Chapter five hundred and eighty-five. Lively court discussion (8).
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Seeing that all the officials supported the strict investigation of Su Changzhen, Emperor Deqing sighed softly in his heart.
It seems that Su Changzhen is going to collapse after all, and there is no way to marry Su Changzhen's daughter Su Xiuning to Zhao Junchen. In this way, the two corrupt officials cannot merge. When he plans to abandon Zhao Junchen in the future, he wants to
It will take a little more energy to catch Zhao Junchen.
However, Emperor Deqing didn't pay too much attention. In his opinion, Zhao Junchen had too many flaws. It was just a matter of paying more attention to it, and it was not a big deal.
What's more, seeing that Su Changzhen was about to fall, Zhao Junchen didn't say anything. It was obvious that Zhao Junchen did not intend to marry Su Xiuning as his official wife. In this case, Su Changzhen would be even less useful, and his downfall would mean his downfall.
, when the family property is confiscated, Emperor Deqing’s internal funds will be much richer.
Therefore, Emperor Deqing complied with the wishes of the officials and slowly said: "Since all the ministers and officials have this intention, and the evidence of Su Changzhen's various crimes is indeed conclusive, then I also
I will not tolerate Su Changzhen, so according to the wishes of your beloved ministers, I will send a court minister as an imperial envoy to Nanzhili to investigate the matter, and escort Su Changzhen to the capital for trial!"
Having said this, Emperor Deqing pondered again: "As for the selection of the imperial envoy..."
Following Emperor Deqing's words, all the officials held their breaths and waited nervously for Emperor Deqing's decision.
At this time, Emperor Deqing also felt a little embarrassed.
All the major factions in the DPRK are competing for such a lucrative job. If it is given to a certain faction, the other factions will naturally be unconvinced, and then the DPRK will fall into endless quarrels, which is very annoying.
But at this moment, Zhao Junchen, who had been silent and low-key from the beginning of the morning until now, suddenly came out and spoke: "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion regarding the selection of the Imperial Envoy!"
Seeing Zhao Junchen suddenly come out to speak, Emperor Deqing was slightly startled, thinking that Zhao Junchen was going to fight for benefits for the "Zhao Party" again.
However, Emperor Deqing did not stop him, but nodded and said: "Oh? Zhao Aiqing has different candidates? Let's talk about it."
Zhao Junchen said slowly: "Your Majesty, as Mr. Zhou Ge said, arresting a frontier official, a second-grade governor, is by no means a trivial matter. A heavyweight minister is needed to go, otherwise it will not be enough.
Stabilize the place! However, I look at the candidates proposed by several cabinet elders, and each seems to have shortcomings. Du Bai, the censor of the left capital, has just taken office and is getting familiar with official duties, so it is not suitable to leave. Lv Chunxiao, the censor of the right capital, is too upright in character and uses methods.
There are also some changes missing, which can easily lead to chaos. As for Fang Shiwen, the minister of Dali Temple, his rank and prestige are insufficient..."
Hearing Zhao Junchen's comments, Emperor Deqing also nodded in agreement and asked again: "So, does Zhao Aiqing have a more suitable candidate?"
Zhao Junchen turned his head and glanced in the direction of the cabinet ministers, and then proposed a candidate that no one could have imagined.
"I recommend Huang Yourong, the former assistant minister of the cabinet, to be the candidate for imperial envoy!"
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, everyone in Huangji Hall was shocked.
I have to say that the candidate proposed by Zhao Junchen is really the most suitable.
After Huang Yourong handed over the huge family property he had obtained through years of corruption and bribery to Emperor Deqing, he finally got his wish and resigned from the position of Pavilion Elder. He no longer had to suffer criticism from officials in the temple. Now he is preparing to leave the capital.
Return to my hometown in Jiangnan.
However, although he is not as good as a chicken, he is still the former Pavilion Elder. His reputation and connections are still enough to intimidate the local area. He also has enough experience and means to definitely handle this matter. Moreover, he is preparing to go to Nanzhili for retirement.
, and it happened to be on the way.
