Chapter 545: At that time, the entire Dajing's money will be his Zhao Cheng's
The atmosphere at the central podium became tense again, as if the air had solidified. The "rustling" sound of sweeping the floor from outside fell on the ears of the five people, and it was like knives cutting each other.
He Yindao: "According to this standard, the most suitable candidate for the Jing Dynasty is Mushanyue Mu Lao, but it is a pity that Mu Lao has already retired. So based on Mu Lao's standards, Dongfang Jun is obviously not suitable. Li Shu
If so, I was still young when he was an official in Changsui and was not familiar with him, but I once went to Yanchuan City and got to know the officials of the Six Departments of the Capital under His Majesty's orders."
"Li Shu is a man who is good at poetry and poetry. He also studies painting and is very talented."
"As for character, I only want to say one thing." He Yin looked at Yuan Li, not afraid of Yuan Li's cold gaze, and said loudly: "His Majesty asked me to get to know the six departments of the Capital. You all know the reason. It was just to see them.
Is there any connection with the Youxiang Mansion? The result of my investigation is that not only the six departments of the capital, but also almost all the officials of the Yanchuan Prefecture and the Zhongyamen Office have visited the Youxiang Mansion, but the Youxiang and his wife have strict orders.
No one was allowed in. The Right Prime Minister turned them away, which dispelled His Majesty's doubts."
"But this is the attitude of the right prime minister."
"As for Li Shu, he has never visited him. Apart from reciting poems and composing poems, he doesn't have much interaction with other officials in Yanchuan."
"So I think Li Shu is a suitable candidate."
Chen Changyun said sourly: "Uncle Guo, did you vote for Qingdong Hou?"
He Yin glared at Chen Changyun and said sternly: "Chen Shangshu should be careful what he says!"
Chen Changyun said: "What's wrong with me? Aren't what I told the truth?"
He Yin stood up and said: "I am the Minister of the Ministry of Justice of Dajing, the Minister of the Central Committee, not an uncle of the country! Besides, my vote is for Li Shu, not for the Marquis of Qingdong!"
"What's the hurry..."
Yuan Li raised his hand to interrupt Chen Changyun: "He Shangshu has always been impartial and selfless. This is something even His Majesty has praised. What's more, what Shangshu just said is well-founded and his vote for Li Shu is really fair."
He Yin bowed to Yuan Li and then sat down.
"So now it's a tie again."
Yuan Li looked at Wen Hu, smiled slightly, and said: "Marquis of Sha County, you are busy."
Hearing this, Wen Hu stood up slowly with his hands on his knees, bowed to the four ministers one after another, and then said: "Since the vote for this decision fell into my hands again, I will say something before voting.
"Everyone has their own considerations and positions when voting, and my position is His Majesty's."
"After my uncle's accident, you all know that I am His Majesty's lone minister, so I will only think about which one will be more beneficial to Your Majesty as the examiner. Li Shu came back from Yanchuan City, Dongfang Jun
He is a person trusted by the late emperor, and he is responsible for all affairs related to the royal family, so he is naturally closer to your majesty."
"So I vote for Dongfang Jun."
Yuan Li nodded with satisfaction and said, "Thank you very much."
Xu Shouli closed his eyes and felt a bad feeling in his heart.
Is it possible that Wen Hu also turned to Yuan Li?
There are only five people in the central podium. If Chen Changyun and Wen Hu both become members of the Xinwang Party, then the central podium will be Xinwang's official voice from now on.
Looking at the entire Dajing, from now on it will be King Xin’s world.
In this way, if the behemoth of the Xinwang Party grows stronger, it will be more terrifying than the Left Prime Minister's Office, which had overwhelming power in the past.
Couldn't the emperor have thought of this?
Xu Shouli and He Yin looked at each other, and he saw worry in He Yin's eyes.
Chen Changyun looked at Xu Shouli proudly and said, "Why is Qingdonghou so quiet this time? Why don't you express a few comments?"
"You villain!" Xu Shouli scolded him directly.
Chen Changyun looked indifferent and said: "In front of the Marquis, of course I can only be a villain."
"Chen Shangshu, please stop teasing Mr. Hou. We are all here to better govern Dajing. There is no need to get emotional."
Yuan Li stood up slowly and said: "Two major events today have been decided. Everyone, please go back and rest!"
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment." Wen Hu did not sit down after voting and said, "Your Majesty asked me to bring you a message."
Yuan Li was stunned for a moment, then walked out quickly and bowed.
Wen Hu held Yuan Li's hand and said, "It's either a verbal instruction or a message from me."
"Please tell me, Marquis of Sha County."
"Your Majesty said that he had already said that he wanted to rest, but he has helped your central office handle a lot of government affairs. He is really tired. Your Majesty needs to have a good rest. Don't bother him anymore if it is not a big deal in the future. He is too busy.
When the time comes, let me give you some advice and discuss it together."
Yuan Li clasped his fists at Wen Hu and said with a smile: "It is a busy time for the central office. With the help of Marquis Shaxian, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."
Xu Shouli, He Yin, and Chen Changyun watched the emperor's intentions with their eyes, nose, and heart.
In the past, the civil servant only had the right to vote and not to discuss matters. Now with this change, although the official position of the civil servant is still walking around the central office with a knife, like a bodyguard, he is actually the fifth central minister.
Wen Hu returned the greeting to Yuan Li and said with a smile: "Since Your Majesty asked me to discuss matters with you, I happen to have something to discuss with you."
"Please sit down." Yuan Li made a gesture, walked back to the chair and sat down.
After sitting down, Wenhu said: "What you just discussed was disaster relief, people's livelihood, imperial examinations and personnel affairs. I want to ask you for advice on some business and economic matters."
Yuan Lidao: "The Marquis of Shaxian County, please tell me."
Wen Hu said: "The marriage between Princess Qingling and You Xiang's youngest son failed, and the imperial court lost control of You Xiang's mansion. Now Zhao Cheng's business is booming. The momentum is so great that it has reached Shangyang in the west.
County and Xuzhong County, and even the three northern counties of the Southern Zhou Dynasty in the south. I believe it will spread to the entire Southern Zhou Dynasty in a short time."
"This momentum..." Wen Hu glanced at everyone and said, "Don't you think it's too scary?"
Yuan Li asked: "What do you think of the Marquis of Shaxian?"
Wen Hu said: "His Majesty gave the nod to the trade between Zhao Cheng and Southern Zhou. We can't stop it. But Dajing itself must not be let go by Zhao Cheng anymore."
Yuan Lidao: "As far as I know, His Majesty and Zhao Cheng had a private agreement, and he was only allowed to serve as the three counties of Jingdong, Jiangyang and Yunjing. As for Xuzhong County, he was let go because of me."
"What about Shangyang County?"
Wen Hu immediately retorted: "This was neither the green light given to him by you, Your Majesty, nor the permission of His Majesty, but he still did it."
Yuan Lidao: "Zhao Cheng has business in Yanchuan City and Changsui City, and Shangyang County is between the two capitals. The caravans coming and going will inevitably be covered."
"But His Majesty acquiesced. This is what I think is terrible."
Wen Hu's expression became serious and he said sternly: "Zhao Cheng is very good at buying people's hearts. He sent money to your Majesty to build the Imperial New Palace, and relied on the relationship with the eldest princess to constantly please your Majesty. What if your Majesty has a sudden hearing loss one day?
If you are soft, let him go one more county, one after another, and then all the money in Dajing will belong to him, Zhao Cheng."
Yuan Li said somewhat unconfidently: "Your Majesty...it shouldn't be possible, right?"