The atmosphere in the room became tense, and Liu Zhengfu asked unconsciously.
"Brother Tianjue, Zhou Meicheng is just a minister, and has little influence in His Majesty's court. If it were Su Gong, we could still see results if we work so hard on the design. Zhou Meicheng... I think tonight's
We may have acted in vain."
"No!" Zhang Shangying shook his head and said, "Zhou Meicheng has his uses. If he were Da Su Gong, I wouldn't dare to act in tonight's play."
"Zhou Meicheng, what's the use?" Liu Zhengfu continued to ask.
"Zhou Meicheng is now a leader in the literary world and has great influence among scholars in Shilin. Newspapers and magazines such as "Wenbao" and "Pin Shi Lun Ci" are all proud of publishing his poems and articles. And once they are published, they can be found in
It caused a sensation among scholars everywhere. What we want is his pen and his name!"
Liu Zhengfu's eyebrows twitched a few times, "Brother Tianjue, do you want to use Zhou Meicheng's help to ruin Cai Yuanchang's reputation?"
"Cai Yuanchang is indeed a person who is criticized. It's just that he is alert, intelligent, and good at figuring out the superior's intentions. His Majesty and Zhang Gong are very fond of him, so there is nothing others can do about him. At Zhengdan, Xu Gonggong took over as Dazai, and he was very fond of Cai Jing.
His attitude is not as friendly as Mr. Zhang's."
When Zhang Shangying said this, his eyes showed a fierce look.
"If something happens, Mr. Xu will not protect him as hard as Mr. Zhang. So as long as His Majesty is alienated from Cai Jing and brings down Cai Jing, half of it will be done. Newspapers and magazines are created by the officials.
This year, the Press and Publication Regulations Law was revised to strictly prevent public opinion from affecting the legislation, governance and judiciary of the three provinces."
Zhang Shangying glanced at Liu Zhengfu and Liu Kui, "What does this mean? It shows that officials have a huge influence on newspapers and magazines, and they may influence national policies and public opinion, so they are wary. Officials are far-sighted and see things much further than we do.
. He was alert, which shows that sometimes the pens of famous people are still very useful!"
Liu Zhengfu glanced at Liu Kui and found that he was silent again, and he couldn't help but groan in his heart.
You Liu Gongda, are you talking about silence being golden now? Don't think about taking advantage of such a big event, you must do something!
He rolled his eyes, exchanged glances with Zhang Shangying secretly, and said: "Brother Tianjue, no matter how powerful Zhou Meicheng's writing is, he can't write off the official hat on Cai Jing's head. For dismissal from office, you still have to rely on the censor."
After saying that, their eyes turned to Liu Kui in unison.
Liu Kui was not in a hurry. He took a sip from his wine glass and ate another bite of food. Finally, before Zhang Shangying became impatient, he spoke: "Now the rules have been changed. After the official changed the Yushitai to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, no longer
If we continue to allow impeachment based on rumors, we can only use the facts as the criterion to exercise supervisory power against officials who violate laws and disciplines. If there is real evidence of violations, we can then exercise procuratorial power."
At this point, a faint sneer appeared on his lips: "In the past two years, many old censors still indulged in their temper, adhered to the routine, and heard about impeachment. They ignored the evidence and facts and only talked about morality and justice. As a result, they were on the edge of the official's sword.
After a series of purges, dozens of old censors were demoted or dismissed, and now everyone in the Imperial Procuratorate is conscientiously following the new rules."
"There may be reports or regular inspections. Once clues are found, an investigation is launched and the evidence is conclusive. After the case is determined, the supervisory power should be exercised - report to the provincial government, inform the minister, and demote or remove the official - then the supervisory power should be exercised.
Make administrative arrangements.”
"When it's time to exercise the procuratorial power - remove from public office, submit a public prosecution to the court, send the prisoner to eat old rice - then exercise the procuratorial power to prosecute and pursue criminal responsibility."
"Although I am just the censor of the right capital, specializing in prosecutorial matters. If you have clues, I can still ask for an investigation at the administrative meeting of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Cai Jing was unable to reach it for a while, so he set up a special team to station in the Ministry of Planning and bring him to justice.
But it’s okay to turn your old hat over.”
After saying that, Liu Kui turned around and asked: "Brother Tianjue, Dechu, do you have any evidence that Cai Yuandu violated laws and disciplines? Clues are also fine."
Zhang Shangying remained silent, and Liu Zhengfu turned to look at him.