All the major factions in the court were unable to find out Huang Yourong's flaws and shortcomings. After thinking about it for a moment, the powerful ministers realized that the candidate they supported could not compete with Huang Yourong.
On the other side, Emperor Deqing also had a bright eye and said, "Huang Yourong? He is indeed a very suitable candidate."
In fact, Zhao Junchen's suggestion that Huang Yourong be the candidate for imperial envoy was a last resort.
Zhao Junchen is currently carrying out many plans secretly, all of which require a large amount of money to support. Now Zhao Junchen's net worth has been shrinking, and he doesn't know how long he can last. If he can get the imperial envoy candidate to arrest Su Changzhen, then Zhao Junchen will also
You can take the opportunity to replenish your wallet.
It is a pity that the "Zhao Party" has insufficient foundation after all. Although it is becoming more and more powerful, there are not many available talents after all. For example, when the major parties compete for candidates for imperial envoys today, the "Zhao Party" seems a little embarrassed.
Because they simply don't have any suitable candidates to support them.
Just like just now, when Zuo Lanshan came out to speak, he had no intention of competing for the imperial envoy candidates. He just wanted to insert Gu Quan from the "Zhao Party" into the imperial envoy team. This was also a helpless choice. Although he could not take the majority, it was still possible.
Can get a piece of the pie.
But at this moment, Zhao Junchen suddenly thought of Huang Yourong.
After Zhao Junchen helped Huang Yourong escape from the temple, the relationship between the two had eased slightly, and they even conducted a series of cooperation. If Zhao Junchen could make Huang Yourong the imperial envoy, then Huang Yourong would definitely reciprocate the favor and give the "Zhao Party" the most
prosperous profits.
Therefore, Zhao Junchen recommended Huang Yourong as the imperial envoy in public.
Seeing that Emperor Deqing also expressed his support, Zhao Junchen said again: "Your Majesty, Huang Yourong is an old official in the court. Although he has retired and became an official, he can still exert some residual energy!
I was trusted by His Majesty to preside over the imperial court's business tax rectification, so I established the "United Shipping Company" to provide financial support. Now those merchants who have joined the "United Shipping Company" are about to hold a grand establishment ceremony in Jiangnan. I want to express my gratitude to you.
Your Majesty requested that Mr. Huang Ge, who had become an official, serve as an imperial envoy to attend this grand ceremony to show the support of the imperial court. Unexpectedly, the matter of Su Changzhen suddenly appeared in the morning, so I wanted to leave the two masters alone. Since Su Changzhen's
The case also requires an imperial envoy to be sent to Nanzhili. It is better for Mr. Huang Ge to take charge of it together. Mr. Huang's reputation, qualifications, and abilities are also suitable in all aspects. He will definitely be able to handle these matters. Please give your Majesty's judgment."
After hearing Zhao Junchen's detailed explanation, Emperor Deqing nodded again and again.
Seeing that all major political parties in the DPRK remained silent, apparently unable to refute Zhao Junchen's proposal, Emperor Deqing became even more satisfied.
With Huang Yourong serving as the imperial envoy, no one took advantage, but there were fewer quarrels and debates.
Therefore, Emperor Deqing nodded and said: "In that case, Huang Yourong will serve as the imperial envoy to go to South Zhili to investigate and arrest Su Changzhen, and by the way, represent the imperial court to participate in the founding ceremony of the United Shipping Company."
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
After hearing Emperor Deqing's decision, Zhao Junchen quickly flattered him.
However, Emperor Deqing seemed to have thought of something, and suddenly added: "However, Huang Yourong is going to Nanzhili to retire and return to his hometown, and it will not be convenient for him to escort Su Changjin back to the capital at that time... Well, I won't
The next imperial edict is to ask Wang Baoren, the Minister of Civil Affairs in Nanjing, to assist Huang Yourong in handling various matters. After the dust settles, Wang Baoren will escort Su Changzhen back to Beijing... Speaking of which, I planned to bring Wang Baoren back when I was on tour in the south.
The capital asked him to take over the position of the crown prince and grand master, but he was delayed due to some things, and now it is time for him to come to the capital to take up his post."