"This Chen Xiao, Chen Zi 'ang, is from the same family as me. We are both ordinary people, but because of his outstanding talent, he was valued by Zhen Yi, the head of the Zhen family of Wuji.”
Under the baffling gazes of a large group of people, He Jin stepped out from the crowd and spoke frankly,"In the past few years, the Zhen family has been doing business all over the provinces. I believe everyone is familiar with the names of the Drunken Immortal Brew and the four-wheeled carriage, right?”
The moment he said this, the ministers were in an uproar again.
"The talent that Great General mentioned is doing business?!”
Lu Zhi and Zhu Rong looked at each other and laughed in anger."The governor of Youzhou is going to quell the rebellion. Do you think that a mere merchant and son-in-law…can lead troops to fight? Could he make the Wuhuan Tribe submit to him?!”
Among the officials present, the two of them had truly put down the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
In terms of military affairs, no one had more say than them.
But even the other officials who had no military experience scoffed at He Jin's words.
"A live-in son-in-law who is the governor of a prefecture?”
"How laughable!"
"I have indeed heard of the Zhen family of Wuji, but even if they are the richest in the world, they are only merchants. How can they suddenly rise to a high position and become a governor?!”
"Great General's words are inappropriate, extremely inappropriate!”
Huang Wan, Zheng Tai, Yang Biao, and the others spoke up one after another, their opposition clear as day.
From the moment they heard the words "Zhen Family of Wuji", they knew why Liu Hong would suddenly go back on his word and let someone they had never heard of become the Overseer of Youzhou.
If a merchant wanted to be an official, what else could they do other than spend money to buy it?
It was precisely because of this that they could not let Chen Xiao succeed!
How could the position of the governor of Youzhou be given to someone who had bought it with money?!
After such a person bought an official position, wouldn't he do his best to plunder the people's wealth after taking office? In this way, what hope did the people of Youzhou have?!
He had to stop it!
Even if he had to remonstrate, he had to make His Majesty retract his orders!!
However, they did not dare to directly rebuke He Jin.
Even if deep down in their bones, they looked down on He Jin, who was a butcher.
However, He Jin was the Great General and the Empress's elder brother. He had countless followers and was the most powerful official in the current dynasty!
No matter how disdainful he was.
On the surface, He Jin was a sharp knife they used to deal with the Ten Attendants of the Eternal.
The weight in the imperial court was extremely great!
"Why can't a merchant family be a Prefecture Overseer?!”
Facing the gazes of Lu Zhi and the others, He Jin sneered,"I was also born a butcher and could be considered a merchant. Wouldn't we still be able to lead troops to war?"
Because of his humble background, He Jin was extremely inferior and sensitive.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have recruited Yuan Shao, Chen Lin, and the other famous people from the aristocratic families as his aides after becoming the Great General.
Moreover, he listened to many things.
Hearing Huang Wan and the others 'comments, his sensitive nerves were immediately provoked.""All of you are well-educated people who keep saying that you are working for the interests of the people. Could it be that you look down on the common people in your bones and think that only those with noble backgrounds have talent?!”
Lu Zhi and the others naturally didn't dare to accept such harsh words.
However, they were not afraid at all.
In a debate in the court, why would these scholars be afraid of a mere butcher?
However, just as they were about to speak, He Jin and the other ministers all chimed in, giving them no chance to speak.
In an instant, Lu Zhi, Huang Wan, and the others came to their senses.
That Chen Xiao was probably not Great General He Jin's man, right?
Otherwise, why would he spare no effort to help?
The Imperial Court had changed the provincial governor to the prefecture governor, and the first batch of appointments only consisted of three people!
Was the Great General trying to interfere?
Or did he take the money too?
How could His Majesty allow it?
With that thought in mind, everyone turned to look at Liu Hong.
In their opinion, the Emperor would never let He Jin succeed. Otherwise, how could he balance the power of his relatives?
However, they did not expect Liu Hong to look at He Jin with satisfaction!
" Great General's words are the true wisdom of the country. The imperial court uses people according to their talents. Chen Xiao's talent was personally assessed by me, and it's even more difficult to see his loyalty to me…"
At this point, Liu Hong laughed in front of everyone.
It was as if he had thought of something extremely happy.
But he quickly reacted and stopped smiling."In short, this person is loyal, and the sun can prove it. He is more than enough to take on the post of Youzhou's Overseer.”
"Your Majesty!"
Lu Zhi, Zhu Wei, Huang Wan, Zheng Tai and the others were extremely angry.
Their faces were so gloomy that water could drip from them.
"Why? Are you doubting His Majesty's judgment?”
