Following Qiu Wanshan's "careful explanation", Chu Qing finally understood what happened in the political affairs hall this morning.
First of all, the emperor issued an order, with Qianqiying as the supplement and the Punishment Department as the main, to thoroughly investigate the matter of cutting corners and materials in the Weijiang granary.
Regarding this matter, there is actually no distinction between the main and the auxiliary. The Qianqi Battalion is the emperor's personal army. As long as the Qianqi Battalion is involved, the Ministry of Punishment has almost no say. In the end, it is just a formal summary.
The matters that Qianqiying was involved in were all important cases, even major cases that shocked the country, which was enough to show that the emperor attached great importance to this matter.
The second thing was that the emperor commended the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, Hiroshi Shang. To be precise, he commended Hiroshi Shang's son, Hiroshi Gaozhi.
Heng Gaozhi did not become an official in the court, but he only managed the caravan under the name of the Han family on weekdays. The emperor did not know where he heard about this great literary talent.
A good son, quite good.
After the new emperor came to the throne, he did like the style of writing. Although it was not common, it was not without precedent. However, the awards were only given to the great scholars in the capital. This was the first time that a young man like Hiroshi Gaozhi was praised repeatedly by the emperor.
The first thing is that the emperor wants to thoroughly investigate the granary. This matter is the fault of the Ministry of Works, and the Qianqi Battalion is involved. For such a big matter, when the dust settles, at least a minister will be left.
There are only two ministers, one is the right minister, Guang Haishang, and the other is the left minister, Chu Wensheng.
The second thing was that the emperor commended the son of Hiro Haishang.
So here comes the problem. Of the two ministers, the emperor praised one, and the remaining one must take the blame, that is, Chu Wensheng.
This led to the third incident, which was that Chu Wensheng was criticized by colleagues from the Ministry of Industry and some supervisors.
The matter in the granary had not yet been solved, but they thought that the emperor had sent a signal, so they waved the butcher's knife on the spot, and seven or eight people came out to impeach Chu Wensheng.
It was because they had no clue about the granary matter and they couldn't impeach Chu Wensheng on this matter, so they focused on other matters, and the person who started this was none other than Hiro Haishang.
Hiroshi Shang was talking about the renovation of Zhaowu Hall.
The Zhaowu Hall has been in disrepair for several years. Originally, there was no owner at all in the main hall, but after all, it is inside the palace, and there are magnificent side halls next to it. Only the Zhaowu Hall is in such a dilapidated state that no one can touch the walls.
Draw a big word "dismantle".
The emperor probably looked at the trouble, and finally gritted his teeth, squeezed out some money from the inner treasury, that is, the imperial treasury, and handed it over to the Ministry of Works for repairs.
In fact, it was not a big deal, but it was in the palace after all, so I left it to Chu Wensheng, the left minister.
But for some reason, Chu Wensheng never took it seriously. Seeing that the construction was due to be completed in less than two months, not even a single brick or stone was pulled over.
So Guang Haishang reported it to Chu Wensheng.
This kind of behavior is undoubtedly a violation of the rules. There are always disputes among the six departments. When facing other government offices, the officials of this government office will unite as one, no matter how they do not deal with them on weekdays. It is rare for the same government office to impeach their colleagues.
Everyone also saw that Hong Haishang was bent on killing Chu Wensheng.
As a result, this undoubtedly sent a signal, reminding everyone of the first thing, that is, the granary incident must have been caused by Chu Wensheng, otherwise it would be impossible for Guang Hai to be so ruthless, and he would be beaten by thousands of people.
When the supervisory envoy and some civil servants saw that "Jian was in the heart of the emperor", they jumped out and followed suit and began to impeach Chu Wensheng.
It is precisely because of this that Wei Changfeng was unable to intercede for Chu Wensheng.
It's not that Lao Wei doesn't do things, but he has some scruples. If the granary matter is really Chu Wensheng's fault, who dares to take care of it? Besides, Wei Changfeng asked Chu Qing before, Chu Wensheng
Whether it was illegal or not, Chu Qing said it was absolutely impossible.
This means that Wei Changfeng does not violate the agreement, because if Chu Wensheng breaks the law, the upright Wei will not protect Chu Wensheng.
After hearing this, Chu Qing's face became uncertain: "What kind of Guang Haishang is this? He doesn't get along with my father on weekdays?"
Qiu Wanshan smiled bitterly: "How do I know about this Ministry of Works matter?"
Just when Chu Qing was about to ask again, a civil servant pushed open the door and entered: "Master Chu, Mr. Wei is looking for you."
"I'll go right away."
Chu Qing was so confused that he quickly followed the clerk to the main hall.