Seeing no response for a long time, Liu Zhengfu became a little anxious. But at least he could keep his composure, so he simply lowered his head and drank and ate by himself.
Anyway, you are the one who takes the lead. If you are not in a hurry, I am in a hurry.
"A few days ago, the Shangshu Province held a national financial and economic work conference for the fourth year of Tianqi. Have you heard about it?" Zhang Shangying finally spoke.
"I've heard of it." Liu Kui nodded.
"That night Zhang Kangguo, the Minister of Planning, found me."
"Why is Mr. Zhang Bin looking for you?"
Liu Kui's face became serious.
Zhang Kangguo was admitted to Jinshi one year earlier than he and Liu Zhengfu, but generally speaking, they were all from that group. They had a good relationship with each other, and sometimes they even echoed each other and provided support or two.
"He found me and wanted to join forces with me to bring down Cai Jing."
"Hasn't he always been highly regarded by Cai Yuanchang and promoted to the position of Minister of Planning? I heard that he was also highly recommended by Cai Yuanchang. Why did he suddenly fall out?" Liu Kui asked in surprise.
Zhang Shangying said coldly: "I still know Cai Yuanchang. Sometimes, in order to protect yourself, even brothers, let alone close confidants, are treated as such. Although Mr. Zhang Bin did not say it explicitly, I secretly inquired about it.
After some further speculation, I deduced the general reason."
"The Ministry of Planning is promoting the change of land tax from goods to money, that is, land tax does not include grain, but copper coins. I heard that this was something Cai Jing vigorously promoted when he was the Ministry of Household Affairs. It was also piloted in more than a dozen counties and said that the effect was remarkable. Mr. Zhang Bin took over
After joining the Ministry of Planning, we continued to implement it and added several pilot counties. At the financial and economic work meeting a few days ago, it was highlighted as the achievements of the Ministry of Planning."
"Unexpectedly, in his subsequent speech, Cai Jing criticized the land tax reform and even said that it was a bad law that harmed the country and the people. This angered Mr. Zhang Bin and pushed him into a desperate situation. At that time, the two men spoke at the meeting
, In addition to hundreds of Ministry of Planning and local officials, His Majesty, Duke Zhang, and Duke Xu were all present."
After listening to Zhang Shangying's words, Liu Kui's mind turned around and he quickly understood.
"Cai Yuanchang learned from some channels, such as his younger brother Cai Yuandu, that the government's attitude towards changing Tian Fu's property to money had changed drastically. In order to protect himself, he deliberately sold out Zhang Binlao at the meeting and used him as a scapegoat to protect himself. Then.
In order to retaliate and protect himself, Mr. Zhang Bin is determined to join forces with you, brother Tianjue, to bring down Cai Yuanchang?"
Zhang Shangying said categorically: "That's right! I am determined to join forces with Mr. Zhang Bin to bring down Cai Yuanchang. I also ask Brother Gongda to help me!"
We are all smart people. We know that Zhang Shangying wants to overthrow Cai Jing because of the right servant position under his butt. When you turn from the right assistant to the right servant, not only can you change from the second rank to the second rank, but more importantly, the position in your hand
Authority changes from virtual to real.
So I tacitly said nothing about upholding the imperial court, eradicating evil and upholding justice.
"In Mr. Zhang Bin's hands, do you have evidence that Cai Yuanchang violated laws and disciplines when he was serving in the Ministry of Planning?" Liu Kui asked with a solemn tone, his eyes shining brightly.
Zhang Guokang succeeded Cai Jing as the Secretary of the Ministry of Planning. If there is anything fishy about Cai Jing's position in the Ministry of Planning and his previous position as Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I believe Zhang Guokang knows best.
If he had evidence, it would most likely be irrefutable.
"That's right! Mr. Zhang Bin has evidence of Cai Yuanchang's violation of laws and disciplines. It's just that we are worried that Cai Yuanchang is favored by the officials and Zhang Dazai and will be difficult to overthrow. That's why we are so deliberately trying to win over Zhou Meicheng, and we have to ask Liu Gongda to do it in multiple ways.
Only then can I say that I have a chance of winning."
After finishing speaking, Zhang Shangying stared at Liu Kui and said word by word: "Please help me Gongda. If I can move to the right, I will definitely try my best to make you the minister, and then I will try my best to make you my successor."
, great!”
Liu Kui looked at Zhang Shangying's aggressive gaze, then looked at Liu Zhengfu sitting aside, and fell into deep thought. This chapter has been completed!