Zhang Rang spoke at the right time. His cold gaze moved back and forth between the few ministers who opposed him."Don't forget that the world belongs to His Majesty. Could it be that His Majesty doesn't know people well and will ruin his own country?!”
Pah!
His Majesty had ruined his country many times!
Lu Zhi and the others were furious, but they did not dare to refute these words in public. Otherwise, they would fall into Zhang Rang's trap.
However, they were unwilling to give up.
Helpless, the group of people could only look at Liu Yu.
At this time, only Liu Yu, who was a Zong Zheng, could still fight with the Emperor!
Liu Yu obviously didn't want to give up.
However, Liu Hong's attitude was extremely firm, and with the support of the ministers of Great General He Jin, he was powerless to stop the general trend of the court.
He pondered for a moment and looked at Grand Tutor Yuan Kui.""Grand Tutor, do you also think this is feasible? The position of the governor of a province was given to a merchant's son-in-law just like that?!”
He was different from the three dukes, who were high in status but did not have much power.
The Grand Tutor was the head of all officials.
He is equivalent to a minister.
Yuan Kui was the Grand Tutor and had the title of Minister of Records, so he had high prestige among the courtiers.
Especially when it came to his generation, the Yuan family of Runan had four generations and three dukes. Their reputation spread throughout the country. Countless ministers in the court came from the Yuan family and were known as the "Zhong surname of the world"!
The so-called Zhong surname meant that the Yuan family was only slightly inferior to the royal family's Liu surname!
From this, one could see the reputation of the Yuan family!
At this moment, Liu Yu could only place his hopes on Yuan Kui. Although he knew that Yuan Kui was a crafty old fox and had always been wise to protect himself, it was impossible for him to not say a word at such a moment, right?
The Deyang Palace suddenly fell into silence.
Everyone looked at Yuan Kui.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yuan Kui slowly opened his eyes as if he was old and blurry. He bowed to Liu Hong and said,"This old minister thinks that Your Majesty is wise and has his own plans. Since you have already examined Chen Xiao, as ministers, we will obey your orders!”
When these words came out, the entire court was shocked.
He Jin's people all revealed happy expressions.
Lu Zhi, Zhu Xi and a few others had ashen expressions.
"Alright, since even the Grand Tutor doesn't object, then this matter is settled!”
Liu Hong immediately announced. He paused for a moment and looked at Liu Yu in embarrassment."As for Uncle Zong, don't mind him. He will continue to be Zong Zheng for now.”
Liu Yu was silent.
But things had already come to this, and there was nothing he could do.
He, Lu Zhi, and the others could only accept this outcome.
The court meeting ended.
Liu Hong left first, followed by the ministers.
Liu Yu stood there for a long time without moving. There was no expression on her face. Lu Zhi, Zhu Rong, and the others wanted to comfort her, but when they saw this scene, they could only leave silently.
Before long, only Liu Yu and Yuan Kui were left in the hall.
Yuan Kui was old and trembling as he was about to leave when Liu Yu's voice suddenly sounded in his ear,""Grand Tutor, could it be that even you accepted Chen Xiao's money?”
Yuan Kui stopped in his tracks.
He turned around and looked at Liu Yu, sighing softly,""It doesn't matter if this old master took money or not. To be honest, this old master isn't someone that can be bought over with that bit of money.”
"If that's the case, why did Grand Tutor…"
Liu Yu said excitedly.
However, Yuan Kui waved his hand and interrupted him.
Yuan Kui did not answer directly. Instead, he asked,""Boan, why do you think the Great General and Zhang Rang are speaking up for Chen Xiao in today's court meeting? As for Zhao Zhong and the others, they had always been at odds with the Great General, so why did they not say anything? Why were He Jin's officials working so hard?”
Liu Yu's body trembled.
"Most importantly, why was His Majesty willing to risk universal condemnation and give the position of Youzhou Prefecture Overseer that he had promised you to that infamous son-in-law of the Zhen family?”
"With His Majesty's personality, do you still not understand?”
"It must be that Chen Xiao spent money to buy an official position. The price he offered far exceeded Your Majesty's expectations, so much so that Your Majesty could not help but laugh when he thought of this matter!”
As Yuan Kui spoke, he patted Liu Yu's shoulder.""Bo 'an, it's not that I don't want to help you, but that Chen Xiao…"
"He gave too much!"
After Yuan Kui left, Liu Yu stood alone in the hall.
After an unknown period of time, a look of disappointment flashed across his face.
In the end, it gathered into a sigh of grief and indignation.
"How sad! All the officials of the dynasty have fallen under the influence of money. Does our Great Han Dynasty still have hope?!”
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