But where did you know this line and why did you say it first?
Zhu Youde looked at Wang Zhonghou beside him.
But Wang Zhonghou was also confused.
"Your Majesty, this is Bao Zhiyuan's first court appearance since he recovered from his injury. I have never been in contact with him before!"
"What's the secret of Bao Shangshu?"
Zhu Youde asked tentatively first.
Will something happen to Bao Zhiyuan that will ruin his life?
"If your Majesty answers my question directly, I will say so."
"Okay, I agree! If I can guarantee that the money will be used for the people, I will not allocate funds from the treasury to build the Tongque Palace!"
Bao Zhiyuan felt proud when he heard this.
The emperor is done!
Originally, this method was just something he thought about in his spare time. He didn't want to offend the officials, so he hesitated to mention it.
But today it is for the common people of Daliang.
Also to cure a faint king.
He gave it all!
"Your Majesty, you asked the West Factory to supervise the third department to handle the case investigation. I think this is a great move!"
"In the past, people from the Third Division ransacked homes, often dragging their feet and losing property for no apparent reason. But after people from the West Factory supervised it, the efficiency was so high that I was amazed!"
"So I propose that the West Factory supervise and record the whereabouts of the money to ensure that the money is used for the people of Li!"
"And supervision methods need to be diverse, such as cross-supervision..."
Bao Zhiyuan proposed a comprehensive plan.
It can be seen that it was not something I just thought of on the spot today, but that I had planned it before.
Zhu Youde was dumbfounded.
I'm sure, you must not have read the script.
Because your script is even better than the script I imagined!
You dare to think and say such immoral things that offend all officials, and not only do you say it, you actually have a package plan already!
You must know that Fan Song, the male lead who was booked, hesitated for a long time after hearing the plan!
Wang Zhonghou looked at Bao Zhiyuan, his eyes shining brightly.
Xichang needs such talents!
Take the initiative to stand up and help my West Factory expand its rights. What a good person!
And the ministers, no matter whether they are loyal or corrupt, all feel that there is a traitor in their ranks!
"When eunuchs interfere in politics, they violate the laws of our ancestors. This is a disservice to the country!"
"Your Majesty, the eunuch is not good at writing, but he can supervise the work of our people who are well-educated in poetry and literature. This is a great shame and humiliation for me! I will never agree!"
"I request that Bao Zhiyuan, the traitor of Confucius and Mencius be punished!"
"Everyone is so against it."
"Shang Shu Bao, although I really want to abide by my agreement with you, my dear friends don't agree, so I have no choice but to give up!"
Zhu Youde had a complicated expression on his face, pretending to be regretful but actually very happy.
"So, let's continue discussing how much money should be allocated to Tongque Palace?"
"I don't want to hear you arguing anymore. If anyone says anything lower than the five million taels Zhang Shouxu said, there is no need to go to court now!"
"I don't believe it anymore. Without my consent, how dare you open the treasury privately?"
One look at the emperor's angry look.
The ministers' heads ached.
Needless to say, honest officials.
How can the fated people be allowed to be so ruined by a foolish king?
Feng Baigong, who had just returned to the court, was the first to stand up: "Your Majesty, I think what Bao Shangshu said is absolutely correct!"
"I would also like to ask Your Majesty to adopt this method and make a sincere statement not to allocate funds from the national treasury to build the Tongque Palace."
As for the corrupt officials.
How could he be willing to give a piece of meat as big as five million taels to the little emperor?
However, the emperor threatened not to agree to open the treasury.
In fact, the Cabinet's Household Enlargement Department could ignore the emperor's words and directly open the treasury. But doing so would inevitably leave a huge clue and make political opponents happy on the spot.
Moreover, being an official is nothing more than fame and fortune. History books will not let go of disobedient people. No one likes to be infamy for thousands of years.
What a dilemma!
