The sweet potato issue was resolved!
The Emperor and the two Pavilion Elders returned to normal!
Zhu Youxiao moved from the dragon chair to the bench, and his anger was instantly diluted!
"Sit down!"
Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe didn't hesitate. They habitually sat across from each other and began to talk about the major events that had occurred in the capital and the empire!
The court bulletin spread, and Zhu Youxiao allocated 30 million taels of silver from the treasury. It was widely spread among the scholars and the common people. The name of the sage king had already appeared!
Of course, this could not be done without the efforts of the cabinet elders. In order to get the 30 million taels of silver down as soon as possible, the cabinet elders did not hesitate to use their reputation to advocate for the emperor!
The more vigorous the propaganda was, the more negative comments were mixed in. The self-righteous scholars described Ye Xianggao and the others as " the three cabinet elders made of paper and the six ministers made of clay ". Such comments were rampant!
"You've worked hard!"
Zhu Youxiao's words came from the bottom of his heart. He abandoned the relationship between the two parties. The two auxiliary ministers 'superpowers were really eye-catching. He chuckled and said,"After you leave, you can go to the treasury and withdraw ten million taels of silver!”
As the saying goes,"If you want a horse to run, let the horse eat grass first!"”
The cabinet made names, and the emperor allocated silver, each taking what he needed!
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Ye Xianggao smiled. His goal had been achieved!
The sweet potato could save the people, but that was the emperor's credit. He could not snatch it away!
Disaster relief could save the people. Although it was also the Emperor's credit, the actual executor was the cabinet. The history books and national history books would definitely leave their names behind and be sung through the ages!
"Your Majesty, this is a disaster relief project proposed by the cabinet. Please approve it!”
The assistant minister sent a memorial in time and respectfully handed it to Zhu Youxiao. The amount of silver allocated to each place and where it was used was written extremely clearly!
Yes, something would happen!
However, there was a problem. The budget had been exceeded!
It was twice as much!
The budget for disaster relief projects was five million, and the budget for the Grand Canal was fifteen million. In total, it was twenty million taels, twice the amount Zhu Youxiao allowed!
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. The management of the Grand Canal is the responsibility of the cabinet elders. They will not use the national treasury or the internal treasury. If there are any problems, I will bring my head to see you!”
Fang Congzhe was constantly paying attention to the Emperor's expression. He immediately spoke when there was a change in his expression. He gave a promise and made a military pledge. He was confident and calm, displaying the elegance of the third most powerful person in the Great Country!
"I am very curious about what you said. Can you tell me the plan?”
Zhu Youxiao's interest was piqued, and he gave the steward a look. There were only four people left within a hundred steps of the warm pavilion!
Emperor Zhu Youjiao!
Manager Wei Zhongxian!
Chief Assistant Ye Xianggao!
The second assistant is Fang Congzhe!
In an era without bugs, the security level was the highest!
"Actually, it's nothing. In the name of the cabinet, we're asking the three major merchant gangs of the Jin Dynasty, Chao Dynasty, and Hui Dynasty for donations for the Grand Canal. We'll use our emotions to persuade them and reason with them. I believe we can raise a lot of money!”
Fang Congzhe smiled brightly and continued,"When the country is suffering, the people are suffering together. The three merchant gangs are as rich as a country.”
"In this one's opinion, I'm afraid the second assistant will be disappointed!”
Zhu Youxiao appreciated Ci Fu's courage, but he did not agree with Ci Fu placing his hopes on the merchant's conscience. He chuckled and said,""Since the assistant minister is interested, then don't use the name of the cabinet and directly issue an imperial edict!
I also want to see how far the 'merchants value profits' that has been sung for thousands of years can go.”
China's civilization had spread for thousands of years!
The hierarchy was very clear. Scholars, farmers, merchants, and merchants were always ranked at the bottom!
This concept changed during the Song Dynasty, and the status of merchants increased significantly. Today, Zhu Youxiao also wanted to see the horizons of merchants in the late Ming Dynasty!
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty!"
Fang Congzhe once again expressed his gratitude. A proper imperial edict could not only save the elders 'face, but also test the merchants' attitude to the greatest extent. It was killing two birds with one stone!
"Since it is to share the worries of the country, take back the military pledge. What Zhen wants is a smart and capable assistant, not the head of a red and white thing!”
In his heart, Zhu Youxiao thought that this assistant was quite pleasing to the eye. He was efficient and had many ideas. He didn't look like a minister who had lost his country.
"Don't joke before the ruler! Don't worry, Your Majesty!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Zhong Han (Fang Congzhe) has another plan. He would never put his life in the hands of others!”
Fang Congzhe and Ye Xianggao refused at the same time. They had been colleagues for many years and it was not an exaggeration to say that they were bosom friends. If not for the fact that they were from different factions, the two families would definitely be friends in the future!
"Then I'll just have to wait and see your ability!”
Zhu Youxiao picked up the axe and chopped down steadily and accurately. He said casually,"Is there anything else?"
"Lastly, there is one more thing. It is about the ownership of the Anti-corruption Department that Your Majesty has established. Now, the three judicial departments have applied to the cabinet, intending to pull the Anti-corruption Department to their respective yamen.”
Now that the Ming Dynasty's corruption was serious, after the Anti-corruption Department was established, it would definitely welcome rapid development and a large amount of funds. After all, it was true that the gold and silver were confiscated and returned to the national treasury, but how could they not get some water if it passed through their own hands!
The three judicial departments, namely the Jinyiwei, the Ministry of Justice, and the Supreme Court, were not good people. They aimed at the opportunity to use all means to seize the sovereignty before the Anti-corruption Department was established. Ye Xianggao had a headache!
"You want all of them?"
"I want all of them!"
"Then we won't give it to anyone. The Anti-corruption Department is under the direct leadership of the cabinet. If there's anything that can't be decided, the six cabinet elders can vote for it.”
Zhu Youxiao's thoughts were extremely clear. The Anti-corruption Department was indeed a lucrative position, but it was also a hot potato!
Without sufficient ability to resist pressure, the Anti-corruption Department would become a means for the higher-ups of the country to attack each other!
Among the three judicial departments, only the Jinyiwei could withstand the pressure, but Zhu Youxiao still needed this department to do dirty work. It was not a good thing to be in the limelight!
Therefore, the cabinet became the most suitable choice!
The Sixth Pavilion Elder, who had gone mad in his desire to leave his name in history, was now in a state where he could kill anything that stood in his way. He wasn't even afraid of being surrounded by hundreds of officials, let alone being suppressed!
"Your Majesty, are you serious?"
Ye Xianggao's eyes lit up!
Fang Congzhe's eyes were shining with starlight!
"You're not joking!"
"When does Your Majesty intend to start building the Anti-corruption Bureau?”
"As the cabinet wishes!"
Zhu Youxiao glanced at the two ministers and continued,""Apart from picking people from the three judicial departments, we can also pick some outstanding elites from the military. On the road of anti-corruption, there are not only open struggles, but also secret struggles!”
When people were in a desperate situation, they would often resort to unscrupulous means, especially corrupt officials. They might even hire someone to kill them. It was also important to protect the safety of the officials of the Anti-corruption Department!
Ye Xianggao and Fang Congzhe's hearts tightened. They said seriously,""This lowly subject obeys!"
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