Chapter eight hundred and twenty first self-recommendation
Tong Shunmin and Shen Shikang's expressions changed suddenly. The repair and reinforcement of the river embankment was handled by their Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Household Affairs, and the officials related to it were naturally officials from their two ministries.
They did not accept the filial piety of those below. This was the usual practice, but at this moment they felt it was very hot.
If it is found that there is something wrong with the river embankment, they will be reprimanded for being petty, and it is very likely that they will be demoted and demoted.
The prince frowned slightly. Shen Shikang was his uncle. This household department had a lot to do with this matter. He was afraid that it would be difficult to handle.
"Tong Shunmin, you immediately send officials to Jiangnan and other places for inspection, and set off overnight."
The emperor thought about it and felt that he was not at ease about sending officials from the Ministry of Works.
"I will send an imperial envoy, the Prime Minister, and a supervisory censor to accompany him! How dare Qian Huichun of Changtian Mansion conceal it and not report it, I will definitely hold him accountable!"
When Xia Qing heard this, his face tightened, and then a fierce light flashed in his eyes.
"As for the candidates, do you have any good suggestions?" The emperor glanced at everyone present and waited for their response.
The prince glanced at the courtiers, and finally his eyes fell on Gu Chengyu. He had an idea in his mind, but he didn't know whether his father would agree to it.
"Father! The floods in the south of the Yangtze River are serious. I am willing to share my father's worries and go to provide disaster relief!"
When the emperor heard this, he looked at the prince. What do you mean? Go to Jiangnan in person?
This is not impossible. Although the prince is regarded as the crown prince, he is also a minister.
If the prince can be allowed to go, as long as this errand is completed, the prince can gain some prestige in Jiangnan and prepare for his future enthronement.
The emperor's thoughts were exactly what the prince was thinking at this moment.
The prince is not that kind of selfless person. Although he went to Jiangnan because he was worried about the people, he also had the intention of planning for himself.
"Your Highness, as the crown prince, you must not take risks! Who knows whether the river embankments in those state capitals will collapse again?" Deng Chenghong, the censor of Zuodu, objected immediately.
Gu Chengyu was not surprised at all that the prince recommended himself. The matter had already happened. There should be no need for the prince to take too much risk if he went now.
Even if he doesn't handle it well, he will just be scolded.
But if it is handled well, it will be a great achievement, and it can also gain the people's faith and establish one's own prestige.
But if you go before the embankment breaks, the consequences will be immeasurable. After all, you must be fully prepared. Once the embankment breaks and the people are drowned, then he, the prince, will also be reprimanded by the emperor.
Even if he is considered incompetent by officials and people, then the prince has no interest in being in front of him.
"It's too dangerous to go here. Is there no one in the court who can use it, so I have to let you, the crown prince, take the lead?"
The emperor was a little displeased, and what he said was naturally not very pleasant.
The prince's face darkened slightly. Even though he had been prepared to be rejected, it still hurt his face to be warned like this by his father in front of officials.
Seeing that the prince pursed his lips and said nothing, the emperor knew that his tone was inappropriate, so he quickly said: "As the prince, you should take your own safety as the top priority. It concerns the country, the country, and Jiangnan is just a piece of the country's territory."
Although the emperor's words were sincere words of advice, Gu Chengyu felt that they were trying to cover up the truth. It seemed that the emperor was really afraid of the prince!
Especially now that the prince has revealed his abilities, the emperor is more defensive than before.
Gu Cheng's eyes are open to nose and nose, and he is looking at his heart. It is impossible for him to recommend himself, and he will inevitably fall into the inferior position.
While he was worried about the people, he could not give up pursuing his own interests.
To put it bluntly, only by being in a high position can we better benefit the people. Of course, this is a high-sounding statement.
To be honest, he just wants to get promoted and get rich, and human nature is inherently selfish.
He was confident that the emperor would definitely send him to Jiangnan in the end. After all, the emperor saw what he had just done.
Even if it's not now, it will be later.
When the emperor saw Gu Chengyu's expression was calm, like an old monk in meditation, he knew that he had taken Qiao again.
But Gu Chengyu has such confidence, and every time he is asked to do something, Gu Chengyu can complete it.
Let me ask, who in the DPRK has such ability?
Today, the emperor is very dissatisfied with the ministers in the court. The salary of the court has made them fat and fat, but they can't even do the things he asked them to do.
The emperor mentally reviewed all the people who could be used in the court, and he sadly discovered that he was dissatisfied with everyone.
In this huge court, except for Gu Chengyu, no one agrees with him?
The emperor did not give up and thought carefully about the newly promoted officials. He suddenly thought of Xia Qing's disciple Min Feng.
Didn't Xia Qing always boast in front of him, saying that his disciple Min Feng was extraordinary, and asked him to give Min Feng more opportunities?
He also learned that Xia Qing had previously sent a letter to the Ministry of Personnel, and Min Feng was now a sixth-rank official.
Being promoted to two levels in two years would have been absolutely impossible if it weren't for Min Feng having this teacher as his first assistant.
Of course, Gu Chengyu is definitely an exception. The reason why Gu Chengyu's rank has improved so quickly is due to his own political achievements.
He was just a sixth-grade official, so the emperor couldn't criticize Xia Qing's face too much. Regarding this matter, he only mentioned a few words at that time to make Xia Qing aware of it.
Speaking of Min Feng, he is quite capable, and he is not someone who cannot be trained.
Compared with ordinary new science scholars, he still has some advantages. Unfortunately, with Gu Chengyu and Zhuyu in front of him, Min Feng naturally lost his luster.
In this case, let him see what Min Feng is capable of.
By the way, it served as a warning to Gu Chengyu, telling him not to think too highly of himself, thinking that the court would not be able to survive without him.
He is the Nine-Fifth Emperor, and he can lift whoever he wants. In order to better control Gu Chengyu in the future, the emperor plans to send Min Feng out first to see what he is capable of.
As for Gu Chengyu, it would be better to wait a few more days to make him feel anxious.
But the emperor expressed deep doubts about Min Feng's ability to handle this matter. Naturally, he could not place all his hopes on Min Feng.
"Xia Aiqing! I heard that your disciple Min Feng has extraordinary abilities. Why don't you send him this time?"
Xia Qing was shocked when he heard this. This matter is indeed an opportunity. Not only has he gained experience, but he can also handle it well. Promotion is inevitable.
But he naturally knew the capabilities of his young disciple. Although Min Feng had become much calmer in the past two years, the floods in the south of the Yangtze River were deeply implicated.
Not to mention Min Feng, even veterans with long experience in officialdom may not be able to handle this matter.
Isn't the Emperor trying to make things difficult for him and his young disciples? Jiangnan is not only flooded, but also the river embankment. Even senior officials in the capital will definitely be involved.
You don’t have the courage to accomplish these things? No! This young disciple doesn’t have this ability yet.
Gu Chengyu was a little surprised by the emperor's choice. He knew that the emperor might not choose him to go to Jiangnan in the first place.