Chapter 249: The Ministry of Officials was Approved
By the Qinhuai River, fireworks cover the sky tonight, and the flickering fireworks make the sky as bright as day.
Just because during the day, a good news from the northern border reached the capital, and the Ministry of War immediately sent people to spread it everywhere.
"Great victory in the north!"
"The rebel army conquered two states and has arrived in Linzhou."
"Congratulations to Daxia!"
Yan Lanfeng was indeed a good businessman, and immediately ordered that today's fireworks be sold at a 30% discount, resulting in a scene of fireworks filling the sky beside the Qinhuai River.
The next day, morning.
In the Fengtian Hall, as soon as Xiao Pingsi sat down, he heard the officials cheering:
"I would like to congratulate Daxia and congratulate Your Majesty. Long live Daxia! Long live Your Majesty!"
Xiao Pingsi naturally knew the good news and waved his hand: "Everyone loves Qing Pingshen, haha..."
He was really happy.
The army conquered the two states of Beiliang in winter and successfully regained the lost territory. This was an achievement that none of the previous emperors had achieved, but he had made a start in his reign.
How not to like it.
How can an emperor not love martial arts and martial arts?
"Your Majesty, I heard that the young master brought the soldiers from the Musket Bureau. I think this trip will be of great help." Zhuge Qingshan said with a smile.
"The Ministry of War will tell you in detail." Xiao Pingsi signaled.
Zhang Xian, the Minister of War, came out of the squad: "The victory report said that Shuangzhou's destruction of the city was the main result of the Firearms Battalion. More than 4,900 people were beheaded, but our army suffered less than one-twentieth casualties."
"What?" The civilian officials present were fine, but the military attachés were all shocked.
"How is that possible?"
Mo Yuan was in disbelief: "The casualties were less than one-twenty?"
"How could it be possible..."
This is no longer a question of trust or distrust, it is simply a unilateral massacre, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the result of complete pushback.
But this is a siege.
Since ancient times, the casualties suffered by the attacking side have often been several times or even ten times that of the defenders.
How could it be the other way around?
Unless the opponent has not closed the door, there is no way to retaliate remotely on the city wall.
"Is it too exaggerated..." Some people questioned, suspecting that Fang Jue had falsely reported battle losses for the sake of credit.
Zhang Xian shook his head: "The Ministry of War was also shocked, but after seeing the details, it was relieved. The young division used the firearms battalion to attack, and in a moment they blasted through the city gate... and suppressed the enemy troops at the top of the city unable to fight back. The army easily entered the city, as if they had entered without a trace.
The realm of man.”
"I see……"
"But the city gate is so thick, how can it be easily opened?" It was still beyond everyone's imagination.
Zhang Xiandao: "If you are interested, you can go to the Ministry of War to check the detailed rules of this battle after the court is dismissed."
Seeing Zhang Xian say this, everyone stopped talking, and it was impossible to only discuss this one thing in the court.
I am happy, but I still have to do the government affairs that need to be done.
Next, it is time for the performance of the Cabinet and the Sixth Department.
"Your Majesty, the preliminary work of Jiangnan Water Conservancy has been carried out. People from the Ministry of Industry have arrived in Jiangnan. The express report sent back said that everything is going well." Weiyun, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, went out to work and gave a clear report on the recent work of the Ministry of Industry.
Yan Lanfeng stared at Wei Yun, his eyes wanting to flash out a steel knife and kill this guy who only wanted money.
Do you know that it is not easy for the household department to make a lot of money?
They want me to have four million at once, and more than two million more every year!
Do you really think I am the hen who placed the order?
Yan Lanfeng knew that it was the Ministry of Works that reminded His Majesty about Jiangnan Water Conservancy.
The Ministry of Finance has been very popular recently. Everyone knows that the Ministry of Finance is rich, and Wei Yun also knows it, so he thought that some projects could be carried out.
So I submitted plans for several projects.
Then the Jiangnan Water Conservancy Project was brought up again by His Majesty.
As the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Wei Yun was naturally happy. The start-up capital of four million taels was enough for him to start work in a big way.
Recently, the working enthusiasm of the entire Ministry of Industry has increased a lot, and some people are even working overtime in order to modify the drawings.
This kind of enthusiasm was impeached by the imperial censor... No one was allowed to be involved. There were rules in the officialdom, and the court could not advocate involution, otherwise many affairs would collapse.
“The Ministry of Industry worked hard and did a good job.”
Xiao Pingsi approved, then looked at Yan Lanfeng. Seeing his depressed look, he suddenly felt better.
"The cabinet must coordinate various ministries and cooperate with the Ministry of Industry in handling affairs. All matters must be based on national affairs and must not be delayed."
Cabinet ministers: "I obey the decree."
Nodding, Xiao Pingsi pointed to Qian Boyang: "How is the matter at Yushitai going?"
Hearing this, Qian Boyang came out of work and coughed:
"His Majesty has appointed Mr. Qin Shiyi of Yushitai as an imperial envoy to inspect Ganzhou... This is the report on his return."
