"Elder sister, younger sister is really happy for you. With thousands of doting on you and being favored by His Majesty alone, others really can't help but envy you!”Mi Yue said with a faint smile.
Hearing the other empresses 'mockery, Lu Zhi felt her face burn even more. She could not stay here any longer.
"Hmph, you little sluts. I'll deal with you sooner or later!”Lu Zhi angrily rebuked. After which, he flicked his sleeves and left, directly returning to his bedroom.
After Lu Zhi returned to the palace, the court temporarily calmed down.
Later, the censor Zhang Jianzhi petitioned that the Minister of Justice, Lai Junchen, was in custody and would be executed in a few days. Another candidate should be appointed to take up this position.
"Your Majesty, I recommend a person. This person is Zhang Tang, the doctor of the Ministry of Justice. Although his official rank is not high, he is an upright person who can distinguish between public and private matters.”Wei Zifu said. His voice was melodious and pleasant, making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.
Li Zhi raised his eyebrows and was about to refute Wei Zifu's words. After all, Zhang Tang was Wei Zifu's trusted aide and had always been working for him. He could be said to be one of his loyal dogs. After sending away Lai Junchen, he got another Zhang Tang? Wasn't he shooting himself in the foot?
However, he thought about it again. Now that he had taken away a few of Wu Zetian's loyal dogs and was preparing to attack Lu Zhi, if he blindly attacked these empresses, it would definitely make them look like they were forming an alliance.
If they worked together, with their current power, would he not die?
It was better to push the boat with the current and pull this Wei Zifu along. It was just the right time for Lu Zhi and Wu Zetian to set up a suspicious array and think that he was allied with Wei Zifu. This way, the other party might be afraid and aim the spearhead at Wei Zifu.
At this time, Di Renjie stood up and said,""Your Majesty, this old minister also believes that Zhang Tang is indeed a pillar of the country and can be appointed as the Minister of Justice!”
"That's right, I also recommend this person!" Zhang Jianzhi also stepped out and cupped his hands.
Li Zhi did not expect that the two old officials would actually recommend Zhang Tang.
However, Zhang Tang was known for his fairness and strictness in history. He was indeed a rare talent.
If he could make them submit, it would be a great help to the Great Tang!
"Since all of you have recommended this person, then according to your wishes, Zhang Tang will be promoted to the position of Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Justice first. He will take on the duties of the Minister of Justice for half a year.”Li Zhi waved his hand and said.
"ChenQie thanks Your Majesty on behalf of Zhang Tang!" Wei Zifu was very happy and quickly thanked him.
However, the other six Empresses all rolled their eyes and were very unconvinced. Originally, they all had their own candidates, but they did not expect Wei Zifu to snatch them first.
As for Li Zhi, fortunately, he agreed.
This made them extremely frustrated.
Li Zhi saw that no one else submitted a memorial and announced his withdrawal.
Then, he asked Wang An to summon Di Renjie and Zhang Jianzhi to the royal study to see him.
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In the royal study.
Li Zhi sat on the dragon throne and said to the two old ministers below.
"Di Renjie, I order you to transfer money and grain from the Ministry of Revenue, commandeer a large mansion, and recruit a group of paper-making craftsmen, no less than three hundred people.”
"What does Your Majesty mean?" Di Renjie was stunned.”
Zhang Jianzhi was dumbfounded. He didn't know why Li Zhi wanted to build a paper mill.
"Duke Di, I want to use paper money to replace gold, silver, copper, iron, and other metal coins. I want to completely eradicate the business of privately minting money.”Li Zhi smiled confidently and said.
"Your Majesty, the paper is too thin and easily shattered. It's afraid of water and is not conducive to preservation. Moreover, it seems that the paper is more likely to be privately printed!”Although Di Renjie was old, his brain worked very quickly and he quickly thought of many mistakes.
"Hehe, this one has long thought of these problems! Look at this piece of paper!" Li Zhi casually handed a piece of kraft paper on the table to Di Renjie.
Di Renjie was initially stunned. He touched the thick yellowish-brown paper with his hand.
There was a sample paper that Li Zhi had exchanged from the system.
"Your Majesty, are you sure this is paper? Why does it feel like animal leather? Although it's a little thin, and…It seems to be a little like paper."
The more Di Renjie touched it, the more shocked he became. This kind of paper was very thick and very tough. It even required a lot of strength to tear it open.
With the current technology of the Great Tang, it was indeed impossible to create such paper.
If the Emperor could monopolize this kind of paper, then there would be no need to talk about private seals.
After all, you can't even make paper, so how can you seal it?
Zhang Jianzhi was also surprised. He took the piece of paper from Di Renjie's hands and carefully studied it.
"Your Majesty, if we can monopolize this paper-making process, this method is indeed feasible!”Di Renjie looked at Li Zhi with fervent eyes and said excitedly.
Privately minting coins was a phenomenon that could not be stopped despite repeated prohibitions in the past dynasties. Although there were severe punishments and laws, there were always people who took the risk and made huge profits.
Di Renjie had never thought that Li Zhi's method could completely eliminate private coining of coins, and the cost was so small.
It was just making some paper.
"Your Majesty is a great talent. We admire you very much!”Di Renjie bowed.
"Your Majesty is a heaven-sent genius, truly a blessing to the people of the Great Tang.”Zhang Jianzhi hurriedly bowed.
Originally, these two were extremely honest old officials and would not bootlick at all. However, in front of this epoch-making product, they were moved. They sincerely admired Li Zhi and not just bootlicking.
Li Zhi smiled. This kind of paper could not be developed by the people no matter how hard they tried. The system had added a special process to it. As long as Li Zhi did not say anything, outsiders would not know.
(I suddenly realized that the rules were written wrongly. Originally, it was more than 1,000 flowers, but it was written as 10,000 flowers. I have already changed it. This little brother is not so arrogant. If he dares to ask for more than 10,000 flowers, he will be punished and not eat meat for three days!)）
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