Just when the monarch and his ministers were in a stalemate, some ministers had a bright idea and suddenly felt that the suggestion Bao Shangshu had just made was not impossible!
Although the emperor is fatuous, he has never done anything to shame himself.
If the eunuchs of the West Factory want to supervise, just let them do it. Which eunuch doesn’t love money? If the time comes, they can just get involved in corruption!
Even if you lose half of it, it’s still better than not being able to eat all the time!
"Your Majesty, I second the proposal to Bao Shangshu!"
"I also second the proposal!"
There were not a few people present who thought they were smart, and many people soon figured out the key.
Bao Zhiyuan saw that his colleagues were so supportive.
I just feel that I have done a great merit for the people of Daliang.
Very proud.
"Your Majesty, the ministers have no objection! Please also abide by your golden words, send Xichang to supervise the use of money, and no longer allocate funds from the treasury to build the Tongque Palace!"
The emperor looked depressed.
"All the beloved ministers agree so much. What do you think about Chief Assistant Zhang?"
The emperor looked at Zhang Shoufu expectantly.
Zhang Shoufu ignored the little emperor's look for help. Thinking about how much money was sitting in the treasury before it was moved into his home, he was already salivating like a hundred claws scratching his heart.
"Your Majesty, you have made an agreement with Bao Shangshu, and all the officials have approved it."
"As the Emperor, you must never break your promise!"
"But didn't you just say that it was a great shame and humiliation for the West Factory to supervise your use of money? Can you tolerate this?"
"I am dedicated to serving the country, why should I be afraid of supervision!"
The ministers are awe-inspiring!
"Then I can only agree not to allocate funds from the national treasury to build the Tongque Palace?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
All the officials shouted and knelt down.
Since the emperor was held hostage by them, the decision must be made immediately to prevent him from going back on his word.
"Oh well."
The emperor sighed depressedly.
"You decide among yourselves which areas of the imperial court will use money, and then report it to the cabinet. Wang Banban, supervise the people who use the money, and you should select them as soon as possible."
"Your majesty is wise! Long live my emperor!"
After all the civil and military officials stood up, they all looked at each other and smiled, creating a rare harmonious atmosphere.
Everyone achieved their purpose.
The emperor actually wanted to fight with them, he was too young!
"Wang Banban, declare the decree!"
Next.
This is a reward given to Luo Yunshan, the Minister of War, Feng Baigong, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Zhou Kongfang, the emperor of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Luoyunshan was a highly respected official and had already had a title, so it was his duty to inspect the border troops.
Only financial rewards are given.
Zhou Kongfang was granted the title of county earl and promoted to the rank of the sixth-grade director of imperial business and foreign affairs of the House of Internal Affairs.
None of the ministers had any objections to this.
The youngest daughter of the Zhou family might one day be accepted by the emperor as his concubine. It is normal for the emperor to reward the father-in-law with a small title.
It was Feng Baigong's award.
In fact, it's very reasonable, but all the officials couldn't help but lament the miracle of Daliang's officialdom.
Feng Baigong has always been a solitary minister, not interested in selfish interests or cliques. He is a true gentleman, and he never accepts even the customary courtesy of ice and charcoal.
But he is very capable and works hard without complaint.
Feng Baigong relied purely on his own ability and gradually became the Left Minister of the Ministry of Industry. The old Minister of the Ministry of Industry recommended him to take over the position.
Unfortunately, because he was unwilling to join the Zhang Party, he was suppressed by Zhang Shoufu.
And scolded him as a stinking stone who doesn’t know what to do!
I thought that as long as Zhang Shoufu was around, Feng Baigong would never get ahead.
Unexpectedly...
"Congratulations to Feng Shangshu!"
"Your Majesty appreciates it, and I am worthy of it. From now on, I can only work cautiously to repay the emperor's great kindness."
Congratulations to Feng Baigong on his promotion.
All the officials couldn't help but look at Zhang Shoufu curiously.