He said and presented it in front of everyone.
When Xiao Pingsi reached out to take it from Wang Feng's hand, he asked: "Did you just arrive this morning?"
If it had arrived yesterday, this deal should have gone to the cabinet.
"Your Majesty will know after seeing it." Qian Boyang hesitated, stretched his eyebrows, and lowered his head slightly.
The ministers were wondering, when did Yushitai become so cowardly?
Even Qian Boyang, a good old man, has always been neither humble nor overbearing. Why does he look a little guilty today?
Xiao Pingsi was also puzzled, so he opened the booklet signed "Qin Shiyi" and with just one glance, he understood where Qian Boyang's guilt came from today.
"Good guy." After Xiao Pingsi took a closer look, his heart was shocked and his eyebrows flew up.
Qian Boyang cautiously looked at His Majesty's face to see if he could see that the anger had subsided, and then he felt reassured.
"His Majesty?"
Seeing that His Majesty was silent for a long time, Zhuge Qingshan went out to ask: "I wonder what the result of Master Qin's inspection was?"
As an imperial envoy and holding the emperor's sword, Zhuge Qingshan knew without asking that Qin Shiyi must be as fierce as a bandit.
This person was originally very strict, and he was very qualified as a censor. If he was allowed to enforce the law, with his hatred of evil, he would not stop until a river of blood was shed.
I don’t know if the emperor’s sword is okay or if it has been blunted...
When Xiao Pingsi heard this, his face softened slightly and he sneered: "What a Qin Shiyi, what a Ganzhou!"
The first half of the sentence is very resounding, and everyone can hear the second half of the sentence, which is strange and strange.
Your Majesty is affirming Qin Shiyi and questioning Ganzhou.
Some officials who originally wanted to make a revolt immediately shrank back and did not dare to leave work.
"The Ministry of Personnel!" Xiao Pingsi suddenly glanced over coldly, staring at Shangguan Ding, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, "These officials in Ganzhou are misbehaving in Ganzhou and preying on the common people. Don't you, the Ministry of Personnel, know anything about it?!"
According to Qin Shiyi's report, the crimes committed by these officials were no less than those of He Louqian, the former minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Shangguan Ding was out of duty and had no choice but to accuse him: "The officials have neglected their duties, and I am willing to take the blame."
"Who is the governor of Ganzhou?" Xiao Pingsi asked coldly.
"The governor of Ganzhou, Suzhou, Liangzhou, Lizhou, Beidu...the five governors in total is Xiao Ting." Shangguan Ding was helpless. Your Majesty asked this yourself.
"Xiao Ting..." The ministers were silent.
Xiao Pingsi was so angry that he gritted his teeth and his face turned red.
Just because this Xiao Ting is a member of the royal family. Like Xiao Neng, the former deputy commander-in-chief of Gyeonggi Province, his ancestors are descendants of the emperor and a collateral line of the royal family.
But even if he was on the other side, Xiao Ting's surname was Xiao, which was a disgrace to the Xiao royal family.
Xiao Pingsi became even more angry and immediately said: "Xiao Ting is derelict in his duties!"
"Here, Xiao Ting is deprived of his position as governor and handed over to the Criminal Department and Xuanjian Division for investigation. I don't believe he is unaware of such a big thing in Ganzhou!"
Definitely complicit.
Whether it is the emperor or the officials in the court, everyone has a clear mind.
"The Xuanjian Division received the order." Xie Qi came out.
"The Ministry of Punishment received the order." Su Lin left work with a look of helplessness on his face. This was another big job.
Then, Xiao Pingsi looked at Shangguan Ding:
"Qin Qing was in Ganzhou to investigate traitors and traitors, and he beheaded hundreds of people with the Emperor's Sword. From the state capital to the county magistrate, most of them committed corruption and perverted the law, and Qin Qing immediately punished them!"
"Hiss..." With these words, everyone seemed to see a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.
How many people were killed.
Now His Majesty is unwilling to settle the matter, and looking at this situation, he still wants to be held accountable. The officialdom is in danger.
Even royal relatives like Xiao Ting were dealt with mercilessly. What awaited him was at least exile, not to mention the fear of others.
Xiao Pingsi said: "The Ministry of Officials must immediately make a plan and send new officials to replace them."
"yes."
"Also, the officials who went to Suzhou were investigated and punished because they disliked the bitter cold in Suzhou and deliberately stayed in Ganzhou. They were also investigated and punished... Send someone again. If this happens again, I will send you to Suzhou!"
Shangguan Ding shrank his neck and quickly raised his hands: "I accept the decree, there will never be a next time!"
Gritting his teeth in his heart, he scolded the people who recommended these people to Suzhou for the post.
This shit is ruining me!
"If nothing happens, let's disperse..." Xiao Pingsi was saying that he wanted to disperse.
But I saw someone among the military attachés leaving their duties. This chapter has been completed!
