1013 The emperor is angry, the emperor is very anxious
Uncle Nine Emperors not only arrived in Shandong safely, but also quickly opened up the situation, but there was no progress in the household affairs.
Cao Shangshu of the Ministry of Revenue has always refused to come forward, and the government has become a mess. Everyone in the ministers is in danger. The situation is getting worse and worse. As the auditors get more and more in-depth understanding, some local officials are not spared.
The emperor's face became even more ugly.
If this continues, everyone will no longer need to do political affairs, and will only care about the accounting department's audit.
The emperor knew that this matter must have a result, otherwise the government would not be stable, and he would have no time to deal with the mysterious organization hidden in the imperial city, let alone the Nine Emperors Uncle who was far away in Shandong.
The emperor kept his word. It was the emperor who originally ordered a thorough investigation into the household affairs matter. When the matter developed to this point, the emperor stopped it if he could not stop it.
With so much evidence in front of us, the emperor is not pursuing the case now. Those ministers are also worried that the emperor will investigate further in the future. Someone must be found to take the blame for the Ministry of Household affairs and put an end to the matter completely.
Cao Shangshu has always been the emperor's favorite candidate to take the blame. Unfortunately, Cao Shangshu was sinister and kept claiming to be ill and refused to come forward. The emperor saw that Cao Shangshu was a veteran of two dynasties and patiently stayed with him. However, after the Nine Emperors Uncle arrived in Shandong safely,
The emperor's patience ran out, and as he had available evidence, he no longer gave Cao Shangshu face.
In the morning of the next day, the emperor reprimanded the Ministry of Accounts, blaming the empty treasury and corruption in the six ministries on the Ministry of Accounts, and asked the Ministry of Accounts to reconcile the accounts within a time limit.
After King Luo's investigation during this period, it was found that the Ministry of Revenue was indeed short of three million taels of silver. However, the money was not taken away by the Nine Emperors Uncle, but went to the account of Jiangnan Flood Control.
Of course, this money was not embezzled by embezzlement. It was just an illegal operation by the Department of Accounts. Before the emperor approved the red money, the money was transferred to it first, resulting in a discrepancy between the actual accounts.
King Luo discovered the big mistake of the Ministry of Revenue, and the emperor took advantage of it to accuse the Ministry of Revenue of acting in an unorganized manner, and asked the Ministry of Revenue to come out and confess. However, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance was not around, so the unlucky deputy minister had no choice but to stand up, and was scolded bloody by the emperor.
, he wanted to explain several times, but the emperor never gave him a chance.
The emperor was angry enough and announced his withdrawal from the court. All the ministers looked at each other in shock.
"What Cao Shangshu did... Although it was against the rules, it was for the sake of the people." A certain civil official said, feeling sorry for Cao Shangshu in his heart. As a veteran of the two dynasties, Cao Shangshu had always fulfilled his duties and managed the Dongling treasury well.
It's very good, but it doesn't have the heart of an emperor.
"Well, the Ministry of Household Affairs often does this kind of thing, and it never happened before. The amount of money for flood control in Jiangnan is three million taels every year, and the emperor approves it every year. It's just a matter of waiting until the emperor approves it, and then we go through the procedures.
By the time this money arrived, floods in the south of the Yangtze River had already occurred. In previous years, the Ministry of Household Affairs would transfer the money to control floods in advance so as not to affect farming. After the emperor's approval came down, the procedures would be completed, and the matter would be over.
, there is not even half a mistake, but the emperor is checking the accounts at this time this year, Cao Shangshu is really unlucky."
"Cao Shangshu is in trouble this time." Some officials formed a team in twos and threes, all expressing regret, but this regret also contained a hint of happiness. Fortunately, the emperor let Cao Shangshu come out to take the blame, so that their miserable
The emperor will not pursue the matter.
The emperor has determined that it is the fault of the Ministry of Revenue, and will not punish the two culprits. When the time comes, all the faults will be blamed on the Ministry of Revenue.
