Chapter 831 Let the chief assistant do multiple-choice questions?
Capital.
Yang Shen called Yu Chengxun and Ye Guizhang over that day. This was the first time in many days that he met two old friends from the Hanlin Academy.
The place where we were invited to meet was a wine shop on Taiji Chang Street, not far from the Hanlin Academy. The food was quickly served, but Yu Chengxun had no idea of using his chopsticks.
Yang Shen said: "Maogong, in the past when attending gatherings like this, you would always rush to refill others' drinks. Why do you look so listless today?"
Yu Chengxun smiled and said: "For some reason, I've fallen in love with eating something called hot pot recently. I finally got a table today and was about to go with Shao'e to enjoy it when you called me here... Look
I lose my appetite with these boring dishes..."
Yang Shen frowned: "Hot pot? Do you respect those restaurants opened by Dao?"
"Ah? Are all the hot pot restaurants opened in the capital his property? I vaguely remember that Jingdao's family is in business, but I don't know if it is this."
Yu Chengxun's eyes lit up and he smiled. If it was really Zhu Hao's hotpot restaurant, wouldn't he get a discount if he went to patronize it in the future?
Yang Shen sighed: "I only vaguely heard him mention it before and didn't ask in detail... Now he is in Yongping Mansion. If nothing happens, he will be able to return to the capital soon."
Suddenly mentioning Zhu Hao, Yu Chengxun put away the smile on his face, and Ye Guizhang also looked at the two of them seriously.
Obviously, the matters related to Zhu Hao were "serious matters." Yang Shen invited them to dinner for no reason. It was probably because they had something important to discuss.
Yu Chengxun pondered: "I heard that Jingdao is now under the Ministry of Household Affairs. Do we need to change the prefect of Yongping Prefecture to take over the mining?"
Yang Shen frowned: "How could you think so?"
"hehe."
Yu Chengxun smiled and said no more.
Now Yu Chengxun has figured out the relationship between Yang Tinghe and his son. He always pursues maximizing profits when doing things. Earlier, Sun Jiao recommended Zhu Hao and asked the emperor to agree to hand over Jinyiwei's mine in Yongping Mansion to Zhu Hao. In fact, it was a disguised gift.
The jurisdiction of the Yongping Prefecture Magistrate's Yamen has been removed. In name, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry will each dispatch a director to supervise, but in fact they cannot interfere too much.
In this way, if Yang Tinghe wanted to get the management rights of the Yongping Prefecture mine, the easiest way would be to replace Zhu Hao as the prefect, because now Zhu Hao is no longer considered Yang Tinghe's person.
Ye Guizhang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "If this is true, I'm afraid it will be difficult for His Majesty to explain..."
Yang Shen rolled his eyes at Yu Chengxun and said: "Look at Shao'e, even he understands the connection... After Jingdao returns to the court, he will probably be transferred to the position of doctor in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the mines in Yongping Mansion will still be left to him to take care of."
Yu Chengxun asked in confusion: "If that's true, then just let Jingdao stay in Yongping Mansion. Why do we need to transfer him back to Beijing and spend so much effort? In fact... I still want to arrange for a new prefect to come there, so
Can it also ensure some kind of balance in the place?”
Now even Yang Shen didn't know how to refute.
In fact, Yang Tinghe now intends to let Zhu Hao step down as the governor of Yongping Prefecture because he considers that Zhu Hao no longer needs to take this job. If he is replaced by someone from Yang Tinghe's faction, the effect will definitely be better.
As for the mines, Zhu Hao was nominally in charge of it, but since Zhu Hao returned to the court and took up the post of Doctor of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he was destined to not be able to do things himself. Most things still had to be taken care of by the local officials and gentry led by the new prefect. Doesn't this mean that
Has Zhu Hao been left out?
In fact, Yu Chengxun didn't need Yang Shen's answer, and sighed: "Zhu Hao has only been to Yongping Mansion for a month, and things have changed so dramatically... The world is passing so fast. He is not in the capital, and sometimes he wants to find someone.
People can’t even relieve their boredom by talking.”
Ye Guizhang said angrily: "Is it because you have no friends around you, or are these people unable to talk to you?"
Yu Chengxun laughed loudly: "You just said this, how can you take it seriously? That's all, let's just drink. After lunch, we will have this meal, and then follow me to the hot pot restaurant for another meal in the evening. Today
We have to burst our stomach to make it count."
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Yang Tinghe wanted to change the prefect of Yongping Prefecture, but she did not publicize this matter.
Once the prefect of Yongping Prefecture changes, even if Zhu Hao is still responsible for managing the Yongping Prefecture Iron Mine, a discerning person can still detect that Yang Tinghe is trying to get the power to take charge of the mine, so this matter must not be done
It was Yang Tinghe who came forward, and even Yang Shen had to stay away.
The worse option is to let the officials do it, and the best option is to let Sun Jiao do it.
After the court dispersed that day, Yang Tinghe took the initiative to find Sun Jiao and went out of the palace with him. The two stopped for a brief discussion under the Chengtian Gate.
Sun Jiao pointed to the left gate of Chang'an and said, "I have to go back to the Ministry of Household Affairs early to handle court affairs."
Yang Tinghe said: "There's no rush."
Then a simple list of official appointments was handed over to Sun Jiao.
After reading this, Sun Jiao frowned: "Jiefu, what do you mean?"
Yang Tinghe said: "I know that since last year, the people in the South have been punished for the rectification of the officials. There are like-minded disciples and old friends, which may make you think that I am deliberately targeting them. In fact, this is not the case. The rectification of the officials in the South itself was also initiated by His Majesty.
I wish you to understand the principle of being an emperor and having ministers."
