Hu Qi's face didn't look too relaxed either. He and other officials sat on either side, listlessly listening to the second prince's opinions.
"Let's talk about the redundancy plan first," Wan Heshun wiped the sweat off his head and raised his head and said, "We discussed it a few years ago, right? Hu Shangshu, you have a good memory. I wonder if you still remember the situation at that time?"
Hu Qi tried his best to cheer up: "I remember. It was originally decided to only reduce the number of officials, but later... many officials were also cut."
Wan Heshun saw that he did not dare to continue, so he quickly smoothed things over: "Master Ye was also present at that time, and he was able to control the situation, so he negotiated such a result; of course, the past life was different, and that method is no longer suitable today. .”
He continued: "I think the reduction of redundancy should be in line with the people's wishes. If we are allowed to do whatever we want, I am afraid that complaints will spread all over the place, which is inappropriate. Therefore, idle officials, harsh officials and those who are rampant in lawlessness in the army should be eliminated first, so as to Follow the people’s will.”
"We launched a large-scale prosecution campaign back then and it was very effective," said an official from Wandang. "Do you think we should..."
Wan He waved his hand and blocked his thoughts: "Although reporting can arrest many people and the effect is remarkable, it can also easily accuse good people. Let me make it clear to you, because the emperor is here now, there must be no movement. If it is too big, the main thing is to stabilize Nanjing. I will never use such a vigorous and vigorous strategy. Mr. Lu, what do you think?"
Lu Fangxuan knew that the prince was afraid of the power of the Liu Party and did not dare to make any earth-shaking changes. But based on his understanding of this person, if he really wanted to taste the sweetness of the party struggle, he would not give in easily. Hand.
But agreeing is much better than refusing. Lu Fangxuan repeatedly echoed: "Hui Zhi and I have the same idea."
"Now that this problem has been solved, we still need to talk about who needs protection to prevent Zhongliang from being wronged." After Wan Heshun said this, he winked at Hu Qi.
Lu Fangxuan knew very well what the answer was. He just twirled his beard lightly and smiled without saying a word.
Hu Qi hesitated for a moment and then answered hesitantly: "Wei Chong... Wei Shuban, he has made great efforts in cutting redundancies before. Such an official should not be suspected."
Most of the people present were tens of thousands of people. Everyone looked at each other and smiled knowingly. No one pretended to be surprised. No one made a noise, and the whole room was silent.
Of course Lu Fangxuan knew it well. After all, it was just as he imagined. Wei Chong's position in the party struggle had become indispensable.
Everything was leading to a struggle between them, but Lu Fangxuan was not angry or anxious. Instead, he smiled at Wan Heshun and said with a sinister smile: "What Hu Shangshu said is so good! Wei Shuban cannot be classified as a redundant official. , he is a capable man. Fang Xuan thinks that it would be a pity not to promote such a person, so why not appoint him to take charge of the overall situation of reducing redundancy, what do you think of it? "
"That's what Wan has in mind! I didn't expect this negotiation to be so successful. It was concluded in just half an hour. There is nothing left to correct. I will write an official document tomorrow to notify all departments of the newly proposed redundancy." Wan Heshun Smiling with satisfaction, he stood up, clapped his hands, and stretched his hands in front of Lu Fangxuan, "Come on, dear brother, let's celebrate!"
Lu Fangxuan slowly stood up, looked into Wan Heshun's eyes, raised his rough hands, and shouted: "Everyone, you see, Brother Wan and I are of the same mind! We are of the same mind!"
This "there is no three hundred taels of silver here" type of response not only did not make Wan Heshun feel ashamed, but also played into his hands, and both of them burst out laughing.
They showed frightening smiles, and their eyes did not have the harmony of sworn brothers, but looked like the fierce glare of wild beasts. They were finally freed from the fragmented alliance, and once again fell into the madness of being together and opposing dissidents.
This result is very wonderful for all three parties. Liu Dang can watch the fire from the other side, Wan Lu can fight for a while, and now Wei Chong can make a lot of money. This is his first step to implement redundancy.
Tian, with his legs crossed, is holding a list of officials in one hand and spinning an ink-soaked brush in the other hand, reviewing each name on it.
In his downtrodden days, if there was anyone who he hated the most, it was the instigator - Jiang Tian. But he stood in Ye Yongjia's protective circle, and he would only suffer a loss if he attacked him. He had no choice but to turn over this
A page later, with lowered eyes scanning those insignificant names, boredom surged like a flood.
"Master Wei," the clerk next to him asked, maybe this title would make him feel better, "I haven't found anyone yet..."
"When it's not your turn to speak," Wei Chong put on a cold face, "it's best to keep your mouth shut."
The man did as he was told.
Wei Chong was distracted by this and accidentally put the pen on the roster and drew a black dot on it. He was immediately in a hurry when he saw the name of the person above the black dot: 'Inspection Division Inspector Ma Si...'
"What is this Ma Si?" Wei Chong became furious when he saw the inspection department and asked sharply.
The clerk took a few steps closer, took a glance at him, and said, "I remember this person was following Jiang Tian. He is very important. It seems he will be promoted."
"If I can't cure the inspection, why can't I cure him..." Wei Chong gritted his teeth and stroked his pen, "This guy must die first!"
"How do you want to kill him?" the young official asked with a wicked smile.
"Call him here first," Wei Chong put his legs down on the table, "see what he is capable of..."
Jiang Tian happened to be in the inspection department when he saw a soldier roll up the curtain and kneel down to report: "Sir Jiang, there is a junior official asking to see him, saying that there is an order from the Wei Secretary's Office to call the horse arrester into the Yamen."
Ma Si was right next to him. His face was covered with beards, his bare arms were thick, and he looked extremely tough.
"Tell him," Ma Si shouted, "he is just a slave in the yamen, no bullshit! Where does he have the ability to summon the master? Master Ye no longer thinks that he is the prefect?"
Without waiting for Jiang Tian to persuade him, the man had already gone down. After a while, the man came back and reported: "The little official said that Wei Shu's office has been sacked, and Mr. Lu has personally sent redundants, and he has the right to call anyone away. Also.
It is said that this matter has been resolved by the Emperor's Holy Order. If you refuse to go, it will be regarded as disobedience."
"Damn it, bring the emperor out and scare me!" Ma Si slapped his chest, "I'm not afraid of him yet! Go ahead, that kid can do anything to me!"
Inspector Jiang wanted to hold him, but just as he was about to extend his hand, he slowly retracted it.
"Be careful." He only said one word, and then let Ma Si walk out of the house happily.
"Master Ma is here!"
When Wei Chong heard this roar, he stood up from his chair in fright. When he saw the figure of the big man from the window, he felt a little uneasy.
"A soldier, a bastard...why should I be panicking?" Wei Chong didn't want to show his cowardice. He straightened his collar, rubbed his face, coughed three times, and pretended to make a sharp voice: "Let him in."