Chapter 143 Yang Lian was almost stunned by his teammates
Liu Mao introduced the situation in detail.
"Suqian was hit by a drought. It is true that some people hoarded food to protect themselves. However, in the name of cracking down on profiteers who hoarded goods, Wang Zaijin arrested a group of people and directly took away their property. This behavior was radical and had obvious faults and should not be promoted.
Job."
Zhu Youxiao knew about this.
Wang Zai Jin reported this to the court before. In fact, despite the drought, some big businessmen were still hoarding supplies and not selling them, waiting for the price of rice and salt to rise again.
Wang Zaijin made a prompt decision, arrested the profiteers who took the lead in hoarding, and confiscated the materials to provide relief to the victims.
Then he was criticized by many Jiangnan scholars, saying that he enforced the law excessively and robbed businessmen of their private property.
Zhu Youxiao smiled inwardly, as expected, someone spoke for these big businessmen and criticized Wang Zaijin.
"I heard that some of the businessmen arrested in this matter seem to be unclean."
Hearing what Emperor Tianqi said, Duke Chengguo Zhu Chunchen's eyes lit up and he knew he was here to live.
"I know some information. The corruption at the Ministry of Industry involves the purchase of military uniforms and cotton-padded clothes. Some businessmen accepted the materials fee of 500,000 taels from the Ministry of Industry, but only used 250,000 taels to purchase them. The remaining half of the money was managed by them.
Divided."
Zhou Yingqiu, the censor of the right capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, also added: "I am responsible for tracing the assets, and two of them are the profiteers captured by the king in Jin this time. I think we should be dealt with strictly!"
"Well, let's not talk about profiteers, but let's talk about disaster relief. Do you think this is appropriate?" Zhu Youxiao did not go out personally, but asked questions through words, and the people on his side would naturally respond.
Li Ruhua, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said: "The transportation of the Grand Canal and the prices of goods along the way are very important. We cracked down on profiteers who took advantage of the disaster to hoard, and actually protected the people and the court. If the price of rice and salt in Suqian skyrockets, the price of transportation from Jiangnan to the capital will definitely rise. Everyone
and the people in the north will be affected."
Others also added that most people think there is no problem with Wang Zaijin's handling. If necessary, profiteers and ordinary businessmen can be strictly screened afterwards.
"Well, that makes sense." Zhu Youxiao looked at Zhou Jiamo, the official minister.
"Old Heavenly Official proposed to use this person, and in the end most officials supported it. Then he was promoted to the capital. Not only did he serve as the left minister of the Ministry of War, but he was also considered to serve as the second minister of the Military Aircraft Department!"
The ministers were amazed, but Yang Lian's head was buzzing and he almost fainted.
Wang Zaijin, who attacked big businessmen and was criticized by Jiangnan scholars, was directly promoted to a more important position.
This further confirmed his prediction that Zhu Youxiao would go south to "put down the rebellion".
Then Fang Congzhe and Zhou Jiamo proposed that Chen Daoheng, the right deputy censor who was serving in the local area at that time, should replace Wang Zaijin as the governor of the river.
This Chen Daoheng also held important positions in Shandong and Fujian, and had a good relationship with the Donglin Party.
It's like giving a slap in the face and giving you a sweet date.
Liu Mao was relieved and asked Wang Zaijin to leave the Grand Canal. The merchants in Jiangnan would also be happy. This Chen Daoheng was considered "one of his own", and at least there would be no danger behind him.
He looked at Yang Lian aside.
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During this time, Yang Lian only broke out in cold sweat, her expression solemn and her eyes disappointed.
"Wenru, what's wrong?" he asked in a low voice.
Yang Lian glared at him and signaled him not to talk nonsense.
Liu Mao was confused and a little speechless inside.
"Silly, everyone in Donglin is in Jiangnan. This time, Chen Daoheng is in charge, and my friend Zhang Heming is transferred to Jiangnan. In addition, when King Liang comes to Wuxi, loyal ministers involved in rebellion may accompany him to Wuxi... I don't understand
What do you mean!?"
Yang Lian roared in his heart and was almost stunned by his teammates
This time, Liang Wang Zhu Youjian, Nanjing Ministry of War Affairs, ministers involved in rebellion, and the accounts of the Grand Canal, with so many positions, it is easy to find evidence and create a shocking "evidence", or even the aftermath of the "rebellion"
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Yang Lian felt that the sword above his head was getting closer and closer.