Wei Changfeng also just came back from court, and he and Qiu Wanshan came back one after another. They were sitting on the main seat in the main hall, with a gloomy look on their face.
Seeing Chu Qing coming, Wei Changfeng was the first to ask: "I want to ask you, is it really your father Chu Wensheng who caused the Weijiang Granary incident?"
"Absolutely impossible!"
Chu Qing gave a gift, without any hesitation on his face, and said loudly: "My father is not that kind of person. He doesn't have any expenses at all on weekdays, and there are very few servants in the house. Most of the expenses at home are
I used it to corrupt it. Even so, the most I used to spend every month was ten or eight dollars. If my father was really a corrupt official, I couldn't have owed so much money in Beishi taverns, gambling houses, and flower boats.
These are all well documented.”
Chu Qing still has confidence in his father.
Dad just wants to be greedy, but he doesn't have the brains. Besides, if he is really greedy for money, why did he sell so many properties to buy land for himself a while ago?
Wei Changfeng was so angry that he said, "You're a dandy, and you still have the dignity to say that you got credit from places like the gambling house and flower boats."
Chu Qing's face was full of embarrassment: "Young people must have some hobbies."
"sit down."
Chu Qing quickly ran over and poured Wei Changfeng a cup of hot tea before sitting down.
"It's strange. Since it has nothing to do with your father, it doesn't make sense why Hiroshi, the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, is so impatient to impeach your father."
Wei Changfeng's face was full of confusion, but he didn't know what he thought of, and his expression suddenly changed slightly: "Is it possible that the granary matter has nothing to do with your father Chu Wensheng, but was arranged by Guang Haishang, and Guang Haishang just wanted to take care of it right away.
Your father was put to death!"
Chu Qing thought for a moment and nodded: "That should be the case. Anyway, it is impossible for my father to be greedy for Mo Gong's money, and the granary concerns so many people. He is not that kind of person."
Wei Changfeng's brows were furrowed like the word "Chuan" and he remained silent.
Chu Qing glanced at Wei Changfeng's face and said cautiously: "Master Wei, you promised me that you will protect my father."
"Since I have spoken out, I will not break my promise. But today, things in the court are extremely strange. Your Majesty, how could you suddenly praise the son of Hiroshi Haishang in such a good manner? I usually pay attention to this Beijing sergeant, ever since.
I have never heard of any young man who is as brilliant in literary talent as His Majesty said, as if a literary star has descended from the earth."
Chu Qing rolled his eyes fiercely.
This emperor is quite funny. What is being discussed in the court is national affairs. Why are you studying poetry when you have nothing to do? How free is this emperor?
"It's better than this. You go back to your house and ask your father Chu Wensheng first to make sure that this granary matter has nothing to do with him."
"He must go to the Ministry of Industry next morning."
"No, you haven't seen it today. The officials of the Ministry of Industry are avoiding your father Chu Wensheng like a snake and a scorpion. How can he come back to the government office again? Liu Xun, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, should also let him go back to the government to wait for participation.
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"Okay, I'll go now. Don't worry, if my father is really greedy for money, I will make up for him no matter how hard I work."
Wei Changfeng smiled bitterly.
He thought that if this boy wanted to tell Chu Wensheng that he was really greedy for money, he would kill his family out of righteousness.
"If you are really greedy for money, you can't make up for the shortfall by making up for it."
Chu Qing gritted his teeth and said, "Then I'll add some interest."
Wei Changfeng: “…”
Chu Qing was already worried, so he bowed again and left in a hurry, preparing to go back home and ask his father face to face what was going on.
Not long after he left, a young official bowed and walked in, holding bamboo slips and a writing brush in his hand.
"Master Wei, the Ministry of Civil Affairs sent someone to send official records today. Regarding the official status of Chu Jiaoxi, it is necessary to report his official status and prepare for the election. His birthplace and other information need to be copied."
"Put it down, I'll take care of it."
"yes."
Leaving behind the bamboo slips and writing brush, the young official left.
Wei Changfeng looked at the bamboo slips on the desk and finally sighed slightly. After all, he still didn't help Chu Qing fill in the relevant information.
He is certain of Chu Qing's talent and is very thirsty for talents.
But Wei Changfeng pays more attention to character and morality. If Chu Wensheng is really an official who bullies and harms the people, then his son Chu Qing is not just a dandy who is called a "living beast" by the people.
It is not uncommon for the sons of officials to be just a bit dandy.
But if he dared to lie in front of Wei Changfeng without blushing and out of breath to guarantee Chu Wensheng, then the Ministry of Revenue would not want such a talent.
Wei Changfeng murmured: "Father and son of the Chu family, please don't let me miss you."