As a minister, you must learn to figure out the emperor's thoughts. This time the emperor revealed his thoughts so obviously. How could these officials who are personal and sophisticated not understand that several officials who had a good personal relationship with Cao Shangshu went to see Cao Shangshu at the same time?
Shangshu, advised Cao Shangshu to resign.
The emperor made it clear that he wanted Cao Shangshu to resign, leaving the position of Hubu Shangshu vacant.
Unfortunately, these people were rejected one by one. Cao Shangshu did not see them at all. When the emperor learned about this, he snorted coldly and was full of murderous intent.
In the morning court the next day, the emperor's words were full of dissatisfaction with the Ministry of Revenue. All the ministers understood that the emperor's patience with Cao Shangshu had reached the limit. If Cao Shangshu didn't come out again, don't blame him for being ruthless.
The officials were helpless, shaking their heads and sighing one by one, thinking that it was not worth it for Cao Shangshu. Cao Shangshu had no big fault in the Ministry of Household Affairs. The biggest fault was that he was too considerate of the people, but the emperor could not tolerate Cao Shangshu, and Cao Shangshu
He is also stubborn and refuses to admit his mistakes no matter what.
After retiring from the court, the emperor issued an order to summon Wang Jinling, the eldest son of the Wang family, to the palace. No one knew what happened between the emperor and Wang Jinling. They only knew that Wang Jinling went to Cao Mansion after leaving the palace.
Cao Shangshu did not see the officials, but did not refuse Wang Jinling's visit.
"The eldest son is a rare visitor." Although Cao Shangshu was not seriously ill, he was in poor spirits and looked like he was recovering from a serious illness.
It can be seen that Cao Shangshu was not having a good time during this period.
"Master Cao's words make Jin Ling ashamed. Master Cao is an important minister in the court, and Jin Ling really doesn't dare to nag Master Cao." Wang Jinling ignored the profound meaning of Cao Shangshu's words, and spoke with a smile, and his gentle eyes had a light smile.
The warmth makes it impossible for people to treat it coldly.
Cao Shangshu chuckled, the wrinkles in his eyes wrinkled: "That's right, the eldest son. According to the status of the eldest son, it is really not suitable to have close contact with the court officials. The eldest son must not go to the Three Treasures Palace for anything, but the eldest son is here for that matter
Regarding the matter, Cao advised the eldest son not to waste his words."
"Jin Ling was entrusted by your Majesty. I hope Lord Cao will think twice." Wang Jinling didn't care about the ridicule in Cao Shangshu's words and made his purpose clear openly.
"You want me to resign?" The smile on Cao Shangshu's face suddenly condensed, and he said sadly: "Please tell your majesty, eldest son, that I will not resign."
Wang Jinling shook his head: "My lord, why are you bothering? It's already this time, how long can you hold on?"
The emperor has made it clear that he does not want to see the Ministry of Revenue and wants Cao Shangshu to reveal all his crimes. He also hinted that as long as Cao Shangshu comes forward, the matter will stop.
At this time, no matter whether they are the Royalist Faction, Luo Wang Faction, Prince Pai or Nine Emperors Uncle Faction, for their own safety, they will have the idea of sacrifice the household department to protect them. If Cao Shangshu does not come forward, he will become the target of public criticism.
"Cao has accepted the kindness of the eldest son. Cao has made up his mind." Cao Shangshu shook his head, with a sad face and a lack of interest, as if he had the will to die.
Seeing this, Wang Jinling felt uneasy and persuaded again: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is determined to take the Ministry of Households into your hands this time. You insist on blocking here and arouse His Majesty's dissatisfaction. You will have to retreat if you don't retreat.
At that time, my family may have to be implicated."
Now that Cao Shangshu has retired, the emperor will not take his life, and the officials of the six ministries will speak for him. After all, he was sacrificed to save everyone, but if it continues to be delayed, the emperor will be disgusted with Cao Shangshu.
People from the Six Divisions will also add insult to injury.