Sun Jiao almost wanted to curse after hearing this.
I understand what the hell!
You, Yang Jiefu, are so good at speaking in official style, but you directly criticized him and said that this was all the new emperor's intention? If my son-in-law hadn't come forward to help me protect these people, I'm afraid many of them would have been convicted. Even so, most of them would be guilty now.
Most of them were dismissed and returned to their hometowns and were no longer employed, and some had to redeem their sentences to save their lives.
Yang Tinghe continued: "So, in this official assessment, I also intend to ask the official to take care of people who are like you."
Sun Jiao sneered and said: "Jiefu, what you said is wrong. Although I, Sun, am nostalgic for the past, it is definitely not for my own selfishness and ignores the laws of the court. People can follow the rules. They assess
I don't want to ask about your grades or what official position you should be transferred to."
You, Yang Jiefu, are the only ones who know how to speak in an official tone?
In terms of time in power, I, Sun Zhitong, have been shorter than you, or something?
Yang Tinghe took the list back, glanced at Sun Jiao with deep meaning, and said, "Whether my brothers care or not, I have already made a decision on this matter."
Sun Jiao said with a smile: "Jiefu, you'd better speak frankly... Since you show that you want to help me, you have to say that you are ugly, right? Do you want me to come forward and help you make a request to your majesty?
Jingdao will be transferred back to the court, and a new prefect will be sent to Yongping Prefecture?"
Yang Tinghe squinted his eyes as he looked at Sun Jiao: "In the eyes of Brother Zhitong, am I an insidious philistine here? Is a mere prefect of Yongping Prefecture worthy of me personally discussing with Brother Zhitong?"
When Sun Jiao thought about it, it was the same.
The position of prefect of Yongping Prefecture is important, but it is just that. Besides, the emperor has made it clear that the Yongping Prefecture Iron Mine will be managed by the Ministry of Household Affairs instead of the Yongping Prefecture Government Office. The reason why Zhu Hao can
The reason why he managed the iron mines as a prefect was because he was the person Sun Jiao wanted by name, and the way had been paved for him to return to the court and serve as a doctor in the household department.
Besides, as the chief minister of the cabinet, Yang Tinghe should have a big role and would not compromise for such a trivial matter.
why?
Sun Jiao was one of those people who just asked questions when he didn't understand. At this time, he didn't hide anything. Anyway, he didn't want to maintain any face in front of Yang Tinghe, so he asked: "Then... what is your purpose, Jie Fu? Why did you do it before?"
What about the Xishan Coal Mine? Or are you trying to dissuade His Majesty from building a train?"
Yang Tinghe shook his head and said: "Brother Zhitong, I am not telling you this to get a pardon from you. I just hope that you will not interfere too much in court affairs in the future, especially after I take office."
"Ha ha."
Sun Jiao smiled and waved his hand, "You are worrying too much. I am old and frail, and I will probably retire earlier than you. Recently, I went to Shu to ask for my resignation. Don't you know? Maybe His Majesty will agree this time.
Maybe, after all, I have done a lot of things that are against His Majesty's wishes recently, and His Majesty may not be able to tolerate me anymore..."
Yang Tinghe said: "Will my brother agree with me?"
Yang Tinghe is determined and will not care what you say. He is not a fool. He can naturally see that Sun Jiao was forced by the emperor to fight against him. If he really
After he retreats, Sun Jiao will be able to interfere in far more affairs of the court than he does now.
Sun Jiao thought for a while and suddenly understood Yang Tinghe's intention.
Is Yang Tinghe just to replace the prefect of Yongping Prefecture and replace him with one of his? For the Xishan Coal Mine and the construction of trains and railways? Or is it to prevent him from interfering too much in court affairs in the future?
neither.
What Yang Tinghe actually means is...I want them all!
This is called pattern.
I promoted your people and exchanged your power for them to thrive in the government. Of course, if you can give me anything in return, you must also give it back. Is it necessary to bargain like you?
Do you really think that the dignified chief minister has so much free time to argue with you? I came to you this time to give you face. If you miss this village, there will be no store.
Otherwise, why was this list not announced by the Ministry of Personnel, but was shown to you by me? This means that as long as you do not make an equivalent exchange, you can say that this list is invalid when you turn around, and there is no such thing.
After Sun Jiao was silent for a long time, he said coldly: "I agree to return to the court with respect, but as mentioned before, I will appoint him as the doctor of the household department. You can no longer regard him as your disciple, and this has nothing to do with you."
Yang Tinghe smiled and nodded.
"As for the mines, I can talk to Your Majesty again. Since Jingdao has returned to the court, and since the iron mines in Yongping Mansion are left to him, the Xishan Coal Mine can naturally be used. Even if the imperial court wants to open mines in the future, it will be required.
After the approval of the Ministry of Revenue, it can no longer be decided by the inner government alone. Even if it is the mining funds, the Ministry of Revenue can also contribute part of it. In short... things must be discussed by the court and cannot be left to the discretion of His Majesty."
Yang Tinghe felt that the little old man in front of him was quite right.
You know that I am not exchanging the same benefits with you, but want them all, so I made the conditions one after another.
Sun Jiao said again: "As for what you said, tell me not to interfere in the affairs of the government. I am too lazy to meddle in those nosy matters. Let's put it this way, if you want to leave the government, I will definitely ask for an order and leave earlier than before. But those who have been
Not all of the court officials who have interacted with me are my disciples. If you have to exclude them just because they don’t suit your liking, Yang Jiefu... I will never agree!"
Yang Tinghe smiled and said: "Brothers who are like brothers, relax and serve as ministers in the same palace. There will be no distinction between closeness and distance. Their future future in the government will definitely not be worse than it is now!"