The hall quickly quieted down after the officials sang their salutations.
Li Shi Min sat on the dragon throne, tapping his fingers on the armrest.
Fang Zheng's resolute face revealed a trace of dignity.
"I have something to ask."
Wei Zheng was the first to stand up.
Many people noticed that the position this Imperial Censor was standing at was not the usual Imperial Censorate.
Instead, it was the place where Du Ruhui, the Minister of Revenue, was.
This detail caused everyone to feel that the court today was somewhat different.
"Correct."
Li Shi Min only said one word.
Then, Wei Zheng's voice sounded.
"Your Majesty, recently, the Minister of Revenue, Du Ruhui, has been sick and recuperating due to his old age and heavy workload.”
"The Ministry of Revenue's official business has been piling up for many days, and no one has handled it.”
"This subject believes that we should immediately arrange for officials to temporarily take over the duties of the Ministry of Revenue for Duke Lai.”
Du Ruhui was sick?
Only then did the officials react. No wonder they did not see this kind Minister of Revenue in the morning court today.
There were many officials who were on good terms with Du Ruhui. From the ministers of the six ministries to the minor officials of the ninth rank, he had acquaintances.
It was because he did not put on airs and was diligent in his work.
Whether it was the aristocratic families or the Humble Class, they would not provoke them.
He only did what he was supposed to do.
However, Wei Zheng's words did not seem to mean that he was just temporarily replacing her.
It was as if Du Ruhui had already left his post and wanted His Majesty to send someone else to take over!
Instantly, many people's thoughts became active.
The officials exchanged glances.
Li Shi Min saw everything, but he didn't say anything.
After all, he was the head of a division, a third-grade official!
Within the royal court, the relationships between the various officials were complicated. No matter who sat in this position, it would be an earthquake!
However, all of this had already been secretly decided. Everything in the court today had been discussed with Wei Zheng last night.
He was just putting on a show today.
Li Shi Min smiled.
"Then who does Xuan Cheng think is the most suitable?”
Wei Zheng held his head high and puffed out his chest. He held the jade board in his hand and bowed deeply."I am willing to go to the Ministry of Revenue to share your worries.”
Everyone was stunned.
Wei Zheng was going to the Ministry of Revenue?
Why did he have to go to the Ministry of Revenue instead of the Imperial Censor?
One had to know that the Imperial Censors held the power of supervision and impeachment. In terms of power, they were a few times more powerful than the Ministry of Revenue.
The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of the world's money, food, and people's livelihood. Moreover, the matters were complicated and trivial. It was obviously not suitable for this hot-tempered remonstrant.
His Majesty wouldn't agree, would he?
However, something unexpected happened.
Li Shi Min said without hesitation,""Agreed!"
"From today onwards, Minister Wei will temporarily be the Minister of Revenue.”
"In addition, the official duties of the Ministry of Revenue are really heavy. Back then, it was all handed over to Keming to manage.”
"How about I send you a few more helpers?”
Wei Zheng cupped his hands.”
Li Shi Min nodded slightly. He swept his gaze across the hall and saw Zhangsun Chong hiding behind him. A smile appeared on his face.
"Where is Zhangsun Chong, the official of Zong Zheng?"
Zhangsun Chong, who was among the civil officials, was slightly stunned. The Emperor actually summoned him at this time?
What was the meaning of this?
He had no time to think. He could only tidy up his robe, step forward with the jade board in hand, and bow.
"Your subject is here."
The tender voice sounded a little abrupt in the court.
Zhangsun Wuji, who was in front, had a puzzled look in his eyes.
Today, Wei Zheng and Li Shimin echoed each other.
Not only were the officials confused, he also did not understand.
"Zhangsun Chong, as the chief official of the Zong Clan, secretly mobilized Chang 'an's army half a month ago!”
"Do you know your sins?"
Many people's expressions changed. Privately transferring Chang 'an's soldiers and horses was a crime as serious as treason!
Was Zhangsun Chong going to overturn the heavens just because he was a relative of the imperial family?
Could it be that His Majesty was finally going to make a move against the aristocratic families today?
Li Shimin's eyes were burning. Yesterday, when Wei Zheng said that Zhangsun Chong would be the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he was stunned for a long time.
Let the eldest son of the Zhangsun family be the second-in-command of the Ministry of Revenue.
This was equivalent to announcing that Li Shiming had officially given the aristocratic families power.
The people of the world would be like wild beasts that had smelled blood, gathering their gazes on the Zhangsun Clan.
It would also allow the Zhangsun Clan's power to further expand!
However…
He also wanted to see what kind of person Zhangsun Chong was.
If he was an idiot, he probably wouldn't even be worth being a chess piece.
Zhangsun Chong was surprisingly calm in the face of Li Shiming's question.
He bowed to Li Shiming.
"I know I'm guilty. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"”
"However, all of this is a big mistake that I made for my own selfish reasons.”
"It has nothing to do with the soldiers of the Left Military Guards or the other members of my Zhangsun Clan.”
"Your Majesty, please only punish me!”
Li Shi Min raised his eyebrows. Zhangsun Chong's personality seemed to have changed after being taught a lesson by Lin Shuai.
His jumping personality had been worn away, and he had become much calmer.
"Forget it!"
Li Shi Min waved his hand." Since you did it for the princess and you were eager to save her, and it was your first offense at a young age, I will not pursue it."”
"However, as a punishment, your engagement with Lizhi will be canceled. Do you have any complaints?”
Zhangsun Chong's heart twitched. Only a few people knew that his engagement with Chang Le had been annulled.
Today, in front of everyone, Li Shi Min had said that the engagement had been canceled.
It was as if thousands of arrows had pierced through his heart.
He only felt that the gazes of all the officials were filled with mockery.
Her face was burning with pain.
Lin Chuan's figure could not help but appear in her mind, and she felt a little resentful.
However, this trace of resentment disappeared in an instant.
He quickly suppressed it.
When he raised his head, he was already calm and at ease.
"I have no complaints. Thank you for your forgiveness, Your Majesty.”
Li Shi Min nodded slightly.
"Good, as expected of the eldest son of the Zhangsun family.”
"Now, the Ministry of Revenue is vacant. Are you willing to go to the Ministry of Revenue and be an assistant minister to assist Wei Zheng and share my worries?”
Zhangsun Chong was overjoyed when he heard this, while Zhangsun Wuji's eyes were filled with astonishment.
The entire court was shocked!
Zhangsun Chong's previous position was Zong Zheng Shaoqing, and he was in charge of all matters related to the royal family.
For example, when the royal family should offer sacrifices, which king should pay a certain amount of salary, and so on.
In fact, he did not have any real power in his hands!
This was also a sign that Li Shimin had been guarding against the Zhangsun Clan.
Now, the Emperor actually wanted Zhangsun Chong to participate in the court, and he was even a fourth-rank official like the Assistant Minister of Revenue.
The second-in-command of the Ministry of Revenue!
What did His Majesty want to do?
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