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."
To be continued...