Not only on the top of my head, but also on the head of the entire Jiangnan.
He is even more urgent to find a way to contain Zhu Youxiao, and his plan to surrender must be successful!
While he was lost in thoughts, Zhu Youxiao discussed Wang Zaijin's abilities and talents.
Many sources have confirmed that when Wang Zai Jin was serving in the south, he did well when it came to military affairs. He was also very concerned about the Liaodong war in the north. When he was the governor of Shandong, he did a good job in shipping from Shandong to Liaodong.
"That being the case, Wang Zaijin has been promoted to the position of Second Minister of the Military Aircraft Department. Please invite Yang Sichang, the walking minister of the Military Aircraft Department, and the Supervisor of Ceremonies to convey my will and introduce the functions of the Military Aircraft Department in person."
"I obey the decree!"
Yang Sichang, the walking minister of the Military Aircraft Department, replied loudly. He knew that using the king in Jin was an important political signal, and specifically asked him, who was not party-minded and loyal to His Majesty, to convey the decree. What was the meaning behind it?
Because the enthronement ceremony took a long time, this court meeting was not as long as the ordinary morning court meeting.
Finally, Huang Kezuan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, introduced the interrogation of the judges. At present, most of the judges have confessed, and the witnesses and material evidence are available. Together with the oral confessions, a formal public trial will be held soon, and they will be punished for rebellion and assassination. p>
Zhu Youxiao finally said: "My father treated the common people of the world with Liu Xuande's benevolence, but there are still evil spirits who want to kill him, which also caused my father's illness to worsen. As my father's son, I must severely punish the traitors!" p>
The emperor's wrath may not necessarily involve laying dead bodies thousands of miles away, but it must severely punish the rebels and let the families of the guilty officials have a taste of Brother Steel's transformation methods.
After the court meeting is over, all officials who should take a rest should quickly go back to rest.
The top ten in the "Why is a Nation Wealthy" exam were retained.
Liu Ruoyu, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony, took them to the Wenhua Palace and entertained them with exquisite desserts, fruits and vegetables, as a reward and a rest.
After a while, Zhu Youxiao changed into his crown uniform and came to the Wenhua Hall in yellow uniform.
"My dear friends, you are the outstanding ones among the nearly three hundred officials in the capital. I am very lucky to have you."
"I thank Your Majesty for your love and will do your best to make Ming Dynasty prosperous and strong!"
The ten ministers all sincerely hope that the country will be prosperous and the people will be strong, so they can write outstanding works that are obviously better than others.
Zhu Youxiao looked over one by one.
The tenth place is Dong Qichang. He has a refined atmosphere, like an old immortal. He is almost seventy years old and has superb calligraphy and painting skills, especially landscape painting.
"Dong Qichang, Director of the Imperial College, pays homage to His Majesty."
Seeing Tianqi's eyes on him, he quickly reported his position name.
"Mr. Dong, compile the records of the Ming Dynasty for my grandfather Wanli Emperor. This is a very hard work but will benefit future generations. After the compilation is completed, I will put it to great use."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Dong Qichang was very accomplished in painting and calligraphy, and he certainly had a sense of arrogance. He also thought that Li Ruhua avoided taking the exam, and that he was a member of the Hanlin Academy and had a false reputation, so he was still a little bit unconvinced that he was only tenth.
Later, when I saw the top three answer sheets, I was silent for a long time.
Now even I, the tenth, have been assured by His Majesty that he will be put to great use, so there is no need to even think about the top few.
Ninth place, Zhou Yingqiu.
"Yu Shi Zhou, I promoted you to the Metropolitan Procuratorate ten days ago. I'm afraid it's too fast to continue your promotion now. Your current responsibilities are very important. If you do a good job and cooperate with me to make the country prosperous and safe, then of course you don't need to.
Say more."
"I thank you, Your Majesty."
Zhou Yingqiu's ninth place is actually a bit of luck. The article is very long, and there are some suspicions of a rip-off.
My cognition and thinking are very average, but this random suggestion of selling royal real estate and making money to the private sector is really wonderful.
This is so profitable that if you don’t rank it ninth, you will be underestimating the wealth value of real estate.