Zeng Yi expected that some people would object, and even expected that the imperial censor might object. This old guy was responsible for supervising hundreds of officials. Zeng Yi's memorial was worth a thousand words. It was obvious that the main purpose was to make money. In the censor,
In the doctor's eyes, this is using power for personal gain!
Listening to the old man's impassioned talk about the threat that opening up those armaments might pose to the imperial court, and Zeng Yi's behavior of abusing power for personal gain, Zeng Yi couldn't help it.
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. I made this suggestion entirely for the sake of the imperial court. The armaments that the imperial court spent huge sums of money to research were now thrown into the warehouse in just a few years. The minister also did it for the imperial court's benefit.
I made this opinion after taking back some of my investment!”
"Hmph, the imperial court has enough budget to develop armaments. They keep saying it is for the imperial court, but because they waste some money and ignore the imperial court's safety, Mr. Ni, the commander of the Imperial Guard, is not qualified enough!"
"My lord, what you say is so wrong. How can I ignore the safety of the imperial court? Does this mean that your lord does not believe in the imperial court's millions of troops?"
As soon as Zeng Yi said these words, the generals couldn't help it anymore, and several generals immediately came out, "Your Majesty, we have absolute confidence to ensure the safety of the imperial court, no matter what kind of armaments the enemy has!"
The imperial censor also realized that he had said the wrong thing and said quickly: "Your Majesty, I have never doubted the strength of the imperial army. I just don't want to see the enemy use the imperial army's own armaments to deal with the imperial army!"
"Who is the enemy? Doesn't this mean that the people in the world are also citizens of the empire?"
"You, when did I say this?"
Zeng Yi and the old guy were at each other's throats for a while. Zeng Yi grabbed the old guy again and said that the imperial court could afford those skills, even if it was a waste of money, it didn't matter. He immediately retorted.
"Wasting some money? Your Excellency, you don't like to hear this after you have been demoted. The money of the imperial court comes from the people. Every tael of silver should not be wasted. Your Excellency obviously doesn't care about the people of the world. You should know that water
It can carry a boat but it can also overturn it. Your Majesty's words like this are obviously instigating Your Majesty to not care about the people. What is your intention to disturb the foundation of the empire?"
After saying this, Zeng Yi sighed, "It's sad that you were born in a poor family, but now you are in vain and waste the taxes that the people have worked so hard to pay!"
"You, you!" The old man was so angry that Zeng Yi was speechless.
At this time, someone immediately stood up and said, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Censor did not mean that. Since Mr. Ni keeps saying that it is for the imperial court and not for personal gain, then why does this technology require special
Where is it for Mr. Ni?"
"I have no objection to giving it to others if it is specially needed. As long as the other party can provide enough money and ensure that the technology is not leaked, I will agree to give it to anyone else if it is specially needed!"
"These technologies are not cheap. At least hundreds of thousands of taels of silver need to be recovered. What do you mean, Mr. Ni, can Mr. Ni afford hundreds of thousands of taels of silver?"
"Of course I can take it out!"
As soon as Zeng Yi finished speaking, a group of censors' eyes lit up, and someone immediately jumped out, "Your Majesty, the humble ministers are going to report that the commander of the Jinyiwei has been corrupt and accepted bribes. With the annual salary of the commander of the Jinyiwei, it is impossible for him to pay tens of
Ten thousand taels of silver!"
As if they had caught Zeng Yi's hand, a group of censors excitedly attacked him.
Zeng Yi sneered twice, "Haha, your Majesty, every income of the humble minister is reasonable, legal, and reasonable, and there is nothing wrong with it at all!"
Zeng Yi was not an unsupportive official. After hearing what Zeng Yi said, someone stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say about Lord Ni's income. I don't know about other incomes, but just Ni's income."
The tax paid to the blacksmith shop under your name last year exceeded tens of thousands of taels of silver, and hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, it is not impossible for Mr. Ni to pay for it!"
"Mr. Ni's income is indeed reasonable, and there is no unreasonable income! When it comes to Mr. Zhang, the censor of Youqiandu, there are some problems. Mr. Zhang is a fourth-grade official, lives a luxurious life, has many wives and concubines at home, and his annual salary is only
I can’t support such a life!”
Among the censors, the official named by the Jin Yiwei had a look on his face and instantly knelt on the ground, "Wei Chen is wronged. Your Majesty, every income of Wei Chen..."
Before he finished speaking, Zeng Yi said: "Jinyiwei has been investigating Mr. Zhang's matter for many days. There are many situations where his income sources are unknown. Jinyiwei is currently investigating the evidence!"
The censor's face all changed. This was to scare the monkeys. Everyone knew that this was Zeng Yi's revenge, but they couldn't say anything. The so-called Mr. Zhang was indeed up to something, and someone caught him. Other censors
Even though Shi wanted to save him, he didn't know what to say.
There are not many officials present who are truly innocent and have no problems at all. After so many years of officialdom, if investigated, any official will have some problems. At this time, the censors are not just a question of whether to save Mr. Zhang, but a very serious problem.
Worried that Zeng Yi would hold on to it and affect others.
When the imperial censor saw this situation, he sighed and said, "Your Majesty, since Mr. Ni guarantees that those technologies will not be leaked, I naturally have no reason to object!"
Zeng Yi smiled when he heard this. He understood very well that the imperial censor suddenly agreed with him at this time. In fact, he wanted him to let Master Zhang go. After all, he was his subordinate. If he could not save this subordinate,
It would be difficult to control those censors in the future, so Zeng Yi no longer held on to Censor Zhang.
The little queen looked at Zeng Yi, with a slight smile on her lips, "My lords, do you have any opinions?"
Many people looked at Zhongshu Ling, who smiled and said, "This move will not only allow the imperial court to recover part of the research and development budget, but also help Jianghu forces attack the Persian Empire. In addition, Mr. Ni will supervise it, so there is no need to worry about the enemy."
If you get it, it will be a hundred benefits and no harm to the imperial court. I second my opinion!"
Zhongshu Ling seconded the proposal, and several other important officials in the imperial court who had visited Yi said one after another: "Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"
The main officials of the three provinces and six ministries all agreed, and naturally no one else would object, so the matter was passed.
"Since none of you have any objections, let this matter be carried out according to Ni Aiqing's wishes. The Ministry of Industry and Household Affairs and Mr. Ni will do a good job in handing over the work!"
"I obey the order!"
After the meeting, Zeng Yi went directly to the Ministry of Industry. Although the arms management rights have been won, the types and prices still need to be negotiated.
