felt that the matter was not that simple.
"Presumptuous!"
"Who allowed an unrelated person to enter the household department?!"
Cui Zhentang's face also changed slightly from the angry state.
There was a flash of panic in his eyes, but he was soon overwhelmed by anger, and he used a roar to cover up his embarrassment.
"It's me!"
"Cui Shangshu, I disdain to work with people like you."
"I am very disgusted with your character. Please don't arrange my work casually."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
He also took out a piece of evidence from his arms and threw it on the desk in front of him.
That was provided by Princess Gaomi, and what Xue Bowu brought was confirmation of the above evidence.
With these two pieces of evidence, the fact that Cui Zhentang smelted copper can no longer be concealed, and he cannot conceal it.
As soon as the two pieces of evidence were placed on the case table, Fang Qingping and other officials close to Fang Yuan immediately took them over and looked through them.
You wouldn’t know if you didn’t look at it, but you would be startled at first sight, and then the look in Cui Zhentang’s eyes would completely change, making you feel sick.
The scene was in an uproar, and everyone's thoughts were changing.
If Cui Zhentang's identity wasn't a concern, it might have been even more lively.
"Fang Yuan, are you interested in slandering me with these trumped-up evidences?"
"Today, as the Minister of Household Affairs, I will suspend all your work!"
Cui Zhentang said with an ugly expression.
"It is your right to stop my work."
"But please don't take over the work I'm doing now. You're too disgusting."
Fang Yuan said coldly.
The top leader has no right to fire people.
But the top leader has the power to suspend the other party.
Generally speaking, the greater the official position, the smaller this power will be.
Just like Cui Zhentang, who is in the third rank, suspends Fang Yuan, who is in the fourth rank, and can only listen to it for one day at most.
After all, the Minister of Revenue is a powerful figure and has a lot of work to do every day. It is impossible for him to be suspended frequently and delay his work.
"This is not something you can decide!"
"Please get out, today's meeting has nothing to do with you!"
Cui Zhentang pointed at the door and said coldly.
Fang Yuan snorted coldly, stood up and prepared to leave.
"Cui Shangshu, may I ask if these are true?"
Fang Qingping also stood up and questioned Cui Zhentang.
"Presumptuous!"
"You are the only one who dares to question me?!"
Cui Zhentang was furious, his eyes seemed to be on fire.
Fang Yuan was originally about to leave, but when he saw this, he stopped where he was.
"I'm not questioning you, I'm questioning you!"
"I once heard that you are addicted to copper smelting, but there is no evidence!"
"Look, please open your eyes and take a look. Do you admit these evidences?!"
"It disgusts me to death to deal with people like you. Please suspend me from my job immediately. Thank you!"
Fang Qingping roared.
The information in his hand was slammed in front of Cui Zhentang.
Cui Zhentang's face turned ugly again, and he was shaking with anger.
"And me, please suspend me too!"
"And me!"
Two more people stood up and spoke one after another.
They walked towards Fang Yuan and followed Fang Yuan, their meaning was obvious.
Although there were only four people in total, in the eyes of everyone present, it was extremely shocking.
Cui Zhentang caused such a big incident on his first day in office. If copper smelting is true, how will we deal with things in the future and make people convinced?
"In the history of the Ministry of Finance, has there ever been such a villain as you!"
"Get out, someone will come after you to figure it out!"
Cui Zhentang said coldly.
The anger made his chest hurt and he wanted to vomit blood.
"Cui Zhentang, the imperial court has no laws regarding copper smelting, but copper smelting is against ethics."
"I hate copper smelting people the most in my life. With people like you in the household department, I, Fang Yuan, won't feel a pity if I don't come back!"
Fang Yuan said coldly.
Yes, the imperial court had no laws regarding copper smelting.
In an age of chaos and chaos, women’s status itself was very low.
Even though the status of women in the Tang Dynasty was not low, it was not much higher.
And in this era, many women get married at the age of eleven or twelve. Who cares about the situation of girls who are seven or eight years old?
It's just that Fang Yuan was very angry and had a mother's heart. He couldn't help those copper smelting people and thought they were disgusting. Even if they were cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, it wouldn't be an exaggeration.
Like Fang Yuan, there are also many people who cannot stand the existence of copper smelting, just like Fang Qingping.
"Since you know there is no relevant law, you know you shouldn't talk about private matters here."
"And you still wronged me. The three-division interrogation will definitely give me a clear answer, Fang Yuan, just wait and see!"
Cui Zhentang said coldly.
Once again, an expulsion order was issued to Fang Yuan and others.
As Fang Yuan and others left, the farce completely exploded.
For a time, all the dignitaries in Chang'an City, including Li Shimin, knew about this matter.