Cui Weizhen was in the center of the storm, calm and composed. He fully understood Feng Shangshu's gaze. Although he didn't know where he got the confidence, he still had to stand up and express his position: "I am loyal to the emperor, and it is a fluke that I don't neglect my duty. I dare not attempt it."
Feng Shangshu talked about great achievements. But I didn’t expect that Feng Shangshu had high hopes for Xiaguan and expected me to make achievements. Your painstaking efforts really made Xiaguan Ming feel very frightened. I would like to ask Feng Shangshu, how can I make achievements? Please
You can give me some pointers so that I can give my subordinates a way forward in the future."
Feng Shang Shu was asked.
When it comes to establishing achievements, Cui Weizhen is not inferior to others at all. He has achieved results that many ministers cannot achieve in their lifetime. Why is his guidance needed?
It seems that Cui Weizhen not only relies on a wife who knows how to do business, but also has a sharp tongue. This round of beatings has completely destroyed his face.
Feng Shangshu's face became even colder: "Master Cui, don't take it out of context. I didn't say that you have no achievements, I just think that you have been slacking off recently, so I am kindly giving you a warning. If you don't like to hear it, I won't say more next time.
Just say it.”
"The words of the Feng Shang Book are serious. You are the emperor's loyal minister. You are just starting out as a junior official. I still need to learn from you in many ways and work hard to repay the emperor's favor."
Cui Weizhen took out a thick memorial from his sleeve and chuckled: "Actually, Feng Shangshu misunderstood me. I have not been lazy recently and have been keeping statistics on household registration, land and taxation in Dazhou with my subordinates. This is the result."
, is waiting to be submitted to the Emperor for approval."
Feng Shangshu also smiled, but his smile was full of indescribable contempt and ridicule: "Could it be that Cui Shilang is confused? Didn't you already count the household registration and land before? Why do you still need to submit it to the emperor together with taxes?"
"The emperor has many things to do every day, so the subordinate officials naturally did not dare to disturb the emperor. However, the subordinate officials and subordinate officials used new methods to collect statistics on various situations, and made a close-up of the situation into a memorial, which was presented to the emperor for review."
Feng Shangshu felt something strange, frowned and said nothing.
Li Yuanyi, the Minister of Household Affairs, was standing next to him. Feng Shangshu looked at him inquiringly, but the other party's expression was slightly strange, and he seemed to be unaware.
Li Yuanyi used nepotism and served as the Minister of Household Affairs for many years. He only respected Li Shilang, who was from the same clan as him. He usually ignored Cui Weizhen, a younger generation who had suddenly risen to prominence, and even gave him some shoes from time to time. The relationship between them was definitely not good.
Now that Cui Weizhen has achieved results, it is reasonable to avoid Li Yuanyi and directly submit the report to the emperor. However, Li Yuanyi just doesn't look good on the ground.
Even so, Li Yuanyi did not want to lose face as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in front of the courtiers. When faced with the questions of his colleagues, he always answered with Tai Chi: "Cui Shilang's memorial is indeed different. I can't explain the reason at the moment. If you are curious,
, just let Mr. Cui explain."
Li Yuanyi showed him the steps, and Cui Weizhen naturally gave him face and said to everyone: "This is an accounting method inspired by my wife. It counts various amounts and information in the form of charts, simplifying the complex and making it clear at a glance. From now on,
, this method is most effective for the household department, and Li Shangshu praised it even after reading it."
Li Yuanyi's face was restored, and the discomfort in his heart subsided a little. He knew that Cui Shilang was not an innocent person. Since it was all planned to be presented to the imperial review, it must be a good thing.
In order to show in front of his colleagues that he was different from Feng Shang Shu in being kind, open-minded and tolerant, he said with satisfaction: "What Cui Shilang said is true. I have decided to use this new accounting method in the household department in the future.
, if your colleagues need to learn from it, feel free to ask Cui Shilang for advice."
The most indispensable thing for people is curiosity, even for high-ranking officials in the eyes of the common people. The ministers from other ministries came over curiously to ask. Minister Kong Liufeng stood there without embarrassment, his face turned dark.
Cui Weizhen's side was quickly filled with people. The courtiers of King Ke's party were as still as the wind. King Ke was also in a very embarrassing situation recently, so he took the initiative to go to his father-in-law and started chatting with him.
Feng Shangshu was granted an amnesty. Although he was very dissatisfied with King Ke's neglect of his daughter, the other party was the prince after all and the object of his political investment. He was still smiling while chatting.
When Emperor Xuanwu came to the Jinluan Palace, he saw exactly this lively scene: "You are all in a good mood today. What are you discussing?"
When the emperor arrived, no one dared to despise the emperor. Everyone immediately stopped the discussion and quickly returned to work.
The Emperor's eyes and ears were all in the Jinluan Palace. He must have known what happened in the palace before he came, but as soon as the Emperor opened his mouth, he would definitely have to answer.
Usually it was King Wei who answered the question at this time, but this time it was King Ke who took the lead and said: "To inform my father, Uncle Jing Ning was inspired by his wife to study a new accounting chart. He was just discussing with all the courtiers.
Communicate."
King Ke looked magnanimous, but the courtiers present had strange expressions.
King Ke actually took the initiative to take credit for Cui Shilang? Could it be that the sun had risen to the west? Could it be that the two sides had settled their differences? King Wei and his party became suspicious.
However, some courtiers did not think about party struggle. In view of the affair between King Ke and Mrs. Ning Guo, they couldn't help but think wrong——
It is false for King Ke to claim credit for Cui Shilang, but it is true for him to make a name for Mrs. Ningguo! Otherwise, Cui Shilang could just bring his own wife with him inside and outside his words. As an outsider, why should he speak so clearly?
I'm afraid the drunkard's intentions are not in the bar.
No matter what the courtiers thought, it was obvious that Emperor Xuanwu was very fond of this trick. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "Mrs. Ning Guo has a wonderful mind and Cui Aiqing is talented. They complement each other so much. They are a match made in heaven."
Emperor Xuanwu was very conceited and favored his son very much. He felt that if King Ke dared to mention Mrs. Ning Guo openly in front of the courtiers, he must have given up his obsession and changed his ways.
From a father's perspective, he was very pleased.
He gave King Ke an approving look, and King Ke smiled coquettishly in return. The deep love between the father and son of the Tian family blinded many pairs of eyes.
The smile on King Wei's face faded. As expected, Lao Qi should not be underestimated. Their mother and son have been favored for many years because of their ability to understand and grasp the emperor's heart. In this regard, no other prince can compare.
However, what happens if you are favored again?
All the affection is wasted away in one stroke, but I don’t know how deep the affection Lao Qi has in his father’s heart is, and whether it can withstand his wearing away over and over again.
King Wei turned the ring on his thumb and smiled again on his face.
